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Forum: Technical Q & A 02-08-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Binding again – sung to the tune of “Drinking Again”

I've been driving it a while after I checked the wiring. It works part of the time. Its almost as if it has to "warm up".

Last week it worked all day but then the next it was back to binding. ...
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-26-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Binding again – sung to the tune of “Drinking Again”

Yes… Replaced Duty Solenoid C. Car worked great for a day then it started binding and I got the blinking Power light at startup again. Checked the code and it was “24”.

Is my TCU bad? Is...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-22-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,260
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Sometimes FWD

So I put the fuse in to get rid of the binding till I could get a solenoid... The past few days while driving sometimes the FWD light goes off and I am back to AWD and binding. I cut the car off...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-19-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,054
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Cost of replacing Duty Solenoid C

Is this a costly repair? Costly as in does this involve removal of the transmission or alot of labor?

Thanks!
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-19-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,485
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Metalic scraping sound - front diffff?

Interestingly I've been reading about problems with Duty Solenoid C and I ran a code check. It was a code 24 which is Solenoid C. Put the FWD fuse in and the noise went away.

On a side note...
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-22-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,485
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Metalic scraping sound - front diffff?

After I’ve driven for a while I notice a scraping sound when I let off the gas. It gets louder the more I drive. I thought it was a dust shield but I’ve checked my front wheels and all is in place....
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-01-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,436
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Help...car died on freeway

I just started having a similar problem. I was on the hwy at 70 mph and i lost power. Hit the pedal several times and nothing. Scary... I pulled over and the engine then came back to life. Got...
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-01-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By SVX JAZZ
What to use to clean MAF

I read the how-to on cleaning the MAF. It mentioned brake cleaner. What have you guys used?

I have been losing power while on the hwy and I think the MAF is dirty or going south. After...
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-15-2009, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,498
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Installed new radio and now no shifter light

I did insulate the wires I didn't use. Its not a huge issue to me but I like everything to work. Yes, the radio cage is a pain to get out and I don't plan on doing that for a while!
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-13-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,498
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Installed new radio and now no shifter light

I recently installed a new radio and now I don't have illumination for my console shifter light. There are three "dimmer" wires so I don't know if me not connecting them had any affect on the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-07-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,556
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Sensor lights on dash come on when off idle

Mine turn on and off at idle. Also the engine RPMs rise slightly. My belt was bad so I thought it was slipping. I replaced it and had the same problem. Its been doing this for a while and only...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-29-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,256
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: I got my Christmas lights…

Yes I truly am and in so many ways! Glad you started this post about your lights. I had been noticing mine for a while but hadn't really done anything about it. Now I have an answer.

Take...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-29-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,256
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: I got my Christmas lights…

Yep, thats it. My belt is bad too. Small cracks in it. I've been so busy with Christmas and work projects that I haven't really stuck my head under the hood in a while. Goodness...

Thanks...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-29-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Thumbs up Re: Water in trunk

Ah... I knew it caused flooding somewhere... The holes I drilled were in the bottoms of the light housing. It can't be seen outside the car. I took the light housing out and used a very small...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-29-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Water in trunk

Mine does this as well. I seem to remember a post a long time ago mentioning a drain from the sunroof gets clogged and causes this. I may be way off...

Many years ago I drilled small holes in...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-29-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,256
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: I got my Christmas lights…

Hmmmm... Mine is doing something a little different. At stop lights after I have been on the road for a while the "Christmas Lights" appear and disappear. I also notice the rpms slightly drop when...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-23-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Re: Air Conditioning blows hot air

Air is fixed... Turned out to be a bad schrader valve. Replaced and re-filled and all is well. Now, on to replacing the left rear wheel bearing! :)
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-06-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Thanks for the tip on the sensor. Yes, we...

Thanks for the tip on the sensor. Yes, we conducted the test in the shop. I'm not an AC expert so that is why I had my mechanic perform the procedure.

I'm starting to wonder if my compressor...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-05-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
I also noticed a slight "stiring" or "hissing"...

I also noticed a slight "stiring" or "hissing" sound coming from under the dash when the AC is engaged. Not sure if this is significant or not. Thanks for all the advice.
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-05-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
I checked with my mechanic and the new oil was...

I checked with my mechanic and the new oil was injected. The system was also evauated. I touched the line going from the compressor to the condensor and it was hot but the other line from the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-04-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
I replaced a couple and also the schrader (sp?)...

I replaced a couple and also the schrader (sp?) valve. I didn't add oil though...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-04-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Yeah, everything checks out. Compressor kicks in...

Yeah, everything checks out. Compressor kicks in like normal. I did notice a white plastic box-like structure under the dash that makes a slight noise when the compressor is on.

It's going to...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-04-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
PS... I used the retro-fit kit to change it from...

PS... I used the retro-fit kit to change it from R12 to R134.
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-04-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,716
Posted By SVX JAZZ
Air Conditioning blows hot air

My AC pulley went bad last year and I pulled the belt off until I could have time to fix it. Once I fixed the pulley my AC stopped working. I converted it to R 134 and it blew cold for a few...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-10-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,450
Posted By SVX JAZZ
What type of gas were you running? I run 89 in...

What type of gas were you running? I run 89 in mine and get around 23-26 mpg. As I posted before my driving is 80% highway – High Point to Winston-Salem (62 miles round trip). I drive slowly...
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