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Forum: Technical Q & A 10-07-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,287
Posted By billb
I had this problem and bought a new one on ebay. ...

I had this problem and bought a new one on ebay. It's easy to remove the old one. There's a plastic cover that pops off. Under the cover are the bolts holding the bracket. Use a small screwdriver...
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-24-2007, 04:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,323
Posted By billb
No need to try it with the engine on. Having the...

No need to try it with the engine on. Having the key on was really all you needed to do. Search this forum for "seat belt" and you'll find a huge thread all about this problem. It is a relay and...
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-23-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,323
Posted By billb
This sounds like the common relay problem. There...

This sounds like the common relay problem. There are several threads about it. If you open the door while the car is still running, what happens? It will probably work fine.
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-12-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By billb
I agree that it is probably the PCV valve. This...

I agree that it is probably the PCV valve. This is a very common problem on the Mitsubishi Eclipse that I have. There's a ton of information on the Eclipse problem. The causes are (at least for...
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-01-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By billb
I just finished replacing all brake pads and...

I just finished replacing all brake pads and rotors. The backs are just a bit easier than the front. Use a C-clamp to push the pistons in. Make sure you loosen the cap on the brake fluid first.
...
Forum: SVX Cars Wanted 06-17-2007, 04:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By billb
I just realized I put this thread in the wrong...

I just realized I put this thread in the wrong category. Does anyone know how to move it to Parts Wanted.

Anyway, I have 3 estimates to fix this car. Two of them involve some degree of paintless...
Forum: SVX Cars Wanted 06-16-2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By billb
Red body parts wanted

Due to extreme hail damage, I need the following body parts, preferably in red and close to Akron, Ohio so I can pick them up. I need them all to be in really good condition. I expect to have them...
Forum: General SVX Babble 06-09-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By billb
I'm on hold waiting to file my insurance claim...

I'm on hold waiting to file my insurance claim right now. I just a little worried that they're going to want to total the car. I'll let you know what happens.

I didn't realize the trunk lid was...
Forum: General SVX Babble 06-08-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By billb
Hail Woes

I think I'm going to cry. My beautiful 1994 SVX was pummelled by hail today. Larger than golf balls and just slightly smaller than baseballs, they did one hell of a job on the roof, hood and left...
Forum: Technical Q & A 05-21-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,289
Posted By billb
That other part under the driver's seat could be...

That other part under the driver's seat could be the culprit. There is a switch and a relay down there. They are wired in series, so if either one fails, you will lose power to the windows and the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 05-17-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By billb
It's pretty simple. Just pull out the rear seat...

It's pretty simple. Just pull out the rear seat and disconnect the fuel pump wiring connector. Let the car run until it stops from lack of fuel pressure. Then go under the hood and change the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-26-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By billb
Sounds like you've been looking in my locker...

Sounds like you've been looking in my locker since I refer to 5 or 6 tubes in my writeup. There are indeed more than just the tubes on the driver's side. There are at least two that you get at from...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-30-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By billb
http://seccs.org/tech/manuals/1992_SVX/index.html...

http://seccs.org/tech/manuals/1992_SVX/index.html

The above link has a complete service manual with many wiring diagrams.
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-25-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By billb
I'm glad you're looking. I hope you find it...

I'm glad you're looking. I hope you find it useful. Let me know if you have any questions.
Bill
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-25-2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By billb
If you look in my locker, you will find a how-to...

If you look in my locker, you will find a how-to with photos of cleaning the IAC and throttle body.
Bill
Forum: Technical Q & A 02-04-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By billb
Well it's done. I bought a visor from ebay ($29)...

Well it's done. I bought a visor from ebay ($29) with Homelink and ripped it apart. I installed it in the driver's visor and connected power to the vanitly light. Works great. I had 3 garage door...
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-19-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,172
Posted By billb
Napa 819-5581 I did the mod on my stock steel...

Napa 819-5581
I did the mod on my stock steel hood and it works great. Svxcuseme did a great job coming up with this mod and finding the right part from Napa.
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-26-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By billb
Homelink in the Visor

Has anyone tried putting a Homelink into the sun visor? I just did a Corvette visor and it wasn't that bad. I might try doing the SVX. It looks like the passenger's visor might have enough room...
Forum: Technical Q & A 12-02-2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,459
Posted By billb
That's a pretty excellent outcome. A half hour...

That's a pretty excellent outcome. A half hour of labor isn't bad at all.
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-28-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,639
Posted By billb
When my MAF went bad there were no codes. The...

When my MAF went bad there were no codes. The stalling problem was intermittent. My best approach to making it stall was to drive the car until it was fully warmed up. Then turn it off for about...
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-27-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,639
Posted By billb
I would suspect the MAF, just as many others have...

I would suspect the MAF, just as many others have said. I had a similar problem with stalling and it turned out to be the MAF.

Let us know what it turns out to be.
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-04-2006, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 928
Posted By billb
Here's a link to a How-to that I wrote about a...

Here's a link to a How-to that I wrote about a year ago. I found it to be a fairly simple thing to do.

http://svx-iw.com/

Look under the svxipedia, under suspension.
Bill
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-31-2006, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By billb
No worry on the spring unleashing it's wrath. ...

No worry on the spring unleashing it's wrath. Can't happen when you're replacing the ball joints.
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-20-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,459
Posted By billb
By the way, you can try cleaning the IAC without...

By the way, you can try cleaning the IAC without pulling off the throttle body. When you find that inlet hose that goes to the IAC, pull it off of the main air tube and spray throttle body cleaner...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-20-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,459
Posted By billb
Look at my photo 10 for a picture of the tube...

Look at my photo 10 for a picture of the tube attached to the IAC valve. The open end of that tube can be reached by standing on the passenger side of the car and reaching down between the main air...
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