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Mr N8

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I know it's still in the am, but this post is :beer: worthy. Thanks Roger.
 
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FrustratedUser

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Pliablemoose

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Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: synchronizer
Here is a short list of links for those who wish to repair their vehicles.

Pulling trouble codes

Dianosing vehicle problems

Repair manuals

AllData Technical Service Bullitens

Helm's factory manuals

Scan tools, how they work and how to build one yourself

Nationwide bone yard parts locator

If you people have any additional links, post them so as to keep this list up to date.
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Great stuff! Bookmarked all of them.

:beer::D
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Good stuff, but not as good as the links that guy "synchronizer" would post, he's a legend;)
 
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Armitage

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Another note on manuals.
Our local library has a subscription to some sort of service that provides the online equivalent of a chilton's manual or such for alot of vehicles. I won't link to it, because you have to be a member of the library to access it.
But anyway, check out your local library!
 
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FrustratedUser

Lifer
Aug 16, 2001
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Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: synchronizer
Here is a short list of links for those who wish to repair their vehicles.

Pulling trouble codes

Dianosing vehicle problems

Repair manuals

AllData Technical Service Bullitens

Helm's factory manuals

Scan tools, how they work and how to build one yourself

Nationwide bone yard parts locator

If you people have any additional links, post them so as to keep this list up to date.
Click to expand...


Great stuff! Bookmarked all of them.

:beer::D
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Good stuff, but not as good as the links that guy "Roger" would post, he's a legend;)
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Yah, that guy was awesome. ;)
 
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Oger

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Correct, the check engine light or MIL light indicates a trouble in the E.C.M, P.C.M. or their associated sensors.

(These are the little computers that run your drive train)

To access trouble codes, follow the directions in the trouble code link.
 
Gibson486

Gibson486

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Originally posted by: synchronizer
Correct, the check engine light or MIL light indicates a trouble in the E.C.M, P.C.M. or their associated sensors.

(These are the little computers that run your drive train)

To access trouble codes, follow the directions in the trouble code link.
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Yeah, my aunt just handed me over her car. The day i got it, the engine light went on. She then tells me "Oh yeah, BTW, you need to give the car an oil change. The last oil change was 20,000 miles ago". I can only imagine what trouble codes I will get.....
 
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Oger

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There are several different type of "ENGINE LIGHTS", oil change indicator lights and check engine lights, which one is on ?
 
Gibson486

Gibson486

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Originally posted by: synchronizer
There are several different type of "ENGINE LIGHTS", oil change indicator lights and check engine lights, which one is on ?
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check/service engine light
 
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Oger

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That is most likely due from and overdue oil change, the light will have to be reset after changing it, year, make and model please.
 
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Oger

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Change the oil and filter, with the key removed from the ignition, disconnect the negative battery terminal for twenty minutes, reconnect and drive the vehicle in a normal fashion until fully warmed up, if the light comes back on, you have a trouble code stored in memory indicating a malfunction, thus you will have to retrieve the trouble code using the above link.

Remember to change your oil and filter on a warm engine.
 
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