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Forum: HVAC 09-12-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,833
Posted By turbo5s
not sure about the oils, but pag oil is what i...

not sure about the oils, but pag oil is what i commonly see for R134a.. compressor kicking on and off is probably the pressure switch, not enough or too much pressure will shut it off usually. Is the...
Forum: Maintenance 11-19-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By turbo5s
Hah! More like $60 for new blades! Well I got...

Hah! More like $60 for new blades! Well I got some clear silicone rain-x brand or something and got some sticker shock at $20 a piece..

Neat, does it leave a clean enough edge? I guess it must if...
Forum: Maintenance 11-19-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By turbo5s
I think it's a good idea

had the idea myself, and would want one myself except i'm looking for a s52 now..

I would imagine most people who are going to turbocharge the m44 might spring for one, but 150ish seems a tad high.
Forum: Suspension 07-25-2009, 03:01 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,036
Posted By turbo5s
Spider: you did have both sides up in the air...

Spider: you did have both sides up in the air right? (in case the swaybar was preloading the suspension and you've got it adjusted too tight) Sorry if I'm insulting your intelligence, just covering...
Forum: Suspension 07-24-2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,036
Posted By turbo5s
spidertri: how come you had to reset the preload?...

spidertri: how come you had to reset the preload? Hopefully they aren't blown.

mohaughn: on the ddm coilovers they have adjustable shock bodies so changing ride height does not change shock...
Forum: Suspension 07-23-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 19,036
Posted By turbo5s
spidertri: Just to make sure you did raise it by...

spidertri: Just to make sure you did raise it by adjusting the bracket and not the spring perch right?

honestly I don't think 3/4" will affect the alignment that much and if it was bad enough to...
Forum: Suspension 07-10-2009, 02:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,586
Posted By turbo5s
Three months plus and I still don't have my rear...

Three months plus and I still don't have my rear shocks. Almost a decent product but for all the fitment issues and the front end sproinging occasionally when I turn. The top bearing really doesn't...
Forum: Interior and ICE 06-09-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Posted By turbo5s
new wheel was one of the best things I did.. The...

new wheel was one of the best things I did.. The stock steering wheel is offcenter.. (At least in my '96) I ended up with a euro m-technic wheel that was smaller diameter and centered and other than...
Forum: Electrical 05-27-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
correction: the wire colors are YELLOW and black...

correction: the wire colors are YELLOW and black and the bare wire.
Forum: Brakes 05-27-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,160
Posted By turbo5s
i got away with a hammer and a xtra large...

i got away with a hammer and a xtra large crescent wrench.. not good for the tool, but it didn't take much. My pickle fork was too small.. I'm wondering if I'm supposed to grease up the sensor so...
Forum: Electrical 05-27-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Whooo! It runs! for now at least. But johnboy was...

Whooo! It runs! for now at least. But johnboy was right, thanks all for your help though if you don't hate me already. but the logic was there like johnboy explained. Guess I was barking up a tree...
Forum: Electrical 05-27-2009, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By turbo5s
Sounds right all right. Starter must have took a...

Sounds right all right. Starter must have took a dump, only thing I can think of maybe tap the starter to unstick anything that may be stuck..
Forum: Electrical 05-26-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By turbo5s
Sorry I'm not really sure, and I just noticed I...

Sorry I'm not really sure, and I just noticed I can't see any colors on the smaller black wires.. How's it all wired now?
Forum: Electrical 05-26-2009, 02:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Xenocide: Hey, come on now xeno, I didn't mean to...

Xenocide: Hey, come on now xeno, I didn't mean to act in any way other than expressing a little frustration from being told that I don't know how to wire a few wires and whatnot. Thanks for your...
Forum: Electrical 05-25-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Am I missing something? I don't see how I'm...

Am I missing something? I don't see how I'm shooting in the dark when all other electrical seems to work (except for fuel pump prime in run), and the starter cranks as it should. I have never...
Forum: Brakes 05-25-2009, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,160
Posted By turbo5s
Did you finish it yet? I am noticing that the ABS...

Did you finish it yet? I am noticing that the ABS sensor wheel is different, the original on my '96 is like a smooth solid disk with rectangular slots cut into it and the M3 brakes I got have...
Forum: Brakes 05-25-2009, 06:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,048
Posted By turbo5s
wouldn't be like the airbag light would it where...

wouldn't be like the airbag light would it where there's a backup light if the real once is burnt out? Dimmer if it is..
Forum: Electrical 05-25-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Philly; Not thinking you are a dick, just don't...

Philly; Not thinking you are a dick, just don't think anything that's been mentioned is any less likely than the starter, but I was not clear in my initial description and that is the car won't...
Forum: Electrical 05-23-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
stranger things have happened... You're right,...

stranger things have happened... You're right, the car didn't get far after the starter replacement, but the problem is I don't understand how the starter would cause the fuel pump to not prime. Not...
Forum: Electrical 05-23-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Well I get about 11.1V - 11.5V at batt. while...

Well I get about 11.1V - 11.5V at batt. while cranking, was going to change my battery, but my other battery had terminals on the wrong side. Should be good no? I can try jump starting it as well if...
Forum: Electrical 05-23-2009, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,248
Posted By turbo5s
Hello, sounds like you have both small wires on...

Hello, sounds like you have both small wires on the upper terminal when the larger of the two should be on the lower (small) terminal. Sounds like you are spinning the motor without engaging the...
Forum: Electrical 05-22-2009, 04:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Does the fuel pump prime with key in run position always?

my battery is at 12.5v, and it cranks well.
I finally did feel around the starter connections, they are all tight, only the top wire which I believe sends a start signal to the ZKE module may have...
Forum: Electrical 05-20-2009, 02:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
I believe it is the original alternator.. ...

I believe it is the original alternator..

Original starter went out because something broke and it the gear doesn't return all the way, teeth were ground down at the end of the gear..

Strange...
Forum: Electrical 05-19-2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,198
Posted By turbo5s
Strange! Cranks, no start.. except once in awhile..

Long story short

replaced starter
started car, drove down the street. engine dies while driving
won't restart
finally restarts, dies after I pull up a few feet
towed home
borrow scanner, plug...
Forum: Electrical 05-19-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,096
Posted By turbo5s
maybe you have to jumper the plug to the rad temp...

maybe you have to jumper the plug to the rad temp sender.. maybe a/c high pressure switch? So it sounds like a bentley manual is the way to go, I was hoping the electronic manual off ebay was going...
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