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Forum: C5 Tech
10-26-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 63,117
Posted By docimastic

Forum thoughts....

Thanks, Old Stingray! (How old? I'm 60, chronologically, but will be 17 next month, emotionally! :rofl: My first Vette was a '57, which I had from 1969 to 1978! Originally a 283 single 4 barrel...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-23-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 63,117
Posted By docimastic

Comments re install of NEW horn membrane

First, thanks for the kind words, Bill! Yes, I AM a patriot! :flag:

Put in the replacement reproduction horn membrane switch for C&S Corvettes today (see my post just above this one.) Works...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-22-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 63,117
Posted By docimastic

Replacement Horn Membrane Switch Available!!

Not to take anything away from Nastymant's awesome post on fixing the horn membrane switch... Here is exciting news ... C&S Corvettes 5317 Ashton Ct, Sarasota, FL (941) 923-5064 ...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-14-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 178,513
Posted By docimastic

4-way flasher switch will run battery down

I too have been "working" the 4-way hazard flasher switch for years. Sometimes the blinkers will work, sometimes not. Two comments:

1. Note that if the switch is IN/ON (but the 4-way flashers...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-19-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,019
Posted By docimastic

U2

Thanks for the thanks. I've found that this forum (and to a lesser extent, the Z06 forum) has been incredibly helpful to me over the years. So i'm just trying to return the favor. There is info on...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-13-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,019
Posted By docimastic

Does suction side stay cold?

OK, so I need to get a life... proven by the fact that I was thinking about your AC problem and am writing this at 7AM. LOL
A good point re checking the vacuum .... except I don't know how our C5...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-12-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,019
Posted By docimastic

your freeze-up

GetCrazyKid..... just to add a few thoughts. Many years ago I had a 1968 AMX (poor man's Corvette) which, BTW, was number production number 000149!! But I digress.... anyway, it had mosisture IN...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-17-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By docimastic

rubber buggy baby bumpers

Turns out it was the rubber bumpers causing my problem! Fortunately, I had ordered them along with the "braces and urethane" for both sides from Rodney (had previously replaced the gears with brass...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-17-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 329,420
Posted By docimastic

Bill, if that compliment was to me... THANKS! ...

Bill, if that compliment was to me... THANKS!

Greenskin77, most of this thread is devoted to repair of DIGITAL DISPLAY being dim or completely blank (not the button lights.) (Incidentally, you...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-16-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 329,420
Posted By docimastic

a footnote to fixing the dim HVAC climate control display

First I tried it using a ColdHeat soldering iron (20.00).... No Good; then i tried it with a Weller 6 watt battery powered soldering iron ($16.00,) still NG. Gawd, it looked like I had never...
Forum: C5 General
03-16-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,677
Posted By docimastic

ixnay Michelin-ae

Okay, not exactly on point, cuz this is re Z06, but .... I replaced the stock Goodyear F1 Supercars on my 01 Z06 with Michelin Pilot Sport 2's because highest rated at TireRack... Note: NOT...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-17-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By docimastic

more...

JC... sorry if i didn't make it clear. The motor turns / spins / runs fine (but hey, I LOVE low-tech solutions ... thanks for the thought.... just ot applicable to my situation.) What i meant was...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-16-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By docimastic

heapdlamp motor "slipping"

OK, all... Here's one I haven't seen. about 18 months ago i replace the gears in both headlamp motors with Rodney's brass gears.
The side cover on one refused to stay glued. I just found out...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-30-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,004
Posted By docimastic

recommend Brandon / ABSFIXER.COM EBCM fix

Just wanted to recommend Brandon of absfixer.com .... after six months of looking at those TC/ABS lights and the DIC flashing or having to reset, I sent my EBCM to absfixer.com. Great email...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-28-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 1,143,109
Posted By docimastic

cheapest EBCM fix .. and GOOD

OK, just wanna post re ABSFIXER.COM ... Higly Recommend them. Ok, "him" ... Brandon. Great service, great communication (you'll get an email from him as soon as you pay -- giving you your order...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
06-02-2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,062
Posted By docimastic

BCM going bad?

LA Cruiser -- just FYI ..... son has a 96 CE LT-1 automatic. Several times in 2 months, car wouldn't crank after normal stop. Would crank and start after sitting several hours...... but 3d time...
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