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Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-30-2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 340
Posted By minitech

1985 LED problem front turn signal

We did an LED upgrade to most of the car.

One problem is with the front amber side markers that also work as turn signal lights. With them plugged in the turn signal markers on the dash glow...
Forum: C3 General
05-29-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 434
Posted By minitech

Consider adding a heat shield on the bottom in...

Consider adding a heat shield on the bottom in the trans tunnel and behind the engine

Cabin heat is always an issue

Here is a forum link about it.
...
Forum: C3 General
05-13-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By minitech

If you fine the vacuum hose, may be a white hose...

If you fine the vacuum hose, may be a white hose coming out of the firewall, it should be plugged now otherwise it causes a vacuum leak and other things don't work as well. Plug it if it is open...
Forum: C3 General
05-13-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 863
Posted By minitech

Make sure to test the valve before installing. ...

Make sure to test the valve before installing. May have been removed because it didn't work. Also consider where you will get the vacuum line to control it.
Forum: C3 General
05-13-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,357
Posted By minitech

Just wondering, why? Because it is a frame...

Just wondering, why?

Because it is a frame straightening chain?
Forum: C3 General
05-11-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,140
Posted By minitech

This suggestion may be just too late or just in...

This suggestion may be just too late or just in time.

Have you considered placing a heat shield on the body at the front by the engine and trans tunnel while the body is off. Keeps the heat from...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
11-16-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By minitech

1985 C4 Secondary cooling fan at radiator not coming on

The Fan is not comng on with the A/C like it should. I found the connector where the fan goes into the shroud up front and applied 12volts and the fan does work. The relay also works but no 12...
Forum: C3 General
07-27-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,476
Posted By minitech

Car Capsule would solve the issue completely....

Car Capsule would solve the issue completely. Look it up. It is a thick clear plastic bubble that has a fan running the whole time turning the air over and keeping the bubble inflated. Cost around...
Forum: C3 General
07-24-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
Posted By minitech

When I got new belts for my 77 there were choices...

When I got new belts for my 77 there were choices in quality reproductions versus real original equipment repro belts.

I went with the second best belts for about $250. The real OEM repro ones...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-12-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

It was a loose wire in the harness connector for...

It was a loose wire in the harness connector for the timer module

Everything works now.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-10-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

Could it be the headlight switch?

Could it be the headlight switch?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-10-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

Ok finally got the new delay timer installed ...

Ok finally got the new delay timer installed

No change in the lights going on with the door open or door rear hatch releases.

They work with the headlight stalk turned but the new timer unit...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-09-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By minitech

Found out how to do it. Leaving info for...

Found out how to do it.

Leaving info for the next guy:

They pry up easily but pry from the rear and they come out.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-09-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By minitech

Do I start by prying it up from the back or side?...

Do I start by prying it up from the back or side? I just don't want to break it.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-08-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By minitech

Forgot to say 1985 C4. Got off track trying...

Forgot to say 1985 C4.

Got off track trying to figure something else without specific year because these cars are different.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-08-2020, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By minitech

How to remove cargo area light cover for bulb change

I am doing an LED interior swap. Most things look easy enough but the rear cargo area lights don’t look easy to open up.

how do I open them?

I did some searching but couldn’t find anything.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-19-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

So we need to order the new courtesy timer but...

So we need to order the new courtesy timer but there are different choices for that. Don't want to get the wrong one and have it go out like the last or not work.

The original has been thrown...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-17-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

It was the courtesy timer not working. New part...

It was the courtesy timer not working. New part but it didn’t work.

what happened to ihatebarkingdogs? That was the best help I have seen in a long time cut right to the point and how to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

Sounds like a great step to getting it sorted out...

Sounds like a great step to getting it sorted out and I will post what finally worked.

Where is the A pillar pin switch. I might not have heard of it by that name. Switch by the hinge?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-15-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

On the electrical diagram the hatch switches run...

On the electrical diagram the hatch switches run in series with the door ajar switch so door ajar switch needs to show closed (Door Open) for the hatch to open. So they are directly related.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-14-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

Radio turns on but very little and garbled sound....

Radio turns on but very little and garbled sound. Could it be related?
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-13-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,292
Posted By minitech

85 C4 interior lights and hatch buttons don't work

I have a friend with an 85 C4 Corvette. Silver exterior and interior. He has had the car since new so no unknown work has been done on it.

Recently the interior lights stopped coming on with...
Forum: C3 General
11-01-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,518
Posted By minitech

One tip for replacing the bottoms with new...

One tip for replacing the bottoms with new leather and foam.

If you put the new foam and cover on turn it upside down on the floor and have someone stand on the frame. That way it squeezes the...
Forum: C3 General
10-16-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,156
Posted By minitech

Before anything while you have everything out put...

Before anything while you have everything out put in a layer of sound deadener and heat preventing product. Butyl rubber with aluminum backing sheets stick to the surface. Dynamat is one brand
...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,175
Posted By minitech

Thanks for the opinion on that. Mine is fine...

Thanks for the opinion on that. Mine is fine except a little bouncing at below 20 mph. I think it is better to leave mine alone

thought simply using that adapter and putting in a little grease...
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