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Forum: C5 Tech
01-24-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 719
Posted By flir_man

Ignition lock cylinder

My key rotates in the ignition after some effort of pushing in and pulling out repeatedly and wiggling. I purchased a new ignition lock cylinder and tumblers, but the cylinder does not look like the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-25-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By flir_man

There are a couple of things that would cause the...

There are a couple of things that would cause the problem.
1) It has been addressed that low R134 will cause the problem.
2) The actuator is the dash is bad. (This was my cause) Check the codes!...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-10-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By flir_man

I do not know aboput the seat, but the window may...

I do not know aboput the seat, but the window may be a stuck motor. Push the down button and slam the door and it may free up. I had to remove the door panel on mine and tap the motor while pressing...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-12-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,447
Posted By flir_man

Check for codes. With ignition on press and hold...

Check for codes. With ignition on press and hold options button while pressing and releasing the fuel button four times. The DIC will list the codes.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-09-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,861
Posted By flir_man

Tell them it is time for a new hood. The old one...

Tell them it is time for a new hood. The old one did not have to be epoxied, and your insurance company paid for a new hood, not a damaged one.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-08-2007, 07:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By flir_man

The door windows can be adjusted. Your's may be...

The door windows can be adjusted. Your's may be adjusted inward too far at the top. If you move them too far out though, you will get water leaks and if tooooo far out wind noise.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-07-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,861
Posted By flir_man

Make them fix it! The car is supposed to be...

Make them fix it! The car is supposed to be brought back to original. If you have to, get the insurance guy there to look at it.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-05-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,298
Posted By flir_man

The two items are not related except for grounds...

The two items are not related except for grounds and the battery. Since the grounds are clean, check the battery voltage, and the terminals for tight and clean.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-05-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By flir_man

A C1288 Steering Sensor Circuit Malfunction is...

A C1288 Steering Sensor Circuit Malfunction is most likely a ground or wire problem at the sensor. Check to see if all of the related grounds are clean and dry and check the wiring. If they are ok...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-01-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 692
Posted By flir_man

There are numerous wear out items that would...

There are numerous wear out items that would cause a vibration in the front of the car. The bearing is not one of them. With today’s hardening and precision, bearings last almost forever. Check your...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-22-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By flir_man

HVAC blowing hot air on drivers side

I learnt a valuable lesson this weekend, trust the GM engineers.

I had hot air coming out the driver’s side and cold air coming out the passenger side of the HVAC ducts. Reviewing the forum I...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,444
Posted By flir_man

I've ordered quite a bit of material from them....

I've ordered quite a bit of material from them. "on order" is just that they are waiting for their supplier to send to them. I have sent emails that took them along time for them to answer. I always...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 25,884
Posted By flir_man

My 2000 also had a fob problem I opened it up an...

My 2000 also had a fob problem I opened it up an found two bad solder joints on what I believe is a crystal. I resoldered the joints and everything is fine. BTW the receiver is located above the left...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,572
Posted By flir_man

It was an air leak. The motor would cycle on and...

It was an air leak. The motor would cycle on and off to keep the bag inflated. I have not replaced the bag yet I'm not sure if it's part of the seat cushion or seat cover.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,572
Posted By flir_man

Mine had a leak and I had to remove the fuse to...

Mine had a leak and I had to remove the fuse to prevent the battery from draining.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2007, 07:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,356
Posted By flir_man

Do the seat cushion pads contain the air bags? Or...

Do the seat cushion pads contain the air bags? Or are the air bags part of the seat cover?

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: C5 Tech
10-09-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,241
Posted By flir_man

Most likely it is just a bad battery. Questions...

Most likely it is just a bad battery. Questions are
1) How long since you drove the car?
2) How old is the battery
3) Is the car stock in electronic terms.

The car will drain a battery over a...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-03-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By flir_man

I drive mine daily and I just replaced my red top...

I drive mine daily and I just replaced my red top after just under three years and it was replaced for "free".
Forum: C5 Tech
10-02-2007, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 635
Posted By flir_man

In the early 70's auto manufactures did weigh...

In the early 70's auto manufactures did weigh every piston and match them within the engine. I do not know if they went as far as half and half (even and odd) within the engine.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-24-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
Posted By flir_man

The wheels are highly polished aluminum with a...

The wheels are highly polished aluminum with a clear coat. If you use an abrasive polish the clear coat will dull just before you break through it to the bare metal.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: C5 Tech
09-14-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,588
Posted By flir_man

Buy a step type of drill. When working with thin...

Buy a step type of drill. When working with thin materials it works best to increment the hole to the larger sizes. Sears sells a really good one but it's like $35. Harbor freight sells a three pack...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-06-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By flir_man

As long as the contacts can not touch any metal...

As long as the contacts can not touch any metal you are ok to leave disconnected.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: C5 Tech
08-23-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,961
Posted By flir_man

There is an independent fuse; I'm not near a book...

There is an independent fuse; I'm not near a book so I do not remember which one. It is in the passenger floor fuse box though. I tried a connector first and that disabled everything else.
Thanks,...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-23-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By flir_man

I had multiple "experiences" with mine. After the...

I had multiple "experiences" with mine. After the brass gear repair I reassembled the linkage incorrectly (duh). Then after a month the bond line on the cover broke and allowed the gear to disengage....
Forum: C5 Tech
08-23-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,961
Posted By flir_man

I had a hum in my 2000 and it was a leaky bolster...

I had a hum in my 2000 and it was a leaky bolster in my sport seat. I pulled the fuse and it stopped, and my battery drain went back to normal. The seats still worked fine.
Thanks,
Gary
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