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Forum: C5 Tech
01-30-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By alanh

Use the standard settings (non Z06), only change...

Use the standard settings (non Z06), only change the camber to "0" degrees front & rear. For normal street & highway driving that will get you the most even wear out of the wide tires. The more you...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-10-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,150
Posted By alanh

Since you're going to give it a try, here's...

Since you're going to give it a try, here's something to keep in mind to help not to overload the power supply.
A motor is designed to draw a certain amount of power while running with its normal...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-08-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,150
Posted By alanh

You need lots of power to run the seat motors,...

You need lots of power to run the seat motors, way past what most computer power supply will produce. 12 volts DC is 12 volts DC no matter where it comes from, but most computer power supplies will...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-29-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,759
Posted By alanh

Try a farm supply store like Tractor Supply, Farm...

Try a farm supply store like Tractor Supply, Farm & Home etc.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-18-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By alanh

When you get the alignment done, be sure to get...

When you get the alignment done, be sure to get the spec sheet that shows the before and after numbers. I think you'll see some neg camber that was causing your problelm. I've been running 0 camber...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-16-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By alanh

If you continue to use runflats, even 1/4 degree...

If you continue to use runflats, even 1/4 degree of negative camber will wear the insides of the tires. To get even wear you need to go to 0 degree camber. When my car was new it had 1/4degree...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-15-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 542
Posted By alanh

When you had your alignment done, what were the...

When you had your alignment done, what were the new alignment settings? Then we can help you.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-08-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By alanh

If you have the EMT's, even the 1/4 degree of neg...

If you have the EMT's, even the 1/4 degree of neg camber that GM recommends will give the wear you describe. Reset the camber to (0) degrees, which is within GM's specs., and your wear troubles will...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-30-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 540
Posted By alanh

That pressure regulator plugs into the side of...

That pressure regulator plugs into the side of the stock rubber air bridge, just ahead of the throttle body. It didn't do much, the more vacuum the tube applied to the regulator, the lower the fuel...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-14-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,289
Posted By alanh

That body twisting or springing is a real issue...

That body twisting or springing is a real issue on the older Vettes, but has never been a problem on the C5's. They are just carrying the old precautions over to the C5's.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-23-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By alanh

After wearing out some Goodyear tires over the...

After wearing out some Goodyear tires over the first two or three years, I did my own alignment and put on a set of Firestone's. It's been five years now, never back to an alignment shop, and I still...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-20-2006, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 565
Posted By alanh

If you have automatic climate control with the...

If you have automatic climate control with the external temp. sensor, you can make an extension wire for the sensor, then place the sensor any where you want. I did this a few years ago to check the...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-20-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By alanh

Just put a plug in the end of each hose and a...

Just put a plug in the end of each hose and a clamp. Your car won't shut down just because coolant isn't flowing through the heater core.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-08-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By alanh

The contacts in the unlock relay are burnt and...

The contacts in the unlock relay are burnt and carboned over to the point they won't conduct any current. Cut the end of the relay open, sand the contacts, close it up and tape it over, and you're...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-23-2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,336
Posted By alanh

The procedure is to take it to the dealer and...

The procedure is to take it to the dealer and tell them to change the fluid and filter. They have a pumping system that will change all the fluid.
If you do it yourself, you'll only get about 1/4...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-21-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,314
Posted By alanh

If you want to eliminate that type of tire wear,...

If you want to eliminate that type of tire wear, realign the front end with "0" degree camber and your next set of tires will wear evenly.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-25-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By alanh

You need to clean the contacts in the door lock...

You need to clean the contacts in the door lock relay's, or replace the relay's, about $5 each. Search the forum, there's a big thread on this.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-19-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,179
Posted By alanh

I'm with Bob K, sounds like the calipers are hung...

I'm with Bob K, sounds like the calipers are hung up and not moving like they should. I think they need to be serviced and new pads put on if the inside ones are worn really bad.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-14-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 409
Posted By alanh

If you have automatic climate control with an...

If you have automatic climate control with an outside temp sensor, you can make an extension wire so the sensor can be placed anywhere inside or around the intake and watch the temp reading from...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-14-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 942
Posted By alanh

01vetter, you said your right front tire was...

01vetter, you said your right front tire was wearing on the inside, look at your first specs for the "before" setting and you will find the right front camber at -.99 degree. That will wear the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-09-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 564
Posted By alanh

You have a bad relay on the door module. The...

You have a bad relay on the door module. The primary side of the module usually works but the 12V contacts are so burned that the secondary side will not conduct enough current to operate the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-07-2006, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By alanh

I've had a slight wobble in my 97 since it was...

I've had a slight wobble in my 97 since it was new and never have had a problem with belts. I don't think the fact that it has a slight wobble is the problem, but the position of the belt pulley on...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-04-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 32,210
Posted By alanh

I'll agree that it is safe to use, because it...

I'll agree that it is safe to use, because it won't harm the rubber belt, but i can't see any logical reason to oil your belt.
The whole purpose of the belt is to operate the items on the front of...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 674
Posted By alanh

Three thoughts here: 1. the other fob in the...

Three thoughts here: 1. the other fob in the drawer is being unknowingly activated by someone looking for something else in the drawer. 2. a signal from something else in the house is being...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-19-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By alanh

Front rotors are larger than rears, so caliper...

Front rotors are larger than rears, so caliper brackets wouldn't position the calipers in the right place. The rears rotors have a drum brake built into the center which the fronts don't have. Better...
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