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Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-28-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,349
Posted By daveshea

I figured out the issue. I think I sort of locked...

I figured out the issue. I think I sort of locked up the relearn process by accident. Leaving the car and coming back about 10 mins later, the car would start. Then, as long as I put all key FOBs...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-28-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,349
Posted By daveshea

The car is in my garage and I can't even seem to...

The car is in my garage and I can't even seem to find a way to get the car into neutral to back it out for a tow truck!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
05-28-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,349
Posted By daveshea

Tried to program new FOB, now I can't start car!

I need help with a serious problem. I purchased a new key FOB, and programmed it to the car using the instructions in the owners manual for programming when an existing FOB is present. While the...
Forum: Audio/Electronics
03-31-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,685
Posted By daveshea

C6 aftermarket NAV system and HUD system

I am considering the purchase of a C6 convertible to replace my C5 convertible. I understand that on C6 cars with the factory NAV system and HUD, the NAV system integrates with the HUD to show turn...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-31-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By daveshea

One more question about the power top on the...

One more question about the power top on the convertible:

Is it truly automatic? Someone told me that you still had to manually open the tonneau cover and then push the button to operate the top?...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-31-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 751
Posted By daveshea

Bluetooth availability and Convertibles on C6

I am a current C5 owner, and am looking at moving up to a C6. I have some questions about when certain options were offered on the C6.

What years or option combinations offered Bluetooth? I have...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-14-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

Nice weather today means several tests on the...

Nice weather today means several tests on the car, and I think we may have found the main issue.

Using a compression gauge, we checked compression on each cylinder, and found the following...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

Valves have been adjusted 3 times now. We...

Valves have been adjusted 3 times now.

We are going to wait for a good weather day and start over with setting the timing, reinstall distributor, and take the air plenum off and trace the routes...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

Just checked all injectors with an ohmeter. Every...

Just checked all injectors with an ohmeter. Every one tests at 15 ohms.

Fuel pump was replaced about 1 year ago and only has a few hundred miles on it, so confident fuel pressure is fine.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-28-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

We ASSUME it is on correctly, and that the...

We ASSUME it is on correctly, and that the distributor is bolted down right, etc...

We simply don't know what to do next...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-27-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

If I can hear the ticking sound from each...

If I can hear the ticking sound from each injector with the stethoscope, doesn't that confirm that the injectors are good as they are firing?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-27-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

We did a bit more work just now: Using a...

We did a bit more work just now:

Using a mechanic's stethoscope, we were able to verify each injector is working by listing for the ticking sound from each of them.

By minimum air setting, I...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-27-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,248
Posted By daveshea

Frustration with 87 coupe - idle/fuel problems

Hello!

I need help...this is a continuing dilemma from last summer that we are starting to tackle again as weather permits.

Last summer, my 87 coupe blew a head gasket. My friend and I broke...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,143
Posted By daveshea

Yes, we only disconnected the EST while we were...

Yes, we only disconnected the EST while we were following the instructions for the IAC calibration and getting ready to set the idle via the idle screw.

The IAC was unplugged and the EST wire was...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,143
Posted By daveshea

No, I'm not using racing fuel No, there are no...

No, I'm not using racing fuel
No, there are no rags stuck in the exhaust

The original head gasket blew as a result of corrosion on one of the heads that created a small gap where coolant could...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-16-2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,143
Posted By daveshea

I believe we have the timing set with the EST...

I believe we have the timing set with the EST wire disconnected set to 6 degrees before...

I was told that was the correct stock timing?

-David
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-15-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,143
Posted By daveshea

While trying to set idle, exhaust manifolds become cherry red hot

This is a continuation of a previous problem I was having with my 87 coupe...

A few weeks ago, I blew the head gasket, and as a result, did a basic top-end rebuild while replacing the gasket. The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-07-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

How would you go about doing that? Before...

How would you go about doing that?

Before the head gasket blew, we disconnected the power all the time for stuff...just reconnected and started right up...why a relearn now?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-07-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

Ok, we worked on the car again today. We removed...

Ok, we worked on the car again today. We removed the valve covers, and re-adjusted the valves. This seemed to help the performance of the engine, but the car WILL STILL NOT IDLE!!!

If we manually...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-06-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

No, we aren't confident that the valves are set...

No, we aren't confident that the valves are set right. While we followed the procedure in the service manual, we did what the FSM said - one complete turn on the adjsting bolt after the pushrod was...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-05-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

Ok, although traveling today for work, my friend...

Ok, although traveling today for work, my friend is at home continuing to work on the car.

Here is what has been done:

Verified the TPS is set to the correct .54 volts
Checked all vacuum hoses...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-04-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

Also, do I do this adjustment on the TPS sensor...

Also, do I do this adjustment on the TPS sensor with key on, engine off, or what?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-04-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

So leave the IAC sensor alone for now - all we...

So leave the IAC sensor alone for now - all we did was unscrew it and screw it back in.

Just worry about testing the voltage on the TPS sensor?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-04-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

We did remove BOTH the TPS and IAC sensors from...

We did remove BOTH the TPS and IAC sensors from the throttle body when the car was apart to clean and repaint the outside of the throttle body.

Is the assumption that I did not reinstall them...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-04-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,337
Posted By daveshea

Thank you for the tips - I do not know the...

Thank you for the tips - I do not know the answers to any of those questions...

In the service manual, there is a discussion about setting the TPS sensor, but it refers to verifying the voltage of...
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