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Forum: C4 General Discussion
09-21-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 12,161
Posted By eaglevision993

C5 and C6: no way. C5 looks not very attractive...

C5 and C6: no way. C5 looks not very attractive for a Corvette and the C6 interior looks too cheap for the money.

C7: any time
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
08-15-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,763
Posted By eaglevision993

Had a similar problem with the blend door not...

Had a similar problem with the blend door not working in one direction and it turned out to be the transistors, not the resistors.
They are NPN and 2 of them in the programmer box (pictured above)...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-25-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,933
Posted By eaglevision993

If you find someone with even medium electronic...

If you find someone with even medium electronic knowledge he will be able to replace those transistors and related components.
Just show him this page and if he knows his way around basic...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-23-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,933
Posted By eaglevision993

Hi, the transistors which were bad in my case...

Hi,
the transistors which were bad in my case are located inside the HVAC programmer underneath the driver side dash. Not the a/c controller with the display.

Transistors basically work like...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-22-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,933
Posted By eaglevision993

Just had the same problem, heat stuck full on. ...

Just had the same problem, heat stuck full on.
Checked the transistors and they were the problem.
I only had 2N3904 which are rated at 200mA but they worked fine. Will get some 2N2222 to be on the...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
05-29-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 23,859
Posted By eaglevision993

If all connections are tight, the alternator...

If all connections are tight, the alternator itself may be the problem.
I would replace the alternator and see if the problem goes away. If not, it might be some ground issue in the dash itself.
...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

Thanks for the information! I assumed he likes...

Thanks for the information! I assumed he likes the place because of its height. But it must also be somewhat comfortable for him to sleep there. He could sit on the Town Car which stands right next...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

I found this stuff available in Germany. Maybe I...

I found this stuff available in Germany. Maybe I give it a try before buying a car cover...
http://www.kerbl.com/ftp/prodimages_white/zoom/84290.jpg

Say it is organic and safe bla bla...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

Hmm maybe I give it a try.... I may try a small...

Hmm maybe I give it a try.... I may try a small amount first and then increase the dose as necessary.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

Would that drive him all out of the garage or...

Would that drive him all out of the garage or only away from the sprayed object?

Thanks
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

Never smelled any markings for the time he is in...

Never smelled any markings for the time he is in the garage....over half a year now so I guess I am safe from that danger.:lol:

Concerning the claws I am somewhat concerned. The paint seems not to...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

I like the cat pretty much. Actually he was s...

I like the cat pretty much. Actually he was s stray cat that just came along one day. He likes to stay and sleep in the garage so I installed a cat door and a nice chair for him. The garage is his...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
10-01-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By eaglevision993

Footprints and hair....

So now that I got your attention due to the ambiguous title:

One of our cats recently discovered a nice place to sleep: In my convertible, or with the top up, on top of it.:willy:
...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
08-08-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,740
Posted By eaglevision993

I also use the commerical car wash where you get...

I also use the commerical car wash where you get the wand and the bubble brush and wash it myself.
There is no problem concerning the pressure. Since YOU have the wand YOU decide how far away you...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-27-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,672
Posted By eaglevision993

You will find a better one. If they give it to...

You will find a better one. If they give it to your for free or max. 500 $ take it.
Then, I would part it out and use the money + what you already have to buy one in better condition.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-26-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,117
Posted By eaglevision993

Of course...it is so easy to do. I do 99% of all...

Of course...it is so easy to do. I do 99% of all repairs myself anyway. I donīt trust shops to do it right.
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-20-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,531
Posted By eaglevision993

He is right. I am an architect and structural...

He is right. I am an architect and structural engineer. Most mold IS indeed harmless. There are only a few specimens that really harm human health and most only act so in longterm or intensive...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-19-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,229
Posted By eaglevision993

1. Wouldnīt think that this is related. Did you...

1. Wouldnīt think that this is related. Did you dry all your spark plugs? How did you test the misfiring? Any codes?

2. If you did not overheat the catalytic converters they should be fine. The O2...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-17-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,229
Posted By eaglevision993

Fuel pressure diaphagm is number one suspect...

Fuel pressure diaphagm is number one suspect here... no way 3 injectors fail at the same time.

If the FPR is fine the injectors must have been shorted open for some reason...
Oh and check and...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-15-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,453
Posted By eaglevision993

Well this sensor reading could give you your...

Well this sensor reading could give you your problem if the PCM thinks the IAT is 203 F.
It would also turn the mixture lean I would assume, as the hotter the air, the lesser itīs density and...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-15-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,779
Posted By eaglevision993

I would change it every 3 years at least...

I would change it every 3 years at least regardless of using the green stuff (silicate) or DexCool (OAT) based coolant. Dexcool is not all that long life after all....too many reports of sludge.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-15-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,453
Posted By eaglevision993

What is "mat" for a temperature sensor? 203 deg...

What is "mat" for a temperature sensor? 203 deg could be off in case it is an air temperature sensor....
Forum: C4 General Discussion
07-13-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,419
Posted By eaglevision993

I had my 88 Convertible evaluated by my insurance...

I had my 88 Convertible evaluated by my insurance company due to new contract as the car turned 25 years and is now considered a "classic car".

A whopping 19300 Euro which equals to roughly 25k...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
07-09-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,481
Posted By eaglevision993

You actually will need a new accumulator/drier...

You actually will need a new accumulator/drier that is R134a rated. The R12 drier has a different kind of desiccant that will not work so well with R134a and its oil. It is a 20$ part so that should...
Forum: C4 General Discussion
06-23-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 862
Posted By eaglevision993

I remember I read somewhere, that the insulation...

I remember I read somewhere, that the insulation material can shrink after 20+ years due to loss of softeners in the plastic material and heat. That causes shorts, often in the vicinity of connectors...
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