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Forum: C5 Tech
11-26-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By MrPDJ

SSkul, I think I am experiencing the same issue...

SSkul, I think I am experiencing the same issue as you. The IPC back lighting went out on my 98 a few weeks ago. I bought a used IPC thinking that I likely just needed to swap the power inverter on...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-08-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By MrPDJ

Update

Byronhunter, Fuse was both intact and passed a continuity check.

I went head and got back underneath the car and was able to snug each sensor about 1/16th to 1/8th of a turn more. I cleared the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-07-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By MrPDJ

The #15 fuse under the hood is intact. ...

The #15 fuse under the hood is intact.

Other ideas?
Forum: C5 Tech
06-06-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By MrPDJ

P0133 & P0153 Right after O2 Sensor Swap - Stock Exhaust

I've got a 98 coupe with 186k miles. I've put most of those miles on it. The car is pretty much stock other than a black wing cold air intake. It has been a great car.

I decided to replace...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
02-03-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 138
Posted By MrPDJ

WTB: Black Lower Seat Cover

My 10 yr old lower seat cover is showing it's age. If you have black lower seat cover for sale, I'm interested in buying a replacement.

Please send me a email at mrpdj@sbcglobal.net or PM me.
...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-16-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 296,355
Posted By MrPDJ

To answer your question, No, I was not able to...

To answer your question, No, I was not able to locate the "female" plug necessary to simply create an plug-in extension for relocating the OPS to the port on the front of the block. I did find the...
Forum: C5 General
10-31-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By MrPDJ

Rocking Seat Washers Needed

I'm planning to perform the rocking seat fix on my C5, but I haven't had any luck finding the necessary washers to do the fix. I've been to Home Depot, Lowes, & Ace (in Pearland), but still no luck....
Forum: C5 Tech
08-24-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,601
Posted By MrPDJ

Don't get it

OK, I took the car back into the shop and explained the situation. They agreed to re-do it free of charge. As they were about done, I went out there to check on things before they took the car of...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-19-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,601
Posted By MrPDJ

Thanks for the replies. I didn't know if moving...

Thanks for the replies. I didn't know if moving the cams affected the camber & caster or if it was just camber. I'll hopefully get it straightened out soon.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-18-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,601
Posted By MrPDJ

Caster Adjustment: How to?

I need a little help here. I took my C5 in for an alignment to a new place that opened near my house (my old place moved to a new building 20 min away).

When they finished up, they gave me the...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-21-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By MrPDJ

I bought an o-ring kit at Autozone when I opened...

I bought an o-ring kit at Autozone when I opened up my A/C system last year. I replaced all of the o-rings (except on the evaporator) It's been in service for over a year now with no leaks.
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-27-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By MrPDJ

I forgot about Wally World. They have stared to...

I forgot about Wally World. They have stared to carry more installation stuff. Yea, stay away from CCA (copper clad aluminium) wire. You want 100% copper (the more strands the better).
Forum: Audio/Electronics
06-27-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By MrPDJ

If you're going to have an audio shop install...

If you're going to have an audio shop install your equipment, then they will have all of the stuff needed to put it in. If you are having a buddy put it in, you'll have to buy the stuff. You can...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-27-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By MrPDJ

Problem Fixed!

I finally had some time to fix my A/C vent problem this weekend. I ended up buying some used actuators on E-Bay for ~$15/each.

The dash came off pretty easily. I was struggling with the glove...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-10-2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By MrPDJ

Thanks for the information. I've gotten to the...

Thanks for the information. I've gotten to the drivers actuator before without pulling the dash, but I've heard the passenger side is tougher. I'll post an update after I get a chance to dig in and...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-09-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By MrPDJ

Odd HVAC behavior (not typical issues...already searched)

I've got an odd HVAC issue and I was hoping you guys could shed some light on them. I've got a 98 by the way.

Last weekend I upgraded my 10yr old shocks to new C6z06 shocks. Out of habit, I...
Forum: C5 Tech
11-01-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,375
Posted By MrPDJ

I relubricated my headlight gear last weekend...

I relubricated my headlight gear last weekend with grease designed for worm gears (I used it on my garage door opener also.)

So far no problems. I'll have to wait a little longer to see if that...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-31-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 684
Posted By MrPDJ

Somebody jump in here if I'm wrong, but doesn't...

Somebody jump in here if I'm wrong, but doesn't shifting without the clutch (matching rpms between gears) bypass the synchros all together?

The job of the synchronizer is to bring the keys up to...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-18-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By MrPDJ

If no codes are present, then you likely have a...

If no codes are present, then you likely have a low refrigerant charge. I used to have ice cold passenger side air and luke warm drivers side air. Turned out I had a very small leak. I fixed my...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-24-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By MrPDJ

I agree with ronwc, it sounds like you have a low...

I agree with ronwc, it sounds like you have a low charge. Since the problem just popped up, you probably have a small refrigerant leak. Take it back to the shop that replaced your compressor and...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-20-2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,375
Posted By MrPDJ

Gear Lubrication

MassaRusty,
I have a similar problem on my couple every couple of weeks. I think it is due to lubrication on the headlight gear teeth. I replaced my passenger gear with a brass one a while back...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-15-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 520
Posted By MrPDJ

SilvaDragon, Just want to let you know that C5...

SilvaDragon,
Just want to let you know that C5 compressors don't cycle. The C5's are equipped with variable displacement compressors. The compressor changes the displacement (refirgerant flow...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-18-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By MrPDJ

The vent position actuators are controlled by...

The vent position actuators are controlled by vacuum. You have a leaky vacuum line. This seems to be a very common problem on C5s. Leaking battery acid can corrode the plastic vacuum lines beneath...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-18-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By MrPDJ

I don't have my service manual handy, but I'm...

I don't have my service manual handy, but I'm pretty sure the system uses PAG150 oil. I would assume around 8oz. I can look at my manual later and let you know.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-13-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,302
Posted By MrPDJ

Update

OK,
I finally gave up on trying to trouble shoot without evacuating and recharging the system, so I rented a vacuum pump from a local tool rental place and evacuated the system. Pulled it down to...
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