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Forum: Electronics
02-11-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By 2 dope

well i messed around with it today. Turned the...

well i messed around with it today. Turned the headlights on, of course the 4 way bulbs came on, the ones on the cluster, gauges zeroed out etc. Jiggled around the headlight switch and the car died....
Forum: Car Audio
02-11-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By 2 dope

and does that control both subs? On my old...

and does that control both subs? On my old clarion i just used the preouts rather than the subout and it sounded nice. I notice that this deck, it don't get loud till around 25 on the volume, as my...
Forum: Electronics
02-10-2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 963
Posted By 2 dope

hmm, i had the same problem tonight, or very...

hmm, i had the same problem tonight, or very similar. I was driving, noticed that my check engine light came on a few times, i thought i blew a belt. But the light went out and i kept driving. It did...
Forum: Car Audio
02-10-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By 2 dope

I have another question in regards to hooking up...

I have another question in regards to hooking up an amp to the deck.


It has 2 sets of preouts and 1 pair of subwoofer outs. Which set do i hook up to the amp to run my subs?
Forum: Car Audio
02-07-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By 2 dope

I bought the Panasonic CQ7113U, the store i...

I bought the Panasonic CQ7113U, the store i bought it from had a limited selection as far as other brands, they had a couple of pioneers that were ok, no alpine, no kenwood.Basically it was clarion,...
Forum: Car Audio
02-03-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By 2 dope

thanks for the reply, but i don't really like the...

thanks for the reply, but i don't really like the looks of pioneer models. I generally wish to keep it to a choice between the 3 brands as I've experience with 2 of them, kenwood and clarion....
Forum: Car Audio
02-03-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,111
Posted By 2 dope

head unit thoughts

I need to buy a new stereo and my budget is limited to around $300. I have a few choices in mind but i need opinions on the choices as I haven't bought a new stereo in 6 years.

CLARION DXZ765MP
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Forum: Car Audio
01-16-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By 2 dope

clarion deck

my clarion DRX6675Z deck is no longer working properly. It is a fold down face, whenever i flip it down to change the cd, the power goes off, i cannot get my cd out of the deck. Any ideas as to what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By 2 dope

turns out my fan belt was too loose, lol

turns out my fan belt was too loose, lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By 2 dope

would a bad ground cause my battery to slowly...

would a bad ground cause my battery to slowly drain while driving? Its not like everything stops working, i can drive the car while its near the red area, once it gets down there, it doesnt drop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By 2 dope

i thogut the default if something was wrong was...

i thogut the default if something was wrong was it blew only through the defroster vents, but its blowing out both defrost and the others.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By 2 dope

heater ducts

Whenever i turn the heater on, no matter where i put the hvac controls, other than off, the heat is blowing out of the defroster vents and the vents that blow towards you, and none coming out the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By 2 dope

weird voltage

Im having problems with my voltage, sometimes when I;m driving , it will drop to near the red line, it usually does it when i turn on the blower motor, or the rear defrost. I turn everything off, the...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
08-21-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,100
Posted By 2 dope

I didn't have to etest my 85 last year when i got...

I didn't have to etest my 85 last year when i got it on the road
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 487
Posted By 2 dope

I found the problem, it was at the starter. The 2...

I found the problem, it was at the starter. The 2 wires that go on the large lug were corroded off, not a blown fusible link. Damn links were in a metal tube though that i had to take off, it was...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 487
Posted By 2 dope

I dunno if this is related to my problems but on...

I dunno if this is related to my problems but on the drivers side, i have a green wire that is not connected to anything, it runs through a hole in the firewall on the drivers side and is crimped to...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 487
Posted By 2 dope

definatly not the battery, i put it in my dads...

definatly not the battery, i put it in my dads truck and the truck started no prob and it was at 14. Tried wipers, no go, tried horn, no go, tried headlights again, still no go. Now that the battery...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 487
Posted By 2 dope

I charged the battery, car is still doin the same...

I charged the battery, car is still doin the same thing, interior lights work but still no starter clicking and no headlights, flashers etc.
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2006, 04:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 487
Posted By 2 dope

car died

While driving home, my car suddenly lost all power, the lights went out, the engine stopped and i had to steer the car onto a side street with no power. What i am wondering, does this sound like an...
Forum: Brakes
07-07-2006, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By 2 dope

same type of deal as when doing the bleeder...

same type of deal as when doing the bleeder screws? Push 3 times on the brake, open the MC line then close? Does the MC lid have to be on for this method of bleeding the MC?
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2006, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By 2 dope

master cylinder emptied

after messing around with my wheel cylinder, trying to figure out which i had, metric or standard, i got it on, got the new hardline installed but now comes the fun part. My rear brake resevoir is...
Forum: Brakes
07-04-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By 2 dope

anyone? Also, i need to replace the hard line...

anyone? Also, i need to replace the hard line from the drum to the T, what ive read is confusing as far as the fitting having to be metric or standard. The line i pulled off looks like it has a...
Forum: Brakes
07-03-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By 2 dope

this is the clamp thing that was on my left rear...

this is the clamp thing that was on my left rear wheel cylinder, any idea what it is?
Forum: Brakes
07-02-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By 2 dope

I got it off pretty easily, but what is the u...

I got it off pretty easily, but what is the u clamp all about? I was trying to loosen the bolt that was running through it on the back of the backing plate and the clip just popped off.I noticed the...
Forum: Brakes
07-02-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By 2 dope

wheel cylinder estimate

What is the average rate for bringing the car in to have the wheel cylinders replaced? One of mine decided to die on me today and i don't know if i wanna try and do it myself as I've read it can be...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
05-07-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,182
Posted By 2 dope

Another windsorite here but ya wont see me...

Another windsorite here but ya wont see me anywhere where the hot cars meet, not with my POS lol
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By 2 dope

I fixed it, thanks:)

I fixed it, thanks:)
Forum: Electronics
01-15-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By 2 dope

I got it grounded and installed it, went to turn...

I got it grounded and installed it, went to turn on the wipers and all they do is go up an inch or 2 and then back down, the motor is making a ticking noises and it only works on high, no low or...
Forum: Body
01-15-2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By 2 dope

Ok nevermind I got it open, the inside handle is...

Ok nevermind I got it open, the inside handle is busted.
Forum: Body
01-15-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 517
Posted By 2 dope

unable to open door

The linkage is disconnected i suspect as when i pul on the handle from either outside or inside it doesnt open and it feels like there is nothing connected. How will i be able to get access to the...
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By 2 dope

I read that there is a brass strip on one of the...

I read that there is a brass strip on one of the screw holes that is the ground? The brass strip is broken where it meets the rubber isolater. I was missng one of the bolts that hold the motor to the...
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 840
Posted By 2 dope

wiper motor

My wipers stopped workin yesterday. I went and looked at the wiper motor today and noticed that it would work if the metal cylinder was pushed towards the firewall, its like its shorting out unless i...
Forum: Carburetors
11-23-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By 2 dope

I think i got it to where it should be at now,...

I think i got it to where it should be at now, thanks for the help
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
11-23-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,245
Posted By 2 dope

umm, they think its vehicles that are causing all...

umm, they think its vehicles that are causing all the smog in southern ontario? Doesn't take a genius to see that southern ontario is full of smoke stack spewing out nasty smoke every single day, no...
Forum: Carburetors
11-22-2005, 03:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By 2 dope

Sorry to hijack this thread but I do have a stock...

Sorry to hijack this thread but I do have a stock non cc q-jet and have the same problems, I did all that was posted here yet the car still wont stay running in the cold. The only thing I didnt do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-05-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By 2 dope

timing a non cc car

I need to adjust the timing on my 85 non cc camaro. It was done a bit ago by my friend and i am attempting to do it solo this time as hes unavailable.

I am unsure if it is different when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By 2 dope

was a rebuilt replacement

was a rebuilt replacement
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2005, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,521
Posted By 2 dope

I have the same problem but im almost sure its...

I have the same problem but im almost sure its the distributor gasket as it was not replaced when the distributor was taken out( its only half a gasket lol) They also didnt tighten the dizzy down...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2005, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By 2 dope

i forgot to mention that it was a rebuilt carb...

i forgot to mention that it was a rebuilt carb that i installed Like 2-3 months ago. . But 250 km (155. miles)on a full tank seems to low?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By 2 dope

gas mileage

My car sucks on gas, im only getting about 250 km out of a full tank. My friend and i worked on the carb and adjusted the idle mixture coz the idle screws were too far out and it seems to have helped...
Forum: Electronics
08-22-2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By 2 dope

Ok i figured it out, the orange and black wire...

Ok i figured it out, the orange and black wire was unplugged at the box on the driver side of the car under the kick panel, i plugged it in and checked out the defogger and it turns on now and i also...
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2005, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By 2 dope

well ive noticed that when i shut the car off, my...

well ive noticed that when i shut the car off, my guages stay where they were when teh car was running, i know thats not right, none of the fuses are blown. Could i rn a jumper wire off the power...
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2005, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By 2 dope

ok i was reading up about the rear struts for the...

ok i was reading up about the rear struts for the hatch and how these wires run through it? My struts are totally shot, they havent been working in years but my defogger has up rtill now, so could it...
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By 2 dope

rear defogger

My rear defoggers dont work anymore. Ive checked the clips to make siure they are still atatched and they are. I pulled the switch off and put a circuit tester on the various wires. I get a reading...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By 2 dope

still have issues

I have not been able to figure this out yet. It could be a combination of things. Ill start by saying my carb could still be off, as in the idle. My engine shakes a bit every few seconds, my idle...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By 2 dope

thanks!! Ya it was the parking brake hitting the...

thanks!! Ya it was the parking brake hitting the shaft. I placed the cables back in the brackets on the tunnel, tightened the cable, and the sound is now gone.

How hard is it to chage the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2005, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By 2 dope

I think ive found the problem. The parking brake...

I think ive found the problem. The parking brake threaded rod looks like it has been dragiing on the driveshaft, i saw a wear ring around the shaft.,Ill try to get it out of the way somehow and post...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By 2 dope

Ive done the turns and everything seems ok when...

Ive done the turns and everything seems ok when doin the sharp turns. Ive been reading up on bad tranny mounts and tourque arms.

Ive been noticing as well that when im at a stop and proceed to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 643
Posted By 2 dope

when you installed it, did you check to make sure...

when you installed it, did you check to make sure the pushrod off the cam was placed up against the lever in the pump so as it would push against it when the camshaft turns?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2005, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 712
Posted By 2 dope

its a metal grinding sound though, i duno of the...

its a metal grinding sound though, i duno of the tires rubbing would be making that noise. I'll recheck the bolts and make sure everythings tight on the suspenson. It baffles me why i can get the...
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