Audi TT Coupe (U.S. Version) Fog Light Modification for Daytime Running Light Operation
The U.S. Version of the Audi TT Coupe (and Roadster) does not come factory equipped with daytime running light capability. Daytime running lights being headlamps or similar, smaller lamps that are on whenever the ignition of the car is on. These lamps then also remain on when the parking lights and the headlights are turned on. I feel daytime running lights add to the safety level and overall appearance of any car. You’re more visible to pedestrians and other motorists and the car looks better in the frontal view. So, the challenge was to determine the best way to add daytime running lights to the TT Coupe. Since the TT is equipped with fog lights that are built in to the headlight cluster the plan was to try to modify the circuitry controlling the fog lights to make them behave like daytime running lights. However, I also needed to retain the normal on/off fog light operation during use of the headlights.
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Mercedes 107 Instrument Cluster Removal/Rebuilding /Replacement
The purpose of this document is to replace your Mercedes-Benz 107 (SL) instrument cluster with
a woodgrained instrument cluster that I sell. The document may also be useful for
repairing/refurbishing your instrument cluster. The document is centered around the US 560SL
instrument clusters, but is useful for older cars.
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Build a Dash Without Fiberglass or Filler
It’s Monday morning and you’re refreshed from the weekend and ready to take on the world. A customer comes in raving about a car he saw on television that had a crazy 10.4-inch monitor in the dash. He said the climate controls were relocated and it was the hottest thing he has ever seen. He asks if you can do it and you respond, “Of course I can do it! We are professionals and can do anything!” Now you made sure your boss didn’t hear what you just said because you knew he would remind you of the last time you tackled a dash rebuild and the customer came back a dozen times because the awesome dash you constructed did not wear well. In fact, once every two months you had to sand it down, fill Read more
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 3.2L Engine Light is On with No Acceleration
1. Connect scan tool and monitor voltages of pedal sensor B37. Signal 1 (Accelerator pedal position: Idle speed):[0.2...0.5] V Signal 2 (Accelerator pedal position: Idle speed):[0.1...0.5] V Signal 1 (Accelerator pedal position:Kickdown):[4.3...4.8] V Signal 2 (Accelerator pedal position:Kickdown):[2.1...2.5] V
2. If voltages are out of specification verify correct reference voltage to sensor by measuring between pins 6 (Black/White wire) and pin 1 (Blue/Grey wire) on pedal sensor connector. Voltage needs to be between 4.75 and 5.25 volts.
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2000-2003 Ford Taurus Dash Disassembly
1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit. 2 Using Metra’s 86-5618, pull the factory radio/climate control panel from the dash. (Fig. A) 3 Disconnect the audio system connectors, blower motor switch connector, vacuum hose harness, a/c damper door switch connector, and potentiometer connector. Remove the panel. 4 Remove (2) torx-head screws securing the mounting clips to the sides of the factory radio/climate control panel and remove the clips. (Fig. B) 5 Mount the clips to the Integrated Mounting Kit with the same torx-head screws.
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07-Up Chevy Tahoe LED Upper Quarter Panel Light
Your new IPCW LED Upper Quarter Panel Lights are quality-made products that will work beautifully on your vehicle. Please refer to the pictures below for installation instructions.
Remove the screws in Figure A with a Phillips screwdriver. Untwist the sockets, then gently slide out the tail light.
After the tail light is removed. remove the screw in Figure B.
Remove the screw in Figure C to remove the Upper Quarter panel.
Gently slide out the stock Upper Quarter Panel.
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Service Light Plus Airbag Reset Tool (10 in 1) Instruction Manual
This Service Light & Airbag Reset Tool is an essential tool for resetting of oil service light, service warning light, service mileage, service intervals and airbag on European made vehicles like AUDI, BMW, CITROEN, M. BENZ,MINI, SAAB, SEAT, SKODA,VOLKSWAGEN, VOLVO, etc. It is light, compact and very convenient without using the OEM Scanner to do the job. Once hooked up to the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC), it can perform the following functions:
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VS/OS Card for Oil Service Light Reset
The VS/OS Application Card together with the hand-held controller allows the resetting of the oil change/service due warning lights in a range of vehicles. The following optional leads are available from your Sealey dealer (see Section 3 for applications): Audi Lead VS333/13, BMW Lead VS333/11, Mercedes Lead VS333/12, Mercedes Sprinter Lead VS333/14.
Mercedes
Mercedes vehicles generally use three exclusive types of diagnostic connector socket (see below), 8 pin (A), 16 pin (B) (use pin 6) and 32 pin (C). These connectors can be located in the engine bay, normally along the bulkhead. The A-class uses the standard J1962/OBDII connector (D), located under the steering column.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light
If this indicator comes on while driving, there is a problem with your engine or its emission control systems. Even though you may feel no difference in your car’s performance, it can reduce your fuel economy and cause your car to put out excessive emissions. Continued operation may cause serious engine damage.
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Turn off your Check Engine light
So your Check Engine light is on, staring at you every day. You know there must be something wrong, but you don’t want to pay to have the problem diagnosed. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. With a simple code-reader tool, you can find out what’s wrong and turn the light off. When the Check Engine light is on, it means one or more trouble codes are stored in your vehicle’s computer. Trouble codes tell you that a problem was identified in the engine- management system. Reading the stored trouble codes is the first step in diagnosing the problem.
Code readers are inexpensive and simple to use
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