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Those seat controls are called "haptic" which is the technical term for controls that use the design of the component for ease of use. This car is responsible for so many innovations that all other car makers use today that the list would be to long to articulate. The 560SEL was the flagship of the sedans but there is so arguments on whether the coupe 126C and the 107 convertibles was the actual top of the line car within the fleet. I find the black over grey is one of the most common colors and i prefer the more rare blues or cranberrys on these vehicles so you stand out among your peers. These are what were thought of as "forever cars". Since almost all the components could be disassembled and repaired without fear that you could no longer find the needed parts. Bank vault quality and international recognition is paramount with these cars.
My 2005 Lincoln town car has the dsign in the video. Mirror is good but shook when I would be driving. With my inner palm I was able to press it in the center while holding the back of the holder and I heard it pop back in to place. It probably got this way because the previous owner tried to adjust it with their thumbs or something being the mirror adjust fuse was blown
I think I located the part number however it does show as discontinued but you may be able to find using this: 2W7Z-3C611-AA Part is described as shaft "Lower Boot" but images show it as the boot with the metal retainer and bearing included.
Also some good info on this thread. I know Dorman makes the intermediate shaft and it includes the boot and bearing. It sounds like you have to use the Dorman shaft going this route. This thread has some great pictures and an account of part comparison if you decide to try this part - www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=4132068
I made a video on removing the oem radio just to get the serial number for the radio code that the car didn't come with. If the car had an after market radio I might have considered upgrading to one of these
Just wondering why the dealership mentioned nothing about doing an early oil change on our new Hybrid CRV. As a matter of fact, they said they won't change it (on the free oil changes deal) until the 15% light comes on around 7,000. We are at 4,xxx now. How bad have I screwed up?
I would not stress over that. Honda programs the maintenance minders keeping everything in mind. Doing the change as early as I did is an old school mentality and probably not needed. An early first oil change is not part of Hondas official maintenance minders or recommendations - I certainly could have waited. Also being a hybrid the engine is not running all the time so it has less engine run time on the mileage compared to a comparable gas-only engine. While I still prefer earlier oil changes, you are doing better than many by sticking to Hondas maintenance minder, and having records of it changed at the dealer one-time will protect the warranty. If you're really aggressive on it you can pay for an earlier change but to get the bundled maintenance for free so long as it's before or at the maintenance intervals you should be good
Just checked my 2003 F150 crewcab, I have leak from that plugs o-ring. I found at Ace Hardware 11/16" I.D. x 3/16"" thick viton o-ring, .35cents each. I will clean up the tailshaft grime and monitor for further leaks after replace the o-ring just in case the tailshaft gasket is leaking also. Thanks for the video.
Use LubeLocker gaskets. Doesn't look so messy, you don't have to wait 24 hours, they don't leak, easier for next oil change and it looks more professional! Spend the few extra dollars.
I have the same tractor and need help with wiring on the key switch. My neighbor lost the key so I had to buy a new switch and key because the other switch was different. I do not have a wiring diagram and do not know the terminals to wiring order. Will you please take a couple photos and explain the pattern. Thanks Barry Dodd
Good day - the shop manual copy has hardly any data on the switch itself. No good picture of the wiring. I also don't have direct access to the tractor at the moment. Best I can find in the book is a single page wiring diagram, it does show the wiring and colors - you can access an image here: drive.google.com/file/d/18YnBpXeV0nl4g1ZtaL6FtNUkZc0dTcRm/view?usp=drivesdk
@@VortexGarage Thank you for the diagram. The copy I have is so faded I could not read it. I will see if this will help but unfortunately, the wiring colors do not correlate. Too many wires have been replaced so I am now trying to trace them down. Barry
Maybe Someone can help me here with the differential. I have to replace the differential on my 2022 Honda CRV 1.5 turbo EXL. When I search on the internet, two codes appear: 41200-5TG-010 and 41200-5TG-900 Is there any difference between both parts? or both fits my car? I´m not in the US (different VIN) and the dealership does not give me the information I need
Good day - I see this which maybe helps, that "41200-5TG-900" is newest version that replaced prior part numbers: "SKU: 41200-5TG-900 Applications: Body Styles: 5-Door. Replaces: 41200-5TG-000, 41200-5TG-010, 41200-5TG-A01, 41200-5TH-000, 41200-5TH-010 Sold In Quantity: 1"
I only clicked on because I also have a 67 sports furry you definitely can't miss the front end it was what gave it away sweet I didn't even know they made a convertible mine a hard top iv got bucket seats and a floor shifter 💯🥰👍✌️
I've got a 2005 Vibe AWD and live in the salt belt of upstate NY. My biggest concern right now is rusting on the rear crossmember, but it's such an easy car to work on, unexplainably roomy inside, and with decent MPG that it would be worth just replacing when the time comes. In the meantime, an annual dousing of Surface Shield with routine maintenance have been the standard course for me.
Just wanted to pop in and ask if you've done anything to the cooling system? It really needs to be maintained. The yellow radiator fan is really prone to cracking blades off and flinging them out of the hood. Make sure to check that.
Funny you say that, I have decided that I can't drive the car more without further addressing cooling system. Was hoping to and did get to enjoy it some. But noticed as summer came in it ran a slight bit hot on one drive. Not terrible but enough to say not gonna risk it anymore. And yeah though the yellow fan looks good I understand they really crack in hidden areas around the hub. Ive been collecting parts - waiting on a few backordered hoses but got the right thermostats, a new black fan, fan clutch, hoses, new header tank, and gonna pull the rad and either have it boiled, recored or get the Wizard cooling aluminum rad. Just gonna do it all, though I think the main issue I'm seeing is a faulty fan clutch, once I'm in there I'm just gonna do it all. I had hoped to sneak by some drive time this summer and address after the season but not going to chance it.
@@VortexGarage Totally understand! Every single thing I read about these beasts is keep it cool!!! Do yourself a favor and test the thermostats out of the car for the proper travel values. A few people on the forum have gotten stats and they ended up being wrong.
This video is an absolute godsend haha, there's very little information about the lucas ignition system on RU-vid so thanks for that. But ill probably be switching to the mobek independent system as it is basically modern reliable ignition and fueling without all the vacuum operated nonsense
I wonder if you had similar issue I did re replacement pick up coil and link lead. The new pick up replacements seem to be wired incorrectly - compare old wiring to new before installation.
So, I got the passenger side mirror with the housing still attached, but I just need the mirror part to put on the car (04 Lincoln Town Car). I tried to pop out the new mirror to install on our Lincoln, but it's not coming off nearly as easily as it seems to in this video. Does it just take more force than I'm applying? Or is the passenger side mirror somehow fundamentally different inside the housing?
This hatchback looks like the Toyota Voltz 2003 and shares the same platform of the Toyota Matrix,its kind of wagon too like the Toyota Corolla Fielder 2005 and the new SUV of the Toyota Corolla Cross 2023
Break-in oil change is the most important service of any engines life, especially turbo charged. The machining process can sometimes leave behind micro metals that can lead to premature engine wear or failure. This is why Toyota is recalling all of their Tundra motors. The owners who performed break-in services probably won't have engine failure. It's not a waste of money, it's very intelligent!
Your not wrong if your leasing or not planning on keeping it. For us whom keep their vehicles it's right on. I went to 2500 on 1st, a little long. Then I change the oil filter and top off at about 1/2 the recommended mileage or when oil gets dirty. Dealership hits it at every 7500. That oil stays pretty clean. I send in the oil to check it. The levels are always better than my race 347 in our 67 Mustang, our race 632 in our 79 Chevrolet k2500, or our stroked 318 in or 82 Chrysler new yorker...of course those are not as tight a motor or need a zero weight oil. Close on the 632...0W50. Lol
Good day - just so you know I didn't yet reply to your first reply. My apologies but this car hasn't got the mileage yet to do the transmission. The generation is so new there probably aren't too many that have needed it and thus featured in RU-vid. Honda Service data should have a guide. I know prior CVTs weren't too bad to do but I do not know right now what is involved in doing the eCVT with the Hybrids. I would definitely recommend consulting the Honda Service data - link to their site in this videos description.
Great video! I didn't realize Ti99 had brush with fate and IBM. I love Parsec! I just acquired a retail promo poster for it. Video on RU-vid: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Oc64SO5KpBI.html
Please, someone tell me which coolant to use in a 2005 Vibe we just bought for my daughter! I’ve changed all the fluids but although the manual says to use Dexcool, it’s a Toyota Matrix so shouldn’t I use Toyota pink? I plan to drain the radiator and the block for a complete change. Thanks! Great videos! I plan to replace that clicking door actuator one of these days - relieved to see you have a video for that!
This is a tough one. I remember looking this up years ago and couldn't remember so did another search. Definitely check out the GenVibe forums for help. There is no one answer I found. Seems many seem to feel that Toyota Pink coolant was used. Many also say that anytime anyone ever had a service done at a dealer they'd use Dexcool. However to my knowledge the Matrix was not actually built at NUMMI - the Vibe was. So there wasn't a split in the line for Vibe vs Matrix. Meaning it's possible that GM did factory fill Dexcool. So id see if you can check - Dexcool is orange, Toyota standard is Pink and Toyota long life is red. They're not all compatible. Now if you're doing a full flush and refill you should be able to choose assuming your going to flush out the old fully. Sorry I couldn't give a more clear answer but it seems hard to pin that one down!
