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Right To Repair - A Hot Issue or Big Problem?

133 messages,  Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 3:25 PM

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Re: The "Code" is only the first step [elroy5] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jul 27, 2007 (9:26 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 27, 2007 8:56 pm)

you can't assume anything. You can't even assume that the new part you just took out of the box was good.
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Re: The "Code" is only the first step [Mr_Shiftright] by rockfish1
Jul 28, 2007 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 27, 2007 9:26 pm)

While you can't assume anything, when you research your symptoms and
 
Find multiple sources pointing to the same problem.
 
The same part is ID'd - the ignition switch.
 
When I get the part from Saturn and the parts guy says yet we have lots of those.
 
And when the part is replaced the problem is solved.
 
I am happy
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Re: Right To Repair - A Hot Issue [wale_bate1] by doofus54
Aug 13, 2007 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Feb 06, 2007 9:41 am)

Auto companies reap the rewards by selling cars.They also reap rewards by selling the rights to their technology to the makers of the tools independents need to remain competetive.The last thing we need is another monopoly to enable dealers to screw us even more than they already are for what should be simple, cheap repairs.Like thirty eight bucks for a twelve inch long rubber boot. Disgusting.
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Re: The warranty [0patience] by srlech2
Aug 15, 2007 (3:30 pm)
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Replying to: 0patience (Apr 03, 2007 8:48 pm)

Hi i have a question you mention none of the devices mentioned will repair SRS airbags. Do you know of any devices that will reset GM airbag control modules? i have been looking all over for about 6 months and cannot for the life of me find a tool that will reset the modules. i have people that claim the tools do it and a salesman will come down to the shop and try to reset it and i end up sending them home without a sale...
 
steve
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Re: The warranty [srlech2] by 0patience
Aug 15, 2007 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: srlech2 (Aug 15, 2007 3:30 pm)

The OTC Genisys scanner with SRS module and the OTC Tech 2 scanner will do SRS and ABS.
Both these units are $3,000-4,000
 
The other option is the OTC3762 Air Bag/ABS Scan Tool which is about $1500.
 
The Tech 2 is made for GM, so it will do far more than just airbags.
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Drivers side window fell out of track by photog1
Aug 16, 2007 (9:44 am)
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I HAVE A 01' DODGE DAKOTA 4 DOOR 4X4. I WAS OPENING THE D/S WINDOW AND I HEARD A BANG AND THE WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN. I REMOVED THE PANEL AND DISCOVERED THE GLASS WAS OUT OF THE TRACK AND THE CABLE WAS LOOSE. I PRETTY MUCH FIGURED OUT HOW THE WHOLE THING WORKS EXCEPT THE CABLE ROUTING. ALSO I'M NOT SURE WHAT KEEPS THE WINDOW FRAME UP. I SEE THE CABLE PULLS DOWN ON THE FRAME BUT WHEN YOU RUN THE MOTOR THE OTHER WAY THE CABLE GETS SLACK AND THE FRAME DOSEN'T GO BACK UP UNLESS I PUSH IT BY HAND AND KEEP TENSION ON THE CABLE. COULD SOME ONE PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW THIS WORKS AND WHAT I NEED TO DO TO CORRECT IT. I'M AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SO I UNDERSTAND MECHANICAL WORKINGS, I'M JUST NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS SET UP. ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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Re: Drivers side window fell out of track [photog1] by elroy5
Aug 18, 2007 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: photog1 (Aug 16, 2007 9:44 am)

You may want to try finding a Dakota specific forum. It would greatly increase the chances of someone with experience seeing your post, and being able to give advise. Good luck
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Re: Drivers side window fell out of track [elroy5] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Aug 18, 2007 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 18, 2007 7:45 am)

photog--elroy is right, this ain't the place for you. But I'll direct you to a topic that might help you, since professional technicians often visit there:
 
Got a Technical Question?
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Re: Drivers side window fell out of track [photog1] by im_brentwood
Aug 18, 2007 (8:46 pm)
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Replying to: photog1 (Aug 16, 2007 9:44 am)

Photog,
 
Sounds like you lost a window regulator to me...
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I've even heard.... by bottgers
Oct 12, 2007 (10:30 am)
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...the auto makers may even want to go as far as making it illegal for vehicle owners to do their own regular maintenance such as changing fluids and filters, rotating tires, etc. This is just getting ridiculous!

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