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Automotive News & Views 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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Replying to: wale_bate1 (Feb 06, 2007 9:41 am) |
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Replying to: 0patience (Apr 03, 2007 8:48 pm) steve
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Replying to: srlech2 (Aug 15, 2007 3:30 pm) 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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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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Replying to: photog1 (Aug 16, 2007 9:44 am)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 18, 2007 7:45 am) Got a Technical Question? |
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Replying to: photog1 (Aug 16, 2007 9:44 am) Sounds like you lost a window regulator to me... |
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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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Replying to: bottgers (Oct 12, 2007 10:30 am) Fact is, modern cars are very complex and represent a significant investment on the part of the motor co's. Alot of proprietary info goes into a modern car. It is the same in alot of other products. Only their maker is equipped to fix them. Given how fast cars are changing, esp as more esoteric powerplants come along, it will be virtually impossible for a DIY'er or an Indy mechanic to fix a car,let alone service one. |
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Replying to: bottgers (Oct 12, 2007 10:30 am) I don't know how auto makers could make anything "illegal". They could void warranties if a DIY'er tries to "FIX" or upgrade parts under warranty. As for routine maintenance prohibition, a lot of tire companies, oil changers and independents would be quite upset. |
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