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by alonnola
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:42 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: A/C fan/blower out?
Replies: 40
Views: 42390

Re: Fan cutout after new resistor (vibelikenoothercar)

OK here's another weird one. Only 3 and 4 were working so I replaced the resistor with a BWD brand one from AutoZone. Now all speeds work but 1 and 2 seem to be the same speed - fast (seems like equal to 2) then 3 and 4 work as expected. Any ideas? Defective replacement part?By the way, here's a pic...
by alonnola
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: AC/ Heater fan works at only 2 speeds
Replies: 1
Views: 863

AC/ Heater fan works at only 2 speeds

HelloThe AC/ Heater blower fan switch in my 04 vibe works on setting 3 or 4, but not 1 or 2. I've seen posts here for replacing the fan and relay, but I'm thinking these are not the problem, since it consistently works (not blower motor), and works on both 3 and 4 (not fan relay).I'm guessing it's t...
by alonnola
Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Changing brake and steering fluid
Replies: 4
Views: 2246

Re: (MarkM04)

Checking the internet, many sites warn against using the brake pedal pump method to flush out fluid, because it can push contaminants into sensitive components. Kinda makes sense to me.
by alonnola
Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Sublimes front brake tutorial
Replies: 55
Views: 44665

Re: Sublimes front brake tutorial (Sublimewind)

Torque specs are:25 in-lbs Caliper to Bracket79 in-lbs Assembly to knuckle(lug nuts are supposedly 80 in-lbs)I got these from PepBoys just by asking - apparently they have the specs in their parts database. They probably have other specs in there too. They happily printed them out for me, and I didn...