Recent content by TomP

Adding: Happy ending here... I had 2 DTCs in the FTCM, after I cleared them I was able to operate the trunk lid with the switches and fob. But the top did not operate yet. I went in and read all ECU DTCs (there were a bunch!) and cleared many of them. Then I went to the folding top...

I have (yet another) folding top issue. the rocker switch to operate the top does not turn on the hydraulic pump anymore. My top is up, and the windows don't even go down when I press the switch to retract the top which is the first step in retracting the top. The trunk buttons do not open or...

Sorry to say it sounds a whole lot like a head gasket issue. After running the car to temp the cooling system is under pressure. When you shut off the car the coolant remains under pressure while cooling off. That is when you can get coolant into the cyl, showing as white smoke when you next...

Of course, that was the issue I was having. :) It all worked fine once I got the car in RUN mode and I made this video to show others. Thanks Richardyoo!

Aha! I do have the service and owners manuals n PDF. I searched in the owners manual for such a setting (run) but saw nothing. I tried "double clicking" the "off"/"accessory on" side of the switch but I did not try press and hold. I'll try this today and let you know. Thank you much!!

I have a tech2 clone. I set it up along with a fuel pressure gauge to test the injector balance. I get the error message "voltage out of range" when I try to initiate a test for any given injector. I have the ignition sw set to "accessory on", but there is no run position w/o starting the...

Here is the review I gave on amazon for CATACLEAN. A fuel additive for cleaning emissions parts. Techron helped me get the p0420 code to come and go every few tens or hundred miles but cataclean was the big hammer that allowed the check engine light to go off and stay off. 360 miles and...

OK friends, fight nice. :) We are here to help each other, right? Next question: is there a tool that makes the coil pak removal easier and less likely to damage it?

Hi BB, did it require using a tool to remove the coil paks so not to damage them? I thought I saw that some where but cant locate the thread.

Gmpartsgiant voided my spark plug order due to unavailable part. What are folks on the forum using for a plug when you need them? Thanks

xaclty. I think there are 7 or 8 "sewing machines" in operation working that top. :) Blaster makes a garage door lube that is a light lube that does not evaporate like wd40. Was thinking that is a good one. Used sparingly so as not to turn the linkage into a chocolate mess, it cant hurt. (?)

I don't see any mention in the owner manual but does anyone know of any periodic lube to the pivot points of the convertible top mechanism that is required, or just a good idea? The hydraulic system works hard to retract and deploy the top and is pricey to rebuild. That is why I ask. Thanks.

Scarto, did you peal all the metal coverings off or go over top? Looks good BTW. Looks like we have the same install kit bezel. I have been waiting for warmer weather to tackle mine. Collecting samples of stuff. While trying to match the texture of the dash top I have a piece of Tolex...

Does anyone know the Engine Coolant Temperature F at which the radiator electric fans are turned on?

I think I am now the second guy in DE that owns one. Here are the two. :)