Repair And Fix it

Some 1992 Toyota Celica models are equipped with a theft deterrent radio. This radio locks the control panel whenever battery power is lost due to a repair or low charge. When the radio is locked, it will not operate until the proper security code is entered. The security code is three digits, and is listed in the back section of the owners manual, on a special radio security card. If youve lost your radio code, youll need to contact Toyota to obtain another code, or return your Celica to a Toyota service department so they can unlock your radio.

Instructions

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Press the 1 button while simultaneously pressing the TUNE SEEK button; --- should appear on the display. This means that the radio is ready to receive the code.

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Press 1 repeatedly to cycle through the number choices until the first digit of your code appears on the radio screen.

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Press 2 repeatedly to cycle through the number choices in the second number position until your number shows on the screen.

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Press 3 multiple times until the third digit of your radio code appears on the screen.

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Depress and hold the SCAN button until SEC shows on the radio display; once SEC shows on the screen, the radio should be unlocked.

You can retrieve the trouble codes on your 91 Honda Accord in home garage. The Accord comes standard with an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) computer that stores trouble codes sent to it from sensors positioned throughout the vehicle when they detect a malfunction. They also keep track of the vehicles regular servicing needs. When the computer receives a code, it illuminates a warning or service light on the instrument panel. You can use a small handheld computerized device called an OBD scan tool to retrieve the codes to diagnose what is wrong with your vehicle. Scan tools are available at auto-parts retailers.

Instructions

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Find the trapezoidal-shaped data link connector (DLC) on the lower part of the drivers-side dash just left of the steering column. Plug the OBD scan tool into this DLC.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "On/Off" position. Make sure you dont go past this point and crank the engine.

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Follow the directions on the screen of the scan tool to read the codes. Write down the codes on a piece of paper.

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Unplug the scan tool and turn off the vehicle. Look up the codes in the scan tools manual.

You can retrieve the trouble codes from your 94 Nissan pickup right from your home garage, saving yourself both time and money. 1994 Nissan pickups come equipped with an on-board diagnostics I computer (OBD I) that retrieves and stores all trouble codes sent to it from various sensors within the pickup. When these sensors detect a problem in the Nissan, they send the code to the computer. The computer illuminates service and warning lights on the instrument cluster. You can retrieve these codes using a handheld device called an OBD I code reader. This can be purchased online or at any auto parts retailer.

Instructions

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Locate the diagnostic port near the steering column on the underside of the drivers side dashboard. It will be the same size and shape as the connector on the OBD I code reader.

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Plug the code reader into this diagnostic port.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "II" position, taking care not to start the engine.

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Wait for the code reader to turn on. Select the "Read Codes" command (or a similar command) on the face of the reader. Wait for the code reader to display the codes. Write down the codes it displays.

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Look up the meaning of the alphanumeric codes in the manual. Unplug the reader and perform the servicing or repairs the vehicle needs based on the information obtained from the codes.

You can reset the Lexus trouble codes at home in your garage, saving yourself time and money. If you dont have an OBD scan tool, you can reset the codes using just a wrench and about a half hour of your time. The Lexus comes standard with an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) computer that stores the trouble codes and alerts you via warning and service lights on your instrument panel. Only reset the codes after you have had the vehicle serviced or repaired. Resetting them prematurely will only result in the service and warning lights turning themselves back on.

Instructions

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Park on a flat, level surface and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine and pop up the hood.

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Look for a retaining bolt on the negative battery cable clamp. Loosen this nut with a wrench and slip the clamp off the battery post. Make sure the clamp doesnt touch the positive side of the battery or any metal surface.

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Wait for 30 minutes for the electricity to drain out of the computer.

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Put the negative cable clamp back onto the negative battery post and tighten the bolt. Lower the hood and start the engine. Notice that all service and warning lights are off. Drive for 45 minutes or longer to allow the computer to reprogram itself.

You can read the trouble codes on your 94 Toyota 4-Runner from your home garage using a computerized handheld device known as an OBD scan tool. This tool can be purchased from your local auto parts retailer. The 4-Runner comes standard with an on-board diagnostics computer (OBD) that receives and stores trouble codes sent to it from sensors positioned throughout the vehicle. These sensors monitor all functions of the vehicle. Once these codes have been detected, the OBD computer illuminates a service or warning light on your instrument panel. You can read the codes yourself so you can pinpoint exactly what repairs need to be done.

Instructions

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Find the OBD access port just left of the fuse panel cover on the drivers side dashboard. Plug the scan tool into this port, but do not force it in. If you force it, the pins could bend.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "On" position, but do not crank the engine. This will power on most OBD scan tools. Note that scan tools vary depending on the manufacturer. Check your scan tools manual for exact instructions.

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Wait for the scan tool to display "OK." Turn off the vehicle.

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Press the "Menu" key on your scan tool and scroll through the menu using the arrow keys. Look for the "Stored Codes" option. Select this option. Wait while the scan tool displays the numerical trouble codes. Some scan tools will also display the diagnosis on the display, while others require that you look up the codes in the booklet that came with the scan tool.

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Unplug the scan tool and have your vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic.

1995 Dodge trucks use a system called an On-Board Diagnostics computer to monitor the vital functions of the vehicles. When any of a trucks systems fail, it causes a warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel. The computer also keeps track of the trucks regular servicing needs. After the Dodge has been serviced or repaired, you or your mechanic will need to clear the trouble codes from the computer using a diagnostic code scanner. This can be purchased from any auto parts store.

Instructions

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Open the drivers door and find the diagnostic scanner port. You can find it on the underside of the drivers dash.

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Push the diagnostic code scanners connector cable into the diagnostic port on the Dodge.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "run" position, taking care not to start the engine.

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Search the trouble codes using the instructions in the manual that came with the scanner. When it is finished, press the command "Clear Trouble Codes."

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Disconnect the scanner and turn on the engine. Verify that all warning and service lights have shut off.

Fords manufactured before 1996 come equipped with a first-generation On-Board Diagnostics computer (OBD-I) that retrieves and stores all error codes sent to it from various sensors throughout the vehicle. When these sensors detect a malfunction, they send the trouble code to the Fords computer, which turns on the vehicles warning and service lights. You can pull these codes right at home using a small device known as an OBD-I code reader, which you can purchase at any auto-parts retailer.

Instructions

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Locate the diagnostic port on the drivers-side dash near the steering column. The port will be the same size and shape as the connector end of the OBD-I code reader.

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Plug the code reader into the port.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "II" position, but dont crank the engine.

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Wait for the code reader to power on. Some readers have to be turned on, so you may have to find the "on/off" switch.

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Select the command on the reader that says "Retrieve Codes" or something similar (the command will vary by brand). Wait while the code reader interfaces with the vehicles computer, then write the codes down on a piece of paper.

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Look up the codes in the scanner manual. Unplug the reader and have the vehicle serviced or repaired based on the diagnosis obtained from the codes you retrieved.

Checking the codes on your Chevy Duramax will reveal pertinent information about mechanical and electrical functions of the truck. Resetting the codes on your Duramax will take no longer than 10 minutes. The tool you need for this job is an OBD-II code reader, which can be purchased from any auto parts retailer. It is a handheld computerized device that reads and resets computer codes on your vehicle. Always complete any servicing and repairs before you attempt to reset the codes to prevent damage to your vehicle.

Instructions

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Plug your OBD-II code reader into the port on the bottom of the drivers side dashboard. The port and the code readers plug are both triangular shaped.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ACC" position. This should power on the code reader. If not, turn on the code reader.

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Select the "Read" command on the code reader, then select "Delete." Wait for the code reader to indicate that the command has been completed. This is usually indicated by returning to the main menu.

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Remove the code reader from the port and turn the engine on. Verify that all service and warning lights have shut off.

Todays vehicles use computers to monitor the functions of the vehicle. The 2002 Tahoes computer receives and stores trouble codes that, when read, will help you pinpoint the exact malfunction. After having the codes read and the vehicle serviced or repaired, you will need to reset the codes. If you dont want to spend the money on an OBD-II scan tool, you can make the adjustment from home using and adjustable wrench.

Instructions

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Park the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Pop up and secure the vehicles hood and find the battery.

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Loosen the nut on the negative battery cable with the adjustable wrench. The negative cable is black and marked with a "-" sign. Slip the clamp off of the negative battery terminal and do not to let it touch anything metal, especially the positive battery terminal.

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Wait 30 minutes while the Tahoes computer resets.

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Put the negative battery cable back in place and tighten the nut with the adjustable wrench.

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Put the key into the ignition and start the vehicles engine. Verify all warning and service lights have shut off. Drive the vehicle. It will take a few trips for the computer to reset and get in sync with all of the vehicles functions.

Every car manufactured, including the Buick Rendezvous, has specific paint coding attributed to it. Subsequently, once a vehicle is purchased, the owner has a reference for what tint the touch up paint should be to match the original color.

Identification

The paint codes for a Buick Rendezvous are found on the service parts identification sticker. For this particular vehicle, the sticker can be found either in the left rear storage compartment inside door or inside the glove box.

Features

The paint codes inscribed on the sticker normally begin with BC/CC, or basecoat/clearcoat, or a U for upper body color. This lettering is then followed by a four-digit number, such as 8555 for black or 8624 for Olympic white.

Considerations

Aftermarket touch up paint may have a different lettering prefix, such as WA, but the numbers that follow should match with the manufacturers numbers for a correct paint tint. Make sure to verify that the paint number does correlate with the specific year, make and model of the vehicle if there are any discrepancies.

You can check the OBD I codes on your 85 Camaro right from your home garage using a small, handheld device called an OBD reader. The On-Board Diagnostics computer in the Camaro receives trouble codes sent to it from sensors positioned throughout the car. When one of these sensors detects a malfunction, it sends the code to the computer which, in turn, alerts you to a problem by illuminating a warning or service light on your instrument panel. You can read and clear the codes using an OBD reader which can be purchased from any auto parts store.

Instructions

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Locate the OBD reader port on the underside of the drivers side dashboard to the left of the steering column. Plug the OBD readers cable into this port. You may have to rotate it to make it fit into the port because it only plugs into it in one direction. Just make sure you dont force it in or you may damage the pins inside.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it toward you one click to the "ACC" or accessories position.

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Turn the power switch on the OBD reader to the "on" position. Wait while the reader interfaces with the computer. When it has finished, it will display the alphanumeric trouble codes on the readers screen. Write down these codes and look up their meanings in the OBD readers manual.

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Unplug the OBD reader from the port and turn off the vehicle. Have any necessary repairs or servicing done based on the diagnostic codes you retrieved.

When voltage is interrupted to the radio in a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, it locks up and prevents the driver from using any of the radio functions. The voltage can be interrupted for a number of reasons, such as a dead battery or disconnecting the battery to perform a repair on another component. In order to get the radio out of its locked state, youll need to enter a correct security code. If you enter an incorrect code more than three times, the radio will freeze for one hour. During this frozen state, it wont accept any additional attempts at inputting a code.

Instructions

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Turn the ignition on and sit in the drivers seat. Press the power button on the radio.

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Look down at your security code card. Use numbers 1-4 on the front of the radio faceplate to enter your security code.

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Listen for a beep confirming that your code was accurately entered. If your code was not entered correctly, ERR will display on the radio screen; you will have 2 more attempts to enter the code before the radio freezes.

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Test all functions on the radio to confirm that it works properly.

You can read the codes for your 97 Ford F-150 right from your home garage, saving yourself time and money. The 1997 F-150 comes equipped with an On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) computer system that receives and stores trouble codes. These codes can be read with a hand-held computerized device called an OBD II code retriever. The codes read can be looked up to help you diagnose what is wrong with your vehicle.

Instructions

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Plug the OBDII code retriever into the socket on the underside of the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "II" position, but dont crank the engine. This will power on most code retrievers. Enter in your vehicles model, make and engine size when instructed to by the code retriever.

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Select the command "Read Codes" or something similar. Wait while the OBDII code retriever interfaces with the computer and retrieves the codes. Write down the codes on a piece of paper. Look up the codes in the manual to get the exact diagnosis.

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Unplug the code retriever. Take the codes to your mechanic or repair and service the vehicle yourself.