The Unofficial "Ask a Stupid Question" Thread

[Stanley]

I asked that recently as I needed a new ECM and was told that -P was a California code. My 97 came with -B, for what it's worth.

 

[1997ThunderbirdLXV6]

It is a calibration code, I know that much.
Is it for California maybe? And would that calibration code still run the same as the other one?
I know that my cars have 718-b codes in the door jamb.

Yes, it is CA related. However, if there's any  real difference, you'd only be able to ascertain if you could compare the code. IIRC, some people suggested that the CA tune had another warm-up strategy (?).

 

[CDsDontBurn]

So how does one actually buy anything from David Dalke / Super Coupes Unlimited, inc.?

I'm on his FB page but don't see anything on how to buy anything from him?

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0BD3ecSohLdaQGrTxy4t4bpCQJ9cbtWxnRxCaduaqed6L9aqriaLvmpvoDZJQVqQWl&id=100063746212496

 

[theterminator93]

I would email or call. If he doesn't reply within a day or two try again, he gets a lot of junk - but he does reply.

 

[Stanley]

Yeah, I just sent him a PM on Facebook through his shop page to get his relocation kit.

 

[CDsDontBurn]

Sent him an email, thanks guys.

 

[Ericv8thunderbird]

He’ll reply to your messages, I have those caliper relocation brackets and they’re great!

 

[Grog6]

OK. the code on the doorjamb is the last factory tune applied to your eec by a dealer. IIRC, that's supposed to make the trans last longer. That code is irrelevant if you have an aftermarket tune.It gets overwritten.

 

[Stanley]

Is there a part number or some other way of knowing what precise light bulb holder is needed for our instrument consoles?

I have a console full of black ones, and then one oddball grey one on the far left that I can't for the life of me get the bulb out of, and I'm thinking of just buying some replacement holders of the original style. Except I don't know what that is. Thanks.

 

[KevinVarnes]

Before you replace anything, try inserting a short length of polyurethane tubing that fits very tightly over the bulb and try to pull it out that way. I think that is actually in the service manual for one of the tiny bulbs used to illuminate the hvac controls on my Saturn. I was skeptical, but it worked like a charm.

 

[Kidd-7]

Should I be concerned? That’s the boot over the brake shaft going through the firewall. Can’t tell if it’s brake fluid or something else.

 

[Grog6]

I've never seen it on that side, but what else could it be?
Unbolt the master, pull it back a bit, and see if the master is bad.
Smell of it; if it's engine oil, it's condensed oil vapor from the vacuum line.

 

[Kidd-7]

I've always thought my brakes were kinda soft, but everyone (mechanics) that drove it said they were fine. She brakes great, just the first 1/2" or so seems soft to me. I'll look it over again this weekend.

 

[theterminator93]

Mine did that because one of the rear calipers had a frozen slide pin and was wearing unevenly, causing there to be an air gap during cruse, ergo a little bit of a pedal dead zone.