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Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Got it straitened out. Looked like a wire on the...

Got it straitened out. Looked like a wire on the bulb got bent sideways during installation, put a new one in anyway. Nice to see how fast I'm going at night too with the front side of the...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
We'll see. Having done it I think I could do it...

We'll see. Having done it I think I could do it pretty quick now and knowing where that one bulb is I may could do it without pulling the cluster all the way out.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Lol yea I know. I thought I had checked...

Lol yea I know. I thought I had checked everything but I didn't think to check that until I was going down the road. I'll get some bulbs and if I have time this evening I may do it. It's 90+ here and...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Not a huge deal. I never mess with it but I'll...

Not a huge deal. I never mess with it but I'll get back in there and change bulb when I get a chance
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
It was working before and I changed the bulb...

It was working before and I changed the bulb while I was in there. Maybe pulled a wire or got a bad bulb.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-13-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Mission accomplished on changing bulbs. Now when...

Mission accomplished on changing bulbs. Now when I start it up the airbag light flashes 7 times, then a pause, then 4 flashes. I'm sure someone can tell me what that is. Thanks

I think I fixed...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-12-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By utvol
I had a misfire a couple years ago and just took...

I had a misfire a couple years ago and just took it to Advance and had them pull the code. Misfire cylinder 1. I pulled plugs that looked good but changed them anyway along with wires and ignition...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-12-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By utvol
Good deal. Maybe it's the front one that does the...

Good deal. Maybe it's the front one that does the rapid flash when it's out. I had to do one of the front orange blinker lights about a month ago.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-12-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By utvol
Did the plugs fix the misfire? If not I guess...

Did the plugs fix the misfire? If not I guess wires and then ignition coil would be the next steps assuming it's nothing major.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-11-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By utvol
Does the blinker flash very quickly? If so change...

Does the blinker flash very quickly? If so change the bulb.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-10-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,760
Posted By utvol
When you turn the ignition to on the Theft light...

When you turn the ignition to on the Theft light should light solid few a couple seconds then go out. If it continues to flash then that's the problem.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,806
Posted By utvol
http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/shop.advanceautop...

http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/shop.advanceautoparts.com/web/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&pageId=partTypeList&suggestion=&actionSrc=Form&langId=-1&searchedFrom=header&vehicleIdSearch=...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,806
Posted By utvol
Not a bad deal (think mine takes 6 194s). The...

Not a bad deal (think mine takes 6 194s). The retail ones I saw were like $13 a piece.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,806
Posted By utvol
Sounds like you should be good then.

Sounds like you should be good then.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,806
Posted By utvol
Not sure I'd put much faith in something like...

Not sure I'd put much faith in something like that quality wise.

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Not sure about brightness but the Long Life bulbs were rated 4x longer life than the LED that I looked at.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-10-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,806
Posted By utvol
I'm about to change all mine this weekend, airbag...

I'm about to change all mine this weekend, airbag light blew and couple cluster bulbs, and contemplated going with LEDs. I just can't justify the cost on a 13 year old truck and not sure it would be...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-09-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Just to be sure, the airbag light is gonna be one...

Just to be sure, the airbag light is gonna be one of the smaller type 74 bulbs that you twist off after the cluster is removed, swap bulbs, and twist it back into place? I saw something about that...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-08-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Ok thanks. I at least have an idea what to expect...

Ok thanks. I at least have an idea what to expect now.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-08-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
I put in an aftermarket stereo a few years back...

I put in an aftermarket stereo a few years back and was hoping to never have to pull it but oh well. Anyway, do you happen to know the bulb part numbers, if there's an LED substitute, if it's worth...
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-08-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
That must be it then. I need to change some...

That must be it then. I need to change some instrument panel bulbs anyway but I know it's gonna be a PITA. May as well change them all.

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Thanks btw
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-08-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Not sure. If it doesn't what's the fix or bypass...

Not sure. If it doesn't what's the fix or bypass for that?
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-08-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
I did the front doors but didn't do the rear...

I did the front doors but didn't do the rear doors. I'll spray them down and see what happens.
Forum: Electrical Tech 06-08-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,100
Posted By utvol
Door ajar alarm

For the past few days every time I start my vehicle about 5 seconds later the door ajar alarm starts beeping. It will beep off and on for a couple minutes then go away then start again every time I...
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-12-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 33,837
Posted By utvol
Re: How To: Replace the Camshaft Sync and Sensor in a 3.0

Well I was talking about the one that actually holds the cam sync in place, kinda crudely I might add. It just clamps down on it to keep it in position. The frustrating part for me was having to take...
Forum: How-To Submissions 03-11-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 33,837
Posted By utvol
Re: How To: Replace the Camshaft Sync and Sensor in a 3.0

It's not a tough procedure although can be a little frustrating. I mean it's really just one bolt.
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