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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Instructions for Installation of Euro Clear Fog Lights

Most newer vehicles, be they cars, trucks or SUVs, come standard with fog lights. These additional headlights are set low in the nose of the vehicle to better illuminate the road directly in front of the vehicle. Fog lights are valuable aides to the improving a drivers vision in foggy, snowy or rainy conditions. Adding euro clear fog lights is a quick and easy repair that personalizes your vehicle and gives it an updated look.

Instructions

Park your vehicle in a safe work place. Look for a flat and level surface that has adequate light to work by. Turn off the engine and apply the parking brake.

Wait 30 minutes before beginning work to allow the vehicle to cool. Slide underneath the front end of the vehicle and position yourself near the rear of the drivers side fog light.

Remove any dust covers or access panels. These can usually be removed by prying them off with a Flathead screwdriver. Once these are removed, locate the wiring harness. The harness will be plugged into the fog light socket. Unplug the harness to access the interior of the fog light assembly.

Unscrew the mounting bolts. The bolts hold the assembly in the front bumper of the automobile. On most autos, there will be three bolts which can be removed with a regular wrench. Once the bolts are removed, slide out the old fog light assembly.

Insert the euro clear fog light assembly. Place the new assembly into the same place in the bumper from where the old assembly was removed. Attach the mounting bolts, wiring harness and dust cover as they were on the original assembly.

Repeat the process for the light on the passengers side.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

How to Clear the Codes in a Mazda MPV

You can clear the trouble codes on your Mazda MPV right from your home garage, saving yourself a trip to the mechanic or dealership. Mazda MPVs manufactured between 1989 and 1995 come equipped with an On-Board Diagnostics I computer (OBD I) and those manufactured from 1996 to the present have an OBD II computer. In either case, the procedure is the same, you just need a different tool to do the job. You must obtain a small, computerized OBD I or OBD II scanner. Clear the trouble codes after the vehicle has been serviced or repaired. Clearing the computer codes shuts off the warning and service lights on the instrument panel.

Instructions

Find the data link connector (DLC) port underneath the steering column. Its positioned a bit to the left of the steering column in some later model MPVs.

Plug the OBD I or II scanner into the DLC.

Put the key into the ignition and turn it two clicks forward to the "ACC" position. Follow the instructions on the scanner. Most scanners have an "Erase" or "Delete" command. Select this command and wait for the scanner to indicate that it has completed the task.

Unplug the scanner and turn on the engine. Check to make sure the warning and service lights are not illuminated on the instrument panel.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

How to Clear Codes on a Chevy Silverado

You can clear the codes on your Chevy Silverado using an OBD scan tool, a hand-held computerized device available at most auto parts retailer. The tool is used to read the codes, and clear them after servicing or repairs. OBD stands for "On-Board Diagnostics." This is the computer that monitors all functions of the vehicle. When there is a malfunction within the Silverado, sensors positioned throughout the vehicle will send a trouble code to the OBD computer.

Instructions

Locate the data link connector (DLC) port that is the same size and shape as the OBD scan tools connective end. This port is located on the underside of the drivers side dash next to the steering column.

Plug the handheld scan tool into this port. Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "II" position, but dont start the engine. This will turn on most scan tools. If not, locate the on/off switch and turn it on.

Wait for the scan tool to retrieve the codes, then press "Erase Codes."

Unplug the scan tool after it has finished erasing the codes. Start the engine and check to make sure all lights have turned off on the instrument cluster.