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by Growlerbearnz
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Sticky Gate Lock button
Replies: 11
Views: 3915

Re: Sticky Gate Lock button

Always start with the switch- take it apart and clean the contacts, as they get burnt over time and make poor connections. I've never had an L300 with a failed solenoid, but I've seen plenty of switches that needed cleaning. just mind those tiny springs in the switch- they have a habit of going 'Spr...
by Growlerbearnz
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Overheating question
Replies: 53
Views: 24630

Re: Overheating question

The radiator cap has/is 2 one-way valves- the cap itself is the 'out' valve, with the large spring setting the internal pressure in the cooling system. As the coolant heats and expands it pushes past the large seal against the spring pressure and escapes into the overflow tank. The second valve, the...
by Growlerbearnz
Sat Jun 26, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: L300 Car Alarm / Remote Start Installation How-To
Replies: 28
Views: 12390

Re: L300 Car Alarm / Remote Start Installation How-To

I've recently finished installing an alarm with similar features (minus the proximity sensing- no bears in New Zealand!) on my P25W. Prior to the big wiring mission I had installed a solenoid on the driver's door to control the stock central locking, and the siren behind the front bumper. I found it...

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