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0. General·How can I diagnose my car over the internet?
·Where can I get a Owner's Manual for my Vehicle?
| | | This is a bit of a trick question.
In some cases, for some cars, it is possible to get a clear suggestion if enough information is provided.
In other cases, it is nearly impossible to get an indication of the problem.
Noises don't come through the internet very well, although posting a recording will help in some cases. If the noise is a mystery rattle that no-one can find, then the internet probably won't help much.
If your car is overheating, again, posting in a forum may not help much. There are many things that could be wrong, from a thermostat to a head gasket to a leaky water pump. Shotgunning new parts at the problem based on guesses from novices isn't good practice, and isn't a methodical way to fix a problem.
The internet/forums can help if there is someone reading who is familiar with a specific situation that might be common to a certain model.
It can help if there is a bulletin that addresses the problem being struggled with.
It can also help if the poster is slightly more handy than average, with some background knowledge.
It is likely that some suggestions received, while well intentioned, will need to be ignored by the original poster, as people will post suggestions to check parts that the car isn't even equipped with.
Hopefully we can still help, just remember that the internet isn't a panacea. There is no replacement for a skilled repairperson getting good information from the vehicle owner, and the repairperson getting their hands on, i.e., getting a feel for and testing the car.
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by 3SGTE  edited by MrFixitCT
last modified: 2006-08-10 20:00:36 | | | A great resource is here.
»www.samarins.com/maintenance/manual.html
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Owner's manual for your car
I receive many questions where to order owner's manual for a specific model.
Here I've included few links where you find owner's manual online:
BMW Owner's Circle - Access to exclusive BMW publications and more, registration required
Chrysler - Vehicle Owner Manuals - download Chrysler owner's manual for recent models.
My Dodge - download Dodge owner's manual for recent models.
Ford Motor Company - Owners - Sign up for owner's guide, vehicle specifications and more.
GM Owner Center - online owner's manual for GM models, including Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn and Saab. Maintenance tips, warranty information and more (registration required).
Hondas Ownerlink website - Honda / Acura maintenance tips, recalls, maintenance schedule, owner's manual in pdf. format available for download for certain models, and a lot more - registration required.
Hyundai - follow menu » OWNERS » My Hyundai. Register for digital owner's manual, warranty & more.
Infiniti Publications - Owner's Manuals available for download (follow the link 'Publications')
Mazda USA - follow the link 'Owners' for maintenance schedules Owner's Manual, vehicle care tips and more (registration required)
Nissan Publications - Nissan Owner's Manuals available for download (follow the link 'Inside Publications')
Volvo Owners Website - Owner's Manuals, Service and maintenance information. Warranty information and more - registration required.
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by Doctor Olds edited by MrFixitCT
last modified: 2007-12-13 05:05:42 |
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