Recent content by StudioWizard

Good idea!! I may also try to bundle all the lines better so the Bowden cable is more straight. Also, after working with the cable a bit, I figured out that there bypass button on the motor was badly corroded. Once I cleaned that up, the cable started to work as it should.

I watched a video about a guy trying to fix the horrible rattling coming the plastic roll bar covers. Mine are horrible, too. He attempted to fix the rattling by removing them and inserting foam or something. In doing so, he broke enough tabs that they don't stay together anymore. So...

I finally relocated the roof motor and it's so much better now!! One little issue: I think the Bowden cable to release the hydraulics isn't working correctly any longer. Maybe there's a bend or something? I'm wondering: can I just remove it since if I need to disable the hydraulics, I can...

Upon doing a little more research, I believe my door cards are not leather, but leatherette instead. The leather door cards don't have the uniform pattern seen on the dash board. Since mine has that same uniform pattern, it's not leather.

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That's brilliant! I check it out.

Hey all I've cleaned up my black leather door cards (2005 2.5i) and they look pretty nice now, but I'm wondering if I should apply a leather protector to them. Has anyone got a recommendation for the best way to protect the door cards? Are they genuine leather or...?? Thanks!

Thanks, r3vmatch. That's super helpful! My mechanic said it's just the brakes repositioning when shifting load from forward and reverse. I'll show him the TSB and see what he says. I'm sure it's NOT the brakes! LOL

How are you guys attaching a zip tie to the car that then attaches around the motor? Is it threaded through the existing carpet or something? Alternatively, can I drill a small hole or two into the metal (is that the wheel well?) and attach a thin plate that I can run a zip tie under and...

To Dave: Is your tray in the up or down position? Normally, if the tray is in the up position, you can't operate the top, but some people permanently engage the switch if it's faulty. If that's the case with your car, just put the tray in the low position and that would fix it. If your tray...

Oh interesting! Actually, the previous owner replaced the right side mirror, which is the one with the rubber surround. The left side is original and doesn't have the surround. The previous owner didn't know what he was doing.... I'm fixing long lists of errors. haha

OK, good to know. I'll give that a try!

Does anyone know how to stop a side view mirror case rattle? Every time I shut my door, the case rattles. It's definitely NOT the mirror, but casing. It seems slightly loose, but I haven't been able to see a way to tighten it. Also, should the actual mirror have a rubber gasket around it...

Does anyone here know where I can find detailed instructions on removing and replacing the metal top frame. Mine has a bunch of screw holes that are stripped out and I was able to find an excellent condition used one, but have no idea how to remove it and install it properly. Is it just plug...

OK, great - I'll check it out! Do I need to remove the coating or can I just spray over it once prepared? Thanks!