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Where do I go to find vehicle specific information? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting stoli1979 User Jun 16, 2009, 2:36 PM Post #1 of 3 (1967 views) Where do I go to find vehicle specific information? Sign In I'm a bit of an amateur mechanic and I've been working on friends cars and have a couple of junkers laying around that I toy with just to learn and have fun. Like my 93 ford probe and 95 corolla which I'm rebuilding the engines in. I've been using Haynes books and the local library for torque specs and general info. But I find that these manuals have faulty info. Especially when it come to wiring diagrams. Where can I find reliable info(i.e. vacuum diagrams, wiring diagrams, ect.)? DanD Veteran / Moderator Jun 16, 2009, 10:14 PM Post #2 of 3 (1960 views) Re: Where do I go to find vehicle specific information? Sign In With you being from the States (Virginia) you have something that I think is called the “right to repair” law? Meaning that all manufactures; have to make their repair manuals, available to the public. Anyone use to be able to buy the printed manuals, if that person chose too; but now 90% of the manuals are electronic via secured wed sites. Contact your local dealer and they should be able to get you the contact information; as to where to purchase internet time to use their manuals. But of course they (the manufactures) have found a way around this already; in an attempt to keep some repair info to themselves. They are only offering the basic shop manuals and are sending their techs to training courses. While there the techs are handed additional very specific information, in printed or DVD form, with all the good stuff; as in actual, electronic pid values and what not. Don’t get me wrong their basic manuals have most of what you would need and are still better then the after market manual people’s (Mitchell/All-data) manuals; but it’s not all you would ever want to know about that vehicle. The reason that Mitchell and All-data are so widely used is the cost factor. If I had to purchase internet time form all the different manufactures vehicles that come through my door. My labour rate would likely have to double; as it is I’m paying close to 2500 bucks a year for the aftermarket source that I’m using. Haynes has always been a hobbies repair manual; in my opinion. I believe that Mitchell and All-data have two different versions of their manuals as well; one for the weekend worrier and a “professional’s” version. Both of which are available on line; if you’re willing to pay. Dan. Canadian "EH" way2old Veteran / Moderator Jun 17, 2009, 10:46 AM Post #3 of 3 (1951 views) Re: Where do I go to find vehicle specific information? Sign In Autozone.com is a free siter that owns Alldata. They have a lot of information there for free. Create an account and enter all the information for your vehicles and read away. Good luck. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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