the mesh on the new grille looks abit too wide, if u catch waht im saying, the holes are two big, but i still like it, im going to paint the mesh black on mine, and leave the bagde as it is, when i order it.

 

1..first jack up car and put the rear wheels on jack stands (to be safe use 4 jack stands)



2..put a hydrolic jack on each side of the front of the car and jack the front up



3..parts you need is a home depot straight 1/4 turn valve (1/2"inlet-3/8 outlet...pn#g2r12c1)and a 1/2 threaded hex nipple..
pump from advance auto parts $5
redline 75w140 gear oil



4..undo transfer case plug,,use a regular ratchet with a 3/8 small extension and drain...dont forget to lower the drivers side of the car i got out 200ml out of mine

\

5..now screw in the turn valve only 1 turn then install hose from your pump





6.. i put in 700ml in the pump bottle



8..now pump it in ..once you have everthing in close the valve



9..now heres the messy part put your measuring cup under the valve and now unscrew the valve and now quickly install back your plu now your done ..in your cup you should have lost about 150ml











i drove to florida from connecticut and whaaaaat a smooth drive

 

Very nice and easy to follow write up. So what kind of maintenance schedule are you going to be doing this on(how often)?

 

thanks...i have redline transmission oil in my mazda rx7 and i have it in the differential it is almost bullet proof ,i have pounded on my gears for the last 7 years i put in my rx7 ....but i will dump it out on my jag next year and see if i lost any and what condition it is in..

but let me tell you i love how smooooth it is now

 

how much is a brand new transfer case

 

i priced one online for $1300....the labour cost may be up there

 

alright, i thought it was going to be like 3 grand or something insanely ridiculous

 

its the labour what hurts....so i try to extend the life of these mechanical boxes, by putting redline products in them,,,the lubrication needs to be able to handle the heat

my mazda rx7 turbo takes a beeting at the track...running low 11s all day
using redline on my rotary is a real benifit
on my x-type its a delight to drive

 

hmm, i should probally do thats too soon., For some reason when i start my car, thers a knock/ thud, sounds like its coming from the passenger side, it only happens when i start it and the car seems to run normal.

 

heres my simple amp setup....excuse the coffee stains on the carpet ...ill be replacing it thursday

 

Hey Dennis,

Just wanted to say your install of the double din has been a real inspiration for me to try it myself. It is the best mod I've seen for a car with few options. Just wanted to ask to triple check, the AVN550 fits flush without alteration and isn't blocked by the heating vent? I recently did a Pioneer AVIC-F900BT in my SUV and that thing needed so much room to work with I can't imagine trying to fit it in an X-type, but would love if it could. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

 

the avn5500 is the perfect fit theres no hacking...but i must say its tight but an 2year old could get it in lol all you have to do is get all the items listed and you are good to go ...if you need help ill be hear to help ....one note they have newer models now ,ill put a list what will work..with mine the navigation is incredible ,it plays movies while you are driving (not recomende) back up camera ,12disc changer sirius and a lot more

 

dennis, how much did urs costs, just curious

 

it cost $500

here are some models that fit

avn5500

avn5435

avn20d

avn6620

avn6600

avn5510

some are cheep and some are expensive make sure it says it can play dvds..the avn20d does not

 

I was thinking of going with this one, ( at best buy) it plays all ur ipod stuff, inlcuding video's, slideshow photos and all the names of the songs on your ipod, there working on one that can use wifi to i belive, but im looking for something like this, do u think it will work.

 

Dennis, good to know it fit without much trouble. i think the depth of these units are the issue as that may vary between manufacturer. I would think that any wih the same as the Eclipses will work. Now I just have to find a deal...

 

disco stu55 what are the measurements

the eclipse navigation is precise to the t ...the back up camera has a clean look...plaing movies is amazing ..i try to find any cons but i cant find any..tip make sure when you buy it from ebay that you read all the specs because some units dont play movies ...like the avn20d...

 

i don't have the specs, but its not a proirity upgrade, im picking up the k&N filter to install ( had to special order it) tommorrow, and cleaning her up. Then ordering the paint supplies, mud gaurds, and the 09 grille. Next week

 

well some of you may have run into check engine light problems...also cruise not available light

you may run into codes like

P-0171
P-0174
P-1000

THESE ARE THERE CODES

Manufacturer Specific Codes

P1000 OBD Systems Readiness Test Not Complete

P1104 Mass Air Flow Sensor Circuit Ground - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1111 System Pass

P1121 Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

P1122 Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input

P1123 Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High Input

P1136 Control Box Fan Circuit - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1137 Lack Of HO2S12 Switches - Sensor Indicates Lean - Read Our Article on Oxygen Sensor Codes For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1138 Lack Of HO2S12 Switches- Sensor Indicates Rich

P1143 Air Assisted Injector Control Valve Range/Performance

P1144 Air Assisted Injector Control Valve Circuit - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1157 Lack Of HO2S22 Switches - Sensor Indicates Lean - Read Our Article on Oxygen Sensor Codes For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1158 Lack Of HO2S22 Switches - Sensor Indicates Rich

P1171 System Too Lean- Banks 1 And 2 (Lean Fuel Fault)

P1172 System Too Rich - Banks 1 And 2 (Rich Fuel Fault)

P1174 System Too Lean - Banks 1 And 2 (Suspect HO2S)

P1175 System Too Rich - Banks 1 And 2 (Suspect HO2S)

P1176 Long Term Fuel Trim Too Lean - Banks 1 And 2 (FMFR) - Read Our Article on Oxygen Sensor Codes For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1177 Long Term Fuel Trim Too Rich - Banks 1 And 2 (FMFR)

P1178 Long Term Fuel Trim Too Lean - Banks 1 And 2 (AMFR)

P1179 Long Term Fuel Trim Too Rich - Banks 1 And 2 (AMFR)

P1185 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Open - Hardware Fault

P1186 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Shorted- Hardware Fault

P1187 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Open - Inferred Fault

P1188 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Resistance

P1189 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Resistance Fault 1

P1190 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Resistance Fault 2

P1191 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Open - HArdware Fault

P1192 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Shorted

P1193 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Open - Inferred Fault

P1194 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Resistance Fault

P1195 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Resistance Fault 1

P1196 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Low Resistance Fault 2

P1198 Fuel Level Input Circuit High

P1199 Fuel Level Input Circuit Low

P1201 Cylinder # 1 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1202 Cylinder # 2 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1203 Cylinder # 3 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1204 Cylinder # 4 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1205 Cylinder # 5 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1206 Cylinder # 6 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1207 Cylinder # 7 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1208 Cylinder # 8 Injector Circuit Open/Shorted

P1221 Pedal Demand Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

P1224 Electronic Throttle Control Position Error

P1226 Mechanical Guard Circuit Range/Performance

P1227 Mechanical Guard Circuit Low Input

P1228 Mechanical Guard Circuit High Input

P1229 Electronic Throttle Control Circuit

P1230 Fuel Pump Relay

P1235 VSV 1/2/3 Circuit Range/Performance - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1236 VSV 1 Circuit

P1237 VSV 2 Circuit

P1238 VSV 3 Circuit

P1240 Sensor Power Supply

P1241 Sensor Power Supply Low Input

P1242 Sensor Power Supply High Input

P1243 Analog Ground

P1245 Crank Signal Low Input

P1246 Crank Signal High Input

P1250 Throttle Valve Spring

P1251 Throttle Position

P1252 VSV Stuck On VA/VV

P1253 VSV Stuck On VR

P1260 Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized

P1313 Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault - Bank 1

P1314 Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault - Bank 2

P1315 Persistent Misfire

P1316 Misfire Rate Exceeds Emissions

P1336 Crankshaft/Camshaft Sensor Range/Performance

P1340 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1341 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

P1361 Ignition Coil, Cylinder # 1, No Activation

P1362 Ignition Coil, Cylinder # 2, No Activation

P1363 Ignition Coil, Cylinder # 3, No Activation

P1364 Ignition Coil, Cylinder # 4, No Activation

P1365 Ignition Coil, Cylinder # 5, No Activation

P1366 Ignition Coil, Cylinder # 6, No Activation

P1367 Ignition System Failure Group 1

P1368 Ignition System Failure Group 2

P1370 Insufficient RPM Increase During Spark Test

P1371 Ignition Coil - Cylinder 1 - Early Activation Fault

P1372 Ignition Coil - Cylinder 2 - Early Activation Fault

P1373 Ignition Coil - Cylinder 3 - Early Activation Fault

P1374 Ignition Coil - Cylinder 4 - Early Activation Fault

P1375 Ignition Coil - Cylinder 5 - Early Activation Fault

P1376 Ignition Coil - Cylinder 6 - Early Activation Fault

P1384 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid A Circuit - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1392 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid A Circuit Low Input

P1393 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid A Circuit High Input

P1396 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B Circuit

P1397 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B Circuit Low Input

P1398 Variable Valve Timing Solenoid B Circuit High Input

P1400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Postion Control

P1401 Exhasut Gas Recirculation Valve Postion Circuit

P1408 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermister

P1409 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Circuit - Read Our Article on EGR Valve Codes For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1440 Purge Valve Stuck Open

P1441 ELC System 1

P1447 ELC System Closure Valve Flow

P1448 ELC System 2

P1453 Fuel Tank Pressure Relief Valve Malfunction

P1454 Evaporative Emission Control System Vacuum Test

P1475 Fan Relay (Low) Circuit

P1476 Fan Relay (High) Circuit

P1508 Idle Air Control Circuit Open

P1509 Idle Air Control Circuit Shorted

P1514 High Load Neutral/Drive Fault

P1516 Gear Change Neutral/Drive Fault

P1517 Cranking Neutral/Drive Fault

P1534 Restraint Deployment Indicator Circuit

P1565 Speed Control Command Switch Out Of Range High

P1566 Speed Control Command Switch Out Range Low

P1567 Speed Control Output Circuit - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1568 Speed Control Unable To Hold Speed

P1571 Brake Switch

P1582 Electronic Throttle Monitor Data Available

P1600 Loss Of Kam Power, Circuit Open

P1603 EEPROM Malfunction

P1605 Keep Alive Memory Test Failure

P1606 ECM Control Relay Output Circuit

P1607 MIL Output Circuit

P1608 Watchdog Malfunction

P1609 Internal Control Module CPU To CPU Communication Failure

P1611 Throttle Target Malfunction 1

P1612 Throttle Offset Malfunction

P1637 CAN Link ECM/ABS Control Module Circuit/Network

P1638 CAN Link ECM/INSTM Circuit/Network

P1641 Fuel Pump Primary Circuit

P1642 CAN Link Circuit

P1643 CAN Link Engine Control Module/Transmission Control Module Circuit/Network

P1646 Linear O2 Sensor Control Chip (Bank 1)

P1647 Linear O2 Sensor Control Chip (Bank 2)

P1648 Knock Sensor Input Chip

P1696 CAN Link Engine Control Module/Cruise Control Module Circuit/Network

P1697 Cruise Control Distance-Control Input Circuit

P1700 Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed To Neutral)

P1720 Vehicle Speed ( Meter) Circuit

P1722 Stall Speed

P1726 Engine Overspeed

P1730 Gear Control Malfunction 2,3,5

P1731 Inconsistent Gear Ratio

P1734 Gear Control Malfunction

P1745 Pressure Regulator 1

P1746 Pressure Regulator 2

P1747 Pressure Regulator 3

P1748 Pressure Regulator 5

P1758 Pressure Solenoid Control System Incorrect Current

P1775 Transmission System MIL Fault

P1776 Ignition Retard Request Duration

P1777 Ignition Retard Request Circuit - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1778 Transmission Reverse I/P Circuit

P1779 Load Control

P1789 Ignition Supply Malfunction

P1790 Ignition Supply Malfunction

P1791 Ignition Supply Malfunction

P1792 Ignition Supply Malfunction

P1793 Ignition Supply Malfunction

P1794 Battery Voltage Circuit

P1795 Inconsistent CAN Level

P1796 CAN Controller Circuit (Bus Off)

P1797 CAN TCM/ECM Circuit Malfunction - Read Our Article On Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This Jaguar Check Engine Light Code

P1798 CAN TCM/INST Circuit Malfunction

P1799 CAN TCM/ABS Circuit Malfunction

P1882 Engine Coolant Level Switch Circuit Short To Ground



P-0171
P-0174
P-1000

NOW those codes may meen alot of things but the most common
are vac leaks

the brake booster hose may have got brittle and break




heres a few areas were you may a vac leak









when the check engine light comes on it goes into limp mode ,
to clear codes and get the check engine light of ,you need a code checker
there real cheap ,they pay for them self after one use



you plug it where the arrow is





$40 from autozone..actron obd ll cp9125

to check codes and clear codes heres the procedure with actron code reader

1.Turn Ignition Key to the Off Position.
2. Locate and Plug in Data Link
Connector (DLC.)
NOTE: The data link connector
should be located under
the dashboard on the
driverside of the vehicle.
If the data link connector is not located under the
dashboard as stated, a label describing the location of
the data link connector should be there.
3. Observe Display toggles between
“Pocket” and “Scan”.
NOTE: For a correct reading for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes and I/M Monitor Status,
ignition key must be in the ON position and Engine does
not require starting.
To get a correct reading for MIL Status, Engine must be
started.
4. Start Engine.
5. Press READ/Scroll Down Key
and Release.
OFF
ON
! WARNING
Pocket
7
NOTE: If diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are already being
displayed from a previous read operation, press and hold
READ/Scroll Down key for 3 seconds and release.
6.Observe a Moving * on Display.
NOTE: If a “No Link” message
displays, cycle ignition key to
the OFF position for 10
seconds, then back ON and repeat “Reading Diagnostic
Data.”
7. View Codes on Display
NOTE: If there are no codes present,
the tool will display “0
Codes” and proceed to
display MIL Status when READ/Scroll Down is
pressed.
• To View Codes press and
release READ/Scroll
Down key.
• If the code is a Pending
Code a ����will be displayed.
*
No Link
P0443
P0452 ��
0 Codes��
3 Codes��
����
����
8
MIL ON ����
8. View MIL Status
• Press and release
READ/Scroll Down
key.
9. View I/M Monitors that are
Incomplete.
• Press and release
READ/Scroll Down
key.
NOTE: If there are no more I/M
Monitors that are Incomplete,
the tool will then display Ready
Monitors when READ/Scroll Down key is pressed.
10. View I/M Monitors that are Ready.
• Press and release
READ/Scroll Down
key.
NOTE: Pressing the ERASE key will scroll up to review
Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Data.
NOTE: Holding READ /Scroll Down key for 3 seconds
will read Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Data again.
Monitrs����
5 Ready
O2 Htr
2 Inc
Misfire
����
����
����
����
9
Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Data
Erasing allows the PocketScanTM Code Reader to delete the codes
and I/M Monitor status from the vehicle’s computer modules.
Only Erase Diagnostic Data after checking
system completely and writing down results.
Avoid Cooling Fan! Fan may turn on
during test.
1.Turn Ignition Key to the Off Position.
2. Locate and Plug in Data Link
Connector (DLC.)
NOTE: The data link connector
should be located under
the dashboard on the
driverside of the vehicle.
If the data link connector is not located under the
dashboard as stated, a label describing the location of
the data link connector should be there.
3. Observe Display toggles between
“Pocket” and “Scan”.
4.Turn Ignition Key to the ON Position
leaving Engine Off.
NOTE: Make sure that the Ignition Key is
ON and NOT in the Accessory
Position.
IMPORTANT
! WARNING
OFF
ON
OFF ON
Scan
10
5.Press and Hold ERASE Key for
3 Seconds and Release.
6.Observe “ERASE?” Displays.
7.Press and Hold ERASE Key
for 3 Seconds and Release.
8.Observe a Moving - on Display.
NOTE: If a “NO LINK” message
displays, cycle ignition key to
the OFF position for 10
seconds, then back ON, and
repeat “Erasing Diagnostic Data.”
9.Observe “DONE” Displays.
NOTE: If the problem causing Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) still
exists, the code will return. The Diagnostic Trouble
Code may return immediately or may return after vehicle
has been driven.
NOTE: Pressing READ /Scroll Down key will read
Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Data and Holding
ERASE key will erase results again.
11
ERASE?

 

Dennis - The only problem I have with Eclipse is that they don't offer adapters that allow you to use your steering wheel controls.

Do you think this would work? http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...S-BTA200-.html