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Removing key switch from the lock cylinder; sharp flat screwdriver with thin blade works better than Phillips one
Removing key switch from the lock cylinder; sharp flat screwdriver with thin blade works better than Phillips one
0 2019/03/07 09:46:37
I used 90 degree hook to pull the lock cylinder clip; I learned the it is not necessary to remove it completely
I used 90 degree hook to pull the lock cylinder clip; I learned the it is not necessary to remove it completely
0 2019/03/07 09:48:32
0 2019/01/09 09:31:56
A little more down from this position will allow cylinder to come out
A little more down from this position will allow cylinder to come out
0 2019/03/07 09:50:04
Lock is out; left and right cores are interchangeable
Lock is out; left and right cores are interchangeable
0 2019/03/07 09:51:29
Core is out; there are 5 rows; every other row is upside down; the row closest to the key handle uses only one pin, the row closest to the snap ring uses double wide pin (7 thin pins, one double wide)
Core is out; there are 5 rows; every other row is upside down; the row closest to the key handle uses only one pin, the row closest to the snap ring uses double wide pin (7 thin pins, one double wide)
0 2019/03/07 09:53:02
Close up of the master switch; no recall completed yet
Close up of the master switch; no recall completed yet
0 2019/03/08 06:29:04
0 2019/03/08 06:30:29
0 2019/03/08 06:31:00
Installation of the clip; I've inserted screwdriver handle in place of the lock cylinder and the clip went right in place!
Installation of the clip; I've inserted screwdriver handle in place of the lock cylinder and the clip went right in place!
0 2019/03/08 06:31:34
Lock cylinder is in place. Time for lock rod and lock switch
Lock cylinder is in place. Time for lock rod and lock switch
0 2019/03/08 06:33:41
This skinny screwdriver is a real life saver! (installing the lock switch retaining screw)
This skinny screwdriver is a real life saver! (installing the lock switch retaining screw)
0 2019/03/08 06:35:23
The round glass chip is inside of the white housing
The round glass chip is inside of the white housing
0 2019/03/13 14:54:25
0 2019/03/13 14:56:06
0 2019/03/13 14:56:37
0 2019/03/13 14:57:34
Yellow arrow points to the FP relay. With ignition off , place a finger on it, and tun ignition on. You should feel a click under your finger.
Yellow arrow points to the FP relay. With ignition off , place a finger on it, and tun ignition on. You should feel a click under your finger.
0 2019/03/29 09:01:22
0 2019/01/29 11:03:13
0 2019/01/30 09:33:00
0 2019/03/31 11:40:59
0 2019/03/31 11:41:43
0 2019/01/30 09:33:14
It's on PYP now!
It's on PYP now!
0 2019/04/01 07:05:11
0 2019/01/30 09:33:27
0 2019/01/30 09:35:00
Allow removal of wheel cylinder without taking assembly apart (made from my other home made tool)
Allow removal of wheel cylinder without taking assembly apart (made from my other home made tool)
0 2019/04/08 08:04:14
0 2019/01/30 09:36:26
Inside of the Superman's Fit: bloody airbag (the entire front had been flattened)
Inside of the Superman's Fit: bloody airbag (the entire front had been flattened)
0 2019/04/08 08:05:59
New radiator in the trunk of Nissan Altima(?) Someone punched it with screwdriver already!
New radiator in the trunk of Nissan Altima(?) Someone punched it with screwdriver already!
0 2019/04/08 08:08:23
Gates of Heaven!
Gates of Heaven!
0 2019/04/22 11:59:22
I managed to get it out without removing the oil dipstick tube , just by rotating it certain way (orange arrow)
I managed to get it out without removing the oil dipstick tube , just by rotating it certain way (orange arrow)
0 2019/04/22 12:00:36
0 2019/04/22 12:05:12
A crescent shape wear pattern at piston pivot point inside of the wheel cylinder
A crescent shape wear pattern at piston pivot point inside of the wheel cylinder
0 2019/04/22 12:06:41
0 2019/04/22 12:07:56
A nice car
A nice car
0 2019/04/30 09:39:12
Taking out the master cylinder...
Taking out the master cylinder...
0 2019/04/30 09:39:45
Removed already. (Note, there is no gasket or seal between the cylinder and the booster)
Removed already. (Note, there is no gasket or seal between the cylinder and the booster)
0 2019/04/30 09:40:13
This pin (red arrow) keeps the secondary piston in, similar to the external screw on older models. Note the green, oxidized (?) brake fluid!
This pin (red arrow) keeps the secondary piston in, similar to the external screw on older models. Note the green, oxidized (?) brake fluid!
0 2019/04/30 09:44:32
Loose spark plug went undetected and stained a coil!
Loose spark plug went undetected and stained a coil!
0 2019/04/30 09:54:29
Honda engineering mishap: new genuine pad was not matching new genuine Honda rotor; the pad was a bit wider and overhung into the hat area making small ridge at the edge!
Honda engineering mishap: new genuine pad was not matching new genuine Honda rotor; the pad was a bit wider and overhung into the hat area making small ridge at the edge!
0 2019/04/30 09:55:47