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by obeygravity
Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Left signal stuck on
Replies: 3
Views: 3513

Left signal stuck on

On my 98 I had a "similar" problem. In a very tired state I tried to put my van into drive using the wiper stalk. Oops. I found out there are three or four different wiper mechanism you may have. I also had the three pieces of broken plastic. The important one was a little toggle you'll ne...
by obeygravity
Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do post Delica?
Replies: 4
Views: 3484

What to do post Delica?

Great ideas.... Except.... I still end up in the same situation. A "new" 15 year old car that's ready for collectors plates in 10 years. My wife wants us to get newer to avoid the peculiarities associated with older metal. For what it's worth. I'm all over the D5☺
by obeygravity
Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What to do post Delica?
Replies: 4
Views: 3484

What to do post Delica?

After 5 years of Delica awesomeness and about 12 of RHD, the time might be approaching to look at something a bit newer. (I really don't feel like changing out any more heater cores.) The problem is, as you well know, there is really nothing out there to truly replace the almighty van. I've done som...
by obeygravity
Tue Nov 07, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Winter tires
Replies: 8
Views: 6282

Winter tires

I have the Grabbers as my summers. They are OK in snow, but I have Hankook Winter i Pike as winters. There is truly no comparison. The reason I got the Grabbers as summers is the reason (I feel) that they don't make good winters; longer lasting, harder rubber. The Hankooks have much softer rubber, d...
by obeygravity
Tue May 17, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: while I have the front end off....
Replies: 3
Views: 1680

Re: while I have the front end off....

Is that just a plug and play type affair, or do I need to wire in some sort of thermostatically controlled switch? Would the fan be a generic Princess Auto piece, or something a bit more specific? I have had the transmission get hot on me on a couple of long off-road climbs.
by obeygravity
Mon May 16, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: while I have the front end off....
Replies: 3
Views: 1680

while I have the front end off....

Will be replacing both of the AC fans on my 98 gasser, and will have most of the front end off to get at them. Suggestions of other things I should do while I'm in there?
by obeygravity
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: battery options?
Replies: 2
Views: 2417

battery options?

Time for a new battery. 98 gas L400 auto. Now for the fun part. Someone in the house (no finger pointing) has a tendency to leave head lights on, interior lights on and or doors ajar. This had lead to at least 4 or 5 total discharges, and subsiquently notable decreased battery power. Happen to have ...
by obeygravity
Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:58 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Spare Keys
Replies: 11
Views: 6860

Re: Spare Keys

I went to a Home Hardware. They had no Mitsu keys at all, and very patiently went through tha whole rack looking for a match. If i remember correctly the key blank that fit was actually for an older Hyundai. Hope this helps.
by obeygravity
Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: gen 2 power step problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4799

Re: gen 2 power step problem

Thanks for the tutorial. Problem is mine looks like this. Sorry about the blurriness, it was taken at dusk in the rain holding a squirmy two year old. The most extended black area depresses upon contact, plus the middle three contacts each are able to depress individually. Some portion controls the ...
by obeygravity
Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: gen 2 power step problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4799

Re: gen 2 power step problem

Oh joy! My wife and children will thank you if you have insight into helping me fix this. Believe it or not, they don't enjoy the step sporadically moving in and out.
by obeygravity
Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: gen 2 power step problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4799

Re: gen 2 power step problem

Well, winter retuned,and so did the problem. Absolutely electric issue....but with a new twist. When the step chooses to retract, the dome light is off. When it chooses to extend, the dome light is on. Fair enough. I figured that part out last time. Now the fun part. If the back hatch is open, (whic...
by obeygravity
Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:43 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: gen 2 power step problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4799

Re: gen 2 power step problem

No takers on this one? Can any one point me in the right direction?
by obeygravity
Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: gen 2 power step problem
Replies: 9
Views: 4799

gen 2 power step problem

Last winter my power step stopped working...tracked it down to a VERY dry bushing that needed lube. Now again it is being tempermental. Not coming out, coming out after a minute of open door or not closing until a few seconds after the door has closed. Pretty sure this time its electrical issues as ...
by obeygravity
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What this site needs is more LEGO.
Replies: 7
Views: 4627

Re: What this site needs is more LEGO.

Interesting that they are all being worked on. Where did the kids get the idea for that? :-)
by obeygravity
Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got a canoe for my bus...
Replies: 6
Views: 5844

Re: Got a canoe for my bus...

Been known to dip my paddle from time to time. My 16 foot cedar strip prospector. Built in the late 80's in Maine. I'm the fourth owner.

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