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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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New on ClubRX - Clean your ignition switch, fix no-start problems

Hey everyone -

Since the recent hacking incident with ClubRX, I felt like I really needed to do some new content . I've been needing to clean my ignition switch for some time, so I did that this afternoon and documented it.

http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=73&mnu=5

Basically, my car would take 3-4 "clicks" of the key to the Start position before the starter would actually do anything. Sometimes it was better than others, but it was pretty embarrassing. So far, so good - it's started up every time since then.

This is VERY easy to do, takes a half hour tops and you just need a little sandpaper, some cleaner, some dielectric grease, and basic tools.

Enjoy,
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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I have used your site many times and it made life a lot easier. Just wanted to say that it is VERY appreciated!!
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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I bought this tool to help me get those screws out:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

Its turned out to be very useful for other tight jobs also.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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An new fan. Back to reading. Thanks
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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Very helpful Dale, my FD has suffered from this problem for quite some now. Thanks very much
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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Awesome write up. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks!
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Its stuff like this that makes me proud I can read. Now if I can only read the how to make babies manual I can be a winnar!
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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sweet~~
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Down with Turkish hackers! Up with FD starters!
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
I bought this tool to help me get those screws out:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

Its turned out to be very useful for other tight jobs also.
That tool ladies and gentlemen will give you more time to drink beer!!~~~
Without that tool first of all you won't have beer and second you won't get sleep!~~ cause you will be there... right on your RX-7 black or tan seats... for hours!!

Get that tool!!~~~
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Thanks Dale
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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thanks Dale! another write-up to add to my list of things to do.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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keep stuff like this coming Dale. I need stuff to do to my FD while the engine is out being rebuilt.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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Dale Clark, you're my hero.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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Looks like you just got hacked again by the turkish hacker, why do they keep doing that to your site
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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Dammit, I thought I had that licked! Grr! Well, I have something to do tonight...

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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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Damn....I wish I would have seen this before I brought that starter....it has to be that...after installing the used starter and cleaning all wires down there, I still got the click click.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Dale for President! You are more help than you know my friend...

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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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am i the only one who cant actually get onto this site?


i just get this message....."Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a01a8'

Object required: 'm_oXMLSession.documentElement'

/Engine/CUser.asp, line 476 Unable to load the data file.
Reason: The parameter is incorrect.
Line: 0
Line Pos: 0"
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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I can't get on Dale's site either
It says HTTP 500 Internal Server Error
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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^ I get the same error ^
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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That sucks, looks like hackers got to the site. Nonetheless page is bookmarked for me. Thanks Dale and hopefully you will get the site up soon.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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HI dale sorry about the PM i sent you

i just noticed that today was 6-1-07 haha
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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Yeah, can't get in either here, but i've saved the bookmark.

Great writeups on that site!
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