FX3 Selective Ride Control
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FX3 Selective Ride Control
I have a 1991 coupe with the FX3 selective Ride Control. recently the Service Selective Ride Control light came on. I have troubleshot the problem (jumpered the A-C pins) and diagnosed the problem as a Code 33, "left rear out of position." My question is what is the easist way to access the top of the shock and the actuator. Is there a panel that can be removed from above or do I need to jack up the car, remove the wheel and work from below.
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Peep this link and your Factory Service Manual (FSM). Lots of good info...
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/sixsteps.htm
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/sixsteps.htm
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I have a 1991 coupe with the FX3 selective Ride Control. recently the Service Selective Ride Control light came on. I have troubleshot the problem (jumpered the A-C pins) and diagnosed the problem as a Code 33, "left rear out of position." My question is what is the easist way to access the top of the shock and the actuator. Is there a panel that can be removed from above or do I need to jack up the car, remove the wheel and work from below.
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My 92 had FX3. To remove the actuator I think it was a locking clip. I removed one once and I didnt have to remove the panel.
My actuator was not the problem, the problem was the shock's top gear was cracked and the shock was not performing.
My actuator was not the problem, the problem was the shock's top gear was cracked and the shock was not performing.
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IIRC, the actuators are the same. When you take the 2 bolts that hold the shock in, it all comes out. Take the retaining clip out and gently pull the actuator straight up and off.
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