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2002 Service Manual
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2002 Service Manual
Does anyone know where I can get the GM Service Manual for my 2002 'Vette in .pdf or CD-ROM format?
Preferably cheap, free would be the best...
I’m not willing to spend $130 for the hardcopy.
Preferably cheap, free would be the best...
I’m not willing to spend $130 for the hardcopy.
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Originally Posted by rworkman
Does anyone know where I can get the GM Service Manual for my 2002 'Vette in .pdf or CD-ROM format?
Preferably cheap, free would be the best...
I’m not willing to spend $130 for the hardcopy.
Preferably cheap, free would be the best...
I’m not willing to spend $130 for the hardcopy.
Why not? It's worth every penny (at least if you plan to do any of the work on your car).
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Originally Posted by rworkman
Does anyone know where I can get the GM Service Manual for my 2002 'Vette in .pdf or CD-ROM format?
Preferably cheap, free would be the best...
I’m not willing to spend $130 for the hardcopy.
Preferably cheap, free would be the best...
I’m not willing to spend $130 for the hardcopy.
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Originally Posted by Bill Baird
Why not? It's worth every penny (at least if you plan to do any of the work on your car).
And when I sold my vette, I sold the manuel for like $80 bucks. Not bad depreciation value.
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Originally Posted by Bill Baird
Why not? It's worth every penny (at least if you plan to do any of the work on your car).
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Originally Posted by rworkman
Because I refuse to spend that much for a book! (anyway, I'd rather have the software version) And if I can find a DVD or CD copy on eBay for $20 (which other people have evidently done in the past), then that's a lot less than $130. I just can't seem to find a copy on eBay right now or any of the P2P sites or programs I've searched, so I'm asking for suggestions on where else to look.
You can literally take your entire car apart and put back together with these manuals provided you have the tools.
It's real good to have to see how your drivetrain is made and can save you tons of money if you ever have a serious issue with your car.
Oh and all the codes and tricks to accessing your computer systems are in there.......blahblahblahblahblah........ ..you get the point.
Not a typical manual like you'd see at Autozone. These are 3 huge volumes from GM.
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First, I doubt that the “PDF” version sold will be as comprehensive as the three thick GM manuals. (The three stacked on top of each other measure 4-3/8” inches high – brand new and compressed)
I have seen a couple of advertisements for “CD” and “PDF” repair manuals, but to my understanding they contain only “general repair information”. They were in your price range.
Now you can purchase (subscribe to) computerized information geared towards professionals but the cost is astronomical by your standards (and mine).
Example: From Snap-On: Stock # SKD1C Name ShopKey Repair, 1-YR, Domestic, Single User Subscription CD Price** $3,114.00
I have seen a couple of advertisements for “CD” and “PDF” repair manuals, but to my understanding they contain only “general repair information”. They were in your price range.
Now you can purchase (subscribe to) computerized information geared towards professionals but the cost is astronomical by your standards (and mine).
Example: From Snap-On: Stock # SKD1C Name ShopKey Repair, 1-YR, Domestic, Single User Subscription CD Price** $3,114.00
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One of the forum members advertised the C5 DVD Manual in C5 parts a while ago for $25. I purchased it since I was tired of thumbing my way through the 97 manual I had and missing things that are on my 03Z. It covers all GM cars in detail from 97 through 2005. It has every drawing and word that is in the paper manual plus you can search on a diagnostic code and find the related diagnostic information. It also ties into all of the known TSBs that existed at the time the DVD was made.
It is an excellent manual and it is well worth the $25 I paid for it.
When you plug in your car year and model you see the following categories:
Select a category:
Bulletins By Category
View All Bulletins
Campaigns
Preliminary Information
Preface
General Information
HVAC
Steering
Suspension
Driveline/Axle
Brakes
Engine
Transmission/Transaxle
Body and Accessories
Restraints
Vehicle Control Systems
It was a real help when the Automatic leveling system on my 03 Tahoe stopped working. I was able to find the components, diagnose the problem and get it fixed without going to the dealer.
Bill
It is an excellent manual and it is well worth the $25 I paid for it.
When you plug in your car year and model you see the following categories:
Select a category:
Bulletins By Category
View All Bulletins
Campaigns
Preliminary Information
Preface
General Information
HVAC
Steering
Suspension
Driveline/Axle
Brakes
Engine
Transmission/Transaxle
Body and Accessories
Restraints
Vehicle Control Systems
It was a real help when the Automatic leveling system on my 03 Tahoe stopped working. I was able to find the components, diagnose the problem and get it fixed without going to the dealer.
Bill
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I understand your concern about the price, but it sure is nice to have a hard copy of the book right in front of you when you are working on the car. You can find them much cheaper in the for sale section of the forum, or if you go to any of the major shows, vendors usually have used sets that are priced much lower.
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
One of the forum members advertised the C5 DVD Manual in C5 parts a while ago for $25. I purchased it since I was tired of thumbing my way through the 97 manual I had and missing things that are on my 03Z. It covers all GM cars in detail from 97 through 2005.
If there aren't any more available, would someone who has it please make a copy for me?
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I understand your concern about the price, but it sure is nice to have a hard copy of the book right in front of you when you are working on the car. You can find them much cheaper in the for sale section of the forum, or if you go to any of the major shows, vendors usually have used sets that are priced much lower.
In the past, I would've agreed completely about having a hard copy. Unfortunately, my other expensive shop manuals have become quite a mess over the years. I now also wish that the licensed versions were offered in a digital format that I could reference from a "well-used" computer in my garage. Then I could have the Forum and the manuals available at my greasy fingertips.
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Originally Posted by rworkman
Because I refuse to spend that much for a book! (anyway, I'd rather have the software version) And if I can find a DVD or CD copy on eBay for $20 (which other people have evidently done in the past), then that's a lot less than $130. I just can't seem to find a copy on eBay right now or any of the P2P sites or programs I've searched, so I'm asking for suggestions on where else to look.
If you work on your car at all, this set of books is worth every penny, yes, you get three books, not one. The CD rom doesn't cover it nearly as good and takes longer to dig through, then you will probably print it, so the cost of ink will eventually surpass the cost of the books. You can probably get them from Beans for $125 shipped or wait around for a used set.