New owner, some questions...
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8th Gear
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From: Chester, UK
New owner, some questions...
Hi guys, bought my first C5 a couple of weeks ago
, a '99 Coupe. I'm about to drive it 3000 miles around Europe, including the Nurburgring and over the Alps, and before I do I want to change the oil and address a problem with the a/c:
1.The a/c won't turn on, when I press the a/c button the green led light flashes a few times then goes out and nothing happens. I've searched the forum and have found mention of this problem but no diagnosis. Is it likely the a/c simply needs re-charging or could it be something more serious?
2. What grade of oil should I be using when I do an oil and filter change?
Thanks for any help!
Rowan
, a '99 Coupe. I'm about to drive it 3000 miles around Europe, including the Nurburgring and over the Alps, and before I do I want to change the oil and address a problem with the a/c:1.The a/c won't turn on, when I press the a/c button the green led light flashes a few times then goes out and nothing happens. I've searched the forum and have found mention of this problem but no diagnosis. Is it likely the a/c simply needs re-charging or could it be something more serious?
2. What grade of oil should I be using when I do an oil and filter change?
Thanks for any help!
Rowan
ISIS SUCKS FAT CHOAD
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Earth, United States
Hi guys, bought my first C5 a couple of weeks ago, a '99 Coupe. I'm about to drive it 3000 miles around Europe, including the Nurburgring and over the Alps, and before I do I want to change the oil and address a problem with the a/c:
1.The a/c won't turn on, when I press the a/c button the green led light flashes a few times then goes out and nothing happens. I've searched the forum and have found mention of this problem but no diagnosis. Is it likely the a/c simply needs re-charging or could it be something more serious?
2. What grade of oil should I be using when I do an oil and filter change?
Thanks for any help!
Rowan
, a '99 Coupe. I'm about to drive it 3000 miles around Europe, including the Nurburgring and over the Alps, and before I do I want to change the oil and address a problem with the a/c:1.The a/c won't turn on, when I press the a/c button the green led light flashes a few times then goes out and nothing happens. I've searched the forum and have found mention of this problem but no diagnosis. Is it likely the a/c simply needs re-charging or could it be something more serious?
2. What grade of oil should I be using when I do an oil and filter change?
Thanks for any help!
Rowan
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Joined: May 2004
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From: Raleigh, NC
St. Jude Donor '15
Hi guys, bought my first C5 a couple of weeks ago, a '99 Coupe. I'm about to drive it 3000 miles around Europe, including the Nurburgring and over the Alps, and before I do I want to change the oil and address a problem with the a/c:
1.The a/c won't turn on, when I press the a/c button the green led light flashes a few times then goes out and nothing happens. I've searched the forum and have found mention of this problem but no diagnosis. Is it likely the a/c simply needs re-charging or could it be something more serious?
2. What grade of oil should I be using when I do an oil and filter change?
Thanks for any help!
Rowan
, a '99 Coupe. I'm about to drive it 3000 miles around Europe, including the Nurburgring and over the Alps, and before I do I want to change the oil and address a problem with the a/c:1.The a/c won't turn on, when I press the a/c button the green led light flashes a few times then goes out and nothing happens. I've searched the forum and have found mention of this problem but no diagnosis. Is it likely the a/c simply needs re-charging or could it be something more serious?
2. What grade of oil should I be using when I do an oil and filter change?
Thanks for any help!
Rowan
As far as oil goes, synthetic mobil1 5-30 is what comes in them if i remember correctly. always use a high quality, synthetic oil.
Melting Slicks
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How To Check DTC Codes
1) Turn on the ignition, but don't start the engine.
2) Press "Reset" button in order to clear any IPC display warning messages.
3) Press and hold "Options" and press "Fuel" 4 times within a 10 second period.
4) The computer will now scroll through all the modules, showing the error codes. Once it is done it will display "No More Codes" At any time you can scroll up and down to see each code by using the "Trip" and the "Options" buttons. Scroll to the component that has the code and press the "Gauges" button to view the code(s) numbers. To scroll through these code numbers, use the "Trip" and "Options" button again. Hold "Reset" to clear any codes. You can delete one code at time or all codes in any component.
5) Press the "E/M" button or shut off ignition key to end session
1) Turn on the ignition, but don't start the engine.
2) Press "Reset" button in order to clear any IPC display warning messages.
3) Press and hold "Options" and press "Fuel" 4 times within a 10 second period.
4) The computer will now scroll through all the modules, showing the error codes. Once it is done it will display "No More Codes" At any time you can scroll up and down to see each code by using the "Trip" and the "Options" buttons. Scroll to the component that has the code and press the "Gauges" button to view the code(s) numbers. To scroll through these code numbers, use the "Trip" and "Options" button again. Hold "Reset" to clear any codes. You can delete one code at time or all codes in any component.
5) Press the "E/M" button or shut off ignition key to end session
