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    Turbo Vane Position code, do I get a new turbo system?

    Sensor is easy enough to swap out, but I need to get a Tech II to program it, right? I have done all the work on this myself so far, and I feel confident about changing that sensor. I just can't do the re-learn. Anyone got a link to an off-brand TechII you like?
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    Turbo Vane Position code, do I get a new turbo system?

    I change oil every 3-5k. I drive it about 5 times a week, but it does take a few days off. I have read that If I do change the VPS, I have to do a relearn, and I don't have a Tech2 or equivalent "knock off". If I were to get a larger turbo system in the factory style housing, do I really HAVE to...
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    Turbo Vane Position code, do I get a new turbo system?

    So I have a stock, NEVER TUNED LBZ. Last time I towed the 5th wheel, I got a turbo vane position sensor code. Have not seen the code since I cleared it. Turbo, unloaded, sometimes makes a constant tone, not a whistle. If I don't plan on tuning, is there an upgrade to the existing turbo system...
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    Stereo

    Pull the fuse and power it down completely, then wait and power it back up, it should try and eject any disks it has in it. That's how I fixed mine. Never put anything back in it.
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    Amp with Bose

    *May also need a crossover for subs, unless there is a passive one in the speaker box or an active one in the amp or head unit.
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    October '23 Chat -- "Spooky Times"

    I can smell this post.
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    Service brake system issue

    My DEI auto start trips that code on mine every now and then. I just ignore it now.
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    Allison specialist in Washington, Seattle and south (Enumclaw, Auburn, etc.)

    my bad, It was head gaskets somewhere else that was actually $11K
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    How to tell if it is the power steering pump or the steering box?

    my steering has groaned and vibrated the wheel since I got it in 2006. I'm about to change pumps and lines. I want to avoid the steering box. it the groan pump noise or the steering box?
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    Allison specialist in Washington, Seattle and south (Enumclaw, Auburn, etc.)

    Reviving this old thread because I'm looking for transmission work again. is SDP in Port Angeles still a good shop? Can't make the drive to Inglewood and Mike is no longer with us. :cry:. Some details about the truck: Stock engine. Never been tuned. Stock trans, but added deep pan. Did the deep...
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    Looking for Head Unit

    So what did you buy?
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    October '22 chat -- "Ghosts in the Machines"

    Here's ours this year... Last year was way better but I can't find the video. :cry: Nightmare Before Christmas music should be playing but I turned it off for the video so YouTube wouldn't replace it. :ROFLMAO:
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    What are you paying for Diesel in your area?

    $5.49 at Safeway for Diesel, and a dollar less for mid-grade Gasoline. South of Seattle.
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    OBS stroker wheels on LBZ

    I did that with the wife's BMW. Haven't changed the wheels in 3 years.:ROFLMAO: I DO have a staggered set of black powdercoated BMW wheels in the garage, just need tires.
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    Need some advice on car-buying/selling sites

    Carmax bought our 2017 Honda Insight for $10K. painless. We have a location near us. They have locations all across the US. The other companies come with a tow truck, so there's that.
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