I Love Free Fixes!!

billison

I like tinted tail

15 Year Member

Feb 27, 2006

2,607

1,094

184

stl

May 9, 2015

#1

• May 9, 2015

• #1

In the last week I've fixed both my power window switch and door chime for free!!

The switch was simply sanding down the corrosion on the terminals and the chime was replacing a spacer ( both fixes on Google).

I know neither of these will break the bank but hey, I saved money instead of spending.

What are your favorite free fixes ( or mods)

 

GroverDill

GoldMember

Founding Member

Aug 18, 1999

5,442

1,490

214

Demotte IN 46310

May 9, 2015

#2

• May 9, 2015

• #2

I was having front tire rubbing issues and was almost ready to start trimming the ground effects, turns out the homemade fender spreaders had vibrated loose. re-adjusted and no more rubbing

 

squeak93

15 Year Member

Jun 2, 2005

2,269

367

164

Joplin, Missouri

May 9, 2015

#3

• May 9, 2015

• #3

What are these elusive free things you speak of?

 

billison

I like tinted tail

15 Year Member

Feb 27, 2006

2,607

1,094

184

stl

May 9, 2015

#4

• May 9, 2015

• #4

For me, my window switch would not roll up the rear windows, so instead of replacing it I was able to fix it by sanding off some corrosion


Then my door chime was almost mute, the chime foam has deteriorated and I simply cut a section of wire to replace it, now it's nice and loud.

 

94GTCoupe

10 Year Member

May 7, 2006

1,412

92

79

CA

May 10, 2015

#5

• May 10, 2015

• #5

Instrument cluster of my new to me ford five hundred would cut out and lose all power.
Also forced reverse lights to stay on.

Removed cluster and resoldered two poor solder joints.
all good now.

 

Shoomakan

Member

Jun 7, 2014

74

10

18

Beirut, Lebanon

May 10, 2015

#6

• May 10, 2015

• #6

Gutted my 540i and drastically improved my quarter mile times. Best free mod ever.

 

89oem

Mustang Master

Dec 18, 2013

1,456

542

144

May 10, 2015

#7

• May 10, 2015

• #7

popped open my sideview mirror console adjuster, cleaned the contacts put back together and now I can adjust the mirrors again.

 

cobra10494

Founding Member

May 14, 2000

206

22

29

North Jersey

May 10, 2015

#8

• May 10, 2015

• #8

billison said:

For me, my window switch would not roll up the rear windows, so instead of replacing it I was able to fix it by sanding off some corrosion


Then my door chime was almost mute, the chime foam has deteriorated and I simply cut a section of wire to replace it, now it's nice and loud.

Click to expand...

Nice! Mine is barely audible.Goin to try this fix.Where is the chime located?

 

billison

I like tinted tail

15 Year Member

Feb 27, 2006

2,607

1,094

184

stl

May 10, 2015

#9

• May 10, 2015

• #9

Under the dash by the steering wheel. One sec on a link.

View: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0VSL00vyTpE



Video shows how to get to it.

The metal disk needs separated from the hold down thing. You can use foam you cut, or I used some 18g wire, you can use a o ring or weed wacker line, the main thing is it being thin enough for the hold down to fully clamp