Convertible
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From: Holland MI
Re: Convertible
You might post this in the "detailing" section. I have never heard of this problem and you must live where it is humid. I'd first make sure the inside is dry. The purchase of a small house dehumidifier may be in order. While bleach solutions are great on mold, I would be concerned about discoloring the top. I cannot think of anything I'd trust on the inside of the top except a gentle soap solution and a lot of elbow grease to remove the mold. Then make sure it is dried real well. You might have have to park the top in a half-open mode to get at it well. Keep in mind you have about 15 minutes until the hydraulics release and drop the top.
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Re: Convertible
I think the first course of action is to determine why the mold is growing. As Goldwing mentioned, it could be humidity but it seems more likely to me that there's a leak somewhere. In either case, if the moisture cannot be controlled, you'll continue to have the mold problem.
If the mold is concentrated in a few spots, you might try using a spray bottle with a household vinegar/water mixture and let it dry. I would be very reluctant to try bleach as it may discolor the fabric. Vinegar will kill mold but you might not like the smell. Once the area has dried, use a damp cloth and gently blot the area to see if the mold comes up. If there's a residual vinegar smell, some Febreeze should take care of it.
If you're unable to locate a leak, you might consider picking up a small container of Damp Rid at your local hardware store and keep it in the cabin to help minimize the moisture level. Good luck -- I hope this helps!
If the mold is concentrated in a few spots, you might try using a spray bottle with a household vinegar/water mixture and let it dry. I would be very reluctant to try bleach as it may discolor the fabric. Vinegar will kill mold but you might not like the smell. Once the area has dried, use a damp cloth and gently blot the area to see if the mold comes up. If there's a residual vinegar smell, some Febreeze should take care of it.
If you're unable to locate a leak, you might consider picking up a small container of Damp Rid at your local hardware store and keep it in the cabin to help minimize the moisture level. Good luck -- I hope this helps!
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Re: Convertible
Originally Posted by Goldwing
You might post this in the "detailing" section. I have never heard of this problem and you must live where it is humid. I'd first make sure the inside is dry. The purchase of a small house dehumidifier may be in order. While bleach solutions are great on mold, I would be concerned about discoloring the top. I cannot think of anything I'd trust on the inside of the top except a gentle soap solution and a lot of elbow grease to remove the mold. Then make sure it is dried real well. You might have have to park the top in a half-open mode to get at it well. Keep in mind you have about 15 minutes until the hydraulics release and drop the top.
,yep as you know, with restricted room with roof up it`s extremely difficult to access,I did put roof down to access fairly recently and roof jammed and would not go up or down,I was not aware that you have approximately 15 minutes with roof in midway point to access difficult to reach areas but now I know,then this will help,Thanks for tip,Teak
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Re: Convertible
Originally Posted by SATXfire
I think the first course of action is to determine why the mold is growing. As Goldwing mentioned, it could be humidity but it seems more likely to me that there's a leak somewhere. In either case, if the moisture cannot be controlled, you'll continue to have the mold problem.
If the mold is concentrated in a few spots, you might try using a spray bottle with a household vinegar/water mixture and let it dry. I would be very reluctant to try bleach as it may discolor the fabric. Vinegar will kill mold but you might not like the smell. Once the area has dried, use a damp cloth and gently blot the area to see if the mold comes up. If there's a residual vinegar smell, some Febreeze should take care of it.
If you're unable to locate a leak, you might consider picking up a small container of Damp Rid at your local hardware store and keep it in the cabin to help minimize the moisture level. Good luck -- I hope this helps!
If the mold is concentrated in a few spots, you might try using a spray bottle with a household vinegar/water mixture and let it dry. I would be very reluctant to try bleach as it may discolor the fabric. Vinegar will kill mold but you might not like the smell. Once the area has dried, use a damp cloth and gently blot the area to see if the mold comes up. If there's a residual vinegar smell, some Febreeze should take care of it.
If you're unable to locate a leak, you might consider picking up a small container of Damp Rid at your local hardware store and keep it in the cabin to help minimize the moisture level. Good luck -- I hope this helps!
, the roof doesn`t leak ,however this climate I live in is very damp for most of the year,vinegar sounds a good idea and will try this approach if I can get a time where it is neither cold nor wet, although it may take a while for this,I`d love to half open roof and gain access without fear of roof not functioning in midway point yep as you know, with restricted room with roof up it`s extremely difficult to access,I did put roof down to access fairly recently and roof jammed and would not go up or down,I was not aware that you have approximately 15 minutes with roof in midway point to access difficult to reach areas but now I know,then this will help,Thanks for tip,Teak
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Re: Convertible
Hi Guys, I have another couple of problems that you may be able to help me with, bearing in mind I live in Scotland and the steering wheel is on the other side from you guys, the drivers side heated seat,ie the actual seat and not the backrest section stopped working ,it went really hot and then stopped working completely,although other seat is fine and also backrest heats up fine on drivers side, any ideas and likely cause and how to fix would be excellent,also on similar subject ,neither of my seats can be moved with doors closed and will only operate with door open, both seats move ok with either or both doors in open position,rather inconvenient at times. PS the tip on vinegar has worked a treat although I have to do this every week or so,it certainly helped alot,Thanks ,Teak
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From: ogden, utah
Re: Convertible
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ts-module.html
I just searched heated seat and found this sticky....there were many other threads when I searched.
Hope this helps.
I just searched heated seat and found this sticky....there were many other threads when I searched.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Convertible
Hi arejohn,many thanks for getting back to me as this will be a big help,one thing,as my steering wheel is on the right hand side, what side does this mean i have to lower to gain access, thanks, Teak
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Re: Convertible
[quote=papas34]https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ts-module.html
Hi papas34,great help,thanks, if the weather ever gets good enough in Scotland, I`ll now have a better idea how to fix this problem,Teak
Hi papas34,great help,thanks, if the weather ever gets good enough in Scotland, I`ll now have a better idea how to fix this problem,Teak
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Re: Convertible
Hi guys, I have a problem, Sorry I sound like Tom Hanks in Apollo film,just underneath engine cover on crossfire ,there is a pump or electric motor that came on and would not go off even after switching engine off, I had to disconnect the electrical connection on it, this part is located at the top of the engine and is situated between what looks like 2 vaccuum mechanisms, at the top end of the engine,can anyone tell me what it does and what it is for, as car seems to drive as normal,I can`t find any online pictures of it to attempt to describe what it is and what it does,thanks guys,Teak
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From: Central South Carolina
Re: Convertible
Originally Posted by jamesmcaleer
Hi guys, I have a problem, Sorry I sound like Tom Hanks in Apollo film,just underneath engine cover on crossfire ,there is a pump or electric motor that came on and would not go off even after switching engine off, I had to disconnect the electrical connection on it, this part is located at the top of the engine and is situated between what looks like 2 vaccuum mechanisms, at the top end of the engine,can anyone tell me what it does and what it is for, as car seems to drive as normal,I can`t find any online pictures of it to attempt to describe what it is and what it does,thanks guys,Teak
That motor is the secondary air injection pump/motor. It might be the Relay Control Module (RCM) has a stuck relay contact. I would pull the RCM and check all the relay contacts for burnt/fused contacts, and while it is out check/solder all the solder points on the back as well. This problem has been reported before and it was as a result of the relay 'fusing' shut and it would never turn off. Good luck!
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Re: Secondary air injection pump
Originally Posted by jamesmcaleer
Thanks for that info , May I call you Graphite for short, lol, where do i find the RCM, Teak
Call me anything but late for dinner! The RCM is in the black rectangular box next to the battery. Slide the two sliding locks to open, and lift the top off. The wiring is in the way of the RCM. It is towards the center of the car down in the box you opened with about 5 or 6 wire connectors on it. The ECU is there about in the center so don't get them mixed up. The RCM is down along side the box, it's short and wide in a slot all in black. Take the connectors off carefully and there is a tab to the rear of the car (left if looking down on it) and it'll slide right out. I only took it out with all the connectors still connected for a siren mounting mod I did so I am not experienced from there on. The cover should slide off with tabs depressed somehow, and those relays are there to see when you get that black cover off. There are a few posts on this called RCM repair or something like that. Hope you get it out and checked out ok. Those wire connectors are coded for the corresponding connections so I don't think they can be mixed up. Let us know, and remember to look this ( https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...o-start-8.html ) post # 1 up to get some good pictures and step-by-step instructions. The relays on the opposite side are the ones you need to carefully look at for the sticking contacts and burnt contacts. 
Member Tighed1 will swap a repaired one for yours for $10.00, look him up and PM him!
Last edited by GraphiteGhost; Mar 30, 2012 at 07:30 PM. Reason: Added info!
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RCM response from Teak to Graphite ghost,thanks for guidance I will let you know .
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
Call me anything but late for dinner! The RCM is in the black rectangular box next to the battery. Slide the two sliding locks to open, and lift the top off. The wiring is in the way of the RCM. It is towards the center of the car down in the box you opened with about 5 or 6 wire connectors on it. The ECU is there about in the center so don't get them mixed up. The RCM is down along side the box, it's short and wide in a slot all in black. Take the connectors off carefully and there is a tab to the rear of the car (left if looking down on it) and it'll slide right out. I only took it out with all the connectors still connected for a siren mounting mod I did so I am not experienced from there on. The cover should slide off with tabs depressed somehow, and those relays are there to see when you get that black cover off. There are a few posts on this called RCM repair or something like that. Hope you get it out and checked out ok. Those wire connectors are coded for the corresponding connections so I don't think they can be mixed up. Let us know, and remember to look this ( https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...o-start-8.html ) post # 1 up to get some good pictures and step-by-step instructions. The relays on the opposite side are the ones you need to carefully look at for the sticking contacts and burnt contacts. Thanks very much for information will let you know progress,Teak
Member Tighed1 will swap a repaired one for yours for $10.00, look him up and PM him!
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Re: Convertible
Originally Posted by alaxfire
It is in the black box by the battery.
Look up "Mystery No Start" and you will find purty picturs too
Look up "Mystery No Start" and you will find purty picturs too
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