icepick
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icepick last won the day on August 20 2014
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greggb reacted to a post in a topic: how many people actually like their spark ?
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how many people actually like their spark ?
icepick replied to kquail2's topic in Lounge: Chevy Spark Discussion
Still loving ours. The thing is, is you rarely see post about people not having issues. First hiccup in any product and people flip out. Heck, I think there are a couple people on this forum bashing the crap out of the spark and gm, and not only do they not currently own a spark, but never have. It isn't till someone asks, that you'll see the people that haven't had issues and still like it. -
Skids reacted to a post in a topic: Where to put decal on Spark? Where does it look best to you?
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Again, your car, your choice. If it were me in the same situation (vandals or break-ins around my area), I would choose not to advertise something special on something I can't always be able to see. Clothing brands, style can't be compared to a car. Lol. The clothing aspect, while it can be used as freedom of expression, or advertising that you spent more on the same thing you could get cheaper at Kmart, is changeable. People are less likely to vandalize or steal it off your back. Again it's your choice. Also as said photoshop can help you lay out graphics or decals on your car. Could always u
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icepick reacted to a post in a topic: Transmission Fluid, looking for Synthetic
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Lighter socket
icepick replied to cornflakes's topic in Interior Trim, Seats, Seat Belts, Covers, etc.
Why not use a multi-meter to test the amp draw from the battery when you have it in the acc setting? The biggest issue here is that a camera won't do much good if the key is left in the ignition. You won't even have footage to view if the car is gone. Make you own constant powered socket. You be happier in the end. -
I'm familiar with the "DEI" brand as that's what we supplied. Shop around, but eBay may be a good source. There are DIY methods of bypassing the system entirely, but it will probably void your warranty. It's just a matter of finding the resistance value, and splicing into the pass lock wires with a resistor ( or resistor pack, depending on value ).
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In my time of doing installs professionally, the only thing that was vehicle specific is the bypass module. That is the component that will allow the remote start to learn the code specific to your key. There is also a bypass module that you physically put your spare key into, but I never liked those.
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Remote Start installed!
icepick replied to thecrowtv's topic in Alarms, Keyless Entry, Locks & Remote Start
Most places will not install remote start systems on a manual vehicle. The reason is the safety clutch. To do it proper, requires extra part and work. The quick dirty way is to run a jumper on the clutch pedal relay. The problem with the later is that the car will turn over even if it's in gear. Not a good thing if you try to remote start a car in a parking lot if it's in gear. -
icepick reacted to a post in a topic: Remote Start installed!
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1.0 LS Central locking
icepick replied to Deltrus's topic in Alarms, Keyless Entry, Locks & Remote Start
To add to what Walt said, an after market remote keyless entry can be installed. You weren't being ignored either. It's usually good "forum etiquette", to not answer if you do not know an answer. I'd rather get no answer than people saying "I don't know". Lol. Gotta remember also that people don't sit here waiting for posts to answer. Be patient. -
That original post was when we first noticed an issue. It would do every thing from turn on on its own, not turn on, be on but not engage, and be on and auto disengage.
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djp reacted to a post in a topic: Cruise Control
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Our spark had a cruise issue. Here's a link to the thread, with the final fix. http://chevysparkforum.com/topic/1324-any-issues-with-cruise-control/?fromsearch=1
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Just got my letter in the mail today. My AC hasn't had any issues that I have seen, but we are going to contact the dealer and wait to bring it in till they have the parts.
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One thing to keep in mind is that the spark keeps supplying power till you open the drivers door, after turning off the key. Most vehicles that do this do not have an 12v switched source at the radio either. So installing an after market system would require you to go to the fuse panel to find a 12v switched source.