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  Transfer case recall

• What is the transfer case recall?
• What is wrong with the transfer case?  What kind of problem is it?
• Will I get a new transfer case under the recall?
• I'm owner number [number].  Does the recall still apply to me?
• Is my GVR4 covered under the transfer case recall?

  Walking crankshafts

• What is 'crank walk'?
• Is there a recall or TSB regarding the crank walk problem?
• How can I tell if my car has a walking crankshaft?

  Other problems

• Is there some kind of problem with the DSM ECU?
• Can anybody tell me what recalls are currently on my [DSM]?
• My shifter moves around in 5th gear, and/or pops out of gear! How come?

This 1000AAQ website

index / search

• What is this website?
• Isn't this the Talon Digest?
• What is this website for?
• Who's idea was the site?
• Why did you make this site? Why do you maintain it?
• How long has the site been in operation?
• How much work did it take to make the site, as it is today?
• Who has helped with this site?
• What kind of information is here?
• Yeah, sure, but how do you know?
• How reliable is the information on this site?
• How can I be sure that the information presented here is correct?
• The questions and answers are out of order! How come? Can't you fix it?
• I can't find the answer to my DSM question. Can I e-mail you for the answer?
• I don't understand! Why won't you help me by answering my question about my [DSM]?
• There is a broken link on your site! Should I e-mail you about it?
• There is incorrect/missing information on your site! Should I e-mail you about it?
• How can I find out more information on my [DSM]?
• Is there information on other makes of automobiles here?
• How can I find out more information on my [non-DSM]?
• I can't find the answer to my non-DSM question. Can I e-mail you for the answer?
• I don't understand! Why won't you help me by answering my question about my [non-DSM]?
• But I can't find any other on-line information about my [non-DSM]! What do I do now? Why won't you help me?
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Talon Digest

index / search

• I stopped recieving issues of the Talon Digest? Why?
• What happened to the Talon Digest?
• There's lots of stuff missing/incomplete/broken at www.dsm.org! What happened? Why doesn't anybody fix it?
• How do I unsubscribe from the Talon Digest?
• What are the rules for the Talon Digest?
• What is the deadline for submitting to the Digest?
• Do new users have to 'introduce themselves' to the readers of the Digest?
• I don't see my signature file in my Digest posts - why not?
• I don't see my attachments in my Digest posts - why not?
• I don't see my posts on the Talon Digest. Why not?
• My posts for the Digest are coming back to me! What's wrong?
• My emails to the Digest moderator are coming back to me! What's wrong?
• Is there a 'live' (non-Digest) version of the mailing list?
• What is the DSM computing digest?
• How do I subscribe/unsubscribe from the DSM computing digest?
• What are the archives?
• How do I search the archives?
• How do I get onto IRC?
• I have a [component/car] for sale.  Can I advertise on the Digest?
• I sell performance parts.  Can I advertise on the Digest?

• What is the Ultimate Bulletin Board (UBB) system?
• Isn't the Talon Digest a UBB?
• Isn't [this UBB] the Talon Digest?
• How do I get membership to [a UBB]?
• What are the rules for [a UBB]?

• Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
• What is a DSM?
• What is a FAQ?
• What is a VFAQ?
• What does RTP mean?
• What does SUM mean?
• What is a TSB?
• What is IRC?
• What is a $2 Tech manual / $2TM?
• What is bracket racing?
• What is autox?
• What is a Shootout?
• What is a MBC?
• What is a BISS?
• What is ABS?
• What is an AFC?
• What is a Super- AFC / S-AFC?
• What is a Super- AFC II / S-AFCII?
• What is AWS?
• What is a BOV?
• What is an EGR?
• What is an EVC?
• What is a FCD?
• What is a FCON?
• What is a FMIC?
• What is Hg?
• What is JDM?
• What is a JDM engine?
• What is a JDM transmission?
• What is MCCC?
• What is a PFC?
• What is a PMS?
• What is PSI?
• What is VBC?
• What is a VIN?
• What is a VPC?
• What is WOT?
• What is WWD?
• What is an 'interference' engine?
• What is a balance shaft belt?
• What are "Big Brakes"?
• What is fuel cut?
• What is a speed sensor ?
• What is a cut/chopped/hacked aircan/airbox?
• What is a crushed BOV?
• What is a silencer?
• What is a MAF?
• What is a MAS?
• What is a MAS honeycomb?
• What is a 'Cyclone' intake?
• What does 4G63 mean?
• What does 420A mean?
• What is a turbocharger?
• What is a 16G?
• What is a 20G?
• What is a 25G?
• What is a 'small' 16G?
• What is a 'big' 16G?
• What is a Super 60?
• What do 'psi' and 'Hg' stand for?
• What is an intercooler?
• What is a turbo timer?
• What is knock?
• What is detonation?
• What is a knock sensor?
• What is a knock LED?
• What is porting?
• What is clipping?
• What is a breather filter?
• What is a catch can?
• What is a shift gate?
• What is water injection?
• What is nitrous / nitrous oxide / NOS?
• What is "Waterwetter"?
• What is a "short block"?
• What is a "long block"?
• What is a 'balanced' engine?
• What is a 'blueprinted' engine?
• What is a stroker motor?
• What is a 'bored' engine?
• What is meant by a 'bored and stroked' engine?
• What is knife edging?
• What is cryogenic treatment?
• What is a 'traction circle'?
• What is camber?
• What is caster?
• What is oversteer?
• What is understeer?
• What is wheel hop?
• What is "chunking"?
• What is a strut tower brace?
• What are coil-overs/coilovers?
• What is an 'eccentric' bolt?
• What is a 'banjo' bolt?
• What is blow-by?
• What is 'crank walk'?
• What is a 'walking' crankshaft?
• What is a Galant/Galant VR-4 / GVR4?
• What is a Eclipse CT?
• What is a Lancer / Lancer EVO / Lancer Evolution?
• What is a Dodge 2000 GTX?
• What is a CFDF?
• What is a ACT 2100?
• What's the correct ACT part number for the ACT 2100?
• What is a ACT 2600?
• What's the correct ACT part number for the ACT 2600?
• What is a 6-bolt engine?
• What is a 7-bolt engine?
• What is a 3-bolt rear axle/rear end?
• What is a 4-bolt rear axle/rear end?
• What is 'Satan'?
• Why are dealerships nicknamed 'Satan'?
• What is the 'blue book'?
• What is a 'blue book' price?
• What is the 'red book'?
• What is a 'red book' price?
• What is speed shifting?
• What is power shifting?
• What is 'heel-and-toe' shifting / downshifting / braking?
• What does 'rice' refer to?
• What is a 'riceboy'?
• What is a datalogger?
• What is a TMO datalogger?
• What is a TMO ECU?
• What are TMO gauges?
• What is a Pocketlogger?
• What is a DSMlink?
• What is ALDL?
• What is OBD?
• What is OBD-I?
• What is OBD-II?
• What are fuel trims?
• What is a "blue wire mod"?
• What is a "MAP sensor mod"?
• What are "Altezza" lights?
• What are "AN" fittings?
• What are 4.8 / 8.8 / 10.8 / [ and similar] bolts?
• What is a roll cage?

• What exactly is a DSM?
• What happened to DSM?
• What happened to Eagle?
• What is a 1G?
• What is a 2G?
• What is a 3G?
• What is a Y2K Eclipse?
• What is a Spyder?
• What is a Galant/Galant VR-4 / GVR4?
• What is a Eclipse CT?
• What is a Lancer / Lancer EVO / Lancer Evolution?
• Are 2Gs (second generation, 1995+) cars really DSMs?
• Are 3Gs (third generation, 2000+) cars really DSMs?
• Are Sebrings and Avengers DSMs?
• What kind of engine is in my car?
• What does RS/GS/GST/GSX/TSi/ESi/ES/DL mean?
• What is the top speed of my car?
• Is there a rev limiter on my car?
• What are the differences between a [model year] and a [model year]?
• What are the differences between a turbo car and a non-turbo car?
• What are the differences between an automatic tranny car and a manual tranny car?
• What are the differences between an Eclipse and a Talon?
• What are the differences between an Eclipse and a Laser?
• What are the differences between U.S. spec cars and Canadian spec cars?
• What are the differences between Federal cars and California (CA) cars?
• What are the differences between a [turbo] and a [different turbo]?
• What are the differences between a M/T turbo and an A/T turbo?
• Other people know the "number" of their DSM. How can I find out what number my car is?
• How can I tell if my car has a 6-bolt motor or a 7-bolt motor?
• How can I tell if my car has a 4-bolt rear end?
• Can anybody tell me what recalls are currently on my [DSM]?
• I want a [DSM]! What year/make/model should I buy?
• I want a [year/make/model/type] [DSM].  How much should I pay?
• What is a good buying/selling price for a [year/make/model/type] [DSM]?
• I want a [DSM].  Can anybody tell me what kinds of problems to watch out for?
• I just purchased a [DSM].  Can anybody tell me what kind of problems to watch out for?
• It seems like there are a lot of problems with DSMs.  Is this true?
• Why are there so many problems with DSMs?

• Original factory sales brochures for all DSMs

• What information is in the vehicle identification number (VIN) of a [DSM]?
• What kind of engine is in my [DSM]?
• What is the horsepower rating of a [DSM]?
• What is the fuel capacity on a [DSM]?
• How big is the fuel tank on a [DSM]?
• What is the oil capacity on a [DSM]?
• What is the recommended oil range/type/weight for a [DSM]?
• What is the coolant capacity on a [DSM]?
• What is the recommended coolant type/rating for a [DSM]?
• What is the stock boost pressure on a [DSM]?
• What is the stock injector size on a [DSM]?
• What is the stock compression on a [DSM]?
• What is the stock fuel pressure on a [DSM]?
• What are the paint codes and color names for a [DSM]?
• What is the coefficient of drag for a [DSM]?
• What kind of transmission is in my [DSM]?
• What are the transmission gear ratios for a [DSM]?
• What is the curb weight for a [DSM]?
• How much do the stock wheels weigh on my [DSM]?
• What is the recommended lug nut torque for a [DSM]?

• What is the recommended oil change interval for a [DSM]?
• What is the correct oil weight for my [DSM]?
• How much oil does my [DSM] hold?
• What kind of engine oil is the best for a [DSM]?
• What brand of engine oil is the best?
• What kind of oil filter is the best for a [DSM]?
• What brand of oil filter is the best?
• My car has a [big/small] oil filter, but the shop says it needs a [small/big] filter! Which is correct?
• Do I have to use a factory oil filter on my [DSM]?
• Can I use oil additives (like Slick 50) in my car? Are they worth it?
• What is the recommended coolant change interval for a [DSM]?
• What is the recommended timing belt change interval for a [DSM]?
• What is the recommended balance shaft belt change interval for a [DSM]?
• Why is it so important to change the timing belt on a [DSM]?
• What happens if the timing belt breaks on a [DSM]?
• Why is it so important to change the balance shaft belt on a [DSM]?
• What happens if the balance shaft belt breaks on a [DSM]?
• What is the recommended lug nut torque for a [DSM]?

• What kind of recalls have there been on DSMs?
• Can anybody tell me what recalls are currently on my [DSM]?
• I'm owner number [number].  Does the recall still apply to me?
• What is the timing belt recall?
• What is wrong with the timing belt?
• Will I get a new timing belt under the recall?
• What is the transfer case recall?
• What is wrong with the transfer case?  What kind of problem is it?
• Will I get a new transfer case under the recall?
• Is my GVR4 covered under the transfer case recall?

• Why does the car seem to lean to the left?
• I own a [DSM]. What sort of preventative maintenance should I do?
• What idle speed is normal?
• What gas mileage is normal?
• Why does my oil pressure keep changing?
• What is the normal oil pressure for a [DSM]?
• Do I have to use a factory oil filter on my [DSM]?
• Why is there a button to pop up the headlights on my [DSM]?
• Why is there a blank spot in my dashboard for an extra switch?
• There's a switch missing in my [DSM]! What is it supposed to be?
• What kind of switch can I install in the "missing" switch spot of my [DSM]?
• How can I keep my pop-up headlights from raising when turned on?
• What does the yellow light on the A/C button mean?
• What does the green light on the A/C button mean?
• Why does the A/C come on, by itself, when I turn the defroster on?
• Why does my brake light keep coming on?
• My brake light comes on for [some time], then goes away, every day. How come?
• My ABS light will sometimes come on, sometimes not. How come?
• What does the power/economy switch on the automatic transmission do?
• Do I need to let the engine 'cool off' after driving?
• Do I need to let the turbo 'cool off' after driving?
• Will the turbo ever get hot enough to require a 'cool-down' period after driving?
• What is the 'click' I hear after shutting the car off?
• Why can't I tow an AWD [DSM]?
• Can you tow an AWD [DSM]?
• How do you tow an AWD [DSM]?
• My AWD [DSM] was towed! Did anything break?
• What are the grilles / vents / slots in the side of the car for?

  General

• I just installed a [mod/part/set of mods] and have [a problem]. Is there a fix?

  Engine, intake & exhaust

• My car does not idle very well.  Is there a fix?
• My car sometimes starts badly, then sputters and idles poorly! Is there a fix?
• My engine makes a 'tick tick tick' sound.  What is it?  Is there a fix?
• My gas mileage stinks! Is there a fix?
• My gas mileage was fine, but it's going down a lot! Is there a fix?
• My engine shakes a lot!.  Is there a fix?
• My belts make a lot of noise! Is there a fix?
• My belts screech or squeal! Is there a fix?
• My car overheats! Is there a fix?
• My car runs hot, but my cooling fan does not come on! Is there a fix?
• I just installed an [intake/BOV] on my [DSM], and it makes this 'whoooosh' noise! .  Is there a fix?
• I just installed an [BOV] on my [DSM], and it makes this 'chiirp' noise! .  Is there a fix?
• My boost is not strong enough.  Is there a fix?
• My boost is too strong!  Is there a fix?
• My boost won't stay where I set it - it keeps going up!  Is there a fix?
• I am running [x] PSI on my car, but I'm not going fast enough! Is there a fix?
• I have my boost set to more than 15 psi, but I'm not getting fuel cut! What's wrong?
• I'm running insane boost on my boost controller, but I'm not going fast enough! Is there a fix?
• How do I prevent fuel cut?
• I have [injectors/fuel pump/fuel rail] installed, but I still get fuel cut! Is there a fix?
• My oil dip stick keeps popping out!  Is there a fix?
• My car stumbles/misses when accelerating.  Is there a fix?
• My car stumbles/misses when I let off the throttle! Is there a fix?
• My car stumbles/misses during hard cornering.  Is there a fix?
• My car stumbles/dies when stopping.  Is there a fix?
• My [DSM] has a funny pulsation/vibration while cruising. Is there a fix?
• I accidentally overreved my engine!! What kind of damage did I do?
• My car blows white smoke!  Is there a fix?
• My car blows black smoke!  Is there a fix?
• My car blows gray smoke!  Is there a fix?
• My car blows blue smoke!  Is there a fix?
• I'm getting oil in the intake! Is there a fix?
• My exhaust manifold/turbocharger housing glows red at night! Is there a fix?
• My exhaust manifold/turbocharger housing/O2 housing is cracked! Is there a fix?

  Transmission & clutch

• My transmission shifts poorly.  Is there a fix?
• My clutch engages/disengages very close to the floor. Is there a fix?
• My clutch pedal is really stiff! Is there a fix?
• My clutch pedal feels mushy! Is there a fix?
• What are the symptoms of poor clutch disengagement?
• It seems my clutch may not be disengaging correctly! What should I look for to fix it?
• My shifter moves around in 5th gear! Is there a fix?
• My shifter keeps popping out of gear! Is there a fix?
• My automatic transmission sometimes refuses to accelerate!.  Is there a fix?
• My transmission 'howls' or whines a lot when slowing down!.  Is there a fix?
• My transmission output shaft is wearing away! How come? Is there a fix?

  Electrical and instrument

• My dash lights / headlights / interior lights dim when I press the brakes! Is there a fix?
• My dash lights / interior lights dim when the turn signal is on! Is there a fix?
• My headlights dim at idle! Is there a fix?
• My power windows are slow or sticky.  Is there a fix?
• My power locks don't work right! Is there a fix?
• My factory alarm doesn't work right! Is there a fix?
• My stock battery died after only (x) months! Is there a fix?
• My battery keeps dying! Is there a fix?
• I am running [x] PSI on my car, and my knock LED flashes! Is my setup ok?
• My knock LED flashes all the time! Is there a fix?
• My knock LED flashes all the time! Did I screw up my engine?
• I just installed a [fuel pump] and it's really noisy! Is there a fix?
• My fuel pump changes pitch when the [turn signals/radio/lights/other electrical device] is on! Is there a fix?
• My fuel gauge reads incorrectly! Is there a fix?
• My oil pressure is very low! Is there a fix?
• My oil warning light keeps coming on, but my oil level is ok! Is there a fix?
• My oil warning light keeps coming on, but my oil pressure gauge reads ok! Is there a fix?
• My oil pressure gauge reads zero, but my oil light doesn't come on! My oil level is ok! Is there a fix?
• My dash switches do not light up at night anymore!  Is there a fix?
• My instrument warning lights glow/flicker under acceleration! Is there a fix?
• My brake light comes on for [some time], then goes away, every day! Is there a fix?
• My cruise control doesn't work! Is there a fix?
• My cruise control won't set! Is there a fix?
• My cruise control won't maintain a set speed! Is there a fix?
• There is a loud "click" sound whenever I use my intermittent wipers! Is there a fix?
• Is the "Check Engine" light supposed to come on when I start the car?
• Is the "Check Engine" light supposed to be on all the time?
• What does the "Check Engine" light mean?
• How can I find out what the "Check Engine" light means?
• How do I get rid of the "Check Engine" light?
• I installed an [exhaust/test pipe/cat] and now my "Check Engine" light is on? Is there a fix?
• I keep getting a code 44 (ignition problem) from the ECU! Is there a fix?

  Body

• My hatch struts/supports do not work anymore!  Is there a fix?
• My paint is flaking/cracking/spiderwebbing/disintegrating/turning to powder! Is there a fix?
• My headlights are cloudy/ foggy /yellowed /scratched! Is there a fix?
• My [2G] has leaky windshield washer nozzles.  Is there a fix?
• My [2G] sunroof leaks water! Is there a fix?
• My [2G] sunroof rattles/whistles/leaks air! Is there a fix?

  Brakes

• My brake rotors are stuck on the car! Is there a fix?
• My car shudders when braking! Is there a fix?
• My front brake rotors keep warping! Is there a fix?

  Suspension, wheels & tires

• My [DSM] has too much understeer! Is there a fix?
• My wheels are tilted inwards! Is there a fix?
• My [DSM] has too much camber in the [front/rear]!   Is there a fix?
• My car shudders/vibrates when cruising! Is there a fix?
• My car still shudders/vibrates when cruising, even after wheel balancing! Is there a fix?
• I broke a wheel stud! Is there a fix? Where do I get the studs?
• My stock wheels are bashed up! Is there a fix?

  Aftermarket equipment

• My turbo timer won't work with the factory alarm! Is there a fix?
• I can't get my PMS tuned correctly! Is there a fix?

  Miscellenous

• My steering goes away at high RPMs!  Is there a fix?
• I keep hearing a 'click' after shutting the car off! Is there a fix?
• The carpet in the front of my car is wet! Is there a fix?
• My AWD [DSM] was towed! Did anything break?
• I washed the engine on my [DSM], and now it won't run! What's wrong? Is there a fix?
• My [DSM] won't run! I washed the engine, and it started fine then! What's wrong? Is there a fix?

• What should I do to make my car faster, or handle better?
• I have a [DSM] and I want to run [this time] in [a race].  What do I need to buy?
• I have a [DSM] with [components] and I want to beat a [non-DSM] in [a race].  What do I need to do this?
• What is the best [component]?
• Where can I buy a [component]?
• Where can I buy accessories?
• How much should a [component] cost?
• Does anybody have a [component] for sale?
• Has anybody installed a [component] on a [DSM]?
• How do I do [a procedure] on my car?
• I want to install a [component]. How do I get the [connections] through the firewall?
• My [component] broke while I [was doing something].  How do I fix it?
• I have a problem with my [component], has anybody fixed it?
• I just installed a [component] and have [a problem]. Is there a fix?
• Does anybody know the specifications for the [component]?
• Can somebody please tell me how a [component] works?
• What does this [component] do?  How does it operate?
• Everybody says that I should have a [component].  It seems like a lot of money.  What's wrong with the stock one?
• What's wrong with the stock boost gauge, and why should I replace it?
• Does installing a [component] void my warranty?
• Can I use a [component] from a [model year] on a [different year]?
• Can I use a [component] from a [transmission type] car on a [different transmission] car?
• What about products like Slick 50, and the like?  Are they worth it?
• Other cars have "chips" (ECU upgrades) available.  Is there a chip for DSMs?

• Does anybody have the part number for [a stock part]?
• How much horsepower can a stock turbocharger make?
• How much horsepower can a stock clutch hold?
• What is the stock injector size on a [DSM]?
• Are [DSM] injectors high or low impedance?
• What are the stock spring rates for a [DSM]?
• How does the [DSM] knock sensor work?
• What are the impedances of the stock speakers on a [DSM]?

  Engine

• How do I adjust the idle on a 1G?
• How do I adjust the idle on a 2G?
• Where can I find the BISS on the engine?
• Where are the grounding plugs required for 2G idle adjustment?
• Where can I find the BISS for sale?
• What is the part number for the BISS?
• The dealership says they don't have the BISS available! Now what?
• How do I check the timing on a [DSM]?
• How do I adjust the timing on a [DSM]?
• Why do I have to unplug my datalogger / Pocketlogger in order to set/check my timing?
• Why would I want to cut/chop/hack/remove my aircan/airbox?
• How do I cut/chop/hack/remove my aircan/airbox?
• What performance gain can I expect from chopping/cutting/hacking/removing my aircan/airbox?
• How do I remove the silencer?
• What performance gain can I expect from removing the silencer?
• What is a crushed BOV?
• What performance gains can I expect from a crushed BOV?
• Which exhaust systems are the quietest for my [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a manual boost controller with the stock intake/exhaust?
• Has anybody ever used a 180 degree thermostat in a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed an EGR blockoff plate in a [DSM]?
• What sort of benefit will I see by installing an EGR blockoff in my [DSM]?

• Has anybody ever installed a different shift knob?
• How do I install a different shift knob?
• Has anybody ever installed a shift gate on a [DSM]?

• I want to install a [component]. How do I get the [connections] through the firewall?
• I want to install a [component]. How do I get the [connections] through the firewall?
• Has anybody ever installed fog lights on a [DSM] that didn't come with them installed?
• Is the wiring harness for stock fog lights installed on a [DSM] that didn't come with them installed?
• Has anybody ever bypassed the daylight running lights (DRLs) on a Canadian DSM?
• Has anybody ever installed 100W high-beam headlight bulbs on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever rewired the headlights on their [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed "Superwhite" headlight bulbs on a [DSM]? Are they any good?
• Has anybody ever installed a high-intensity discharge (HID) headlight system on a [DSM]? It is worth it?
• Has anybody ever installed a power antenna on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed clear corners on a [DSM]?
• How can I make clear corners for my [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed "Altezza" brake lights on their [DSM]?

• Has anybody ever installed a strut tower brace on a [DSM]?
• How do I adjust a strut tower brace on a [DSM]?

• Has anybody ever upgraded the brakes on a [DSM]?
• My brake rotors are stuck on the car! Is there a fix?
• What size bolts are needed to get the rotors off my [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever put slotted / drilled / vented brake rotors on a [DSM]?
• Should I buy slotted / drilled / vented rotors? Are they worth it?
• Has anybody ever painted the brake calipers on a [DSM]?
• How do you paint the brake calipers on a [DSM]?
• What is a good paint for painting the brake calipers on a [DSM]?

• I broke a wheel stud! Is there a fix? Where do I get the studs?

• Has anybody ever washed the engine on a [DSM]?
• How do you wash the engine on a [DSM]?
• What parts do I need to cover when washing the engine bay?
• Has anybody ever replaced the hatch struts/supports on their [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed clear corners on a [DSM]?
• How can I make clear corners for my [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed bumper / intercooler grilles on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever painted the interior panels of a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever painted interior plastic parts on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever removed the exterior stickers / decals from their [DSM]?
• How can you remove the exterior stickers / decals from a [DSM]?
• How do I remove that @#$$%@#$% dealership sticker from my beloved [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed "Altezza" brake lights on their [DSM]?
• Are "Altezza" brake lights legal for use in [my location]?
• Are clear brake lights legal for use in [my location]?

• How do I drain the gas tank on my [DSM]?
• How do I install a child seat in my [DSM]?

• Where do I get the 'special tools' listed in the shop manual?

  Engine, intake & exhaust

• How do I replace my timing belt?
• I need to replace my timing belt. What other parts should I replace?
• Has anybody ever installed a shield to protect the timing belt?
• Has anybody ever installed a manual/fixed timing belt tensioner?
• Has anybody ever removed the balance shafts in a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a balance shaft eliminator kit in a [DSM]?
• How do I remove the balance shafts in a [DSM]?
• What sort of performance improvement will I get by removing the balance shafts in a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed stronger motor mounts in a [DSM]?
• What sort of performance improvement will I get by installing stronger motor mounts in a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed upgraded cams in a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a cold air intake (CAI) on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a water injection kit on a [DSM]?

  Transmission

• I want to replace the clutch in my car! How do I do it?
• What parts should be repaired/replaced when I replace the clutch in my [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a lightened flywheel in a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed an welded differential on a [DSM]?

  Fuel system

• Has anybody installed a fuel pump in a [DSM]?
• How do I install a fuel pump in my [DSM]?
• What are the specifications for the various fuel pump upgrades for a [DSM]?
• I just installed a [fuel pump] and it's really noisy! Is there a fix?
• Has anybody ever installed a water injection kit on a [DSM]?

  Electrical

• Has anybody ever installed an upgraded ignition system on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed an alarm system on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a turbo timer on a [DSM] with a factory alarm system?
• Has anybody ever installed an air fuel controller (AFC) or Super AFC on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a PMS on a [DSM]?
• What are good settings for an PMS on a [DSM]?
• I can't get my PMS tuned correctly! Is there a fix?
• Has anybody ever installed an ignition timing controller (ITC) on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed an intercooler fan on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever relocated the battery to the rear of a [DSM]?

  Suspension

• Can I replace a front ball joint without replacing the lower control arm?
• Can I replace a front ball joint boot without replacing the lower control arm?

  Body and appearance

• Has anybody ever installed a roll cage on to a [DSM]?
• Where can I get a roll cage?
• Has anybody ever installed a sunroof on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a fiberglass / carbon fiber hood on a [DSM]?
• Where can I get a fiberglass / carbon fiber hood for a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a body kit on a [DSM]?
• How do I refinish my stock wheels?
• Has anybody ever installed [colored / indiglo / reverse indiglo] gauge faces on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed [colored / indiglo] needles on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever converted their needles to [colored / indiglo] needles?

  All model years

• Has anybody ever converted a non-turbo [DSM] to a turbo [DSM]?
• What is required to convert a non-turbo [DSM] to a turbo [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever converted an auto tranny [DSM] to a manual tranny [DSM]?
• What is required to convert an auto tranny [DSM] to a manual tranny [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever converted a FWD [DSM] to an AWD [DSM]?
• What is required to convert a FWD [DSM] to an AWD [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever converted a [DSM] to rear-wheel drive (RWD)?
• Has anybody ever converted their [DSM] power steering to manual steering?

  1G to 1G swaps

• Has anybody ever converted a 1G Talon to a 1G Eclipse?
• Has anybody ever put a 1G Talon spoiler on a Laser?
• Has anybody ever converted their popup headlights to non-popup headlights?
• Has anybody ever installed 1G NT pistons in a 1G T engine?
• Has anybody ever installed a 1G non-turbo head onto a turbo?
• What are the differences between a 1G non-turbo head and a 1G turbo head?
• Has anybody ever put a 1990 ECU into a [1991-1994 DSM]?
• Will an ABS ECU work in a non-ABS [DSM]?
• Will a non-ABS ECU work in an ABS [DSM]?
• Can I put a manual transmission from a [1990-1994 DSM] into a [different 1990-1994 DSM]?
• What years of manual transmissions are compatible with my [1G DSM]?
• Has anybody ever converted their automatic seatbelts to manual (Canadian) seatbelts?
• Has anybody ever converted their U.S. spec (75 amp) alternator to a Canadian spec. (90 amp) alternator?
• Has anybody ever installed a 1G manual transmission turbo onto a 1G automatic [DSM]?

  2G to 2G swaps

• Has anybody ever installed 2G NT pistons in a 2G T engine?
• Has anybody ever converted a 2G Talon to a 2G Eclipse?

  1Gs using 2G parts

• Has anybody ever installed a 2G engine in a 1G?
• Has anybody ever installed 2G pistons in a 1G engine?
• Has anybody ever installed a 2G transmission on a 1G?
• Has anybody ever installed a 2G MAS on a 1G?
• Has anybody ever installed 2G brakes on a 1G?
• Has anybody ever installed a 2G exhaust manifold on a 1G?
• Has anybody ever installed a 2G alternator on a 1G?

  2G using 1G parts

• Has anybody ever installed a 1G engine in a 2G?
• Has anybody ever installed a 1G head on a 2G?
• Has anybody ever installed 1G pistons in a 2G engine?
• Has anybody ever installed a 1G alternator on a 2G?

  DSMs using non-DSM parts

• Has anybody ever used brakes from a Stealth on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever used a one-wire / 1-wire oxygen sensor on a [DSM]?
• Can I use a one-wire / 1-wire oxygen sensor on my [DSM]?
• How do I use a one-wire / 1-wire oxygen sensor on my [DSM]?

• Where can I buy a shop manual?
• How good is the shop manual?
• What's the difference between the Mitsu/Chryco shop manual and the [other brand] manual?
• How much is a shop manual?
• What is the $2 Technical manual, and what's it for?
• Where do I get the 'special tools' listed in the shop manual?

• How much horsepower does a [DSM] have in stock form?
• What should I do to make my car faster, or handle better?
• I have a [DSM] with the following [mods list] and I ran [this time] in the 1/4 mile.
• Is this a good time?
• Should it be running faster?
• Is this as fast as it goes?
• Is there something wrong?
• Is this in keeping with the modifications I have done?
• I just installed a [component] and have [a problem]. Is there a fix?
• Why would I want to cut/chop/hack/remove my aircan/airbox?
• What performance gain can I expect from chopping/cutting/hacking/removing my aircan/airbox?
• What performance gains can I expect from a crushed BOV?
• What sort of performance improvement will I get by removing the balance shafts in a [DSM]?
• What sort of performance improvement will I get by installing stronger motor mounts in a [DSM]?
• How much boost can I safely run on a [DSM] with the following [mods list]?
• Do I need to let the engine 'cool off' after driving?
• Do I need to let the turbo 'cool off' after driving?
• Will the turbo ever get hot enough to require a 'cool-down' period after driving?
• I just installed a [16G/20G/other turbo] on a [DSM] with [mods list]. How much boost can I run?
• How do I launch a [DSM]?
• I have a [DSM].  I have trouble launching it.  How do I do it?
• My front/rear end goes "whump whump whump" when I launch. What's going on?
• Who has the fastest [year/make/model] DSM?
• What are the best shock settings for [shocks]?

• What wheels will fit my [DSM]?
• What tires will fit my [DSM]?
• My wheels are [this size]. How big of a tire can I fit on them?
• Can I mount 18" wheels on my [DSM]?
• Can I use the wheels from a [non-DSM] on my [DSM]?
• Will the wheels from a [non-DSM] fit my [DSM]?
• How much do the stock wheels weigh on my [DSM]?
• How can I refinish my stock wheels?
• Where can I get wheel spacers for my [DSM]?
• Where can I get [longer/replacement] wheel studs for my [DSM]?

• Why do these cars require premium fuel?  Is it worth it?
• What gas mileage is normal?
• What is the best brand of gasoline to use?
• Can I use 100+ octane race gas in my car?  Is it worth it?
• Can I use leaded gas or aviation gas in my car?  Is it worth it?
• Can I use octane boosters in my car?  Is it worth it?
• Can I use gasoline tablets / fuel line magnets / other gasoline savers in my car?  Are they worth it?

• What is the recommended oil change interval for a [DSM]?
• What is the correct oil weight for my [DSM]?
• How much oil does my [DSM] hold?
• What kind of engine oil is the best for a [DSM]?
• What brand of engine oil is the best?
• What kind of oil filter is the best for a [DSM]?
• What brand of oil filter is the best?
• My car has a [big/small] oil filter, but the shop says it needs a [small/big] filter! Which is correct?
• Can I use oil additives (like Slick 50) in my car? Are they worth it?

• What kind of brake fluid should I use?
• What is the best brake fluid?
• What is DOT-3 / DOT-4 / DOT-5 brake fluid?
• What is "silicone" brake fluid? Can I use it? Is it worth it?

• Is there anyone who lives in the [city/town/county] area?
• Could somebody from [city/state/province/country] that owns a [year/make/model] DSM please mail me?
• Can anybody recommend a good mechanic/dealer in [city/state/province]?
• I saw a [DSM] on [a road] in [city/state/province] with licence plate [number].  Are you a subscriber to the Digest?
• Hey [person], where are you? Are you still on the Digest?

• Is there some kind of problem with the DSM ECU?
• Why should I get 105 degree capacitors for my ECU?
• Do DSMs have a problem with the year 2000?
• How do I reset the ECU?
• Why should I reset the ECU?
• What are the differences between different ECUs?
• Which ECUs are compatible with my [DSM]?
• Will an ECU from a [year DSM] work on my [different year DSM]?
• Has anybody ever put a 1990 ECU into a [1991-1994 DSM]?
• Will an ABS ECU work in a non-ABS [DSM]?
• Will a non-ABS ECU work in an ABS [DSM]?
• Does anybody have electrical schematics for the ECU of a [DSM]?
• Where can I find electrical schematics for the ECU of a [DSM]?
• Where can I get parts for the ECU of a [DSM]?
• Where can I get program code for the ECU of a [DSM]?
• I don't understand! Other people sell upgraded program code for DSMs. Where do they get their code?
• Is the automatic transmission controlled from the ECU, or is it a separate unit?
• Do the ECU and the TCU communicate with each other?
• What is a TMO ECU?
• What is an EPROM? What is an EPROM ECU?
• How can I tell if my ECU has an EPROM?
• What is fuel cut?
• How do I prevent fuel cut?
• I have my boost set to more than 15 psi, but I'm not getting fuel cut! What's wrong?
• How do I get the error code out of a [DSM] ECU?
• What are the ECU codes for a 1G [DSM]?
• What are the ECU codes for a 2G [DSM]?
• I keep getting a code 44 (ignition problem) from the ECU! Is there a fix?
• I keep seeing the "Check Engine" light, but can't get a code! What's going on?
• I'm sure my O2 sensor is dead, but I'm not getting a 'Check Engine' light! Why not?
• Can the ECU's boost control solenoid (BCS) be used as a boost controller?
• Can the BCS be wired as an 'economy/power' or low/high boost switch?
• What is ALDL?
• What is OBD?
• What is OBD-I?
• What is OBD-II?
• What are fuel trims?
• What is a datalogger?
• Where can I get a datalogger?
• What is a TMO datalogger?
• What is a Pocketlogger?
• What is a DSMlink?
• How does the datalogger work?
• Can I build my own datalogger?
• Why do I have to unplug my datalogger / Pocketlogger in order to set/check my timing?
• What are fuel trims?

AFC/S-AFC questions	index / search

• What is an AFC?
• What is a Super- AFC / S-AFC?
• What is a Super- AFC II / S-AFCII?
• How does the AFC / S-AFC work?
• My AFC tachometer display is wrong! Is there a fix?
• Why does my Super-AFC shows 0% throttle and my TMO datalogger/Pocketlogger show 7-10% throttle at idle?
• How do I tune my [DSM] with an AFC??
• What are good settings for an AFC on a [DSM]?
• My AFC doesn't work right! Is there a fix?
• What is a "blue wire mod"?
• What is a "MAP sensor mod"?

Gauge questions	index / search

• What is a 'boost' gauge?
• How do I install a boost gauge in my [DSM]?
• What's wrong with the stock boost gauge, and why should I replace it?
• What is a air/fuel ratio gauge?
• What is a A/F gauge?
• Has anybody ever installed an A/F meter on a [DSM]?
• How do I install an A/F meter on a [DSM]?
• I can't find the O2 sensor wire! Where is it?
• What is an exhaust gas temperature gauge?
• What is an EGT gauge?
• How do I install an EGT gauge in my [DSM]?
• Where should I tap/install my EGT probe?
• What is a knock LED?
• I am running [x] PSI on my car, and my knock LED flashes! Is my setup ok?
• My knock LED flashes all the time! Is there a fix?
• My knock LED flashes all the time! Did I screw up my engine?
• I can't find instructions on how to wire up a knock LED! Where are they?
• Can you hook up an [LED/display/indicator] directly to the knock sensor? Will it work?
• Has anybody ever installed [colored / indiglo / reverse indiglo] gauge faces on a [DSM]?
• What are TMO gauges?
• What is a datalogger?
• What is a TMO datalogger?
• What is a Pocketlogger?
• What is a DSMlink?
• Where can I get a datalogger?
• How does the datalogger work?
• Can I build my own datalogger?

• What is an oxygen (O2) sensor?
• Why do people monitor the O2 sensor?
• I can't find the O2 sensor wire! Where is it?
• I have a [DSM] with [mods]. What is a safe O2 reading to run?
• My O2 sensor reading jumps around like mad while I'm driving.  Is there a fix?
• My O2 sensor reading stays constant all the time.  Is there a fix?
• My O2 sensor reading jumps all the time, except when I accelerate.  Is there a fix?
• I can't get a reading from the oxygen sensor when the car is idling!   Is there a fix?
• My O2 sensor might be dead, but I'm not getting a 'Check Engine' light! How can I tell?
• I'm sure my O2 sensor is dead, but I'm not getting a 'Check Engine' light! Why not?
• Has anybody ever used a one-wire / 1-wire oxygen sensor on a [DSM]?
• Can I use a one-wire / 1-wire oxygen sensor on my [DSM]?
• How do I use a one-wire / 1-wire oxygen sensor on my [DSM]?

• I have a [DSM] with [mods]. What is a 'safe' EGT to run?
• Where should I tap/install my EGT probe?

• What spark plugs go in my [DSM]?
• What is the best brand of spark plugs?
• What is the correct plug gap for my [DSM]?
• Why should I change spark plug gaps?
• My plugs are gapped to [gap]. Is this right? If not, why was it done?
• How do I 'read' spark plugs?
• How do I 'read' spark plugs?
• What are 'hotter' spark plugs?
• What are 'colder' spark plugs?
• Why should I use hotter/colder spark plugs?
• What are NGK BPR7ES, and why should I use them?
• Can I use platinum plugs in my [DSM]?
• Can I use dual-electrode plugs (Splitfires) in my [DSM]?
• What spark plug wires are best?
• What spark plug wires should I use?

• Has anybody ever imported a [DSM] into [country]?
• How do I import a car into the United States?
• How do I import a car into Canada?
• What is duty?
• How can I avoid duty when importing parts into the United States?
• How can I avoid duty when importing parts into Canada?
• What are brokerage fees?
• How can I avoid brokerage fees when importing parts into the United States?
• How can I avoid brokerage fees when importing parts into Canada?
• What's the cheapest method of shipping [parts] to/from the United States/Canada?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but they won't accept my credit card unless I ship to my home address! Why not? What can I do?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but they won't accept non-U.S.A. credit card! Why not? What can I do?

• I have a car for sale.  Can I advertise on the Digest?
• Can anybody tell me what recalls are currently on a [DSM]?
• I want a [DSM]! What year/make/model should I buy?
• I want a [year/make/model/type] [DSM].  How much should I pay?
• What is a good buying/selling price for a [year/make/model/type] [DSM]?
• What is the 'blue book'?
• What is a 'blue book' price?
• What is the 'red book'?
• What is a 'red book' price?
• I want a [DSM].  Can anybody tell me what kinds of problems to watch out for?
• I just purchased a [DSM].  Can anybody tell me what kind of problems to watch out for?
I want to buy [something] from [a person] over the Internet. How can I avoid getting conned?
• I think I bought a lemon!!! What can I do?

• I want to buy [something] from [a person] over the Internet. How can I avoid getting conned?
• I want to buy [something] from [a person] by telephone. How can I avoid getting conned?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor]. How can I avoid problems?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but I can't seem to find them! Where are they?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but they won't get back to me! Why not?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but they won't accept my credit card! Why not? What can I do?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but they won't accept my credit card unless I ship to my home address! Why not? What can I do?
• I want to buy [something] from [a DSM vendor], but they won't accept non-U.S.A. credit card! Why not? What can I do?
• I bought [something] from [a DSM vendor], and I'm having problems with it. What should I do?
• I bought [something] from [a DSM vendor], and I wasn't treated very nicely. What should I do?
• I bought [something] from [a DSM vendor], and never got it! What should I do?
• I bought [something] from [a DSM vendor] and I'm having a dispute with them over [cost/part quality/a refund/delivery time/delivery address/a problem]! What should I do?
• Why are dealerships nicknamed 'Satan'?

• Has anybody ever installed a stereo system / radio / CD player / cassette player / MP3 player in a [DSM]?
• I want to install a single-DIN radio. What is the part number of the plastic dash pocket that fits into the other DIN space?
• How big is a DIN panel?
• What are the impedances of the stock speakers on a [DSM]?
• Has anybody ever installed a power antenna on a [DSM]?

DSM webmastering	index / search

• I want to make a web page about DSMs! How do I do it?
• I have a site and want a dsm.org domain name! How can I get one?
• I have a dsm.org domain name and want to implement searching on my site! How can I do it?
• I have a dsm.org domain name and my site is moving! How can I change it?

Inspiration and original concept by Todd Day.