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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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Setting #3 on my HVAC blower! Also the recirc light bulb is out!! Anybody know if that's fixable?

Also ABS disabled, other than that everything works!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 06:14 PM
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Gonna try to do this from front to back.

Need a grill - don't have on one there now
Fan clutch - fan spins 24/7
Engine ticks - RH side, might be x manifold?
Cruise control - removed
ABS - always issues
Exhaust manifold - small leaks, RH
Cat Converters - original @185K, shot
Drive shafts - need new
VSS - on way out
Transfer Case - leak to diagnose, still....
Fuel pump - rapidly on the way out
Fuel trickle valve - needs replacement
Door lock mechanisms - all suck
Rear windows - don't go down
Brakes - need a complete overhaul, calipers to pads and wanna run new lines to remove ABS permanently
Washer fluid reservoir pumps - dead
Rear door plastic cover for handle broken to hell - crappy plastic....

But otherwise it's a great truck!

edited to add: forgot the RF blinker just went out too !!
 

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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 10:50 PM
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Cruise control duh. If there is a D1 on the planet with working original cruise I want to meet it and shake its hand.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 07:17 AM
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Stillruns, they are sooo easy to fix. Several threads about swapping in an ECU from a GEM P38 or early D2 can be found. No reason for it not to work really.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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My cruise control works, in fact not a single item on my D1 doesn't work. I have fixed several small things, but I've finally got it to like new as far everything functioning.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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Down to cruise, SRS, and A/C...I gave up on the ABS as I didn't like the surprise when it failed. When I fix the cruise, I plan on removing the ABS and airbag lights.

Oops forgot about drivers door stop.. that to. Have parts for door and cruise, just need the time and a little cooler temps..
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 01:02 PM
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+1 on factory working cruise control! Just had to trim the end of the vaccum line to the firewall
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 02:23 PM
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How could I forget the bane of my existence, the
sunroofs. The worst damn design of all time. Not only do they not work, they leak. They don't actually leak in mine because I keep it covered. However, if I were to drive it during a storm they would leak all over the pristine leather seats. I have procrastinated fixing them until i have the funds to remedy them once and for all. And from others who have gone before me here, it isn't an easy or fun task. Drop the headliner, making sure not to crack break anything in the process. Etc, etc..
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stillruns
How could I forget the bane of my existence, the
sunroofs. The worst damn design of all time. Not only do they not work, they leak. They don't actually leak in mine because I keep it covered. However, if I were to drive it during a storm they would leak all over the pristine leather seats. I have procrastinated fixing them until i have the funds to remedy them once and for all. And from others who have gone before me here, it isn't an easy or fun task. Drop the headliner, making sure not to crack break anything in the process. Etc, etc..
My D2 had sunroofs. Only would leak in an automated car wash. They worked too, but I never used them. I made sure to buy a D1 without them.

I have heard somewhere that you can simply solder all of the joints on the cruise control computer. Not sure if it is true, but I'm just throwing it out there.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 05:47 PM
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I scoured the Earth for a SD but couldnt find one in good shape. I've not yet decided how to solve the issue. I don't have any intentions on ever using them. Im going to explore options and see what I can come up with that will be long term and not look like it's been jerry rigged.
 
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