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Guide to Program a GM Car Remote Using a Key Fob

Is your old car remote broken, lost, or malfunctioning? This article will show you a quick way to replace your old car remote and save you a lot of money in the process. In this method, a key fob is used to program the remote to your car. This process should work for various GM vehicles from 2005-2012, including models such as Aura, Grand Prix Lacrosse, and Malibu.     1     Enter your vehicle. Work will be done on the driver’s side.     2     Locate the OBD2 Port. This port is located underneath the steering wheel.     3     Close the door you entered through. Make sure all the other doors are closed as well before proceeding.     4     Insert car key into the ignition. Turn the key till the odometer lights turn on. Do not start the engine.     5     Insert the key fob into the port. You only have two minutes to complete the following steps; otherwise the session will time out.     6     Wait for a chime or red light. Once you hear or see it, the remote is ready to be programmed
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Guide to Peak and Tune a CB Radio

CB (or Citizens Band) radio is a type of radio that transmits signals on a channel shared by other CB radios. It transmits and receives using Amplitude Modulation (AM).Their use and popularity peaked during the 1970s, although they're still used by hobbyists today.[1] Many CB radios in use are hooked up in cars, but are mostly used still by semi-trucks. However, with a basic antenna setup and some thoughtful tweaking, you can have a powerful CB radio for use at home. Installing a CB Radio     1     Purchase the basic supplies.[2] Although CB radios are no longer in fashion, you can purchase one at most electronics hardware stores and truck stops. While a radio will be the most important part of your shopping trip, there are some other thing you'll want to look into picking up as well.         The radio itself. Most CB radios are 4 Watts and under by default. A microphone should come with the radio package.[3]         An antenna. The antenna is the most important part of
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Guide to Modify the Navigation System of an Acura

Many Acura navigation owners don't like their startup screen. This article should be interesting to all Acura navigation owners who want to change the startup screen of the navigation. The actual navigation system of Acura is an Alpine unit running Windows CE on a SH-4 processor. There is the program called Dumpnavi which will pull out and modify the files contained in a .BIN file located on the Acura Navigation DVD-ROM. Some of the things that can be done by this program are changing the background picture to your own personal image, removing the words "Navigation Screen" at the beginning screen, and change some of the words that pop up.     1     Stop the car and turn on the navigation system.     2     Wait until you can see the main screen.     3     Hold down the "MAP/GUIDE", "MENU", and "CANCEL" buttons about 3-5 seconds at the main screen.     4     Wait until the Selected Diagnosis Items screen comes up.     5     Press the "
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Guide to Install a Tachometer

A tachometer is used to indicate the revolutions per minute (RPM) being performed by a car engine. Most cars with automatic transmissions are not equipped with a tachometer, since a tachometer is mostly used to indicate visually when it's time to shift gears. If your car doesn't have one, it's a good way to keep an eye on your engine speed. See Step 1 for more information. Getting Started     1     Get a tachometer and splicing connectors. You can either buy a tachometer new, which usually run somewhere between $30 and $50, or salvage on old one for relatively cheap and install it into your car.         The only other specialty item you'll need to complete the job is a package of quick-splice connectors, which are usually only a few dollars at the auto part store. The wires are about 16-18 gauge usually, so get connectors of the appropriate size.     2     Adjust the tachometer for the number of cylinders in your engine. New tachometers may be set to work on 4-, 6-
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Guide o Install a Remote Keyless Entry System in a Truck

Today, more automobiles are being sold or upgraded with high-tech components than ever before. Trucks are manufactured with everything from CD players to DVD players to factory installed voice-operated cell phone. Forefront among these devices is the popular remote keyless entry system, which allows operators to open truck doors from a distance using a remote control. Here are a few steps to follow when installing a remote keyless entry in your truck.     1     Decide what features are needed. Before you investigate further, decide what features will work best for you. Key entry systems can be for the driver's side door only, or they can be for all passenger doors. Make sure you know which system is right for you.     2     Research models of entry systems online. Different models will have different features, but be prepared to spend more on more popular or praised systems. Check different websites and discussion boards dealing with both keyless entry systems and your s
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Guide to Install a Factory Navigation Radio Into a 2002 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

If your 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee did NOT come equipped from the factory with a navigation system radio, you can install the factory RB1 navigation radio in place of your Jeep's factory radio. The installation is plug-and-play, and does NOT take much effort to install. Here is how to do it and save money by NOT paying the dealer labor to install it.     1     Start by using a pry tool to pry the radio bezel surrounding your Jeep's factory radio out from the dashboard. Set it aside, you'll need it later.     2     Your Jeep's factory radio is held in by four (4) Philips-head screws. Remove them and set them aside, you'll need them later.     3     Remove the dashboard tweeter bezel by using a pry tool and set it aside. You'll be reinstalling it later.     4     Remove your Jeep's factory radio from the dashboard and disconnect the wiring harnesses, CD changer cable, and radio antenna. Set your Jeep's factory radio aside.     5     Run the wiring pl
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Guide to Install a Radar Detector in Your Car

Speeding tickets can be an expensive way for drivers to learn that they must slow down. As a result, many drivers have rely on a radar detector to give them advance warning of police activity to avoid a speeding ticket. Radar detectors are small devices mounted in a car to alert drivers whenever a police radar beam passes over their car. Radar detectors listen for broadcasts on the band frequencies that police radar guns use (X, K, or Ka) and give an audible warning and flash a light to alert drivers to slow down. The intensity of the alarm increases with the proximity of the radar beam. Radar detectors come with a variety of options such as cordless models, those that have voice-alert messages, dash-mounted, or high-tech stealth models. You can learn how to install a radar detector in your car, but keep in mind that high-tech stealth model installations can be very involved and should be installed by a professional.     1     Learn the laws concerning radar detectors in your state
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