Hi everyone,
I am an Spanish exchange student living in San Diego for the next year. On Wednesday I bought a 2001 Gray Ford Focus. I was looking for a reliable, gas saver, good looking car and I am happy with my purchase.
I am a auto mechanic enthusiast and a car detailer. But, I would like to have some help to fix my problems faster.
There are things I need to address on this used car, that lowed the price the owner was asking. First the A/C works, but it is not very cold. I am thinking on checking leaks, pressure and refilling the system following this focus hack.
Second, the car doesn't have power locks. Yes, who will buy a car in 2001 without power locks?! Well, I guess some people do. I am thinking on buying a kit to install it, because it is really annoying to close every door manually. I was wondering if somebody knows if there are kits with remotes for this.
Third, the car doesn't have power windows either. I will be installing a SPAL kit following this how to. I have read SPAL are pretty recommended.
And last, but not least. I was wondering if Ford has any specific code reader device, like VW does in Europe. What code reader do you recommend me? I don't know any American brand name.
I am living in San Diego, so if somebody know a place around where I can buy this stuff it would be awesome. Would it better idea to get it on the internet? any internet Focus store?
Thank you for your time, I hope I can fix my car in one or two months and have it the way it deserves.
I am an Spanish exchange student living in San Diego for the next year. On Wednesday I bought a 2001 Gray Ford Focus. I was looking for a reliable, gas saver, good looking car and I am happy with my purchase.
I am a auto mechanic enthusiast and a car detailer. But, I would like to have some help to fix my problems faster.
There are things I need to address on this used car, that lowed the price the owner was asking. First the A/C works, but it is not very cold. I am thinking on checking leaks, pressure and refilling the system following this focus hack.
Second, the car doesn't have power locks. Yes, who will buy a car in 2001 without power locks?! Well, I guess some people do. I am thinking on buying a kit to install it, because it is really annoying to close every door manually. I was wondering if somebody knows if there are kits with remotes for this.
Third, the car doesn't have power windows either. I will be installing a SPAL kit following this how to. I have read SPAL are pretty recommended.
And last, but not least. I was wondering if Ford has any specific code reader device, like VW does in Europe. What code reader do you recommend me? I don't know any American brand name.
I am living in San Diego, so if somebody know a place around where I can buy this stuff it would be awesome. Would it better idea to get it on the internet? any internet Focus store?
Thank you for your time, I hope I can fix my car in one or two months and have it the way it deserves.