Is there anyway to buy the factory manual?

I have seen some posts from Jake scanned in his webpage, so its out there.

 

Check out: http://www.helm.com/

They've got 'em. You probably want the "service manual" although they have a couple others, if I'm not mistaken. I've got mine and it's invaluable, if not just a good read. Then again, I'm weird like that

- Chris

 

good link, animeS2K, thanks.

I see the price is $65, is that a good price? Also how technical is the manual ? Do I need to be mechanic to understand it? Or does it offer easy step-by-step, laymen-like instructions? I will probably get it regardless.

 

It's pretty technical, but also easy to understand - the stuff that you'd probably end up doing anyway. It's the service manual that they use in the shop, so it assumes some level of expertise.

For example, it's a good reference for bolt torque and proper disassembly of interior pieces for audio installs or whatever mods you might like to do. Quite handy, - the bulk of it I'll never use, but if I wanted to, I could properly remove my transmission.

They do NOT have part numbers listed, though... one thing that sort of disappointed me. Good reading tho

- Chris

 

It's also great if you're doing mods that require tapping into existing wiring. I added amber daytime running lights, and it was SUPER helpful. The wiring diagrams include wire color, so just find a wire bundle and look for the correct color wire to tap into.

 

I also see that there is a separate Electrical Troubleshooting Manual. Is this information also contained in the Service Manual?

I was actually just about to place an order, but I wasn't sure if I needed to buy both.

BTW, an order form for these manuals is in the back of our Owners Manuals.

Thanks in advance.

 

There are electrical troubleshooting steps in the service manual. I'm not sure what is in the Electrical Troubleshooting Manual. I would think that the basic stuff a home mechanic would need is in the service manual. I recommend just getting the service manual first, then if you need more, get the Elecrical Troubleshooting Manual later.