Factory books or cd?
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Factory books or cd?
Hey guys, just bought a new to me, '01 150 Screwx4 with 5.4l So far I love it and it is in great shape.
I am looking at getting the factory maintenance manuals for it, and seen they also have it on c.d.'s
I was just curious how do you guys like using the c.d. version versus the book? Also is there any searches and troubleshooting on the c.d. to help you locate the problem?
I am looking at getting the factory maintenance manuals for it, and seen they also have it on c.d.'s
I was just curious how do you guys like using the c.d. version versus the book? Also is there any searches and troubleshooting on the c.d. to help you locate the problem?
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The factory-provided Cds or DVDs contain the same information as do their books.
I just print off whatever pages i might need on an as-needed basis.
There are troubleshooting sections for the major subsystems. Remember, the intended audience is a trained technician, not a DIYer trying to figure out stuff from scratch with zero training, experience, or equipment.
Steve
I just print off whatever pages i might need on an as-needed basis.
There are troubleshooting sections for the major subsystems. Remember, the intended audience is a trained technician, not a DIYer trying to figure out stuff from scratch with zero training, experience, or equipment.
Steve
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Helm Inc. is the company
http://www.helminc.com/helm/welcome_select_oem.asp
Way better than a chilton or haynes book.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/welcome_select_oem.asp
Way better than a chilton or haynes book.
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I purchased a factory cd off Ebay as well and it works great. I take my lap top out to the truck or if I'm into something really dirty, I'll print off what I need. I also have a wireless print server on my network so if I find something on the computer out in the garage, I can print it right away instead of bringing the lap top back in the house.
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"I installed my complete library (92-08) on my desktop using a virtual CD/DVD drive program. Have the whole thing available via wireless...."
Me too. Daemon Tools isn't just for games!
Lots of the Ebay CDs are copies, but they can work just fine. I bought a set that turned out to be copies, but I was able to read them and save them as .iso files, then burn them at low speed for good readability.
Tip:
Never use your original CD manual. Use a virtual CD copy or burn a copy. It dies, you don't care because you backed it up.
Me too. Daemon Tools isn't just for games!
Lots of the Ebay CDs are copies, but they can work just fine. I bought a set that turned out to be copies, but I was able to read them and save them as .iso files, then burn them at low speed for good readability.
Tip:
Never use your original CD manual. Use a virtual CD copy or burn a copy. It dies, you don't care because you backed it up.