Junkyard find - can't believe my eyes - Page 2

**Wibla** · 9-22-08, 14:27

Nice nice

**jphillips626** · 9-22-08, 14:45

I like how within 24 hrs of posting all the 4ws peeps out there respond. Just goes to show that this section was long over due and that rust as our cars may...they can't keep ALL our wheels straight.

4WS FTW!!

**compnut21** · 9-22-08, 14:52

hahah.

have any known bad timer units? send them my way, id like to investigate more into what makes them fail.

defiler · 9-22-08, 16:40

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You can send it here and I'll test it j/k that would be a ton of work. these rear racks are built well and minus the inner shaft breaking on some AU's car, 19/20 problems with the 4ws are the timer unit under the passenger seat or something electrical.

You could test resistance of the stepper motor, visually inspect the condition of the hydro lines on top (i have replaced a set in every 4ws rack i installed) of the rack, and if you were so inclined you could pop out the 4ws hydraulic filter and see how dirty/inspect for shavings.

I would be more worried about purchasing a bum timer unit then a bum rear rack.

I was actually asking how to test the control box/timer units. The rear rack isnt a problem; even if it is bad, racks can be repaired. BEcause I think 4wsgt was the one I needed to test this for... (I just found it again in the attic too)

4wsgt · 9-22-08, 17:05

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Originally Posted by jphillips626

i snagged the timer unit you speak of...i will test it this afternoon or early evening after i get back from the movies. headed out to see "burn after reading."

great, i know id love to get it working. everyone asks what 4ws means, id like to be able to show them. let me know!

4wsgt · 9-22-08, 17:09

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Originally Posted by defiler

I was actually asking how to test the control box/timer units. The rear rack isnt a problem; even if it is bad, racks can be repaired. BEcause I think 4wsgt was the one I needed to test this for... (I just found it again in the attic too)

yeah, youre right, we exchanged messeges about it awhile back but you were in the process of moving. im still interested though if you want to unload it. let me know-

**jphillips626** · 9-22-08, 18:40

I do have a brand new one never used. Dealer price is outrageous. I have three or four bad ones. Every 4ws car i get has a bad timer unit. then i hunt them down.

defiler · 9-22-08, 23:37

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yeah, youre right, we exchanged messeges about it awhile back but you were in the process of moving. im still interested though if you want to unload it. let me know-

yep, havent forgot about you

Thats why Im trying to find a way to test it out, since with my car having the 4ws disabled, itd be hard to plug it in to test

d0zxmustang · 9-22-08, 23:43

wish someone would send some my way....

**jphillips626** · 9-23-08, 9:19

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Originally Posted by defiler

yep, havent forgot about you

Thats why Im trying to find a way to test it out, since with my car having the 4ws disabled, itd be hard to plug it in to test

I am certain it worked when I sold it to you 6 months ago. Its sure to still be fine...

defiler · 9-23-08, 12:07

Again with the pointless bashing. Gets old...

It's the unit I got from the car I stripped down at the junkyard. I cant test this spare unit without the 4ws working, unless someone can tell me how, if its even possible at all.

9-22-08, 14:27	#16 (permalink)
Wibla 4ws newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Telemark, Norway Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	Nice nice
	'88 Mazda 626 2.0i-16 4ws

9-22-08, 14:45	#17 (permalink)
jphillips626 4WS Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: kalamazoo, MI, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	I like how within 24 hrs of posting all the 4ws peeps out there respond. Just goes to show that this section was long over due and that rust as our cars may...they can't keep ALL our wheels straight. 4WS FTW!!
	Noble White 626 turbo 4WS 5spd. Intake, exhaust, turbo timer =reliable daily driver. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2525741

9-22-08, 14:52	#18 (permalink)
compnut21 words under name Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA iTrader: (7)	hahah. have any known bad timer units? send them my way, id like to investigate more into what makes them fail.
	89 GT 4WS/Megasquirt/FE3 Needs blinker fluid. My FE3T Project 89 GT Partout!

9-22-08, 18:40	#22 (permalink)
jphillips626 4WS Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: kalamazoo, MI, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	I do have a brand new one never used. Dealer price is outrageous. I have three or four bad ones. Every 4ws car i get has a bad timer unit. then i hunt them down.
	Noble White 626 turbo 4WS 5spd. Intake, exhaust, turbo timer =reliable daily driver. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2525741

9-22-08, 23:43	#24 (permalink)
d0zxmustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: , NC, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (1)	wish someone would send some my way....
	White 89 Probe GT-Soon to be 4WS DTM 89 Probe GT-Fully Loaded Daily Driver Black 89 Probe GL- Beatr wif a heater!

9-23-08, 12:07	#26 (permalink)
defiler Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coon Rapids, MN, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (9)	Again with the pointless bashing. Gets old... It's the unit I got from the car I stripped down at the junkyard. I cant test this spare unit without the 4ws working, unless someone can tell me how, if its even possible at all. Last edited by defiler : 9-24-08 at 0:35.