H3 FAQ ideas ... suggestions?

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I'm working on a FAQ for the H3 section and I thought I'd bounce my ideas off everyone before I got started. (Many thanks to humbebe for her ideas already).

Here's what I'm thinking so far (and any suggestions are welcome) :

1. I'll create a thread called H3 FAQ, that will act as a placeholder or container for links to the threads on the sections listed below. We'll ask a mod to make it sticky so it stays at the top.

2. For each section topic thread, I'll put the info I have into the initial post. Anyone can reply with suggestions, links, pics or new info (on topic please) or send me a PM. I'll update the original post about once a week to keep all the info at the top.

3. Some topics (like the "Mods" and "How-to" sections) are too big to live in a single thread. So they'll be placeholders like the main thread, where each subtopic links to a set of child threads containing the actual steps, pics or details.

4. Once the structure is in place, anyone can add pages to the FAQ. Just create a new thread and PM me. I'll put the link in the appropriate section and we'll be good to go.

Section Topics:

Acronyms and Definitions
Bulletins & Recalls
Common Problems/Fixes
Custom Fabricators
How-to Guides
Hummer Contact Numbers
Maintenance Tips
PCM/BCM updates
Specs - H3
Specs - Competitors

Mods - Interior
Mods - Exterior
Mods - Drivetrain/Performance
Mods - Wheels/Suspension


So what do you think ... ideas? thoughts? other topics?

[HummBebe]

I just can't wait to say

READ THE FAQ !!!

[HummBebe]

TSB's?

[HummBebe]

Ooooh.....TROLL FAQ!!!!:jump:

[Bully13]

Ooooh.....TROLL FAQ!!!!:jump:
LMAO! :jump:

[Steve - SanJose]

LMAO! :jump:

Troll questions, now that would be the most amusing section.

[usetosellhummer]

don't forget the AE faq. that one will be crazy! good idea man

[f5fstop]

Maybe this?

http://home.comcast.net/~f5fstop/DTC_File_H3.htm

[f5fstop]

FAQ:
NEVER post a photo of yourself on this forum.:twak: If you do, you will be :OWNED: by a few of the forum members for life.:clapping:

[HummBebe]

Maybe this?

http://home.comcast.net/~f5fstop/DTC_File_H3.htm


:jump:
Smarty pants

[HummerHippy]

Maybe this?

http://home.comcast.net/~f5fstop/DTC_File_H3.htm

You may NOT retire from your position in GM where you have access to all this stuff!! :) Nice!!!!

[f5fstop]

I was going to charge the H2'ers for one with their codes....:giggling:

[HummBebe]

Do we have a way of reading the codes? Onstar?

[f5fstop]

Do we have a way of reading the codes? Onstar?

Not sure if Onstar will give you the code. Any programmer/scan tool can read the codes.
I do not believe there is a way to trigger the codes to display in the DIC. I have never tried this on the H3, but have heard it will not work.

[Steve - SanJose]

don't forget the AE faq. that one will be crazy! good idea man

since the AE's are usually looking for some ghey connections or something...

[HummBebe]

Not sure if Onstar will give you the code. Any programmer/scan tool can read the codes.
I do not believe there is a way to trigger the codes to display in the DIC. I have never tried this on the H3, but have heard it will not work.

Can someone locate a scanner for us to include in the FAQ?

[Agriv8r]

:excited:

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I created some FAQ pages in the Test area, and I'm happy with the concept.

Trouble is, there's a time limit to edit your posts. I want to keep all the main info in the initial post, but when the time runs out, I won't be able to add to it or change it.

I don't know who the H3 mods are anymore, so who do I PM to get better edit rights? Jason maybe? Sure would be a pain to PM the mods every time I want to update the FAQ.

[HummBebe]

I created some FAQ pages in the Test area, and I'm happy with the concept.

Trouble is, there's a time limit to edit your posts. I want to keep all the main info in the initial post, but when the time runs out, I won't be able to add to it or change it.

I don't know who the H3 mods are anymore, so who do I PM to get better edit rights? Jason maybe? Sure would be a pain to PM the mods every time I want to update the FAQ.

Let me see what I can do...

[Wisha Haddan H3]

So f5fstop, how permanent is the website you linked to? I'm wondering if I should copy the data off the page or just link to it? When I get the FAQ going, that is.

[HummBebe]

Download the page and convert it?

[3Hummer]

2006: 3.5 litre, Inline 5-cylinder engine, 220 Horsepower, 225 Lb-Ft torque, Transmission: MA5 Manual 5-speed, or optional Hydra-Matic 4L60E 4-speed automatic

2007: 3.7 Litre, Inline 5-Cylinder engine, 242 Horsepower, 242 Lb-Ft torque, Transmission: MA5 manual 5-speed, or optional Hydra-Matic 4L60E 4-speed automatic

[f5fstop]

I guess the site my code sheets are listed is permanent until I stop paying comcast.:clapping:
I actually, have the same files in a straigh excel file, or html file. But in a month or two I will update both the h3 and the H2 sheets to include the 2008 vehicles. Needless to say, both will have some massive revisisons due to the new engines and trans (h2).

To add to 3Hummer's post:
2008
Same 5-cylinder engine information, same trans (manual/auto).
5.3L, V8 MFI, 292 horsepower @ 5200 rpm, 317 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm (all info still pending SAE certification) The V8 trans just might be a 4L65E, but cannot verify that at this time.

[marin8703]

So f5fstop, how permanent is the website you linked to? I'm wondering if I should copy the data off the page or just link to it? When I get the FAQ going, that is.

if you want i can give you access to some/most of teh webspace my site is hosted on. If you are interested le me know and i will give you an ftp username and apssword and you can host files even large ones on there, or you can even put a site up. The site and the actual web address will be completely separate from my business so there wont be any linking or advertisement, just the space will be shared. This space is very stable will stay for years. About 1.2 terabytes of space to work with. let me know if you are interested. oh and this will be free, just my way of expresing my gratitude toward the forum and its members.:)

[3Hummer]

To add to 3Hummer's post:
2008
Same 5-cylinder engine information, same trans (manual/auto).
5.3L, V8 MFI, 292 horsepower @ 5200 rpm, 317 lb-ft torque @ 4000 rpm (all info still pending SAE certification) The V8 trans just might be a 4L65E, but cannot verify that at this time.

two questions i heard the H3 Alpha is going t be 295 HP, is that true or is it actually 292? and also whats the difference between 4L60E Transmission and 4L65E transmission?

[f5fstop]

The rating is 292 AT this time, but it is pending SAE certification. GM no longer, officially, certifies their engines, they use an outside company using SAE specs. But unofficial certs show 292.
4L65 is a big stronger than a 60.
4 denotes number of forward gears
L denotes longitudinal (T would denote transfer)
60/65/70, etc., denotes torque ratings.