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Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 5:21:48 AM

trip4tx

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I just purchased a 2002 H1 open top two weeks ago and I can't figure out what one of the switches on the dash goes to. I first thought it was for the winch but I tried it and the winch didn't turn on. Its located on the drivers right side closest to the center console area and is red with no markings on it. I will take a pick of it and post it. Also do h1s have a tendency of running hot on the high way?

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 6:06:48 AM

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A picture would be helpful - that may be an aftermarket switch.

It is not uncommon for Hummers to run hot on the highway, but they shouldn't; your radiator stack may need to be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned, that is the most common cause for running hot on the highway.

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 6:38:38 AM

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What is hot? It is normal for them to run at 190-210 degrees. What temp. is yours running at? I agree with Manny. The red switch sounds like and aftermarket switch for something like off road lights. Your winch control should be a handset at the end of a wire that plugs into the winch itself. It is not uncommon for accessories like that to not come with a used truck.

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 8:13:26 AM

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I Agree with the other post Clean you stack, but also with Summer time coming, you want to head off any over heating issues off at the pass. Check and clean your stack, Test your clutch fan, Change out your T-Stats, flush your cooling system, inspect your radiator shroud and change out your 5.00 radiator cap. Summer time on the side of the road "is not" the time to do the above. "Rock on"

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 9:44:30 AM

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Thanks for the advice. I know its do for its 50000 mile service and from what I have heard sewell has a decent mechanic to work on h1s. It runs about a quarter away from the red on the high way

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 9:51:52 AM

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after reading the other newbie post about the 20 yr old i have to say this...im 21, i love my h1 and i payed for it myself

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 10:37:19 AM

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So uh...whats that supposed to mean trip?

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 2:39:02 PM

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It means he isn't a lying, bull$hitting POS like Chryslerboy

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 2:41:53 PM

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The 12000 mile service is a big one on the H1. It will take care of many of the things discussed here. Sewell is a great dealer. Tell the service writer what your concerns are and if possible have the H1 mechanic there so he can ask you whatever questions he has to understand what is going on with your truck. Congrats on the H1.

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 6:58:00 PM

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Okay, just makin sure he wasn't talkin about me haha.

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/26/2008 8:48:05 PM

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No we get a guy on here periodically who likes the Chrysler 300C and claims his dad gave him an H1 and he doesn't know what to do with it, or doesn't like it, or wants to go to Moab...........

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/27/2008 7:52:41 AM

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i say send him to moab with botht he H1 and 300c and see which one he chooses after.... well i think he will only have 1 choice because the later one will have to be drug out :P

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RE: Newbie needs help!!! - 3/27/2008 7:56:38 AM

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The 300 C would get him to the trailhead ok. After that it would be something to take target practice on.

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