Re: Welding on computer equipped vehicles?

From: JAMES KNOX (knox.james@sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:23:36 EST


Thanks Bernd.

Jim Knox , 91 Dak 318LA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 7:32 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Welding on computer equipped vehicles?

>
> Ok...verified with our welder at the dealership (and they have to follow
> Chrysler policy):
>
> (1) Factory parts are NOT to be welded (use factory clamps unless
> welding is required)
> (2) Catalytic converters are NOT to be welded on unless required
> (3) Disconnect Battery
> (4) Put grounding clamp as close to weld area as possible (Frames are a
> big No-No - that's how you fry a PCM)
> (5) O2 sensors must be removed if closer than 6"
>
> Hope that clears the air on the mythical welding question. :)
>
> - Bernd
>



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