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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Is Alldata.com the best place for service and repair information on a 1996 SC300 or is there a better site or sites for information?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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FSM is the only way to fly.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
FSM is the only way to fly.
I agree, I have alldata for my SC300 and while it is helpful I find myself using the Supra PDF manual I have more because alldata leaves to much info out. I will be purchasing the SC300 Manuals in time, but if you can't afford the manuals Alldata is not to bad.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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i got online access to mitchell-on-demand

i also have the PDF FSM for the mk4 supra and FSM for the SC400. both are really good. cant get away with using one. need all to have all info
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 5sp_jzz30
i got online access to mitchell-on-demand

i also have the PDF FSM for the mk4 supra and FSM for the SC400. both are really good. cant get away with using one. need all to have all info
I forgot about the SC400 Manual, I have the samething and it helped me tons on wiring diagram
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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What is FSM I think I have heard of it ,but it being shortened I have no clue what you mean.lol I like alldata I have used it for years and was brought up on it. Good for information on a variety of cars ,but not so good with very pinpoint testing items. The pictures are not the best in the world either. TIS (bible of Toyota products) is very good about pinpoint testing and other Toyota,Lexus, and Scion information. Numerous sources is the best way to go so you can check to see if the other info source is in check.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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FSM= Factory Shop Manual
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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What is a good source for the FSM for a 1996 SC300?
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Sup2jzgte
FSM= Factory Shop Manual
It's actually "Factory Service Manual"
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Sup2jzgte
FSM= Factory Shop Manual
actually Factory Service Manual.

but no point in getting into semantics...we get what it is.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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I have Alldata here at my school and while it's great to have a manual free for me to use a lot of the info is missing. The wiring diagrams are broken up and don't flow nicely. Part #'s are also a pain to locate here. My advice: bite the bullet and buy a shop manual for your car, it's worth all the $$$
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