Hey Everyone,
As some as you know I have just bought a used 09 RMZ and it needs some TLC.
So I have a few questions that hopefully some of you might know and can answer. Since this is my first truck I have a ton of questions as I try to get a handle of how the truck should be and what it needs to get back to its original state.
The truck was in a minor rear side accident and most likely is a replacement bed and it is why it no longer has the RMZ decals. I suspect that it does not have the spray on liner under the plastic after market liner. I will be removing the bed liner once I figure out how to remove the plastic liner. Any tips before I search google?
I was wondering if the RMZ has tie downs in the bed? If not can I bolt them on? Or is that why they sell the after market tie rails system?
***Update***
Found the rope hook info on the forum.
I also want to get the hard top toneau cover, any recommendations and are they an easy install?
Here is my to do list:
Need under rear seat storage - need part number.
Need tire hub cap "S" - part number - on amazon but not sure what size the hub is. 54mm?
Need a jack - will prob go to junk yard for this.
Need the first aid kit - need part number. saw one on amazon but not sure if this is the correct one or not.
Want to get the Fog lights & need the on the steering column part number to remove the aftermarket switch on the lower left dash.
Need rear bumper step and license plate light cover - junkyard.
Undecided about side step bars at this point.
I want to make the flip key mod - but I only have 1 key and it is the black "S" key. Is that the valet key? If so, I guess I need to get a rear key for it with the chip? Any info on this would help me. I am planning on talking to the dealer tomorrow on this to see what they have to say. I am sure they will try to just sell me on the $300 new set of keys...
Ok, I am trying to figure out if the Alarm system is still active because the indicator symbol w/ the key in the middle of the truck light in the middle of the instrument panel does not light up. Should it at any point?
Also, when I turn the key on but do not start what lights should light up on the instrument panel? I do not see a check engine light, should I at this, like in my old mazda I would see the engine light come on and go off. I am seeing if I have a electrical issue.
So far I currently ordered the RMZ floor mats from the dealer and the 2 side decals for the truck bed. I can not wait for these!!!
edit**
I would like to add the bluetooth or the rockford oem stero system. I wonder if that is a just plug and play install. anyone know?
Thanks for any help on this laundry list of things to do.
Ray
As some as you know I have just bought a used 09 RMZ and it needs some TLC.
So I have a few questions that hopefully some of you might know and can answer. Since this is my first truck I have a ton of questions as I try to get a handle of how the truck should be and what it needs to get back to its original state.
The truck was in a minor rear side accident and most likely is a replacement bed and it is why it no longer has the RMZ decals. I suspect that it does not have the spray on liner under the plastic after market liner. I will be removing the bed liner once I figure out how to remove the plastic liner. Any tips before I search google?
I was wondering if the RMZ has tie downs in the bed? If not can I bolt them on? Or is that why they sell the after market tie rails system?
***Update***
Found the rope hook info on the forum.
I also want to get the hard top toneau cover, any recommendations and are they an easy install?
Here is my to do list:
Need under rear seat storage - need part number.
Need tire hub cap "S" - part number - on amazon but not sure what size the hub is. 54mm?
Need a jack - will prob go to junk yard for this.
Need the first aid kit - need part number. saw one on amazon but not sure if this is the correct one or not.
Want to get the Fog lights & need the on the steering column part number to remove the aftermarket switch on the lower left dash.
Need rear bumper step and license plate light cover - junkyard.
Undecided about side step bars at this point.
I want to make the flip key mod - but I only have 1 key and it is the black "S" key. Is that the valet key? If so, I guess I need to get a rear key for it with the chip? Any info on this would help me. I am planning on talking to the dealer tomorrow on this to see what they have to say. I am sure they will try to just sell me on the $300 new set of keys...
Ok, I am trying to figure out if the Alarm system is still active because the indicator symbol w/ the key in the middle of the truck light in the middle of the instrument panel does not light up. Should it at any point?
Also, when I turn the key on but do not start what lights should light up on the instrument panel? I do not see a check engine light, should I at this, like in my old mazda I would see the engine light come on and go off. I am seeing if I have a electrical issue.
So far I currently ordered the RMZ floor mats from the dealer and the 2 side decals for the truck bed. I can not wait for these!!!
edit**
I would like to add the bluetooth or the rockford oem stero system. I wonder if that is a just plug and play install. anyone know?
Thanks for any help on this laundry list of things to do.
Ray