Service Manual, E-Books & Software Share
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Service Manual, E-Books & Software Share Finally I got the Google Drive to work for sharing these files, included are the factory service manual for CTS-V in .pdf, CTS-V part # diagrams as well as searchable part # .pdf, engine part diagrams and the GM Service software in a virtual machine package.
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0By...ROWmtwZ0E/edit
While I was at it I went ahead and added a few Automotive e-books including the "Building the Chevy LS Engine - Rebuilding and Performance Mods" book. I would also recommend the "Auto Fundamentals" and "Automotive Technology" books, they are text books for Automotive trade schools.
Everything is up except for the software database which is currently at 40% and climbing (it's a 5GB file so it's taking a while) but it will be done shortly. Later tonight I will also add a Professional Auto Detailing E-book I have.
For those of you who haven't seen my previous post here is the description of how to use the software:
The software is the way to go if you can figure it out. You can look up your car by VIN or by type (note when looking up your car by type it only lists CTS not CTS-V, but the CTS includes all the CTS-V stuff as well.) Not only does this software have the factory service shop manual, but it also includes the owners manual and all the technical service bulletins that only GM techs are supposed to see. It breaks down the repairs by sections and also has a search function that you can type in what you need to work on. Basically this software has the ability to walk you through any repair you ever need to do.
One thing to note is if you need to print a pdf out of the software you need to print it with the installed pdf printer in the virtual server, save it to a folder location you can find. It will print a pdf file that will look all jacked, just a bunch of symbols but don't sweat. Once you have the printed file just grab the file with your mouse and drag it out of the virtual server onto the desktop of your computer and drop it. It will then move the pdf to your computer (outside the virtual server) and it will go from a bunch of symbols to the a real pdf file that looks exactly like you were looking at on the screen. Works like a charm, but it took me a while to figure that one out.
So in a nutshell VMware is a free software to create a virtual server. A virtual server is esentially a computer within a computer, so when you run the VMware software on your computer it's as if you are booting up a separate computer within your own computer. Download all the files in the folder first to one location on your computer than run the "autorun.exe" file. Also included is a Installation and Operators manual for the software which should walk you through the steps. If you have trouble, just install the VMware player software and run the files in the GM software folder from within the VMware software.
The password for the database is Login: Chevrolet - Password:USA418589, .
Now there is a step here that you need to do because I forgot the original password for the Cadillac login. Once you are logged in on the virtual machine as the Chevrolet user, go to the control panel in the virtual machine windows and then click on "user accounts". In there you will see Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Hummer, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn. Click on Cadillac and then click on "change the password". Change it to something easy (while you're in there you can change the password for all the other car types as well in-case your buddy has a Hummer or your girlfriend has a Saturn now you have factory service manuals for all these types). Once the password is changed, log out of the Chevy user then login with Login:Cadillac and Password:Whatever you changed it to.
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0By...ROWmtwZ0E/edit
While I was at it I went ahead and added a few Automotive e-books including the "Building the Chevy LS Engine - Rebuilding and Performance Mods" book. I would also recommend the "Auto Fundamentals" and "Automotive Technology" books, they are text books for Automotive trade schools.
Everything is up except for the software database which is currently at 40% and climbing (it's a 5GB file so it's taking a while) but it will be done shortly. Later tonight I will also add a Professional Auto Detailing E-book I have.
For those of you who haven't seen my previous post here is the description of how to use the software:
The software is the way to go if you can figure it out. You can look up your car by VIN or by type (note when looking up your car by type it only lists CTS not CTS-V, but the CTS includes all the CTS-V stuff as well.) Not only does this software have the factory service shop manual, but it also includes the owners manual and all the technical service bulletins that only GM techs are supposed to see. It breaks down the repairs by sections and also has a search function that you can type in what you need to work on. Basically this software has the ability to walk you through any repair you ever need to do.
One thing to note is if you need to print a pdf out of the software you need to print it with the installed pdf printer in the virtual server, save it to a folder location you can find. It will print a pdf file that will look all jacked, just a bunch of symbols but don't sweat. Once you have the printed file just grab the file with your mouse and drag it out of the virtual server onto the desktop of your computer and drop it. It will then move the pdf to your computer (outside the virtual server) and it will go from a bunch of symbols to the a real pdf file that looks exactly like you were looking at on the screen. Works like a charm, but it took me a while to figure that one out.
So in a nutshell VMware is a free software to create a virtual server. A virtual server is esentially a computer within a computer, so when you run the VMware software on your computer it's as if you are booting up a separate computer within your own computer. Download all the files in the folder first to one location on your computer than run the "autorun.exe" file. Also included is a Installation and Operators manual for the software which should walk you through the steps. If you have trouble, just install the VMware player software and run the files in the GM software folder from within the VMware software.
The password for the database is Login: Chevrolet - Password:USA418589, .
Now there is a step here that you need to do because I forgot the original password for the Cadillac login. Once you are logged in on the virtual machine as the Chevrolet user, go to the control panel in the virtual machine windows and then click on "user accounts". In there you will see Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Hummer, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn. Click on Cadillac and then click on "change the password". Change it to something easy (while you're in there you can change the password for all the other car types as well in-case your buddy has a Hummer or your girlfriend has a Saturn now you have factory service manuals for all these types). Once the password is changed, log out of the Chevy user then login with Login:Cadillac and Password:Whatever you changed it to.
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I've accepted all the requests let me know if you didn't get access. I also located an easier to install version of the GM Factory Service Manual, only down side it's only for GM cars from '98 to '04, if you are interested let me know and I will upload it to the drive.
By the way the USA password and Chevy Username is for logging into the software itself once you install it, not for my share. If anyone wants access to the share just request it via Google.
By the way the USA password and Chevy Username is for logging into the software itself once you install it, not for my share. If anyone wants access to the share just request it via Google.
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I'm adding the easier to install version of the software to the folder now under software, it's an iso file. While it only goes to 2004 a lot of items will be relevant on CTS-V's up to 2007.
