PSA: Chilton Service Manuals E-library; you likely have free access to it

[CountryBoy19]

I know many here need access to service manuals, diagrams, etc. While Chilton's may not be the best, its likely you have free access to it and didn't even know it. I have never used any other electronic shop manuals so I can't compare but I can say that navigating the Chilton E-manual isn't always intuitive and their wiring/routing diagrams leave a lot to be desired... but it's free so I can't complain.

I recently became aware of 2 different possible Chilton access that many of you may have an not even realize it.

#1 If you are AD/Civilian/Retired/Veteran of the Navy you have access through the MWR digital library. If you don't have a CAC you will have to create a login for the digital library that will then redirect you to the Chilton library. The other branches very likely have similar access but I'm not familiar with them. I've known for a while now about the AD/civvy access but just recently became aware that this could be utilize by vets/retired w/o a CAC.

#2 I just found out today that my local public library has access to the Chilton library. I don't even have to go to the library to use it, I just have to enter my library card number on the Chilton online site.

 

[about20ninj45]

You have to be near post to visit the library to create an account.

 

[CountryBoy19]

You have to be near post to visit the library to create an account.

Is that the only way for people w/o a CAC?

I know you can create the account online if you have a CAC that way you can access it from home w/o the CAC.

 

[about20ninj45]

I have a CAC, but the army one still tells me that I need to register for library access on post.

 

[CountryBoy19]

I have a CAC, but the army one still tells me that I need to register for library access on post.

Hmmm... may just be a difference in the way the 2 branches handle it... either way, may still be worth checking out your local public library.

 

[about20ninj45]

Hmmm... may just be a difference in the way the 2 branches handle it... either way, may still be worth checking out your local public library.

Thanks for the info, I registered and sign in, now I have access to Chilton Library, thanks to you.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Thanks for the info, I registered and sign in, now I have access to Chilton Library, thanks to you.

Just a tip... I'm not sure how it works from the Army one but Navy one if you're quick to get the url that pops up before it redirects to the chilton digital library you can save that to your favorites and then you can get to the library without logging back into the MWR library. That URL contains your chilton access credential within it so just entering that gets you straight to Chilton.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Is it possible to save it and maybe pass one on to a vet that doesn't have a CAC anymore?

 

[about20ninj45]

Is it possible to save it and maybe pass one on to a vet that doesn't have a CAC anymore?

Read post 1, you have access as one since your a vet. Follow his steps and your good to go. You will have to go to Military onesource to verify veteran status.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Read post 1, you have access as one since your a vet. Follow his steps and your good to go. You will have to go to Military onesource to verify veteran status.

Cool thanks

 

[CountryBoy19]

Try: link removed

I now regret making this aware to the masses... it's stupid crap like this that's going to get such a good resource shut down for those that have paid the price to get access to it. I'm sure as soon as Chilton figures out that an open link to their library is out there they'll shut it down and require better credentials for all future access.

I suggest you remove the link from your post and very diligently guard who you share it with so as not to ruin a good thing... no offense intended to others. There are smart ways of doing things and not so smart ways.

 

[about20ninj45]

I now regret making this aware to the masses... it's stupid crap like this that's going to get such a good resource shut down for those that have paid the price to get access to it. I'm sure as soon as Chilton figures out that an open link to their library is out there they'll shut it down and require better credentials for all future access.

I suggest you remove the link from your post and very diligently guard who you share it with so as not to ruin a good thing... no offense intended to others. There are smart ways of doing things and not so smart ways.

His first post is to give a link to the masses. Not high speed at all, straight up blue falcon

 

[about20ninj45]

I now regret making this aware to the masses... it's stupid crap like this that's going to get such a good resource shut down for those that have paid the price to get access to it. I'm sure as soon as Chilton figures out that an open link to their library is out there they'll shut it down and require better credentials for all future access.

I suggest you remove the link from your post and very diligently guard who you share it with so as not to ruin a good thing... no offense intended to others. There are smart ways of doing things and not so smart ways.

You can ask a mood to remove it, since it is your thread after all lol

 

[soulsea]

Alright, I deleted the link.

Op regrets doing the thread ... do you want me to make it disappear as well?

 

[CountryBoy19]

Alright, I deleted the link.

Op regrets doing the thread ... do you want me to make it disappear as well?

As long as no more people do things that could ruin the resource for those that have rightful access I'm ok with it. I guess I was shocked at the lack of discretion, hopefully that was a 1-time occurrence. Thanks for removing the link! My OP gave people legitimate ways to gain access to the library, hopefully people use those.