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| 2000 Explorer V8 | 11/17/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I recently had my truck in for a recall and asked them to check for a coolant leak that I could ...
A: Change any bad hoses,seals,belts,clamps and anything else you see corroded or worn.You will need to ...
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| 1987 cressida | 11/16/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 87 cressida with 201,000 miles on it . Starting in cold weather is tough. The problem is ...
A: Service and maintenance could be a factor also the catalytic converter could be worn out.With the ...
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| 1994 4r70w question | 11/16/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: i have a 1994 ford f150 4x4 with a 4r70w auto tranny i am going to put a used tranny in it will ...
A: This truck has a vin # and the only transmissions that will fit will have to be the same matching ...
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| 1999 Ford Windstar side window | 11/14/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I need help identifying the name of a part. I have a 99 Ford Windstar and on the back side window ...
A: The window components are,the glass,the runners,rubbers,window mechanism which should include all ...
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| 1980 mercedes 300cd | 11/14/2009 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
Q: Where can i get a diagram on the wiring so I can roll windows up. The switch does not work. 1980 ...
A: I probably can supply. I have a 1984 model (turbodiesel 617) of the same car, or actually a ...
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| oil leak | 11/12/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a BMW 323i 1999, and for 3 weeks I've been hunting down a oil leak that I can't find. I've ...
A: By left side i take it you mean the passenger side?.This would be the usual place as the oil ...
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| ford pickup | 11/10/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: i have questions on 2 differnt trucks, both 1994, the first one is a gas that when it is cold the ...
A: The voltage source will be from the pcm.I would test the vacuum with a gauge before you buy anymore ...
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| ford cougar sw MY 99 | 11/9/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a ford cougar when i use the aircondition it get overheated, and when i stop the car after ...
A: It could be the fan switch or it may be the cooling system needs more work.Depending on the ...
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| 1999 ford explorer | 11/7/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: Brake lights not working. Bulbs are good(new) and I checked all fuses, they are ok.
A: I would use a Circuit Tester to see if you are getting power to the Bulb Sockets. I would, if ...
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| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 11/7/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: Location of power steering fill on 1998 Buick LaSabre custome
A: Please see the attached image, showing the 'Power Steering Pump' on a Buick V-6. Right below the ...
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| standard transmission-mazda 626 | 11/6/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: my son has a used mazda 626, recently he took a trip and before he came back, his clutch had lost ...
A: The clutch itself is ok,its the slave/master cylinder you need to replace.One or both are losing the ...
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| Sticky Shifter button on Shifting Lever for 1995 Saturn | 11/4/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: 1995 Saturn SL1. The side button on my shifter lever for the automatic transmission is often hard ...
A: A lot of cars are electronically controlled by solenoid and these can stick.There are some that have ...
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| engine checklight on V6 camry | 11/4/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: the check engine light comes on my 1996 V6 camry. i have done a diagnostics by bridging Te1 and E1 ...
A: This car should be obd2 but anyway if you managed to get the code.The knock sensor is on the ...
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| vacuum diagram for 66 ford thunderbird 390 engine | 11/1/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: where can i get a diagram for vacuum lines for a 66 thunderbird with a 390 engine? I get flames ...
A: If you can get a Chiton's or Haynes Manual for your car, that should have the Vacuum Hose Diagram in ...
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| fuse location/name | 10/29/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 2003 honda civic ex and the clutch on the a/c will not engage when the a/c is turned on... ...
A: Fuse will be in the fuse box and the cover usually says which it is.Did you look at all the ...
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| ignition | 10/28/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: One day I was driving then my car just shutdown on me. Try to start it but it won't start. I check ...
A: If the Rotor isn't turning, it could mean a broken Distributor Drive Gear, a broken Timimg Chain, or ...
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| fuel pressure ford contour 2000 | 10/27/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: My problem is this - When I start the car with a fuel pressure gauge attached at the fuel rail I get ...
A: The evap system returns unused fuel to the tank.This is a sealed system and may be blocked.There are ...
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| 1997 subaru outback | 10/27/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: k so I have two 97 subaru outbacks. one white and one blue. I drove the white one and the engine ...
A: Does the engine even turn over in the second car?Im thinking this is in the wiring in the white ...
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| Differences between spark plug wires | 10/26/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: I want to know if a 10.2 mm high energy wires can match in a regular ignition on a hyundai tiburon ...
A: Generally a heavy gauge Plug Wire is better for a High Energy Ignition System, versus a lighter ...
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| brake bleeding | 10/26/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: i'm replacing power brake booster on my 2003 ford expedition,do i have to bleed the brake system ...
A: If you can carefully push the Master Cylinder far enough forward to get the Booster out, then you ...
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| no spark | 10/26/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: i have a 1987 dakota that has no spark. Have replaced the coil,rotor,distrib cab,spark plugs,and ...
A: If you put the probes of an Ohm Meter on the Center Post of the Coil, and either one of the outer ...
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| Timing belt | 10/25/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: 2004 honda odyessy 96k. Runs fine except one instant while stopped at lite, engine became loud, ...
A: The engine will not tell you when it is time to change the belt,unless it breaks then you will ...
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| Oil pan damaged during oil change | 10/24/2009 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
Q: I just had a place attempt to do an oil change on my 2002 Saturn SL1 and they broke the oil pan bolt ...
A: In the overall scheme of things, it sounds as if they opted to charge you for the part price of the ...
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| Brake Pads | 10/23/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: This morning the light came on for brake pads on my 2002 Z3 3.0.1 roadster. Does that mean for front ...
A: You can shop around for pads and sensors then take them to the shop of your choice.The time for this ...
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| Brake Pads | 10/22/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: This morning the light came on for brake pads on my 2002 Z3 3.0.1 roadster. Does that mean for front ...
A: The pads could be worn either front or rear as this car has sensors on both axles.You will need to ...
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| 2007 Suzuki Grand Vetara Breaks | 10/20/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I was changing the fron break pads and rotors tonight. First side went great no issues. When I ...
A: Rarely on a 2007 would you have a bad caliper.Try putting the old pad in the caliper so it is being ...
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| my 1992 ford probe lx | 10/18/2009 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: good day, I OWN A 1992 FORD PROBE LX...IT SEEM TO OVER HEAT IN TIFF.. I NEED TO KNOW WHY? ...
A: If you suspect a clogged Radiator, the simple check, is with a cold Engine, remove the Radiator Cap, ...
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| Fuse? | 10/17/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Last week, My 2002 Saturn SC2 (3 dr coupe) had several problems ALL appear AT ONCE. I'm already ...
A: Your handbook will list all the fuses you need to check.The key will be on the covers.From what you ...
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| fuel issues | 10/16/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: 1997 gmc sierra truck runs fine but recently if it sits for a couple days it takes a lot of ...
A: Could be a sign of the fuel pump on its way out.Change the fuel filter and have the engine tuned ...
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| heater blows cool air | 10/14/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 2007 Ford Taurus. The heater blows cool air. Airconditioning blows cooler air. There have ...
A: Are the hoses to the heater at the firewall getting hot?If so,the problem could be the valve for the ...
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| ford injector | 10/13/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 1994 Ford Mustang,3.8 liter, in my shop. Came in with a code of number 6 cylinder misfire. ...
A: So the injector was switched to no effect and that would mean the pulse is constant to #6 injector.I ...
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| 1990 Ford F350 steering | 10/13/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: My ford f350 has sudenly become dificult to steer to the right? I can still drive the truck but it ...
A: Possibly the steering box is on its way out.Look also at the steering components,tie rod ends,inner ...
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| ford injector | 10/13/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 1994 Ford Mustang,3.8 liter, in my shop. Came in with a code of number 6 cylinder misfire. ...
A: Did you do a compression check on #6 cylinder?A fouled plug would not be lack of fuel but more like ...
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| Convertible Top Removal | 10/12/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Can you tell me how to remove the entire convertible top in one piece on a 1985 Toyota Celica GTS ...
A: Make sure you get all the wiring for the hydraulic unit which goes in the trunk.Get the unit also if ...
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| 94 s-10 blazer 2 wheel drive 4.3 vortec CPI | 10/12/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: i have replaced the fuel pump,fuel filter, injectors, ingntion switch, fuel relay. i dont know what ...
A: Test the fuel pressure when you crank it.If its good then the injection relay is possibly bad.Did ...
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| Starting 1997 Ford Taurus | 10/11/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I just bought a 1997 Ford Taurus with 126,000 miles. It runs well though there is a slight studder ...
A: You could look at the plugs and also clean the MAF sensor,thats the large sensor between the intake ...
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| crankshaft/camshaft sensors | 10/10/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: The check engine light came on in my 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R and the code indicated that the sensors ...
A: You could check with the dealer for any recalls but do not hold out any hope of Nissan giving any ...
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| 2002 Sebring 'lock out' after battery change | 10/9/2009 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
Q: After replacing the battery in my 2002 Sebring, the car started fine. Upon driving, after stopping ...
A: This is more likely to be an intermittent connection that has developed in the starter control ...
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| 1994 toyota camry 2.2 | 10/9/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: car ran but rough checked and found timing was erratic replaced distributor(reman complete) and the ...
A: Very rare for the pcm to go out on this car.If you have spark and good compression and fuel,the ...
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| 87 Nissan Sentra, open loop ecm. | 10/7/2009 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Just swapped E16I engine with same engine and year, but had 3 wire O2 sensor. ECM Mode 1 shows no ...
A: Closed loop is when the engine is at normal operating temp,open loop is when the car is cold.The ecm ...
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