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| Replace Windshield Washer pump on 92 Accord | 10/9/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: G'day, I need to replace my windshield washer pump on '92 Accord 2 door LX Automatic(130k). Tough ...
A: If you remove the wheel,you will see a plastic inner protector in the wheel well and if you remove ...
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| Engine sputtering and rpm is going up and down | 10/8/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: my mercedes benz c230 kompressor is having difficult problems. When i start the engine it revs up ...
A: First question is did your check engine light come on?If not then its a fuel/air issue.It could be ...
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| battery drain | 10/8/2008 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
Q: 95 buick park avenue. Fine for a while, then battery may go dead,even with regular use. Have found ...
A: It would appear that the interior light shutoff-delay module is either not shutting off the interior ...
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| starter | 10/7/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: It has been having intermitten problems starting- sometimes it would work and sometimes not. ...
A: I assume when you say it would not start,you mean the engine would not turn over.The solenoid will ...
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| battery life | 10/7/2008 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: i don`t understand why my car battery died after 26 months,service manager does not have any good ...
A: A number of things can shorten Battery life, including a sudden shock, from a bad chuck hole on the ...
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| dashboard lights went out | 10/6/2008 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: dashboard lights went out what do i do? is it a fuse or what?
A: I would definitely check the fuses first. In order to locate the Fusebox though, you will need to ...
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| 1995 Toyota Camry - 2ns email | 10/6/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Radiator replaced twice within 2 years. Got it back after 2nd radiator and new water pump was put in ...
A: All Japanese cars and most modern engines run hot,at almost 90c.Sometimes more so(120c). There is a ...
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| trailblazer voltage problem/idle & A/C | 10/6/2008 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
Q: Sir, We own a 2006 trailblazer xlt 2wl.drive w/an I6 engine. it has 48Kmiles. Recently, when at a ...
A: Modern alternator regulators will initially (on engine start-up) provide 14.5 volts plus to the ...
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| 1993 Nissan Altima Fuses Blowing | 10/1/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Why does my tail light keep burning out my fuses?
A: Either a short in the wiring or wrong bulbs.There are many different ampage settings for tail ...
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| my rpm | 10/1/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: i have 1995 camry 2.2 aut. transmission my rpm keep going up and down when the car on neutral or ...
A: Idle control solenoid or a leak at the intake gasket.You will need to have the system vacuum checked ...
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| Toyota Camry 88 overdrive concern | 9/29/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Most of the time when I'm driving my Toyota camry 1988 above 20 or 30 MPH, the overdrive light ...
A: The overdrive has a lot to do with the transmission .The engine should not lose power so i would ...
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| 1987 chevrolet caprice | 9/29/2008 | Ron Cris |
Q: 000 miles on it. lately, on occasion, when I start the car it shakes, however, after driving it a ...
A: your choke may need ajustment..may be closed afer warm up..also if the idle is too fast t will be ...
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| 1999 Grand Am | 9/28/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I installed a new ignition lock assembly in my car. It turns over fine but won't start. The security ...
A: If you had the battery disconnected then its possible the anti theft system is engaged.You will find ...
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| Chrysler concord 1998 not starting | 9/27/2008 | Ron Cris |
Q: I am getting spark and fuel but it want start unless I put either to it then it will stay running ...
A: yes the crank sensor could do that...if you can scan your computor it sould tell you what the ...
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| 2000 buick lesabre | 9/27/2008 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: How do I remove the seat back from the rear seat?
A: On most cars you would have to remove the lower Seat Cushon first, which usually requires a bit of ...
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| clutch | 9/27/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: how do u replace a clutch in a 93 probe gt...and can u explain where each certain part will be ...
A: Depending on your knowledge and what tools you have,i would say this is a fairly difficult job even ...
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| firebird timing | 9/27/2008 | Ron Cris |
Q: I recently bought a 1999 Firebird with a 3.8 engine. My brother and I are trying to fix it up . WE ...
A: there is a computer disconnect wire..disconnect then set timing on 0 degrees... reconnect the ...
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| starting problem chrysler vouyager | 9/27/2008 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: hi there the problem i have got with my s reg Chrysler voyager is when i come to start it the ...
A: It is possible you got a defective Starter, and the Bendix Drive (the part that kicks the Starter ...
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| 1991 plymouth acclaim v 6 oil filter housing | 9/27/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have replaced the oil filter housing on 1991 Plymouth acclaim. I removed the old gasket between ...
A: There is a torque spec but nearly all the engine bolts such as these are light torque between 10-12 ...
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| 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 9/26/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: Just curious if this engine is a non-interference engine? ANSWER: Most Mitsubishi engines are ...
A: There is a very slim chance you didnt hit the valves with the pistons.About one in a hundred,not ...
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| 96dodge truck 1500 5.2 | 9/24/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: constance miss or poping until about 40mph then it smooths out and no problem until a re-start
A: Misfires can be caused by many things such as wires,plugs,coil pack,depends on how often you service ...
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| balljoints | 9/23/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 1988 corolla that needs a right front ball joint. How hard is it to change it. Does it just ...
A: Right front,has upper and lower so you might as well change both at once.Theyre not that expensive ...
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| 2000 bmw 325 ci | 9/22/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: parked car,next morning try to start,nothing happens. starter does not activate,good battery,got ...
A: Another possibility is the neutral safety switch so try to start it in neutral and move the shifter ...
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| 98 buick park ave. | 9/22/2008 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: I have a 98 buick park ave. that needs new motor mounts and we are having a very hard time finding ...
A: I'm assuming you've tried Autozone, both in the Store and Online http://www.autozone.com/, as well ...
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| fuel flow direction | 9/22/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: 1988 volvo 740. I recently replaced the in tank pump assembly and still have a no start condition. I ...
A: No spark could be the angle sensor.Its unusual for the ecu to go bad on these cars.The angle sensor ...
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| fuel flow direction | 9/20/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: 1988 volvo 740. I recently replaced the in tank pump assembly and still have a no start condition. I ...
A: What is the fuel pressure from the feed hose to the rail?Does this car have 2 pumps or 1.Some models ...
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| 1987 Audi 5000CS Turbo | 9/20/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what weight of motor oil to use and what grade of fuel is ...
A: Depends on the mileage.With high miles i would use Castrol high mileage 20/50.You can use regular ...
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| audi tt indicators | 9/20/2008 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
Q: I have a 51 plate Audi TT and I am having trouble with my indicators. My hazard lights are working ...
A: I have no specific information on the Audi, but can tell you that the most typical arrangement of ...
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| Heater Core | 9/19/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier LE. The other day I heard what sounded like water running near the ...
A: If the coolant isnt leaking into the cabin,its nothing to worry about.Most cars will gurgle in the ...
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| 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback | 9/18/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I am having a problem with the drivers side window. I have checked into replacement of the moter and ...
A: The window issue is the switch and not the motor if it goes up and down ok.If you test the motor ...
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| low air flow from 2003 Toyota Corolla AC | 9/18/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: My 2003 Toyota Corolla has low air flow whether through the vents or out the defroster. The ...
A: This would be a major job as all the ducts are under the dash and are not easy to get at.Also you ...
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| Radiator/Coolant pressure problem | 9/17/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have an 87 Saab 900-no turbo...Replaced the thermostat, but pressure is still building up in the ...
A: Its the only possible cause as these are the symptoms of a blown head gasket.Air lock will not do ...
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| 1990 Geo metro Sluggish between 1/4 and 3/4 throttle | 9/17/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I have just purchased a 1990 geo motro the has been parked for the past year. It was parked after ...
A: The bad running and the fact the car sat for a year are a clue.Fuel that sits that long is going to ...
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| 74 Dodge Pickup, 318 electronic ignition | 9/13/2008 | Ben Deutschman |
Q: Sir, I have a 74 Dodge pickup with a 318 2V, with electronic ignition. It starts OK when weather ...
A: Generally, a no start, with dampness, would more than likely be bad Plug Wires, or a maybe a cracked ...
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| 1995 chevy berretta | 9/13/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: my key gets stuck in the ignition when i put the tilt wheel in different postions i just got a new ...
A: There must be a problem with the barrel lock and it may be installed incorrectly.Or,the mechanism ...
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| Reset PGM-Fi light | 9/13/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I bought a 1987 Honda Accord lxi and have done a lot of work on it. I replaced almost everything ...
A: Which make of sensor did you replace the original one with?Aftermarket will not work on this car and ...
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| 1987 BMW 325is - Problem With Headlights | 9/12/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: I was replacing my headlights this evening and now they don't come on at all. I searched around for ...
A: If its blown,it needs replaced,question is why did it blow?You may have shorted something so you ...
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| 2000 VW Jetta Electrical Problem | 9/11/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: My power windows will not lower or raise, I have no interior lights and the heated mirrors are not ...
A: Sounds like a mountain of problems so,i would take the car back to whoever replaced the engine as i ...
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| 94 Altima Stalling | 9/9/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: When it stalls and I try to turn it back on it just sounds like it ran out of gas. I already checked ...
A: Possible causes of stalling are.MAP sensor,MAF sensor,idle air control solenoid,incorrect fuel ...
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| probe 1996 problems | 9/8/2008 | Sean Halliday |
Q: i have a ford probe 1996 GT and i having bad problems. the monitor will not reset and can't reset ...
A: The pcm is faulty then,try a different computor.This is a rare thing for the computor to do but not ...
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