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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| no-start | 12/16/2010 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Ernie, I hope you can give me an idea as to what the hell is keeping my car from starting! Alright, ... A: Not having any specific information on Pontiacs (nor on any other GM products other than on some ... | ||
| 2010 Ford Mustang GT -- supercharger installation | 12/15/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a 2010 Ford Mustang GT with a 281ci V8, 315 HP, with about 11,000 miles on it to date. I am ... A: I welcome everybody, but especially fellow Allexperts experts! I checked out your website. I helped ... | ||
| Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Lreg (uk) | 12/13/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: Not sure if you are able to help, however, im having issues where i lose power and the engine ... A: We don't have Vauxhalls here in the U.S., so I can't tell you from experience any common problems ... | ||
| 1990 nissan 4x4 4cyl manual trans. reverse problum | 12/10/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: A friend of mine has a 1990 nissan 4x4 4cyl with manual transmission. He said when he puts it in ... A: Justin! From what I recall, the 'stick' is mounted directly into the transmission and there is no ... | ||
| Emergency Brake Cable freezing 'on' in cold weather | 12/7/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: Dealer can't answer why this is happening & won't fix even though it is under warranty: 2009 Nissan ... A: Jan! My first guess would be that water is getting in the brake cable(s). A thorough greasing of ... | ||
| 2002 gmc envoy loose cam or crank sensor | 12/3/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: i changed my oil like 2 weeks before my check engine light went on. i went to aoutozone to check ... A: Roberto, To ALL!! I am a Parts Pro, NOT a Tech. This will be my LAST Technical Question, period, ... | ||
| Audi TT Power Windows | 11/24/2010 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: Yesterday it was cold out 17 degrees Fahrenheit and neither one of my windows on my 2003 Audi TT ... A: Most likely window mechanism grease which was not of appropriate specification for low-temperature ... | ||
| Ford Ranger Not Starting | 11/24/2010 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: I have a 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0 Flex fuel 4x2. The problem occurs when I try to start. I have a new ... A: I can suggest that the problem would appear to be in the coil circuit of the contactor which powers ... | ||
| 2001 kia sportage stick shift 4x4 | 11/23/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: it smails like burnt rubber when i drive it and look under the hood what could this be. A: Amanda, Sorry to take so long to respond but we are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Happy ... | ||
| Brake lights /hazard switch | 11/21/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: My brake lights don't work. I tried the brake switch and bulbs etc. I was told it could be a bad ... A: The turn signal and hazard switch are all in one switch. To get to the switch you must remove the ... | ||
| heating problems | 11/21/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: my 2003 toyota avensis blows cold air on drivers side and warm air on passenger slde,but no were ... A: Mels, As stated in my Profile, I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a Tech, Okay? Let's just begin ... | ||
| d-150 | 11/21/2010 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: i have a d-150 with a slant six with a 1 barrel carb. since ive had it, it stumbles at higher ... A: I'd check the Points, making sure they are set between .017-.020, producing a Dwell of 42 Degrees, ... | ||
| 1991 Chevy Silverado,no 4 wheel drive | 11/21/2010 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: my 1991 Chevy K1500 has no 4 wheel drive,replaced front actuator,checked all 4 bulbs in 4 drive ... A: I wish I could help, but I have absolutely NO data on 4x4 systems, never having had one of these. ... | ||
| upper engine noise | 11/20/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: my 96 Kia sportage has a loud and constant ticking in the head area, and the oil light comes on, ... A: Duncan, While I'm not a Tech, this is explained that I'm a Parts Professional in my profile, I ... | ||
| 2002 trailblazer LS | 11/18/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: My security light comes on every now and then and when it do my truck wont start up where ever I'm ... A: There could be a problem with the lock cylinder or key. There's a small chance that is could be a ... | ||
| 2002 GMC Envoy headlamp | 11/17/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a 2002 GMC Envoy. My headlamps stopped working all together. My fog lamps work and the yellow ... A: If it's only the low beams and they both suddenly went out at the same time then chances are that ... | ||
| Engine oil consumption | 11/16/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I own a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.8l the previous body shape i'm using fully synthetic 5w-50 oil ... A: I'm in the U.S. and we don't have the same exact car you have and the oil you use isn't common place ... | ||
| 2002 Dodge Interpid | 11/11/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: My 2002 Dodge Intrepid started running at 6 RPM after the check engine light going on and off for ... A: I'm assuming you mean 6,000 RPM. It could be LOTS of things, but probably an engine management ... | ||
| set the timing | 11/11/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: How to set the timing on a 93 Plymouth, Acclaim ANSWER: Dusty, What size engine??? 2.5 or ... A: Dusty, With the engine OFF, turn of all accessories and lights. 1. Connect your timing light to ... | ||
| Fuel problem | 11/10/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a 98' Mercury Grand Marquis with a 4.6. At 60 - 65 mph I lose power, let it back of to about ... A: There's many things that can be causing that problem. It may be hard to diagnose even in person, ... | ||
| !998 Dodge Ram Electrical Issue | 11/9/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: My 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L V8 4wd truck just started acting strange without any warning. When I ... A: There's nothing that 'normally' fails that would cause that problem. I'd look for a broken wiring ... | ||
| GMC Sonoma 4x4 | 11/8/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a gas leak on my GMC Sonoma four wheel drive truck behind where the air cleaner attaches to ... A: You didn't say what year/engine you have, so I'll have to assume a 4.3 liter. For those engines, ... | ||
| Speedometer problem | 11/8/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: We have Honda civic Model 2001.Speedoneter needles not properly working or also not showing lights. A: Shahid, I'm sorry to take so long to respond but I fell and really messed up my shoulder. It is ... | ||
| truck bogs down on acceleration when in gear | 11/7/2010 | Skip Bollinger |
| Q: I have a 95 chevy 2500 with a 5.7 liter v8 Recently my truck started losing power but only while ... A: Jonathan, First of all, revving your engine to red line in Neutral or Park is NOT A GOOD IDEA, ... | ||
| saturn over revving | 11/7/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I own a 2001 Saturn sc2 with 167000 kms. My saturn keeps revving high up to 2500 and then slowly ... A: The first think I'd look for is either a vacuum leak, bad Idle Air Control valve or possibly a ... | ||
| Electrical Issues | 11/6/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I've got a 1991 Acura Integra LS with 202,000 miles. The turn signals and emergency lights will not ... A: There are no common connections between the turn signal/hazard and brake light circuits, so either ... | ||
| 1983 ford escort 1.6 L with carb | 11/5/2010 | Ernest (Ernie) Kenward |
| Q: My work vehicle is 1983 ford escort it has 70,000 original miles it started acting up by bucking ... A: Note that I do not have a Ford Escort, and so do not have any shop information on that family of ... | ||
| no fire in two cylinders | 11/4/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: ok i have a 1993 chevy corsica 3.1 Liter ive checked the coil packs which were jus replaced 2 years ... A: Since it seems safe to say that the coils are ok, the only other thing that can cause the problem is ... | ||
| no fire in two cylinders | 11/3/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: ok i have a 1993 chevy corsica 3.1 Liter ive checked the coil packs which were jus replaced 2 years ... A: How do you know they aren't getting spark? How did you test that? If it's the same 2 cylinders that ... | ||
| 2001 GMC park neutral switch adjustment | 11/2/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: How do you adjust the park neutral switch on a 2001 GMC Savanna 1/2 ton van? A: The neutral safety switch is on the side of the transmission and is held down by a couple of bolts. ... | ||
| vacuum lines | 10/29/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I have a 1999 f150. When i bought the truck, the 4 wheel drive didn't work and the abs light is on. ... A: The ABS light coming on should be a different issue from the 4WD. There should be two vacuum lines ... | ||
| fuel problems | 10/29/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: I had recently parked my car for 1 week while I just used my wifes car while we were stayin at the ... A: There is a reoccuring problem with fuel tank filler necks with that car that causes gas to 'spit ... | ||
| Electrical Problems | 10/27/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: i have a 91 Holden Rodeo with some electrical issues. While the engine is running my head unit would ... A: We don't have Holdens here in the U.S., but I'll still try and give you a hand. The only way things ... | ||
| turn signal | 10/26/2010 | Ben Deutschman |
| Q: Drivers side turn signal blinks extra fast when I step on the brakes. What would probably be the ... A: My first thought would be a shorted Socket, which one would best confirm by replacing the Socket. If ... | ||
| 97 honda accord, heater motor speed control | 10/26/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: 97 honda accord, 200,000 miles. No repairs in past 10 years. 2.2 engine. Fan motor for blower fan in ... A: Do you mean the fan for the radiator or the one for the heater? If for the heater, then it's ... | ||
| 2003 Chevy Suburban grill | 10/25/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: One upper side of the black egg crate grill is broken out, as if from a bird strike. Can just the ... A: I don't believe that only the 'egg crate' part can be replaced. However, whole new grills are ... | ||
| 1997 dodge caravan abs moudle ( controller) | 10/25/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: Can I just remove the abs controller to match it up to another controller? Will the regular braking ... A: Yes, you can just remove the controller and the brakes will work normally (but without the ABS ... | ||
| 2000 mazda 626 gas tank repair | 10/23/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: How do I repair a 2000 Mazda 626 gas tank? It looks like it has a dual shell. A: Most gas tanks are made out of two shells and are joined around the center. If the leak isn't around ... | ||
| pvc valve | 10/22/2010 | A. Rowe |
| Q: can you tell me if a 1994 mitsubishi 3.0 liter has a pvc valve. thanks roger A: Your engine does have a PCV valve. Depending on what vehicle it is in and if it's SOHC or DOHC ... | ||
| 97 ford taurus heater | 10/21/2010 | Sean Halliday |
| Q: my taurus the heater does not work when the air is turned up. the blower works because the air works ... A: Check the coolant level first and if it is low the heater will not work.If the level is ok you may ... | ||
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Expertise
I can usually answer how to fix automotive problems or at least how to troubleshoot the problem on most cars and trucks. I specialize in mechanical and electrical work, but do occasional paint/body/fabrication work. I'm from the U.S., so, I might not be able to answer specific questions from 'non-North American available' vehicles.
Experience
I am an ASE certified master automotive technician for 15 years with a degree in automotive technics and business management. For the last 20+ years I've worked on just about everything with an engine or wheels. I have owned and operated an automotive repair business since 1993. I can also help with information about Pa. state inspection and the Pa. vehicle code.
Organizations
Formerly held a NASCAR license and built/maintained race cars.
Education/Credentials
Degree in Automotive techics and business management, as well as ASE certified master technician, PA state inspection license, completed trainings from Bendix, Bear, Moog, PDQ and countless others.
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