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| 99 3.8 won't idle, blows water out tailpipe,code 0303 | 10/14/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My husband was driving to work this morning with the cruise set at 60. The van lost power and died, ...
A: If you are getting water (coolant) out the tail pipe (white smoke on start up that smells like ...
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| 1989 2.5 literturbo plymouth voyager minivan | 10/14/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: my windsheld wiper switch quit working . I checked the fuses they all look good this van sat for ...
A: The wiper switch can be checked for continuity: after you unplug it: in off there should be ...
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| '93 vehicle communications flaky | 10/13/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 1993 dodge grand caravan 3.3.At times the speedo quits working and it will loose ...
A: About all I can think of doing is attaching a digital voltmeter to the data link connector pin 3 ...
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| '93 vehicle communications flaky | 10/13/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 1993 dodge grand caravan 3.3.At times the speedo quits working and it will loose ...
A: The 'CCD bus' vehicle communications system has some sort of a problem that is probably best ...
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| 2000 Dodge 3.3/3.8L serpentine belt comes off | 10/13/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I've replaced pullys, checked alignment and have tryed different belts. Everything works great until ...
A: Fortunately Kevin had the same question about a week ago and he posted the service bulletin from ...
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| 1999 jeep cherokee sport | 10/13/2008 | Kevin |
Q: can you tell me were and how to install the anti rattle clips that came with the front calipers i ...
A: they only go on one way the anti rattle clips are for what they say they help the pads not to ...
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| 1999 Plymouth Voyager 3.3L fuel pump or connections issues | 10/13/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I went to start the van one morning. It started. Ran for about 5 minutes then started to chug and ...
A: Unfortunately he needs to distinguish whether or not the pump is getting voltage when it won't pump ...
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| car interior problems | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: My radio and fuel economy readings cut in and out when you turn the car on and turn the radio on it ...
A: Year/model/body type please? When you say the radio shuts off do you mean the power/sound/tuning or ...
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| 1994 Chrysler LHS: ignition switch, interlock service | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: need to pull the steering wheel on my lhs, any worry about the airbag? i know i need to disconnect ...
A: Let me know your postal mailing address. It is only about $1 to copy and mail you the 6 pages on the ...
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| 1994 Chrysler LHS: ignition switch, interlock service | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: need to pull the steering wheel on my lhs, any worry about the airbag? i know i need to disconnect ...
A: The air bag/steering wheel doesn't appear to need to be removed to change the ignition switch. ...
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| 2001 Dodge Intripid 2.7 L engine Timing | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: 7 L Engine. We have the new parts on. I wanted to double check to make sure the timing is all set ...
A: With all '4-stroke engines' it takes two complete revolutions of the crankshaft to return the valve ...
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| Chrysler 300M ABS and traction lights | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The lights on my car has started coming on sporadically. What sort of problem does this represent? ...
A: Tune ups (spark plugs/wires is about all) aren't needed that soon. Plugs require changing every 100K ...
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| Chrysler 300M ABS and traction lights | 10/12/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: The lights on my car has started coming on sporadically. What sort of problem does this represent? ...
A: The ABS is designed so that if it has a fault nonetheless the car will brake just as well as a car ...
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| Fault codes P0154 and P0174, 3.3L '97 | 10/11/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1997 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.3 engine. I have two codes that came up. The one code is P0174 ...
A: I saw that you asked the question of Kevin and that he had discouraged you from pursing a solution ...
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| 1996 Chrysler Sebring JX rough idle | 10/11/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I have a 1996 Sebring JX Convertable 2.4 cyl. It has a rough idle that I can't seem to tackle.I ...
A: Have you checked the compression on the cylinders? You see, to have 'hit' the most obvious ...
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| hazard flasher '97 LHS | 10/11/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: where is the hazard relay located in the 1997 Chrysler LHS ANSWER: Hi Derrick There is a flasher ...
A: Yes, but also check fuse #3 behind the dash as that also is needed for both the turns and the ...
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| hazard flasher '97 LHS | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: where is the hazard relay located in the 1997 Chrysler LHS
A: There is a flasher under the dash that handles emergency flasher function. It is mounted to the ...
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| IAT Location | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: How do I locate the IAT Sensor on a 2004 Pacifica? Thanks
A: Without knowing which engine I can't describe it specifically, but basically it would be located on ...
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| '85-'94 4 cyl engine:code 21, rough idle/egr/O2 sensor? | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I keep getting an engine code of 21 mostly when the car is cold. It comes on within 1 minute of ...
A: The egr is under the bottom side of the air cleaner housing between the engine and the fire wall. ...
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| 2003 town and country: vapor recovery leak | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: check engine light on was told evap leak, how does someone find a leak on evap system...
A: The system has several components that are connected together with hoses. I can tell you about the ...
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| Input speed sensor?: '91 minivan, limp-in mode | 10/10/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Greetings Roland. 1991 Caravan 3.3L AWD. No speedo past couple years, no problem shifting gears ...
A: The sensor is between the top of the solenoid box and the two transmission fluid cooler lines. That ...
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| '88 K-cars: Tail and dash lights fuse blows | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: "good morning. i am wondering if you can help me. my son's car is a 1988 dodge aries 2.5 litre. ...
A: I assume that it is fuse 5 that is blowing, if not let me now. A fuse will blow when one of the ...
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| locks and interior lights: cycling on/off | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: when I am driving my grand cherokee jeep the locks are locking and unlocking and the interior lights ...
A: Fortunately this is simple. One of the doors is not secured tightly enough to push in the door ajar ...
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| 1990 Chrysler Imperial 3.3L runs then dies/no start | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I'll try to keep this as simple as short as possible. 1990 Chrysler Imperial 3.3L w/A/C From what ...
A: If the car was originally sold in California it will have an egr valve that may be sticking ajar, ...
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| Timing belt on '97 3.5L engine:non-interference | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: If the timing belt on my 1997 concorde breaks while driving, will it cause extensive damage to the ...
A: The 3.3L has a timing chain so is very unlikely to break, while the 3.5L has a timing belt but the ...
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| 1996 Dodge Caravan 3.0 L | 10/9/2008 | Kevin |
Q: Kevin, I would like to know if you can email me the directions on how to replace the coolant/water ...
A: WATER PUMP - 3.0L ENGINE REMOVAL Drain cooling system. Refer to Draining Cooling System in this ...
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| 1994 New Yorker no start | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Hey Roland! Got another problem with my piece of crap. Ended up replacing the PCM a couple of ...
A: I don't know whether to conclude that no codes (not even a 55?) from the key means the pcm is gone. ...
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| 1995 Dodge Stratus ES-V6 | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I had problems with transmission going into limp mode and sometimes the speedometer would not work. ...
A: I would pursue the 66 code by checking the data bus wires for continuity between the ...
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| bypass alarm | 10/9/2008 | Kevin |
Q: 0l 1997year.My remote stop working.Hi generte 435Mhz but he cant open the door.How can I bypass ...
A: nope there is no bypassing the alarm for cheap that is. if any one could just ask on a web forum ...
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| 97 T&C Cam & Crank sensors | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I had a problem that my 97 T&C quit at 50 mph with a no cam sensor signal code. I replaced cam & ...
A: Good work on finding that. I have purchased electronic contact cleaner in a spray can from computer ...
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| no codes | 10/9/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i have a 1998 concorde 67,000mi all of a sudden i have no speed odmeter or tachometer or air and ...
A: I believe it is a fuse problem but to be exact can you tell me as you look over the entire dash can ...
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| P1494 is a Leak Detection Pump Switch or Mechanical Fault. | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Can you please help I have 1998 Chrysler Sebring coupe LXI V6 2.5 L. I get code P1494 is a Leak ...
A: The causes are possibly an open or shorted switch sense circuit, a pump switch failure, or an open ...
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| question regarding alarm reset code | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: i read the question from daniva about the 1990 chrysler imperial. I followed the directions the ...
A: It wasn't clear to me what year/model/engine you have so let me know that. Please read the numbers ...
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| 1994 Chrysler Lebaron 3.0L v6 | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: the Lebaron I have has recently had trouble with the battery gauge. While driving the gauge varys ...
A: I suspect is has to do with the alternator field control function but to sure try reading the codes ...
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| Input speed sensor?: '91 minivan, limp-in mode | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: Greetings Roland. 1991 Caravan 3.3L AWD. No speedo past couple years, no problem shifting gears ...
A: Greetings Duane, I suspect that the speedo failure may not be due to the output sensor since you ...
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| 97 T&C Cam & Crank sensors | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I had a problem that my 97 T&C quit at 50 mph with a no cam sensor signal code. I replaced cam & ...
A: When you installed the cam and crank sensors did you leave the paper spacers on them and then ...
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| '85-'94 4 cyl engine:code 21, rough idle/egr/O2 sensor? | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I keep getting an engine code of 21 mostly when the car is cold. It comes on within 1 minute of ...
A: I believe it would be the 2.5L 4 cyl which is the same block as the 2.2 so that is not an issue. It ...
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| 93 intrepid,jerky feel in od | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I am left with a slight jerky feel when cruising in overdrive. It first started while commuting ...
A: The electronic transaxle has a self-diagnostic capability via a blue plug under the dash. If you ...
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| 94 Plymouth Acclaim code 21 | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I keep getting an engine code of 21 mostly when the car is cold. It comes on within 1 minute of ...
A: You didn't mention which engine is in the car, but in any case there is only one sensor on either of ...
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| 2000 cirrus turn signals don't work | 10/8/2008 | Roland Finston |
Q: I am having a problem with my turning signals once they are turned on they don't flash. Could this ...
A: Have you rechecked the fuses? And can you tell me what you mean by "worked for short while": did it ...
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