Very good suggestions! I'll try those. Yes, the car came with these I'm told, so they are from the manufacturer My brother thought if I get the vin number and...
Hi John! My husband says there are all different versions of unlocker, as there are many different locking lug nuts that were used. Do you think there might be...
help im a roofer not a mechanic.Ive got an 84 E 150 with a 302 the charging system went out and I replaced it true to my luck it still dont work the old...
JS, Did you mean it seemed to spark ONE time? Only on time did it seem to fire Does the check engine light come on when ignition turned on? If not, need to...
Best I recall,there are 4 'keys' of special keys. Check under the trunk lid for items coming with automobile, but the key lock won't be on it. Dealer should...
See previoious rreply. Pretty sure there were only 4 keys, IF came with vehicle and no one changed them. Hey, been there and done that, but over 12years ago....
First, stop disconnecting the battery with the engine running. You'll damage a perfectly good alternator that way. Use a voltmeter. If you connect a voltmeter...
Thank you sir that did it truck runs and charge light is off I borrowed a volt meter from the neighbor and it is a little more when van is running if you ever...
Glad that was the problem Terry. I found out about the hoses collapsing internally when working on a Ford Bronco II about 9 years ago. I didn't know about it...
Hi Terry You are not the first one to learn this lesson the hard way . I had a dragging brake for years and changed everything but the kitchen sink before I ...
... Thanks for the information and very quick responce. I have tried the fix but was unable to get ride of the blinking. Given that the evaporator needs to be...
I have a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country that the instrument panel, windshield wipers, power windows, sliding rear doors, blinkers and a/c display all quit...
Because of your check engine light question. I went out and checked that, I also decided to try to start it again. It cranked a few spins and then tried to ...
One thing all those electrical elements may have in common is connector units. In their hurry to assemble autos, (an assembly line station may only allow a...
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Hi David, On the stalling, it would likely benefit from cleaning the throttle body. On the trans, maybe, just maybe you'll get lucky if you disconnect and...
JS, I would be inclined to think that the van needed a good tuneup. Specifically, I would run an fuel injector cleaner through it and replace the plugs and...
Hi JS, That model had troubles with coil wire arcing to ground and also funky distributor cap troubles. Also, proper fuel pressure is critical. This may be the...
Hi Steve, I also want to thank Deranger for making a permanent file in our Chrysler section for this : ) It wont pass the cooldown test if the AC doesn't...
Hi nrccemtp, Michaels advice is good and sound. But here's another 2 cents... Wow, so many possibilities... Well, it sounds like an Ignition switch fault OR...
Well Mike, how easy was that. I unhooked the positive battery cable, waited about 5 minutes to reconnect........TAH-DAH!!!! Everything back to the way it was....
JS, From you description of engine attempting to fire, but quit when you released the key from start position, I wonder if you have a bad ignition switch, or...
Hello, My girlfriend has a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport with the 3.7 liter motor. Ok, to start with she backed into a car wash change machine and broke her left...
... Pop and then a loud knocking sound? An engine backfire maybe? Does the engine shakes only when your in 4th gear and accelerating? How about in the 1st or...
Thanks Jamie, that was pretty cool. Already saved it. IHG Chaplain MC Kent Men are made good by spirit, not by law. There is no goose-stepping goodness.Unless...
Gentlemen, I finally broke down and called a Ford tech friend of mine. Come to find out there is a black box under the fan shroud that has the fan controls...
You have a good point. I know that when I try to turn the key I need to push it in some and then back out a 1/16 inch or so to even get it to turn. So you...
Main difference between the 'Run' and 'Start' position of ignition key, is voltage is fed to the starter solenoid, in order to engage current to the starter....
