Just a Reminder that every first Friday in the month carfix_online will have a contest. The list owner will post a car related question (usually will go out...
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Feb 1, 2003 11:48 am
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i have a 74 olds cutlass that i cannot get the hood opened. had a guy tell me where i work( work in parts dept. of major car dealership) to get to the cable...
... Ken, you were right. After testing for an other MAP sensor and TF Ignition module without improvement, I started to look for ignition problems. I found it...
Joseph Szikora
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Feb 1, 2003 7:16 pm
8661
================================================== Hi! How about a hillbilly from Kentucky? Did you follow the cable from the dash board mount, through the...
Hello. I've noticed that most coolant systems uses pressure caps rated at or about 16psi. If the cooling system is fine without no problems, would it be...
When you say the system is fine? Did you think that it maybe working fine because it does have maybe a higher working pressure cap? The cap pressure does at...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Feb 2, 2003 1:29 pm
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My wife just got a used 2001 VW Cabrio. I need to know where the fuel filter is located on this car? Also, can you pull the metal spark plug boots with a...
I have an 98 Oldsmobile intrigue /w 140,000 miles on it. My mechanic said that my O2 sensors and starter need replacing. I cannot afford the price. ($600+) He...
On my Ford Ranger 2.8 Engine the Choke is not working. The wiring has had from the looks of it many people working with it. The wire connecting to the choke...
The wire connects to the back of the alt. I would not say if the other end goes to regulator or not, its a good bet it may. Its only hot with eng. running, no...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Feb 3, 2003 9:08 pm
8670
I think the choke heater voltage is regulated by the computer on this model. I think there is also a relay involved...... What exactly is the choke problem you...
Hi, If my memory serves me right it's a front wheel drive. The oxygen sensor is located in the exhaust manifold and has a one wire connector to remove. A deep...
WOW, I don't think I could of asked for better instructions! Thankyou so much. I do have a quick question though. My mechanic said that there were two o2...
Thanks for the info. From what I've read, a higher pressure cap makes the cooling system more effecient but, does that put more pressure on the system? What I...
... From: "Donald Scarlett" <donald5242@...> To: <carfix_online@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:05 AM Subject: [carfix_online] Radiator...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Feb 4, 2003 1:51 pm
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I will get my two cents worth in here to. They are good directions. I did not believe there are two sensors, but if there were it would be either on a manifold...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
autodoc@...
Feb 4, 2003 1:59 pm
8676
My check engine light comes on and off. My mechanic said that the code that was returned said it was the O2 sensors. (Occasionally, it hesitates. What it does...
Yes, those are good instructions. I would only add that it's probably worth it to part with the twelve dollars or so it will take to buy an O2 removal ...
There are at least two O2 sensors on any OBDII system. Some Chevy trucks have five! You have two. The one in the manifold is for fuel mixture monitoring, the...
Hi, Good! That's what we here for! And you are welcome! See what I mean by additional info from our automotive experts? The first one is right on the exhaust...
Hi, This is a model of car I haven't worked on, but the normal fuel filter locations are under the chassis body next to the frame or in the throttle body...
... Ok, your car should turn the light on for certain faults that are repeated and then turn it off when those same faults aren't repeated under the same...
Thanks for the help for the Choke. I found a hot wire that was only hot when the engine was running and tied into that wire and the choke opened. I also...
In the past I have had some problems with Rebuilt and recently I have had problems with rebuilt. I brought a Rebuilt Water Pump from Auto Zone it was only $25...
The quality of the rebuilt part is only as good as the shop doing the rebuild. In this world of cut-throat prices, it's a challenge for the do-it-yourself...
Hi Jack, The user's auto manual I think suggest to change the differential oil every 50,000 miles or so. Being a suggestion, it's up to you. As a preventative...
