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By August 6, 2007 51 Comments Read More →

2005 Nissan Altima Engine Dies While Driving – Hard To Restart

I recently drove to California in my 05 Altima and everything was running fine. All of a sudden (about 3-4 weeks later after arrival), my car just shut itself off in mid transit. For a week and a half I didn’t know what was wrong. I checked the battery and the cells were bone dry. I put water back in the cells and everything seemed fine

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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Plymouth Voyager Heater Core Leaks and Transmission Problems

I took my 1999 Plymouth Voyager to Autozone, for one of their free diagnostics. I took it because on occasion the front window fogs up in the heat of the day. Also the service engine light is coming on,and there is smoke under hood, there is a wet spot inside on driver side. Guy at Autozone said my problem is a transmission shifter solenoid. My dad thinks it is Heater core. What do you think? What auto repair manual would you recommend to get to help in replacing both these items? My dad is a mechanic, but he is more familiar with older cars and big 18wheelrs. So he would need some guidance in placing these for me.

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Ford Taurus Check Engine Light on – Code Po171 and P0 174

hello there, I have a 2000 ford Taurus, check engine light on. I have checked data link codes and an getting codes “po171 and po174 system too lean bank 1 and bank 2”. Is it time for a fuel pump? or how do I tell if its the pump or one of the sensors? thanks for your time.

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1991 Ford Ranger Engine Dies Whle Driving – Won’t Restart

Hey there Austin A while back you were very helpful with a problem I had with my 86 Ford Mustang 2.3. I bought a 91 Ford Ranger XLT pickup with a 2.3 4cyl, fuel injected engine. It is the one with the 2 coil packs instead of a distributor. I had the timing belt , pick up crank case sensor, etc replaced about a year ago while was in Arkansas doing a job. They also replaced the module The work was done in Va Beach, Va, where I actually live.

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My Air Conditioner In My Chevy Truck Is Not As Cold As It Should Be

I have a 1990 Chevy truck 4×4, 5 speed, 4.3 engine. I cracked off my hi pressure switch, the a/c worked for 2 days then stopped. I took it in and they replaced it with an after market one, it has 2 wires on it , but they hooked up one cause my old one only had 1 wire.

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By July 31, 2007 1 Comments Read More →

1989 Chevy Camaro Runs Bad Idles Rough and Dies

I have been slowly trying to tune and perfect my newly purchased 1989 Chevy Camaro. I, personally, have limited knowledge of engines and vehicles, but many of my friends study the subject and seem to know what they are talking about. Unfortunatly they all have different opinions on what should be done. The main problem I have now is trouble getting it to start and I have to pump the gas pedal repeatedly. I know thats bad for my vehicle but just turning the key won’t start it. It turns over fine, but it just won’t start.

Posted in: Running Problems
By July 31, 2007 6 Comments Read More →

1998 Chevy Blazer Engine Will Not Start Sometimes – Just Cranks Over

I own a 1998 Chevy Blazer with 19,500 original miles. The car has given me problems since day one of purchase in June 1999. Here is the problem I am currently attempting to correct: The car will run for three or four days then will not start again for a long period of time. The hand-held computer diagnostic check continues to refer to the oxygen sensor. I just replaced two oxygen sensors this past Saturday on either end of the catalytic converter.

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By July 30, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Ford Ranger Fuel Gauge is Not Working Properly – How to Test?

The fuel gauge in my 91 Ford Ranger does not register, is there an EZ way to check to see if the problem is the gauge or the sending unit.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By July 30, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

My Brakes Are Grinding and Making Noise What Will it Cost

I think I need a brake job on my 1988 Chevy Spectrum.Things are squeaking, grinding and groaning when I hit the brakes, but using the manual brake doesn’t seem to produce any adverse reactions. How much should I expect to pay?

Posted in: Brakes
By July 30, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

Chevy Silverado A/C Not Cold At Idle Speeds

Hi sir I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado. My A/C is cold when the vehicle is in motion but when stop and idol the a/c gets warm. I have taken it back to the dealership and they told me everything is fine. Why does the a/c get warm when I am idling? Otherwise the a/c works fine when driving. Is this an air flow problem? and how can I correct it?

Posted in: A/C and Heating