Hello group, The headlights and foglights on my '96 Intrepid have quit. The headlight bulbs are ok; the running lights come on when the car is started and all dashboard lights and interior lights are functioning. I have replaced the headlight switch assembly, but it did not fix the problem (the...

So, I bought a '96 Legacy Outback that has been sitting for about 4 years. It has 157,000 miles on it. Everything looks good, coolant nice and green, brake fluid a nice light brown color, like brand new, oil a little dark but not black. Must have been serviced right before being parked. Now, I...

Hi. Just replaced a cracked exhaust manifold on my daughter's '96 Protege. All that's left is to torque the bolts down. It has the 1.6L DOHC engine. According to the Haynes manual I have, the torque specs are 28-34 ft. lbs. for that engine up through 1998. 1999 and later, the specs are 14-21...

I have a person unfamiliar with Usenet who is asking me about an issue of I know nothing, so I'd like to ask those here who do. She's got a '96 Mercury Mystique with 150K miles on it. Up to now, it's not exhibited any problems, but recently has begun stalling in a manner that suggests the...

My wife's everyday ride is a '96 Isuzu Rodeo, it has been giving me fits for the past couple of years starting around this time of year. On hotter days, the A/C will cut off when the temp gage reaches the 3/4 mark. The engine temp never goes beyond this 3/4 mark, but this is more noticeable on...

I'm looking at a '96 Sebring with around 100k on it. It has a few issues that I would like advice on. The gauges on the dash including the odometer don't work. Common issue? Easy fix? Rear window not working. I know in the old Lebarons it was cheaper and easier to buy another car than it...

A couple of weeks a ago I replaced the starter on a '96 Sentra. Had to remove the air filter box and disconnect 2 or 3 plugs connected to it. After replacing the starter I started the car a couple of times just to check the starter. The check engine light was not on. Since then the car has been...

OK, here we are in June & I actually had to put the heat up a little in my car this A.M. well, when I turned the temp knob clockwise, I felt a 'looseness' to it and no heat. Can anyone give me a visual idea on what's behind the panel? I'd imagine a type of cable or something? Is it difficult to...

Aftermarket Manual indicates to just pry this large Dash Center trim panel out of hidden recessed retaining clips to access heater control panel screws to access rear of this control panel to change bulbs. Center trim panel seems very tight and is also around ignition switch, has anyone here...

How the heck do you get to it? I've changed the oil twice, and the only way I can get to the filter is by shoving my left arm down the right side of the firewall. It's a tight fit, and the filter will barely go through it. My arm is a very tight fit and got a couple of fair sized bruises on it...

My daughter's '97 Cavalier, 2.2 4-cylinder (80,000 miles) quit running Saturday; had it towed home. The starter spins the engine over fine but will not start. Here's what I've checked so far: 1. There is good spark at every plug. They're gapped at .060", but were wet when removed. 2. Since...

Please forgive the cross posting as I think it's appropriate here. As many folks already know, the clutch master / slave cylinders used in the '97 Chev. K3500 and presumably other related models are essentially a defective design. The normal failure mode is a failure to release the clutch, the...

As many folks already know, the clutch master / slave cylinders used in the '97 Chev. K3500 and presumably other related models are essentially a defective design. The normal failure mode is a failure to release the clutch, the clutch itself doesn't seem to have any issues. As the clutch master...

Has anyone pulled the E4OD trans from a '97 expy 4x4? I'm looking for a tech writeup or some pointers on how to do it, with emphasis on the not getting killed part. Hope someone out there can help! Thanks!

My parents are having an issue with their fuel system v6, 3.8. Car will crank, but wont start. The pump is brand new. No fuel getting to/ through fuel filter. Dont believe pump is kicking on. My first thought was the Fuel Pump Fuse (Good), Inertia Switch (Good), and I cannot seem to find a Relay. I...

My GMC suddenly started cutting out under load. I've noticed it occasionally missing in 3rd gear and OD so far and tried to get it to do it in 2nd yesterday afternoon but never could. Doesn't idle rough (had it tuned up about 5k miles ago at the dealer) and it's doing this around 2300 RPMs,...

My 1997 GCL Orvis Edition w/ 62K miles abandoned me tonight. Went to dinner and a movie and upon returning to the vehicle it would not start. Prior to this the Jeep has shown NO signs of imminent failure. It spins over very easy. I found the ignition coil at the front of the engine, removed the...

1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 4 cyl, 2.5L, 5 spd, 87K miles It seems every other time I start my 97 wrangler after sitting over night or longer, I get erratic idling at startup and the first time I shift into 2nd gear when taking off, i get a hesitation and loss of power for about 2-3 seconds.. then the...

So in a fit of madness I bought a '97 Lesabre with engine issues. Car is rust free in great shape with 85k miles. It was suffering from a leaky intake. Previous owner continued to add water and drive the vehicle until it overheated on a trip to the point the engine stopped. He let it cool and...

I have a '97 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that has a clicking ABS pump and weak brakes that really make it unsafe to drive. In researching this problem around the internet I've found that other people's posts stating they've had this same problem, though no one seems to know enough exactly about what's...