Forum: Technology
October 8th 06, 09:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 474
1993 Plymouth Acclaim Check Engine light
"I am confused with the error reading of 35 because the radiator fan
does come on. Can the Radiator fan relay be bad and the fan still turn
on? "
The short answer is yes. The supply could be shorted...
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Forum: Technology
October 8th 06, 12:38 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 371
96 Chevy S10 won't start
"I Cleaned the battery cable connections with coca cola and reconnected
everything to now have the vehicle not even power on the lights in the
dash
but moments prior to this the vehicle would light...
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Forum: Technology
October 5th 06, 04:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 565
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Forum: Technology
October 3rd 06, 04:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 565
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Forum: Technology
September 25th 06, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,260
Which oil filters are best?
J J wrote:
> I have not found any independent tests regarding screw on oil filters.
> Just from word of mouth I have heard that the NAPA gold or silver, and
> the $5 Purolator are the best.
>
> Any...
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Forum: Mazda
September 21st 06, 01:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,273
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Forum: Technology
September 21st 06, 01:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,125
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Forum: Driving
September 17th 06, 06:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 6,092
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Forum: Technology
September 17th 06, 06:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 123
Views: 6,054
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Forum: Technology
September 13th 06, 09:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 579
Ford Fiesta 1.25 zetec failed exhaust emissions
> Hi!
> My car just failed exhaust emissions @ idle - 0.52% CO
> All the rest was fine.
> Any ideas what the problem might be??
>
> Thanks,
> George
High CO readings are usually indicative of an...
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Forum: Technology
August 31st 06, 05:12 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 237
front strut assembly mazda mx6
> do you need to use any grease or is there some sort of gasket at top
> of strut HELP
There is usually a thin gasket between the strut mount and the body. If
it has fallen apart you could either...
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Forum: Technology
August 31st 06, 05:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 277
Honda
> Also I've had 2 shops look at it and this is how I found out it was my
> transmission. They've also told me its fine for me to drive it until it
> starts making a really bad sound. Some people have...
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Forum: Technology
August 31st 06, 05:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 277
Honda
> Also I've had 2 shops look at it and this is how I found out it was my
> transmission. They've also told me its fine for me to drive it until it
> starts making a really bad sound. Some people have...
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Forum: Technology
August 30th 06, 03:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 379
O2 Sensor problem in 97 Geo Prizm
> The check engine light came on in my 97 Geo Prizm. The code was P0141
> (O2 Heater Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 2)) and the Chilton manual said that
> that was the post-convertor O2 sensor. It had a...
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Forum: Technology
August 27th 06, 05:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 558
calling the smog gurus
hex wrote:
> hi I just failed the good ole california smog test i have a 98
> civic EX manual
> 109K i failed with high HC tthe first time around cause i just drove
> it in without doing...
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Forum: Technology
August 27th 06, 05:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 751
89 cutlass sierra TPS adjustment
> Tried putting a used one in but still same results. While going down
> the road the car pulses and surges, kind of loses power and slows then
> jumps back up.
>
> its a tech 4 2.5 ltr
>
> sounds...
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Forum: Technology
August 27th 06, 05:15 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 943
I rounded the bleeder screw - what now?
> Two of the bleeder screws were rounded in the process. I used a flare
> nut wrench specifically designed for softer fasteners.
Common problem with 'cheap' flare nut wrenches. Vice-grip makes a...
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Forum: Technology
August 19th 06, 11:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 815
PCV Valve Screen in Ford 5.0 Liter
> I've read a couple of items that say there is a screen ahead of the PCV
> valve that causes problems when it gets blocked.
>
> I pulled the PCV valve from the valve cover and I removed the fitting...
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Forum: Technology
August 15th 06, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 558
Valve adjustment on 1993 Mazda Protege' 1.8L DOHC?
> The Haynes manual says that 1995 and later 1.5L DOHC engines, 1.6L, and
> 1.8L DOHC engines have the tappet and shim adjustment. Does that mean
> all 1.8L DOHC engines have the tappet and shim or...
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Forum: Technology
August 14th 06, 02:21 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 245
timing
> Hello, i have a 1968 ford 302 and i'm having a little trouble with the
> timing. First of all, the engine was recently rebuilt and i just got it
> running. I cant get it to run well unless it is...
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Forum: Technology
August 7th 06, 01:56 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 528
Nissan 91 hardbody truck -manual shift
wrote:
> When in traffic, push on the clutch, there is a clunking sound if
> feathering the clutch. Just replaced the clutch, pressure plate, pilot
> and throwout bearing,...
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Forum: Technology
August 3rd 06, 07:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 319
Computer hard disk drives and car transmissions
larry moe 'n curly wrote:
> Is there any reason not to put magnets taken from old hard disk drives
> and place them inside transmission pans?
It would be safer to rig it up to the outside of the...
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Forum: General
August 3rd 06, 06:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.misc
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Replies: 3
Views: 438
Chevy pickup - bad starter or faulty wiring?
> I've read instructions previously on this forum outlining the way to
> jump-start (hotwire) a starter when diagnosing a no-start scenario.
> What I want to do is start my truck up and drive it home...
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Forum: Technology
July 31st 06, 12:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 618
ODB II Database
All:
The information this gentleman is trying to sell you is available free
of charge to anyone willing to devote 2-5 minutes with a google search.
Or you can post the code here.
Chris
Scott Smith...
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Forum: Technology
July 25th 06, 08:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 510
odd electric problem
> HA! I forgot to mention (minor detail) that my ignition switch/key hole is
> slightly 'askew' in that when i turn the car off to the accessory position,
> it gets stuck--i have to wiggle the key...
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