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Well the other day my friend asked me to look over her car for fluids level. I check oil, no problem. Then came the transmission fluid. I can't seem to find the dipstick anywhere for this car (1994 Acura Integra) Can someone help me. read more...

In article: transmission dipstick?? (1994 Integra)

This is going to sound a little strange but here goes... Today my wife dropped her wedding ring while sitting in the passenger seat of my car. It apparently fell onto the floor and rolled under the seat. Well, 2 hours of searching like crazy, no luck finding the read more...

In article: 2001 A4 - Lost Ring Under Passenger Seat

I'm going to replace the center bearing on the drive shaft but first need to remove the exhaust system. While I've done a lot of work on this car over the years and have all the usual tools, I am at a loss as to the best way to remove the front part of the exhaust system from the manifold. read more...

In article: Tips for removing E30 exhaust?

I want to direct wire my XM Roadie to the stock AM/FM/CD in my 04 Trailblazer. Is there an auxiliary jack in the back of the stock radio chassis? Is it a mini-jack or an RCA jack? I currently do not have a cassette unit. read more...

In article: Aux input Stock Radio 04 Trailblazer

Hello All, Well, I finally gave up on my '94 1500 4x4 Ram in January and bought a leftover 2005. I got a great deal on 1500 Ram 4 x4 Thunderroad with a Hemi, 11,500 off of sticker. I currently have 5000 miles on the engine. I changed the oil at 3K read more...

In article: Hemi burning oil

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In article: What does it mean "CHECK GAGE" ???

Hi, I bought a used Honda Cr-V few days back.It says that it has the ant-theft security system and has a remote keyless entry.When I locked the car with Remote lock by pushing lock button,it gives me honk sound.But when I use my key to open the car, its not giving any horn read more...

In article: 2000 Honda CR-V Anti-theft security system Problem!

In my accent 2001 MIL go On and the DTC memory is filled whith this code P1128 P1805 P1801 I found in hmaservice.com web site doc about a first Powertrain code where i look for P1801 and P1805 ???? The Italian hyundayi technician have replaced the ignition cord and read more...

In article: P1801 and P1805 code unknow

I think I've asked this question before; but what exactly are the POWER DRIVE and WINTER DRIVE switches for in this vehicle. What exactly do they do in terms of transmission operation? Also, in my 1995 Passport, the WINTER DRIVE switch works intermittently and read more...

In article: Honda Passport - "Power" and "Winter" drive switches

Hey Jag people!!!. i am hope we all having fun in our cats. I had a dreadfull break down today and need to ask if anyone got ideas of may be the problem . i need to get my Jag rolling again!!! i do i do !!!!!! Lord i do. today i was at lights and was sitting just fine after a burn on the m1. I read more...

In article: XJ40 at Lights!!!!!!

We bought a 2004 KIA Sedona - and have never had to use a block heater until now. I have checked - and for the life of me I cannot find the block heater cord. Any hints for me on where it might be? I have searched the whole interior of the engine compartment and cannot see read more...

In article: KIA Sedona Block Heater Cord

Hi, I have a Lexus ES 2005. On the door of the back trunk, there is a stick saying" DNA TRACE SYSTEM", what is that? Thanks, qq read more...

In article: DNA TRACE SYSTEM

Hi, I'm clearing out a load of Mini stuff including this fantastic little first edition book covering the birth of the Mini. If you fancy nabbing a bit of history, I've put the book up for auction on E-Bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&iteme56419924 read more...

In article: The Mini Story 1964 By Laurence Pomeroy

I have just bought a 2000 Montero Sport. Didn't notice before I bought it but there is no tank for the front windshield Washer. Also no pump. Anyone have any info. where I can get one and where it should be installed? Also I don't see an elec. plug for the pump.I need info.on how to hook up pump. The read more...

In article: 2000 Montero Sport Front Windshield Washer Tank

I am thinking of picking up a Maxima this year, just wondering how this thing handles in the snow and ice, I live in a place where we get all 4 seasons and I am currently driving an explorer w/ 4WD. I notice that the Maxima has VDC, how well does this function work, I imagine it isn't as good read more...

In article: Nissan Maxima in snow

1991 Data East Checkpoint. Great Condition Game. Porsche Theme. Super fast. Cabinet is very nice with minor wear near the flippers. Playfield is very nice with day one mylar. Game Plays Great with no errors. DMD very nice. Has original painted Backglass and is read more...

In article: For Sale Porsche Themed Pinball Machine

OK, so the 99 Turbo project is going well. I'm down to minor stuff now. The one that is annoying me a lot at the moment is that I can't get the glovebox door open. With, or without the key, I can turn the knob _almost_ 180 degrees, but nothing unlatches and the glovebox won't open. I'd really like to read more...

In article: Saab 99 glovebox door stuck

Does the 03 forester XS have a low fuel warning light. I let the fuel gauge get down to almosr 'E' and never saw a low fuel light come on. Has anyone seen this light come on. If so, how low do you have to go?? read more...

In article: 03 forester low fuel light?

Anybody know what the operating temp should be on a 98 Corolla, standard transmission. read more...

In article: Toyota Corolla Normal Operating Temperature

Just curious, If I cleaned my throttle body and reassembled it without changing the manifold gasket, what would the symptoms be, if the old gasket isn't holding its seal? To be fair, the engine performance changed after I cleaned the throttle body. I didn't change the gasket and would like to see if what happened read more...

In article: What are the symptoms of a leaking throttle body gasket?

So I finally figured out what the problem is with my engine: Loose flywheel ! So what should I do now ? I can take the dowel pins out with my fingers, not sure if this is supposed to be this way (I guess not). With the pins in, but the gland nut off, I can move the wheel a bit back and read more...

In article: Flywheel loose !!

I'm trying to wire in an LPG changeover switch to the 101 and I cant remember exactly which wire is what nor find the instruction book! am i right in saying this: brown - coil black - gnd red - +12v supply for switch blue - LPG solenoids yellow - petrol cut off read more...

In article: LPG switch wiring colours

I need to know where all of the VIN numbers on a 1991 BRG Miata are. I know the obvious one on the dash. Aren't there other locations with a VIN on it also (Engine, frame, etc.) Anyone know exactly where they are located on the various parts? I want read more...

In article: Where are all of the VIN locations on a Miata

One of the rear wheel bearings on my 1985 W123 Coupe has a little wiggle in it. I got a special tool to remove the nut that clamps up the bearing assembly. Using a two foot breaker bar the nut would not budge. (Yes, I was turning the correct direction.) I put a pipe over the breaker bar and tried read more...

In article: W123 Rear Wheel Bearing

My daughter's 02 reg 2.0 petrol CR-V has an engine management light that comes on and goes off at random intervals. It sometimes stays on for a while after the engine is started, and sometimes comes on while driving. The local Honda dealer says that if read more...

In article: Honda CR-V engine management light