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Hello to all, I’m thinking of picking up an 1998 - 2000 Acura 1.6EL (premium preferably) and I haven’t a clue on the speaker size/specifications and I can’t find this information anywhere on the net. SO, if ANYone has one of these vehicles and/or this information, it would be a great read more...

In article: First Gen. Acura 1.6EL speaker specifications

1993 Audi 80 8valve single point i (ABT engine 90hp) The car has had a full service and generally drives very well but when starting from cold after been left for several hours (or overnight) it starts and idles ok but the first few moments of driving is very spluttery read more...

In article: Audi 80 splutters after cold start?

How does the chrome trim underneath the windows come off? I know how to remove the top trim across the drip edge, just need to know how the two pieces (one on the door and the other underneath the pop out window) come off. Thanks in advance... read more...

In article: E30 Chrome Trim Removal

I just replaced the EGR valve in my 99 Suburban (K1500 - 5.7L) … again. I am wondering if there is something else that I should look at. I would imagine that the new valve could fail as well (because there may be some other problem) I was getting a P0404 code about 6 months ago (I have a code reader). read more...

In article: 99 GMC Suburban - EGR Issues

Can anyone suggest an inexpensive, effective remedy (that a novice could install) for the really dim headlights on our 97 Cherokee Sport? Driving at night in rain+fog is very difficult and I don't think it's because of poor headlight alignment - they're just not bright enough. read more...

In article: Solution for Dim Headlights - 97 Cherokee Sport

Hello, Is there any way I can disable this function? B/C my job requires me to make allot of stops very often within the area. Sometimes I must sit idle to monitor traffic patterns and influx. That darn alarm just keeps ringing all the time from block to block. read more...

In article: 2005 Focus Seatbelt Alarm

I recently bought a 1998 Honda Civic DX and discovered that my brake lights are not working. I began troubleshooting the problem by first replacing the brake light switch (under the brake pedal) which didn't help and then replaced the third brake light bulb (which was burnt out) but that didn't help read more...

In article: Brake lights on 98 Honda Civic not working

Oh crap..... I installed a new timing belt along with water pump, serpentine belt, etc...... and after it was all together read an article someone posted mentioning that they thought that the arrows on the new belt should point to the front of the car........ I hope not....... if it is a new belt..... I read more...

In article: Timing Belt direction important?

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

I have a problem getting the doors locked on my 1999 S-type. Almost immedeately after locking (either with the remote or manually) the doors unlock again. Could it be a sticking lock on one of the doors ? Would anybody know how I can find out which lock gives the problem and what I can do to resolve this read more...

In article: Door lock problem on S-type

Can anyone tell me what size oil filter i need. Also how to change my own oil the book tells me to use 10-40 oil Thanks read more...

In article: Kia 2004 Sorento oil change

Dear Experts, I have a 1999 ES300, V6. Very similar to the Camry V6. I'm visiting Canada now (with the car), and it's really cold. For those of you who don't know, rubber is contrarian; rubber actually expands in the cold. So, my timing belt has stretched. When I press read more...

In article: How to adjust alternator belt on 1999 Lexus ES300?

What's the most popular sensor to fail which would cause the ECU to run the engine at about 500rpm with the odd whiff of black smoke and lots of unburnt petrol out of the exhaust? erik. read more...

In article: 94 SPi - running a bit rich

I've posted this question before but still haven't managed to solve the problem. The engine warning light comes on intermittently on my 1991 3000GT SL. I did a fault diagnosis of the ECU as described in the service manual and found malfunction code 14 for the throttle position read more...

In article: 3000GT error code 14

The 95 Maxima GXE is factory equipped with 205/65R15 tires. The User's Manual states that 215/60R15 tires can be used. Do you think that these lower profiles tires can improve the driveability? Thanks for your suggestions. read more...

In article: 95 Maxima GXE; 205/65R15 or 215/60R15 tires?

Hi, I went to service my AC the other day, and I could not find the low pressure port on teh early 944 (i have a 1984 944). It is different from the later 944's that i've seen. On the late 944's the low side port is near the driver's side shock tower. On mine, it is no where read more...

In article: QUESTION: where's the early 944 A/C low pressure port?

Hi everyone ... My car is a 1989 900 T8 Special. I have the Bosch CIS fuel injection system and the cold start/warm idle is really bugging me! If I setup the cold start right, it's great ... Then when it's warm, it's too warm. If I set the idle right when warm, I have to hold my foot on the read more...

In article: Troubleshooting the Bosch CIS cold start system

Well I believe I have a bad rear main seal. Car is a 1996 Legacy Outback with the 2.2L engine. Oil is dripping onto the exhaust, so every time I come to a stop I smell burning oil. Does anyone have an idea on an estimate for this job? It is too big read more...

In article: Rear Main Seal Reaplacement Cost?

My '94 Camry recently started to pull hard to the right. I had it aligned, and it still pulls. No accidents or other damage to explain the change. Tires are not abnormally worn (yet). My question is whether or not worn out struts can cause the drift. The vehicle has read more...

In article: '94 Camry pulling to the right

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?

Near where we live a fellow is selling a 1978 VW bus. This is not a Westy, but the one that has seats front to rear with sliding windows on the side and a small package area over the engine. The car is in very good shape, but not absolutely pristine. The pans read more...

In article: Pros and Cons of owning a VW Type 2 Bus?

my SRS (airbag) warning light stops on (should go out after ignition) - on 620i took it for service today and rover dealer reakons it's £650 for new passenger bag + fitting does that sound right? i asked him whether airbags usually "wear out" - he said no, i'm just read more...

In article: SRS light stops on

I am told that the parking-brake cables of my 1990 Miata (154,000 miles) have now stretched beyond the ability of the manual adjusters (both at the brake handle and at the rear calipers) to compensate for the slack. The brake pedal works fine; the parking brake, on the other hand, read more...

In article: Stretched Parking-Brake Cables?

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In article: Re: where is chassis number located 1987 300E?

Can anyone help me with identifying the marks for checking ignition timing on a 1997 Hijet? The vehicle appears to 'pink' slightly at times. According to a sticker on the passenger door the setting should be (+/- 2) 5deg BTDC. read more...

In article: Ignition timing marks on Daihatsu Hijet