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My '03 rsx type s has been pulling to the right for about a year and a half now. It has had two alignments and new tires and has continued to pull to the right immediately after both. It is most noticable at freeway speeds. If I let go of the steering wheel I will be completely read more...

In article: RSX pulls to the right

Just acquired a 2003 TT Coupe for my daughter. Hd it 2 days; it's now showing a Check Engine light Took it to Autozone to get scanned, they tell me the code is P2181 and that it means low coolant. According to http://www.hallsautoonline.com/obd_ii_code_definitions.htm, it means read more...

In article: AUdi TT engine code P2181

I bought a beautiful steel grey on black 2002 BMW 330i about two weeks ago -- got a great deal on it. Thanks to everyone on this board who has given me advice during my search for the right car. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how to set the clock on the read more...

In article: 2002 BMW 330i - How do I set clock?

This evening shortly after I left home the "Driver Door Ajar" message was displayed, accompanied by the ringing of a warning bell, and the interior lights came on for a few seconds. This happens intermittently while I'm driving the truck. Sometimes the "Driver Door Ajar" message read more...

In article: 2004 Silverado - "Driver Door Ajar"

Howdy. I'm contemplating purchasing a used truck with the 4.7L V8. How long to these engines typically last? Just an average ballpark - I realize it has way more to do with maintenence. For example, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 5.2/5.9L with 100,000 miles on the clock that had read more...

In article: 4.7L Longevity ?

When at full stop it used to pick up speed fine. Couple of weeks ago It had to be jump started. The guy raved up the engine real hard after that. After that the car almost dies when I accelerate it from a full stop (say at the stop signal), but after that it runs fine and read more...

In article: Grand Marquis 97 slow acceleration

The owner's manual for the subject car says to "Press and hold the Set (Tune) button until the numbers flash". The Set (Tune) button does not seem to depress. I've tried every other button (press and hold) but none makes the clock numbers flash. As far read more...

In article: Problem Setting Clock Time | 2006 Honda Pilot EX/EX-L (Sticker says EXLN)

Why would this be? All previous models have TGs. read more...

In article: 2010 Hyundai Accent 4-Door Sedan: HAS NO TEMPERATURE GAGE!

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

Hi, I've come across a 4.0 XJS - registered in 93. VIN decodes for the engine as being     3.6 4VD or 4.0 4Y But its a 4.0 ... so what does the 4Y mean ? Perhaps I have misunderstood something, but is this a 4.0 AJ6 , or is it a read more...

In article: How to distinguish 4.0 AJ6 or AJ16 - is there such a difference ?

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

I've never owed a car that required Premium gas. I currently drive a Lexus ES 300, and it takes regular. I want to step up to a LS430, but just don't know if it "needs" premium. I work for a limousine company and our fleet is all Lincoln Town Cars. read more...

In article: Regular Unleaded in a LS430?

anyone out there know the size of these. going to fit adjusta rides and spax soon, and i have nothing larger than an inch. just need the size so i can buy one socket. it is a LATE 2000 cooper sportspack. cheers RS read more...

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2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 (3.0L) As I was driving today the air-conditioning stopped working, and when I glanced over to the fan-control knob/air-con switch, I noticed that the green LED indicator was blinking instead of being solid. Having never read more...

In article: Air-conditioner light blinking: "compressor problem" according to manual

About a week ago my Altima wouldn't start. Engine turned over fine. It just wouldn't fire up. Took it to a mechanic and he said it was a security thing. i brought him a different key and the car worked fine (although i wasn't there to see what was done). read more...

In article: 2003 Nissan Altima starting (security issue?)

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?

I do love the heated seats in my 9000 but with few longer journeys at present to recharge the battery properly, I'm a little concerned about the battery charge level if I use them a lot. Does anyone know how much current they draw ? Graham read more...

In article: Heated seat ? How much power do they use ?

Last fall when the temps got close to freezing, the brake pedal in my 2005 Forester got very soft and mushy. I could push it almost to the floor. Pumping it a few times while still in the driveway would gain some pressure back. As the winter progressed and the temps fell further, I was having to read more...

In article: Brake pedal loses pressure in cold temps

I have an Avensis (53 Plate) and it seems to have developed a problem with the alarm system. The alarm is going off intermittently, I can reset and it goes off ten minutes later, sometimes an hour later, and sometimes hours later. I have no idea what is wrong, anybody had this problem before, or how I can read more...

In article: Avensis Alarm Problem

Having fruitlessly searched for tips on getting the starter off my car, I just went at it and found a way. The 240 starter (in my case a 1990, but will apply to many other years as well) is held on by two bolts, the upper most of which is a real bear to get at. Here's how i did it and i hope this helps someone who read more...

In article: Volvo 240 Starter removal replacement

Both Hengst and Mann look like good filters. But some online sites seem to sell Hengst (~$5) at about 1/2 of Mann (~$10). Which filter do you guys prefer/recommend? I guess VW buys batches from both at different times? read more...

In article: Hengst or Mann oil filter?

Hi,I am trying to remove the brake drum (left side)because of problem with the hand break, the wheel wont rotate if it is left for some time with the hand break engaged. I guess it is rust inside. It is my first Peugeot, bought it (98 mod) some few months ago. I have removed the brake drum read more...

In article: Removing brake drum on Expert (same as Citroen Jumpy and Fiat Scudo)

Hi, First post so if I waffle, bear with me! We have just had our spark plugs changed and she drove back fine from the garage but on starting her this morning, plumes of smoke bellowed from the exhaust, smelt a little like something was burning. We also just changed the oil and filter the day read more...

In article: Smoke after spark plug change

Hello all..... I juat ordered a new fuel accumulator for now, -78 dollars..... After installation of this part, do i have to reset or bleed the fuel system to prevent any air in the system? The car is still broken, so I have been driving my fathers e320, since hes in FL for the read more...

In article: 300E Bleeding the Fuel System

To open the petrol flap to gain access to the petrol cap, I have a small lever on the floor to the right of the drivers seat. The idea it to flip up the lever to open the metal flap over the cap. Alas at the petrol pumps to day , lifting the small lever , no responce. read more...

In article: Nissan Almera petrol cap.