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I bought a TSX 6 months ago. The passenger rear door speaker started sounding just a little distorted. I don't play music loud, up to 15 is the highest. After a few months the speaker got worse. So I had it replaced. The second speaker went bad after two days. So I did a read more...

In article: 2010 TSX Blown speakers

Does anyone know where it's possible to find out the Engine Control Unit pinout? I want to install the onboard computer for my car and I need to know which pin is the fuel consumption pin. And is it anyway possible to install the onboard computer? read more...

In article: Audi 80 B4 1,9 TDI ECU pinout

In checking the fluids on my 2003 E 39 I noticed what appears to be the power steering reservoir (small tank with plastic cap and dipstick). The cap says "ATF oil only." The owner's manual doesn't deal with this at all. Is this really the power steering reservoir? If so, should I use ATF read more...

In article: E39 "ATF oil only"

I have a '99 Chevy Suburban 1500 4X4 with a 5.7L Vortec V8. It is idling bad and you can smell strong gas fumes. Revs good but there is a noticeable loss of power. The check engine light is on and we checked it with an OBD II code reader. P0300, multiple cylinder misfire intermittent code read more...

In article: 5.7L Vortec running way rich, poor idle

Can i somehow reset the airbaglight myself? I replaced a light in the dash, and since i opened it, the airbag light stay's on... This is a Punto mk1 (1998). Thanks in advance for anwsers. read more...

In article: reset airbag light?

My neighbor has a 1995 Ford Taurus. He asked me to help him put on a pair of slip on seat covers. The headrest must be removed before the seat cover will fit over the seat. We spent over 20 minutes trying to remove the headrest but failed. The owner of the Taurus does NOT have a service read more...

In article: How do I remove headrest?

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)

I've changed the spark plugs a few times in my Elantra. I've worked on machines long enough to know when a screw is tight but not too tight, but I decided to buy a torque wrench to be more precise next time. The problem is the manual offers no numbers and I'm hoping someone here knows the correct read more...

In article: Elantra spark plug torque setting

Hi guys, my first post to this group. Did a lot of searching and found a couple of things about rough idle problems on the 2.6 motor. I have a 91 Rodeo 2.6 that's been having a rough idle problem for quite some time now. I have taken it to a mechanic a couple of times read more...

In article: 1991 Rodeo Rough Idle - Help!

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 ?

have an 03 sorento ex and am unable to find the pcv valve. request assistance in locating it. does the upper intake have to be removed? read more...

In article: sorento pcv valve location

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

Im thinking of putting an ammeter in my 98 MPi and was wondering how to wire it. Do i need to take a feed directly off my alternator, if so, which wire is it? Then is it simply earthed in the normal way, such as my voltmeter? As i said, 98 MPi, am i best getting a 60 0 60 ammeter of is a 30 0 30 sufficient? read more...

In article: Wiring a Smiths ammeter

I have a 1997 Proton Persona which has many Mitsubishi parts: the engine is the Mitsubishi 4G15 12 valve 1468 cc. I think it's all very similar to a Colt. Suddenly the engine has started to severely misfire when I accelerate. I have _advanced_ the distributor by about 5 degrees which has read more...

In article: 4G15 ignition timing

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

Hi, I know squat about Porsche's but have always wanted one for fun weekend driving, in particular a cab. This pretty much mandates not spending a whole lot of money. I've come across a '79 Targa that's been converted to a cabriolet... which I thought read more...

In article: Targa Cabriolet conversion

Hi, after a few years without a 900 i'm recently considering to get one again. By chance i ran across a 900 soft turbo today.. just had a quick look as the shop was closed, but at least the exterior condition seems pristine (black + aero kit), the mileage with 145tkm is pretty ok. read more...

In article: C900: differences soft turbo vs. standard turbo?

Noticed my clutch slipping, fairly badly, this weekend. The problem is intermittent ! It seems to go away after the car sits a couple hours or more, and then return after 1/2 hour or so of driving. Overheating ? Oil leak ? Also, I have had the infamous "clutch shudder" problem read more...

In article: intermittent clutch slip ?

We've got a nice, heavy, color-matched fiberglass topper on our T100. As the temperatures have dropped to more normal winter levels, the truck has developed a symphony of different squeaks, all coming (seemingly) from the topper/truck interface. Anyone got any experience tracking down and eliminating these noises? read more...

In article: Squeak-proofing a Topper

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?

The warning light for my luggage compartment of my VW golf mark IV keeps coming on‚ when i know fine well the luggage compartments closed and locked any idea -- Tommo ----------------------------------------------------------------------- View this thread: http://www.carstalk.net/viewtopic-365105.htm read more...

In article: VW golf mark IV luggage compartment sensor

Usually, tire markings are something like "235/85 R 16", which shows width, aspect ratio and diameter. But recently I came across tire that had the following on its side: "7.50 R16 S" What exactly is "7.50"? Is it a different standard for tyre read more...

In article: Tyre markings - what does 7.50 mean?

I diagnosed a problem on my 1990 Miata to the ISC valve. Looks like a simple part to replace...but wait! How about around $500 for a new one? This thing must employ precious metals; it's like buying a part for a Maserati. This can't be the only one that failed. Has anyone else bit the bullet read more...

In article: ISC (idle speed control) valve

Has someone semi-permanently sealed up a sunroof? I have a 123 with the sunroof leaks from hell and until I find the proper pan for a manual sunroof, I'd like to seal the thing up (the PNW weather will take the smallest leak and make your car a mobile swimming pool). I read more...

In article: Temporarily Sealing Up a Sunroof

Just had my car serviced - a problem I pointed out was an occasional slight "clunk" when taking my foot off the accelerator to change gear, usually first to second or second to third. It seemed to be coming from the right side of the car just behind the driver. read more...

In article: Occasional clunk when taking foot off accelerator