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Hello all: I have a 2006 MDX Touring. The correct cold tire pressure as indicated on the panel of the drivers door says 32 PSI. The tires are the factory standard Michelin 235/65/R17. I checked the tire pressure with my digital gauge just a couple of weeks after I received the car from the dealer and read more...

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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

Hi Can anyone tell me what the DTC P1619 - "Map Cooling Thermostat Control Circuit Signal Low" means on my 2001 E46 330ci? Also, can anyone tell me what could cause it? It has been to the dealers twice and an independant once with this read more...

In article: P1619 - Map Cooling Thermostat Control Circuit Signal Low

I am trying to install an IPOD into a 2001 Chevy Tahoe and currently am using a casette adapter. I noticed that the audio deck has an AUX button and a CD changer button. Where is the AUX input? What other parts do I need to be able to connect the IPOD (or do I just plug it read more...

In article: 2001 Chevy Tahoe Aux Input Question

A friend is thinking about getting a new 300, most likely with the 3.5 engine. From reading magazines over the years, I know that this engine is "nothing special." At least is doesn't win the awards and high praise that certain Honda and Nissan bent sixes receive. My friend read more...

In article: Is the Chrysler 3.5 engine any good?

While this isnt complete, it should help... ABS    Anti-Lock Braking System. ACT Air Charge Temperature (intake air, after filter) ATX    Automatic Trans. BAP Barometric (atmosphere) Air Pressure sensor read more...

In article: INFO: glossary of Ford EFI terms

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)

My center console will not close. The latches on the upper and lower are st ill intact but the little square that the lower attaches to is broken. The tiny little piece snapped off when I was closing it. It's too small to supe r glue in place. I am pretty resourceful but cannot find a part to be MacGy read more...

In article: 2013 Hyundai Sonata center console latch broken

Hey all, New here. My horn got real sensitive to the touch the other day and then my worst nightmare happend. The horn went by it self and would not stop..of course it happened at 4:00 AM. The only way to stop it was to PRESS the horn in the center of the read more...

In article: HORN gone wild on 1998 Isuzu rodeo

I recently purchased a Jag XJ40, 4-litre auto (1991). I didn't notice any problems on the first day I got it, but twice today I've had a problem where I start the car up and it ticks over fine (though the car does judder a bit more than I would expect - timing out perhaps, or maybe sparks need read more...

In article: XJ40 stalling

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...

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My wife really wants to sit up high while she drives, and we have no need for the older Honda Odyssey van we have now. So I began considering a used RX300. My question is were there any years where major improvements were made, problem years, etc.. The wife really liked the rear view camera of a read more...

In article: RX300 Info needed.

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

Hi I have a 2001 Mitsu Carisma and the central locking is playing up. It unlocks all the doors but it wont lock them. I have to lock the doors manually and then when I turn the key in the drivers door, it unlocks as it should but locking just locks the read more...

In article: Central Locking Problem with 2001 Carisma

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...

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1999 9-5 This car began to get diagnostic trouble codes P0300 (Random Multiple Cylinder Misfire) and P1300 (Manufacturer Control or Misfire) a few months ago. I can reset the codes with the OBD reader, but they continue to come back. I reset the codes when the car is warm, and they seem to come back the next read more...

In article: Codes P1300, P0300

I'm close to making a decision to buy a 2006 Forester X with Premium Package (in the US) to replace my 97 Outback. One issue is that I've read here and other places about problem with the climate control system in the Forester - mostly that it doesn't properly sense the cabin temperature so the read more...

In article: Forrester Climate Control Problem Solved ????

I have been wondering whether there are two separate antennas in the Camry, one for AM and one for FM. I have problems with AM reception when the car goes over a bump but no such problem in FM. It could be something internal in the radio itself or, if there are two separate antennas, it could be that read more...

In article: Radio antenna in a '99 Camry?

Hi. I have upped the boost on my turbo now sometimes I get a 'kick' like taking your foot off and on the throttle. I believe this is caused by the 'boost control switch' shutting down the fuel pump. I'm told that it is adjustable. It is on the curcuit diagram but I can't find the thing read more...

In article: 940 B200FT boost problem.

anyone know what is the part load enrichment valve is for? it goes into the side of the float chamber (drawing in link below) what type of probs can it give? thanks Merry Christmas, S http://www.gowerlee.dircon.co.uk/2E3spareslist.GIF read more...

In article: purpose of the pierburg 2e3 part load enrichment valve ?

Belingo van starts and runs fine up to about 2500 rpm then feels choked after that and goes into limp home mode - any ideas what to look out for? TIA HOG88 ~oOo~ ( ) read more...

In article: Berlingo Limp Home Mode

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

I have an opportunity to purchase a 1988 560SL with 19k miles and very good condition but it has a manual transmission. Were these models ever sold in U.S.? IF not, is this car worth having or are there likely to be problems with registration, smog, safety, other? read more...

In article: 560SL with manual shift?

I guess this one must have come up before as it's a known prob with the old KA's . A couple of the wires have severed in the door loom and the drivers electric window and speaker don't work . Unfortunately the elec window one has gone right at the end so I'm having difficulty read more...

In article: Ford KA Door Wiring Loom