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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 have an odd problem with the brakes I replaced. I replaced the drums and shoes on a 2001 Cavalier. When I replaced the shoes, I also used new hardware/springs. It seems like things are working well, but when you are stopping, there is a rubbing/grinding noise that is heard from them. This read more...

In article: Rubbing/grinding noise on new drum brakes

Had my truck in for service today, as the muffler was rusted through and the rest of the system didn't look too good either. Since I had it in to an exhaust expert, I had them look for the cause of the P0455 code (Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (no purge flow or read more...

In article: P0455 code fixed, or not likely?

I just bought an used 2002 Focus SE sedan. I like it very much! However, every time I went to highway, I found it accelerate much slower than other cars. I had no ideal if it had some problem or not. Could anyone give some clue before I sent it to autoshop. read more...

In article: Slow acceleration for 2002 Focus SE

Hi: My 2003 Accord brake dash light came on and stayed on yesterday morning. The main and hand brakes work fine. All tail and rear window bulbs OK. Fluid level is topped off nicely. I pulled the low fluid level connector off of the master cylinder and the light went out. My next thing to do is read more...

In article: Master cylinder float question

Somehow the temp display now shows temperatures in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit any idea how to change it back? read more...

In article: 2002 Santa Fe changing from Celsius to Fahrenheit

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

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

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...

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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

Hello, I need to remove a post from 1999 that is no longer rrel relevant nor usefu l as I was really young and new to this but now with the rise of social med ia I do not want this information about outside interests attached to my na me as a professional I only have business information online. Please remove read more...

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i have a 2012 nissan alimta and the a/c is leaking all over my floors, i know i need to unclog the drain pipe however i cant find it anywhere and cant find any helpful sites to locate where it would be.. read more...

In article: where is the drain for the a/c so i can unclog it, 2012 nissan altima

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

Hi All, A friend of mine has a 2004 9-3 Linear. She gets a "PI Seek" message in her message center as the FM signal fades from the previously tuned station. The station comes back after a few minutes. Quite annoying. I couldn't find any mention of it in the owner's manual. There is a read more...

In article: PI Seek?? SAAB Audio

My brand new oil filter (still in box) got left outside and a puddle of rain water soaked the box. It didn't look like it was drenched but the whole box was wet. I took the filter out of the box and it was dry except for the rubber seal, which was wet because it read more...

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I bought an after-market seat cover for my 2005 Highlander bucket seats. Is it possible to remove the armrest so I can install my seat cover AND REINSTALL them back (easily perhaps)? TIA. read more...

In article: 2005 Toyota Highlander Armrest Removal

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.

I woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning. When I went to back the car out of the parking spot, I didn't clutch and tried shifting it, accidentally. It shifted by making a grinding noise and stalled the engine. Once I tried reversing with the clutch, it moved and everything seems read more...

In article: Accidental shift into reverse without clutch

I have just got Cit C8 but no handbook One of the sliding doors wont open from the outside It's not the motor because it opens with cockpit controls, it also opens from inside control and the inside handle I think it's maybe wire come adrift read more...

In article: C8 electric door wont open

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?

Bought a sump plug & washer ready for my next oil change. One side of the washer is completely flat and the other side has a slight dome shape. Does it make any difference which way round the washer fits - i.e, flat side facing the sump or facing the bolt? read more...

In article: Sump plug washer - does it matter which way round?