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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, I have a BMW 2003 325i. I wanted to try and get the rear seats to fold so that I can transport some luggage. However, I couldnt find any levers or anything. I read the manual and it lists the folding seats as an optional item; if its present, then I should see some levers inside the trunk. I didnt read more...

In article: how to fold rear seats in a 2003 325i?

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"

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In article: 1955 Dodge Red Ram 270 Hemi V-8 w/standard transmission bellhousing-RARE-FOR SALE

Hi All, Can someone tell me what this coolant bypass looks like? Trying to find out if the recall was done on this car. The dealer ran the VIN and it shows no recalls active. The freeze plugs I can see look pretty good but i'm guessing the coolant bypass, whatever it looks like, read more...

In article: '97 Taurus freeze plugs/coolant bypass recall

Hi, I bought a used Honda Cr-V few days back.It says that it has the ant-theft security system and has a remote keyless entry.When I locked the car with Remote lock by pushing lock button,it gives me honk sound.But when I use my key to open the car, its not giving any horn read more...

In article: 2000 Honda CR-V Anti-theft security system Problem!

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

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

Hey Jag people!!!. i am hope we all having fun in our cats. I had a dreadfull break down today and need to ask if anyone got ideas of may be the problem . i need to get my Jag rolling again!!! i do i do !!!!!! Lord i do. today i was at lights and was sitting just fine after a burn on the m1. I read more...

In article: XJ40 at Lights!!!!!!

We bought a 2004 KIA Sedona - and have never had to use a block heater until now. I have checked - and for the life of me I cannot find the block heater cord. Any hints for me on where it might be? I have searched the whole interior of the engine compartment and cannot see read more...

In article: KIA Sedona Block Heater Cord

Recently, a noise that I might best describe as a "gurgling noise" has been coming from the center console of my RX300. The noise is intermittent, however. When I had the RX serviced by my Toyota dealer, the noise was present and they diagnosed it as air in the cooling read more...

In article: 03 RX300 "Gurgling Noise"

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

I have just bought a 2000 Montero Sport. Didn't notice before I bought it but there is no tank for the front windshield Washer. Also no pump. Anyone have any info. where I can get one and where it should be installed? Also I don't see an elec. plug for the pump.I need info.on how to hook up pump. The read more...

In article: 2000 Montero Sport Front Windshield Washer Tank

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...

In article: For Sale Porsche Themed Pinball Machine

6 months ago I bought a SAAB 9-3 Convertible, only 72000 miles on the clock. Nice car, the first SAAB I have ever driven. I have no regrets. However, recently I have begun experiencing problems with the CD player, (single front-loader, no multi-changer). I make plenty of long read more...

In article: SAAB 9-3 CD Player Problems

I noted that in the subaru owner's manual (I have an '05 automatic impreza), it says that if the engine does not start, to try starting first with the gas pedal pressed part way down and then to try with the gas pedal pressed all the way down. Since this is not one of the old fashioned cars that actually used to read more...

In article: Pressing gas pedal while starting?

I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla CE. I desperately would like to disable the annoying beep when your seatbelt is not buckled. read more...

In article: Disable Corolla Seatbelt beep

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?

My car is a 2000 Beetle, 2.0 ltr gas engine. About a week ago I suddenly got a blinking red temperature light while driving. I had been driving about 20 minutes at the time. I checked the coolant and oil, both were normal. The next two days I was fine read more...

In article: Blinking red temperature light - what does it mean?

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In article: I have a peugeot 207cc and went to fold my roof down and it came up as folding roof mechanism faulty and would not fold down. Can anyone please help

Hi Guys, I've a 2005 NC Limited Edition. Just recently I've noticed that after a hearty wash, that I have a puddle of water in the *trunk*. Never seemed to happen before when washing on the same gentle slope facing uphill so wondering if there may be some drain blocked around read more...

In article: NC Leaking into boot (trunk)

I have a 2002 mercedes sprinter 311 van with a double passenger seat. I wish to tip or remove the seat so I can access the space beneath it where there appears to be a fair amount of electrical equipment. I have removed a hex head bolt from each side near the rear of the seat read more...

In article: Mercedes sprinter passenger seat removal

Whatever happened to Thorsen Tools? Didn't they used to make pretty good sockets and such back in the day. These were made in USA and probably comparable to Craftsman. Seems like more recently I saw some cheapo imports w/ the name on them again. But I don't even see those much. read more...

In article: Thorsen Tools - what happened?