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ok..new wrinkle

was having trouble with my 1991 lebaron running rough (trying to stall out while driving .. hard to start).. i replaced...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jburns09
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by jburns09

Solenoid resistance too low -- damage car's computer?

A Toyota factory original fuel shutoff solenoid for a carburetor measures 90 ohms, but the aftermarket ones I've checke...
10 comments posted 20yrs
posted by larrymoencurly
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by larrymoencurly

1996 F-150 Transmission Slips First 5 Minutes

Hi. I am hoping someone can offer some help on my problem. I have a 1996 Ford F-150 truck with an automatic transmissio...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nospam
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Re: LPG Tank Ruptures....

>Errrrr,,,,,, i have been overfilling [max.] my LPG tank for years, >really from day 1 >If i dont get 82L of LPG in my...
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posted by c900
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by c900

1990 Jeep Cherokee

I have a '90 Jeep Cherokee that won't start. When I turn the key to the "start" position, nothing happens except for th...
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posted by erich.moeller
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by erich.moeller

Idle problem with old Audi

Hi, I've got a '86 Audi 5000 turbo that runs great but lately has developed an idle problem. Some times it will idle be...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by asdf
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by asdf

Where do I go to get brake rotors turned?

I thought I'd just toss this out before making calls in the morning. I have a 90 Olds that seems to eat brake pads for...
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posted by joseph
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by joseph

Commuter car recommendations

I drive about 18,000 miles a year for my employer and have decided my V-8 pickup needs to spend more time parked. I'm l...
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posted by frank062547
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by frank062547

car want start

i have a 2000 cav. will start for 1 sec and shut off .sec. light on can i bypass theft lock system? replaced pcm. bcm....
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posted by bill2000cav.23nj3e
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by bill2000cav.23nj3e

Alignment Question: *UPDATE*

And a few generic questions I have for the gang. First, my good ole' alignment shop nailed the problem. No bearings or...
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posted by ckozicki
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by ckozicki

Why wouldn't 3,000 lumen halogen lamp be legal?

So from what I hear, DOT specifications have restrictions on the output and allowable power consumption by each lamp ty...
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posted by itsme.ultimate
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by itsme.ultimate

reverse distance sensors

could some kind soul recommend a place to buy a reverse distance sensor? what brand? assume location US am driving a lo...
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posted by hnade
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by hnade

93 toyota 100 no start

i have a 93 toyota 100 with a 3 ltr engine that has no spark, no injector pulse, and keeps setting a code 12. i have tr...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by martinsauto
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by martinsauto

90 Honda Civic Wont Start Bad ECM?

Somebody gave me this car. It just gave out on them. A mechanic told the person that the timing belt probably slipped s...
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posted by j.supafly
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by j.supafly

BlueHeat

Grabbed a BlueHeat brochure tonight at the Toronto Auto Show. It appears to be a small gas powered heater that is insta...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jfroche
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jfroche