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  • brady628brady628 Member Posts: 1
    hello,

    did you fix this problem? i'm having the same problem with my 2002 durango, except it's the right side. i think its the switch under the dash.

    email me if you can.
    thanks
    brady628@comcast.net
  • bartzybartzy Member Posts: 6
    Thanks Imidazol97. I appreciate it.
  • steve31steve31 Member Posts: 3
    When I come to stop, the truck jumps. The RPM needle moves. It is like I am stepping on the gas wanting to race. Any suggestions
  • marsha7marsha7 Member Posts: 3,703
    Your thinking is better then mine...having been out of the loop so long, I forgot about flexible steel lines and such, much better then my archaic rubber hose idea...I just remember making copper lines with flanged ends, and it was always amazing to see how many mechanics could not gently bend them to fit, thereby kinking and ruining the line...flex steel line is the invention we needed before we knew it existed...heck, they even use flex steel line now to run water from the valve to the toilet or sink...great idea...thanks for the thoughts...

    Bob
  • capriracercapriracer Member Posts: 907
    Changing tires and wheels won't have an effect on the pinion angle. But changing the position of the rear axle compared to the rest of the body will (or compared to the transmission). Sagging springs will do this.

    What makes me think of the pinion angle is that under load the springs tend to "warp" around the axle. This was a HUGE problem for some GM trucks (may be still is!)

    Checking the pinion angle requires a special tool that measures angles (I'm forgetting what it's called).

    The alternative is to try an angled spacer under the axle to spring perch and see what it does. You'll want to tip the nose of the axle further downwards and you'll want to use the minimum change available - 1 degree or less.

    Hope this helps.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    yes, that is the most basic of knowledge for mechanics (since you usually start out doing nothing but oil changes).

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • stevef3stevef3 Member Posts: 2
    Does anybody know which fuse protects the power outlet on a 99 Plymouth Grand Voyager? Thanks!
  • rbillieuxrbillieux Member Posts: 36
    saturn problems unrsolved--97 saturn sl adj idle worked for a while but returns --engine light on then goes off trans shifting--sticking as is rpm does not always do it--put in park---stick at 2000 rpm map code with pending code light goes off by itself -if erased by meter--comes back on--obd2 web site says map sensor coed not active enough Bob B :sick:
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Try asking this in the Chrysler Minivan Forum

    thank you

    Host
  • leng05leng05 Member Posts: 2
    Hi, I got a 1994 Acura Legend L, it needs T-belt change. I plan to do it by myslef, any special tools are needed? any advices?thanks in advance for any input.
  • 1racefan1racefan Member Posts: 932
    Hi,
    My father-in-law has a 2001 Chevy Astro raised roof conversion van. The van is AWD and has 80K miles on it. Recently, a noise has started coming from the front passenger side tire area. When you are cruising at 35mph +, a vibration will come from the tire that sounds like there is a balance problem. The weird thing is that it will make the noise for about a mile, and then go away, and then start up again several miles down the road and last for another mile. You cannot feel the vibration in the steering, but it is easy to hear, and does cause a little vibration inside the van. Would this most likely be a balance problem, a belt issue with the tire, or something suspension related? Tonight, I am planning to take that wheel/tire off, and move it to the back of the van, and put the rear wheel/tire in it's place to see if that changes anything. By the way, there are probably 20K miles on the tires, and there are no noticeable wear problems associated with the tire in question.
  • activemanactiveman Member Posts: 2
    guys,

    I tested drived a 1998 Ford Mustang standard coupe with 76k mi and manual transmission. The problem is the steering wheel start to vibrate a little on highway when it reaches 60-65 mph, but it is back to normal after reaching 70 mph. The oil has been changed regularly, but the timing belt/chain has never been changed. In the last 6 months, the car ran only about 100 miles. It got brand new tires. What could be the causes of the vibration? Is this a big problem?

    Help me, pls.
  • techeteche Member Posts: 2
    I have a 1993 Probe GT that I stored for a while and was running fine prior to not
    driving it. It now starts quickly and runs smoothly but the idle is sitting at about 2000 rpms and after it warms up the idle falls down and goes back to 2000 (up &
    down) continuously. The Ford NGS with a Mazda interface card pulls codes
    56, 65, 14, and 1 out. One of those codes is a MAP sensor and one is a transmission temperature (-40) code. The O/D sensor light is flashing. The MAF unit is fine (swapped w/known good one) and the TPS is fine too. Any ideas?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    definitely sounds like a tire balance or tire out of round issue.
  • danny9danny9 Member Posts: 2
    How can I tell if my 1993 Buick Le Sabre AC compressor is dead? Relay? Suddenly lost cooling, was ice-cold before.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You could check visually if the compressor clutch is engaged when you turn the AC switch on...(you will see the pulley turning and you can hear the clutch engaging with an audible "click") You may need two people to test this.

    You could also have a leak. If you lose all your refrigerant or even some of it, the AC compressor might not go on even though it is okay.

    It's unlikely your compressor has failed internally, since it would usually seize or make horrendous noises--it is after all like a little engine.
  • danny9danny9 Member Posts: 2
    Would the pencil-type tester give a pressure reading if there is gas and the AC compressor is not working?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Oh you mean a "sniffer"? That's an electronic device for leak detection. You can also detect leaks using a dye.

    But really, there is only one right way to do this:

    Recover all residual refrigerant, evacuate the system to deep vacuum and recharge with the correct weight of refrigerant.

    So there's no way to kind of guess if you have the right amount (in grams) of refrigerant in there. You can have too little but you can also have too much. So if you evacuate you can measure what's in there and add accordingly after you have deep vacuum. You need deep vacuum to get rid of all moisture in the system.
  • candiecandie Member Posts: 28
    I hope I'm in the right place and if not I really apologize. I've put $1200 in the past month into my Chevy Cavalier, which I purchased in Sept. 2004. I had a new compressor put in, 2 new ilder belts, 2 serpentine belts (and let's not forget the spark plugs, muffler and tires). The car has only 28,800 miles on it and I've only put on 350 or so. I am now told that I need spark plug wires. My thought is to get all 4, but basically the car has drained me financially (as I paid $3500 for it in Sept. and all together have put $2200 into it). I would like to know how much the new spark plug wires would cost. Ballpark figure for the cost of all 4 plus a friend's labor (I should have gone to this friend before the mechanics who did the compressor and all, as they had to do that 2 times before they got it right.)
    The past month has been a nightmare literally and the car has been in the shop more than at my home. I'm getting so frustrated! Any idea what this next (spark plug) wires is going to set me back? Thanks, I appreciate any information very much.

    Candie
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,671
    I assume it is not the dual system automatic control type that was an optional air. The compressor there stays on and does not cycle on and off.

    If it IS the base system like I had, the relay in the Convenience Center under the hood went bad on ours, on a very hot day where the car had been sitting and cycling on and off while the kid slept in the back seat and the wife shopped.

    I can check a service manual for 93 and tell you shortly which relay it was. Some of the relays are the same and I could switch a good one from a circuit I didn't need for the bad one after I got home. RElay was less than $10 I believe.

    The fact it worked and suddenly didn't work is a clue. Mine had occasionally seemed to warm up too much before it cut back it--that was the relay not making contact when it first went closed to turn the compressor back on. And then it just quit that one super hot day when it was superhot under the hood idling and using the air.

    If you have the manual system not the automatic let me know, I'll look up the relay to check.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • 0patience0patience Member Posts: 1,712
    First, as was stated, the repair that was made is a dangerous repair. Only inexperienced or ignorant mechanics would make that repair.

    That being said, are you in an area where there is DEQ testing with a safety inspection?
    If you are, the vehicle will fail.
    Check the DOT regulations.

    For vehicles less than 10,000 GVW:
    TFI fuel systems meet FMVSS 301 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards), VESC-22 (Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission), NFPA 1192, ANSI 119.2, RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) regulations, CARB (California Air Resources Board), and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations. FMVSS 301 states that anyone who alters a vehicle must meet or exceed the structural integrity and performance of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) fuel system. A fuel system includes anything associated with fuel systems such as the fillneck, tank, gasoline lines, fuel pump, emissions canister and fasteners.


    By the way, do I have to change that fluid at 90k like it says in the manual?

    Oil that has broken down from time or use may not show any indication of a problem, especially, any of the heavy lube oils, such as 90w, 85w90 or 85w140
    It is far cheaper, to replace the oil, than it is to replace the transfer case.
  • 0patience0patience Member Posts: 1,712
    but then I wondered that maybe the "Honda recommendations" are not followed by the average mechanic....I don't want to end up with damage to my oil pan.

    Are you serious?? :confuse:
    We're not talking rocket science here, we are talking the most BASIC of ALL repairs.
    First off, where did you get the "Honda Recommendations".
    I'd like to see where it states in print, that the oil plug washer must be replaced.

    Some places will reuse the washer. Where you get the idea that it will damage your oil pan is beyond me. Other than seeing re-used washers leak occasionally, I have never seen an oil pan damaged by re-using the washers.
    This is another one of those things where folks think that mechanics are a bunch of high school drop outs who don't have enough intelligence to do a simple job that they can't do themselves.
  • capriracercapriracer Member Posts: 907
    The vibration is probably flat spots in the tires from sitting a long time in one spot.

    They might be temporary, but they might be permanent.
  • 1racefan1racefan Member Posts: 932
    Just as a follow-up to my original post (1552) we moved the front passenger tire to the rear passenger side of the van. The front passenger side still makes the weird vibration noise as I desbried earlier (even though that tire has been moved to the back). The strange thing, is that now the rear passenger side is making a vibration too (since moving the front tire to the back). Is it possible that it is just a bad set of tires in general?
  • lastc4lastc4 Member Posts: 12
    Quick Question to any or all - Title Corvette (on backing up), bad clunck front end appears to get louder while brakes applied. Pulled the wheels and inspected caliper clips. Recent purchase got a bunch of folks stumped. Any / All thoughts welcome.

    Second questions would a 96 w/ only 40K miles need a front wheel bearing already - LAST C4
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You could check to see if the alignment spacers have fallen out of the front end.

    Wheel bearings can easily be removed and inspected. It's a very distinct noise--call it a "ballsy rumble or growl" --it's not a whining sound, it's much lower pitched.
  • capriracercapriracer Member Posts: 907
    This doesn't sound like a tire problem - speed is too low and a tire would make the noise all the time - not come and go (unless it is dependent of the road surface)

    Rotating the tire out of the front position should have caused the noise to move. The fact that the noise is still on the front immediately after moving the tire says, it's something else.

    Perhaps a wheel bearing.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,671
    The crankshaft position sensor shows as a four-wire connector to the right of the lowest pulley on the engine (the crankshaft pulley). It's on a block that appears to be facing at a 45-degree angle. It may be behind the actual pulley. There is a bundled group of wires coming down from higher on the engine and these wires come out of that bundle, which may be taped or a plastic conduit.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • scottsoscottso Member Posts: 5
    The other day I started my 2002 I35 and the climate control unit registered -169 degrees, the a/c was on full and none of the buttons worked to adjust it or turn it off. Has anybody had a similar problem?

    My dealer has told me they need to replace the whole dashboard unit at a cost of over $800!!! I'm pretty ticked off cause the car is under the warranty in Time but only over few thousand in miles and I am a loyal Nissan owner (over 7 cars). They tried to get me under the Goodwill Program, but I was denied. I have my car "maintained" at the dealership every 5,000 miles and get replaced whatever they tell me needs replacing at the time. I DON'T sign on for the "Scheduled MaintenceProgram" cause I see no need to spend over $300 for them to fill my washer fluid, check my cruise control, check my tire pressure, check the parking brake etc.

    Can anyone help me with the diagnosis and any chance of raising the issue further at Infiniti to get results?

    thanks
  • lastc4lastc4 Member Posts: 12
    Thank You Sir, - re-placing the wheel bearing today. Will ask them to check the alignment spacers. Last C4. Growling backing up ? any ideas.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    You could check your driveshaft support bearing and of course check all trans/differential fluids.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    This is a duplicate post and should be handled in your original posting in the Climate Control Forum.

    Host
  • bartzybartzy Member Posts: 6
    Imidazol97 thank you for all your effort! I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    I'm guessing you have a manual transmission.

    I'm guessing you are saying - 'As I come to a stop and push in the clutch, the RPM's of the engine 'jump' (increase).'

    If this is the problem, this problem was recently discussed in the PICKUPS - FORD RANGER message area. (Your Mazda is a twin/clone of a Ranger).

    And someones solution was that the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) had failed. Replacing will cure the problem.
  • dodgekbaddodgekbad Member Posts: 56
    So you're saying I should re-do the fuel line repair at my expense? They're not getting involved with my truck again. That's a fact. They told me so.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,671
    Find a reputable, knowledgeable shop that will sign a paper that the repair was not proper or professional. Pay them to do the proper repair. Present bill to original rubber tube shop. Send certified receipt mail. Expect them to refund total of what you paid them for an improper repair.

    Contact attorney. Or file in small claims.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    I have a 2004 Focus ZX3 (37k miles) with no A/C. Now my question is........IF I can find a wrecked Focus and take the A/C unit out of it, is it possible to have it added to my car? Or am I asking for trouble? :confuse:

    I called Ford, they have no A/C kits available for the car. Its been a HOT summer and its not getting any better, I love my car, but sitting in traffic at 85+ degrees and no A/C is killing me.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,328
    buy the Protege and be done with it.

    IMO, it will cost more in the long run the do something like retrofit the AC than it would to just buy a car that already has it.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    I think I probably will, BUT, this is a last ditch effort to keep my little Zippy, I love my car, but the heat is just too much sometimes. We have hot summers, last year wasn't a big deal since I wasn't commuting.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    What I'm suggesting is that you tell them, or write them a nice note and tell them that you are going to get the truck fixed properly at your own expense and then send them the bill---and if they decline to pay it within say two weeks, then you will regrettably take them to Small Claims Court. Often this will dislodge the issue, but if it doesn't you'll probably win in Small Claims.

    However, you still have to COLLECT, as Small Claims doesn't send out a battalion of bill collectors; nonetheless, any shop with a shred of pride would not want a legal judgment against them.

    They should arrive at some compromise at least. Maybe it was just bad luck for them---I'm not saying they are evil---but a good shop stands behind their work. Some days you just have to eat it.
  • legend94legend94 Member Posts: 1
    i replaced the temp. sending unit last week, and this week my cooling fan is not working. I talked to the dealer and they are not guarantee that they can find the problem. any suggestions or comments on what i should do or getting it fix?
  • 0patience0patience Member Posts: 1,712
    I agree with imidazol97.
    You should seek legal help.
    They will be able to direct you in which route you should take.
    As was stated, you should go to a reputable shop and get an estimate. Have them put everything they say in writing.
  • crankshaftcrankshaft Member Posts: 105
    my suggestion is find another dealer.the circuit is not that complicated.are you overheating?you mentioned you replaced the sending unit.maybe you replaced the one for the gauge not the one that activates the fan motor.
  • rene01rene01 Member Posts: 12
    I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but here it goes. I was wondering how difficult it is to change the Altenator, Power Steering & A/C belts on a 92 Geo Prizm? Is there anything special I need to know about changing them other than how much "play" there should or shouldn't be? Also... occasionally when I go to town & it's real hot outside sometimes the car won't start. The indicator lights come on & sometimes the fan even comes on, but it won't turn over. It doesn't do it consistantly, only once in a while. Could it be the ignition switch isn't making contact when it gets hot, or something else? Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Thank you
  • altolatetweenaltolatetween Member Posts: 1
    Windstar 3.8 has no reverse code 1436 ETV shows up on scanner.What does the code imply to? Any help figuring out this code greatly appreciated.Thanks!
  • dodgekbaddodgekbad Member Posts: 56
    Ha. I called the Firstone Customer service line and the district manager convinced them to re-do it with the oem Fuel line.

    You guys are sure about this right? Although they asked what Ford said and I told them Ford said it was five-and-dime work too.

    Also, do you think I should let them do the transfer case fluid change while I am there? My concern is that one really doesn't ever have to do the transfer case, sort of like a transmission, unless something bad is happening because that's when your problems start. Sort of the "if ain't broke, don't fix" attitude.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Well you had told us that originally you had a solid fuel line and they cut it and spliced in a rubber line. If that's accurate, then yes, you are on solid ground with your demand.

    As for flushing the transfer case, I'd do whatever the factory manual says---the only time I'd second guess the manual is if you are fording streams or launching a boat, where there is the possibility of contamination of the gear oil.
  • 0patience0patience Member Posts: 1,712
    REMOVAL
    Raise and suitably support vehicle.
    Right front tire and wheel assembly.
    Six push clips and right front lower splash shield.
    Loosen belt tension pulley retaining nut and tension bolt.
    Power steering drive belt from pump pulley.
    INSTALLATION
    Install or Connect the following:
    Power steering pump drive belt to pump pulley.
    NOTE: Inspect pump drive belt alignment on power steering pump pulley and crankshaft drive pulley before adjusting belt tension.
    Adjust pump drive belt tension.
    NOTE: Measure power steering pump drive belt deflection using thumb pressure (approximately 10 kg (22 lbs.) . A properly adjusted drive belt should deflect 7 to 9 mm (0.28 to 0.35 inch) .
    Tighten belt tension pulley nut.
    NOTE: Tighten belt tension pulley nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) .
    Right front lower splash shield; secure with six push cups.
    Right front tire and wheel assembly.
    Lower vehicle.
    NOTE: A "new belt" is a belt with less than 5 minutes of running time on an engine. A "used belt" is a belt with more than 5 minutes of running time on an engine.

    As for the starting problem, it is more than likely that the starter solenoid/relay or the starter armature is getting "heat soaked".
    What happens is, when the windings get extremely warm, the swell and bind.
    If you let it cool a while, does it start then?
  • jm2257jm2257 Member Posts: 8
    recently had a pioneer avic-n1 navi put in my 2004 honda pilot ex-l. i have had poor fm reception ever since. tried a couple of antennas - one in dash and one on the windshield - without much improvement.

    anyone know a way around this ? :confuse:
  • rene01rene01 Member Posts: 12
    Holy Moly!... Ok.. it sounds easy enough, but I know that once I get into this something will give me a devil of a time somewhere. Thanks for the help! I greatly appreciate it.
    As for the not starting problem... yes, after it has cooled off 10-15 mins. it starts right up as if nothing was wrong to begin with. I usually lift the hood and just let it sit a while. Is there a way to fix this?
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