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Really high idle after tightening spark plugs
I had a very nasty tick in my engine after doing a bunch of work to it, I just redid my chain tensioner which went a long way to fixing it, then I found that spark plugs could cause a tick, so I ...
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Nissan Hardbody Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Springs
My Heavy Duty truck currently has Regular Duty rear leaf springs. The original springs broke when my dad owned the truck and had it a little over loaded. New Heavy Duty springs were too expensive, and ...
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Brake Specific Fuel Consumption of 2-stroke vs 4-stroke
How much fuel do various types of engines burn per power output? I'm especially interested in naturally aspirated piston engines, and comparing two-stroke to four-stroke.
The wikipedia article gives ...
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Maxima (2002) MAF Sensor Failures
I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima that I've owned since 2003. I'm now on my sixth Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. What seems to wipe them out is hard acceleration (3/4 throttle - not so extreme as to induce ...
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Getting the best results sealing head gasket leak with Blue Devil
The 1998 Subaru Outback I've been having cooling system problems with turns out to have a combustion gas leak into the coolant. I suspected this but couldn't get a test to turn up anything; taking it ...
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Pulley Difference After Drive Belt Change
I have one worry after yesterday's fairly difficult but successful drive belt change on my Big Boy scooter. The main nut on the fron pulley now goes on much less further than before it came off. I ...
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Pontus PAC-7002(B) reset
My 1996 Alfa Romeo 146ti has a Pontus PAC-7002(B) stereo, probably aftermarket.
It has a removable MP3 player and a built-in CD player. The whole interface seems to be locked, possibly as part of a ...
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2004 Chevy Malibu jerks when deceleration is followed by acceleration between 25-40 mph
I recently noticed that when coasting or breaking is followed by acceleration (seems to be only when the car is moving between 25 and 40 mph) that there is a slight jerk. After recreating the problem ...
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Tranmission fluid changing vs flushing
I have a Hyundai Elantra 2002 with 84K miles. The transmission fluid is pretty dirty and it seems like it needs some attention. I did a little of bit search online and found out some people suggest ...
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2009 Mini Cooper. How do I open the trunk?
This is an odd question, I am sure, but we bought a used Mini Cooper, but it didn't come with an owner's manual. We have figured out how to open it with the key fob, obviously.
The problem comes ...
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Toyota Avensis Intake Manifold Rattle Fix - quesion about gasket
I have a Toyota Avensis which has the intake manifold rattle problem. I asked the dealer for a price on the new part and he quoted me €400. From a breakers yard they are hard to get and the going rate ...
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What is a good online service for getting Mercedes Benz car history reports?
I'm searching for a good and trusted service that provides car history reports (mainly for MB cars 1990+ models). I heard about these companies recently and I would like to know more about them. I'm ...
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2012 POLO 1.2 S hatchback service manual?
Is there an after market service manual for a my new polo? I have already tried haynes but it's not available for my model I need it before I start messing around with the electrics. I want to attempt ...
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do all quattros have shafts connecting front and rear axles
I have recently purchased a 2009 Audi A5 Quattro, and in looking underneath the car there does seem to be a place for a shaft to connect the front axle to the rear axle (which you would expect) but ...
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Clutch dragging and making squeaking/grinding noise
My motorcycle clutch (Yamaha Diversion) has recently started dragging extremely badly; I need to rev-match up and down gears and shifting from neutral into first requires me to rev the engine, pull ...
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How do I make my safety button on the gear shifter unstick?
On my '98 Malibu, the safety button (what you have to press to get out of park in conjunction with the break) on the gear shifter sticks. It it sticking so bad that it sometimes takes me minutes of ...
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Is there a general procedure for retrofitting “smart key” cars with real keys?
With all the cost, trouble, loss-of-use, and inability to shut the vehicle off if electronics fail associated with "smart" keys, if I ever get a car that needs one I think I'd want to adapt it to ...
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2001 Mk1 Renault Megane Central Locking Drivers Door Release
I have a 2001 Mk1 Renault Megane which has recently stopped unlocking the other doors when the driver's door is opened. The 'door open' indicator light also does not illuminate when the driver's door ...
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First generation Nissan Micra gearbox
I have a first generation Nissa Micra and the gearbox is on the way out.
It currently only has a 4 speed gearbox!
Are any other gearboxes compatible with the car (maybe a 5 speed) and how can I find ...
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Why did GM supercede/change part numbers for their power steering fluid?
The part number for GM power steering fluid changed at some point from 1050017 to 89020661. Anybody know what has changed, if anything? The aftermarket fluids at the parts stores (Autozone, Advanced ...
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Mercedes Atego OBD2 live data codes
I have tried to connect an OBD2 ELM327 adapter in Mercedes Atego.
Somehow I managed to get it in that OBD2 connector. I can see that my adapter is receiving electricity. These are the PID's that I ...
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Where can I get button graphics/decals for car interior (preferably for specific models)?
I have seen around a few threads by the business that created this video. They supply (supplied?) kits to replace the surface of car interior buttons (radio, climate control, etc) that have become ...
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98 Ford Explorer FOB reprogramming not working
I just bought a Ford Explorer key fob off of Amazon and it came with instructions as to how to reprogram my car. Having follored this, as well as reading the manual and various posts online, my car ...
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Changing climatizer filter in Cordoba 2005
How do I change the climatizer air filter in a 2005 Cordoba (2nd series I believe)?
I know for sure it's under the passenger seat, because I saw once a mechaning changing it. I want to do it myself.
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Lance Vintage 150cc Fuel Pump
I have a Lance Vintage 150cc that we haven't rode in about a year. I just got it out and put a new battery, oil, and gas in it. When I try to start it, it makes that initial starting noise but the ...
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What happens if a dry charged battery is used without electrolyte?
I bought a battery today for my scooter. The mechanic fitted the battery into the scooter and it seems to be running fine. But when I noticed the battery's box later on, it said "Dry Charged" and on ...
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Alfa 156 pollen filter leak
Should I have a cover for my Alfa 156 pollen filter? I'm getting a small leak though it when it rains.
Any advice?
EDIT
Sorry I did some googling and found there should be an enclosure, which ...
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What performance and suspension options do I have on a 2007 Grand Cherokee with the 4.7L V8?
This truck — is it a "truck"? — has the 4.7L MPI V-8, is a 4×4, and is the "Limited" trim package with nearly every whiz-bang option available. I bought it because I needed a 4×4, and this turned out ...
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What is the OBD-II drive cycle for a 2003 Toyota Corolla?
This site includes a post with the specific drive cycle that resets the OBD-II monitors on several 2000-2002 Toyota vehicles. What does the drive cycle look like for a 2003 Toyota Corolla?
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Scooter Powerband Spiking
When I start accelerating, after around 3 seconds I get a spike in my engine rpm (at least it sounds like it). After another few seconds it calms back down and continues escelating as expected.
I ...
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How do I diagnose ABS problem with Toyota CE110 - 1996
The ABS indicator is illuminating in this car, according to the mechanic the ABS ECU is fried.
I have tried rotating few reconditioned ABS ECUs with the same problem. So I'm not very sure if the ECU ...
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How do I fix an immobilizer problem on a 2006 Kia Sedona?
How do I fix a problem with my immobilizer? This is a follow up to this question: 2006 Kia Sedona intermittently not starting
What parts (if any) do I need? What would be the best way to go about the ...
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Adding air condition (con) CONTROLS to a Peugeot 206
I emphasise CONTROL because pug has an air con button. I have heard people say it is too expensive/difficult/ just not worth retrofitting air con to a car but I would like to swap the single button ...
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High oil pressure in a marine engine
High oil pressure in my marine Perkins 4108 diesel showing 80 on the gauge, oil and filters recently changed, wiring checked and ok it runs an alternator to charge the batteries and when disconnected ...
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No sound from audio set in BMW7 (E38)
My 95' BMW E38 recently broke down its audio system. I can't hear anything from radio or CD set. It is difficult to find the cause. I even tried connecting only amplifier and radio module (no luck). ...
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Corner bulbs dim
My vehicle is Saturn VUE 2008. The corner bulbs are dim. Dealer told me to repair them costing $125.
I have no idea, should I fix them and how?
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Audi a5 2.0 tfsi - popping noise from engine
I bought this Audi a5 and it has caused nothing but trouble.
Initially it would violently shake, had problems starting, and the spark plugs fouled up.
After replacing the blades on the manifold it ...
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My ELM327 OBD-II adapter is not responding anymore to its original bluetooth PIN (1234). Is it possible to recover access to it?
I recently bought an ELM327 adapter from China and was very satisfied with it. It was working fine with Torque and other OBDII apps for Android, and I could always pair with it using 1234 as the ...
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Craftsman Bolt-Out and similar tools
I've seen Craftsman Bolt-Out mentioned in several questions/threads about removing stuck or rounded-off bolts, a problem I've run into many times. There's no particular problem I'm looking to solve ...
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Buzzing Sound coming from Nissan Altima engine after accelerating
I have a really sharp buzzing sound coming from my 2006 Nissan Altima engine. The sound starts and stays around as soon as press the accelerator. Doesn't go away until I turn the car off. I know ...
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2002 Mercury Cougar lost all forward gears: do I have a bad torque converter or solenoid pack?
My automatic transmission has lost all forward gears, but still has reverse. Now, is this a torque converter gone bad, or the solenoid pack?
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How to degauss a distributor
I have a 1994 Chevy Suburban that is stalling after a short warm up. I finally put it in the back yard until I get a new idea, but without going into the problem and what I have tried (which includes ...
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Nissan Micra oil leak
My Nissan Micra is a 51 usually a good runner however today after work on my way down the main road which is 60 my car would not gain speed. It would only reach 40 at a push. When I’ve arrived to my ...
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Access OnStar Wires on 2012 Equinox
I've got a 2012 Equinox that I want to attach an inviscord to the Onstar wires, but I am not sure how to access the wires. There is a wide black plastic cover where the rear view mirror attaches to ...
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Volvo 940 Dashboard Flashing winter Driving arrow
The flashing “winter driving” arrow on the dashboard according to the maintenance manual calls to take it to a Volvo dealer due to a transmission failure. Could this be due to cold weather, and what ...
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Moped bike motor problem carburetor
I have tried many technicians but none have solved my problem.
I had problems in the past past, but one day my bike started to make a noise while opening the throttle when cold after about 50km/h ...
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Kawasaki 4s Champion electrical wiring diagram
I have a 97 model Kawasaki 4s champion (100cc 4 stroke) . It is not in good condition except its engine. Now I need change wiring of my bike and I am looking for its electrical wiring diagram. I have ...
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Low acceleration
My car WagonR is behaving strange its acceleration is very slow and it feels like lacking in power to pull. What might be the problem. My friend who owns the same model says that he had to press the ...
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01 Mitsubishi eclipse gs not starting
Lights go on but car refuses to start , no click nothing and I recently changed the starter like a week ago. The headlights work but besides that there's literally no electrical power. No radio , no ...
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Does torque decrease mathematically?
There are 2 cars, car A and car B.
Car B is 20% heavier than car A.
We all know that this means that these 2 cars will have same power if car B at the same RPM (revolution) has 20% more Nm.
Can the ...
