4
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1answer
45 views
What are the struts connecting the roof to the rest of the car called?
I need to have some work done on the part of the body that connects the roof to the rest of the car, and I'm wondering what is that piece of the car called?
If it matters, I'm specifically ...
2
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1answer
45 views
What is the best way to reverse engineer the signals of a CAN-BUS?
There are always better ways.... I'm up to reverse engineer some CAN-BUS signals. Before I start, I'd like to discuss with guys who done this before and are willing to share their methodology.
I'm ...
1
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1answer
47 views
CAN-BUS signals of Ford Transit needed
I'm looking for the specification of the CAN-BUS signals for the Ford Transit connect 2013. Does anyone know who might have done this reverse engineering already?
Specifically, I'm looking for ...
1
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1answer
52 views
Why does my Toyota Camry Hybrid (2008) keep consuming tires?
I bought my Toyota Camry Hybrid new in 2008. I specify Hybrid because I know the weight distribution is somewhat different.
I've driven 50,000. I live in South Florida. I've already replaced all ...
1
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1answer
26 views
2003 Acura TLS running hotter than usual
I'm having some concerns with my car's engine temperature. Last weekend after being stopped at an intersection, the engine temperature went up higher than usual, about 75% of the way to the red line. ...
0
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1answer
32 views
Multiple questions about the functionality of the gear
I will soon start my studying for a driver's license and I'm a bit curious about the behavior of the automatic gear.
I know that some modern automatic cars are equipped with a DSG gear while most are ...
0
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1answer
56 views
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 ...
5
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1answer
75 views
Shutting off fans at highway speeds
On my vehicle (92 Civic) and most others I've seen, the condenser fan comes on whenever the A/C clutch is engaged. This seems like a waste of electricity (and thus fuel) when cruising at 60-75 mph, ...
1
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1answer
28 views
WagonR refuses to start sometimes
My WagonR 2008 model is about 4 years old now. The problem is that my car refuses to start sometimes. I doubt my battery is the problem and the history of my battery is that I have not changed my ...
4
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0answers
52 views
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 ...
1
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2answers
37 views
2003 Chevy Corvette actual mileage
A decade ago, a friend showed me how if one shuts down the electrical features of the dash of a 2003 Chevy Corvette, by removing a specific fuse, the car is drivable but the odometer no longer records ...
3
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2answers
40 views
Upgrading starter wire?
I did an alternator upgrade recently, and I have 3 feet of 1/0awg wire left over. Would it make any difference if I were to use this remaining wire to replace my starter's current 6awg wire?
I have ...
2
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1answer
35 views
Oil gauge needle is at highest point
I have an 89 Mercedes 300 SE and recently the oil pressure needle has been stuck at the highest point when I accelerate. The values on the gauge are 0 to 3. When I take my foot off the gas the value ...
2
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0answers
37 views
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 ...
5
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2answers
66 views
Aligning a castle nut with a torque spec to a cotter pin hole
The nuts at the knuckle on my outer tie rod ends are castle nuts, which are locked by cotter pins fed through holes in the studs. The nuts also have a torque spec (27.0±2.5 N∙m, in this case).
If I ...
1
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1answer
29 views
Is it possible for a car to start and run with a dead/dying fuel pump? If so then for how long?
After reading a related question, I suppose my problem could be the relay, so I'll have to check that as well. However, the problem is still the same: My car won't start, and I don't hear the fuel ...
1
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3answers
52 views
Clear water in coolant reservoir
Over the weekend I took my 2000 Toyota 4Runner to a local shop to get the oil changed. While there they told me I needed to flush the coolant, pulling clear water out of the coolant reservoir. They ...
1
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3answers
67 views
Is rebuilding an alternator a DIY project?
I'd like a high performance alternator similar to one of these. Is it possible to rebuild a stock alternator to similar output, using majority of tools one would have at a home garage? Of course one ...
2
votes
1answer
23 views
Cold start Squeak noise
I have an 04 Toyota Camry Solara. The car is in very good condition at 165k miles. Although since two winters ago I have noticed only in the cold mornings when I first start the car there is like a ...
2
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2answers
60 views
Amp Install Question. Splice in pre or post factory amp?
I am planning on installing an amplifier in my 2008 Mustang and hoping to keep the factory head unit for now. My amplifier supports high level input through the RCAs.
My question is should I ...
0
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1answer
52 views
Typically in what RPM range should one manually downshift an automanual transmission?
Related to this question and TMN's answer: What's a good RPM range to safely downshift an automanual transmission manually? My car does it for me when the RPMs get really low, but that throws me off ...
1
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2answers
56 views
My automatic transmission slid to neutral while driving down the freeway. Can I just put it back in drive?
Just curious if this has ever happened to anyone. I know people who like to put objects behind the shifter, heavy enough to slide the shifter to neutral. So it got me thinking, if this happens, can ...
2
votes
1answer
69 views
Best way to remove partially stripped and rusted fuel filter nut?
I missed the memo about replacing my fuel filter every 30k, so it's been more like 100k since it's been replaced. Anyway, the car is a 2001 Buick Regal, and the fuel filter nut (not the quick connect, ...
2
votes
2answers
34 views
How do I troubleshoot a vehicle that won't start?
My 2000 Chevy truck lights all come on like normal but won't start there is nothing . I hooked 2 wires to the starter and hit them together and it started. Any idea what the problem is
4
votes
1answer
65 views
When I remove a spark plug is it bad news if dirt or grime falls into the engine
Despite my best effort to clean up a corroded spark plug and blowing the area with an airline before removing would it be bad news if dirt or grime falls into the engine in the process of removing it?
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4
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3answers
114 views
How to remove chipmunks from a car?
My friend is getting desperate - he thinks there are chipmunks in his car (Jetta 03), the cabin intake air filter has some holes, there was some food around, pieces of insulation etc
It looks like ...
0
votes
1answer
28 views
How to know if a '97 Ford Escort Engine is Federal Emissions or California Emissions
I did a search on the VIN and the engine type is listed as: 2.0L I4 SPI
Can anyone tell if it is California or Federal Emissions? From what I've been told they have completely different intake ...
2
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0answers
18 views
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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0answers
28 views
Why successful bikes not come again in next year? [closed]
in the successful sales of one bike example herohonda passion plus in the market.why again it will not come in the next year? why again it is coming with new features?and again fail in the market? if ...
4
votes
3answers
60 views
How to align wheel manually
I have a 2008 Suzuki WagonR and did a long drive some days back. During driving I found my car was wobbling a little bit, and on checking I found that my right front tyre was wearing out little bit. ...
3
votes
1answer
63 views
Volkswagen Jetta Oil Pan Change
So recently I hit a speed bump and cracked a small section on the oil pan. I ordered one and received it. The problem is getting off the oil pan. On opposite sides there are about 6-7 screws which my ...
4
votes
3answers
89 views
What is causing steering wheel to vibrate?
I just hand my 1995 Jeep Grande Cherokee 4.0L straight 6 automatic in for tune-up (rotor, cap, wires, plugs, filters oil etc) and trans fluid service at special jeep repair shop. Also had the motor ...
6
votes
1answer
56 views
Removing a painted picture on my car
I recently bought a 2003 Deville, someone had hand brush painted a small picture of Mickey Mouse leaning against the Cadillac symbol. It is very dry. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove ...
4
votes
3answers
47 views
Ford TSB covered under warranty?
I have a 2008 Mustang GT which seems to have the exact issue that is described by Ford TSB 09-09-06.
TSB can be viewed here :
http://www.stangpit.com/wp-content/images/docs/s197-tsb/09-09-06.pdf
...
2
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2answers
77 views
Factory panic alarm going off after changing battery [97 Toyota Camry]
We just changed the battery in our 1997 Toyota Camry now as soon as we connect the battery the panic alarm goes off and all the doors lock. How do we stop this / turn it off.
///note: the battery in ...
2
votes
2answers
45 views
Front, driver-side wheel sounds like it's skidding when braking
I have a Nissan Micra (UK, 51-plate, 2001 model) and I've today noticed a sound a bit like skidding when I apply the brakes, gently, around 30mph. Driving and steering as usual is fine, no unusual ...
0
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0answers
21 views
My battery was so dead that my battery charger wouldn't charge it at all [duplicate]
The battery in the car went completely dead because we left the lights on. It was so dead that the battery charger I have refused to charge it. When I connected the battery charger and pressed the ...
2
votes
1answer
37 views
How to retrofit cruise-control on Peugeot?
I tried to retrofit the cruise control on a 307cc (2007) but for some reason it fails to activate even when I am diving with correct speed and gear (4+).
activate cruise control on BSI
not able to ...
2
votes
2answers
66 views
Should I grease an axle when I replace it on my motorcycle
I have a taken the front wheel out of my motorcycle to replace the tyre. When I put the axle back in is it a good idea to grease it? If so what type of grease should I use?
4
votes
2answers
82 views
Is it necessary to have two ground wires (1 to engine and 1 to car-frame)?
My jeep's stock wiring has two ground cabled coming from the negative terminal. I recently upgraded all of my positive cables, and now I'm on to the negative. Is it necessary to have one cable going ...
7
votes
2answers
81 views
Is there a measurable benefit to replacing spark plug wires?
My 92 Civic has very old spark plug wires, probably original, but their resistance is in-spec (under 20k ohms), they have no external damage, and the vehicle has no misfire or other symptoms ...
3
votes
1answer
71 views
How often should spark plug wires be replaced?
I last replaced them with the plugs about 4 years/60-70k miles ago. I bought platinum plugs I if I remember correctly, so I still got some life on those. The car (2001 Buick Regal) is still in good ...
5
votes
4answers
135 views
What clues are there to identify real mileage?
This is a bit theoretical question, maybe viable for a wiki.
Suppose you want to buy a 10yo car and among available deals you see one with suspiciously low mileage (e.g. 5'000 km). Seller assures you ...
4
votes
1answer
77 views
low speed vibration, not in the steering
I have some low speed vibration in my car. I feel it more in my butt than feet/hands. It happens while braking or driving. It disappears at higher speeds +25 mph. Because it doesn't affect the ...
3
votes
2answers
33 views
'03 Mazda Tribute needs jumped every time it starts
I have a 2003 Mazda Tribute. I'm not entirely sure what the problem is with the vehicle. I suppose it could be the alternator or just a dead battery, but could also be something more detailed.
I have ...
5
votes
2answers
112 views
Clutch pedal no longer provides resistance, clutch won't disengage, what likely failed?
A little background information:
Car: 1993 Ford Mustang LX [2.3L I4], 5-speed T5 transmission.
I bought the car a few months ago, according to the previous owner the clutch was replaced fairly ...
2
votes
1answer
36 views
Yamaha YZ125K 1983 transmission bearings
I'm restoring an engine and am unable to locate 3 gearbox bearings.
Identifying mark is either IXO or IKO. It is a needle roller bearing type and sits RHS crank case 1/3rd gear shaft.
Mark clearly ...
2
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1answer
52 views
Improving fuel economy in high-milage automatic transmission car
Obviously this question is similar to How to improve fuel economy in high-mileage car? except I am asking specifically about automatic transmission car.
The car still delivers lots of ...
2
votes
1answer
24 views
My 2009 Vauxhall Corsa D Won't Start
I measured the voltage of the battery without the key in the ignition and it's 12.6.
When I insert my key and turn on the ignition the electrics work fine, the headlights come on etc.
When I turn ...
2
votes
3answers
90 views
Can I reprogram my car for LED turn signals?
I put LED turn signals on my Jeep. Now my jeep thinks that the lights are burned out (which I was expecting). I ordered some 6ohm resistors so the car will think that there is a light plugged in. I ...
