If anyone is considering the purchase of the Cool Start RS 900v by Crime Stopper -- don't do it! You will get NO support for the device in the event of a failure. My car had the unit installed. During a recent storm a tree branch crashed through the windshield of my car and destroyed the small...

I have a 1977 Dodge motorhome. The rear passenger side taillight comes on when the headlights are put on but the directional signal and brake light has stopped working on the rear passenger side only. I replaced the bulbs and the two rear light assemblies are only about 3 years old, so I believe...

Hi Can someone please help me find the Location of fuse/fuses for my radio and lighter on my 1995 Buick Regal?

I had my brakes recently replaced by dealer. He said they put in a stronger type than what the new van came in . Now I'm getting squeaks when braking. Anyone have this problem.. Should I insist on the softer brakes? I went over 100,000 on the softer with no problems.

I have an early '50's dodge hemi, probably a truck engine. I found the # 6242 22096 on the block in front of the valley pan and the # 1537728-1 on the intake manifold. Can you help me i.d. this engine? if this info is not sufficent, can you guide me where to look for more helpful numbers?...

http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/Firestorm.html http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=87928 Question for techs or engine experts, from a layman: IF this patented spark plug really works, as the Nexus magazine article suggests, how can a 2005 engine (presumably with...

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Hello friends at rec.autos.tech, I have a heater blower motor that draws approx. 25 to 30 amps. When the vehicle is running at idle, my volt meter reads just under 14 volts. When the blower motor is placed on high, there is a significant voltage drop on the gauge, in the 11 to 12 volt range. I...

Have an old mid-70's Vette that I only take out in Spring/Summer.. Typically every 2 or 3 yrs, the front rotors would leak after sitting thru the winter. So last year I put stainless calipers on the front. Just took it out, pedal felt a little mushy, and half way around the block, the warning...

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I have a 1987 buick Riviera 3.8 DIS. I have intermittent spark while testing, car will not start but cranks. Replaced coil pack and ignition module. While testing cam and crank sensors by backprobing I had found that my signal wire from the cam sensor(which is a hall effect and the sending signal...

I noticed a post on alt.auto.parts on Ford tech/service manuals, go check it if you need. DO NOT REPLOY TO ME!!! I AM NOT THE POSTER OF THE ORIGINAL AD, REPLY TO THE ORIGINAL POSTER ON ALT.AUTO.PARTS!! here's a copy of his post, just wanted to help you ford people out the For sale: Copy of...

After browsing thru this forum for a couple hours, I've figured that the alternator issues with my 91 Prizm might be solved by replacing the brushes. I can't find any label on the alternator to tell if it's the Nippon Denso (most likely, I understand) or Delco. Is there an easy way to ID...

General Motors has established extensive hydrogen fuel cell research and development facilities both in the U.S. and Europe. It has produced AUTOnomy, a concept vehicle that captures the vision and potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology, and the revolutionary Hy-wire, a vehicle unmatched in...

Have 1999 buick century custom that has the heat cool with dual control that does not light up anymore. Replaced with two used units and nothing. Sent unit out to be checked and they say all OK. Where do I look next, controls still work just have to quess on setting! Mike

Magnulus wrote: > So is the startup knock damaging the gas engine? I'd like to hear from > gearheads. What we call 'ping' or 'knock' is the fuel/air mixture in the cylinder detonating at the wrong time in the cycle. This is definitely harmful. It probably won't destroy your engine, but the...

i have a 88 celebrity and i have no vacum going to the egr valve and to the cruise control. can any one explain. thank you.

Hello: First time posting. The other evening, a baby skunk crossed my path as I was driving through town. I didn't want to hit the animal so I slowed right down to a stop. Well, for my efforts, the skunk sprayed the underside of the car & the smell permeated the entire interior. I took it...

What grade of oil would one use in a 1989 Porsche 928 S4, automatic transmission, 100K? I say Mobil-1 "extended performance" synthetic 15W-50 is the best bet, though the opinions vary on this widely. The "extended performance" synthetic that Mobil-1 has is (at the moment) hard to find; does anyone...

Where do you people get your conclusions? Hydrogen is the future because I SAY SO. Hydrogen will be released by using nuclear energy and pumped throughout a Hydrostation grid nationwide. I have two college degrees in Hydrological sciences Hydroman