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2CarPros How to Change Air Filter Video

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:25:07 +0000

2CarPros How to Change Car Engine Air Filter Video. Visit http://www.2carpros.com/ for more information with car repair questions and answers

Duration : 0:1:35

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Quick fix for my “CHECK ENGINE” Light that is always on.

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:44:10 +0000

UPDATE” FINALLY FIXED!
Stymied Ford Mechanics, plus spending money just to try stuff, without success, is frustrating,. And since the car ran fine most of the time, I decided to get this light out of my face and continue to march with my fix..

BUT, Since the car IS missing occasionally, and the codes state that, while in Littleton CO a Meinike dealer said the computer sees lean cylinders in the right rear two, and locks on a RICH injector, thus flooding those 2 rear cylinders.

He said it is caused by a leaking manifold or gasket, which there is a service bulletin on.

Price at Ford to Fix, Approx $1,900.

SO it turns out that this was all BULL. WHY?

*** Second UPDATE. FIXED!

A fellow subscriber wrote and told me to change the IAC
( Idle Air Control Valve).

It cost $69 from Dick at Sibley Auto parts here in town who also suggested it could be the EGR valve.
So I removed and plugged that vacuum line, and put the new IAC in.

Within 5 minutes the light turned out. Thanks so very kindly for that.

Thanks for watching.

Duration : 0:5:2

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How to Scan Your Car for Diagnostic Trouble Codes

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:16:17 +0000

If you see a “check engine” or a “service engine soon” light in your instrument cluster; your car has stored a diagnostic trouble code. This means the computer system on your vehicle has detected a problem with the various systems it controls. Your car has many different sensors that monitor the various vehicle systems. If the trouble code light has been illuminated your vehicle enters into “limp mode” this means it is running on a predetermined program that causes poor mileage and increased emissions. An engine trouble code reader is an easy to use tool. All 1996 and newer vehicles utilize a “D” style plug-in connector that connects to the code reader. On most vehicles the connector is located at the driver’s compartment. Once the code reader is plugged in you can retrieve trouble codes the engine computer has stored in its memory. These codes are the same codes the dealer and repair shops use to replace sensors and clear codes. This video contains basic a testing procedure using an automotive trouble code scanner as a code retrieval tool. Correct computer system function is essential for your car’s engine to operate properly. Many engine run-ability problems can be related to a weak or failing sensor producing a diagnostic trouble code. Problems can range from hard cold engine starting, low power and stalling while driving. This video contains visual information designed to aid a trouble codes retrieval test using a engine code scanner.

Duration : 0:1:48

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PARTS TO FIX MY BUICK

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:16:14 +0000

YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN HOW MY RACE CAR GOT SMASHED ON DANS CHANNEL WELL I GOT A NEW CONTROL ARM TO FIX IT AND I ALSO FOUND A MESH AIR FILTER SO ILL FIT IT ON THE BUICK AND SEE IF IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Duration : 0:6:21

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Car Maintenance Tips : How Can I Fix My Gas Gauge?

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:21:05 +0000

Fixing a gas gauge first requires finding a wiring diagram to figure out which wires signal the gauge from the sending unit to the gas tank, which usually reveals a faulty sending unit. Find out how to fix a failing gas gauge with tips from an auto repair shop manager in this free video on car maintenance.

Expert: Brent Ferguson
Contact: www,goodneighborautoservice.com
Bio: Brent Ferguson is the manager of Good Neighbor Shell and Auto Service in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:1

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Car Maintenance Tips : How Can I Fix My Gas Gauge?

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:21:05 +0000

Expert: Brent Ferguson
Contact: www,goodneighborautoservice.com
Bio: Brent Ferguson is the manager of Good Neighbor Shell and Auto Service in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:1

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