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#1152 of 1443 Re: 1995 geo prizm fuel filter location [dmonster1] by kickapoo

Aug 12, 2007 (2:58 am)

Replying to: dmonster1 (Aug 10, 2007 4:00 pm)
I'm not 100% sure on a 95. But you can follow the fuel line from gas tank to the fuel injecters. A lot of cars have them about half way under the car on driver's side. I have never had a Fuel filter go bad in any car or truck but i'm sure they do.
 
Check your plugs/plug wires/dist/rotor. Also check Fuel injectors. You can use a stetho scope or a hose & listen for a light clicking sound at each injector. There working ok if here the clicking sound. You can go to Autozone & find a Haynes repair book & find what you want about your car.
I would recommend buying this manuel. But they will let you open new one & look in.
 
Hope this helps.

#1153 of 1443 PO 420 Engine Code--Catalytic Converter Need Replacing? by ruddneck

Aug 12, 2007 (3:50 am)

My Check Engine Light came on, and the OBD II scanner diagnosed "PO 420 Catalyst Effeciency Below Threshold Bank 1." The Haynes Manual doesn't have much to say about Catalytic Converters except how to visually inspect and replace them. Does this mean I'm almost certain to have to replace the catalytic converter? How much has this cost other folks in the past at a garage? (I'm not a confident welder.) Thanks!

#1154 of 1443 Re: Another '95 Geo Prism Mystery [cralya] by morningsglow

Aug 22, 2007 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: cralya (Mar 22, 2006 10:57 am)
I am having a problem with my 1995 Geo it i will be driving and all of a sudden the speeometer drops to 0 and they car won't shift gears at all. iI have had it to my mechanic who has replaced the speedometer, checked the clutch, the electrical and any other thing he could think of but still the problem occurs. Help please

#1155 of 1443 Re: Another '95 Geo Prism Mystery [morningsglow] by kickapoo

Aug 24, 2007 (9:08 pm)

Replying to: morningsglow (Aug 22, 2007 2:47 pm)
Does the clutch make any noise at all when engaging or releasing at anytime. If it does when & what does it sound like. When speedometer drops to 0 does the engine speed increase or decrease or stay the same.
It should be a clutch problem. There are several components that make up the clutch system & several items need checked. Best guess is your clutch plate is worn or damaged. This plate can also be called Clutch disc or driven plate. I would take it to a place who specializes in this area. Search for a station that does work on clutch and/or driveaxles. A broken or worn motor or transaxle mount can cause some weird things also.
 
Hope this helps.

#1156 of 1443 Re: Another '95 Geo Prism Mystery [kickapoo] by morningsglow

Aug 24, 2007 (10:39 pm)

Replying to: kickapoo (Aug 24, 2007 9:08 pm)
There is no sound or noise and the engine will decrease instantly and then not increase over 30. so i have to turn it off for about 15 minutes then it usually will start running ok for a while but this happens frequently and i have had several mechanics look it over and drive it when its acting up and their all dumb founded as to whats wrong.

#1157 of 1443 1994 geo prizm valve noise by uraspaz

Aug 30, 2007 (8:49 pm)

I have a 94 prizm, 1.6L auto. recently I have noticed a noise around 2200rpm coming from the valve area, I was wondering if there are any common issues with the valves/spring/cams/ect.

#1158 of 1443 Re: 1995 geo prizm fuel filter location [dmonster1] by uraspaz

Aug 30, 2007 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: dmonster1 (Aug 10, 2007 4:00 pm)
check out ebay. I saw one, but I dont need one. they are fairly cheap I think.

#1159 of 1443 Re: PO 420 Engine Code--Catalytic Converter Need Replacing? [ruddneck] by uraspaz

Aug 30, 2007 (8:57 pm)

Replying to: ruddneck (Aug 12, 2007 3:50 am)
If you dont have an emissions check where you live, look for a test pipe, and just bolt it in place.

#1160 of 1443 Re: Another '95 Geo Prism Mystery [morningsglow] by kickapoo

Sep 02, 2007 (8:13 pm)

Replying to: morningsglow (Aug 24, 2007 10:39 pm)
I will look in to it & get back to you. It could be flakey CPU. This is basiclly a 95 Toyota Corolla. You may ask same question on a Toyota web site or let a Toyota Mech... look at it.

#1161 of 1443 90 geo prism by kickapoo

Sep 02, 2007 (8:21 pm)

Just turned 300,000 miles.

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