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#321 of 390 Re: Tire pressure monitors... [oldfarmer50] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 13, 2007 (7:38 am)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Sep 13, 2007 3:03 am) Probably your greatest danger is from improper mounting and dismounting of the tire. An inexperienced tire tech will break the sensor.
#322 of 390 Re: Tire pressure monitors... [user777] by kyfdx HOST Sep 13, 2007 (8:31 am)
Replying to: user777 (Sep 13, 2007 3:42 am) I read somewhere that all manufacturers are going to method 1.. That method 2 is outdated technology.. Now.. if I could remember where, I would provide a link.. Replies to this message: user777 (Sep 13, 2007 8:38 am) kyfdx (Sep 13, 2007 8:42 am) wilzap (Oct 20, 2007 7:03 am) and 2 more...
#323 of 390 Re: Tire pressure monitors... [kyfdx] by user777 Sep 13, 2007 (8:38 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 13, 2007 8:31 am) I think the problem with 2 is that for example it is incompatible with RFT technology. If the RFT has a stiff sidewall, there may be like atmosphere in the thing, and deformation too little to detect there's an issue. I think with either, the problems with changing ambient and keeping pressures the same all around will lead to a lot of false positives. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Sep 13, 2007 8:42 am) wilzap (Oct 20, 2007 7:03 am) bolivar (Oct 20, 2007 3:09 pm) autodr (Dec 22, 2007 2:30 pm)
#324 of 390 Re: Tire pressure monitors... [user777] by kyfdx HOST Sep 13, 2007 (8:42 am)
Replying to: user777 (Sep 13, 2007 8:38 am) Those are good points.. I should have realized the runflat thing.... Pre-runflat, the ABS method was very reliable... I can't see TPMS sensors being anything but a pain in the butt... Replies to this message: wilzap (Oct 20, 2007 7:03 am) bolivar (Oct 20, 2007 3:09 pm) autodr (Dec 22, 2007 2:30 pm)
#325 of 390 door handle by royceb Sep 13, 2007 (9:08 am)
I was wondering how my driver side door handle works because it is starting to malfunction? I have a 97FORD CONTOUR. If I could get some info on how to get access to it and finding the problem, then that would be great! Replies to this message: user777 (Sep 13, 2007 4:58 pm)
#326 of 390 Re: door handle [royceb] by user777 Sep 13, 2007 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: royceb (Sep 13, 2007 9:08 am) googling suggests a cable linkage. are you speaking about the outside or inside handle? i presume if you want to DIY, then you're really looking at how to remove the door paneling, which is probably held on with clips, but i'm not sure. hope someone else can help more. did you try asking an independant shop that services fords? have you looked in a local bookstore for a service manual?
#327 of 390 Re: Tire pressure monitors... [kyfdx] by wilzap Oct 20, 2007 (7:03 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Sep 13, 2007 8:42 am) If I get a new set of rims and winter tires for my car do I have to get new TPMS sensors for them or can I bypass it.Its very costly to get new ones for the new set, I know I can have the other ones switched over to the new set, but I don't see anything in my manual about bypassing it,if a I go without I don't want the alarm going off,any ideas or thoughts on this Replies to this message: bolivar (Oct 20, 2007 3:09 pm) autodr (Dec 22, 2007 2:30 pm)
#328 of 390 Re: Tire pressure monitors... [wilzap] by bolivar Oct 20, 2007 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: wilzap (Oct 20, 2007 7:03 am) On many cars it would be tough to 'bypass'. The only hope would be to pull a fuse that drives them. But TPS on my Honda, Cadillac, and Chevy are tied into the Vehicle Stability and/or Traction Control. My guess - you are going to get a light or two illuminated on the dash. The good thing about transferring them over, they might just need new 'bolts' that hold them on. The bad thing about transferring them over, they might not fit inside the snow rims you are going to get. I hear this problem a lot with people that get 'sportier' wheels on cars with TPS's.
#329 of 390 Speedometer Problem by simon3710 Oct 20, 2007 (7:44 pm)
My headlights and speedometer did not work in my 02 Jeep Liberty. The fog lights and high beams worked fine. The dealer, and a good local mechanic, both did diagnostics and said the Body Control Module was failing. I replaced the BCM and Junction (fuse) Box and the headlights now work. The speedometer still does not work. The odometer is on but does not advance. Any help out there?
#330 of 390 Acura TSX New Clutch at 18000 miles by bflhrty Nov 29, 2007 (10:08 am)
I have a 2005 Acura TSX with 18000 miles and had to have it towed to the dealer last week. The result was that they said the clutch had burned out. I still find this hard to believe as I have been driving manual transmission cars for over 10 years (1990 Accord with 190k and the original clutch, 2002 Accord with 30k). It was considered a wear item and not covered under warranty. The cost to me was about $1900. (I lease cars so I will not have expensive maintenance repairs.) When I went to pick up the car, I asked for the parts which they initially would not realease per the regional manager from Acura. I had opened a case with Acura Client Service but they came back and said that it would not be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. The case was considered closed so I did not understand why they would not let me have the parts. I picked up the car but am meeting with a Service Tech next week to review the parts and I want them to tell me what happened and what would have been the cause. Given my conservative driving style, I find t hard to believe that it was my fault. So any advise on what to look for and what to ask? Has anyone had this issue? Anyone else think this seems strange to replace a clutch at 18k. Thanks Replies to this message: kiawah (Nov 29, 2007 7:11 pm)