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#2036 of 4968 Re: Windsheild wiper fluid nozzel clogged [fgmyed] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 14, 2005 (6:52 am)
Replying to: fgmyed (Sep 13, 2005 7:59 pm) It's probably the nozzles themselves that are plugged. It's best to just get new ones installed--it's not expensive to do that. You can use a pin to clean the nozzles but that's usually just temporary. The lines really can't "plug" but they can fall off---of course, if the lines were loose you'd see fluid leaking out.
#2037 of 4968 Replacing the themostat for Mazda 626 2 5 liter engine by 1718 Sep 14, 2005 (10:02 am)
HELP!!!!!! Where is the thermostat located and how hard is it to replace? The heater and defroster in my 2000 Mazda is blowing plenty of air, but it's not getting hot......hoping this will be an easy do-it-yourself fix. thanks! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 14, 2005 10:21 am) alcan (Sep 14, 2005 12:48 pm) mazda626atx (Sep 14, 2005 5:51 pm)
#2038 of 4968 Re: Replacing the themostat for Mazda 626 2 5 liter engine [1718] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 14, 2005 (10:21 am)
Replying to: 1718 (Sep 14, 2005 10:02 am) that's probably not your problem. What is your engine temperature gauge reading?
#2039 of 4968 Re: Replacing the themostat for Mazda 626 2 5 liter engine [1718] by alcan Sep 14, 2005 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: 1718 (Sep 14, 2005 10:02 am) Mr. Shiftright is probably right, but here's the location for future reference: http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/jpg/small/0900823d801444ef.jpg Replies to this message: mazda626atx (Sep 14, 2005 5:51 pm)
#2040 of 4968 Re: failed emission test [crankshaft] by tim5660 Sep 14, 2005 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: crankshaft (Sep 12, 2005 4:58 pm) Thanks for the input. You and others have mentioned adding alcohol, what type of alcohol do i use for this, or is it just called alcohol? is this hardware store stuff or automotive, and by 10%, do you mean volume (10% of the gas in the tank)? Once you mix in with the fuel, how long do you figure it takes to get through the system? Thanks again, I really am trying to ace this one!! Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Sep 14, 2005 4:27 pm)
#2041 of 4968 Re: failed emission test [tim5660] by imidazol97 Sep 14, 2005 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: tim5660 (Sep 14, 2005 3:39 pm) Some brands of gasoline have up to 10% ethanol in them along with proper other chemicals to help it disperse and stay dispersed. Speedway (a Marathan subsidiary) and Clark are two in this area. Often the off-brand gasolines have the alcohol added. In this state the pump must have a tag that says in letters 1/2 inch that the gas contains up to 10% ethanol. In a few metro areas the alcohol mixture is required as apart of meeting their EPA clean air standards in the summer.
#2042 of 4968 94 GMC Van Power Control Module by rembrandtstl Sep 14, 2005 (4:46 pm)
Hope someone can help. Having a no start problem. Replaced fuel pump & its wire harness, relay, injectors & their wire harness. Checked fuel pump fuse. Engine cranks. But NO power detected coming to the injectors. Dealer suggested it was the power control module instead of the OBD and gave us a drawing showing the PCM on the pass. side of the engine inside the van. BUT, we can't find it!!!! The Haynes book doesn't show location either. Originally what started this episode was I accellerated from a stop and about 30mph heard a thump and the van died. Had a 1988 van fail the same way and replaced the fuel pump and everything was peachy. But this one!!! Any help with identifying the PCM or other suggestions as to problem? Replies to this message: rembrandtstl (Sep 21, 2005 7:37 pm)
#2043 of 4968 Re: Replacing the themostat for Mazda 626 2 5 liter engine [alcan] by mazda626atx Sep 14, 2005 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: alcan (Sep 14, 2005 12:48 pm) Alcan please look at my post #2031 Thx PGP
#2044 of 4968 Metro Geo - Oil? by dlewars Sep 15, 2005 (6:34 am)
I recently purchased a '95 Metro LSi. When I checked the oil, there was nothing registering on the dipstick. Added three quarts, and it still registered as low. I checked 4 days later, after the "check oil" light started coming on interminttently, and again there was barely anything on the dipstick, so I added two more and, again, barely a mark on the dipstick. How much oil should this puppy actually have? I don' t see any oil being leaked below or on the engine block. I don't see any smoke indicating I'm burning oil. The engine's not knocking. I do, however, have a non-stop 'check engine' light. The car was previously owned by a mechanic who said there was nothing wrong with it. I'm really at a loss about what to do with this oil issue. Any ideas would be appreciated. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 16, 2005 10:28 am)
#2045 of 4968 Re: 94 Honda Passport engine tick [Mr_Shiftright] by shanmac Sep 15, 2005 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 12, 2005 7:37 am) the ticking is while idling and while driving, this starts as soon as I turn the key!! It does increase as I accelerate and seems to get louder. Any suggestions??? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 16, 2005 10:27 am)