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#2041 of 4967 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 4967 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 4967 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 4967 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 4967 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)
#2046 of 4967 Re: 94 Honda Passport engine tick [shanmac] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 16, 2005 (10:27 am)
Replying to: shanmac (Sep 15, 2005 2:19 pm) Sounds like the lifters are noisy for some reason, based on what you tell me. Perhaps on your engine these are adjustable? If not, you have an upper engine oil pressure problem of some kind it sounds like. A good mechanic should be able to identify noisy lifters immediately and without question in his mind.
#2047 of 4967 Re: Metro Geo - Oil? [dlewars] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 16, 2005 (10:28 am)
Replying to: dlewars (Sep 15, 2005 6:34 am) Take it back to the person who sold it to you and ask them to fix it or to be prepared to go to Small claims court. This sounds like a serious issue. You only have 3.3 quarts of oil in that engine.
#2048 of 4967 Re: Saturn transmission/vibration noises? [Mr_Shiftright] by dmwill1 Sep 16, 2005 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 07, 2005 5:42 pm) Hey Sorry I didn't get back for a while but you were right. It was the motor mounts. I changed all of them and it's fine now. Thanks
#2049 of 4967 high pitch noise on a 98 mazda protege by josefen247 Sep 21, 2005 (4:28 am)
ok, this problem started on new years eve. my alternator belt snapped and i had my father replace it. also replaced the power steering belt, it was getting worn. about 2 days later, it snaps again and i have to get my car towed home. i ended up buying a new alternator, from autozone, ended up having to replace it 3 times. finally took it to a garage and they replaced the power wire on the harness. it stopped making the noise for about 3 days, and it started again. i took it to midas and had them look at it, they couldnt find a problem. i havent snapped anymore belts since then, but it still makes the sound when its wet or if i start the car and the a/c is running, or, if im stopped at a red light with a/c on and when i go to accelerate, it starts again. i was told it could be my pulley, but i dont know. im confused and stressed! HELP!!! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 22, 2005 8:01 am)
#2050 of 4967 Re: Got a Quick, Technical Question? [Mr_Shiftright] by brandoncolorad Sep 21, 2005 (8:12 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 28, 2003 2:14 pm) Hi all, I have a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo V6 3.2. I have been having auto trans problems. The lights on the dash have been erratic, and some days it shifts real hard and other days it is fine. I took it to a transmission place, they told me it was a "neutral sensor." I assume what they found the problem to be is the "range/mode" sensor. I think this fits the problem better. Here are my questions. 1) Would a faulty neutral sensor cause a problem like this? 2) Do I have to go into console, or under car to replace the range/ mode sensor? 3) Is it okay to buy one of these used (junkyard)? Thanks for any help!!! brandoncolorado At cliffhanger.com Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 22, 2005 8:02 am) mike062079 (Sep 25, 2005 4:55 pm) lancerfixer (Sep 25, 2005 6:41 pm) burdawg (Sep 25, 2005 6:46 pm) user777 (Sep 26, 2005 7:50 am)