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 I would like to replace my spark plugs but can't find the gap setting in the manual or on the hood of the car. have a 96 subaru legacy 2.2 L engine. Thanks in advance!!
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our trusty 2001 pontiac aztek has the following problem: we can't remove the ignition key. engine can be switched off, but lock won't go back to release position. this started happening out of the blue. is this the key itself, the lock or an electrical problem?
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Replying to: swissdude (Feb 19, 2007 9:13 am) Have you tried yanking the steering wheel to its most extreme position (left or right) while trying to remove the key? Is the shifter in Park? Hope this helps.
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Replying to: suvshopper4 (Feb 19, 2007 1:36 pm)
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Replying to: ray80 (Feb 20, 2007 4:40 am) - shifter is in park. - yanking on the steering wheel to no avail. - we were driving the car for 90+ minutes before this first happened, everything was running normally during this time. - in the position where the key is stuck, it appears that the battery is getting drained. - after a jumpstart of the battery, car comes on normally, except that the dash board now shows a 'SECURITY' warning. car's in the shop now, i'll let y'all know what the finding was.
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Replying to: swissdude (Feb 20, 2007 6:32 am)
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I have a 97 Lincoln Contenintal stereo problem. When I start my car the radio plays, but when I shift into anything but park or neutral I can't hear it. All lights are on and digital volume displays,and I can change stations, just no sound. My C.D player doesn't work either. Gear shifter is on the console between the seats. Occasionally it will come off and on as I'm driving, ie.. hitting a bump or not just does. Any suggestions as to what this might be?  TIA, Whit
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Replying to: whittington (Feb 24, 2007 11:45 am) |
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| First off thanks for making this great site where people can share problems regarding their vehicles..anyways the main problem wich i cant fix is with my engine..First off at cold starts sometimes it starts good sometimes not, at most of the times it smells like gas from the engine, does not leak any gas, it just sometimes floods with it.., and when it does start you step on the gas and the engine stumbles and sometimes dies, as long as it is cold it will start when it is getting a little hot, you turn it off and the engine will not start unless you crank the motor allot, sometimes taking about 30 minutes..another thing is the exhaust manifold is broken, i tried repairing that by welding it but no luck, it broke again so will have to get a new one, anyways the other thing is it throws some water from the manifold i was guessing it was because of the broken manifold..im trying to see if it could be the head gasket that the problem..anyone with good tips will be very much appreciated.. | |
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Replying to: toyota95coroll (Feb 26, 2007 2:26 pm) but water from the exhuast is probably a natural consequence or byproduct of combustion. i think you may be flooding your engine. why not try giving the vehicle a few secs to establish pressure at the fuel rail via the pump, before turning key all the way to start. avoid pressing on the accelerator. other things: maybe really fouled plugs. possibly excessively clogged engine air filter (cheap to replace). i'd also run a can of Fuel Injector cleaner through when I filled up (you pour it into an empty tank). maybe someone else can help with other suggestions.
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