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#5562 of 5658 Re: BMW Diagnositc Tools [blackcolor] by qbrozen

Jul 03, 2012 (6:39 am)

what year bmw?

#5563 of 5658 Re: 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport brake light problem [msrose59] by msrose59

Jul 03, 2012 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: msrose59 (May 07, 2012 9:06 pm)
We continue to have problems with the left rear light. So far we have replaced:
1) Fuses
2) Wiring Harness
3) Brake light switch (even tho the right side has no problems)
 
We were told it may be a wire---so- all wires are encased in a protective covering and none of that shows any wear. What may be the problem there and will it take a garage to locate this?

#5564 of 5658 05' Chevy Malibu HELP!!!!! by donnie6609

Jul 06, 2012 (5:09 pm)

I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu 2.2 4 cyl. Automatic with 136,000 miles on it that started having a gas odor I smelled while I had the heat or air on. I was told that it was a injector going bad. Now it is jerking while sitting at a stop light or a stop sign like someone is tapping the rear bumper. The rpm's also drop about 100 when this takes place. The jerking is getting worse and is now even doing it while driving. Also losing power on hilly roads. It is in the shop now and had the # 3 injector replaced. I went tonight to go pick it up and as soon as I put it in drive it was doing the same issue. Has anybody else ever had this issue? HELP!!!!!

#5566 of 5658 Re: 05' Chevy Malibu HELP!!!!! [donnie6609] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 12, 2012 (8:39 am)

Replying to: donnie6609 (Jul 06, 2012 5:09 pm)
Does this mechanic own a scan tool? Sounds like a misfire--any trouble codes showing up?

#5567 of 5658 oil pressure gauge by blinebear

Jul 22, 2012 (7:03 am)

I have a 1990 Chevy S10 p/u 6 cyl 4.3 engine. When I first start the vehicle the oil gauge registers normal. After driving for awhile the gauge starts bouncing all over the place and eventually drops to the point that the check gauge comes on. I do't hear any knocking and check the oil regularly. Ask suggestions?

#5568 of 5658 Re: oil pressure gauge [blinebear] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 22, 2012 (7:59 am)

Replying to: blinebear (Jul 22, 2012 7:03 am)
I think the first thing I'd do is insert a mechanical oil pressure gauge and see how the readings go. If the mechanical gauge does the same thing, then I think you should check the oil filter, the oil pressure relief valve and as a final procedure, drop the pan and check for clogged oil pump pickup screen, bent or missing oil pump pickup tube, and if nothing is apparent there, then pull the oil pump and spec it out with a feeler gauge as per workshop manual instructions.
 
Of course, if the mechanical gauge works perfectly, then you have a problem with the oil pressure sender or the gauge itself.
 
Start from the simple and go to the complex with something like this. Don't start tearing the engine apart just yet.

#5569 of 5658 window leak on 1998 Ford Explorer by curbaniu

Jul 25, 2012 (10:53 am)

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer that has a leak on the driver's side rear quarter panel window. It started as a small leak and now it literally just pours into the car. It seems to be coming from the top of the black seal around the outside of the window.
 
How do you fix this leak?
 
1998 Ford Explorer
Automatic Transmission
256,000 miles

#5570 of 5658 Re: window leak on 1998 Ford Explorer [curbaniu] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 25, 2012 (11:05 am)

Replying to: curbaniu (Jul 25, 2012 10:53 am)
I'd recommended trying a LATEX, clear caulk as used for house windows. Being latex, it will wash up with water, and although it goes on "white", it dries perfectly clear.
 
Unlike messy ghastly silicon adhesive sealants, this stuff can be applied with a wet finger and the excess wiped clean with a damp cloth.

#5571 of 5658 1994 Chrysler Concorde leaking by jerry183

Jul 31, 2012 (12:20 pm)

My sons 1994 Chrysler Concorde auto. 6 cyl. 3.3- 140,000 mi. is leaking underneath front.
He ran over sharp concrete while parking and cant identify the part that is leaking.
Any help, diagram, photo-link to info. much appreciated--Thanks!
 
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f396/Jerry32/?action=view&current=IMG_1534.mp4-

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