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My car started to loose power
2008-03-15 16:09:00
Question:I have a 1998 Bonneville SE 3.8 I was driving along and my car started to loose power, around 30 mph, the check engine light started flashing then stayed on solid. When it changed to solid on my car ran better. I was limping it home and it happened again, car started sputtering, check engine light flashing. I got it home shut it off and it would not start. I replaced plugs and wires and check the fuel pressure. The car started and ran fine for about 100 miles. Then it happened all over again, the exact same problem. Any ideas? Answer:When the check engine light is flashing, this indicates that a misfire condition is occurring. Changing the plugs and wires is a good start, since these are maintenance items that need to be replaced periodically anyway. Since this did not correct the problem however, it is possible that one of your ignition coils may be failing. Your car has 3 ignition coils mounted on top of the ignition control module; each one fires 2 spark plugs.When the c...
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97 mazda 626 all lights work except tail lights
2008-03-14 23:38:00
Question:97 Mazda 626 all lights work except tail lights fuse all good. is there a relay? i can power them direct from behind radio. i am installing a radio they cut out the harness radio is easy enough and is working but they lost tail lights in their little chopping adventure. any ideas?Answer:If you look at the wiring diagram , power comes from the Main Tail light fuse 15 amp, which you said is OK, so the only thing left is the TNS Relay or the light switch itself.Check for power at the light green wire from the switch at the relay, if you see power (with lights turned on) but do not see power on the orange wire, replace the relay. If you do not see power at the light green wire, replace the switch.
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The Technique for A New Earth
2008-03-14 23:25:00
'The Sedona Method is a key to happiness and is part of a wave of happiness sweeping the planet.' Learn how The Sedona Method is the secret to mastering The Secret and Being Truly Happy. A little history of the Sedona Method:In 1952, Lester Levenson fell critically ill. His doctors informed him that he had only a few weeks to live. Lester turned to the laboratory within, seeking a way to revoke his pending death sentence. What he discovered in his exploration was that by releasing his non-love feelings, his health began to improve. Continuing with this experiment, he found that over a 3-month period, he had attained not only renewed health but actually perfect health and perfect peace of mind which lasted 42 years beyond his doctors’ expectations. It was from this state of mind, as well as his working with people over a 22-year period, that he inspired the creation in 1974 of what is now known as The Sedona Method.Their mission is to support you in alleviating your physical and ...
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How do I replace the throttle position sensor
2008-03-14 21:24:00
Question:How do I replace the throttle position sensor on a 1998 mitsubishi eclipse 2.0 OHC w/o turbo?Answer:REMOVAL & INSTALLATION1) Disconnect negative battery cable.Fig. 1: Location of the throttle position - 1.8L engine shown, others similar2) Detach the electrical connector from the throttle position sensor.3) Remove the mounting screws from the sensor, being careful not to round the Phillips screw head.4) Remove the sensor from the throttle body.To install:1) Install the throttle position sensor onto the throttle body and rotate the sensor counterclockwise on the throttle shaft and temporarily tighten the screws.2) Connect the electrical harness to the sensor.3) Tighten the retainer screws to 1.8 ft. lbs. (2.5 Nm).4) Connect the negative battery cable.
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For the Love of Pearl
2008-03-14 18:13:00
The first thing that comes to my mind would be are we now talking about pearl color paint? That beautiful color that adds that special sparkle and glimmer to just about any color of car paint. Well, we are not talking about the color pearl. We are actually talking about real pearls that come from Gulf oysters . A pearl is a wonderful gift from an oyster but hey, what if an oyster could give you gold nuggets instead of pearls or even emeralds? Now that would be awesome if you could not only enjoy the oyster as food but also actually get a real live emerald!!! Now, where am I heading with all of this what if and wouldn't it be cool if that stuff. Oysters, that is what we are dreaming about. There are so many different attributes of oysters it just amazes me. And if you check of the beoysteraware.com web site you will find many of them listed there. Oysters are the gems of the sea. These delicious, nutritious treats can be prepared in “a variety of dishes that enhance the mollusk’...
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P0135 Generic 02 sensor heater circuit malfunction(bank 1 sensor 1)
2008-03-14 17:51:00
Honda - Code P0135 Generic 02 sensor heater circuit malfunction(bank 1 sensor 1)Question:I have a 2002 Honda Civic 1.7L. Recently my engine light came on and I put the auto scanner to it and it says "P0135 Generic 02 sensor heater circuit malfunction(bank 1 sensor 1)". I priced the Honda dealer sensors($110 ea.) and Autozones sensors($55 ea.), so I went with autozone, and then took them to a mechanic to have them installed. Once they were installed the mechanic said that he keeps clearing the computer but the engine light keeps coming back on for the bank one sensor one, or upstream sensor. He also said that sometimes with sensors you might have to buy the Honda original sensor from the dealer instead of the aftermarket sensors, is this true? What do you think it could be? On my auto scanner in the I/M status it states MIL status on, Misfire monitor- ok, Fuel sys. monitor- ok, Comprehensive comp. mon.- ok, catalyst mon. Inc., Evap. system mon.- inc., oxygen sensor mon.- inc., oxygen...
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Do you have a GPS system?
2008-03-14 03:29:00
Making sure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition, checking your tires and giving it a good once over before you go on a trip is a good idea. This can help prevent any avoidable situations that you could have done ahead of time and allows for a non-troublesome trip on the road. Now, lets take that way of thinking a little further. Lets look at the inside of your vehicle and think about spending hours in it. You will want to have the most comfort and the most visibility. So make sure you clean it out, toss out all the spare change, the window scrapper that you know you won't need and any trash that might be in there waiting for someone to throw it a way. Clean your windows inside and out along with the rear view mirrors. Now there is a new device that no longer requires your GPS unit be stuck to the windshield and blocking your view (which can be looked upon as a safety concern). This device is called a GPS Pal . It conveniently holds the GPS unit and all the wire attachments...
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Air Conditioning !! Get ready for Summer
2008-03-13 14:15:00
Air Conditioning Your Air Conditioning system may have been OK last year but why wait till the middle of summer to check things over. Take the time to check the system to make sure you do not have an unwanted surprise. The way I check the air conditioning system for operation is to start the car and let it reach normal operating temperature. Turn the A/C setting to "MAX" and I place a temp gauge in the center vent. Run the engine at 1500 rpm, the temp should drop to almost 32 degrees. This is optimal and where it should be. Anything about 40 degrees and we need to dig in and fix the problem now while it is still cool out. I have created a step by step air conditioning troubleshooting chart that will help diagnose even the simplest problems. Check you A/C now and stay cool this summer
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The door won''t open
2008-03-13 04:12:00
Question:I have a Honda Oyssey 2002. The door won''t open from the outside the door handle doesn''t connect to unlock the door. I want to order the part from Honda. I was about to order the l.fr inside door rod. Is this the correct part that will make that connection? I need to fix it myself Honda wants $90 just to look at it. I already know what it is. I looked inside. Answer:All you need is the 1.50 clip that holds the rod into the door handle as long as nothing is broke on the outer door handle this is all you will need check to see if its broken first .
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Computer Diagnostics
2008-03-12 16:19:00
Question:What is computer diagnostics? I took my car into the shop because my check engine light is on and they said I needed computer diagnostics and all I wanted was the light to go out. Are they doing something that I don't need?Answer:Computer Diagnostics is in fact the first necessary step that needs to be taken when the check engine light has illuminated. The check engine light comes on to inform the operator that there is something wrong. The shop needs to connect a scan tool and read the codes that are set by the Computer. This gives the shop a code and description of what area of the vehicle is not performing correctly. Once the computer diagnostics are performed they can use this information to properly diagnose your problem and make the necessary repairs. Without performing computer diagnostics it would be like looking for a needle in a hay stack and cost you more in the long run.

Drive traffic, make money
2008-03-12 02:35:00
Do you have a blog of your own? If the answer is yes, then you need to know about Buzzfuse . I just signed up myself, so let me tell you a bit about it. First , it is easy to understand and easy to navigate the web site. You set up an account, which is free by the way, and then add friends to your self created circle to get things started. You are only required to add 10 friends or contacts but are not limited to that number. Then you apply code to the blog you want and post it just like you would any other post. Finally you visit your new post and click on the activation button and thats it. There are different levels of service so upgrading is an open possibility but is not required. And yes you can add more than one post and its still free. As an added bonus, if you have over 30 people in your 'circle' and have registered more than 2 posts with Buzzfuse, you can win one of 1000 premium accounts (value ±$180.00) and earn money for each top-performing post you make. T&C apply.
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Tentative Settlement of GM DEX-COOL Class Action Suit
2008-03-11 15:59:00
Have a GM vehicle with a coolant leak ? Well save your receipt!! It looks like you may be intitled to a refund for the work that has been done."Independence, MO — December 2007 — Law firms Girard Gibbs, LLP and Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy, PC announced a tentative agreement with General Motors in their suit over performance and service issues surrounding DEX-COOL coolant and related cooling system components. While the case was originally certified in Missouri, the agreement covers the entire United States. (Cases were pending certification in several states.)Final agreement is expected to be reached by all parties by January; concluding details to be announced at the time. "See the entire Article Here
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Let the Beatings Begin! - Fantasy Baseball
2008-03-11 14:14:00
There is a new software available for baseball fans of all types. This fantasy baseball software launches this spring of 2008. Baseball Season is upon us so there is no time to waste. Fantasy Sports Prophet's Fantasy Baseball software is the key tool to winning fantasy baseball leagues and the key benefits of the software are:o Web based – access from anywhereo Player rankings based on Predictive Modeling by PhD scientistso Most advanced Draft assistance tool - all the data needed to make the right decision about any playero Full season roster management including updated mid-season projections via artificial intelligenceo All stats, injury reports and major updates available from within softwareThere potential payoffs for winning in a fantasy league. When utilizing internationally recognized and award-wining technology, Sports Prophet offers the most advanced predictive modeling analysis for fantasy sports players. This technology and the resulting model are exclusive to Sports ...

Power windows stopped working
2008-03-10 18:51:00
Question:I have a 1996 ford explorer and the power windows stopped working, none of the door switches work, and i replaced the driver door switch but that didn''t help. i need to know what in the power window system could be the problem.Already Tried: new driver door switchAnswer:You will need to use the wiring diagram I have provided to check for power loss. There are 2 fuses, 3 relays and a module that could be bad.WIRING DIAGRAM
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Contemporary Wedding Invitations
2008-03-10 18:18:00
Every one knows someone that has gotten married or have been married themselves knows that when it comes to the wedding planning there is nothing more important. One of the most important things to plan and decide on is the wedding invitations. Well this web site Contemporary Wedding Invitations can help make the whole situation a blessing instead of a curse. This web site has many different designs to choose from and I'm sure you can find your favorite design that both the bride and groom can be happy with. For myself, I found the Swirling Silver Hearts Design to be my favorite choice. It has a masculine and feminine look that I feel would appeal to both the bride and groom. This unique invitation wraps inside a translucent vellum folder adorned with swirling hearts. The bright white card stock is bordered by a rich silver frame. The corresponding ensemble pieces are printed with the same heart design in contrasting white on silver. This item is printed on a beautiful Bright White...

How do I remove the battery
2008-03-09 17:43:00
Question:How do I remove the battery from a 2003 Hyundai Accent? I can''t get the positive side off. I got the negative side off easily, but the positive side won''t come off at all. Answer:Sometimes after you loosen the retaining nut/bolt you will need to insert a screwdriver and pry a little. Then using a set of large mouth pliers or channel locks grab hold and rotate back in forth to get it to free up/ If there is corrosion, poor HOT water on it and it will come clean!
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My car has been idling high then low
2008-03-07 16:58:00
Question:I have a 1993 Lexus SC400. My car has been idling high then low while driving, when i came to a complete stop today it idled low then shut off. whenever I'm at a complete stop it idles low then acts like it wants to shut off, but when i turn my air conditioner on it doesn't idle low and act like it wants to shut off. What could cause this problem? Answer:This is a classic symptom of an IAC ( Idle air control) the reason it seems better when you turn the AC on is it cranks up the IAC even more to help it idle. You should have the IAC replaced and the throttle body cleaned inside at the butterfly as it gets clogged or gummed up and restricts airflow at idle.
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Trouble finding a quality credit card?
2008-03-07 15:16:00
You have spent months deciding on the next greatest thing you want to do to your car but if only you had the money now. You know that you will have the money to buy that new set of shinny wheels you have been drooling over for months but have the time to install them now. Now we know what it is that you want we need to figure out how to get it. That's right, if you had a credit card you could achieve your desired goal now and not have to wait till later. So why not get a credit card with rewards since you are going to get one anyway. And with today's way of doing things it is nice to know that you can get Online banking services, Fraud protection and security, Balance transfers and even Estimated interest. You will be able to get what you want now.
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Noise when I hit a bump - 2000 Ford Taurus
2008-03-06 17:39:00
Question: My 2000 Ford Taurus front passenger side tire makes a noise going over any size bump. Sounds like something is broken or loose and makes a clunking noise. Not sure if I should be super worried about this or not. Any idea of what it might be?Answer:Most common reason for this is broken sway bar links. This is not something you need to be worried about. As with most things that break it is a good idea to fix them but it is not detrimental at this point. You could wait till your next regular service and have it repaired then. The cost should be less than $100.00 parts and labor.
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Nintendo® Wii Sweeps+Charter High-Speed for Life
2008-03-06 16:34:00
Did you spend hours looking for a place to buy a Wii this past Christmas? Well now you will have an opportunity to win one of those wonderful game consoles that everybody has been looking for. No more running from store to store trying to find the impossible. Click Here for a Chance to Win a Nintendo® Wii™! . For complete Action and Sweepstakes Rules go to: http://connect.charter.com/ForLife / . That page will allow visitors to register with an e-mail address and other personal information for a chance to win a Nintendo® Wii™. The winner will receive a Nintendo Wii Console, Wii Stand, 5 Sports games ( Boxing, Baseball, Tennis, Golf and bowling), 1 Remote Controller, 1 Nunchuk Controller, 1 Sensor Bar, 1 Wii AC Adapter, 1 Wii AV Cable. You are ready to play, no other equipment needed.Now that you have read about a chance to win a Wii, an awesome game console, let me tell you about another amazing opportunity. This is a first time for me to ever hear of this kind of deal. The abi...
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