Monday, July 28, 2008

WHERE IS THE FLASHER BULB LOCATED ON A 1998 MERCURY MYSTIC?


Fig. 1: The turn signal flasher is located on the multi-function switch in the steering column
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
3. Pull the flasher from the back of the multi-function switch.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

freelander 2003 se continue to drive sluggish

QUESTION:
freelander 2003 se continue to drive sluggish tc waring light lit truck facing downward lit where p,d,r,n are dispalyed keeps changing randomly service engine soon appers as well as service engine rpm is racing with out foot on gas petal speed lever never moved but yet car is in motion and continues to jerk like wanting to pick up speed you car hear the car racing. F unny thing turns car off for aperiod thing went back to norm. short drive everything started again

ANSWER:
the symptoms you are having and the warnings on the instrument cluster indicate the vehicles computer system has detected a problem,when you shut off the engine,it resets,like when you r boot your computer,it may run normally until the computer picks up the problem. You need to have the computer scanned for codes ,then the circuits indicated will need to be checked.A sensor failure or wiring problem are the usuall causes of issues such as this.If you have codes pulled and need more help,just post back to this question. If you do get codes pulled,please don't have parts replaced until the circuit involved is checked out.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

The a/c was working poorly, only a 20degree drop from ambient temps

Question:
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan, 3.3Liter engine. The a/c was working poorly, only a 20degree drop from ambient temps. The lo side reads 25 psi, the high side reads 50psi., outside air temps in the nineties.The compressor does engage and runs all the time. The system is working partially as a steady drops of water come from the drain.The system runs on 134 and will not take any charging.Any suggestions would be appreciated. Already Tried: Replaced dryer, replaced compressor, evacuated and charged system

Answer;
From the pressures you describe it sounds like the charge is low. If it won't take a charge then you must have a restriction in the system. Most likely the condensor.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Briney Spears - What car does she drive?

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Air Conditioning Blows Hot?

Any automotive air conditioning system employs four basic parts-a mechanical compressor, driven by the vehicle's engine; an expansion valve, which is a restriction the compressor pumps against; and two heat exchangers, the evaporator and the condenser. In addition, there is the refrigerant that flows through this system. If the system is low on the refrigerant ( R134a for automotive use) than the system will blow hot air. In most cases the vehicles system can be recharged. Check for leaks before recharging.

http://www.freeautoanswers.com/airconditioning.html

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Test and Maintain your Car Battery

Batteries can be recharged because the chemical reactions they use are reversible; they are recharged by running a charging current through the battery, but in the opposite direction of the discharge current. Rechargeable batteries can be charged hundreds of times before wearing out; and even after wearing out some can be recycled.

Always keep your battery terminal ends clean and free of corrosion on the inside as well as out. You can use boiling water to remove the majority of the corrosion and then follow up with a wire brush. On some model cars equipped with anti- theft system it is important to have your security codes before you disconnect your battery or you may not be able to start your car. Another way is to attach a battery charger to the battery cables before disconnecting the battery to allow power to the vehicles computer during battery maintenance

Saturday, July 19, 2008

started bogging and know I cant go over 5 miles an hour in first gear

Question:
I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra and i think I hit the converter when I bottomed out going up a bridge last week. Yesterday I was driving home and it started bogging and know I cant go over 5 miles an hour in first gear, and it is surging real bad.

Answer:
It is very possible when you bottomed out you created a restriction in the exhaust. From what you are describing, that is exactly what it sounds like. If you look under the car, can you see any damage such as bent exhaust pipes? The best way to verify a restriction in the exhaust system(if you don't have a vacuum gage) is to remove the exhaust bolts from the front pipe and drive the car- if it has power then you know the problem is in the exhaust.