Our '93 Escort 1.9L with 98K miles has had the check engine light on for a
while. The memory codes scanned 122 (TPS signal low) and 172 (running lean).
I cleaned the TPS connector and reset the codes. That seems to have fixed
the code 122, but the code 172 keeps coming back ...

Hmm... there could be a lesson in here somewhere if I could sort it
out.
My 90 Accord had 196k and a burned #1 exhaust valve when it came to
me.  The owner is a friend and we just assumed he had let the valve

Explorer core/freeze plug developed a sudden 3/16" diameter hole leading
to engine overheat.  Shop says that following core plug replacement the
engine is failing a block test and they claim that combustion gases are
making their way into the coolant.  After cooling down and ...

I have a 91 240sx with a BATT light on the dash and I have some questions:
1) Will alternator ripple (say over .5A AC) cause the light to go on?
2) Would a slipping belt cause this?
The battery was just replaced under warranty as a new one failed after 6mo

I have a strange problem with my wife's 2002 Taurus with "analog"
cluster.  When the parking/head lights are activated, the instrument
cluster lights do not come on.  Instead, the 2 hazard/signal dash
lights come on (and do not blink.)  The radio lights work and are

My son has a 97 Cavalier,  we have had the therostat and a couple of
other connections fixed.  Now it seems to be leaking from the
resevoir, not all the time but to often to not fix it.  Any Idea what
is causing this,  Not sure if its the cap resevoir itself.  Why would

We have a 2003 Ford Sport trac.  Won't start.  Replaced the fuel pump,
but still won't start.  Anyone have any suggestions?

I have a 2007 CTS which had a minor leak of differential fluid about
two months ago which I got sealed. Now I hear a grinding noise from
the rear of the car.
Is it possible that the same has leaked again? Also how soon do I need

I have a 1970 silver shadow when i select reverse on the steering
colum it does not acutate the linkage on the gearbox. i have all
forward gears but no reverse or park would this be an electrical
fault. Have you come across anything like this.

Hi a friend brought in her 2002 Mitsubushi Gallant 3.0 which failed MA
inspection due to her check engine light on, and a code for a
crankshaft position sensor which works, since she has been
experiencing intermittent starting problems. I have no idea where this

Posting this again here because of few responses on
rec.autos.makers.ford.explorer.
Trying to get the rear rotors off our '03 Explorer; of course they're
stuck.  My guess is that the rust inside the rotor has formed a lip in

Hello, I was checking my fuses because my windshield washer don't
work, if you can help me with that too thanks. Any way I have a 2005
Focus and notice my fuse box is rusted. I did buy the car used. Is
this normal? Thanks

How do you reset the "oil change light" in a 2007 mercury grand
marquis?

Here is the data; does anyone here know how to perform the calculation?
Old tires are P205/65R15 92V with a load rating of 1400 pounds at 44 psi.
New tires are 205/65VR15 94V (no "P" in front) with a load rating of 1477
pounds at 44 psi.

hey you all,
      I have a '97 Jeep that had a bad battery. It was old and needed
to be replaced, as told to me by an inspection guy whom I trust. Plus,
the battery was very old, and it made sense.