I have started work on my fourth Grand AM. This is a '95 four door. The door
switch will lock the door but not un-lock. I can hear the motor (solenoid?)
move when trying to un-lock but the rod does not move. It does not seem to
be binding because it moves by hand normally. The ...

I recently bought a 2005 GM vehicle (Sunfire) and now realize it uses a
canister oil filter.  Can someone explain to me why GM uses this type of
filter.  Also, is it easy to service by a backyard mechanic like me?  Any
precautions when changing the filter/oil?  Any special tools ...

how difficult is this to do? Is the pump internal or external? any info
would help

I have been a shade tree mechanic for many years, but always resisted owning
"newer" vehicles because I was told, only a shop equipped with $100'sK can
work on the new sophisticated systems.  All my cars, trucks, and experience
(more than forty years, now) has been on more "vintage" ...

I changed the spark plugs, wires..now the service engine soon light i
on (states misfire in #1 cylinder)..it's a 1996 century 3100...where i
the #1 cylinder?...could the coil pack be bad
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I have a 1998 Chevy Cavalier that has been haveing trouble starting. It
cranks but will not turn over without me giving it gas. This does not
happen constantly, but it is frequent. I assume the fuel pump or fuel
injectors are bad. Any help?

How can I reset the check engine light without going to the dealer.  Thank
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1992 Geo Metro 3 cylinder.  Car wants to start, but won't.  Overheated about
a week before this problem started.
Compression tests show the middle cylinder is about 50 lbs higher than the
outer cylinders.

ANYONE HAVE ANY COMMENTS ABOUT DEALING WITH THE REPAIR OF A HARMONIC
BALANCER?  I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A SLIGHT LEAK AND WABBLE.  IS A SHOP
VISIT IMINANT OR CAN THIS BE FIXED BY AN INDIVIDUAL? I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING
REALLY IN MY HAYNES MANUEL ABOUT IT TO GET AN IDEA OF HOW COMPLICATED ...

There's an insightful article at The Auto Buzz (
http://theautobuzz.blogspot.com ):
Germany is the home to an automobile industry that is admired and
respected worldwide. Their products range from low to high end, with

I'm 'New'to the Newsgroup.I want to change my dexcool antifreeze in my 2001
Malibu 3.1L and was
looking around for the radiator drain. I think I found it, but not sure how
it works. What I found is a 'White' Plug or screw type plug (Plastic or

I am trying to locate a coolant leak on a Chevy Venture van 3400 th
coolant is present on the passenger side.  It is a slow leak and th
van always smells like coolant. Is there a common leak point , hoses
or? on htat side that someone could direct me to.  A link to an engin

I have a 98 Lumina.  In the past week my wife complained that the car
acted like it didn’t have very much power.  I thought it was probably
the battery, it was 5 years old,replaced it.  The car ran fine for 2
days then the engine one day wouldn’t turn over.  If I jump the car it

BRAND NEW!
2005
Black exterior - ebony leather inside...
five speed manual transaxle...