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    My 1995 Honda Accord key won't unlock the door from the outside. Help?

    Try getting some spray like wd-40 into the lock cylinder and letting it soak for a good 12 hrs then try the keys again.You may have to take the door panel off and spray the whole lock assembly and move the unlock-lock arm up and down rapidly , plus use the key too.Take note of the arm and...
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    how to change transmission fluid in a chrysler sebring 99?

    You'd need to gain access and remove all the transmission pan bolts, this can be a messy job bec the fluid starts to come out when removing the bolts.Once the pan is off you need to remove the transmission filter, check the pan it will have a magnet sitting on the pan, see what metal specs are...
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    Where's the ground on a 1991 gmc Sierra?

    Many vehicles have more then one stereo ground but the main ground usually is a flat piece of metal wire that connects up to the back or the chassis the the original or aftermarket stereo system.Basically the chassis or metal cabinet of the stereo is the ground/negative then if you find any bare...
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    What is a cheaper rim you can put on a 2005 Ford Focus St?

    If you tried to use 14 inch rims etc the vehicle would be far too low to the ground.I'd suggest that you go check out a few auto wrecking yards to compare the prices of some good used basic steel rims.You may also be able to pick up 4 good used 16 inch winter tires from them just be sure to stay...
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    What's wrong with the hood release on my '76 Chrysler Cordoba?

    Those latches can real rust up or even bend so take a good look at the latch on the hood, spray it/soak it with something like wd40 while moving it back and forth rapidly.Then have someone moving the hood release latch handle back and forth while you soak the mechanism and the cable fully then...
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    1992 Lexus GS300 Hooked up battery backwards.?

    If you've a 12 volt test probe you could ground the probe negative clamp wire to the negative battery post or chassis/frame/ground then use the test probes tip to puncture the wire before the in-line/fusible link and if the probe lights up you know the wire going to the in-line fuse is getting...
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    Problems with a 2001 Chrysler Sebring turn signal..?

    Did you try the 4 way flashers with the headlights on? There might be a bad ground that is causing your problem especially if the headlights are sharing the same ground junction as the right turn signal.Most dual bulbs like the signal/flashers or headlight bulbs use the centre pin wire of the...
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    Explination on struts for a dodge neon?

    It all depends if you're talking about the front or rear struts and I believe that your probably talking about the front struts. Normally if you just purchase the struts you don't get the springs with it and a special device is required that you can get under the tool borrow programs in order to...
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    citroen relay electric windows problems?

    If the master switch isn't working any of the windows and either are the other door switches the chances are it's a fuse or a main wire has a bad connections or has frayed or burnt etc.I'd go over all the fuse/relay charts closely and be sure that the their okay and there could be more then one...
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    Battery Clamp on a 2000 Lincoln?

    No real secret but rust is what causing this problem and a lot of times the whole battery bracket needs to be replaced either with a used or new one bec you literally have to brake the battery mount.I'd try getting a really good special automotive or aircraft rust remover spray and soaking the...
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    Concerning chrysler 300 touring HID lights.?

    Whenever you have static from a circuit that could be what we call voltage interferences or voltage leakage the radio could have a weak ground or the antenna could have bad grounds , and any circuit like the HID system has capacitors and a voltage regulating circuit that also helps to filter out...
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    99 Chrysler Sebring Radio?

    It sounds like to me if you're only getting the stereo display lights working due to a 12 volt positive feed being missing.The car stereo requires one 12 volt positive feed that is a switchable feed meaning the ignition feeds it power once in the aux or run position and there is a second 12 volt...
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    Where is the IAC in a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?

    That should be on the throttle body housing look down it and it should be lose by more then likely the idle control sensor.The IACV can be removed and cleaned with a pipe cleaner brush and the proper spray. Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way I've know and have heard that on those...
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    I bought a used toyota camry year 2000 did i make a decent deal?

    Not a bad vehicle at least it's not bad on gas and is a long lasting durable fairly reliable vehicle but I'd want to go over the sales agreement especially what type of warranty they gave you and if you just purchased that vehicle you still can go back and complain or work out a better deal...
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    Question about a car. The Chrysler 2005 town and country mini van.?

    There is no switch the mechanic must use a scanner on some models the ignition could be used to turn off the engine light but I don't believe on that yr and model you can simply use the ignition you must use a scanner. Really if I were you I'd want to know what is causing the engine light to...
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    What could be causing poor fuel economy 1999 Chevrolet Astro?

    So true that the fuel filter , or the tire pressure or the plugs could be faulty etc and also check the spark-plug gap to be sure it's burning the fuel properly , plus the fuel pressure regulator or air filter could cause such low mileage issues. Remember that it's vital to go by the factory...
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    hi all can anyone help me out recently my Volkswagen passat 1.8 petrol 00...

    I wondering what are the voltages at the battery posts with the engine and key off and then once it's started up bec it could be a voltage regulator issue or a bad alternator or a bad battery or bad connections.Bec you mentioned when you try and boost it that it has no acceleration after being...
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    2001 GMC Sonoma Gas Problems?

    Check the connections where the plug wires connect to for rust or corrosion and clean them with a wire brush etc.I'd be treating the fuel system with something like STP or Lucas fuel treatment , then after using up a few tanks of fuel change the fuel filter on it. Also make sure that the...
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    Steering wheel needs to pointed a little to the left. Alignment? Dodge intrepid?

    For sure that alignment wasn't done right and in fact they shouldn't of charged you anything if they couldn't adjust the tie rod bolt and did they actually do a 2 wheel alignment or a 4 wheel.If that shop won't fix their error I'd never deal with them again if I were you. Those tires will end...
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    Jeep Chrysler Problem With Fan?

    Be sure to check the fan relay and it could be a bad ground wire going to the relay. Hope that helps and best of luck.
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