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Battery drains overnightmgreeneyesmike - 2002 Ford Windstar - Preventive Maintenance - 5/23/2013only happens when the care is off overnight-
5/23/2013 JimmIf you haven't had a load test done on your charging system, With a Voltmeter and engine running - set meter to DC volts and read across the battery terminals. It should read 13.5-14.5 volts. If below this then suspect your alternator, or belt drive tensioner, or slipping drive belt.
If these items test OK - then I would assume a parasitic electrical drain - for example, one of the interior lights is on when it should be off. A trunk light maybe or a short somewhere. Something is not turning off when it should.
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How to change the heater coreandrew_piatchek - 1995 Ford Ranger - Preventive Maintenance - 5/18/2013-
5/18/2013 CVODisconnect the negative battery cable. Allow the engine to cool down. Drain the cooling system to a level below the heater core fittings on the firewall.
Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core tubes and plug hoses.
Remove the five nuts that secure the blower motor housing to the firewall.
Pull the housing away from the firewall. Disconnect any wire harness plugs which inhibit the housing.
Remove the remaining nuts which secure the heater air plenum (inside the passenger compartment) to the firewall.
In the passenger compartment, remove the instrument panel.
Pull the heater air plenum rearward from the firewall and remove it from the vehicle.
Remove the heater core from the heater air plenum.
Inspect all air seals on the components and firewall and replace any that are damaged.
To install:
Install the heater core into the air plenum chamber.
Position the heater air plenum against the firewall from the passenger compartment.
Under the hood, install the plenum retaining nuts.
Install the blower motor housing to the firewall and install the attaching nuts.
Connect the heater hoses to the heater core tubes at the dash panel in the engine compartment. Do not over-tighten the hose clamps.
Install the instrument panel.
Check the coolant level and add coolant as required. Connect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine and check the system for coolant leaks.
For more info. see this http://www.autozone.com/.../...rGuideContent.jsp
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Losing fluid from drain hole under radiator.morton.walt - 1994 Ford Escort - Preventive Maintenance - 5/17/2013I had my a/c coolent filled last july. And after that the check coolent light comes on i have had to refill my over flow resivor next to the radiator every time i drive the car with and with out the a/c and or fan on. After the car gets parked i notesd it comes ...-
5/16/2013 CVOThe radiator petcock valve seal is damaged. Check with the local auto parts stores for a petcock valve seal or a petcock valve replacement.
See this http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/.../...ator_petcock.html -
5/17/2013 frankiedon53Either it is not tight enough or the threads are crossed.They are often made of plastic and damaged easily.I would say try to give it a fraction more turn and if no good remove it when the engine is cold and have a closer look If the threads are crossed it might be possible to replace it or apply some kind of sealant on the threads.
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How do I get my company listed on automd? my website is http://www.wheel2wheel.net/wheel2wheel - 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty - Preventive Maintenance - 5/6/2013please help-
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5/6/2013 MikeCall your parts distributor and ask them for an invitation code.
5/6/2013 Rick ChaidesThanks. I was wondering the same thing!
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How to Check Differential Oil Leaks and Replace OilJME - 2001 Ford Excursion - Preventive Maintenance - 5/3/2013 -
Everytime it rains my engine wont start otherwise runs great it has never done this until i had alternator replacedparris.gary - 1991 Ford F-150 - Preventive Maintenance - 4/29/2013190.00 just had alternator replaced and the ignition system -
Everytime it rains my engine wont start otherwise runs great it has never done this until i had alternator replacedparris.gary - 1991 Ford F-150 - Preventive Maintenance - 4/29/2013190.00 just had alternator replaced and the ignition system -
Toyota corola 2006 afther a month to have oil service . The light is on requesting a service.eusebia - 2001 Ford Windstar - Preventive Maintenance - 4/22/2013The car its having the mante. At the Deller so is runing ok with any noice at all.-
4/22/2013 1beastlydudedealer forgot to reset the computer counter for service intervals, put another 2000 miles on it then return it And make sure the reset it this time
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4/10/2013 HouseCallAutoSometimes it is the muffler, most times it is the front pipe. The exhaust system has to looked at to estimate it.
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Why does my air not work?briana - 1998 Ford Mustang - Preventive Maintenance - 4/9/2013I think it needs antifreeze it is not getting cool at all.-
4/9/2013 tobaw12Multi-Diag Access J2534(careucar) has the function for air condition, such as Diagnosis of cooling electronic, Reading settings cooling circuit,Test servo actuators. -
4/9/2013 HouseCallAutoIt needs to be recharged with refrigerant. Anti-freeze has nothing to do with the air cond. by the way.
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When my son drive the car it sometime won't start he has to let it sit for a few minute and then it start right up.bernice931 - 2002 Ford Taurus - Preventive Maintenance - 4/5/2013130000 in between,it happen when go into the house or whenever you leave.one in awhile. thers no warning at all. the light and every thing work,it just want start. -
Would it hurt to put a different color coolant in a radiator of a 2000 ford windstar 3.8Lbrian - 2000 Ford Windstar - Preventive Maintenance - 4/4/2013Just curious before I do-
4/4/2013 JimmThere are reports of coolant 'gelling' when coolant types are mixed. Stick with the recommended coolant type for your vehicle. Check the vehicle owners manual for the recommended coolant (anti-freeze) type.
Another method to determine is - if you open the hood and look at the coolant reservoir, the color of the top of the cap is usually what you put in it.
For example, green on cap indicates conventional, green. Red or Orange color on cap, dexcool. Gold, or yellow is Ford and Chrysler.
So the best thing to do is look at your cap. If for some reason you have an after market cap on your reservoir, then use either Prestone, Peak, Valvoline (etc) muliti / universal coolant. It is made to mix with all types of coolant. I Flushed my radiator and just used that to refill the whole system.
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Problem starting vehicle? Replaced batteries and starter. What's the issue now?justin - 1994 Ford F Super Duty - Preventive Maintenance - 3/22/2013Can't start truck don't know what the problem is-
3/22/2013 Joe BoulayHello
Have you checked the starter relay?
Joe Boulay
Automotive Technician & Author
joe@joeboulay.com
www.joeboulay.com
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3/22/2013 racel4750Suggest you develop a flow chart ie.. from the battery to spark plugs, from the fuel pump to fuel injectors etc.
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Why does my gas gauge work sometimes and not other times.stag187 - 2002 Ford Explorer - Preventive Maintenance - 3/21/2013Some times my gas gauge works and other times it don't. it comes on when I start the car sometimes but then drops to empty. Some times it wont come on for days. I had it to the shop and they cant figure out what is wrong. the said possibly the fuel sending unit was bad.-
3/21/2013 CVOErratic level float inside the fuel tank is the cause of this problem.
The fuel level sending unit is part of the fuel pump assembly.
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Interior lights and running lights do not go out battery keeps going deadcarolklar554 - 1996 Ford Explorer - Preventive Maintenance - 3/17/2013interior and running lights will not go off. Battery goes dead, what could be my problem?-
3/17/2013 CVOHeadlight switch directs current to the headlights and running lights to turn them on or off
When not replaced, headlights will run continually or not function, potentially causing premature headlight failure and/or safety issues.
Check it for any burning smells and replace it as necessary.
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