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Monday, December 10, 2007

Nevada Lemon Law Information

The Nevada Lemon Law applies when, during the first year following delivery of the new vehicle: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or 2) the vehicle has been out of service due to repair attempts by the dealer for a total of 30 or more days. To qualify for the Nevada Lemon Law, you must notify the manufacturer in writing before the end of the one-year period, & bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer no later than 18 months following the delivery of the vehicle. If the manufacturer has established an informal dispute process which conforms to federal law, then you must first submit your claim under that procedure before initiating a lawsuit.

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How do I replace a Starter on a 1991 Ford Probe ?

Use safety precautions and make certain vehicle is securely supported. STARTER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION FOR 2.2 L Engine 1) Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle, safely. 2) If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the exhaust pipe bracket. 3) Remove the transaxle-to-engine bracket and intake manifold-to-engine bracket. 4) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the starter. 5) Remove the starter mounting bolts and the starter. To install: 6) Install the starter and torque the bolts to 23-34 ft. lbs. (31-46 Nm). 7) Connect the electrical connectors to the starter. 8) Install the intake manifold-to-engine bracket and tighten the bolts to 14-22 ft. lbs. (19-30 Nm). 9) If equipped with an automatic transaxle, install the transaxle-to-engine bracket and torque the bellhousing bolt to 66-86 ft. lbs. (89-117 Nm) and the 3 other mounting bolts to 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm). 10) If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the transaxle-to-engine bracket and connect the exhaust pipe bracket. Tighten the bracket bolts to 32-45 ft. lbs. (43-61 Nm). 11) Lower the vehicle. 12) Connect the negative battery cable and check the starter for proper operation. Start Car !!!

Idaho Lemon Law Information

The Idaho Lemon Law applies when, during the first two (2) years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first), following delivery of a new vehicle: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or 2) the dealer has made an unsuccessful repair attempt that resulted in the complete failure of the steering or braking system, and the failure likely would cause death or serious bodily injury, or 3) the vehicle has been out of service for repairs at the dealership for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days. You also may request a refund or vehicle replacement if you reported the defect during the term of the express warranty, and the manufacturer is unable to repair the defect within three years of the date of delivery. To qualify for the Idaho Lemon Law, the defects or conditions must impair the vehicle’s use or market value. The law does not cover nonconformities resulting from abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the vehicle.

Sunday, December 09, 2007

Changing a cv half shaft

Question : Changing a cv half shaft on a Hyundai Sante Fe, 2003, right side. What if anything holds the spline into the transmission? and I have been trying to pry at it it does not seem to be moving any other suggestions? Answer : Nothing. Once you have the shaft loose from the spindle, you can pop it right out. You may want to place a small amount of pressure with a pry bar to pop it loose> ( its been setting in there for a while ). Also, One thing we do in my shop when a cv shaft is stubborn, is to set a block of wood on the backside and hit it with a sledge to pop it loose. Make sure it is already loose from the spindle and free to move. If you look at the new one, you can see how far it need s to come out.

Saturday, December 08, 2007

California Lemon Law Information

The California Lemon Law applies to vehicles in the first 18 months or 18,000 after vehicle delivery. The dealer must have: tried to repair a serious safety problem at least twice, or tried to repair any problem (safety related or not) four or more times, or caused the vehicle to be out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days. What is considered a reasonable number of repair attempts will depend on the circumstances including the seriousness of the defect. For example, one or two repair attempts may be considered reasonable for serious safety defects such as brake failure, depending on the exact situation. A special provision, often called the "Lemon Law," helps determine what is a reasonable number of repair attempts for problems that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. The "Lemon Law" applies to these problems if they arise during the first 18 months after the consumer received delivery of the vehicle or within the first 18,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first. During the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, the "Lemon Law" presumes that a manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to repair the vehicle if either (1) The same problem results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven and the problem has been subject to repair two or more times by the manufacturer or its agents, and the buyer or lessee has at least once directly notified the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the problem as provided in the warranty or owner's manual or (2) The same problem has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer or its agents and the buyer has at least once directly notified the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the problem as provided in the warranty or owner's manual or (3) The vehicle is out of service because of the repair of any number of problems by the manufacturer or its agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 days since delivery of the vehicle. reference source : http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

Friday, December 07, 2007

Alternator Charging Issue

An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to alternating current electrical energy. Most alternators use a rotating magnetic field but linear alternators are occasionally used. In principle, any AC generator can be called an alternator, but usually the word refers to small rotating machines driven by automotive and other internal combustion engines Resource : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternator Basically this means that an alternator is what charges the car's battery and also provides power to operate the engines computer, lights, radio, etc. So, if the alternator quits functioning then all of these electrical devices will try to run off the car's battery. The problem with that is, once the battery starts to loose power ( since it is no longer being recharged ) the will start to function poorly and will eventually stop running all together. Generally when the alternator starts to fail a Battery light will illuminate on the dash board. This means the battery is no longer being charged , this does not mean the battery has a problem. Testing : Using a multi-meter set to DC volts, connect the positive and negative leads to the same on the battery with the car's engine running. You should see from 13.2 - 14.7 volts. If you see less than this and confirm it is the same when the engine is running or not, then you know the alternator is not charging.

Oregon Lemon Law Information

The Oregon Lemon Law applies when the repair attempts by the dealer occur within the first year or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first), and: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or 2)the vehicle has been out of service due to repair attempts by the dealer for a total of 30 or more business days. The Oregon Lemon Law is designed to deal with major defects that substantially impair the use and market value of the car. It does not cover problems that are the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the car by the consumer. If the manufacturer participates in a third party arbitration program and notifies you of the procedure, then you are obligated to try to solve your problem through the arbitration program to be eligible for a refund or a replacement vehicle. If you cannot reach a settlement in the arbitration, you may sue the manufacturer in court. The court has the authority to award three times the amount of any damages, not to exceed $50,000, if the court finds the manufacturer acted in bad faith.

Where Do I Get Automotive Wiring Diagrams

There are several was to get a automotive wiring diagram. You can google "free auto wiring diagrams" and sift through the long list of sites that advertise "free" but don't really mean it. I have found only one site that you can actually get a free wiring diagram. That site is Freeautomechanic.com and yes it is one of our own sites. It may take a while to get it, but hey.... its free right. Now if you are in a hurry, and need one right away. Click the link for wiring diagrams on the right side of this page or follow this link >>wiring diagrams<< . You will choose your year, make and model and receive all the wiring diagrams for the entire vehicle along with all the repair and diagnostics available for your car for as little as $9.99. This is the same software that the dealers use in there shops. If you are a do it yourself-er this is a dream come true. You won't believe all the information you get. They even include Factory recall information and TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins). This is the place to go.Use Buzzfuse* to easily rate, review, and share this item

Washington Lemon Law Information

The Washington Lemon Law applies when, during the first two (2) years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first), following delivery of a new vehicle: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, with at least the first repair attempt occuring during the 2 years/24,000 mile period, or 2) the dealer has attempted to repair the same "serious safety defect" two (2) or more times, with at least one repair occuring during the 2 years/24,000 mile period, or 3) the vehicle has been out of service for repairs at the dealership for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days, with at least 15 of those days occuring during the 2 years/24,000 miles. A "serious safety defect" is defined as a life-threatening malfunction that impairs the driver’s ability to control or operate the vehicle, or creates a risk of fire or explosion. To qualify for the Washington Lemon Law, the problem must not have been caused by owner abuse or negligence, or by any unauthorized modifications or alterations made to the vehicle. In Washington State, the Lemon Law process is done through an Arbitration Hearing before a board, rather than through the court system. Lemon Law Facts Under the Washington State Motor Vehicle Lemon Law, a vehicle is considered a lemon when it hasn't been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. Washington State has a Motor Vehicle Lemon Law that is designed to protect consumers who have continuing warranty problems with a new or nearly new vehicle. If you feel you own a lemon, under the law you can request an arbitration hearing through the Attorney General's Office. To be accepted for arbitration your vehicle must be covered under the law. With a few exceptions, the law covers passenger cars, small and mid-sized trucks, large motorcycles, and motor homes. To be covered, your vehicle must have been originally purchased or leased in Washington state and also originally registered in Washington. You must submit a request for arbitration within 30 months of the vehicle's original delivery date. You do not have to be the original owner of the vehicle to request arbitration, but your vehicle must meet all the qualifications. You must also apply for arbitration within 30 months of the vehicle's original delivery date to its first owner. Federal Lemon Law