Defrost only on high and still wont clear up.

2001 LHS. Windows are fogging up in back. Defrost only on high and still wont clear up. Driver only in car and nothing wet inside. Does this model have an air exchange door that I can get at to check if it is stuck?

Answer:

You have it correct, the recirculation door for outside air is stuck closed and not allowing air to come in causing the fogging condition. The motor for this door is on the passenger side of the heater box. I believe that you can see this if you take the glove box out, but it has been a long time since I've worked on one of these for this issue. It is motor number 2. As I looked at the instructions it says the dash has to come out to get to this motor.

2002 lexus es 300 with a3.0 liter engine that has a trouble code p0031

2002 Lexus ES300

Question: I have 2002 Lexus es 300 with a3.0 liter engine that has a trouble code poo31 I would like to know which sensor this is ? I failed emission test want to know which 02 sensor needs to be changed Answer: this is a fuel metering problem....if the car is not idling right ..you may need to remove the IAC valve[idle air control] and clean the carbon out of the valve and the throttle body..then reinstall...usually this will fix this code......also check for a vacuum leak

I need auto repair manual information for a canister purge valve

I have a 1995 Ford F-150 302 V-8 and need auto repair manual information for the canister purge valve, canister purge valve failure Response: COMPONENT TESTING Fig. 1: A manifold vacuum gauge can be used to check the evaporative canister components

Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1) Disconnect the hoses at the purge regulator valve. Disconnect the electrical lead. 2) Connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum source port. 3) Apply 5 in. Hg (16.9 kPa) to the port. The valve should hold the vacuum. If not, replace it. Canister Purge Valve Apply vacuum to port A. The valve should hold vacuum. If not, replace it. Apply vacuum to port B. Valves E5VE–AA, E4VE–AA and E77E–AA should show a slight vacuum leak-down. All other valves should hold vacuum. If the valve doesn't operate properly, replace it. Apply 16 in. Hg (54 kPa) to port A and apply vacuum to port B. Air should pass. On valves E5VE–AA, E4VE–AA and E77E–AA, the flow should be greater than that noted in Step 2. NOTE: Never apply vacuum to port C. Doing so will damage the valve. If the valve fails to perform properly in any of these tests, replace it. REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Carbon Canister Fig. 1: Remove the hoses, then unscrew the canister from its mounting Disconnect the negative battery cable. Label and disconnect the vapor hoses from the carbon canister. Remove the canister attaching screws and remove the canister. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Fuel Tank Vapor Orifice and Rollover Valve Assembly Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the fuel tank as described in Section 5. Remove the vapor orifice and rollover valve assembly from the fuel tank. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Purge Control Valve Disconnect the negative battery cable. Label and disconnect the hoses from the purge control valve. Remove the purge control valve. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Purge Solenoid Valve Disconnect the negative battery cable. Label and disconnect the hoses from the purge solenoid valve. Disconnect the electrical connector from the valve. Remove the purge solenoid valve. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Fuel Bowl Solenoid Vent Valve Disconnect the negative battery cable. Label and disconnect the hoses from the fuel bowl solenoid vent valve. Disconnect the electrical connector from the valve. Remove the fuel bowl solenoid vent valve. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Fuel Bowl Thermal Vent Valve Disconnect the negative battery cable. Label and disconnect the hoses from the fuel bowl thermal vent valve. Remove the fuel bowl thermal vent valve. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Pressure/Vacuum Relief Fuel Cap Unscrew the fuel filler cap. The cap has a pre-vent feature that allows the tank to vent for the first 3⁄4 turn before unthreading. Remove the screw retaining the fuel cap tether and remove the fuel cap. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. When installing the cap, continue to turn clockwise until the ratchet mechanism gives off 3 or more loud clicks.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Performance with Style

2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

GENESIS COUPE SPECIFICATIONS • Configuration: Front engine, rear-wheel drive • Wheelbase: 2820 mm / 111.0 inches • Overall length: 4630 mm / 182.3 inches • Overall width: 1865 mm / 73.4 inches • Overall height: 1380 mm / 54.3 inches • Wheels: 18-inch or 19-inch five-spoke • Engine types: 3.8-liter V6 or 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo • Est. horsepower V6: 306 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel) • Est. horsepower V6: 310 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel) • Est. torque V6: 263 lb. ft. @ 4,700 rpm (regular and premium fuel) • Est. horsepower 2.0t: 212 @ 6,000 rpm (regular fuel) • Est. horsepower 2.0t: 223 @ 6,000 rpm (premium fuel) • Est. torque 2.0t: 217 lb. ft. @ 2,500 rpm (regular and premium fuel) • Block & head materials: aluminum for both engines • Valvetrain: DOHC for both engines • Valve timing: continuously variable valve timing for both engines (Dual for 2.0t) • Estimated 0-60 mph V6: under 6 seconds • Transmission types: 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic (4-cylinder) or 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic (V6) • Front brakes: 12.6-inch (standard) 13.4-inch (Brembo package) • Rear brakes: 12.4-inch (standard) 13.0-inch (Brembo package) • Front calipers: single piston floating (standard), monobloc four-piston (Brembo package) • Rear calipers: single piston floating (standard) monobloc four-piston (Brembo package) • Limited slip differential (Optional) • Est. top speed: 149 mph (V6), 137 mph (2.0t) • Base curb weight: 3549 lbs. (V6); 3439 lbs. (4-cylinder)

My low coolant light came on, What could it be ?

My son's 2000 Saab 95 SE said engine coolant low so he added coolant. Here it is 2 days later and it is saying it again. When he filled it the first time he saw that there was still some coolant in the reservoir but it was low.. Any ideas how serious it could be?

Answer:

I would check two things.

1. Is there enough coolant. If there is not enough coolant again you need to check if the coolant is leaking out. You can rent a pressure tester from Autozone to find leaks. It's very simple to use and very effective. It's a radiator cap with a hand held pump attached, you take your cap off and attach the pump. Then pump and listen for leaks (done with car off so leaks are easy to find).

2. Coolant level sensor. If you have enough coolant, yet the light is still coming on then the sensor is bad. The sensor should be located on the reservoir, if you have coolant then it's giving a false reading.

I have A 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee reading code p1281

I have A 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee reading code p1281 what is it and how do I fix it . I know it is a factory direct code it says fuel air metering p1281

Answer:

This code actually means the engine stays cold too long. This could be caused by extremely cold weather, malfunctioning ECT sensor, or a thermostat that does not let the engine warm up. In most cases, replacing the thermostat will fix this issue.

SYMPTOM P1281-ENGINE IS COLD TOO LONG WHEN MONITORED The ignition key on, engine running, Ambient Temperature greater than 20°F ; and Vacuum is less than 17 inches Hg . SET CONDITION The engine does not warm to 85°C (181°F) while driving for more than 3 minutes and less than 1 hour depending on Engine load and Start up Temperature

2003 Buick Century and the light that shows the odometer

I have a 2003 Buick Century and the light that shows the odometer and what gear you are in is burned out. How does one replace it? It looks like to me that I would have to take the top dashboard off to replace it. What light bulb would I need?

Answer:

you would have to replace the entire instrument panel cluster since the lights are not serviceable for the odometer and PRNDL display. I can provide instructions to replace the instrument panel cluster if you wish but you will likely have to get a cluster from a dealership.

1996 Chrysler Town & Country started making a noise after I hit a pothole

My 1996 Chrysler Town & Country started making a noise after I hit a pothole and thought my tire was flat. Tires are fine, but they still make a small thud noise. There is no real noise when I accelerate, however, as soon as I take my foot off the gas, it makes a very loud growling sound like sticking something metal in a fan blade would sound. Thought is was CV joints, but everything I'm reading says the noise happens when you accelerate, not when you stop accelerating. What do you think?

Answer:

That sounds like your exhaust is hitting the frame. When the car decelerates the motor tilts back, the can cause the exhaust to rub or bad against the frame or car. There are rubber hangers that are supposed to prevent this from happening, but they tend to wear out. I would check all the hanger of the exhaust as well as the transmission mount and motor mounts. All these are rubber and known to go bad, which would cause noise while decelerating.

2004 G35 inspected yesterday. A code P 21.35 came up on the computer

2004 Infiniti G35

Question: I had a 2004 G35 inspected yesterday. A code P 21.35 came up on the computer check. when I left the garage the car wouldn't respond when I pressed the gas pedal. I shut the engine off and restarted the car and the car accelerated again. This is a used car I am interested in purchasing.Is this a costly problem to repair. Also when the car was on the lift the rubber was corroded on the torque arm mounts and needs replacing. What cost is that repair. I took the car for a test drive it worked fine. I took a second test drive this week to the mechanic. He found code p21.35 was off. When I tried to leave the mechanic the car would only go 5 miles per hour. The mechanic shut off the engine and restarted the engine and the car would now accelerate but the engine light now says it needs service. Answer: Code p2135 is simply the throttle position sensor, call around to your local parts stores and get some quotes on the part. You should be able to install it yourself in a few minutes.

Focus 54reg 1.6 auto. It keeps blowing headlight bulbs

Question:

I have a Focus 54reg 1.6 auto. It keeps blowing headlight bulbs - mostly the left one and usually on starting car or shortly after switching lights on. Have been using Bosch light recently - no difference. 4 bulbs in 2008!

Answer:

When the bulb heats up , the filament is prone to breaking if there is excessive vibration. You should check that the headlamp unit is securely bolted and that the bulb sits tight in its seat and the spring retaining clip is actually pressing against the bulb base to keep it in place.