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They don't like wheelspin. The 4t60e will shoot the diff pin out in a second. When we raced them we'd have the spider gears bushed with bronze and welded the pin in.

This helps too.

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found in another forum. looks like there is a provision for manually cranking it, but lacked follow through.

"Well here is the update on the stuck sunroof. I removed all trim associated with dropping the headliner to access the sunroof module. There is a allen wrench provision on the motor assembly to try to close the sunroof but it is made from cheap pot metal and it rounded right out when I tried that method. I dropped the sunroof assembly down and removed the motor, closed the sunroof manually and installed the motor. Then with the ignition key "ON", I used the sunroof synronization procedure which simply consists of making sure the sunroof is fully closed, and then placing the sunroof in the "UP" vent position. This tells the motor and control module where the sunroof is. This system does not use any limit switches but uses current monitoring instead. Once the system is confused such as disconnecting the battery with the roof partially open, it will lock itself out.



All in all it took about 4 hours, a real PITA for something resulting from a simple task as removing the battery."

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Those are new. The only thing left is the engine compartment. The only thing i've done there was the ground wire cleaning.

Well.. you won't do that again! Always close sunroof before disconnecting your battery!

German cars are disposable so it's great you get a new one.

They won't last much longer than 3 years

It's probably in the control panel then.

yeah, the more gizmos, the more $ you will shell out to fix stupid stuff

2003 mercury sable ls - Only 55k miles on it though.

Recently after we put a full tank of gas in it I started it to go to work and the car was running fine going down the street.

I started to hit the throttle and it simply did not accelerate. Almost like it wasn't getting gas. I feathered the gas a few more times and nothing.

Coasted to the stop sign and stopped. Feathered it a bit more and it started running fine again.

Bad gas? Air filter? Fuel filter?

Please.. I have a 2006 ford crown vic. I think its got 1 cylinder that doesn't work right. V8 but I also have option of clicking a button and it becomes a 4 cylinder. Is all of this ok? Make any sense? Kind of does to me. Woman.


Also.. Why is it so expensive to change spark plugs and wires? Can I do it myself by watching a video or reading a shirt pamphlet? I'm not kidding.

2001 ml320 broke tip of key off in the ignition can't turn the key over. Stuck without my car right now. Thinking if I should change either tumbler out or whole key ignition system? Any ideas?

2008 Chevy Impala 3.5

Power steering pump went out. Bought a refurbished one, installed it, all was great for a couple of weeks.

Now it's making the same whine as before, and moaning as I turn the wheels.

Was my refurbished part no good, or is there some underlying issue causing my pumps to go bad?

Have a 2009 honda pilot with 140k. Runs very well. Had a general misfire condition and had the valves adjusted so now all good.

However the cam shaft was found to have some pitting/corrosion.

If the pitting continues, what will the symptoms be ? Smoke? Rough running? Currently runs smooth as silk, thanks!

OP, any thoughts here? Thanks!

The pitting is likely cosmetic. If that lobe wears down, you'll just have a miss.

This is a chronic problem. I have several cars that don't get used at all for perhaps years, and then they need to be put into service quickly. Gas gets old and gums up fuel pumps and injectors so they don't start easily. I can pull batteries but don't know what to do about fuel. Sta-bil doesn't seem to work to prevent fuel pump locking, and they're not on the road, so I can't run out the old fuel and refill them once a year.

Any good ideas here? We're talking 1990's and 2000's.

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2007 Chrysler Town and Country, V6, Car shakes when acceleration around 30 to 40 mph, if you let your foot of the gas it stops then you can resume acceleration.

Any ideas?

2001 ml320 broke tip of key off in the ignition can't turn the key over. Stuck without my car right now. Thinking if I should change either tumbler out or whole key ignition system? Any ideas?

There should be at least 4 wires going to the pump.

12volt power ground fuel level and 5v ref


Also not sure if you are using an alligator clip or shoving a test probe into the harness.

Either one not done correctly will give you a false reading.

I'd be inclined to say flush the fuel system with mineral spirits and store it dry. Run it through the injectors. That way, barring any condensation buildup, there's nothing there to gum up.

Fresh battery, add fuel and go.

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