How to Diagnose the 2002 Grand Prix Wheel Speed Sensor Harness

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The 2002 Grand Prix came with a safety feature known as anti-lock brakes. Anti-lock brakes use individual sensors on the wheels that record and calculate wheel speed. These sensors report to the main anti-lock brake module and ultimately keep the brakes from locking if they are applied suddenly or i

Maintain Notes About Your Truck Maintenance Record on Your Computer

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What records should you maintain to ensure your truck is maintained in good condition at all times? Read ahead for some answers.

How to Choose an Anti-theft Device

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Any car is vulnerable to theft. But certain precautions will make your car more of a challenge, which may send the thief looking for easier pickings elsewhere.

How to Recharge 1999 Chevy Malibu Air Conditioning

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Recharging the air conditioning system in your 1999 Chevy Malibu after making repairs to the system is a two-part process. Since the system has been opened, moisture and air that has been introduced to the system must be removed. After you have removed the air and moisture, new refrigerant (the Mali

Car Battery Charger

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There are some really neat products on the market that are a much safer and steady solution to jump or charge your car battery than jumping it with another running car. The main reason for this is the portable chargers are not at risk for exploding and they charge your battery just enough to get you

How to Make Parking Brake Adjustments in a Mitsubishi Eclipse

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Make parking brake adjustments in your Mitsubishi Eclipse easily to save you time and money, avoiding the mechanic shop and making the adjustment at home. Adjust the parking brake when your car starts to slip when parked on a slope. Use these instructions for models from 1990 to 1994.

How to Repair an Acura Head Gasket

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The only way to repair an Acura head gasket is to change it with a new one. Trying to patch up or repair an old head gasket can cause additional damage to your vehicle, resulting in you replacing the gasket anyway. You might need to change the part due to an improperly installed predecessor, dirty b

Thawing a Frozen Pool

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If your swimming pool is in a location that occasionally has freezing temperatures, or if you did not winterize your pool in the fall, the pool may form an ice sheet in the winter. While a thin layer of ice should not do any damage to the pool, a sheet thicker than 1/2 inch may cause pressure to bui

How Do I Change the Battery in a Key Remote for a 2001 VW Jetta?

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A 2001 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a keyless remote that locks and unlocks the vehicle and can pop open the trunk. It can also trigger the alarm in a panic situation. It's powered by a nickel-sized lithium battery. Over time, this battery loses its voltage and causes the remote to operate inco

Routine Check-Ups and Maintenance Is a Must!

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Earlier today, I was driving to the auto repair shop (ironically enough) and saw a group of teenage guys all gathering around to one spot on the opposite side of the road. As soon as I saw this my first thought was that they were up to no good. As I got closer, I found that my initial reaction was e

How to Change the Transmission Fluid in a 1983 Chevrolet S-10

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The transmission fluid inside the 1983 Chevrolet S-10 keeps the moving parts inside cool and lubricated. Without proper lubrication, the moving parts would burn up from heat friction. Once the the transmission fluid breaks down, it will not be able to protect the transmission as it should. You can c

2000 Dodge Stratus Fuel Pump Removal Instructions

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The 2000 Dodge Stratus fuel pump assembly is attached to the vehicle's fuel tank. If the fuel pump malfunctions, you must replace the entire assembly since it cannot be serviced. Removing a faulty pump assembly requires you to depressurize the car's fuel system and remove the fuel tank.

How to Diagnose and Replace a Defective Storage Battery in a 2005 VW Beetle TDI

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Repair Steps.1. Place the gear shift lever in Park or First gear.2. Place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels of vehicle.

How to Change the Front Brakes on a '92 Toyota Pickup

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Disc brakes are not only the safest and strongest brakes available for the 1992 Toyota pickup, they are also the cheapest and easiest to replace for the at-home mechanic. This is one reason why do-it-yourself mechanics are so happy with the Toyota pickup: It came equipped with four-wheel disc brakes

How to Replace an Alternator on a 1990 Toyota 4Runner

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A vehicle's alternator is a system containing two coils of wire and is mechanically driven by the engine's crankshaft. As electricity flows through the coils, it creates a magnetic field and, in turn, voltage, which powers the battery and other accessories in the vehicle. The alternator is mounted o

How to Diagnose a Slipping Transmission for Repair

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Transmissions transfer the power from the engine to the drive wheels. While some vehicles use a transmission and a separate differential, other vehicles use a transaxle, which houses the transmission and the differential. They both accomplish the same thing, though. Over time, a transmission may wea

How to Change the Brake Lights on a VW

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Removing broken brake light units and assembling new ones on a Volkswagen is not hard to do. The brake light units can also be replaced with aftermarket ones to make the rear end more appealing.

Front Air Dams Dimensions and Car Maintenance

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Front air dams are some of the additional accessories for cars. These items are usually installed at the front bumper's lower point.

How to Calculate Sheave Ratio

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"Sheave Ratio" refers to the relative diameters of two or more drums in a belt-and-pulley system. This number is integral to the calculation of torque, speed and mechanical advantage in engines and other motor-driven systems. Like levers and other simple machines, pulleys allow small amounts of forc

How to Seal Boat Windows

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While a torrent of water rushing around a window frame on your boat clearly indicates the seal on the window has failed, it's more likely that a trickle will be your first warning. Boat window frames are fitted through the window opening, with flanges on both the inside and outside of the frame to k