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Can I still drive my car with the check engine light?

Can I still drive my car with the check engine light? In many vehicles, there are two types of check engine lights—a solid light and a flashing light. A flashing light could mean a more serious problem like an overheating engine or engine misfire, sometimes causing irreversible damage. You shouldn't drive further if this is the case. When does the Check Engine light come on and go off? The check engine light often comes on and goes off after a while. Any time I notice it whiles driving, I park and close the fuel tank well but the light doesn't...
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How does drive by wire cruise control work?

How does drive by wire cruise control work? This system helps accomplish vehicle propulsion by means of an electronic throttle without any cables from the accelerator pedal to the throttle valve of the engine. In electric vehicles, this system controls the electric motors by sensing the accelerator pedal input and sending commands to the power inverter modules. Which cars use drive by wire? Several car companies are already using (or have used) various drive-by-wire systems in use their vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Toyota, GM, Volkswagen and Nissan. Where are the cruise control switches on a car? The driver...
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Why is the sliding door on the driver side stuck?

Why is the sliding door on the driver side stuck? The sliding door on the driver side is stuck closed and will not unlock either manually or electonically. I have the panel off and the black plastic pulled down, but am unable to get the electical lock (?) assimbly out. What are the symptoms of a bad door lock actuator? Usually a bad or failing power door lock actuator will produce a few symptoms that can notify the driver of an issue that should be serviced. 1. Unusual noises coming from inside the door Unusual noises coming from inside the...
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What kind of car is Town and Country?

What kind of car is Town and Country? I just bought a 2008 Town and Country Touring about a month ago. It had 13,000 miles on it. As I was driving I heard a banging noise and then when the noise went away it was sort of a whistle sound and I could feel the car was not going into gear. Is there a problem with my 2008 Chrysler T & C Touring? We have been experiencing this EXACT same problem with our 2008 Chrysler T&C Touring. I experienced problems with it early in the fall (we bought it last...
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What grit sandpaper do I use before painting?

What grit sandpaper do I use before painting? Step #3: Sand Surfaces Before Painting Smoothing walls before painting is necessary for surfaces previously painted with a gloss or high-gloss paint. For previously painted water-based paint, sand with a fine-grit sandpaper. For oil-based paint, a medium-grit sandpaper (100- to 150-grit) should be used. Do you have to sand off old paint before repainting? Do you need to scrape all old paint off before painting? A universal answer is No, this is not necessary. You only need to remove all paint which has failed. Most of the time, just selected, problem areas,...
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What causes the p2111 fault code to go up?

What causes the p2111 fault code to go up? Weak batteries can cause the current at the electronic throttle motors to go up. Higher than normal under hood temperatures have been known to contribute to this as well. Marginal/weak batteries have been known to set an intermittent P2111 fault code. When to set the p2111 code on the TAC? Code P2111 can be set when: the idle position set inside the memory of the PCM does not match the stored TPS voltage when it was closed (idle), or it does not match the actual voltage being sent back from the...
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What to do if your Chrysler 200 battery dies?

What to do if your Chrysler 200 battery dies? Use a trickle charger ( battery tender type ) and bring the new battery to a full charge. Sometimes the batteries sit on the retailers shelf for a while and may not be fully charged. I did just that when I replaced the battery in our 200. Haven't had any issues. How long does it take to charge a Chrysler 200 battery? Soon as I plugged in our new battery, even after a 40 mile drive home, the red indicator lit up showing the battery was accepting a charge. It took...
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Can rain make ABS light come on?

Can rain make ABS light come on? ABS Light will come on only when it's raining or really damp outside... Can you change a brake light in the rain? Yes. Tail lights are designed with weather seals, to prevent water from entering from outside; they are not normally sealed from inside (for ventilation; those lightbulbs, even the LED ones, can get hot). What happens if your abs light comes on while driving? If your ABS light came on while driving, then your anti-lock system isn’t working at full capacity. Your brakes will still work but if you suddenly slam on...
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Where is the gas cap button on a Chrysler 300?

Where is the gas cap button on a Chrysler 300? It's straightforward to open the gas tank cap on the Chrysler 300 (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010) because there are no buttons or levers to open it in the vehicle. Simply push the left side of the fuel filler door. It will pop open and allowing you to refuel the car. Can you put premium gas in a Chrysler 300s? A V6-powered 300 doesn't jump off the line. The V6 uses regular grade gas and can also run on E85 ethanol. Chrysler recommends mid-grade 89-octane gas for the 5.7-liter...
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When do you need to know the size of screws and bolts?

When do you need to know the size of screws and bolts? If you have some stray screws and bolts (a.k.a. fasteners) lying around and aren’t quite sure what size they are, or if you need to replace a missing bolt on a piece of machinery and need to know what size to get, here are some methods to easily figure that out. What are the different types of screws and guide? Tagged as: allen, bolt nut metric, bolt type, bolts, chart, fastener chart, fastener type, guide, hex bolt, identification chart, nut type, screw type, screws, sheet metal, type of...