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Where is the dimmer switch on my house?

Where is the dimmer switch on my house? Simple enough. If the lights fail to switch from high beam to low beam, or if they go out entirely when the dimmer switch is engaged, the problem is in the dimmer switch. In years gone by, the dimmer switch was mounted on the far left corner of the floorboard. Why does the DIC dim when the headlights are on? Yes, however, if you try to just turn the headlights on manually it does not change the cluster lighting because the cluster is directly connected to that sensor. My theory is that...
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What would cause a starter not to disengage?

What would cause a starter not to disengage? Check your ignition switch. You want to make sure that the power does not stay on once your ignition switch is released. This continuous power to the starter can cause it not to disengage. The reason for this may be a bad switch or the cables may have a short. How does an ignition switch and starter solenoid work? Ignition Switch and Starter Solenoid. A relay is a way that one circuit may be controlled by the current from a separate circuit. The starter solenoid is essentially a large relay itself. When...
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Is there low end power on a C / K 1500?

Is there low end power on a C / K 1500? No low end power untill I hit about 35mph then my engine seemed to wake up and scoot. 1998 C1500 5.0 A friend had the same problem and recommended changing the fuel injectors or spider as they call in on Chevy engines. I did, and the change was amazing. Try that, it's not cheap but def worth it. Make sure you upgrade to an MFI unit. Why does my 1993 Chevy TBI stall at idle? Timing is steady and not jumping all over. It is a fuel issue. The...
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What RPM should car start at?

What RPM should car start at? it should be somewhere between 500–1000 rpm (depending upon the engine type). Why does the RPM go up when we start car engine? Although it is considered as a normal phenomenon for a cold engine to start with high RPM, it will drop immediately after warming up, especially when the engine is trying to heat itself up. This is an automatic choke, stepping up the RPM to keep your engine from stalling. It restricts the airflow, which increases the fuel/air mixture. What can cause the RPMs to go super high while driving at? Today...
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What happens when you turn the wheel of the car to the right in reverse?

What happens when you turn the wheel of the car to the right in reverse? Always go slowly, watching carefully in all directions. To steer the car in reverse, turn the wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go. Turning the wheel to the right steers the back of the car to the right. What is a left reverse turn? The Reverse Turn (WA-4) sign is used in advance of a roadway alignment consisting of two roadway turns in opposite directions separated by a tangent section of 120 m or less. If the first turn...
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What kind of tire does a Pontiac Grand Prix use?

What kind of tire does a Pontiac Grand Prix use? At mid-year, Pontiac released a radial tire option for the Grand Prix, which increased the wheel diameter from the standard 14 in (36 cm) to 15 in (38 cm). The radial donuts, provided by the division's usual tire suppliers, included Firestone 500s and B.F. Goodrich Lifesaver T/As. What kind of engine does a Pontiac Grand Prix have? Pontiac also offered the 421 cu in (7 L) Super Duty with two four-barrel carburetors, rated at 405 hp (302 kW), as a US$2,250 option. A three-speed manual transmission was standard, with a...
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What does the OBD code p0133 mean?

What does the OBD code p0133 mean? What does code P0133 mean? OBD-II Code P0133 is defined as an Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Code P0133 is triggered when the powertrain control module or PCM determines that the oxygen sensor voltage switch from below 400 millivolts to above 450 millivolts is taking too long. What causes the p0130 O2 sensor to malfunction? Usually the cause of P0130 is a bad oxygen sensor, however this isn't always the case. If your o2 sensors haven't been replaced and they are old, it's a good bet that the sensor...
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Why are changes in force of contraction caused by Frank Starling?

Why are changes in force of contraction caused by Frank Starling? Mechanisms. It was taught for several decades after Starling's work that the Frank-Starling mechanism is due to changes in the number of overlapping actin and myosin units within the sarcomere as in skeletal muscle. According to this view, changes in the force of contraction do not result from a change in inotropy. Why are rack and pawl chain tensioners not good? The rack and pawl design with a spring will constantly put some minimal pressure on the chain slider which would promote wear. The spring isn't strong enough to...
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What do you need to know about a Chevy Astro van?

What do you need to know about a Chevy Astro van? Talk about your center console, seats, door handles, upholstery, steering wheels or any other item in the cab of your van. Anything to do with the outer exterior of your van. What does suspension do in a Astro van? The suspension is the the system contributing to the vans handling, and keeps vehicle occupants comfortable and isolated from road noise, bumps, and vibrations. The engine forum is where all of our engine discussion and conversation takes place. Talk about engine diagnostics, adjustments, modifications, performance and care. Why are the...
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Why does my ECM keep blowing the fuse?

Why does my ECM keep blowing the fuse? Hi there. If the ECM fuse keeps blowing, then there is a definite electrical short. Most of the time the short is in the ECM, but it may have a short in the wiring going to it. I usually isolate it by going through the wiring schematic and disconnecting areas of the circuit until I find the short. Where is the fuse box on a Cavalier? Cigar lighter / power outlet fuses in the Chevrolet Cavalier are located in the Instrument panel fuse box (see fuses “CIG” (Cigarette Lighter) and “APO” (Accessory...