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When should I replace my ABS sensor?

When should I replace my ABS sensor? When the sensor "sees" that the wheel locks up during hard braking, the sensor automatically releases brake pressure momentarily and begins pumping the brakes for you at a very rapid pace. When these sensors fail, your ABS system will no longer work until you replace the faulty sensor. How many ABS sensors does a car have? Four sensor ABS: one sensor for all four wheels, most common setup. Four sensors, three-channel ABS: one sensor for all four wheels, but there is one channel controlling the rear wheels. What causes an ABS sensor to...
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What motor is in a 2003 PT Cruiser?

What motor is in a 2003 PT Cruiser? 2.4 L 4-cylinder 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser/Engine How much horsepower does a 2003 PT Cruiser have? 150 to 215 hp 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser/Horsepower How long is a 2003 PT Cruiser? 168.8″ 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser/Length How wide is a 2003 PT Cruiser? 67.1″ 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser/Width Is the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser a good car? Yes | No "Cute car, good performance and good on’gas." Super cute and fun to drive car. Realinle, good on gas and easy maintenance. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specs &...
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What happens if you leave the cam sensor Unplugged?

What happens if you leave the cam sensor Unplugged? If the engine runs poorly with the cam sensor unplugged, it's not wise to force it to do so to get it home or to a shop because when the timing belt jumps teeth, it's usually because those teeth are being sheared off from an entire section of the belt. Why does p0365 only start when cam sensor Unplugged? Dont have a scanner like that for data though. P0365 points to the exhaust cam sensor circuit. However, that might be set because you unplugged it. Since this happened right after working...
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How do I reset the rear lift gate?

How do I reset the rear lift gate? Owner's manual page 157 says that if the rear liftgate is closed, the reset procedure is: Keep pressing the rear gate opener button until it is unlocked (I assume this means on the tailgate and not the remote) Lift up the rear gate Pull down the rear gate until it starts to close automatically. How do you change the position of the liftgate? While holding the liftgate in position, press and hold the liftgate switch located on the liftgate for approximately 5 seconds or until 3 beeps are heard. The liftgate will...
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How to avoid being hit by something in the road?

How to avoid being hit by something in the road? One of the best ways to avoid being hit by something in the road to begin with is to minimize how long anything sitting in the road stays there. If you see something that could be a danger to others, call *FHP (*347) or the local police or if you have OnStar they can contact the proper authorities for you. Is it dangerous to hit an object in the road? Swerving to miss an object in the road and losing control and hitting a tree can be extremely dangerous. It...
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Who can change my ignition?

Who can change my ignition? Yes. A locksmith is fully capable of performing an ignition switch replacement. This is sometimes required after the diagnoses from one of our auto locksmiths. If there does not seem to be an issue with the ignition cylinder, then ignition cylinder replacement will not be enough. What can I do about a broken ignition switch? Our Car Ignition Services 1 Ignition Troubleshoot 2 Broken Key Extraction 3 Ignition Switch Repair 4 Ignition Switch Install 5 Ignition System Repair 6 Ignition Locks Install More ... Where can I get an ignition key replacement? While many car...
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How do you remove the rear brake pads?

How do you remove the rear brake pads? First step in removing the rear pads is to remove the small R clip that’s through the pin, and then gently tap the pin loose with a drift and hammer. Tap from the offside, but don’t fully remove it yet. Next remove the caliper by undoing the two large torx bolts. The caliper and silver coloured slider can then be removed. What to do when you need to change your brake caliper? Apply an anti-seizing fluid on the bolts before screwing them in if you want to remove them easier next time...
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How do you tell if you have a 47re or an 47rh?

How do you tell if you have a 47re or an 47rh? The easiest way to tell the difference is the plug where wires plug into trans coming from PCM. The RH has a 4 pin not quite flat like a trailer connector and the RE has a round 8 pin plug. The RH uses an external fluid temp sensor while the RE has a thermistor inside of the governer pressure sensor. What causes transmission to not shift in 2001 Dodge Ram? My car has 159000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. Hey there, thanks for writing in about...
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What are the components of an ABS system?

What are the components of an ABS system? The ABS system consists of four integral components. This includes the speed sensors, a pump, a controller and valves. How does the controller work in an ABS system? That is what the pump does; when a valve reduces the pressure in a line, the pump is there to get the pressure back up. The controller is a computer in the car. It watches the speed sensors and controls the valves. There are many different variations and control algorithms for ABS systems. We will discuss how one of the simpler systems works. How...
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How long will a car battery run a 12 volt fan?

How long will a car battery run a 12 volt fan? A rough estimation would tell you that: 50AH battery * 12-volts = 600 watt hours ⇒ 600 watt hours / 3 watts from the fan = 200 hours of operation until the battery is dead ⇒ 200 * . 5 = 100 hours (4+ days) until the car battery is halfway dead and at the lowest allowable limit before it can't start the car. When is the 12 volt supply present in the ignition? constant 12v source. accessory source (voltage supply present when key is in the ignition, 1st...