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After changing out the transmission computer module on a 2000 Nissan Xera. Will I need to take the vehicle in to be reprogrammed or will it reboot after reconnecting to the car battery. The Xera is a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Read Answers 2 Nissan Xterra owner, Danielle, asked Patty on Jan 24th
I have a 2001 Saturn sc2 that was overheating do to a heating hose needing to be replaced and low fluid in radiator light would not turn off. I bought a new hose and clamps and decided to flush out the radiator and fill with new dexcool antifreeze. I figured all would Be good, but now, the light continues to read low fluid in radiator and its full.
Read Answers 5 Saturn S-Series owner, Vero46499859nica Romero, asked Patty on Jan 23rd
Hi! My 2010 Honda Civic sucks (excuse the french) in the snow. I need new tires but can only afford 2 right now. I figure I will put the new ones in the front and have them put the best two out of the ones right now on the back. Where is the best place to go to get new tires? I don't want to get ripped off b/c I am a single woman. I have a great ...
Read Answers 3 Honda Civic owner, Kristen Petz, asked Patty on Jan 23rd
Dear Patty; During my last routine oil change at my local Buick dealer (at 49K miles) the service tech noted that my 2009 Buick Lucerne will need the following services during my next routine oil change (at 53K miles): "Clean engine fuel injectors and engine throttle body" at a cost of $190. A recent article in Readers Digest entitled, "Car Scams to ...
Read Answers 3 Buick Lucerne owner, Caroline, asked Patty on Jan 22nd
When I turn on my radio on my 2002 Lexus RX 300, the antenna motor makes a horrible grinding sound for about one minute. The antenna doesn't go up or down anymore; it's stuck in the upright position. What kind of damage am I looking at here; what might have caused it; and how much, in the ballpark, what might it cost to have repaired? By the way, the ...
Read Answers 4 Lexus RX 300 owner, Teri, asked Patty on Jan 21st
I want to fix my taillights on my 2000 Jeep Cherokee so they work but i am not sure what bulb or fuse I need to change and not sure where or which fuse number goes to the taillights. The manual isn't specific enough on saying anything about brake or tail lights.
Read Answers 4 Jeep Cherokee owner, Michelle Callahan, asked Patty on Jan 20th
The ABS light comes on when my 2004 Jeep Cherokee is started and stays on while driving. What can be the cause of this and are my brakes still safe?
Read Answers 5 Jeep Cherokee owner, Sandra Campos, asked Patty on Jan 19th

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