Comments for Denlors Auto Blog http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog Automotive specialty tools, repair tips, insight from a Master Tech for DIY and professional auto technicians. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Car Heater Blows Cold – Auto Service Tips by dennisb - Auto Tool Sales http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/10/car-heater-blows-cold-auto-service-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1985 dennisb - Auto Tool Sales Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:07 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=439#comment-1985 Susan, you may have some air in the cooling system affecting the heater, this is quite common. Sounds like an electrical short possibly in the steering column affecting the lights and cruise. The exhaust sound may have been a dust shield interfering with the flywheel - exhaust leaks will not fix themselves, but if a shield was lightly rubbing on the flywheel, it could have worn away enough to not be touching anymore now. If it continues to make noise you may want to take it to an exhaust shop. Susan, you may have some air in the cooling system affecting the heater, this is quite common.

Sounds like an electrical short possibly in the steering column affecting the lights and cruise.

The exhaust sound may have been a dust shield interfering with the flywheel – exhaust leaks will not fix themselves, but if a shield was lightly rubbing on the flywheel, it could have worn away enough to not be touching anymore now. If it continues to make noise you may want to take it to an exhaust shop.

]]> Comment on Car Heater Blows Cold – Auto Service Tips by susan Davison http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/10/car-heater-blows-cold-auto-service-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1983 susan Davison Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:03:49 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=439#comment-1983 i have a chrysler sebring 2001. my heater blows hot except when im idling. it still blows air but cool when i put it in park and idle. Im having trouble also with my cruise control not working when i turn on my lights or use my (i think my right) turn signal when switching lanes. The weird thing is the cruise control thing is intermintent. I was surpised to get to use my lights and cruise control the other night only to have the turn signal shut it off. HELP. I just had the transmission fixed. Since then Ive heard an exhaust sound from engine. When I took the mechanic for a ride to hear it, it wasnt doing it then. sounds like I have a glass pack on it. Can you help me sort this out? i have a chrysler sebring 2001. my heater blows hot except when im idling. it still blows air but cool when i put it in park and idle. Im having trouble also with my cruise control not working when i turn on my lights or use my (i think my right) turn signal when switching lanes. The weird thing is the cruise control thing is intermintent. I was surpised to get to use my lights and cruise control the other night only to have the turn signal shut it off. HELP. I just had the transmission fixed. Since then Ive heard an exhaust sound from engine. When I took the mechanic for a ride to hear it, it wasnt doing it then. sounds like I have a glass pack on it. Can you help me sort this out?

]]> Comment on Car Heater Blows Cold – Auto Service Tips by dennisb - Auto Tool Sales http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/10/car-heater-blows-cold-auto-service-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1982 dennisb - Auto Tool Sales Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:16 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=439#comment-1982 Adam, the tips mentioned in the article could help. Full coolant? Feeling the inlet and outlet hoses to make sure coolant is flowing through the core and making sure there's no air in the system. Adam, the tips mentioned in the article could help. Full coolant? Feeling the inlet and outlet hoses to make sure coolant is flowing through the core and making sure there’s no air in the system.

]]> Comment on Car Heater Blows Cold – Auto Service Tips by Adam http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/10/car-heater-blows-cold-auto-service-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-1980 Adam Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:08:25 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=439#comment-1980 I have a 97 Chrysler sebring 2.5 v6 that has a heater problem. The car only has warm or hot air after driving around for a while. Even when the temp gauge reads normal engine temperature, it still takes several min for warm air to start blowing out of the vents. Do you have any advice and thank you in advance. I have a 97 Chrysler sebring 2.5 v6 that has a heater problem. The car only has warm or hot air after driving around for a while. Even when the temp gauge reads normal engine temperature, it still takes several min for warm air to start blowing out of the vents. Do you have any advice and thank you in advance.

]]> Comment on Mazda RX8 Flooded, Hard Starting – TSB Procedures by martin http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/03/mazda-rx8-flooded-hard-starting-tsb-procedures/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 martin Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:15:48 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=83#comment-1979 I have a little concern my rx8 is producing some smoke looks like blackish only during start up and my oil stick when I pull it out hac a cappucino like residue in most of it and very little oil.I wonder if thats normal but instinct tells me that I need to flush the engine change the oil.Its also started taking longer to start the engine from cold.Can anyone help I have a little concern my rx8 is producing some smoke looks like blackish only during start up and my oil stick when I pull it out hac a cappucino like residue in most of it and very little oil.I wonder if thats normal but instinct tells me that I need to flush the engine change the oil.Its also started taking longer to start the engine from cold.Can anyone help

]]> Comment on Ford P1131, P1151 Fault Codes 3.0 DOHC – O-2 Diagnostics by Torrie White http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/07/ford-p1131-p1151-fault-codes-30-dohc-o-2-diagnostics/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Torrie White Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:13:25 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=117#comment-1977 I recently had both P1131 and P1151 pulled on my 2000 Mercury Sable. Everyone knows a Mercury Sable from that year is nothing but a Ford Taurus. I read your comment about the hissing sound and thought to myself, this maybe my problem. It is a great suggestion. I am going to have my car checked for this. I recently had both P1131 and P1151 pulled on my 2000 Mercury Sable. Everyone knows a Mercury Sable from that year is nothing but a Ford Taurus. I read your comment about the hissing sound and thought to myself, this maybe my problem. It is a great suggestion. I am going to have my car checked for this.

]]> Comment on Timing Belt Replacement 2.4 Mitsubishi – Questions and Answers by Gerald http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/08/timing-belt-replacement-2-4-mitsubishi-questions-and-answers/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 Gerald Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:56:42 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=278#comment-1975 Thank You ! Thank You !

]]> Comment on ProVision Borescopes and Video Inspection Scopes by dennisb - Auto Tool Sales http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2008/11/provision-borescopes-and-video-inspection-scopes/comment-page-1/#comment-1973 dennisb - Auto Tool Sales Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:49:28 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=65#comment-1973 Glenda, We have the Video Stik which can be used with the Video Grabber. The video grabber is a special order. Keep in mind the Video Stik cannot record video without the grabber and the grabber does have some limitations. See the <a href="http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1/page_13223_67/visual_optics_vs36_10ww_vo_scope_inspection_stik_f.html" rel="nofollow">Video Stik</a> listing for more info and the Grabber info is linked at the bottom of the Video Stik listing. Glenda, We have the Video Stik which can be used with the Video Grabber. The video grabber is a special order. Keep in mind the Video Stik cannot record video without the grabber and the grabber does have some limitations. See the Video Stik listing for more info and the Grabber info is linked at the bottom of the Video Stik listing.

]]> Comment on ProVision Borescopes and Video Inspection Scopes by Glenda http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2008/11/provision-borescopes-and-video-inspection-scopes/comment-page-1/#comment-1972 Glenda Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:32:45 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=65#comment-1972 I need the smallest diameter camera that you have with a recording device, what would you recommend? I need the smallest diameter camera that you have with a recording device, what would you recommend?

]]> Comment on Timing Belt Replacement 2.4 Mitsubishi – Questions and Answers by Kris http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/08/timing-belt-replacement-2-4-mitsubishi-questions-and-answers/comment-page-1/#comment-1971 Kris Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:21:32 +0000 http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/?p=278#comment-1971 Great site. I'm doing one myself on a 2000 mitsubishi galant timing belt and this info is very helpful, thanks. Great site. I’m doing one myself on a 2000 mitsubishi galant timing belt and this info is very helpful, thanks.

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