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The compressor cycling on-off is usually an indication of low refrigerant level, which in turn means that there is a leak in the system somewhere.

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Q: What would cause the air conditioning to cycle on-off every 10 seconds in a 2000 Ford Ranger 5 spd V6 3.0L engine?
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What could cause a 2001 Xterra engine to rattle every 20 seconds for 5 seconds?

Could be a noisy ac compressor that is low on freon.


Can a rusted flywheel cause the engine not to turn over?

No, a rusted flywheel will not cause the engine not to turn over.


Will a burnt out head lite cause check engine lite to come on?

no a burnt out headlight will not cause a check engine light but if you go to most of the part places they will check the check engine light for free


Does air conditioning cause a sore throat?

Not exactly. Air conditioning removes moisture from the air (so it can be very humid outside, but not inside). Removing moisture from the air contributes to dry mouth. If you are a mouth breather, you will also dry out your mouth. The dryness of room air, along with dryness from mouth breathing, can cause sore throats--especially in the morning.


What would cause a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero to start and only run for a few seconds before dying after replacing the fuel pump and filter?

Make sure the pump keeps running when you start the engine. The pump will shut off after a few seconds if you just turn on the key then don't start the engine. That's normal. But the computer is designed to detect that the engine is running and if so, keep the fuel pump running as well. If the computer somehow isn't detecting that the engine is running, you probably have a faulty sensor, connector or wire. Make certain that you check the wire! Sometimes the wire can be damaged and the fuel pump will not run. Good luck.

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What could cause a whistling noise while running air conditioning?

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How do you check a 1997 ford ranger check engine light codes?

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