Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa was created on 2010-05-28.
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A special tool is needed to pull the pully that you described. If you have a DIY auto parts store anywhere near, such as Checker, Schuks, Kragen, Auto Zone or Pep Boys, they should have the tool that you can rent or borrow, or they should be able to remove it for you in just a few minutes.
Most auto parts retailers will either have it or be able to order it for you. Depending on your area, CSK automotove has outlets under the names, Checker Auto, Kragen Auto, or Schuks. Also, check with Auto Zone or Pep Boys. You will most likely need a special tool, but that too should be availabe at your auto parts retailer.
MisfireOxygen sensorsTPSMAPIt's far less expensive and much more productive to just take the vehicle to O'Reilly (Checker, Schuks, Kragen, Murrays), Auto Zone or whatever is available in your area and borrow a code scanner to see what the computer has detected.You could throw a lot of money at the problem, replacing whatever seems most likely, but why not plug in a sensor and at least get in the right AREA.
What part of the country are you in? CSK Automotive (Checker, Schuks, Kragen) has exchange starters for Saturns, and I believe you can order them online and have them shipped to you, but they are generally only in western states. Try: http://www.partsamerica.com/ I think they have a lifetime warranty on starters. I've given up rebuilding starters, since it often isn't worth my time. But if you insist on doing it yourself, contact a local auto parts store and ask if they can provide brushes, bushings and solenoid contacts. If it needs more than that, just get a rebuilt. I do not believe at this time, that anyone has offered a rebuild kit for todays starters. It is not cost effective for them or the public. I have worked for Saturn and they do not offer parts for their starters. Even under warranty they replace their starters with new ones. Hi If you want starter and alternator parts just look in the yellow pages under alternators or starters find a auto electric shop they will have or can get any parts you need.
Interesting question. I don't know what they're called but I have an entire set. If you live anywhere in the Western U.S. go to Checker, Schuks or Kragen auto parts store and describe what it is. They're accustomed to shadetree mechanics and are quite happy to help. The set isn't very expensive and it's good to have a them around. If you live anywhere else, find an auto-parts store that you can deal with.Answerfriend, i use a blue point FIH9055-1 that i got off the snap-on tool truck. even with this fine tool it is a nasty agervating job,best left alone unless you are good with using hand tools. and have the patience of job.and have a lift to raise the truck up on over your head.oh,and if you mess ou the little springs that hold the gas lines on with,then that gas line you will have to replace will cost you dearly from ford motor co.and will be ten times more trouble to replace.why not agervate your local garage by leting them do it? and yes i have had one or two that went right on there,out of maby a hundred that made me question the designers lenage. another one of fords "better ides" that dirve us to drinking. cheers
well they dont do engine readings i was told it has to be 1996 or newer..... but neways heres a way to save 80 to 100 dollars! find your diagnostic plug under glove box typically, look for plug with two wires attached might be stuffed up behind your glove box more then some other wires, take that plug and run a paper clip or small needle pliers and turn your ignition to on ( dont start car) then watch your check engine light it'll flash. Long Flashes equal 10's, Short Flashes equal 1's. so LONG LONG LONG SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT= 37 hope this helps out. The throttle position sensor is used by the computer to determine how much fuel will be sent to the cylinders from the injectors. The engine may run rough, accelerate poorly, run extremely lean potentially burning valves or extremely rich wasting fuel. To properly determine the cause of the check engine light you will need to use a code reading device. Many of the auto parts houses, such as Auto Zone, Checker Auto, Kragen Auto or Schuks auto have code readers that you can borrow or rent.
It's probably not the alarm that's causing your problem. If you can get a volt meter, start the engine and connect the volt meter across the battery. When running, the battery voltage should be somewhere in the range of 13.5 to 14 V. Much less and you'll have trouble keeping the battery charged. Much more and you run the risk of destroying the battery and other electrical components. Alternators can drain the battery if one of the internal diodes fail. Also, a battery can be going bad if it's having trouble maintaining a charge. Guessing is never a good idea, since it ends up causing you to spend a lot more money replacing parts and you just end up "HOPING" that the problem is solved. If you test parts, you know when you've found one that fails. Take your vehicle to an auto parts retailer and see if they have an electrical system diagnostic machine. They can usually tell you exactly what's wrong and what to do to solve the problem. Yes, they want to sell you parts, but they also want your vehicle to run right when you're done so that you'll be pleased with your experience. If you can find one of their technicians that actually knows what he's talking about, you can end up figuring out exactly what's wrong. Try Auto Zone, Checker, Schuks, Kragen or whatever other auto parts retailer company that is local to you. don't disable the factory alarm system,it is not likely it's the alarm...when batteries go dead, and you jump the car to start it, the alarm will sound. check the charging system, and have the battery tested at a parts store(free at major chain parts stores) if you feel you must disconnect the alarm, be sure to remove all valuables from the vehicle when parked...that was a lame joke...but it felt good to type it... also, everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the library should have a professional manual available...in the reference section, you'll have to make copies of the important sections...good luck :)