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Ford Aspire
The Aspire is a fuel-efficient compact car that replaced the gas-thrifty Ford Festiva. With Mazda-made components and Kia-produced body, the Aspire is available in three variants including the two-door hatchback SE and the base two- and four-door hatchback.
551 Questions
How do you tell if your alternator is bad?
If the voltage metere is moving up and down there a good chance that its the alt. You can also place a volt meter on the battery while the motor is running (with every thing off), look and the voltage, then turn your A/C on high, turn your lights, wipers, radio ON, if the voltage goes below 12.5, there a good chance that it is bad.
How do you remove and reinstall a window on the drivers side?
First remove the Window Crank Handle. Then remove all of the screws you can find, 1 for the door release, 1 for the door grip, and 4 for the door panel. Pop loose all of the lower door area, and carefullyremove the door panel. Remove the plastic behid the door panel, SAVE IT!!. With the window all of the way down, remove the screws that hold the window in and remove the window. Revers to reinstall, being sure to locate the new window into the grooves for that.
What is a p0470 means in a Ford Aspire?
PO470 is a code for (Exhaust Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction), The codes come from OBD-II, ISO9141 E.T.C., Standards. You can purchase from E-Bay and buy U380 Memo Scanner Read trouble Codes amd Clear Codes. Cost 20$. Manual has codes to look up.
Where is the fuel pump fuse in a 1994 Ford Aspire?
Check the main fuse box (use the manual to see what each fuse goes to) if it's not there then check under the hood in the fuse box right behind the battery.
How much oil and is it gear lube for Ford Aspire 1997 manual transmission?
The 1997 Ford Aspire owners manual ( view on-line at www . motorcraft service . com - no spaces - click on Owner Guides ) shows Motorcraft MERCON for the automatic and manual transaxles . Approximate capacity for the manual transaxle is ( 5.2 quarts / 4.9 liters )
How do you remove the front disc brake rotors from a '96 Ford Aspire?
Remove the hubcaps and wheels. Remove the two large bolts that hold the brake caliper to the steering knuckle. pull the caliper out of the way. There are two large Philips head screws that hold the rotor to the hub. Remove them and slide the rotor off the hub. Just did this to my '96. Hope it helps
How do you fix the dash lights after installing a new stereo?
Did you check to see if you blew a fuse when you had it installed? Was the battery disconnected when the stereo was installed? Either that or one of the wires to the gauges has either been miswired to broken the circuit and maybe possibly not grounded.
What happens to the muscle when the arm is bent?
Which muscle? The biceps, at the front of the arm, get shorter, and the triceps, at the back, get longer.
Why would the high beams work but not the headlights on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
As a Ford Mechanic with over 30 years experience,there is a good chance the low beam circuit in each bulb is burened out.I cannot count how many times I got a car many other people had worked on for no low beams(they had paid for swiches,relays,fuses)and I fix it with two new bulbs.
Headgasket Replacement Info.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts (10).
- Remove the cylinder head and gasket from the engine.
Fig. 1: Remove the front engine lift hangers ...
Fig. 2: ... and the rear engine lift hangers from the cylinder head
Fig. 3: Unfasten the engine ground strap bolt and separate the strap from the cylinder head
Fig. 4: Unfasten the cylinder head bolts
Fig. 5: Remove the cylinder head from the engine compartment
Fig. 6: Remove the old cylinder head gasket and discard it
Fig. 7: Place rags or paper towels in the cylinder bores before scraping old gasket material from the block
Fig. 8: Use the gasket scraper to clean all dirt and gasket residue from the cylinder head
To install: The cylinder head must be cleaned and inspected before installation. Please refer to the ENGINE RECONDITIONING procedures later in this section.
- Use a scraper to clean any old gasket material residue from the cylinder head gasket mating surfaces.
Fig. 9: The cylinder head gasket must match exactly with the shape of the cylinder head
The cylinder head gasket has marks on one of its edges that match the shape of the cylinder head; when the gasket is installed, these marks must align properly before cylinder head installation.
- Install a new gasket and place the cylinder head in position.
- Install NEW cylinder head bolts and tighten them with a torque wrench in the sequence illustrated and also in the following order:
- First pass: 35-40 ft. lbs. (50-60 Nm)
- Second pass: 56-60 ft. lbs. (75-81 Nm).
Fig. 10: Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the order shown to the proper specification
Fig. 11: Use a torque wrench when tightening the cylinder head bolts
- Install the water bypass tube or hose and bracket.
- Connect the upper radiator hose and engage the clamp.
- Fasten all wire harness connectors.
- Attach the engine ground wire, then install the front and rear engine lift hangers.
- Install the distributor.
- Install the intake and exhaust manifolds.
- Install the timing belt.
- Install the valve cover.
- Connect the spark plug wires to the plugs.
- Fill the cooling system and install the radiator cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and check for leaks, especially when it reaches operating temperature.
You have no tail lights on your 95 Ford Aspire it keeps blowing the fuse how do you get it to stop?
First check that you are using the right fuse, the proper amperage rating will be listed on the fusebox. Never use a higher rating than Ford specifies, the car can catch fire. If that's not it, you have a short circuit. Look at the wires at the taillights. Look for corrosion, loose connections or missing insulation on the wires back there. if that doesn't get it than look for flooded taillight assembles or bad lamps. If still no good than you're going to have to trace down the taillight wires to find the problem. Again look for loose or missing connections, corrosion or missing insulation. It can be a tedious process but just keep going until you find the culprit.
Where is the thermostat on a 97 ford aspire?
It is under the distributor. Look for the upper coolant hose (it's about an inch thick) and you will find the thermostat housing.
Where is the fuel pump located on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Hi I had to change the fuel pump on my 1995 ford aspire about 6 months ago, if you fold the back seat down and then fold it up again there is a layer of carpet lift it up and the access for the fuel pump which is located in the fuel tank is there. it takes about 10 minutes if that to change it....if you have anymore questions about it my email is dj_babikat@yahoo.com and the name is Kari, good luck Before removing Fuel pump, check the module located in the hatch-back area behind the cover on the driverside(if its the same as a '94 aspire). This cover is a plastic piece connected to where the rear radio speaker is mounted. Once removed you will see wiring leading to a box smaller than the average sized fist. On its topside you will see a button colored orange. It should be in the depressed position. If it is in the up position, push it down and then return yourself to the driver's seat and turn on your ignition. Most likely you'll then go for a joy ride! The module is designed to interupt power to the fuel pump in case of collision or any bump that might pop the button.
How do you replace an axle bearing on a 1994 Aspire?
I wouldn't recommend any one doing this at home unless you have the specialized slide hammer, knuckle hub puller, press with dies and a torch set up. I am in the process and it is taking a long time and costing a couple hundred. Pick up the phone and call for estimates. Otherwise buy the ford manual and get the right tools. You need to remove the entire steering knuckle, steering rod ends, strut, ball joint, brakes, ... etc. At least that is for the front bearings.
Where is the fuse box located in a 1997 Ford Aspire?
I believe the fuse box is behind a door in the instrument panel , just to the right of the inside hood release
How can you have 5.5 sending unit volts at the fuel pump without the 12 volts on a 94 Ford Aspire?
I get 8.0 volts on mine? It stays on empty all the time??/
Location of fuel pump on 1995 Ford Aspire?
The fuel pump is located above the fuel tank, which is right below the backseat. You have to unbolt the backseat and lift it up. There will be a panel underneath that you need to open up. There it is!
Who can help me find a transmission vacuum modulator for 1997 Ford Aspire?
An automotive technician can help a person find this part for a 1997 Ford Aspire. They may have the part in the automotive store, or they can order the part from the manufacturer.
How do you replace the alternator belt on a 1997 Ford Aspire?
simply loosen the top alternator adjustment bolt, and you may need to loosen the lower mounting bolt if it's very tight. slide the alternator to the front of the car and remove the belt. replace the belt and slide the alternator back until the belt is tight. you might need to use a large screwdriver to get enought leverage to get propper belt tightness. tighten down the top adjustment bolt. start the car and listen for belt squeal. if it's present then loosen the top bolt again and try to get the belt tighter.
How do you troubleshoot CV joints on a 95 Ford Aspire?
Take the car to a large parking lot and turn the wheels while accelerating moderately; with the wheels still turned, stop and do it in reverse. Listen for any clicking, knocking noise. By loading the bearings in forward and reverse a bad CV will usually make noise.
Are front wheel barrings on 95 Ford Aspire sealed?
No, they are no 'sealed bearings.' They have inner and outer conical bearings that must be pressed out, packed with grease, and pressed in. There is also a seal for them. The Inner bearings are pressed into the knuckle, the outer bearings are pressed onto the hub. The hub is then pressed into the knuckle.
