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Ford Windstar GL
The Windstar GL was a first generation Windstar model which was produced by Ford Motor Company. Some of the standard features of this car are dual airbags and anti-lock brakes.
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Would a 1989 ford 460 engine have fuel injection?
This is the 2nd year that Ford put the Fuel Injection on the 460 Engine. All you have to do is look for the Fuel Injectors on the Intake Manifold. There are 4 of them on each side.
How do you replace the license light bulbs on a Camry 97?
if they are on the trunk lid, there should be carpeted panels on lid that can be removed and that will expose the wiring and light socket for your licence, to remove the socket you will need to turn it a 1/4 turn left or right and it should pop right out.
Where is the chime for the backup warning located on a Rendezvous?
There is no actual "chime" for the backup warning. The chime is generated by the radio just like the "KEY IN IGNITION" or the "HEADLAMPS ON" chime. The Rear Parking Assist Moudle sends a signal to the BCM which requests the proper chime for the Radio to produce in the speaker(s).
What does the heat sending unit do?
There can be 1 or 2 depending on vehicle. It is for the temperature gauge and to turn on the cooling fan.
What causes an engine to overheat?
Severl things it could be if it's overheating raditor may be clog or crack or warp heads then it could be something simple like raditor cap or the thermostat even a simple oil change just have to find and test these things before you rule out what it is.
Low coolant
Cooling fan not working
Radiator plugged or air flow restricted
Defective thermostat
Collapsing radiator hoses
System "airbound"
Defective radiator cap Many things can cause engines to overheat, but it all boils down to two things: lack of coolant because of a leak or lack of proper flow. The most common cause of overheating is a bad thermostat. It could also be caused by a bad water pump not circulating the coolant. If it is leaking coolant there are many hoses and gaskets it could leak from.
Where is the horn and what fuses protect it on a Ford Windstar?
1999-2003 - Fuse #4 on the fusebox in the engine compartment
1999-2003 - Relay #205 on the fusebox in the engine compartment
AnswerJust fixed ours. It is hiding inside the fender behind the left headlight. Accessible by releasing (5 Philips screws) the bottom part of the plastic fender liner, and reaching in. A 1/2 inch socket takes off the bracket, and the wire is connected by the cheapest spade lugs, which had come loose on ours.
AnswerIt should be behind the splash shield in front of the drivers side tire. Remove the screws from the edge of the shield. Behind this will be pit type fasteners remove these. The horn should be visible. It might be easier to do if you remove the front tire. Then just remove the connector and unscrew or unclip horn. Since the horn is exposed to the weather, the wire connections tend to corrode. Many times just pulling the connector off and scraping the metal will fix the problem.
See "Related Questions" below for more Just fixed ours. It is hiding inside the fender behind the left headlight. Accessible by releasing (5 Philips screws) the bottom part of the plastic fender liner, and reaching in. A 1/2 inch socket takes off the bracket, and the wire is connected by the cheapest spade lugs, which had come loose on ours.
its in front of the driverside wheel well. between the fender and the wheel well.
Behind the right headlight.
1995-1998 - #20 Fuse . On The Fuse panel. 25 amp
in the engine compartment, drivers side behind the battery in front of the around air filter, there is a fuse compartment. Its a mini fuse a #25 fuse. you have find the latch on the compartment to get it to open! According to the OWNERS MANUAL, fuse/relay #4 in the engine compartment fusebox covers the horns.
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Another causeIn all probability the air bag clock spring is defective. I strongly recommend that you have a professional repair shop do the repair.
Why they don't work...Lets start with the basics, did you check fuses? If they are all good, check connections between the horn and harness. You might also have a short in the wires, causing it to not work. As a last resort, you may have a defective horn.
Where is the timing marks on a 3.8L ford windstar?
The timing is set by the computer. It calculates the advance based on the Crank Position Sensor. There is a TDC indicator. Some are on the flywheel and others on the front crank dampner. The ones on the flywheel usually have the CP Sensor on the top of the bellhousing.
Why would a 1998 Maxima overheat when stuck in traffic and cause the AC to run hot?
Caution: Always disconnect the negative battery cable before putting you hands into a vehicles engine compartment. Caution: When the engine is hot be very careful not to touch hot engine parts. If your not sure what your doing get help from a pro.
I am not sure what you mean by the A/C running hot? However
First when the engine is cold check the radiator and make sure it is topped off with coolant.This could be caused from a number of reasons and it is helpful to give more information about the car like make model and year. Let me explain there are at least two ways of cooling the radiator. Some cars have an electric fan that is controlled by a thermostatic switch normally located near the bottom of the rad when the car gets to a certain temp the fan will come on and cool the radiator and when cool shut off. Other cars have a fan driven by a belt from the engine in the center of this fan there is a thermostatically controlled clutch which detects the air being drawn thru the rad when the air is to hot the clutch will cause the fan to turn more drawing more cool air thru the rad. When the air coming thru the rad is cool enough the clutch will allow the fan to slip or free wheel. If either type of thermostatically controlled switch goes bad the car will overheat at idle. The car cools down while driving because the cool air is forced thru the rad. Please do not confuse this thermostatic switch with the heater/engines thermostat.
I personally would check or take the car to someone qualified to check for a bad electrically controlled thermostatic type of switch on cars with electric cooling fans. On cars that are driven by a belt I would check the fan belt for slippage and the fan clutch it self when engine is cold for oil leakage or when rocked for excessive bearing play and spin the fan by hand to make sure it turns freely then start the engine and allow it to run until the heater is putting out hot air next turn the engine off and spin the fan again the fan should be harder to turn as if there is a drag on it if not I would replace the fan clutch. Electrically operated fans: Parts to check fuses, electric fan motor or thermostatic switch, or an electrical problem.
Fan Belt Driven fans: bad broken or slipping belts, thermostatically controlled fan clutch, and cracked or broken fan blades. Check both type systems for a blockage in the radiator core such as bugs dirt leaves. Last but not least if the core if self is clogged internally you might need to flush the system and or have the system pressure checked including the cap. , EzForJesus
PS Many people on accident put the heater/engine thermostat in backwards this will cause many problems This thermostat is like a one way valve and must be installed in the correct direction.
Caution: Never put your hands in or near these fans while the battery cable is connected.
On some cars you may have two radiators and two electric fans one is to cool the engine the other is to cool the a/c it is possible that the fan motor or thermostatic fan switch that cools the engine or a/c has gone out. Best way to check these fans is when your car is overheating is to stop somewhere and look under the hood to see if both are working/turning. Also if any fan blades are damaged or missing they need to be replaced. , EzForJesus
I have a Maxima 1998, I did change every thing i.e. radiator ( by agent) thermostate, coolent ... you name it. And still the car overheats and AC cuts off when temp. goes up. Lots of my frined experinced that same problem ( and if you check the web you find it is a common problem). It must be a design problem with the radiator as it might be not having enough cooloing capcity.
Would a head gasket problem cause a car to overheat at high speeds?
IF it is leaking you're not going to have high pressure. Coolant is under pressure so it does not boil, which make bubbles, bubbles do not transfer heat to radiator walls where it can be dissipated into the atmosphere. It's the same reason it takes water less time to boil at high altitudes: because there is less pressure.
Not necessarily, if combustion gas is pushing out water from the cooling system it will over heat at normal speeds even when idling.Check thermostat is opening ,radiator, pipes and waterways for blockage,air flow through radiator,fan/water pump belt tention and get a proper service /check over.To find out if the gasket is leaking air into cooling system, fill up by the radiator cap when cool,fill expandtion tank to line, make sure there are no other leaks,run and check again when cool,if the rad is full to the top and tank is on line your gasket is probably not the problem.
In my case, the combustion chamber could be leaked and filled with coolant water and then it turned out white smoke coming out from the exhaust. The coolant level will be lower in the result of overheating.
What is the common repair or area to look at for power steering leaks on a 92 Grand Prix se?
Power steering hoses Pump Steering rack
How do you remove the power booster for the brakes on a 86 Chevy Celebrity?
To remove the brake booster on a Chevy Celebrity: about the same for all years
1. Under the hood take off the 2 nuts that hold the master cylinder to the brake booster.
Move the master cylinder out of the way.
2. Detach the vacuum line from the brake booster.
3. Inside the car Remove the under dash panel.
4. Remove the nut that holds the brake rod to the brake pedal, remove the brake rod from the brake pedal.
6. Remove the four nuts that hold the brake booster to the inside firewall. They can be a pain in the neck to get to.
7. Under the hood pull the brake booster out of the firewall. It can be a tight fit by the master cylinder.
Reverse the process to install the replacement brake booster.
Where is the vacuum canister on a 1998 Pontiac Transport?
If you mean the Emissions Evaporator canister; it is under the vehicle fastened to the frame near the fuel tank. It is a rectangular shaped black plastic box with a few hoses and lines connected to it. The lines are connected with quick connectors, and there are some going to the fuel tank and some going up front to the engine.
95 windstar windshield wipers come on when open door windows wont roll up interior lights stay on?
I had the same problem.
I am 99% sure that it is your (GEM) Generic Electronic Module.
It is basic Ford system item but they are all programed different for different models and years.
Remove the panel under the steering wheel column.
The module is to your right around the radio area. (Between the radio and the steering wheel).
Easy to find with 2 plugs on it. It will have the numbers (pretty large print) on a sicker directly on the module.
F48F-14B205-AK or F48F-14B205-AG are the numbers you can use. You will have one of these two numbers in your Windstar. I really think the AK or AG will interchange.
Go to U-pull-it salvage yard and pull one for about $10.00.
1995 and 1996 model years only interchange and you can use a AK or AG as long as you don't have air lift suspension.
The GEM controls your interior lights, windows, wipers, washers and the list goes on.
Is there a relay that turns the dome lights on and off on a 1999 Dodge full size van?
Hey Dude: You can turn your dome light off in your van by turning your headlight switch (or dimmer switch ) all the way to the right. Left turns on your dome light, so go the opposite all the way till it clicks. It will now stay off when your door opens. .
You dont understand the meaning of the overdrive button in a 98 ford windstar when is it on or off?
Overdrive affects the transmission and is used only for highway travel speeds AND it effectively reduces the RPM (Revolutions per Minute) by making the transmission use 'higher' gearing and is supposed to increase MPG (eg., motor doesn't have to work as hard as normal setting and therefore reduces the 'load' on the motor) It should not be used for anything except highway travel/speeds as at lower speeds it will actually increase the 'work' the engine has to perform and return slower response and lower MPG. Many auto mfg's build in a RPM limit and the auto will not engage OD if the proper conditions are not reached. This info will be in the users manual or you can ask the dealer service dept mgr.
Why does the ac cycle onoff when ac button is off?
More than likely you have the directional control set to Defrost. At this setting, the A/C compressor will run continuously. Move the selector to another setting, and see if the compressor stops running.
What would cause a 1988 jeep Cherokee to overheat already replaced radiator?
There are several factors that can cause an engine to overheat, with a plugged radiator being one significant member of the list, but certainly not the only possibility.
1. sticking thermostat. 2. plugged radiator. 3. low coolant level 4. corroded or damaged water pump vanes.
Several possibilities can exist for low coolant level, the water pump, freeze plugs or radiator/heater hoses can leak, or, if the engine has overheated in the past, the head can warp, causing the head gasket to fail resulting in engine combustion pressures being released into the engine cooling jacket. Once that happens, the coolant will be forced out of the cooling circuit and the engine will quickly overheat. If that's the cycle that's going on, you'll never be able to keep coolant in the engine and it will quickly overheat.
That also the rubber hose that go into a metal hose may be blocking the lines because mine rotted from inside the hose and out.
How do you know when there is a problem in the engine?
when it wont start or when something sounds funny
Does the 1998 ford Windstar have a distributor?
Modern engines no longer have a 'distributor'.
Engine spark/ignition is now controlled by the engine computer (Powertrain Computer Module - PCM), a smarter coilpack, and the camshaft position sensor (CPS).
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How to remove the air condition pump?
are you talking about the compressor if so i suggest that you go and buy you a repair manual ( HAYNES) from advance auto parts for about 15.dollars it is a pain in the A** to remove and replace and if it not leaking it is under high pressure and will have to be recovered , and you will need to replace the dryer along with the compressor,and then pull vacum on the system to make sure you all the moisture out of the shstem for it to work right
Where is the electronic control module for a 1994 Mazda 929?
It's about 2 inches by 2 inches black and there's a connecter usually white that connects to it.
If it is like the 93 Mazda 929 it is inside the car on the passenger side under the carpeted molding on under the dash opposite of the center console big silver box with three large connectors it is held in with 3 10 mm bolts
