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Ford Windstar LX
Introduced in 1995, the Windstar LX was a first generation Windstar model powered by a 155 hp 3.8 L V6 engine, which can generate up to 220 lb ft of torque.
1,653 Questions
How do you turne on the dash board lights on a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D?
turn the little black knob to the right of the brake light on your dash clockwise
1999-2003 Windstar has rough idle - is running too lean and feels like it's ready to stall?
A faulty fuel injector can cause your Ford Windstar to run rough and feel like it's going to stall. A dirty or plugged air filter can also cause the vehicle to stall.
Where are the fuses in 2001 ford windstar?
You can view the 2001 Ford Windstar owners manual online at :
www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces )
Click on Owner Information
The fuses and relays section starts on page 187
( it has the diagrams and lists )
How do you replace a timing chain gasket on a 1996 Ford Windstar LX 3.8?
The manuel says you have to pull the motor. The timing chain cover can be removed without removing the motor,but its alot of work. You have to remove the passenger side frnt wheel to get access to some of the lower bolts. Remove the serpentine belt and the harmonic balancer and crank shaft drive pully.You will have to remove the camshaft position sensor.Take a scribe and mark the casting and timing chain cover so it can be properly aligned for reinstallation.Remove the retaining nut to the camshaft position sensor and remove carefully. Remove all the nuts and bolts that will clear the frame rail on the timing chain cover and water pump. The water pump will have to be removed. In order to remove the water pump the the front motor mount will have to be released and the motor raised . Use a block of wood on a hydralic jack and place on the oil pan. Slowly jack the motor up until the motor will go up no further.The water pump and pulley can now be removed. Make sure the pulley is free from the water pump before trying to remove. There should be just 4 studs coming out on the engine block through the timing chain cover. Now is the tricky part. Use a pair of visecrips to turn out the studs. Be very careful and take your time when removing. You might have to re-tap the studs before replacing them. Once you get all the studs removed gently pull the timing chain cover away from the engine block . It will take some work, you will have to work the timing chain coverfree and then pull it down and out between the frame rail and the lower contol arm on the suspension. Congradulations you have removed the timing chain cover and hopefully no bolts have broke or nuckles have been busted. Reassemble in reverse order. Make to pack the oil pump gears with grease before reinstallation.
This is a very difficult job and dangerous at times. If you do not have the proper equipment or training "do not attempt this at all".
Alot of work is right! I completed the timing cover gaset replacement over the weekend two full days! I'm sore! Take your time, use plasic bags to hold the bolts, parts, etc. for each of the components you need to remove. In order to remove the harmonic balancer you will need a puller available at Sears or any autoparts store ($20). You will also need to lock the engine so the crank doesn't turn while you remove the retaining bolt on the crane pully. I locked the engine by pulling the starter and wedging a tire iron between the flywheel and the casing. Major torque is need to remove the crank bolt. Use a cheater bar extension to your strong arm or rachet. Also, I used the two nut method to remove the studs that go through the timing cover. Simply screw one nut on to the stud until you are close to bottom of the threads. Then screw a second nut on to the stud until it is back to back with the first nut. Tighten the two nuts against each other. Now you should be able to back out (loosen) the stud by turning the first nut counter-clockwise. I also found that dropping the oil pan slightly helped to break the seal between the oil pan and the timing cover. You don't have to completely remove the pan, just loosen all the oil pan bolts about an 1/8 of an inch so it can drop down just a little. Also, There is a bolt behind the power steering pump pulley that is powered by the serpentine belt. You have to slide a 15mm in between the pulley and the pump and have fun turning 1/4 at a time :).
How much does it cost to fix a starter on a ford windstar?
Starters cost about $100-180.
Replacing the starter on a Windstar is not a very difficult job - with basic tools like a socket set with a couple of standard extensions.
See "Related Questions" below for more about Windstar starters
How do you get the CD's out of the trunk changer on a SL500 Benz?
There should be a button that ejects the entire CD holder. Then you should see the individual CDs. The arrangement will probably be a "swing out" holder for each CD.
Why would my gauges go crazy and your 2001 ford windstar not start?
I had the same problem, also it would run but when it was hot, it would not start until the engine cooled down. my alternator was putting out 12.2 with no load, drew down to 11.9 with load, not dead but poor output. Changed the alternator and the problem went away.
A device designed to provide protection for a given circuit or device by physically opening the circuit. Fuses are rated by their amperage and are designed to blow or open when the current being drawn through it exceeds its design rating. They are designed to protect the electrical circuits in your car from a short circuit or overload.
Where are the EGR valve and PCV valves on a 1997 Dodge Stratus 2.4L?
As you are looking under the hood the PCV valve is inline in hoses between the intake manifold tubes (Aluminum) right in front about center and the egr bolts onto the head (As you are looking at it) right side towards the back.
Other causes include injector, coil, wiring, and internal engine problems.
Is there away to check temp blend door actuator on a Ford Windstar?
Remove the actuator and watch it operate when adjusting the temperature control.
If it moves only in one direction it's broken. And obviously, if it doesn't move at all, it's broken.
With the actuator out, you can insert a small screwdriver into the blend door and operate it manually. Confirm it is moving smoothly end-to-end and not binding.
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Ford Windstar 1999 OD light is flashing?
OD stands for Over Drive and it just means that your car is adjusting its actions to save money and gas.
I will answer my own question, the a/c coming thru the defrost was due to the battery leaking onto a hose junction under the battery for the heater and eating it away and caused a vacuum leak. The dim readout was due to a bad head on the climate control, total cost at the Chevy dealer $680.00
2002 ford windstar door ajar sensor?
Spray lubricant in each door latch, open and close til light goes off. Had same problem for months and found solution on another forum.
It's possible one of the ABS / Traction Control wheel sensors was knocked off line during the transmission operation.
I would suggest asking the repair shop to inspect the front sensors and double check they were plugged back in & the wiring looks okay.
If they are equipped to read ABS trouble codes, that would be very handy - otherwise, you'll have to find a good tire shop / repair shop / dealer to check for any error codes to diagnose why your traction control light is on.
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What grade of oil should i use in a 1995 mercedes-benz 220?
The grade of oil your vehicle uses is determined by what geographical area you live in. The colder the weather the thinner the oil. The warmer it gets the thicker the oil. Most vehicles use 10-w40 grade Motor oil. Your handbook will have the specific grade that your car needs to use.
2000 intrepid cyl 6 is misfiring which cylinder is 6 27L?
passenger side front cylinder is number 1 and next is 3 and then 5 drivers side is 2 , 4, 6 last.
When you add to it it will come on as soon as the pressure rises to the correct psi to trigger the switch, if you have a guage shoot for about 200 psi on the high side and it should be around 50 on the low. I recently replaced the compressor, drier, and temperature switch on my Isuzu and charged the system with the compressor off until the pressure level rose high enough to trigger the switch. It took quite a while to get the system up to full pressure ( several add attempts with wait time in the middle for system equalization ) every Tech I contacted told me dont do it, it wont work when I'm done but It works great and is the coldest air I have ever felt.
Remove some freon. You might have overfilled it. Run car with a/c on while removing it, you will hear compressor kick on and off while removing it (stay on more as you get closer to where it needs to be). Eventually it will stay on and the air will stay cold, check with gauge while performing this task. You can use one that comes with the cans @ auto zone or other parts stores!
What is the cause of ac being mixed to defrost and dash vent plus auto temp control readout is dim?
It sounds like you have two separate problems. Incorrect routing of ventilation is usually caused by bad vacuum motors or loose vacuum lines, but remember that A/C is -supposed to be- routed to the defrost vents when controls are in the Defrost position. The dim temp control readout could be due to a number of causes, but probably isn't related to the other issue you describe.
