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Removing Spray Paint from Truck Window?We bought a truck and the back window is spray painted black from the inside. Help!

 

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Removing Eggs From a Cars Finish?I have a 1998 Ford Mustang that had eggs thrown on it last night. Please tell me how to remove the eggs and restore the car back to it's original luster without runining the paint. We have washed it with soap and water and with a high pressure car wash hose.

 

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2002 Chrysler Town & Country?When do you need to flush a transmission on a 2002 Town & Country?

 

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Rattle in Top End Valve?I just changed my head gasket and got everything timed. It starts fine and runs ok but has a rattle in top end valve. Lash is ok. Is there something that I can do? I need to go to work.

 

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Grass Stains on Leather Seats?I have grass stains on car leather seats.

 

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Problems With Convertible Car Top?We live on an island on the coast of Texas. Sometimes my convertible top will not go up and down properly. Should I use w-d 40? What else could be wrong?

 

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Putting a Car Engine into a Buggy?I want to put a car engine into a buggy that I am making into a two seater. I want use a BMW 325i e30 engine with an ISD. Has this been done before or can it be done? I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me?

 

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Cigarette Burn on a Fabric Truck Seat?How do you repair a cigarette burn on a fabric truck seat?

 

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Chocolate Milk Stains on Seat Belts?How can I cleaning chocolate milk off of the seat belts in the car?

 

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Security System Light Keeps Coming On in a 2000 Chevy Van ?The security system light keeps coming on in a 2000 Chevy van 1500 series. What is causing this?

 

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Grand Vitara Buzzing After Key is Removed?Why would the buzzer on our Grand Vitara continue to beep even after the key is removed, thus draining the battery?

 

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Using Oven Cleaner on Ceramic Exhaust Pipe?I wiped my ceramic coated exhaust pipe with a micro fiber cloth. Can I use oven cleaner on the ceramic?

 

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Cleaning Window Chalk Off Car Interior?Does anybody no how to clean window chalk off of seats in a car and off the ceiling in a car? Please help.

 

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Ink on Suede Car Interior?I have ink on the suede arm rest in my van; my daughter drew all over them with a pen.

 

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1998 Ford Ranger Heater Won't Turn Off?I have a '98 Ford Ranger. I am having problems with the temperature control of the heater system. The heat is stuck on. I have heard and read of problems with the heat and a/c blend door.

 

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Repairing the A/C in an Audi A6?I have a 1998 Audi A6 coupe. Can anyone tell me where the relay for the A/C clutch is located? Thanks

 

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Removing Hard Water Spots on Car Paint?How do you remove hard water spots from a car's exterior paint?

 

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Removing Stains from Car's Headliner?My dog is very nervous when left alone. She has licked the roof lining in the car above the windshield. The liner is now stained brown and resists cleaning. The stain is resistant to soap and common spray cleaners. Suggestions would be welcome.

 

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Removing the Third Brake Light Cover?How do I remove the rear window interior brake light cover to clean the window?

 

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How Do I Remove Stains from Car Upholstery?I've spilt some T-Cut scratch remover onto my car seat, and it's left a white stain.

 

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Repairing a 1997 Ford Ranger Heater Fan Control?I have a 1997 Ford Ranger. There is no air conditioner, just basic heat. Anyway I lost the low and medium fan control. That left me only with high. I replaced the blower motor resistor and pig tail (because it was so rusted) still nothing.

 

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Repairing a Cut in a Leather Car Seat?I accidentally cut a slit in the leather seat of my car. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to repair it so it will not be so visible?

 

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GMC Truck Heater Blower Not Working?I replaced the blower motor on my 2005 GMC Sierra truck. I also replaced the resister. The motor only blows once in a while on level 5 when I am driving. What could it be?

 

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Removing Soda Stains from Headliner?How do you get a soda stain out of the cloth headliner of my car?

 

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Getting Paint Off Motorhome?How do I get paint off my motor home? I have used Mr Muscle oven cleaner spray for cold ovens. It worked a treat, but where the old graphics were the paint is stuck solid. Please help.

 

Cleaning Spots on Car Upholstery?How do you get the spots out of your car's seat?

 

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Defrosting Inside of Car Windows?What home remedy can I use to prevent my car windows from fogging up on the inside? My defroster doesn't work very well at all. I tried the Rain-x brand and that went into the garbage.

 

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 Heater Won't Turn Off?My daughter's truck heater won't stop working even when it is turned off. It is worse when the truck is accelerating, pressing on the gas pedal. We have tried putting it on the a/c side and it stills blows just as hot, and I mean really hot.

 

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Windshield Washer Pump Not Working?I have a 2010 Sonata. The washer fluid pump not working. The wipers work so it is not the fuse. There are no motor sounds so I am assuming that the motor is bad. How difficult is it to change the motor for the window washer? Are there any guides out there I can review first?

 

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Windshield Washers Quit Spraying?The front and rear windshield washer are not working; they quit at the same time. I have tried blowing out the lines from the pumps. I also checked the fuses, tried two used pumps, and have tried putting in different relays (used). When I push the buttons neither one does anything.

 

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Removing Perspiration Odour in Car?How do I remove perspiration odours from a car?

 

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Interior of Car Smells?When I get out of my car my clothes often have a medication, vitamin smell. This hasn't always been the case as the car is brand new and it started about 3 months after I bought it.

 

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Truck Heater Problems?There is no heat. There is fluid in the radiator, but the two lines going in the fire wall are hot.

 

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Chevy Blazer Front Windshield Washers Not Working?My 2000 Chevy Blazer has front and rear windshield washers with separate switches. The front washers do not work. The fuse is good. I plugged in a new multifunction switch and the front washers still do not work. The pump does not run on the front end with either switch.

 

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Replacing a Windshield Washer Pump?Where is the windshield washer pump on a 1998 Acura 2.5 tl? I can change it if I know where it is. The tank is in the fender wall with no access.

 

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2000 GMC Sierra Heater Not Working Properly?The heater in my 2000 GMC Sierra on occasion will get warm, but doesn't stay that way for long. Will flushing my system work or could there be another problem?

 

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Finding a Used Wheel Chair Van on a Limited Budget?Our 1997 wheelchair van has bitten the dust, and we need a replacement used van. We know that there are places that allow grants to help cover the price. However, we need to acquire a replacement soon.

 

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'95 Dodge Dakota Heater Not Blowing Hot Air?The heater in my 95 Dodge Dakota does not blow hot air. I can hear it switch from hot to cold and the blower and compressor are both working so what else could it be?

 

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1997 Ford Ranger Heater Problem?When it is really cold out, my Ranger does not throw very much warm air. When it is warmer out it throws plenty of heat. The heater door does not operate, but is in the right position. Both the in and out heater hoses get hot.

 

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Truck Heater Not Working?I have changed my heater core out and put in a n'ew thermostat. The blower is working, it is getting hot at the core, but no circulation. I have a '96 GMC Sierra.

 

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1993 S-10 A/C Heater Not Blowing Air?I have a 1993 Chevy S-10 pickup and the a/c and heater does not blow air.

 

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Truck Heater Not Working?I have a '99 e250 truck. The heater core hoses won't get hot neither will heater core. I replaced all hoses and radiator including thermostat. After a fix for overheating, neither the heat core lines nor the core will get hot.

 

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2005 Dakota Heater Stuck on High?Heat is stuck on high.

 

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Truck Heater Not Blowing Hot Air?I have a 2009 GMC Wt truck. About a month ago, lukewarm air only would come out. I also noticed at the same time that the left and right blinkers worked, but no noise, just visual.

 

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Heater Vents Not Working in F150?Why does the air in my 95 F 150 only come out of defrost vent no matter where the air directional knob is?

 

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Heater Not Working Properly in 2003 Dodge?I have a 2003 Dodge 1500 Hemi. The heat on the seats works well and the heat on the window barely blows any heat. What would be wrong with this?

 

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Truck Heater Not Blowing Hot Air?Air blows through, but no heat. The heater core is good. Someone said might be vent dew?

 

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Only Floor Vents Work on Truck Heater?The blower works, but only on the floor setting. There is no defrost or air from the vents.

 

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Heat Only Works When Driving?I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota; the heat only comes out when I'm accelerating.

 

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Truck Heater Temperature Gauge Not Working?My Chevy C1500 pickup truck temperature gauge started too hot, then drops to cold, and then no heat. Then it starts working right. What can be the problem?

 

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Truck Defroster Causes RMP Cycle?When my truck defroster is running my RPM cycles.

 

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Chevy Truck Heater Blower Not Working Properly?The heater blower on my 1999 Chevy K1500 comes on and off when it wants to. What is causing this?

 

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2002 Ram Truck Heater Blowing Cold Air on Driver's Side?I have heat blowing from the passenger side vents, but cold air from the driver side vents. I was told to blowout my heatercore to unclog. Is this true?

 

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Truck Fan Wiring?Is the black wire on the fan behind the glovebox a ground wire or power?

 

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Truck Heater Blower Not Working?I have a 2008 Ranger and the heater blower just stopped working at any speed. I get heat, but no blower speed.

 

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1987 Chevy Heater Not Working?I have no heat in the cab of my 1987 Chevy v10 truck. It has a new heater core. The system is clean and the AC works in the summer. Why doesn't the heat work?

 

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98 MC 1500 Heater Problems?I am just wondering if anyone has any ideas, I'm running out. My 98' GMC Sierra 1500 has an issue with the heat control (off, low, med, high).

 

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Truck Heater Not Coming Up to Temperature?My 2001 GMC Sierra isn't coming up to temp and it's blowing out warm air. It took 15 minutes of drive time too get to 180 degrees.

 

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Truck Heater Only Blows Hot on Passenger Side?My 03 Dodge 1500 only blows hot air on the passenger side.

 

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Truck Heater Doesn't Work Weather Below 50?I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. My heat works in 50 degree weather, but not below. The AC works great.

 

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1997 Ford Ranger Cranks But Won't Start?My truck started running hot. Then the valve started ticking and after that the truck will crank then go dead.

 

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Truck Heater Blowing Cold Air?I have a 2000 Dodge truck. I have a full radiator and a new thermostat. I flushed the heater core and it is still blowing cold air.

 

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Truck Heater Not Working?The cab does not heat up. I changed the thermostat, but it still doesn't heat. It is a 2000 model. Please help.

 

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Truck Heater Blowing Cold Air?I have a 2005 Tahoe. I changed my heater core and now it's only blowing cold air in the front.

 

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No Power to Truck Heater?My 1993 Silveraldo 1500 heater has got no power. I checked the fuse; it's OK. I had a dead battery and after recharging it I had no power to the heater. Is there a second fuse? I'm at a loss.

 

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Heater Not Working on '95 Tahoe?My heater control panel went out on my 95 Tahoe. How can I get heat?

 

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Dodge Making Clicking Sound on Defrost Setting?I own a 2000 Dodge. When I switch over to defrost, it makes this weird clicking sound and since I don't know anything about cars I can't give you any more help than that of anything that would be causing this problem.

 

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Ford Truck Heater is Stuck on Defrost?I have a 2000 Ford F250 4x4 7.3 diesel club cab truck. My heater has good heat, but is stuck in defrost even though I move the knob to floor heat. What do I need to look for?

 

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Truck Heater Only Blowing Warm Air?I have a '96 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 and the heat/ac is blowing lukewarm air on hot and nice and cold on a/c. The heater hoses in and out of the heater core are equal to temp of radiator hoses (nice and hot, 195 to 200 degrees).

 

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Truck Heater Blows Cold Air?The heater in my '97 Dodge Dakota only blows cold air. After running for about 30 minutes it starts to blow lukewarm air.

 

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Floor Vent in Chevy Truck Not Closing?In my 93 Chevy k1500 the floor vents stay open, even if the air is off. It blows hot air onto my legs.

 

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Truck Heater Problems?I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500. I just recently put it in the shop and had the entire ac system replaced. The heater will work if it's pulling air from outside, but as soon as you put it to recirculate the compressor kicks on and blows ice cold.

 

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Chevy Truck Heater Windshield Vents Not Working?My 2005 Chevy z71 is not blowing heat on the windshield, but it is blowing heat everywhere else. What is the trouble?

 

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Blower on Ford Ranger Heater Not Working?I have a 97 Ford Ranger that has heat, but the blower is not working. I replaced the resistor and blower motor. What else could it be, the relay? or a vacuum leak?

 

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Truck Heater Blower Motor Not Working?I own a 2005 GMC Sierra pick-up. I changed the fuse under the hood marked "blwr" which I assumed was the fuse leading to the blower motor. I put in a 40 amp fuse. But this was no help. Then, I put in another fuse (brand new), but still nothing.

 

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Truck Heater Not Blowing Out Vents?I have a1998 Chevy Cheyenne K 1500. My blower seems to work fine. It won't blow out of any of the vents.

 

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Truck Heater Blower Doesn't Work?I have a 2006 Chery 3500. My blower motor didn't stop after I shut my truck off, so I thought the resistor was bad. I changed it and now my blower motor doesn't run at all unless I wire both resistors in series. Is my blower motor bad?

 

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Truck Heater Only Blowing Cold Air?I have a 2009 Ford F150; all I got is cold air, no hot air. What could be wrong? Please help.

 

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Repairing Rear Windshield Sprayer?The hose disconnected from the rear windshield. It sprays on the inside of my van not the outside of the window. How do I fix or reconnect? It is a Montana 2004 extended van.

 

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Heater Not Blowing Air Out of the Vents?I have a 2000 Ford F-150. The heater is not blowing air out of the vents. I changed the heater core, switch, and resistor. It did not fix anything. I can feel heat and cold air barely coming out of openings, just not blowing it out.

 

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Dodge Ram AC Not Blowing Out Center Vents?My Dodge Ram 2500 AC is blowing air to the windshield and feet, it will not blow to the center. What is wrong with it? How can I fix this?

 

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Ford F150 Heater/AC Only Blows Hot Air?Why does my 2003 F150 only blow hot air even when the a/c is on?

 

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Removing Black Stain on SUV?I have a black weatherstrip stain on the tailgate of a white SUV. I didn't pull the vehicle far enough into the garage and when I actuated the garage door, it hit the tailgate. Embarrassing. I've tried mineral spirits and lacquer thinner. No luck. Any ideas out there?

 

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Repairing a Car Radio?My car radio with digital clock and radio stations tuner has a intermittent problem. When using my radio sometimes the digital tuner lights up and other times it does not. Could there be a short in the radio and is there a way to repair it without taking it to a repair shop or replacing the car radio?

 

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Can't Turn Off Truck Heater?Heat comes out of vents when all switches off or on no matter the setting.

 

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Removing Super Glue from Car Exterior?How do I remove Bazic super glue from exterior of my car without damaging my paintjob?

 

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2000 Sierra A/C Blower Makes Noises?I have a 2000 Sierra pick-up and when I put on the blower for the A/C I get a loud squeaking noise. It stops when I shut it off. What could it be?

 

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Windshield Washer Won't Spray?I can't get my windshield washers to spray. All the lines are clear of any clogs and I checked all counting parts and used wire to clean out spay holes on top of hood, but they still won't spay. How do I remove them to clean them better without breaking them?

 

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Blower Not Working on Truck Heater?The cables won't pull blower open all the way.

 

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Heater AC Blower on Dodge Ram Is Intermittent?My 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pick up truck blower on the heater/air cond (HVAC) starts and stops with no warning. Changing the blower dial makes no difference. I still get cold and hot air, but no air flow.

 

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Ranger Heater Won't Work?On my 2004 Ford Ranger XLT the a/c won't change to heat.

 

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Chevy Truck Heater Not Blowing Warm Air?No heat is blowing out just cool air when switched onto heat in a '98 Chevrolet Z-71 truck. After I had the heads redone, I turn to heat on the control and no heat works just cool air. I took it back and they said it may be an actuator.

 

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Cleaning Car Upholstery?A leak in a old class CRV left marks on the fabric behind the driver seat up to the bed above. It looks similar to burlap and is beige in color. Help!

 

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Getting Diesel Fuel Off Your Headlamps?How do you get diseal fuel off your headlamps? I went to the gas station someone on the staff put diesel fuel in the washer.

 

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Truck Heater Blowing Hot Air All the Time?My 1972 Chevy pick up has hot air coming in the cab all the time. How do I fix it?

 

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Sierra Heater Only Blows Hot Air on High?I have a 2003 Sierra with climax control and I get heat at 32 C, but when I turn it down even to 31 C it starts to blow cold air.

 

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2000 Hyundai Heater Not Working Properly?My 2000 Hyundai heater only blows on floor or on vent, but not on defrost.

 

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