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2014 Chevy Silverado Blows Hot Air With Heater Off?My new pick-up is blowing hot air out of the vents even when my heat is off. The only way to stop this, is to close all the vents and that's hard to do when driving.

 

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

 

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Truck Heater Not Blowing Hot Air?Sometimes it does, but not all of the time. It is just warm, not hot.

 

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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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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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Heater Not Working in 1997 Dodge Ram Truck?Can you manually change the cold to heat under the dash on a 1997 Dodge Ram truck? The control knob on the dash does not seem to be moving anything, it moves way too freely.

 

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

 

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Windscreen Washers Not Spraying?I have a 2007 Ford Territory. When hose is disconnected from sprayer, water flows. Does any one know how to clear blockage in the jets?

 

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

 

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No Hot Air in my '92 Chevy s10?I have a 1992 Chevy s10. The heater will not blow hot air and the only air that it does blow comes out of the floor vent behind the stick shift. It comes from there no matter which setting it is on.

 

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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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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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Windshield Washers Not Spraying?My windshield fluid is not spraying, but if I disconnect the tank and lift it even with the wiper motor, it works. When I put it back in its original spot, it doesn't work.

 

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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?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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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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Windshield Washers Not Spraying?I have a 2005 Honda Civic. My windshield wipers work, but no fluid comes out when pressed. I don't hear the pump when doing this. Could it be a pump issue or something else?

 

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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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My 95 Ranger Heater Not Working?The block won't even heat up. I replaced the thermostat today and the old one was in pieces so I thought that was it but it still won't heat up. Any advice?

 

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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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98 Dodge Dakota Heater Not Working?I recently changed out my heater core because it was leaking. I purchased an after market part which turned out to be slightly smaller than the original. After putting everything back together I didn't get the same heat as before.

 

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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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'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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Preventing Ice and Snow Buildup on Wipers?How can I prevent ice and snow build up on wipers while driving? It is a pain when you are driving and you have to pull over to knock off the ice and snow all the time. And yes I do try the windshield washer fluid, but it doesn't seem to help much. Thanks.

 

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Windshield Wiper Fluid Pump Not Working?I just picked up my truck from having the power steering cooler, radiator, steering shaft, and ball joints fixed. Now, my dashboard shows the wipers' indicator on. The wipers work, but the fluid won't pump out.

 

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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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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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Ford 150 Heater Not Working?My 2001 Ford 150xl v6 heater was making a flapping sound for awhile and has stopped. It stopped blowing heat, but would work by tapping the heater now there is no heat. What is the problem?

 

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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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Troubleshooting a Car That is Overheating?My '98 Buick Century started overheating. My husband put in a new water pump, new hoses, and a new thermostat. We thought it was fixed, but now it's losing water somewhere, not on the ground.

 

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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 the Modulator Valve on 1994 LeSabre?How do I replace the modulator valve on a 1994 LeSabre?

 

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HHO Generator Doesn't Improve Mileage?I have installed several hho generators. They all produce gas, but I don't get any better mpg.If you can help, I would appreciate any advice.

 

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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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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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Winterizing a Travel Trailer?We have not used our travel trailer this summer and I just need to know if the winterizing solution we put in last year will keep the pipes safe for another winter or if we need to redo it?

 

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

 

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Have to Warm up Transmission Even in the Summer?I just bought a 1994 Buick Lesabre and everyday I have to warm it up for at least 30 minutes or more in order for my car to drive. If I do not warm it up no matter how much I press the gas the car will not drive. I don't have any extra money; can you please tell me what I need to do?

 

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Cleaning the Outside of a Camper/RV?What homemade cleaner can I make to clean my camper with and not spend a lot of money? Or what cleaners can I use that don't cost a lot of money?

 

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Removing Vertical Lines on Windshield?I'm not sure what they are called, but I'll say I have windshield streaks. They are lines going straight down all across. This happened during the winter. Anyone know what this is, or how to remove them?

 

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Automotive Sales Laws in Alabama?Can someone please tell me if there is a law in Alabama preventing a dealership from charging more than the car/SUV is worth? I was overcharged by several thousand dollars, promised a huge discount with a "voucher" I received (which wasn't applied to the contract).

 

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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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Softening Leather Car Seat Upholstery?I left my car windows open. The leather seats got wet from the rain and now the leather is very stiff. Is there any way to soften the leather again?

 

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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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Mice Eating Wires and Plastic in my Jeep?I bought a 2007 Jeep less than a year ago it wouldn't start. I had it towed from the dealership (not under warranty). They said mice had chewed wires and plastic to the tune of $1100. Before I purchased this car it was garaged for a few years.

 

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Car's Windscreen Washer Doesn't Work?My Vauxhall Astra's windscreen washer won't work, but the wipers do. I can't even hear the pump.

 

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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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Ford Ranger Heater Won't Shut Off?I have a 1997 Ford Ranger and I can't shut off the heat. Do you know how I can fix this?

 

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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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Removing a Bumper Sticker?How do I get a bumper sticker off a car?

 

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Mildew Smell in Car?I had a leak from the sunroof of my car and the car mat and the carpet in the front seat got soaking wet. I used a wet vac to get the water out and now I have a terrible mildew smell. How can I get the smell out?

 

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Area Under RV Decal Different Color?I removed an old RV decal. The area under it is now white compared to rest of side. What can be done to make the area uniform in color? It shows what and where the decal was. We want to put on a new decal, but the new one is not as large as the old one and the white area will show on the edges. Can anything be done short of covering the whole area with a new larger decal?

 

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Removing Tar from a Car?How do you remove tar from a car that's been on for a long time? I've used gas, WD40, all types of removers, Varsol, peanut butter, mayo, and nail polish remover. Nothing works!

 

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Bolt Stuck on Truck's Water Filter?The garage my HB truck is at can't get the bolt unscrewed on the water filter. They have tried a lot ways, but it still won't come off. Any help out there? Please, this is his work truck.

 

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Cleaning Rusty Jumper Cables?Is there something I can use to clean my rusty jumper cables so that I will have a good contact when using the cables to start another car?

 

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Cleaning Dirty Car Battery Cables?I need to clean the rust off my old battery jumper cables so that I have a good connection when jumping from one car to another. What do I use to clean my old rusty car battery cables so that a strong connection will produce enough power?

 

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Windshield Washer Not Working?My windshield cleaner does not work. Could it be clogged? How do I fix this?

 

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Locating Your Car in a Parking Lot?What do you tie the bag to on top of your car?

 

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Cleaning Car Interior?How do I clean and/or remove the sticky interior of a VW Jetta 2003. It is disgusting in its appearance and feel. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

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Foggy Headlight Covers?I have an '88 Mercury Cougar and my headlight covers are so bad, as far as being cloudy. I can no longer drive at night! I have looked and tried all the things I've heard and read about with no luck.

 

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

 

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Homemade Leather Car Upholstery Cleaner?I do not want to buy leather upholstery cleaner. Is there some common household product to use instead? Is there a home recipe to use for cleaning leather in my car?

 

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Car Smells After Being Flooded?My car got flooded. The dealership changed all of the padding, carpet, just everything. It cost over 11,000; however I still have a smell. What can I do?

 

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Removing Ink from Leather Car Seat?A used printer ink cartage leaked through a plastic bag, it was stored in, onto the leather car seat. I have not touched the spot yet. It is the size of a quarter. It is on my front gray leather seat.

 

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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.

 

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

 

Cleaning Headlights?How do I clean automobile headlights? Mine are really stained. I know they have the kits, and the pros, thanks!

 

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Removing Tree Sap from a Car?How can I remove the sap that has fallen on top of my car?

 

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Removing Kerosene Odor from Carpet in Car?I spilled kerosene on the carpet of my vehicle and can't get the smell out. Please help.

 

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Ranger Heater Only Runs on High Speed?I have only high speed on my Ford Ranger heater fan. How can I fix this?

 

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Dashboard Lights Going On and Off?The dashboard lights in my car go off sometimes, then on for a while, then off again or flicker. Do you know what is causing this and is there a cheap way to fix it?

 

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Causes for Check Engine Light Staying On?What usually causes a check engine light to stay on, other than a loose gas cap? What part do I check out? There has gotta be an easy solution.

 

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Removing Gasoline Smell from Car?I spilled gas in the front seat of the car. How can I get rid of the smell? I need something more than "open the windows and air it"; that's been done and was not much help.

 

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Clicking Noise in a 1994 Saturn SC2?I bought this Saturn and the battery has gone dead twice, when that happened a clicking noise started coming from under the middle console. The person I bought the car from says it's because the battery is low? This doesn't make sense to me, no juice, no sound; you would think?

 

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Using Vinegar on Car Windows to Prevent Ice?How does it work when spraying vinegar and water on car windows to prevent icing?

 

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Truck Heater Doesn't Heat?I have checked the thermostat and the flaps. The heater hoses are hot and still the heater does not heat the cab. What could be wrong?

 

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Removing Tar Stains from a Car Seat?How do I get tar stains out of a car seat?

 

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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 Spilled Gas from Car?I spilled gas in my car about two weeks ago and used coffee; that didn't work. I also used Mr. Clean and washed the floor of my car. The kitty litter didn't work either, what else can I try?

 

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Using Vinegar to Remove Ice on Windshield?How do I use vinegar to get ice off my windshield?

 

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Ford Ranger Heater Not Working?My 1996 Ford Ranger heater will not blow hot air. Any suggestions?

 

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Windshield Washer Solution for Winter?When I used the windshield washer system on my car last winter (ice condition weather), the water on the windshield became ice very soon. Now what kind of alcohol can I mix with water and at what percent?

 

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Removing Bugs from Vehicle?How do I remove bugs from the front of a vehicle? I have heard to use kerosene, but am not sure if this will damage the paint.

 

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1996 S10 Heater Not Working?My truck is a 96 S10 2.2l with a manual transmission. The heater is not functioning. I have flushed and back flushed the heater core already and changed the coolant and flushed it too. So now I don't know what to do. I need help guys.

 

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Vinegar for Icy Windshield?Were do you store the vinegar? Can you keep the vinegar spray bottle in the car? Does it freeze? I park on the street and have a 1 year old, and MPLS gets very cold. I am hoping you say it doesn't freeze so I can keep it in my car! :-)

 

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Using Vinegar to Keep Car Windshield and Windows Ice Free?Regarding keeping the ice off of windshields and car windows, how often do you have to put vinegar on the windows and windshield? Thank you for your time.

 

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Fixing Squeaky Brakes?I have just moved from living on a dirt road. My brakes are squeaking when I am driving and stopping my vehicle. Do I need to have a flush done on them? I need to get ready for winter, and I don't want to worry about my brakes.

 

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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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Repairing Cloudy Headlight Lens?Could a Brillo pad be used to remove the film and oxidation that is on the lens? Also, I would not use much pressure, but the cloudiness seems to remain. I have used the toothpaste method and the baking soda method and neither helped.

 

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Airbag Cover is Peeling?On the dash in my car, above the glove box one corner of my air bag is "peeling". It seems like it's about to burst any day. How can I seal/close this? How can I prevent it from peeling anymore than it has?

 

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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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Removing Tree Sap from Car?I have some tree sap on my car hood and would like to remove it. Any suggestions for doing so without ruining the paint?

 

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