Hi Jamie. There is a possibility one or both of the radiator hoses is collapsing, cutting off the coolant flow, but the thermostat could also be the culprit. I...
Eric: It is a silicon type hose made to take the heat longer, but I don't think it works to well. You should be able to get some better hose at any local parts...
Hi. get a new switch from the dealer, it's not all that expensive and you won't be buying something that may also be bad (used electrical is not a cost...
Hi. They may be right about the fuel. My ' 97 will ping on a hot day, and I understand it's a common problem. The outside temperature does have an effect, in...
Knock sensor is not at fault!!!!!!! Check timing both static and dynamic with timing light. Check coolant temperature. Pinging is harmful!!!!!!. I used to have...
Doug I doubt that it was the O2 sensor. It was most likely the wiring or O2 sensor connector contacts but they should be changed every 100K miles anyway. The...
Jamie, Didn't you say you smelled antifreeze when it overheats? This is a sign that your engine really is overheating and is not just a sending unit. The fans...
Hi Dennis, I'm thinking it may be something major now. It was a little low on antifreeze today. So if there's a leak, I guess I'll probably have to turn it...
Jamie, Yikes! That's a lot of bad stuff... if you ever unload it try another one, I got 97 V off a neighbor, only 77K miles.... I work with a guy from...
Hi Jeff, Does he travel from Rayland to Columbus every day? I don't think I could drive 4 hours a day round trip for work, I would have to change jobs or move...
Sorry to hear you may get rid of it.... don't leave our group though if you do... my co worker lives here and goes home every few weeks or so, that would be a ...
I had to replace the passenger power window switch on my 97 V last year. Same problem as yours, button broke, unable to close the window. Very flimsy switches....
Hi Jamie, Another possibility is air in the cooling system. The VQ has a rather complicated procedure to bleed air out of the cooling system. Try this for a...
Hi Jeff, Your co-worker has to travel through my town, Martins Ferry before getting on I-70 or 470 depending on which way he goes. I have mixed feelings on...
I checked through the archives and would appreciate feedback on this one. In the past few weeks, our NQ has started exhibiting rough idling and stalling at...
Jamie Older vehicles are only cost effective when you can do some of the work yourself. It's a tradeoff. many of the items you mentioned can be done by ...
Sounds more like the FIC solenoid is not working. It's supposed to hold up the idle RPMs when the A/C is turned on. There are checks in the files in the "air...
I had exactly the same problem about 3 years ago on my 94 Villager. Cel said knock sensor. The answer for me is exactly what you don't want to hear. Took it to...
my check engine light came on and the dealership said it was the throttle position sensor which would cost about $500 to replace. Does this seem like a...
Go somewhere else. A new TPS is probably worth less than $50. Call any auto part store (ex: NAPA) and ask. I paid $43 for mine a couple years ago. It's an easy...
1994 Villager, 130k miles. When I pull away from a stop, especially when turning, it may a clunk or pop sound. I'm pretty sure it is from the CV joints....
Ouch I fixed mine for under $50. Check your local parts store and ask for pricing for the TPS. AutoZone had it though I can't remember exactly what I paid. 25...
Your getting screwed at that price. Just like everyone else. My Throttle Position sensor ran me $53.00 and took about an hour to install (I had to fix...
Isn't the FIC integrated into the TPS for earlier Q's (I seem to remember that was the case with my 95Q). If so, replacing TPS and FIC is the same action step...
I would be very surprised if the knock sensor was really the problem. My guess would be that the dealer replaced something else (BPS or TPS) to solve your...
I bought a TPS at Autozone (I'm in Los Angeles) for I think $45 and plugged it in in less than 5 minutes. So...I guess I think $500 just to replace TPS is...
It's easier to replace the axles themselves (and they don't cost much). That said, bad CV joints click...they don't clunk. It sounds more like ball joints or...
