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How to Test to See if All Four Cylinders Are Firing in a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L Engine

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The 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2-liter engine fires the spark plugs using an ignition system that doesn't have a distributor. The system consists of an ignition module, two dual-cylinder ignition coils and a set of spark plugs and wires. Testing each cylinder in the firing order for proper ignition is e
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I Can't Get the Key Out of the Ignition Switch on a 1995 Civic

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The Civic is a line of compact cars manufactured and sold by Honda. The car was introduced in 1972 and is currently in production as one of Honda's top selling vehicles. The Civic's ignition key may become stuck in the key cylinder if the wheel is stuck or has locked. Check the shift lever and steer
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1991 Buick Regal Won't Start

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If your 1991 Buick Regal will not start, the process of getting it started again could be a long one. However, one of the first places to look is the ignition system because a faulty component within it could easily prevent your Regal from starting. By beginning with the battery, moving to the ignit
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How to Replace the Brake Light Bulb in a 1995 Ford Taurus Wagon

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In the 1986 model year, Ford released a futuristic-looking car known as the Taurus. This vehicle broke the boxy-car mold that Ford had lived by. The 1995 Taurus was the final model year of the second generation, as the lineup received a complete redesign the following year. The 1995 Taurus Wagon cam
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The Specifications of a 2005 Nissan Murano

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Nissan refers to the Murano as sculpture in motion.suv image by Michael Shake from Fotolia.comThe Murano is described by Nissan as an urban SUV that was named after sculpted glass art from Venice. In reality, it is a crossover SUV for those who require the extra space of an SUV but want...
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How to Extend Automotive Battery Life

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The battery is the electrical heart of your vehicle. Without it, ignition is impossible, as there is no source to create the spark needed for cranking the car. The battery also runs the systems within the car, such as the radio, lights, wipers, heat and air. Battery life is easily extended to its ma
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How to Recondition Aluminum Wheels

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The alloy wheels on your car or truck are an important part of its appearance, performance and value. Over time, though, alloy wheels take a beating thanks to their vulnerable location, where they are exposed to dirt, water and the elements. Reconditioning alloy wheels can be done in a weekend and c
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How to Change Power Stroke Fuel Filters

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The Power Stroke diesel is a very powerful engine produced by Navistar International and used in heavy-duty Ford trucks. This engine can produce a lot of power to get any job accomplished. Keeping the fuel system running smooth will require changing out the fuel filter. The filter is stored in a bow
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How to Install an Alternator Belt in a 1994 Ford Aerostar

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The alternator belt on the 1994 Ford Aerostar is a single serpentine belt that also controls the other engine accessories. The serpentine belt routes around the crankshaft pulley, water pump pulley, power steering pump pulley, air conditioner pulley and the alternator pulley. When the Aerostar is ru
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How to Understand Hydraulic Pump Terminology

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A hydraulic pump is a system that relies on putting pressure on a liquid to create force (called hydraulic force). Hydraulic systems are used to pump oil and help vehicles brake faster. Two different kinds of hydraulic pumps exist: hydrodynamic and hydrostatic. Hydrodynamic pumps have variable disp
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How to Replace Audi Headlights

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The headlights in an Audi will likely need replacing once a year. The headlights for most Audis are high intensity discharge (HID) units. These headlights use a special ballast and require a specific headlight that might be found at some auto parts stores. You can also find replacement headlights at