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If I am hooking up an aftermarket oil pressure gauge, do I need to keep the electronic oil pressure sending unit hooked up?
The aftermarket gauge that you are using would likely work either way. I would recommend trying to keep the factory sending unit in place if possible to prevent any potential issues that may occur. If the new gauge does not...
has bad idle it goes up and down with engine light flashing The engine light is off when it stops. Only after 20mins of driving
Often a flashing check engine light signifies misfiring. Inasmuch as the check engine light has illuminated, there are definitely stored trouble codes and if misfiring has occurred, those codes will reflect that. To obtain a diagnosis of the underlying problem,...
Car won't turn over or start but will push start.
Hi there. It could be your distributor or another ignition system component such as a crankshaft or cam position sensor, faulty spark plugs or a bad coil. It's also possible that your ignition relay is damaged, if you're able to...
Stalling fuel pump flapper on 1994 Ford Probe
Hello. The fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-replacement) on your vehicle is powered through the fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuel-pump-relay-replacement) through direct battery power. The fuel pump itself is located in the fuel tank and there is not an access panel to easily change...
Ford Probe GT either revs too high or too low to the point of stalling
I know Fords and a lot of times it is the throttle having problems. So, you either want to clean the throttle yourself (see my video "cleaning the throttle on your car (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uuKy1ZAleo)") or have a mechanic clean the throttle...
Fuel cutoff switch light is on
Ok here is what I found about the fuel cutoff switch. Sometimes the connectors to the inertia switch located in the trunk become corroded and need to be cleaned and re-terminated. I would recommend having a technician come out and...
Fuel pump not getting power
The only quick fix I can think of is to check the inertia switch on the left side of your truck. It is a switched designed to shut off the fuel pump in the event of a crash. As they...
hey i have a 1990 ford probe GT and it has some sort of electrical issue where it start by itself. it needs to be jump started. bu
The problem sounds like the starter solenoid is sticking. You will need to check the small wire to starter to see if it is getting power all the time and if it is not powered then replace starter. If it...
Not starting distributor spark
Hi there. You need to see if the distributor is turning when the engine is cranking. If not, then the vehicle has a broken timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement). I would usually check the timing belt to see if it is intact....
Can I replace my rear flat with a donut and leave it sit on the donut for several months before replacing?
The vehicle should be okay as long as it is not driven. The temporary spare (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-do-spare-tires-last) is designed to go only 50 miles. It does not have any time limit but only a mileage limit. It may need to be...
Car dies when gas pedal pressed
Your symptoms have many potential causes. When you press the accelerator, the engine is under load and sucking in more air. The engine control module (ECM) should respond by providing the engine with more fuel. If the vehicle hesitates or...

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