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  • Answer to: It blew fuse/ wont start

    Costiellio, General information will likely be answered in a general way. Therefore, if you blew a fuse and it will not start, replace the blow fuse and it may start. If you blow the same fuse again, you have a problem with a high amp draw from something. Perhaps it is the starter motor. If the starter blows a fuse when you are attempting a crank, you can look to you connections. Working out from the starter motor, check all the nuts for tightness on the starter. Check terminal ends of wires for fraying or corrosion and cleanliness. Move to the wires themselves. Perhaps they are frayed or there is a poor ground. Follow wires to ground and up to the battery. Check the battery terminals for cleanliness and check all the major wires on the battery for fraying, corrosion and wear. Replace any wires that look like they need replacing. Clean the terminals with a wire brush or a battery terminal cleaner. Check the starter block for all the same symptoms. If it cranks but will not start, that opens up a whole differe...

  • Answer to: How to fix electric sunroof possible

    It's probably off track. Here is a long answer about how to repair it: You probably heard a pop or two so you will need to remove the headliner so you can get to the sunroof motor. Open the sunroof a couple of inches if you can. Remove the sun visors,mirror from windshield,the A-piller trim(left & right side), The top bolt from the seat belts,clothes hanger hook thing,Pull the rear inside side panels loose only at the top,the rubber trim gasket from headliner at the sunroof,the 5 plastic push pins on the headliner.When it drops down enough unplug the sunroof switch and the inside dome light.Then remove the headliner from the car. Now you can get down to bussisness. Look at the motor and see that the plastic cog is still installed,mine is red(they sometime come off,,, is what caused it to mess up or loose motor mounting bolts). 3 screws mount the motor, remove those and let the motor hang but check that the C-clip is still on the gear on the back side. Look at the threaded cables,these need to be put back in t...

  • Answer to: Replace ect sensor 2003 2.0 l jetta

    Wayne, Here is a somewhat lengthy and thorough video about it on youtube. It's for a 2004 VW Jetta. Here is a shorter and goofier one but it is for a 2003 Jetta 1.8L Turbo. Frank

  • Answer to: spring placement for the drive tension pulleys

    Bill I found a photo here And tons of images and diagrams in a simple google search Until we know what model you have for a mower, we can't narrow it down more than that. Good luck, Frank

  • Answer to: Why won't my 700r4 downshift?

    I think it might be a stuck downshift valve. Check out this long discussion about it and see if you can find anything that helps you. Good Luck

  • Answer to: starter replacement on 2004 jetta tdi

    Paul, The answer to this question will depend on your mechanical aptitude and your comfort level in completing a moderately difficult job. Please check out this how to DIY remove and replace or repair thread from another forum. It's thorough and complete and I hope it helps you. Come back and let us know if it worked. Regards, Frank

  • Answer to: My freezer stop freezing

    I have had this problem with an Amana. It cost me $75 dollars to fix it. Here is the fix for free: The food was pretty packed in the freezer and was brushing against the top of it. On the top is the dial control for coldness and the integrated switch to turn it off. Mine was off, the opening and closing of the drawer caused the dial to turn all the way down and then to off. The repair guy came over and turned it on. Didn't I feel dumb. This may or may not be your problem, but it's something to check. Good luck with this, Frank

  • Answer to: Why isn't my phone working after new battery?

    Karen, I don't want to ask the obvious first question, but have you tried charging it? Also, it may depend on where you got the battery. Some cheapo places seem like a deal but it's a roll of the dice on whether or not you are going to get the battery to work. Try plugging it in and see if it works. Then try your old battery, with it plugged in and see if that works at all. If those things work, perhaps you can calibrate the new battery to your phone. The "crackberry forums" are good for these kinds of questions, so browse those for a while and it's likely you will find a good answer. Good luck with it. Frank

  • Answer to: Toaster heats but will not pop up.

    Tom, Try unplugging it and cleaning all the crumbs out of it either through the slot on the bottom if there is a clean-out or through the top by shaking it vigorously. You might want to do it outside or at least over the garbage since there will be a lot of crumbs and it will be hard to control where they land as they fly out. Beyond that, if you can take the cover off, use a sponge or an old tooth brush to clean off the release mechanism, which in your case seems like it's sticking. Perhaps spray a shot of electrical contact cleaner on the moving parts to keep them free to move throughout the rest of the life of your toaster. Plug it back in and work it up and down a few times before you toast any bread. After that, toast it up and enjoy those eggos! Frank

  • Answer to: SOLVED: Brakes actuate by controller, but are weak?

    I think you had a bad ground. Glad you solved it!