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Occasionally, even after changing the engine oil on your 2005 Monte Carlo, the "Change Oil" light will still stay on. If this occurs, you must reset the light manually through one of two methods. The first method involves the accelerator pedal, and the second involves the radio. If you have an aftermarket radio, you will not be able to perform the second method.

Instructions

Accelerator Method

1

Turn the Monte Carlos engine off. Leave the keys in the ignition in the "Run" position.

2

Press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. The "Change Oil" light will flash twice and then turn off.

3

Repeat this procedure if it did not work the first time. The accelerator pedal must be fully pressed and released each time, and it must be completed three times within five seconds.

Radio Method

4

Turn the Monte Carlos engine off. Leave the keys in the ignition in the "Run" position.

5

Press and hold the "TUNE" button for five seconds. "SETTINGS" will now appear on the radio display.

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Press the "SEEK P-TYPE" button to scroll through the options on the display. Stop when "OIL LIFE" is displayed.

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Press the "1 PREV" button to scroll through the sub-menu. When "RESET" is displayed, press the "TUNE" button to confirm. A beep will emit from the speakers, confirming the reset procedure. "DONE" will appear on the display.

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Press the "TUNE" button to exit the program. One more beep will be heard to confirm the exit.

The brake lever sits in the center console of the Jeep Cherokee. The emergency brake cable runs under the Jeep and attaches from the bottom side, joining the two rear cables with the single front cable. While failure of the lever assembly is not common, the ratcheting gears inside the handle and the locking mechanism can fail. Those parts cannot be serviced individually. You have to replace the entire assembly to fix a problem with the lever or the components inside it.

Instructions

1

Raise the front of your Cherokee off the ground with a jack. Position a set of jack stands under the frame to support the Jeep. Slide under the Jeep and locate the parking brake equalizer, which is directly under the parking brake lever.

2

Remove the nut from the tension rod with a wrench. Slide the equalizer off the tension rod. Remove the front cable from the tension rod and lay it aside. Slide out from under the Jeep. Open the passengers door so you can access the center console and the brake lever.

3

Open the center console. Locate the two screws at the top edge of the trim panel that extends from the top of the console to the front of the brake lever cutout. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

4

Pull the brake handle up then lift the rear of the trim panel up several inches. Slide the trim panel back to release it from the front of the center console and lift it off the brake lever.

5

Locate the electrical connector on the brake lever switch near the bottom of the brake handle assemble. It is on the drivers side near the back of the assembly. Pull the connector off the switch and set the connector aside.

6

Remove the two retaining bolts from the brake handle assembly with a socket and ratchet. Lift the assembly out of the console and remove it from the Jeep.

First introduced in 1947, the Fleetwood is a luxury four-door sedan manufactured by Cadillac in America. Powered by big and powerful V6 and V8 engines, Fleetwood is equipped with a modern twin-turbine fuel pump that delivers enough fuel to feed the needs of this car.

Fuel Pump Operation

The fuel pump is an electric medium-pressure twin-turbine pump which is mounted to the fuel level meter assembly in the fuel tank. The fuel pump delivers pressurized fuel from the pump through an in-line filter to the throttle body injection (TBI) unit and injectors. The electric fuel pump operation is controlled by the electronic control module (ECM) through a fuel pump relay.

Fuel Pump Pressure Specifications

Cadillac Fletwoods fuel pump operates in the range of 62 to 90 kilopascals (9 to 13 pounds per square inch) of pressure when the engine is running.

Part Replacement

The fuel pump is still supplied by Cadillac and is priced at $77.98, as of late 2010. The OEM part number is 25168719.

Compac has been producing measuring instruments such as dial indicators, test indicators, and dial bore gauges since the 1940s. Originally founded as an independent company in Geneva, Switzerland, the company has since merged with the Tesa Division of Hexagon Metrology in Renens, Switzerland, which also produced Bestest, Tesatast, and Interapid indicators.

Compac Test Indicators

Compac produces two types of test indicators, including the single revolution (standard range) model and the multiple revolution (long-range) model. The single-revolution indicators are produced in an inch-reading horizontal model and a metric horizontal model. Each is available in a range of graduations: as small as .0005 millimeter (mm) and as large as .01 mm, and total range as small as .2 mm and as large as .8 mm. The multiple-revolution indicators are also available in inch-reading and metric horizontal models, with both vertical and parallel capabilities in a wide range of specs.

Compac Dial Indicators

Compac produces three variations of dial indicators, including small dial (40 mm), large dial (58 mm), and long-range (25 mm and more) models. The small-dial indicators come in a similar range of inch-reading and metric models as the test indicators. They are also available in waterproof and high-resolution aspects. The large-dial and long-range models are both only available as metric models. A variety of lug backs are available, including metal back with 8 mm fixed shank for all 58 mm models and lug back on and off center with .25-inch hole for all 40 mm models.

Dial Bore Gauges

Compac has produced dial bore gauges both in inch-reading and metric models, though at the time of this article only the metric models are still in production. These indicators are comprised of two sections: the measuring head and the dial bore indicator, both of which can be customized to a range of specs. The dial bore indicators are available in graduations of .002 mm, .001 mm, and .01 mm in standard format, as well as in small dial format at .002 mm and .001 mm. The measuring heads come as wide as small as 3.75 mm and as wide as 500 mm.

History of Compac Indicators

During the 1950 and 1960s, Compac of Geneva produced the best-selling import of indicators and dial bore gauge s in the United States, sold under the name Alina. In Europe, these same indicators were sold under the name Parvus. In the 1970s, the current Compac models began production and have remained almost exactly the same since their inception. They have also been sold under the name Mercer in the UK and as SPI in the United States.

Harley Davidsons original compensator on 95-cubic-inch and larger twin cams may have been inadequate for the added torque produced by the newer engine. Harley now factory installs more robust compensators. There are sometimes electronic problems with fuel injected Harleys that can be difficult to diagnose. The usual procedure for that is to retrieve and translate the trouble codes. Beyond that, troubleshooting a 95-cubic-inch twin cam is not very different from troubleshooting a flathead 45. The process always begins with throwing your leg over the bike and sitting down.

Instructions

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Open the petcock and extend the choke. Turn the ignition key switch to "On," the handlebar run switch to "On" and start the motorcycle. If the starter does not operate, your battery is dead.

2

Shake the motorcycle from side to side and listen for gas sloshing in the fuel tank. If you hear sloshing and the starter turns over, but the bike does not start, check the spark plugs, the plug wires and the coil.

3

Inspect the spark plug wires for breaks, wear and corrosion from the coil to the plugs. Remove the front spark plug with a socket wrench and a spark plug socket and inspect the plug. If you see anything other than a perfectly intact plug with a light gray or tan coating on the electrodes, your spark plug must be replaced.

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Start the motorcycle and idle in neutral until the rocker box covers under your left hand are warm to the touch. Ride the motorcycle.

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Listen as you ride. If you hear knocks or pings and your spark plugs are in good shape then the gasoline in your fuel tank is bad. If you hear a typewriter chattering either your pushrods or your tappets are improperly adjusted. If you hear a squeal when you stopped your brakes are worn out.

6

Change gears. If the bike shifts hard, the shifter rod on the lower left side of the motorcycle may be bent. If the transmission jumps out of gear, the shifter forks in the transmission are improperly adjusted.

7

Brake to a stop. If the brakes do not hold, the brake fluid in your master cylinder is low.

Newer Toyota Camrys are equipped with a bell that warns you to put on your seat belt before starting the car. Some people find it annoying and wish to turn off the chiming. There are instructions in the owners manual on how to do this. You dont need any special tools to turn off this seat belt warning and it will only take a few moments of your time.

Instructions

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Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position, but do not start the engine.

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Look for a tiny knob on the instrument panel and press it to toggle between the odometer reading and the trip odometer reading. Keep pressing the knob until you see "ODO." Turn off the vehicle.

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Turn the ignition on but dont crank the engine. Pull the tiny knob out for 10 seconds. While still holding the knob out, put on your seat belt and keep holding the knob for another 5 seconds then release it. The instrument panel will now read "B off."

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Repeat the above procedure to turn the seat belt warning chime back on.

A carburetor is a device responsible for regulating the amount of fuel and air inside the cylinders of a motorcycle engine in order to maximize performance. The carburetor is a very expensive device to replace and it can become damaged from fuel clogs and mechanical failure. It requires regular maintenance to maintain proper function. If a carburetor starts to have problems, troubleshooting it becomes a necessity to keep the motorcycle in prime running condition.

Instructions

1

Start the motorcycle. If your motorcycle was running fine the last time it was used but then sat for an extended period of time (during the winter for example), the fuel may have broken down and gummed up the carburetor. The most common symptom of this is that the bike will not start properly after sitting for an extended period of time. If this is the case, you will need to remove and clean the carburetor.

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Run the motorcycle at a low RPM if you are able to. If the bike has trouble running at low RPM when the idle is at 1/4 throttle, the pilot system or the slide valve is the likely culprit.

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Increase the RPM gradually if the bike is still running. The engine is directly affected by the throttle of the carburetor. If the engine starts having problems between 1/4 and 3/4 throttle, the jet needle is more likely the problem and may need replacement. If the problem is happening at more than 3/4 throttle, the main fuel jet in the carburetor is the most likely issue.