Saturday, May 10, 2014
How to Clear the Check Engine Light on a 1995 Escort
You can clear the Check Engine light on your 95 Ford Escort using a computerized tool called an OBD I scanner. Retrieve the engine trouble codes using the OBD I scanner and make the necessary repairs before clearing the Check Engine light. If you clear the Check Engine light before repairing the Escort, you can damage the engine, the emissions system or the cars on-board diagnostics (OBD) computer.
Instructions
- 1
Locate the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) port on the drivers side dashboard under the steering column.
2Plug the OBD I scanner into the DLC port.
3Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "On" position. This will power on the scanner.
4Select the "Clear Codes" or similar option. Wait for the scanner to return to the main menu. This will indicate that the task has been completed.
5Unplug the scanner and start the engine. Verify that the Check Engine light has shut off.
Friday, April 11, 2014
How to Remove Clear Coat off of Fiberglass
Clear coat is a plastic painting material used to coat surfaces to protect them and add luster to their finish. Clear coat can be applied to many materials, including fiberglass. Removing clear coat from fiberglass requires a few special materials and the right technique.
Instructions
- 1
Put on a respirator. Inhaling clear coat remover can irritate the linings of the nose and throat.
2Apply clear coat remover to the surface of the fiberglass with a paint brush. Clear coat remover requires time to chemically react with and dissolve the clear coat. Refer to manufacturer instructions for reaction time. During the reaction, the clear coat will bubble and pull away from the fiberglass.
3Spray the clear coat remover from the surface of the fiberglass with a spray hose.
4Wipe away any excess dissolved clear coat with a clean towel.
5Reapply the clear coat remover, allow it to react with any remaining clear coat, and spray away the residue.
6Wipe away any excess dissolved clear coat with a clean towel.
