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asked What size of filter is needed for 1996 ford aspire and said it was the same as Where is the oil filter on a 1996 Ford Aspire 30 Aug 2010 22:46
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How do you repair or change the clutch in a 1997 Ford Aspire?
Remove the transmission. Take out the battery tray and remove the starter. Unhook the clutch cable and remove the bracket....
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Start by Putting a jack under the oil pan. Lift just a bit. Then take off the air intake, with the air filter (whole thing). Then...
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What causes a Ford Aspire to lose power after a stop on a rainy day?
Depending on the year,You probably have bad plug wires or dist. cap. If you replace them it should take care of it. If you...
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Where is the gas filter on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Fuel filter is located in the engine compartment, driver's side between battery and firewall. Follow the fuel lines.
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How do you remove the front disc brake rotors from a '96 Ford Aspire?
Remove the hubcaps and wheels. Remove the two large bolts that hold the brake caliper to the steering knuckle. pull the caliper...
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If the fuel pump will not turn on in a 1996 Ford Aspire could it be the fuel relay and how hard is it to change?
before you worry about the relay the problem might be simple. first thing to check is the fuel pump initia switch. it's located...
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How do you change the brake light on a '95 Aspire?
You need to pull out the entire light from the out side it pulls out hard (has clips holding it in) found out the hard way. ...
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How do you change the timing belt on a '97 Ford Aspire?
Just had mine done at a shop at around 75,000 miles and the old belt look fine it could have ran another 50,000 miles. It's a...
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Where can you find a manual transmission schematic or diagram for a 1995 Ford Aspire?
Buy a cd rom Ford Shop manual off Ebay,has all specs pix and d iagrams you will ever need.
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How do you change the starter on a 1997 Ford Aspire?
Just changed the starter in my daughter's '97 Aspire, two days ago. It'll help if you go buy the replacement starter prior to...
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How do you install an exhaust manifold on a mid-90's Ford Aspire?
Follow the manual (Haynes, Chilton, Ford Factory). After the old manifold is off, clean the mating surfaces. Install a new...
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How do you replace a broken timing belt on a 96 Ford Aspire?
Disconnect the battery cables first. Then, You should start by removing the air cleaner and air cleaner housing. There is two...
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How do you adjust the rear brakes on a Ford Aspire 1995?
They are self adjusting. Some sdjust when backing up and hitting the brakes and some by using the parking brake. You can also...
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How do you remove the front axle bearing from a 1995 Ford Aspire?
You take it to a machine shop. This is a job that requires serious numbers of special tools. If you want to mess with it, the...
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Where is a 1994 Ford Aspire fuel pump shut off inertia switch?
The inertia switch is in the back on the driver side behind the paneling. It is mounted to a bracket.
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How do you remove the inside window handle on a 1997 Ford Aspire?
Or, just go buy a crank tool for $8. Be sure not to lose the clip, they can fire off very easily. it's very simple,...
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After getting hit in the front left end all my blinkers wont work on all 4 sides How do you fix this myself?
First, ensure that any damage to the electrical system has been repaired. Bulbs can become shorted but appear good, so replace...
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Where is the relay switch located on a 1994 ford Aspire?
where's the relay on a 95 ford aspire Which Relay?
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What is the placement of a loose half inch pin in a Ford Aspire manual transmission?
Loose parts of any kind in a manual transmission are not a good sign. I would be surprised if this tranmission wasn't "missing"...
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Where is the washer pump on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Next to the wiper motor.
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How do you replace the fuel pump on a 97' ford aspire is it electric and How much do they cost?
I have a 97' ford aspire that i am currently working on,from interior to engine head gasket, valve job and re-installation.The...
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How to remove air filter box on 95 ford aspire?
I own a 96, so I don't know how similar the engine compartment configuration is. But, if it is like mine, you just simply remove...
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Will the fuel pump for a 96 3-door Aspire fit a 95 5-door?
yes it will work there all the same from i think 1992 till 1996
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How to fix Ford aspire parking brake?
I used a old time E-brake cable adjuster. Basically it connects to the cable on either side of a J type hook when you tighten the...
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How do you replace the alternator on a 1995 Ford Aspire?
1. The first thing that you need to do is to disconnect the two wires that are connected to the back of the alternator. 2....
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What is the firing order for a 1994 Ford Aspire?
http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/
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How do you adjust the parking brake of a 1995 Ford Aspire?
Underneath your vehicle, a steel threaded cable comes from the back of one hub and is joined by a short cable from the other...
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How do you remove and reinstall a window on the drivers side?
First remove the Window Crank Handle. Then remove all of the screws you can find, 1 for the door release, 1 for the door grip,...
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How do you change the headlight switch on a 96 Aspire?
take out 3 screws on the bottom of the steering coullum then the bolt on either side of the coullum that holds it up after it...
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Where is the oil filter located on a 1994 Ford Aspire?
left rear of engine.
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How do you replace brake pads on a 1995 Ford Aspire?
Due to unforseen consequences, you should really let a professional do your brakes. If you still insist, then, You may want to...
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How do you adjust the clutch on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Look on the end of the clutch cable, if you can't find it have someone push the clutch, theres a nut, 12 mm I think but mine...
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How do you read the trouble shooting codes on a ford aspire 1997?
You need an OBD II scanner, it plugs in under the dash, most auto stores like auto-zone will do it for free. Check out this...
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Where does the brake fluid go in a 1996 Ford Aspire?
the brake fluid goes in the brake master cylinder. it is located on the driver side in the engine compartment towards the back...
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Where is the fuel pump on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
The fuel pump on a Ford Aspire 1997 model is under the back seat. Take out the back seat and there is a plate in the floor with...
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Why would the fan not come on and the air conditioner in a 1994 Ford Aspire not blow cold air?
I have a 96 Apire and I am having the same type of problem, my blower will sometimes work and other times it will not work. I...
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How do you replace the alternator belt on a 1997 Ford Aspire?
simply loosen the top alternator adjustment bolt, and you may need to loosen the lower mounting bolt if it's very tight. slide...
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Is the Mazda BP 1.8 a hassle-free swap into the Ford Aspire?
It's a fairly straight forward swap, but not completely painless. you will need to fabricate a motor mount, and do a little...
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Why will the car start but it will not drive?
first is it automatic or manual? first check the major things like the axles to see if one of them is broken. if one is broken...
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1996 Ford Aspire manual transmission where is the transmission fill plug located?
Follow the speedometer cable into the transmission. The dipstick is at the end of the cable....
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Why would a 1994 Ford Aspire lose day running lights tail running lights side running lights and lighting to its instrument panel?
Check the fuse first. Another possibility might be the relay in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side. When...
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Spark plug wires 97 aspire?
firing order 1-2-4-3 #1 is the piston on the passanger side the 31 on the cap is the one closer to the front at the top
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How do you fill a manual trans-axle on a 1994 ford aspire?
LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DRIVERS SIDE NEAR CENTER BOTTOM OF FIRE WALL SPEED OMETER CABLE ! YOU WILL HAVE TO UNSCREW CABLE...
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How to change an oxygen sensor in 1994 ford aspire?
LOCATED UP FRONT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD YOU WILL NEED THE PROPER TOOL FOR REMOVAL. A SPLIT SOCKET AND PROPER SIZE FOR YOUR CARS...
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What are the torque specs for the lifters in a 1997 Ford Aspire?
The lifters are hydraulic type.If you are referring to the rocker arm shaft bolts, they should be torqued to 16-21 ft lbs. Hope...
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How do you replace an axle bearing on a 1994 Aspire?
I wouldn't recommend any one doing this at home unless you have the specialized slide hammer, knuckle hub puller, press with dies...
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Where is the fuel pump shut off switch on a 1995 Ford Aspire?
the fuel pump inertia switch is located in the rear hatch on the drivers side behind a small plastic cover in the side panel.
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What does code 25 mean on 1995 Aspire air bag light?
code 25 -refers to a short or open circuit between the solenoid valve to ECM.possible broken fuel pressure regulator or...
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How do you replace speedometer cable in a 94 Aspire?
First you will have to pull the instrumentation. Its an easy few phillips screws and its out. In the back of the cluster there is...
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Where is the fuel pump relay located on a 97 Aspire if it's not where the Haynes manual said it would be?
lift rear seat and pull carpet back look for metal plate with four scr ews
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What size are the front speakers in a 1994 ford aspire?
The correct size for the front speakers on a 1994 Apsire is 5 1/4" speakers.
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How do you replace the headlight bulb located on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
I believe you have to go in underneath the hood and unplug the headlight from behind, that's about all i know. Yeah if you...
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Where is an egr valve located on a 1997 Ford Aspire?
It is located between the engine and the firewall at the right side of the engine approximately the same heighth as the bottom of...
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Where is the fuel pump relay on a 1995 aspire?
I believe it is one of the three relays under the dash, and adjacent to the clutch pedal or brake pedal if you have an automatic...
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How do you change the front wheel bearing on a 94 aspire?
The front wheel bearing is pressed onto the spindle of the and this needs to be done at a facility (machine shop, dealer, auto...
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What is the firing order for a 1995 Ford Aspire?
One of the few that I can answer for sure. The firing order for the Ford Aspire 1.3L is 1-3-4-2 with the distributor rotation...
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How do you change the front disc pads on a 2003 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4 wheel drive?
The front pads are similar to anyother disk brake system. Set the brake, jack up the front end. Remove the wheels. Now look for...
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
I know that on a 1995 it is located in the rear driver's side of the engine compartment. Although if you just follow the fuel...
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How do you change the spark plug wires on a 1995 Ford Aspire?
You need to start by checking to make sure that you have to right wires. Make sure that you tak one wire of at a time so that you...
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What are the resistance specs on the iat sensor on a 97 aspire?
Never mind, got it from all-data, BTW the haynes book is totaly wrong, what a surprise.
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How do you get all the wires to fit when instaling an aftermarket CD deck in a 94 Aspire?
Owning a 96 Aspire, and being a mobile electronics installer, this answer is 100% correct. Unless ur installing a crappy JVC or...
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Your flasher your heater and your rpm gauge went out how can you fix it?
Chack the fuse. If it's not the fuse, it's a sensor.
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You have a 96 aspire you bought for cheap with low miles but it wont start it will crank but it will not turn over all plugs are firing you think it may be a fuel pump but you need to know for sure?
Check the inertia switch to see if it needs reset! Open rear hatch and look on left side of car underneath the speaker for a...
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How do you change a hatch lift on a Ford Aspire if the hatch side of it has a ball joint type bolt but the replacement does not and the original is broken?
I had this problem also. I went to a Ford dealer and they said the bolt was no longer available,but he gave me a printout of the...
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Where is the starter located on a 1996 Ford Aspire 4 cylinder?
On the backside of the engine, underneath the intake manifold, and, you need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair...
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Where is the fuel pump located on a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Hi I had to change the fuel pump on my 1995 ford aspire about 6 months ago, if you fold the back seat down and then fold it up...
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How do you remove the oil pan from a 1995 ford aspire?
we have a 1987 e250 with a 300 4.9l efi motor, we replaced the oil pump in it and it was not fun, you need to remove the intake...
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Where does the tube on the bottom of the charcoal canister go this one is cut and I cannot find where it goes The car will idle but won't drive?
The bottom of the canister is vented to the atmosphere.
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 1995 Ford Aspire?
located on right side of engine when looking from front side, by windshield. this one right first answer sucks
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Why won't your 1995 ford aspire start?
either your batterry is dead or if not your starter needs to be repaired or changed.
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Where is the fuel pump located in a 1996 Ford Aspire?
it's located in the fuel tank. to get to it you need to remove the rear seat, and i think you need to pull the carpet forward....
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After having to pry the passenger side axle from the trans axle of a 1996 Aspire how is the new axle forced back into the trans axle?
At the tip of the axle that goes into the transmission is a snap ring. Make sure this clip has the open end pointing down or you...
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What is the spark plug gap on a 1995 Ford Aspire?
I just got some autolites for my 96 aspire. gap is .044"
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How does one replace the passenger side exterior mirror on a 94 Olds 88?
remove inside pannel you will see 3 nuts behind mirror remove and mirror will come out install new
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Your Ford Aspire is stuck in reverse and the gear sick moves around as if it is not connected to anything please what is wrong and how do you fix it?
I had the same problem. No easy fix. The trannie needs to be taken apart and the shift bracket( inside) has to be re welded. It...
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Can you change a manual transmission to automatic in a 1997 Aspire?
I can't get logged into this site, and I don't know about "cookies", I would like to join as a member to the site but I can't...
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How to change oil on 1995 ford aspire?
drain the oil out, look for cap that says motor oil. put the right amount of oil into it. turn it on and make sure no oil is...
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97 aspire alternator squeals when under load at idle adjusted tension on belt any suggestions?
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Your 96 Aspire will start and run for 3 seconds and then stop Each time you start it you get the same results Where do you start to fix this problem?
Try replacing the fuel filter. If no help, check computer for codes. I had the same problem try checking the fuel pump, it...
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How to replace starter on a Ford Aspire 1996?
The starter sits on top of the transmission and is connected by to bolts to the tranny and an extra mount bolt on the left side...
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How do you replace the fuel float on a 1997 Aspire?
There is an access panel under the rear seat. Unscrew that and you will be at the fuel sending unit. Remove the sending unit and...
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How do you change the CV joints on a 1997 Ford Aspire and where can you get a free repair manual?
Their is no such thing as a free repair manual, Check with your local library and see if they have an auto repair manual that you...
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Where is the heater core on a 1997 Ford Aspire located?
Heater cores on most vehicles are under the dashboard on the passenger side of the car. There should be some kind of plastic...
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I have a 1997 Ford Aspire that I replaced the ignition switch. I now dont have any fire to the ignition. Is there a problem with the ignition module or the ECM?
are all the connection plug in on the switch and did you have fire before replaceing switch
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Where is the ignition coil-amplifier located on 1996 Ford Aspire?
Believe it or not it is located under the distributor cap. If you look at the cap there is a post running alonside it to the...
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Your 95 aspire growls while driving its coming from the front of the car.what could it be?
check your wheel bearings
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What is the easiest way to fix the ticking noise made by the speedometer on your 1995 Ford Aspire?
The most easy way is to get a replacement form the junk yard. Yhat said i will admit I was heck bent on fixing mine so the...
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How do you remove manual transmission in a 1995 ford aspire?
the best thing I can tell you is to go to autozone or any other parts store and buy a repair manual.they only cost $20 bucks,and...
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1997 Ford Aspire It Idols fine but when you put it in gear after driving a little it starts to sputter and feels like it may stall out?
my 97 aspire did this had it checked out and all tha was wrong was my timing was off and had to be adjusted
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How do you change the air conditioning belt in a 1996 Ford Aspire?
Buy the repair manual (Haynes, Chilton, Ford Factory). Loosen the idler. Slip off the old one. Slip on a new one. Tighten...
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What are some interchangeable transmissions for automatic 1994 ford aspire?
Front wheel drive Mazda transmissions used with the B series engines.
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What would be the next step 1997 Aspire will intermittentaly not start you turn the key and nothhing you replaces the battery and still the same problem?
Next time it won't start, try turning the key to "Start", then move the gearshift. If it engages when you move the gearshift, it...
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Where is the EGR valve boost sensor located on 1997 ford aspire?
On the firewall next to the EGR vsv.
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How do you hold crank while trying to remove crank bolt?
use impact gun or use the the starter to loosen the bolt with a long johnson bar or ratchet.
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Replaced tps on 96 aspire eng 1.3still surges then stumbles and dies after warm up whats the problem?
This problem could be attributed to a malfunctioning Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve. This device consists of a...
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Where is the egr valve sensor located on a 1994 ford aspire?
There is no EGR valve on an Aspire.
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Are there different speedometer gears available for the manual transmission?
Nope. One ratio of trany was sold in the US only. THe tire often get changed to the improper size and can throw off the...
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How do you fix the dash lights after installing a new stereo?
Did you check to see if you blew a fuse when you had it installed? Was the battery disconnected when the stereo was installed? ...
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How do you get the AIR BAG light on dash to stop flashing in a 1997 Ford Aspire?
Take it to a professional and have the SRS repaired. He will reset the light after the repair. Not a DIY repair.
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96 aspire with a man trans the bracket that holds the clutch and brake pedal broke you replaced it and 1500 miles later the new one broke also the clutch pushes down easy enough any ideas?
Similar thing happened on my 94 Aspire. The bracket is made of several pieces of sheet steel, put together with spot welds. ...
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