Geo Metro
The Geo Metro was a small economy car produced between 1989 and 2001. The first generation model was available as 3-door and 5-door hatchback, as well as 4-door notchback sedan. It came in three trim levels: XFi, Base and LSi.
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RdrshSounds like either the accelerator pump is not working --rebuild kit available or Problem with automatic choke not working...
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Are you referring to the transmission? If so, the answer is no.
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First, if you don't have the proper tools, you'd be better off taking it to someone who does. You have to disconnet the ground...
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You should be able to find a shop manual at your local library with the right info...make copies as they are usually only in the...
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I have same problem. I put new blower and new resister, but did not solve the problem. The only part left to replace is the Fun...
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AnswerAre you talking about two separate switches?The rear defrost switch might have corroded contacts or a bad spring mechanism....
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Probably 4-5 Add 4 then check
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1. Roll the window down. Get a rag, wire or something, and put it under the window handle and pull it back and forth until the...
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I use 5w 30. It may be even better to use 5w 20 to increase your gas mileage, although I worry it could be too thin.
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have you tryed to call around to the junkyards and online at the junkyards it will be a lot cheaper . go to the parts counter at...
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Sounds like you're either not connecting it properly or you've got a defective light.
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It could be a faulty mass air flow sensor. Just lightly tap the intake pipe with it running and if it changes the idle up or...
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hmm, I've been having a similar problem with my own little '95 Geo hatchback; mine's an automatic, and i actually get sporadic...
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First you need to locate the fuse box. Many are under the dash near or to the left of the steering wheel. Some are under the...
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Which switch are you looking for?? The one to turn it on and off is on the dashboard near the blower fan switch. You have to...
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Most voltage regulators are now inside the alternator. You might want to verify that at an auto parts retailer.
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If you are referring to the Blower Motor, then there is a fuse and a Blower Motor Resistor Pack. If you are referring to the...
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it should be able to
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Have you ever changed the fluid and filter in the transmission? If not, that's the first thing you should try.
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in my '95 Geo Metro LSi hatchback, it's the red O-shaped piece just a few inches to the left of my battery (located on the far...
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Ouch, tough one. You might be able to have a machine shop drill and tap a hole that would let you screw a pipe in to hook up a...
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Just guessing but I would say someone worked on the engine and didn't get something right. Option 1 Timing Chain was replaced...
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Most Geo Metro, Chevy Metro, Suzuki Swift, Pontiac Firefly from 1991 on should use the same fuel pump. Just go to a junk yard and...
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Believe it or not, you may need a new set of plug wires. If the ones on the car are old, the resistance in them is shot and cold...
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Fuel injection
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Maybe on front bottom of engine behind radiator Follow + battery cable
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Most vehicle use a auto re-setting breaker for wipers May be in power distribution box under hood Most vehicle use a auto...
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It pretty much has to do with preventive maintenance and TLC over the years. Winter driving will take a toll. A car that has been...
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I don't know the answer, but you can find it @ epa.gov They have fuel milage estimates for all cars sold in the US. if its a...
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The Geo Metro is not rated to tow. It would be very unsafe to do so. they are not supposed to according to the manual but i have...
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There are many factors and way to increase the MPG in your Metro. Tire pressure, timing, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter. I...
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89-94 are the same and 96-97 are the other style. 95 is a split year (the vin # of the change is available by asking a parts...
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Firewall Drivers Side
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there is a plug on the side of the transmission towards the drivers side of the car,a 3/8 ratchet will fit into the plug, the...
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I HAVE HAD A GEO METRO IN 1 FORM OR ANOTHER SINCE 1987. TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ON ENGINE COMPATIBILITY ANY METRO 3CYL ENGINE FROM...
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You've got a wire that's shorting out. It sounds like one of the hot wires to the lights has a bare spot that's going to ground....
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3.7 qrts and the oil fill cap will usually say what grade oil if not depending on where u live 5-30w or 10-30w is what u should...
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AnswerOn every car I've ever worked on, the switch is located on the transmission. Go to your local Autozone and see if they have...
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Seems the problem was that spark plug was arcing from the OUTSIDE of the rubber on the plug wire to the block. Yes I said the...
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Approx the life of the car-- 100,000 miles or more. Ways to speed its demise are buying gasoline containing alcohol-- then...
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Possible but very expensive without a donor car for the parts. I would suggest you forget this and sell this car and buy a manual.
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Look for a battery connection problem; your dash lights went out due to this also. Yes, the solenoid will engage starter but...
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They are on the fly wheel of the engine, towards the bottom. When you put a timing light on it, they will show up. they are...
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If it's like the 1997, you just have to discontinue the negative cable from the battery.
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It's in your fuse box. The fuse box on that car is either right beside your hood release or down on the left kick panel.
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No bolts, just twist the bulb assembly counter-clocwise and it should come out. Since the bulb has been there for a while it may...
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Your top is a one piece top, the only way to replace just windows is to have a trim shop (automobile upholstry) to do the job,...
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What kind of car and what year????
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If you've got a lot of miles on that car, the most likely culprit is a clogged catalytic converter.
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I had the same problem in my 95. try changing the PCV valve. It's about an 8 dollar part.
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You'll have to remove your console first. Once you've done this, you should see a cable with a couple of nuts on it running along...
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Look in your owners manual... there is usually a lay out in there near the back of the book.
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If you haven't checked the fuse box do so, it's under the dash on the drivers side. If the fuse isn't blown, don't know
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AnswerI'm really sorry to be the one to tell you this, but the blue smoke is from the engine burning oil. This almost certainly...
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My advice. Forget this idea. Sell this car and purchase one that came with an Automatic. You will save yourself money and lots of...
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to remove brake rotors you will need to remove the hub assembly. you will need a slide hammer. unless you have this tool and lots...
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if the bad blinker is the small, rectangular one in the gray bumper, all you need to do is get a Phillip's head screwdriver,...
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in the fuse panel on left side of engine bay
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Inside the fuel tank Inside the fuel tank
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If it's stick shift, it's built into the speedometer. If it's automatic, it's located on top of the trasaxle. It will be between...
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Low pressure line\ Larger hose from the compressor
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AnswerGeneral Motors A Geo Metro is a Cheveroletgeo and Chevy metro are both made by suzuki in Canada
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Yes, in fact it does. It is a hall-effect sensor which consists of a reluctor wheel and a pick-up coil inside the distributor....
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They have small crank cases so start with 3 quarts
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No moré than 24 hours after Its been defrosted
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Remoce wheels Remove 2 caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Remove rotor
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GEO METRO TRANSMISSION FINAL DRIVE DATATHERE ARE 3 METRO FINAL DRIVE RATIOS4:39 CONVERTIBLE AND MID 95 TO 01 3 CYLINDER4:10 BASE...
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Not really. Most cars are pre-programmed to kick on the check engine light somewhere around the 60,000 mile mark. This is just to...
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very easy. 4 bolts hold the cover down. They are around 4 inches long and have threads only at the end. (large space between top...
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under the hood, drivers side, there are two different boxes on a 95 geo's, there is also a box for your dash stuff under steering...
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Nope, on the 94 models, there is only one and it's either in your exhaust manifold or in the exhaust pipe. In 95 they started...
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It could be fuel pump, fuel filter or out of fuel. To be certain, you can always use a code scanner to see if there are any...
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Check for corrosion in the distributer and on the rotor Check for uneven compression between cylinders Answer, Check for...
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First you have to disconnect the power from the battery. Then you remove the belt,and all electrical connections. Then you take...
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Simply unplug the wire from it, put a wrench on it and turn it counter clockwise to get it out. Installation is the reverse of...
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There is a good chance that it takes a standard size socket rather than a metric socket, it was like this on my Toyota...
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With the engine off then turning it on, it should be between 23 to 31 psi. With the engine running, it should be 13 to 20 psi.
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Maybe a bad O2 sensor or clogged catalytic converter.
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I had a problem where the end of my key 'fell off' inside the ignition. I'm not sure how this happened, but it did and the...
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My manual is relative. reads 1 degree while it says 5 degrees under hood. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX You need to purchase a...
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passenger side, on the back side of the motor between motor and the firewall. Top side of motor
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Look at the relay for the flashers, that should fix your problem.
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Remove wheels Remove caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Rotor should slide off hub
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Interesting question, and I give you credit for your creativity, but no. Consider the overall sizes of the pickup's engine...
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You need to let us know which torque specs you need.
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its not going to take one certain type there is alot of differant antifreezes that will work in your car
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sounds like your valve stem seals ar worn out , allowing oil into inlet manifold
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in the alternator
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Should be 1-3-2-4
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the rear bulbs are replaced by removing two screws and pulling the assy out then the bulbs twist out, the front twist out of the...
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bad lifters will rattle when engine is running at idle you will hear anything from clicking in engine to rapid tapping,depending...
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Which connection? The dash is in the dash, the tail lights is in the rear hatch area...you can find a wiring diagram and info in...
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If the blower motor is not running on either heat or cool, then the motor may be bad. Also the blower motor has a fuse. Another...
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If I understand your question correctly, as you stand on the drivers side looking at the distributor, it should be the top left...
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You may have blown a small hole in the cap. I'd try putting a new cap and rotor button on it.
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Look under the hood in the fuse block there. they should be labeled
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