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Unfortunately it is both, the check brake light...

Unfortunately it is both, the check brake light and ABS light. Brakes were bled good when replaced and have checked fluids since and no leaks but lights continue to stay on and driving me crazy...
10-18-07, 06:09 AM
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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

These are awesome and stay really crisp.

Slice your pickles into large chunks, pour enough salted water over to cover pickles, cover bowl and refrigerate overnight. I usually make a huge bowl and...
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91 Chevy S-10 Blazer

Just replaced the front brakes on this baby and need to reset the brake light on the dash. Does anyone know the procedure to do this at home?
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91 Chevy S-10 Stalling Out

91 S-10 Blazer 4.3 motor
Starts fine, idles fine, shifts into gear fine, goes down road fine. Hit a red light and stop, take foot off brake to go and she dies....... Any ideas where to start??????
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Well you've got some choices to make...... ...

Well you've got some choices to make......

First one, the damage that was done around the lock cylinder. You can remove the door panel and lock yourself and using a hammer, tools, and bondo if...
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If this is the old style Dexter knob, you need to...

If this is the old style Dexter knob, you need to insert the key and turn a quarter turn and the inside piece will pull out.
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The old or original Dexter double sided deadbolts...

The old or original Dexter double sided deadbolts have two screws that hold them together. Both screws may be on the same side or they may have one on each side. The screws are probably hidden by...
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Just another suggestion for ............my wife...

Just another suggestion for ............my wife who has arthritis

Instead of a round knob go with a lever handle. Then no matter how sore the hands are she can just push down the lever with her...
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....since I have a window sidelite....... so...

....since I have a window sidelite.......

so I could just break the sidelite and unlock the door?


Locks are known to only keep the honest people out. How remote is the house? Neighbors that...
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whether you went with keyed knob or just a...

whether you went with keyed knob or just a passage set would be strictly personal preference. A lot of apartments, rental units or 'latch key' kid households go with the passage set to avoid the...
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Can only help you on number one.............

Can only help you on number one.......... 'buttons' are covers just to make panel look nicer. Can pry up with small screwdriver. Loosen bottom edge of panel first and then top edge. Be ready when...
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Ford/Merc ignitions are held in by a retaining...

Ford/Merc ignitions are held in by a retaining pin. Located on bottom of ignition switch. Can see hole in bottom of cowling. Ignition needs to be turned to on position for pin to recess and then...
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You've lost me a little with the cast iron plate....

You've lost me a little with the cast iron plate. Is this by chance a mortise lock where you have a knob on the bottom and just a small cylinder above that says Schlage on it? Or is it an...
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First thing...... do you have a second key to the...

First thing...... do you have a second key to the vehicle? If so, try that one. For some reason the brain in these vehicles have a habit of erasing the programming on a key now and then.
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Glad you found the problem! Just an FYI...

Glad you found the problem!

Just an FYI for your father-in-law. Now that you have the resistance chip wired in if he ever needs duplicate keys for the ignition he can get a standard key made...
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cmart once the plugs are removed you should see...

cmart once the plugs are removed you should see the screw heads... once the screws are removed the lock should fall into your hands. If you try turning it out with channel locks all you will be...
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Vats system is working if car is shutting off. ...

Vats system is working if car is shutting off. This vehicle anti-theft was installed that without the right resistance chip in the key the fuel pump would disable within 30 seconds.

If you have...
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trying to help..... Gas cap lock - can't...

trying to help.....

Gas cap lock - can't just remove lock. Can buy replacement gas caps at auto supply for about $3 - $5

Cap lock - if t-handle style good possibility there is a code number...
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If it is a Kwikset couple of things to...

If it is a Kwikset couple of things to check.............

On the back of the keyed side of the lock - make sure the tailpiece is secure. Originally secured with a C-clip but if lock has been...
02-23-07, 05:14 AM
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Cold tile floor

Just installed a tile floor in entry way this fall. Floor is freezing! Entry is above a crawlspace, have some insulation on walls down there but that is it. Would extra insulation help? Should I...
02-09-07, 06:31 AM
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Did this to my old kitchen floor.......... white...

Did this to my old kitchen floor.......... white tile with white grout what was I thinking? Changed it to a medium grey and was very happy with it.

Not difficult to do but time consuming and hard...
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To try and answer your questions....... 1)...

To try and answer your questions.......

1) Mortise locks are standard diameter and the common lengths are 7/8, 1 and 1-1/8. There are literally tons of knock off brands that come in the Schlage C...
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sorry should have read a little more and would...

sorry should have read a little more and would have seen the mortise locks questions were answered.

On to the Pella door. Replacements for those are also available. I would get that at a local...
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Mortise locks are available in several different...

Mortise locks are available in several different keyways, Schlage included. Take your existing mortise lock to any locksmith and they can set you up while you are getting the hardened trim rim. You...
02-05-07, 05:58 PM
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Kitchen / Wainscotting HELP!!!!

Saved the hardest area 'til last.......

Have been wanting to redo kitchen / entry / hall since we moved in and now sick of it and want to get it done before spring hits. Looking for any and all...
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