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    removing backdoor panel

    The passenger backdoor windows is coming up at a tilted angle and doesn't seat flush at the top, the back part has about a 1/2" gap from fully closing. How do you remove the backdoor panel and what could be causing the window to not fully close, thank you.
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    When to replace ignition coils

    Where's the best place to get them on ebay, thanks.
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    When to replace ignition coils

    I just wanted to know about how long the coils last. I've had the car since it had about 50,000 miles and now it has about 87,000 miles. Is there a recommended time to change them. The car runs fine just wanted to know if I have anything to worry about or will the coils last a few more years and...
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    Front airbag icon on dash is lit-up?

    I located the yellow connector under the drivers seat and disconnected it. I didn't see any broken wires. How do I test the connection to see if it's okay. Someone had mentioned that maybe it's in the steering wheel but the radio, cruise control and other steering wheel switches and buttons all...
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    Front airbag icon on dash is lit-up?

    Is this something that needs to be fixed quick or can it wait for a few weeks?
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    Front airbag icon on dash is lit-up?

    Thanks for the quick responses. My LS is a 2001, V8 engine. The icon flashes 3 times then pauses and flashes 2 more times. Is it something I can fix myself?
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    Front airbag icon on dash is lit-up?

    For the last few days the airbag icon on my dash lights up. When I start up the car the airbag icon flashes off and on for about half a minute and then it stays lit up as I'm driving the car. How serious is this problem and how can I fix it, thank you.
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    How well does the Lincoln LS handle on snow?

    I need to take a trip in which I will be driving in some snowy weather with about 3" coming down according to the weather report. My 2001 Lincoln LS has a V8 and good tires and I wanted to know how it handles in bad weather before I take the trip, thank you.
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    Does the winter gas formulation affect gas mileage?

    I was wondering if the winter gas formulation which in my state is around 10% Ethanol affects gas mileage. I drive mainly in the city and use to average about 18.2 mpg and since a couple of months ago it's been declining, as of today it's about 17.7 mpg. I know it isn't a big difference. I'm...
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    What tools needed for changing brake pads

    This will be the first time I am going to change the front brake pads on a 2001 LS, and I wanted to know what tools I will be needing. Later on I will be doing the back brakes are they similar to the front, thank you.
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    2001 V8 LS replacing the starter?

    How difficult is it to replace the starter on a 2001 V8 and what do I have to do and what tools are needed, thanks you.
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    smoke out of exhaust after changing spark plugs

    Well I am glad to say that after driving around for a while it stopped smoking, I guess the oil that went into the combustion chamber burned out, hopefully it didn't affect the new plugs. You were right NYC LS8, thanks.
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    smoke out of exhaust after changing spark plugs

    After changing spark plugs on 2001 LS V8 smoke is coming out of the driver side of the exhaust pipe. It looks kind of white. When I changed the spark plugs from the drivers side I did notice two of the plugs had oil on them, although I didn't notice any oil around the coil area. I also had...
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    Driver side door lock doesn't work?

    Yes it turns easily and when I manually move the inside lock it works just as easy, it just has no power.
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    Driver side door lock doesn't work?

    If I press the power switch for the door locks they all lock and unlock except for the driver side. It will work with the key or if if I move it manually. Any idea what would affect only the driver side? Thanks.
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    what spark plugs do you recommend?

    I have a little over 80,000 miles on a 2001 with the 3.9 V8 engine and planning to change the plugs. What spark plug would you recommend since I don't have the owners manual? Thank you.
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    Draining transmission pan on 2001 LS

    Could the tranny pan be drained by just removing the larger nut on the bottom of the pan?
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    Replacing serpentine belt?

    How difficult or easy is it to replace the serpentine belt on a 2001 V-8. What tools are needed and is there anywhere I can get a schematic of how it goes on, I just want to make sure I put on right. Will the quality of it vary if I get from the dealer as compared to NAPA or Autozone? Thanks.
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    what's the torque on the lug nuts?

    Today I had my tires rotated and of course they stripped the metal cover on two of the lug nuts, cheap things. Anyway when I need to change a tire I would like to know how much to torque them to. What's the torque recomendation for the lug nuts, thanks.
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    What's the LS's Fluid quantities

    I don't have an owners manual, so how do I find out how much fluid goes into the engine, transmission, cooling system, ect. on a 2001 with the V8 engine, thank you.
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