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  1. mergner26

    Brake light out one day, but back on the next

    I got in my car after going to the gym and I got the warning light to check my brake light...surely enough I checked when I got home and it was out. This morning I get ready to go get a new bulb but the warning light isn't on, so I check again and this time its working. It kinda scares me since...
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    AC Filter Change

    I cannot get the message off of the message center this time...I have had it pop up before but I would just hit the reset button but this time it will not go off. It is really starting to get annoying. Anyone have any suggestions? 2001 V8
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    Repair Shops in Tampa

    I had my driver side ball joint replaced right before i came down to tampa for school. Now i have a loud clunking on my passenger side and i'm looking to get it replaced before i head back home to NJ for christmas. I'd much rather take it to a local place rather than a dealer if anybody has any...
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    Attacked by Bugs

    I recently drove down from NJ to FL for school and now my car is covered in dead bugs. Since I'm at school, i don't have access to a hose or any means of washing my car. I brought it to a car wash today and spent 40 on a wash and wash, but my car still has bugs all over it. Anybody have any...
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    Just got Sirius installed

    i just got back from getting sirius installed along with having them hardwire my radar and portable nav. i was a little surprised to find see that my steering wheel controls didn't work for the radio nor cd player. i have a 2001 with the 6 disk in the trunk and was just wondering if this is...
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    New Problem? (lighting related)

    Earlier today I noticed that one of my fog lights burned out even though i had just replaced them about a year ago. Then I was getting gas tonight and i was about to pull away so i put my lights on but my dashboard never lit up. I turned the knob back to off then back on and now one of my...
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    Front End "Creaking"

    I've already searched the problem and have found a few possibilities such as ball joints or sway bar, but i'm wondering if anybody has any other opinions. I have a 2001 LS with 72,000 and my front end is starting to "creak." Whenever i start or come to a stop, it sounds as if im walking on...
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    Quick Search Question

    Is there anyway to search for people in the Tampa area? I saw a nice ls drive by in downtown Tampa right around 4:30 today and was wondering if they are from this site.
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    Another window problem

    I just did my pack right window regulator and now i'm pretty sure my front driver side one is done. A couple of days ago i went to put it down and i heard something break and fall into the door. The window worked fine except for one spot when i would put it down. The window would slow down...
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    Oil Filter

    what was the most anyone has every been charged for an oil filter? I just got my oil changed for the first time in this car and got ripped off in soo many. My bill came to $74 for oil change, oil filter (charged $27), tire rotation (which they never did), visual brake inspection, and check a...
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    window stuck

    i have already searched everything and i'm pretty sure i need a new regulator, but until i get that i need ideas on how to keep the window up. The service manual says to use tape but i have tinted windows and don't know if thats a good idea, and i also read about the screw driver but i'm not...
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    Took my LS to the dealership...

    I dropped it (2001 LS V8) off at 9 on saturday morning, and just got the call this afternoon. They said the valve covers, 2 coils, and the o2 sensor all need to be replaced. They said it would be around $1800 but hopefully some of it will be covered in the warranty. Does that price sound...
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    check engine light/coils

    i'm pretty sure my coils are either fried or on their way out(rough idling, hesitation, horrible MPG) and the check engine light just came on (but went back off). Here's the question though...when i bring it in should i just let them diagnose it and hope they find something, or should i tell...
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    Sound System Price

    I'm looking to put in a whole new system not just subs but the everything. I want it to sound good rather then just be really loud or have a lot of bass. I'm wondering around how much u guys would think it would cost me to get it all done
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    Tint Question

    How hard is it to usually find a place to inspect your car if the front windows are tinted in a state that doesn't allow it?
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    Resetting the MPG

    How long does it usually take for the average mpg to go back to normal after you reset it? I'm asking this because i filled up the other day and it was the first time since i bought the car so i reset it and by 30 miles it was still reading right around 11 mpg vs the 18 mpg i was getting...
  17. mergner26

    Vibrating while stopped

    when i have the car running for a little while (2001 LS 8) and have it in park, it starts to vibrate or bump almost. the rpm's aren't moving at all and it's only after a few minutes of sitting there idling. It doesn't really bother me but i was just wondering if this is normal or not
  18. mergner26

    I finally got it....

    Last night i went and picked up my 2001 Silver Lincoln LS V8...I have looked for this car since the beginning of summer and can't believe i finally got it... Quick question though which model do i have? it has chrome on the bumber, no select shift, and the 6 disc cd player in the trunk so i...
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