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    Code 15 Keep Alive Memory Fail?!?

    thanks,i'll try checking volts to ECM and then disconnecting battery for a while. only other thing i did after replacing t-stat was pressure test system.found a couple of small leaks,tightened up t-stat hose and heatercore hose. wondering if possible heatercore leak under pressure(17lbs.)might...
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    Code 15 Keep Alive Memory Fail?!?

    1990 5.0 lx vert. auto,pulled codes KOEO code 15(keep alive memory fail) then code 11 pass. Car was running great,all i did was replace thermostat.went from a bad 180 to a new motorcraft 192.unplugged distibutor while i did it. now i have the code 15 and runs rough. anybody know how to clear or...
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    Headlight Restoration

    i got new aftermarket headlights,turn signals,and parking lights on ebay for $111.00 including shipping(choice of amber or clear parking lights). look great and fit perfect and makes a big difference.
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    I failed Ca smog today, need help!

    in mass. which is almost as strict as ca. they make you spend up to $250. to fix the prob. if that does'nt do you can get a waiver.look into it,spend the dough on the stuff you'll need anyway,see what happens. if you dont pass get a waiver. friends with *****boxes here have done it (these are...
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    Think your msitake is bad? THE BIGGEST IDIOT MISTAKE OF ALL TIME!!!

    i got a couple of good ones.My dad bought a brand new dodge dart in 75.car kapt going through front tires.3 pairs in a year and countless trips to dealer.On the last trip service manager said they solved prob. needed new front rotors. my dad wanted to talk to technician. yes sir the rotors were...
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    hydroplained and hit a curb

    have it checked out.years ago i hit a curb with moms 75 dodge dart.pulled bad as my mom noticed when she got in car next day.she drove to her mechanic and as she pulled in lot brakes went to the floor! not only did i bend lower control arm but messed up brake line also. got grounded,couldnt use...
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    what color to paint my 91 5.0 lx

    i'm partial to the deep emerald green of my 5.0 lx "7 up" however my next choice would be the green of 'sirsureshot39".nice ride!
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    Check Engine Light... sound famliar?

    if you are pulling codes for your '91 Autozone probably can't help.the Autozone here in Raynham Mass. can only pull codes on newer cars like your '95 thats why i bought my own scanner for my '90 7up vert. for $35. good investment.
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    Check Engine Light... sound famliar?

    pull the codes.i got the scanner for 35.00 at sears.i had a similar problem. in my case it was the throttle position sensor.
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    overheating prob..need help

    sorry,i meant it usually runs just above the A in normal. maybe i'll get a real gauge this weekend too.
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    overheating prob..need help

    overheating thanks for the help .going to do the fan cluch and fan this weekend.hopefully that will solve problem.if not i'll have someone do a compression leakdown test. as far as tranny it is auto and never been out of car to my knowledge so insulation should be there. maybe i'm missing a...
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    overheating prob..need help

    read all the threads but could use an opinion for more experienced 5.0 people. 1990 5.0 lx 7up convert. car previously would run very hot on highway,replaced radiator(3 row),waterpump and t-stat(180).car now runs about 180(the O in normal on gauge and i will be buying new gauges soon)around...
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    90 7UP vert-any idea of value?

    hello,i just bought a 90 5.0 convert 7-up.$4500. 118k clean carfax,mechanically almost perfect,original paint(after 3 step mothers a nice 20 footer)new top(but black)original white leather interior but typical wear and cracks,needs to be redone.no rust.i've seen a couple on ebay in this type of...