OK here is what my mechanic sent me:
".none of the monitor tests had been completed. not sure why it isnt passing the monitor tests or throwing a fault code---there were no fault codes stored. with that amount of driving, the tests should start passing or a fault code should be triggered (which ...

Thanks, everyone. I will get in touch with my mechanic about getting those codes. Thanks!!

Thanks. I have no idea what you mean by "monitors". The "Check Engine" light is off now. The most recent time my mechanic plugged the hand held device into my car, he said that the readings showed nothing had changed from my lengthy driving. He mentioned that 5 factors (I think he called them ...

Hello Everyone, I am an old lady who knows nothing about cars. I have a '98 V70 X/C AWD. I live in California. I cannot complete registration because my car will not pass the smog test. My mechanic replaced two worn hoses and a leaking evap purge valve. He reset the computer system and told me how ...

Wow. Thanks for the suggestions!

abscate wrote:Apologies to Sonic for completely reposting her/his idea

What a silly bunt I am sometimes.

That's not silly

It's a problem but it will get better. If you can't wait for them to break in, (takes a while), replace one with a used one or your old one if he still has it.
I usually only replace one at a time
Your mechanic overcharged you, they can be bought at FCP for about $20 per shock (and they're very ...

ecbsykes wrote:You could have him uninstall one of them and see if that's easier. I should hold the tailgate up. Keep in mind, this will wear out that one much faster, at which point maybe you could have the second one reinstalled.

Thanks, I think we'll try that.

Chai..a piece of line with a foot loop might work well to use leg weight to pull the tailgate down, then tuck the rope into the back.

Or, attach it to the license plate and clip,it to the rear wiper when done..you don't need that in SC anyhow

:lol:

ha ha ha Have you seen our weather?
Thanks ...

cn90 wrote:I had the same issue when I used to own a wagon, new Stabilus tailgate struts were too stiff.
After a few months, they settle down.

So avoid using the tailgate for a few months.

I asked my mechanic that very question. He seems to think it will take years for that to happen.