sheldon be swift
New LVC Member
Sure, I probably could have come up with a better title for a self-introduction post...but would you still be reading this if I had?
Either way, as my handle so cleverly alludes, my name is Sheldon. And yes, I'm a fellow LS owner; a 2003 V8 to be exact. I've had my LS since 2005, and admittedly haven't yet accomplished much of what I have planned for her. The only "completed" project is the audio install.
Useless, uninteresting information aside, I'm new here. I came from http://lincolnforums.com/ in search of a more populated forum (more people = more knowledge, I hope
).
Now that I've introduced myself, here are a few questions:
- I've diagnosed a "knocking/rattle" in the front/right wheel to be a problem with the caliper assembly (the "clip" as I've been calling is apparently worn out)...what-all would replacing this entail? I'm very handy but am just working up to and off of a very basic knowledge of automobile servicing.
- Two times in the past year my vehicle has gone into "reduced engine power" mode. The first time, turning it off and on cleared the message and showed engine temperature as normal...so I assumed it was some sort of computer error. The other day, it happened again. Turning it on and off didn't change anything, so I popped the hood and unscrewed the cap in the back right (no idea what it is...indicates something in PSI on it). Once the steam stopped, I started the car and the engine temperature returned to normal. I do know I need to replace the AC filter...but I had assumed the message "Replaced AC Filter" was referring to the cabin filter. Is this accurate?
Sorry to tie in questions with my introduction....but I've moderated forums in the past and am thus not a huge fan of double posting when it can be avoided. Thanks guys, I look forward to contributing everything I can to the community.
Either way, as my handle so cleverly alludes, my name is Sheldon. And yes, I'm a fellow LS owner; a 2003 V8 to be exact. I've had my LS since 2005, and admittedly haven't yet accomplished much of what I have planned for her. The only "completed" project is the audio install.
Useless, uninteresting information aside, I'm new here. I came from http://lincolnforums.com/ in search of a more populated forum (more people = more knowledge, I hope
).Now that I've introduced myself, here are a few questions:
- I've diagnosed a "knocking/rattle" in the front/right wheel to be a problem with the caliper assembly (the "clip" as I've been calling is apparently worn out)...what-all would replacing this entail? I'm very handy but am just working up to and off of a very basic knowledge of automobile servicing.
- Two times in the past year my vehicle has gone into "reduced engine power" mode. The first time, turning it off and on cleared the message and showed engine temperature as normal...so I assumed it was some sort of computer error. The other day, it happened again. Turning it on and off didn't change anything, so I popped the hood and unscrewed the cap in the back right (no idea what it is...indicates something in PSI on it). Once the steam stopped, I started the car and the engine temperature returned to normal. I do know I need to replace the AC filter...but I had assumed the message "Replaced AC Filter" was referring to the cabin filter. Is this accurate?
Sorry to tie in questions with my introduction....but I've moderated forums in the past and am thus not a huge fan of double posting when it can be avoided. Thanks guys, I look forward to contributing everything I can to the community.
