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    Finally found the cause of my low voltage - Beware the all important grounds.

    Great advice. Watch the Youtube channel "South Main Auto" sometime. He regularly finds 'green crusties' on braided ground wires that cause many gremlin issues. I regularly spray Surface Shield on my ground straps to hopefully reduce the corrosion on them. I replaced the OEM alternator on my 07...
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    Alternator Working Intermittently

    My original stock alternator died last year and I replaced it with a 2010 and just made the power cable connector larger and all good. I just use Costco batteries and replace every 5 years or so. I took the original alternator apart to inspect it - brushes looked worn of course but not horrible...
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    Syncing/resetting TPMS sensors

    I have an early 07 GT with the TMPS. Will the sensors mentioned by Martin work? When I looked at the details on Amazon for these it said 09-10 Mustangs but no mention of earlier ones.
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    Removing Driver Seat is Battery Disconnect Necessary?

    I just pulled the seats to change the skins. No side airbag in mine so I didn't disconnect the battery. No issues. I think if I had the seats with the airbag, I would have disconnected the battery - better to be safe than have it go boom!
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    2009 Mustang Rear Grinding Noise

    I took it to a shop and up on the lift it went. It was pretty obvious that the noise was coming from the wheel area not the diff. Since the bearing change I haven't jacked it up and let it run so I can listen to the noise but it is there when I drive. I have looked at the brake pads to see if...
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    Replacement Alternator

    What's the difference between a PA performance and a rebuilt 2010 - compared to an OEM 2007 one? The 2010 version is 150A and the 2007 OEM one is 135A so better capacity. I don't have any upgrades that would draw more than factory load.
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    2009 Mustang Rear Grinding Noise

    Yeah - sounds like a throwout bearing to me too. Mine is an auto - so thats not my issue. Good luck finding your issue.
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    Replacement Alternator

    And since I posted the above note, my OEM alternator went bad. Car died on the road without warning. Well I did have a warning - the radio started going on and off and I thought the radio was going bad. Then I looked at the voltage gauge and I was down to 10 volts. Dropped fast from then on...
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    2009 Mustang Rear Grinding Noise

    I have a grinding noise too from the rear - sort of a TSHH TSHH TSHH and it changes with the speed. Took it to a shop and they said it was a bad diff. Took it to another and they figured it was coming from the brakes or bearings and they kind of verified to general location - from the passenger...
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    Cigarette Lighter Cover (and seat)

    Try CJ Pony parts for a lighter cover. There are lots of vendors that have fun little improvement mods for your 'new' car. Sequential tail lights are nice to have too as well. Have fun
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    Parasitic current draw - anyone have specs?

    I had a power off draw on a Ram once and pulled fuses until the mA load dropped. As said, wait a while before measuring to allow things to timeout. Once I found my issue (it was power running boards that weren't completely closing each time and would continue to try to retract). I tried to fix...
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    Rear Axle bearing change

    Yeah it's new pricey oil and additive. I guess should just try to keep the oil really clean as it drains and re-use it. With the old bearing back in, I have the noise again. When I first re-installed it, I put some synthetic grease in it and it was quieter. Next time I feel like bonding with the...
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    Rear Axle bearing change

    I sent the bearing/seal combo back to RockAuto (refund) and got the separate bearing and seal - so I live & learn and of course that always costs $$ so I get to pay again for 3 liters of 75W140 plus additive for my experience! I'm sure the diff won't mind.
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    Rear ABS sensor

    Confirmed! I took the Bad Rockauto sensor and reversed the wires (cut and soldered) and re-installed and it works. So if anyone else has concerns about a new sensor not working, use an ohm meter and compare the new to a working one (as per above) and try reversing the wires. Worked for me .- now...
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    Sparkplug coil loose

    Holy Carp - sounds like a fishy story!
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