Cars & Transportation - 22 June 2006

I noticed that my voltmeter would go from about 13.5 to around 11 and then back up and later on back down.

I have a new battery, so thats not the problem.

when I take off the battery terminal, the car still runs, so I'm thinking it's the voltage regulator.

I see nothing in the book about the regulator, not even any regulators at the auto part sites.

Are the alternators built with a regulator that can't be changed.

2006-06-22 14:37:53 · 8 answers · asked by You may be right 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-22 14:35:32 · 6 answers · asked by amara o 1 in Toyota

2006-06-22 14:33:09 · 4 answers · asked by Emilio H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

94 ford exporler

2006-06-22 14:32:10 · 12 answers · asked by triplexdragon83 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Torque is an expression of engine power, right? So what is horsepower?

2006-06-22 14:31:14 · 7 answers · asked by jose 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a damaged bearing boss and need to weld and remachine it. Its the bearing that comes out for the drive sproket.

2006-06-22 14:28:54 · 2 answers · asked by billydonscott1973 2 in Motorcycles

You know, the old, classic vw bugs. What is the average mile per gallon? Thanks.

2006-06-22 14:26:35 · 9 answers · asked by JD 3 in Volkswagen

2006-06-22 14:26:32 · 1 answers · asked by benji b 1 in Motorcycles

Please substantiate answers with sourced facts, not just car guy opinions thanks.

2006-06-22 14:22:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-22 14:19:27 · 3 answers · asked by davey mae 1 in Volvo

When I am sitting at a stop light it idels low, then high, then stalls. But it only does it very randomly... It helps when I put it in nutrel while at the stoplight. Does anyone know whats wrong... my car is a 1991 mercury topaz lts.

2006-06-22 14:18:21 · 12 answers · asked by tradem05 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 94 4.3 v8 lt1 motor is the 5.7 lt1 intake the same? I want to build a 5.7 motor. I didn't know there is two size motors that look the same.

2006-06-22 14:17:42 · 9 answers · asked by tobyflh 1 in Chevrolet

Mine's a 50's 88 olds. choped, droped and suicide out.

2006-06-22 14:17:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-06-22 14:14:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mazda

when I was a kid, I would roll down the window at gas stations and inhale happily - then my mom would yell at me for it! and no, I don't have a glue sniffing habit...

2006-06-22 14:13:30 · 20 answers · asked by jarm 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Just today when I came back from work I noticed that I can't get the key out of the starter. With some pressure and play around I got it out. Then tried to start up again and now the key wouldn't turn. Again, with some struggle it worked... THis problem still persists and I can't use the damn Road Side Assistance since I'm not registered for it. Anyone has any ideas what the problem might be from and how to get it fixed? My car is a '94 C280.

Appreciated.

2006-06-22 14:10:04 · 3 answers · asked by ready_to_rumble 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is the worst question I have ever asked... so please DONT answer...PLEASE.. just this once...........Thanks

2006-06-22 14:06:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in BMW

Does the golf course pay? The golfer?

2006-06-22 14:04:41 · 9 answers · asked by nutaskeet 2 in Insurance & Registration

2006-06-22 14:02:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

car wouldn't start. got a jump that lasted 1/2 block, then car died again. just shut off, and the PRND indicator flickered. is it the alternator? it is a 98 chevy cavalier.

2006-06-22 13:56:42 · 12 answers · asked by thesebootsaremadeforwalkin' 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-22 13:55:28 · 7 answers · asked by bxbella331 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am trying to decide whether the portable sattellite navigation devices (GPS) for in car use, are worth buying and if so, which you think is the best model. Max cost no more than about £300 ($525).

These are expensive instruments and mistakes cannot be easily rectified. Would welcome your advice and comments.

2006-06-22 13:55:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

2006-06-22 13:53:24 · 2 answers · asked by jvigocorp1998 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If you are in CA

2006-06-22 13:52:51 · 4 answers · asked by diego i 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-22 13:49:30 · 3 answers · asked by tonyoff301 1 in Commuting

2006-06-22 13:47:23 · 2 answers · asked by jennifer e 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

when i crank my car it makes an awfull sound then it stops after i press the gas for a couple seconds.. there have been a few times it never made the noise also with the noise it wants to die out at first (and has )

its a 1984 buick skyhawk

2006-06-22 13:45:59 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-22 13:42:15 · 4 answers · asked by Little trucker 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-06-22 13:37:32 · 2 answers · asked by S. N 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-06-22 13:31:20 · 24 answers · asked by Halston S 1 in BMW