Cars & Transportation - 1 October 2006

This weekend, I'll be taking my first trip using my own vehicle.

2006-10-01 18:42:03 · 3 answers · asked by Frank 1 in Commuting

i need one thats like the those on the LS\Z71 models

2006-10-01 18:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by mister 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS. It won't even turn over. Here's what's been going on... Recent mods to it have been making the air cleaning system an open element and installing an SLP exhaust with a high flow cat. My EGR valve isn't functioning properly and my idle was very unsteady and the Camaro was stalling. While the car was on, we disconnected the vacuum hose that leads from the EGR solenoid to the EGR valve to see if it would make a difference. The car eventually stalled out again, and when we tried to turn it back on it wouldn't even crank. We have the alarm on the car disconnected, but I noticed that the alarm light is now constantly steady instead of flashing slowly. Could my car not be starting because of some sort of anti-theft device? Any other reasons, other than a blown starter that you all can think of?

2006-10-01 18:18:45 · 7 answers · asked by Vicky 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i'm charging a truck battery and i am wondering if i should be seeing any bubbling action going on in there. ive heard that if you see it bubbling and fizzing sorta, then you've got an active, good battery? is that a load of bs or is it true? ty

2006-10-01 18:17:57 · 2 answers · asked by coscho 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 99 Chevy Cavalier LS Sedan with a 2.2L engine. I replaced the starter and the alternator belt it worked for a day and then it wouldn't start again. It'll crank over but won't start. I checked the wires and they all are conected. I also replaced the spark plugs and then it started and worked for about a hour or so then it stopped working.

2006-10-01 18:15:52 · 14 answers · asked by Angel C 2 in Chevrolet

i got a feelin my starter could be toast, however, i noticed that there is quite a bit of oil and dirt on it. where the positive cable connects is probably gunked up too. when i turn the key, it just clicks. so this build up of crap on the stater-would that be enough to make it do that? i know that i do need a new cable but when i hooked up a fresh battery to it it started no prob. any insight appreciated coscho

2006-10-01 18:14:03 · 4 answers · asked by coscho 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-01 18:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by Clemente I 1 in Motorcycles

I have a 1998 seadoo SPX which recenty stopped running. I put in new plugs and gas and battery. no spark I have even grabbeb the bare wire while cranking and no. metering the primary of the two wire coil = .6 ohms seconary of the coil=17k ohms , 25 k ohms
with end caps on all fuses and connections test good . 12 volts to the mpem. meter on the mag trigger 286 ohms the mpem is very expensive i wish to test before replaceing thank you . Lee

2006-10-01 18:05:44 · 3 answers · asked by alarmman 1 in Boats & Boating

2006-10-01 17:53:29 · 2 answers · asked by msc03 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

iv had business tell me that rockford are the best and iv had others say that they blow out easy. iv heard that alpine is the best but just yesterday i went to a custom car place and they said that percision power is one of the best there is... can anyone explane to me what the best it???

2006-10-01 17:51:53 · 11 answers · asked by bubby12321 1 in Car Audio

i have a durango r\t

2006-10-01 17:48:10 · 6 answers · asked by derec13138 1 in Safety

my 1993 ford falcon wont start up, I just baught a brand new battery and it just makes a clicking noise when i turn the key. lights and cd etc all work fine

2006-10-01 17:46:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I took my Grand Am 02 to repair a manufact. defect in the blinkers and they recommended I run a diagnostic check because my security light was on. This test basically crashed a microchip which broke my car. They said when they ran the test some microchip was faulty so the car wouldn't start and I had to pay them $350 to get my car to start again. I didn't sign any paper work just said yes to the $40 diagnostic test. Do I have any recourse? Do I have to pay for something that broke as a result of the test they ran? It seems very unfair. Thanks for you help.

2006-10-01 17:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by sameredith 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-01 17:25:53 · 9 answers · asked by lchriswilson 1 in Acura

2006-10-01 17:24:39 · 2 answers · asked by ready to build one!! 1 in Commuting

Wouldn't pass smog after tune up. Was running smooth. Mechanic tested the Egr and said it was bad. The miss didn't start untill after smog check,

2006-10-01 17:24:28 · 2 answers · asked by jemrx2 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My 96 Ford Thunderbird was stolen and recovered, the ignition was tore out. What is the easiest and least expensive way to replace the ignition?

2006-10-01 17:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by kamo 1 in Ford

I'm starting a new job tomorrow and don't want to be late, but I've never driven in San Jose morning traffic before. I have no idea how long it will take to get there. I will be taking the 87N to the 280S to the 680N in order to get to Pleasanton, and I need to be there by 9:00am.

2006-10-01 17:08:00 · 1 answers · asked by Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese 1 in Commuting

this is interesting at least to me anyway like I said I got the 07 gti and want to know how to modify it or what to do with it its really my first sports car and I have heard it has alot of potential I also heard that there is some kind of code that can be programmed in the cars computer to make the windows open by the ignition key remote control if you have any information about this how to do it how to remove speed governors what kind of computer gadget i need and anything else I don’t know, which isnt very much, about please tell me you may also email me if you like if you have some stuff I might be interested please feel free to say anything other than the normal options and also how do I get that little telephone button on the steering wheel to work thanks

2006-10-01 17:07:26 · 6 answers · asked by raven1971 2 in Volkswagen

Front Brakes. There is some yellowish/green looking stuff on the front rotors on this Honda Element with 6,000 miles on it. 2005. The car looks new and stories check out BUT... what is that stuff?

Any ideas? Thanks.

2006-10-01 17:05:44 · 7 answers · asked by Alan T 2 in Buying & Selling

this is my first time

2006-10-01 16:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by grouchyazz 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Some elderly people do not belong behind the wheel of a weapon as big as a car . There are alot of children and adults alike, especially on motorycles just ran over because they don't have the speed in the mind to process reactions any more. I've had a couple of people I knew get killed,just get ran over from behind.

2006-10-01 16:40:38 · 17 answers · asked by schlongy1969 2 in Safety

I have never heard of the law that it was illegal for someone at a gas station to give out the current gas price at their station, have I been living under a rock? Is this true or is it an urban myth?

2006-10-01 16:29:57 · 6 answers · asked by hometwoemail 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-10-01 16:28:32 · 2 answers · asked by robert g 1 in Buying & Selling

2006-10-01 16:24:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

n just replaced the head gasket as well
it never did that untill that gasket was changed
n if it wasnt put in itd make alot of noises like grinding

ty 4 ur answers

2006-10-01 16:24:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-01 16:22:12 · 2 answers · asked by Mark R 1 in GMC

I heard that the Escape runs aboot 5-6k more than the regular Escape. This seems like a lot of money to save a few pennies at the pump. Also, are their any other American made car or truck hybrids that are worth looking at, and how does this relate to the cost differentials? Please advise.

2006-10-01 16:16:23 · 8 answers · asked by Matt S 1 in Other - Car Makes

actly i m planning to buy a 150cc bike. i have to choose between pulsar and unicorn. is there any problem with the mono shock of unicorn. i have heard that it gives some trouble. and plz tell me about
pulsar too. which one do u think is better.

2006-10-01 16:14:03 · 1 answers · asked by jaiyant d 2 in Motorcycles

My "low coolant" light came on yesterday. I tried to add antifreeze but had a problem -- the reservoir jug wouldn't take it.

The jug may have been full when I started the process -- it's a cloudy plastic, and dirty on the outside so it's hard to see in, and it's angled in such a way that you can't see when you remove the cap. (Lovely design.) I don't know if the antifreeze won't go down because of an air bubble or some other obstruction, or because it's already full. The light is still on, and I haven't noticed any puddles or leaks, though the antifreeze level seems to have gone down ever so slightly over night. (my imagination?)

Also, the fan doesn't seem to be running. When I turn the heat or AC on w/ the fan on high nothing happens.

Could the coolant light be on because the fan is inoperable, or are they two separate problems? Any ideas on what's going on? I'm going to take it to a mechanic Monday morning, but I'd like to be able to talk intelligently so I don't get swindl

2006-10-01 16:12:28 · 8 answers · asked by rabidbaby 2 in Maintenance & Repairs