Cars & Transportation - 12 October 2006

I have a 2000 automatic Ford Escort ZX2 With about 50,000 miles. Every time I start out from a stop, my break light comes on and won't turn off until I a)hit second gear or b) tap on my breaks.

If you could tell me what this could be and how much it might cost to fix, that would be awesome. I'm a poor college student, so i can't really pay a mechanic 100 bucks just to check it out.

2006-10-12 06:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by jamie f 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

ive just started up me own garage and havent a times book old enough, the job took me ages cuz i srtuggled so i would b very gratefull if someone could help please!

2006-10-12 06:51:52 · 4 answers · asked by flyingvking 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-12 06:50:38 · 21 answers · asked by shsimon 2 in Mercedes-Benz

2006-10-12 06:49:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

when I have to stop at a moments notice...2001 Grand Prix...brakes are good?

2006-10-12 06:42:30 · 10 answers · asked by Pooks 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

The "Check Tire Pressure" light comes on every time I have any sort of work done on my tires. The car manual did not include instructions on how to reset the sensor. On the previous car I had, my mechanic showed me where the reset switch is for the O2 sensor. I'm hoping the tire sensor can be reset just as easily. Any ideas?

2006-10-12 06:41:42 · 5 answers · asked by Jazz In 10-Forward 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-12 06:36:23 · 6 answers · asked by Christopher M 1 in Aircraft

I have a 2001 Astra Van with the Vauxhall 1.7 TDI engine. After just having a new starter motor fitted, on start up the engine is rattly and the oil light stays on and flickers for 5 seconds and then as the oil gets round, it returns to normal and the dash light goes out. The car and spanner dash light stays on now and when I took it back and had the van plugged to the diagnostics, I was told that it was indicating a faultycrank sensor, but as it runs fine and the rev counter is working, just forget about it. Could it be conected to me having the starter fitted or is it coincidental and it's something like the oil pump slowly dying? If anyone can shed some light, I would be grateful. Pat.

2006-10-12 06:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by gilpin bland 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Does anyone know how to determine what kind of oil you use for your car? Can anyone make a list of the different types of oil used as different milages (i.e. 10/30 at ??? miles, and so on...)? thanks

2006-10-12 06:29:46 · 10 answers · asked by e e in california 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I speed up.. kiss my hand and then smack the top of my car? Why do we do that? I know its good luck but why the kiss and all that whats that about?

2006-10-12 06:27:09 · 11 answers · asked by donyafs 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 16 yo son that wants to restore classic cars, mainly body work. Does anyone know of a good school. He grads from high school june 2007.

2006-10-12 06:26:26 · 4 answers · asked by mamaexfour 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I've changed the fuel relay, fuel pump, fuel filter, distributer, coil, wires, computer,& battery vehicle was very dependable and i have enough money invested. Has anyone else ever cracked this case?

2006-10-12 06:21:00 · 6 answers · asked by jayden 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My window was shot out with a BB gun and my husband taped plastic over the window with clear packing tape. Now there are bits of glass stuck in tape residue all around the repaired window. How can I get it off and not damage the paint around the window? The company the insurance company sent to repair the window would not touch it.

2006-10-12 06:20:41 · 10 answers · asked by Wendy CL 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am building a chopper, and I'm doing some welding and stuff to the tank/fenders. Do I use bondo to fill/smooth everything out? Do I put it over the whole tank/fenders, or just the weld? Do I have to worry about it cracking later? Do I do it before or after the primer goes on? I want to weld in my struts for the rear fender, so it's a strutless, or kind of. Then make it look like they are not in it.

Any tips?

2006-10-12 06:09:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Speedometer works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't move. Had a mechanic adjust the cable. Worked for a little while and it back to move somedays and others not moving.

2006-10-12 06:08:07 · 1 answers · asked by Kevon G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

is it normal to hear air or hiss noise from cluch when put down to change gear. it only makes that noise when pressed

2006-10-12 06:07:00 · 9 answers · asked by freeplay32000 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-12 06:06:47 · 3 answers · asked by chad 1 in Motorcycles

2006-10-12 06:05:08 · 2 answers · asked by tlcrsc@sbcglobal.net 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Will probably be making a purchase within the next several months. I'll be taking my Motorcycle Safety Course shortly. I've been doing research and I'm debating on what size bike to buy. I've heard 250, 600-750, and 1100.

The problem lies in the fact that I'm about 6-4, 230lb. so I question the strength to tote my heavy a**. I'm not planning on it right away, but I'd eventually like to take my wife on afternoon rides as well. I've been looking strongly at the Yamaha VStar 650 and 1100, Honda Shadow (both the 750 and 1100 models). I thought about a Sporster, but I've been told I'm too big and I'll get tired of being cramped.

Any input would be appreciated....

2006-10-12 05:58:44 · 13 answers · asked by ezenbrowntown 2 in Motorcycles

My brother has been released from prison for about a year now he is on the right track and wants to provide for his family he is looking for a better paying job. He commited armed robb in 1999 at the age of 19 is it possible to obtain a CDL with his one and only felony, what are his options for employment? Thanks Monique

2006-10-12 05:55:55 · 6 answers · asked by monique c 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am thinking of investing in a basic sat-nav model (no more than £200) as will soon be starting a job that requires me to travel to new places everyday. And I am hopeless with maps! Is it worth investing in one? What models do you recommend? How do you power them up - do they need to be installed/attached to anything in the car or do you just stick them on the screen?

2006-10-12 05:53:11 · 13 answers · asked by mariposa6809 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

just today i smashed my passenger side outside mirror, I live in Michigan. I'm wondering if I can get a ticket for not having one. I plan on fixing it, just not right away.

2006-10-12 05:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by Lost in thought 2 in Safety

I was wondering if a diesels glow plugs have anything at all to do with the ignition sequence or are they just for degelinizing fuel.

2006-10-12 05:51:15 · 3 answers · asked by drunkknucklehead 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

tanks have tracks so all their wheels are joined together in one mechanism. So how the hells it supposed to steer? Its not like it can rely on the gun turret all the time and just move in a straight line is it?

2006-10-12 05:49:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

1995 grand am $1200.00

2006-10-12 05:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by ryanpholt 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My wife had an accident where was her fault. She drove into side lane and collided with the other driver’s car. The other driver’s car was fine and no damage, no dent and no scratch. But my car had some scratch.

They both stopped and checked. Because everything was fine to the other driver’s car, so they didn’t call the police. The other driver just asked my wife’s number, wrote down plate number and then left away.

Now the other driver calls my wife to ask for details, like address and insurer’s details.

Q: Should I provide any detail to the other driver?
Q: What if I reject providing her my details?
Q: Can I ask the other driver for her insurance details as well for me to claim?

Thanks for answering my questions.

2006-10-12 05:46:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2006-10-12 05:40:56 · 5 answers · asked by guitarone777 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello. First of all, thanks to all that helped with my last question " 93 Seville 4.9 PO12". I appreciate.
Well to the next question, My Caddy is surging at idle and while I drive. When I stop she seems to want to drive right through the brakes and the rpm dont wont to fall off. I find if aI brake very slowly and bring her down slow there will be a point when she just all of the sudden drops the revs and calms down. Other times she just keeps screaming. It will actually gain speed on its own without touching the accelerator. Even shifting to neutral and stomping it to kick it down doesnt always work. Any suggestions are appreciated.

2006-10-12 05:40:46 · 4 answers · asked by drunkknucklehead 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

cam sensor is in distributor but was told crank sensor is on front of motor,only i see nothing and dont feel like taking things apart to see. additionally i see no wires coming out of under t belt covers.

2006-10-12 05:38:55 · 2 answers · asked by mopar69b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-12 05:34:29 · 9 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1 in Volkswagen