Cars & Transportation - 8 December 2006

Hi
I am driving old Honda Accord 92, there is some problem with my radiator fan - it never cutts off after I tuned off engine ie - keeps running continuously for hours until my battery goes dead.
I got new battery changed and now every time after the driving I remove the connection from the battery. Wht is the cause and solution

2006-12-08 06:11:12 · 9 answers · asked by chandra l 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I disconnected the battery, bought the wiring harness, connected the wires, and tried to install a new stereo but it still won't work. I think it is something to do with the door. Any one have any idea why my radio won't work. At first I thought it was my radio but I got another one and it does the same thing. Its not the fuse I already checked that. My factory radio works but not my new radio. Need Help Thanks.

2006-12-08 06:10:37 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel 2 in Car Audio

The payments are 685.00 (I know its high) because I never financed anything before. How do I pay it off fast as possible and paying the least interest possible, saving myself money long term this is the only debt I have.

2006-12-08 06:06:04 · 6 answers · asked by little_horse_traxx 1 in Buying & Selling

I was wondering if it's true that a cop must have his/her lights on when they are sitting there trying to clock people on their radar. Will this type of defense work in court if he did not have them on, but he ticketed you for speeding? Several times I've seen cops sitting in places trying to catch people without their lights on, but can they ticket you if their lights were off?

2006-12-08 06:05:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2004 bmw 325i

2006-12-08 06:04:05 · 19 answers · asked by sexynurse 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The most irritating drivers on the road are young mothers, they are also the most thoughtless at specific times of the day, e.g. school runs, shopping.
The most dangerous, foolhardy and reckless are young males up to 26years old who, if it were not for other drivers evasive action and patience, would be killed (and others with them) in droves.
The most careless drivers are the elderly, not through rudeness but from lack of concentration and poor timing and slow reaction times.
The safest but most arrogant are young middleage males upwards to 60. In this same age group the women by comparison are the best overall for skills, and road manners. Younger women up to 24 are trying to compete with the male juveniles for sheer stupidity.
What is your experience of other drivers?

2006-12-08 06:01:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

does anyone know around how much it will be and will my insurance go up

2006-12-08 06:00:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2006-12-08 05:58:44 · 5 answers · asked by bernadette m 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I've always liked formula car racing and love the leather jackets with all of the sponsors patches. I've found some very nice jackets, but they are made for motorcycle riders/racers. I would take the liner and armor out and just wear it casually with jeans, because I like the look. My concern is that people will constantly ask me if I race or ride (which I don't) or that the jackets are made for riding only, not to wear casually.

2006-12-08 05:56:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Not that other bikes are bad but H.D. still have the name and recognition out on the street.

2006-12-08 05:55:37 · 23 answers · asked by GEORGE H.D. 2 in Motorcycles

Not that other bikes are bad but H.D. still have thename and recognition out on the street.

2006-12-08 05:54:21 · 10 answers · asked by GEORGE H.D. 2 in Motorcycles

i got into an accident but it wasnt my fault. The guy reversed into me and then left. The officer of course is calling it a hit and run. I was able to get his license plate but the officer is telling me the car is not registered. There is a police report and all but i am not sure if i will need to pay the deductible of $500. Does anyone know? The accident wasnt my fault, so why would i have to?

2006-12-08 05:50:49 · 11 answers · asked by Jacinda 2 in Insurance & Registration

This is a 97 Chev Malibu. I thought most thermostats were by the radiator - why should it take 2 hours worth of labor plus the cost of the part to replace this? I remember older cars growing up that my Dad would pop a thermostat in within 15-20 minutes. I can't believe that even on the newer model cars that you could move a thermostat that much that it would be so damn hard to get to? Or is my mechanic full of crap?

2006-12-08 05:44:35 · 19 answers · asked by Sherri R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-08 05:43:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-12-08 05:42:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skoda

It's a 2002 Daewoo Leganza, automatic w/cruise control. I have the part and don't want to pay $40-$70 in labor to get it fixed. The problem is, I know nothing about cars! Please help. Thanks!

2006-12-08 05:40:57 · 6 answers · asked by 1big teddy graham 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I mean, HOW MANY TIMES have you driven into a petrol ( gasoline) station and there are pumps free, but you see some silly young woman parked, blocking the forecourt waiting at a certain pump just so that her filler hole will be on the same side as the pump. Whereas - THE PEOPLE WHO DESIGN PETROL PUMPS ENSURE THE HOSE IS LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ROUND THE CAR NO MATTER WHAT SIDE THE HOLE IS ON..?


And I'll tell you an interesting thing also. If you look at those hoses, there is a "quick break" connection. So that if women try to drive away while the hose is still in the tank, the hose is designed to uncouple at the "quick break:" connection But these connectors can only be used once, so they charge the customer for the replacement connection - they're not cheap,. either.

I think we should go back to the days when the petrol pump attendant used to fill your tank, I didn't have a problem with that.


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2006-12-08 05:40:33 · 21 answers · asked by Not Ecky Boy 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am looking to buy a new 4000 Lb Propane Fork Truck, Indoor use, Suggestions on what brand?

2006-12-08 05:40:26 · 3 answers · asked by C 7 in Buying & Selling

2006-12-08 05:37:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I used to own a GMC Sierra 1500, and was able to use a jumper wire on where the computer diagnostic equip.(at the repair shop or dealer) would plug in. And with a few twists of the ignition key, was able to put the computer into diagnostic mode. Then count the flashes on the dash panel and match them to a code book. Saved a whole lot of money and was able to fix all problems. What are the steps to access the computer on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE, 2 door? I haven't had to do this in a long time and have forgotten the proceedure. Thanks in advance for the help.

2006-12-08 05:37:05 · 7 answers · asked by wannabuildaboatguy 3 in GMC

I suspect the torque converter is going bad. The noise is not present in park or when the truck is in the air and in drive. The noise is greatest when starting from a stoped and subsides when overdrive is reached. The transmission shifts ok otherwise. The truck has 150+ miles on it. 4-6 eng.

2006-12-08 05:36:04 · 7 answers · asked by jaxdqc 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-08 05:34:07 · 6 answers · asked by Dennis S 2 in Volkswagen

It's a stock Mustang V6, 3.8L

2006-12-08 05:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by Panther 1 in Ford

Years ago, when I passed my driving test it took me a long time to get used to driving at night, partly because I hadn't been able to book lessons in the evening and partly because of the differences.

Also very few drivers seem to know how to safely drive on snowy or icy roads, I've seen some awful driving from drivers who don't seem to know how to drive in heavy rain or wind.

My Dad taught me how to cope with poor weather conditions, while I was learning to drive, but my driving instructors never gave me any advice on the subject. I understand that severe weather conditions don't crop up too often, but still.

2006-12-08 05:27:28 · 37 answers · asked by Nebulous 6 in Safety

Hi >
Thank you very much Chancellor.
Not being a road vehicle, my boat uses red fuel, and always has done. It the same stuff as road deisel, with a dye in it.
The tank & fuel systems are all dyed red, which can't realistcly be flushed out & cleaned.
I am now expected to pay an increase of six times the previous cost. Some mighty increase in yet more taxation.
I already pay British Waterways, the Inland Waterways Association, the fees for using certain bits of the system, and dear knows what else.
Farmers can still run tractors, combines, etc on red deisel.
What is he thinking, when it comes to boats.
Gordon, you obviously do not have a boat, just gas guzzlers.
Twit, in my opinion.
I shall continue to use red deisel at a sixth of the proposal.
What will they do?
Chase me up some remote canal with blue lights flashing ?
I doubt it.
It is, in my opinion, another stealth tax, and should be evaded/ avoided. One of which is legal.
What do you fellow boaties think ?
Bob.

2006-12-08 05:23:38 · 5 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6 in Boats & Boating

2006-12-08 05:21:36 · 6 answers · asked by wheels47012 3 in Ford

Lenders/car dealers keep saying that they can't finance me until the bankrupcty is 2 years old.

2006-12-08 05:19:36 · 5 answers · asked by Just curious 1 in Buying & Selling

I jsut replaced the battery in my '91 Dodge Caravan, V6 3.3, 160+K. The lights dimmed out then started clicking then battery gauge flatlined. Now it won't start. Could this be the voltage regulator? How is it replaced?

2006-12-08 05:17:52 · 5 answers · asked by Teresa B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have read as well as my own drving that most trips are short,under 5miles,usually in the city limits.I was thinks if says a 1000 people rode carts instead of their cars/vans it would save quite abit of gasoline and probably be chaper getting around town daily.

2006-12-08 05:17:34 · 7 answers · asked by morrismax 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-12-08 05:16:13 · 6 answers · asked by Erastus M 1 in Aircraft