Cars & Transportation - 8 December 2006

Is their a way i can disarm the manufacturers alarm? I got a diagnostics reading that said " Fuel shut down"
The person seems to think that reason for my van problems is my alarm. He said that sometimes if i let my gas get too low that it will trigger the alarm and do a gas shut down because it thinks it has been stolen. Thats what he said. ive only let it get low low one time and that was last year in october2005
so can it be done?

2006-12-08 08:08:29 · 4 answers · asked by Crissy 5 in Dodge

What steps need to be taken to force a manufacturer to recall a part/issue a warning when they have upgraded specs due to known material malfunctions? Repair shops receive backlash after they replace only the thermostat/seals and then that manifold goes. Upgraded metal replacement part has that thermostat & all seals. Consumer cost results in duplicate parts & labor $.

2006-12-08 08:04:14 · 3 answers · asked by Quest 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was wondering out of curiosity......Why "Mercedes"? If the name is really Diemler??? Is it a marketing thing?

2006-12-08 08:01:42 · 12 answers · asked by jj 2 in Mercedes-Benz

After my chrysler 93 autom. car starts it shuts off when I let go of the gas. Its very cold out too. What should I do? What does it mean?

2006-12-08 08:01:16 · 3 answers · asked by dgroomes@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Car stereo wise. More details, the ten points are yours.

2006-12-08 07:52:56 · 2 answers · asked by this girl 1 in Car Audio

They say that their extended warrantly is "different" from other companies' extended warranties. Is this true? Is it really worth the added expense? I've heard so many nightmares about people who shell out thousands of dollars for an extended warrantly, only to find out that every problem they have is "not covered" by their extended warranties... Total waste of money!

2006-12-08 07:52:50 · 10 answers · asked by Sitting Right Here 2 in Buying & Selling

Hello I own a P Reg 1.6 i 16v escort with a zetec engine and I have a couple of queries. First of all the car is at 117000 miles and is running sweet. I had the timing belt and the fan belt changed when I first bought the vehicle and at the time the car had done 65000 miles I was told at the time that the timing belt does not need changing for another 80,000 miles however I have looked in a Haynes Manual and according to Haynes it will need changing after 60,000 miles. My question is which one is right 60,000 or 80,000? Also my next question is how often should I change my spark plug leads? I have been told every time I change my plugs is this right? As I change my plugs twice a year. Any help or advice that anyone can give me will me much appreciated

2006-12-08 07:50:37 · 12 answers · asked by sean 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my car only does 100 mph, and I wish to make it faster. this is one of the easiest ways to make it faster, I just need to know how much the service work is going to be... anyone had it done? or know how much it will run?

2006-12-08 07:46:50 · 6 answers · asked by baller 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

This ticket for expired license plates is on the books in Flagstaff AZ. The ticketed vehicle was a motorcycle.
I went to get a drivers license in another state and they said my license is suspended in Arizona. I have never even lived in Arizona nor have I ever had a license to operate a motorcycle. If you were on the jury how would you judge this case. Oh yeah , I requested and recieved a copy of the ticket. the license plate number as written by the officer is unreadable.

2006-12-08 07:46:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2006-12-08 07:39:42 · 6 answers · asked by Trevor N 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I like an house north of our major city, Atlanta, and I have this huge fear of driving on the interstate. I do ok if someone else drives, but if a big truck goes right beside on either side I freak out. & if 2 get on either side at the time I practically hold my breath until there is an opening again. Everything seems so close to the vehicle though. When I use mapquest, I always use the avoid highways option and go the longer route. Any suggestions?

2006-12-08 07:38:25 · 15 answers · asked by bex920 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I would like to ask, has anybody heard of any special cases that pilots with exceptional medical conditions, but has still been issued with a CPL or PPL?

If so, what was the medical barrier and based on what were they issued a CPL or PPL?

2006-12-08 07:32:24 · 2 answers · asked by Edmund 1 in Aircraft

whats da fastest production car in the world??????????

2006-12-08 07:30:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-12-08 07:27:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I am looking for a good parascope for my sub, and i will need the constine to go around it so it wont leak and rust out my eugenia adapter, does anyone know where i could get one? also i will need a good prop for my sub too.........

2006-12-08 07:21:38 · 3 answers · asked by Brian 4 in Boats & Boating

I want to know why some bikes are refered to as slabsides and what makes them different from other bikes. Also does it affect the performance in any way

2006-12-08 07:21:03 · 7 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Motorcycles

- I don't have the money for an extremely expensive bike
- I am a male
- I am about 180 pounds
- I am about 6 feet 2 inches tall
- I am 16 years old
- I am not interested in a touring bike, a cruiser or a chopper

2006-12-08 07:20:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Me and my friend have looked in the hood for half hour, very frustrated, anyone know where the hell the dipstick for the transmission is in an 89 Chrysler 5th Avenue? Thanks.

2006-12-08 07:16:27 · 3 answers · asked by copromethias 2 in Chrysler

okay my car leaks antifreeze. i saw a solution in walmart that stops the leak...do these type of soultions work?

2006-12-08 07:15:24 · 7 answers · asked by daneb440024 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had work done from a service recall 3 yrs ago. Now I'm having the problem the recall was suppose to prevent. How can I complain and get reults and what is the ladder I have to climb to get to the top? I already wore a low-cut blouse and nothing. (lol)

2006-12-08 07:15:19 · 7 answers · asked by zoraya6971 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a counsel next to me and car is automatic my cast is from knee down right leg

2006-12-08 07:14:52 · 17 answers · asked by slip 1 in Safety

2006-12-08 07:14:40 · 9 answers · asked by Supra1Q 4 in Ford

okay my car leaks antifreeze. i saw a solution in walmart that stock the leak...do these type of soultions work?

2006-12-08 07:14:24 · 7 answers · asked by daneb440024 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hot water pressure washer.So i don't have to use a brush and scrub.

2006-12-08 07:11:47 · 2 answers · asked by Karl 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-12-08 07:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Shipping as ameans of transport whether crew, cargo or anchor handling

2006-12-08 07:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by ROXTY 1 in Boats & Boating

2006-12-08 07:04:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

When a ship comes to a port for berthing what are the things they consider before allocating a quay space to the ship

2006-12-08 06:57:21 · 1 answers · asked by ROXTY 1 in Boats & Boating

I'm curious as to what people have actually been paying for 2007 Honda Civic Coupes w/Navigation & Automatic transmission. The invoice price on this car is $19,453, and sticker w/destination charges included is $21,855. Thanks.

2006-12-08 06:54:41 · 4 answers · asked by newcarshopper 2 in Honda

Catalitic Converter Coverage?

2006-12-08 06:49:48 · 7 answers · asked by Ted C 1 in GMC