Cars & Transportation - 17 June 2007

here are the things i've done.
- the fuel system works.
- new battery
- put gas in it.
- i got spark

then i removed the belt between the motor and power steering, and it cranked over about 20 times, then it finally started, and ran. Then i turned off motor and put on air filter hose, then i tried to start it again and it didn't start.

When i removed the belt, i noticed that the bunch of wires were stuck under the bottom pulley. Pulled out wires, and checked for any visible broken wires, and taped a few where wire was exposed.
- checked ignition coil with meter. FINE by specs.

check for sparked at spark plug and i didn't have any spark.
could it be the crankshaft sensor? where exactly is it located driver side? passenger side? under or above car?

could it be the PCM? and how could i check that?
ran codes with key and gave me the code 43. Wouldn't i get a code if it was the crank sensor? Also engine controller fuse blew once, but i replaced it still won't start thanks!

2007-06-17 07:22:53 · 4 answers · asked by jfrock11 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 88 jeep cherokee with a 2.5 liter engine. I am doing an engine head job. The number three (3) cylinder exhaust valve has white ash on it. The rest all look normal. Any ideas as to what has caused this?

2007-06-17 07:18:07 · 2 answers · asked by mrkai2u2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 01 Nissan Xterra and I need some help to where or how I can find replacement plastic snap-in screws that hold up the rear interior cargo panels? A website would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-06-17 07:16:39 · 1 answers · asked by gimpdarnell 1 in Nissan

My 98 chevy malibu was driving fine a couple of days ago, all of a sudden it wont start, I mean completly dead. No lights, no clicking sound when I try and start it. Also after I jumpstart, It will only drive about 5 seconds then die out. I dont know wether its the starter, battery, etc...
Anyone have knowledge on this?

Help is MUCH appreciated!!
THANX!

2007-06-17 07:15:13 · 7 answers · asked by G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Recently my car went through some pretty deep water.I would say about knee deep maybe a little higher. As soon as I went over it, as usual, the car died out. It couldn't start of course and my guess was because all the electrical instruments were wet. Anyways, I went to pick it up this morning, and it started but rather with ugly sounds. I had to hit the gas pedal a bit and a friend saw that white smoke was coming out. Well, I got it back home and it turns on no more smoke either, but the motor or something seems to be make a loud clicking sound. I have no idea what the problem is. The car does move but it doesn't accelerate fast, or it's probably because I tried not too. Before the car was also shaking but that seem to stopped. Any suggestions?

2007-06-17 07:12:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm going to purchase a bike that really hasnt' been riden in 2 years. Just started ramdonly to keep it up. How do I check if the carbs are gummed up? Its a 99 Kawasaki Ninja EX 250

2007-06-17 07:10:17 · 10 answers · asked by sonyab523 2 in Motorcycles

my girlfriend has a 98 grand prix and im trying to find out how much air to put in it. i check the owners manual and it says the tire pressure sticker is on the back end of the trunk and i go to look and nothing is there. any help is appreciated thanks

2007-06-17 07:03:41 · 5 answers · asked by celicagts001 3 in Pontiac

I own a 2001 nissan frontier crew cab model with 58K miles. I want to trade it in for a brand new or used honda civic hybrid or any kind of hybrid car with less than 58K miles. Where can i go to find more information about this or what kinds of deals could i expect to get at best? Is there such thing as a straight trade with no money paying difference if i traded my truck in for a hybrid that has equally as many miles on it or slighty more?

2007-06-17 06:50:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-06-17 06:46:44 · 13 answers · asked by ellenromero@sbcglobal.net 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

two cars are paralell parked, and there is not enough space for another car, except a smart car drives into the gap with headlights to curb, which makes it harder for the two cars to move out. this smart car hasn't been booked yet.

2007-06-17 06:40:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

it's a 2000 nissan pathfinder

2007-06-17 06:38:05 · 1 answers · asked by pahkdcah 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-17 06:37:49 · 2 answers · asked by lgsainz13 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-17 06:32:38 · 4 answers · asked by Medford 73 1 in Boats & Boating

i have an 84 S10 and i am changing out the 2.8L V6 and transmission for a 383 and bigger transmission, how much would getting the drive shaft cut down to proper length cost? or getting a new one?

2007-06-17 06:28:16 · 4 answers · asked by trivium332 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

OK I just changed a burnt out rear light on a 2001 Subaru Outback wagon. Now the tail lights and front parking lights stay on even with the car turned off and lights turned off. Whats up with that? I pulled the tail light Fuse to get them from runing the battery down overnight.

2007-06-17 06:18:35 · 2 answers · asked by Cathy R 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-17 06:14:35 · 6 answers · asked by dac 1 in Chevrolet

I am 26 yrs. old and my car was repossessed in Feb. 2006. Will this stop me from being able to rent a car in the future? Also, do car dealers sell cars to people who have a repossession in their history?

2007-06-17 06:13:02 · 6 answers · asked by justellemJimsaidhello 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-06-17 06:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by the king 1 in Motorcycles

I just went to start it and all it did was click. The lights are working, didn't think to try the radio, and all the other things on the control panel seem to be working. Am I missing something? It's a new car. I want to get out of here. Thanks.

2007-06-17 06:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Zoey ♥ 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

yamaha xj600n
1998 R reg 35k miles
Problems inc:
backfiring right exhaust can
loss of power and 4th gear to overtake
throttal at fullest after 60mph
0-70 ok then flat
little groggy at starting, but second time with choke on and throttal is ok,
engine feels hotter than usual

it was bought second hand ( 5 owners) i have oil changed it 10/40 semi syn, sparkies, new chain etc.

Air filter is gonna be popped in next weekend but i guess this wont make all the issues go away. Carbs and valves?? who knows then they were done last, but i dont want to spend if i dont need to.

Any ideas why back firing right exhaust can and no power after 70mph. Power band has gone too. at 8k revs she use to take off, but not anymore.

no leaks or spills on floor after use, not smoking from exhaust either.

I did notice both exhausts at the can side have small needle holes under them and the right exhaust was blowing heavy from it, the left just from the can end

2007-06-17 05:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by andy m 1 in Motorcycles

81 f-350 460c.i. 500h.p. dana 80 axles w/spools 1.5 inch sq.tube trailing arms w/heim joints front and rear.Differential pitch set at factory spec.Tandem gas magnum shocks on front diff. Stock springs.16x33-10.50 radial tires (newer)

2007-06-17 05:41:51 · 3 answers · asked by mike b 1 in Ford

I noticed that the transmission had a slight slip in it .So I took it to the dealer for a tranny service .ok they serviced the tranny i mean that they had flushed the fluid . i leave the dealership tranny is shifting fine but it's very hot outside at this time.I notice after i'm a half a mile from my house the transmission is slipping harder . I found out that i have a oil leak at my oil cooler. I think that the fluid is or the transmission is overheating

2007-06-17 05:40:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

has anyone purchased this brand ? any opinions on it ?

2007-06-17 05:40:31 · 4 answers · asked by Rebecca S 1 in Car Audio

94 grand cherokee

2007-06-17 05:36:34 · 11 answers · asked by lelandhouthoofd 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a 1998 ford taurus and my drivers side window is stuck down....the back window also isnt working but the passenger side both work.......im wondering how i can get my window back up for a temp fix till i can get it fixed and how would i go about doing that? im not really that literate in vehicles so any help would be appreciated

2007-06-17 05:32:02 · 3 answers · asked by j d 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was driving and all of a sudden the engine shut down and the battery light came on and all of the other lights came on like the matainence lights. I now cannot get the engine to start up again and the glowplug still says its charing and all of the other lights stay on and i am unable to start it. So it is probably a part that is required to start the truck and needed to run the truck at the same time (maybe the glow plug or spark plug)??
We also tried jump starting the truck and it was still unsuccessful (EVEN with 2 cars) so I do not think it is the battery... by the way its a 2006 ford f-350 super duty v8 diesel if that helps in any way

any suggestions would be really helpful , thx

2007-06-17 05:31:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

We are getting a Jeep Wrangler, but what is the difference between a 4, 6 or whatever cylinder? What is it and what does it mean? Whats the difference? Thanks so much!

2007-06-17 05:31:19 · 4 answers · asked by somebody 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-06-17 05:30:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Have made speaker pods for my pickup and have finished covering the forms with material. I intended to cover the stretched tight material with the fiberglass resin with a paint brush to complete the form. I was going to use a whole can of bondo resin for the two forms. I added the whole tube of hardener and it solidified in under a minute. What did I do wrong for I wanted to brush it on and then leave it dry. Did I add too much hardener. I thought using the whole can the mix would be right. I guess I was wrong. Please help for I have never worked with resin. Thanks in advance.

2007-06-17 05:28:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Someone mentioned a transmission lock. Also engine kill switch in trunk. Also fuses under hood. This car starts intermittently. Auto Zone found battery good, alternator good. All tests were good.

2007-06-17 05:25:59 · 9 answers · asked by Ophelia 4 in Maintenance & Repairs