Cars & Transportation - 18 June 2007

I have a 95' Camaro and when i turn the wipers on they both miss a big spot where the lower left side of the blade meets the windshield. I have tried just about every blade out there from the cheap to the new high end Bosch. I have even called a couple of manufactures to see if they have a fix but the said due to the curvature of my windshield they do not have a blade that could hug the curvature of my windshield. Any idea of any fix or a wiper out there that could preform a lot better?

2007-06-18 11:29:36 · 9 answers · asked by Aaxel21 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

How I do I remove the 6000 cd from my new ford focus. I have tried using the pins but they dont fit the new shape stereos. Does anyone know how.

2007-06-18 11:25:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

2007-06-18 11:20:58 · 2 answers · asked by IknowEverything 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-06-18 11:13:09 · 5 answers · asked by ddewey01 1 in Mercedes-Benz

Error code PO430 means bad Catalytic converter. I think the sensor is bad because the vehicle has only 68,000 miles on it and it's hard to believe the catalytic converter is bad already.

2007-06-18 11:11:51 · 2 answers · asked by Dale G 1 in Nissan

2007-06-18 11:07:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

So I just got my license and i'm on my own. Actually drove it somewhere. The eclipse has been sitting on my driveway since about March. It barely leaves. And today when I went home from my friend's house, the light came on when i started it. The rpm was moving to 2,000. It usually just idles at 1,000. I didn't know what to do, so I shut it off. Call my mom and I pop the hood and it was hot. I was inside his house for about an hour. I checked the radiator cap or my car and his. He drove to bentonville and to his house and mine was hotter. And I didn't drive as far. I don't want to crack a gasket or anything. I did drive my car home after I thought it was okay. Its on my driveway. What could have done this? I did have an alternator replaced two weeks ago if that helps. Thanks

2007-06-18 11:03:37 · 5 answers · asked by Ricky 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

One transmission shop tells me I have no "computer" transmission controller another says Yes, I do.

One shop says, its "splines" are stripped, requires pulling out the entire transmission. Same for cleaning the "filter", another says NO, this is wrong.

One says my Ford transmission is really a "Mazda" transmission made in Japan, and that's why it is "bad".

Then another shop said everyone is wrong.

They say just pull off a hose going to the radiator and see if the transmission is "pumping". If its not, that will tell the story.

They say they will tow it in, and do a "free" estimate, BUT--, if I don't have THEM fix it after they tell me what's wrong---, or I can't afford it, THEN its NOT free!

Is the entire (transmission) industry NUTS like this?? Vague, misleading, and seems to border on criminal---, UNLESS you agree to spend between $1,200- $1,700 for a "re-build" job you may not need??

Sign me,
A very disappointed Florida Ford Escort owner.

2007-06-18 10:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by FL inventor 2 in Ford

When i accelerate I have to slowly step on the gas pedal because it will choke it has to slowly build up speed, and sometimes when im on the freeway it will go from 70 mph to 35mph and theres really nothing i can do to get it to go faster if I keep stepping on the gas it will choke! Anyone know what my problem is? How do i fix it?

2007-06-18 10:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by Manuel 1 in Ford

I don't want the car anymore. I guess I realize I can't get my money back. I paid it out, & it's mine, but I don't want it anymore. What should I do with it? What would happen if I abandon it? Or can I resell it?

2007-06-18 10:52:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

After having a puncture my Mrs had a kind person help her change the tyre- they commented that the wheel lugs were extremely tight and it took alot of effort to remove them, following the tyre change the sound started. When the Mrs took the car to the tyre service centre to check they said the wheel lugs were on backwards and they fixed them the right way.Following this the noise got worse (almost instantly), now it is nearly constant from the moment you first touch the brakes and will continue even when you are not braking. It sounds tinny, its a rotational "tink tink tink" kind of sound with a sqealing sound as you brake. We figure, from other related questions here, that the discs are warped/damaged, is this repairable or is it a replacement job? The pads are fine, no problems there and no dirt build up is present.

2007-06-18 10:51:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

or is there a way to change the gears to get better MPH on the freeway? right now its pulling 4200-4800 rpm at 65-70mph.

2007-06-18 10:50:19 · 5 answers · asked by sometimes_bad 1 in Motorcycles

I had family work there from about 1970 until they closed in 1984. I am interested in finding out names of the ships built/repaired there. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

2007-06-18 10:45:55 · 1 answers · asked by bigdaddy71978 1 in Boats & Boating

had radiator/coolant flush, radiator cap, thermostat replaced. had pressure test, nothing is leaking. cooling fan works. guage gets hot only when on hiway at 70-80mph. engine then smells like rubber? repair shop has no idea. help!

2007-06-18 10:44:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

Im curious, just what exactly do train engineer's do,besides drive the train? I guess most may think that's all you do, but I would like to know just what are all your duties when you are on your job?

2007-06-18 10:34:21 · 5 answers · asked by itsme 3 in Rail

2007-06-18 10:32:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

crossover: Simmetry EXP2; Tweeters: Kicker R13

2007-06-18 10:29:41 · 2 answers · asked by pr8gg 1 in Car Audio

I think the brakes are about to go bad and sometimes it makes a noise when starting up. All of this and I only had this car from last november. Got it when it had 31,000. Now I have 39,000. Pretty bad I think. Got it from a nissian dealership

2007-06-18 10:23:07 · 4 answers · asked by okiemike 1 in Ford

worked fine yesterday--went to garage this afternoon and it won't start. daash light are dim and you can here a clicking noise when you try to start. Sounds like a low battery to me but why? Nothing was left on and it was parked just like it has been over the past two years with no problems.

2007-06-18 10:18:30 · 6 answers · asked by Brit G 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

It started 2 days ago. My daughter drives it and she's still a car diagnostic dummy(ha-ha). I wonder if adding STP with the oil change would help?

2007-06-18 10:12:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

So I'm about to get a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. I know it's already fast but i'm looking to make it even faster. I have 1,000$ to use for the car. I'm not exactly good with cars and I couldn't do anything myself. So what should I do, what should I get, where should I get it and where should i get it installed?

Also I want to put racing seatbelts in how can I do that?

2007-06-18 10:10:23 · 5 answers · asked by Parker E 2 in Subaru

I bought a car from this guy yesterday who so-claimed to be a mechanic. If he was a mechanic, then why didn't he fix the problems on his car, knowing he was gonna sell it? The car is a 1994 Honda Prelude with over 206,000 miles on it. It was running fine yesterday, but today when I got out of school, it wouldn't start, & now I can't get in touch with him. I bought the car for $1,300. & I had to get it towed & taken to a mechanic today.

The serpentine belts gotta be put on it, & there's something wrong with the computer in the car, which causes the shifts to mess up when driving.

Now my family is laughing @ me & calling me vulnerable & stupid about being taken advantage of. & I was told that I can't get my money back because the guy already sold the titles over to me. I feel like such an idiot.

Should I feel shamed?

2007-06-18 10:09:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

2007-06-18 10:05:32 · 3 answers · asked by Ossie D 1 in Chrysler

i took the starter off and replaced it that did not work i put the key in the ignition everything turns on just where it would normally turn the starter or something it just does nothing i was pretty mad about waisting 200 dollars on a starter

2007-06-18 10:04:48 · 3 answers · asked by ill_will_666 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

the brake line comes off of a block that has lines going in and out of it will air get into these other lines

2007-06-18 10:04:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

going on vacation can i drive the rental car with my learners permit.my parents will be with me in the car.
from califorina to iowa

were flying there and then getting a rental car

2007-06-18 10:04:14 · 7 answers · asked by Charlie P 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

The specs for this bike says:

-size 71 x 19 x 35 Inches seat height 30 Inches-

and they say its compared to the look of a GSXR which it kind of does but is it the same size or smaller than a GSXR? Being a 125cc can I expect it to really go 65+ mph?

And if it really is full sized bike in the state of PA what would I need to drive it on the street... would I need a motorcycle license?

Here is the link: http://www.super-pocket-bike-scooter.com/catalog/item/4320960/4520813.htm

2007-06-18 10:03:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-06-18 10:03:17 · 3 answers · asked by danny m 1 in Audi

I was taking my girlfriend home last night, when I my car suddenly shut down, no lights, no open door alarm---nothing. It wouldn't start and I couldn't even remove the key from the ignition. Anyhow, the AAA guy came and wanted to tow my vehicle, I wasn't going to bring her home to her parents in a TOW TRUCK, so I ask him to check my battery. It was dead he said, and so we gave it a boost. A few minutes later, I try the ignition and it worked. But as I drove my girl back him it died again right in the driveway in front of her father, of all places. He wasn't happy I was late, but he did give me another boost, which was good enough to get me home. This morning my car wouldn't turn on, and after a boost, the ignition worked again , but then died and the car turned off. I replaced it with another batter I had in the garage, but it's does the same thing. Are both my batteries defective? The "Low BAT" led is blinking in the dashboard too.

Thanks for any help. Much appreciated!

2007-06-18 10:03:09 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. T 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My dad owns a 2004 Honda Odyssey mini-van and it has three different brands of tires on it.

They are officially all the same specs (P225/60R16 M+ S), but the two front are different from each of the left and right rear tires, in terms of brand and maximum recommended inflation pressure (front two 35 psi; back two 40 psi).

Is this a safe situation, or should one always use four matched tires on the same car / mini-van?

Actual tires are:
- front left and right: BF Goodrich Revelation 97S
- rear left: Bridgestone Weatherforce Plus 40 97S
- rear right: Bridgestone Potenza RE92 98T

Are these tires any good?

And what would other recommend as a quality set of four tires (safety and durability over performance) for this mini-van?

And what is a reasonable amount to have a matched set of four tires purchased and installed?

2007-06-18 09:54:46 · 18 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Maintenance & Repairs