Cars & Transportation - 29 July 2007

When her 2005 Lincoln Aviator Downshifts it makes a loud "thump" sound. and you can feel it shift pretty hard. it is very noticeable. any suggestions of what it might be would be greatly appreciated. the dealer is just shrugging it off and i want to be able to go with her and be specific with them so they have no reason not to check.

2007-07-29 09:19:09 · 4 answers · asked by Joker 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-29 09:13:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

there are 5 settings no noise on 1 or 2, but from 3,4,5 the noise gradually is louder. Do you know what this is and could it be fixed without taking to the shop?

2007-07-29 09:11:04 · 4 answers · asked by NFL RULES 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I rebuilt my 4 barrel carburetor on my '75 Ford pickup 390 engine. It ran good for about 1 day then I noticed the fuel pump was leaking so I replaced it. When I started it, it ran for 5 minutes real good then the RPM dropped and ran rough for 10 seconds then it increased for about 10 seconds then decreased and keeps this up continually. I checked the finger screen at the inlet of the carburetor and it was clean, no debris from fuel pump diaphragm like I thought there may be.

Not sure what's causing this fluctuation. It worked OK after I rebuilt the carburetor and prior to changing the fuel pump. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-29 09:10:03 · 4 answers · asked by TheJMeister88 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

If the crankshaft position sensor is bad will this cause a no fire problem.

2007-07-29 09:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by brotherman1995 1 in GMC

I have a 2002 Honda Civic that has a 12-Volt power outlet to plug in things such as my radar detector. I've used the same radar detector in my Civic for years without any problems. Recently, after using my radar detector, my fuse would burn out after using the outlet with the detector plugged in. It happens every time. I've already changed the fuse three times! And it's the correct amps too! Does anyone have any idea what's going on? Does my car have a more serious electrical problem I should know about? Any suggestions would be great.

2007-07-29 09:06:27 · 4 answers · asked by Julian 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have the following engine codes C0300 and P0154. I was told the C0300 was the Rear Speed Sensor Malfunction and the P0154 was the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 1. Can anyone tell me how to replace both of these problems and where they are located. Also do I need to reset the engine light once they are repaired or will it reset once the problems are fixed.

2007-07-29 09:04:05 · 2 answers · asked by Donald M 1 in Chevrolet

Can any one tell me if napa or auto zone have a way to test fuel injectors

2007-07-29 08:55:29 · 3 answers · asked by epayne1110 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-29 08:53:02 · 4 answers · asked by the kid hendry 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

model number 244.2177 It came with no manual. Thanks

2007-07-29 08:50:42 · 2 answers · asked by gabrielle 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i just got this car and want to do an oil change on it. i have about 3 quarts of full syenthetic 10w30 and want to mix it with regular 10-w30 can i do that? the car has 203000 miles on it.

2007-07-29 08:48:49 · 9 answers · asked by icemanoe3 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2 months ago I had him install a used engine on my Audi A4. He had it finished within a couple of weeks, but then he said the engine was misfiring on one cylinder. He said he has tested everything except the wiring harness, but he can't test it because he doesn't have the tester since it's really expensive (he says). So he wants me to buy a used or new engine wiring harness to supposedly fix the problem. Should I do it, or just cut my losses and take it elsewhere? It is now 2 months since the car has been in the shop, my bill is over 5K and my car is not running yet.

2007-07-29 08:45:31 · 12 answers · asked by Hollywood 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I Have a 1993 Kawasaki Ninja Zx7. I just installed a new battery and it will not start. when i push the button it just clicks down by the battery.. i have checked fuses... could it be the starter???

2007-07-29 08:43:07 · 8 answers · asked by rockchalkhawk05 1 in Motorcycles

It is the digital type dash. I cannot find anything on what the star means

2007-07-29 08:42:36 · 2 answers · asked by robertnugentjr 1 in Chrysler

Ok so I think I narrowed it down to why my jeeps is still overheating. I replaced the thermostat and fan clutch with no luck, so here is what it is doing...I turn it on when its cold and it warms up fine. As it gets to the point of the thermostat opening up, it opens normally and keeps the temperature normal. At the same time the expansion tank that holds extra fluid completley drains into the motor and the temp. goes back down to 195 momentarely so I know the water pump is working fine. As it goes through the motor, the temp spikes again well past 210 and the water comes back into the expansion chamber boiling and steam comes out of the cap. After it cools I check the cap and the pressure almost shoots the cap off. I inspected the cap and noticed that the small rubber seal in the middle on a spring is warped and doesnt really look like it can hold a seal. So my question is, am I right...is all this mess just a faulty seal on the cap?

2007-07-29 08:34:59 · 6 answers · asked by mp_101st 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Yamaha 125cc Vino Scooter. I just brought it in for the 600 mile service check and they soaked me almost 200 dollars. They say they did a oil change, changed the filter, did some adjusting and lube. My question is each year should I change the oil and filter myself or should I bring it in for the full check up ?

2007-07-29 08:21:44 · 3 answers · asked by Old School 6 in Motorcycles

2007-07-29 08:16:46 · 1 answers · asked by Jeff n Mel 1 in Car Audio

I don't want to register it and pay all the associated fees. How often do cops stop owners of scooters if they aren't taking them very far/fast?

2007-07-29 08:13:02 · 6 answers · asked by Savage_Henry 2 in Motorcycles

a 2002 grand am works fine. i shut off on a hot day and won't start, can't hear fuel pump or ne thing. just cranks fails to start. sits for a while and attempts to start a sucess, fires up. what can i cheak an or what is the problem? thanks for reading and serious answers plz!

2007-07-29 08:08:03 · 5 answers · asked by dabomb_562000 2 in GMC

are synthetic oils as good as they say,for high mileage engines

2007-07-29 08:03:19 · 7 answers · asked by james t 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-29 08:00:58 · 10 answers · asked by Jessica w 1 in Safety

i had my car on neutral and press the gas all the way down and then shifted to drive. and the car sounded like something got stuck and it would not move after that. When i changed gears and pressed the gas the engine would sound but the car would not move and when i put it in park the car made this wierd crackling noise. I have a 97 ford explorer.
I was being an idiot trying to do a burnout....
can someone please let me know what is wrong with the car and about how much it will cost to fix??? please and thank you

i have an automatic transmission and please i dont need answers about how dumb i am i need solutions

2007-07-29 08:00:31 · 8 answers · asked by colombianxl 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-29 07:59:29 · 15 answers · asked by Stacey O 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-29 07:52:38 · 7 answers · asked by Ryan 2 in Chevrolet

I just purchased a hondamatic and it has a ticking sound, sounds like the timing chain might need adjusted. anyone know how to check this or have a repair manual they can scan and send to me via email?? any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-07-29 07:51:14 · 3 answers · asked by chicksmom 2 in Motorcycles

I have a 1 ton dodge ram dually, it's my first diesel pickup and I've been bitten by the diesel performance bug, I have upgraded my engine and was wondering just how much power my 4 speed 48RE handle? No stupid answers please, it does nothing but discourage Yahoo users to use the wonderful source of knowledge that Yahoo Answers has to offer....

2007-07-29 07:48:47 · 4 answers · asked by sniper76halo 2 in Dodge

1)Great 2)Good 3)Fair 4)Poor.

2007-07-29 07:41:45 · 9 answers · asked by Mr Christian Ct 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

This blue plastic conector pluges in on top of the fuel pump and has a loop at the other end that is raped around the wireing harness as if just to keep from losing it if it were to come out of its conection point. If I had my buddy hold this conection tight then the fuel pump will run and the truck will start. This has to be held into place to run though I do not know what the function of this conection is or how to fix this problem and can I just pick up a new one of these conections at the parts store?

2007-07-29 07:37:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in GMC

I am looking to buy a 2007 model car and would like to know when the dealers have their biggest sales.
Thank you.

2007-07-29 07:27:42 · 5 answers · asked by pagold 2 in Buying & Selling

I have scratched car surface that i want to protect from rain. Will duct tape keep it safe until I get that fixed from auto body shop?

2007-07-29 07:23:10 · 10 answers · asked by a b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs