Cars & Transportation - 9 August 2007

My 1990 Acura wouldn't start one afternoon. I tried a few times that day and also the next day. The engine would crank strongly - the lights did not dim, but it wouldn't start. Out of the blue the next morning I got it to stat right away. I took it to the repair shop anyway because I want a reliable car and don't want to be stranded anywhere again. He found nothing wrong with it so far because it started for him. Of course there's a charge of $100 to diagnose it. What should I do? I don't want to play russian roulette with my car either starting or stalling. It hasn't given me problems the last 6 years.

2007-08-09 11:08:06 · 5 answers · asked by Mike H 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My A.C. clutch has broken. I have found a replacement pulley at autozone. The a.c. wont work, but I could still drive my car. How much trouble would it be to take out the compressor, and replace it with just the pulley, and how much should I expect to pay if I cant do it? The car is a 1996 ford taurus with a 3.0

2007-08-09 11:06:12 · 3 answers · asked by hasdad62 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

My sirius radio plug in broke and the fuse fell into the outlet causing a spark. Now the outlet does not work. Do i need a new fuse for the outlet or just replace the outlet?

2007-08-09 11:05:43 · 5 answers · asked by indianbird03 2 in Car Audio

When the song title, artist and the radio station scrolls across the screen.

2007-08-09 11:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by ntsize 1 in Car Audio

My A.C. clutch has broken. I have found a replacement pulley at autozone. The a.c. wont work, but I could still drive my car. How much trouble would it be to take out the compressor, and replace it with just the pulley, and how much should I expect to pay if I cant do it?

2007-08-09 11:01:55 · 3 answers · asked by hasdad62 6 in Ford

Trying to do this without removing the intake......but arms aren't long enough. Already tried to get to from under neath.....but no luck....

2007-08-09 11:01:55 · 6 answers · asked by ca103student32302 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

when i put it into drive it will go but as soon as i give it some gas it sounds like it is gunna die then just about dose when all of a sudden it just goes.

2007-08-09 10:58:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

99 Jeep XJ, my drive belt squeals something awful when my AC runs, I recently changed my alternator and in the process discovered how to adjust the drive belt... so I tightened it to where I thought it would stop squealing when AC is on, it is worse.... I can't beleive tightening it doesn't fix the problem, I need a new belt don't I?

2007-08-09 10:51:35 · 9 answers · asked by Wes Mantooth 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-09 10:49:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

2007-08-09 10:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by Stephen C 1 in Chevrolet

went under my car and damage the transmission pan and toyota said it would cost $250 to replace the pan. Does anyone know if you can file a claim with the city to pay for the repairs. This really did SUCK.

2007-08-09 10:48:08 · 5 answers · asked by Theory1 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

what happens if there is terrible weathr when they are due to rent the machine are they duty bound to take the machine anyway as my hubby thinks or do they simply wait?

2007-08-09 10:45:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

went under my car and damage the transmission pan and toyota said it would cost $250 to replace the pan. Does anyone know if you can file a claim with the city to pay for the repairs. This really did SUCK.

2007-08-09 10:44:31 · 8 answers · asked by Theory1 3 in Insurance & Registration

my ignition cylinder is locked up. i have a replacment part and repair manual. manual says to turn the key to the on position in order to take out the cylinder. this isn't possible since it's locked up. i've tried to jiggle it and WD40 it...no luck so far. can someone out there PLEASE help? and an early THANK YOU to any who take the time to help out

2007-08-09 10:44:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I parked the car for over a month, and i just did oil service.I have added radiotor coolant, but that is still no helping. The double fans in the engine work perfectly well.

2007-08-09 10:37:47 · 8 answers · asked by Onyekachi N 1 in BMW

HI there. Some of you may know that im a plane spotter. I am and have been touring quite a few of the airshows. I already film all the major aircraft at each show i attend but i would also like to know how i legally stand in recording the serial numbers of the aircraft there (both static and flying). The reason im asking is because ive been told at some airshows its not allowed but at some it is. I want to be able to do this as any spotter would but i dont want to land myself in prison

2007-08-09 10:36:08 · 5 answers · asked by silk101 2 in Aircraft

2007-08-09 10:29:59 · 5 answers · asked by katie r 2 in Dodge

why does my lambarder sensor soot up causing rev and idleing problems yet works fine for a few days when cleaned

2007-08-09 10:24:57 · 3 answers · asked by Odin 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i broke down on the motorway in the slow lane but it was leading onto a slip road, i triedd in vain to go to the hard shoulder but could not. i put my hazard lights on, i had no phone to call ploice. i didnt want to abandon car, i took my daughter and myself to safety. but a car smashed into it with force. my car is a right off so is the other car. i am worried , ive had such a shock. the other driver was ok. im insured third party my insurance has said its a no fault. but is it mine for causing a hazard in the first place.

2007-08-09 10:24:19 · 8 answers · asked by SMANTHA R 1 in Insurance & Registration

sport bikes

2007-08-09 10:20:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

the radiator dont get warm at alll heatr dont get hot why ? top hose stay cold but bottom hose get hot ? is my themocap bad ?

2007-08-09 10:18:41 · 8 answers · asked by cary s 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i've been thinking of trading in my 06 gs for possibly to the gt because the gs doesnt have enough hp for me i love our 4g but the gs isnt really doing it for me so i was thinking of the gt or if you guys can suggest something please do

the thing is i got my car at a deal for 16 out the door last august, how much **** would i be in to trade in this car for another one, what would be the damage to my wallet if i do so, what do you guys think? o and what are you guys paying right now mine are 294 a month so i want to know what to expect if this happens

thanks

2007-08-09 10:06:11 · 2 answers · asked by Nick 4 in Mitsubishi

I over took an old man and his wife today. he was doing 40 mph on a 60 mph road. He followed me and pulled up behind me at traffic lights, got out of his car and had a go at me. If anything was coming the other way there would have been an accident. He took my number plate and and followed me for another half an hour.I am a 30 year old woman who is on the ball and a good, careful driver but come on, there is a limit to even my patience. Why do old people drive soooooo slow. Do they not realise it is unfair and sometimes dangerouse for them to do that?

2007-08-09 09:59:56 · 36 answers · asked by caw 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I will be driving from Texas to California, through New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. If traffic conditions allow, how much faster than the speed limit can I go without having to worry about getting a speeding ticket?

2007-08-09 09:59:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I am not ready to purchase a car, however I figured if I started paying car insurance now, when I am ready to purchase a car I wont have to pay so much to start the policy. Is this true?

2007-08-09 09:59:25 · 13 answers · asked by mama 1 in Insurance & Registration

Okay so I currently have an 01' Pontiac Grand Am. She has a pretty bad oil problem. I have to put oil in her every day, basically everywhere I go. People keep telling me that Grand Ams are the devil... It's more like a Grand Damn... but I am thinking of getting a Mazda 3. Anyone have or know anything good or bad about Mazdas?

2007-08-09 09:58:16 · 3 answers · asked by Chicka 3 in Buying & Selling

2007-08-09 09:57:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

Someone borrowed my car and got into a minor accident. Turns out they have a suspended license :( He told the other driver he would pay for damages, just give him 2 estimates. He didn't get the other drivers info at all (grrr!) .. only gave him info from my insurance card and his cell number. A few days go by and no contact from other driver. Today my insurance company calls me asking for details! :( Now what do I do!? Can this still be settled without the insurance company?? I've never had to deal with insurance companies before so I dont know what to tell them and I want to minimize any trouble I may be in now thanks to friend who borrowed car!

2007-08-09 09:55:04 · 11 answers · asked by Nichole 2 in Insurance & Registration

Only after driving 2 hours or so, the temp starts to climb. Any idea what the problem is? The coolant level seems fine.

2007-08-09 09:40:16 · 3 answers · asked by juju 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

My 1996 taurus, a.c. compressor is locked up, breaking the serpintine belt. Can I bypass the a.c. without replacing it?

2007-08-09 09:36:10 · 3 answers · asked by hasdad62 6 in Maintenance & Repairs