Cars & Transportation - 18 September 2007

gmc jimmy 4.3 vortec engine need help diagnosing fuel system known as spider or crab no fuel spray at injection nozzles

2007-09-18 10:30:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in GMC

thought it might be. How much would this cost to replace and is this common on fuel injection vehicles. I have a 2003 nissan maxima.

2007-09-18 10:26:35 · 7 answers · asked by KID87 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my dad really wants one and he told me to look it up...i figured search boxes would get me no where so i decided to turn to the real people.

2007-09-18 10:23:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have a 1999 Chevy Prizm. Here's the deal: If car sits overnight, or for 8 hours at work, it needs 4 or 5 turns on the ignition switch before it starts. First 2 turns, nothing. Then usually a false start (much like a weak battery). When it finally starts, usually on the fifth turn of the key, it does so with a good, healthy spark. Then, once it's been running, car will start fine anytime throughout the day (say, if I go out for lunch or an errand). Battery is brand new (replaced with warranty, did not solve problem. I also sanded the terminal connections and scraped away all corrosion.)
I suspect the ignition switch or the ignition coil. Key question to my mind is: What is it about the car sitting for 8 hours or more that causes the initial starting failure? The pattern is so consistent I feel like I could just live with it, but I fear one of these mornings it will simply fail to start, period.
Any thoughts or similar experience appreciated.

2007-09-18 10:19:49 · 13 answers · asked by Stan W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have been told this is trouble with my head gasket by some and others saying its a water/coolant pump fault, there is no foamy substance in the coolant tank, any answers would be great.

thanks

2007-09-18 10:14:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-18 09:57:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My car has started to make a revving noise everytime I press gas until maybe 40mph then it gets quieter. My car used to be alot quieter when running. Whats wrong?

2007-09-18 09:54:18 · 2 answers · asked by K L 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I had my oil changed in August and the place said that my drain plugged had been stripped last time my oil was changed (at a different place). I told them it wasn't leaking and wouldn't it be leaking if damaged last time and they said no. They replaced it with another plug, not similiar to the original. A few days later my car started leaking oil. I took it to a mechanic and he had to replace the oil pan because he said the plug had ruined the pan and couldn't be re-tapped. I went back to the place that changed my oil and they said the original plug was not stripped by them and that the plug they put in didn't cause any damage to the oil pan. I'm out a lot of money. Does anyone know who is at fault, without seeing the plugs of course.

2007-09-18 09:53:00 · 5 answers · asked by Rick 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-18 09:51:10 · 1 answers · asked by kb0tug 1 in Chevrolet

2007-09-18 09:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dodge

I put the high gloss shine on the tires and when I drive around it splatters and stains the white parts of the car. Is there any way to remove this without hurting the paint on the car?
Thanks in advance!

2007-09-18 09:41:28 · 4 answers · asked by CutiePip 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Who has ever driven when they were over the legal alcohol limit?

2007-09-18 09:33:11 · 51 answers · asked by lilmissdisorganised 6 in Safety

I am aware that Pontiac discontinued the Grand Am, those @ssholes, but is the Pontiac G6 supposed to be the new version of the Grand Am because it kinda looks like a Grand Am.

2007-09-18 09:30:03 · 6 answers · asked by Joe C. 3 in Pontiac

I currently have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am but it needs a couple thousand dollars in repairs, (long story) my mom is mad at my dad and to piss him off she is buying me a car but only for $12k.
Just wondering what I could get under that price that would be at least comparable in size with my Grand Am and in automatic.
Thanks.

2007-09-18 09:26:22 · 5 answers · asked by residentisz21 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-09-18 09:25:49 · 6 answers · asked by Robert P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for to buy a used or if necessary new drivers side view mirror. Are suggestions for reputable websites?

2007-09-18 09:21:56 · 4 answers · asked by djkolbe 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have a JL audio 8 inch home theatre subwoofer and it bumps hard but i want to put it into my car cuz it shakes my walls and stuff... but i dont know how to cuz it runs off of 120 volts AC out of the wall and car audio is DC... what could i do to put it in my car?

2007-09-18 09:20:47 · 4 answers · asked by breaker584772000 2 in Car Audio

i have a 97 pontiac sunfire and i need to take my door panels off it so i can put my new 4x6's in its manual windows and locks if that will help in you're answer thank you

2007-09-18 09:17:56 · 3 answers · asked by jasongrf 1 in Car Audio

we can go for a mile or so n then it dies. You start it and runs for a couple of feet then dies. Please give me some advice on what I should do next. we tried carb. clean fuel....etc....

2007-09-18 09:14:10 · 4 answers · asked by pissiecrissiekay 1 in Boats & Boating

they are presonlized plates

2007-09-18 09:11:16 · 2 answers · asked by bigdwg08 1 in Insurance & Registration

new coils etc.

2007-09-18 09:10:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Hi all! I have read some of the previous questions regarding this topic but I still don't feel too sure so I thought I would ask for myself.
I am looking for a new vehicle, mainly because right now I drive a Olds Alero which is horrible (no matter what people say about fwd) in the snow. I am new to Michigan and last winter was the first winter I have ever driven in the snow. I am terrified of driving in the snow. So.....
My husband and I want to trade my car for something with 4WD. However, I have been seeing so many newer models with AWD. Which is better for the snowy conditions I am speaking of? Such as normal driving in snow, going up hills (and down) in snow, ect. Please keep in mind I am not an experienced driver in the snow either so I need something that I feel safe in and I don't want to spend TONS of money either. Any suggestions would be great!!

I appreciate everyone's help! Best answer gets the points!!

2007-09-18 09:09:40 · 8 answers · asked by TeKi 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Can I just get it re-keyed or do I have to replace? Is replacing easy? I am a novice.

2007-09-18 09:07:05 · 5 answers · asked by Stu 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-09-18 09:06:24 · 7 answers · asked by Maggie H 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm having a little problem with my 02 nissan sentra
when I drive on the highway all of a sudden the gas peddle feels tight, like I have to push it all the way just so the speedometer reachs 60mph. then after a while I sometimes smell burning for a couple of minutes. I tried pulling over and starting it up again. when I do that its fine for a little while until I try to get up to 60mph+

2007-09-18 09:05:37 · 4 answers · asked by jamaican_ladii 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Right after jumping it, it sputtered and when accelerating it felt robbed for power after a few minutes it got up to speed and shifted into 2nd gear and it ran perfect. I drove it straight home turned it off then statred it up again to see if it would sputter it didn't. Next morning I went to start it up it wouldn't even crank and when I cheaked the oil it had almost two quarts extra in it (I had it changed at a reputable auto shop) and the radiator was empty (there didn't appear to be any water in the oil). Does anyone have a idea what might be the problem and how much it's gonna cost me.

2007-09-18 09:02:55 · 15 answers · asked by Curtis 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I've replaced the ignition switch, neutral safety switch, checked the wiring to the starter (shorting the solenoid turns the starter). It is a daily driver, my work truck, jumped in it Sunday to move it and nothing when you turn the key, no idiot lights nothing, battery is good ( checked with charger 100% 13.5 V)

2007-09-18 08:57:46 · 6 answers · asked by naturbnklr 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i was driving on the highway with traffic going 5 miles an hour, i was behind this big white electric company truck with a thing in the back that can hook on to another car and pull it. this ***** stopped then it was going back and i honked the horn and already it hit the chrome part of the truck and she's blaming me for not stopping. i was actually at park cuz my foot was getting tired and there were cars behind me of course, so she made a report stating i hit her. she all looking scared and guilty knowing its her fault, had made that and now im being blamed for nothing. what to do?
p.s. its my boyfriends truck and left a really big dent in the front with nothing on her truck.

2007-09-18 08:57:07 · 3 answers · asked by tinkerbell88 2 in Insurance & Registration

I have a 93 Accord, 5 spd man trans. I can get the car to start but it will not go into gear, or into reverse. No hoses are broken that I can see, all fluid levels are where they should be, does this mean I have to replace the clutch?

2007-09-18 08:56:53 · 10 answers · asked by Jeanne-Marie Bondy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I was wondering, a few things:

Which would be the best model, I heard it was the 98`?
I know AWD is better than the FWD, but I heard also that the AWD has a weaking trans?

How much would a good orgasmic blow off valve be to purchase and install (ballpark the $$ please)?

Thanks and please help ~~!

2007-09-18 08:56:13 · 3 answers · asked by Cody G 1 in Mitsubishi