Cars & Transportation - 29 September 2007

just want info about this warning traffic sign.

2007-09-29 01:06:03 · 4 answers · asked by bladebreakers 2 in Safety

Why do 'check/service engine lights come on for no apparent reason? And what issues might be going on with the vehicle or engine that are not easy to detect?

My 'check engine' light has gone off in the past because I left the gas cap loose. Even when rectifying this the light would stay on for a few days.

My light is on now but everything seems fine. It annoying.

Can it be turned off? Or do I have to wait for it to go off on its own? And what makes it go off on its own? Does the computer reset or something?

2007-09-29 00:59:17 · 17 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car WAS running great...had no problems with it. Then all of a sudden it started this....

I drove for about 15 minutes. The car seemed fine. I came to a spot where traffic was stopped so I started to slow down. As soon as I put my foot on the brake, the car started to shake and shudder violently and it just DIED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!

Ok, so I put it in park. I started it back up (it started fine). I pulled the shifter back into drive and the car shut off again. I did this over and over. The car started fine everytime but as soon as I put it in drive it shut off.

I drifted it off of the road and sat there for about 20 minutes. I started it back up, put it in drive and it was FINE again.

I drove home, put my foot on the brake to stop at a stop sign and it did it AGAIN!!!! I waited another 20 minutes. Started it again and finally got it all the way home.

Does ANYBODY know what could be wrong?

2007-09-29 00:46:06 · 9 answers · asked by berkeleygirl 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

Will it damage or shorten the life of the engine or transmission?

What about when you're climbing a steep hill or towing a heavy load?

2007-09-29 00:28:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-09-29 00:17:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

The e-brake idiot light on my winter rat stays on when the brake is disengaged.
I've pulled the wire (just one wire, btw), which clips into the side of the switch, but the light is still on. I tried grounding the wire, no luck. I can't pull the fuse without disabling the other lights, and pulling the bulb would require dismantling the dash. Can any gearheads help me?

The car is a '92 Buick Century.

2007-09-29 00:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by jaske 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have 120amp hr battery and might consider getting another to run paralell with it both to be topped up by Solar panel.
any advice folks? I will be in sunnier climes than UK!

2007-09-29 00:05:56 · 2 answers · asked by wheelrim 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation