Cars & Transportation - 5 October 2007

2007-10-05 12:12:29 · 7 answers · asked by Lizette A 2 in Ford

I recently bought a 1968 mustang. I wanted to upgrade the headlights since they were horable so I chose HID since they only consume 35 watts vs halogens at 55+. The problem is, my headlights won't turn on unless they get a consistent 12 volts. If I turn on my headlights when the engine isnt running and reved very high so the alternator is kicking lots of voltage back to the battery, they wont turn on. THen when I am sitting at idle for more than a minute or so, the volts will slowly go back down and the headlights will shut off (sometimes only one, but sometiems both). Then I have to turn the headlights off, rev way back up and then turn them back on. How can I ensure my electrical system stays at a consistent 12+ volts? Do I need a better alternator? Do I need a new battery? Do I need some compacitors or something?

Thanks!

2007-10-05 12:06:41 · 4 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Searching thru questions here, I've noticed that similar questions have been asked, but everyone's pointing to aftermarket faceplates that don't have the automatic air controls. I have 1996 Sable with the automatic air controls and have been searching for months with no luck at all on a replacement face plate... The old radio died, but replacing it (for $210) with an OEM (used) original model isn't what my daughter really wants, she wants something with a CD player or MP3 sound.
Unfortunately, it looks like we might have to buy an old OEM radio and live with it since I can't seem to find answers anywhere?
Anyone at all got any good ideas where to look or what to do ?

2007-10-05 11:45:27 · 4 answers · asked by Claude 1 in Car Audio

I dont really see a point to them at all. They must be there for the night driving so poeple can see but who needs to see them? And if it's night wont the other vehicles have there headlights on??

2007-10-05 11:37:57 · 9 answers · asked by Rick 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

it is a 1991 toyota van with 333,081 miles it has a timing chain it maybe a ignition misfire?

2007-10-05 11:37:19 · 4 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-05 11:30:58 · 5 answers · asked by Shelena 1 in Buying & Selling

I have about $4,000 and I'm working on growing that sum to something larger. I've read that the timing belt has to be changed every few years and that I'm going to have to maintain the car since it's from the '80s, but other than that I'd love to get this car. I've heard that this car's value is as low as it will be and will soon become a classic. I also discovered that it was made out of Audi/VW parts. Can I use Audi/VW parts on this car to reduce the costs of buying Porsche parts? Is this a good idea?

Thanks.

2007-10-05 11:30:50 · 8 answers · asked by rob y 2 in Porsche

2007-10-05 11:29:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

Dealer quotes me $190 whereas the local shop quotes $100. I checked with local shop and he is going to use the same Dexron III. Debating where to get this done?

2007-10-05 11:27:45 · 3 answers · asked by Vasu 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I currently have wheel covers on my Honda Acoord( they bolt in). I want to buy a set of hubcaps because one is missing. I just want to get silver not chrome. Is there a difference between the ones at Walmart and Advance auto parts? Is it trus that all Hubcaps fall off?

2007-10-05 11:27:34 · 2 answers · asked by Lizzie2 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

it is from the ford f150 4x4, what does it mean

2007-10-05 11:27:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

ok so my Scion Tc Was in an accident and the Catalytic converter got damaged so i need a new one. Can i Buy aftermarket or What should i do??

2007-10-05 11:25:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scion

2007-10-05 11:23:41 · 3 answers · asked by tonisanford40 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I no longer own that car and have 3 old parking tickets, two of which have doubled. I also live in Arizona now. What should I do? Do I really have to pay? Do states share info so that my AZ license would be suspended?

2007-10-05 11:21:34 · 5 answers · asked by A. Brennan 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

My car is pulling visciously to the right and the outside of my right front tire is baled. If I were to get a wheel allignment would it still affect how my car steers with that bad wheel on the right front of my car? The tire wear is on the outside of my tire and is pretty smooth and almost bare.

2007-10-05 11:19:44 · 6 answers · asked by Apple Sauce Stevens 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-05 11:18:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-10-05 11:16:06 · 4 answers · asked by Zachary P 1 in Toyota

I got a few questions :)

1. Why did they stop making F14?
2. Why countries else has F14?
3. What war did we use the F14?
4. Is the F15, F18, and etc beyond 14 better than the F14 Tomcat?

2007-10-05 11:14:20 · 11 answers · asked by Joah 3 in Aircraft

i need help to put on the supercharger serpitine on my 2002 f150 harley

2007-10-05 11:12:59 · 2 answers · asked by francisco c 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my sister would like to be insured on my car but we are both learners so she can not be insured on my policy. can she take out her own on my car?

2007-10-05 11:12:32 · 4 answers · asked by nicky d 1 in Insurance & Registration

there are 2 major laws that seem to be causing more & more friction between police/politicians & free spirited motorcyclists.
they are the helmet laws & the noise pollution laws.
but instead of making all these rules & fines, what if there were to be a deal made out with insurance companies.
for I've seen commercials of a car insurance company (i believe it's state farm, or all state, but nonetheless...) that offers rewards & such for good drivers. can we offer the same for motorcycle insurance? as in, there should be a mandated law for one to wear a helmet & to keep the sound of their hog or crotch rocket to a minimum, but instead say that if they do such things, the high cost of insurance might go down a bit.
or something of a manor of that, please tell me what you think, this idea is just in its rough draft stages. thank you.

2007-10-05 11:11:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anarchist Skywalker 7 in Motorcycles

just past my driving test and becoming confused about the best option of buying a car. Is it best to pay a little more and buy from a dealer (at most a £1000 more). Or be careful and buy from a private seller?

also what car do you recommend? please help...

2007-10-05 11:01:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I have a 10 hp Mongomery Wards outboard motor, model# VWB 52010. I need to know if it is air cooled or water cooled. Just wondering if someone could help. Thanks!!

2007-10-05 11:00:30 · 4 answers · asked by ttipton24 2 in Boats & Boating

I was living in Ga. now im living in Ala. and i want to go get my drivers license test and I dont know how different the test will be from Ga test.....any tips for me?

2007-10-05 10:54:06 · 3 answers · asked by Cutie09 1 in Insurance & Registration

Viaducts are beautiful in themselves and as part of a landscape.You can often get a beautiful view from a viaduct.

2007-10-05 10:49:35 · 18 answers · asked by godbar 2 in Rail

i am changing my abs pump on my jeep i was wondering how to bleed the brakes for that i heard u have to do it a different way if any body know please help

2007-10-05 10:48:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

I had one alternator and I hooked it up wrong and it messed it up and I bought a new one but I'm not sure which wires go where on the alternator and i don't want to mess the new one up
the wires that i have to hook up are one White Black, White, Black red,and a big black cable
does any body know where they go or where I can find a wiring diagram for the car

2007-10-05 10:40:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

please if you gave any info on this accident let me know. driver of the truck still in intensive care. thanx

2007-10-05 10:35:31 · 3 answers · asked by janel s 1 in Safety

After seeing "Train Wrecks" on Fox Reality, I respect the power of trains so much that I'm scared of them! Who else feels that way? And do you think I have every right to fear trains?

2007-10-05 10:32:27 · 10 answers · asked by menslady125 3 in Rail

Should you downshift or hold in the clutch and coast when you are slowing down in a stick shift (manual)?

2007-10-05 10:32:11 · 12 answers · asked by ZTT477 1 in Maintenance & Repairs