Car Makes - February 2007

When the road conditions are slightly bad, such as even a little ice, snow, or even on gravel, the traction control light comes on, and the brake pedal refuses to despress. It is not like anti-lock brakes (the brakes aren't pumping like they should with the ABS) Though my bf says that he's not sure that we have ABS, though I'm pretty sure our manual says that we do (and its icy enough outside neither one of us wants to go get it right now).

But the basic issue is that the traction control (we think) is causing us to actually lose control, and causing our brakes to not work when we need them, and thus we are spinning out of control alot (thankfully, because God seems to really love us, we haven't had any actual accidents because of it).

So question #1 is-- What do you think is causing this
Question #2 is -- What can we do about it
Question #3 is -- Is there a way to turn off traction control, would it be safe to do so, or is it actually a problem with the brakes?

2007-02-16 04:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

firebird rwd

2007-02-16 04:34:06 · 2 answers · asked by Thomas J 1 in Chevrolet

my ignition broke with the key in it,how do i pull my ignition out,it is a 1994 ford xlt half ton picup

2007-02-16 04:29:13 · 3 answers · asked by mandm 1 in Ford

2007-02-16 04:23:36 · 3 answers · asked by Trever F 1 in Pontiac

2007-02-16 04:23:34 · 1 answers · asked by jeff m 1 in Jeep

We have checked the grounding wire and replaced one of the units. Both units have yellowed; we had them cleaned near 5 years ago and that did not help. The headlamps disapear after only ten feet. What can I do to brighten the way at night? It is an old car, but it has only 97k miles and the body is in great condition. This is a serious safety issue with me and I would appreciate realistic answers.

2007-02-16 04:21:05 · 5 answers · asked by Shadoza 2 in Ford

I have had a few probelms with my clio in the past few weeks.
Recently the electrical fault warning light has been coming while driving, as soon as it does I lose power and cant accelerate over 30mph. I also have a similar problem with the exhaust monitoring light coming on. Both started happening at the same time so i'm assuming its related.

I took my car the the Renault Stealership today for a ECU fault read to see if they could find the problem (they reckond if it was just a computer problem the could re-programme it)

I got a call from them this afternoon to say thay plugged it in but the ECU was so far gone that their fault reader could not communicate with my ECU and so they could not re-programme it and I would need a new ECU unit costing about £500. Anyone any ideas what might have caused this cos the garage didnt really have a clue

I'm not to happy about paying for a problem if renault have been fitting faulty ECU's cars and waiting for warranty to run out???

2007-02-16 04:16:03 · 5 answers · asked by Surg 1 in Renault

2007-02-16 03:51:41 · 2 answers · asked by Moe 1 in Ford

I have a 1992 pontiac sunbird with blown engine, what other engines and makes and models fit.

2007-02-16 03:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by chrisminer101 1 in Pontiac

I am trying to deduce if the car has trouble getting into second gear and does not want to move forward. I purchased a shifter rod coupling but the engine is removed so I do not know if that was the problem. Since everything is out I was going to replace clutch pressure plate flywheel rear main seal but should I just buy a new transmission, anyway. It is the original one. If so where can I purchase one? Maybe I need a motor? Everything is original with about 200,000 miles.

2007-02-16 03:25:02 · 4 answers · asked by farcrytraveller 2 in Volkswagen

Could it be a fuse ? theromostat or??? THANK YOU

2007-02-16 03:22:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

It's AWD and this is the first time I've driven it in the snow. It doesn't feel like it drives AWD when in reverse. Can't find the anser in the manual or online. Anybody know how to figure it out?

2007-02-16 03:21:56 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica 4 in Hyundai

2007-02-16 03:17:47 · 7 answers · asked by Lawrence S 1 in Toyota

2007-02-16 03:00:00 · 13 answers · asked by lamb chop 1 in Toyota

when i got to work this morning there was steam coming from somewhere in the drivers side rear wheel well. the temp outside was 20 something, and the exhaust pipe runs by there but is that normal?

2007-02-16 02:44:43 · 7 answers · asked by cycozomatic 1 in Ford

2007-02-16 02:37:34 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Toyota

other one tore

2007-02-16 02:33:09 · 2 answers · asked by markeljustis 2 in Seat

2007-02-16 02:30:58 · 7 answers · asked by scott h 1 in Dodge

2007-02-16 02:21:19 · 5 answers · asked by Rob D 1 in Chrysler

2007-02-16 01:51:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

I just bought this van 3 weeks ago and it started not wanting to shift up or down. I checked fluid level and it was a bit over the line so it was full. The RPMs would go up and up and the van would go no faster then WAM slam into gear and when i had 2 stop it would die on me completely, but it would restart. It continues to do this so i have left it sitting. The car lot I got it from said it would take care of it but, they haven't. So I am wondering how do i fix it or see what needs to be fixed if I dont have the money to have it repaired

2007-02-16 01:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by honeybree469 1 in Dodge

besides ebay.com

2007-02-16 01:25:25 · 3 answers · asked by Mr. Quimby 2 in Chevrolet

what were the different engine configurations with the base hp???

2007-02-16 01:05:33 · 2 answers · asked by ztaylor8283 1 in Ford

THEY ARE ON THE WEB AS CHANGHE GROUP THEY MAKE MINI TRUCKS AND I NEED TO FIND PARTS FOR THEM THEIR WEB SITE SAID WEB IS BUILDING ON THERE SPARE PARTS SECTION AND EVERYWERE I LOOK IS IN CHINNISSEE

2007-02-16 01:05:22 · 1 answers · asked by partsguy 1 in Other - Car Makes

I need good used or rebuilt parts and prices for my: 85 AUDI 4000 (Q) Please.Post their tel.# or e-mail address.Wreaking and salvage yards seldom have parts for my 85 and I do not have a cross reference to other models the same Audi parts are used on.
Immediately I need a 034 905 205 F distributor.

(a source close to West Covina,Ca 91791 would be great)

2007-02-16 00:58:56 · 2 answers · asked by freelarry2005 1 in Audi

2007-02-16 00:55:27 · 5 answers · asked by pain1232002 1 in Dodge

I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS. It runs great during the summer, but in the snow, it is always sliding. It even slides a bit in the rain. It is rear wheel drive, so I'm wondering if I have to put something like sandbags in the trunk to give the rear wheels more traction. Some great ideas will be helpful.

2007-02-16 00:50:11 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Woodcock Dilla 7 in GMC

I can drive in about a year and I really want an Xterra. Some people say it wont be safe for a new driver, its too tall. What do you think?

2007-02-16 00:41:46 · 3 answers · asked by Kyle 3 in Nissan

2007-02-16 00:25:43 · 9 answers · asked by sharu 1 in Other - Car Makes

looking for second hand, not looking to import but wouldnt mind if it had been imported and registered by someone else.

2007-02-16 00:17:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes