Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

I just bought a new car and found out the next day it has a roach problem. I have sprayed all kinds of stuff and put roach motels everywhere and I am out of ideas. I have took the interior apart and cleaned it and everything. The roaches have gotten smaller and there seems to be a lot less of them, but they are still there. Help!

2006-10-28 16:29:25 · 8 answers · asked by sd_southbound 1

All of a sudden, it is extremely difficult to shift into different gears, not having much knowledge on the mechanical workings of a car, I am wondering whether there are cables that can be adjusted, and is the clutch hydraulic?

2006-10-28 16:24:37 · 3 answers · asked by Irish Gypsy 1

When I am driving my car it does not smoke, everything is fine, but if I let it idle for a few minutes, like if I am sitting in traffic or I park and do not turn it off, when I drive away a huge cloud of blue smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe. I think it is some kind of carbonation build up but I am not sure how to fix it. The car is an 88 Toyota Cressida, everything about the car is great, but this one thing. Does anyone know what the fix is?

2006-10-28 16:19:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 15:41:55 · 14 answers · asked by zig_daddy 1

Does the red wire go directly to the battery?

2006-10-28 15:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

It is a Manual Transmission. Everytime I shifted wrong, it smelled like burning rubber? What causes this?

2006-10-28 15:24:19 · 11 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1

2006-10-28 15:13:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 14:57:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone give me an estimate of the repair price for a minor car crash?

2006-10-28 14:55:12 · 6 answers · asked by conkers 1

2006-10-28 14:42:31 · 7 answers · asked by sawyerkristine 2

in my 1997 grand marque my fuse keeps burning out for my winshield wipers. its a 30 amp and i have tried 40 amp mut they still burn out as soon as i turn on my wiper swich. the blades will go up about a quarter the way and the fuse burns out. how can i determine if this is a short in the wiper motor or in the swich. and were is my wiper motor

2006-10-28 14:23:04 · 6 answers · asked by chris r 3

my tempature gage goes from 100 to 260. After a while the line goes dead center and stops. I'm assuming this means the tempature is approximately 180 degrees. Now it's no where near the "RED" zone, but when I turn my heat on it instantly goes down closer to 100. Is this normal? This isn't someting I've ever payed much attention too, but I just bought this car and checking things out. It's a '99 Monte Carlo LS. Thanks!!!!

2006-10-28 14:22:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello !

I am sorry ,but I have more questions.
it is about a/c systems in the same buick 1997 regal.
Q.: what could be the reason for the kompressor to click
on and off in two-three second interval.new kompressor,new
high pressure switch,new dryer,new orifice tube.is it possible
that the ambient temperature sensor bad?

thanks gbeki@yahoo.com

2006-10-28 14:19:22 · 4 answers · asked by gbeki 1

I have a tilt steering column at it is very loose. Took steering wheel off but didn't want to go any further without help. But put back on to go to work use turn signal horn goes off (real fun).
1. How do I tighten the steering
2. By tightening the steering will that help my horn problem
Oh yea when I turn the steering the stereo shuts off.
please help Thanx

2006-10-28 14:03:36 · 3 answers · asked by strongjayjdog 1

2006-10-28 14:02:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 13:28:12 · 7 answers · asked by Joshua S 1

If I go two short blocks(this has a manual trans.so with a little two stepping on the gas I can keep it running) everything is usually ok. No codes are present but I've monitored the IAC and coolant sensor on cold start and things seem normal (new IAC installed). All summer things were ok. I've heard that carbon can cause cold start and driveability issues so I've put Chevron Techron in the gas (haven't used the full tank yet) and it feels like it is running better but then again it always ran fine hot and gets good fuel mileage.Before this problem started this thing never ran at high idle for more than a few seconds on a cold start no matter how cold it was. This is not a big deal but the stalling has made my remote start kinda useless. Any body have any experience with such a problem your help would greatly appreciated. Dave

2006-10-28 13:26:02 · 3 answers · asked by drwhit88 1

IT's the one with the UV penlight. however, the light doesn't seem to light up urine or the security slip in a $20. Does it need batteries?

2006-10-28 13:11:14 · 1 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6

It sounds like plastic is rubbing together when I go over a bump or make a turn. Could it be alignment is out or I tighten the bolts down to tight. Its driving me nuts.

2006-10-28 13:00:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a Chevy Cavalier 2002. I was driving today in Los Angeles with the air conditioner on. It was not more than half a mile of driving when I made a left hand turn and the car SHUT DOWN. The engine, the air conditioner, everything and I came to a stop. I turned the ingnition off THEN turned the key and the car started up again. Will this happen again? Is this anything I need to be concerned about? Why did it shut off?

2006-10-28 12:36:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

using alot of gas and worried about engine...

2006-10-28 12:32:18 · 3 answers · asked by Kris L 1

2006-10-28 12:31:20 · 2 answers · asked by STEVE B 2

I have a 1977 Ford F-150. the numbers on my rear pumkin is 9753. but thats all i could read on it. i have never worked on a rear end before so anything helps. thanx

2006-10-28 12:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or would it be better to just take it to a mechanic. If I should take it to a mechanic, how much should the job cost?

2006-10-28 12:26:52 · 11 answers · asked by Joe Schmoe 2

I have a '91 Lincoln Continental with an electronic instrument panel, and some parts go blank sometimes, and it nearly always shows the tank full (went out of gas one time because of this). Is there any affordable way to fix this?

2006-10-28 12:17:47 · 5 answers · asked by asdfasdf a 1

2006-10-28 12:11:57 · 3 answers · asked by Dennis S 1

2006-10-28 12:03:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Jeep dropped down to 12 volts on the dash gauge, then down to basically zero - like my alternator stopped working - I replaced the alternator, and it is still only on 12 volts not the usual 14 - 15...I made sure all was hooked up, and the belt is more or less tight - I need to look at the battery terminals and since they are real loose - I am going to replace them tomorrow - Thanks

2006-10-28 11:57:39 · 3 answers · asked by blurlucas 1

When left turn signal is on (no brake applied) both rear lights flash like the hazards are on but the front light is signaling. When the brake is applied the brake lights do not work but both signal lights stay on. When right turn signal is on it sometime works correctly and other times it doesnt work at all brakes or no brakes on. Also the hazard lights do not work.

2006-10-28 11:47:16 · 5 answers · asked by mick_469 1

I need a place where I can find the requested information listed above.

2006-10-28 11:43:34 · 3 answers · asked by king_of_darkness38 1