Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

My speedometer wont work on my 92 civic LX...why is that?? is it because of the vehicle speed sensor???

2006-10-14 19:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by franckoboy 3

like i said changed plugs fuel filter tune up fuel system done at shop still intermitant bucking no code given....or showing up ..... changed tps. any suggestions

2006-10-14 19:39:25 · 3 answers · asked by ross_jml 1

I bought a 2001 Ford Focus a month ago. When I test drove it, the turn signals never turned off by themselves, I had to manually do it. The salesperson said it was because I wasn't turning the wheel enough, which is crap. I don't think he was lying to me necessarily, he just didn't know what he was talking about. I had test drove another Focus and those turn signals also didn't turn off so I thought that's just how a Focus works. After doing some research, that doesn't seem to be the case, so what is wrong with it? Can I get it fixed? The car is still under warranty so should I take it to the dealer?

2006-10-14 19:37:13 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole N 1

let's just say i have horrible...medium to heavy oxidation on my hood and it's become an eyesore, i just want to hear some ways to remove it from products that can be found anywhere ie. wal mart..pep boys...kragen...etc.

2006-10-14 18:49:34 · 6 answers · asked by jdm ej8 1

trying to swap gen to alt but bat is not charging they say to wrap all the wires up that go to the rehulator , just has serg in power the lights look like a wave of power up down up down?

2006-10-14 18:31:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

it also keeps wanting to cut off.

2006-10-14 18:28:28 · 7 answers · asked by jpeppers 1

i was wondering what do i need to do not to mess up the alignement in my car, i also was wondering how does one mess up the alignment.

2006-10-14 18:01:52 · 13 answers · asked by pink piggy 1

I was asked to look at a Forester SL (I believe it was a 98) that the timing belt went out on while he was driving. He was told the gear went out on it. I am just a mechanic as a hobby and I only have experience with V-8 and V-6 Fords and GMs, and 4 banger Hondas, but I have never heard of the timing gear breaking. I've heard that the flat 4s are a ***** to work on and I wonder if anyone could tell me what I may be getting into by looking at this for him. The guy I am doing this for knows almost nothing about cars, and I am wondering if someone told him the (tensioner) pulley broke and he only remembers it as the gear, b/c that is what I seem to be finding on line. Also, I seem to be finding conflicting reports as to whether this is an interference engine or not. I told him I don't mess with valve damage and since he was driving when this happened I am afraid that it has some damage. Any help anyone could offer would be great. This guy is low on $ and I am trying to help him out

2006-10-14 17:53:19 · 6 answers · asked by musicexperience 2

2006-10-14 16:27:51 · 4 answers · asked by ak 2

The alternator has a built in regulator as far as I can tell, I am weak on auto knowledge but have the manual. Can a short anywhere within the car cause the alternator to fail?

2006-10-14 16:18:51 · 5 answers · asked by James W 2

My question is this alternator is only 3 or 4 months old-was it just a bad alternator or what else could cause the alternator to fail?

2006-10-14 16:05:50 · 11 answers · asked by James W 2

for my hyundai elantra gls

2006-10-14 16:02:02 · 1 answers · asked by mort 3

Does are Arco have to worse gas quality?

2006-10-14 15:52:39 · 4 answers · asked by weselmyster91 2

there are no leaks in the system, brake pads look good, just one day the light came on and will not go out.

2006-10-14 15:50:24 · 6 answers · asked by triplehhitter 1

we have a 1990 ford tempo and we need to remove the old heater core. we have already removed the dashboard but we cannot figure out how to get the old one out. can anyone step by step how to do this?

2006-10-14 15:31:47 · 4 answers · asked by drgn0016 2

2006-10-14 15:16:41 · 6 answers · asked by ww200523 1

'92 S10 Blazer

Mom said engine died and gas peddle dropped to the floor.

Father-in-law suggested ? coil ? Pulled old one, replaced with NEW coil, still nothing.

Then it was suggested that distributor cap needed to be replaced, got a new one and STILL nothing. The old cap however was REALLY worn. When I pulled the old one to put in new one, I though FOR SURE it was the problem, but no.

Ck'd fuel, and it getting the gas, presures there...

Plugs are alright, a little build up but I've seen worse work.

? ? ?

2006-10-14 15:01:27 · 7 answers · asked by bouta45 2

2006-10-14 15:00:31 · 7 answers · asked by franckoboy 3

I have a problem with my 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix.......when you are driving between 52-63 mph the car shakes kinda like if you were to grab someone by the shoulders and shake them back and fourth. It appears to get better if u turn to one side or the other otherwise it stays the same. I dont know why it shakes like this but its getting to be a problem. Any suggestions would be great.

2006-10-14 14:50:39 · 12 answers · asked by hurly_curly_03 2

My lights for my gauge does not light up on my 92 civic lx. I checked the NO. 15 fuse and even checked the bulb in the gauge. Nothing was wrong so why is my lights not working.

2006-10-14 14:50:27 · 5 answers · asked by franckoboy 3

A friend of ours has been told that she needs to have the rotors replaced on her new SUV that has only 36K miles on it. That seems suspicious to me. I am suspicious that the dealership is maybe taking advantage of her not knowing a lot about cars. She is 60 years old and drives mostly highway miles. Any mechanics out there that can give us some feedback on this? We need an answer as soon as possible as the car is scheduled for service the first part of next week. Thank you in advance for your expertise and input.

Signed,
A concerned friend

2006-10-14 14:48:10 · 12 answers · asked by flopmeister 1

2006-10-14 14:38:42 · 1 answers · asked by vchewbl 1

my cables keep melting my screws and everyones says i need to clean them but with what

2006-10-14 14:28:12 · 10 answers · asked by leena 1

there is a constant clicking noise coming from my engine it sounds like it could be a lifter. N E 1 know what else it could be and/or have any suggestion on how to fix it? by the way it is a 383 magnum in my 69 charger...Thanks

2006-10-14 14:19:21 · 10 answers · asked by John M 2

2006-10-14 14:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by blackies52 1

1. When I put the car in reverse, the car shakes noticeably. When I put it back in drive or park, it takes like 1-1 1/2 seconds to get there and jolts.
2. Usually when I used to drive my car, the steering was nice and easy. Now it's alot harder to turn the steering wheel and it's very annoying when I'm trying to just joy ride to my next stop.
3. When I stop or slow down with my brakes, my car stalls a bit when I press down on the gas before actually accelerating. Maybe about a 1-2 second stall.

Thanks for your help and please identify which problem you are addressing.

2006-10-14 14:09:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous 2

Anyone have any idea what's wrong with my car?

While sitting, it shakes like crazy for quite a while and then revs up a little, stops for a brief moment, and goes back to shaking. It'll do this just after switching gears too until it gets to higher RPMs. So, when I'm in 5th gear and going above like 60 mph it doesn't do it at all.

Two days ago I noticed subtle changes as I had to switch gears much later than normal. Within just two days of driving, it seems like it escalated quickly to the shaking when idle.

2006-10-14 13:55:15 · 9 answers · asked by __ 3

I need to buy a car and want to know which make and model is the best in a mechanics opinion for the least costly in maintenance and repairs.

2006-10-14 13:36:09 · 13 answers · asked by sweetpea 2

2006-10-14 13:35:29 · 7 answers · asked by buster b 2

When I drive the temperature seems to go up. But if Im idling in park it never moves. What could cause this? Ive changed the timing belt, replaced the water pump timing belt, water pump, thermostat, hardwired the fan, and changed the radiator. Im driving a 1990 Honda Accord.

2006-10-14 13:30:44 · 10 answers · asked by D'zignz of Kaos 3