Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

My wife had me to take her 1998 Ford Taurus to get an inspection sticker in North Carolina. New NC State laws require some cars be given an OBDII test if check engine light is on. The car failed the test with a trouble code PO125 which is Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control. A while back the heater core apparently went out on it because there was coolant all in the floor on the passenger-side and the heater would only blow out cold air when the heat was on. We by-passed the heater core and I did replace the thermostat on it. Can you give me any advice of what to do without it costing me an arm and a leg to repair it? We have 30 days to repair it or we will have to pay for another inspection.

2006-10-09 06:04:24 · 1 answers · asked by Calill C 6

I have a 1994 honda civic and need to reconvert

2006-10-09 06:03:34 · 4 answers · asked by Kevin 1

2006-10-09 05:59:09 · 13 answers · asked by MIKE D 2

My 2006 Mazda 3 check engine light is on, but not blinking. The dealership said that it's not serious if the engine is not blinking and that it is ok to drive. Can anyone else out there confirm this is true? Has anyone else had this problem with a Mazda 3? They say it can be a loose gas cap. And that if i drive for 100 miles it should turn off.

2006-10-09 05:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have removed the rear seats one opens quiet easly but the other seems to be locked and i can not find a catch to open the seat from a folded position any helpi would be very grateful

2006-10-09 05:47:20 · 1 answers · asked by penny2fast 1

My boyfriend brought his 2001 Volkswagen Jetta into Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Before the 3,000 miles was even up, the car started making noise and the oil light came on. He took it to the dealer and they have to relpace the oil pan and plug. The oil plug was not put back in properly and was stripped, causing the oil to leak out. If he had let it go just a little longer, the entire engine would have needed to be replaced. The bill is $527. Is Jiffy Lube liable for something like this? Or do you sign away rights when you get the oil change?

2006-10-09 05:46:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anne 1

Was in an accident and there's a 1' X 4" dent on the front side panel. Is this repairable without replacing the panel? Like those places that "massage" out dents? How much would it cost?

2006-10-09 05:36:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2004 Suzuki verona, the ignition will not turn when key is in. Any tricks?? Is it my keyless entry transmitter or the ignition itself?? HELP

2006-10-09 05:34:37 · 14 answers · asked by Milissa T 1

It's that time of year to get a state vehicle inspection sticker. Garage 1 said upper and lower ball joints on both sides were bad, needed to be changed and front end alignment before I can get a sticker. Garage 2 said nothing was wrong with the ball joints just needed a front end alignment. How do I check the ball joints on my own to see if the ball joints are bad or not? Thanks.

2006-10-09 05:33:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the engine is fine, car starts up perfectly, but i can't get the car out of park!!! i know that the brakes and rotors have been bad, but the transmission seems to be workin fine... its a pontiac grand am 97,,,, could it be a sensor??? i've never heard of anyone having this problem b4.... thanx!!!

2006-10-09 05:14:13 · 11 answers · asked by chopstik 2

I have a chevy cavalier 2.2L engine. for the last couple of months my high beams are too low and my low beams don't turn on. and my radio is will only turn on when the car is in park or at a complete stop. I just replaced the battery and it's still doing this.

2006-10-09 05:01:38 · 18 answers · asked by Angel C 2

starter was disable due to theft system

2006-10-09 04:45:57 · 4 answers · asked by jose r 1

2006-10-09 04:33:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

not just the tire, i mean the whole wheel, incluiding the axis where it rotates

lets supose its a rear wheel of a front wheel drive car

2006-10-09 04:31:44 · 3 answers · asked by chocorroles 2

2006-10-09 04:19:55 · 4 answers · asked by mingom2000 1

2006-10-09 04:12:37 · 4 answers · asked by mossichow 1

the minutes later the car will start as if nothing happened. the problem is that this is too random is there something wrong with the fule pump?

2006-10-09 03:56:29 · 12 answers · asked by whererob 1

Is it possible I burnt out the fuse wire? I pulled apart the connector, but it doesn't hold a fuse. Just a male/female connection. Its a 97 lebaron. Thanks!

2006-10-09 03:43:24 · 5 answers · asked by mike r 1

I have a 1999 Windstar with 45,000 miles. The other day I was driving west about 60 mph and there was a VERY strong south wind. I had my lights on and the air conditioner on and I looked down and the digital display for the odometer, message center and clock on the radio was fading in and out. As soon as I turned north and the wind was at my back, the display returned to normal. Any ideas??? Are these just piece of crap vehicles? I just had to have a wheel bearing replace and now it's making ANOTHER rubbing noise and once in a while a knocking sound. Is it true you can take it to Napa or some place similar and have it hooked to a computer and checked free of charge? Thanks so much for any help!

2006-10-09 03:21:31 · 1 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4

i have tried driving it around it seems to be stable when it is in neutral.

2006-10-09 03:06:16 · 5 answers · asked by Colleen D 1

No heat coming from the heater. Just cold air blows when turned to heat. AC works fine.

Don't know if this could be related but we've had a problem with the van going into passing gear. At times it will just refuse to get out of 1st gear (it is automatic) Usually letting up and down on the accelerator will "fix" the problem and it will go ahead and shift into a higher/faster gear.

In trying to fix the acceleration problem we've changed the water pump, among many other things. Van isn't overheating or anything.

Any ideas? Sure do need that heater.

2006-10-09 02:50:32 · 8 answers · asked by davara6 1

2006-10-09 02:28:20 · 5 answers · asked by DialM4Speed 6

Ok first the solenoid was clicking and the truck wouldnt start even when trying to jump it. I replaced the solenoid and still it was clicking. I replaced the starter, cleaned and checked all the connections and it still wouldnt start. Then I placed a screw driver on the solenoid and got it to crank that way. Now the truck starts up like nothing was ever wrong...... what was the cause and could there still be something wrong with it?

2006-10-09 02:22:52 · 5 answers · asked by drevain 2

2006-10-09 02:21:30 · 7 answers · asked by KT58 1

my cars change oil light came on yesterday. im not going to be able to get one for about a week. is that ok or should i immediatly change it? the cars got 21830 miles on it and its used so i dont know when the last inspection was on it. thanks.

2006-10-09 02:09:10 · 17 answers · asked by MiaDiva28 6

can anyone tell me how to do an oil change on my car also the best oil to put back in,its a 2.0 16 valve engine,thanks

2006-10-09 02:00:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mice are getting in my stored car, by climbing up the tires and building a nest in the engine compartment. Is there somthing I can put around the wheels to prevent this.

2006-10-09 01:55:04 · 9 answers · asked by Langford 1

Im doing a essay on power steering, ive looked through loads of books and the internet but nothing really explains what a 'rotary vavle' is? Anyone know? Also does anyone know the 'future' of power steering?

Cheers if you can help!

2006-10-09 01:54:53 · 2 answers · asked by a10bvb 1

Im having an issue with my 04 chevy silverado, does anyone know how to contact chevy with complaints, recall info etc?

2006-10-09 01:53:05 · 3 answers · asked by Shellee 2

how does it all work?

2006-10-09 01:51:23 · 3 answers · asked by lewis k 1