Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

85 Astro Van, carbureted with no electronic feedback or O2 will not charge the battery. Just put a new battery and alternator in and the battery is still not charging. There are only 4 wires...what could the problem be?...any ideas??

2006-12-30 04:44:57 · 7 answers · asked by tasagi 3

For the car. Thanks for the info.

2006-12-30 04:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-30 04:18:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

it still runs smooth no ping could this be a sensor

2006-12-30 04:10:16 · 5 answers · asked by Kenneth W 1

Hello , I have a 1996 Nissan pickup , it is having a problem with the ODB II computer check coming up with monitors being set incomplete , california smog check allows 2 and I have 3 that are incomplete.

The Drive cycle that nissan states is BRUTAL to say the least , I could care less about 2 of the 3 sensors, I have tried all of the sequences in the drive cycle but the monitors are still incomplete. How exact do you have to follow nissan's drive cycle and is there a good way to just get one monitor to set?

I hope somone has a solution because it may take me until the end of time to correctly perform a drive cycle for this particular truck :)

2006-12-30 04:07:43 · 2 answers · asked by Smokey_Nerd 1

When I say shudder and vibrate i'm talking about it shifting into 1st gear. So I would like to know is this being cause from a bad motor mount. After 1st gear the car shift's fine.

2006-12-30 04:04:21 · 3 answers · asked by WILL D 1

2006-12-30 03:57:41 · 5 answers · asked by mouldy052001 1

I just got my car back from getting Fixed after a BIG accident...

Now, everytime i switch on the A/C, some form of gas comes out, and you could see it like steam... If you touch it, it turns to an oily substance on your palm...

What is wrong with my car? Or is it normal (just like they told me?!)

2006-12-30 03:45:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-30 03:31:40 · 8 answers · asked by phill 1

I have a 1999 Saab 9-5 V6 SE and I need an air mass sensor. Also, the TCS light randomly pops on and off when I drive it and when it's parked and locked sometimes the alarm with go off randomly 2-3 times in 15 mins. Can anyone tell me what else I need to get the alarm and the TCS working properly...and if it's more than just the air mass sensor that I need? I'm going to have it diagnostic checked, but i wanted to see if anyone else knew.

2006-12-30 02:42:54 · 2 answers · asked by kaiyas_mom07 2

My 2000 Izuzu Rodeo needs 4 new brake pads and rotors. The mechanic I took it to today quoted me around $600. Does that seem reasonable?

2006-12-30 02:41:07 · 3 answers · asked by HC Storm #13 3

I have a 2001 ford transit and have located the battery, but don't know how to get it out, can anyone help?

2006-12-30 02:38:40 · 13 answers · asked by angela446000 1

2006-12-30 02:34:35 · 9 answers · asked by bronwyn d 1

When I turn the ignition key there is a "whining noise". I then rock the gear shift while it is in Park, and then it will start. If anyone has experienced this, or has suggestions, please let me know. Thanks a lot.

2006-12-30 02:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by devinmotz 1

I have a 350, 400 crank, 14-hour port & polish, bored 50, flat top pistons, bigger valves seated, performer rpm cam, intake, and carb by edelbrock,high velocity oil pump corvette oil pan and balanced and blueprinted. ive heard of boring a 350 out to a 402. so what is mine?

2006-12-30 01:59:59 · 7 answers · asked by remi50125 1

2006-12-30 01:51:11 · 3 answers · asked by Andy 1

fine - or do I need to get my rooftop profesionally replaced. I do not want my insurance rates to go up....

2006-12-30 01:26:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i check if the fan is working properly. Usually runs a little hot but this is the first time that it's gone into the red and stayed there.....did not boil over though....any advice very welcome.

2006-12-30 01:19:28 · 11 answers · asked by dogfisheggcase421 4

My Cherokee's blinkers will freeze after about 20 seconds of use. When it freezes, the passenger side front window will not roll down from either front door control panel, and the controls on the front passenger door (window/door lock) do not work at all. In addition to this, if I turn the car off (if the hazards are on and they freeze and I turn the car off) the clicking inside the dash starts to go very fast for a few seconds (it sounds like it is going to explode) and then just stops. At this point the car will not turn over, and it acts as if the battery is dead. This lasts about 5 minutes. I bought the car in 2004 and it only has about 80k miles on it. Thanks for your help!

2006-12-30 01:08:13 · 3 answers · asked by chuck b 1

i need to find a cheap front screen for a v6 renault clio

2006-12-30 01:04:22 · 5 answers · asked by ROBIN F 1

we had just returned from a meal out when the brakes failed to operate but the pedal is solid when pushed down and the engine kept stalling as if the hand brake was on, at the same time it was difficult to start the engine without high revs and choke. now i cannot keep the engine running

2006-12-30 00:52:22 · 8 answers · asked by yoaopessoa 1

Hi, I have a 2002 pontiac firebird. Have not had any problems till tonight. It was a bit cold outside (San Francisco, California) and when I pressed the key-chain button to open the car, it would not open. I noticed that even the radio-theft deterrent red LED that flashes inside had stopped. I got into the car manually and tried to put the key in ready position, but no indicators or lights came on and when trying to start it, it did not start.
Could this be because it was cold outside? I have not used the car in 2 days. Recently serviced (oil etc) by Jiffy Lube.
Im planning to lookup the battery "eye" (hydrometer) tomorrow morning and try again in daylight.
Any suggestions on what could be the problem? Also, 2 days ago I used a recently purchased seat-warmer device while the car was running, for approx an hour's drive. It couldnt be that, could it ?

2006-12-29 21:59:50 · 11 answers · asked by Rakshan M 1

2006-12-29 19:26:30 · 3 answers · asked by aiman_z28 1

My car seems to stall when driving down the road, almost like its not getting enough gas or something. Also, at times it will stall so badly its barely moving along, then dies. Sometimes after the car dies it doesnt start back for awhile. The plugs, plug wires, air filter and both fuel filters have been replaced. Any suggestions ??

2006-12-29 18:53:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

automatic-manual

2006-12-29 18:24:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-29 18:23:47 · 9 answers · asked by ragingmommy 1

Is there a way to power household wall outlet things (i.e lamp,tv) to a car battery?

2006-12-29 18:14:11 · 4 answers · asked by El Matador 1

2006-12-29 18:13:38 · 4 answers · asked by hadfan4lyfe 1

Ok I bought the car like this....now my neighbor was doing my brakes, and he checked it out and blew threw the hose and it made the fluid bubble so the hose isnt clogged up or nothing, could it be the pump or a fuse? ****SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY!!!**** NO DUMB ANSWERS PLEASE OR YOU WILL BE REPORT I GUARANTEE THAT!

2006-12-29 18:07:00 · 8 answers · asked by ejp1220 2

I bought a 2005 Dodge Durango ST three weeks ago from a reputable dealer. Since then, I have had to take it back to the dealership twice because it would stutter and the check engine light came on. The mechanic (It's a GMC dealership) said that it was moisture in the #1 cylinder. He dried it out (with a blow dryer) and it ran fine....until it rained or a car wash. I washed it yesterday and it's having the same issues. I'm taking it back to the dealership in the morning. My questions are: first--have any of you experienced similar problems?; second--what kind of preventive maintenance can I as a car owner do?; third--is it really a moisture issue; and finally--should I let them have it back and get something else?

I appreciate any knowledge you might have on this issue. Thanks in advance.

2006-12-29 18:00:26 · 5 answers · asked by michaelyoung_airforce 6