Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

2 days ago i had the oil changed in my 2003 Ford Escort Zx2. While i was there the techs said that i needed new spark plugs and a "S" belt. i couldn't afford what they wanted for doing these repairs so i purchased the parts and brought the car to my friends shop to fix it for me. after the parts were replaced the car started having major problems. the engine felt like it was going to jump out of my car and i couldn't drive over 30mph and my rpms were very high. so the very next day i took it to a mechanic who hooked my car to a computer thing and told me i needed a new Cam Sensor, Ignition Coil and also that 2 of the spark plug wires had become disconected. they completed all the repairs and my car seemed better. now today, the day after it was repaired by the mechanic, the engine is statting to feel jumpy again (though not as bad) and when it was idleing at the stop light white smelly smoke started coming out from under the hood. i called the mechanic but they were closed today.

2006-12-09 08:10:59 · 4 answers · asked by arvie_82 1

I had 4 new tires put on today and when I picked the car up the salesman told me one stud broke off while taking the tire off. He suggested I get that fixed (obviously). The car is a 2002, in good shape, 60,000 miles. The last people to have the tires off was a different repair shop (approx. 4 months ago). I can't help but think with care the tire shop could have gotten the lug off without incident, since the car is not all that old/rusted. So I guess the question is, does one have any recourse against the tire shop or is this simply a risk one takes when having the tires of their car taken off? (I was firm with the sales manager, at that instance I felt like I was being ripped off, and he "offered" to "buy the cheap bolt and pay the bill".)

2006-12-09 08:08:32 · 12 answers · asked by nvan5 2

I know that the factory code is listed on the computer mod. but i cant find it. It isnt listed in the manual and Ford is being an **** hole and telling me i have to pay 60 bucks for some idiot at the dealership to tell me.
pssht. i dont need it that much.
if you know how i can get my code or where the computer is it would be awesome!
once again i have a 2000 silver Mercury Sable LS

2006-12-09 07:48:01 · 8 answers · asked by Zach 2

2006-12-09 07:35:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wrecked the front of my car and had it fixed. Now I have a very loud road noise. Just wondering what the cause might be and how to fix it? The noise is so loud inside the car that it is hard to carry on a normal conversation. I was thinking maybe it had something to do with the cvc joints or the transmission but not really for sure about either one. Will appreciate all helpfull input.

2006-12-09 07:31:31 · 7 answers · asked by messed up car 1

2006-12-09 07:23:42 · 16 answers · asked by kradrider 2

I have a 96 dodge stratus when i start out the breaks make a weird noise after a while the abs light comes on and the noise is gone can this be my abs going out? if so does it cost alot to fix?

2006-12-09 07:22:34 · 4 answers · asked by icequeen 2

why does my car windscreen get condensation on the inside. Even when its just left out on the driveway overnight? Theres more water inside than out.

2006-12-09 07:18:20 · 14 answers · asked by Cy 3

2006-12-09 07:14:36 · 4 answers · asked by dsta2000 1

2006-12-09 06:55:59 · 8 answers · asked by paladin 1

it only comes on when I'm not excelorating and it doesn't come on until the engine is warmed up. ( just for the record I change my oil regularly, even before and after long trips)

2006-12-09 06:44:33 · 9 answers · asked by Mother of a Marine 3

2006-12-09 06:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by karl g 1

My check engine light came on on my 1997 ford taurus. I hooked up a scan tool and came up with trouble code p0430. I need to know how to fix the problem.

2006-12-09 05:41:17 · 4 answers · asked by sabfalter2010 1

2006-12-09 05:36:50 · 10 answers · asked by Deborah D 1

2006-12-09 05:31:41 · 1 answers · asked by mrsdamico22 3

show diagram

2006-12-09 05:29:13 · 1 answers · asked by bronxboggie27 1

show diagram

2006-12-09 05:28:18 · 1 answers · asked by bronxboggie27 1

I just purchased a Acclaim from a police auction (yes, I know it is gambling) I put a good battery in it, and as soon as I turn the key, all the lights instantly go out. It doesn't even start.
But if I take both the battery terminal cables off, then put them back on, the lights are just as strong as ever. Then as soon as I turn the key, its lights out again.

It takes a jumpstart and will drive as long as I don't turn it off.
What could the problem be? I'd rather not take it to a shop unless I absolutely have to, since I don't want to pay them $60/hr to do something. I would rather tink around with it and spend 5 hours on it myself than pay so much.

($175, though!)

2006-12-09 05:23:25 · 7 answers · asked by Johnny 3

What could be the problem?

2006-12-09 05:08:39 · 5 answers · asked by puzzled 1

Where can I go on line to find what each fuse goes to on a 2003 jetta? The panel only gives me the amps for each fuse. The dealer cannot or will not help me.

Thanks

2006-12-09 05:02:29 · 4 answers · asked by hoggyone2 1

My brakes failed so we took it to a Monro muffler and brakes. There we found out someone had put ATF in the master brake cylinder.

We only had our oil changed in March 06 then we had an accident in August 06. When we got the car back a month later from the dealer, the anti-lock brakes started going off. We had no problems after the oil change…only after the dealership fixed it.

The master brake cylinder was ruined and the dealership is claming it was the oil change place.

How long would it take ATF to go through the brake lines and do this damage? Was it the oil change or was it the dealership?

2006-12-09 05:00:14 · 4 answers · asked by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4

2006-12-09 04:51:46 · 5 answers · asked by Kelli ! 1

why makes them break windows? its only with car windows or any kind of crystal or window

2006-12-09 04:45:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My vehicle wont start... thought it was a bad battery, went and got a new one and still wont start... tried to jump and no start -- everything has power when i turn key except engine... also there is NO clicking noise like you normally get when a battery is dead.

I'm thinking it's the starter or solenoid... is the solenoid what usually makes the clicking noise?? Apparently there is some way to troubleshoot it by placing a screwdriver across the solenoid posts... what will that tell me?? Any help is mucho appreciato!!!

96 chevy v6 4.3

2006-12-09 04:19:44 · 12 answers · asked by joe j 2

I just picked up my Dodge Van after a week (and $1200) in the Dodge Dealership shop for a head gasket replacement. The heater is not working, and they said I'd have to bring it back for a coolant flush next week. Isn't that something that they should have done before they told me it was ready. I wanted to take it in to Firestone today to get it fixed, but they told me the dealership should have done that as part of the job.

2006-12-09 04:15:20 · 6 answers · asked by Audrey H 1

I have a Porshe Carrera GT, should I get a V8 or a V12 Engine

2006-12-09 04:10:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dodge Dakota has been in pepboys for a week. Failed inspection 3 times for NO rear brakes. They changed the master cylendar, valve and brakes in front and back. They can't figure out why the brakes don't work in the back. And after calling Dodge, they don't know either. What could this be? Is it time for a new truck or is this fixable?

2006-12-09 03:59:20 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer L 4

2006-12-09 03:57:49 · 8 answers · asked by Mesa F 1

The reason im asking is because my rim on my car is bent and i want to put the same tire on a new rim.

2006-12-09 03:55:50 · 5 answers · asked by el_nene719 1

After i drove the car home and parked it, go back out to start it up , starts up fine, but i can't move the gear selector, it will not move out of park position ,i wiggled it pressed on the brakes, and the gear selector still will not move from park, can any one tell me what it could be, the people that disalarmed my car, had to go under the steering collam under neath the dash board, so im guessing they did something to stop the gear from shifting

2006-12-09 03:50:30 · 1 answers · asked by Peaches 1