Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

Anybody know why your brake lights would work when your headlights are off, but not work when the headlights are on, after you just replaced the fuse for the brake light?

2007-01-11 15:21:56 · 8 answers · asked by whatifdoggie 1

I've got major issues with this, because not only does it consume way more fuel when doing this, it also gets dangerous when trying to stop on a wet road. I've replaced the IAC sensor, TPS, checked all vacume lines, checked fuel lines for leaks, replaced air filter, checked; PCV, hose, and filter, replaced Fuel Injector, and replaced MAP Sensor. All that's left are the ECM and EGR valve...
I checked the EGR though and it sputters and dies when you fully open it by hand, and by diagnostic logic, that means it works. The only other problem as far as engine performance goes is when it isn't idling at 6k rpm it either idles right, or doesn't idle period. There's supposedly a sensor on the engine that tells the transmission when to mechanically "lock-up" but as far as I can tell it doesn't lock-up ever...

2007-01-11 15:20:03 · 4 answers · asked by Dee-Dee 1

I order a fuel chip for my truck F150 5.4 but it say to connect it to the iat sensor but I dont have one

2007-01-11 15:10:31 · 8 answers · asked by lobo 1

2007-01-11 15:07:50 · 6 answers · asked by YOGI 1

I am going to have to replace my timing chain and all the stuff that goes with it but i found online http://www.toyotacatalog.net/M1WebGear/ProductDetails.aspx?PartUniqueID=9587B2BE-4586-4F8D-A534-69F9E446E60D
at this site metal guides that say they will out last the "pathetic" oem plastic ones i want to know is it worth it i am 17 yrs old my dad is pay up front for the repairs and i have to pay back later i want to know will these out last and give me more trouble free miles the the oem when the oem ones broke they had a 124000 miles on them. so i need opions please to prove or disprove the meatal ones pros cons?? compared to the plastic ones would it save my a** in the long run?????

2007-01-11 15:06:39 · 4 answers · asked by toyota4x4domination 1

i have a 89 camaro fule injected today i tryed to start my car all it did was tun over and over so i checked the spark plugs and the where getting fire checked fuel pump it works motor is getting i can smell it ckecked timing chain by taking off the distributor cap and looked at the rotor to see if it turned will someone tryed to start the car any help would be nice

2007-01-11 15:02:00 · 5 answers · asked by TIMMY S 1

i know i asked this question before and received two answers but i should have given more details i need a inclosed storing device that would give easy acess to genator and would protect it from the elements thank you

2007-01-11 14:48:59 · 1 answers · asked by garry l 1

I drive a 99 Mazada Millennia S. Every since I bottomed out going over a railroad crossing, my car has been making the aforementioned sound while accelerating until the automatic transmission changes gears, until I try to speed up again which is when it will return. I haven't noticed that the preformance is any different than before but I only started driving it a few days before hand. I tried to add more oil and it didn't seem to help. The engine is supercharged if that means anything. I'm sorry if I'm being vauge but I am a novice when it comes to cars.

2007-01-11 14:21:03 · 10 answers · asked by weaselred 1

i have a 2005 kia sedona.....and in only 2 yrs i only put on 14,000 miles on it...should i get a tune up on it now

2007-01-11 13:53:05 · 13 answers · asked by aktst5 2

2007-01-11 13:52:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking for a website that ships car parts outside the U.S
or canada. Looking for parts for a european car that is
here with me in Panama. Tks.

2007-01-11 13:47:30 · 2 answers · asked by RudiA 6

i used a 90 deville radiator and now i have an 89 radiator brand new but the transmissions sounds and feels like its stuck in low gear almost like i was driving it in low gear and the car decellerates like it were in low gear. help

2007-01-11 13:40:36 · 5 answers · asked by biggspit 1

I have a 99 alero, and have a question that hopefully someone can answer. Recently, started this week, my car has been making a humming/buzzing noise. It sounds like its coming from the drivers side, and it is not the muffler (even thought at first I thought it was...just to give you an idea of what the noise sounds like) I then began to think it was because my tires were low on air, but those got pumped up and the noise is still there. The noise doesn't start until about 35-40 mph, and gets really loud from 40-50, but then quiets down to a muffled buzz at all the rest of the higher mph. I know this is proably hard to diagnose, but any guesses would be GREATLY appreciated.

Keeping my fingers crossed it isn't anything too pricey.

2007-01-11 13:40:14 · 10 answers · asked by D S 4

I always get screwed at the garage because I know nothing about cars and I am female. What is an average price for replacing a thermostat? I know they are really cheap to buy and only take about 10 minutes to fix.

2007-01-11 13:39:06 · 7 answers · asked by absolutely_fabulous_78 4

Just bought a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE with 95K and I drive mostly highway miles. Will I harm the engine if I follow the Saab Manual advice to change filter and oil every 10K? Seems a bit long. I've seen many postings on the web from auto technicians recommending changing oil every 4K and I'm wondering if semi-synthetic last longer than regular motor oil.

Also, the manual calls for fully synthetic or semi-synthetic oil, would regular oil be okay if I change it every 4,000 miles?

2007-01-11 13:30:39 · 9 answers · asked by Tim F 2

i have a 89 camaro today i tryed to start my car and all it did was turn over and over and over so i checked the spark plugs to see if they where get fire and they where checked fuel pump it works ckecked timing chain it is good ANY HELP WOULD BE NICE

2007-01-11 13:25:33 · 11 answers · asked by TIMMY S 1

How about the tensioner? Are replacing these items overkill at this mileage. I drive 12,000km a year and vehicle is well cared for.

2007-01-11 13:18:33 · 12 answers · asked by wheeler 5

2007-01-11 12:58:40 · 4 answers · asked by sicc_demon 2

2007-01-11 12:43:25 · 2 answers · asked by leonbull0408 2

2007-01-11 12:42:34 · 8 answers · asked by j.suarez0954@sbcglobal.net 1

My daughter is only getting about 13 mpg in her 1993 sl1 , sure it's around town but still should be getting 23-27 mpgs . Can anyone give me a clue as to the possible reasons? no gas tank leak, i checked.

2007-01-11 12:31:55 · 9 answers · asked by t1014 1

I recently swapped engines - a 1991 Lumina engine was put in a 1996 Lumina. The car won't start. It has a chipped key. How do you bypass this circuit?

2007-01-11 12:24:09 · 2 answers · asked by gzsmom 1

My 03 Cavilier is showing a "PO171" trouble code fuel system too lean bank 1. Will this cause the car to not run/start. It was at times stalling but always restarted first turn of the key. Now it won't even run at all. No codes showed up until the car quit.

2007-01-11 11:59:49 · 3 answers · asked by tkrwlly 3

My friend's car can hardly to up an incline of 25 degrees even with no other passenger than the driver, and he not having to use first gear. You change gears (its standard shift) ath the bottom of the hill, and with enough momentum which should take it up such hill but as you press the accelarator it just crawls and you have to make first gear in time otherwise it will stop and roll back.

2007-01-11 11:55:40 · 6 answers · asked by Roy K 1

2007-01-11 11:51:26 · 4 answers · asked by lauraashley2006 1

Present tire specs: 8.75 16.5 LT M&S D Range. Apparently, these spec numbers have changed. What are the replacement figures?

2007-01-11 11:23:01 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

ok i have a 97 honda accord and had it for about 6 months lately i hear weird clicking noises coming from the disc brakes in the front when i come to a slow stop.then i hear a weird screeching noise coming from my right rear shock whenever i make a turn. could it be that the shock just nees lubercation and for the brakes i have no idea i had new rotors installed tho so any helpful ideas would be great.

2007-01-11 11:07:28 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5

It does have an airbag.

2007-01-11 10:50:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

fuel is aired up at fuel filter pickup has a new fuel pump on frame and it is full of fuel. Most trouble in the morning when starting. why is the fuel airing up at the filter and the pickup misses too?

2007-01-11 10:30:28 · 3 answers · asked by dawn 1

My blazer was stolen and the thief only broke the column to start it. Its going to cost 300.00 for some one else to do it but 150.00 if I bring one from the local pick-n-pull witch is only 35.00....so eather I need a detaild reply or a good on line referance with some pic's to go by... Thanks for the help..

2007-01-11 10:24:33 · 1 answers · asked by 19cm-u-know 3