Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I have a 1997 Toyota Tercel. Intermittently (most often in the early morning), when I accelerate to highway speeds (meaning >35MPH), I hear a very loud buzzing sound from under my dashboard, and the needle on the speedometer goes haywire (rapidly travels from 5MPH to 120MPH and then back again). The performance of the car is otherwise unaffected, but when this happens it's REALLY annoying. Usually, the problem solves itself after about 30 minutes of driving, and doesn't come back for several weeks. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-24 10:57:26 · 2 answers · asked by Bill Smith 4

My car just stopped working in the middle of the road and it wont start anymore. Anytime I try to start it, it just makes a clicking noise and all the indicator lights go down. Also, I dont know if this helps, but the car is on the ON mode, the battery, oil and maintenance indicators come on.

2007-01-24 10:55:18 · 11 answers · asked by jay 1

I posted this a couple of days ago, but it still won't start!
It is getting gas, but no spark. We've changed plugs, dist. rotor, ignition switch, timing belt, ignition control module, coil, main relay and spark plug wires. We have checked several sensors and they are fine. It died driving at about 15 mph, but just a second or 2 before it died the RPM shot way high. Can anyone tell me if there is a electronic kill switch on it somewhere? or any more ideas would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-24 10:52:02 · 8 answers · asked by dksp125 1

I'm having a lot of trouble shifting -- to the point that I have to turn the car on and off three times, the third time with it in first gear, to get it to shift into other gears. I've actually injured my shoulder because I have to push so hard to get the car to go into a gear, and when I try to shift into first at a red light, the car occasionally stalls. I was told that gearlube might help, but then the auto parts store said it was probably in need of a clutch replacement.

How much does that cost?

2007-01-24 10:49:04 · 5 answers · asked by red_writer 2

I own a 93 Toyota and recently the battery went dead. I recharged the battery and put it back in. When I turned the key all the lights came on. When I tried cranking the engine the car went completely dark.. I don't know where to start thinking about this problem.
Could it be a fuse? A short?

2007-01-24 10:30:17 · 8 answers · asked by zaharbaklamov 2

all windows except the front window is okay, i have heat and works good, but my car is fogged in side,

2007-01-24 10:29:59 · 5 answers · asked by missyrockyblue 2

2007-01-24 10:16:27 · 7 answers · asked by millcat123 1

i have a 91 mazda 323 i can no longer put it into 3rd and 4th so i was going from 1st and 2nd then to 5th now iv lost 5th so is it a new clutch i need or a trany ?

2007-01-24 10:11:00 · 5 answers · asked by launchpad 2

If yes, how did you know it was the heater core? Was the fix expensive? My Ford (1996) Ranger is leaking coolant and my AC reeks of sweet coolant smell.

2007-01-24 10:10:35 · 8 answers · asked by Yea Yea 4

2007-01-24 10:09:38 · 4 answers · asked by ddhjr13 1

i have a 79 bronco and it ran perfect until about a week ago when the head gasket blew. i replaced it and hooked everything back up. the timing is right and the plug wires are all in right. but there is no spark at all. i pulled the #1 plug and checked it but no spark while turning it over. the only electrical thing i unhooked was the plug going to the distributor, the plug wires and l ieft the coil hooked up and set it to the side. i hooked it all back up and nothing. what could be wrong? could my coil have gone out or what?

2007-01-24 09:53:52 · 8 answers · asked by partyboy6971 1

I have a 1982 2wd 5.2 liter 318 Ramcharger with a 2 barrel carburetor that has an electronic dealy on it.

It seems to run just fine, or so it seems... The problem is, that once every month, or blue moon, the thing just wants to kill on me, and sounds like it's just swallowing air. When it does do this, I can just about get it to idle, but that is about all. If I give it gas, it just chokes a bit, or swallows a bunch of air, and dies. It will do this until I give up, and when the next day comes along and I have the time to take a look at it, it just starts up and runs fine, and will do so until it decides to do this again.

It doesn't seem like weather has anything to do with this, because it has done this in several types.

I have replaced the fuel filter, and checked the fuel pump in the process. I did notice that the electronic dealy was unplugged when I had bought it, so I reconnected that, but it still does it.

Can somebody help me?

2007-01-24 09:50:18 · 7 answers · asked by blackwhiskeyblaze 2

I need to know the symptoms of a bad manual fuel pump.

2007-01-24 09:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jayclark 3

By your experience what is the best shocks and struts for cars?

2007-01-24 09:48:53 · 2 answers · asked by droids77 1

2007-01-24 09:43:32 · 3 answers · asked by D V 1

I recently replaced rear air struts with regular struts on 93 Sedan Deville now car is sitting really low in the rear.How can I raise car up without buying air struts?

2007-01-24 09:42:12 · 2 answers · asked by curtiswds 1

2007-01-24 09:36:35 · 13 answers · asked by SHAUN P 1

My car is a Vauxhall Vecra 1.8 R reg.

2007-01-24 09:29:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

thank you all who answered my question regarding my transmission problem. i have another question for you. do you think it's ok to drive the car till i get it fixed?? thanks again.

2007-01-24 09:18:20 · 2 answers · asked by juicy 3

When I replace the fuel pump fuse, the car starts perfectly, runs for a few seconds, then the fuse blows. Can anybody tell me what would cause this and how to resolve this issue???

2007-01-24 09:16:35 · 3 answers · asked by cal0171 1

I need to find the torque for the head bolt torque and the intake bolt torque asap. thanks

2007-01-24 09:13:41 · 3 answers · asked by maxpowerrys 1

Do you think I may need a tune up? or is it fuel filter problems or something?? Thank you.

2007-01-24 09:10:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know how long it would/should take to change the rotar, distributor cap, plugs, and plug wires, on a 92 chevy 1500 pick up 5.0 LT

2007-01-24 09:09:42 · 2 answers · asked by 92 chevy pickup 1

i need someones honet opionion and know what your talking about please.
i have a 1995 saturn and out of no where the transmission is tripping and yes it has transmission oil.
wher i put the car in reverse it jumps into gear really hard and sounds terriable, when i'm driving it and when it;s trying to go into the 1 st gear it jumps into gear hard. i've only had the car foe a few months, haven't had a transmission oil change since i had it, does it sound like i need a new transmission or maybe just a full service or could it be something not that major and also can you give me a price with your diagnosis... thanks alot....

2007-01-24 09:00:18 · 8 answers · asked by juicy 3

when i apply the brakes it makes a loud squelling noise and even after i take my foot off the brake it still makes the sound -almost like a belt. my question no brake light comes on and the brakes work . i was told it was a sensor telling me the brake pads need replacement. bye the way the sound does come and go any ideas? and do you think it is safe to drive till i have it looked at monday. THANKS.

2007-01-24 08:57:30 · 7 answers · asked by dcappizi 1

i have a old 1990 kawasaki gpz500s,that i use for work.For some reason today it will not start.
The only time it will start is when i get a jump start.Ive had the battery on charge,so the battery is not dead,but it just wont start from its own power??? .Could it be a weak spark at the plugs?.
because as soon as i get a jump from another battery its ok??.battery charging ok on a run,but as soon as you turn it off,wont fire up,dont want to keep trying as will drain the battery..any ideas??

2007-01-24 08:50:47 · 14 answers · asked by lifewriter10 1

coming from my car. It's a high pitched squeal from the engine when I push the gas pedal. It stops when i put on the breaks. what could it be?

2007-01-24 08:35:24 · 8 answers · asked by precious 3

The problem is in the front-end, and its apart of the steering assembly, i think. if i could find a good schematic online, i could probably answer the question for myself. ive had trouble locating one though, im afraid. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanx...

2007-01-24 08:21:41 · 5 answers · asked by staceysmom321 2

2007-01-24 08:05:55 · 5 answers · asked by Tim G 1

Thinking of getting an LPG jeep - been told that the sevicing cost lots more money if its LPG!! Can anyone advise?

2007-01-24 08:04:22 · 13 answers · asked by Amanda C 3