Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

3.1 V6 engine, have replaced starter and solenoid, new battery, will not start with key. It can be jumped from the solenoid, runs for about 3 seconds, then dies. All dash lights come on when key is forward, but when trying to start, it makes no sound at all. Security light flashes when key is in also. The light actually started flashing before this problem, then it was only able to be started off solenoid approx. 3 more times, now it will do as i said before, start from solenoid, run 3 seconds, die. Do not have funds to take to dealer, new tranny, new motor can't afford to junk the car, please help!!!

2007-03-10 22:23:49 · 6 answers · asked by smackit17 1

The car ir a renualt campus 5 (no laughin) and I believe it to be the brakes. Most probably the rear brakes. The noise is coming from the back left and is more prominent when turning left and when turning right it sometimes disappears altogether.

My thoughts are the back brakes are seazed and what I need to know is what is the best way to release them? All help gratefully received.

2007-03-10 22:19:05 · 8 answers · asked by pg 1

I took my car into Pep Boys because I needed a simple brake job. After a couple days I decided to move my car somewhere else after a whole series of events that I'll spare getting into for the moment. Needless to say I felt they were being dishonest and giving me the run around. My car was running and drivable when I brought it in, but I had to have it TOWED somewhere else because the car wouldn't start and they tore up my break system in the rear.

My question is: is it possible to have the brake drum "fuse" with the brake shoe? I was told this happened by two guys at Pep Boys. When I called around to a few other places they said, "No, it's no possible because it's a moveable part connecting to a non-moveable part, so if it happened you wouldn't have been able to drive it to Pep Boys in the first place." Another person told me that they've only heard it happening on VW Bugs.

I have a 2003 Saturn, could this have happened to it?

2007-03-10 20:17:48 · 6 answers · asked by meKrystle 3

I have a 2002 S10 Blazer that just stated pulling to the left, its worse at higher speeds I have not hit any thing not sure why it is doing it, I checked the tire pressure and it is fine.

2007-03-10 20:05:23 · 7 answers · asked by T B 1

i have a 1997 jeep wrangle se with a 4 cyl inline engine with manual transmission and whenever i start my car the engine makes kind of a thump and my shift (which is usually in neutral) goes from side to side rapidly and then when the engine is idling on its own without my key pressing the ignition it runs fine and works perfectly. but i am worried that something is wrong with my vehicle! i have looked up to the definition of spark knock as that is the only kind of negative condition that my manual says anyhting about that has to do with the engine i do not think it is that as mine only does it on start up and only for a split second (as when it turns over) i will put higher octane fuel in and im hoping that being a 4 cyl its doing that because it is off balance and turning over creates alot of vibration i just got this vehicle a few days ago and just want to know if this is notmal operation as none of my other 4 cyl cars do this. thankyou for any responces i hope nothing is wrong

2007-03-10 19:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The gears ride on bearings, so they spin on the differential shaft. If the engine is off but the car is coasting, the differential shaft can turn inside the gears while the gears and the layshaft are motionless.(so the gears, if i am in the third gear for example , don't spin the layshaft and the engine? what means then that is a engine brake?) Could then the wheel to spin the engine? thks

2007-03-10 18:39:28 · 6 answers · asked by david_victor2004 1

i am using windows XP and am wondering if anyone knows what could be done to fix it?thanks!

2007-03-10 18:27:40 · 5 answers · asked by ABKT 1

I had my engine done before by a mechanic, but my engine went bad to worst. Now I plan to open it up, I am an eager man to learn and have tools and basic understanding of the engine. It is a 2E Toyota engine used as taxi cab.

The situation? I have coolant leak causing milky motor oil, as if I have low power, no smoke on the pipe, engine heats sometimes, do not consume oil, but air pressure is too much on the cylinderhead cover, and oil now squirts out of the dipstick.

Can somebody good enough help me do the work?

2007-03-10 18:13:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so whats wrong with my car. I go to start the car, the engine turns over and everything like its trying to start, but it doesnt, then randomly after waiting like a half hour it will start, but then if you stop to say, get gas, after youve been driving it for a while, it wont start until you wait a half hour to an hour. PLEASE HELP ME! ^-^ any input is welcome

2007-03-10 18:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car failed the NOx part of the emissions test in New York City. The limit is 2.00 gpm and my car recorded a 2.35 gpm. The CO and HC pertions of the test passed quite easily.
Is this something a tune up would cure.
My car is a 1987 Chevy Caprice with a 4.3 v6.
I'm going to change the oil, plugs, air filter tomorrow. Hopefully it will pass on Monday.

2007-03-10 17:52:47 · 2 answers · asked by glenn s 2

Why will my keyless remote lock and unlock my doors, but niether door switch will operate at all. Ofcoarse the fuse is good ,and the switches test ok. This is a 97 chevy silverado. Dont know dont tell!

2007-03-10 17:22:02 · 5 answers · asked by dsmith0628 1

I dont mind getting my hands dirty. My boyfriend has taken everything off already and I have the new heads to go on it. but my boyfriend has also taken off. I am left with doing it myself. A garage wants way too much, and a couple that I have called said they wont touch it, because someone has already had their hands it in. I am desperate. I need my car for work. Help!

2007-03-10 17:19:57 · 2 answers · asked by twocompleate 2

This happened suddenly and supposedly there was brake work done last year sometime but, I replaced the front pads, which were barely there, and the master cylinder and the brakes are still going to the floor. I will check the back ones tomorrow but I am at a loss...I need to try and fix this P.O.C before Monday. Any ideas what could be the problem before I waste any more time fixing the wrong things? Even though it needs to be done.

2007-03-10 17:15:48 · 12 answers · asked by eaj174 1

I was washing my car a few weeks ago, and tried to wax it when i was done...i failed and now there are swrills on my car where i tried to wax. has anyone ever done this before if so how do i get rid of them, they are really bad and look like crap...Thanks

2007-03-10 17:07:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-10 16:53:13 · 5 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1

Just want to know if the SOHC lasts as the DOHC.

2007-03-10 16:52:25 · 5 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1

Because when you remove the caps it is so much louder, but i dont know if it is illegal or not to drive without the caps on.

2007-03-10 16:49:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my toyota csi 1997. the power steering on my pride and joy only done 25,000ks.Yes true ks seems to go in and out of power really noticable on roundabouts but not only. car was brought and serviced regularly at toyota by previous owner.Idrove it during the first week he brought it and suggested he talk to dealer as I thought it didnt feel right?? he was reasured all was o.k. Ihave owned the car for the last 12months and Im now convinced along with two indepentant.... mechanics that there is a problem possibly a high spot on the steering shaft/anyone with a similar problem,its driving everyone mad!
Cheers

2007-03-10 16:49:18 · 2 answers · asked by gus t 1

Alright, I drive a tractor trailer for a freight company. Of course, there are no radios in the truck. What we(drivers) do is build a box with speakers and a car radio mounted in it. There are bannana plugs on the dash to get power from. Now The only problem is that everytime you shut the truck down the radio will lose it's memmory (presets, Volume level, etc). I could get an analog radio but that is just out of the question. I was thinking more along the lines of a secondary power source. Like connecting a 9V battery connector to the memmory wire so when the truck is off it will still hold it's memmory. Seeing that the radio won't work without this wire being hooked up to the trucks power I would have to incorporate a diode of some sort so I don't fry the battery. What kind of diode should I use and Where should I put it in the circuit? I can't mess with the truck, so whatever I do has to be done in my radio box. Thanks for any info....

2007-03-10 16:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by MiKe 5

Just recently (probably because its starting to warm up outside), my car has started to have some overheating issues. It only happens when I'm driving more than about 4-5 miles (makes sense) while in suburban stop-and-go type traffic (i.e. speed up to 45, traffic light turn red just in front of me, stop, repeat). It does not happen in situations where i am consistently going at a relatively constant rate of speed (haven't taken it out on the highway though - has a few other issues then).
I've had the car for just under 2 years (and it was taken care of well by the previous owner), and have not had this issue before.
Thanks for any help.

2007-03-10 16:29:39 · 4 answers · asked by steveb1492 2

i changed the thermostat i changed the water pump i drained all the fluids and put new one and fan clutch when it overheats i put the heat very high that helps some time i have no idear whats happening whit my car please help

2007-03-10 16:22:13 · 7 answers · asked by harphey m 1

Vehicle terms. And how do you tell if your vehicle is truly running rich when there are multiple things that could contribute to the "symptoms"?

2007-03-10 16:21:29 · 7 answers · asked by yupp 1

If not, is there any proof of oil change that I need to provide the dealership if I take the car back for a repair under warranty?

2007-03-10 16:18:03 · 8 answers · asked by Guru 1

2007-03-10 16:14:25 · 2 answers · asked by Babygirl 1

where does the oil filter go on a 2003 saturn ion go? What tools are required for the filter change?

2007-03-10 16:06:18 · 4 answers · asked by chuck d 1

1997 Neon

2007-03-10 15:57:07 · 14 answers · asked by spbecky23 1

2007-03-10 15:55:57 · 4 answers · asked by veronica7632@sbcglobal.net 1

the car takes long to turn on the when i step on the gas it shakes but i step on it more the motor evens out what can be the problem?

2007-03-10 15:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. Shaggy 1

2007-03-10 15:46:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

so i tried changing the cam gears on my care (1987 acura integra) basically the car used to run good. or atleast ran. its basically a tuner. but the problem im having is that i tried putting in the gears and i took off the upper part of the timing belt and then put in the gears, making sure they stayed at TDC at all times. but when i put the belt back on and turned on the car, it sounded like a lawn mower, it made huge amounts of noise and was unusually loud. im not sure whats wrong with it, i have a feeling that i might have moved the first piston out of its TDC position. and now i have no idea how to make it run good again, the car is infront of my house so i cant drive it anywhere without risking the engine. does anyone know what to do to fix this? thanks

2007-03-10 15:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by Eddy 2