Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

My well maintained Yukon has been shutting down while I am driving it. No power and completely dead when I tried to start it up. I turned on my emergency flasher and it hesitated but it started flashing so I tried to start it again and it turned over. So I took off again and it seemed like when I gave it gas or came up to the stop light it completely died again. I flipped the emergency flasher on again and when it finally started flashing I turned started the engine and headed for home. On the way up the hill to my house it died about 5 times but I finally got in into the driveway. I went out this morning and it started up fine so I drove it around my neighborhood and was fine. I am afraid to take it on the highway for fear that it will shut off when I am going 60mph in traffic. A friend mentioned maybe the ingition power modulator, oxygen sensors, power fuse box? I had just filled up with gas when this started happening. Suggestions appreciated! Don't want to go to dealer!

2007-03-10 09:21:21 · 5 answers · asked by Dee K 1

i need a way to just get my car started it doesnt matter how if that means hotwiring or rerouting the ignition switch.. i just need to for the time being.. like i said the key wont turn at all. it worked fine earlier that day but it doesnt move.

2007-03-10 09:19:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-10 09:17:51 · 5 answers · asked by B-RO 2

There is a huge puddle of what I assume is coolant under my car. Seems like it is coming from under the center of the engine. I just filled up my reserve tank and it is totally bone dry after I drove it for a few hours. I drive a 97 Jeep Grand cherokee. It has around 160,000 miles and otherwise is in good shape. Could I have a leaky hose?

2007-03-10 09:10:50 · 8 answers · asked by lipglossaddiction 3

An air conditioner's compressor causes the engine to run at higher rpm. But the same may not be true in heating. In fact, I think it is merely the engine's exhaust heat that is diverted to heat the air inside the cabin. Is that true?

2007-03-10 09:09:18 · 14 answers · asked by nnyajnik 1

I need to know a place in the DC area to get my Acura RSX-S turbocharged - complete installation with all modifications to get a 450+ hp out of it.

2007-03-10 08:58:03 · 1 answers · asked by judmelkis 1

Ok my car is making a squeaky noise so I was worried about it. I took it to a family owned type of shop. He got my keys and drove it around for 2 minutes or so and told me I probably need a change of 4 new brake pads for 350$.From what I've heard, the only proper way to checking what's wrong with the brakes is to lift the car and remove parts to fully understand the problem. This guy however, didn't look under the car or even thorough the rims, can he be trying to scam me?

2007-03-10 08:40:55 · 15 answers · asked by Nergetic 2

I'm not talking about the brake lights. It's the rear lights (the ones that turn on when you turn on your headlights to drive at night). The brake lights work fine, but rear lights won't turn off. Any ideas? It's a Subaru. Any silly comments about sending the car to an excorcist will be flagged lol. Thanks guys!

2007-03-10 08:40:23 · 3 answers · asked by Triple Nipple 1

any suggestions?

2007-03-10 08:31:50 · 5 answers · asked by egruber84 2

I have a dent in the drivers door of my 95' Cutlass Ciera and would like to know if anyone know the best way to fix it. My car is otherwise in mint condition in and out and the dent makes the whole car look a mess. I used to get compliments on how well kept the car is, especially for its age and now that's all gone down the drain. Can anyone offer some advice. I don't want to spend a lot of money at a body shop; they want $1500 and I'd rather use that money for better things.

2007-03-10 08:15:38 · 6 answers · asked by Changed 3

2007-03-10 08:01:30 · 10 answers · asked by IC4NDY_ 3

The manual doesn't say if it is diesel or gas. It is 2006, I was told they have 160deg therm. in them, I have to run winter front per dealer, then it gets to 210 and seems to run better, it seems engine fan runs all the time even without winter front.

2007-03-10 07:54:09 · 2 answers · asked by TERRVO 1

2007-03-10 07:46:28 · 7 answers · asked by onefinesacaman 5

Keeps turning over, no start. Fuel pump turns on. Battery is fine. Injectors are fine. I figure the fuel filter is bad or fuel pump is on it's way. Any insight?

2007-03-10 07:46:17 · 11 answers · asked by GotTheLife 1

Would like to improve to the most "mpg" in a ford 7.3 powerstroke diesel

2007-03-10 07:40:29 · 7 answers · asked by sm 1

We just washed the car and now the rear lights stay on even when we turn the car off. We tried taking out the fuse and putting it back and that didn't work. What could this be? Thanks.

2007-03-10 07:39:12 · 6 answers · asked by Triple Nipple 1

My car used to overheat and steam for the past week but now its back to normal..whats happening?

2007-03-10 07:38:48 · 8 answers · asked by Tookie Williams 4

I replaced the pigtail on the Neutral Safety switch. Then I spliced the wires so at to match the old ones. The reverse(back up) lights worked for a couple of days then nothing. Where could the problem be?

2007-03-10 07:31:34 · 4 answers · asked by Dan M 2

She hit the tree on the right front side.Both air bags blew transmission fluid was all over the ground and under the car.
it wouldn't start.the tires were fine the hood a little bent, the right quarter panel a little messed up and right front spolier.the mechanic said the frame is bent a little and would be 1500 to repair the car and get it running .. I have talked with the mechanic and he said he can't seem to get it running it will start but will not run. any suggestions?

2007-03-10 07:27:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to do it myself we are so broke right now.

2007-03-10 07:22:40 · 6 answers · asked by kcabers 2

2007-03-10 07:21:58 · 7 answers · asked by Benben 1

Hey i have a 1995 honda accord and yesterday my battery died....ok i thought let me get a jump.....and when i did the lights and everything else turned on but not the actual car.....and this alarm noise came out of nowhere.......i didn't know i had an alarm installed in the car but it was coming from my car...every time i opened the door the alarm would go off.....i didn't have anything to shut it off.....every time i tried to start the car the alarm would go off.....well the battery kept dieing cause of this.......had to get the car tolled....i tried to do everything but nothing would work...i noticed that the so called anti-theft alarm was blinking even when i put the keys in the ignition......it only blinks when the car is turned off and parked....so what can i do?

2007-03-10 07:14:24 · 5 answers · asked by kingofswirv 1

HI, I HAVE A 1995 CAMARO. DURING A RECENT SNOW STORM I LOST MY OIL PRESSURE. WHEN THE MECHANIC DROPPED THE OIL PAN IT WAS LOADED WITH ICE BLOCKS THAT RUINED THE OIL PUMP.HE SAID THE OIL WAS LOADED WITH WATER THAT FROZE.NO ONE CAN GIVE ME A REASON HOW THIS HAPPENED OR HOW THW WATER GOT IN THE OIL.AFTER REPLACING THE OIL PUMP THE AUTO IS FINE.CAN YOU HELP ME WITH AN ANSWER.
THANK

2007-03-10 07:07:12 · 5 answers · asked by STANLEY G 1

I think I know the answer but my wife just called me and our 99 Jimmy will not go into reverse and barely go forward like 10 miles an hour. Sounds like my tranny is shot right? Any idea how much this will run I heard figures in 2 grand

2007-03-10 07:03:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-10 06:59:18 · 4 answers · asked by swinkcoach 1

burning raw fuel, bogging down, and just flooding.

2007-03-10 06:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by mgbenavides2003 1

The milage display doesnt light any more.The bulb and fuse have both been replaced.Any thought on what it could be???

2007-03-10 06:28:35 · 3 answers · asked by mybetterday 2

I would like to hear from any ford mechanics who have ever changed the timing belt on the Zetec E 1.8 engine of the ford focus. Could you tell me what sort of condition the idler guide pulleys were in. I had my timing belt changed on that engine at a ford garage, but I am concerned because they only renewed the belt and tensioner and when I asked Vospers what is in the timing belt kit, they said just the belt and tensioner. It is a 1999 T 64000 miles, when will I need to change the pulley?

2007-03-10 06:21:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

replace? It is a 2006 Toyota Camry LE. How much will it cost to fix? Please help...

2007-03-10 06:21:42 · 3 answers · asked by Too Fresh 3

2007-03-10 06:17:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous