Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

it just stopped working and i need to fix it cause my gas gauge doenst work either i know what to do there i just want to know if fixing the odometer both the regular one and the trip are stopped , is easier than pulling the gas tank any help ???

2007-03-05 17:11:45 · 3 answers · asked by skytzo ! 3

I have a 97 Ford Explorer that just had a major tune up, but everytime I come to a stop the whole truck vibrates. I know plenty about cars but I cant tell what is causing the vibration. ITS DRVING ME NUTS . can anyone give me some tips on how to locate the source?

Specs (if helpful)
1997 Ford Explorer XLT (4dr)
4.0 SOHC v6 engine
6 speed 5R55E automatic transmission
Borg warner automatic transfercase
DANA Differentials

just got new
spark plugs
spark plug wires
k&n air filter
Tornado
fuel filter
fuel system cleaned

2007-03-05 17:09:57 · 2 answers · asked by ViperMax 2

2007-03-05 17:07:29 · 3 answers · asked by trevorharvey0606 1

2007-03-05 17:00:39 · 1 answers · asked by zombiefan89 1

I have a 90 Olds Cutlass Supreme that is overheating and blowing ice cold air. I notice when I gun it the temp will drop, otherwise it heats up very quickly and the antifreeze in my stock tank is boiling. What causes this ( stuck thermostat) ??? and where is the thermostat located on this vehicle? I dont notice any leaks anywhere.

2007-03-05 16:56:16 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

its a fender mounted silinoid, when i started the truck it was running fine and then when i went to back up it shut off, when i tried to start it again all it did was try to crank over and when i turned the key back and took it out it still was cranking over, and kept cranking over untill the battery went dead, what would cause this to happen is it the silinoid or am i looking at a different problem on my hands? please help asap, i need to get to work tomorrow

2007-03-05 16:44:55 · 3 answers · asked by Whitney D 1

i have a mercedes S430 sometimes it dosent start, i changed the battery recently and the battery charge and inside lites seems fine, when i try to start the car, it makes the noise like its about to start but it wont (it sound like the engine wont start). it only does it sometimes, other times it work fine, and usually when it doesent start, i leave the car for like 5-10 min then try again and it works.
once the car is on there is no problems its just when im starting it.
thanks in advance for the help!

2007-03-05 16:31:25 · 8 answers · asked by frk 3

For some reason recently my clutch on my 1996 ford escort 1.9 liter kicks out of first 2 out of 10 times I put it in gear. I have apx 60,000 miles on the clutch. Does anyone know what this might be? When it kicks out of first gear it makes a loud screech (embarrasing). Is this a sign of the clutch needing to be replaced? Do I need a new transmission? Any comments would be great
Thank you for your response in advance

2007-03-05 16:29:53 · 7 answers · asked by rudolph_barton 2

I have a Truck that has a recommended tire pressure of around 30 psi on all four tires. On the front two tires I got about 30 psi, but on the back tires I've got 40 psi. The sidewall maximum pressure reads 35 psi. The thing is, I put a lot of stuff in the trunk, and sometimes i measure my tire pressure and it goes all the way up to 70 psi. So my question is, since I always carry such a heavy load, should I lower my current 40 psi, or should I just leave it there so my tires won't be super flat when I carry heavy stuff?

2007-03-05 16:25:57 · 18 answers · asked by mrhuangsta 3

2007-03-05 16:21:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

but i can still use them to flash. my car is a mazda 323 glxi sr fastback 1.6 (1994, pop up lights)does anyone know anything about the cause.i have new fuses on order but the old ones seem ok

2007-03-05 16:20:31 · 4 answers · asked by mike 2

2007-03-05 15:52:36 · 7 answers · asked by Triple Nipple 1

Anyone who has actually changed them on this model. In a toyota forum one person said it takes 3 hours because quite a few other parts must be disconnected while another person said that it is possible to just reach around and change them. I know that the front three shouldn't be too hard, just remove the cover and pull out the boots, but i'm concerned about the rear plugs.

2007-03-05 15:35:39 · 1 answers · asked by mcgee8144 2

or same thing??

2007-03-05 15:30:44 · 4 answers · asked by fred6636 2

2000 cadilac escalade
the check engine light is on and its giving me what i wrote in the question above.. i got a diagnostic test and it gave me the code
P1345 and it also says camshaft correlation fault...i hav no idea what it is...how can it be fixed or what is it? please help...

2007-03-05 15:24:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car wont turn over, so I had my starter tested and they said it was bad. So I replaced it with a tested one from a junk yard, but the car still wont turn over. I'm wondering if I got the wiring right, because i cant remember which chord went to which part of the starter. The thick black rubber line, is that negative? because it only fits on where the book says positive. There are 2 places to connect wires to right next to each other, and the book doesnt help. one of the wires comes from the starter itself. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-03-05 15:22:16 · 2 answers · asked by phantomknightlad 2

You just dropped your mom at the dentists office and you're stuck in the car waiting for her. So, you park your car and listen to WILD 94.9 for about an hour. Does this have any long term effects on your battery? Will it recharge when you drive again?

2007-03-05 15:21:40 · 3 answers · asked by Triple Nipple 1

2007-03-05 15:10:14 · 9 answers · asked by Carmen G 1

I have yet to see any two cars that have the same timing on the blinkers

2007-03-05 15:09:53 · 5 answers · asked by wantme_comegetme 5

Not too mechanically inclined. Anyone ever change a brake light on a 1995 Camaro (Z28 convertible) and have helpful hints? Like easiest way to get at it and then remove it. Thanks.

2007-03-05 15:06:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

be change to full locking (manual) locking hubs?

2007-03-05 15:06:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 14:37:57 · 10 answers · asked by michelle a 4

Hey guys,
I have a little concern. I have been experiencing some problems with my car for the past few months. The question is that when sometimes when I stop at the light, my car would seem like it is going to go dead, but never does go all the way down. It just idles rough. And today, while I was driving down the street, I put it in neutral (its manual) and the car was rolling for over 30 seconds then it went dead... I had to start it up while it was going 50 miles an hour.
It didn't do it again, so I am wondering what could be the problem with my car... why is it doing this... I had a tune up 14000 miles ago and clean my injectors (paid 90 buck) and cleaned the throttle body... but still the same problem... I have got to mention though that I have a cold air intake.. don't know if that might ever could cause a problem...
Can it be an idler that is needed to be changed?

2007-03-05 14:37:12 · 1 answers · asked by walkingdeath 2

OK, I've had my car two days and already one of my friends heaved his guts out in the back seat of my Neon last night. We were on the way back home from a visit to the local watering hole up the highway and my friend couldnt figure out to roll down the back window so he just puked about twenty gallons of beer and popcorn vomit onto my floor and back seat. I guess it was revenge for me dropping a transmission on his foot last week. It smelled so bad this morning that I just opened the back doors and washed it all out with a water hose. It still smelled so then I poured a half bottle of Pinesol on the carpet but now it smells like puke and christmas trees. I was going to customize my car tomorrow but now I guess I'll have to cut out the carpets and throw them in the dumpster. I cant have nothing nice because of my dang hick friends and family. You should just read what happened to my truck on my 360 page. Why me?

2007-03-05 14:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If i ask a question on how to repair something why would I want to hear " have a certified mechanic do it"? if i had the money for a "certified" mechanic I wouldn't be asking the question in the first place now would I?

2007-03-05 14:35:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

When a mechanic needs to do really involving work, like replacing a head gasket or something, do they always look to a service manual of some sort, or do they rely on their collective experience to guide them through the process?

2007-03-05 14:32:32 · 11 answers · asked by Christian 3

i need a detailed scematic of the full wiring harness on a 6.2 chevy diesel truck, is there such a thing?

2007-03-05 14:28:01 · 2 answers · asked by concer690 1

i recently had a truck tire rub up against my bumper and it left a black mark and i was able to rub a little off is there any thing i can use to get it off with harming the pait on my bumper or haveing it professionally fixed

2007-03-05 14:08:23 · 9 answers · asked by tammy c 2

My daughter's car is making a clunking noise when she turns left and right and from the research we've done, it's pointing to the CV joint. Could it be something else?

2007-03-05 13:44:04 · 5 answers · asked by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7

Ive had the rotors turned 2-3x now. Started after new pads
put on last summer: brake shop says its me + Its Toyota:
if that were the case-it would have warped/pulsated its first
80K of life ! Now -it ONLY pulsates on HIGH speed stops ONLY.
Not ALL stops as last time. Theres room for one more turn. Should I just live with it? Replace pads and rotors? Is a little shimmy normal? Inspection recently (pre shimmy) showed calipers fine, even wear...disscoloration on rotor from heat.
Enough room for 1 turn more if needed.

Ideas?
Is it ok to use good after market parts??
Toyota parts are $$$$$$$$$$$$$

2007-03-05 13:24:43 · 8 answers · asked by fred6636 2