Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

2007-04-26 00:50:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

When i pull the cable the latch does not open,it looks like its stuck.

2007-04-26 00:47:08 · 2 answers · asked by WHOWE2 2

2007-04-26 00:09:10 · 2 answers · asked by Eddie G 1

its a 1995 toyota estima the key will not go into door lock or ignition i got the key cut from the ser no on the door lock i need to disengage the steering lock how

2007-04-26 00:02:26 · 6 answers · asked by soapnshine 1

It is a 1995 Escort LX. I was told at a shop that it will cost about $260 per side. That sounds like a lot to me, so I'm planning to get a second opinion. Is $260 per side a reasonable price, or should I shop around?

2007-04-25 23:26:36 · 1 answers · asked by lj1 7

i lost my car key and got a new cut from the 5 digit num on the door lock this was recommended to me by toyota dealer and they cut the key it will only go in a coule of mm which should have worked on doors and ignition the car is a toyota estima enima 1996 it will not fit doors or ignition barrel

2007-04-25 22:14:18 · 5 answers · asked by soapnshine 1

2007-04-25 22:06:28 · 17 answers · asked by Craig F 1

Hi, I have a 03 Toyota Corrolla and I was wondering, is it bad for the car to pull the e-brake to do 180's? I know its bad for the tires but how about the rest of the car?

2007-04-25 20:44:45 · 7 answers · asked by BangBang 1

I have a Vauxhall Vectra. My Battery light came on and my power steering stopped working and also my temperture gauge went up over half way it has never done that before. I have checked all the fluids and are all ok. Please can any one help, many thanks if you can.

2007-04-25 20:37:47 · 9 answers · asked by andy411 1

I read it in Consumer Reports, but I forgot what it said. I think it may have been Meguiar's...but I want your experience.

2007-04-25 20:31:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This noise is like a ticking noise that only lasts for a minute or so and goes away once the car warms up. Feels like its towards the front right side. Engine also feels rough (almost like a diesel) while driving the the first couple of miles. Once the temperature reaches optimum the roughness goes away. This is a 1999 Camry LE 4 cylinder 2.2L engine. No fluid or overheating problems. Any ideas? How do I know if its timing belt, flat belt, valve train, cylinder or something else altogether. Has anybody got this problem fixed recently? I want to go to the dealer with some background info.

2007-04-25 20:18:26 · 3 answers · asked by Navin C 2

5.3 Z71. A/C went out about a week ago. I couldnt figure out what was wrong with it until I realized that the A/C belt was missing. The truck has a serpentine belt for ALL the components, but the A/C compressor is by itself with its own little belt. I wasnt looking for a belt on the A/C unit because you cant really see it. I went in there to check the clutch because the compressor was'nt kicking on. Thats when I realized that the belt was completely missing. Why does it have it's own belt? Just curious.

2007-04-25 19:02:22 · 2 answers · asked by USMarine Dad 3

i'm assuming i can use some type of alkaline fluid, any suggestions?

2007-04-25 18:53:40 · 7 answers · asked by grinny 2

we have a 1985 chevy van g20 series and our transmission went out in it. a reebuilt transmission was put in it and we noticed that our spedometeer doesn't work. we didn't ask the mechanic why they didn't hook it up when they replaced the tranny. so is there any way we can it hooked up? sure would be nice to know how fast we are going. any help with this would be greatly appreciated. thanks

2007-04-25 18:20:50 · 4 answers · asked by Brenda B 1

My car is a VW Passat '92 and I usually fill it with unleaded 87 gas. This afternoon I made a mistake by filled it up with leaded 89 gas. Is that gonna hurt my engine?

2007-04-25 18:09:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dunno why my car is showing the Check Engine Temperature sign..When i had just filled it with Anti-Freeze...What do you think is going on?

2007-04-25 17:51:33 · 9 answers · asked by Miguel Angel 1

I have an 86 Camaro just swapped the motor with a rebuilt 350, what carburetor and cfm should I get, it has an aftermarket cam, heads and intake manifold. Also internals are all redone. Headers, headman headers, touch the starter.

2007-04-25 17:46:58 · 7 answers · asked by J. K 4

my 99 olds is over heating i replace the theromstat and i replaced the coolant temp sensor my raditor isnt even warm i cant figure out the problem any thoughts

2007-04-25 17:26:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the Best Subscription for Automotive Diagnostic and Repair service? I am not ASE certified, I learned how to fix cars by figuring them out myself. I am repairing a differnt car every two weeks, and It would help to have something to help. Haynes and chilton books help a little, but do not provide enought detail to dianose many problems. Alldata by autozone.com is one what others are out there, and which would be best for me? I can't afford to buy the OEM books for every car I work on? Thanks

2007-04-25 17:12:06 · 2 answers · asked by doyou 2

2007-04-25 16:01:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

need to know exactly how to put everything back, oh I didnt take it apart. I need to see how the power steering bolts up. I think someone put a different motor in, some of the brackets are different. Note I did not take it apart and the guy who did is not around anymore.

2007-04-25 15:36:53 · 2 answers · asked by holymoly 2

Ok i truck just got a 350 in it and the 700r4 transmission was recently rebuilt, i have a edelbrock carb on it, now my problem is when it is in park it runs fine but when it in drive it shakes, it didn;t do it before i put the new motor in what is the deal, many have said the torque converter, how do i fix this, and one said a vacuum hose, please help and whatever ideas u have please tell me what u think is wrong and how to fix it, details would be greatly appreciated

2007-04-25 15:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by joseph b 2

I have located where the turn signal flasher is on my 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. Problem- I cannot remove the old one to replace it with the new one. Is there a special way your supposed to hold it and pull on it? Or dismantle it altogether? It just won't budge.

2007-04-25 15:04:13 · 2 answers · asked by allisontiede 1

I have been experiencing problems with braking. I noticed that the brake paddle does not go all the way down, and that I must apply a lot of force to press the brake, therefore, to stop. Now I figured this meant that I just need some more pads, because there is the screeching noise. But I have never ever experience such an inability to press the brakes and a vibrating sensation in the paddle as I apply them. Could this mean more than a need for new pads? I have heard several things: low brake fluid, bad caliper, possible lack or fluid to the caliper, and just plain ole' need for pads. So I'm uncertain of the seriousness of the problem, I will be having it looked at real soon, I just want to know what to expect. This is a fairly new vehicle, I have only had it for five weeks and have only driven it four times, and I am not currently driving it now. Please help.

2007-04-25 15:01:50 · 14 answers · asked by Brown Beauty 1

1991 Toyo Pickup 2wd, I can hear a knock from where the clutch is when I engage the clutch really fast, but only when I am going into second. Does anyone know why this is?

2007-04-25 14:55:39 · 3 answers · asked by westernnwaste 1

i pulled out of work and the lights dimmed and it quite charging ......had auto parts check alternator and it is fine i was told it is either a power or ground wire any ideas?

2007-04-25 14:45:50 · 6 answers · asked by goofieman87 1

the front of the car (Infiniti FX35) was scraped as it was pulled into the car port. I'm unsure if the paint is latex or oil base, but I am interested in answers for both types of paint. Thanks

2007-04-25 14:33:34 · 3 answers · asked by SFCurious 1

2007-04-25 14:30:16 · 6 answers · asked by blah blah blah 2

My 99 Escort zx2 wont take a jump start. I turned if off one day and then one second later it would not start. Everything was dead. I hooked up the cables from my Expedition and nothing. I hooked it up correctly but it just wont take a jump start. This happened to me me a while back and the mechanic replaced the battery. That battery is still brand new. No corrosion at all on the terminals. No gunk or anything on the battery.

2007-04-25 14:25:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok i just had a 350 put in and the problem i am having is that when the truck is at idle it runs smooth but when it is put in drive it is real shaky. What is the deal, i have a edelbrock carburetor, new fuel pump,new filter.I don't know if it the carb adjustments or maybe the flywheel. Please help and give details!!

2007-04-25 14:17:33 · 3 answers · asked by joseph b 2