Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

I have a melted fuse, bottom row, middle, and melted wires running up under my dash that appear to go into the column. Any help as to how to handle this or the diagram itself, would be greatly appreciated...

2007-04-16 09:57:47 · 3 answers · asked by C W 1

My lead acid M.bike battery has had its AH rating rubbed off, can I/how Can I Wotk it out? with a multimeter?
i want to use it for my hobby (model boating) but i dont want to destroy my new expensive speed controller so I need to work out its AH rating but how do i do it?

2007-04-16 09:45:50 · 8 answers · asked by Daedalus 4

Okay I have a 1991 Chevy Beretta, it is a good running car, you can barely hear the motor running. I have spent at least 1700 worth of work on it, but it has 173,000 miles on it I was wondering how long is a car good for before it breaks down completely. Someone told me a car is good forever as long as you take care of it and keep it running good. Is this true? not to mention people who drive older cars like cars made in the 60s and 70s, they have to have lots of mileage right? but they are still running so how long for a 91 chevy beretta???????

2007-04-16 09:31:58 · 7 answers · asked by GRS 1

My husband has a Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck {sorry I don't know the year ....maybe '98}. There are about two or three holes in the frame where it has rusted through. Is this something that can be fixed so that it will pass inspection or should we just say goodbye and sell it for the motor and parts?

2007-04-16 09:25:56 · 5 answers · asked by zoe1594 3

doesn't want to go into 1st gear.

Everytime I stop my car and start again I have trouble getting my car to go into first gear. It's almost like it locks up or something. Once I get it into gear it does fine.

Does anyone know what could cause this and is this something I should get checked or does it just sound like an overly sensitive gear shift ?

2007-04-16 09:22:43 · 6 answers · asked by bye bye 5

i changed the plugs and wires and now my car wont start it tries to start but wont could i have messed something up when i was doing it
i have a 1993 chevy cavalier 2.2L 4 cylinder with a coil pack

2007-04-16 09:17:28 · 10 answers · asked by drunk_luther69 1

I went threw a big puddle yesterday and my car stalled. We tried to start it today and no good. I was wondering could it still be wet?
Thanks

2007-04-16 09:14:13 · 2 answers · asked by Trying 1

I have a 2000 hyundai elantra where in the heck is my flasher?

2007-04-16 09:04:21 · 6 answers · asked by suzi m 3

2007-04-16 08:59:34 · 7 answers · asked by grampa211 1

2007-04-16 08:37:10 · 4 answers · asked by Train 1

Car was working perfectly fine, just a bit sluggish, and since it's an 1989 Toyota Corolla 4dr with 2Bl carb, i figured i'd change it out, it's only $64 bucks anyway.

After I changed out the fuel pump which was easy since it was two 12mm bolts and 3 rubber fuel lines since the fuel pump is mechanical next to the head on the camshaft, it ran great for about a total of 25 miles, 7 engine starts and stops till i got home and shut the car off.

This morning I drove to work and halfway there (20 miles) on the freeway it just stopped accelerating like it was getting no fuel. I came to a stop and towed it to a gas station. 15 mins later the car turns on fine and idles for 5 mins good. I try to drive it and it works good, but as soon as i get on it to get on the freeway it dies again.

There is only one fuel pump on this car (new), and one fuel filter (new). There are none in the gas tank. What could be wrong with it? a faulty fuel pump that i should take back?

2007-04-16 07:39:31 · 8 answers · asked by fabian_gomez357 1

I have been bouncing around the idea of purchasing a new top for my 1991 Mazda Miata Convertible. I am however afraid that I would not be able to install this myself, has anyone done this with any convertible? It says online it's simple to do, but I have heard that before. Any tips/advise is welcomed

2007-04-16 06:38:14 · 6 answers · asked by the3mman 1

I have a 1998 Fiat Punto 60S 3 Door Hatchback. I have put on 15" alloys and my tyres are now: 185/55 R15 (82H/V)

Can anyone tell me what my tyre air pressure should be for my front and back tyres as I have no idea now and have no where to find out.

Thanks.

2007-04-16 06:37:23 · 12 answers · asked by GuitarGod2B 1

I bought a refridgerant kit to convert my r12 system to a 134a, then I find out that I have to have the r12 discharged by a shop. It kinda defeats the purpose of doing it myself. I want to avoid the whole go to a service station wait all day and then over pay for it, on top of here about all the parts that supposably are needed. I would rather just not have air conditioning if that is what I have to do.

2007-04-16 06:35:49 · 7 answers · asked by Flat Top 1

I have a 2003 Hyundai accent with 67000 miles on it. At about 58000 miles the car began to squeak. The squeak is there from the time I turn on the car until I turn off the car...I can't hear it when I am driving, only when I am stopped at a light. I get frequent oil changes but I have not had a routine maint. done in a long long time. When I called to get a quote for the routine maint. they said it would cost $1000 to do that because I would need to change the timing belt. I only owe $1800 on the car. This car was a starter car so I would rather trade in the car for a better more comfortable car then to put money into this car. Does anyone know why the car could be squeaking and if you think it is the timing belt. I know its not the brakes because the breaks don't squeak when I step on them.

2007-04-16 06:22:22 · 10 answers · asked by jeno75831 3

how hard is it to take my body and moter from me 2wd and put it all on the frame of the same yr make and model but 4*4 ....

2007-04-16 06:17:14 · 4 answers · asked by David B 1

Something was making noise in my VW Jetta 2000, after I searched I found the steel tub going to the booster from engine was loose, I just hold it tight the noise stopped, and my question is what is that pipe and can I just glue it? Or have to take it to mechanic.

2007-04-16 06:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by RRRR 1

I just bought a used car with chrome rims. They appear tarnished and have a dull bronze film on them. I assume break dust and grime. I tried some chrome polish but it didn't do much, it seems that I should clean them before I try and polish them. What is the best product to use? They are slightly pitted and I am guessing that is permanent, but would like them to look as nice as they can. Thanks in advance.

2007-04-16 05:54:22 · 3 answers · asked by D Marie 3

2007-04-16 04:57:29 · 3 answers · asked by mindrape 2

It looks like healthycar.org found out that chemical particals stick to the inside car windows and that that creates a haze which in turn creates a glare at night. Especially with oncoming headlights. They actually measured it in over 200 new cars. In googling "glare" and "haze", only glare-x-plus really looked like it addressed the issue. My mechanic also said it was almost impossible to remove that haze unless you used really strong chemicals or hydrochloric acid. Stuff I used in the past only seemed to push the window film around and not really remove it. Has anyone tried glare-x-plus? It is supposed to be organic and not be harmful or smell (like vinegar, which I hate!). I also tried some baking soda but the mess was not worth it, and it did not seem to clean that well. Any ideas?

2007-04-16 04:51:20 · 3 answers · asked by floatingman 1

Engine off of course, but key still in.

2007-04-16 04:29:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to send a whole folder, but I need to zip it. How do I do that?

2007-04-16 03:51:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know where the doorwiring is that controls the dome light in my "03 Ranger. This is a common problem with all late model Ford pickups , so I'm hoping someone can help!

2007-04-16 03:48:17 · 6 answers · asked by sonny4fn 3

How long before you've needed to replace your muffler, etc., from normal wear?

2007-04-16 03:34:15 · 7 answers · asked by angelbaby 7

ok, ive been asking about my car for a while now, it is a 2003 alero V6 3.4 L. ive been having trouble starting it when it is warm, will crank but takes a while to get started. i had the crankshaft sensor changed, fuel pressure checked, filters, spark plugs & wires. there is no check engine light on so no codes. then today, 1st time its done this, i was driving down a busy road and all the light started flashing, the doors unlocked, and it just died. i was able to get it started and it died again a minute later. got it started again and was able to make it to my moms house without a problem. any idea what would cause the car to act up like this?

2007-04-16 03:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by tink girl 1

I have had the crank and cam sensors changed but I get a intermintent miss the RPM's stay up but it effects the speedometer it drops 20 mph when this happens and goes back up. No codes are found. I have the big 6 cylinder in it. I'm at a loss also at an idle somtimes it will stall out Temperature is not a factor it does it if the engine is at operating temperature or cold I was thinking maybe the throttle sensor?

2007-04-16 02:37:09 · 3 answers · asked by mikef1234 3

I DROVE THROUGH SOME WATER ABOUT 2 FEET HIGH AND MY CAR STALLED AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED AWAY BECAUSE IT WOULDNT START

2007-04-16 02:31:00 · 7 answers · asked by eddy k 2

in traffic, as the traffic moved up, i moved up but when i applied the brakes the car would not stop, i had to throw the car into park, to get it to stop, after doing so the wheels spun like crazy. i was able to drive the car home and it never happen again. i checked the brake fluid level and it was okay, i checked for leaks there were none, thing it was just a fluke,( i had new brakes put on in 2005) i contiue to drive and the brakes worked perfectly, until this weekend, it happen again, only this time when i applied the brakes, the car accelarated
so fast i could not throw it in park. i hit the person in front, neither one of us was hurt luckily, and there was no damage to either car, our bumpers matched. i did have to be towed, because i was blocking traffic. when i got my car home again (and there it will stay) i checked the brack fluid was not low, and i found no leaks,*are there any auto mechanics out there with suggestions?..especially from Virginia Beach,Va, or anywhere...HELP

2007-04-16 01:49:23 · 4 answers · asked by yelnatssac 1

2007-04-15 20:25:10 · 15 answers · asked by Jesus C 1

2007-04-15 19:21:18 · 2 answers · asked by Keith 2