Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

My car is a 98 mazda 626, automatic. A couple of weeks ago it started shaking really bad when I stop at a red light. It also seems like it is just going to quit. Whenever I do drive it has no acceleration, i have to literally punch the gas down to get up to a normal speed. Once it gets going it doesn't shake but i've only driven around town (no more than 5 miles at a time). PLease help. I have a 200 mile trip home soon and need to know what to do. would it be safe to drive it home... without damaging the car??

2007-04-04 09:58:10 · 5 answers · asked by luv_veggies012 1

A mechanic said that there was no power to the mass air flow sensor. He replaced the pigtail because you could see a burn mark on the wire and there was no power to the mass air flow sensor. After replacing the pigtail, there is still no power going to it. What could be wrong. This all happened very suddenly two days ago.

2007-04-04 09:52:27 · 6 answers · asked by browneyedgirl1166 1

The low pressure pipe is cold to the touch while the A/C is on. I bought one of those refill tanks from a store, and the gauge on it says that it is actually "overcharged," so I'm not low on Freon. The compressor is clicking on (there are no belt problems). What could be wrong?

2007-04-04 09:49:50 · 6 answers · asked by pharmernazi 2

When I drive my car it starts out fine except for it shifts kinda hard from first to second gear sometimes. After driving for about 15 to 20 min my car when stopped will get stuck in second gear and then eventually putter out and shut off. If i try to start it back up it will not start up right away most times and if it does will putter out and shut off again. So I will let the car rest and drive for as long as i can before it shuts off again. After I let it sit over night i will be able to drive it for 15 - 20 min before it starts again. I brought it to the car shop and they said after fixing the overhead cam sensor that i should bring it to a dealership cause they dont know whats wrong. The car is a 1995 dodge neon with 102,000 miles on it. Please help.

2007-04-04 09:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by lthlth013 2

2007-04-04 09:42:33 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. KnowItAll 7

Hello everyone, I ve been plagued with the problem of my alternator giving only about 11.6 volts when truck is on. Its a new 105 amp alternator i changed my negative battery wire to ground. I repaired a bad wire to the starter and the car doesnt drain the battery when sitting. I think its not the original motor b/c its carbuerated, maybe a 1986 engine im guessing? do older sub. engines have voltage regulators? please help. Im looking for inlines fuses in the harness to the alternator. Ive tried almost everything i can think of. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

2007-04-04 09:38:55 · 7 answers · asked by Kenneth B 1

2007-04-04 09:29:27 · 3 answers · asked by raskey 1

2007-04-04 09:22:57 · 3 answers · asked by Cary Z 1

when pre-paying

2007-04-04 09:21:09 · 4 answers · asked by Edwin R 1

I have seen this a number of times on Answers, so it can't just be a spelling error. Is 'bumber" a European name for a "bumper"?

I.e., a bumper is used by cars to absorb bumps, not bumbs. Can anyone shed some light here?

2007-04-04 09:18:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-04 09:04:09 · 2 answers · asked by Kevin M 1

For a 1996 Geo tracker 2 door convert?

I am replacing the factory radio with an new head unit and cant seem to match the wires correctly. I do not have the owners manual but have still connected the speakers. It will lod and eject cd's and tell time but will shut off when doing those operations.

Any help?

2007-04-04 08:56:08 · 3 answers · asked by madhandles33pg 1

the SUV is 7yrs old
- the noise started this morning 4/4
-driving it seems a little sluggish
- was serviced a month ago

2007-04-04 08:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1992 chevy cavalier. The belt squeals usually on the first start of the day and for 30 min or so after that, but usually on the second or third starts that day it doesnt squeak as much. Also warmer weather seems to increase the squealing. Do i need to tighten the belt? how do i do that?

2007-04-04 08:52:15 · 6 answers · asked by adogmac 1

I had my front tires replaced with new ones last month. Today I went to get my car inspected and they said my tie rod was worn too much so they couldn't pass it. Is is possible that they could not have noticed this a month ago (since play in the wheel was one of my concerns)? They suggest that water may have gotten into the tie rod and been frozen when they changed the tires last month and since it is warmer now, the water has melted and rusted the tie rods. Is this possible?

2007-04-04 08:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have sanded and primed to smooth but after i spray finish after several coats still uneven and some what of build up from overspray i assume.can i just sand down again and prime and brush on ?

2007-04-04 08:46:10 · 2 answers · asked by obxsunnysbeach 1

Hello,

I am having very poor gas mileage in my 1997 Ford F-150 V6 4.2L. Around 9 or 10 miles per gallon and I drive about 50-60% highway. I believe I used to get 16-17mpg.

Symptoms:
-Occasionally barely noticeable rough idle,
-occassionally starts, runs rough for a few seconds and stalls but then starts right back up

The fuel and air filters are new as is the IAC idle air control valve. PCV, coolant temp sensor and intake air temp sensor are pretty new. Any ideas why such poor mileage? Thanks

2007-04-04 08:32:14 · 7 answers · asked by Jeff C 1

In my RV whenever i shut the generator off it makes a loud run-on sound like something is still spinning then it finally stops- it might be normal but im not sure- onan 5500 marquis gold

2007-04-04 08:19:23 · 5 answers · asked by sally 1

i just got the vehicle about 5 days ago and the back latch doesnt seem to shut right...i cant figure out how to shut it and make the interior light go off..is there a cartain way to do this?

2007-04-04 07:50:43 · 8 answers · asked by your1fool 2

There's a loud clicking noise that comes from the center of my 2001 Subaru Outback. It gets faster as the car moves (any direction), stops when the car stops. Somebody watching me said the exhaust seemed to move up and down with it the noise. Nothing is hanging down and I don't "think" I feel anything insde the car.

2007-04-04 07:39:48 · 13 answers · asked by smithzoo 1

I needed some parts for my car and we ordered them exactly what the mechanic said we needed, then he said we needed more parts!!! I wonder if he is ripping me off?

2007-04-04 07:32:22 · 8 answers · asked by carriegreen13 6

I recently added an cold air intake to my 2006 honda civic(aem) and i noticed that when im at a red light my car idling vary, it idles high and low and sometimes the car shakes and it feel like it's going to turn off also when im about to press the pedal to accelerate i feel like it doesn't react immediately

2007-04-04 07:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by mikeangel57 1

What does this mean? I lost the owners manual and never had a car with ABS before. Help me out a bit if you can please?

2007-04-04 07:22:10 · 6 answers · asked by Heather R♥se 6

2007-04-04 07:07:13 · 3 answers · asked by David 2

2007-04-04 06:59:33 · 18 answers · asked by teary chocolate 3

2007-04-04 06:52:22 · 17 answers · asked by teary chocolate 3

I need to replace mine but I can't tell how to get the old one out?

2007-04-04 06:40:38 · 6 answers · asked by kotton936 1

I tried buying a new battery but within 12 - 24 hours my car will still not start until the battery is recharged. When we remove the cables from the battery once the car is running the car keeps running and does not die so I am understanding this indicates the alternator is not the problem? I have looked around the car and found nothing inside to be left on when the car is not on, so I am stumped. Anyone have any other ideas what could be wrong with it. The cables look fine and there is no corrosion.

2007-04-04 06:22:24 · 15 answers · asked by jennanna 4

a hot wire from the fuse box is hooked in the plus +side of the ignition coil and the minus- side is hooked direct in to the distributor with a condensor on the same wire hooked into the points. i have had no problem with this car , and then when i turn the key on , it just melts my points in like 5 sec , there is no ballast resistor that i can see on eny of this wireing ? eny ideas of whats wrong ? i changed the condensor too and it still melts , ? this is a1975 mercedes benz 230 points distributor

2007-04-04 06:12:58 · 6 answers · asked by jeremy 1

The 3 tail light bulbs on the right side of my fiesta do not work. The bulbs are ok as I have checked them and the brake lights work. Anyone know how to fix this?

2007-04-04 06:03:12 · 16 answers · asked by pj890 4