Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

For a 1999 F-150 with the V6:
Yesterday morning the truck wouldn't start. No sound from under the hood or anything.

I tried jumping it to no avail. Then I took the starter to Autozone and they tested it as bad and sold me a new one. That one didn't work. I pulled it off and brought it back to autozone and it also tested bad. Traded bad starter for a new one (they tested this one and it ran) but when I put it on, nothing happens.

The lights don't dim when I try starting the truck and I'm only loosing about a volt between the battery and terminal. So, I don't think the problem is wiring or a battery, but I could be wrong here.

I would assume the wiring in the starter and solenoid is heavy enough to not be able to burn out due to some other problem. Is this correct?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Steven

2007-05-26 10:07:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

He said he was changing the spark plugs and he strips 1 of them and a piece of metal fell inside the engine. Now the engine sounds nasty and he wants to sell it. Anyone know where the metal might be stuck and what further damage would be caused if just left as is and drivin. How hard would it be to take apart and find the metal? Would I just have to rebuild the engine or replace??

2007-05-26 10:03:02 · 3 answers · asked by cc_det 1

So I avoided his calls. Now what? Would the car be towed by now? I think this was at least 2 weeks ago that he fixed it.

2007-05-26 09:58:41 · 6 answers · asked by creolebarbiegogo 1

I got the top cover off the area where the spark plugs are located, and there looks to be a stem sticking up.

I dont want to break anything so How do I remove t he stem?

thanks..MD

2007-05-26 09:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some pumps with regular option say unleaded and some do not. Is it safe to use the ones that do say regular unleaded?

2007-05-26 09:48:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-26 09:42:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

When ever I turn on my car's lights, they automatically go to brights, and I can't take it off.

2007-05-26 09:41:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

there were three glue strips on the original installation which I removed both from the running board and the pad. also need to know how to prepare the surfaces.

2007-05-26 09:40:23 · 1 answers · asked by Mogwi 1

The added fault code is 'engine coolant temperature sensor or circuit fault'. I was gentle with the new o2 sensor. Did I possibly kink the wiring upon installation of the new o2 sensor? It's a '95 Nissan Maxima. Thanks.

2007-05-26 09:27:52 · 4 answers · asked by Sexy Ray 3

A friend of mine owns a 2003 chevy cavalier. Today she noticed the check engine light turn on and shortly after that, the car jolted and then stalled. When she went to try to turn it back on, it would start, but it wouldnt stay running. Could this be a fuel pump problem or something else? The car has 40,000 miles on it.

2007-05-26 09:23:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heating and ac controls in the middle of the van for passengers in the rear. When I look online at replacement condensers the ones that can handle both dual and regular look much different than what I have. My condenser has the silver tube attached to it. I doubt Ill get any real answers here but maybe Ill get lucky. Thanks, Todd

2007-05-26 09:08:31 · 5 answers · asked by Mattfox 1

2007-05-26 09:00:28 · 7 answers · asked by lil lioness 1

2007-05-26 08:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by lilmissshorty2000 1

I have power to everything, and nothing happens when I turn the key to start the car. 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT is the make and model

2007-05-26 08:16:45 · 6 answers · asked by twoskee 1

my husband says the wind will slow down the car, which cause more gas.

2007-05-26 08:08:59 · 10 answers · asked by questionhead 2

I install a new cold air intake, the car will start, but it doesnt stay on???

2007-05-26 07:50:50 · 7 answers · asked by SPHINX 1

but there is no mention of a cam belt change in the service history book which goes up to 86000 miles.
When would the cam belt be changed as there is no sticker under the bonnet(it might have fell off)?

2007-05-26 07:50:14 · 6 answers · asked by carl t 2

anyone know what this code means $12 came up on plug in computer for nissan almera tino 2.2 diesel. the car itself keeps losing power and blowing plumes of white smoke then smells bad of burning oil, possible injector problem anyone know price of injector 51 reg and are they difficult to change or even get hold of.

2007-05-26 07:42:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

1994 Chevrolet K3500 6.5L Turbo Diesel (Detroit Diesel)
- Dual Rear Wheels
- 189,000 Miles
- 4X4 ( I drive it in 2WD though)
- New Tires. Properly Inflated.
- Had Oil Changed Recently (used Shell Rotella 15W-40)
- 4L80E Transmission with Overdrive.
- New Green Lifetime Air Filter (very similar to K&N Filter)

This truck only gets 10 MPG city and 11.5 MPG on the highway just driving, not towing anything. I know trucks like this aren't known for their fuel economy but this stuff seems odd to me. The RPMs at 55 MPH is around 2250 RPMs. The RPMS at 65 MPH is around 2750 RPMs. This seems awfully high to me. Also, at 65 MPH (with cruise control on) it will go faster, then slow down. Then it will pick back up to 65, speed up over 65 and then go back down. It repeats this pattern.

Something seems wrong here. Any ideas what it could be? Differential ratio to high? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

2007-05-26 07:38:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-26 07:33:22 · 3 answers · asked by TenaciousT 1

My service engine light just came on in my car. When I drive it seems like it doesnt want to accelerate. I stopped at a red light and the engine was virbating kinda hard. What could be wrong when the service enging light comes on? My car has 154000 miles on it but mostly highway miles. HELP!

2007-05-26 07:30:22 · 2 answers · asked by Big G 1

Have an old chevy truck 1979 that has the typical rust around fenders and bed wheel areas. I do not have a welder or cutting equipment. Are there any tricks or products to stop the rust without cutting out the metal and replacing it?

2007-05-26 07:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by dale h 2

2007-05-26 07:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by zyoung2005 1

1979 chevy 1/2 ton driver side door glass jumps off track. This happens when I roll the window about half to three quarters down. I took the door panel off and it seems that the guide at the front has weakened. Any way to fix this without replacing the guide? I do not have a welder or cutting equipment.

2007-05-26 07:09:22 · 2 answers · asked by dale h 2

but the high presser fuel pump stays runing all the time weeen the keys on

2007-05-26 07:07:07 · 3 answers · asked by •°o.O_ÇhrÏ$_O.o°• 1

This is a freshly rebuilt 400 c.i. Olds motor. AIll other cylinders checked out with 135-150 psi. I just got the motor back from the machine shop and installed it soon thereafter. New cam, pistons, piston rings, etc. I'm guessing the valves weren't placed correctly and a valve job may be in the works. OR the block is blown.

2007-05-26 06:40:35 · 3 answers · asked by DJSS 2

2007-05-26 06:29:49 · 1 answers · asked by s_uper_m_a_n 1

2007-05-26 06:21:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-26 06:15:14 · 7 answers · asked by ajit r 1

It runs fine, but acts like it has no power when in gear. new injectors, new fuel pump, and disconnected catalyc converter. What else can I do to find the problem? Any suggestions?

2007-05-26 06:12:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous