Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

The electric power in my car is really bad....i don't know if its the alternator or battery, i don't want to remove the alternator to test it or buy a new battery if it's not the problem. When i run anything electrical ( even my turn signal i see a drop in my battery meter, every time the turning light flicks on my meter drops and then goes back up again and again) to me it seems like a battery problem because my alternator is still recharging it it seems like it just won't hold much of a charge.

2007-06-05 08:58:22 · 7 answers · asked by Tim K 2

2007-06-05 08:38:56 · 5 answers · asked by polly 1

i went to get my oil changed and the guy that worked there told me i should flush out my radiator ,is this true?

2007-06-05 08:07:15 · 18 answers · asked by fitboyfitboyfitboy 3

for a Toyota Corolla..:)

2007-06-05 07:56:24 · 11 answers · asked by wendaylou2 3

The air conditioning compressor is not working in my car (so says my bf's uncle). It is a 1999 Chevy prism. Should I bother trying to get it fixed (expensive?) or should I just start looking at a new car?

2007-06-05 07:54:46 · 4 answers · asked by mmn12083 2

I left my dome light on until it sucked the battery dry because i didnt use my car for more than 2 weeks.

Is this battery destroyed? Its new. Is it even worth trying to charge? If so will it take a long time?

2007-06-05 07:49:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The van has been running sluggish for some time, but it gave no indication that there was a problem coming. I drove it to a friends house, later tried to leave, and it seemed to try to fire and when I stopped the starter, it died. The second time it cranked for a couple seconds and It got a couple sputters as it fired. The third time I decided to press on the gas pedal in case it just needed a little more gas (normally all I have to do is just turn the key and it starts). This time it never even fired once, just cranked. I know that there is gas to the intake, but the fuel pump voltage goes away after a couple seconds after turning on the key, like it knows there is plenty of pressure. There is good spark and the timing appears OK. I have disconnected the battery and now all I get is crank. I'm not familiar with fuel injected v-6 engines, and how to troubleshoot any further. Is ther something more I can check before I have it towed? Is there a possiblity It's a clogged cat.converter?

2007-06-05 07:39:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today i had the front left tyre replaced and I noticed that after this was done the car veered to the left slightly, I took it back the garage they said it was probably because the front left was a bit worn but still legal is this the cause??

2007-06-05 07:06:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I kinda figured it is the fan belt but wasnt sure. Also my speedometer and reverse lights and radio seems to have some type of short~i own a 97 plymouth neon, anyone aware of what could be wrong???

2007-06-05 07:05:00 · 6 answers · asked by meganshaw629 1

I replaced the line. It just makes a gas sound when I turn on the A/C. Its a 4 Cylinder. I recharged w/ refrigerant. Any ideas?

2007-06-05 07:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by Chris 1

2007-06-05 06:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by k b 1

What is aroumf the right tire pressure for my tires??? They need air but I'm afraid I might put to much in. I drive a 2001 Bettle with 18's.....what should the pressure be???? thanks.

2007-06-05 06:11:33 · 19 answers · asked by NuNu 2

i have a 85 mote carlo SS which you think would be better and why i drive alot so overdrive is a must

2007-06-05 05:41:11 · 8 answers · asked by 85 MONTE SS 2

The truck overheated, Blew the head gasket. Pulled motor apart, replaced all the gaskets, and noticed the head had a crack in it. So I replaced the head head today and when I put it on the block to bolt it down it rocks back and forth a little bit. It doesn't sit level on it. My worst fears would be a warped head but im unsure. Any helpful ideas?

2007-06-05 05:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by thugshady06 2

2007-06-05 05:16:59 · 16 answers · asked by Brendon B 2

2007-06-05 05:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-05 05:03:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-05 05:02:17 · 4 answers · asked by barny 1

2007-06-05 05:00:00 · 9 answers · asked by desktop cutie 1

The car is an 89 chevrolet cavalier 2.8 multi-port fuel injection system. It has a new fuel pump, new coil module, and is not getting fuel to run. Fuel pump pressure is good, when car sets for awhile it will try to crank. The car has went from running great to stalling while running down the road. The problem has gotten worse to the point where if it sets overnight, pressure seems to be getting enough vapor to allow the car to fire one time. Using started fluid or dumping fuel directly into the throttle control will make the car try to crank, but as soon as it runs out, it refuses to crank. So I've come to the conclusion that it's a fuel injector problem. I just need to know how to check and see if they're getting fire. Any other suggestions to what may be wrong are welcome.

2007-06-05 04:56:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The car started just fine, as always, after she backed out of the driveway it died, and it won't start. It turns over just fine, and sounds like it is just not getting the fuel. I don't know fuel injection engines like the old carborator ones, so I am at a loss. I let sit , still the same it starts to fire, then just turns over. Put the pedal to the floor in case it's flooded, and nothing. Wait a minute and try to start, it turns over and without the foot on the pedal "starts" to fire but acts like not getting fuel. Press foot on accelorator, and the same thing. Can someone give me suggestions on what the problem might be please. V6 Fuel Injected.

2007-06-05 04:49:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay I went to auto zone today to get a code read. the good news is it isnt saying o2 sensor any more it is now saying too lean bank 1..... any ideas. also I can hear a hissing sound coming from the back of the engine like a vacuum leak but I be damned if I can find it..

2007-06-05 04:44:48 · 2 answers · asked by whelchel77 2

yr 98

2007-06-05 04:43:52 · 1 answers · asked by Zorro 4

ive got a 302 ford engine,out of a 1990 ford car.im switching to a carb setup.my question is how to get rid of the smog tubes that go from the back of one head to the other.

2007-06-05 04:42:35 · 4 answers · asked by josh_ford_289 1

It's an automatic 93 honda civic. When the gears shift I can feel it jerk the body of the car back and it sort of gives me whip-lash. And sometimes when trying to get the car up to speed it acts like it just won't go. Like it stays at the low speed while I'm accelerating and then it finally jumps up to speed and the car jerks again. We've already changed the fuel filter, so that must not have been it. Is this a common issue with 93 honda civics? Could it be the transmission?

2007-06-05 04:36:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

me and my colleges at work were talking about tryes for cars and just how much they cost, when someone said she had nitrogen in her tyres to make them more effeciant. but none of us had herd of this and all thought that nitrogen was highly explosive! does anyone no anything about this and does anyone no a link or web page to back up the information please. many thanks ben.

2007-06-05 04:30:38 · 13 answers · asked by Bj screen 2

2007-06-05 04:24:52 · 8 answers · asked by felipe c 1

it has happened twice in the last year--it comes on & by the time I have a chance to take it in, a day or two later, it goes off on its own.

2007-06-05 03:20:27 · 16 answers · asked by Jason S 1

Hi all i got a cigerette burn in the back seat of my car can it be removed or hiden in some way it is a brand new company car if my boss see's it he will go ballistic !!!

i have to give him a lift on friday so get your fingers out... Thnx

2007-06-05 03:18:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-05 03:07:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous