Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

I went to visit my parents and I borrowed my father's Honda minivan. As I was adjusting the seat and mirrors, I noticed the moon roof was open, which it turns out my Dad had left it open from earlier in the day when he got back from golfing. And there had been a quick downpour between then and when I got in. Now the signal lights do not work, and neither do the power door locks. I opened the passenger and driver's side fuse boxes, and the corresponding fuses seem to be intact, but I noticed when i opened the box on the driver's side there were a few water droplets.... could it be water damage, and if so, is it easily repaired or is the dealership going to ding my father with a huge labor bill?

2007-07-16 13:47:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-16 13:42:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a bad oil leak on my 1991 camry about 2 quarts every week...They told me I needed a new timing belt, and I had three major leaks....The total $900, which he lowered to $700, bc he knows me...does this price seem reasonable, he's nice but i'm a female and i dont want to be taken advantage of

2007-07-16 13:23:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonomous 2

what is the ABS light on cars and how do u fix it ?

2007-07-16 12:46:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a coolant flush done, new hoses put on, and new dex cool antifreeze put in. Now it's black.
Is it possible the mechanic did not do a proper flush, or is there oil leaking in from somewhere? The car is a 96 Olds Ciera.

2007-07-16 12:37:49 · 4 answers · asked by Pascha 7

My friend tells me he needs a "throttle belt"/"acceleration belt" for his 1991 Mercury Cougar. I don't know what this is and all searches have yielded no results. If someone could help me with what exactly I'm looking for, and maybe a place to find the part, it would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-16 12:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by Sam Sneed 3

it will turn on when i move the switch to the "on" position but when i move it to the "door" spot and open the door, it doesn't turn on. a blown fuse maybe?

2007-07-16 12:13:14 · 2 answers · asked by mc7312 1

Have a Ford Focus that is leaking power steering fluid. The "boot" on the rack is torn, was wondering if this is the cause of the leak or is the boot only a dust cover.. Is there a seal inside that is causing the leak?

2007-07-16 12:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by Eric R 3

When I turn my a/c on, it only blows hot air. There is no coolness at all. I'm not sure what's the problem is.

2007-07-16 11:53:42 · 8 answers · asked by Babyfaceboy 1

i have been to the deliership to have my top end of my corrla cleaned a couple of months ago and its starting to do the same thing it did then again what causes it to keep getting clooged with crap

2007-07-16 11:41:23 · 4 answers · asked by ted75 3

What happens if you don't rotate your tires?
Mine has about 12000 miles and i never rotated my tire since i bought the car. my next oil change is around 13000 mile, so I'm planning to do it at that point. Is it ok?

2007-07-16 11:36:32 · 14 answers · asked by Jollyrancher132 1

my driver's seat window was open when it rained yesterday. last night i cupped water out of my car. it took a long time. there was like two inches of water on the whole floorboard. i plan on taking it to a vaccuum place so i can suction the water out. there's a lot of water still! i didn't do it earlier. i should have. so i have to go clean up this big disaster. got any other ideas? or tips. or anything.
aside from closing the window before or when it rains.

2007-07-16 11:04:02 · 9 answers · asked by pwrgrlmanda 5

This problem came on suddenly. What could be some possible causes?

2007-07-16 11:02:40 · 4 answers · asked by Luci 4

If I'm driving and I turn -while- I'm accelerating I get a somewhat bad vibration from my front end. I was told it was the CV joint or wheel bearings. I noticed a bit of grease built up on the outer boot (farthest from the tire). Question is, since there is grease, is it most likely the CV joint causing the problem? If so, what would the total cost to repair this run? Ballpark is fine. Also, no clicking or any sort of sound while I am turning. Mainly happens at higher speeds (30mph+)

2007-07-16 11:00:59 · 1 answers · asked by Cypher's Momma 2

this happens and sounds lik its the timing belt, but i am wandering if it could be the air filter? the noise is like air coming out, but that could just be me! cheers

2007-07-16 10:59:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Truck was recently vandalized by a lot of stickers being placed on it. I got the sticker part off fairly easily, now I just need some advice on how to remove the sticker residue without hurting the paint...oh yeah, and the Oklahoma heat has pretty much bonded the residue on there...seems hopeless.... P.S. I bought the 2007 truck just 5 days before it happend!

2007-07-16 10:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by chase w 1

When I turn left I have a slight squeal in my left wheel somewhere. It does it when no brake is applied. It also does it just the same with the slightest steer left. Any thoughts?

2007-07-16 10:49:24 · 4 answers · asked by Windchill Consultant 2

Are there any good auto repair websites for US cars that feature a lot of diagrams and how to information? Perhaps sites that detail specific cars and engines with diagrams like a paper shop manual?

Thanks.

2007-07-16 10:40:58 · 7 answers · asked by Middy S 2

the button fell out and its on...making alot of noise

2007-07-16 10:33:55 · 6 answers · asked by karen t 2

When i bought the Lincoln Continental they didn't work. I find it unlikely that someone would take them off, so they must still be there. And even more unlikely is that both are completely dead. So is there something i´m missing... a switch or a child lock or something? How can i fix this?

2007-07-16 10:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by asdfasdf a 1

2007-07-16 10:28:54 · 8 answers · asked by its meeeeee 2

how do replace a door jamb switch on a 1995 1/2 ton chevy truck

2007-07-16 10:16:44 · 3 answers · asked by JT 1

Basically, I have a 1995 BMW 318i and recently the engine cannot idle whatsoever. When I come to a stop, the engine idles at around 1,000 RPMs (where it should be) but that is only for a mere second or so before the RPMs die completely and so does the engine. So I'm forced to maintain those RPMs by myself (i.e. pressing the gas pedal) and then acceleration is a problem up until the engine passes 1,500 RPMs. From there on, the engine doesn't die but if the RPMs fall to 1,000 again then in a few seconds the engine dies. Also, when the RPMs are low and the engine is right about to die the car's exhaust gets funny (the exhaust tip vibrates abnormally and it sounds like its clogged or something). At any rate, I replaced the muffler in an effort to solve the problem since it had a hole. It did fix anything. Furthermore, my mechanic has told me that car's computer is malfunctioning and you need to replace it or just the sensors. Anyways, does anybody have any idea what's causing this?Thanks!

2007-07-16 10:15:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony A 1

2007-07-16 10:10:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've tried using a hairdryer.many times and it is just a quick not longlasting fix. Do you know what else I can do?

2007-07-16 09:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Amie♥ 2

I have rotated all tires (3x). I have got an alignment (3 different places). I have gotten my tires balaced (3x). I have changed my motor mounts. I have gone to two different shops and neither of them could tell me what is causing the shaking? I need help.

2007-07-16 09:04:43 · 8 answers · asked by Johnny P 1

Hi -- I usually carpool to work, but I had to take my husband's Toyota 4-Runner today. That thing is usually parked. It's only had 2,000 miles since the last oil change, but that was like in November, and we live in a climate where there are freezing temps in the winter.

Well, everytime I was in idle (stop lights), the truck died. I only live just over a mile away from work, so I made it, but obviously something is wrong. The oil pressure read low (but not bottomed out). The temp gauge ran high (but not topped out).

I'm thinking the radiator might be low & planning to put a gallon of water or so in it after work. Then I will drive straight to an oil-change place to get the oil changed. Do you think that will solve the problem or is there something more serious that I should be thinking about?

The 4-Runner is a 1991 with 110,000 miles on it. My husband bought it when he had a job that required a closed-in cargo bay and four seats big enough to hold grown men, but we hardly use it.

2007-07-16 09:03:48 · 7 answers · asked by sparki777 7

I have a 07 Pontiac G6, and I wanted to know an inexpensive (less than $100) way to make my car sound louder through the muffler like a motorcycle or a race car. What do I need to do?

2007-07-16 08:35:58 · 17 answers · asked by killerjerk44 1

I was driving a friend's car, and it was struck by a rock cracking the windshield. It definitely needs to be replaced.

Going through my insurance is not an option, and I would like to have it replaced ASAP.

A Honda dealership quoted me $1500 for parts and labor. I ran the same quote through Safelite Autoglass, and the price (including labor) was around $250. A customer service rep at Safelite said that they made their own glass and that it comes with a national warrenty.

#1 - Am I missing something or is the dealership just charging that much because they are a dealer?

#2 - If my friend insists on using Honda-only parts, should I try and talk him out of it to save myself the $1200 difference or just accept the blame, pay the money, and be done with it?

2007-07-16 08:10:59 · 9 answers · asked by threesixhelp 1

My battery drains when my cars off and its not the alternator, should i take off the pos or neg to save energy?

2007-07-16 08:01:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous