Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

My 2002 Isuzu Rodeo blows the fuse for tail/illumination lights when I turn the illumination lights on. I replace the 15amp fuse 3 times and it blows the fuse when I try to turn the illumination lights on. Any suggestions?

2007-08-05 16:17:59 · 3 answers · asked by ben f 2

My car runs cool on the interstate, but in-town driving it begins to run hot according to temp guage. I open the coolant reservoir to replenish water and it sucks what water is in there out when top is taken off. It bubbles out of reservoir while car is running with top off as well. Could this be the thermostat or a fan issue?

2007-08-05 16:14:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 16:02:51 · 3 answers · asked by jaehoonkim99 1

Ok I bought my first car, a 97 Pontiac Bonneville last year.
Nothing was wrong with it, it drove smooth, no smoke, weird noises, etc... I actually thought that I gat a pretty good deal.
Then (per my mechanic) my oil pressure sensor went out and I needed new motor mounts... Ok, fixed that. It was riding good but soon after started running "Sluggish" all F'd up. (???)
When I start it, it idles really high, then when I put it in drive it goes down a little but idles enough to drive the car around without touching the gas ; ( If I wait awhile and restart the car it will idle normal and drive fine. Lastly, when I'm on the freeway sometimes when I accelerate the car pulls back and feels like it wants to shut off.
I apologize because this could be a stupid question to those that know cars but I kno Nadda. Any suggestions on what it might be cause it wont pass smog????

P.s when I took it to smog everything passed but the computer portion. TB sensor something???

2007-08-05 15:56:18 · 3 answers · asked by ♥100%BayLady♥ 2

i have a bad thermosta in a dakota thats opening late. will this cause me not to have much heat when the heater is on or should i have lots of heat since the temp is up due to it not opening late

2007-08-05 15:53:23 · 9 answers · asked by alienhunter34 2

2007-08-05 15:51:08 · 2 answers · asked by Michael . 1

any suggestions to the cause before I call a mechanic, so I dont go in totally stupid?

2007-08-05 15:42:59 · 2 answers · asked by JANICE B 2

2007-08-05 15:42:16 · 6 answers · asked by slimjim 1

Hi,I have a 1986 Mercury Cougar with a 3.8 V6 engine what I would like to know if you have the car running win you pull the battery cable off it shouldn't die should it ? The charging light isn't on.I man told me he had a car Cougar that did that I thought if the car dies when you pull the battery cable off it isn't charging Plz help thz.

2007-08-05 15:36:36 · 4 answers · asked by Kenny G 2

its black plastic and it runs along the inside of the car it connects to the dash and goes all the way over the door below the roof and runs to the back of the car i call it trim but there is a certain name for it.

2007-08-05 15:33:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My G/F's car A/C has been acting funny. When i slow the car down the temperature of the air goes up and get gets warm. Therefore it warms up at every stop light. I put in some R-134 and yeah that made the air cold but it still warms up at when i drop below 5 mphs. I hope its not the compressor.

Anybody have any thoughts?

The Car is a 2001 Mazda 626 v6 if that helps.

2007-08-05 15:27:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 96 lesabre's HVAC works fine - until you accelerate. the air is then directed to the floor, and after you maintain that engine speed for a while, OR lef off the gas, the air will then return to the vents.

2007-08-05 15:16:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

new fuel pressure reg,fuel filter,iac,coil packs,boots,plugs.
tried new icm cpu replaced previous owne

2007-08-05 15:12:29 · 4 answers · asked by mike c 1

this is a long shot but who knows...my A/C doesnt work..blows warm air so does the fan when set to get fresh air even if its cool out its still warm... Could my A/C not working be because The engine runs really really really hot all the time and the thermostat is bad and a radiator hose was leakin coolant while driving and needs replaced (im gettin it all done friday including spark plugs and wires) Also is there anything else to look at as far as why the engine runs sooo hot? Chevy Corsica 3.1 V6 engine

2007-08-05 15:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Terry J 2

I have nitrogen in my tires right now, and I don't want it anymore. I travel constantly for work, and it's hard to find places that have nitrogen. While my tires leak more slowly now, they do leak a bit. When I called my tire place to ask them about deflating them and reinflating them with air, they were really awful and condescending. They brushed me off with a "just use air". I just want to make sure, without having to deal with those jerks again, that that's right. Can I just use air in them now without getting all the nitrogen out?

2007-08-05 15:06:51 · 8 answers · asked by random6x7 6

i have a 91 grand am and i lost my last hubcap(14 inch),and parts for this car are getting hard to find so if i go to ebay or something and find hubcaps from a ford or honda or anything that is 14 inch, will it fit my car?

2007-08-05 14:48:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own a '99 Toyota Camry. On my way to work yesterday, my battery discharge warning light suddenly came on...My air condition light started blinking, and I turned the AC off. I immediately drive back home, and borrowed my fiancee's car.

I know that there are several different possibilities, but what is the MOST COMMON cause of a battery discharge light? I can still turn on the ignition and run the engine, but the light remains.

I just want to arm myself with some information before making the trek to the repair shop.

Thanks.

2007-08-05 14:22:54 · 11 answers · asked by SoulDawg 4 UGA 6

2007-08-05 14:05:22 · 3 answers · asked by Jose V 1

my cooling fan isn't kicking on and we think it is the sensor

2007-08-05 13:43:14 · 5 answers · asked by shelf 1

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2007-08-05 13:28:12 · 7 answers · asked by Lilly 5

The back door of my van opens when you squeeze a plastic latch. The lift latch broke and now I can't get the door open to fix it. Anyone know how to get the door open?

Its a 1999 Toyota Sienna.

2007-08-05 13:25:29 · 1 answers · asked by Joe L 4

The car in question is a 1993 Ford Taurus...Had no sign of any brake problems leading up to the failure. The failure lasted 30-45 seconds. (On a long stretch of highway thank God!) The master cylinder is full of brake fluid and there's nothing dripping to the ground anywhere along the path of the brake lines. I did build some pressure up after the failure...But not for long. Thanks for your help.

2007-08-05 12:48:32 · 6 answers · asked by ORDER 66 3

2007-08-05 12:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by Zot! 1

makes noise at tail end of braking, backing up and moving forward sort of a squealing just annoying

2007-08-05 12:28:21 · 5 answers · asked by whatever 1

my car makes a loud metalic screeching sound on start up ,which stops after driving on a few yards,ihave checked alternator belt tension,which is ok,was told it could be adry water pump bearing.

2007-08-05 10:37:14 · 19 answers · asked by dessib 1

This battery came with the car and is 20 months old. The car has 25,000 miles on it (I drive to L.A. a lot). I've heard that location sometimes makes a difference, I live in Nevada - the car has been in temperatures over 100 about 5 times and never under 0 degrees, which seems about normal to me. Does anyone think that this is an average lifespan for a battery or might I have more serious problems?

2007-08-05 10:30:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Automobile engines use a myraid of senors and electronically controlled devices. Many of which have unique connectors with multiple pins. In my case, I need the clip or plug that connects onto the Vehiclest Speed Sensor (VSS) for a 1995 integra. Trips to junkyards have been unsucessfull. Many used part retailers will not cut a plug from a good harness. According to my research the VSS used in integras from 1994-2001 were not used in other vehicles ( http://www.tomco-inc.com/Catalog/vehicle%20speed%20sensors.pdf ) . The oem part number is 78410-st7-003.... Who makes these connectors? Does anybody stock them? Honda/Acura will sell a compete haness for several hundred dollars. This particular one is hard to find on ebay. Which is where I acquired the damaged one I have now. I've tried to modify civic/accord plugs without success.

2007-08-05 10:22:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 96' maxima. about 4 months ago it started having problems starting but if i pushed in the clutch pedal real hard it would start. i thought it was the clutch or the safety swith behind it. but its not. (already went down that route) ive taken the starter off and had them test the starter and the solenoid. it was fine. every once in a blue moon my car will start up just like it was new. no problem at all. it went from 1 every 4 times i tried (it would start like normal) -to 1 every 20 times and gradually now barely ever. but if someone pushes my car and i pop the clutch it starts just fine-can someone please help i want to be able to go places again!

2007-08-05 09:39:39 · 2 answers · asked by Hannah H 1

2007-08-05 09:35:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. The engine overheats unless I move when the A/C is on. The coolant level is normal. What is wrong and should I buy an after market A/C recharge kit?

2007-08-05 09:21:57 · 4 answers · asked by James U 2