Maintenance & Repairs - September 2007

Parked my car and put it in park the dash board said it was still in drive, but it was parked. tried to start it and it wont start, i can move the automatic stick from gear to gear but it wont start

2007-09-05 16:51:21 · 2 answers · asked by Jessica O 2

I have been told that in the longterm, if the engine is not turned off while filling up, it could result in engine damage. Is there any truth to this or just an urban myth?

2007-09-05 16:05:22 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Etits 1

Cargo brake light does work when brakes are applied, all turn signals work. Reverse lights work. Took it to dealership today, got charged 100 bucks for a brake switch. Now they say that didn't fix the problem and it's the turn signal module and it's another $225 to tear the steering column apart to replace.

Check fuses also, they all look good, checked bulbs, they look good also. Also replaced the tail light circuit boards. Could this really be the flasher module? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-09-05 15:23:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a 2.4 liter four cylinder dodge stratus with 145000 miles on it. I just had the engine rebuilt and they reset all my codes. I went to have my emissions done and they told me that the OBD wasn't ready. I needed to find out what my drive cycle is to make the OBD ready. Any ideas?

2007-09-05 15:08:10 · 2 answers · asked by sknapdragon33 1

My neighbour is trying to change the bearings in the drive shaft on the 2001 elantra. We can't get the old bearings out. How do we do it?

2007-09-05 14:26:49 · 1 answers · asked by markaaustin 2

Heads were replaced on Toyota Tercel and now going through about 5 qts oil a week (about 150 miles per week). Nothing on ground where park, not a lot of smoke, except right after going down a hill, sometimes going up a hill. Don't see any oil laying around engine, or on lower braces / brackets. Any ideas? Should I get an engine diagnostics?

2007-09-05 14:23:42 · 2 answers · asked by jtwill011 1

how much do the average garage shop charge for labor, to put turbo into a car? thankyou

2007-09-05 14:08:12 · 4 answers · asked by helloguy 2

2007-09-05 13:31:56 · 4 answers · asked by MEnMA 1

My husband just purchased a 2007 Ford Sport Trac 4WD. He says that after it sits awhile, he'll get in and, say, pull out of a parking lot. As he applies the brakes at that slow speed, they "air out" and press flat to the floor and the truck keeps moving. Pretty unnerving. He's taking it in in the morning, but I'm just wondering if anyone's heard of this? Air in the brake line? He's had it 2 weeks!

2007-09-05 13:00:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car has been acting like it wants to die, usually just when I start it or have to accelerate really fast, but the last few days when I start it and back out of my parking spot it sounds almost as if the engine is knocking, but only untill I get going, today, after it did this, it smelled like something was burning but it didn't smell like gas or oil, then about ten miles down the road my check engine light came on, any ideas what it might be?

2007-09-05 12:56:16 · 9 answers · asked by Jeennie H 1

I'm trying to add a kit to my stylus, but i don't think there are any.. Are there any universal body kits?

2007-09-05 12:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by DaWooz 2

If I touch up my car with sandable primer, should I wait until I'm ready to get it painted to sand it down, or go ahead and sand it. How much would I be looking at for a decent paint job, not excellent just good>

2007-09-05 12:48:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 12:07:53 · 1 answers · asked by GZA 1

I have a standard civic and recently it hasn't been starting. Usually when its left overnight it can't start in the morning. It turns over but doesn't start. If it does start when i give it gas it putters out and shuts off. Then it can't start again. Also there is a smell of fuel after it dies. I already changed the o2 sensors, engine coolant sensor, distibutor, distributor cap, spark plugs and wires. Also when im driving i will stay at a constant speed, but the car will sometimes jerk, like its not getting enough fuel or something. Let me know if you have answers. Thanks

2007-09-05 11:58:38 · 5 answers · asked by snorider86 1

2007-09-05 11:58:14 · 4 answers · asked by honeydewpurple 2

Hi,

I recently brought a new bumper which was new but had been painted on already but not used and took it to the shop to be painted the colour of my car. The next day i went there it had little cracks all over the bumper, do you know why that could occur? When i gave it in it was all smooth and then when they painted it it got cracks in it, they said they painted then coated and it filled into the cracks, is this possible?

Please can you tell me what i need to sort this out as its all over the bumper.

Could it be a reaction of their paint or they not primed it properly?

I would appreciate if you get back to me.

Thanks


Sorry its not the paint which cracked, its the bumper. If you put ur fingers over it you can feel the bumper with not exactly cracks but lines which a groved in. They said its filled in after the paint,. Is this possible?

2007-09-05 11:46:44 · 3 answers · asked by JOHN S 1

Are there any symptoms. Do I need to do both sides?

2007-09-05 10:41:08 · 8 answers · asked by T A 1

I have a 1993 F250 with a 7.3L (NON-TURBO diesel engine- approx 4 months ago I replaced the rear main Seal-- due to a small oil leak-- it has had a small drip(even afterward)- but now has a small to med. size puddle. there is NO oil on flywheelbut is dripping out of dust shield,starter, and oil pan and slave cyclinder. there are also a few drops of antifreeze on engine block and slave cyclinder-1st? am i correct in assuming it to be the rear main seal? 2nd? I have been told that there is 2 ways 2 go about changing it 1 being pullying the engine the other pulling the tranny- which is a) least expensive and b) easiest for the do-it- yourselfer?
3rdly- I was also told that the crank could be bad and that would be causing the leak from the rear main- is there anyway to determine if the crank was bad prior to undertaking this MAJOR HEADACHE and PROBLEM????
Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
THanks

2007-09-05 10:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by offroad25177sbabe 1

i went for a oil change and was told it could not be done because my cooling fluid is going in the oil tank because of a head gasket. i was told it would not cost alot . any input out there-THANKS

2007-09-05 10:26:52 · 4 answers · asked by dcappizi 1

2007-09-05 10:17:19 · 31 answers · asked by GLEN H 1

car battery=12V battery.

2007-09-05 10:15:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was an accident and i'm a retard and now i'm worried cause i dont want to screw my car

2007-09-05 10:15:40 · 4 answers · asked by goldenmarie 2

What size metric wrench between 3/8" & 7/16" ?

2007-09-05 09:59:38 · 4 answers · asked by A B 2

a 1970 chevrolet chevelle ss454

u think it would be POSSIBLE to put a vortech roots style supercharger along with the 454
and twin turbochargers?!

with like a hood modifacation to make the hood bigger or wider?!

so its

the 1970 chevrolet chevelle ss
and the 454 engine
with the vortech roots supercharger
along with twin turbochargers

to fit a family of 4 in the hood

so is it possible?!

2007-09-05 09:22:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 08:48:49 · 6 answers · asked by C M 1

to get basic plumbing course

2007-09-05 08:43:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Periodically, the steering wheel will get stuck; especially when making a hard turn in either direction. I am suspecting something in the steering column is at fault or possibly the gearbox. The gearbox is slightly over a year old. I recently installed new idler arms and strut rod bushings, and got the mandatory alignment. Any help as to the cause would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

2007-09-05 08:26:55 · 1 answers · asked by kontrolfreak66 6

I'm attempting to replace the spark plugs on my car. What is considered a good price for spark plugs and which brand should I purchase? Thank you.

2007-09-05 08:19:39 · 8 answers · asked by coolkid70 4

repair or replace rotors for a 2003 Honda Civic

2007-09-05 08:15:09 · 6 answers · asked by Nikki 3

I just came into town to visit my parents, and their car seemed to develop an electrical issue since its last trip to the shop. First the A/C went out. Then check the engine light came on. Now honking the horn opens the trunk. The airbag light goes on and off. And most recently, the speedometer and tachometer jump in spurts, even reporting that I was doing 50 mph at the stop sign.

Are there any easy diagnostics or solutions that I can use, or is this a case of going back to the shop (which they keep postponing......)?

2007-09-05 08:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by Jolson 2