Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

Hey today i had a problem when i was parked in front of my house. I was parked outside for about 30mins then when i went back outside i see the battery is dead for some reason. i think it was because of my amplifier for my subs. But anyways, i got my car jumped but my dad only left the cable on for like 2 mins and now when i shift into drive it makes a big jolt, whats the problem how do i fix?

2007-10-12 12:10:23 · 6 answers · asked by Dekota Fanning 2

i have the software to diagnos the problem but it tells me codes. how do i find out what the codes mean?

2007-10-12 12:02:14 · 3 answers · asked by marshall s 1

i lost my 2000 accord transmission dipstick, i think it was one of the valvoline guys that took it out and never put it back in, what's the best way to get one at the cheapest cost in a timely manner (under a month)

2007-10-12 11:27:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a friend who wants to sell me his wreck accord for $250...... the front end is damage, radiator, hood and right fender, other than that the engine is alright, car looks nice... clean interior and brand new tires. Air bag is not out at all. I was gonna buy it and part it out to sell.... or fix it to drive it or fix it to sell. Don't know what to do. What do you think i should do?

2007-10-12 11:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by gtc_cool 3

My fans weren't working when I cut the a/c on causing my car (94 fleetwood) to get a lil hot but not overheat only when idling.I changed the relay and the fans started working again but I noticed one of the wires going to the relay was gettin real hot what could make this happen?

2007-10-12 10:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by LakTrax 1

Ask a REALLY good question.

Year.
Make.
Model.
ALLWAYS include this in your question.
Give some details instaed of "Why won't my car start."

Oh, and by the way...It's called a Caliper. Not a caliber!!

2007-10-12 10:13:56 · 8 answers · asked by "DOZER" 4

ok, i have a 97 nissan pathfinder, i just changed the brake caliper on the front passangers side but when i press the brakes it feels spongy and drops to the floor and you have to press on it for about 5 seconds for the car to fully stop at like 2 mph, i checked all wheels and theres no brake fluid leak, i checked the master cylinder, and theres no leaks anywhere around it, so i figured there must be air int he brakes, so i did the old one person pumps the brakes while i loosen the cable so the air can escape, i did that and the brakes still feel spongy and sink to the floor? what should i do, is there maybe still air in my brakes or what?

PS before i put on the new cylinder, my car was without a cyilinder for 3 months and the cable wasnt connected to anything so im figuring so much air has gotten in the brake system that ill need a professional to get it all out?

2007-10-12 09:35:29 · 10 answers · asked by some guy 2

I bought a new low-flow shower head because we are having a drought and the mounting is not compatible with the old ball shaped end on the old shower arm. So I need to get a new one with a threaded end.

How do you remove the old one and install the new one? I can't remove the ball on the old arm, it looks like it was molded that way.

2007-10-12 09:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by licketychick 5

I used to get 36 mpg and my husband got 40 out of it!
The last time I bought a brand new car, it was a Kia Sephia. I think it about 1999 or so. The best I ever got out of it was 27 mpg! Yeah, I know 27 is nice especially with gas prices now a days, but what happened? Did the 'powers that be' do something to the engine of cars?

2007-10-12 09:21:11 · 10 answers · asked by Mrs J 6

2007-10-12 09:01:04 · 3 answers · asked by captnrick 1

I have a 2004 Mazda 3 with a factory 6-disc changer. There is a CD stuck inside the changer, it wont even try to spit it out and I can't hear the motor trying either. I've tried taking out the radio fuse to reset but that didn't work. I tried using tweezers, but the slot is so narrow that the smallest tweezers automatically close up as soon as you slide it in the slot (meaning I can't get a grip on the CD - I can just lift up and push down on the CD a little). I have a really long & thin nail file that I've been sliding around in there, trying to get it out but nothing happens and it gets frustrating after hours of fidgeting. I have no idea of how to take it apart and I don't want to damage anything, how do I remove the CD without having to take it to the dealership? The warranty has expired, and I know it will cost big $$. Is there some kind of tool that I could get a grip on the CD with? All the tweezers I see in the stores are too big and they won't fit properly.

2007-10-12 08:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by Jes Won 6

Like some cars from the 40's and 50's have a handle on the column like many automatic cars from our time have but they have a clutch peddle on the floor....do you drive it like you would a standard only you press the clutch then shift with the handle on the column???

2007-10-12 08:39:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the stats of your vehicle? (i.e. mileage, engine size, # of doors, transmission, year, make and model, etc.)

What are the pros and cons of the car you own?

2007-10-12 08:38:32 · 10 answers · asked by 1/6,833,020,409 5

2007-10-12 08:33:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 5.5 hp engine but I need the gear thingy that goes on the end of the shaft there, what is it called? I tried looking for it on Ebay but cant find any results under clutches or gears.

2007-10-12 08:27:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

5 litres just cost me £40-00

2007-10-12 08:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a s13 sr20det red top and im looking for the engine torque specs. i messed up a bearing and i need these specs. does anyone know the link to a website?

2007-10-12 08:04:02 · 2 answers · asked by Subie Power 1

I have a car in the kissimmee area near orlando, that needs a head liner, I need some one that can do this type of work.

2007-10-12 07:56:26 · 1 answers · asked by heck 1

I have a 1.2 fiat punto mk1 and am getting a gurgling noise from the engine is almost like its spitting, im wondering whether this is normal or whether i should get it checked out.

2007-10-12 07:45:03 · 3 answers · asked by Gibbo 2

I bought a car last saturday and they said that the alternater belt has just been replaced. i heard if you put wd-40 on it, it wont make any squeaky noises. Has anyone ever done this? or has anyone heard of it working?

2007-10-12 07:40:35 · 12 answers · asked by jennie 1

3 diagnostic tests from autozone said that my o2 sensor or cat converter needed replaced. Car was stalling after extended driving and getting bad gas mileage (and running loud).

I took it to the garage and paid $50 to have it checked out. They said a wire was loose w/some fuse which caused 1 of my cylinders to not work. (does that even make sense???)

Anyway, I knew that it was something else and now my check engine light is on again. Ask for a refund, credit or what?

2007-10-12 07:34:30 · 4 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

I have a 2000 ford ranger xlt truck; the check engine light is on and the computer shows that #1 and #3 are misfiring; I need to change the plugs/wires, but there is not a diagram in the book, nor can i see one on the manifold/engine area.

2007-10-12 07:34:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-12 07:28:06 · 8 answers · asked by KC T 1

the left brake light does not flash while putting brake but the brakes are fine. but the light flashes while using security key. i am confused what is the problem with my car. is it the connection of light with the brake that has problem or something else...does anyone know about it.....please help.....

2007-10-12 07:15:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tried to answer some questions and I'm getting blocked it says:

You have reached your daily limit for answering questions. For more information on daily participation limits

I clicked the help button but I'm still confused as to why I've reached my "daily limit."

New to this and thanks

2007-10-12 07:10:03 · 3 answers · asked by USAGUY 3

89 dodge cargo van vibration at 55, accsesive when I let off accelerator. Trans,u-joints new, drive shaft is straight

2007-10-12 07:04:51 · 6 answers · asked by avehnekamp 1

2007-10-12 06:59:54 · 8 answers · asked by bergendan216 2

neither are recommended for use on plastics butboth appear to work on metalic parts. also neither have any lubrication properties....this is a good question for both the firearm owners and the backyard mechanics to argue over.

2007-10-12 06:59:12 · 3 answers · asked by pops 2

2007-10-12 06:52:18 · 2 answers · asked by Jesus_Freek 1

When you drive up to the gas station
and there's (4) pumps to choose from
REG, PLUS, SUPER, and Diesel
is the plus and super considered UNLEADED?
[there wasn't a label that said so, however all stations here had the same thing]
So I asked some guy and he said yes [he was foreign but spoke English, so I trusted he was right and put 18$ in the tank]
Now I'm at home stranded because the "battery light" came on this car [my husbands]

PLEASE HELP
[and please no mean answers, I was just in an accident because of a deer at night, don't need sympathy just no sarcastic answers I'm gonna get yelled at as it is I bet and don't know how to resolve this b4 he gets home, + I have to take a taxi to my other job :-(
thanks

2007-10-12 06:47:51 · 12 answers · asked by Auntie Marie SueB 3