Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

I have a 2004 Ford Focus and I have had if for a year now. Recently it has been idling really high and making things vibrate in the car..like my change in the ash tray. I took it into the recommendend auto repair place and they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle, but of course a hose broke and tons of other things were wrong and they wanted to charge me to hook it up to a machine. What can I do?

2007-11-10 13:47:30 · 10 answers · asked by Yvette G 2

Two days ago I got in my car and the overhead light was on. (I have three overhead lights and this one has to be pushed on the right side to turn it on, and on the left side to turn it off.) Anyway I turn it off and think nothing of it.

Last night I made sure all of the lights were off before I went inside. I always lock my doors, and I am the only one with a set of keys. This morning when I go out to my car, the light is on again. I played with the switch a little to make sure it wasn't loose or broken... it wasn't.

This evening my husband and I go to papa johns to pick up a pizza. I am the first to get in the car and the light is on yet again... I explained what was happening to my husband and he said it was probably a glitch or malfunction. Anyway he goes into papa johns to get the pizza while I wait in the car. A few minutes later the switch clicks and the light turns on. There was nothing around me, and I wasn't even near it. It is turning on whether the car is on or not..

2007-11-10 13:29:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

This old pickup is in pretty good shape, and runs ok, but the only gauge that works is the speedometer. It has a full set of gauges, but none show anything that is even close to correct. Is there a fuse? somekind of connector from the sending units to the gauge panel? Is this a printed circuit board?

2007-11-10 13:08:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I JUST GOT A NEW CAMARO AND SOME ONE PAINTED THE WHEELS YELLOW HOW DO I GET THAT OFF PLEASE HELP

2007-11-10 13:04:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

there used top be a site where I could see my car type, and switch the colors, and or rims. If anyone knows, please help. Thanks.

2007-11-10 13:01:54 · 4 answers · asked by please help 1

I got a Honda Civic Hatchback 1998 Model and the steering wheel has srs airbag. I was just wandering if i could change the steering wheel too make my car look better? thanks =D

2007-11-10 12:53:33 · 5 answers · asked by Mykul 1

2007-11-10 12:21:44 · 3 answers · asked by don t 1

I went to pick up my car from my sister in laws and went to start it and I heard nothing but clicking. The lights went out when i tried starting it. I turned on the headlights and they were really dim. Is this a bad battery or what? Need help. By the way, its a 2003 cavalier.

2007-11-10 12:03:15 · 18 answers · asked by bud73_1999 2

tore evrything apart, and the coolant seems to flow into the heater core from both heater hoses. This seems strange to me, shouldn't one be flowing into the core and one out? I can hook a garden hose to the heater core and water flows ok. Could I have the wrong water pump?

2007-11-10 11:54:24 · 6 answers · asked by Barcadcadacada 6

i have a 95 nissan 240sx and i was driving it earlier after i turned it off... came back later and tried to start it the dash went on then glitched off all fast...after that my car wouldnt start, headlights stereo, turn signals and dash diagnostics stopped working before the starter clicked now i dont even hear a sound not sure what happen there but my car is dead now help please thnx

2007-11-10 11:52:30 · 3 answers · asked by logikalstyle 1

2007-11-10 11:40:03 · 6 answers · asked by hillbilly 1

2007-11-10 11:13:54 · 5 answers · asked by saundra h 1

The lighter and radio quit working and at the same time the seat belt light stays on constantly. No blown fuses in the fuse block. I have checked and doublechecked. Any ideas?

2007-11-10 10:00:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know where I can get a FREE video or pictural guide of how to install a car alarm? The alarm system I got is ASTRA Kickback AS2000 Auto Security Alarm System.

2007-11-10 09:59:30 · 1 answers · asked by thephnx39 1

2007-11-10 09:49:44 · 3 answers · asked by B-RO 2

When I first start to give my car gas, it sputters a little and is hesitate to go. It is the worst when I am starting from a stand still.

2007-11-10 09:34:15 · 4 answers · asked by Tin Can 2

the tractor runs great, but after i shut it off and leave it for 20 minutes with the gas turned on it floods and is very hard to start again. I have another identical one, that when the gas is left turned on it does not flood. i already rebuilt the carb. any suggestions to what the problem could be?

2007-11-10 09:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have all new tires, balanced,4-Wheel alignment,front axel replaced. The vibration happened just right after i have my brake pads and rotos replaced, also found my master cinlinder went bad after i got my car back too.

2007-11-10 09:28:16 · 4 answers · asked by moonraker636 1

2007-11-10 09:24:07 · 3 answers · asked by Dan K 1

I have a 1995 ford ranger, 3.0L with an auto transmission. On cold mornings, it takes about 10 seconds to go into reverse, and the overdrive light flickers on and off when it finally engages. After that the truck barely runs, so i have to put it in park and shut it off, then start it again and wait for it to get warmed up.

I have read that it could be the transmission valve body, but i have no idea where that is or how difficult it would be to repair/replace. Does anyone know, or can you think of what else could be causing my problem?

I don't think the transmision fluid is leaking... the level is fine.

2007-11-10 08:36:34 · 4 answers · asked by Zach 2

Is it only about tempareture?
But I heard 10W-30; 10W-40; or 15W-40 are more better than 20W-50 ? Is it true? How it is calculated?
My car specification demands 20W-50 grade engine oils. My city's tempareture runs between 15C to 40C. Is grades like 10W-30; 10W-40; or 15W-40 more good for my car in anyway?

2007-11-10 08:14:39 · 10 answers · asked by Tazul 1

I have a 1993 audi 100cs not quatro 2.8 v6 auto that will drive all day in reverse but dies when put in drive the idle is set right and it has new plugs and tranni was rebuilt about 2 years ago. how can I fix this

2007-11-10 08:06:44 · 3 answers · asked by erica12161982 1

2007-11-10 07:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by catwomansga 2

i am the owner of a pa 28 150 a l962 piper ..it has not been flown or the engine run in a number of years i need to know how to rebuild and check the magnetos .. also the carburator.. i cannot afford the high rates a mechanic charges.. i know how to rebuild regular gas and diesel car and truck motors . just need to have a guide on how to do thease things..

2007-11-10 07:50:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me if its ok to transport a freezer approximately one hundred and fifty miles lying down in the back of a car, will it do it any damage?. I have been told if i stand it up and leave it twenty four hours before i switch it on it will be alright is this true.

2007-11-10 07:23:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-10 07:10:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've replaced the thermostat and it has plenty of coolant.

2007-11-10 07:02:15 · 6 answers · asked by Taylor P 1

is there any dipstick were i can check the level of my transmission fluid? if so where?

2007-11-10 06:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

They dont work! The switch doesnt work. So i was wondering how much it would cost to fix them? I wana get an idea so i dont get ripped off.
Its a 98' chevy S10

2007-11-10 05:44:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Actually, im interested in changing the engine to either using GAS (LPG) or a BIOFUEL (ethanol). Is there are really significant cost reducations with Ethanol? How much does the engine conversion to Ethanol or LPG cost? What are the expected cost savings? Does the MPG rating change for both fuels? If so, what are they? What is the MPG for a 1.6 L civic running GPL or ethanol?? Is there a website that can give ANY information on this??

2007-11-10 05:17:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous