If You Have a Car Repair Question...

2001 Ford Focus Wagon, Vibrates 
Can't seem to get to the bottom of it. My 2001 Ford Focus wagon (DOC Ztec) vibrates so bad I can't even get a clear image out of the rear view mirror. Just ...

1999 Chevy Malibu 
Hello, I hope you can help me. I got the serpentine belt replaced on my car. It ran quietly the first 10 minutes but after I parked it and started up again,...

1998 Dodge Ram ABS Light and Brake Light On 
I have A 1998 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.9 engine. The ABS and brake light stay on most of the time. When you first start the truck And hit the brakes ...

1996 Ford F-150, Clicks Once But Won't Start 
My 1996 Ford F-150 has been running without problems,then yesterday my wife came to get me from work after driving around for the day turning it on and ...

1994 Mazda B4000 2wd Truck, Starting Problems 
What does it mean when your car is making a loud fast clicking noise and the engine doesn't turn over?

Steve Says,
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2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, Gas Cap Light on DIC Won't Go Out 
I have replaced the gas cap and made sure it was tight, the light will not go out. What should I do?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your gas cap ...

1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, Won't Start. 
When the key is turned, the fuel pump is not being engaged. When it works, you can hear it kick on. Replaced the relay, but that wasn't it. If you cross ...

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Stopped Running 
I was driving home and the vehicle just quit. It just stopped running. Pulled it to the side. When I tried to start it it doesn't turn over. It has gas ...

2004 Hyundai Accent CRDI Black Smoke When Turbo Kicks In 
My Hyundai accent CRDI (1500cc, 3 cylinders) is normal below 1800 RPM but when turbo kicks in it gives black smoke. Its tolerable normally but when Air ...

1997 Nissan Pathfinder, Wants to Stall 
1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Last week the rpms seemed to drop to below 1000. I drive the vehicle two time per day, about 14 miles each time. The morning-7 ...

2001 Dodge Ram, Electrical Problems 
My problems started right after another. Thinking they might all be associated with one device or one location. The problem started with my side mirror ...

1996 Toyota Camry, No A/C and Engine Overheats 
I have a 1996 Camry...

When I drive it, the engine temperature gauge starts rising into the red zone after about 40 miles of driving.

The A/C also ...

2002 Toyota Camry, Won't Idle After Changing Battery 
The battery on my 2002 Toyota Camry died. Immediately after a new battery was put in, the car wouldn't idle. It runs OK as long as the gas pedal pressed....

2005 chevy silverado, 1500, Climate Control Fan Not Working 
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado,1500, V8, this past weekend the climate control fan stopped working. My dad checked the fuses and it is not that. There is ...

2003 Dodge Ram 1500, Brake Light 
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
How do I get to the left rear brake light to replace it?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your brake light question. I do ...

2003 Ford Mustang (3.8 L V6), Bucking 
I have a 2003 stock Ford Mustang (3.8L V6)and it runs fine 90% of the time. I take good care of it. I change the synthetic oil every 3K miles, I only use ...

2002 Nissan Sentra GXE, Stalls While Driving, Won't Start 
Hello!
I've been having some problems recently with my Nissan Sentra. The check engine light has been on for a while. There have been about 3 incidents ...

2003 Ford Mustang, Making Noise When I Press in Clutch 
I have a 2003 mustang V6 3.8L that has a loud grinding noise when I push the clutch in. It's periodic but my clutch is stiff and I'm pretty sure its going ...

2006 Chevy Cobalt, Problems Starting 
When my 2006 cobalt lt 2.2 liter sits for over a few hrs it will not start on the first try but it has always started the second try. This problem just ...

98 Ford Ranger, Blows Hot Air Under Hard Acceleration 
Hi, I have a 1998 Ford Ranger, V6, 4.0L Automatic, A/C. When I go up hills or under hard acceleration, the A/C starts blowing hot air. It does start to ...

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 A/C is Messed Up!! 
2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab A/C only pumps cool air while driving above 40 MPH, stop at a light and 15 seconds later I'm blowing 100 degree air. I live ...

2005 Toyota 4Runner, Turns Over but Won't Start.  
2005 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4WD with 4.0L V6 Auto. Never had any problems until this morning. Engine turns over with strong battery but will not start....

2000 Ford Windstar, Won't Start 
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar. One day it just won't start. We got it jumped and it worked. Something had drained the battery. We had the starter, alternator ...

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST, Code P1105 
Back in November of last year a auto mechanic changed the O2 condensor on my car. They had some problems getting to the part and making the change and ...

2002 Chevy Monte Carlo, Electrical System Problems 
It started a few months ago when I noticed my remote keyless entry wasn't working. I checked the remote and the battery was okay. Shortly thereafter,...

2006 Chevy Cobalt 2.2L, Slow to Start, Gas Smell 
About a 2 months ago I started noticing that my car took longer to start than normal, instead of just a couple cranks it took a couple more. Then a week ...

1994 Chevy 1500 4x4, Transmission Problem 
I have a 1994 chevy 1500 4x4. I traded for this truck and the guy who had it before me pulled horse trailers with it. Well, when I got it the transmission ...

94 Ford Escort, Check Engine Light on Sometimes 
My 94 ford escort check engine light is on sometimes but shuts off on the highway or when I'm going up a hill (if its on) but most of the time its not ...

2000 Ford Expedition, Clicking Sound Under the Steering Wheel 
Two days ago, I parked my 2000 Expedition & took the keys out, and the a/c stayed on and there was a like an erratic clicking sound coming from underneath ...

2002 Chevy Avalanche, A/C Stops Cooling Sometimes 
2002 Chevy Avalanche 5.3L. The AC cools while driving. When I stop at a red light SOMETIMES it stops cooling. I read somewhere that this is the fan or ...

1993 Toyota Celica GT, overheating 
My 1998 cc Toyota Celica keeps overheating.
I replaced the Radiator and water pump 2 years ago. When it was returned from the garage the fan automatically ...

1994 Ford Explorer, A/C Smells Like Gas 
I have a 1994 Ford Explorer. When I am using the Air Conditioner and stopping for a light or idling the smell of gas comes in and is very bad. What could ...

2003 Ford Windstar, ABS Light and Power Surges. 
I just spent $1.200 having repairs done on my 2003 Windstar. I had the front sway bars replaced on both sides, front wheel bearings replaced on both sides ...

2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Keeps Dying 
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE and up until last Winter it has ran ok. As of last Winter it started running at 600 rpm's and would try to choke itself ...

Car Shakes 
I just changed my car battery that died. The car starts fine but when it idles it shakes violently. Any ideas what could be causing this to happen?

Steve ...

2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, A/C Only Works on High 
My A/C blower will only work on high/5. If I start the car and turn the ac on low/1-2-3-4 the blower does not work and the head lights will go out, if ...

1994 Dodge Dakota, Quits Running 
i have a 94 dakota with the v6. it intermitantly quits running. it has no spark. it just does it now and then. i have replaced the coil, plug wires, distributor ...

1994 Acura Integra, Brake Light Stays On 
My 1994 Acura Integra LS brake light on the dash stays on without the brake being pushed.


Steve Says,
The first thing to do is make sure that ...

2004 Nissan Xterra Water Drips Under Dash 
water is dripping under the dash on passenger side when raining or using defrost or ac what do we do?

Steve Says,
The most likely cause of your ...

1998 Dodge Stratus 2.4L, Turns Over But Will Not Start 
My 98 Stratus 2.4 would not restart after reaching normal temp and then being shut down for 20 minutes or so. After it cooled down it would start fine....

1995 Chevy S10 Pick-up, Gears Don't Engage 
This 1995 S190 pickup will start and shift, but won't move. The clutch petal seems to engage to me, but does nothing. It seems to shift but is not causing ...

1999 Toyota Corolla, Driver's Door Won't Open After Replacing Interior Handle 
1999 Toyota Corolla
All of the interior door handles have broken one by one and I've been able to replace them myself. However, when the driver's handle ...

1990 Nissan Maxima V6, Shakes and Runs Rough 
My Nissan Maxima is running rough and shakes a lot when I start or stop the car. It only runs good when I am driving it and my check engine light goes ...

1995 Ford Mustang, Hot Air Only Comes Out Defrost Vents. 
I'm trying to get air to blow out vents. It will only blow hot air out the defrost holes. It does not matter if I put it on vent or AC or heat it's the ...

1991 Ford Thunderbird, Blown Head Gasket 
1991 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6.
How hard is it to replace the head gasket?

Steve Says,
Head gaskets are tough jobs even for good mechanics. I highly ...

1997 Dodge Avenger, Starts but RPM's Don't Go High 
We are looking to buy a Dodge avenger. We found one, they say it starts but the rpm's will not go high so it is not driveable. Any ideas of what will cause ...

1993 Dodge Dakota with 2.5 4-cyl Engine, starts but Stalls 
My 1993 Dodge Dakota with 260,000 miles starts but stalls right away every time. I have already replaced the fuel filter, the AIS motor, and the PCV valve....

1994 Toyota Camry, Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor 
The brake pedal goes to floor board. Running or not. The brakes do not stop the car. What could the problem be?

Steve Says,
It sounds like you have ...

2001 Ford Mustang Vibrates at Stops; Slow on Acceleration 
My 2001 Ford Mustang, V6, 3.8L, (172,000 miles) vibrates when I'm stopped at red lights and slow to accelerate after stops. I have had a full tune up, new ...

2002 Chevy Avalanche 1500, Parking Brakes  
My parking brake goes to the floor but will not hold the vehicle.

Steve Says,
There are several things that might be causing your problem. The first ...

2002 Dodge Ram, Starts But Won't Stay Running  
My 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 automatic 4.7 liter V8 was running fine and all of a sudden I went to start it and it started fine but it won't stay running unless ...

2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Shaking 
My 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel 4x4 shakes when I'm turning. It never happened before until I was leaving a small parking lot and turned my steering wheel ...

1998 Grand Am Doesn't Blow Strong Heat  
What could be the problem with my 1998 Grand Am GT? The heat comes on but it doesn't blow out nor does the front defroster work. You can hear it but you ...

1998 Mazda Millenia 2.5L V6 Won't Start  
Car wouldn't start one day so I jump started it and then it started making a loud clicking noise while I was driving it and while the engine idled. Next ...

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Won't Crank 
My Jeep has the 4 liter engine and when I turn the key on I can hear the fuel pump come on but when I try to crank it nothing happens except the parking ...

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Low Speed Squeal/Screeech 
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 with 48,000 miles. I noticed that there is a loud squeak/screech coming from the right rear end at low speeds when turning....

1988 Ford F-150 4.9L 6 Cylinder No Fuel, No Start 
My truck died on the way work. I got it to start again after work and drove it home. I again got it started to take it closer to my hose to work on and ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Am Blower and Lights (DRL's) Work Intermittently 
Shortly after starting the vehicle the HVAC blower may or may not work. I turn it on and nothing happens, the SVS light turns on, then moments later the ...

1994 Lexus LS400 Squeaking Brakes 
I have a 1994 Lexus LS400 with 161K miles. I recently took it to Mienke for front metallic break pads. The breaks are fine in the morning, in the afternoon ...

2000 Nissan Xterra Skips and Bucks 
My 2000 Nissan Xterra has a bad misfire when it gets warm. While it is cold it seems to be O.K. but gets progressively worse as its warming up. There is ...

2004 Chevrolet Impala gas cap keeps coming loose 
My gas cap has become loose a few times over the last couple of months. Prior to discovering the loose gas cap, my engine light comes on which prompts ...

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder High Idle 
I have a 98 Eclipse Spyder. When I start the car it idles very high. When I am driving the car runs fine until I take my foot of the gas and the idle will ...

2004 Ford Mondeo Cruise Control Not Working 
Ford Mondeo LX diesel.

My brake lights are on all the time and the cruise control is not working. Both these faults occured simultaneously. I thought ...

2002 VW Jetta Wouldnt Start 
I HAVE A 2002 VW JETTA WITH A 2.0 ENGINE. THE PROBLEM IS, ITS MY DAUGHTERS CAR AND IT WOULDN'T START THE OTHER DAY. I WENT OVER AND CHARGED AND THEN JUMPED ...

1990 Acura Integra Timing Belt Problems 
I just did a lot of work to this car. I replaced the spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, water pump, hoses, coolant switch, spark plugs, had the ...

1988 Dodge Dakota Sloppy Steering Wheel Loose? 
I have a 1988 Dodge Dakota pickup and the steering wheel has some slop in it. It is loose and it is in the column itself not the steering wheel. It is ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Intermittant Stalling 
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix and I love my car but recently I have had numerous problems with it regarding my car stalling. I have taken it to 3 shops ...

Rover K Series 16v 2004 rattling noises 
I have a 2004 Rover MGZS 16V K SERIES. I have a tapping (rattling) noise when idling which seems to disappear when RPM's increase. If coming on and off ...

Check engine light, traction off light and low traction lights on and don't know why 
I was just told that the harness is going out on my car. There are three lights that come on and they are the service vehicle soon light the low traction ...

99 Toyota 4 runner 3.4 Liter  
The runner is throwing po302 code. I've changed the spark plugs. Today I switched the #1 coil pack with #3 coil pack to see if the misfire followed it,...

2004 Chevy Avalanche Steering Wheel Light Out 
I have a light out on the steering wheel of my 2004 Chevy Avalanche. The dealership says they have to take out the airbag, is this true? My husband is ...

2000 Ford Winstar, Transmission Leak 
I have a transmission leak I'm told it's around
the pump seal.

Approx. cost to fix?

regards,
Wayne

Steve Says,
This would be an expensive ...

1993 Toyota Camry, Died and Won't Start 
I was driving my 93 Toyota Camry and it started to buck a little, as if maybe there was water in the gas. Then, it lost it's power. Radio and such stayed ...

1998 stratus 2.0L, Battery Light   Not rated yet
My 1998 stratus' battery light went on during my commute to work today and the gauges started 'twitching'. I managed to get to my office but after being ...

2001 Toyota Camry, Blower Motor Only Blows High  Not rated yet
Hi, my wife's 2001 Toyota Camry Blower only runs on high. I changed the blower motor resistor and it worked on all 4 speeds for one day but after two outings ...

1994 Toyota Corolla, Won't Start  Not rated yet
My 1994 Toyota Corolla V.4 engine won't start. After filling up on gas one day, I took a sharp left turn and the engine stalled. I hit the gas to accelerate,...

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L Oil Pressure   Not rated yet
Just bought a used Grand Cherokee 4.0L 53,000 mi. Oil pressure gauge dropped to 0 on gauge at traffic light. Returned vehicle to dealer who replaced the ...

2006 Chevy Impala  Not rated yet
My 2006 Chevy Impala won't start, clicking noise when trying to start it but its weird because the light and radio turn on we charged the battery and still ...

2004 Dodge Stratus, Fans Won't Come On  Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Dodge stratus with a 2.7 L engine, its 6 cylinder, and the fans aren't kicking on. When I unplug the sensor that is connected to the thermostat ...

2000 Ford F150, Squeaking in Front Suspension  Not rated yet
2000 Ford F150 4x4, 4.6 liter engine. I had to go through some mud on the farm, and after i washed every part of the truck thoroughly i had a squeak in ...

2003 Honda Element, Dies  Not rated yet
This has happened a couple times, and apparently for no reason. Today, for instance -- I drove to work just fine. Then at lunch, I had to run an errand....

1980 Toyota Corolla, Heater Core  Not rated yet
I have a 1980 Toyota Corolla 4 door sedan with the 1.8 3tc motor and the 3 speed auto tranny. My defrosters actually fog the windows rather than clearing ...

1996 Chrysler Cirrus, Leaking Brake Fluid   Not rated yet
My car is leaking brake fluid inside drivers wheel well and the pedal goes to floor. I'm sure the leaking is the cause for the pedal to go to floor. How ...

2006 Toyota Corolla, Antifreeze Smell   Not rated yet
2006 Toyota Corolla strong antifreeze smell when using defroster, not as noticeable when using regular heater. Does not appear to be leaking anywhere?

Steve ...

2001 Hyuandi Accent, Stalled and Won't Start  Not rated yet
My 2001 Hyuandi Accent stalled after driving 2 miles..won't start..Did notice someone took gas cap, and we have had lots of rain, could it be that this ...

1993 Pontiac  Not rated yet
Will a 3.1 engine from a 1993 Gran Am fit in a 1993 Dodge Dakota Truck? The truck is standard transmission, the car is Automatic.
The car is trashed but ...

1997 Buick Riviera Battery Light came on, temp gauge is high, and lost power steering  Not rated yet
On my drive into work this morning, I noticed the red light by my temp gauge was on and the temp had almost reached the highest reading. I then noticed ...

2004 Volvo xc-90, High Pitched Squeal   Not rated yet
My 2004 Volvo XC-90 makes a high pitched squeal when driving in heavy rain. Not when brakes are applied. Not just wet roads, but driving rain. Gets louder ...

1991 Acura Legend, overheats  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 acura legend ls with the 3.2 liter it started off with the crank/cam sensor coming apart causing the cam to break. I replaced the sensor ...

Oil Pan  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla LE that I have always had maintained on a regular basis at a dealer service repair center. A couple of months ago I took ...

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 4.0 L V6 engine (4x4) and it would not start today. When I turn the key there is no sound, no clicking,...

2000 Toyota Tundra V-8, Horn Won't Work  Not rated yet
I have checked all fuses,even alarm. I have hard wired the horn to check them and they work. This has been an ongoing problem for 3 years now. In the past ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, Power Steering Pump  Not rated yet
Can I get a Diagram or instructions on changing a Power Steering Pump for my 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 2.2L 6 cylinder?

Steve Says,
Thanks for using ...

2007 Dodge Ram 1500, Dash Light Stay On  Not rated yet
2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.7 Litre HEMI

Dashboard lights went out so I replaced the fuse and fixed that problem. The next day, the ABS light, check engine ...

2001 Honda Civic, Tire Pushed Back  Not rated yet
I was in the snow and hit a curb hard in my 2001 Honda Civic HX, the passenger aide tire is pushed back and the steering wheel is bent to the left, the ...

1997 Jeep Wrangler, Won't Start  Not rated yet
1997 jeep wrangler 4 cylinder. will not start at all after hitting a very big puddle.

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The most likely cause of your Jeep not starting ...

2000 Nissan Sentra, Heater Problem  Not rated yet
This has me puzzled. My heater works great as long as I am driving a distance. However, if I am in town to run errands it starts blowing cold. If I want ...

2007 Chevy Impala  Not rated yet
Heat only blows warm at highway speeds. At idle or when coasting it blows cold.

Steve Says,
There are a few things that could be going on here....

1996 Chevy Blazer, Coolant Leak   Not rated yet
Antifreeze is leaking from the back of the motor what could it be? Heater core maybe?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. The most likely ...

2007 Monte Carlo, Heater Doesn't Work  Not rated yet
I have a 2007 Monte Carlo. The heater doesn't heat. I here a knocking noise under the dash, I think the blower motor. What could possibly be the reason?...

2006 Nissan Sentra, Front Defroster  Not rated yet
Where is the fuse for the front defroster for 2006 Nissan Sentra.

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question Cynthia. Unfortunately I don't ...

1998 Mustang GT, Won't Stay Running  Not rated yet
I have a mustang 4.6 98 GT the car will start up and run as long as I am giving it gas. The minute I stop giving it gas the car shuts off. Why would it ...

1999 Dodge Dakota, AC  Not rated yet
My 1999 Dodge Dakota AC condenser I believe will not shut off. With the controls on Defrost and Foot with the dial turned all the way to hot, I can still ...

1997 Ford Expedition  Not rated yet
I was just curious. how long can you expect to be able to drive a car with a broken alternator, running no accessories?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking ...

1998 Ford Expedition Has Oil in the Radiator Fluid  Not rated yet
There seems to be oil mixed in with the radiator fluid of My 1998 Ford Expedition 4.6. What could be the cause of this?

Steve Says,
Thanks for ...

1999 Mercury Sable, Cooling System Problem  Not rated yet
I have a 1999 Mercury Sable. Engine size is 3.0. My problem is with the heat. For a while it worked while I was driving. When I would come to a stop it ...

2001 Pontiac Montana, Keeps Overheating  Not rated yet
I have replaced the water pump and the radiator. I also removed the thermostat. What is left? It still overheats.

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2002 S-10 Crew Cab LS  Not rated yet
4.3 V-6 when turning knob to direct the air it only comes out of cabin vents and does not change air flow. I have a little come out of other vents, but ...

2005 Ford Contour, Dies When I Stop  Not rated yet
My 2005 ford contour dies whenever I stop. The engine idles a little rough, but other than that, my car seems to run fine. Can you please help?

Steve ...

Engine Clicking   Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Ford Explorer XLS. Recently I gave a friend a jump start and not long after the engine started clicking. It only clicks when I am driving ...

2001 Pontiac Grand Am, Chirping Noise  Not rated yet
What is causing the chirping sound on my car when I start it? I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 with a 3.4L V6 Engine. I have had problems with the ...

Check Engine Light  Not rated yet
Why does the check engine light come on occasionally and then go off in a couple of days on my 1998 Silverado when nothing is wrong with the truck?

Steve ...

1998 Ford Windstar, Water Pump Replacement  Not rated yet
My 1998 Ford Windstar V6-3.0L has some coolant leaking from the water pump. I figure I have to replace it but was told I have to remove motor mount bolts ...

2000 Toyota Avalon  Not rated yet
My Toyota 2000 Avalon acts like it doesn't want to start and battery resets everything in car when I try to start it and VSC lights come on. Is battery ...

2000 Toyota Celica, Won't Start in "Park"   Not rated yet
I have a Toyota Celica GTS Automatic. The car won't start on "Park" but it'll start on "Neutral." When placing my key and turning on the ignition, all ...

2000 Toyota Celica  Not rated yet
I just had another engine put in because the other one locked up. The mechanics have put all of the electrical parts in place, but the car still will ...

1998 Oldsmobile, Not Acting Right  Not rated yet
I have a 1998 Oldsmobile. The service engine soon light came on a few days ago and today my low coolant light came on. After 3 hours I went to go home ...

1997 GMC Jimmy, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 97 jimmy 4x4 and it shuts off every now and then while I was driving back to college going about 75mph and it just shut off. It wouldn't start ...

2002 Chevy Venture  Not rated yet
My temperature gauge is on high and a fluid is leaking from the engine. What could the problem be?


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1991 Honda Civic, Battery Light.  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Honda Civic DX with a 1.5L engine, occasionally the battery light comes on while in neutral and the rpm's drop from 1000 to about 7 or 6 ...

2004 Ford Focus, Door Won't Open   Not rated yet
My brother has a 2004 ford focus. Someone tried breaking into his car at the airport and now the door won't open with the handle from the outside. You ...

Ford Escape 2008  Not rated yet
The air conditioning fan will not come on in the car. I will turn it on and it may take several minutes and then kick on. This problem occurs even when ...

2008 Dodge Charger, Key Problem  Not rated yet
My car will not crank up because I believe my key has been deprogrammed. I try to crank it and the red anti theft light comes on only. The dealership said ...

2002 Olds Bravada, Check Engine Light  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada. The other night I was driving home and the check engine light started blinking. When I would slow down or come to a stop ...

1998 Geo Metro, CV Joints  Not rated yet
I need to replace the CV joint in my 1998 geo metro but need instructions to follow. Can you help me?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question....

1999 Chevy Malibu  Not rated yet
Thanks Steve for your reply. I took my car to the shop today and was told the noise coming from under the hood is the idler pulley. The mechanic said he ...

1999 Pontiac Grand Am, Starter and Battery Problems  Not rated yet
1999 Pontiac grand am v6 3.4L. The starter is going out but also my electrics are acting like the battery is dead when I try to start it sometimes and ...

1996 Lexus LS400, AC Fan Problems  Not rated yet
1996 Lexus LS400 (V8)

The A/C fan is working intermittently. Whether the A/C is on or not the fan will ramp up and down, even when it is on high. Is ...

2005 Chevy Impala, Misses  Not rated yet
Got gas, went home, the next morning on the way to work and my car is missing and having trouble accelerating and the check engine light is coming on? This ...

2002 Nissan Xterra, Reverse Lights Don't Come On.  Not rated yet
Its a 2002 Nissan Xterra and the reverse lights won't come on when in reverse. It has a 5 speed manual trans. The engine size is 3.L.

Steve Says,
Thanks ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Am 2.2L, Engine Timing Belt  Not rated yet
How can I tell if the timing belt is broken on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with a 2.2 liter engine?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. The ...

2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4l, #3 Cylinder Misfire  Not rated yet
I have been having some issues with my Grand Am, on that cost me $1100 of troubleshooting and a call to the better business bureau on the garage that had ...

2000 Toyota Sienna, Cold Engine Chirping Sound  Not rated yet
When I first start my car, I hear a chirping sound for the first few minutes and then it disappears. The car feels like it is running fine. The sound seems ...

1995 Toyota Corolla, Temperature Gauge Reads Hot  Not rated yet
My 1995 corolla 1.6 temp gauge goes right to hot as soon as the car starts. If I unplug the sender it reads cold. New sender didn't help. Also rad fans ...

1989 Toyota Corolla Sedan, Stalls for the First Couple of Miles  Not rated yet
I have a 89 Toyota Corolla Automatic. The automatic choke does not seem to work. After a few cranks I can get the car started. I can let it warm up. As ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Am, No Spark  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am With a 2.2 liter engine. It has no spark. I have replaced both the ignition module and the crank sensor and still no spark....

1996 Lexus LS, Heater Blows Cold   Not rated yet
I have a 96 Lexus LS 400. I've had it looked at and they can't seem to find anything wrong but the heater will not blow hot unless I'm on the gas. If ...

1995 Chevrolet Camaro, Smoke  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro with a 3.6 engine. I am getting smoke underneath the car from some leak when the exhaust gets hot. The leak isn't visible ...

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, Brake Problems  Not rated yet
My car is making a loud squealing noise after I drive the car a little while and when I put on the brakes it goes away or when I drive under 25 miles an ...

2007 Chevy Monte Carlo, Heater/Defrost Issues  Not rated yet
I have 2007 Monte Carlo LT. Check engine light is on but not flashing. When I start the car, and turn on defrost and or heater, the air does not get ...

2003 Ford Focus, Battery Light Keeps Going On and Off  Not rated yet
My 2003 ford Focus Battery Light has been flashing on and off periodically for the past month. I had my battery checked and they told me the battery was ...

2004 Chevy Impala 3.4, Thermostat  Not rated yet
I was told that it takes 2 1/2 hours to replace a thermostat on my 2004 Chevy Impala because it is a 3/4 engine and the thermostat is very difficult to ...

1999 Dodge Durango, ABS and Brake Lights are on.  Not rated yet
My ABS and brake lights are on. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your brake light question. The ...

2001 Chevy Malibu, Clanking When Pressing on Brake Pedal  Not rated yet
01 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6. Just did brake job and changed rotors, but now when I press the brake pedal it clanks. Checked caliper bolts and are tight? Not ...

1996 Toyota Camry, Chirping Noise   Not rated yet
1996 Toyota Camry. Why is there a chirping noise when I push the gas pedal? I just had an issue with the service station-as my 2nd fan was working intermittently ...

2004 Dodge Stratus 2.4L, Won't Start?  Not rated yet
Hello I have a dodge Stratus 2.4L Dohc and it has no spark. I changed the crankshaft position sensor but didn't work. Is it possible that the distributor ...

2002 Chevy Trailblazer, Replacing Front Bearings  Not rated yet
Can I replace my front bearings myself or do I need to take it to a shop to have it done?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. I'm assuming ...

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Clicking Noise  Not rated yet
My 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 6 cyl will not start after sitting more than 4 hours. Before I even put the key into the ignition I hear a clicking ...

2001 Mistubishi Eclipse, Rough Idle  Not rated yet
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse-2.4L On a cold morning, it starts and idles at about 1300 for a few minutes til it's warmed up, then idles down to a 100 but doesn'...

2004 Chevy Avalanche, Loud Noise  Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Chevy Avalanche that has suddenly started to make a loud noise coming from the driver side rear end. It started out as more of a rubber squeaking ...

1989 Toyota Camry V6, Leaking Transmission Fluid  Not rated yet
1989 Toyota Camry V6

What would cause the transmission to leak fluid rapidly? Could it be a seal, gasket or drain plug that's bad?

Steve Says,
Thanks ...

2006 Chevy 3500 4wd, Clicks When Engaging  Not rated yet
2006 Chevy 3500 Duramax 6.6 4WD

When engaging the four wheel drive makes a loud clicking noise every few feet I haven't pushed it to make it engage ...

1998 BMW 318is, Shakes and Stalls When First Started up  Not rated yet
My BMW 318is shakes and sometimes stalls when I start it up. It is fine once I get going and usually only happens the first time I start it each day.

Steve ...

1994 Ford Ranger, Belt Tensioner  Not rated yet
Where is the belt tensioner located?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your automotive question. The belt tensioner can be hard to find. I do not ...

2006 Chevy Express Cargo Van, Serpentine Belt Diagram  Not rated yet
do you have a Serpentine Belt Diagram for a 2006 Chevy Express Cargo Van....or know where I can get one?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question....

2004 Chevy Trailblazer, Air Conditioner Blower Quits  Not rated yet
My air conditioner/heater blower quits and at the same time my brake lights and abs lights come on......when my blower starts back to working they also ...

1980 Chevy Silverado, Stiff Brake Pedal  Not rated yet
I have a 1980 Chevy C10 and the people that have recently put it back together and rewired some stuff. I'm not quite sure what they have done. The brake ...

1997 Blazer 4.3L, Will Not Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer with the 4.3L. I cannot start the truck unless I boost it. The battery voltage is great and the alternator charges at 14volts....

2008 Nissan Sentra  Not rated yet
How do I remove the right inner tie rod?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. I could explain how to do this but it probably would not ...

1998 Toyota 4Runner  Not rated yet
6 cyl., 4 wheel drive, auto trans. The engine starts immediately when cold. After driving awhile & then shutting down & restarting, engine will crank but ...

1998 Chevrolet Silvarado Truck V8, Power Steering Leak  Not rated yet
What is the cost of repair or replacing the power steering pump on a 1998 Chevrolet Silvarado truck with V8 Engine?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking ...

Oldsmobile 2.3L Quad 4, Electrical Arcing  Not rated yet
Just rebuilt the 2.3L Quad4 engine in my 1988 Cutlass Calais, and have an unusual problem - I have a crisp blue spark arcing across the small gap between ...

2001 Kia Rio, Will Not Stay Running  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Kia Rio. I have replaced the fuel pump and filter but to no avail. The car starts & runs for a few seconds at an idle then dies. I can restart ...

Astra Estate, Shuddering at 50mph  Not rated yet
1.6 Astra petrol T reg. It has just started shuddering recently at 50MPH. I jacked up both front ends and the drivers side has some play in it. Can I change ...

Astra Estate, Shuddering at 50mph  Not rated yet
1.6 Astra petrol T reg. It has just started shuddering recently at 50MPH. I jacked up both front ends and the drivers side has some play in it. Can I change ...

Astra Estate, Shuddering at 50mph  Not rated yet
1.6 Astra petrol T reg. It has just started shuddering recently at 50MPH. I jacked up both front ends and the drivers side has some play in it. Can I change ...

1997 Dodge Stratus, Won't Keep Charge  Not rated yet
what would make a 1997 dodge stratus not keep a charge and drain the battery?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your car question. There are several ...

Toyota, Shaking  Not rated yet
A couple of weeks ago I notices a clunking sound while driving down the street at low speed, sounded like something loose in the trunk but nothing in the ...

1999 Buick Regal LS, Water Pump Replacement  Not rated yet
I am replacing a water pump on a 1999 Buick LS 3.8L V6 engine and I have all the bolts taken out except one. There is a pulley in the way that won't allow ...

1993 Ford Explorer, Won't Move  Not rated yet
My 1993 ford explorer 4.0l v6 4x4 automatic starts and runs but when you put in gear it will not go anywhere.What could be the problem.

Steve Says,...

1989 Chevy Beretta, Spark Plug Problem  Not rated yet
1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT 2.8L automatic transmission. My car keeps cracking ceramic on the plugs causing the car to miss and run rough. I've already replaced ...

1999 Buick LeSabre, Dash Lights  Not rated yet
1999 Buick LeSabre 3.8L

Most of the dash lights (NOT the speedo head 194's - they work fine) don't work. Example: only 2 of the 6 preset buttons light ...

1997 Nissan Pathfinder, Ho do I Turn Off the Alarm  Not rated yet
My Nissan Pathfinder won't start and we are trying to charge the battery, well the car alarm keeps going off when we hook the charger up to the car battery,...

2005 Chevy Malibu, Won't Start   Not rated yet
My 2005 Chevy Malibu works fine most of the time but every once in awhile I will go to start it and it won't start. It needs to be jumped. The check engine ...

2003 VW Beetle, Starter Replacement  Not rated yet
Where is the starter and how do I replace it on a standard 2.0 engine?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your starter question. I do not have this ...

Dodge Dakota, Water Pump Pulley   Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 Liter. The pulley that goes to my water pump and connects my fan looks like the bearing broke. I'm trying to find out if ...

2003 Kia Rio, Lower Control Arm  Not rated yet
2003 Kia Rio front driver side lower control arm is bad. I am gonna replace it it looks like just 4 bolts to remove it, and then just slip the new one ...

1998 Chevrolet Silverado, Rest Passlock  Not rated yet
How can I reset the Passlock on 1998 Chevy 1500.

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. The best way to find the answer to your question ...

1993 Nissan Altima, Blower Only Works on High  Not rated yet
I have a 1993 Nissan Altima and air works fine other than I can only have it on high as soon as I switch to say lower speed it just stops like I turned ...

1997 Pontiac Grand Am, Flywheel  Not rated yet
I have replaced my starter three times. Now I found out the flywheel has missing teeth. I have a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am V6 engine. How do I remove the old ...

2001 Ford F-150, A/C problem  Not rated yet
When we push the gas it stops blowing air through the vents but still keeps going through the dash, and when we brake or come to a complete stop it starts ...

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup, Radiator  Not rated yet
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram Pickup. It's a 1500 quad cab, 4x4, V8, 5.9. I'm putting in a new radiator and would like to know if I need to bleed the air out ...

2004 Lexus RX 330  Not rated yet
I bought two new tires for the car and since that time the TMS, TRAC, BRAKE, and ABS lights will come on randomly and stay lit. I have consulted the manual ...

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Low Coolant Light  Not rated yet
Hi,

The low coolant notification keeps on coming on in my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.7L V8. I added coolant to the reservoir, up to the line ...

2007 Mazda 3, Won't Run Right After Driving Through Rain  Not rated yet
My daughter just bought a 2007 Mazda 3. She was driving through a heavy rain storm and ran through water. The engine died immediately and wouldn't start ...

2002 VW Jetta, Leaking coolant  Not rated yet
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 my car is leaking coolant from a hole on the passenger side of my engine behind my timing belt tensioner. i want to know the ...

1998 Ford Ranger 4.0L, Alignment Question  Not rated yet
I've done some research on how to adjust the Caster/Camber. They suggest kits that contain shims, bolts etc. This type of kit does not apply to my style ...

1995 Toyota Camry, Code P0240  Not rated yet
I have a PO420 reading when the engine light light came on a few months ago when I went to the dealer they said they'd have to order a part but they never ...

1997 Ford Escort, Starts but Won't Stay Running  Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Ford Escort. About 3 weeks ago it would act like it was wanting to die while I was driving but would keep going. I was told it was the spark ...

1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Limited, 6 cylinder and it won't start. The battery isn't dead because everything else works just fine. It doesn't even try ...

2003 Dodge Dakota, Stalls   Not rated yet
My 2003 Dodge Dakota would start, then immediately stall when I took my foot off the gas. I tried to start it again while parked and kept my foot on the ...

1985 Chevy K10, AC Compressor Turning On and Off  Not rated yet
When I turn my ac on the compressor keeps cutting on and off and it wont blow cold air. The lines aren't cold or anything so do you think that is the problem?...

1990 Nissan Skyline, Won't start  Not rated yet
I have a 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 Gt-R (I currently live in Japan) It's a straight 6 motor (2350 cc). Last week it started idling low and a bit rough....

1989 Chevy Silvarado, Replace A/C Relay  Not rated yet
1989 Chevy Silverado
How do you get to the A/C relay to replace it. I can hear it clicking under the dash (near the center) when the A/C is turned on/...

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, Smoke From Taillight  Not rated yet
Some times there will be smoke rising from the brake light in the back window. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Steve Says,
Hi, Travis. Thanks ...

1990 Toyota Pickup, Falls Out of First Gear  Not rated yet
1990 Toyota Pickup V6 falls out of gear only in first gear. What can be causing this?

Steve Says,
Hi, Jeffrey. Thanks for asking me your transmission ...

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, Broken AC  Not rated yet
My ac in my car doesn't work. I have put 3 cans of freon and it worked for a total of 2 days. never worked after that. What could the problem be?

Steve ...

2003 Ford Mustang, Shakes   Not rated yet
The Service Light in my car comes on and off my car shakes a little i thougt It may need some balance or something why do you think my service light comes ...

2008 Buick LuCerne, Right Rear Door Panel   Not rated yet
How do I remove (and replace) the left rear door panel of my 2008 LuCerne 3.8 L so I can repair the electric door lock? There are no visible screws or ...

2002 Chevy Trailblazer, Shifts Funny   Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Chevy trailblazer I just got the transmission rebuilt and now it is idling up and down then when I turn the ac on the car goes dead, the ...

1994 Chevy Camaro, Won't Start  Not rated yet
1994 Chevy Camaro V6 3.4L. It quit running while driving. I checked all fuses in car and under the hood. When you turn key you can hear fuel pump build ...

1994 Ford Ranger, No AC  Not rated yet
Greetings,
I cannot get any air (and I can't feel the A/C) coming into the can in my ranger. I believe there should be a light behind the control panel,...

97 Pontiac Grand Prix, Clicks When Put In Gear   Not rated yet
97 Pontiac Grand Prix. I just replaced the cv joint a month ago now it sound like a click or clunk coming from the front wheel when I take it in and out ...

Engine Fan  Not rated yet
My engine fan turns on whenever I turn on my AC and won't turn off until I turn my AC off. What causes this?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me this ...

2000 Toyota Tundra, Battery Light  Not rated yet
Yesterday while leaving Walmart my battery light came on and the power steering went out but the truck was still drivable. Well bad weather was coming ...

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Keeps Blowing Fuse  Not rated yet
I just changed out the A/C compressor in my Jeep and now the A/C clutch fuse keeps blowing. Is there a reason why?

Steve Says,
Hi, Aaron. Thanks ...

1994 Ford Ranger, Stopped Running  Not rated yet
My V6 1994 Ford Ranger was running fine until I hit a speed bump then it just died, no spark no sound from fuel pump, will turn over but not run. I Checked ...

97 Ford Taurus, Leaking Fluid  Not rated yet
MY 97 ford taurus(V6) died and I turned my steering wheel pretty hard a couple times while my car was off to move it and now its leaking fluid. Power steering?...

98 Honda Civic, Shifting Problems  Not rated yet
I have a 98 Honda Civic which transmission has been rebuilt about 6 month ago. I am having problems when the car shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd....

1980 Chevy Camaro, Header Installation   Not rated yet
My friend is looking to buy a 1980 Chevy Camaro V6 that doesn't have the exhaust manifold at all.
I am not good with the names of parts and was wondering ...

1999 Chevy Malibu, Head Gasket Replacement  Not rated yet
Hi! I have a big job waiting for me in my drive way...First I would like to know how to reinstall the heads after the new gaskets will be installed. I ...

1998 Dodge Avenger, No Spark, No Injector Pulse  Not rated yet
98 Avenger w/ 2.5L engine (Mitsubishi engine)

I parked this car the previous day, and it had been showing 0 symptoms. Next day it cranks but no start....

2000 Ford F350, AC Cuts Out  Not rated yet
My ac only works for a few minutes after I start and then starts blowing regular air unless I'm accelerating. When I have to stop at a light and then start ...

1997 Pontac Grand Prix GT Runs Hot  Not rated yet
My car was low on water. I went to fill it up and water started shooting out from the radiator and after it stopped I continued to fill with water.
Now ...

94 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Clacking Noise  Not rated yet
I'm the owner of a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 4x4 with the 4.0 L i6 and an automatic transmission. The problem is that on a hot day in heavy stop ...

2003 Chevy Silverado  Not rated yet
I Have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 liter V8. When I turn on the air conditioner the idler pulley moves all the way down until it hits the ...

1997 Dodge Stratus, Rattling Sound & Bad Smell Coming From AC Vents  Not rated yet
I have a '97 Dodge Stratus, 2.4 L engine, that has had a good A/C unit working just fine up until a few days ago when I turned on the A/C, a uniform rattling ...

1996 Toyota Camry, A/C Starts and Stops After a Few Seconds  Not rated yet
Hi! I have a 1996 Toyota Camry that has some sort of A/C problem. When you turn the A/C on, it would light the light on the A/C button, you can hear the ...

2006 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab LT, Brake Lights Out  Not rated yet
2006 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab LT V8 5.3L

Please Help. Both of my brake lights are out on the back of my truck, however the third (hi-mount) still works ...

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Engine Light On and Off Periodically   Not rated yet
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine light on and off periodically and sometimes dies at stop or idle. Test says something about emissions. Mechanic replaced ...

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, Cruise Control  Not rated yet
I have 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, Smaller 6 cylinder. My cruise control will just turn off, and wont come back on until I restart my car. And just yesterday ...

1997 Toyota Corolla  Not rated yet
I have a 97 Toyota Corolla Plus. There was a leak in the gas tank so we changed the tank. Once that was done we noticed that there was black smoke coming ...

2001 Ford Taurus, Running Poorly but NO Check Engine Light   Not rated yet
My 01' Ford Taurus has 100,000 miles on it, had a tune up last year, just had the serpentine belt, compressor clutch, ignition module and coil pack fixed ...

2004 VW Jetta V6  Not rated yet
I drive a 2004 V6 Jetta. I use pure synthetic oil and it is expensive to get frequent changes! Even at jiffy lube... I usually give it about 3,000 miles....

2000 Monte Carlo SS, Engine Dies When Warm and Won't Restart  Not rated yet

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I have a 2000 Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 that will start but dies as ...

1998 Ford Mustang, AC Not Working  Not rated yet
We recently changed the A/C compressor and the line with a new orifice tube but are still having problems getting the high and low sides to balance. Any ...

2000 Chevy Blazer, Wont Start  Not rated yet
I bought a brand new battery for my 2000 Chevy Blazer, (4X4, 4.3L, V6 Vortect). There is no lights working in the cab and the truck wont start. No clicks ...

2000 Dodge Stratus, Air Conditioner Isn't Working  Not rated yet
Several years ago, I got in my car and turned on the heater and turned the temp control on the dash board over to hot. As I was turning the control to ...

2003 Chevy Malibu, A/C Blows Out Hot Air  Not rated yet
Why does my a/c blow out hot air? ... for the past year or two i have had to put my a/c on full blast in order for it to blow out cold air and stay on,...

1997 Toyota 4runner, Open Door Warning Light Wont Cut Off  Not rated yet
I recently bought this vehicle and just noticed the open door dash warning light wont cut off even when the car is off and the key is out. Can you help ...

2001 Dodge Ram 4x4, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I turn the ignition and nothing. Sometimes I might hear a clicking sound once I open the door with no key in. I tried to jump it and can get it started ...

2001 Dodge Stratuss R/T Coupe 3.0, Won't Idle  Not rated yet
My 2001 Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe 3.0 was having trouble starting. So I took it and had the battery tested - (bad battery) - so I got it replaced.

Now ...

2006 Dodge Stratus  Not rated yet
I woke up about 3 weeks ago to find my gas cap off & tank open. I think someone may have put something in my tank. The engine light has been off and on ...

92 Mustang GT 5.0 5 speed, Vibration  Not rated yet
I recently had a new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and flywheel installed in my 92 GT. I notice that when I am idling and rev the engine...it ...

1999 Buick Regal 3.8L, Howl on Acceleration  Not rated yet
My 1999 Buick Regal, 3.8L non-turbo 130K, has developed a howl on aggressive acceleration, like when merging up to highway speed. It sounds like an air ...

2006 Chevy Impala 3.9L, AC Problem  Not rated yet
The clutch will not engage on this car even after changing the a/c fuse. What else can I try before I have to take it to the shop?

Steve Says,
Hi,...

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, Head Gasket  Not rated yet
how much should it cost to replace head gaskets on 1996 Grand Prix. Car is running hot mechanic said that's what it needed.

Steve Says,
Hi, Dee....

2004 Kia Sedona, Made a Noise Then Stopped  Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Kia Sedona, and was driving, with ac on and made a noise then stopped and smoke a little bit, let it cool down and it started back up but ...

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, Stalls When Turning Steering Wheel  Not rated yet
I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE with the 2.4 (4 cylinder engine) and it tends to stall out when stopped and in gear when I turn the wheel all the way ...

2001 Toyota Sienna, Have to Fill Gas Tank Very Slowly  Not rated yet
When I put gas in my van I have to throttle the gas pump back slower then the slowest setting on the pump handle. What should I look for to fix it?

Steve ...

2004 Nissan Quest, Stalling  Not rated yet
On my 2004 Nissan Quest minivan we replaced the alternator. To get to the alternator we had to remove the battery and the radiator. Now the car starts ...

2001 Honda Civic, Electrical problem  Not rated yet
Hi, I have 2001 Honda Civic LX. And suddenly this morning I tried to open doors with remote control, but it didn't work. Alarm gets turned off, but locks ...

2000 Ford Explorer, Check Engine Light On, Car Runs Fine  Not rated yet
What is causing the check engine light to come on 2000 Ford Explorer Sport?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. The reason that your ...

2004 Ford Mustang, Misfire cyl.1  Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Mustang 3.8L V6. I have been having sputtering lately and the ser engine light came on and blinked twice and then became solid. I got the ...

2005 Nisan Sentra, Air Conditioner Unit Not Working  Not rated yet
I have 2005 Nissan Sentra. My air conditioning unit stopped working. The unit was blowing warm air. I took it to the repair shop, and was told that it ...

2005 Chevy Cobalt, Can't Open Trunk to Replace Battery  Not rated yet
We are replacing a bad battery in my 2005 Chevy Cobalt. We removed the battery to turn in for the core charge when we purchased the new battery. Now we ...

97 Dodge Dakota, Losses Horsepower on Highway  Not rated yet
1997 Dodge Dakota V8 5.7
I was driving down the highway at about 70 and all of a sudden my truck lost power and immediately dropped down to 35 mph. After ...

2002 Nissan Xterra, Grinding Noise  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra and recently started hearing a bad grinding noise when turning. Does anyone know what this could possibly be? I had the front ...

1999 Toyota Camry, Alarm  Not rated yet
When the battery is plugged, the car alarm goes off and the car won't start. As soon as I unplug the battery, the alarm stops. My key remote to shut down ...

1995 Cadillac Sedan Deville, Brakelight is Staying On  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Cadillac Sedan Deville with a 4.9 engine. My brake light stays on but my fluid is full. I even notice that my brakes are feeling weaker so ...

2003 Toyato Prius, Steering Wheel Shakes   Not rated yet
My 2003 Toyota Pruis steering wheel shakes volatility when I first start it up in the AM. It only happens when at a stop and usually can be stopped by ...

2000 Toyota Celica, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I replaced motor because it knocked. I purchased new motor and installed. I now have motor in the car and the car cranks but will not run. It back fires ...

2006 Dodge Stratus SE, Power Window Problems  Not rated yet
I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus SE and the switch for the drivers window only has stopped working. I took window apart and got the window back up for now ...

1999 Ford Explorer, Water Getting Inside  Not rated yet
1999 Ford Explorer XLT 8 cyl. 5.0 liter. Water is getting inside the interior of the car with everything closed up. How is it getting in?

Steve Says,...

2005 Kia Spectra, Emergency Brake  Not rated yet
I have a 2005 Kia Spectra hatchback standard. I had my regular brakes replaced maybe 4-5 months ago and they are working fine but my E-brake will not hold ...

1991 Honda Civic DX, AC Compressor Noise  Not rated yet
1991 Honda Civic DC Automatic
My radiator was leaking so I had it replaced. After the Radiator was replaced, the AC compressor started making clicking ...

1999 Toyota Camry, Electrical Problem?  Not rated yet
I have a 1999 Toyota Camry (4 Cylinder) that has been doing the following: 1. Stereo randomly shuts off, 2. ABS light comes on, 3. On one occasion the ...

2000 Ford Contour, Will Not Start  Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Ford Contour SE 4 cylinder engine. 2.0 L. I have had many problems with this car since I bought it. I had the fuel tank and pump replaced ...

2001 Ford Escape, Tune up  Not rated yet
What parts do I need for a tune up on 2001 Ford Escape?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your question. Tune ups are not what they used to be! Most ...

2008 Chevy Colbalt, FOB Doesn't Always Work  Not rated yet
I have a 2008 Chevy Cobalt and I replaced the battery in the fob and it still doesn't open the doors and trunk right away. Do I need a new fob?

Steve ...

1997 Toyota 4Runner, Check Engine Light and Sulfur (Rotten Egg) Smell  Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6.
My check engine light recently came on and my exhaust has been more pungent than normal.
Also on occasion the car ...

1994 Toyota Camry A/C Works but Has a Problem  Not rated yet
I have a Toyota Camry 1994 6 cylinder 2 door. They A/C works for a while and it is very cold, but after a while the cold air stops only hot air comes through,...

92 Honda Civic, Dies After I Drive 10-20 Miles  Not rated yet
I have a 92 Honda Civic and after I drive it for like 10-20 miles it dies and wont start for like an hour. I thought it was the fuel pump but I changed ...

2002 Pontiac Firebird V6, Check Engine Light  Not rated yet
My car has a high idle, then it feels like it's going to stall and radio goes off then back on. I had diagnostic done but nothing has come up. The service ...

Air Conditioner is Not Getting Power.  Not rated yet
We have checked the fuses and were trying to check the sensors, but could not find all of them. Found the one by the compressor and by the firewall of ...

2003 Toyota Corolla, Horn and Airbag  Not rated yet
My horn stop working and few months later the air bag light has come on. Hit a deer last fall but the bumper was not involved and everything worked fine ...

1993 Toyota Corolla, Thermostat  Not rated yet
How do you replace a thermostat for a 93 Toyota Corolla?
I will purchase it from Advance Auto. A mechanic friend who is ACE certified told me that was ...

1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, AC Compressor Leaks  Not rated yet
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
90k miles
3.1 L engine

My freon leaks out the compressor and my local mechanic suggests replacing the compressor at a high ...

2007 Nissan Altima, Stalled After I Drove Thorugh a Puddle   Not rated yet
I was driving my car during a thunderstorm and went through a puddle. My car stalled right after I got through the puddle. The puddle was about 8 inches ...

2001 Ford F-150 AC Fan Cuts Out When Accelerating  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Ford F-150 supercrew 4WD, V-8.

Recently, whenever I accelerate the AC will not flow (except lightly out of the defrost vents) - never ...

1996 Dodge Avenger 6 Cyl., Vibration at 45 mph+  Not rated yet
My 1996 Dodge Avenger 2.5l, 6 cyl. SE has a vibration at 45 mph's + and then at braking from those speeds. Prior to this, I had a drivers side lateral ...

1992 Camry 4 Cylinder, Runs Rough After Fill-up  Not rated yet
My daughter has a 1992 Camry with the 4 cyl. It has run fine since we bought it 2.5 years ago. It has 152,000. Yesterday, she stopped to fill up the tank....

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Air Conditioner Problem  Not rated yet
The air conditioner in my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee only works on the high position. Everything was working fine than I started it up and no air. Do you ...

1997 Ford F150, AC Won't Cool  Not rated yet
My ac in my 1997 Ford F150 4.2 V6 is not cooling. When the AC is on, or the heat, the vehicle idles fast. I used one of those gauges that comes with cans ...

2001 Dodge Ram 1500, Overheated  Not rated yet
I have a 01 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 54,000 miles on it and I been smelling something like ammonia last couple of days and today I got a bigger smell then it ...

1994 Nissan Sentra, Won't Start All the Time  Not rated yet
I just replaced the starter, battery, and alternator on my 1994 Nissan Sentra. Now the car will not start all the time, and the dome light, radio and seat ...

1997 Dodge Sport 5.9L, No Power to the Fuel Pump  Not rated yet
1997 dodge sport 5.9L. We installed new fuel pump and there is no power to it. What could be the problem?

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me your ...

2003 Dodge Ram 1500, Stalls With A/C On  Not rated yet
Hello,

I have a 2003 dodge ram quad cab 4.7 liter engine. I just replace the AC condenser fan on it cause it went out. Now when I cut the AC on while ...

1995 Nissan Maxima, Fully Charged Air Conditioning Not Working  Not rated yet
I had a free air check on my 1995 Maxima. I was told it was fully charged and should be working. It blows out hot air instead. The guy I bought it from ...

2003 toyota corolla LE   Not rated yet
2003 Toyota Corolla LE 4 cylinder. I have a wobble noise coming from the back only when the breaks are engaged. We had the back breaks replaced last year,...

1999 Chevy Silverado 2500, A/C Compressor Question  Not rated yet
My A/C compressor burned up. What all do you recommend I have replaced? I've been told everything from compressor and orifice tube, to the whole system....

1999 Dodge RAM 2500, Blower Motor Replacement  Not rated yet
How do I locate and replace the Heat/AC blower motor for my 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie SLT, Club Cab, 5.9 Dsl?

Steve Say,
Thanks for asking me ...

1999 Chevrolet Prizm, Died While Driving  Not rated yet
My 1999 Chevrolet Prizm died while I was driving down the road and it wouldn't start back up. The lights horn and everything is completely dead. Nothing ...

2005 Ford Taurus, Had to Jump Start  Not rated yet
Last night my car would not start, I got someone to jump me off. I drove the car home about 25 miles, this morning the car started but all the dash lights ...

1994 Dodge Truck, Smokes at Startup  Not rated yet
What makes a 1994 dodge Dakota club cab truck with a 3.9 liter v6 multi port fuel injection smoke when you first crank it up. The truck has been sitting ...

2000 Ford Mustang GT Clicking and Roaring  Not rated yet
I have a clicking noise coming from my front wheels and does it even louder when the wheels are turned in either direction and even if you turn slightly....

2002 Chevy Malibu, Lock Button   Not rated yet
I just bought a 2002 Chevy Malibu (used) & the lock button as well as window shifter buttons are all loose. Granted they work, but i have to mess with ...

1990 Chevy Cavalier z24, Wont Start  Not rated yet
I bought a new battery for my car and decided not to put it in until I got back from my vacation. When I got back I put the battery in and the car doesn'...

1996 Chevy 2500, Won't Start  Not rated yet
1996 Chevy 2500 350. It cranks but will not start have already replaced plugs, wires, cap, coil, crank sensor.

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking me ...

1996 Cadillac Deville, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1996 Cadillac Deville V8 with a 4.6L engine. My car will not start and I thought it was my battery and I bought a new one. Some one told me ...

1989 Pontiac Firebird, Belt Squeals and Electrical Loss When Air Conditioning is Turned On  Not rated yet
Is this the serpentine belt? It is several years old. It has been quite hot and it could have stretched in the heat. I heard a small pop when the electrical ...

2000 Chrysler Sebring, Lights Come on and Beeps While Driving  Not rated yet
When I'm driving just out of no where the lights will light up and the thing that tells you the door is open will beep when the door isn't open. Before ...

1997 Ford F-150, A/C Clutch Rattles   Not rated yet
1997 Ford F-150 4.6L.
The a/c clutch rattles real bad and has started smoking. Is the problem the clutch or something else causing it.
Thank for your ...

2001 Toyota 4 Runner, Accelerates Slowly   Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Toyota 4runner. I have noticed recently that when I step on the gas and my foot can be all the way to floor, it takes a long time to even ...

2004 Volkswagen Touareg, Tire Has a Bump in it  Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg and it hit the curb yesterday. There is now a visible, but small "bump" on the front right of the vehicle's tire.

Is ...

2002 Chevrolet Malibu, AC Question  Not rated yet
i have a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 4 cylinder. My ac runs great for the most part, but a lot of times, when the AC is on, the light will be on on my control ...

2001 Grand Am, Losing Power  Not rated yet
2001 Pontiac Grand Am se. 2.4L 4 cylinders.
My car began to hesitate and lose power as I accelerate. Also, seems as if it struggles to get into gear when ...

2002 Chevy Avalanche, Steering Wheel Hard to Turn  Not rated yet
My 2002 Chevy Avalanche steering wheel is extremely hard to turn and I don't know what is wrong. I checked the fluid and it is full. What could be wrong?...

1994 V6 3.4L Chevy Camaro, Fuel Filter Change  Not rated yet
How do I change the fuel filter in my 1994 Chevy Camaro with a V6 3.4L engine?

Steve Says,
I cannot post the instructions for this online, but you ...

2004 Chevy Impala, Starts but Dies.  Not rated yet
My daughter bought her car close to two years ago, just got an oil change today, never has had a tune-up, car starts, but dies. She got it started on ...

2001 Ford Mustang V6  Not rated yet
Wondering about a bit of swerve and bounce. I've had the tires balanced, four-wheel alignment, suspension checked (good)and a bum tire replaced (new) No-...

2000 Ford Taurus, Warning Chime  Not rated yet
The chime that is supposed to ring when the key is removed and the headlights are on does not work. Also the dome light does not go on when the driver'...

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v, Sqeaking Sound When Turning  Not rated yet
Hey there I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v 1998 "S".
it drives lovely and passed the MOT this week with no problems, the mechanic at the garage told me ...

2006 Dodge Stratus, Check Engine Light On  Not rated yet
My engine light on my Dodge Strauss came on this morning. The car did not malfunction but I am still concerned. I have notice that it sounds louder when ...

2007 Nissan Sentra, Suspension Issue  Not rated yet
Been to two dealers, both say it's the tires, changed tires twice now have Michelin Destiny's - it is not the tires as I told them from the beginning. Dealer ...

1991 Ford Escort, Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Ford Escort GT and one day after work I went to start it and it wont start, the radio and lights turn on but nothing happens when you turn ...

1998 Ford Explorer, Losing Power  Not rated yet
I have a 98 Ford Explorer, 8 cylinder and it loses power when going up a hill. It also doesn't have any take off speed. I thought I just needed a tuneup ...

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V6, Air Conditioning Pump Stays Engaged  Not rated yet
I thought the air conditioning pump clutch was supposed to disengage sometimes, is this true?

Steve Says,
Many compressors are made to turn on and ...

2004 Toyota Celica, Struggles to Start  Not rated yet
My 04 Toyota Celica was fine until about 3 days ago. I went out to get food and when I jumped back in the car it was completely dead making rattling noises....

2000 Pontiac Sunfire, Screehing Noise  Not rated yet
My car makes a constant screeching sound that only goes away when I turn on the ac or heater. Why is this? Could I cause further damage to the car if I ...

2000 Ford Focus, blower  Not rated yet
The blower will only work on 4 but when you turn it to 4 the ac turns off replaced the control switch and blower motor resistor, what else could be the ...

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Coolant Smell  Not rated yet
When I drive my car it smell like coolant thought the air conditioner vents. What could be causing this?

Steve Says,
This is almost always caused ...

2000 Chevy S10, No Spark to Spark Plugs  Not rated yet
I have a 2000 4.3L S10 that will not start. It is getting a spark to the distributor cap, but not to the spark plugs. I have replaced the distributor ...

2000 Chevy Silverado 1500, Carrier Bearing   Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 4.8 liter v8 2wd. I blew the carrier bearing in it and I currently have the drive shaft pulled out of the tranny. It's a ...

1998 Ford Contour, AC Clutch Will Not Engage  Not rated yet
The a/c clutch will not engage and I checked the the fuses they seem to be OK. What can be done short of changing the clutch?

1998 ford contour, V6 ...

1998 Ford F150, Air Conditioning is Intermittent  Not rated yet
We have a 1998 Ford F150 and the air conditioning isn't working properly. It won't kick in until the car starts moving, and then it only work for the first ...

2006 Chevy Colorado, Gets Hot with Air Conditioner Running   Not rated yet
When I drive down the road the truck temperature start to move toward hot. I turn the air off and it helps. The blower will stop running at times. I had ...

2006 Chevy Impala, Using a Lot of Gas  Not rated yet
Usually my car has good gas mileage but just recently I have to fill it up constantly. Is there any reason why? It has 50,000 miles on it and I keep up ...

2002 VW Jetta GLS 2.0, Shuts Off While Driving  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 VW Jetta. While driving the radio shuts off abs, airbag and engine lights turn on and then there is no gas and it just dies. When I turn ...

1995 Mazda Millenia, No Power  Not rated yet
I've got a 1995 Mazda Millenia 2.5L 24v DOHC that has no power whatsoever at take off. It won't climb hills without a running start. I've replaced the ...

1994 Pontiac Firebird V-6, AC Hardly Blows  Not rated yet
When I start the car and turn on the air conditioning the cabin fan starts off at full volume, then starts to decrease in volume, as time goes on til almost ...

Nissan Pathfinder, Front is Riding Low  Not rated yet
We took the torsion bars out and put the car on the ground. Then we moved the car. Then jacked it up and put the bars back in. Now the car is way to low ...

1995 Chevy S10, Died and Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Chevy S10 with a 4.3L that I am having problems with. Two days ago the truck died and nothing would work. It wouldn't crank, the lights and ...

1999 Toyota Camry, "Check Engine Light" Coming on  Not rated yet
My 1999 Toyota Camry LE, 4 cylinder with 126,000 miles, the engine light keeps coming on. I've brought it to a very dependable and honest repair guy who ...

1994 Ford F-150, Noise Under Dash  Not rated yet
When I give the car gas you can hear fluid running somewhere and I almost think I hear it in the air conditioning unit. To go with that the AC doesn't ...

2005 Chevy Equinox, Won't Start After Short Trips  Not rated yet
My 05 Equinox LT bgean with a simple problem. The car would start up fine in the morning and after sitting a long time but if I ran in the store or to ...

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 3.9L, Misfire #1 Cylinder  Not rated yet
The # 1 cylinder will not fire. I have installed new cap and rotor, spark plugs and wires and a new injector. It is still dead. Any suggestions?

Steve ...

98 Ford Taurus Drive belt cause water pump fail  Not rated yet
Hello,

My wife took my car in and had the drive belt replaced and the pulley's checked and less than 24 hours later the car broke down. When I got ...

2001 Grand Prix GTP, Vibrates  Not rated yet
2001 Grand Prix--want to replace outer axle bearings in transmission. Have severe vibration @ highway speeds. Both axles have been replaced and still vibrates....

1998 Cadillac Deville, Overheating  Not rated yet
It has about 75,000 miles on it. It has the 32 valve Northstar engine. About a week after buying it it overheated. I flushed the coolant system and didn'...

1993 Ford F-350, Air Conditioning  Not rated yet
1993 Ford F-350 5.8 liter. How do I fix my air conditioning when it shuts off after I begin to accelerate?


Steve Says,
It sounds like your AC ...

2001 Toyota Corolla, Starts but won't idle  Not rated yet
My 2001 Toyota Corolla 4cyl auto starts ok but won't stay running unless I keep my foot on the gas. Once I take my foot off the gas, it stalls. There is ...

2003 Chevy S10, Won't Start, Screeches and Clicks  Not rated yet
Help! My 2003 s10 4.3L was running perfect until I installed new a new horn. It cranks a few times then a LOUD screech/clink. Sounds like its coming form ...

2004 Mazda Tribute, Overheated  Not rated yet
last night, on the highway, the car started to smell like something was burning, and i noticed the temperature gauge was on hot, and smoke was starting ...

1998 Chevy Silverado, Check Engine Light  Not rated yet
The check engine light is on and when they did a computer diagnostic it comes up as the #3 cylinder. What needs to be done to fix it?

Steve Says,
There ...

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser 5 speed, Car Wont Start  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 cylinder 5 speed and I just replaced the spark plugs and wires also had an oil change but the car keeps dying and I ...

2003 Chevy Impala  Not rated yet
I'm trying to replace the alternator in my 2003 Chevy Impala and I am using the old serpentine belt but when I put it back on it had a lot off slack in ...

1999 Lexus RX 300, Check Engine Light Went on and Car Stopped Running  Not rated yet
While driving, it sounded like the engine downshifted, then the engine light went on and the car rolled to a complete stop. I turned it off, started it,...

2001 Nissan Sentra, Radio and Dash Lights Don't Work  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra 16 valve. I installed an aftermarket radio and blew the radio fuse. I replaced the fuse and continued to install the radio....

2003 Ford F150, Air Only Blows Through Defroster   Not rated yet
2003 f150 5.4 air condition only comes out of the defroster,i can turn on the air conditioner for the vent then in a matter of 5 seconds it automatically ...

1995 Toyota Celica GT, Fuel Filter Replacement.  Not rated yet
I own a 1995 Toyota Celica GT. It's a 3dr liftback with a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine and I don't know where the fuel filter is located and how to change ...

1996 Daewoo Espero (1.5L DOHC engine), Won't Start  Not rated yet
My 1996 Daewoo Espero (1.5L DOHC engine) won't start. Also, the warning lights in the instrument panel won't lite when I put the key in the "II" position....

1995 Ford F350 Diesel A/C  Not rated yet
How do I know if I need a new A/C compressor, it blows cold sometimes just for a few minutes.

Steve Says,
There are many things that can cause this ...

2001 GMC Jimmy Hard to Start  Not rated yet
I left my car parked at the airport for 5 days. It has been difficult to start since. I have to press and hold the gas pedal to get it to finally turn ...

1997 Dodge Stratus 2.4L, Starter Replacement  Not rated yet
How do I replace the starter on a 1997 dodge stratus w/2.4 engine?

Steve Says,
I don't have that specific procedure. If you want to get it along ...

2009 Mazda 6, Funny Noises  Not rated yet
I have a 2009 Mazda 6 GS-V6 that i recently got into a fender bender. I just got it back today and everything seems to be fine except when i hit the gas ...

97 Ford Escort, Serpentine Belt Question  Not rated yet
I have A 97 ford escort LX 2.0 single cam. The shaft on the AC unit broke now the serpentine belt is to long, can I just buy A belt for my year car that ...

1997 Pontiac Bonneville, Security System  Not rated yet
My son's 1997 Pontiac Bonneville with automatic transmission keeps stopping while he is driving. The engine, power steering, and power brakes do not work....

1994 Chevy Camaro, Wont Start When Hot  Not rated yet
I have a 94 Camaro v6 and after replacing the top two o2 sensors I was able to drive it home just fine but when I went to start it up again it would only ...

2001 Toyota Camry, Fan Only Works on High  Not rated yet
2001 Toyota Camry, 4cyl


While attempting to turn on the air conditioner in my car, I noticed it didn't blow air until I turned the switch on high....

1999 Chevy Venture, Engine Knocking Noise  Not rated yet
Engine made a loud knocking noise when it was cold. It wouldn't do it all the time. I added oil to it and has never done it again but the car wasn't low ...

1998 Ford Explorer, Blower Motor  Not rated yet
Blower motor for 98 ford explorer only works in the rear. Then it is only cool in the rear when I'm on the accelerator. I can feel some cool air from the ...

1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, Won't Start  Not rated yet
My 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix wont start. The past few days it has been acting like it is going to cut off but then continues on fine. This morning I drove ...

1995 Acura Legend, Dies, Brakes are Hard to press  Not rated yet
Hi I have a 1995 Acura legend LS coupe with the 3.2 type II 230 hp engine. I was having problems at first and took to Acura dealer and got the idle control ...

2001 Ford Escape, Steering Noise  Not rated yet
My SUV just recently started making a slow grinding noise while turning the steering wheel. I don't know if it needs power steering fluid or maybe something ...

1997 Ford Escort, Low Fuel Pressure  Not rated yet
I have a 1997 Ford Escort LX (2.0 Single Cam, 5-speed) that I can usually get it to run 1 time a day, and only for a short trip. A static fuel pressure ...

1991 Ford F-150, Fuel Pump Stays on After Engine is Off  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Ford F-150 with a 5.0 V8 and duel tanks. I shut it off and the fuel pumps stay on after the truck is off and key is removed. This also ...

1998 Ford Mustang Gt 4.6L, Rattle  Not rated yet
I have a rattle in the front end that feels like something bumping at my feet. It seems to occur more when turning.

I have replaced upper shock mounts....

2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Won't Start  Not rated yet
Just got the brakes fixed on my '01 ram 2500 and noticed that it was hard to start and the battery indicator said bat was low (left it sitting for three ...

2007 Ford F150, No Start Sometimes  Not rated yet
Sometimes when I try to start my 2007 F150 truck I turn the key to start and it will not start and I hear a clicking sound under the dash on the passenger ...

2001 Chevy Camaro 3.8L, Ignition Coil Pack Replacement  Not rated yet
Hi I was wandering if you could explain to me How to install a 2001 Chevy Camaro rs 3.8 liter ignition coil pack. My car recently has been loosing power ...

2004 Ford Explorer, Air Conditioning   Not rated yet
I have a 2004 Explorer which just had the evaporator core, line and condenser replaced. The system blows cold air, but when driving for a long time on ...

1993 Chevy 5.7L, Fuel Pump Conversion  Not rated yet
I just got a 93 Chevy 5.7L for $150.00. I am going to put this into my 1970 Chevy Camaro. The engine does not have the TBI or computer so I am going to ...

1994 Toyota 4Runner, Squeaking Noise  Not rated yet
I have a 1994 Toyota 4Runner and there is a strange chirping noise coming from the rear of the car. It only happens at around 20-40MPH. It is extremely ...

2002 Dodge Caravan, PCV Valve Replacement  Not rated yet
2002 dodge caravan 6 cylinder 3.3L. Where is the PCV valve and how hard is it to replace?

Steve Says,
I don't have that specific of information ...

1998 Ford Explorer 6 Cylinder  Not rated yet
What kind of oil dies the engine need?

The last car I had used 25w50, but this is a bigger car.

Steve Says,
Ford calls for 5w-30 in your engine....

2005 Toyota Camry, Dropped Pocket Knife Into Parking Brake Area  Not rated yet
2005 Toyota Camry. I dropped a pocket knife down the slots where the parking brake lever is lifted up and down. How do I Access this area?

Thank you....

2000 VW Jetta, AC Doesn't Blow Cold Air, Just Slightly Cool  Not rated yet
My Jetta is a 2000 four door 4 cylinder with 135,000 mostly city driven miles. It is a one owner, very well looked after, and otherwise runs great. Can ...

1996 Acura Integra, Brake Light Stuck On  Not rated yet
My 1996 Acura Integra LS brake light on the dash stays on without the brake being on, what should I look into?

Steve Says,
The first thing to look ...

2003 Ford Focus, Loses Power  Not rated yet
2003 ford focus 2.0L. Why does my car loose power when I'm driving? Also the abs light is on and the brake light is on. What do I do?

Steve Says,
The ...

2003 Kia Rio, Oil in Spark Plugs  Not rated yet
I have a 2003 Kia Rio and have oil in the spark plug area. The valve cover gasket, spark plugs and wires have all been changed and I am still getting oil ...

1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE  Not rated yet
Do you have to take any parts off to change the serpentine belt?

Steve Says,
You should not have to remove anything (although you might have to ...

2005 Ford Taurus Making Loud Noise After Spark Plugs and Wires Were Changed  Not rated yet
We changed our spark plugs and wires today. After that was done the car idled funny and then would die. After several attempts to figure out what we ...

1992 Cadillac DeVille, Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor  Not rated yet
1992 Sedan Deville. Suddenly, the brake pedal goes down and feels like the car won't stop. Repair center tried bleeding the brakes. They said the right ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Am 2.2 Litre, Intermittent gauges  Not rated yet
You responded to a previous question that intermittent gauges and lights are often caused by the ignition switch. After testing your advice I believe you ...

1996 Dodge Ram, Need to Remove Starter   Not rated yet
How do I remove the starter from my pickup? It's a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 5.2L. If you can't tell me, could you tell me where to get this information?...

2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac  Not rated yet
I was driving this morning and it beeped and the dash said to check gauges and it just stopped running. It will crank but will not start. Check all fuses ...

1997 Mustang, Clutch Noise  Not rated yet
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT started making a rattle noise in clutch area. It makes it in 1,2,3 only at low rpm how do I solve this problem? The gears seem ...

98 Grand Prix GT, Back Wheels Locking Up  Not rated yet
My son has a 98 Grand Prix GT. There is a clunk sound in the back wheel and now its locking up? would this be the rear end or brakes?

Steve Says,
It ...

1991 Toyota Camry, Black Smoke From Exhaust   Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Toyota Camry V6. I changed the rear valve cover gasket. I drove it on the highway and it quit running. I found it had no spark. I replaced ...

2002 Ford Explorer, Check Engine Light Came On  Not rated yet
2002 ford explorer check engine light came on, but car sounds and runs fine. What should I do?

Steve Says,
The reason your check engine light is ...

2001 Ford Explorer, Knocking Brakes  Not rated yet
On a 2001 Ford Explorer - 4.0 - Just replaced the pads, rotors, and passenger caliper and hub, Now have a knocking sound which occurs until pressure is ...

2002 Pontiac Bonneville, Overheats  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. The temperature needle went over to the red. I have flushed the system, replaced the thermostat, and put in new antifreeze....

1989 Toyota Celica, Clicking Noise  Not rated yet
My son has a 89 celica 4 clylinder and its making a clicking noise in the front end every time he makes a turn. It's seem to have gotten louder over the ...

2004 Chevy Avalanche, Traction Control and ABS Lights  Not rated yet
My Traction Control and ABS lights come on about 1 mile of driving. They stay on most of the time. What can I do to fix this?
Thanks
JOE
2004 Avalanche ...

1997 Ford Taurus Wagon-, Electrical Problems  Not rated yet
1997 Ford Taurus wagon- About every two weeks, the car won't start. Either it turns over very slowly or it just gives a clicking sound. I am able to jump ...

1990 Mercury Topaz, Vents Don't Blow Air Out  Not rated yet
The front panel vents don't blow any air out. Only the defrost vents work. I think it is a loose hose or something but I don't know why. Any Ideas?

Steve ...

2006 Jeep Liberty Gas Cap Warning  Not rated yet
My Gas Cap warning light and alarm keeps going off. I know that I have to tighten the gas cap until it clicks but even in doing that the stupid alarm ...

1993 Ford Mustang, Won't Start   Not rated yet
I have a 93 ford mustang convertible. It seems as if the gas isn't quite getting to the engine. Everything is turning over. It just won't start. There ...

1991 Nissan Sentra, Wont Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Nissan Sentra 2.0 and I am having a bit of difficulty. When I start the car it idles very low and when I'm hitting 2-3 thousand RPM it shakes....

2000 Ford Mustang V6, Tune Up  Not rated yet
What parts do I need for a full tune up on my Ford Mustang?

Steve Says,
The service manual calls for the following parts to be included for a tune ...

1995 Chevy S-10, Code P1100  Not rated yet
What is code P1100 on a 1995 Chevy S10 pickup with the 4.3L motor.


Steve Says,
This code is for the MAF or Mass Airflow Sensor. This is the definition ...

1999 Pontiac Bonneville, Starts Then Dies Right Away  Not rated yet
The car starts fine but only runs for 5 seconds then shuts off. I have had the fuel pump replaced; the fuel filter, the computer, spark plugs, wires. Now ...

2006 Ford Explorer, Will not Start  Not rated yet
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer. The battery is fully charged and it will not start. When I take the key out of the ignition there is a clicking sound coming ...

1999 Toyota Corolla Automatic 1.8L 91K, Running Rough  Not rated yet
Hi,
when i got the car it was fine. A few days later the check engine light came on I it took to a shop and they change three coils and front bearings....

1988 Pontiac Bonneville, Fuel Pressure  Not rated yet
I am having trouble with the fuel pressure in my 1988 Pontiac Bonneville. Can you tell me what the pressure should be?

Steve Says,
If you have the ...

1998 Dodge Stratus, How to Replace Inner Tie Rod  Not rated yet
I need to know the how to of replacing a inner tie rod end on a 98 dodge stratus with video or step by step instructions.

Steve Says,
There are ...

1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, Trac Light  Not rated yet
What is the "trac on" and "trac off" light for?

Steve Says,
This light indicates when the traction control system is on or off. The anti-lock braking ...

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, No Brakes  Not rated yet
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There is no pressure on the brakes, the pedal goes all way to the floor. What could cause this?

Steve Says,
It sounds ...

2000 Dodge Dakota V8 Quad Cab, Alternator not Charging  Not rated yet
My alternator froze up causing it to catch on fire. We put it out before anything else caught on fire. The alternator was replaced as well as the battery ...

1998 Chevy S10 Pickup How do I put Transmission fluid In?  Not rated yet
1998 Chevy S10 pickup 2.2L 5-speed. I need to know how to put transmission fluid in. I had a seal go bad and replaced it but now don't see where I'm suppose ...

2004 Chevy Truck Shakes When Braking  Not rated yet
About 6 days ago my truck started shaking really bad when I would apply the brakes. The hole truck. The faster I was going when I stopped the worse it ...

2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, Electrical Probelms  Not rated yet
My 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (3800 engine, non-supercharged, automatic transmission) has some seemingly inter-related electrical issues. The shift lock ...

1993 Mondeo Diesel Water Leak  Not rated yet
1993 Ford Mondeo turbo diesel.
Water is coming from behind the cam belt cover. Is this where the water pump is? If so, how do you get cover off and can ...

2003 Vauxhall Astra, Changing Gears Stiff   Not rated yet
Hi,

Im driving a vauxhall astra 2003, and when i start the engine and drive, everythings normal with changing gears.

But after about 30 mins of ...

1998 Toyota Camry, Overheating!  Not rated yet
My 1998 Toyota Camry is overheating 5 to 10 minutes after start. It's blowing water out of the radiator and back into the reservoir. It also lopes when ...

2001 Lincoln LS, Idles Rough  Not rated yet
What would cause 2001 Lincoln LS to idle rough. The injectors and spark plugs have been changed but still runs rough and check engine light comes on? Sandy
...

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Flywheel Position  Not rated yet
I have a 94 grand Cherokee with a rebuilt motor (4.0 automatic) but not sure how to align the flywheel and crankshaft to have the sensor pick up the correct ...

1994 Toyota Camry, Blows Fuse for Blower Fan  Not rated yet
After a few seconds of operation, the 10a fuse for the blower motor blows. Any ideas?

Steve Says,
The most likely cause of a problem like this is ...

2003 Ford Windstar Coil Pack  Not rated yet
Is a coil pack the same as a distributor cap. How hard is it to change myself?

Steve Says,
No, and coil pack is not the same as a distributor cap....

2000 Nissan Xterra, Stalls while driving  Not rated yet
My 2000 Nissan Xterra quits running while driving down the road then will not start again until it sits for awhile. Any Ideas?

Steve Says,
There ...

1991 Nissan Pathfinder Cranks but Won't Start  Not rated yet
1991 Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 V6

I just had my pathfinder in the shop to be repaired. The door was left open and killed the battery. I hooked up the battery ...

2003 Ford Windstar, Ticking Sound when Turning.  Not rated yet
Why is my 2003 Ford Windstar making a ticking noise when I make a left hand turn? It seems like the sound is coming from the right side of my van near ...

1994 Dodge Truck, squeals at startup  Not rated yet
O.K. I have a 1994 Dodge truck and I went through some muddy water! Now every time I start it up it squeaks under the hood! Why?

Steve Says,
The ...

1998 Ford Windstar Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor  Not rated yet
Hi, my car is in the garage now. I changed all the brake system, bled the brakes, placed a new master cylinder and the brake pedal still doesn't work what ...

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Engine Cuts Out at Cruising Speeds.  Not rated yet
Hi, I've got a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE sedan (3.1L engine) that's got a problem that I can't, for the life of me, figure out.

Basically what happens ...

2005 Dodge Caravan, Engine Oil in Brake Fluid Reservoir  Not rated yet
Couple days ago i was faced with the fear of going down a hill with failing brakes! Long story short I have been told somehow engine oil was found in the ...

2003 Chevy S10 Distributor Noises  Not rated yet
2003 S10 pickup Chevrolet V6 4.3 liter engine. Noises are coming from the distributor. Sounds like it might be a bearing, but could it be something else?...

2001 Lincoln LS V8, Runs Rough When Accelerating  Not rated yet
What makes my 2001 Lincoln LS V8 run rough when accelerating?

Steve Says,
The most likely cause of this type of problem is, tune up related items,...

2000 Chevy Impala, Squeaking Noise  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a 2000 Impala with a 3.8 V6. I did a tune up by replacing the spark plugs and noticed the belt had cracks. I replaced the belt and then started ...

1991 Buick Lesabre Limited  Not rated yet
We are unable to get air through the vents, we can hear the vents change, but no air through the vents. Please Help.

Steve Says,
There are several ...

Chevy Van Cranks but Only Starts with a Jump Start.  Not rated yet
1995 GMC Safari with a 4.3L

My van has had a progressive starting disorder. It has required a few turns of the key more and more often to start the ...

2004 Pontica Bonneville Blower Motor Won't Come on Until I Hit a Bump  Not rated yet
2004 pontica bonneville and engine size is 3.8
first problem i noticed is on the car info panel door ajar lit up. i opened and shut all of the car doors ...

2000 VW Beetle Won't Start Sometimes  Not rated yet
I have a 2000 VW Beetle 2.0L, it just started this thing where it won't crank but turns over. If I wait for 5 or so minutes and try again it starts. It ...

1996 Nissan Pulsar Wagon, Brake Lights Stuck On  Not rated yet
I have a Nissan Pulsar 1996 model. The engine is 1500cc. My question is what could be the reason for my brakes light remain on when the engine is turned ...

1994 Toyota Corolla, Radio Cutting Out When I Apply Brakes  Not rated yet
1994 Toyota Corolla - not sure the engine size, but its small...lol!
This happened 2 years ago, but I can't remember what was wrong with it. When I stop,...

Towing 1997 Chevy S10 Locks up 5 spd Tranny  Not rated yet
I was towing my 1997 Chevy S10 5 spd going 65 mph. I had it in neutral with the front end up and all the sudden it acts as though it jumped into a gear....

1992 Toyota Camry Brake Pressure Problem  Not rated yet
My 1992 Toyota Camry blew a leak in the left front brake hose, (just past the midway clamp). The pads had been replaced about 10 days prior and other than ...

MGZS 1.8i Clutch Chatter and Power Steering Noises  Not rated yet
Hi Steve,

Its been a while but this question is in a few parts so here goes! My car is an MGZS 1.8i. The first noise is a rattling one that has been ...

Ford Mondeo Key fob 2001  Not rated yet
I just put brand new battery in Ford Mondeo 2001 zetec 2.0 key fob and nothing happens. I can't open doors by pressing buttons, only manually (so does ...

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Stalled and Won't Start  Not rated yet
Hello, my 03 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.7l Hemi stalled out on my way to work and when I try to start the truck back up, it makes a clicking noise near ...

1991 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Idles Rouhg and Stalls  Not rated yet
While driving it runs smooth. At idle and only sometime it goes crazy. The motor shakes but it's not missing. If I gas it it smooths out, if I remain at ...

2001 Toyota Camry, Stalls at Idle  Not rated yet
This 2001 Toyota Camry has a problem. Sometimes it tries to stall while running but if you hold the gas pedal it stays on. Sometimes it may happen when ...

1998 Acura Integra P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected  Not rated yet
What are these codes:
P0302
P1706

How do fix these trouble codes?

Steve Says,
You do not give me much information to go on here so I will ...

1991 Toyota Camry, Cranks but Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Toyota Camry 4 cyl california emmisions that is getting no spark. Battery seems good, will crank engine. Removed #1 plug wire, installed ...

1993 Toyota Celica, Water Dripping Into Passenger Footwell  Not rated yet
Toyota Celica 1993, 2.0 gt, st202 model. It started to drip water into the passenger side footwell. Water appears to be from the radiator coolant system ...

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Driver's Door Won't Open From the Outside  Not rated yet
I am wondering how to fix the mechanism that opens the vehicle door from the outside. It will open from inside, but when you open the door, there is a ...

2003 Lincoln LS, Belt Squeal  Not rated yet
Every time I turn my steering wheel I hear something like a screech. It just started 2 days ago and I'm also having some kind of liquid leaking from the ...

2000 Ford Windstar SEL Fuel Computer Data Error  Not rated yet
Started my 2000 Ford Windstar SEL van & Fuel Computer Data Error came up we checked but scanner shows no codes odometer shows ------------ a/c doesn't ...

1991 Toyota Corolla, No Start, Probable Ignition Problem  Not rated yet
My car won't start but it will turn over. I put in new plugs and tried starting fluid. It turns over but will not fire. I cannot smell gas. Is it a fuel ...

2003 Chevy Impala   Not rated yet
when I turn the corner the car it shuts off. Also when I accelerate it makes a clanking noise coming from the front of the car the faster I accelerate ...

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Head Gasket Sealant  Not rated yet
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8L V6 engine. My question is; if somebody has put a sealant into the car to try and repair the head gasket but it blows anyway ...

2006 E150 Ford Cargo Van High Idle at Startup  Not rated yet
2006 E 150 Ford Van 4.6

When I start the van the RPM is around 1100. Drops to 1000 within 45 seconds. Drops to 900 2 minutes later.
Takes about another ...

1995 GMC Sonoma, Won't Start, Clicking Sound  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 GMC Sonoma. It was running fine and I stopped at a store. When I came back out it would not start. I can hear a clicking sound coming from ...

2006 Ford F 150 Squealing Sound at Low Speeds  Not rated yet
My 2006 Ford F-150 makes a squealing sound at low speeds that is getting progressively louder. The noise seems to disappear when the brakes are applied....

1998 Ford Explorer, Misfire  Not rated yet
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cylinder 4.0. It has new plugs and wires but still misfires when first started. Now they say I need a distributor coil pack? What ...

2000 Ford Taurus Overheating  Not rated yet
My car keeps overheating but there is no smoke or odor. Do you have any idea what this might be?

Steve Says,
Unfortunately I would need a lot more ...

1999 VW Beetle, Overheating  Not rated yet
My car overheated and got real hot (it was smoking) and I had it towed to a repair shop. He claimed it needed a new radiator and possibly blown head gasket....

1994 Toyota 4Runner A/C Not Working  Not rated yet
I put a rebuilt ac compressor on my truck. Everything looks to be working, but when I go to turn it on it wont work, I checked the fuses and they look ...

1995 Toyota 4Runner, Key Won't Turn  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Toyota 4Runner V6 3.0 4 wheel drive. My question is; when you put the key in the ignition it makes the beeping noise but wont turn, I have ...

Dodge Stratus, Clicking Noise on Sharp Turns  Not rated yet
I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus with 20in. wheels. A few months ago I started getting a loud ticking noise when I turn the wheel hard left or right. Any suggestions?...

2004 Buick Century Howls, Howling Noise  Not rated yet
My 2004 Buick Century 6 howls. You can hear it sitting in the car but not from the outside. It is not howling all the time. It seems to start after I have ...

1996 Toyota 4Runner HVAC lights are out  Not rated yet
1996 Toyota 4Runner limited. The lights in the hvac area (select the defogger, blow on the face, feet, etc) are out but all other lights are working. How ...

1991 Toyota Pickup 4 cylinder Electrical Problem  Not rated yet
Nothing rear of the cab is functioning electrically.
Tail lights, turn signals, fuel pump, etc. Where do you think the problem might be.

Steve Says,...

1990 Toyota Celica Clutch Pedal No Pressure  Not rated yet
The clutch pedal on my Toyota Celica just sinks to the floor when I barely touch it. I know the spring is still in there because it springs the pedal back ...

2002 Dodge Dakota Running Hot  Not rated yet
I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7 liter that just recently got hot on me caught in traffic. The coolant is fine, flushed last year. I changed the thermostat ...

2001 Grand Prix Ticking Noise   Not rated yet
It's a 3.8L. I believe the noise is coming from the water pump. Is there a way to know for sure if the pump is going. The noise goes away as the car warms ...

1992 Jeep Cherokee Front End Shakes Violently  Not rated yet
When I drive over a bump in the road, such as a bridge joint or RR track the front end of my '92 Cherokee shakes violently and the intensity increases....

'91 Mazda B2000 Exhaust Manifold Labor Cost  Not rated yet
What is the cost of installing an exhaust manifold in a 1991 Mazda B2000 Truck?

Steve Says,
The cost of labor for this job should be in the $75-...

2000 Nissan Xterra Cranks but Won't Start  Not rated yet
2000 Nissan Xterra 4wd 3.3L

Have new fuel pump and filter. There is juice to the pump, checked with test light.

Car starts with starting fluid.

Good ...

1996 Toyota 4Runner V6 3.4L Coolant Level Dropping  Not rated yet
I have a 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER V6 3.4 ENGINE with 149,000 miles on it. The car runs good but the coolant has started to get low. There are no external visible ...

2002 Chevy Avalanche 2500 Struggles to Start  Not rated yet
I hope you can answer my question.
Every time I turn on my truck it struggles to turn on and when it turns on a lot of black smoke comes out of the exhaust ...

1993 Nissan Pathfinder Won't Start  Not rated yet
1993 Nissan Pathfinder won't start unless sprayed with starter fluid.

Steve Says,
Tanks for asking me your question Anthoney. There are several ...

1993 Toyota Celica Oil on Spark Plug  Not rated yet
I have a Celica GT Convertible with 2.2L motor. I have oil on 1 spark plug. If I have the numbering correct, it would be #4. The one closest to the distributor....

2001 Pontiac Montanna Radiator Problem  Not rated yet
2001 Pontiac Montana 6l Automatic

I had my radiator replace last week and ever since am having the following problems - whether going 10km or 60km ...

1990 Pontiac Grand Am  Not rated yet
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 Cylinder


I have done a lot of work on this car and have now discovered that some great person mixed gasoline with oil and ...

1993 Dodge Dakota Won't Start   Not rated yet
I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota 4x4 3.9l V6. It stalled and won't start. I replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter, replaced pump relay and auto shut down relay ...

2006 Chrysler Touring Knocking Noise  Not rated yet
I need another opinion. I have a 2006 Chrysler Touring 6 cylinder that's making a knocking sound when starting up and driving. I've only taken the car ...

2003 Chevy S10 4x4 V6 Brakes Stay On  Not rated yet
When I apply my brakes they feel like they stay on. The rotors and wheels get very hot! I have a 2003 Chevy S10 4x4 V6

Steve Says,
Thanks for asking ...

2000 Mustang Shifting Problems  Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Mustang with a V6. It has an automatic transmission. The problem is that the shifter is stiff and you have to force it into gear. To get ...

2004 Pontiac Bonneville Door Won't Latch  Not rated yet
I have a fully loaded 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. Here's my problem. My nephew got out of the car and hit the latch that closes the door (located on the ...

1998 Chevy Silverado 2500 5.7L Ticking Noise  Not rated yet
When I start the car it makes a load clicking or ticking noise and when I accelerate the ticking gets faster and when driving sometimes the noise seen ...

2003 Buick Century 3.1L, Low Oil Light  Not rated yet
The low oil light comes on when starting. When I turn car off and restart it the light goes off, what could be the problem? It's been happening since I ...

2005 Dodge Dakota Shakes at Idle  Not rated yet
I have just bought a 2005 Dodge Dakota with only 11k miles on it and I have been noticing it has a rough idle. I took it in and they told me its supposed ...

1990 Toyota Truck 6cyl  Not rated yet
1990 Toyota pick up truck 6cyl
When the truck has run for about 30 min and I come to a complete stop it starts to shake. Soon after I stop again and it ...

1989 Celica GTR Clutch Problem  Not rated yet
There is something wrong with my clutch on my 89 Celica, the pedal gets stuck and I cant get into gear at all. there is no pressure in the clutch pedal ...

2000 Mustang V-8 GT Will Not Start  Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Mustang V-8 GT Automatic Convertible that will not start. It will turn over and crank but not start. I have used starter fluid and it will ...

2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Smokes on Defrost  Not rated yet
When I turn on my defrost on in my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix it smokes sometimes what is causing it to smoke.

Steve Says,
The most likely cause of ...

1995 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Serpentine belt  Not rated yet
I have a 1995 Ford Taurus GL/SE sedan 3.0l V6 SFI. Could you tell me what I should expect to pay to get the serpentine belt replaced or repaired? Could ...

1990 Ford F-150 Starter Solenoid Shorting Closed  Not rated yet
My 1990 Ford F-150 starter solenoid is shorting closed keeping volts to the starter even after the ignition is shut off. I've replaced the ignition switch ...

2005 Chevrolet Impala Occasionally Quits When Going Up an Incline  Not rated yet
My 2005 Impala LS has a 3.8L engine. Occasionally when going up an incline it will start running rough then quit. After a couple tries it will start ...

1997 Dodge Stratus Won't Start but Turns Over  Not rated yet
I was driving 1997 Dodge Stratus when the oil light came on and stayed on for 10 minutes until it died. I checked the oil and it was full. I tried to jump ...

E150 Ford Van Looses Power   Not rated yet
1993 E150 Ford Van 4.9L

Had engine powerwashed. When I left the garage, the engine sounded louder inside the van. Looses power going around corners ...

1998 Ford Escort Howls When Turned Off  Not rated yet
My Ford Escort literally howls when I shut off the engine. It sounds like I have a wolf under the hood!
Any ideas what could cause this noise?

Thank ...

2000 Toyota Corolla Clutch Problem  Not rated yet
Hello and thank you for any help or information you may give, I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla with a clutch. Recently my car seems to be (if not a better ...

1998 Ford Escort Squeals When Turning Corner  Not rated yet
What would cause a vehicle to squeal when turning a corner. It does not happen when making a left turn and happens only during a right hand turn.

Steve ...

Misdiagnosis - Should I expect a refund?  Not rated yet
I took my '96 Chevy Beretta (V-6) into an auto repair shop because it had been losing coolants. I paid them ~$1,300 to replace the intake manifold gasket,...

2000 Toyota 4Runner Intermitent No-Start  Not rated yet
My 4runner has been out of the blue not starting when I turn the key. I have to then depress the brake and she will turn over. I've never had to press ...

2001 Grand AM SE ABS Light is on.  Not rated yet
I have a 2001 Grand AM SE 6 cylinder. I just had the brakes done about a year ago and it was just serviced. The problem I am having is the ABS and TRAC ...

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Water Pump Replacement  Not rated yet
I'm trying to replace the water pump on my daughter's car, a 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 2.0L non-turbo 4 cylinder engine. I followed a Haynes manual ...

Coolant flush  Not rated yet
I have had very mixed opinions about the need to have a coolant flush done. For the most part my friends believe the suggestion of getting a coolant flush ...

2001 Dodge Dakota Shakes at Highway Speeds  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9L 2wd. The truck vibrates at highway speeds sometimes when climbing a hill. It will stop if I take my foot off of the ...

2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 L Engine Water Leak?  Not rated yet
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L that has a leak around the right side, upper front of the engine but I can't see exactly where it is coming from....

1991 Mazda 626 Charge Light Comes On  Not rated yet
When driving the charge light and rear light buttons on dash board come on, what causes this.

Steve Says,
There are several things that can make ...

2004 Ford F-150 Shakes When I Come to a Stop.  Not rated yet
Hey, I've got a 2004 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab with low km's (30,000). I picked it up 2 months ago and have started noticing the truck shake when I come ...

2003 Toyota Tundra 3.4 V6 Misfire  Not rated yet
My truck has 120,000 miles. Cylinder #6 is misfiring every time. When I crank it, for the first few seconds, it sounds like it does not miss, then it starts ...

2000 Pontiac Grand Prix Shakes When I Hit the Gas  Not rated yet
Why does my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.8 shake sometimes when I go to take off or when I accelerate around corners? Please help!

Steve Says,
Thanks ...

1999 Pontiac Trans Am Clutch Pedal Won't Come Back Up  Not rated yet
I own a 1999 Pontiac Trans Am with a six speed manual gear box, after depressing the clutch pedal to shift gears, the pedal fails to come back up. What ...

1998 Lincoln Continental Oil in Spark Plug Hole  Not rated yet
I recently changed the spark plugs on my 1998 Lincoln Contintal with a 4.6 liter engine. When I removed the coil pack and looked in the hole to see the ...

1995 Nissan Pathfinder Flywheel Bolts  Not rated yet
I'm removing the transmission. The flywheel bolts are loose, but there appears to be no way to get to them. Any advice?

Steve Says,
Thanks for your ...

Electronics Shutting Down  Not rated yet
I have a 2000 Mitsubish eclipse V6 2 door. My question is:
All of sudden my car started to shut all my lights down and then the radio. Then nothing would ...

Why Are Brake Lines Coiled?  Not rated yet
What is the reason for brake line to be coiled between the master cylinder and poportioning valve? This is on a 1960 Chevy Impala with single reservoir....

2000 Dodge Dakota Truck Transmission Fluid Level  Not rated yet
My truck didn't come with an owners manual. How do I check the transmission fluid on my 2000 Dodge Dakota truck with a V8 engine?

Steve Says,
Thanks ...

2005 Chevy Colorado Shakes When I Stop  Not rated yet
I have an 05 Chevy Colorado with a manual transmission. When I come to a stop the whole truck shakes. Some have told me it is the clutch. What could it ...

1988 Buick Century Won't Start  Not rated yet
I have an 88 Buick Century 3.8 it will crank but not start. It's getting fire and gas to the fuel rail. Smoke comes out of the air filter? HELP PLEASE....

Ford Moneo Estate M Reg Keeps Cutting Out  Not rated yet
My car is a Ford Mondeo Estate M Reg. It doesn't happen all the time but sometimes when we start the car up the RPM's will drop then cut out so we have ...

1997 Ford Escort Transmission  Not rated yet
I have a 1997 For Escort, standard transmission. I am trying to find out where the hex plug is located. I am trying to check the fluid. Is it easier ...

Mustang shifting problems  Not rated yet
My 2000 mustang GT doesn't want to shift right. It is an automatic transmission and it will not shift from 2-3 until I let off the accelerator. If I floor ...

2000 Buick LeSabre Outer Tie Rod Ends  Not rated yet
This vehicle has only 31,500 miles on it. It seems too soon for the tie rods to be bad. What do you think?

Steve Says,
Thanks for your question Andy....

1999 Dodge Dakota Radio Turns On and Off Randomly  Not rated yet
I just installed a Panasonic Radio in my truck that I used for 6 months before in my Pontiac Grand Am and now it will just turn on and off randomly. I ...

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Lights Flicker  Not rated yet
I have a 97 eclipse GST it is the turbo model. I recently changed the alternator and after a while my check engine light turned on. I checked with a shop ...

1991 Izuzu Rodeo Squeaky Serpentine Belt  Not rated yet
I just put a new serpentine belt on my car. It was running fine but now there is a high pitched squeal. I sprayed soapy water on the belt near the power ...

1992 Mazda B2200 Flywheel   Not rated yet
I can't get the flywheel off on my 1992 Mazda B2200 truck.

Steve Says,
Thanks for your question. It is fairly common on older vehicles to have the ...

Volkswagon Passat Gunk Under Cap  Not rated yet
Hi, I have a VW Passat with the 2.8 v6 4motion. I took my car for a service where I was shown the underside of the oil cap which had a milky white residue....

ECU Remapping   Not rated yet
Dear Steve,

You may remember me with the MGZS Rover. At present I am having a remap/chipping done on my car I'm not sure what sort of experience you ...

Volkswagon Golf Estate Making A Creaking Noise  Not rated yet
My Volkswagon Golf Estate 1.8 Auto 1996 P reg has a creaking noise coming from the back when I first start it, it carries on for about 5 minutes of driving ...

Yellow - Tan Gunk on Oil Cap  Not rated yet
Is this just an over-filled oil reserve that is foaming or a coolant mixing into the oil problem?
Thanks

Steve Says,
Thanks for your question, Mike....

2006 Dodge Dakota Won't Start  Not rated yet
2006 dodge dakota 3.7L V6

I took the stock radio out and put in a Sony head unit. An installer at Circuit City told me I had to hook the switch wire ...

1988 Dodge Dakota Won't Start  Not rated yet
Hi, my 3.9 TBI 1988 Dodge Dakota will not start. It doesn't have fuel pressure and it doesn't have any spark. I've recently replaced several parts and ...

Car Problem  Not rated yet
2008 HONDA CIVIC
Hello,
About 6 months back I made a u-turn and hit the curb. Both front and rear tires hit but luckily nothing happened to anyone. Unfortunately ...

Transmission Fluid Check and Filter Replacement  Not rated yet
How do you check the transmission fluid level (location of bolt or cap) and How do do you replace the filter for transmission on my car? This is for a ...

1990 Toyota 4 Runner fails to accelerate  Not rated yet
My Toyota 4 runner is a 1990 automatic model. Recently it has had some problem. Every morning the engine is easy to turn on and its noise seems all right....

1997 Chrysler Cirrus Emissions Problem  Not rated yet
What sensor do I need to clean to get the check engine light off to pass the e-check?

Steve Says
Thanks for your question David. There are many ...

1991 Toyota Camry Stumbles  Not rated yet
I have a 1991 Toyota Camry V6 That seems to stumble at moderate to highway speeds(constant speed, even on cruise control). I have replaced the plugs, wires,...

1991 FORD ESCORT   Not rated yet
My Ford Escort '91 won't start. What should I do?

Steve Says
Hi, Jesus. Thanks for asking me your question. The first thing you should do is read ...

Check Charging System Dashboard Light  Not rated yet
I have a 2003 Ford Windstar. We had this problem a few months ago but was told that no problem could be found (by a ford dealership repair place). The ...

1973 Ford Gran Torino, Blower Motor Won't Blow.   Not rated yet
The blower worked fine until yesterday. Heat radiates from defrost area but nothing blows. It's a '73 Ford Gran Torino.

Steve Says
Thanks for your ...

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, steering column locked.  Not rated yet
My steering wheel is jammed in lock position. I can't unjam it to start my car. What should I do?

Steve Says
Hi, Gil! I'm guessing that it is your ...