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Why did my car stall when I used the foot brake?
Preface: I drive a 2004 Peugeot 206, manual
On the motorway the other night, one of my tires blew out. I managed to pull over and change to the spare wheel in about 30 minutes (having never changed a ...
4
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3answers
49 views
Ford TSB covered under warranty?
I have a 2008 Mustang GT which seems to have the exact issue that is described by Ford TSB 09-09-06.
TSB can be viewed here :
http://www.stangpit.com/wp-content/images/docs/s197-tsb/09-09-06.pdf
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5
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3answers
192 views
Why don't FWD cars have rear differentials?
This confuses me. The point of a differential is to make it so the wheels don't slip when one needs to be turning faster than the other, such as during turns.
So if the rear wheels are directly ...
3
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2answers
1k views
Clutch catches VERY low, is this bad?
This is similar to the 'clutch catches very high' question but obviously the opposite.
It's a Peugeot 206 X reg and I have had it since 30K miles and it has run fine and I and the previous owner ...
4
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1answer
123 views
What does the 'cc' mean on a motorcycle?
I'm relatively new to motorcycles, my flat mate taught me how to drive his two Royal Enfields around New Delhi, and for the past year and a half I've been taking care of them as they break down ;)
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2
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1answer
167 views
How to interface with obd ii elm327?
Do I have to buy this in order to get all the PIDs and the full instruction set for communicating with the car's obd ii interface via an ELM327? I tried looking for some kind of api for the ELM327 ...
4
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1answer
81 views
low speed vibration, not in the steering
I have some low speed vibration in my car. I feel it more in my butt than feet/hands. It happens while braking or driving. It disappears at higher speeds +25 mph. Because it doesn't affect the ...
0
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1answer
16 views
How do I reset/reduce the timing on gtr33?
I have a gtr32 which is giving me sleepless nights.
It misfires a lot and I've tried almost everything.
I googled my problem and some sites suggested I reset or reduce the ignition time.
How do I ...
1
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0answers
27 views
Toyota Avensis Intake Manifold Rattle Fix - quesion about gasket
I have a Toyota Avensis which has the intake manifold rattle problem. I asked the dealer for a price on the new part and he quoted me €400. From a breakers yard they are hard to get and the going rate ...
2
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1answer
27 views
1998 Chevy Lumina won't start, crank, or click
I have a 1998 Chevy Lumina and recently i have had intermittent starting issues. MY brother and I bought a new starter and put it in and it still wouldn't start. After replacing the starter we noticed ...
1
vote
1answer
26 views
Toyota Camry 2004 service
I have just bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla (Altise). I couldn't get the exact date of the last service but the guy said that the next service should be done in 3000km. I guess there is a standard set of ...
4
votes
1answer
299 views
Saab 9-3 stuttering and cutting out
I've got a 1999 Saab 9-3 2.0l Automatic (not the turbo).
It's been running fine, then a bit more than a month ago it started to stutter when accelerating or decelerating. Only occasionally, but it ...
0
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0answers
44 views
Audi a5 2.0 tfsi - popping noise from engine
I bought this Audi a5 and it has caused nothing but trouble.
Initially it would violently shake, had problems starting, and the spark plugs fouled up.
After replacing the blades on the manifold it ...
0
votes
1answer
45 views
Airbag warning light [duplicate]
Ive got a '99 Audi a4 and recently the airbag warning light has come on and won't go away.
The Audi dealer told me the wiring under the drivers seat is either worn or torn and a replacement would ...
1
vote
1answer
51 views
Bumpy ride after brake, strut replacement?
I just had my front and back brakes, and the right front axle replaced by an auto repair shop. It cost around $600.
However, right after the changes, the car is now moving up and down a lot even on ...
0
votes
1answer
26 views
Have a 2013 chevy cruz have a funny sound when applying the brakes. The drums, pads and shoes among other things were replaced Please any thoughts?
When applying the brakes a loud funny noise happens. Im frustrated that this is my first vehicle I have purchased on my own and all I can think is its just my luck? I will be taking my car in for a ...
2
votes
1answer
53 views
Honda Odyssey engine cut out
I have a 1997 Honda Odyssey automatic, it stopped running in the middle of the road and when I tried starting it again it made a loud whining sound, then I turned the key off and tried again and it ...
4
votes
2answers
168 views
Car randomly stalls (driving or stationary), then generally kicks back in or starts back up straight away
I have an Australia-built Ford Falcon which has a 4.0L multi-point fuel injected straight 6 and is manual. I rebuilt the head in the car myself last year (blown head gasket) and it has been running ...
1
vote
1answer
19 views
1975 Honda XL 250 has erratic idle / high idle when it's cold out
As stated, I have a 1975 Honda XL 250. It has a 1 cylinder 250cc ~24hp carbureted engine. The problem I'm running into is an inconsistent idle. In general it seems to have a low idle (what I want it ...
6
votes
2answers
108 views
Failing alternator, idler pulley, or something else?
I have 1997 Chevrolet Lumina sedan. I’m trying to diagnose a sound coming from my engine. It is a “whirring” noise that varies with the engine speed (e.g., if I accelerate, the sound becomes louder ...
3
votes
3answers
1k views
What do I risk if I don't fix my leaking evaporator core on my 2004 Jeep GC?
The shop just tested my non-working AC, and recharged the freon - so, for now, it's working. Cost $118 all in.
However, they tell me I have a leak in my evaporator core, and that it will take 16 ...
4
votes
2answers
216 views
One Key Starts, Two Others Don't
As of yesterday, my wife's key no longer starts our 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. The key turns fine, all electrical accessories work, but the starter is never engaged. My key (an original) works fine. I ...
1
vote
2answers
57 views
Prius burns off oil very fast. Is this normal?
I replaced the oil on my mom's Prius today, which is 3200 miles or so since I replaced it last. The car only takes 3 quarts of oil, but only drained a little over 2 quarts.
My jeep, on the other ...
1
vote
2answers
26 views
Having Trouble with my 2003 Ford Escape oil light and coolant light
I have a 2003 Ford Escape V6. I'd have to say a couple of months ago my oil light popped on (most of the time only when I hit the brakes), then it would kind of blink a lot until I was on the gas ...
8
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5answers
2k views
My car's coolant temperature reaches almost 100 C / 212 F in a fast pace
Today, after a very hot day, I saw that my coolant was almost reaching 100C/212, I pulled over, stopped and took a look over the hood. The very little water that remained in the coolant tank was all ...
0
votes
1answer
216 views
Sound system volume fades in/out erratically
I recently got a 2006 Mercedes e350, passed it's Mercedes certified check up a week ago so it's electrical should all be in working order.
The last couple days I noticed the volume of the sound ...
5
votes
2answers
178 views
Why won't my Honda Rebel shift when idling?
I recently ( and successfully ) rebuilt the engine of my '09 Honda Rebel; she's running well but doesn't want to change gears when idling.
If I'm moving she shifts gears without any hanging, ...
3
votes
1answer
76 views
battery? or something else
I have a 2004 Ford Focus ST170. Some days I go to my car and it starts fine, but some days I put the key in and nothing happens. All the electrics fail like the battery is dead.
If I get out, close ...
3
votes
2answers
113 views
What could cause a metal-on-metal noise when braking only while backing?
I have a 1998 Acura Integra with 204k miles on it. Some mornings after the car has been parked in my driveway facing up a slight slope overnight with the handbrake set, the first time I apply the ...
4
votes
3answers
61 views
What is involved to recharge the Air Conditioning System?
What is involved to recharge the Air Conditioning System? I believe you need a machine to do it, so I am guessing you can't do it yourself.
2
votes
2answers
39 views
15k mile oil filter
I have been using M1 in my jeep since I bought it with 22k miles on it. I now have 31k and i am thinking about getting M1 Extended Performance which is supposed to last 15k miles between oil changes.
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1
vote
1answer
230 views
Peugeot 307 CC with power folding mirrors - Replacing Passenger side window motor
I have a 2006 peugeot 307 CC. My front passenger side window motor works now and then, but grinds, and only goes up in 1" stages. Also, the roof only opens part way, then stops. I have had an auto ...
1
vote
1answer
58 views
Why does my Toyota Camry Hybrid (2008) keep consuming tires?
I bought my Toyota Camry Hybrid new in 2008. I specify Hybrid because I know the weight distribution is somewhat different.
I've driven 50,000. I live in South Florida. I've already replaced all ...
1
vote
2answers
27 views
How to bleed clutch for Ford Econovan 1989
How do I bleed a clutch for a Ford Econovan 1989 model after putting in new master cylinder kit? as in where is the bleed nipple? It sure isn't the one on the steering column, it only works for brake.
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4
votes
3answers
242 views
94' Honda Civic Cooling issues
Here's what's going on:
The temperature remains constant on the highway.
The temperature remains constant for short trips.
The temperature generally remains constant when the car is not moving. (It ...
3
votes
1answer
58 views
Howling sound when accelerating
I have a 2007 Ford Ranger that makes a faint howling sound when I'm accelerating, usually after being idle at a stoplight. I've tried slowly revving in neutral and I didn't hear the same noise. ...
4
votes
3answers
106 views
What is the name of this part on a 2003 Mazda Protege5?
I'm coming up empty-handed on a Google search so maybe I'm not searching with the right vocabulary.
I have 2 LEDs out and I'm not sure if the single bulb can be replaced or if it's one single part ...
1
vote
1answer
28 views
Is brake working with clutch in ford econovan 1989?
Lately I have started losing my brakes in that they won't ease on, the pedal goes almost all the way to the floor then at the last little bit the brakes engage fully and pretty much make the tires ...
1
vote
2answers
42 views
Fixing small scratches on the body paint
My Ford Focus seems to attract scratches quite badly, and it got to the point that I would like to try and fix them. All of them are rather small, resulting from parking in bushes, careless opening of ...
2
votes
1answer
34 views
Throttle randomly gets stuck in closed position
I recently did some work on my throttle body (had it removed, cleaned all the valves, etc.) and after I put it back together I noticed something strange. Every once in a while, after the car has been ...
2
votes
2answers
45 views
Front, driver-side wheel sounds like it's skidding when braking
I have a Nissan Micra (UK, 51-plate, 2001 model) and I've today noticed a sound a bit like skidding when I apply the brakes, gently, around 30mph. Driving and steering as usual is fine, no unusual ...
1
vote
2answers
34 views
How to find and fix an oil leak on a Yamaha scooter
Some months after I had my scooter serviced I noticed oil splotches under my bike everytime I left if for a while in the one spot. The company that serviced the bike did numerous things wrong ...
0
votes
1answer
27 views
'99 Audi A4 seat belt warning sign
I've had this seat belt warning light on my dash for a few weeks now. My dealer says the wiring to my driver seat is gone and replacing it could cost close to 800 USD. Is there a better option?
3
votes
4answers
133 views
Is there any benefit to replacing lights in pairs?
Similarly to this question, the replacement tail/brake combined lights I bought from Halfords for a Chevrolet Lacetti advised that the bulbs be replaced in pairs. They're dual filament conventional ...
4
votes
1answer
45 views
What are the struts connecting the roof to the rest of the car called?
I need to have some work done on the part of the body that connects the roof to the rest of the car, and I'm wondering what is that piece of the car called?
If it matters, I'm specifically ...
1
vote
1answer
27 views
2003 Acura TLS running hotter than usual
I'm having some concerns with my car's engine temperature. Last weekend after being stopped at an intersection, the engine temperature went up higher than usual, about 75% of the way to the red line. ...
2
votes
1answer
47 views
What is the best way to reverse engineer the signals of a CAN-BUS?
There are always better ways.... I'm up to reverse engineer some CAN-BUS signals. Before I start, I'd like to discuss with guys who done this before and are willing to share their methodology.
I'm ...
4
votes
4answers
95 views
car wont start or stay running after a jump
I have a 2004 kia spectra 1.8, I have replaced the spark plugs, the alternator, and my battery is only about 2 months old. The car will start after a jump but it has to sit for about 10 minutes before ...
5
votes
4answers
136 views
What clues are there to identify real mileage?
This is a bit theoretical question, maybe viable for a wiki.
Suppose you want to buy a 10yo car and among available deals you see one with suspiciously low mileage (e.g. 5'000 km). Seller assures you ...
22
votes
7answers
2k views
What to check when buying a used car?
I'm looking to buy a used car. What do you think I should check (mechanically) before buying it (especially if it's diesel)?
