Questions tagged [car]
A car is a wheeled, self-propelled vehicle. Normally, a car has 4 wheels and is designed for the transport of passengers. Depending upon locale, cars may also be called 'autos.'
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Expected parasitic draw on a 24V system (2 x 12V in series)
So, as per the title, I'm kind of wondering what the acceptable range of parasitic draw is on a 24V truck? Its got 2 12V batteries in series and I've had it die on me in 1 week after being charged to ...
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Small IC engine for large?
Can we use small IC engine to start a Big car or Scooter and even use it with dynamo for spark plug? Is it better than recharging a battery ( price) ? What is minimum price of small ic engine for demo?...
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Is there an equivalent of boat fenders for cars?
I want to have on my car (a Mini Cooper) a component or a piece that protects the vehicle in case of little impacts in urban streets if someone touches my vehicle while parking his...
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What happens if we plug a 1500W device on a limited-power 300W inverter from 12V DC to 220V AC in my car?
for example if I plug a mobile air conditionner for house (eg. a 1500W mobile air conditionner) directly in my car 12V power supply using an inverter 12V DC to 220V AC between ?
Can it finish with ...
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Muffler broke off, can I leave It?
My muffler fell off and now my engine is running smoother, why? I have 2012 Nissan Maxima which has a y converter. And dual muffler. Catalytic converter has been coming back on check engine light for ...
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Fixing the screen on a new toyota rav4 XLE SUV
I'm asking this question for someone.
The person who is driving this car noticed that the electronic screen next to the speedometer is now showing a menu of options which she believes is an abnormal ...
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Car AC gas leak - am I being misled?
for the past 4 years I was required to fill in new gas into my car AC system due to a leak on a yearly basis, my mechanic could not locate the source of the leak (using the standard detection ...
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Car acts like battery is dead but then starts
My daughter is away at college. She called me the other day and said her car wouldn't lock with the fob or the button inside. Then when she tried to start it it wouldn't start. Acted like battery was ...
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Put a New ECM in my Buick Park Avenue year 2002. How do I get the keys to program it?
It is A 2002 Buick Park Avenue. I need to get my keys to be recognized by the ECM
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Van won’t start no clicking
My van won’t start no clicking radio and dash board lights come on. What could be wrong?
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Small Ants on outside of car, where are they nesting?
For a couple weeks there have been small ants all over the outside of my Subaru sedan. It is six years old and I have owned it for 4 years. There are none inside, or in the trunk or under the hood, ...
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Could getting the front brakes and rotors done can that cause them to get bad again within 3 months?
Three months ago my brakes were bad and every time I turned the wheel, it made a screeching sound. I had to get brakes and rotors replaced. Due to finances, I had to just do the front set. Now 3 ...
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Brake pedal stiff to press and stays stuck down
Durango 2000 been just sitting for atleast a year. Brake pedal is stiff band stays down after pushing. You can pull it back up with foot. Brakes work but just hard to push but don’t return!
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What happens when I shift gears without pressing the clutch in a manual transmission while the car is running?
Is it OK to change gear without pressing down the clutch when the car is running ?
Does it damage or wear anything?
Just wanted to know what actually happen to the car.
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jacking up a car on "grass paving block" - how to secure jack and supports?
I want to jack up my car so I can work under it. Sadly, the only non-inclined surface I have available is covered in grass paving blocks similar to this:
I have a pneumatic jack that I would use to ...
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DIY Clear Coat Peeling Fix and Paint Mistake
So I decided to take on the tough project of fixing the clear coat peeling on my car (2007 Civic). Mind you this was my first time doing a project like this (painting car panels) so I didn't expect ...
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I hit flood water at 60kph
Hit flood water on a dark road at 60kph.
Car stalled midway, got towed, wouldn't start again. Lights still work and the car still cranks but doesn't start, air filter was dry, tried push starting it ...
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What does "levitate" mean this context?
On this site here https://wuling.id/en/blog/autotips/fwd-vs-rwd-drive-system-whats-the-difference
I saw the phrase "FWD Vehicles cannot levitate, while RWD Vehicles are capable of levitating.&...
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Is a snorkel sufficient to ford big puddles?
Hypothetically - if the extreme rains and weather continues, would fitting a snorkel be sufficient to allow my ICE car to ford deeper water (assuming that the road is intact of course). I am ...
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Insignia B (MK2 2017) error code P0073 and engine light on
Can anyone advise please what is wrong and how to fix it please?
OBD is showing ambient air temperature sensor circuit high
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Does this scratch (on the roof of a black car) look as though it was caused by a cat, please?
A neighbour has accused one of our cats of making a deep scratch in the roof of their car, and intends to bill us for the damage.
Apparently he has a number of 'quotes' ranging from £140.00 plus VAT ...
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Is it safe to drive with this scratched wheel or should I fix it?
This is the scratched wheel after hitting a big rock is it safe to drive?Is it a scratch or a crack?
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Address the persistent sound noise issue in my car after an accident
My car was met with an accident, the doors on left side was slammed and had to be replaced. Since then I am experiencing sound noise coming from left side (not experiencing actual wind but hear window ...
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Could this cause an engine to jump time? (Asking from point of view of great igorance)
2014 Ford Fiesta, with some option that involved the word "turbo", no photos.
I hit a bird, and almost immediately, my engine stopped running, and the car would no longer start. Mechanic ...
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New car, sometimes engaging first gear does not catch
I cant quite express myself with the proper terminology but I will try,
I have a fresh new car. There is just one issue. Sometimes, very sporadically, usually at crossings I engage first gear to start ...
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Can anyone id this broken tail light? with the vehicle to the car that almost hit us
Is it possible for someone to id this tail light section?
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VW Eos - Is this normal kind of rust on the underside (control arm) of a 14 year old car?
My first post here.
I'm looking to get a 14 year old VW Eos, but I noticed some rust going on in this underside bar shown in the picture. Everywhere else is fine.
There are some circular holes in the ...
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replace 1 or 2 rims/wheel if car hit a curb? [closed]
My car hit a curb while I was parking two days ago; speed was lower than 15mph. Still, the bent is noticeable in the front, passenger's side,
and less noticeable in the rear, also passenger's side:
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is it a good idea to have crash/bumper guard on rear of hatch back
Crash guards usually causes problem with Airbag deployment prevents bonnet from acting as crumple zone and impacts the chassis of the car badly which is more harmful for passengers according to this ...
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stop lights on passenger vehicles - how many?
Not counting the third, central light or any additions that are non standard.
Most vehicles have two lamps, one on each side on the rear. Some have four lamps, two on each side. Are there any cars ...
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Volvo s60 2011 D3, infotainment system partly working. AC works, no radio/my car settings etc
Volvo s60 2011 D3, infotainment system partly working. AC works, no radio/my car settings etc... Also replaced all fuses for infotainment. Would anyone have any ideas as to why the radio and car ...
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Why does the car drying towel I bought have a rough side and a soft side, can both sides be used for drying the car?
I bought this drying towel:
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Microfibre-perfect-streak-free-vehicles-04512000/dp/B09NBSWQSY/
but I find that it has a soft side that can be used to dry the car body, but it ...
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Used Cars: What does this mean "Salvage Title. No Accident or Damage Reported"?
Found many used cars with a Salvage Title, but No Accident or Damage Reported. The cars look good and are priced only a few hundred $ below used cars with a clean title.
How can a Salvage Title car ...
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What's wrong with my car battery?
If I leave my car without starting for 4-5 days - the car won't start up. I have to jumpstart it (using a portable battery)
Using multimeter with the car off, it reads about 12.4V
Does the battery ...
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Toyota corolla 2015 tyre upsize
I have Toyota corolla 2015 with 17" rims.
The recommended tyre size is 215/45 r17, but I live in an area where there are a lot of pits on the roads.
Can I go with 215/50 r17, and how much will ...
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Storage capacity under the passengers seats
Do any cars have storage capacity under the passengers
seats?
If yes, is it comfortable?
If no, is it feasible?
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Will OBD2 Hud Head Up Display drain car battery if left plugged when car is off?
I am buying a HUD Head Up Display. It goes in Sleep Mode when ignition is off (screen turns off). I asked the manufacturer, they said it uses 0.3mAh when in Sleep Mode (400mA while in use).
Is this ...
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I have a 3500 watt car audio system and want the cheapest way to run it?
I have a 3500w system I need to know if I need a high output alternator or can I just replace my stock battery with a 4800 w energie battery
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1350 kg capacaity car hydraulic ramp/jack lifting 2500 kg car?
Can you lift the front of (2000-2500)kg car safely with this 1350kg capacity(pair combined) hydraulic ramp/jack?
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Can I turn on the A/C Unit in a car using the OBD-II Port while it is off?
I want to know if it is possible to turn on the A/C unit using the OBD-II port in a car even if the engine/car is off. Is the OBD-II port capable of doing something like this, or is it only used to ...
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Car Radio Antenna
Car radio antenna
1 What could be the ideal location for installing Car radio antenna?
2 Can there be advantages of fixing more than one Car radio antenna?
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Battery level indicators in dashboard of four wheeler vehicles
Dashboard Symbols
Lead acid batteries v/s Lithium ion batteries
Lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles
Are there Battery level indicators on the dashboard of four wheeler vehicles?
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Ac compressor or bad hoses
Ac stopped blowing cold air, I was told we needed a new ac compressor. We got it replaced and now it's leaking bright green fluid. Took it back to the dealer they now said its coincidental that the ...
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Possible to have damaged wire that beeps on continuity check?
I suspect I have a issue on one of the connectors in my harness, so I'm testing the loom for continuity on switches contacts and connector pins etc. following the schematic.
I'm wondering is it ...
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I took the battery off my car 2006 Honda CR-V
I took the battery off and when I put it back on the car the alarm wouldn't stop, after a few hours I tried various ways to start my car but it didn't crank , there's no lights in dashboard or inside ...
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Penalty/Fine by Traffic cop for blocking rear window glass pane [closed]
Rear window car
Will there be a fine by the traffic cop if he finds the back seat of the car mirror glass
blocked by the owner with a bed cover?
I.e. The driver cannot see the back while taking
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Is it normal to over flow little battery liquid
I got an overflow issue with my car's old battery and now replaced it with a new one.
currently, when I go for a long drive few vapors are released through the overflow exit side of the battery. Is it ...
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Car horn's relay always in switched on position;could it be the reason for total battery drainage if car is not started for 2 days
(MG Hector plus petrol automatic-1 year old). My car's battery was suddenly getting drained in just 2 days of not using the car. This happened twice. I took the car to the service centre and they said ...
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Use of electronics in 49cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine
The picture is taken from here. Are there any electronics in this 49cc 2 stroke dirt bike engine. Are electronics responsible for the ignition timing of spark plug? Or, is the flywheel (that has ...
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Can someone help identify the model/year of this car for me?
I have a picture but I don't recognize the model. It's got a very distinctive hatchback.
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