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By June 23, 2006 0 Comments Read More →

Smoke Coming From My Cars’ Alternator – Why?

I was driving home from work one night and smelled what seemed to me like burning plastic.I then started seeing smoke coming from under the hood.I also noticed that my battery guage would drop down once I came to a stop.I pulled over and popped the hood to find smoke coming from the alternator.

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Saturn SL1 – Idles Too Fast In the Morning and At Stops

My 1995 saturn SL-1 AS 235000 MILES ON IT AND IT BEEN A GOOD CAR . I brought it Brand New in 1995 so we have put Every mile on it my wife and i I want to fix it up But lately it been acting up on me Like Idling to hi in the morning are when i stop at a red light it stay up to around 1200 RPMs

Posted in: Running Problems
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Nissan 200SX Air Conditioner is Not Cold at Stops or Idle

My 2000 Nissan 200SX air conditioner is not cold enough at stops or at idle speed. Could this be an electic cooling fan problem or could it be a compressor problem?

Posted in: A/C and Heating
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2000 Dodge Stratus – Won’t Start Sometime – Dies While Driving Sometimes

My car has been having a problem starting and running. It is a 2000 Dodge Stratus. The engine will turn over but it will not start. The battery and alternator have been checked and they are fine. The car will run fine for a few days and then it just won’t start.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
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1996 Ford Explorer – Do I have Automatic Transmission Trouble?

I have a 1996 Ford Explorer,V-8 with all wheel drive and automatic transmission. With the trans in overdrive doing about 55, than slowing down to about 38-40 mph the engine sputters if I gently accelerate.

2005 Kia Sedona – Noise on The Right Side When I Drive Over a Bump!

We just bought a new 2005 Kia Sedona the front end makes a noise when we hit a rough spot in the road, almost sounds like a strut, or from the old school a loose or broken shock, best I can tell it’s coming from the Right side.

Posted in: Reader Questions

1998 Chevy Malibu – One Cylinder is Dead Should I Replace the Engine or Donate The Car?

I own a 1998 Chevy Malibu V6 3.1 engine. The number 4 cylinder is dead. The valve is not operating I can see it thru the oil fill cap. My question is should I replace the motor and transmission, or just donate it to a charity and get something else.

Posted in: Running Problems

2001 VW Jetta – ABS – Traction Control and Air Bag Light Came On

I have a 2001 VW Jetta VR6. A week ago my wife was driving around town and the ABS, Traction Control, and Air bag light came on. She tried to start the car after she got done whit her errands and nothing.

What is The Deal with New Cars that Shut Down Cylinders for Better Fuel Mileage?

I have been reading about these new vehicles that can turn off cylinders to save on fuel. From what I have read, these engines will actually turn off the valves and everything.

Posted in: Reader Questions

1994 Chevy S10 Blazer – Have to Jump Start and There is a Light On

Recently, my battery went dead in my 1994 Chevy S 10 Blazer. I tried to jump the car off several times with no success. I purchased a new battery and realized that my interior lights won’t turn off.