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By April 29, 2008 2 Comments Read More →

A/C Compressor Will Not Come On

My question is:A/C compressor not engaging , 2005 Town & Country mini van, The A/C light comes on in the van. I am not able to hear the A/C Compressor engaging when the button is turned on. The 15 amp fuse & relay are good in the fuse box under the hood. I checked the relay by using another one in the fuse box. This is the first time trying to use it this year. Last year it worked fine.

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By April 25, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

Buying A Car From a Police Car Auction?

There is one of those police seized car auctions coming up in my town, and I was just wondering if buying a used stolen or seized car from a police auction was a good idea or not?

By April 25, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

Gap Auto Insurance Explained

Austin, can you explain GAP car insurance for me and why I should or should not carry it?

Posted in: Auto Insurance
By April 17, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

When Should You Ask For Directions?

I got this funny picture today via email and I wanted to share it with you. I am a guy, so inherently I do NOT stop and ask for directions….I am too busy driving to do that! Could this picture really be true? Hummmmm…..

Posted in: Reader Questions
By April 16, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

1998 Nissan Pathfinder Rear End Bounces When Braking

I have a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 218,000 miles. What are some of the causes of a nose diving vehicle? When I apply my breaks (even gently) and the vehicle comes to a complete halt, the rear end of my vehicle shifts toward the front and causes a loud thump. It appears as though I have been rear-ended by another vehicle. What could this be? Thank you for your attention and assistance. I look forward to your reply.

Posted in: Front End Problems
By April 15, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

2004 Toyota Prius Make a Weird Noise

My 2004 Toyota Prius makes a loud screaming noise from the engine compartment after shut off for 5-30 seconds (about 50-70% of the time) and sometimes after starting for 5-10 seconds (about 3% of the time). Only one of the 3 service managers has heard this, he has a 2007 and it makes the same noise. I am going to try to claim this as something the mfg should fix since it is “technology in the works” kind of like beta computer programs.

Posted in: Noises
By April 15, 2008 1 Comments Read More →

1991 Buick Regal Engine Died and Won’t Restart

I have a 1991 Buick Regal w/3800. Slight intermittent problem with wanting to quit while driving over past couple of months, but today when I started it, it caught then immediately died. Now won’t start at all and won’t even try to fire. Turns over strong. Doesn’t seem to have jumped time.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By April 2, 2008 1 Comments Read More →

2002 Mercury Mountaineer Engine Over Heating Idle Speed Too High?

My 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Idle increase from 750 rpm to about 1250 rpm when the temp outside is 70 degrees or above. when it is really hot, his causes the car to overheat. thermostat changed, radiator flushed and fluid changed, idle air control valve changed,air filter changed. what could it be that’s causing this problem ? I have no codes so dealership can’t help.

Posted in: Over Heating
By March 31, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

1999 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Slips

1999 Ford Explorer 6 cylinder 5R55E automatic transmission slipping in between 2nd gear and 3rd gear but shifts fine when I shift manually on the column and shifts fine in between other gears and once in 3rd gear or any other gear doesn’t slip at all also does it randomly not all the time thank you RICHARD

By March 31, 2008 0 Comments Read More →

1996 Nissan Maxima Engine Cranks But Does Not Start

This is my question. I have a Nissan Maxima 1996 that would crank but would not start. Two weeks ago a licensed mechanic tuned it up and the next morning the car would crank but would not start. I towed it to the mechanic and everything seems fine including the sensors. The mechanic gave up and could not tell me what is wrong with my baby.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues