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By December 18, 2007 2 Comments Read More →

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTS Air Conditioner Problem

Ok well I just bought a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTS and it came with Dual AC. Well when I turn the AC on the passenger side blows ice cold and the driver side blows warm if not hot. So I switch the heater on and it just reverses sides. No matter what I do with the settings it blows hot or cold on either side. When i bought the car the dealer said they had the AC fixed right before I bought it. Could a wire be crossed or something? A little help. Thanks!

Posted in: A/C and Heating
By December 18, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1999 Nissan Maxima Engine Won’t Start Sometimes – Justs Cranks

Hi, I have 99 Maxima. about two days ago I try starting the car but it was giving me hard time. So I though it might be cause its too cold. then when I shut it off and try to start it again, it did the same thing. I had to crank it for about 10 second before it started up. but when it starts up, it runs great and does not shut off. then today i try starting it and it crank and when death. like when the battery dies, so I hooked a booster pack to it and try starting it but nothing. I have ignition but wont crank now. think you know what might be causing that? thanks

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By December 18, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Gasoline Smell Sometimes?

I have a 97 Sunfire which the timing chain broke and had to be replaced. Did damage the head & valves, Car has been fixed, but lately there is a gas smell sometimes when you start the car or driving do you have any ideas what it my be?

Posted in: Fluid Leaks
By December 10, 2007 1 Comments Read More →

97 Dodge Grand Caravan Died While Driving and Won’t Restart

My question is I have a 97 Dodge GC SE 3.3l, it just died while driving down the road bogged out for a second then caught and I was able to make it home, parked it and it hasn’t started since, it will crank but won’t start. I’ve replaced the alternator, battery, battery cables, camshaft sensor (twice to make sure), fuel filter, ASD relay, fuel pump relay, recently had the tranny rebuilt less then a month ago. Checked for spark has good spark, did the turn the key 3 times thing to see if it would throw any codes, which it hasn’t. I can hear the fuel pump whir when I turn the key on.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By November 30, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2006 Lexus ES 330 How Much Should Brake Job Cost?

My 2006 Lexus ES 330 has about 21000 miles. Lexus says all 4 wheels need new brake pads and cut rotors anywhere between $800-$900. Does this sound about right to you? What would be a fair price from a local shop?

Posted in: Brakes
By November 27, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

1994 Infinity Q45 White Smoke Out Exhaust Sometime

I own a 1994 Infinity Q45. 170,000miles. Doesn’t over heat. Everything works good. Every now-and-then when I push the car at about 65mph or greater for a long period of time, I notice a little bit of white smoke coming from exhaust.

Posted in: Exhaust Smoke
By November 27, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

My Car Keeps Killing My Alternator – Why is This Happening?

Hi there,my alternator is only charging at 10v. Now this is the third alternator in 12 months that has done this. I have had them replaced with refurbished ones each time.I changed the battery as well to a deep cycle sealed but it still keeps killing alternators.

Posted in: Battery/Alternator Problems
By November 20, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

2000 GMC Safari Van Automatic Transmission Slow To Reverse

I have a 2000 GMC safari 2wd. It is a bit slow to engage into drive or reverse, from any other gear (including P or neutral) cold or hot. Otherwise functions normally. Is my transmission gonna blow up?

Posted in: Transmission Issues
By November 12, 2007 0 Comments Read More →

98 Toyota Camry Hard To Start When Weather is Humid

I have a question about my 1998 Toyota Camry . It would not start when the outside air is humid. Check engine light is on, OBD code was EGR – insufficient airflow code P0401.

Posted in: Won't Start Issues
By October 31, 2007 2 Comments Read More →

Honda Accord Brake Light Switch Failures

I have an automatic 1999 Honda Accord. In 2002 I had to have the brake light switch replaced because the little silver knob on the shifter would not depress so that I could put it into gear.

Posted in: Reader Questions
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