Archive for the ‘Maintenance Repairs’ Category
car has problems starting when warm, but not when cold?
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008PB4SC asked:
Hi,
I have a chevy truck with electronic fuel injection. I just started having a starting problem that is confusing to me. If I start the car after it has sat for a few hours, it has no problem starting. When I drive it for about 20 minutes, and the engine warms up, it has a real hard time starting. The starter turns, and the engine trys to start, but wont. The only way I can get it started is to pump the gas pedal a bunch of times. A couple months ago, I had the fuel pump replaced, and the injectors cleaned. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem might be? I have heard of cars having problems starting when cold, but never warm. Thanks for your help
Hi,
I have a chevy truck with electronic fuel injection. I just started having a starting problem that is confusing to me. If I start the car after it has sat for a few hours, it has no problem starting. When I drive it for about 20 minutes, and the engine warms up, it has a real hard time starting. The starter turns, and the engine trys to start, but wont. The only way I can get it started is to pump the gas pedal a bunch of times. A couple months ago, I had the fuel pump replaced, and the injectors cleaned. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem might be? I have heard of cars having problems starting when cold, but never warm. Thanks for your help
pb4sc
TORI
Having starting problem for my car after adding additive to my fuel tank?
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Rizwan H asked:
I recently buy a 1992 Honda Civic from one German Lady. The car is in excellent condition. Yesterday added some additive in fuel tank as it says on the bottle (cleans fuel system). Today at morning could not start the car. Are these additive have any effect on car or that is just waste of money?
CARMINE
I recently buy a 1992 Honda Civic from one German Lady. The car is in excellent condition. Yesterday added some additive in fuel tank as it says on the bottle (cleans fuel system). Today at morning could not start the car. Are these additive have any effect on car or that is just waste of money?
CARMINE
Could my car need new blinkers or is this an electrical problem?
Sunday, September 7th, 2008What is my car’s problem starting?
Sunday, August 31st, 2008on_the_bb asked:
Lately when I get in my car, a 2005 Nissan Sentra, and turn the key I have to keep it turned for a little while longer than I used to until the engine turns over and starts.
Lately when I get in my car, a 2005 Nissan Sentra, and turn the key I have to keep it turned for a little while longer than I used to until the engine turns over and starts.
It just started recently and it is not the same each time, but I’m just concerned it won’t start sometime when I really need it to.
Also, it seems that if I pump the gas a little when the key is turned it helps is start.
Any ideas what the problem is before I take it in to the shop?
KELLY
Is this battery problem?My car started up and then I forgot something and turned it off quicklyit wont start.
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008jamie kat asked:
I just got the battery replaced last year and it started up fine until I shut it off and then restarted.
It makes no sound at all
It’s a 99 Mercedes, it is cold here (ohio) and I don’t hear any noise or turnover when I start it. The battery is less than a year old and I’m due for an oil change.
Mercedes CLK 320
DEMETRA
I just got the battery replaced last year and it started up fine until I shut it off and then restarted.
It makes no sound at all
It’s a 99 Mercedes, it is cold here (ohio) and I don’t hear any noise or turnover when I start it. The battery is less than a year old and I’m due for an oil change.
Mercedes CLK 320
DEMETRA
Keep having car starting problems, any suggestions of what is wrong?
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008kaykay asked:
I have a Mazda 626 1998, and I been having starting problems since I brought it 3 months ago. I have around 109,600 miles on it. I got the battery replaced, and terminals. When I start the car sometimes it start, and than sometimes it don’t, sometime it starts after 20 mins, and then sometimes it won’t start to the next day or day after. When I hold the key I just hear clicking, when I let it go the car turns on but all the warning lights stay on. Do anyone have any suggestions on what is wrong? I will appreciate it.
TIMOTHY
I have a Mazda 626 1998, and I been having starting problems since I brought it 3 months ago. I have around 109,600 miles on it. I got the battery replaced, and terminals. When I start the car sometimes it start, and than sometimes it don’t, sometime it starts after 20 mins, and then sometimes it won’t start to the next day or day after. When I hold the key I just hear clicking, when I let it go the car turns on but all the warning lights stay on. Do anyone have any suggestions on what is wrong? I will appreciate it.
TIMOTHY
What could be the problem with my car?
Saturday, August 9th, 2008My airbag light is on in my new car, there is also a service light lit. Is this a problem?
Friday, August 8th, 2008constant power loss in my car even after a new battery was installed.is it an alternator problem?
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008cygon asked:
unhooked my amp bought a new battery and there is still power loss.is it the alternator?
ok the rpm’s go low at stop’s.i had a 1600 watt amp hooked up to a L7 12 in. solo kicker with a 1.5 farad capacitor.one day i was in oakland and the car batt died.i bought a new one installed the batt and still their was power loss.i read that the alternator keeps the battery charged.so maybe the amp drained the alternator’s power.i guess
DESHAWN
unhooked my amp bought a new battery and there is still power loss.is it the alternator?
ok the rpm’s go low at stop’s.i had a 1600 watt amp hooked up to a L7 12 in. solo kicker with a 1.5 farad capacitor.one day i was in oakland and the car batt died.i bought a new one installed the batt and still their was power loss.i read that the alternator keeps the battery charged.so maybe the amp drained the alternator’s power.i guess
DESHAWN
How can I fix cupping problems with all four of my car tires? Must I replace them all?
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008Allan A asked:
I have a 2006 Audi A3, outfitted with 4 Pirelli low profile tires. I found out too late that I should have rotated the tires every 4,000 miles to avoid cupping problems, which causes the tires to ride rough and noisy . According to a tire shop I must replace the set of tires to get rid of the noise and rough handling. Someone told me I could get the tires balanced while on the car to fix the problem but I’m not sure about that. Is there any dependable way to get the tire surface smooth again to eliminate the cupping problems?
JEFFRY
I have a 2006 Audi A3, outfitted with 4 Pirelli low profile tires. I found out too late that I should have rotated the tires every 4,000 miles to avoid cupping problems, which causes the tires to ride rough and noisy . According to a tire shop I must replace the set of tires to get rid of the noise and rough handling. Someone told me I could get the tires balanced while on the car to fix the problem but I’m not sure about that. Is there any dependable way to get the tire surface smooth again to eliminate the cupping problems?
JEFFRY
New car, problems please help?
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008krazykiki42 asked:
I have a 2008 V4 Dodge Avenger. I’ve had it since June of 07. I know i need to fix the alignment, I might need new tires, and I’ve been having some problems with the brakes which I plan on fixing. but other than that in general the car hasn’t been driving well. It makes a kinda loud noise when I drive like it’s trying really hard, which it didn’t do before. It’s an automatic but sometimes when I accelerate it will jolt briefly and i also don’t think it did that before. It has 25,500 miles on it. So i was wondering if there was any maintenance unknown to me which will help it run better all around. Also I’ve probably only changed the oil like twice since buying it…. I’m also planning on changing that soon. I know I F’d my car up, sorry. But…any helpful advice?
Yeah… Thanks for letting me know I wasn’t taking good care of my car. Wow! Is that really why it’s driving so bad? I thought it was just an evil car gnome that hated me for some reason. But, you know what now that you let me know what’s up I’m gonna change my terrible ways. From now on it’s NOTHING but LOVE for my poor, neglected car!**** Excuse me I’m going to give it a BIG kiss…. ****
ROSCOE
I have a 2008 V4 Dodge Avenger. I’ve had it since June of 07. I know i need to fix the alignment, I might need new tires, and I’ve been having some problems with the brakes which I plan on fixing. but other than that in general the car hasn’t been driving well. It makes a kinda loud noise when I drive like it’s trying really hard, which it didn’t do before. It’s an automatic but sometimes when I accelerate it will jolt briefly and i also don’t think it did that before. It has 25,500 miles on it. So i was wondering if there was any maintenance unknown to me which will help it run better all around. Also I’ve probably only changed the oil like twice since buying it…. I’m also planning on changing that soon. I know I F’d my car up, sorry. But…any helpful advice?
Yeah… Thanks for letting me know I wasn’t taking good care of my car. Wow! Is that really why it’s driving so bad? I thought it was just an evil car gnome that hated me for some reason. But, you know what now that you let me know what’s up I’m gonna change my terrible ways. From now on it’s NOTHING but LOVE for my poor, neglected car!**** Excuse me I’m going to give it a BIG kiss…. ****
ROSCOE
Who can I contact regarding repeated problems with my car?
Friday, July 11th, 2008scalame84 asked:
I bought a car brand new in 2005. I have about 59,000 miles on it. I have had repeated problems with it especially in the last year or year and a half. Everything so far has been covered under warranty but it is frustrating and I am thinking that something is not right with the car. Does anyone know who I can contact to find out if anything can be done? I do not have much money to hire an attorney and try to go after the company but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
ANTOINE
I bought a car brand new in 2005. I have about 59,000 miles on it. I have had repeated problems with it especially in the last year or year and a half. Everything so far has been covered under warranty but it is frustrating and I am thinking that something is not right with the car. Does anyone know who I can contact to find out if anything can be done? I do not have much money to hire an attorney and try to go after the company but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
ANTOINE
help to identify car problem please?
Thursday, July 10th, 2008i love you. 3 asked:
I was driving on the highway and noticed that my car started making a weird sound kind of like a roaring sound. Then i realized that i had it on brake. I released the brake but my car continued to make the same sound every time i would accelerate in speed mainly higher then 50-60mph. Can you tell me does this sound like a serious problem and if you know what is the problem. My car is a Honda civic year 2003.
MELVA
I was driving on the highway and noticed that my car started making a weird sound kind of like a roaring sound. Then i realized that i had it on brake. I released the brake but my car continued to make the same sound every time i would accelerate in speed mainly higher then 50-60mph. Can you tell me does this sound like a serious problem and if you know what is the problem. My car is a Honda civic year 2003.
MELVA
94 buick regal car problems can we fix it ourselves or mechanic needed?
Friday, July 4th, 2008Lisa R asked:
Ok, it started out that my right tail light was out, simple right?! Well replaced the bulbs, still don’t work, shortly after that a mechanic looked at it an fixed it, so we thought.. the tail lights now work, but then my car wouldn’t start when we went to leave??? Ok so he undoes what he did, tail lights still working, car starts but now the turn signals don’t work and the brand new battery is draining??? We put a cut off switch on the battery and shut it off every time we kill the car so it doesn’t go dead again, but no one can seems to kno whats going on??? I would appreciate any help on how to fix this problem, its a good car, owned it since I was 16 and it only has 140,000 on it, and this is the first time ever I’ve had a problem!! I just want to fix it back to how it was before the tail light went out… Like I said any help would be greatly appreciated !!! Thanks so much !!
ADRIAN
Ok, it started out that my right tail light was out, simple right?! Well replaced the bulbs, still don’t work, shortly after that a mechanic looked at it an fixed it, so we thought.. the tail lights now work, but then my car wouldn’t start when we went to leave??? Ok so he undoes what he did, tail lights still working, car starts but now the turn signals don’t work and the brand new battery is draining??? We put a cut off switch on the battery and shut it off every time we kill the car so it doesn’t go dead again, but no one can seems to kno whats going on??? I would appreciate any help on how to fix this problem, its a good car, owned it since I was 16 and it only has 140,000 on it, and this is the first time ever I’ve had a problem!! I just want to fix it back to how it was before the tail light went out… Like I said any help would be greatly appreciated !!! Thanks so much !!
ADRIAN
Can changing a different type of battery to a car cause problems?
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008abs asked:
I have a 1990 pontiac transam sportscar that I have been using with a standard type of battery and working well until now when I have its battery changed by another type.. The battery keeps on discharging by no apparent reason. I have my car checked form 2 car workshops and the y cound find any short circuits or dynamo problems. And both tell me perhaps the problem with the battery. PLs help
ALBA
I have a 1990 pontiac transam sportscar that I have been using with a standard type of battery and working well until now when I have its battery changed by another type.. The battery keeps on discharging by no apparent reason. I have my car checked form 2 car workshops and the y cound find any short circuits or dynamo problems. And both tell me perhaps the problem with the battery. PLs help
ALBA
Toyota Corolla Car steering problem for left and right turns?
Monday, June 30th, 2008What could this problem with my car be?
Saturday, June 28th, 2008JD asked:
When I start my 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and it’s still in park, the engine starts racing like crazy. And I don’t even have my foot on the gas when this is happening. Also noticeable when the engine is racing, is that the RPM gauge goes up high. I was told by a mechanic friend that it probably means I need a new throttle sensor. Is this accurate, and it not, what else could the problem be?
CLIFTON
When I start my 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix SE and it’s still in park, the engine starts racing like crazy. And I don’t even have my foot on the gas when this is happening. Also noticeable when the engine is racing, is that the RPM gauge goes up high. I was told by a mechanic friend that it probably means I need a new throttle sensor. Is this accurate, and it not, what else could the problem be?
CLIFTON





















