hi i have a 1990 toyota corolla and took it to get it smogged and it was isleing at 1600. any ideas?Could be a lot of things, what’s been checked so far? Any other problems like the check engine staying on?okay i have changed the sparkplugs...

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.If it is throttle body(I think it is) it is in the throttle body. It is the hump that sets on top of the throttle body housing. What is your problem? Low fuel pressure? Highfuel pressure? No fuel presure...

this problem started when the y hose started to leak. I changed the hose and then refilled the antifreeze. I looked at the oil and it had never been changed , maybe only twice in the last year! I changed the oil and filter. blew out the oil...

Where do I find the connector to disconnect the tcc solenoid. I pulled the air filter out of the way, dug down in there about a foot and only saw 1 blue connector with about 6 wires on it. That wasn't it because car wouldn't start after that...

hi, problem is: sprinkler doesn't work and rear wiper runs on oposite switch position. It happened after postcrash repair. There was a hatch replaced. The Switch is ok, i can't tell what about rear wiper's transmitter. Of course sprinkler po...

I had some wonderful suggestions about how to check if the heater core was okay. We put on the new Heater Control Valve, and both hoses are getting hot that are connected to the core. They weren't before. However, the air blowing through the...

Could you please tell me the gap setting on a 1983 oldsmobile 98 with a 5.0 l moter v8 4 barrellIf I had to guess, either .45 or .60Can I ask what I think is a stupid question? I was once told by my dad to not try putting in plugs myself be...

I have a 2002 Ford Windstar with a 3.8L V-6, automatic trannie with overdrive. I noticed a vibration coming from the front of the van a couple of weeks ago. While crusing straight at interstate speeds, there is no vibration. While still at i...

As temps have dropped to the 20's and below in Minnesota the past couple weeks, I've noticed a screech when I start my 99 Blazer. Happens from time to time, but not all the time. No pattern. Can't tell if it's a starter noise or a belt. Any...

Hi Guys and Gals. I got a Crown Vic that had a P0430 bank 2 cat below efficiency. Ran all tests per Ford and replaced converter. Just for good measure we replaced both O2 sensors. Rear was moving same as front before replcement. Now the rear...

I am trying to find out what I can do for this problem. I had a leak in the y hose to the raditor. I changed the hose and then I found out that the oil had not been changed. the oil was so thick it was like mollasses. I changed the oil and f...

I drive a '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5.2L, 130,000 miles. It seems to be running and starting just fine until I am on the highway for a little while, which is the worst time for it to begin messing up. I will be driving along at anywhere betwe...

I was dumb. Get that off my chest time for a stupid question. I have a 1994 Dodge Shadow 2.5 L non turbo 191,000 miles. Here's the dumb thing. I changed my radiator last year, it kept receiving gunk from the engine from the old radiator, so...

Hi. I was interested to get a Toyota Yaris (a reconditioned one) and I went for a test drive last week. Everything seems ok, except that the car pulls to the right. The guys at the showroom sent the car at a garage to have it checked and I w...

I have a 92' ford explorer the turnsignals went first then the dash lights. the fuses and blinker swithch are all good. any ideas? Thanks, outernetWhen you say turn signals, do you mean the lights on the dash or the outside lights? If it is...

I have a 1991 Gmc Sierra 1500 pickup ext. cab 4x4 with a 6.2 diesel and 700r4 trans. My oil pressure gauge in the dash pegged to the right side showing more than 80 lbs pressure can't see the needle. I replaced the oil sending unit with no h...

1999 Ford Tarus 3.0 6 cly auto trans anyone know how to get the back plugs near the firewall?? Thanks!spark plugs are usually easily accessible...get a few extensions and lean over it...you dont want to do this while its hot, obviously. i ha...

Have a 1990 Ford Aerostar...Automatic...3L engine Been having this problem all throughout winter but now seems to be happening more frequently. If the temperature outside drops to below 45F or so then this starts happening. The van will star...

I have a '99 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the left turn indicator is not working. When I push the stalk, neither the green arrow in the instruments nor the actual signal light flash. I know the problem isn't the light bulb because the hazards wor...

Hi yall! I am going out of the country for 6months to a year. I have a 1993 Honda/civic with 130,000 miles on it. The kind of car you couldn't sell for much but it sure is useful to have around. so i have left it at home parked in the drivew...

I have a 2001 Venture (50,500 miles) that has a leaking AC Valve. I believe it is the "low side service port", but I am not sure. I have included a picture of it below. Here is the issue: My mechanic found this problem and REPLACED the "core...

93 chevy lumina, 140,000 miles, 2 door euro coupe The car works great when the speedometer works. I'll be driving and the speedometer would cease to function and the car would idle around 2500-3000 rpm. I'm able to do 65 down the highway wit...

I have a 2002 Honda Accord EX with close to 39,000 miles. A few days ago, I could not start my car in my garage. But I can see all the lights on the dashboard, radio and headlights was okay. I just couldn't start my car. So I went to Sears i...

I just purchased a 1995 Ford Escort LX with a 1.9 engine and automatic trans. It has 104,000 miles. I was told by a freind that I should change the timming belt. What could happen to the engine if it breaks while driving ? ThanksThe first th...

ive got a 1992 olds 88 3.8l. the headliner is sagging and i tried spray adhesive (NOT 3M, which i will try next) the cheap stuff didnt work. but before i go and try the 3M, i think it would be easier to remove the whole headliner panel first...

My 1986 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD pick up truck "M" series carbrueted 350 with 203K miles is sick with blown head gasket(s) and maybe cracked head(s). I am trying to determine the most economical way of getting the truck back on the road. Because of t...

I have a 94 Sundance 2.2l I got a new tank and a few new lines put on last week, and a couple days ago I was on the thruway going about 70 and it starting bogging down like I wasent even acceleratingthen it would stall....this went on the wh...

I have an 84 Camaro Z28 With a carburated 305 engine and auto transmission.Lately She has been running rough. This problem started out with engine surges while under load. (Felt like I was patting the throttle while driving down the road) Th...

i have a 1991 toyota celica gt 140,000miles 2.2liter..i recently had an oil changed and the guy got alot of oil around so it has been burning off and smelling. but it's been a few days and now today it still smells like something is burning...

99 Dodge Ram 1500. One headlight is dim. Replaced the bulb, made no difference. How do i fix this?1. Check for a bad ground for that headlight. 2. Swap headlights for further clues.stevefl wrote:1. Check for a bad ground for that headlight....

I own a Toyota Tercel 1986 Wagon. The car will not start intermittently (1 in 10 times). It will always start with a boost. I have replaced battery and starter/ solenoid and it still happens. When I turn it over there is a click, but the sta...

Hello I have a 2000 Chrysler Voyager and when I roll down the driver window it only goes back up in little increments.I roll it up a little and after driving 5/10 mins i can roll it up a little more. Is my window motor shot and can I do that...

I have a 95 ford windstar, 3.8l, auto,90820 miles. My speedometer bounces back and forth at 30mph. Pls helpIf this vehicle uses a speedometer cable, it must be replaced.Good call steve, it does have a cable.(according to Ford manual.) Howeve...

Noticed that there is constant heat coming out the vents when the temperature is turned right down. This is even when it is on the straight vent setting. Tried turning it back and forth. Only way to keep heat off is to turn the setting off f...

I hope you can help me. I own a '92 Ford Tempo, automatic, with just under 91,000 miles on it. Lately I've been having this problem: I'll start the car up, put it in reverse, and there will be a loud, almost violent banging and crashing comi...

Is there a tool you can rent/buy that will assist in compressing the spring so that the strut assembly can be disassembled safely? I have a 99 Nissan Altima GXE and want to change the struts, but dont want to pay a furtune in the labor. THAN...

The headlight lenses on my van are very hazy.......look like they have been etched from salt, sand etc...... i got a price on new "complete headlight assemblies" from Chrysler...... are you ready???? $392.00cdn each........Noooooooo waaaaaay...

Posted before about my stalling problem.......i thought it was water in the gas. Well after about 3 bottles of "HEET", i still have the intermittent problem. The van starts fine, it may run perfect for a few days, then out of the blue i will...

I have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra that is reported to have had "bad fuel" at some point. I am skeptical of the diagnosis since the car has never hesitated or knocked in any way. I took the tank down to low levels numerous times and nothing in th...

hi all! i wish to make clear that i have very little knowledge of things mechanical, and so i will present as much info as i can. i'm not sure how much of it is relevant to my problem. i am capable of changing my oil and filter. i generally...

I recently took my 92 toyota camry in to get the power window regulator motor replaced. When I got the car back, the mechanic told me that he cracked the trim of the door lever. When I actually got into the car, I saw that he had bent 2 plas...

98 2dr Tahoe Power Locks went out (Post #1) Hi guys. I bought a used 1998 Tahoe 2 dr. and the rear wiper doesn't work due to a short somewhere in the vehicle. This doesn't really bother me, but last week both power door locks quit working at...

My truck originally popped up a code 45. I replaced the O2 because the wire got burned up on the exhaust thinking that was th problem. After I replaced the O2 I still had a code 45 and the truck still had a rough idle and it seemed like it h...

Hi, I have a 1993 Plymouth Voyager and every time I back up, the car starts to buck. However, there is no problem going forward. I was just wondering if anyone could suggest any Possible causes of this problem. any advice is appreciated. Nea...

Hi Folks I've got a Honda Civic 1.6es: two days ago I noticed it steaming up quite a lot: and yesterday I realised why! The blowers/fans work OK on settings III, IV and V, but on settings I and II i get not a sausage. I seem to remember this...

when you first start the car and it is cold, it will run perfectly fine. idle is great, power is perfect. but when it warms up, it will still idle fine, but it has no power at WOT. pulled the plugs, and #1,2,3,5 are covered in a severe amoun...

Hi, I have a 1998 Ford Explorer with just over 66,000 miles. I bought it about a year ago and about a month after getting it, I noticed a very slight clicking noise coming from under the hood. It usualy only lasted for a few minutes untill t...

PLEASE HELP...can someone tell me how much a fuel injector (parts and labor) should cost? First the mechanic replaced the plugs and wires (that cost me $296.00) and the problem was still there so now he says I need a new fuel injector...the...

Hi.. earlier I posted about a clicking my 1998 ford explorer was having... I'm still unfortunately having more problems. Also when I bought it... I was noticing a slight knocking in the steering column and at the floor by the pedals every ti...

Hi, I have a 1993 nissan maxima with approx. 180,000 miles. It has a developing problem.... the driver's side wheel shakes specially when I hit a bump in the road. If I swerve the steering wheel to the right, the shaking stops till the next...