Hi,I know how expensive engine repair can get so I am trying to obtain as much information as possible before I get the work done. Also, I do not know much about cars.There is a clicking sound when idling that becomes more rapid as I hit the gas. The "check engine" light will come on ... more >>

My father has a 2001 malibu with a theft prevention system. About every 25 to 30 times, the light comes on and he has to wait 10 minutes to start it. Any one have any ideas what is ... more >>

can someone tell me the easiest way to install a starter on a 1997 eagle talon turbo??? i have to do it myself and i was wondering if anyone knows an easy way to do ... more >>

Hi,I've got a 98 Nissan Primera (5dr hatch, 1.6 16v).My friends and I decided we'd be clever and replace the standard cassette player with an old sony cd-player. Opened everything up only to discover Nissan want their own colours for the wires that nodbody understands.No wiring info in the owners ... more >>

i have a big problem i bought a 94 eclipse gs in december and i guess i didnt check my oil levels because i ended up spinning my main and rod bearings the parts are only 65 bucks but labors gana be 400 or so so is there a way i could do it myself without screwin my engine i have the chiltons ... more >>

Good evening all. I'm GM from central Arkansas. I have a problem with my dauthers car. It's a 1995 VW Passat sedan. the two back doors wount openfrom inside or out. When you turn the key in the drivers door the push locks come up like they should but you can't open them .I purchased the VW ... more >>

I have a 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan ESThe Heater control Cable is bad i got a new (to me made 2005) out at u-Pull-itI had to cut the Dash out to get my Hands back there to get itI can't do that to my Van so what is the easiest way to do this?I'm taking a Guess that the Hole heater Air unit need to ... more >>

Hey guys can anyone lend a hand here. The battery on my wifes 2001 Windstar sport started getting contrary in the last cold snap we had. Hence I went to Can. Tire and bought a new one. Upon opening the hood I noticed the weirdest longest bolt holding down the clamp thingy. Anyhow I gave it no ... more >>

Okkk.. Long story short. I have a 99 ford Taurs SE, Radiator got a huge hole in it, so it was parked, then, alternator got stolen out of it, and to top it off, My 2 year old lost my ONLY key. I got the parts to fix the car, However, To get a key, I have to take it to Alarmco or the Dealership. ... more >>

replace the head on this car and set the valves ect.. but now that it is running it is noisy and runs like the valves are way off. Followed the book and settings and the intakes are set to .006 and the exhaust is set a .011. Where is a good place to start on this to recheck ... more >>

Hi again, my 96 Grand Cherokee has had many problems during its 123K miles.I was riding my dog yesterday and the transmission just stopped. While trying different things I found out that if I put it in "N" turn off the key then start it I can move either in "F" or ... more >>

I hope you guys can help me. I am a novice when it comes to fixing cars, so maybe this is an easy problem for someone to grasp. I have a 1990 Dodge Dynasty. Today, when I went to drive it, the radio, windows, heat, and turn signals all did not work. The car drove and started up fine, and the ... more >>

throttle body full of fuel,won't start,has good spark,any ... more >>

Hello everyone! How are you all?Has anyone any idea why the headlight on the driver's side of my old Escort is lighting up all by itself when the car is switched off and stationary? I'm wondering if it could be an electrical fault because if I switch on the ignition and flick the switches on the ... more >>

Story is, headgasket went out, blah blah blah have it back together, go to crank it over.. timing is off.. whatever, hasnt been running in 7 years i expect that, adjust everything, go to put timing belt back on, snaps. Sort of expected that looks like it has never been changed at 160,000 miles. ... more >>

hay im trying to change the coolent in my car and i cant find the way of draning it and im not to sure how 2 do it, its a 1.2 1997 renault clio and is a type d engin, also i wanna no if theres any small things i can do to my car to make it run better ie more power and better fuel ... more >>

hey whats up u guy see i just bought a 1992 ford tempo for 50 dollors and its got some problems the first thing is that whaen i start the car it make a weird sound and when i take off the spart plugs and cables on 2 of them is still runs the same and i did all the easy stuff to fix it but that ... more >>

My airbag light is blinking meaning my airbag won't work if I crash. Its been like this for a long while and I just recently read that you cant sell your car if the airbags don't work. I was wondering if there was an easy way to fix this like in the circuit board. Or do I have to open ... more >>

There are corner lights inside my headlights, they are the parking lights. They are always on when I turn on my headlights or set it to parking mode, but they blink when I use my turn signal. My question is, how do I NOT make them turn on constantly, but blink when I use my turn ... more >>

So, here's the deal.Most of you know my car, 1997 Buick LeSabre, etc. etc...if you really don't remember the information I'd be more than happy to pass it along again.Seeing as how my car has been running at what looks like 140* on the temperature gauge, I thought perhaps I had a thermostat that ... more >>

I have a 96 Saturn SL2 DOHC with 125K. In the last month I have replaced the O2 sensor, replaced all 4 spark plugs (pregapped) tightened the plug boots, and used fuel injector cleaner. Ive been told by the OBD II that my Camshaft Positioning Sensor has gone bad. I am researching this problem ... more >>

Attention all Car forums members. Recent posts from two new members, corey vette 77 and astrovanman were not sincere. They were simply an experiment for our psychology class. We were accosted by our professor and given a project to gauge people's reactions. Some of our peers chose to dress up ... more >>

Need help....when the car has been running for a while and is heated, where should the temperature gauge needle be? Although the needle has not reached the RED part of the gauge, I can still smell hot coolant once I have stopped the running the car. Has anyone had this ... more >>

I have a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. It's been running fine. I tried to start it after it had been parked for about 20 minutes and it wouldnt start. Its turning over but wont completely start. I would appreciate any ... more >>

my right turn signal blinker is blinking almost 3 times faster than my left signal. is there anyway to fix it to make it at the same pace as my left blinker? this is really annoying because of the noise it makes when it blinks so ... more >>