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- 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Engine Problem with 115000 miles
- Hi the battery has gone flat due not being ran lately and need to get battery out to charge or replace just can't get the boot open any ...
- Asked by ladudey about 5 hours ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Isuzu Trooper Engine Problem
- Fuel pump in it wont start; with it out it will start but runs really crappy. Car drove fine, went home let it sit. went to start it again...
- Asked by lotus1213 about 11 hours ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Nissan Murano Electrical Problem with 154000 miles
- I BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY NISSAN MURANO THE BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I TURN THE RADIO ON MY STARTS TO SLOW DOWN ...
- Asked by trice24 about 20 hours ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Dodge Neon Drivetrain Problem with 105000 miles
- Hi, I'm new to the forum and am trying to tackle a puzzling issue. A little while ago (about 2 months) the speedometer started jumping ...
- Asked by rmbmfm123040 about 1 day ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Dodge Intrepid Electrical Problem with 175000 miles
- I replace a new alternator and a new battery as well as cables and still my battery light comes on. Some people told me that there is a fuse...
- Asked by sebastian_personal about 1 day ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante Repair Problem with 135000 miles
- My serpentine belt broke but I was told my car has two one for a/c alternator and one for power steering and compressor but I'm not sure ...
- Asked by jtonry87 about 1 day ago - 3 Answers
- 2004 Pontiac Aztek Engine Problem with 210000 miles
- This started happening a while ago and we have been trying to figure out the issue. if you drive at low speeds (under 40) the car runs and ...
- Asked by SomeOddGirl about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 Engine Problem with 62000 miles
- I just had my alternator replaced, oil change, etc. within the last 30 days. It was our first warm day, and I just fueled the car two days ...
- Asked by NANCANVA about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Mercury Villager Electrical Problem with 167669 miles
- I Have A 1998 Mercury Villager GS, And, Almost Three Weeks Ago, I Was Just Driving On Home. And, All Of A Sudden, My Engine Just Shut-...
- Asked by jmc1956 about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Acura Integra Electrical Problem with 200000 miles
- I have an 94 acura integra Ls 5 speed manual. Recently, it failed to start after I got out of class..the battery was still good, all the ...
- Asked by Tonym49ers about 2 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1983 Buick Regal Engine Problem with 69000 miles
- I have an 83 buick regal with a dropped 350 chevy motor.Well it has remote start,alarm and stero system the systen started smoking and the ...
- Asked by myking45 about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Nissan Sentra Engine Problem with 175000 miles
- My Nissan sentra idle slows, and almost stalls when the headlights or the cooling fan are activated. I had earlier checked vacuum hoses, and...
- Asked by jib63 about 2 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Dodge Stratus Noise Problem with 73000 miles
- My 2006 Dodge Stratus has 73,000 miles on it and has an intermittent noise that I can’t identify, coming from somewhere in the engine ...
- Asked by Anndretti about 3 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 Hyundai Accent Electrical Problem with 87000 miles
- I accidently cross battery trminals and then replaced alternator. replaced some fuses maxi and flat. alternator wont charge still. i cannot ...
- Asked by jam4life about 4 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Dodge Intrepid Engine Problem with 175000 miles
- It all started yesterday morning when the battery light came on. I drove it to work and it was running just fine, but coming back from work ...
- Asked by sebastian_personal about 4 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Nissan Sentra Electrical Problem with 160000 miles
- Last nite the brakelight and the battery light came on,i went today and replaced the battery.i started the car,same lights came on.i checked...
- Asked by timothy w greer sr about 4 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Chrysler 300 Electrical Problem with 120000 miles
- My batterie light on the dash came on so I hooked up a code reader code read was po563 also said car alternator voltage high ?? Do this mean...
- Asked by Cross1987 about 4 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Repair Problem with 163000 miles
- My car wont turn over but it will allow me to pop start it the alternator is good so is the battery is ok i cant start it and i dont know ...
- Asked by susanthibault about 5 days ago - 0 Answers
- 1998 Jeep TJ Electrical Problem with 96000 miles
- Ck gauges light come on after a few minutes or accelleration. Replaced battery and alternator (twice). Volt meter starts at 14v and goes to ...
- Asked by theonetruedoug about 5 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Interior Problem with 178460 miles
- ALMOST every time I go to start up my truck, I have a reoccurring problem. This problem doesn't cause the truck to misfire or shut off, but...
- Asked by mjblackwell03 about 5 days ago - 3 Answers
- 2003 Dodge Neon Electrical Problem with 113000 miles
- My Neon randomly cuts off while driving or parked. The car just cuts off while on the hwy or in the city then sometimes cuts on again, ...
- Asked by whitewolf65 about 5 days ago - 2 Answers
- 2004 Daihatsu Terios Electrical Problem with 40000 miles
- As soon as the battery is connected even without the ignitiion off the battery drains.It has been tested and the battery is ok.I have an LPG...
- Asked by edyteddy about 5 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Air_conditioner Problem with 150000 miles
- Earlier I changed the alternator as well as the compressor for the air conditioner. After doing this the vents inside the car will not ...
- Asked by jvance1979 about 5 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Dodge Magnum Engine Problem with 147000 miles
- Last week it was idling high at red lights ...then last night just before pulling into the driveway the battery light came on then all the ...
- Asked by Tootle mobile about 6 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Mercury Cougar Repair Problem with 130000 miles
- So the original problem was a bad thermostat I was replacing only to find out that one of the bolt holes for the housing was stripped and I ...
- Asked by believeandobey about 6 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1994 Mitsubishi FTO Engine Problem
- Removed alternator without disconnecting battery, when new alternator installed, the stereo/heater/electric windows do not work till car ...
- Asked by rodeokat about 7 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1974 Oldsmobile Omega Electrical Problem with 16000 miles
- I have had the system checked at autozone and they say everything is normal but the Battery has to be charged every couple days and I can ...
- Asked by Ryancwaters about 7 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1985 Mercedes Benz 190e Electrical Problem with 109574 miles
- Hi, I have a 1985 Mercedes Benz 190e 2.3L, It starts fine but only runs for a few seconds, and then quits, I have found that something is ...
- Asked by whonkala33 about 7 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Electrical Problem with 107000 miles
- Last November my battery died on me and I had to buy a new one. Now y car won't start again. Is it the battery, which I have only had for 6 ...
- Asked by Willf1158 about 7 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1994 Nissan Altima Engine Problem with 130000 miles
- Went to start my car and it was dead, I jumped the car and it started right up. I drove it for a few hundred feet and went to make a turn ...
- Asked by carlasmith123 about 7 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1995 Toyota Camry Repair Problem with 198000 miles
- 2 weeks back when i came back from a shop, my car did not start (5s 4 cylinder xle model). Towed it. Realised that the car starts in the ...
- Asked by davidnarayanan about 8 days ago - 3 Answers
- 2007 Dodge Caliber Electrical Problem with 145000 miles
- Has batttery replaced while at shop they had to go pick one up. While waiting the mechanic checked the alternator with a differant battery ...
- Asked by brandon37m about 8 days ago - 12 Answers
- 1996 Mercedes Benz E230 Electrical Problem with 156790 miles
- While driving the car the charge battery sign comes on the display then the engine stops working when you start it again the engine will ...
- Asked by Bekalu about 8 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Chevrolet Truck Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- I removed a diesel motor from a 95 truck and when i turn the fan on it runs for a minor two then it kills all power to every thing my ...
- Asked by jetboatjames about 8 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1989 Chevrolet Truck Electrical Problem with 15000 miles
- I bought a new alternator for my 1989 Chevrolet 4x4 1500 pickup. my battery light comes on and sometimes it flashes. when I drive it looses ...
- Asked by mckinney2003 about 8 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1986 Isuzu Trooper Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- You said the alternator isn't chargin"? Why was it reading 14.5 with the vehicle running? We had the electrical check done at O'Reilly ...
- Asked by idarose about 8 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Dodge Ram Electrical Problem with 113000 miles
- 2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.7...fuses check ok..battery and alternator check ok...still large voltage drop problem under load... With ac......
- Asked by mikemuka about 8 days ago - 2 Answers
- 2005 Ford Freestyle Electrical Problem with 68000 miles
- I don't have a load tester. I had the battery check out side of the car. Is there anything between the battery and the alternator that could...
- Asked by jp192363 about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Suzuki XL7 Electrical Problem with 110000 miles
- Ok so my suzuki has been having some problems with staying on. Basically I start it and sometimes it starts other times it doesn't and I ...
- Asked by Melrel05 about 9 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1989 Chevrolet Truck Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- I have replaced the alternator on my 89 Chevrolet pickup its a 100 4x4. my battery light still comes on and flashes at times . it looses ...
- Asked by mckinney22 about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Dodge Ram Electrical Problem with 113000 miles
- My problems began when I jumped a buddies e350Ford when cables were still attached he started his truck revving his motor and my volt meter ...
- Asked by mikemuka about 9 days ago - 3 Answers
- 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Repair Problem with 105000 miles
- I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5 and it wont start. When I turned the key nothing happen. I charged the battery and it got to 60%. Know ...
- Asked by carroll2781 about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Noise Problem with 40000 miles
- Sounds like a belt - happens all the time and loud. There is a cover over the whole engine so I cannot see the belt, test tightness or look...
- Asked by georgann about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Cadillac CTS Engine Problem with 148000 miles
- My CTS is having electrical problem, I try to start it and all it dose is click noise from the starter and sometimes it stops then u have to...
- Asked by serranosj about 9 days ago - 4 Answers
- 1989 Ford F-150 Engine Problem with 214000 miles
- My car was sputtering and would not start I jiggle the engine around little bit in a few places then all of a sudden it started so I moved ...
- Asked by Frankheezee about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Toyota Other Engine Problem with 115000 miles
- Car died as I was driving,pulled into the side and tried starting it but no good,the starter will turn but the engine won't crank at all,had...
- Asked by Gerard murphy about 9 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Vauxhall Astra Repair Problem with 122354 miles
- The battery is sometime charging when the car is running and other times once the car is warm the battery is going flat. It's been doing ...
- Asked by Robert1986 about 10 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical Problem with 120000 miles
- I need to know How do I adjust the tension on my alternator belt. I replaced the alternator but now my belt is very loose, I have tried ...
- Asked by ashleysommerfield about 10 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Kia Sportage Electrical Problem with 115345 miles
- Battery light and brake light come on when i turn steering wheel. When driving lights flash on and off and when making a turn steering power...
- Asked by amendoza01 about 10 days ago - 6 Answers
- 1986 Isuzu Trooper Electrical Problem with 15000 miles
- Our s makes the gauges and heater fan quit as well. WE TRIED GOING TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR TESTED, IT'S PUTTING OUT 16.5 AMPS, THE BATTERY ...
- Asked by idarose about 11 days ago - 1 Answer
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