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- 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 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 13 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 13 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1986 Isuzu Trooper Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- Electronic gauges quit working and battery light comes on itermittently. Had alternator checked and new battery thinking that was problem...
- Asked by idarose about 13 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Hyundai Terracan Electrical Problem with 67000 miles
- I have a 2002 Terracan with a new battery. The battery dealer on checking the charge for warranty validation informed me that it was not ...
- Asked by Atacama about 13 days ago - 2 Answers
- 2006 Chevrolet Impala Steering Problem with 87000 miles
- 2006 Chevrolet Impala SS 5.3L - 103,000 miles When turning the steering wheel all the way or close to all the way in either direction ...
- Asked by jsligh34 about 14 days ago - 4 Answers
- 2000 Nissan Frontier Electrical Problem with 177200 miles
- Driving up on road going up hill at night, my Automatic Transmission Truck started to lose power and the RPM Gauge needle was jumping around...
- Asked by tmosports about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Ford Explorer Repair Problem with 232414 miles
- My issue is coolant leaking from the thermostat housing. I have a complete thermostat housing (incl. thermostat). Removing the top portion ...
- Asked by mrwhyt2 about 14 days ago - 2 Answers
- 2007 Ford Ranger Electrical Problem with 130000 miles
- I have replaced the battery, alternator, and starter, the truck will crank but the battery won't stay charged. One mechanic said it was a ...
- Asked by tbarradas about 14 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1995 Toyota Celica Engine Problem with 200000 miles
- There is a shredded belt underneath the alternator belt and nobody knows what the belt is or what it is for. Could you inform me of what ...
- Asked by kitsuneh about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Isuzu Rodeo Electrical Problem with 214000 miles
- I went out to start the truck and it started fine, but battery light on dash lit up. so i turned off engine and checked cables. cables were ...
- Asked by hectroj about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Renault Megane Engine Problem with 71000 miles
- Hi The Alternator belt of the car is damaged and start to break I just notice it because of a noise the engine was doing, When I checked...
- Asked by zio45 about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2007 GMC Acadia Electrical Problem with 85000 miles
- Morning folks. I just changed by low beam bulbs last night (both of them blew within a week of each other). When I have my high beams on, ...
- Asked by Skojo about 14 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Buick Lesabre Electrical Problem with 122835 miles
- Still no luck i tried the thick red wire theory and it's got power dont know what else it could be any ideas? i have checked the little lead...
- Asked by indianoutlaw72 about 15 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1996 Chevrolet Blazer Engine Problem with 185000 miles
- I went to the store and the car ran fine then I came outside and it wouldn't start after it finally started it shut off while driving so I ...
- Asked by ChrisSdisler about 15 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Chevrolet Blazer Engine Problem with 185000 miles
- I went to the store and the car ran fine then I came outside and it wouldn't start after it finally started it shut off while driving so I ...
- Asked by Chrisdisler about 15 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Buick Lesabre Electrical Problem with 122835 miles
- I have a 95 buick lasbre. it have a new alternator and a new battery in it,and the battery light still keeps coming on. I took the ...
- Asked by indianoutlaw72 about 15 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Chevrolet Impala Electrical Problem with 150000 miles
- My starter goes out, I replace it, then my battery light comes on, and my battery runs dead. My alternator needs to be replaced, but when I ...
- Asked by danenchar about 15 days ago - 2 Answers
- 2001 Nissan Altima Engine Problem with 14000 miles
- A gave a friend some charge from mine cause her car wouldnt turn on but i think she put the cables backwards .but my car turn on after that ...
- Asked by Francciiiis about 15 days ago - 4 Answers
- 1988 Volvo 240 Engine Problem
- I had the alternator check and its working fine but the battery keeps dying i have to keep jump starting it i am wondering if it could be a ...
- Asked by ross goodwin about 16 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Ford Focus Electrical Problem with 85000 miles
- I tried to jump start my 2004 Ford Ford today. The battery was completely dead. I started the Focus, it started right up. When I took the ...
- Asked by godnthrd about 16 days ago - 2 Answers
- 2001 Saturn L300 Repair Problem with 112600 miles
- Heat/Cold air doesn not blow out .Service wrench light, Service Engine Soon, ABS, and Air Bags flash on and off. Also, speedometer, fuel and...
- Asked by Saturnsucks about 16 days ago - 10 Answers
- 1988 Chevrolet Truck Electrical Problem with 307000 miles
- My dashlights, tailights, horn and cirgarette lighter all quit working at the same time. I checked fuses, and found all to be good, looked ...
- Asked by soffaking7734 about 16 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Ford Expedition Electrical Problem
- My SUV's engine would not turn over completely when I try starting it. My battery has been tested and is fully charged. I recently replaced ...
- Asked by scorpio66 about 17 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Mazda b2300 Electrical Problem with 200000 miles
- Alternator went out while driving battery ran down truck died. Replaced alternator and charged battery turns over fine fuel pump works but ...
- Asked by baldydawg about 17 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Saturn Ion Engine Problem with 124000 miles
- My 2003 saturn ion keeps not starting. I have to let it sit for awhile before it starts Also I was driving down the highway, and the engine ...
- Asked by thegirlwhosoldtheworld about 17 days ago - 3 Answers
- 1992 Chrysler Le Baron Engine Problem
- Car started getting hard to start .then it would turn over but not start. Thinking I flooded it, I let it sit for a few days then it started...
- Asked by klaurenty58 about 17 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Smells Problem with 100000 miles
- Car overheats while in traffic (sitting at idol). Turn on heater and it alternates between heat and blowing outside air every 2 or 3 min. ...
- Asked by cgregg16206 about 17 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1984 Jeep CJ7 Electrical Problem with 50000 miles
- Greetings from Alaska, Having a bear of a problem with my 1984 CJ7 Laredo. This is a MUCH modified CJ. 1979 258 block, .030 over, 4....
- Asked by akmilsurp about 18 days ago - 30 Answers
- 1999 Suzuki Esteem Engine Problem with 169000 miles
- I have just replaced a bad alternator (it was a dead short in the alt). this car came to me in non running condition. tested crank sensor (...
- Asked by blkshp13 about 18 days ago - 9 Answers
- 1997 Toyota Tamaraw Electrical Problem with 100000 miles
- For just a several minutes the engine is running at idle speed with all loads on (lights, hazard, etc, no aircon, radio) the alternator is ...
- Asked by Angelo Mabini about 18 days ago - 4 Answers
- 1995 Eagle Talon Engine Problem with 200000 miles
- My son has a 1995 eagle talon and has replaced the crank sensor and and a 300 dollar computer and fuel pump everything was put back the way ...
- Asked by john pace 56 about 18 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Chevrolet Blazer Electrical Problem with 170000 miles
- With engine running my battery warning light illuminates and the voltage indicator drops to 9 instead of normal 14 and will stay this way ...
- Asked by wadedavid about 18 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1987 Oldsmobile 98 Engine Problem with 127000 miles
- Hello: i have 1987 oldsmobile 98 regency brogham with 127,000 miles on it.i replaced the following. 1. new battery 2. a new Alternator ...
- Asked by blackoldsmobile 98 about 18 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Saturn SC2 Engine Problem with 198000 miles
- Can I swap a '97 1.9 Dohc into a'98 1.9 dohc
- Asked by Eddie0514 about 19 days ago - 2 Answers
- 1998 Mazda b4000 Engine Problem with 163000 miles
- While driving down a mountain I put my truck into neutral. I accidentally put into reverse in the process. My tires locked up and screeched...
- Asked by Jake1324 about 19 days ago - 3 Answers
- 2001 Nissan Xterra Repair Problem with 160000 miles
- My engine died on me as I got off the freeway. The engine is still trying to turn over but won't. So I don't think it is the alternator, ...
- Asked by Cameron lemons about 19 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Hyundai Tiburon Smells Problem with 110000 miles
- For a while now I have noticed that when driving 15 plus miles, when I park, I can smell a burning oil smell on the passenger side of the ...
- Asked by ciprimm23 about 20 days ago - 4 Answers
- 1991 Ford Explorer Electrical Problem
- I noticed today, while driving, that my battery light would come on and the voltage meter would read low for a minute or two and then ...
- Asked by justwhite82 about 20 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Ford Taurus Electrical Problem with 130000 miles
- Replaced starter after it was tested and determined bad. charged battery it also tested good. alternator tested good. after reinstalling ...
- Asked by drill sgt about 20 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Honda Accord Engine Problem with 140000 miles
- At first, car would not start completely but would crank a few times. Replaced battery with new one but still have same issue with car ...
- Asked by wkielma about 20 days ago - 1 Answer
- 1991 Ford Mustang Electrical Problem with 179000 miles
- Does the positive cable go to the alternator or does it go to the transmission:?
- Asked by thavens76901 about 20 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Kia Optima Electrical Problem with 184547 miles
- I own a 2001 Kia Optima with a 2003 motor. I have a problem with my alternator. The wire in my car is broken; I recently went to a junk yard...
- Asked by kaylar42 about 21 days ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Infiniti G35 Engine Problem with 60000 miles
- There is a slight oil leak coming from the driver's side of the engine block toward the rear but in front of the steering (rack and pinion...
- Asked by Millcroft about 21 days ago - 1 Answer
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