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Gmc - Airconditioning - Acadia :: 2011 - A/C Is Disabled Below 40 Degrees
I just purchased a 2011 GMC Acadia about 2 months ago. Tonight it was raining and 37 degrees. All the windows were fogged up when I started the car. I put the climate system on defrost but as the manual states the A/C did not go on because it was below 40 degrees. It took over 5 minutes to defrost the windshield. The rest of the windows were still fogged up. As I drove off the car had a very difficult time keeping the windows clear on such a wet and humid night. Early that night it was 40 degree. When I turned the defrost on then the A/C went on and all the windows in the car were clear in 10 seconds. None of the foreign cars I have owed shut the A/C off like this. I also don't recall any of my dad's old GM cars doing this as well. Do all GM cars do this now and why?
View 4 RepliesMazda - Mazdaspeed6 :: 2002 - Convertible Rooftop Latch?
While I was putting the top up on my 2002 Miata today, someone failed to pull the sun visor on the passenger side out of the way before snapping down the rooftop latch. Because I was sitting inside on the driver's side, I saw what was happening and stopped them from further forcing the latch. However, I fear they managed to slightly spring the latch because it doesn't snap down as snug as it used to. They didn't push hard enough to leave even the slightest mark or imprint on the visor but, just the same, the latch isn't right anymore. Is there a way for me to make some sort adjustment to the latch, or will I have to take the car in for repair. I'm now worried about a leak between the windshield seal and the roof, although the fit looks and feels snug from the outside.
View 4 RepliesCivic - Honda :: ATF Fluid Used In CVT Transmission?
My 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid died yesterday and the dealership said that the transmission is ruined and needs to be replaced. It has 102,000 miles and has a Constant Variable Transmission. At 84,000 miles I had the transmission fluid drained and refilled at a local reputable mechanic (not the dealership) and they added 3.5 quarts of Honda ATF fluid instead of CVT fluid.
Is that what killed my transmission? Why was it able to run for 20,000 miles with the wrong fluid? I have been very good about getting oil changes and keeping up on the maintenance. What is the life expectancy of this transmission? Should the mechanic who made the error replace the transmission at no cost to me? Should he reimburse me for my rental car?
What steps should I take?
Subaru - Outback :: Disappearing Coolant No Leaks Visibly Or Under Pressure Test
1998 subaru coolant has disappeared 2 times with highway driving last June and November but it exhibited no leaks visibly or under pressure test. Put fluorescent dye in. Found a hairline crack in neck of radiator under hose and replaced in december. End of february with local driving after siting for 5 days it overheated, sucked up reserve tank and needed a quart of coolant in the new radiator.No leaks under pressure test again and tested ok on turnpike. No smells oil ok. Doing tailpipe heat dye test to see if it's burning coolant and needs head gaskets.
View 9 RepliesGmc - Sierra :: 1991 - Only Runs When Steering Wheel Is Turned To Left / Right
I just bought this nicely used 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 series pickup truck for $650. It started up and ran fine when I gave the seller the money - the few leaks in the break lines.
Easy fix right!
So my son (19 that knows it all) and I went and changed all the brake lines (made everything one size 3/8 line.) Filled it up with break fluid and started the truck. I had my so pumping the breaks and holding them (his first time) I bled the far rear (passenger side) then I had him turn the steering wheel to the right so I could bleed the front driver side.
He turned, and turned and turned until the engine died.
Now the truck only runs when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right or all the way to the left.
Going to pull the codes to see what the heck is going on....
Electrical-wiring - Nissan - Batteries - Sentra - Alternators :: 1997 - Won't Start - No Click / Dashboard Warning Lights?
tonight at 1am: I put the key in and turn the ignition, no start, no click, no dashboard warning lights, no nothing. headlights don't turn on at allearlier in the afternoon - didn't check headlights, but no start, no click, no dashboard warning lights. Sliding 1 key into the ignition gave me a somewhat steady buzzing sound from the car, the kind you get to indicate something electrical is happening (I guess that's what it's for.
I wish I were mechanically inclined.) Sliding the other key into the ignition gave me a much more sporadic buzzing sound. Like metal wasn't making contact, when it should. A few hours previous in the morning - car wasn't starting as described above. Someone pushes the car back from the front so we can make way for another car, to come in and give me a jump. I put the car in neutral, and notice that the dashboard lights and buzzer is on, so on a hunch, I try to start the car in neutral and it starts right up. I drive it to the home driveway, no problem.
2 days ago, I bought the car. A 97 nissan sentra. What it could be? Again, never a clicking sound when starting the car to indicate dead battery. I'm familiar with that.
Diesel :: Engine Does Not Seem To Have Any Power
I have a Cummins ISB 350 with CM2150 in my 2008 Discovery 40X motorhome. Right now the engine does not seem to have any power. It will get up to speed, but VERY slowly. Both fuel filters have been changed. IF you step on the throttle, there is NO thrust; NO surge, just a gradual and slow increase in speed.
View 19 RepliesSaturn - Engines :: 1995 - Smoke Emitting Beneath Hood
My '95 Saturn has a little bit of smoke coming out the sides of its hood. I've never cleaned the engine and was wondering if there were any good engine cleaners on the market? (I'm assuming it should clean hoses and whatever else - belts, I guess I'll leave them alone for now as I don't hear any noise indicating slippage.) The car is driveable but with summer coming up I don't want to be stranded with an engine on fire.
View 7 RepliesCadillac - Brougham :: Driver Door Lock Mechanism Replacement
My car occasionally locks me out! When I lock the car using the driver's side automatic lock, it works fine, but then it won't let me back in. My repair shop says the left-side locking mechanism needs to be replaced but they can't get the part. The car is a 1992 Cadillac Brougham that I've had since new. The car is in great shape and runs like a top.
View 2 RepliesToyota - Tacoma - Belts :: 1997 - Loud Roaring And Whistling Noises Mostly When Idle
My Tacoma makes very loud roaring and whistling noises mostly when I am idle and the brake is engaged while the clutch is depressed. Sometimes, she'll rear and balk continuously --- even more loudly --- depending on the outside temperature and her level of activity. I need to get her fixed, but live in the New York City area and am a broke graduate student terrified of getting ripped off. Do you think it's just belts? My transmission (sometimes I can feel the noise in my gear shifter)?
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