1997 Porsche 911 3.6 brake lights

on one side my running lights and brake lights aren't working properly, if brakes are applied they work and turn signal, but just don't stay on in normal function mode, driver's side is fine. I'm leaning towards a realy problem.

1992 Ford E-150 Van, apparently exhaust system is shot -- catalytic converter

Question:

1992 Ford E-150 Van, apparently exhaust system is shot -- catalytic converter all the way back. How much should that cost to repair?

Answer:

The price can vary from dealerships to independent shops.

Just to replace the Catalytic converter the book says approx. $800-$1200. Adding a muffler and pipe will add approx. $200 - $300 to this price. The catalytic converter ranges in price from $650-$975 Labor for the Catalytic converter replacement is $200-$250.


Here is an alternative, Autozone sells a direct fit converter for $225. A tailpipe for $42, muffler for $37 and exhaust pipe for $108. Labor should be approx. $200-$300 for this job, but most shops will want to sell you the parts as that is part of their income stream.

1989 Toyota corolla the car starts hard i have changed the plugs wires and the plugs

1989 Toyota corolla the car starts hard i have changed the plugs wires and the plugs the car now starts and idles when you press the accelerator down fast the car bucks and chugs and tries to fall on its face when you feather it up slow it will get up to rpm when you put it in gear and try the same thing it just dies on acceleration you put it back in neutral and the car starts right up and idles perfect i also changed the fuel filter recently put a new battery and alternator in it a month ago ever since the battery and alternator this problem started also it is zero degrees outside if that is any help i live in Illinois and this car does not have any California emissions

Answer:

Remove the distributor cap and inspect it for cracks on the inside, remove the rotor and do the same, check for burned spots or cracks then remove the plastic cover over the coil, carefully inspect the coil for cracks on top also look underneath on the bottom side of the coil for any signs of arcing to ground, this is common on these distributors so I think you will find the problem there

2002 Olds Alero - Engine turned off while driving, car will not start

I was leaving a stop sign yesterday. The engine turned off, the security light is on solid, and the engine will not fire. There is no fuel at the fuel rail, the fuel relay is not clicking, and there is no power at the fuel pump harness by the tank. I jumped pin 30 and 87 to throw power to the fuel pump. I got 12 volts on the gray wire of the fuel pump, still no pressure in the fuel rail. I attempted to reset the passlock without success. The security light is not flashing, just on steady. Both the check engine light is also on steady while cranking along with the security light. I am leaning towards the BCM or ignition.

Response:

If you have 12 volts at the fuel pump but no pressure, you may need a fuel pump. as far as the fuel pump relay, it should come on for a few seconds when the key is turned on, but will go off until the engine starts or the starter is engaged. you may want to check the fuel pump fuse f/p injr fuse 48 at the under hood fuse block. Try jumping the fuel pump relay again and check for power and ground at the connector under the car by the fuel tank gray (power) black (ground). Use a test light to load the circuit, you may get 12 volts but if the circuit is weak, it will not light the test lamp. If you do get 12 volts, make sure the connector is plugged in and listen for the fuel pump to humm. If there is no sound or fuel pressure, try banging on the fuel tank with a hammer will the pump is powered up, sometimes you can jar the pump and it will come back on. If it does, you still need to replace the pump, if it does not, you need to start with replacing the pump. If there is 12 volts at teh pump, you should have fuel pressure! you also may want to try to spray some carb cleaner in to the throttle body and see if the engine will start, if it does then fuel pressure maybe the under line issue.

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2009 Ford Flex - Not a Station Wagon

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kia pride V reg it was parked up on the drive and the following day it refused to start

My daughter has a 1999 Kia Pride 1.As3 V reg it was parked up on the drive and the following day it refused to start I have removed and cleaned the plugs cleaned and made sure the distributor was dry! Still no joy the plugs were not wet damp would perhaps best describe them. I then tried the fuel line up to what appears to be a three way filter one outlet going to the main inlet and the other to the top with a small hose. there is fuel going through the first outlet but not the second. I hope you can help me in this matter has my daughter can not afford to go to a garage.

Answer:

If the plugs were damp then fuel is getting through, the 2nd small hose will be connected to the inlet manifold of the engine and won't have fuel going trhrough it its only to sense air pressure.It sounds like a ignition problem, you can test for spark by putting a spark plug into the end of the igntion lead and resting it on the metal of the engine, ensure that the metal body of the plug is touching the metal of the engine and crank the engine while looking at the plug DO NOT hold the plug in place by hand.If you're not getting a spark then the first thing to check is their power to the ignition coil.If thats OK then remove the centre lead from the distributor and repeat the spark test with the end of the lead against the engine as before do not hold the lead with a bare hand.If you don't get any spark here then check the power supply to the ignition amplifier which will look something like

2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited 4 door. I am having problems with the fan motor staying on

I own A 2007 Jeep Wrangler unlimited 4 door. I am having problems with the fan motor staying on. I have taken it to the dealership quite a few times, have replaced all the wiring, fuse box panel, fan sensors, relays and etc. but it has not taken the problem away. It doesn't do it all the time , it comes and goes. Have you heard of this before ? The fan motor stays on till the battery goes dead or till I disconnect the harness.

ANSWER:

the fan and the relay are controlled by the totally integrated power module something is wrong inside that is causing the fan to stay on

2006 honda civic i-dsi starts vibrating after 60 mph

Question:

my 2006 Honda civic i-dsi starts vibrating after 60 mph..but only if i accelerate after 60 mph....when i ease off the accelerator then the vibration is gone...i have balanced the wheels but still its not working..what should i do?

Answer:

Anytime you have a vibration on acceleration you have either a bad inner cv axle joint. Look at them both for any signs of grease leaking from the boot.
If one has been leaking or seeping grease from around the boot clamps usually that's the bad one.
Another possibility is a misaligned engine if the car has ever been in an accident.

2001 Lexus es300 engine light and trac off light came on

Question:

My engine light and trac off light came on. My mechanic's code showed 1135. but he was not able to determine what the code refered to. He said only a dealer would have the ability to retrieve that info. Does anyone know what 1135 code means?

Answer:

this is a problem with the air flow meter heater. The problem may be the mass air flow meter itself or in the a/f meter relay in the under hood relay box.