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So you might have a mechanic check for that (either with a listening device or by disconnecting the drive belt if that is possible).
In theory, if it is the alternator, the noise might get worse as you turned on various electronic devices, such as lights, heater or power accessories.
Also, in theory, if it is the alternator you should hear this noise in neutral when revving the engine.
Let me know if these hints work and if not we may open a special Saturn discussion for you.
Be sure, though, to post your question in the Saturn topic on the Sedans Board, which is here:
Saturn S Series
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Mercedes 300D Suggestions
I will move your question there!
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braking.I am thinking maybe glazed pads since there appears to be plenty of pad left.
Here's the link:
VW Eurovan, Vanagon, Microbus, Etc. Topic
Offhand, I'd say that it would have to be an EXACT FIT to work properly.
here's the link to it:
Let's Talk About Brakes
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Thanks,
Bill
Grand Prix Problems
The Maxima moonroof question will be moved to the Maxima Problem topic, which is here, so that you can find it:
Maxima Problems
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Audi TT Problems
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Technical Questions Topic
Also, you can use our "Search" feature on the left of this page to speak with owners of your particular vehicle. Just keyword your make and model (e.g. Honda Civic) and view the list of topics that comes up, and click on the one most suitable for your interests).
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Here's the link to the archive:
Coolant Flushing
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Our 1992 Accord DX which usually runs great has this problem of not starting after being in sun for some time. I try to keep it in some shade, but depending on the inside temperature, the car will not start. After an hour of cooling it with open windows, etc it will start. The mechanic has replaced the ignition module sitting in the distributor , but with little help. NOw, he says he got some documents from car service books, saying this is a problem of the fuel pump.
Please advice.
Thanks- Raj s
Okay I found the perfect spot for your question. Cut and paste your original post and take it over to our ongoing Technical Questions Forum.
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Something like: The worse scar you ever got sninning your knuckles or what's the heaviest thing you ever dropped on your foot or how to keep the theives and crackheads away from your tools...Or...which is better: a good garage or a good woman? I know already, but the answer changes depending on certain things I can't say here..
Anyway...is there such a place or can there be one here?
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Also, you'll need some kind of heading that expresses the basic idea of your new topic. I don't think "whatever" is quite the right approach, but you know, something like "tall tales" or "rules of thumb" or (those weren't very good suggestion but you get the idea).
1. My discussion dealt with Maintenance issues, not Aftermarket, so I felt I was in the right place.
2. "Tires, Tires, Tires" is a pretty general discussion that mostly deals with what new tires people should buy. I don't think a maintenance-only discussion on winter tires creates much repetition. I understand not wanting to clutter up the boards, but if you take that too much to an extreme we end up with one discussion called "Vehicles".
3. Technical issue - why doesn't the M&R board sort by latest post like the other boards?
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As a general comment, the Hosts do not encourage opening up an entirely new forum to discuss one highly specific question, so it has to be "tagged" to something more general, either a forum on a component or a forum about a particular car. It's a compromise related to practicality.
But the important thing is getting your question answered!
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Mrshiftright, Host
If you don't get enough info there, you might ask the experts in our Technical Questions discussion.
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Multiple questions, car has 140,000 miles on it.
AC needs to be replaced/repair.
There is interior issues with the door panels (covering is coming loose)
Electrical window needs to be replaced.
Is it worth fixing this car or should I sell it and buy something else? Car was purchased used, so there are 8 more months of payments left. Thanks for the help.
Had 105,000 miles on my '96 when I noticed occasional slippage between 2nd and 3rd while accelerating. Then came the non-engaging of reverse while attempting to back out of my garage and, when it did engage, it did so with a loud slam and a jerk. So I took it to AAMCO, which had done excellent work on previous vehicles, and they informed me that I needed a complete rebuild due to numerous worn components. Right around $2k for a like-new tranny.
Excellent work, and it shifted like a dream for another 5,000 miles until six months later, or just last week early January '05.
Then I started noticing some slight RPM fluctuations while cruising at freeway speeds, kind of like it was trying to downshift for a few microseconds, then stabilizing again. This was on and off for a few days and then it started occuring with increased frequency. I made an appointment to take it to AAMCO and they made an initial dianosis of a malfunctioning speed sensor circuit. They asked me to drop it off the next morning since they were swamped with work.
I drove it for an extra day since they said I couldn't damage anything and that I would just experience the erratic shifting. It got really worse the next day and I thought I'd have to pull onto the freeway shoulder and call home for a ride. At freeway speed it suddenly would shift out of overdrive and I'd find myself doing 65+ mph at 3,000 rpm, then it would pop back into OD whenever it felt like it. At one point I had absolutely no pull and it felt like I had put it into neutral, but I was still in Drive! Fortunately, I made it home with minimal carnage and was able to drive it to the shop.
They spent all day diagnosing and troublshooting the problem and what they found surprised them and me. It was a broken wire on the speed sensor connector cable. It apparently was making minimal contact and sending erratic shift signals, which explains why sometimes it shifted normal and at other times it went ballistic. Any small bump in the road would readjust the broken wire.
So after the fix, it now shifts like a charm, and they had told me the day after I picked up the vehicle that there would be no charge for the work since it was such a simple discrepancy. I felt kind of guilty about not being charged for their labor, so the morning I picked up the Jeep I gave their office two dozen assorted fresh Krispy Kreme donuts.
Thanks for reading.
Al
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Here's what you should do:
Use our "search forums" feature on the left of this page and type in the keywords "Technical Questions" or "No Start" and post your question in one of those forums, okay?
You can also talk to other Explorer owners by using our "browse by vehicle" feature, also on the left.
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OF course this advice PRESUMES the body is not all banged up and the car is scruffy. If it's a "beater" then just bail and pour yourself a drink.
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Joe
Try this discussion:
Transmission Traumas?
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Also post the mileage on the engine, that's important.
How do I find the replies to a question? Such as the reply to question: Jeep Grand Cherokee #1741.
kligg
Next time you post in a topic you should subscribe to it and then when you come back you can click on "Message Center" at the bottom of the page and find it right away---that is, find all your subscriptions.l
So I'd suggest you post your question in our Technical Questions Forum
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Maybe someone else here knows. Have you used our "browse by vehicle" feature to the left of this page to look at all VW forums?
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