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  • angela50angela50 Member Posts: 3
    I have an aveo that is making a grinding vibration noise when getting up to speeds of 10 mph and somtimes it goes away when hitting the gas pedal a couple of times it is a steady grinding vibration when hitting 60 mph had the daeler chech it out they said tires, bought new tires and it still does the same thing. has anyone had this problem with chevy aveo are any car. need help need to know what this is and what to do about, this aveo only has 34,000 miles on it :cry:
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    Check the list of discussions in the Chevrolet Aveo group. You can post in one of them if you see something appropriate, or you can add a new one. Welcome and good luck.
  • malcolmbmalcolmb Member Posts: 1
    Where is the base timing wire on a 1994 4.3 liter K1500 Chevy pickup truck? Also what color is the bugger?
  • KCRamKCRam Member Posts: 3,516
    Head that K15 over to the Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra Group. A few discussions over there should help you out.

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  • birdie1604birdie1604 Member Posts: 4
    I have a 2000 passat wagon that's had wacky electrical problems since birth...here's today's -- car wouldn't start...got it going with a jump and drove it a while to recharge, but when I turned it off, the radio stayed on, as did a fan under the hood and probably other stuff I didn't notice ... I assume this is what caused the battery to die in the first place... I've disconnected it for now but can't keep doing that forever ...
    I'm guessing alternator, but don't know much about cars... I see so many Passat electrical problems posted here that I'm figuring someone out there can enlighten me ... Thanks...
    Rick in Cocoa Beach
  • birdie1604birdie1604 Member Posts: 4
    Sorry folks...this was my first post...I now realize I was in the wrong group...scuse me...
    Rick in Cocoa Beach
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    I see you found Volkswagen Passat Fuse and Electrical Problems. You may also want to try Electronic Gremlins: Electrical Problems That Are Driving You Crazy.

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  • marsha7marsha7 Member Posts: 3,703
    Thanks for the help...I have been out of action, mostly, while my home computer suffered the Blue Screen and Black Screen of Death...I was without my unit for 10 days, and, while I could use my office computer, like I am now, I generally try and post in the evening...

    Altho, if I need a break from whining clients, I do hop onto Edmunds, so I can hear everybody whine when their car is totalled, worth $5K, and they owe $15K, and they wonder why insurance won't pay off their upside down note...I just shift from one whining to another, but the Edmunds whining is quite silent, actually...:):):):):):):):):)..happy, happy me
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Welcome back, Bob! In case you've forgotten, here are links to a couple of your favorite hangouts : :)

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  • brakallie1brakallie1 Member Posts: 1
    I need to remove/replace the heater core. I've done another auto cores but not the jeep. Question: from the inside you see the (over-all) heater housing. Where are the (bolts) to remove this housing? Inside or eng. compartment side.
    Thanks, Brad
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    I'm sure the folks over in Jeep Wrangler will be able to tell you what you need to know.

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  • drgadedipedrgadedipe Member Posts: 8
    the engine is a Chevrolet V8. if ne1 knows any modification i could to the engine i will be very thankfull.
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,241
    You might want to visit our Tuning & Modifications board for help with that issue.

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  • brianurqbrianurq Member Posts: 1
    :mad:
    The supercharger on my Kompressor is causing me a lot of problems and I would like to find out if other owners are experiencing the same problems and if anyone might have a remedy. My car has 118k miles and has a recurring problem with the oil seals on the supercharger failing. This in turn causes the oil to leak into the supercharger and the fuel mixture clogging up the mass air flow sensor. When the sensor becomes clogged it basically renders the supercharger useless.

    I have had the M-B dealership supposedly fix the problem under the extended Starmark warranty only to have it happen again after the warranty expired. My current mechanic tells me this is a chronic problem with the M-B supercharger and the only suggestion is to replace the supercharger at my expense $$$$!!!!

    Any suggestions? Any fixes or remedies? Should I pursue the lemon laws in the State of Ohio?

    Help, I love the car but I am very disappointed with the quality of this particular engine.
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Give Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs a try.

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  • hondatronicshondatronics Member Posts: 2
    3 days back I bought a new 2007 Honda Civic LX. I asked for a rear spoiler($590) and so they ordered one. Now i dont want it. I went back to them but they said any accessory ordered cannot be refunded. They showed me a form I signed which said
    " I hereby accept this WE-OWE with the understanding that it is valid for only (90) NINETY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE, and no refund will be given on any accessories purchased at the time of contract"

    THe spoiler is currently not installed and probably being ordered...is there a way I can still get a refund for it??

    Thanks in Advance
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Convince them they could resell it easily but you'll have to make it worth their while! Meanwhile, Civic owners may have some experience and good advice in Honda Civic Accessories and Modifications.

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  • ufo945ufo945 Member Posts: 2
    This Morning, I went to a Jeep Dealer in Spring, TX. After finding a Wranglar that just meet my requirement, we negotiate the price, they show me the paper with the MSRP and told me that is their invoice price from Chrysler. The best they can do is MSRP+$300 to sell to me. Is it reasonable? and how can I do? Please give me some suggestions, and I am appreciate your help.
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    Talk it over with others in the Jeep Wrangler: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion. Good luck!
  • joeforgreenjoeforgreen Member Posts: 2
    I disconnected the the battery to charge it and reconnected it in my 2002 3.2 TL. I entered the anti theft code number for the Nav System and it came back to life. However the code number I enter gets rejected by the radio. I have to re-enter the code 40 to 50 times before the radio accepted the code. Is there a trick to get the radio to accept the code? Has anyone seen and solved this problem?
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Other Acura TL should be able to help you.

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  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    The Acura TL Audio discussion would also be a good place to ask.
  • huskia2huskia2 Member Posts: 2
    I want to buy a Pontiac 2007 Torrent. I believe it is a little cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Am I right?
    I have always had a white car. Will black exterior with ebony leather be a terrible choice? I need ebony leather because I have a black lab. What exterior color have you all liked the best?
    Please respond. I need to make my choice soon. The dealership cannot find black but they did find silver. On the fence as to whether to settle for that choice. Black gets dirty easy, yes?? But doesn't it look more expensive?
    Eileen
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    Talk it over with the folks hanging out in the Pontiac Torrent group.
  • jwhit05jwhit05 Member Posts: 4
    I'm looking for opinions on whether or not a proposed deal is a scam. I am the seller of the vehicle and I have been speaking to a gentlemen over the phone who wants to buy my H2 and import it to Australia. Would that be the smart shoppers forum?

    Thanks
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,241
    Yes, I would post in Questions about private sale transactions

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  • kool7kool7 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2003 Honda Accord Coupe and need to replace both the left and right hand door sash. What is the best way to do this?
  • jojo70jojo70 Member Posts: 1
    I HAVE A 97 MAZDA MILLENIA V-6 24 VALVE 152.4 CUBIC ENGINE, WHAT I AM NEEDING TO KNOW IS HOW DOES THE INTAKE CAM ALIGN UP WITH THE EXHAUST CAM
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Look in the Honda Accord Coupe group for related topics. You can discuss other issues with owners in Honda Accord coupe.

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  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Other Millenia owners may be able to answer your question in Mazda Millenia. You may also want to try Got a Quick, Technical Question?.

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  • just_tiredjust_tired Member Posts: 11
    I have a 1993 Toyota Camry. This is an old clunker handed down to me from someone. So far I have ended up spending about 6000 dollars on the car since I purchased it in Dec 2005. I have replaced the transmission and the timing belt. The tires, the wiper blades and finally the engine.

    The car has failed inspection this year. The mechanic has suggested me to replace all the four brake calipers. The price quoted on the calipers is around 220 dollars a piece + a labor charge. The invoice price is around 1200 dollars.

    Is this the right price for replacing the brake calipers?
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,241
    Our members who have expertise in this area can be found in our Maintenance & Repair section - you should start by posting your question in Maintenance & Repair Costs, where you should get some feedback.

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  • just_tiredjust_tired Member Posts: 11
    What is TMV pricing? Does this include tax and tags? :confuse:
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    TMV new car prices, used car pricing, used car values at Edmunds explains how we determine True Market Value.

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  • just_tiredjust_tired Member Posts: 11
    It doesn't say anything about the tax and tags on that page. So I wonder if I have missed it.
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    Tax and tags vary from state to state, so no, they are not included in the TMV.
  • just_tiredjust_tired Member Posts: 11
    Thank you for your reply.
  • mike23bmike23b Member Posts: 5
    i just brought a 1999 300m and the the speakers on the doors are not working i took them out to make sure there connected and they are all the other speakers working is there a fuses for the speakers
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Chrysler 300M: Audio would be a good place to start.

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  • easylivingeasyliving Member Posts: 4
    Hi all, can someone send me a chart of how the cylinders are numbered in the vehicle. I need to find cylinder #2, which one is #2.

    Thanks
  • easylivingeasyliving Member Posts: 4
    Hi, I also need to know where is bank #2 oxygen sensor.
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    Headon over to the Mazda Millenia discussion and post your question there.

    Remember to take advantage of the search tools in the left sidebar. They can help you quickly find the discussions you need. The Browse By Vehicle tool lets you search by make/model, Browse By Topic will help you find discussions about specific subject matter (i.e. engines), and the Search Forums box and Advanced Search will let you search for VERY specific info in the text of over 3 million posts by keywords!
  • sidekick73sidekick73 Member Posts: 3
    Has anyone had any experience with the spare tire? I'm seriously considering buying this car but the dealer said I couldn't change the tire because it is wired under the vehicle and I would have to get roadside assistance. This seems wierd. What happens if I can't get cell phone coverage in a place where I have a flat? (This has happened to me before when I was locked out of my car). There are several "dead" areas near us."> :confuse: :confuse: <img src=" :confuse:
  • bbazemorebbazemore Member Posts: 1
    I have 2004 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4X4. Started getting a scraping noise that I can hear only when the windows are up and the radio is off. It has something to do with rotation. It speeds up as you go faster. I thought it was the brakes, but the noise seems to be coming from the transfer case. Its sounds like to pieces of metal slightly touching.

    Any suggestions?
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    RX350 owners should be able to help you in Lexus RX 350.

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  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Check the topics in the Ford F-Series group.

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  • lkanelkane Member Posts: 1
    Can anyone tell me where I can purchase inexpensively a user manual for my newly acquired 1996 cabrio
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Owners Manuals would be a good place to start and you can discuss it with other owners in VW Cabrio Owners.

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  • bbrj3419bbrj3419 Member Posts: 2
    I have a 1998 Volvo S70 GLT with approximately 118,000 miles. The body and interior are in good condition, but it needs a new engine. My mechanic has offered to purchase the car for basically his time spent diagnosing the problem ($400). My question is how can I find out the fair market value of my car, and has anyone ever used a car selling service which claims to sell my car at auction for a fee?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Start with Edmunds True Market Value tool:

    True Market Value Calculator

    Then of course you'll have to deduct for what it would cost to buy and install a USED engine. If it helps, I'd estimate about $3,000--$3,500.

    Good luck.

    No, you can't sell a car with a bad engine at an auction unless it was to wreckers--who would offer about the same as your mechanic or perhaps a bit more.

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