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How much is shipping to 65536?
Keith
The engine seems to have a throaty, diesel-ish sound, especially noticable on wet days and when accelerating. This noise does not occur when the car is in park and revved, only when driving. My brother-in-law said he had a car which sounded similar (from my description of the sound, he hasn't heard it himself) and it ended up being a problem with the upper manifold, a costly repair. Any ideas on what this problem might be and ballpark on repair?
Thanks
S. Hills
A/C noise, took fan-motor out and found acorns in the fan cage - problem fixed. Remember to disconnect battery to disable airbag for 2 minutes before taking out glove box and some trim pieces to remove motor. 15 minute job
Here is my question: On September 12th, 2009, when I went to start it to go to work, it did nothing, the instrument panel lights came on (ie. Air Bag, Check Engine, Battery, etc). I turned the key back to "off" and then tried starting it again, and it started up fine. I had no more problems with it until the morning of September 30th. It did the same thing as it did on the 12th but it did something different, however. This time as I was turning the key back to "off" so I could try restarting it, it started to crank, then stopped. I then turned the key back to start and it started up fine.
I decide then that after work that day, I would take it to the Chevrolet dealer where I have the routine maintenance completed at to have them look at it. They could not reproduce the problem.
Does anybody know what could have caused that problem, or is it nothing to worry about?
One other minor thing: Ever since I got the car, the seat belt light does not come one when the engine is started nor does the warning bell. The warning does work because when I open the door with the keys still in the ignition, the bell rings. I am just curious as to what the problem could be.
One moire question just out of curiosity: The "starting noise" the engine makes when it's turning over, is that the starter making that noise, or is it the engine itself? I know that is a silly question, but it is just out of curiosity.
The cars still runs great, I take it to the dealer for all the maintenance. The Chevrolet Prizm was and always will be a great car. Maybe someday, with everybody looking for more fuel-efficient cars nowadays, they will bring the Prizm back into production.
Thanks for your help.
Keith
1998 Chevy Prizm
Here, you should get only Geo Prizm's cup holder, not Corolla's. They are not the same. 1993-1997 Geo Prizm cup holder.
This gasket looks like a fat ring made of metal mesh. the part costs about 5$ at aftermarket store. I've replaced it on my brothers prizm.
Remove two or three phillips screws that you see in the panel. Make sure you didn't miss any.
Starting from the bottom pry the panel off and continue to pull toward your self holding the bottom portion of the panel. There are about 10 clips total that hold it located on sides. When the clips are off lift the panel up to pry off upper panel side.
Disconnect by prying off a rod cable from the door handle.
Keith
I would like to get my hands on the manual cause i am looking to fix a few things in my wife's old car.
Thanks
Sam
thanks
dip stick. There are 4 notches on the stick.
Thanks!
Extra time is not needed because it is simpler to replace struts on your Prizm than most cars.The price does not seem to be too much if it is a busy shop.I had my Prizm two front struts, strut boots, strut mounts replaced, and I paid 330 in total for labor only since I brought my own parts.They charge extra labor when you bring your own parts, they do not want to lose from their parts sale. However if you have it replaced at Sears, Walmart or chains like these it will cost less than 150 for 2 struts (labor only).
Corollas, Prizms are easiest cars for mechanics, most everything is easy to reach thanks to practical Japanese engineering.
Thanks for the guidance!
http://www.amazon.com/Denso-IK16-Iridium-Spark-Plug/dp/B000CJ048W/ref=au_pf_ss_2- ?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&carId=029 for around 8 dollars per spark plug
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-BKR5EIX-11-Iridium-Spark-Plug/dp/B000A8JLIY/ref=au_pf_- ss_5?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&carId=029 7.50 per plug
http://www.amazon.com/NGK-IFR5T11-Laser-Iridium-Spark/dp/B001B0Z0B2/ref=au_pf_ss- _14?ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&carId=029 9.55
If you get it directly from amazon you can get free shipping because 4 plugs cost more than 25 dollars.
Check your oil level often because earlier versions of Chevy Prizms and Toyota Corollas (1998-2002) are afflicted with oil consumption problem.
I can check the manual for power window issue later.
(1) I took it to Auto discount for free scanning, came up as HVAC/Emission, he said most likely the gas cap. Got new one for 10 buck. Reset code.
(2) 2 days later check engine light again. Got it scanned again, same code, the other guy said O2 sensor, reset code.
(3) 3 days later Check engine light on again, Autozone guy said could be the canister or a hose.
(4) Took it for a 4th mechanic who after i explained everything he told me "Not to worry, that would not affect my car, would be a waste of time and money to search for the possible reason, to put a tape or sticker on top of the gauge cluster plastic and forget about the check engine light.
HELP!!!!! :confuse:
If you can tell me the exact code, I may be able to help you further. It should be a 5 digit code starting with a "P".
Did you know that Toyota and Tesla agreed to share part of NUMMI for producing electric cars together?
NUMMI in California is the name of the factory where our Prizms had been made in.
Somehow draining coolant. It is not overheating, but the radiator is low on coolant every day.
Replaced: Thermostat, Radiator Cap, Thermostat housing, Overflow Bottle.
Any IdeaS????????
Good luck.
SAO
Items or service done to the vehicle:
-New tires/bal
-AC serviced and re charged
-New NGK Iridium spark plugs
-New air filter
-Gas treatment/cleaner
-Coolant flushed and refilled.
-Oil and filter changed.
-New Gas Cap