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$411. The quick lube place is going good for it though. The service manager at the dealership i took it too said this place is their best customer lol, but there always good about fixing their **** up

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I want to sell my car. Best way to go about it quickly? I put an ad on craigslist a week or two ago, got one guy to come look, but didn't hear back, probably because my stupid hood decided not to open when he came to look at it. Happened once before, just needed some wd40, but of all times. Anyway....98 Civic EX Coupe, 102k miles, could use a new muffler, bumper scratches from living in the city, otherwise engine and trans are just dandy.But yeah, what do you think the easiest way to get it sold would be?
How much do you want for it?
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There were MazdaSpeed Proteges with turbo starting at least a few years before 2005.
I am sorry, typo on my part.2003 there was the orange mazdapeed protege and 2003.5 was the silver (like yours), gunmeta, blue, and yellow ones.
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2003.5 was the silver (like yours), gunmetal, blue, and yellow ones.
Heh...one of my favorite commercials a few years ago was the one with the douche in the huge hummer-ish thing talking on his cellphone. All I remember from it is the douche says that his is gunmetal right as he crashes into something.
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What sort of transmission maintenance do you recommend. My car is a 2000 Jetta VR6 Automatic with 92K KM's and both my owner's manual and Volkswagen say that maintenance isn't necessary but that just doesn't sound right.

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What sort of transmission maintenance do you recommend. My car is a 2000 Jetta VR6 Automatic with 92K KM's and both my owner's manual and Volkswagen say that maintenance isn't necessary but that just doesn't sound right.
\As a past Jetta and GTI owner...the best maintenance is to get a new car that is not a VW.
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It's not a turbo. The 2005.5 MazdaSpeed Protege is the only turbo.
This isn't correct. They made a Protege L4-2.0L DOHC Turbo starting in 2003.
What sort of transmission maintenance do you recommend. My car is a 2000 Jetta VR6 Automatic with 92K KM's and both my owner's manual and Volkswagen say that maintenance isn't necessary but that just doesn't sound right.
There are foreign vehicle that were made 'maintenence free'. This isn't necessarily a good thing, but there is nothing you can do about it. Some vehicles have no dipstick and no fill tube.It appears that your vehicle can be checked and filled though...82103734in2.gifThere are a TON of TSB's for you car... if you want me to post any, let me know.6408-01 03/18/2008 A/C - Heated Rear Glass Has Lines That Are Inoperative5708-02 02/14/2008 Keyless Entry - Remote Key Emblem is Damaged1708-01 01/11/2008 Engine - VW Oil Standards 502 00/505 01/504 00/507 006908-01 01/07/2008 Restraints - Air Bag Module Color Coding/Identification2707-12 11/07/2007 Electrical - Battery Testing/Charging Procedures4607-05 10/12/2007 Brakes - Pedal Pulsation/Body/Steering Wheel Vibration2707-11 10/02/2007 Battery - Current Draw Information2607-07 10/02/2007 Body - Underbody Heat Shield Information5707-10 09/28/2007 Keyless Entry - Inconsistent Operation/Inoperative8707-14 09/26/2007 A/C - Musty/Mildew Odors2607-06 09/13/2007 Emissions - Possible MIL ON/Cat Converter DTC's Set9107-13 09/04/2007 Audio System - Antitheft Code Retrieval/Entering7007-06 08/10/2007 Interior - Cleaning Tips for Fabrics/Vinyls/Plastics7007-07 08/10/2007 Interior - Cleaning Tips for Leather Upholstery0007-08 07/26/2007 Vehicle - VIN Plate/Safety Certification Label Ordering0107-55 07/17/2007 Fuel System - Fuel Quality Information2007-10 07/10/2007 Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing6407-05 07/09/2007 Body - Driver/Passenger Door Window(s) Inoperative6007-06 06/19/2007 Body - Sunroof Malfunctions or is Inoperative0107-50 05/31/2007 Keyless Entry - Transmitters Inoperative9207-03 05/24/2007 Wipers/Washers - Int. Wiper Wipes Once Then Stops6007-04 05/18/2007 Body - Sunroof Binding or Noisy0107-49 05/18/2007 Engine Controls - Evaluating Fuel Mixture DTC's6807-06 05/18/2007 Interior - Arm Rest Does Not Ratchet Correctly/Loose6807-08 05/18/2007 Interior - Arm Rest Lid Latch Replacement6807-07 05/18/2007 Interior - Glove Box Door Squeaks and Rattles6407-04 05/18/2007 Body - Door Windows Separate From Regulator Clamps9107-06 05/09/2007 Audio System - Poor AM/FM Band Radio Reception9707-03 05/03/2007 Instruments - Various Instrument Cluster Malfunctions9207-01 03/21/2007 Wipers/Washers - Intermittent Wiper Characteristics8007-02 03/20/2007 A/C - Fresh Air Lever Light Inoperative1707-05 03/02/2007 Engine - Oil Drain Plug Thread Cleaning2007-02 02/27/2007 Fuel System - Fuel Tank Ground Strap Installation0107-24 02/23/2007 Engine Controls - DTC's P0604/P0605/P0606 in Memory0107-26 02/22/2007 Restraints - Air Bag Coding6907-02 02/22/2007 Restraints - LATCH® System Installation/Retrofitting5007-01 02/22/2007 Paint - Industrial Fallout Removal5007-02 02/22/2007 Paint - Fine Scratch/Swirl Mark Reduction1007-01 02/20/2007 Engine - Replacement Precautions7007-03 02/12/2007 Luggage Compartment - Trim Panel Net Repair Kit9107-01 01/24/2007 Audio System - CD Player Jams/Magazine Won't Eject0107-06 01/22/2007 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0420 Stored in Memory0007-01 01/19/2007 Engine Controls - Silicone Based Sealant/Lubricant Info.3207-01 01/16/2007 A/T - Torque Converter Installation Precautions3707-05 01/16/2007 A/T - Slips On 2-3 Upshift0107-01 01/08/2007 Engine Controls - DTC's 00545/00638 Stored6906-10 12/06/2006 Airbag - Deployed Airbag Repair6906-08 11/16/2006 Interior - Steering Wheel Leather Wrap Coming Loose7006-08 11/10/2006 Interior - Door Trim Panel Rattles on Rough Roads1506-01 10/24/2006 Engine - Rattling Noise On Start Up (Normal Condition)0106-13 09/11/2006 Computers/Controls - No Communication With Scan Tools4706-01 08/28/2006 Brakes - Master Cylinder/ABS Pressure Testing Adapter9406-07 08/01/2006 Electrical - Glow Plug Lamp/Brake Lights Inop/DTC P05713406-02 06/12/2006 M/T - Humming Noise When Turning at Low SpeedsNHTSA06V183000 05/24/2006 Recall 06V183000: Brake Light Switch Defect2706-01 03/29/2006 Charging System - No Start/Generator Lamp Flashing9406-02 02/27/2006 Lighting - Condensation Inside Exterior Lights2006-01 02/17/2006 Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure0005-07 09/14/2005 Body/Interior - Squeak and Rattle Kit Availability1705-02 06/16/2005 Engine - Oil Consumption Guidelines5505-02 06/10/2005 Body - Trunk Lid Hard to Open or Close9105-02 05/25/2005 Audio System - Radio Security Code Retrieval9105-01 05/02/2005 Audio System - Poor Radio Reception0105-06 03/21/2005 Immobilizer System - Code RetrievalRECALLVX 03/01/2005 Recall - Hazard Switch Replacement0105-02 01/14/2005 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1603 (18011) StoredNHTSA04V584000 12/13/2004 Recall 04V584000: Hazard Switch/Relay Replacement0104-20 10/27/2004 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0134 Set8004-01 08/05/2004 Interior - Rattles Near Center Air Outlet9104-01 02/19/2004 Audio System - CD Player/Changer Display ERR Code 1NHTSA04V096000 02/01/2004 Recall 04V096000: Brake Light Switch Malfunction9403-04 10/06/2003 Lighting - Headlamp Connector Damage Repair3703-01 07/23/2003 A/T - AG4 Slips on 2nd to 3rd Gear Shifts2003-02 05/21/2003 Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing6402-03 09/12/2002 Body - Door Window Regulator InoperativeNHTSA02V244000 09/01/2002 Recall 02V244000: Child Seat Anchorage Noncompliance4602-01 04/15/2002 Brake Pads (Rear) - Apparent Premature Wear8702-01 03/04/2002 Blower Motor - Inoperative In Extreme ColdNHTSA02V026000 01/01/2002 Recall 02V026000: Filler Neck Damage Due To Flat Tire4401-05 08/21/2001 Alloy Wheels - Cleaning Procedure5001-01 08/16/2001 Paint - Swirl Mark and Fine Scratch Reduction9001-03 08/15/2001 Instrument Cluster - Exhibits Malfunctions6901-03 08/15/2001 Air Bag - MIL ON DTC 00588 (Resistance Too High) Set8001-01 07/18/2001 Blower Motor - Vibrates and is Noisy9101-02 07/18/2001 Radio - Volume Control Malfunction4401-02 06/27/2001 Tires - Vehicle Inspection After A Blowout6901-02 06/18/2001 Airbag/Pyrotechnic Seat Belt - Inquiries3701-02 05/31/2001 A/T - Whining Noise9101-01 05/24/2001 Radio - Hardshell Connector Replacement0101-01 03/29/2001 Vehicle - Hesitates or Won't Move After Stopping7000-04 12/04/2000 Floor Mat - Damaged Fastener Replacement0100-07 10/26/2000 Air Bag MIL ON, DTC 00588 (Resistance Too Low) Set0000-09 09/11/2000 Repeat Repairs on Vehicles Within Warranty4400-02 08/22/2000 Alloy Wheels - Cleaning9200-01 08/22/2000 Wiper Blades - Transportation Type0100-05 08/22/2000 Side Airbag - OBD Procedure4400-01 07/26/2000 Wheel Lock Bolts - Identification0000-03 06/15/2000 Vehicle - Fluids Capacity Chart0100-02 04/24/2000 Driver's Side Airbag - On Board Diagnostic Procedures0100-03 04/24/2000 Passenger's Side Airbag - On Board Diagnostic Procedures1700-01 03/15/2000 Engine Oil - Capacities With Filter ChangeMAINTVMS00-01 03/08/2000 Maintenance - Schedule RevisedCMPGUJ 03/01/2000 Campaign - Install Control Unit Connector Wire5700-01 02/10/2000 Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim0100-01 01/28/2000 A/T - DTC's/Improper MIL Illumination/Poor ShiftingV99-26 12/28/1999 Warranty - Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program, US Only.0099-18 12/20/1999 Air Bag Warning Label - Required Placement0099-19 12/20/1999 Air Bag Warning Label - Canadian Placement Compliance8599-02 12/09/1999 Fresh Air Control Lever Light - Inoperative9199-11 12/09/1999 Radio - Poor or No Reception (AM)9199-10 12/09/1999 Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain9499-01 12/08/1999 Headlight Electrical Connection - Repairv99-24c 11/02/1999 Warranty - Customer Parts Back Order Program9199-09 10/25/1999 Radio - Coding After CD Installation9799-04 08/25/1999 Main Wiring Harness - Repairing/Ordering Criteria4499-02 08/09/1999 Alignment - Rear Camber Specification Change0199-13 07/28/1999 Remote Control - Functions Only at Close Range0199-11 06/25/1999 Antitheft Immobilizer - On Board Diagnostics0199-02 03/31/1999 Speed Sensors - Location and Trouble CodesCMPGUM 02/01/1999 Campaign - Replace B-Pillar Trim0197-19 11/10/1997 Sound System (New Radio Generation) - New OBD
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There were MazdaSpeed Proteges with turbo starting at least a few years before 2005.
But...how did you...I mean...before Bob's post, he...so you must have...but you didn't...
Piddle, please disregard my previous post, and just listen to Speedz. I'll be quiet now. dammit.
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This isn't correct. They made a Protege L4-2.0L DOHC Turbo starting in 2003.There are foreign vehicle that were made 'maintenence free'. This isn't necessarily a good thing, but there is nothing you can do about it. Some vehicles have no dipstick and no fill tube.It appears that your vehicle can be checked and filled though...82103734in2.gifThere are a TON of TSB's for you car... if you want me to post any, let me know.These are Technical Service Bulletins for those that don't know. I know being in the biz myself we get used to the lingo.If mechanics are unable to diagnose a problem they can refer to them for likely causes and fixes.It's also something the manufacturer wouldn't like people to have ready access to obviously.
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These are Technical Service Bulletins for those that don't know. I know being in the biz myself we get used to the lingo.If mechanics are unable to diagnose a problem they can refer to them for likely causes and fixes.It's also something the manufacturer wouldn't like people to have ready access to obviously.
Thanks for the TSB list brvheart, I might call on it someday.What's the story with the car companies not sharing trouble code information with independent garages. The Volkswagen dealership that services my car has treated me fairly and gone out of their way a few times to help me but I always wonder if I would be better finding an independent garage and maybe save some money but I'm not confident that they will have all of the information that the dealership has and the familiarity with my car type. The dealership I use is probably the largest Volkswagen/Audi dealer in Canada if that makes any difference.
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Thanks for the TSB list brvheart, I might call on it someday.What's the story with the car companies not sharing trouble code information with independent garages. The Volkswagen dealership that services my car has treated me fairly and gone out of their way a few times to help me but I always wonder if I would be better finding an independent garage and maybe save some money but I'm not confident that they will have all of the information that the dealership has and the familiarity with my car type. The dealership I use is probably the largest Volkswagen/Audi dealer in Canada if that makes any difference.
Dealers are always the most expensive way to go. Alot of garages specialize in foriegn cars and have most of the equipment for working on them. Unfortunately whenever I need to get a VW fixed it's always expensive, always have to get parts from the dealer and the majority of the time take it to them since they are quirky.I recently sold a VW Beetle to a girl and a few days later the check engine light came on. She took it to a dealer and they wanted over $800 for a Mass Air Flow Sensor and a secondary pump. I got the MAFS from the dealer for $200 and after checking the secondary pump was fine and we wereable to put it in ouselves. (I run an independent used car lot)
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Thanks for the TSB list brvheart, I might call on it someday.What's the story with the car companies not sharing trouble code information with independent garages. The Volkswagen dealership that services my car has treated me fairly and gone out of their way a few times to help me but I always wonder if I would be better finding an independent garage and maybe save some money but I'm not confident that they will have all of the information that the dealership has and the familiarity with my car type. The dealership I use is probably the largest Volkswagen/Audi dealer in Canada if that makes any difference.
There are independent places that have the equipment, but not a lot of them. Specialized equipment is expensive and there is little return, unless the shop is very very busy. That being said, many national brands, like AAMCO transmission or Cottmans will have the equipment to diagnose most codes, but from there it gets complicated. The VW specifically requires a special transmission fluid that is dealer only and costs our customers something like $35-40 / QUART!!!!
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Thanks for the info Randy and Brvheart.I guess I'm lucky that the dealership I deal with seems to have a very customer friendly attitude and I've never had the feeling that they're asking to do work that isn't necessary and in fact went to bat for me with Volkswagen to get about $1,000 in repairs covered for me 6 months after my warranty was over.I guess having 5 Volkswagen dealerships within 10 miles of me leads to competition amongst them even if a lot of work can't be done by most independent garages.

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Falcon's weren't made in the US, so I don't have any information on TSB's or any other insider info on them, sorry. I would guess that it's your motor. How do you know that they are working correctly? Your dealer might be the best choice for a diagnoses on this problem. I wouldn't get it fixed there, but have them tell you what's wrong and take it somewhere cheaper to actually get the work done.
Ok, thanks a lot. I got a service due which I am getting done by the dealer so will ask them to have a look at it for a diagnosis.
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How hard is it to replace a seat motor on a 98 Grand AM GT? How much do they cost? should I try looking at the junkyards maybe?
Is your vehicle a V6 3.1L or V4 2.4L? What is the eight digit of your VIN number? (T or M?) Also, what is your zip code?There are three reversible motors that operate the Power Seats. The front and back heights of the seat are controlled by different motors which can be raised or lowered independently of each other by pushing the front or rear Height Switch. When the Entire Seat Switch is pushed to the UP or DOWN position, both motors run to move the front and back of the seat at the same time.The Forward-Back Motor is operated by the Entire Seat Switch. When it is held in the FORWARD position, battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts to CKT 285 and the Forward-Back Motor. The motor is grounded through CKT 284 and the contact of the Entire Seat Switch to ground. The motor runs to drive the seat forward until the switch is released.With the Entire Seat Switch in BACK, CKT 284 receives battery voltage and CKT 285 is grounded. This reverse polarity causes the motor to run in the opposite direction and drive the seat backwards.The front and rear Height Motors operate in a similar way when the front or rear Height Switch is operated.The entire seat is raised when the Entire Seat Switch is held in UP. This applies battery voltage to CKT's 283 and 287, and ground to both the front Height and Entire Seat Switch contacts. Both motors run to drive the entire seat up. A similar action occurs to move the entire seat down.Each motor is protected by a built-in electronic Circuit Breaker (PTC). If the Seat Switch is held too long with the seat obstructed or after the seat is fully up or down, forward or back, the PTC resistance increases. The resistance returns to normal after voltage is removed from the motor terminals.
I want to sell my car. Best way to go about it quickly? I put an ad on craigslist a week or two ago, got one guy to come look, but didn't hear back, probably because my stupid hood decided not to open when he came to look at it. Happened once before, just needed some wd40, but of all times. Anyway....98 Civic EX Coupe, 102k miles, could use a new muffler, bumper scratches from living in the city, otherwise engine and trans are just dandy.But yeah, what do you think the easiest way to get it sold would be?
If it doesn't sell quickly on craigslist or ebay, then you are probably asking too much. You could also try cars.com or autotrader, both those sites get a lot of traffic, but then will cost you money.
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Stuck bolt.So far, I've hit it with penetrating oil and tried to crank it with a regular socket, but no such luck (it's a big one- 1" rear differential fill plug that hasn't been opened since the Regan administration) I'm heading to Wal Mart right now to get a 1/2" drive breaker bar. Assuming I have to heat it, all I have right now is a small butane pencil torch. Think it might work or is mapp gas is a must?

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99 chevy silveradostarts fine if it's been sitting less than 5 minutes or more than 4 hours, but in between i need to crank for about 10 seconds.ne ideas?thx

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I want to sell my car. Best way to go about it quickly? I put an ad on craigslist a week or two ago, got one guy to come look, but didn't hear back, probably because my stupid hood decided not to open when he came to look at it. Happened once before, just needed some wd40, but of all times. Anyway....98 Civic EX Coupe, 102k miles, could use a new muffler, bumper scratches from living in the city, otherwise engine and trans are just dandy.But yeah, what do you think the easiest way to get it sold would be?
I recently sold my 2003 chevy malibu to carmax. I got about 1700 less than blue book mint condition (my car was not mint). Tried to sell it through auto trader and got zero calls. Although with 100k plus miles even they may not want it.
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I recently sold my 2003 chevy malibu to carmax. I got about 1700 less than blue book mint condition (my car was not mint). Tried to sell it through auto trader and got zero calls. Although with 100k plus miles even they may not want it.
Lol that people aren't instantly interested in Kurt's car. My best friend in high school had an older Civic that he tried to drive into the ground. 6 years and about 200k miles later we see the people he sold it to driving it around town. All hail Honda Civic's.
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Stuck bolt.So far, I've hit it with penetrating oil and tried to crank it with a regular socket, but no such luck (it's a big one- 1" rear differential fill plug that hasn't been opened since the Regan administration) I'm heading to Wal Mart right now to get a 1/2" drive breaker bar. Assuming I have to heat it, all I have right now is a small butane pencil torch. Think it might work or is mapp gas is a must?
Nevermind. Got it off. Breaking bar did it. Brutal, frustrating, bloody knuckles. Note to self: Get a better metric socket set. My deepwell metrics are this fcking ancient set I bought at a garage sale, made back when "metric tools" were still a novelty in the US. I'm going to go grind 4 tables of 50nl right now until the retards have paid for a brand new, complete set of Craftsman 1/2" drive metric sockets w/ deepwell add on.
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Nevermind. Got it off. Breaking bar did it. Brutal, frustrating, bloody knuckles. Note to self: Get a better metric socket set. My deepwell metrics are this fcking ancient set I bought at a garage sale, made back when "metric tools" were still a novelty in the US. I'm going to go grind 4 tables of 50nl right now until the retards have paid for a brand new, complete set of Craftsman 1/2" drive metric sockets w/ deepwell add on.
Did you heat it at all? That would have been my guess.
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99 chevy silveradostarts fine if it's been sitting less than 5 minutes or more than 4 hours, but in between i need to crank for about 10 seconds.ne ideas?thx
Usually issues like this are the starter or fuel pump... what's your VIN number?
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I figured it mite be fuel pump but it starts cold no prob, only seems to be a prob if the engine has been shut down for longer than 5 minutes. It seems opposite of a fuel pump to me, but IDK.What would the VIN provide?It's a 6 liter, 2500 series.Thanks.

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