The front passenger speaker and window control stopped working on my Ford Crown Victoria. The front passenger power lock switch is working fine. The window itself works normally and I can lower it from the driver side control panel.
I had to take the whole dashboard apart earlier to replace a heater core so I unplugged a lot of wires. What did I miss when putting it back together? Where do I look?
posted by racecar
on Mar 31, 2013 -
1 answer
My car broke down on me. Needs a new alternator, battery and wiring. It costs $800 to fix. How can I come up with the money? I have $0 to my name, 1 maxed out credit card, and no way to take out a payday loan because I just started a job 4 days ago after a lengthy unemployment. I can't borrow the money or bum rides from friends/family. I'm required to drive for my job and I'm in danger of losing it. I've also just started making new friends after years without them and now I can't drive to meet anyone anywhere. I'm worried my life is going to fall apart. I have one thing that I can sell for maybe $150. Are there ways to come up with the money I'm missing? I'm freaking out. Thank you.
posted by Pericardium
on Jan 16, 2013 -
38 answers
I have a 2002 Honda Civic and I want to remove the lower rubber seal on the front passenger door. Is there a way to do this without damaging it?
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posted by Estragon
on Jan 12, 2013 -
4 answers
What could be causing the sudden steering wheel vibration/shake and sudden pulling to the right with my 96' AWD Subaru Legacy?
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posted by pilibeen
on Dec 29, 2012 -
16 answers
How do I sell a non-working car and potentially purchase another as economically as possible?
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posted by JackT
on Aug 29, 2012 -
14 answers
My relative backed into my '09 Civic in the driveway. The front emblem and fender are bent; it appears that the radiator is bent as well. The car starts without problems. What am I looking at? Should I drive it into the shop, or have it towed? Relative doesn't have the wherewithal to fix this; should I make a claim against my own insurance?
posted by sonic meat machine
on Aug 14, 2012 -
22 answers
The turn signals on my 2003 Volvo S60 only work once the car is fully warm. In addition, they then often work on the outside of the car without lighting the indicators on the dash. I really dislike not being able to signal in traffic and need this fixed.
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posted by vers
on Aug 12, 2012 -
4 answers
I have a car with a tape deck and a CD player. I want to play my iDevice on it. I am thinking about going to a mechanic and having them install a radio with that component in it, or just adding a line out to plug into my device.
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posted by to sir with millipedes
on Jul 10, 2012 -
21 answers
What's wrong with my car? I have a 1996 Ford Explorer and I think I may have killed it last night. After a long hot drive back from the beach in traffic with a little kayak on the roof (relevant in case I overheated something maybe), I stopped to drop off friends at their apt., and when I went to restart it it made a funny choppy noise. I tried to turn it off but it wouldn't turn off completely, even after fully removing the key from the ignition. Smokey details inside...
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posted by newpotato
on Jun 21, 2012 -
16 answers
Before I go back to the auto shop to get them to fix something they didn't get right the first time . . . maybe you can help?
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posted by liketitanic
on Dec 21, 2011 -
4 answers
I am a first time car owner, and I realized recently that I am not taking proper care of my car, nor do I know how to take proper care of my car.
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posted by insectosaurus
on Nov 7, 2011 -
20 answers
I would like to not feel panicky when things go wrong with my car. Where can I learn the basics of how cars work and how to troubleshoot them?
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posted by JDHarper
on Aug 7, 2011 -
13 answers
Can (should) I ask my mechanic not to do a job we agreed they would do, after they've ordered the part?
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posted by ramenopres
on Jun 20, 2011 -
10 answers
A few nights ago a young woman, totally wasted, smacked into my pickup, which was parked on the street. Lots of damage. It's an old truck, it might be considered totaled, I'm not sure. My truck needs this, needs that, it's old, 200,000 miles, I'm not the best at keeping it maintained. Do I try to get money from her insurance to purchase a different truck? Because it's old and high miles, how do I keep from them telling me it's only worth this $$ but I can't replace it for what they offer -- I'd intended to drive this truck to at least 250,000 miles, I love the truck. Or if they repair it how do I demand they don't try to straighten out parts she smashed rather than replace with straight? The body of this truck was mint, never even dinged, it was the best thing about the truck.
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posted by dancestoblue
on May 8, 2011 -
21 answers
My 2008 Subaru impreza's transmission needs to be replaced for $4-4.5K. The car has 107K miles on it, I communute 144 mi 5 days/week, and I got the timing belt and all breaks replaced two weeks ago. Should I junk the car or repair it? What other repairs can I expect in the next 100K miles?
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posted by gwen1234
on May 7, 2011 -
21 answers
Car Repair Filter: My 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid has 150,000 miles and the check engine light is on. Dealer is telling me I need a new catalytic converter.
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posted by hazyspring
on Jan 14, 2011 -
20 answers
I'm considering going back to the good old days, when cars were simple and could be easily repaired by a competent home mechanic with basic tools. Problem is, I'm a SAAB junkie and the particular older car I'm considering (the
1970's era 95 wagon with the V4 Ford engine) is rare & quirky. Am I crazy to be considering a rare Swedish antique for basic transportation? Do I have the right idea but the wrong car? Help me, MeFi greasemonkeys!
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posted by richyoung
on Sep 4, 2010 -
20 answers
I'm trying to replace the driveshafts on both sides of a 2001 Grand Caravan. Right now, I'm working on the passenger side, and am completely unable to separate the steering knuckle from the ball joint stud. I've loosened the stud nut (it won't come completely off until the knuckle is raised) and have hammered a pickle fork in as far as it will go in every direction I can manage. It is always stopped by digging into the control arm, never by resistance from the knuckle. I've tried heating the knuckle, with no success. Any tips?
posted by Ickster
on Jul 19, 2010 -
7 answers
What do I need to do before driving this car? A car (2000 Toyota Corolla, previously in good shape) sat outside (in Maryland), unused, for two years.
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posted by needs more cowbell
on Jun 1, 2010 -
12 answers
My car 'skips' when I'm stopped at red lights. Please help me try to diagnose what's ailing my sad, old car. YANAM/YANMM.
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Feb 8, 2010 -
19 answers
My 1998 Mazda Protege is making a new noise, and I'm wondering what it might be and if it's a bad idea if I keep driving her.
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posted by gladly
on Sep 30, 2009 -
10 answers
Help me start my car engine. Or at least understand why it won't start.
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posted by ook
on Jul 17, 2009 -
31 answers
I'm looking for a charity that will take a non-operational car, use it to train people in auto repair by fixing it, then sell it or give it to someone that needs a car. This is in the SF bay area.
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posted by EatenByAGrue
on Jul 14, 2009 -
3 answers
While changing the lightbulb in the front turn signal on my car (a 2003 BMW 330i), I managed to lose the screw that connects the turn signal assembly to the car. What kind of screw can I get to replace it?
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posted by Zonker
on Jul 4, 2009 -
12 answers
Is my Audi unrepairable? I have a 2003 Audi A4 1.8T with a CVT (GGT) transmission that's messed up.
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posted by starscream
on Apr 28, 2009 -
7 answers
I love renting a house in urban Atlanta! I hate renting a house in urban Atlanta! Can anyone help me find a place to fix my car... myself?
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posted by TheNewWazoo
on Apr 21, 2009 -
4 answers
Is this a car body repair job for professionals, or does it seem like I could handle it myself?
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posted by lbo
on Jan 30, 2009 -
10 answers
My blinker on my 2000 Dodge Neon has been working only intermittently. Could this be a fuse issue, or would it not be working at all?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Dec 31, 2008 -
10 answers
DeadVanFilter: I know you are not my mechanic but...
97 Ford Aerostar, parked in my driveway for three Chicago years. The google-fu tells me the basics (new gas/oil etc), but I am just wondering if anyone in the hive has experience with such things.
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posted by timsteil
on Nov 18, 2008 -
10 answers
CarRepairFilter: Can I fix a broken trunk indicator light myself or does this have to go to a mechanic?
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posted by jeffderek
on Sep 22, 2008 -
4 answers
Do you have a mechanic to recommend near Arlington, MA? My beloved old Volvo has a bunch of little issues that need addressing. I'm in Arlington Heights, but I will go a bit out of my way if anyone has someone reliable, reasonable and fairly timely to recommend.
posted by Mayor Curley
on Jul 13, 2008 -
6 answers
My '93 Corolla (AT) isn't shifting into 1st gear. What's the likelyhood that this is a simple or very expensive repair?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on May 20, 2008 -
7 answers
Plausibility-filter: Recently my car engine wouldn’t stop running, and eventually caught fire. Damage was pretty minimal, but how it started is a bit of a mystery. Does this sound plausible? Backstory (long) and the mechanic's explanation below:
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posted by robotot
on Dec 18, 2007 -
16 answers
CarMaintenanceFilter: Do I really need new spark plugs and a fuel-injector cleaning when I just got them done?
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posted by bitteroldman
on Dec 12, 2007 -
12 answers
Standard-transmission-filter: the point of engagement of the clutch (in my mid-90s Acura Integra, if it matters) has suddenly moved, and I now have to push the clutch pedal almost to the floor in order to get the transmission to disengage. What's going on, and how much is it likely to cost to repair?
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posted by killdevil
on Dec 2, 2007 -
18 answers
I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 1991 Volvo 940 Turbo. But I need to know, what's the likely cause of play front end "play"?
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posted by The Deej
on Nov 19, 2007 -
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