Having an issue with a dance mat on PC - down button works, but left + down and right + down don't. [more inside]
posted by LSK on Nov 9, 2009 - 2 answers

My car is a '92 Saturn SL, automatic. The dinging "alarm" to let you know that you left your lights on is permanently on-- even if I've left my lights OFF. If turn the key to "accessories" and then remove it, there is no dinging. Will it hurt my car in any way to always leave the car in this way?
posted by SociologistTina on Apr 27, 2009 - 10 answers

My car won't start up on the first and sometimes second try, after a cold night. [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Feb 9, 2009 - 16 answers

My 2006 Audi A4 is having ignition coil problems. And the dealer is saying because it's water damage related, it's not covered under warranty. I have NOT had the engine cleaned. I have NOT driven into a lake and I live in California where rain is minimal. Help me to not be screwed. [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Dec 26, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a reasonably neutral comparison of various brands of spark plug wires (ignition wires). Specifically, I want to know if there are strong advantages over name brands vs Autozone's house brand (Duralast). [more inside]
posted by zippy on Mar 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I buy ignition wires / ignition cables by the meter? [more inside]
posted by yoyo_nyc on Nov 2, 2007 - 6 answers

The key in my wife's Camry wouldn't turn until I jiggled the steering wheel. [more inside]
posted by codswallop on Aug 16, 2007 - 20 answers

Harley FXST running an Accel Super Fire ignition w/ Accel super coil. I've been using the same kind of coil for years and they always die at almost exactly 2 years. Is this normal? Any recommendations for a different coil? [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Aug 12, 2007 - 3 answers

Help this 1993 Ford Probe start! [more inside]
posted by gregschoen on Aug 9, 2007 - 12 answers

An occasional-to-frequent puff of smoke when starting up a Saab 9-3, and the engine seems to threaten to stall out... [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Sep 8, 2006 - 11 answers

Runaway cars: After reading this recent story about a BMW that got stuck in gear with the accelerator jammed down, I don't understand why he didn't just turn the ignition off. Is it true that he'd have been left unable to steer? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Mar 13, 2006 - 46 answers

Has anyone ever had to take a broken out of a car ignition? While trying to start my 1994 Nissan, my key snapped cleanly, with most of it still in the ignition. I have an extra, so all I need to do is get the key out with damaging the tumblers or the mechanism. Has anyone had to do this before? What did you do?
posted by Snyder on Jun 11, 2005 - 10 answers

Was Dave Chapelle's R. Kelly "tribute" song, "Piss On You" based on an actual R. Kelly track? [more inside]
posted by jimmereeno on Mar 15, 2005 - 7 answers

MotorFilter: My wife's car's starter is haunted! Twice now, when turning the key to start the car, the engine starts but the starter keeps going, as if I just held the key in the start position. [MI] [more inside]
posted by pzarquon on Jan 20, 2005 - 6 answers

Locked out of my own vehicle's ignition. (More inside). [more inside]
posted by reishus on Dec 25, 2004 - 11 answers

Can anyone give me advice on the best way to ignite a brushpile before the drying days of summer? (MI) [more inside]
posted by docpops on Dec 24, 2004 - 9 answers