The radio/cd speakers have static now and the ignition has been slow to start a few times. I can't imagine what an oil change has to do with this, but this didn't happen until right after the oil change.
I called the dealership and they said it has nothing to do with it etc.
Is this normal? And if so, how can I get rid of the static in my once pitch perfect speakers?My car has been acting weird since my oil change?Sounds like you need an alternator- if it's cranking slow, either the battery's getting weak, or not charging fully. A failing/ failed alternator diode will give you electrical noise, cause the alternator to undercharge, and can also drain your battery, depending on how it fails. I doubt it has anything to do with your oil change, unless they soaked the alternator with oil, and hit it with a hammer a few times. You need to go to a shop, and have them test your battery and charging system.My car has been acting weird since my oil change?when i once got my alternator pulley sorted it caused a static buzzing sound from my speakers, but never on an oil change they must have accidentally hit something to trigger it off. My honest opinion you will never find the cause. But as for the slow to startthere isn't too much oil in the sump, check dipstick when car is cold to make sure it's at the right mark if it is then maybe something electrical is on it's way out and may be causing the static speakers. It could be you're alternator too.
Friday, September 23, 2011
How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?
as I was driving the lights started to dim and the radio went off and now the car stalled. It won't restart without a jump from another car.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?check the pulley belt .. if its loose tighten the belt and start the engine and put everything on .. lights heater wipers anything ...if you find its still dim and slow .. then alternator is no Good change it ... if everythings working ok then the battery is no goodHow do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?A bad battery is easy to test. Hook it up to a battery charger. If it's bad, it will only charge so far and then the needle will crash back to the begining or it will only go so far and stop. If the battery becomes fully charged, it's your alternator.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?get them tested. I take out the alternator and have it brought to autozone and have it tested and same for the battery. ur alternatoer could be bad and draining the batter there test they can do to see. i have to see the car to figure it out.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?SOUNDS like a bad alternator.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?First, ensure the battery connections are clean and tight.
This test is not 100% accurate, however I've never seen it fail.
The next time it's running, disconnect the positive cable.
If the car dies, you have been running off your battery - therefore have the alternator check.
If the car continues to run, the alternator is putting out current, however if may not be enough or the battery won't hold a charge.
Personally, I would take the battery to an auto parts store and have them check it. If it's okay, then take the alternator. Or take them both at the same time.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?Been there done that.Your alternator is bad.And you ran down your battery.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?Have the battery tested and replace if needed, but make sure the alternator is still ok. Sometimes when the alt goes bad it will take the battery out.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?all you have to do, is test the battery. hook it up to another battery, or just replace the alternator, which is cheap and easy, and probably what it is anyway.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?buy a new alternator and a battery, trust me my 99 alero did the same thing, don't listen to them.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?take the alternator and the battery to the parts house and have them checked and replaced if needed
This test is not 100% accurate, however I've never seen it fail.
The next time it's running, disconnect the positive cable.
If the car dies, you have been running off your battery - therefore have the alternator check.
If the car continues to run, the alternator is putting out current, however if may not be enough or the battery won't hold a charge.
Personally, I would take the battery to an auto parts store and have them check it. If it's okay, then take the alternator. Or take them both at the same time.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?Been there done that.Your alternator is bad.And you ran down your battery.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?Have the battery tested and replace if needed, but make sure the alternator is still ok. Sometimes when the alt goes bad it will take the battery out.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?all you have to do, is test the battery. hook it up to another battery, or just replace the alternator, which is cheap and easy, and probably what it is anyway.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?buy a new alternator and a battery, trust me my 99 alero did the same thing, don't listen to them.How do I tell the difference if the alternator or battery in my car is bad, the electrical system is failing?take the alternator and the battery to the parts house and have them checked and replaced if needed
How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?
see theres a 92 camaro that im looking at and it ran great and started great 3 years ago but it sat for 3 years and now it wont start what do i have to do to get the car running (epert help needed)How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?First off, check to see if the engine will even turn over. In 3 years it's entirely possible that the engine is seized if it wasn't properly prepared for storage. If it will turn over, proceed as follows.
Drain the fuel tank. Blow out all the fuel lines and replace the fuel filters. Change the oil and filter. Flush out the cooling system and refill with 50/50 coolant mix. Install a new battery and clean the battery terminals. Check the trans fluid. Change it if it's not a clear red color or if there's rust on the dipstick or if no fluid shows on the dipstick at all. Put the trans in neutral, release the parking brake, and push it backwards by hand to release the parking brake shoes. Rock it back and forth if needed to try to break them loose. If they don't release, tear down the rear brakes and repair as needed. Jack up the front of the car and try to turn the front wheels. There will be loads of rust on the calipers. If you can't break the wheels loose, tear down the front brakes and replace the pads and rotors. Inspect the boots on the calipers for any sign of cracking or leakage. Replace the calipers if any is found. Inspect the front wheel bearings and repack or replace as needed. Check the brake hoses for any signs of cracking, checking or leaks. Replace as needed. Bleed the brakes. Put 3 or 4 gallons of fresh gas in the tank. Replace the plugs and wires. Spray some WD40 in each cylinder and crank the engine over for a couple of seconds to spread it around and expel any excess before installing the new plugs.
Prime the fuel and oil systems by pulling the coil wire or disconnecting all of the sparkplug wires if it's a distributorless system and cranking the engine for 30 seconds. Let it sit for 5 minutes to cool the starter motor. Repeat this 3 times. Hook everything back up and cross your fingers.
If the engine does start, do NOT rev it! You'll likely hear a lot of noise as the oil fills the lifters and the oil galleries. It should quiet down substantially within 30 - 60 seconds. Watch oil pressure and temp like a hawk. If you don't see oil pressure within 30 seconds or so, shut down and find out why. It's possible that the oil system is plugged from sitting so long.
If everything is OK so far, run the shifter through the gears, pausing for a few seconds in each gear. Make sure that the trans engages properly. Move it onto a clean flat surface and look underneath for any leaks. Trans fluid and engine oil leaks are pretty likely since the seals may have dried out having sat so long. Drive it VERY gently and test the brakes. If they're not working right, do a full brake job if you didn't replace any of the brake components earlier.
Check the radiator hoses, heater hoses and fanbelts for signs of deterioration. Best bet, replace them all as they're likely to blow soon anyway.
If everything is still OK, get it tagged and drive straight to the tire shop for a new set of tires. Even if they were brand new 3 years ago, they're useless now. Change the oil, filter and trans fluid and filter again in about 1000 miles. A lot of corrosion has been knocked loose and you need to get it all out of the engine and trans.How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Probably has bad gas drain the gas and put fresh gas in also pour a little into the carbHow do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Check the battery voltage. Change the fluids (oil, gas, brake fluid, etcHow do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?That's what happened to the car I bought. The gas had sit in it long enough to turn to turpentine. I bought some fuel treatment and filled the tank up and then drove it until it was empty. It was easier then taking the tank off to drain. Good luck!How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?first check all fluid levels. then a fully charged battery, turn the engine over several times to pump oil through the engine. the engine is fuel injected.
turn the key to the on position and listen for the fuel pump to run. then turn the engine over to try and start it. then use a little starting fluid sprayed into the air intake to mix with the air. if that fails a mechanic needs to read the codes in the computer. good luck .How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Well, i could get detailed here, but ill keep it short, yes, relpace the gas, and possibly the lines too, replace basicly all the filters, and make sure nothign is living in the engin any where.. if that doesnt work, make sure the wireing is good, the starter is good, all your injectors are clean, and engin isnt seized. If its sezied up, eather trash is cuz its no good, or sell it to someone that will rebuild it (or pay for it to get rebuilt).
With any luck tho it'll just be the gas, or lines.. but if it has been siting that long you never know... also if you can get it running, or think you will be able to, you will want to replace or at least check your seals, and change all your fluids (brake, oil, radiator, ect.).
If you need any more help, Email me... ill try to help.. Bigtymer3691@yahoo.com
My brother in law had a car that sat for olmost 5 years (1970 something Mustang) it didnt fire right up so we took it all apart, come to find out the guy we bought it from took out the spark plugs and set the wires just right so it liiked like they were in there, put some plugs in, cleaned the lines, and added gas and it took right off.... so good luck to you...How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Charge the battery on a slow charge 12 volt charger, if it will not hold a charge, you can try to jump start it, or buy a new battery. Take the air filter off, and spray some very good , not the cheap stuff, carburetor cleaner in side the carb and let it soak in there for about 15 minutes or so. Check the oil, if it is really black, and burnt smelling change the oil and filter. Take out the spark plugs, clean them, if worn replace them with new. Make sure the plugs are gapped right, per your cars owners manual, or go and buy a shop manual at an auto parts store. While the plugs are out, it does not hurt to spray W-D 40 in each hole. Don't start it with out this. You may want to carefully lift off the distributor cap and make sure it is not developed rust inside. If so replace it, and the rotor. Take of the radiator cap, and fill the radiator with water for now, or anti freeze if you have some handy.. After it starts and warms up, you will have to add more, as the thermostat will, (hopefully) open, and let the water into the block. If the car starts, and then after a few minutes gets hot, shut it off and check the radiator hoses. If they are not leaking or collapsing from dry rot, then you may need a new thermostat. You can pull the thermostat out and run a while with out it to see if it still heats up. Always check your trans fluid as well, and the brake and power steering fluid. After all the fluids are checked, plugs are reinstalled, carb has been cleaned , and primed with starting fluid, hook up your battery , freshly charged and fire that puppy up. Let it really warm up, recheck the oil and radiator before heading out to cruise. Luck to you.How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?air+fuel+spark=combustionlips hurt during odp.net charakterset
Drain the fuel tank. Blow out all the fuel lines and replace the fuel filters. Change the oil and filter. Flush out the cooling system and refill with 50/50 coolant mix. Install a new battery and clean the battery terminals. Check the trans fluid. Change it if it's not a clear red color or if there's rust on the dipstick or if no fluid shows on the dipstick at all. Put the trans in neutral, release the parking brake, and push it backwards by hand to release the parking brake shoes. Rock it back and forth if needed to try to break them loose. If they don't release, tear down the rear brakes and repair as needed. Jack up the front of the car and try to turn the front wheels. There will be loads of rust on the calipers. If you can't break the wheels loose, tear down the front brakes and replace the pads and rotors. Inspect the boots on the calipers for any sign of cracking or leakage. Replace the calipers if any is found. Inspect the front wheel bearings and repack or replace as needed. Check the brake hoses for any signs of cracking, checking or leaks. Replace as needed. Bleed the brakes. Put 3 or 4 gallons of fresh gas in the tank. Replace the plugs and wires. Spray some WD40 in each cylinder and crank the engine over for a couple of seconds to spread it around and expel any excess before installing the new plugs.
Prime the fuel and oil systems by pulling the coil wire or disconnecting all of the sparkplug wires if it's a distributorless system and cranking the engine for 30 seconds. Let it sit for 5 minutes to cool the starter motor. Repeat this 3 times. Hook everything back up and cross your fingers.
If the engine does start, do NOT rev it! You'll likely hear a lot of noise as the oil fills the lifters and the oil galleries. It should quiet down substantially within 30 - 60 seconds. Watch oil pressure and temp like a hawk. If you don't see oil pressure within 30 seconds or so, shut down and find out why. It's possible that the oil system is plugged from sitting so long.
If everything is OK so far, run the shifter through the gears, pausing for a few seconds in each gear. Make sure that the trans engages properly. Move it onto a clean flat surface and look underneath for any leaks. Trans fluid and engine oil leaks are pretty likely since the seals may have dried out having sat so long. Drive it VERY gently and test the brakes. If they're not working right, do a full brake job if you didn't replace any of the brake components earlier.
Check the radiator hoses, heater hoses and fanbelts for signs of deterioration. Best bet, replace them all as they're likely to blow soon anyway.
If everything is still OK, get it tagged and drive straight to the tire shop for a new set of tires. Even if they were brand new 3 years ago, they're useless now. Change the oil, filter and trans fluid and filter again in about 1000 miles. A lot of corrosion has been knocked loose and you need to get it all out of the engine and trans.How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Probably has bad gas drain the gas and put fresh gas in also pour a little into the carbHow do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Check the battery voltage. Change the fluids (oil, gas, brake fluid, etcHow do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?That's what happened to the car I bought. The gas had sit in it long enough to turn to turpentine. I bought some fuel treatment and filled the tank up and then drove it until it was empty. It was easier then taking the tank off to drain. Good luck!How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?first check all fluid levels. then a fully charged battery, turn the engine over several times to pump oil through the engine. the engine is fuel injected.
turn the key to the on position and listen for the fuel pump to run. then turn the engine over to try and start it. then use a little starting fluid sprayed into the air intake to mix with the air. if that fails a mechanic needs to read the codes in the computer. good luck .How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Well, i could get detailed here, but ill keep it short, yes, relpace the gas, and possibly the lines too, replace basicly all the filters, and make sure nothign is living in the engin any where.. if that doesnt work, make sure the wireing is good, the starter is good, all your injectors are clean, and engin isnt seized. If its sezied up, eather trash is cuz its no good, or sell it to someone that will rebuild it (or pay for it to get rebuilt).
With any luck tho it'll just be the gas, or lines.. but if it has been siting that long you never know... also if you can get it running, or think you will be able to, you will want to replace or at least check your seals, and change all your fluids (brake, oil, radiator, ect.).
If you need any more help, Email me... ill try to help.. Bigtymer3691@yahoo.com
My brother in law had a car that sat for olmost 5 years (1970 something Mustang) it didnt fire right up so we took it all apart, come to find out the guy we bought it from took out the spark plugs and set the wires just right so it liiked like they were in there, put some plugs in, cleaned the lines, and added gas and it took right off.... so good luck to you...How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?Charge the battery on a slow charge 12 volt charger, if it will not hold a charge, you can try to jump start it, or buy a new battery. Take the air filter off, and spray some very good , not the cheap stuff, carburetor cleaner in side the carb and let it soak in there for about 15 minutes or so. Check the oil, if it is really black, and burnt smelling change the oil and filter. Take out the spark plugs, clean them, if worn replace them with new. Make sure the plugs are gapped right, per your cars owners manual, or go and buy a shop manual at an auto parts store. While the plugs are out, it does not hurt to spray W-D 40 in each hole. Don't start it with out this. You may want to carefully lift off the distributor cap and make sure it is not developed rust inside. If so replace it, and the rotor. Take of the radiator cap, and fill the radiator with water for now, or anti freeze if you have some handy.. After it starts and warms up, you will have to add more, as the thermostat will, (hopefully) open, and let the water into the block. If the car starts, and then after a few minutes gets hot, shut it off and check the radiator hoses. If they are not leaking or collapsing from dry rot, then you may need a new thermostat. You can pull the thermostat out and run a while with out it to see if it still heats up. Always check your trans fluid as well, and the brake and power steering fluid. After all the fluids are checked, plugs are reinstalled, carb has been cleaned , and primed with starting fluid, hook up your battery , freshly charged and fire that puppy up. Let it really warm up, recheck the oil and radiator before heading out to cruise. Luck to you.How do i get a car running if it use to run but it sat for 3 years w/o running and now it wont start?air+fuel+spark=combustion
How to change a headlight?
The headlight burned out on the driver's side of my '96 Toyota Corolla. Does anyone know how to change it? Does the battery need to be removed? We tried removing a couple of screws to detach the lamp from the car, but that didn't work. It looks like there may be a couple of bolts that require a wrench to remove them - do those need to be taken off? This is quite frustrating! Help!How to change a headlight?Yes the bolts need to be take off, once you get those off it should come right off, maybe a lil force to get it off. But once it is off just change the light. if all else fails look online for a manual to your car.How to change a headlight?you should read your owner's manual, it's in the back with step by step instruction...How to change a headlight?it's in the owners manualHow to change a headlight?If it's a composite light the bulb is mounted in a socket which is in the back of the head light turn the socket counter clockwise to remove pull out bad bulb and put in new one useing a rag so you don't get oil from your fingers on it then turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place
If you own a car with hydraulics, please help!?
I have this Toyota truck with hydraulics;it has 8 batteries. I changed the water on all the batteries and bought a newer,bigger battery charger.Now it's making a bubbling noise when I have it on the charger.Is this normal,and how long will it take to fully charge all the batteries?If you own a car with hydraulics, please help!?A couple of things here. You should never %26quot;change %26quot; the water in the batteries. The batteries come with acid in them and should be topped off only with distilled water. If you drained and refilled them you drained all the acid out and lost some of the life and proper function of your batteries. The bubbling is due to the battery overcharging and %26quot;boiling%26quot; over. That is not good. The time it takes to charge the batteries will vary on the condition and state of charge of the battery. You should charge them according to how they test. You should also charge them all separately. Good luckIf you own a car with hydraulics, please help!?u need to buy an automotaic chrger, ur over charging your batterys, heatig up cells,If you own a car with hydraulics, please help!?you don't change the water in batterys
that is acid, and never add acid to an old
battery, only water.
that is acid, and never add acid to an old
battery, only water.
How does a solar panel system store energy?
In specific, can a 40 watt solar panel store 100 watts in a battery. Also what is the difference between volts and watts. Another question was that can I was a cigarette lighter power adapter from a car to change the voltage from DC to AC. How does a solar panel system store energy?Seems like your watts, volts and amps confusion has been handled. I'll tackle the headline question.
Some solar panel systems store energy and some don't.
One type of system has no storage capacity at all, hooks up directly to your meter (and the power grid) and delivers power to your house as long as it is generating electricity. Extra capacity is sent to the utility and the home owner's account usually gets credited.
The second type takes any excess capacity and stores it on site. This is done in a battery array. Although one university professor in NJ is doing it with hydrogen.How does a solar panel system store energy?They don't, the only way to store the power they produce is in batteries.
Battery capacity isn't measured in watts they're measured in volts and amps, multiply volts x amps and you get watts. Watts is a term used to measure electrical usage, volts is the amount of electricity passing through a conductor, and amp is the amount of pressure behind the electricity, like the number of gallons of water going through a hose and the amount of pressure behind it. You need what's called an inverter to change DC to AC.How does a solar panel system store energy?%26gt;can a 40 watt solar panel store 100 watts in a battery%26lt;
Yes.
%26gt;what is the difference between volts and watts%26lt;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt
Not that a question like this can really be answered here, a volt is sort of the electrical equivalent to pressure in a pipe whereas watt is a unit of measure for energy.
The last part of your question is clearly screwed up, but I think you are asking can a cigarette lighter from a car be changed from DC to AC.
The device that does that is an inverter, so yes, but you aren't going to be able to get lots of power for a cig lighter either...How does a solar panel system store energy?I think booboo made a booboo-- got your volts %26amp; amps mixed up.
Some solar panel systems store energy and some don't.
One type of system has no storage capacity at all, hooks up directly to your meter (and the power grid) and delivers power to your house as long as it is generating electricity. Extra capacity is sent to the utility and the home owner's account usually gets credited.
The second type takes any excess capacity and stores it on site. This is done in a battery array. Although one university professor in NJ is doing it with hydrogen.How does a solar panel system store energy?They don't, the only way to store the power they produce is in batteries.
Battery capacity isn't measured in watts they're measured in volts and amps, multiply volts x amps and you get watts. Watts is a term used to measure electrical usage, volts is the amount of electricity passing through a conductor, and amp is the amount of pressure behind the electricity, like the number of gallons of water going through a hose and the amount of pressure behind it. You need what's called an inverter to change DC to AC.How does a solar panel system store energy?%26gt;can a 40 watt solar panel store 100 watts in a battery%26lt;
Yes.
%26gt;what is the difference between volts and watts%26lt;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt
Not that a question like this can really be answered here, a volt is sort of the electrical equivalent to pressure in a pipe whereas watt is a unit of measure for energy.
The last part of your question is clearly screwed up, but I think you are asking can a cigarette lighter from a car be changed from DC to AC.
The device that does that is an inverter, so yes, but you aren't going to be able to get lots of power for a cig lighter either...How does a solar panel system store energy?I think booboo made a booboo-- got your volts %26amp; amps mixed up.
How can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?
to tried to run her over. then tried to get my son taken away from me. now I'm being charged with domestic batteryHow can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?Get a good lawyer.How can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?Im guessing that if you're being 'charged' with domestic battery, your wife must have some type of proof that you abused her. If she does, the only thing I can suggest is you find the best attorney you can.
On the other hand, if there is no proof she was battered(photos taken by an officer of the law, police report,hospital records...etc) she really doesnt have a leg to stand on.
Good LuckHow can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?you can't unless you live in a town where the cops take the mens side.How can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?With a very, very good and expensive attorney. Remember when choosing an attorney, with matters like these, a good attorney is a real JERK! Nice guys don't make good attorneys in these situations... you need a jerk attorney.
Good luck, I know the type of woman you are talking about, you are in an uphill battle.How can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?Did she file a police report? No judge will believe a woman who has all of that happen to her and does not bother to file a report. She would have had to go to the hospital, have medical records, etc. If all is untrue she would not have these documents of proof.
On the other hand, if there is no proof she was battered(photos taken by an officer of the law, police report,hospital records...etc) she really doesnt have a leg to stand on.
Good LuckHow can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?you can't unless you live in a town where the cops take the mens side.How can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?With a very, very good and expensive attorney. Remember when choosing an attorney, with matters like these, a good attorney is a real JERK! Nice guys don't make good attorneys in these situations... you need a jerk attorney.
Good luck, I know the type of woman you are talking about, you are in an uphill battle.How can you fight a lying ex wife who said you beat her up and ran her over with a car then changed the store?Did she file a police report? No judge will believe a woman who has all of that happen to her and does not bother to file a report. She would have had to go to the hospital, have medical records, etc. If all is untrue she would not have these documents of proof.
How to install a Sirius radio in 2003 Mini?
I have recently purchased a Sirius satellite radio. I had no problems hooking it up in my Honda. I recently however got a 2003 Mini Cooper and now I cannot get the radio to work. I can set up the antenna and everything, but when I plug into the cigarette lighter, I don't get power to the radio. I even recently had to change the battery - the car still had original battery - and tried again hoping there would be more power from the battery and still have no power. Does anyone know if there is anything special I need to do to get power to the radio or if there is another way besides the cigarette lighter?How to install a Sirius radio in 2003 Mini?is there power to the lighter at all?
You might try checking the fuse for the lighter, and/or it's wiring
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You might try checking the fuse for the lighter, and/or it's wiring
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How to change a headlight?
The headlight burned out on the driver's side of my '96 Toyota Corolla. Does anyone know how to change it? Does the battery need to be removed? We tried removing a couple of screws to detach the lamp from the car, but that didn't work. It looks like there may be a couple of bolts that require a wrench to remove them - do those need to be taken off? This is quite frustrating! Help!How to change a headlight?go to autozone they will change it free of charge.How to change a headlight?You don't have to change the headlight, reach inside the
hood, and just change the %26quot;bulb.%26quot; unless the headlight itself
is broken.
If you need the whole headlight changed. Let a specialist do
it, because, it has to be %26quot;alligned properly.%26quot; As not to shine in
the other drivers %26quot;eyes.%26quot; It is a safety issue.%26quot; %26lt;}:-})How to change a headlight?shouldnt be that hard surely ? most headlights bulbs just twist and pull (in a plastic unit) from the back of the headlight ???How to change a headlight?Usually the lamps stay intact, and the lights pull inward. Look for the wire from under the hood, and see if there's something you can do to pull whatever the wire hooks up to out of the headlight and into the under the hood area.How to change a headlight?I don't Know that's a hard QuestionHow to change a headlight?You should be able to change the bulb without having to remove the whole headlight unit.
There should be a round rubber seal at the back or plastic cover
Once these are removed you should be able to see the bulb and retaining clip.
And there is no need to disconnect the battery while you do it.How to change a headlight?If you still have your owner's manual, it's definitely in there. (Very funny, a couple weeks ago, we changed the headlight to my boyfriend's -- surprise -- '96 Toyota Corolla, and we used the manual.) Unfortunately, I can't remember all the details, but I'll tell you what I do recall.
The right (passenger side) headlight is very easy to change. You just have to unhook the cable/wire leading to the headlight, twist the bulb to unlock it, pull it out, put the other one in, twist to secure, rehook the cable, and you're set. The left (driver side) one, however, requires you to take out a part -- air filter, perhaps. It's not difficult, just requires more work. If the bolts you're referring to are on the inside of the front of the car, no, you don't have to unscrew them.
hood, and just change the %26quot;bulb.%26quot; unless the headlight itself
is broken.
If you need the whole headlight changed. Let a specialist do
it, because, it has to be %26quot;alligned properly.%26quot; As not to shine in
the other drivers %26quot;eyes.%26quot; It is a safety issue.%26quot; %26lt;}:-})How to change a headlight?shouldnt be that hard surely ? most headlights bulbs just twist and pull (in a plastic unit) from the back of the headlight ???How to change a headlight?Usually the lamps stay intact, and the lights pull inward. Look for the wire from under the hood, and see if there's something you can do to pull whatever the wire hooks up to out of the headlight and into the under the hood area.How to change a headlight?I don't Know that's a hard QuestionHow to change a headlight?You should be able to change the bulb without having to remove the whole headlight unit.
There should be a round rubber seal at the back or plastic cover
Once these are removed you should be able to see the bulb and retaining clip.
And there is no need to disconnect the battery while you do it.How to change a headlight?If you still have your owner's manual, it's definitely in there. (Very funny, a couple weeks ago, we changed the headlight to my boyfriend's -- surprise -- '96 Toyota Corolla, and we used the manual.) Unfortunately, I can't remember all the details, but I'll tell you what I do recall.
The right (passenger side) headlight is very easy to change. You just have to unhook the cable/wire leading to the headlight, twist the bulb to unlock it, pull it out, put the other one in, twist to secure, rehook the cable, and you're set. The left (driver side) one, however, requires you to take out a part -- air filter, perhaps. It's not difficult, just requires more work. If the bolts you're referring to are on the inside of the front of the car, no, you don't have to unscrew them.
How do you reset an alarm system on a 1995 Mercedes c180?
I recently changed the battery in my Grandad's car, but the alarm keeps going off and I cannot seem to turn it off, or reset it. Can anyone please help me with this?
Thanks!How do you reset an alarm system on a 1995 Mercedes c180?There is a switch in the tumbler of the drivers door lock. Turn the key in the door lock and it should go off. If it doesn't, that switch is likely faulty. Try thr passenger door to varify.How do you reset an alarm system on a 1995 Mercedes c180?Lock the car from the outside with your key. When the alarm sounds, unlock the door with your key. If this doesn't help, see a Mercedes dealer.
Thanks!How do you reset an alarm system on a 1995 Mercedes c180?There is a switch in the tumbler of the drivers door lock. Turn the key in the door lock and it should go off. If it doesn't, that switch is likely faulty. Try thr passenger door to varify.How do you reset an alarm system on a 1995 Mercedes c180?Lock the car from the outside with your key. When the alarm sounds, unlock the door with your key. If this doesn't help, see a Mercedes dealer.
How do you change a headlight bulb in a 1998 toyota corolla?
My internet skills have failed me. I am trying, without success, to simply change a headlight bulb in my car. I cannot find a website that tells me how to do it. I had to remove my battery and a fuse box just to get to both of them. My 89 Chevy is so simple!!!How do you change a headlight bulb in a 1998 toyota corolla?You are on the right track. You remove the bulb from inside by twisting the mount. Just follow the wires to the bulb. Be careful not to touch the glass of the new bulb since oils on your hand can cause it to explode; they get that hot.
How can recharge a battery on the drive without changing or stopping the vechile?
can we use function of wind mil to recharge our battery in an electric carHow can recharge a battery on the drive without changing or stopping the vechile?The Idea of using Wind Mill for charging Batteries in an electric car is not practically feasible as the drag caused by the wind mill will reduce the power of car by almost the same fraction that it will produce and supply to the battery. So practically you'll get almost no power addition. and secondly electric cars use regenerative breaking to charge batteries as you apply brakes so you can run the car downhill and the batteries will automatically be charged. And the stupidest of all you can place a gasoline genset in car and hookup ur batteries to the generator for charging.....hahaHow can recharge a battery on the drive without changing or stopping the vechile?as long as you have an alternator that give the required output.. and yes why not to fit some sort of wind mil to assist the alternator in the recharging system, very good idea man, approach a manufacturing company and see how it goes... good luck mate.How can recharge a battery on the drive without changing or stopping the vechile?Ask your mechanic to fit a car charger in the electric acr otherwise buy 2 or 3 batteries, charge them all at home so that if one finishes off you'll replace it with the other. Think this is a better idea than having fitted a wind mill on the car and power generator inside it... isnt it ??
CheersHow can recharge a battery on the drive without changing or stopping the vechile?actually a windmill wouldnt be to bad of an idea i think. if you had something like a turbo with a small turbine you could use that to charge to batteries. im sure it wouldnt keep it at a full charge but you would be able to travel for a longer distance or further span the time between charges. its just a matter of someone inventing it.
CheersHow can recharge a battery on the drive without changing or stopping the vechile?actually a windmill wouldnt be to bad of an idea i think. if you had something like a turbo with a small turbine you could use that to charge to batteries. im sure it wouldnt keep it at a full charge but you would be able to travel for a longer distance or further span the time between charges. its just a matter of someone inventing it.
How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?
This would be with the ignition in the acc position. If I need to change something in order to do this please tell me how or post a link.How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?the more batteries you add the longer you add the longer it will last. But adding more batteries is just pointless just turn your car on for 5 or 10 min every once in a while so ur alt can charge your battery. But i would not play it for any longer than 30 min or so without turning my car on to charge my battery back up.How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?There is a way to calculate an approximate time but you'd need to know the Ah (ampere/hour) of the battery and current draw (amperes) of all equipment.
You will also need an inverter. 120 volt AC devices won't run from a 12 volt DC battery. The inverter should be big enough to handle the current of all connected devices.How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?NOT LONG.How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?Immm goonna out on a Limb here....If i had to guess without any particular formula or equation.Well,most small tv's around 19 inch draw in the ranges of 2 to 3 amps.I would imagine a small screen would be between .7 and 1.7.Giving the worst scenario which would be 3 amps(TV) plus 4 amps(the game console).....totalling 7 amps.
7 amps alone would be a great CHARGE.....so draining at that rate would be around 1hr before your battery gets to low to start vehicle.You need to leave enough power to start vehicle,otherwise you can probably go for a 1/2 hr longer or more.DEPENDING ON THE BATTERY.Im guessing for an larger(truck type) battery.
Now if you had a deep cylce battery it would last even longer.
This is a Complete guess without the actual number equations.hair loss treatment ie hosted control
You will also need an inverter. 120 volt AC devices won't run from a 12 volt DC battery. The inverter should be big enough to handle the current of all connected devices.How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?NOT LONG.How long will a car battery last running a tv and a game system?Immm goonna out on a Limb here....If i had to guess without any particular formula or equation.Well,most small tv's around 19 inch draw in the ranges of 2 to 3 amps.I would imagine a small screen would be between .7 and 1.7.Giving the worst scenario which would be 3 amps(TV) plus 4 amps(the game console).....totalling 7 amps.
7 amps alone would be a great CHARGE.....so draining at that rate would be around 1hr before your battery gets to low to start vehicle.You need to leave enough power to start vehicle,otherwise you can probably go for a 1/2 hr longer or more.DEPENDING ON THE BATTERY.Im guessing for an larger(truck type) battery.
Now if you had a deep cylce battery it would last even longer.
This is a Complete guess without the actual number equations.
Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?
I have a Ford Escort LX 97. I left the dome light turned on for 8 hrs and when I tried to start my car back it worked but I needed a couple of tries (so the battery was low I presume).
I drove for 2hrs and the day after I couldn't start my car.
Jumpstarting worked fine. I got my battery tested and it said battery perfect. Two days after I couldn't jump start the car again.
I towed the car to a mechanic and he said my motor is locked up and basically I have to change car. He said he cant know the cause because he doesn't know the history of the car but he suspects no oil in the engine,
I never noticed any leaks and I changed oil recently.
Is it possible to lock up an engine without noticing it? How could I have driven till home with a locked engine?
Better tow the car somewhere else before throwing it away?
Thanks a lot for the help.Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?Sounds fishy....you can check the oil level to see if it's low or not and there should be evidence of a major leak....usually, a car that's really low on oil should set off a low oil pressure warning light for some time before it locks up, it will also make ticking sounds from no oil getting to the lifters before it gets to the point of locking up. I'd get a second opinion. If you have a no crank situation, it could be a bad neutral safety switch, starter, cables or ignition switch too. Mileage?
This site has repair shops recommended by its members...just plug in your zipe code
http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/
or try calling AAA for a list of their recommended shops.Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?my dads oil pump died without any kind of notice.
he also got a second opinion, becuase he thought he might be lied to, but same answer.
If you didnt see any oil anywhere on engine or on ground... probly not a leakCan a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?check to see if you have the proper oil level in it. I have heard of garages not tightening the drain plug and after several miles it jiggles loose and falls out. I suspect something other than lock up. have it checked by another mechanicCan a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?If you never saw any oil leaks or signs of oil spraying the engine compartment, it may not be the problem. Your check engine light or oil light would have come on before the engine locked up. I would suggest having it towed to another mechanic before you decide to write off the car. It may not be as bad as you are being told.Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?Check the oil level yourself,at this shop.And tow to another.I had a car come from another shop once,said it needed a engine and the alternator bearing had frozen locking the engine down.Please get another opinion
I drove for 2hrs and the day after I couldn't start my car.
Jumpstarting worked fine. I got my battery tested and it said battery perfect. Two days after I couldn't jump start the car again.
I towed the car to a mechanic and he said my motor is locked up and basically I have to change car. He said he cant know the cause because he doesn't know the history of the car but he suspects no oil in the engine,
I never noticed any leaks and I changed oil recently.
Is it possible to lock up an engine without noticing it? How could I have driven till home with a locked engine?
Better tow the car somewhere else before throwing it away?
Thanks a lot for the help.Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?Sounds fishy....you can check the oil level to see if it's low or not and there should be evidence of a major leak....usually, a car that's really low on oil should set off a low oil pressure warning light for some time before it locks up, it will also make ticking sounds from no oil getting to the lifters before it gets to the point of locking up. I'd get a second opinion. If you have a no crank situation, it could be a bad neutral safety switch, starter, cables or ignition switch too. Mileage?
This site has repair shops recommended by its members...just plug in your zipe code
http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/
or try calling AAA for a list of their recommended shops.Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?my dads oil pump died without any kind of notice.
he also got a second opinion, becuase he thought he might be lied to, but same answer.
If you didnt see any oil anywhere on engine or on ground... probly not a leakCan a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?check to see if you have the proper oil level in it. I have heard of garages not tightening the drain plug and after several miles it jiggles loose and falls out. I suspect something other than lock up. have it checked by another mechanicCan a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?If you never saw any oil leaks or signs of oil spraying the engine compartment, it may not be the problem. Your check engine light or oil light would have come on before the engine locked up. I would suggest having it towed to another mechanic before you decide to write off the car. It may not be as bad as you are being told.Can a motor be locked up without noticing anything going bad?Check the oil level yourself,at this shop.And tow to another.I had a car come from another shop once,said it needed a engine and the alternator bearing had frozen locking the engine down.Please get another opinion
Why doesn't my car steering wheel work for my ps2?
I bought a steering wheel for a game on the ps2 a couple of years ago. Ive only used it a few times and it no longer works ive changed the batteries all sorts can any one tell me how to get it working again. Why doesn't my car steering wheel work for my ps2?i would take it a game shop and see what they say.
I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?
Right after jumping it, it sputtered and when accelerating it felt robbed for power after a few minutes it got up to speed and shifted into 2nd gear and it ran perfect. I drove it straight home turned it off then statred it up again to see if it would sputter it didn't. Next morning I went to start it up it wouldn't even crank and when I cheaked the oil it had almost two quarts extra in it (I had it changed at a reputable auto shop) and the radiator was empty (there didn't appear to be any water in the oil). Does anyone have a idea what might be the problem and how much it's gonna cost me.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?The two extra quarts of oil probablly came from a squished oil pan, or from coolant somehow getting into the oil system, oil floats on water , and if you damaged your pan the oil pickup might not have been working. Basically the motor is probablly trash. Since there is no coolant in the system, your car was not cooling, which means that your motor is likely locked up.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Could be ignition switch????I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?2 quarts extra? your gonna blow the valvesI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Take it to your car dealer, and simply ask them what's wrong and how much it will cost to fix it. Then decide what you want to do. You get expensive expert advice that way and can compare with an independent shop's diagnosis. The first thing to realize is that neither you or I have been trained to repair automobiles, so it's the %26quot;blind leading the blind%26quot; if I tell you what to do other than to seek professional help.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?I need to know what kind of car , what year?I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Could be a bad solenoid, alternator, starter or ignition
may cost from $40 to $500 to fix (or diagnose)I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?you blow the headgasket. i am 100% positive!!!! if you need more info e-mail me jeffchai@yahoo.com give me the year make and model i can give you a price on how much it would cost to fix itI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Oil Floats on top of water. Your antifreeze is in the block which raised your oil level. If you drain the oil, you will see the antifreeze come out.
Sounds like you seized your motor. You may also want to check the oil pan, you may of crushed it in the jump.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?It's possible your starter could be getting ready to go out.
Maybe the cillinoid or wiresI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Sounds to me like a blown head gasket, take it to someone you trust and have them do a compression test...I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Check the oil carefully and see if there is any type of foamyness to it. this will tell you if there is water in the oil.
Sounds like your head gaskets are blown.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Have you tried disconnecting the terminals from the battery? At times the problem could be from the alternator that is failing and the car might be running on the battery alone. Check it out... If its an older model car like mine (1987 pontiac) do that..If its a newer car I cannot help you there.. best of luckI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?It could be the engine is locked up from what they call vapor lock meaning that there is coolant in the cylinders and since you can not compress a liquid well the engine wont turn over that coolant had to go somewhere. Check your ignition as well and fuel pump. Pull a spark plug, then plug that spark plug into the wire you had to remove have someone crank to see if there is any spark coming from the ignition system if so then thats fine then to check the pump open the gas filler door have someone turn the key with out cranking the engine and see if you hear a noise if you hear a noise then your fuel system is good. If you have issues with the spark then you will have to trace it back to the coil or distributor. If the fuel pump well then you will be replacing the pump.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?sounds like sabotage. two extra quarts in the oil? and no water in the radiator?
but to get to the battery problem, you probably need a new alternator. this is the unit that re charges the batteries as you drive the car.
remove some oil by loosening the oil pan drain bolt, it will be on the bottom of the oil pan not around the sides,
when you put water ion radiator your going to need to run the car sop the water level will fill to the right depth. water has to get past the thermostat which opens at a certain temperature, then pass into the block.
when you get if full, check you hoses for leaks and cracks.
if you pull the dip stick and if it looks like foamy whitish on the stick that would be evidence of water in the oil.
the loss of power could have been the over amount of oil,
the alternator is the problem with the batteries.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?bet you any money its your alternator.
may cost from $40 to $500 to fix (or diagnose)I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?you blow the headgasket. i am 100% positive!!!! if you need more info e-mail me jeffchai@yahoo.com give me the year make and model i can give you a price on how much it would cost to fix itI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Oil Floats on top of water. Your antifreeze is in the block which raised your oil level. If you drain the oil, you will see the antifreeze come out.
Sounds like you seized your motor. You may also want to check the oil pan, you may of crushed it in the jump.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?It's possible your starter could be getting ready to go out.
Maybe the cillinoid or wiresI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Sounds to me like a blown head gasket, take it to someone you trust and have them do a compression test...I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Check the oil carefully and see if there is any type of foamyness to it. this will tell you if there is water in the oil.
Sounds like your head gaskets are blown.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?Have you tried disconnecting the terminals from the battery? At times the problem could be from the alternator that is failing and the car might be running on the battery alone. Check it out... If its an older model car like mine (1987 pontiac) do that..If its a newer car I cannot help you there.. best of luckI jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?It could be the engine is locked up from what they call vapor lock meaning that there is coolant in the cylinders and since you can not compress a liquid well the engine wont turn over that coolant had to go somewhere. Check your ignition as well and fuel pump. Pull a spark plug, then plug that spark plug into the wire you had to remove have someone crank to see if there is any spark coming from the ignition system if so then thats fine then to check the pump open the gas filler door have someone turn the key with out cranking the engine and see if you hear a noise if you hear a noise then your fuel system is good. If you have issues with the spark then you will have to trace it back to the coil or distributor. If the fuel pump well then you will be replacing the pump.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?sounds like sabotage. two extra quarts in the oil? and no water in the radiator?
but to get to the battery problem, you probably need a new alternator. this is the unit that re charges the batteries as you drive the car.
remove some oil by loosening the oil pan drain bolt, it will be on the bottom of the oil pan not around the sides,
when you put water ion radiator your going to need to run the car sop the water level will fill to the right depth. water has to get past the thermostat which opens at a certain temperature, then pass into the block.
when you get if full, check you hoses for leaks and cracks.
if you pull the dip stick and if it looks like foamy whitish on the stick that would be evidence of water in the oil.
the loss of power could have been the over amount of oil,
the alternator is the problem with the batteries.I jumped my car and now even with a new battery it won't crank?bet you any money its your alternator.
How come my car sterero wont turn on?
Okay i Have a 91 honda accord lx and last week as I was driving my stereo turned off and the battery light was on then the speedeometer on my dashboard stop working and next thing u kno my stereo turned on again and a few minutes later my car turned off. So I changed the starter and eventually that did help but i also had to change my alternator because it was bad so I change it today. Then I turn on my car and everything was working well except the stereo. So why is the stereo not working?How come my car sterero wont turn on?check the fuse if not.........
well chances are you didnt need to replace any of those things. or at least they have little to do with the radio problem. i have delt with many of these things at the dealership i work at.
go on all data.com under wirediagrams find the one that will run to the point you need. then comes the hell. oh it will cost about 15$ i believe to print but you can just take a photosnap on your computer to avoid that. then youll need a cheap dvom. you need to trace all the wireing from your powersource tho you radio terminal. some were along the rout of flow the power is grounding out. you may need to soder some new wires.
also check weather the radio itself functions properly.
good luckHow come my car sterero wont turn on?Check the fuses
well chances are you didnt need to replace any of those things. or at least they have little to do with the radio problem. i have delt with many of these things at the dealership i work at.
go on all data.com under wirediagrams find the one that will run to the point you need. then comes the hell. oh it will cost about 15$ i believe to print but you can just take a photosnap on your computer to avoid that. then youll need a cheap dvom. you need to trace all the wireing from your powersource tho you radio terminal. some were along the rout of flow the power is grounding out. you may need to soder some new wires.
also check weather the radio itself functions properly.
good luckHow come my car sterero wont turn on?Check the fuses
Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?
I own a Honda Prelude 91, I recently changed to a brand new big battery to go with, Previous battery went flat very short time,
Now the battery was going fine until Last week I didnt use the car for like 4 days or a week or so, They battry is Flat, is it normal?
If not what can be the problem?
how to prevent it from getting flat? I know starting the engine make it charge but what if i dont want to do that so often? like keep it for a week and not lose charge?Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?Something is draining the battery. There is a light turned on or something. It shouldn't go dead that fast.Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?Maybe ur alternator is going bad?Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?not normal at all something draining the battery. you will need an amp meter to check the current draw.
discount the positive terminal and place the amp meter between the cable and battery post.
note the current draw, then remove fuses until the draw drops to zero
what ever circuit it is is probably the causeIs it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?91 prelude is probably due for an alternator have autozone check it its free.fish row cell
Now the battery was going fine until Last week I didnt use the car for like 4 days or a week or so, They battry is Flat, is it normal?
If not what can be the problem?
how to prevent it from getting flat? I know starting the engine make it charge but what if i dont want to do that so often? like keep it for a week and not lose charge?Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?Something is draining the battery. There is a light turned on or something. It shouldn't go dead that fast.Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?Maybe ur alternator is going bad?Is it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?not normal at all something draining the battery. you will need an amp meter to check the current draw.
discount the positive terminal and place the amp meter between the cable and battery post.
note the current draw, then remove fuses until the draw drops to zero
what ever circuit it is is probably the causeIs it Normal for Car's battery to get flat in less time?91 prelude is probably due for an alternator have autozone check it its free.
Can anyone tell me how to unlock my cars radio?
the car is a ford explorer i changed battery then put a code in the radio but it did not work it is now locked please helpCan anyone tell me how to unlock my cars radio?the code should been in your car manual. if not see ur ford dealer and they will give you the code they need your car vin number.Can anyone tell me how to unlock my cars radio?lol sorry dont know that oneCan anyone tell me how to unlock my cars radio?contact your local ford dealershipCan anyone tell me how to unlock my cars radio?I have to agree with laurelie, when the battery went dead in my mitsubishi eclipse, the radio didn't work and i had lost the code, I had to take it Mitsubishi and they had to take the radio out and find a number on the radio that they could cross reference in the computer. I think it cost me 45.00. I have the code now, I know where it is and I'm not going through that again.
Electrical problem with car?
I have 02 hyundai elantra. Recently I left my lights running over night and drained my BATTERY. A guy on the road tried to give me a jump start. One of us, messed up and jumped it wrong resulting into fumes from wires and failure to start the car. It was towed to garage, and they repaired it by changing batteries and some electrical work. It costed me some $400. Now, I haven't worked with this guys before and I found bill little expensive.
I recently realized that my break lights and high beam don't work on both sides. The garage wants me to get the car back there and find the fault. There is no estimate. I am on budget. Does any one have any idea, what could be wrong? how much it should cost?Electrical problem with car?400.00 Isn't bad for electrical problems. The problem with wiring problems is you have no idea where the problem is. That's what takes so much time. It might be an easy fix, sometimes its not. MANY repair shops charge electrical work by the hour and not flat rate like most jobs. I believe 400 is fair, depending on how long it took them to find it. Now with that said- it might cost you more than that to fix you're other light problem. Sorry, electrical sucks!Electrical problem with car?Anything to do with electrical work can be expensive. There is now way to really give an proper estimate on wiring, it's all by the hour,it could take 5 minutes or 5 hours. Take the car back to how started working on it, they might have an idea of whats give on, because they've already worked on it. Good luck.Electrical problem with car?If all they charged you was $400 to track down who knows what kind of electrical mess you got off real cheap.
You likely have more blown fuses. Take it back to the same shop and if your lucky they will replace the fuses for free as part of the previous repair.
If you jump start most cars wrong now-a-days you usually have to buy a computer that costs well over $1000!Electrical problem with car?he screwed you. go to another garage
I recently realized that my break lights and high beam don't work on both sides. The garage wants me to get the car back there and find the fault. There is no estimate. I am on budget. Does any one have any idea, what could be wrong? how much it should cost?Electrical problem with car?400.00 Isn't bad for electrical problems. The problem with wiring problems is you have no idea where the problem is. That's what takes so much time. It might be an easy fix, sometimes its not. MANY repair shops charge electrical work by the hour and not flat rate like most jobs. I believe 400 is fair, depending on how long it took them to find it. Now with that said- it might cost you more than that to fix you're other light problem. Sorry, electrical sucks!Electrical problem with car?Anything to do with electrical work can be expensive. There is now way to really give an proper estimate on wiring, it's all by the hour,it could take 5 minutes or 5 hours. Take the car back to how started working on it, they might have an idea of whats give on, because they've already worked on it. Good luck.Electrical problem with car?If all they charged you was $400 to track down who knows what kind of electrical mess you got off real cheap.
You likely have more blown fuses. Take it back to the same shop and if your lucky they will replace the fuses for free as part of the previous repair.
If you jump start most cars wrong now-a-days you usually have to buy a computer that costs well over $1000!Electrical problem with car?he screwed you. go to another garage
What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?
Wat are the new systems thats changed?
I know about kers but don't really understand how they work e,g when they brake they recharge a battery that then boost the engine?
anyother changes that someone who is informed can put in easy to understand terms ty.What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?New regulations have been implemented in 2009, which included different aerodynamic solutions aimed at improving overtaking to give fans a better show. Also a new technologically advanced system (KERS) has been introduced, but optional, not mandatory, for teams in 2009. I will explain KERS later on. However, the main part of your question as to why Ferrari and McLaren are not so competitive has to be attributed to the interpretation of the new regulations. You may have heard of the diffuser issue this season. In very simple words, one of the rules was made to have a flat bottom part of the car to limit downforce and speed and also preventing an air vortex behind the car thus allowing easier overtaking. But the rules were not written very well and some team found a loophole in those rules which allowed them to legally create a double-decker diffuser which actually increased downforce and speed and made overtaking difficult. All that in contrast to the spirit of the regulations, but perfectly legal. McLaren and Ferrari did not exploit that loophole and they found themselves behind in performance. A court case was brought up to determine the legality of those double-decker diffusers and the verdict was that they were legal. At that point the teams without the special diffusers had to start thinking of catching up and modify their cars to exploit that aero solution. This is probably the main reason for Ferrari and McLaren being behind. There are other reasons as well (reliability, etc.).
KERS: It stands for Kinetic Energy Recovery System and was introduced by the FIA to direct the Formula 1 engineering community towards developing greener technologies. Kinetic energy is energy stored in motion and can be thought of as the energy that is required to stop that motion. For example, stopping a bicycle, a car or a train is all about removing its kinetic energy.
Most commonly kinetic energy is removed using friction brakes, turning the kinetic energy into heat energy that goes towards warming up our planet that little bit more. With KERS, that energy is not lost but stored somewhere to be used to drive the car - that somewhere could be in a battery (chemical energy) in a flywheel (mechanical), in an accumulator (hydraulic) and in many others ways too. This stored energy can then be reused to give extra power to the engine with the regulations allowing maximum KERS power of 60kW and energy release of 400kJ in any one lap. In simple terms this means 60kW for a little over 6 seconds to boost the car each lap.
KERS needs more than just energy storage to be a complete system - it needs devices to translate the energy between its various forms of kinetic, electrical and chemical. This energy translation comes from an electric motor-generator unit (MGU) which can turn the kinetic energy of the car into electrical energy and vice versa.
However, such translation devices normally weigh in the region of 50kg and require a lot of space: two things which Formula 1 teams go to great lengths to avoid. It was therefore paramount that the MGU weighed as little as possible.
What does KERS mean for the fans?
Well, the additional 60kW boost (which equates to 80HP), limited to 400kJ per lap, will reduce lap times by between 0.2-0.3 seconds and, there are clear benefits in using the system from a standing start. But to get the most from KERS, the whole system needs to be as lightweight and compact as possible; otherwise this advantage can quickly disappear. The weight of each team's solution is therefore a closely guarded secret, but when you consider that every 10kg of unnecessary weight can cost 0.35 seconds per lap, it's no wonder so many cars and drivers have been on diets over the winter.
In reality, though, there are other more subtle effects that get in the way of achieving the theoretical 0.2-0.3 second lap time reduction, such as weight distribution, not just longitudinally (front to rear) but also vertically. It would be easy to lose all of the KERS lap time potential if these points are not well considered. But, provided you can settle upon the ideal solution and get the gearing of your car right, the 60kW boost to the engine should aid overtaking, at least between KERS cars and non-KERS cars. Of course, it's still in the earliest stages of development and as the teams learn how to optimize KERS as a racing tool, the advantages are likely to become more apparent as the year unfolds.
Safety and reliability of KERS are also paramount issues not yet optimized by the teams who are using the system (Ferrari, McLaren, BMW and Renault).What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?The basics are a taller and thinner rear wing and a wider front wing, also most winglets are banned for this year, all of this reduces mechanical load on the car and cleans the air flow behind the car as they have smoother lines, this makes overtaking easier, the reason the FIA want this is because they want more exciting races, not precessions.
Also the introduction of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) which stores energy when the cars brake, meaning that cars fitted with the system have a 6.6 sec boost per lap which the drivers can access using the 'boost' button on the steering wheel. This is all to help overtaking. The disadvantages of KERS is that it is heavy and its presence masses up the balance of the cars, also they are quite large so the fuel tank size must be reduced so that it can be accommodated.
Go to www.formula1.com which has guides to the rule changes and season preview stuff and information about technical issues on cars, including a look at the diffuser row.
hop this helps, bit of an essay i know, soz.What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?You have already got the answer to your question, but I just felt like joining the party :P
The specific reason that Mclaren and Ferrari are struggling is that they were still developing their cars up until the last 3 races of 2008. This meant that they had not had the full force of the team working on the car, and therefore they were behind on development. Only a little behind compared to some teams, but miles behind Brawn who began their development at the beginning of 2008. So I don't think that it is that the teams couldn't handle the changes on the cars, but they just didn't have the time to act upon them well enough.
I know about kers but don't really understand how they work e,g when they brake they recharge a battery that then boost the engine?
anyother changes that someone who is informed can put in easy to understand terms ty.What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?New regulations have been implemented in 2009, which included different aerodynamic solutions aimed at improving overtaking to give fans a better show. Also a new technologically advanced system (KERS) has been introduced, but optional, not mandatory, for teams in 2009. I will explain KERS later on. However, the main part of your question as to why Ferrari and McLaren are not so competitive has to be attributed to the interpretation of the new regulations. You may have heard of the diffuser issue this season. In very simple words, one of the rules was made to have a flat bottom part of the car to limit downforce and speed and also preventing an air vortex behind the car thus allowing easier overtaking. But the rules were not written very well and some team found a loophole in those rules which allowed them to legally create a double-decker diffuser which actually increased downforce and speed and made overtaking difficult. All that in contrast to the spirit of the regulations, but perfectly legal. McLaren and Ferrari did not exploit that loophole and they found themselves behind in performance. A court case was brought up to determine the legality of those double-decker diffusers and the verdict was that they were legal. At that point the teams without the special diffusers had to start thinking of catching up and modify their cars to exploit that aero solution. This is probably the main reason for Ferrari and McLaren being behind. There are other reasons as well (reliability, etc.).
KERS: It stands for Kinetic Energy Recovery System and was introduced by the FIA to direct the Formula 1 engineering community towards developing greener technologies. Kinetic energy is energy stored in motion and can be thought of as the energy that is required to stop that motion. For example, stopping a bicycle, a car or a train is all about removing its kinetic energy.
Most commonly kinetic energy is removed using friction brakes, turning the kinetic energy into heat energy that goes towards warming up our planet that little bit more. With KERS, that energy is not lost but stored somewhere to be used to drive the car - that somewhere could be in a battery (chemical energy) in a flywheel (mechanical), in an accumulator (hydraulic) and in many others ways too. This stored energy can then be reused to give extra power to the engine with the regulations allowing maximum KERS power of 60kW and energy release of 400kJ in any one lap. In simple terms this means 60kW for a little over 6 seconds to boost the car each lap.
KERS needs more than just energy storage to be a complete system - it needs devices to translate the energy between its various forms of kinetic, electrical and chemical. This energy translation comes from an electric motor-generator unit (MGU) which can turn the kinetic energy of the car into electrical energy and vice versa.
However, such translation devices normally weigh in the region of 50kg and require a lot of space: two things which Formula 1 teams go to great lengths to avoid. It was therefore paramount that the MGU weighed as little as possible.
What does KERS mean for the fans?
Well, the additional 60kW boost (which equates to 80HP), limited to 400kJ per lap, will reduce lap times by between 0.2-0.3 seconds and, there are clear benefits in using the system from a standing start. But to get the most from KERS, the whole system needs to be as lightweight and compact as possible; otherwise this advantage can quickly disappear. The weight of each team's solution is therefore a closely guarded secret, but when you consider that every 10kg of unnecessary weight can cost 0.35 seconds per lap, it's no wonder so many cars and drivers have been on diets over the winter.
In reality, though, there are other more subtle effects that get in the way of achieving the theoretical 0.2-0.3 second lap time reduction, such as weight distribution, not just longitudinally (front to rear) but also vertically. It would be easy to lose all of the KERS lap time potential if these points are not well considered. But, provided you can settle upon the ideal solution and get the gearing of your car right, the 60kW boost to the engine should aid overtaking, at least between KERS cars and non-KERS cars. Of course, it's still in the earliest stages of development and as the teams learn how to optimize KERS as a racing tool, the advantages are likely to become more apparent as the year unfolds.
Safety and reliability of KERS are also paramount issues not yet optimized by the teams who are using the system (Ferrari, McLaren, BMW and Renault).What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?The basics are a taller and thinner rear wing and a wider front wing, also most winglets are banned for this year, all of this reduces mechanical load on the car and cleans the air flow behind the car as they have smoother lines, this makes overtaking easier, the reason the FIA want this is because they want more exciting races, not precessions.
Also the introduction of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) which stores energy when the cars brake, meaning that cars fitted with the system have a 6.6 sec boost per lap which the drivers can access using the 'boost' button on the steering wheel. This is all to help overtaking. The disadvantages of KERS is that it is heavy and its presence masses up the balance of the cars, also they are quite large so the fuel tank size must be reduced so that it can be accommodated.
Go to www.formula1.com which has guides to the rule changes and season preview stuff and information about technical issues on cars, including a look at the diffuser row.
hop this helps, bit of an essay i know, soz.What has changed so much in this seasons car to see Hamilton and Ferrari struggle?You have already got the answer to your question, but I just felt like joining the party :P
The specific reason that Mclaren and Ferrari are struggling is that they were still developing their cars up until the last 3 races of 2008. This meant that they had not had the full force of the team working on the car, and therefore they were behind on development. Only a little behind compared to some teams, but miles behind Brawn who began their development at the beginning of 2008. So I don't think that it is that the teams couldn't handle the changes on the cars, but they just didn't have the time to act upon them well enough.
2002 BUICK REGAL LS, NOT SUPERCHARGED WITH A 3800 MOTOR....CAR WON'T START BUT WILL TURN OVER AND CRANK.?
Hi, I have a serious problem. I have a 2002 buick regal ls, with a 3800 motor. Hope that helps....My car willnot start. It cranks but wont start up, trying to start I ran down the battery and bought a new 1 and still no. I have recently got a 02 sensor, fuel filter, fuel pump, mass air flow sensor and lastly a fuel pressure regulator. Also had a minor tune up, i had the wires and spark plugs changed. Now car was towed to mechanic and he said spark plugs not getting spark, what??? I need some serious help, short on cash, spent 1, 000$ already on car for past problems and car worst. No service engine light on. My car use to just be hard to start up after it sat awhile and when it do it would shut off on me while driving, no matter where or how fast i was going. Now I came out and car just wont start at all. Mechanic sparyed engine with starter fluid and still nothing so the fuel problem is ruled out. PLEASE HELP.....CAN'T AFFORD FOR MECHANICS TO GUESS ON MY CAR, ALREADY COST ME ENOUGH SO FAR DOING THAT AND CAR EVEN WORSE. THANKS IN ADVANCE.2002 BUICK REGAL LS, NOT SUPERCHARGED WITH A 3800 MOTOR....CAR WON'T START BUT WILL TURN OVER AND CRANK.?Its funny how no one jumps on the hard questions.
The electrical system is very difficult and complicated to diagnose. I've seen the main connectors on the underside of the fuse box loosen up enough to make the engine not start. It could also be the crank sensor,cam sensor,ignition control module,or any number of power wires or grounds. I could write for an hour and not be able to get your engine running. Your best bet,if your going to tackle this yourself,is to go to the parts store and buy a repair manual for your car.Sorry and Good Luck.
The electrical system is very difficult and complicated to diagnose. I've seen the main connectors on the underside of the fuse box loosen up enough to make the engine not start. It could also be the crank sensor,cam sensor,ignition control module,or any number of power wires or grounds. I could write for an hour and not be able to get your engine running. Your best bet,if your going to tackle this yourself,is to go to the parts store and buy a repair manual for your car.Sorry and Good Luck.
Car cd player help?
Hi, i have a wharfedale car cd player i had to change the battery and the starting motor. And guess what i cant remember how to reset the cd player i know its two buttons but which two ???//??Car cd player help?You would have reset it when you changed the battery. Why would you need to reset it.. these units don`t have security codes either.Car cd player help?is it one of those which the front comes off so no one can steal it? if so there should be a small hole on the players that you do not remove and you need a sharp instrument like a pen to press it for a reset. if it isnt like mine, you need to contact a firm who puts cd players in cars and they will advise you.
My car battery is low?
It read 10 amps when i hooked it up to the tester. I hooked it up to a 6/12V battery tester/ charger for about an hour. I then tested it again and it read 40 amps now. When I got my oil changed a few months ago they told me it was getting low. How much longer do you think i can get by? My dad told me he can get me one and I wont have to spend the money, but im debating just buying one myself if he can get it to me within a couple days.My car battery is low?If your battery has dead cell it will not accept charge, you have to replace it. You have to check also your alternator if charging properly. Hope this help!My car battery is low?battery is a funny thing better replace before it leaves you stuckMy car battery is low?take the battery in to your local auto parts store to get it tested for free
%26quot;10 amps%26quot; and %26quot;40 amps%26quot; are not the type of readings you should get out of a proper battery tester.
%26quot;10 amps%26quot; and %26quot;40 amps%26quot; are not the type of readings you should get out of a proper battery tester.
How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?
i bought an electric 2000 lb winch, and i want to connect a converter to it so i can plug it into a normal outlet instead of hauling a 12v car battery to it! so i am trying to find out what type/ size of converter to use that would change it from running on dc amps to ac amps.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?THE CONVERTER YOUR WANTING AT WILL COST YOU ALOT MORE THEN WHAT YOU GAVE FOR THE WENCHHow many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?One model winch has a 12 v 5.5 HP motor. One HP is 768 watts. Multiply that by 5.5 and you get about 4200 watts. Add 50% for safety from burnout of the coverter and you'll need a 6000 watt converter MINIMUM. Heavier loads on the winch motor can raise the wattage requirements considerably.
You'll do better by buying a deep cycle battery and have it connected to your truck's charging system through an isolator (so your truck won't drain the winch battery and your winch won't drain the truck battery).How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?you cannot do that for a few different reasons the outlet in your house is ac voltage and more volts than you want to put through that device. a typical outlet is 11o volts and depending on the circuit breaker, about 20 amps. a typical car battery is only 12 volts and up to 1000 cca (to the starter at least) use a car battery for the power source. i am curious why you are even thinking of using a winch around the house.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?There are no AC amps in a 12 volt battery.
Your winch is designed for 12 volts DC - any AC source, regardless of voltage, is not going to work.
You need to find out what the amperage draw on the winch is with 12volt DC. You will then need to acquire a 120Volt AC converter to 12 Volts DC with the sufficient amperage output.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?Your winch should have come with a current draw chart. Look at the max current draw. Try and find a powersupply to convert the AC to DC. Make shure the output current rating meets or exceeds the winch draw. If you can find one, it will be very expensive $500.00 or more.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?If it's a DC winch, then you need DC to run it. You should use a battery charger to run it, it could be anywhere from 1-20 or more DCamps. Chargers are pretty cheap.
You'll do better by buying a deep cycle battery and have it connected to your truck's charging system through an isolator (so your truck won't drain the winch battery and your winch won't drain the truck battery).How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?you cannot do that for a few different reasons the outlet in your house is ac voltage and more volts than you want to put through that device. a typical outlet is 11o volts and depending on the circuit breaker, about 20 amps. a typical car battery is only 12 volts and up to 1000 cca (to the starter at least) use a car battery for the power source. i am curious why you are even thinking of using a winch around the house.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?There are no AC amps in a 12 volt battery.
Your winch is designed for 12 volts DC - any AC source, regardless of voltage, is not going to work.
You need to find out what the amperage draw on the winch is with 12volt DC. You will then need to acquire a 120Volt AC converter to 12 Volts DC with the sufficient amperage output.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?Your winch should have come with a current draw chart. Look at the max current draw. Try and find a powersupply to convert the AC to DC. Make shure the output current rating meets or exceeds the winch draw. If you can find one, it will be very expensive $500.00 or more.How many ac amps are in a 12 volt battery?If it's a DC winch, then you need DC to run it. You should use a battery charger to run it, it could be anywhere from 1-20 or more DCamps. Chargers are pretty cheap.
How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?
I have an 05 altima, I just bought a system for my car, i have a 15 in sub (i don't know the watts), a 10in sub (1600w), and a two channel amp (800w/300w).
Now the other night every time the bass hit, my lights would dim, so I changed songs to something less bass-y. The lights were fine. Within 3 days of having my system put in, my battery had to be jumped because it drained. the wire is connected from the amp to the battery (I know that shouldn't be the way it should be installed)
How can I make it so that the system doesn't drain my battery? What are capacitors and are they necessary? Please explain to me like I am a 5 year old because I have no idea how to read car-audio lingo.
What is the best way to play music without draining the battery? I listen to mostly rock, but when I listen to rap that is when the subs are being used. What is the most affordable route I can take on this situation?How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?Since you say you have the wire connected from the amp to the battery, I take it your amp is always on even when the car is off. On your amp there should be a spot for a %26quot;remote wire%26quot; this wire should be connected to a 12 volt source in your car that turns off when the car does. The most common 12 volt source to connect to is the power wire for your radio. If you take the radio out, there should be a red wire (almost always red). Splice this wire and connect the remote wire to it as well.
If your wiring is already set up so the amp turns off when the car does, check your power wire from the battery to the amp and make sure there isn't any bare wire touching metal. If there is, that would drain the battery.
For your lights, there isn't a true way to prevent them from dimming but a capacitor will help.
A capacitor is designed to %26quot;stiffen%26quot; the voltage coming from the battery. So you don't lose power. Every time the sub pounds is pulls power pretty hard.
The capacitor stores power to allow the pull from the sub to happen without losing voltage.
After reading Rick G's comment, I had to edit mine and say he isn't completely wrong those are options but highly unnecessary for your system.
And I completely disagree with a capacitor being a waste of money. It does not put more strain on the alternator at all. It puts no more strain on the alternator than just the battery alone. All that happens is power goes to the battery which then goes to the capacitor. The capacitor does NOT pull power from the battery. It's basically a reserve of power with the capability of having larger amounts of power being pulled.
Capacitors will save your alternator in the long run. With your system I think you would be fine with just a 1 or 2 farad capacitor. No need for me to explain what that means but lets just say it's enough for the amount of power your running.
A Capacitor won't help the drain of your battery if your amp is always on. Make sure you wire it up to turn off when the car does.
Whoever's giving the thumbs down are being a little arrogantHow to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?do what joe said. a more powerful battery would help with your lights dimming. also, upgrade your ground wires.How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?listen i am not going to bash the other answers, but i must say i completely disagree. first in my opinion, capacitors are a waiste of money, and so would be a second battery. why because they get their power for charging from the same place your amp does, the alternator. adding more things to charge will only be harder on your alternator and actually might make things worse.
The obvious fix is a high output alternator but they are costly and might not be what you want to do. there are a couple less expensive options that may work for you.
1: do the big three upgrade. this is a addition of 3 wires that help the alternator work more efficiently...
2. there are custom pulleys that can replace the factory ones on your alternator. think of it as changing gears on a bike. i makes the alternator work a bit harder, creating a bit more output, but be aware this will shorten the life of the alternator. But if you need a new one for the stereo anyway your really not loosing anything...
hope that helps.How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?i had the same problem in my 07 impala, i would put the volume up and the car lights dimmed a lot so wat i had to do was put another battery in the trunk for just the amp because the battery in the car cant handle giving power to the car and the amp, the amp requires a lot of power which the car battery doesnt have so it causes the lights to dim.a capacitor is supposed to help the amp get more power and take less power from the battery but it rlly doesnt help so i would recommend to put another battery in tha trunk for just tha amp, you could go to any car audio shop and tell them that you want a seperate battery for just your amp and they could help you and tell you what you need and how much it will cost
Now the other night every time the bass hit, my lights would dim, so I changed songs to something less bass-y. The lights were fine. Within 3 days of having my system put in, my battery had to be jumped because it drained. the wire is connected from the amp to the battery (I know that shouldn't be the way it should be installed)
How can I make it so that the system doesn't drain my battery? What are capacitors and are they necessary? Please explain to me like I am a 5 year old because I have no idea how to read car-audio lingo.
What is the best way to play music without draining the battery? I listen to mostly rock, but when I listen to rap that is when the subs are being used. What is the most affordable route I can take on this situation?How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?Since you say you have the wire connected from the amp to the battery, I take it your amp is always on even when the car is off. On your amp there should be a spot for a %26quot;remote wire%26quot; this wire should be connected to a 12 volt source in your car that turns off when the car does. The most common 12 volt source to connect to is the power wire for your radio. If you take the radio out, there should be a red wire (almost always red). Splice this wire and connect the remote wire to it as well.
If your wiring is already set up so the amp turns off when the car does, check your power wire from the battery to the amp and make sure there isn't any bare wire touching metal. If there is, that would drain the battery.
For your lights, there isn't a true way to prevent them from dimming but a capacitor will help.
A capacitor is designed to %26quot;stiffen%26quot; the voltage coming from the battery. So you don't lose power. Every time the sub pounds is pulls power pretty hard.
The capacitor stores power to allow the pull from the sub to happen without losing voltage.
After reading Rick G's comment, I had to edit mine and say he isn't completely wrong those are options but highly unnecessary for your system.
And I completely disagree with a capacitor being a waste of money. It does not put more strain on the alternator at all. It puts no more strain on the alternator than just the battery alone. All that happens is power goes to the battery which then goes to the capacitor. The capacitor does NOT pull power from the battery. It's basically a reserve of power with the capability of having larger amounts of power being pulled.
Capacitors will save your alternator in the long run. With your system I think you would be fine with just a 1 or 2 farad capacitor. No need for me to explain what that means but lets just say it's enough for the amount of power your running.
A Capacitor won't help the drain of your battery if your amp is always on. Make sure you wire it up to turn off when the car does.
Whoever's giving the thumbs down are being a little arrogantHow to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?do what joe said. a more powerful battery would help with your lights dimming. also, upgrade your ground wires.How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?listen i am not going to bash the other answers, but i must say i completely disagree. first in my opinion, capacitors are a waiste of money, and so would be a second battery. why because they get their power for charging from the same place your amp does, the alternator. adding more things to charge will only be harder on your alternator and actually might make things worse.
The obvious fix is a high output alternator but they are costly and might not be what you want to do. there are a couple less expensive options that may work for you.
1: do the big three upgrade. this is a addition of 3 wires that help the alternator work more efficiently...
2. there are custom pulleys that can replace the factory ones on your alternator. think of it as changing gears on a bike. i makes the alternator work a bit harder, creating a bit more output, but be aware this will shorten the life of the alternator. But if you need a new one for the stereo anyway your really not loosing anything...
hope that helps.How to keep amp from draining car battery for 05 altima?i had the same problem in my 07 impala, i would put the volume up and the car lights dimmed a lot so wat i had to do was put another battery in the trunk for just the amp because the battery in the car cant handle giving power to the car and the amp, the amp requires a lot of power which the car battery doesnt have so it causes the lights to dim.a capacitor is supposed to help the amp get more power and take less power from the battery but it rlly doesnt help so i would recommend to put another battery in tha trunk for just tha amp, you could go to any car audio shop and tell them that you want a seperate battery for just your amp and they could help you and tell you what you need and how much it will cost
Battery light camry-what's causing it/?
have a battery -mostly while driving on the freeway but on also comes on at random times on street. It's a 95 toyota camry with 170k miles. Light comes on simultaneously with brake lamp light (icon is that of car with two rear lights radiating). The battery tested poor and I replaced -but the dash light behavior didn't change. Alternator tests as good while in car. I also run a wire from the +ve battery terminal to to the car cabin and monitor the voltage on my multimeter (grounded on cigarette lighter) while I drive -it's measures around about 13.5 V before starting engine then goes to ~14.55 V (very little fluctuation ~+/- 0.04 V) once the engine is started and idle, and goes up to ~14.70 V on the freeway (~14.67 when AC etc turned on). I look at the reading when the battery light comes on but it consistently measures ~14.7 V!
Aside: I took out the alternator for bench testing at Autozone before changing the battery -Autozone machine failed the alternator on all three aspects in test (including diode, etc) -but I question the reliability of the machine as it basically says my alternator is %26quot;dead%26quot; i.e. fails ALL tests yet it my car works on 14.7 volts! AND passes Autozone in car alternator test! (Was about to buy a new alternator from autozone from Autozone when I decided to let them test the new first on the same machine-but new alternator also %26quot;failed%26quot; the bench test-this makes me believe something is wrong with the bench testing!)
Anyway, I with figuring the lights: brand new 750 CCA battery, alternator producing spec voltage even while battery light on. If the it's the sensor problem or grounding how do I proceed? Could it still be a diode malfunction? What would the voltage be like a just one or more diodes in the rectifier malfunction? Help!Battery light camry-what's causing it/?If it's happening mostly while you are driving you may want to think about checking for a loose wire. It is possible and I've seen things like this happen that you hit a bump and your ground (ground wire) is effected. Check for a loose, burned, corroded wire.verifying rental applications hair dresser cut
Aside: I took out the alternator for bench testing at Autozone before changing the battery -Autozone machine failed the alternator on all three aspects in test (including diode, etc) -but I question the reliability of the machine as it basically says my alternator is %26quot;dead%26quot; i.e. fails ALL tests yet it my car works on 14.7 volts! AND passes Autozone in car alternator test! (Was about to buy a new alternator from autozone from Autozone when I decided to let them test the new first on the same machine-but new alternator also %26quot;failed%26quot; the bench test-this makes me believe something is wrong with the bench testing!)
Anyway, I with figuring the lights: brand new 750 CCA battery, alternator producing spec voltage even while battery light on. If the it's the sensor problem or grounding how do I proceed? Could it still be a diode malfunction? What would the voltage be like a just one or more diodes in the rectifier malfunction? Help!Battery light camry-what's causing it/?If it's happening mostly while you are driving you may want to think about checking for a loose wire. It is possible and I've seen things like this happen that you hit a bump and your ground (ground wire) is effected. Check for a loose, burned, corroded wire.
How many LED can be powered off a 12V car battery?
My friends and I have recently discovered a little hangout spot in the forest that backs onto my house. We're usually out until 2am and it gets quite dark, making it very difficult to walk back. We've come to the conclusion that we can use super bright white LED's to light up a pathway and a little bit around our hangout spot. My question is how many LED's could you power using a 12V battery. I know LED' can't go in parallel because of different tolerances and whatnot, but in series I'm guessing we can power 16 in a row? Then have strings of 16 in parallel to provide more light?
There is no change of running the power off the mains electricity, it must be battery powered.
...any advise would be greatly appreciated.How many LED can be powered off a 12V car battery?You probably won't get 16 LEDs. You will probably only get like 5 or 6 maybe....maybe a bit more or less, but that's a ballpark figure, and it depends on the LEDs as well.
Where I use to work we use to also use a current-limiting resistor of 10 惟 per string of 5 LEDs. This was not met with factual reasoning however. When questioned, it was stated that it was 'historical'. So, whether they served a purpose or not I don't know. It may have been overkill, but we never, ever blew LEDs and we pulsed them at currents way, WAY over their rating. At that time it was 20 mA max, and pulsed we maintained about 600 mA.
So, that's my input.
hthHow many LED can be powered off a 12V car battery?Sounds like a good choice.
Thanks :)
There is no change of running the power off the mains electricity, it must be battery powered.
...any advise would be greatly appreciated.How many LED can be powered off a 12V car battery?You probably won't get 16 LEDs. You will probably only get like 5 or 6 maybe....maybe a bit more or less, but that's a ballpark figure, and it depends on the LEDs as well.
Where I use to work we use to also use a current-limiting resistor of 10 惟 per string of 5 LEDs. This was not met with factual reasoning however. When questioned, it was stated that it was 'historical'. So, whether they served a purpose or not I don't know. It may have been overkill, but we never, ever blew LEDs and we pulsed them at currents way, WAY over their rating. At that time it was 20 mA max, and pulsed we maintained about 600 mA.
So, that's my input.
hthHow many LED can be powered off a 12V car battery?Sounds like a good choice.
Thanks :)
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Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?
Hello, I had a car (1999 Camaro) jumped and brought to Menikie. They tested the battery and said it was dead. They replaced the battery and and the car worked.
They checked the battery with some unknown device to me and they said that the stick was moving around back and forth.
they told me this means that the alternator needs to be changed.
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are they taking me for a ride or are they right. I have a voltmeter on the dash in my car and if that was the same test they used, my stick on the voltmeter does go back and forth a bit, but never in the red zone.
they did say that the cra had 100,000 miles and the alternator needed to go.
so what's the story. How long until drive unitl/or if I have a problem?Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?My best guess from what you said is that one or more of the diodes in your Alternator is blown. Alternators produce alternating current (back and forth), whereas cars use direct current (one direction). Think of alternating current like positive and negative energy. The job of the diodes is to let through the positive energy, but block the negative energy.
You could get it checked for free at Autozone or the like, but from what I've heard,they often don't check for this. To check for this specific thing, all that's needed is an AC (alternating current) Volt-Meter, which is different than the one in your car.
I suggest you ask your friends and neighbors if they know a good local independent mechanic shop, and have them check for that specifically. Shouldn't cost much, and they may waive the testing fee if you have them repair it.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?Go to Auto Zone, and get another FREE test. This will verify. You probably DO need a new alternator and VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Many times, the battery goes bad from an internal short in the alternator. They sometimes need to be replaced together, or so my local alternator shop tells me.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?If you have put in a new battery, and the voltage is rising and falling then the alternator is at fault. It needs to be about 14.5 Volts.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?if the battery keeps going dead then it,s probably the alternator not charging the battery.
They checked the battery with some unknown device to me and they said that the stick was moving around back and forth.
they told me this means that the alternator needs to be changed.
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are they taking me for a ride or are they right. I have a voltmeter on the dash in my car and if that was the same test they used, my stick on the voltmeter does go back and forth a bit, but never in the red zone.
they did say that the cra had 100,000 miles and the alternator needed to go.
so what's the story. How long until drive unitl/or if I have a problem?Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?My best guess from what you said is that one or more of the diodes in your Alternator is blown. Alternators produce alternating current (back and forth), whereas cars use direct current (one direction). Think of alternating current like positive and negative energy. The job of the diodes is to let through the positive energy, but block the negative energy.
You could get it checked for free at Autozone or the like, but from what I've heard,they often don't check for this. To check for this specific thing, all that's needed is an AC (alternating current) Volt-Meter, which is different than the one in your car.
I suggest you ask your friends and neighbors if they know a good local independent mechanic shop, and have them check for that specifically. Shouldn't cost much, and they may waive the testing fee if you have them repair it.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?Go to Auto Zone, and get another FREE test. This will verify. You probably DO need a new alternator and VOLTAGE REGULATOR. Many times, the battery goes bad from an internal short in the alternator. They sometimes need to be replaced together, or so my local alternator shop tells me.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?If you have put in a new battery, and the voltage is rising and falling then the alternator is at fault. It needs to be about 14.5 Volts.Car battery replaced, but quetsion about alternator?if the battery keeps going dead then it,s probably the alternator not charging the battery.
How to disable a car alarm? pls help!!?
ok i have a 99 nissan altima... n it dont wanna start.... i put the key in but it dont even let me turn the key... it just goes in but dont turn at all... i changed the battery n everything... when i bought the car it had an alarm but i dont have the remote for it.... please help me .... how do i make it start??????????How to disable a car alarm? pls help!!?it might be something witht he ignition,if its like most alarms it the alarm horn will be by the battery find the main power wire and cut it and the alarm it self will be diabled if it has an igntion chip which has to be inserted to start the car you might be in trouble and might need to get the car rewired
How can I unloc '99 trailblazer car radio?
Can anyone help me with this??
I had to change the battery on my 1999 Chevy -Trailblazer,
but when I went to turn on the radio it was locked. I had to
enter a code wich I already have, I just want some one to
show me how to enter it steps by steps.
Any help? :(
Thanks very much,
La MaraviLLaHow can I unloc '99 trailblazer car radio?normally you just turn the radio on and then using the preset buttons type in the code.
I had to change the battery on my 1999 Chevy -Trailblazer,
but when I went to turn on the radio it was locked. I had to
enter a code wich I already have, I just want some one to
show me how to enter it steps by steps.
Any help? :(
Thanks very much,
La MaraviLLaHow can I unloc '99 trailblazer car radio?normally you just turn the radio on and then using the preset buttons type in the code.
Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (<33F) ?
It is 1996 Honda Accord. It works excellent except for the problem. I have changed a new battery and spark plugs. But the problem is still there. The check-engine-light is always on when it happens (even I just turn the key but do not start the car and wait for more than 30 seconds). Is it an ECM problem? If so, how to solve it? Many thanks.t Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?If you installed a new battery, check the charge to make sure it is fully charged. Even a new battery may get stale from sitting on the shelf. You might have a loose or faulty connection to the starter solenoid, or the solenoid could be going bad.
As for the light, it may very well be a problem with your thermostat sticking open. The thermostat is supposed to stay shut to allow the engine to reach proper operating temperature....then open as necessary to keep the temperature even.
You have to find out the code that is making your Check Engine light come on.
This happened to me recently with my Land Rover. The light came on and the code indicated that the engine was too cold for too long - not warming up properly.
Installed a new thermostat and it cleared right up!
Good luck to you.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?The starter maybe? I know when I have had starters go out, the car was always hard to start first.
And there is a flywheel - the teeth on the starter- that can go out, too.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?Some cars have problems with starting in cold weather not usually in that range though I am talking about in the negatives up in North Dakota and the likes where they have to plug their cars up to keep the block warm so it will start. If your Check Engine light is on I would most certainly have it checked to see what code comes on your lucky you own a 96 because that is the first year OBD 2 was used so take it to Advanced Auto they will check for free. If the Check Engine light has nothing to do with the starting issue than I would recommend having the starter checked and replaced if necessary because that if certainly probable.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?Not an ecm problem,but one of the sensors feeding it is faulty.Best guess without code reading it would be the intake air temperature sensor,or the coolant temperature sensor.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?the battery loses a lot of power when it gets cold. Just because you have a new battery doesn't mean it's a good battery. I did that with my honda and got a Walmart battery... big mistake. It was a piece of crap. You want to get the biggest battery that will fit your car.
Other than that, it could be a lot of things, but I don't have a lot of time now and your info is kinda limited:
Some hondas had a problem with the main relay being sensitive to temperature changes. I fixed mine (took the main relay out and re-soldered the solder joints and I never had problems with it again) but that problem was more common with hot temperatures.
In your case it could be a number of things.
Main relay not activating fuel pump,
bad gas (water/ice in the gas) you can buy a fuel additive for this and it takes care of the problem.
i'm sure there are other things that could cause these symptoms, but I assume you've already done a tune-up with good quality parts. Your car deserves that much.
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As for the light, it may very well be a problem with your thermostat sticking open. The thermostat is supposed to stay shut to allow the engine to reach proper operating temperature....then open as necessary to keep the temperature even.
You have to find out the code that is making your Check Engine light come on.
This happened to me recently with my Land Rover. The light came on and the code indicated that the engine was too cold for too long - not warming up properly.
Installed a new thermostat and it cleared right up!
Good luck to you.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?The starter maybe? I know when I have had starters go out, the car was always hard to start first.
And there is a flywheel - the teeth on the starter- that can go out, too.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?Some cars have problems with starting in cold weather not usually in that range though I am talking about in the negatives up in North Dakota and the likes where they have to plug their cars up to keep the block warm so it will start. If your Check Engine light is on I would most certainly have it checked to see what code comes on your lucky you own a 96 because that is the first year OBD 2 was used so take it to Advanced Auto they will check for free. If the Check Engine light has nothing to do with the starting issue than I would recommend having the starter checked and replaced if necessary because that if certainly probable.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?Not an ecm problem,but one of the sensors feeding it is faulty.Best guess without code reading it would be the intake air temperature sensor,or the coolant temperature sensor.Why does my car not (or hard to) start in Cold (%26lt;33F) ?the battery loses a lot of power when it gets cold. Just because you have a new battery doesn't mean it's a good battery. I did that with my honda and got a Walmart battery... big mistake. It was a piece of crap. You want to get the biggest battery that will fit your car.
Other than that, it could be a lot of things, but I don't have a lot of time now and your info is kinda limited:
Some hondas had a problem with the main relay being sensitive to temperature changes. I fixed mine (took the main relay out and re-soldered the solder joints and I never had problems with it again) but that problem was more common with hot temperatures.
In your case it could be a number of things.
Main relay not activating fuel pump,
bad gas (water/ice in the gas) you can buy a fuel additive for this and it takes care of the problem.
i'm sure there are other things that could cause these symptoms, but I assume you've already done a tune-up with good quality parts. Your car deserves that much.
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Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?
Ok here are all the details to this thing going on with my car. First so everyone knows, it is a Chevy Lumina z34 1993 with a dual cam overhead v6 in it, 3.4L. Ok now second we have replaced the air filter, air breather, fuel filter, and have checked all the fuel lines, poured fuel injector cleaner in the car and cleaned battery wires, changed the spark plugs and changed valve cover gasket (different problem, there was oil on the spark plugs for a while so ya hehe). The problem with my car is that it starts decent in the morning when i have let it sit overnight, and also starts good if you start it up right after you shut it off, but if you let it sit for like 2 hours or so then you have to give it gas to help it start (feather the pedal). So everyone knows also, the temperature gauge (inside the car) slowly gets over half (has gotten really hot, up to 260 degrees actually, and i thought it was the thermostat but i don't think this will affect how the car starts will it?) Anyways, then drops back down to a quarter, then slowly rises again and repeats, it doesn't seem normal but idk. Another thing is i filled the car with gas (completely full) and the gas tank leaked about half a gallon of gas and then stopped. (The leak came from underneath the car in the middle, where the gas tank is). Any ideas on what is wrong with it yet? Anybody? If you have anymore questions about info of what I have done with the car, noises it makes or anything like that, just type it up here on the page and I will answer back within a couple hours. TY, please everyone help! So in need of help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?Well to start your seals are leaking. That is how oil got on your spark plugs. If oil is leaking then you probably have low oil. That can be very bad. You must check your oil every time you get gas. You have been lucky up to this point. If you run the oil reservoir too low you will seize the engine, it will freeze and will not work. You either get a new engine or new car. It is worth the two minutes to check the oil.
Second it sounds like your water or antifreeze is low too. I know everybody is in a hurry these days but you need to take care of the vehicle that takes care of you and keeps you protected.
Terrible things can happen to you from sheer laziness.
Picture breaking down in the wrong part of town all alone in the dark. You will wish you took the time.
Start caring better for your car it will run for more years to come.Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?you say it,s hard to start after it warms up? this is just a guess but have the coil tested. if a coil gets too hot then it can break down and hard to start. you say the tank leaks? maybe it,s sucking air from the leak.Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?if a car gets too hot it is harder to start until it cools alittle bit then should start fine. you do need to find out where the gas leak is and repair it im sure its not helping the situation at all.
Second it sounds like your water or antifreeze is low too. I know everybody is in a hurry these days but you need to take care of the vehicle that takes care of you and keeps you protected.
Terrible things can happen to you from sheer laziness.
Picture breaking down in the wrong part of town all alone in the dark. You will wish you took the time.
Start caring better for your car it will run for more years to come.Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?you say it,s hard to start after it warms up? this is just a guess but have the coil tested. if a coil gets too hot then it can break down and hard to start. you say the tank leaks? maybe it,s sucking air from the leak.Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?if a car gets too hot it is harder to start until it cools alittle bit then should start fine. you do need to find out where the gas leak is and repair it im sure its not helping the situation at all.
Can an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?
Any advice is greatly appreciated. My problem is this, In July 2007 A man in a huge truck with a trailer hinge back up out from a parking space, it I saw him and the only thing I could at the time is speed up so he would not hit the middle of my car. He ended up hitting the side bumper and ripped it off. I have A 1999 Cryshler Sebring. It truely was a hard hit. Well the man's insurance did pay to fix the bumper, but now everything keeps going wrong. I did mention it to the person at the shop where we had arranged for the repair. I asked to please give me an estimated how much it would cost to fix it. When the time came, She did not do so and when I asked the lady she gave me a look like there is really something wrong with my car. I give two guys a ride to the bus so they do not have to walk the mile or so and they can attest that my car was running smooth. So many things one after another have gone wrong. I have put over 700.00 and still more problems. So my question is what do you think my chances are If I take it to the manufactor and they will rule in my favor. The Insurance Co-ordinator says if they say it was from the accident then they will pay for it. Straight from the start right after the accident my car kept dyeing out, so I had to drive it like a standard car with my feet on the gas and brake at the same time. So in the end , last I have heard there is a short somewhere so I took it to Spitfire and place that specializes in electrical problems and he told me my computer is bad. First of all the things my battery kept dyeing out, my car would not start up in the mornings,I took it to Auto zone and my battery was fat, swollen no good. Bought a new one, then I took it to a man at midas , he said I needed a valve cover gasket and he showed me my spark plugs we filled with oil, fixed that. Now Midas ran a scan and said I had either a bad map sensor or a short. Changed the map sensor the car is still barely running, so then another place said it was a short but had it for two weeks and could not find the short . I would like to know , if the guys Insurance is still on the hook for all the problems I have had with the car since the accident. Now I give these two guys a ride from work each day and they knew there was nothing wrong with my car before the accident. What is the best thing I can do. Many thanks , SylviaCan an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?I can offer several opinions here and I hope my answer doesnt offend. I have worked with cars in some way almost all my life. I am now a claims adjuster, and can tell you based on the description of the impact you gave me, I have never of a vehicle suffering from the problems you are having to be related to that type of impact. If you had rear ended someone at high speed enough to crush the front end of your vehicle causing damages to the engine, and electrical components I could see it. But I doubt any shop out there could some how link the problems to the accident.
Right now in regards to your next step there are two senarios. If you used a shop the insurance company rec. and is part of there program, an insurance company will guar the work the shop did. If you feel these problems are related to the accident start with the adjuster and the shop to attempt to resolve the problem. They should be willing to help since you used one of their shops.
If however you used your own shop and is not part of the insurance companies preffered shop program, you are own your own with the repairs done by the shop. The insurance company cannot guar their work.
Good luckCan an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?Its hard to prove since you have to show that it was due to the accident and nothing else. since the vehicle is eight years old they could say it had nothing to do with the accident. Also if he hit the rear bumper i doubt you have a chance... the front bumper is your best shot.Can an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?The burden of proof is yours. You must prove beyond any doubt that the accident caused all these problems. It will help having only one trusted Mechanic to thoroughly check out your car and assess All damage. Then take this to the insurance company or if needed a lawyer. With the right documentation and a little luck you will get your car fixed properly.
Good luckCan an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?If you signed off on the accident..your high n dry. Always get more than one estimate when dealing with these things.And never limit yourself to the place the insurance company recommends! They are not your friends! Get a free consultation from a lawyer and make sure that when he presents your requests that his fees are included. Also..lawyers in this matter often work off of commission per settlement.Be sure that is the case so that you have no money out of pocket.Have your ducks in a row when you see him..provide receipts(shows dates of repair)a list of witnesses(your friends you ride to work)and an accident report. Good luck.Can an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?You have a nine year old vehicle that had a rear bumper damaged. This collision did NOT damage your battery, wiring, sensors, leaky valve covers or computer system. The insurance company is NOT going to pay for any of these items or tune-ups or diagnostic charges. Just suck it up and face the fact that this is normal upkeep for a car.
Right now in regards to your next step there are two senarios. If you used a shop the insurance company rec. and is part of there program, an insurance company will guar the work the shop did. If you feel these problems are related to the accident start with the adjuster and the shop to attempt to resolve the problem. They should be willing to help since you used one of their shops.
If however you used your own shop and is not part of the insurance companies preffered shop program, you are own your own with the repairs done by the shop. The insurance company cannot guar their work.
Good luckCan an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?Its hard to prove since you have to show that it was due to the accident and nothing else. since the vehicle is eight years old they could say it had nothing to do with the accident. Also if he hit the rear bumper i doubt you have a chance... the front bumper is your best shot.Can an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?The burden of proof is yours. You must prove beyond any doubt that the accident caused all these problems. It will help having only one trusted Mechanic to thoroughly check out your car and assess All damage. Then take this to the insurance company or if needed a lawyer. With the right documentation and a little luck you will get your car fixed properly.
Good luckCan an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?If you signed off on the accident..your high n dry. Always get more than one estimate when dealing with these things.And never limit yourself to the place the insurance company recommends! They are not your friends! Get a free consultation from a lawyer and make sure that when he presents your requests that his fees are included. Also..lawyers in this matter often work off of commission per settlement.Be sure that is the case so that you have no money out of pocket.Have your ducks in a row when you see him..provide receipts(shows dates of repair)a list of witnesses(your friends you ride to work)and an accident report. Good luck.Can an Insurance company still be held liable for the after affects of a car wreck?You have a nine year old vehicle that had a rear bumper damaged. This collision did NOT damage your battery, wiring, sensors, leaky valve covers or computer system. The insurance company is NOT going to pay for any of these items or tune-ups or diagnostic charges. Just suck it up and face the fact that this is normal upkeep for a car.
My car's electronics won't work after car battery installed wrong?
its a 99 nissan altima gle i mistakenly out the battery in wrong and saw smoke in the car when i tried to start it so i immediately took the cables off the battery terminals .. now now power anything works... the window wipers, power windows,power lock,a.c ( turns on every once and a while) power mirrors, the radio, signal lights, hazard lights, horn , i checked the fuse box and it seems to be ok no fuse blown should i still go ahead and change those fuses or what can anyone give me any solutions diy tests and a estimate of how much the damage is going to cost to get repairedMy car's electronics won't work after car battery installed wrong?there is a big fuse 80 amps or 50 amps near the battery or comming into the fuse box ,
it is blownMy car's electronics won't work after car battery installed wrong?Probably melted some wiring, blown the ECU, etc. - very, very expensive. You need an auto electrician.My car's electronics won't work after car battery installed wrong?dude sooo many things could be wrong, brain could have fried. theres a main fuse on the brain that might be fried. but thats what the + and - is there for POSITIVE red NEGATIVE black
sorry dude gl
it is blownMy car's electronics won't work after car battery installed wrong?Probably melted some wiring, blown the ECU, etc. - very, very expensive. You need an auto electrician.My car's electronics won't work after car battery installed wrong?dude sooo many things could be wrong, brain could have fried. theres a main fuse on the brain that might be fried. but thats what the + and - is there for POSITIVE red NEGATIVE black
sorry dude gl
Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work?
I don't know what's going on with the remote for my Rover 420. My remote for the central locking would only work if I held it close to the door, and then it was getting worse where I had to click it loads of times before it would lock and the beeping would stop, to turn off the immobiliser. I can't drive it unless it's locked and then unlocked with the remote, as if I don't it beeps and it doesn't start.
I went to a car parts shop to get a battery, and they said that they wouldn't fit it for me as with Rover, you have to look in the book you get with the car to do it a certain way.
As I was worried I would do it wrong, I went into the garage around the corner and asked them if they knew how to fit the battery so it would work, and a young lad put in the battery and then said he didn't know what to do once the battery was in, but luckily I still had the key turned so I didn't have to start the immobiliser again.
I got home and and removed the key from the ignition, and then read the book about how to fit the battery, so I took it out and put it back in again. I got out the car and locked it with the key in the door, and left it a few mins. The book said to unlock it with the key in the door, then press the lock button a few times to synchronise it, so I did that and nothing happens.
What am I supposed to do now? Shall I take it to a garage that specialise in Rover?
Who do I need to phone to get the number so I can over ride the immobiliser so I can drive it until I have the remote sorted?
I put the battery in correct with the facing out. Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? Procedure.
1. Unlock the drivers door using the key.
2. Ensure all doors, bonnet and boot are shut, and if Central Locking is
fitted, make sure both front doors are unlocked.
3. Press the PLIP key (Lock button) four times quickly, until the vehicle
locks are enabled.
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
The engine immobiliser is set as soon as the Perimetric alarm is enabled,
which inhibits the engine electrical circuits. Immobilization can only be removed
using the PLIP key or the emergency access code (EKA). If the car
is not locked using the PLIP key, the immobiliser will be activated 20 seconds
after the ignition is switched off, and the drivers door opened. The
engine can be re-immobilized by pressing the unlock button on the PLIP
key.
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http://www.autopribor.ru/obor/t-300/manuHelp, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? Suggest you go to an auto-electrician. There are no Rover dealerships now.Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? Its a rover.Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? I had same problem with a volvo - new battery and couldn't get radio etc.
I read book, found I needed the EKA code so I phoned the place where volvo was bought, they put in my reg no into a computer, and came up with the code for my car.
I put code in (see your book if you need to do this) - and, hey presto! I was back in business!
Regards. h
I went to a car parts shop to get a battery, and they said that they wouldn't fit it for me as with Rover, you have to look in the book you get with the car to do it a certain way.
As I was worried I would do it wrong, I went into the garage around the corner and asked them if they knew how to fit the battery so it would work, and a young lad put in the battery and then said he didn't know what to do once the battery was in, but luckily I still had the key turned so I didn't have to start the immobiliser again.
I got home and and removed the key from the ignition, and then read the book about how to fit the battery, so I took it out and put it back in again. I got out the car and locked it with the key in the door, and left it a few mins. The book said to unlock it with the key in the door, then press the lock button a few times to synchronise it, so I did that and nothing happens.
What am I supposed to do now? Shall I take it to a garage that specialise in Rover?
Who do I need to phone to get the number so I can over ride the immobiliser so I can drive it until I have the remote sorted?
I put the battery in correct with the facing out. Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? Procedure.
1. Unlock the drivers door using the key.
2. Ensure all doors, bonnet and boot are shut, and if Central Locking is
fitted, make sure both front doors are unlocked.
3. Press the PLIP key (Lock button) four times quickly, until the vehicle
locks are enabled.
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
The engine immobiliser is set as soon as the Perimetric alarm is enabled,
which inhibits the engine electrical circuits. Immobilization can only be removed
using the PLIP key or the emergency access code (EKA). If the car
is not locked using the PLIP key, the immobiliser will be activated 20 seconds
after the ignition is switched off, and the drivers door opened. The
engine can be re-immobilized by pressing the unlock button on the PLIP
key.
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http://www.autopribor.ru/obor/t-300/manuHelp, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? Suggest you go to an auto-electrician. There are no Rover dealerships now.Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? Its a rover.Help, I changed battery for remote on my Rover 420 and now it doesn't work? I had same problem with a volvo - new battery and couldn't get radio etc.
I read book, found I needed the EKA code so I phoned the place where volvo was bought, they put in my reg no into a computer, and came up with the code for my car.
I put code in (see your book if you need to do this) - and, hey presto! I was back in business!
Regards. h
What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?
I have a 1997 Nissan Altima. The battery %26amp; alternator were changed recently. Battery has tested good. I also had a recent tuneup. My car will sometimes die while idling. When the car does die, the following lights turn on the dashboard: E-brake, oil light, %26amp; battery. I suspect the fuel pump is going bad because it will sometimes choke while accelerating. I have to rev the engine while in Neutral to keep the car from dying. What do you think? Also, how much should a repair be?What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?fuel throttle or air sensor one of the two, good luck mate.What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?go to authorized service in nissan
if some parts need to replace
replace OriginalWhat is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?I would Look into checking your fuel Filter. Sometimes they get stuffed up and don't let enough gas through unless you've got your foot on the gas.What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?Could be a number of things. Sounds like carbon build-up in some of your emission control sensors. That is a lot more common these days with ethanol enriched fuel. If you can, find a gas station that has no ethanol in it's gas. That should help some. Also, go to one of the chain auto parts stores and ask for %26quot;Sea-Foam%26quot; fuel additive. It works really good at cleaning your fuel system and displacing water in your fuel. I would try that first before running up a big mechanics bill. Good luck.What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?reset the throttle bodyWhat is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?it can be the throttle, and that might cost you about 150 buckshorrible cat vb
if some parts need to replace
replace OriginalWhat is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?I would Look into checking your fuel Filter. Sometimes they get stuffed up and don't let enough gas through unless you've got your foot on the gas.What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?Could be a number of things. Sounds like carbon build-up in some of your emission control sensors. That is a lot more common these days with ethanol enriched fuel. If you can, find a gas station that has no ethanol in it's gas. That should help some. Also, go to one of the chain auto parts stores and ask for %26quot;Sea-Foam%26quot; fuel additive. It works really good at cleaning your fuel system and displacing water in your fuel. I would try that first before running up a big mechanics bill. Good luck.What is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?reset the throttle bodyWhat is wrong with my car? Engine shuts off when idiling...?it can be the throttle, and that might cost you about 150 bucks
How to fit an amplifier and subwoofer in a ford focus estate?
Changed my car and have fitted my stereo, however struggling to fit the live power lead from battery to boot without going through the wing and door, can anyone suggest another way in?How to fit an amplifier and subwoofer in a ford focus estate?Only 1 way I can think of. Drill a hole somewhere in the fire wall and go through the upper floorboard and run it alone the seams of where the fabric meets the plastic. Easier way would be to go through the door and along the seams where fabric meets plastic. But you said without...so yea...if im not mistaking those are really your only options.How to fit an amplifier and subwoofer in a ford focus estate?through the firewall, and underneath the carpet. Then feed it through to the boot and then up behind the sub box.How to fit an amplifier and subwoofer in a ford focus estate?the engine wiring loom usually comes in behind the glovebox, might be able to squeeze it through with that? you should find it close to the fuse panel on the car
How do I use this basic battery charger to charge my car battery?
I lost the manual. It is a %26quot;6/2amp Solid State Battery Charger.%26quot; It has a switch to change from 2 amp to 6 amp. The meter reads from 0 to 8 D.C. amperes.
I'm charging the battery in my old Crown Vic, so I guess it's 12 volt. I know how to hook it up and turn it on safely.
I just don't know how to tell when it's done charging. I know that it's important not to overcharge the battery. So how do I tell from reading the meter (0-8 D.C. amperes) when it is sufficiently charged?
Thank you.How do I use this basic battery charger to charge my car battery?Most newer battery chargers have an auto %26quot;check%26quot; - %26quot;charge%26quot; - %26quot;complete%26quot; stage built in. If you are going to leave it over night, put it on the 2 amp charge. If you need it done sooner, put it on the 6 amp charge for about 4 hours.How do I use this basic battery charger to charge my car battery?Without an volt meter to check the battery's state of charge it's always best to charge at the slowest and lowest 2 amp setting.
I'm charging the battery in my old Crown Vic, so I guess it's 12 volt. I know how to hook it up and turn it on safely.
I just don't know how to tell when it's done charging. I know that it's important not to overcharge the battery. So how do I tell from reading the meter (0-8 D.C. amperes) when it is sufficiently charged?
Thank you.How do I use this basic battery charger to charge my car battery?Most newer battery chargers have an auto %26quot;check%26quot; - %26quot;charge%26quot; - %26quot;complete%26quot; stage built in. If you are going to leave it over night, put it on the 2 amp charge. If you need it done sooner, put it on the 6 amp charge for about 4 hours.How do I use this basic battery charger to charge my car battery?Without an volt meter to check the battery's state of charge it's always best to charge at the slowest and lowest 2 amp setting.
Life spam of a car battery and alternator...Please tell me how long is expected...?
I had a flood in my street and that did damage the battery of my car, as well as the alternator. My car is about 4 years of use and the mechanic told me that I was in the right time to change all these, coz sooner or later I will have it damaged by usage as times passes. But the change was due to the flood and now I feel that I should have been more careful about my car and not to park it in the near street while a tropical storm passed and flooded it all and I did pay a big note!Life spam of a car battery and alternator...Please tell me how long is expected...?It's %26quot;life SPAN%26quot;, spam is a type of canned meat. Anyway the battery was probably ready to be changed because four to six years is about the life span of a decent battery. The alternator on the other-hand should probably only be replaced once or maybe twice during the whole life of the car. I'm sure the water had something to do with the alternator failure. This may however not be all the electrical problems your going to experience from this flood damage, especially if the car was started before it was completely dried out. There could be damage to circuit boards, relays, switches, and interior and exterior lighting. I would try to keep it out of the tropical storms especially if you have a lot invested in it. GOOD LUCK!!!Life spam of a car battery and alternator...Please tell me how long is expected...?its 50-50 if you have been driving for 5 years on that Battery, you are lucky car battery's life is between 3-5 years, so that needed to be changed, alternator, that is water damage, but look at it this way there was nothing you could do about it, and you are lucky it just came to that.Life spam of a car battery and alternator...Please tell me how long is expected...?about three to four years on a battery. The alternator should last about ten years, but it was water damaged so it needs to be changed anyway.
Monday, September 19, 2011
How to remove battery without setting off factory alarm?
I'm going to help a friend change his starter today. His car is stranded in a parking lot. I'm not used to working on cars with alarms. He said last time he removed his battery to replace it, the alarm started to sound. To replace is starter (which I'm very familiar with), I'll have to remove the battery from the vehicle. How do I keep the alarm from sounding?
The car is a 1998 Toyota Camry.How to remove battery without setting off factory alarm?Find the fuse and remove it. Or screw off the lead where the alarm get it's power from. It's usually at the battery terminal.How to remove battery without setting off factory alarm?Unless the alarm has a back up battery how would the alarm sound if the battery is not hooked up?If need be pull the fuse to the security system.
The car is a 1998 Toyota Camry.How to remove battery without setting off factory alarm?Find the fuse and remove it. Or screw off the lead where the alarm get it's power from. It's usually at the battery terminal.How to remove battery without setting off factory alarm?Unless the alarm has a back up battery how would the alarm sound if the battery is not hooked up?If need be pull the fuse to the security system.
What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?
2000 Mazda miata mx-5, after the car run for about 30 min sometimes it will just die and it cranks but will not start, and other times when I turn it off to pump gas or to do something quick it dose the same crank but won't start. only when I let it sit for about 20 to a hour will it turn on again, I have change the battery becouse it was like 5 years old but that didn't help.What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?it probably has to do with the fuel pump.What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?maybe the fuel pump or fuel filter. When you first turn the key to %26quot;run%26quot; (not start) can you hear a little click from the fuel pump when it turns on?What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?Check the carburetor float. Sounds like it sinks. That means a leak in the float. If the float does not float, it will not let the car start because it stops the flow of fuel. If you are mechanical, buy a rebuild kit for that carburetor and rebuild it. Make sure to follow instructions carefully and accurately.
The other option would be the fuel pump, or the fuel filter. Check to see if fuel comes into the carb when you press the accelerator. After the car stops, open the carb (remove breather/filter) and press pedal. If no fuel comes thru then either fuel pump is not pumping fuel or the the filter is not letting the fuel come thru.
By the way, if it cranks - it is not the battery. But having to crank so much will drain the battery.
Good Luck.What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?it could be a lot of things, like the fuel pump/filter, crankshaft sensor, no spark. my suggestion is take it to a mazda dealer. they probably have seen this problem before. as a side note completely ignore the guy that said to check your carburetor he doesn't know what he is talking about, the last car that was produced with a carb was back in 95 or 96. your car does not have a carb.What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?If your check engine light has not come on then it is most likely a fuel problem. Because it is ten years old (about the age for a fuel pump problem), it is very likely where the problem is at. One nice thing about Miata's is that they were designed for easy service, and the fuel pump is easy to do.
So here is what I would suggest:
Go to a parts store, buy a fuel pump (with sock, slang for the in-tank filter), get a repair manual, OBD II reader, a set of sockets, pliers, and a fuel filter. Go home, replace the fuel filter, fuel pump and read out the error codes if there are any.
All of this will more then likely cost less the the labor charge that you will get for diagnostics at the Mazda dealer and help you to be prepared the next time something goes wrong.private myspace laptop peak replacement
The other option would be the fuel pump, or the fuel filter. Check to see if fuel comes into the carb when you press the accelerator. After the car stops, open the carb (remove breather/filter) and press pedal. If no fuel comes thru then either fuel pump is not pumping fuel or the the filter is not letting the fuel come thru.
By the way, if it cranks - it is not the battery. But having to crank so much will drain the battery.
Good Luck.What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?it could be a lot of things, like the fuel pump/filter, crankshaft sensor, no spark. my suggestion is take it to a mazda dealer. they probably have seen this problem before. as a side note completely ignore the guy that said to check your carburetor he doesn't know what he is talking about, the last car that was produced with a carb was back in 95 or 96. your car does not have a carb.What could be wrong with my car and how to fix? car cranks but will not start.?If your check engine light has not come on then it is most likely a fuel problem. Because it is ten years old (about the age for a fuel pump problem), it is very likely where the problem is at. One nice thing about Miata's is that they were designed for easy service, and the fuel pump is easy to do.
So here is what I would suggest:
Go to a parts store, buy a fuel pump (with sock, slang for the in-tank filter), get a repair manual, OBD II reader, a set of sockets, pliers, and a fuel filter. Go home, replace the fuel filter, fuel pump and read out the error codes if there are any.
All of this will more then likely cost less the the labor charge that you will get for diagnostics at the Mazda dealer and help you to be prepared the next time something goes wrong.
Jumpstart car and battery question?
how many times after you jumpstart a car should you replace your car battery? this is regrading a friends car. she said her bf had to jumpstart his car once before maybe last year, but we had to do it again today, i told her she should get a new battery but, she said her bf said you can do it a few times then change it. what would you think?
ps. they are also driving from california to new york in a few months, so wouldnt that make you want to get a new battery for the trip?Jumpstart car and battery question?Ask how many times she wants to be stuck ,the local parts store will check the battery for her, battery life is 2 years on low end 4year on the topJumpstart car and battery question?Your bf doesn't sound like a mechanic, either the alternator or battery are bad. Have the battery tested first and if it checks OK, then you have a bad alternator.Jumpstart car and battery question?Suggest to get the battery tested at a battery shop,they do it for free.
ps. they are also driving from california to new york in a few months, so wouldnt that make you want to get a new battery for the trip?Jumpstart car and battery question?Ask how many times she wants to be stuck ,the local parts store will check the battery for her, battery life is 2 years on low end 4year on the topJumpstart car and battery question?Your bf doesn't sound like a mechanic, either the alternator or battery are bad. Have the battery tested first and if it checks OK, then you have a bad alternator.Jumpstart car and battery question?Suggest to get the battery tested at a battery shop,they do it for free.
How do i make my car faster and more efficient?
i've got a 1998 hyundai elantra and i wanna get my money's worth out of my car. what do i need to change in order to make my car faster, and more efficient? right now, everything in my car is the same as the day it left the factory, aside from a few changed spark plugs and other basic repairs from normal wear and tear. any advice is greatly appreciated. i also need to know how to keep my 12%26quot; subs from draining the battery of my car. thanks much!How do i make my car faster and more efficient?well you could get a tune up, that could help, a free flowing exhaust system, and a cold air intake. all of those things will increase your power and efficiency. however that is about it to make it more powerful and more efficient. if you are more concerned with power you can put a turbocharger on it and as long as you keep your RPM's down, and are gentile on the gas that shouldn't affect your mpg's too much.
as for your battery, you might need a new battery if your sub-woofers are draining your battery down, and you might also need a new alternator, one that will be able to produce more electricity. also you might want to leave your car running when you are using a high output sound systemHow do i make my car faster and more efficient?Usually performance mods mean worse mileage. Cold air intakes do not add enough horsepower that you could feel the difference other than a better sound. A free flowing exhaust system would help the sound and performance a little, but you would still not notice a big performance jump. But both of those things would make it more efficient.
By upgrading to better spark plugs, spark plug wires, new fuel filter,keep the oil changed, keep your tires inflated properly, having good wheel alignment, keep the fluids changed (coolant,transmission,etc), and make sure your suspension is not damaged/worn, all those things can help give you the most out of your gas mileage. Another thing that could help is to take out the subs because they weigh alot. Any extra weight you keep in the car just adds more weight for your engine to pull, hence taking away power.
You can add a in line %26quot;Cap%26quot; or capacitor. It stores power while the amp is on and distributes it when your car gets low on voltage. This helps stop your lights dimming or you battery going low.
Good luck!How do i make my car faster and more efficient?I agree with what everyone said besides the nitrous oxide answer....hurrmmm not street legal and def not suited for this engine. Also expensive and pointless in a hyundai.
As for the draining of the battery your alternator should be able to run all the electrics on your car and charge the battery at the same time sooo either you have a problem with the alternator or the alternator is not large enough to power the subs.
I am assuming you are running the stereo with the car running otherwise you will be seeing the battery go flat more often.
I have a 12 inch sub in my 3.0L skyline and have not had problems with my alternator as a result. It's not a hardcore system - newer cars have loads more electrics than what you have with the subs combined so yeh it may be worthwhile getting the alternator checked out.How do i make my car faster and more efficient?K%26amp;N Air Filter - Or similar
Free Flowing Exhaust System - Or just a better muffler
Synthetic Oils
These are the cheap and simple first steps you can take.
Of course there is the other steps of making sure the tires are at the recommended pressures and keep the foot off the pedal so much.
If you turn off the subs then the battery is not supposed to drain. I put one of those yellow tops in my car and I can let my 12s pound for almost an hour before the battery gets too drained to start the car.How do i make my car faster and more efficient?many people will say cold air intake, exhaust system or something. But that will cost you an arm and a leg, you can buy a programmers or chips to tweak timing fuel ratio or gears. A cheap one will cost you about 300 bucks, or a used one on craigslist is cheaper. you cant get horse power with out sacrificing gas milage but with this you can go back an fourth. also get a better alternater for your batteryHow do i make my car faster and more efficient?The bad thing with making the car faster is that your going to pay more at the gas pump.How do i make my car faster and more efficient?nitris oxideHow do i make my car faster and more efficient?cold air intake will help a little
as for your battery, you might need a new battery if your sub-woofers are draining your battery down, and you might also need a new alternator, one that will be able to produce more electricity. also you might want to leave your car running when you are using a high output sound systemHow do i make my car faster and more efficient?Usually performance mods mean worse mileage. Cold air intakes do not add enough horsepower that you could feel the difference other than a better sound. A free flowing exhaust system would help the sound and performance a little, but you would still not notice a big performance jump. But both of those things would make it more efficient.
By upgrading to better spark plugs, spark plug wires, new fuel filter,keep the oil changed, keep your tires inflated properly, having good wheel alignment, keep the fluids changed (coolant,transmission,etc), and make sure your suspension is not damaged/worn, all those things can help give you the most out of your gas mileage. Another thing that could help is to take out the subs because they weigh alot. Any extra weight you keep in the car just adds more weight for your engine to pull, hence taking away power.
You can add a in line %26quot;Cap%26quot; or capacitor. It stores power while the amp is on and distributes it when your car gets low on voltage. This helps stop your lights dimming or you battery going low.
Good luck!How do i make my car faster and more efficient?I agree with what everyone said besides the nitrous oxide answer....hurrmmm not street legal and def not suited for this engine. Also expensive and pointless in a hyundai.
As for the draining of the battery your alternator should be able to run all the electrics on your car and charge the battery at the same time sooo either you have a problem with the alternator or the alternator is not large enough to power the subs.
I am assuming you are running the stereo with the car running otherwise you will be seeing the battery go flat more often.
I have a 12 inch sub in my 3.0L skyline and have not had problems with my alternator as a result. It's not a hardcore system - newer cars have loads more electrics than what you have with the subs combined so yeh it may be worthwhile getting the alternator checked out.How do i make my car faster and more efficient?K%26amp;N Air Filter - Or similar
Free Flowing Exhaust System - Or just a better muffler
Synthetic Oils
These are the cheap and simple first steps you can take.
Of course there is the other steps of making sure the tires are at the recommended pressures and keep the foot off the pedal so much.
If you turn off the subs then the battery is not supposed to drain. I put one of those yellow tops in my car and I can let my 12s pound for almost an hour before the battery gets too drained to start the car.How do i make my car faster and more efficient?many people will say cold air intake, exhaust system or something. But that will cost you an arm and a leg, you can buy a programmers or chips to tweak timing fuel ratio or gears. A cheap one will cost you about 300 bucks, or a used one on craigslist is cheaper. you cant get horse power with out sacrificing gas milage but with this you can go back an fourth. also get a better alternater for your batteryHow do i make my car faster and more efficient?The bad thing with making the car faster is that your going to pay more at the gas pump.How do i make my car faster and more efficient?nitris oxideHow do i make my car faster and more efficient?cold air intake will help a little
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