Electrical

The correct Voltage/Amps for Horn??

Aztek005 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:51:32 GMT

Does anyone know what the correct voltage or amps are, for like when you're replacing the fuse??

My horn has quit working, i don't know if it's a fuse problem, because i m not using the correct voltage in the fuse ... or because the actual horn has gone kaput and needs to be replaced. I need help !!

Does anyone out there know??

And if so, where can i find the horn, underneath the hood, which side of the motor, close to what. I have a '02 Pontiac Aztek. I've been looking EVERYWHERE !!

Alternator fried by bad battery?

kalahhy — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:24:32 GMT

My alternator and battery both bad after just 1 year.
Mechanic claims the alternator was fried out because of a defective battery – bad cell? Can this be true?

NO HEADLIGHTS, FLASHERS OR HORN

snoopz48 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:42:02 GMT

WHAT CAN WE CHECK TO FIX THIS

HELP PLEASE 2001 BUICK REGAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS

Jackers23 — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:13:28 GMT

UPDATED 2001 Buick Regal won’t start sometimes

My 2001 Buick Regal has recently developed a weird condition. Most of the time, when I turn the key to the run position of the ignition switch, the lights in the dash all blink off and on continually and there is a continual clicking noise in the dash or in the engine compartment and the car won’t start. Sometimes I can wiggle the key back and forth, and it will finally start. I found by accident that when the key is in the run position with the lights in the dash blinking and the clicking occurring, I can push the emergency brake and can then start the car ??? Several times, the car has just died while going down the street. When that happens, I can turn the ignition switch to off, push the emergency brake on, start the car and go on my way. This is very scary having the car engine die all off a sudden. I haven’t been rear ended yet, but I am afraid this may happen. Sometimes the shifter won’t go out of park so I have to put a screwdriver in the slot next to the shifter to get it out of park. Sometimes when the lights in the dash are flashing, the “service engine soon” light and the “traction control” lights go on and stay on even after the car starts. The next time I start the car, these lights are not on any more. I have had the car in a shop and they tried for a whole day to find the problem and couldn’t help me. Thinking it might be a bad battery, I installed a new NAPA battery in the car and checked all the cables and wiring and didn’t find any loose connections. If any one has had this problem or can help me, please reply ASAP. THANK YOU.

Clock replacement

viljit — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:14:16 GMT

Frustration! I found this page

http://www.automedia.com/Classic_Car_Clock_Update/res20000718tm/1

which appears perfect for a replacement for the dash clock of my 1966 Imperial- the guy has obviously been there, done that- but it gives no means of contacting him to buy the such a kit! Not that I could find, anyway. How do I do so?

I'm Baffled! Please Help!

Suedoo1007 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 03:20:35 GMT

I changed the fuel pump in my '93 Topaz, when finished I cleaned & re-connected battery terminal. No power...... The battery tests fine without the terminal, but when it's connected there is absolutely no juice. This doesn't make sense! Can someone please help me????

battery keeps going dead but is new

dodgegirl — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:56:45 GMT

i had this problem before I bought the new battery and now still happening, I jumped my car yesterday and it popped right off fine, but this morning battery is dead again and it isnt even a month old yet. its an interstate battery. could i have issues with my alternator? or regulator which i beilieve is on the alternator.

HELP!!!!2001 Chrysler Voyager windows and door locks

pat 13151 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:33:02 GMT

I have a 2001 Chrysler Voyager. 6 months ago my drivers side window started working slow then quit. Tried a new master switch it didn't work the drivers window either. Spent 100.00 to have it diagnosed and was told it was the motor. Couldn't afford a new one so drove with the window up argggg!!!!!! Recently the power window locks started working intermittently and now the vents and passenger window too. Was told it could be the power window relay but I don't know where it's hidden. I'm on a fixed income and have very little money add to that the fact that I'm a woman and you can see the problem. Some mechanics will tell you anything and take your money figuring you're a woman and won't know any better so it's hard to find one you can trust. Does anyone know where the window relay is hidden? it's not in the fuse box under the hood. Also could it be a short? Help!!! I'm getting ready to beat my head against the wall...lol

GMC 1986 Pickup

Bob Hart — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:49:41 GMT

I have an 1986 Pickup that won't start all the time. I have replaced every part of the distributor, ie, pickup coil, module, rotor, cap. This problem began all of a sudden. It will start sometimes then shut off, just like the ignition is shut off. The other times it will run fine, but after I shut it off it won't start again.

I can't find anything in the Chiltons manual that covers this. I also can't find in the manual where the ignition switch is on the column.

If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Dummy Lights-Security Alert

jking — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:55:56 GMT

I just bought a 2003 Monte carlo ss, a couple of days later the "Security Alert" came on, on the message board of dash...getting conflicting causes for this problem, any ideas? Thanks

Daytime Running Lights go Out when using turn signals

BigCasino — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:50:02 GMT

My 2001 GMC Jimmy 2dr Daytime running lights go out when I use my signal and make a turn then they come back on at end of turn when signal goes out. Anyone know if this is normal or if there is a problem and what it might be

Gas Gauge

Troy57 — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:23:33 GMT

I have a 1988 Suburban, and it runs great, but the gas gauge is pegged pass full, and it dosen`t work. How can I fix it, I just took out the gas tank to look at all of the wires, and it pumps fuel fine, just not reading any activity at the gauge. Thanks, Troy

car stereo display doesn't work

ashleyashley2989 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:49:23 GMT

so the stereo works in my 2002 pontiac sunfire but the display doesn't work. however, this sounds stupid but when direct light is on the display i can see the time and everything it's just extremely dim... do i just have to replace a bulb or what and how hard is that to do?

Brake lights on

cbahr — Fri, 18 May 2007 20:14:53 GMT

I have a 1993 Plymouth Voyager and the brake lights won't go off - neighbor just informed me they've been on for 2 hours. Never happened before. I backed up and pulled in driveway again and brake is not stuck.

Separately, the air-conditioning in this car stopped working when we left it at an airport parking lot in summer heat for 10 days. Just stopped. Also, the radio has worked maybe 10% of the time we've owned the van (2 yrs). Sometimes the radio light is on, sometimes not. Any help would be much appreciated!

1997 Olds Bravada Power Accessories

capthinds — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:19:00 GMT

The power door locks, power seats, and keyless entry stopped working. The circuit breaker assigned to these components next to the fuses is blazing hot. Where do I go from here, has anyone else had this problem?

loop resistance

wrench jockey — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:13:37 GMT

have a 97 grand prix gt. air bag idiot light on. i ran the codes and it comes back loop resistance low on pass. side. does anybody know what the resistance is or how i can find out. the ohms on driver side is like 2.8 and the pass side is 3.9

thanks

2001 buick regal won't start sometimes

Jackers23 — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:59:47 GMT

My 2001 buick regal has recently developed a weird condition. Most of the time, when I turn the key to the run part of the ignition switch, the lights in the dash all blink and there is a clicking in the dash or in the engine compartment and the car won't start. sometimes I can wiggle the key back & forth & it will finally start. I found by accident, that when the key is in the run position with the lights in the dash blinking and the clicking occuring, I can push in the emergency brake and can then start the car???? Several times, the car has just died while going down the street. At this time I can turn the ignition switch off, push the emergency brake on, start the car and go on my way. This is very scary having the car engine die all of the sudden. I haven't been rear ended yet but am afraid this may happen. Sometimes the shifter won't go out of park so I have to put a screwdriver in the slot next to the shifter to get ot out of park. Sometimes when the lights in the dash are flashing, the service engine and traction control lights go on and stay on even after the car starts. The next time I start the car these lights are not on any more. I have had the car in a shop anf they tried for a wholed day to find the problem and couldn't help me. If any one has had this problem or can help me, please reply ASAP. THANK YOU

1989 chevy surb.350 blowing 10 amp ecm-b fuse

mj24724 — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:44:33 GMT

i have a 1989 surburban w 350 .while driving the ecm-b fuse will blow.i have changed fuel pump,module under distributor,and ignition coil.will run but i just blows when it feels like it.looked for short or frayed wires,there were none.when it blows if you disconnect the modules and stuff plug it back in you can put a fuse in it and get a few miles down the road.to me it seems to blow under a load or after it warms up.don`t know where to go next.can anyone help?

daytime running lights

jdg82104 — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:47:44 GMT

I have a 1999 chevy suburban and my daytime running lights won't work. My regular lights and high beams all still working.
PLEASE HELP

92 Plymouth voyager stalling???

mcity409 — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:21:02 GMT

I have a 92 Plymouth voyager 3.0 mini van that keeps shutting off for no apparent reason I have done many repairs trying to fix it but no luck

. I have 3 codes in the vehicle but none seem related to my problem.

repairs done to vehicle

1/ plugs and wires cap and rotor

2/ distrubator mod. and pickup coil {actually a remaned Dist asembly}

3/ Throttle position sensor

4 / computer

5/ fuel pump and fuel filter

van shuts off cold or hot on or off gas no real pattern to the stalling concern

codes are 33, 35, and 37 ...... 37 dosen't exsist on any chart I check so that one has me puzzled 33 is a/c cutout realy which may be in there becuse I disconnected the relay

35 fan control relay again I hve pulled relays and tried known good on which i took of a van that has no problems. so I am baffled any sugestions besides burying the van LOL

2003 Avalanche need to replace Flsher Module where is it located?

eastb9 — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:56:25 GMT

I can not find this darn thing any 9deas where it is

trouble with troubleshooting a potentially defective alternator

jerry19 — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:13:38 GMT

Situation:

1990 Ford F-150, 2 new batteries completely drained, truck sits most of the time, troubleshooting guide gotten online and advice from mechanic has not been helpful.

What I have done:

Using new battery, connected pos battery cable to pos battery post. Neg cable not hooked up. Using a multimeter placing one probe on neg cable end and other probe on neg battery post. If meter deflects, indicates a shot alternator or short in electric system. My meter deflected. Per the guide, if alternator cable is disconnected and meter does not deflect, then the alternator is defective. My meter deflected with alternator disconnectd. Then per guide, remove individually each fuse and check multimeter deflection to determine which circuit is shorted. Every circuit showed meter deflection.

Any ideas?

neutral safety switch????

peruvian — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:00:32 GMT

Yea i own a 82 ford bronco standard tran. and i cant seem to find the neutral safety switch if anyone can steer me in the right direction i would appreciate it... thanks

fickle Jeep GC

rfill — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:05:27 GMT

I have a 2002 grand cherokee and on occasion will not start. It appears to me to be some sort of relay as the car is rquired to be in park and brake depresed to allow the car to start. On some occasions it will not and I have to move the shift lever several times, depress the brake and eventually it will start...but getting more difficult...any ideas? Thanks

Aftermath of dead battery

Tomdn — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:13:14 GMT

I have a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0V6. This weekend the battery went dead. No lights were left on or anything else. When I first got into the van there was a clicking noise. When I turned the key in the ignition, nothing. I was able to jump the van to start it and went for a 30+ minute drive on the interstate to charge the battery. While driving the lights on the buttons for AC, wipers and air recirculation all kept blinking on and off. If I let the van sit still and idle they will not stop blinking. If I drive or idle the engine at 1500 rpm or higher then after about 15 minutes the lights stop blinking and turn off. The next time I get in the van this process is started over. Any ideas what would be causing this to happen??