Question: My car creaks on the front end when I am driving it sounds like a squeaky box spring I had the Cv joints and the boots check Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: It sounds like the ball joints have failed. This is extremely common on all post-2000 Fords, as they are not fitted with serviceable ball joints -- you can not add...
il3b asked: is there anyone else having problems getting the keyless entry to work? i have a 2011 ltz equinox. the keyless entry on both remotes doesnt work all the time. it may work 20 times and then the next 3 times i have to use the key to get in which sets off the alarm. i love the vehicle but this is very frustrating. its like the sensor...
Terry Adley asked: Why would the Stupid CEO want a dollar increase in gas prices. He just stopped me from buying another GM product, and I have owned about 10 of them Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: It was an asinine statement by the CEO of one of the largest automotive conglomerates in the world, in my opinion. He is saying...
Question: different between2010 to 2011 model Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: First is the exterior. The 2010 X3 has a very bland "old-school" BMW look, like: flat body line and downward-angled headlights. The 2010 also has a roof rack that is separate from the roof. The 2011 has aggressive body lines and a great look. The roof...
WOLFPACK asked: SPARE TIRE WHY DOES HYUNDAI ELANTRA AND CHEV.CRUSE ,AND PROBLEY OTHERS, COME WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE?? Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: While there is no concrete explanation given, it's likely due to the fact that: a) So few people know how to work on cars properly. b) All lug nuts require a specific amount of...
Question: what is rear end size of 04 expedition how would know Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: The standard axle ratio on the 2004 Expedition is 3.73-to-1, but to see if you have one of the optional ones, you need to look at the tag on the rear end and take the numbers on the tag to a dealer for decoding. Sometimes an online...
Question: WHO BYE THE ROOLS ROYACE CAR. Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: I am not understanding the question. Could you please rewrite it, so I may help you more.
Question: where is the fuel relay located Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: It's in the under-hood junction block, the black fuse block on the driver's side of the engine compartment.
seterk asked: I'm 6'3"..the headroom sounds quit low, would adjusting the seat to its lowest setting make this comfortable, or is it just to small of a headroom clearance.It is listed in the specs as 36.9 Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: You would be cutting it close and it really depends on your body structure. If you are like...
Question: 2011 Cadillac CTS how does the 2011 Cadillac CTS Sports Car handle in the snow/ Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: I am assuming you mean the two-door CTS-V. It likely will not perform well at all in the snow. The first problem it has it that it only comes as a rear-wheel drive. The second downside are the enormous tires...
melo asked: My infiniti I30 jerks when it attains speed of 80 t0 100km/h? what could be responsible for that? Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: It's likely to be something in the transmission. It sounds as if the transmission is "hunting" for overdrive (A.K.A. lockup). This will make it shift in and out of overdrive at a fast rate...
Question: 2004 Hyundai Sonata Base - makes a "wuuuuh" sound when going over slight hips or valleys in the road. Dealer "determined it was struts" replaced them. Not it! It is the sound made like when you drive an OLD Cadillac and it "floats" wuuuuh wuuuuuh. Almost "sounds like" the engine very very slightly speeds up and slows down. New struts...
gatorback asked: locking the doors I'm having trouble getting the cars doors to lock on a 2009 Smart Car Passion Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: With locking them manually, with the power lock button or the key fob. I need this information to help fully. I can say that if it's the key fob, try replacing the batteries in the...
Question: tribute 2001 airbag light flashing on dash how do i find the fuse? Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: It's in the instrument panel fuse block (under the driver's side of the dashboard). It is fuse No. 5 in that box. It is the third fuse down from the top-left of the box. Do not remove this fuse to get the light off. Only...
Question: like to know where the part 124-800-16-78 is at and looks like my backhead rest deployed and will not reset the dealership says it is that part i like to know more on this Answered By Justin Cupler, Contributing Writer: Charlene -- Mercedes keeps their proprietary information rather secretive from the online world. If you could call...
The Basics: The 2011 BMW 1-Series doesn't see many changes for the new model year, but the few it does get are significant, making the 1-Series a technological standout in the entry-level luxury sports car market. Appearance is largely unaltered for 2011, with the love-it-or-leave-it styling a deciding factor for some. The 1-Series gets a new...
The Basics: The 2011 BMW 1-Series doesn't see many changes for the new model year, but the few it does get are significant, making the 1-Series a technological standout in the entry-level luxury sports car market. Appearance is largely unaltered for 2011, with the love-it-or-leave-it styling a deciding factor for some. The 1-Series gets a new...
Q--I recently had occasion to change a tire. These events never happen at a good time and I was wondering how I was going to clean my hands after the job was done. It dawned on me that I had a couple of plastic sleeves from the morning newspapers in the back seat. They worked great as makeshift gloves! My hands were spotless and didn't even...
Q--Although I read many times that rustproofing was a waste of money, the salesman convinced my wife that it would make a much quieter ride so I went along with this add-on. Now, I am having problems with the power windows. I had the driver's side repaired under warranty in 1997. It failed again in 1999 and 2000 for which I had to pay for...
Q--I wish you would write a column directed to the automakers about how incredibly stupid that "check engine" message is. You would think they could show some other reasonable message. Every once in a while I get frantic cell phone calls from my wife or daughter when that message is displayed. How hard would it be to display 'check gas cap' or...
The Basics: The 2011 BMW 1-Series doesn't see many changes for the new model year, but the few it does get are significant, making the 1-Series a technological standout in the entry-level luxury sports car market. Appearance is largely unaltered for 2011, with the love-it-or-leave-it styling a deciding factor for some. The 1-Series gets a new...