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#1976 of 4839 Delayed starting by ghostrider84 Sep 04, 2005 (8:43 am)
My 2000 GMC Savana with a 7.4L motor has delayed starting that is intermitting. It happens sometimes at first starting or after its warm it is verry inconsistant. It also starts at the first turn over. It has 145000 miles, I have just tuned it up including a new ign coil, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, Is there something that will delay the starting if there is low oil pressure or what. It has great oil pressure. I have replaced the fuel pump, filter and just about anything that I can. Can you help.
#1977 of 4839 Re: heat and ac problem [rangerguy] by crankshaft Sep 04, 2005 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: rangerguy (Sep 04, 2005 7:42 am) i would bet you have a blend door problem in the dash. Replies to this message: rangerguy (Sep 05, 2005 8:01 am)
#1978 of 4839 honda civic 93 not a mechanic pls bear with me by aliplah Sep 05, 2005 (5:19 am)
i have a honda civic 93. done about 230,000 km. i know its a lot. just lately, i tipped in too much engine oil into the engine. started blowing white smoke. drained it, tipped new engine oil (right amount this time), no more smoke. then, it worked for one day. the next day it wouldnt start, so i decided to change the spark plugs. it worked again. didnt touch it, then wanted to drive it. then it starts {it started, however, the car sorta died, very very unstable sort of start. engine sounds like almost dying, but not actually dead} am i making sense??? is it the spark plugs?? please help me. i really will appreciate it. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 05, 2005 9:36 am)
#1979 of 4839 Re: heat and ac problem [crankshaft] by rangerguy Sep 05, 2005 (8:01 am)
Replying to: crankshaft (Sep 04, 2005 6:08 pm) The Ac compressor will not turn on but is not seize the control blows out luke warm air and i think it might be the control unit
#1980 of 4839 Re: honda civic 93 not a mechanic pls bear with me [aliplah] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 05, 2005 (9:36 am)
Replying to: aliplah (Sep 05, 2005 5:19 am) You might have sent your tired old catalytic converter over the edge with that big doge of oil smoke.
#1981 of 4839 Delayed starting by ghostrider84 Sep 05, 2005 (1:59 pm)
My 2000 GMC Savana with a 7.4L motor has delayed starting that is intermitting. It happens sometimes at first starting or after its warm it is verry inconsistant. It also starts at the first turn over. It has 145000 miles, I have just tuned it up including a new ign coil, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, Is there something that will delay the starting if there is low oil pressure or what. It has great oil pressure. I have replaced the fuel pump, filter and just about anything that I can. Can you help.
#1982 of 4839 330ci fluids by nshaw Sep 05, 2005 (6:33 pm)
Okay, our 2001BMW car has a "motor oil, Castrol recommended" cap and another cap that says ATF Oil Only. What is that? We think it's the power steering, but do you use automatic transmission fluid in the power steering? Is it possible it's an incorrect cap? It's in front of the engine and is a small cylinder about 4 inches across. Also, whatever that fill thing is, what level should it be up to? Nothing in our owners manual about this fill cap. Replies to this message: tearex (Sep 05, 2005 8:17 pm)
#1983 of 4839 Caravan Highbeams by tearex Sep 05, 2005 (8:01 pm)
1999 Dodge Caravan High beams don't work. -High Beam fuses both good (Visibly good and checked with multimeter.) -Relay good in fuse block (constant power to proper terminal. Also swapped with known good relay of same type.) -Both bulbs good (Visibly good and checked with multimeter. Also replaced with known good bulbs) -Multiswitch on steering column good (Checked with multimeter - power to Orange/White wire when switched to brights. Also replaced with known good switch.) -High Beam light in light cluster doesn't come on and brights don't work. I am at a loss for what to check next. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
#1985 of 4839 Re: 330ci fluids [nshaw] by tearex Sep 05, 2005 (8:17 pm)
Replying to: nshaw (Sep 05, 2005 6:33 pm) The cap you're looking at is indeed the power steering fluid reservoir and, oddly enough, the cap is correct. It calls for "DEXRON III or equivilent ATF fluid". My 2002 530i Sport (same 3.0L engine) has the same thing right next to the oil filter housing. The stem under the cap has a lower ring (the MIN. level) and an upper ring (the MAX. level). No drain in the system, so it shouldn't need any additional fluid unless your system has a leak. Great car though, huh?