GetSprung 0 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Usually issues like this are the starter or fuel pump... what's your VIN number?I'm looking into getting either a Porsche 944 or 968 Cabriolet. With your vast knowledge what would be the best year/model to get. I've heard nothing but great things about the 944 but Cabriolets are impossible to find in a 944 and if they are around they're way too expensive. Also, what kind of mileage in that type of car is too much. I have seen a couple with 150k+ miles and not sure how much car is left in there. Thanks for the thread, good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 I figured it mite be fuel pump but it starts cold no prob, only seems to be a prob if the engine has been shut down for longer than 5 minutes. It seems opposite of a fuel pump to me, but IDK.What would the VIN provide?It's a 6 liter, 2500 series.Thanks.I can look up information on your specific vehicle that way. I'll look it up with the info you gave me. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 I'm looking into getting either a Porsche 944 or 968 Cabriolet. With your vast knowledge what would be the best year/model to get. I've heard nothing but great things about the 944 but Cabriolets are impossible to find in a 944 and if they are around they're way too expensive. Also, what kind of mileage in that type of car is too much. I have seen a couple with 150k+ miles and not sure how much car is left in there. Thanks for the thread, good stuff.I don't have vast knowledge, but I can look up repair histories and things of that nature for specific vehicles. Which year engine sizes are you looking for? I can look up every single one, but that would take awhile. Link to post Share on other sites
GetSprung 0 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I don't have vast knowledge, but I can look up repair histories and things of that nature for specific vehicles. Which year engine sizes are you looking for? I can look up every single one, but that would take awhile.Looking preferably at 944 turbos around 86/87 and 968 not so sure. Wasn't aware they made different engine types for a 968. The newer the better. Link to post Share on other sites
rvrchsrhtr 0 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Is your vehicle a V6 3.1L or V4 2.4L? What is the eight digit of your VIN number? (T or M?) Also, what is your zip code?There are three reversible motors that operate the Power Seats. The front and back heights of the seat are controlled by different motors which can be raised or lowered independently of each other by pushing the front or rear Height Switch. When the Entire Seat Switch is pushed to the UP or DOWN position, both motors run to move the front and back of the seat at the same time.The Forward-Back Motor is operated by the Entire Seat Switch. When it is held in the FORWARD position, battery voltage is applied through the switch contacts to CKT 285 and the Forward-Back Motor. The motor is grounded through CKT 284 and the contact of the Entire Seat Switch to ground. The motor runs to drive the seat forward until the switch is released.With the Entire Seat Switch in BACK, CKT 284 receives battery voltage and CKT 285 is grounded. This reverse polarity causes the motor to run in the opposite direction and drive the seat backwards.The front and rear Height Motors operate in a similar way when the front or rear Height Switch is operated.The entire seat is raised when the Entire Seat Switch is held in UP. This applies battery voltage to CKT's 283 and 287, and ground to both the front Height and Entire Seat Switch contacts. Both motors run to drive the entire seat up. A similar action occurs to move the entire seat down.Each motor is protected by a built-in electronic Circuit Breaker (PTC). If the Seat Switch is held too long with the seat obstructed or after the seat is fully up or down, forward or back, the PTC resistance increases. The resistance returns to normal after voltage is removed from the motor terminals.engine V6 3.1 my wife is driving it and I'm at work. It has your standard mechanical pull lever for the lean forward and backwards. As far as I know (and I very well could be wrong on this) the motor only brings the seat forwards and backwards. It was weak when we bought the car and recently quit working all together Link to post Share on other sites
chgocubs99 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I recently sold my 2003 chevy malibu to carmax. I got about 1700 less than blue book mint condition (my car was not mint). Tried to sell it through auto trader and got zero calls. Although with 100k plus miles even they may not want it.Come on Kurt, give in! Guaranteed, immediate cash! Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Come on Kurt, give in! Guaranteed, immediate cash!I know, but last time they offered 2500, so it'll probably be 2000 at best if I tried again. Link to post Share on other sites
chgocubs99 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I know, but last time they offered 2500, so it'll probably be 2000 at best if I tried again.It's gonna drop. We live in a reactionary society, and with gas under $2 people are buying up SUV's again like it's the late 90's. Doesn't hurt that they got so ridiculously cheap over the summer. Unfortunately, it's having the opposite effect on compacts. Which is retarded if you ask me, but I don't set the market trends. now's a great time to buy a cheap gas saver, which you can now drive over twice as far for the same price. No one knows what the market will do in the next 3-6 months...it's actually possible your car would appreciate in value (as we've seen some SUV's do) if gas goes back up...but it's not likely that appreciation would be significint.Anyway, hope you find a buyer either way. Link to post Share on other sites
savagerebel 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a 1993 Chevy Silverado. The muffler just rusted through. How much should I expect to pay to have it replace/fixed? And can I get a used muffler cheaper? Link to post Share on other sites
savagerebel 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My wife has a 2001 Mazda 626. When it is cold (less then 65F) it squeals very loud for about 5 seconds. If you give it gas or shift gears it gets louder then stops. What is happening? Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a 1993 Chevy Silverado. The muffler just rusted through. How much should I expect to pay to have it replace/fixed? And can I get a used muffler cheaper?You can find a used muffler, but unless you are going to install it yourself, you might as well just get a new one. They are relatively inexpensive. If you can do the work yourself you will save yourself $100-$150. You to an auto parts store and buy a muffler... usually around $50-$80 for a common pickup like yours... and it will take about 20 minutes or so to install if you don't know what you're doing. If you go to a shop, I would still recommend buying one from a parts store and having a mechanic simply install it. They probably won't charge you more than 1 hour labor, which will be $70 - $90 depending on where you live.My wife has a 2001 Mazda 626. When it is cold (less then 65F) it squeals very loud for about 5 seconds. If you give it gas or shift gears it gets louder then stops. What is happening?Either her belt or her belt tensioner probably need to be replaced. Both are relatively inexpensive. Jiffy Lube or someplace similar will check your belt for free. If it's not your belt... which you can see visibly cracked if it needs to be replaced... then step one would be to tighten the belt... or have someone tighten it. (which a good mechanic would do for free) Step two would be replace the belt tensioner. If you have to have the belt and/or tensioner replaced at a shop and they are buying the parts, I would expect this to cost $150-$200. If you provide the parts and do the work, it would be about $20. Link to post Share on other sites
j2k99 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 2008 honda ridgeline rtl. odb code reads P0456 emission sytem - small leakdiagnosed as faulty canister vent shut valveif not fixed, will this reduce my fuel economy?thanks Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 engine V6 3.1 my wife is driving it and I'm at work. It has your standard mechanical pull lever for the lean forward and backwards. As far as I know (and I very well could be wrong on this) the motor only brings the seat forwards and backwards. It was weak when we bought the car and recently quit working all togetherWhat's your zip code? Link to post Share on other sites
rvrchsrhtr 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 What's your zip code?46805 Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 I figured it mite be fuel pump but it starts cold no prob, only seems to be a prob if the engine has been shut down for longer than 5 minutes. It seems opposite of a fuel pump to me, but IDK.What would the VIN provide?It's a 6 liter, 2500 series.Thanks.This won't help with this problem, but FYI....A new spark plug has been released for use in the above vehicles. The new spark plug has an Iridium tip instead of the current Platinum tip. Due to the different tip design, the gap of the spark plug has also changed.The new spark plug, P/N 12571164 with AC Delco P/N 41-985, is gapped to 1.01 mm (0.040 in) when the spark plug is made.This might help:If you encounter vehicles that exhibit the above conditions, refer to SI for the appropriate DTC(s) set. If no trouble is found, the cause may be due to an ECM ground terminal that has corroded with rust over time. Inspect the main engine wiring harness ground terminal (G103) for this condition. The wire terminal (G103) attaches either to the front or to the rear of the right side cylinder head, depending on the model year of the Full Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks. If the ECM ground terminal has been found to be corroded, then follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the corrosion issue.Remove either the nut or bolt securing the main engine wiring harness ground terminal (G103) to the right cylinder head. Refer to the above illustration to determine where the ground is located on the vehicle (1).Remove all rust from the ground terminal, the cylinder head and the retaining nut or bolt.Position the main engine wiring harness ground terminal and install the nut or bolt.Tighten:Tighten the retaining nut or bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).Apply some type of electrical moisture sealant to protect the harness terminal from further corrosion.If the problem isn't corrosion on the ground of the starter wires, then I would have a parts store test your starter. (It might be a fuel pump still too) Link to post Share on other sites
checkymcfold 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i just bought a pioneer deck and speakers to upgrade my 1998 civic ex's stock system, and was planning on doing the install myself, as i have a bit of experience doing that stuff (with a 1992 civic as well as a 1999 chrysler cirrus). is there anything especially quirky about the 98 civic's electronics that i should know about before going at it? (i bought 6.5"s for the front and 6x9s for the back, which are what's in there now, afaik)also, my civic has that weird honda deal where the tape deck isn't with the rest of the stereo and is down by the cupholders. if i take that out, is there a replacement part that i can throw in there to avoid having it look ugly? Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 i just bought a pioneer deck and speakers to upgrade my 1998 civic ex's stock system, and was planning on doing the install myself, as i have a bit of experience doing that stuff (with a 1992 civic as well as a 1999 chrysler cirrus). is there anything especially quirky about the 98 civic's electronics that i should know about before going at it? (i bought 6.5"s for the front and 6x9s for the back, which are what's in there now, afaik)also, my civic has that weird honda deal where the tape deck isn't with the rest of the stereo and is down by the cupholders. if i take that out, is there a replacement part that i can throw in there to avoid having it look ugly?I know very little about audio/visual equipment, but I'll look into it. Also, I'm sure that there are solid (black) faceplates that will cover any extra spaces. Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i just bought a pioneer deck and speakers to upgrade my 1998 civic ex's stock system, and was planning on doing the install myself, as i have a bit of experience doing that stuff (with a 1992 civic as well as a 1999 chrysler cirrus). is there anything especially quirky about the 98 civic's electronics that i should know about before going at it? (i bought 6.5"s for the front and 6x9s for the back, which are what's in there now, afaik)also, my civic has that weird honda deal where the tape deck isn't with the rest of the stereo and is down by the cupholders. if i take that out, is there a replacement part that i can throw in there to avoid having it look ugly?Use a clip on wire harness. Its a little extra dough, but better than using wire nuts or wire connectors. Speakers will use the same wire, no issues there.Like brvheart said, there are a lot of after market things you can get for the opening, but I would check with a junkyard to see if they have a stock plate for a car that did not have the tape deck. Link to post Share on other sites
checkymcfold 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 thanks, guys--i'll check ebay/junk stores for the tape deck cover thing. and yeah, i was going to get a harness for the deck. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i just bought a pioneer deck and speakers to upgrade my 1998 civic ex's stock system, and was planning on doing the install myself, as i have a bit of experience doing that stuff (with a 1992 civic as well as a 1999 chrysler cirrus). is there anything especially quirky about the 98 civic's electronics that i should know about before going at it? (i bought 6.5"s for the front and 6x9s for the back, which are what's in there now, afaik)also, my civic has that weird honda deal where the tape deck isn't with the rest of the stereo and is down by the cupholders. if i take that out, is there a replacement part that i can throw in there to avoid having it look ugly?I think there is something to put down there.Civic's have something for anything you can imagine basically. Link to post Share on other sites
AmScray 355 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My multimeter broke. I need a good one (analog or digital) that has DC amps. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 My multimeter broke. I need a good one (analog or digital) that has DC amps. Any suggestions?Fluke Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 FlukeI can't disagree with Fluke, we have them at all 7 of our shops. Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I can't disagree with Fluke, we have them at all 7 of our shops.ha, i thought he was saying he just got lucky.i mean, i'm afraid your endorsement is now meaningless to me... Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 ha, i thought he was saying he just got lucky.i mean, i'm afraid your endorsement is now meaningless to me... Really? All because of the tranny thread?! What can I do to regain your trust? Give you a bj? (I'll wear a dress) Link to post Share on other sites
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