http://www.askmehelpdesk.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/amhd_imgs/misc/rss.jpg http://www.askmehelpdesk.com http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/icm-1988-a-417842.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:29 GMT where would i find the ignition control module for my 1988 honda accord lx im not familiar with this model where would i find the ignition control module for my 1988 honda accord lx im not familiar with this model ]]> guitars2girls http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/icm-1988-a-417842.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/1988-honda-accord-dyes-when-put-into-drive-step-gas-417832.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:46 GMT I have a 1988 honda accord 4 door front wheel drive. Here is the problem It starts fine and will run at an idol. However, as soon as you put it in drive the idol slows and wants to die. Sometimes it works and im able to drive at times up to a minute or two but then will soon die. During this time... I have a 1988 honda accord 4 door front wheel drive. Here is the problem It starts fine and will run at an idol. However, as soon as you put it in drive the idol slows and wants to die. Sometimes it works and im able to drive at times up to a minute or two but then will soon die. During this time pushing the gas does nothing and i also noticed a couple of times it wouldnt die until i push the gas pedal down. once i even quickly shifted into neutral as it was dying and it kept the engine running.....this also does not work at times. Ive been Questioning 2 things. the fuel filter and lines or ive been told it may be the distributer timing and spark plugs. If anyone has had this kind of problem or what may be causing it please let me know. ]]> guitars2girls http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/1988-honda-accord-dyes-when-put-into-drive-step-gas-417832.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/problems-2001-honda-civic-vtec-auto-417716.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:33:28 GMT The problem I have been having with this car started about a year ago. The engine suddenly stalled while on the move in busy traffic on a very hot day (45 degrees celsius), engine light came on. It started again in around 1 minute and I pulled over and the engine stalled again. It started again and... The problem I have been having with this car started about a year ago. The engine suddenly stalled while on the move in busy traffic on a very hot day (45 degrees celsius), engine light came on. It started again in around 1 minute and I pulled over and the engine stalled again. It started again and stalled after about 200 yards. I gave the car to a Honda (specialist) mechanic who did a major service and replaced the fuel pump, relay, fuel filter, oil, coolant, brakes, tyres etc and charged a tidy sum. However, six weeks after all that the car stalled again on a hot day. I live in Sydney, Australia where summer usually kicks in around October and stays hot till February the next year. The weather is pretty hot (45 degrees celsius) on really hot days and immediately drops into the 20's after four or five days of heat. The car does not stall if the weather is less tha 25 degrees celsius. Recently we have been having some really hot weather, like today (45 degrees celsius) and it did it again within a period of 30 minutes (it stalled 7 times within a distance of 16 kms and took me 45 minutes to get it back home where it died on my driveway. I contacted the same Honda mechanic (who is not a Honda Dealer mechanic), who advised that since this car has no distributor, it is probably the Ignition Key and the Immobiliser (for which repairs will cost around $1.5 grand. However after reading all the answers posted by Greasemonkey on this forum, I have my doubts about this mechanics verdict. I think he could be talking me for a ride. I am not very savvy with cars but fortunately picked up two things from GM's posts about the ICM and the CKP sensor. I would like to know whether I should tell this mechanic about the two details above or should I give it to the Honda Dealer who will charge me an arm and a leg anyway. Looking forward to hearing from the experts, thanks for your time.

Ralph ]]> rparker24 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/problems-2001-honda-civic-vtec-auto-417716.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/possible-hole-leaking-rain-water-1996-ford-taurus-417707.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:02 GMT Hello,

I have a 1996 Ford Taurus, and last year rain water and melting snow drained on to my passenger side floor. When I turned on the heater, you could hear water fly off the fan by your feet. Of course, it burned out my blower moter...and the other part..(sorry I don't know car parts very well) controls speeds I think. I had heard that my car type/year? may have a hole..something that the manufacturer made that was not necessary, but made that can get larger over time and exposure to water causing it to constantly drain on my blower moter possibly burning out another blower motor.

The nice guy I emailed told me where to find this hole. I think he said it was behind the glove compartment, but had computer problems and lost the info he gave me. Any ideas of the location? I have new parts ordered for this cold weather coming and want the husband to fix er' up so I don't freeze. ]]> themonkeysmom http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/possible-hole-leaking-rain-water-1996-ford-taurus-417707.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/volkswagon-noices-417555.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:21:38 GMT my golf is vibrating and making a loud noise when i drive and turn left. it seems to be coming from the driver side. any idea what could be causing it my golf is vibrating and making a loud noise when i drive and turn left. it seems to be coming from the driver side. any idea what could be causing it ]]> normeo123 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/volkswagon-noices-417555.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/nissan-altima-1998-a-417376.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:35:22 GMT whath means code p0340 whath means code p0340 ]]> luisjinely http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/nissan-altima-1998-a-417376.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/ford-6-0-oil-cooler-not-417321.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:24 GMT I own a 2004 Ford F-350 with a 6.0 powerstroke diesel. I recently got oil in my water. After further investigation I found the oil cooler was leaking by. Now for the question. I am theorizing that because you can buy an EGR cooler that has the water port bypass to stop water from entering the oil... I own a 2004 Ford F-350 with a 6.0 powerstroke diesel. I recently got oil in my water. After further investigation I found the oil cooler was leaking by. Now for the question. I am theorizing that because you can buy an EGR cooler that has the water port bypass to stop water from entering the oil cooler, is it safe to bypass the oil cooler all together ? In doing this the oil cooler will have to be isolated except for inlet and outlet oil ports, and also how much higher of a temp is my motor going to run ?? Somebody, Anybody, Have any idea about this motor ??? ]]> cajunman73 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/ford-6-0-oil-cooler-not-417321.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/6lturbo-diesel-ford-417205.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:43 GMT I have a 6l turbo diesel ford it has no power when cold and skips.anyone no what is wrong I have a 6l turbo diesel ford it has no power when cold and skips.anyone no what is wrong ]]> Robert Lewis http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/6lturbo-diesel-ford-417205.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/acura-tl-2003-radio-code-417177.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:31:27 GMT I have correct code and Serial # but code does not work. I s any body know any solution. I have correct code and Serial # but code does not work. I s any body know any solution. ]]> Pension123 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/acura-tl-2003-radio-code-417177.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/1999-jeep-wrangler-starting-running-problems-417164.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:49 GMT I started having problems starting my 99 Jeep wrangler when I went with my daughter to the hardware store and came out to find that it would crank but not start. Looked at everything I could think of and realized that I had no gauge readings. Ignition tumbler was already worn out - could pull the... I started having problems starting my 99 Jeep wrangler when I went with my daughter to the hardware store and came out to find that it would crank but not start. Looked at everything I could think of and realized that I had no gauge readings. Ignition tumbler was already worn out - could pull the key out at any time. I tilted the steeing wheel up and all of the sudden I had gauges and she started right up. This went for a few days before happening again and when it did, the old steering wheel tilt worked each time, until it didn't. I replaced the key switch and my gauges looked good and I was on my way, until the next morning when she wouldn't crank. I thought that since I was having the ignition problems that I would go ahead and change the ignition switch. Worked like a charm, but now it starts and runs for a couple of seconds and dies. It will start right back up and run the same amount of time and die again. I can smell gas but have not found any leaks. It does not spit or sputter before it dies. Looking for a place to start looking again, hope you can help. ]]> 99wrangler http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/1999-jeep-wrangler-starting-running-problems-417164.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/dashboard-lights-taillights-stop-working-together-417120.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:23:54 GMT Hello I have ford probe gt 92 and my taillights and dashboard lihgts stop working together. I have stop lights and head lights, the fuses seam ok. Hello I have ford probe gt 92 and my taillights and dashboard lihgts stop working together. I have stop lights and head lights, the fuses seam ok. ]]> Atanasov86 http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/dashboard-lights-taillights-stop-working-together-417120.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/automotive-brake-system-417106.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:59:17 GMT 1998 chey venture. i have a problem with front drivers brake locking up and and maintaining constant presure. seem to relieve some once engine compatment is warmed up and somehow builds presure on the caliper after cooling down over night. i have replaced caliper and brake hose. traction control... 1998 chey venture. i have a problem with front drivers brake locking up and and maintaining constant presure. seem to relieve some once engine compatment is warmed up and somehow builds presure on the caliper after cooling down over night. i have replaced caliper and brake hose. traction control light comes on and off periodically. and brake light is on constantly. would this be a brake sensor, abs control unit or traction control computer? ]]> stefsdaddyc http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/automotive-brake-system-417106.html http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/no-start-honda-civic-si-1991-a-416992.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:41:13 GMT Hi, I have a 1991 Honda civic si which was given to me by my late grandfather. I am having major problems starting the car. I replaced the battery and tried to start it, when it didn't start I looked online for suggestions. I found something that told me to check the ECU and to check it by lifting the carpet and looking for a blinking light, but when I turned the key the light didn't come on so I ordered a new ECU and when I plugged it in the car still did not turn on. Then a friend suggested that I check for an alarm system that might be blocking power to the ECU and preventing it from starting, and remove it. So I did. The car still did not start and the ECU light will still not come on. I checked that all the spark plugs are sparking and that i have good compression in each cylinder. After all of this I decided to just pour gas directly into the cylinders, put the spark plugs back on and start it that way. After doing this, the car started but once all the gas I had put into the cylinders was used up, the car turned off. If anyone has any suggestions or advice it would be greatly appreciated. I also believe that my fuel pump might not be getting power either ]]> NBroadwell http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/no-start-honda-civic-si-1991-a-416992.html