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STARTING PROBLEM Engine turns over but doesn't start. (Meaning that the engine SOUNDS like it wants to start) This is the way it was in the beginning, but I think I ran the battery down in the process of trying to start the car. You hear a "POPPING" or "SPUTTERING" sound. Engine does not turn over at all. You can hear " A CLICKING SOUND. Engine turns over, but S-L-O-W-L-Y. Hard to start.. turns over a long time before starting. The above happens when the engine is: COLD WARM BOTH Other, please describe: STEERING PROBLEM Difficult to steer. Difficult to steer when first started in the morning. Makes noise when turning.. Describe noise Steering wheel vibrates or wobbles when: Car pulls to RIGHT or LEFT when: Makes clattering noise when turning LEFT RIGHT Other, please describe. SUSPENSION PROBLEM Clanking sound from front of car when going over bumps. Car BOUNCES a lot on rough roads. Car seems to "SWAY" when turning. Other, please describe: BRAKING PROBLEM Low or spongy pedal. Brake pedal seems extremely "HARD". Makes noise when braking. Describe noise: Brake pedal vibrates or pulsates. Pulls to RIGHT or [ ] LEFT when braking. Other, please describe: HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING No heat, but blows air. No heat & no blower. A/C blows warm air. No fan & no A/C. Air movement selector - vent - floor - defrost Doesn’t work properly Blows out of wrong vent OVERHEATING -COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEM Engine running hot. Engine steaming or over heating. White smoke from tail pipe. Inside of car is fogging up. []Foul odor, too. fluid (antifreeze) leaking. The color is green orange red/ pink TUNE UP - Driveability PROBLEM Stalls or hesitates []Engine misfires or runs rough. Engine check light On all the time On occasionally Car seems to "BUCK" or 'JERK" Other, please describe. WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? When engine is: WARM COLD DAMP. When car is Slowing down Idling Accelerating At cruising speed Turning right Turning left |
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM MANUAL TRANSMISSION Transmission slips Transmission/clutch slips Shifts hard Chatters Doesn't shift at all Won't go into gear Noise OIL LEAK Low oil No oil noticed on ground or in garage. Oil leaking -judging from spots on the ground, the leak is coming from Front of engine Center of engine Rear of engine Center of vehicle Rear of vehicle On the Right side Left side or more toward the middle The color of the oil is : ACCESSORY PROBLEM: Antenna Power Won’t go up or down Broken Manual Broken Cruise Control not working Door Locks Horn No sound Some sound Lights - Describe: Mirror - Describe Radio - Lights on, no sound Seats Manual seat, won’t move Power - bench seat. Split seat Driver side Passenger side No forward or backward movement No tilt No up or down Windows Manual Power Driver’s side Front Rear Passenger Front Rear Wipers Washer Driver’s Passenger’s Rear Wiper blade Wiper arm NOISE PROBLEM: Squeak Squeal Knocking Rattle Happens while turning Left Right Both Going over bumps When backing When applying brakes Just at an idle - engine running, vehicle not moving I can always hear it under above conditions I can occasionally hear it Noise coming from Front Rear Right Left NORMAL MAINTENANCE Needs lube, oil & filter. Needs tune up (See: TUNE UP/Driveability) Rotate Balance Replace-tires. Check front end alignment. (See STEERING) Transmission fluid and filter change Check and/or Flush cooling system Check brakes Clean and adjust brakes if O.K. for now. Check belts & hoses Replace if necessary Check all lights/bulbs. |