Your most recent car problem

[S13Grl]

Your car problems? What's not working? What's bugging you?


(Edited by S13Grl at 7:45 am on Nov. 15, 2001)

it's been the infamous idle/stalling problem for 3 months now.....car been to 2 different shops and four days without driving my 240...i'm starting to wonder if the shops i'm going to are just not lookin at my car..and giving me bull....

[S13Grl]

My car idles funny too... maybe i'll try resetting my ecu...

i've resetted my ecu maybe twenty tymes now...only the first time i did helped...now it's just nuthing...

[Kid Zelda]

My car doesn't have the sound system in it...because I need one more amp.........thats my problem

[misnomer]

Recent trouble was breaks, fixed n happy for two bills. Came close to being a #### of a lot more today when that #### Caddy pulled out right in front of me. I came within three feet of the bastard before I actually stopped.  . .

[91CRXsiR]

where do i begin hmmm...

-hatch doesnt open [ by itsself ]
-1st gear grinds
-pass seat belt doesnt open all the time
-glove compartment falling apart
-reverse lights dont work.. not the bulbs..
-<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

[teamcapsule]

Since I've had the car (almost 7 months now)

-Clutch dying on me
-Steeringwheel shimmy (shakes when using my unbalanced &lt;i&gt;stock&lt;/i&gt; front tyres)
-Driver's side window clinking and clunking

Other than that, fine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[S13Grl]

here's me:
-Power door-locks won't power-close
-Speedometer doesn't work
-Power antenna doesn't work (I don't really care)
* * *
-Had broken left control arm
-Someone broke into the car
-Someone smashed my tire
-Someone sat on and dented my hood
-Had alternator and battery die
-Timing chain needs tensioning/removal of upper guides
-Car almost stalls out when slowing down in second gear right before stopping.
-Needs rear brakes
-Needs more power <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[lynchmob93240]

my new clutch is slipping and its bothering me!! My car has became slow since I changed out the clutch

[whateverjames]

good lord you people got some problems! &nbsp;my transmission is bad, my transmission has 181,000, i just bought a newer transmission. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[ca18guy]

Here's my list of problems to solve:

Driver's side window isn't working
Odometer works intermittently
Speedo works intermittently
Defrost isn't working

Beside's that everything is great.

[rabbit23]

i hit a huge speed bump and broke off a bracket holding my new exhaust up and it ripped a hole in the pipe. had it welded for 10$ and i think every square inch of my car has some sort of rattle in it. i never noticed how bad my car rattled until my cd player went out. (all radio stations here suck, so i've been riding in silence for a week.) and i have a few paint chips that are pissing me off on my hood. that's it!

wow i thought i was bad. after reading most of s13girls list im pretty good. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

my main problem is a crappy ka24e in it
i replaced by myself:

timing chain
clutch
fixed intermittent hud
fixed reverse lights (wasn't the bubls either)

now i checked my car my oil pan is leaking again dso i gotta reseal that.

i have so much blow by when i take my oil cap off the engine is close to dying out. so i need new piston rings. but i wont till the pos engine dies and i save up for a sr

other than that its all good cause its a nissan and rwd <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

to 91crx the reverse light problem could be your reverse switch found in your transmission.

s13girl if you need help one day for your hud let me know i like helpin out especially when it comes to a nissan

ohh and problems with the rear sub frame bushings i got from pdm! grrrrrrrr dons really startin to piss me off now!

does that count?

[S13Grl]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from CAMPPAIN on 12:28 pm on Nov. 15, 2001
s13girl if you need help one day for your hud let me know i like helpin out especially when it comes to a nissan
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I just might take you up on that...

[antigrind]

nothing wrong with my thank god. but i saw someone said their seatbelt wsa busted. go to dealer they are supposed to fix that for free so i hear.better call before go.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; craig

ummmmmm i need something new thats my problem with mine lol i want the side skirts off a 97-98 (black if anyone does have them) and i want the stock front lip spoiler off a 95-96, IF ANYONE HAS THEM PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEE lemme know? thankz <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[chickenmanq]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from teamcapsule on 2:16 am on Nov. 15, 2001
Since I've had the car (almost 7 months now)

-Clutch dying on me
-Steeringwheel shimmy (shakes when using my unbalanced &lt;i&gt;stock&lt;/i&gt; front tyres)
-Driver's side window clinking and clunking

Other than that, fine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
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Why on earth aren't your front tires balanced? &nbsp;

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from S13Grl on 6:44 am on Nov. 15, 2001
-Car almost stalls out when slowing down in second gear right before stopping.
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> &nbsp;do u depress the clutch all the way and this still happens?

[chickenmanq]

Well, my Eleanor (named after Eleanor Roosevelt) just passed 83,000 miles. &nbsp;Not using a drop of oil, no leaks save the front main seal, which I know why it's leaking. &nbsp;Replaced it 20 or 30,000 ago, but it was compromised during install. &nbsp;Tried putting it in without grease and then remembered. &nbsp;Took it back out, and think it was hurt.

Clutch is going. &nbsp;4000 rpm and I can't roast the tires. &nbsp;Can roast the clutch nicely though. &nbsp;Going to change that out this weekend.

Brake squeaks. &nbsp;May eventually have rotors turned, and check the rest of the system. &nbsp;Already bled them, put in Dot 4.

Fender still smashed from garage door incident.

I want my cam now!!!!!!!

That's about it.

[S13Grl]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from nismos14 on 1:40 pm on Nov. 15, 2001
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from S13Grl on 6:44 am on Nov. 15, 2001
-Car almost stalls out when slowing down in second gear right before stopping.
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> do u depress the clutch all the way and this still happens?
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Say you're doing 50 mph &nbsp;in fourth gear. You need to stop. You put the car in third, let out the clutch and let go of the gas and brake slowly. You get slower and slower, then you put the clutch in and downshift to second. You keep braking in second without touching the clutch or the gas pedal. Right before reaching 0mph (at, say 5-10mph) you put the car in Neutral and brake in Neutral. When you reach a complete stop, your RPMs go down to 500 and bounce up and down for a few seconds before getting back to 750. Now, that's definitely not normal.

[dave2u]

(roaring like a little brat) My bloody leather seats creak all the f*****ng time aaaaaaah gggr (pulls at his t-shirt and stamps feet )
Also the passenger window creaks which annoys the #### out of me. &nbsp;
When i`m driving and want to turn &nbsp;quick i want the gears to slip in and out easily to keep up with me but it NEVER goes into reverse without a shove and delay. ( OMG i`m sounding like a fussy sod) . And my front brake pads need changing and i cant stand doing it.
Pushing the piston in after you remove the pads gets right up my nose.
Hey CAMPPAIN will ya work on MY car for me mate? &nbsp;I haven`t got a plane ticket but i`ve got a &quot;lets see&quot; (empties contents of pocket into hand) &nbsp;err....34p....a chewy....a super kingsize condom <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> &nbsp;and a piece of fluff!

[S13Grl]

Hahahahaha! You're f'n hillarious!!!!

Okay... For the leather squeaking problem; stop wearing tight vinyl pants <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>.
Don't clean your car and the windows will stop squeaking.
And I have the same problem with my gears; sometimes the [bleep]er just wont go into first unless I let go of the clutch and put it back in <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>. Same for reverse. And yeah...

[LanceS13]

I've never really considered it a problem...just a quirk of the car, but mine does the same low rpm when stopping thing, too, s13grl. &nbsp;Don't let it bother you...I don't think it's anything serious...unless it actually stalls and dies.
And I think the difficulty of shifting to 1st and reverse has something to do with the lack of syncros in those gears.
Now...let's see....my problems....
-the front left valve cover bolt stripped, so I replace it with the only thing I has available--a weak brass bolt...so in fear of twisting it in half, it's not torqued down all the way and I have a very very slight oil leak.
-clunky shifter....I rode with my friend in his Miata last night and sat in awe as he clicked through his gears all the while moving his wrist a whole 2 or so inches....and that's not even a short shifter.
-don't have the money or means to get a CA18DET just yet...but....in time.....seriously, probably next summer.;)

[dave2u]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from S13Grl on 2:37 pm on Nov. 15, 2001
Hahahahaha! You're f'n hillarious!!!!

Okay... For the leather squeaking problem; stop wearing tight vinyl pants <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>.
Don't clean your car and the windows will stop squeaking.
And I have the same problem with my gears; sometimes the [bleep]er just wont go into first unless I let go of the clutch and put it back in <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>. Same for reverse. And yeah...
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(speaking like i`m on helium)
eh you there`s nothing wrong with my tight vinal pants. Look i can dance in them and everythin` &nbsp; ........RRRRRRIIP! &nbsp;:shocked:

&nbsp;

[S13Grl]

Hahahahaha!

I have a similar problem... my cloth seats squeak when I wear leather pants. Well, it's my pants, but I like to say its my seats' fault.

[podboy3]

my car is not painted yet, it is two tone black and silver, and also my biggest problem is that the engine is not in my car it is in my garage and it def does not help my 1/4 mile times with it there.

[S13Grl]

Yeah, I have a similar problem. The turbo kit that I want still isn't in my possession, so I'm not too happy...

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[Klah Kalash]

baaaah, well I just bought mine and am yet to fix the following..
-antenna broken
-hole in the muffler
-broken key in the trunk keyhole.
-hatch doesn't open by itslef, i need to hold the thingy up while someone else lifts it..


that's about it,
the muffler isn't a big worry seeing as how i'm planning to buy a new exhaust anyways..

[S13Grl]

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> What do you do when you need to open the hatch and you're alone? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

he holds the thingy up <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[Klah Kalash]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from S13Grl on 7:26 pm on Nov. 15, 2001
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> What do you do when you need to open the hatch and you're alone? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
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i'll take mah shoe off and place it under the lever.

mwahah, i'm a &lt;I&gt;jenius.&lt;/I&gt;

[tarp]

Well I just bought my 97 about 9 months ago and I think I might need a new steering rack.. mileage is 45,000 (I bought it with 31,000). My steering wheel doesnt center itself properly, and its a bitch when driving long distances on the highway. (And I replaced the rack bushings, too!)

g0d damned...and i thought i had problems...my only problem was that stalling problem...my AC is still #### perfect...my power doors and windows and sunroof are all still working like new..rear defroster is Fk'Ed up..but i did that myself from attempting to remove my tint...gonna get a new tranny..auto to 5 speed

[96SEChick]

Hmmmm.......lemme think about this one.........the list is long

* oil pan leaks
* oil leak in front cover
* transmission &quot;clunks&quot; when shifting from 1st to 2nd, and sometimes into 1st from a dead stop and sometimes shifting into 5th
* boots demolished on rear shocks
* exhaust rattles
* muffler beginning to look very, very worn
* needs new tires
* blown front driver's side speaker
* needs new timing chain
* needs new clutch
* clear coat coming off around the rear window
* aftermarket paintjob done shitty
* frame doesn't seem as straight as it should be (strut mounts are not straight--strut tower brace cannot be installed on my car)--aka bad repair job from accident before my ownership
* rattle in the driver's side door vent
* bad brake dust coming from rear passenger side brake
* window tracks need to be fixed (windows rattle like crazy when opening and closing)
* only has 155 bhp

I think I may have covered it all, but I'm sure I'll remember more when I drive it again tomorrow morning.

(Edited by 96SEChick at 11<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>0 pm on Nov. 15, 2001)

[Grant]

well i think my car was in a small wreck before. &nbsp;there are crimps on the wire going to the low beam harness and I think that the people who worked on it reversed the high beam and low beam wires (dammit). The left light always seems to be brighter than the right one. I hope i can screw around get this tested out and fixed, and maybe convince my grandparents my housings are broken and get some Euro-spec ones on the group buy, lol.