Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

In reply to the discussion: Car question? [View all]
Car question? [View all] madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 OP
It's not the alternator. What's the engine? mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #1
. madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #5
I think that last "8" is actually a "B." mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #8
You are correct, it is a B. madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #10
From here it sounds like bearings. gibraltar72 Dec 2020 #2
Check engine light was on for three years? frazzled Dec 2020 #3
When it first came on madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #6
To check your alternator nykym Dec 2020 #4
Thanks, but madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #15
How about a friend? Karadeniz Dec 2020 #26
So did it just keep turning over, but never actually started? mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #7
... madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #9
How old is the car battery? mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #11
Battery is about two years old. madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #12
not sure if a 2002 has one Squidly Dec 2020 #13
Back in the day, I'd say your battery terminals need cleaning Brother Buzz Dec 2020 #14
I have personal experience with just such a situation. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #18
I'd wager you experienced your problems when the weather turned cold Brother Buzz Dec 2020 #21
February, March, something like that. It's been a while. NT mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #22
That sounds more like a starter problem. nykym Dec 2020 #16
heres an easy trick that sometimes works Squidly Dec 2020 #17
If you can reach it. NT mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2020 #19
yea, im not familiar with Caravans Squidly Dec 2020 #20
Sounds like a weak battery or Disaffected Dec 2020 #28
Okay as others have mentioned, your battery is low ... mr_lebowski Dec 2020 #29
Thank you, madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #30
All better! madamesilverspurs Dec 2020 #31
Excellent news! Niagara Dec 2020 #32
Start with the battery (that's the cheapest) bluestarone Dec 2020 #23
Any time I have a warning light on my dash I take my car to Auto Zone. They'll read your abqtommy Dec 2020 #24
Sounds like a weak battery, or poor connections at the starter. Worried2020 Dec 2020 #25
I'm not a mechanic by any means. Niagara Dec 2020 #27
Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Car question?»Reply #31