Recent content by Joe Cool

No. Car runs fine except for shutting off sometimes! We'll see what happens. So far, the possibilities are: MAF vacuum line VCTS I'm new to the DC area, so I don't know any mechanics. Don't want them to take me for a ride! Thanks again, all

next Nah, no mods. Wife's car, and she only let me add HIDs and body-colored front skirt. ;-) Then that's not it. Thanks, though (uhm)

more Qs I have zero engine mods. Would this still apply to me? If so, should it be replaced or fixed? And finally, is the Bipass air control and idle control valve the same thing or seperate? Thanks again

Sorry for the ignorance, but what does this mean? (hah) Guess I lose my terminology when I leave "the scene"

keep em comin Thanks for the replies. Any other possibilities? Just trying to cover my bases before the mechanic tries to screw me and declares that the muffler bearings need to be replaced. (butthump)

Car is automatic. Every once in a while, the car won't turn on unless I put the car in neutral. I turn the key, and it doesn't turn over or anything. I didn't know what it was, so I replaced the battery, and to my amazement, it didn't fix a thing. There was a mechanic that told me he thought...

oops Just realized this is the 3rd Gen Rims, Tires, Brakes & Suspension forum (hand) Silly me I'm so cute (wrong) Thanks for the reply, though

agreed That's why this is so weird. I just want to take it to a shop, but I don't want them to scratch their heads over it and charge me for all their troubleshooting when I can do some of it myself. You know, by posting my issues here... =]

2002 plain jane 4 door Protege w/no mods and 55,000 miles Sometimes when I come to a stop, the car shakes, and then dies. Most of the time I can prevent it - when I feel the car start to shake when I'm slowing down, I'll throw it in neutral or park, and rev the engine, and keep the RPMs...

tried - again It really seems like it's coming from the suspension/struts. It kinda reminds me of my Lincoln Mark VII that had an air suspension. When I parked on a hill, it leveled itself, and you can see/hear the suspension moving. Hmm...

you're... serious? Umm... this is the reply I get from a... moderator? (jerkit) I see the "lol," so you may be making a joke. But if not, then looking under the hood was not a new concept for me. And not sure how it can be related to VTCS. (Had to look up what that was) Again, I...

Car is automatic. Every once in a while, the car won't turn on unless I put the car in neutral. I didn't know what it was before, so I replaced the battery, and to my amazement, it didn't fix a thing. I almost did the starter, but someone told me it could be the "neutral safety switch."...

Thanks. It may be something different, though. I get that tink... tink... tink sound from almost any car I have, but this is a fast clicking. Think of the sound of a zipper but for a minute. And the clicking is there when I pause, but goes away when I drive.

2002 4 door plain jane Protege w/no mods. Driving is normal. No weird feeling, no noise. I stop at red light, stop sign, or whatever, and the car's front end has a fast clicking sound. When I continue driving, clicking goes away. If I stop the car and get out, it may click for a minute and...

boostdprotegelx - I PM'ed you Thanks for the offer!