sweetascocoa

Here's the list from old problem to recent ones:

1. Turn signal doesnt work:
First, its not the bulb cos i changed it. Its been since September. It worked for a month then stopped working. Started working again and now it totally stopped working. When i move the switch up or down, the bulb lights up. It just doesnt blink on its own so i have to move it up and down. Some guy said its the switch and to get one from a junkyard but he wanted 150 for it!

2. The check engine light has been on since thanksgiving. I took it to advanced auto and they said its the catalytic(sp?) converter? They said it wont pass emissions.

3. Engine coolant liquid is leaking. Its not a whole lot. The car has to be parked for like an hour or more before its obvious.

4. When im at a stop light or just when i have my foot on the brake for like 2 minutes, the car starts shaking! Stops, then starts, stops then starts. The shaking is really strong.

I dont know how to fix cars. lol. But i live in Atlanta and im looking for a reputable shop or mechanic that will fix it and not try to cheat me cos im a girl!

I was thinking of midas? Can any Atlanta peeps help me? Also, why do my tires have to cost more than the GXE model? That sucks!

billyfrazier

First of all your turn signal problem is more likely your flasher relay,they are a over the counter generic part at any autozone store,or your flasher relay is loose in its socket,as far as your engine dying at a a stop,juast sounds like basic maintaince-plugs,wires dist cap and fuel filter,if shaking is real bad,have the engine mounts checked!

sweetascocoa

thank you for replying. i got the signal and rough idling fixed a long time ago. for the signal, it was the relay switch and the part was $250. why?

for the rough idling, it was the intake gasket....my check engine light is still on but i dont plan on fixing it.