Queen of Cups
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i've driven my accord for a little over 3 years now. it's an 89, so it's not exactly in the best condition, but it gets me where i'm going and does extremely well on gas mileage. it gives me trouble every winter but i think this year might be the year it actually dies.
i had some trouble with my alternator, which got replaced. basically, every time i'd try to stop, the headlights would dim, the RPMs would drop significantly, and it would make this VERY LOUD whining noise. so alternator was replaced, and it almost solved the problem (it still whines on occasion). i thought it might be the belt, but my dad said that was still in good condition.
last week, i started having problems with the thermostat, but that's no big deal and it's getting fixed tomorrow.
now, last night on my way to work, as i got into town, it started dying every time i'd push down on the clutch, or whenever i try to come to a stop. i figured the engine was just cold, so i'd let it warm up before i left work and see if the problem was still there. no surprise that it was still doing it. i called my dad and my fiance (who know way more about cars than i do) and neither one has any idea what's wrong with it.
i think it might be trying to die on me, which is pretty sad considering it's my only available form of transport to and from work, and that i have a baby on the way and can't really afford any big repairs or a new car. sad days! anybody know what's going on with this thing?? any help would be MUCH appreciated!
i had some trouble with my alternator, which got replaced. basically, every time i'd try to stop, the headlights would dim, the RPMs would drop significantly, and it would make this VERY LOUD whining noise. so alternator was replaced, and it almost solved the problem (it still whines on occasion). i thought it might be the belt, but my dad said that was still in good condition.
last week, i started having problems with the thermostat, but that's no big deal and it's getting fixed tomorrow.
now, last night on my way to work, as i got into town, it started dying every time i'd push down on the clutch, or whenever i try to come to a stop. i figured the engine was just cold, so i'd let it warm up before i left work and see if the problem was still there. no surprise that it was still doing it. i called my dad and my fiance (who know way more about cars than i do) and neither one has any idea what's wrong with it.
i think it might be trying to die on me, which is pretty sad considering it's my only available form of transport to and from work, and that i have a baby on the way and can't really afford any big repairs or a new car. sad days! anybody know what's going on with this thing?? any help would be MUCH appreciated!