getaddicted342
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I bought this car several months ago, and I really like it.. depsite all the problems I've had. I'll run down the list a little bit. I'll be the first to admit I'm not very knowledgable about cars, and I've been having some real trouble. Definately new to the game.
The car has about 114,000 miles on it, set to California emission standards (though I live in OKC, OK). 2,500 at the dealership. However, it had some problems from the get-go that I worked with them to have fixed. Both window motors were replaced, a new ac compressor and freon conversion kit was put in. Fixed the speakers, put in a cd player. Rebuilt the transmission, and installed a new distributor coil pack.
After all that I thought I was finished, but now it comes down to 3 outstanding problems with the car. One is just the auto seatbelt on the drivers side is stuck in the forward position, and its motor runs every time the door opens and closes. Second, the temperature gauge is shot. The third problem is a lot more dramatic, and was the reason the coil pack was replaced.
After driving the car for a little bit (20-30 minutes usually) the power suddenly cuts out, and I can feel and hear an ugly clunking sound (misfire maybe?). I can still drive the car, but the harder you push it.. the worse it gets. The RPM raises but the car lurches forward, and it feels like I'm breaking something important. I always have to put on the hazards and take the nearest turn. Once I turn the car off, I sometimes have trouble restarting, but I've always been able to get it running again and take it home - I just can't trust this car for transportation and it's really interfering with my job.
Any advice, comments, whatever would be really appreciated. I've had a lot of trouble finding help, and help is needed.