Cam shaft position sensor needed replaced at about 80,000 miles because the car would shut off with no warning. Took the third garage all day to figure out what the problem was.
Replaced radiator now A/C not very cold.
After driving for 30 miles or more, when I turn the steering wheel hard enough to enter a parking space I get a thumping and bumping (like if you were driving on a flat tire) that no one can find. The noise and rough ride goes away as soon as the wheel is straightened out. It doesn't happen on shorter trips and not all the time on longer ones.
Automatic transmission just starting to have hesitation when shifting gears.
I bought the car for comfort and safe winter driving.
When it's not shutting off or making horrible noises, I love the vehicle.
The problems that no one can "find" really make me afraid to drive the thing with my family inside.
Any ideas on the unidentified problem would be very much appreciated.
Your thumping and bumping when parking could be due to your viscous clutch in your transfer case. If you have full time 4WD; your viscous clutch is probably worn out.
Your bumping and thumping problem could be due to worn out front universal joints at the front wheels. I replaced mine and car is now fine. new ones also come with grease nipples to keep them lubricated.
I own a '93 Limited and have experienced the problem you described. After replacing both front axles, with no apparent effect, a transmission mechanic finally traced the problem to the front drive shaft. While there is still a problem associated with the viscous coupling going out, the thumping and grinding on low speed turns has disappeared.
Ken.
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