# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1009 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1010 --- ## [Replaced all six injectors now engine floods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-all-six-injectors-now-engine-floods/97452)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-all-six-injectors-now-engine-floods/97452 "2016-12-19T15:34:41Z")
I have a 2003 Ford f150 170k and I recently replaced all six fuel injectors now with the key in the on position the fuel pressure rises to 30psi then drops to zero. Upon inspection I found out that the fuel injectors ar… --- ## [Check engine light code reader question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-reader-question/97312)
**Author:** [@amg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-code-reader-question/97312 "2016-12-19T14:50:46Z")
My boyfriend has a hobby garage with pretty much everything including a lift. He doesn't have a thingy that reads the check engine light codes. Can anyone recommend a good reader I can get for Christmas that will do the … --- ## [Install push button start switch from ignition box wire's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-push-button-start-switch-from-ignition-box-wires/97401)
**Author:** [@sassyshell02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sassyshell02)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-push-button-start-switch-from-ignition-box-wires/97401 "2016-12-19T14:37:45Z")
I need to know what three wires to use to install a push button start switch from ignition box --- ## [Crappy traction. Ruining tires quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crappy-traction-ruining-tires-quickly/97422)
**Author:** [@Cole.joshua.jc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole.joshua.jc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crappy-traction-ruining-tires-quickly/97422 "2016-12-19T14:14:46Z")
My car drives like crap in the snow or rain. My rear tires are kinda pointed inward like /\_\_\_\_\\ . I was going to buy shocks and struts for the car bc i read to that and take it in somewhere so they can do an alignment t… --- ## [Better for air conditioner unit: recycled air or outside air?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-for-air-conditioner-unit-recycled-air-or-outside-air/54602)
**Author:** [@jpmariee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpmariee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-for-air-conditioner-unit-recycled-air-or-outside-air/54602 "2016-12-19T11:36:29Z")
Is it better to use recyled air or outside air with the A/C unit? I always set my fan to "recyled air" to get better gas milegae, but my coworker says using fresh air is better for your car--doesn't damage the compressor… --- ## [I'm having problems with my truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-having-problems-with-my-truck/97410)
**Author:** [@holt.hope](https://community.cartalk.com/u/holt.hope)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-having-problems-with-my-truck/97410 "2016-12-19T01:02:19Z")
Can anyone please help. I don't know anything about vehicles --- ## [A new fuse installed, fixes the problem, but now the car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-fuse-installed-fixes-the-problem-but-now-the-car-wont-start/97408)
**Author:** [@joekane3983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joekane3983)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-fuse-installed-fixes-the-problem-but-now-the-car-wont-start/97408 "2016-12-19T00:58:15Z")
Hello, I have a 2004 Ford Expedition that has been pretty good to me. Minor fixes mostly. Here is my question. The dome lights, brake lights, gauges, and blinkers stopped working suddenly. I replaced the fuse associated … --- ## [2011 Buick Lacrosse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse/97415)
**Author:** [@sixtoe73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sixtoe73)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lacrosse/97415 "2016-12-18T22:10:38Z")
Changed battery in car. Started car then it quit. Run for 15secs. Now No power at all. Key will not remove can't shift car to move. Didn't use a bypass power source when changing the battery. Checked all fuses relays ca… --- ## [Nissan Altima 2006 2.5L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2006-2-5l/96397)
**Author:** [@Shihan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shihan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2006-2-5l/96397 "2016-12-18T22:07:19Z")
I just been told that my Nissan Altima has a blown head gasket and that this particular engine in this car is beyond repair. is that true do I have an alternative? --- ## [Metal bar hanging off the front of my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-bar-hanging-off-the-front-of-my-car/97403)
**Author:** [@kylerpeasnall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylerpeasnall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-bar-hanging-off-the-front-of-my-car/97403 "2016-12-18T20:22:36Z")
Hello all I have started a road trip from New York to Nevada. I had gotten to Iowa last night and this morning I saw this. I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what it was. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Ford Ranger intermittent clutch problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-intermittent-clutch-problem/72270)
**Author:** [@jalukas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jalukas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-intermittent-clutch-problem/72270 "2016-12-18T19:21:43Z")
I have a 1995 Ford Ranger 4 cyl w/ hydraulic clutch, about 95k miles, and an intermittent problem. Normally, my clutch works fine, but a few times a year, normally during the summer, and normally only after driving for a… --- ## [Multiple ignition coil failures within 2 weeks? Or what else is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-ignition-coil-failures-within-2-weeks-or-what-else-is-this/80517)
**Author:** [@zygomorph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zygomorph)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-ignition-coil-failures-within-2-weeks-or-what-else-is-this/80517 "2016-12-18T04:26:33Z")
A few weeks ago on a short drive, my car (2000 Toyota Corolla) started shuddering/pulsating when I was stopped at a red light (and it kept doing that intermittently as I drove the few blocks home.) Next time I tried to s… --- ## [All of these flush recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-of-these-flush-recommendations/97356)
**Author:** [@eastonfamily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eastonfamily)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-of-these-flush-recommendations/97356 "2016-12-18T01:00:12Z")
It seems every time that i take a newer car in for vehicle inspections or free oil changes, I get told that I need either a cooling system flush, break fluid flush, power steering flush, fuel injector flush etc. because… --- ## [Plastic repair stuff, found a great one!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-repair-stuff-found-a-great-one/97344)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-repair-stuff-found-a-great-one/97344 "2016-12-17T21:04:52Z")
There is a discussion on band aid repairs, I usually use shoe goo, after a bud and I tested shoo goo and my old fave, liquid nails for repairs for a survey instrument. Well I tried the liquid nails and it failed, we trie… --- ## [Skipping/binding when acclerating from dead stop in 2wd after using 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-binding-when-acclerating-from-dead-stop-in-2wd-after-using-4wd/97110)
**Author:** [@always\_fixing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/always_fixing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/skipping-binding-when-acclerating-from-dead-stop-in-2wd-after-using-4wd/97110 "2016-12-17T16:53:19Z")
Just used my 4wd to drive 5 miles to work in the snow today and after taking it out of 4wd at work, the rear end feels like it's binding/skipping for a couple seconds when accelerating from a dead stop in either forward … --- ## [I Have A Question about cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-question-about-cabin-air-filters/96950)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-question-about-cabin-air-filters/96950 "2016-12-17T15:15:59Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla, I recently had it in to replace the airbags and they told me I needed to replace the cabin air filter. How necessary are they, or were just trying to make some money off me as the airbags di… --- ## [Surging 2002 Mazda Tribute v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2002-mazda-tribute-v6/84905)
**Author:** [@JGhost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGhost)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2002-mazda-tribute-v6/84905 "2016-12-17T12:04:17Z")
We've owned this 2002 Mazda Tribute v6 for six years. Recently, the car has become somewhat dangerous to drive. While driving down the road at any speed, releasing the throttle does not result in the engine decelerating … --- ## [Bandaid Fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bandaid-fix/97320)
**Author:** [@kaseybarsotti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaseybarsotti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bandaid-fix/97320 "2016-12-17T06:51:56Z")
I have a 2012 Ram 1500. I had my oil changed at the dealership and decided to pull the oil stick three days later to check my oil. When I did, I discovered that the oil stick "tube" was disconnected from my engine block … --- ## [Inside windshield frozen over HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-windshield-frozen-over-help/97307)
**Author:** [@justolney1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justolney1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-windshield-frozen-over-help/97307 "2016-12-17T00:53:09Z")
I will try to make this as short and informative as possible to help you help me. My Sable is a 2001,spending 3/4 of it's life in Texas. 115k miles. A relative sold it to me cheap and brought it to where I live in Centra… --- ## [Hit on rightside rear - Replacing door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-on-rightside-rear-replacing-door/97294)
**Author:** [@q.singletary7017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/q.singletary7017)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-on-rightside-rear-replacing-door/97294 "2016-12-16T22:29:33Z")
2011 Honda Civic LX 4 cyl roughly 50,000 miles I was hit in an intersection while on my way back to school. The only damage to the car was mostly on the right rear side, the airbags deployed on the right side as you… --- ## [Impala- blower motor randomly not working, no heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-blower-motor-randomly-not-working-no-heat/96917)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Boz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mama_Boz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impala-blower-motor-randomly-not-working-no-heat/96917 "2016-12-16T20:54:16Z")
This is a 2005 Impala. We have replaced the blower motor itself twice. It's, again, only randomly working. No pattern. No defrost or heat. Any suggestions? --- ## [Belt Tensioner, Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-help/93602)
**Author:** [@AlReset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlReset)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-help/93602 "2016-12-16T16:50:23Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan. It's got 130,000 miles on the original serpentine belt, so yes it needed replacing. But it still made a lot of noise, so after a bit of research went for the belt tensioner. Got the old on… --- ## [Key won't unlock either door. Remote unlocks doors fine. Key works in trunk lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-unlock-either-door-remote-unlocks-doors-fine-key-works-in-trunk-lock/97276)
**Author:** [@timothypriest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timothypriest)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-wont-unlock-either-door-remote-unlocks-doors-fine-key-works-in-trunk-lock/97276 "2016-12-16T16:43:36Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla. It has power locks and a keychain remote. The keychain remote locks and unlocks the car. The key unlocks the trunk. However, the key does not unlock either door lock. As far as I can t… --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Light on Cold Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-light-on-cold-start/97214)
**Author:** [@Andrew-Shallcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew-Shallcross)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-oil-light-on-cold-start/97214 "2016-12-16T14:26:20Z")
New user here. I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (225,000KM). I recently had some work done and one thing identified was an oil leak which they repaired. However one issue persists: When the engine is cold (first sta… --- ## [I have a 98 Honda Civic it wont crank or jump off..started smelling gas in cab..Any idideasPlease help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-98-honda-civic-it-wont-crank-or-jump-off-started-smelling-gas-in-cab-any-idideasplease-help/97237)
**Author:** [@irishqueen1214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irishqueen1214)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-98-honda-civic-it-wont-crank-or-jump-off-started-smelling-gas-in-cab-any-idideasplease-help/97237 "2016-12-16T03:55:33Z")
--- ## [Head-on hit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-on-hit/96857)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-on-hit/96857 "2016-12-15T23:59:14Z")
2014.5 Toyota Camry LE 4-cyl engine 6 speed automatic transmission approx 25,000 miles Was stopped at a red light with foot on the brake when hit square head-on by a GMC full sized pickup driving on the wrong side of… --- ## [0 Ring For Brake Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0-ring-for-brake-fluid/97209)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/0-ring-for-brake-fluid/97209 "2016-12-15T22:33:27Z")
I have a vehicle that has a hard plastic line that goes from the clutch master cylinder to the slave cylinder . This line has a connection just outside the bell housing that has an 0 ring that is leaking . What I want to… --- ## [2005 Silverado 4WD issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-silverado-4wd-issue/97131)
**Author:** [@Patchedboard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patchedboard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-silverado-4wd-issue/97131 "2016-12-15T22:25:10Z")
2005 Chevy Silverado LS 5.3FF AT w/ manual 4WD: shifting into 4WD is smooth, but transfer case seems to whine and when you shift back to 2WD it shifts smooth but seems like the transfer case doesn't disengage right away.… --- ## [Am I crazy or are the tire people lazy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-crazy-or-are-the-tire-people-lazy/97180)
**Author:** [@beepbeeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beepbeeep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-crazy-or-are-the-tire-people-lazy/97180 "2016-12-15T16:13:42Z")
I purchased a set of 4 snow tires Sunday. Monday as I drove in to work, the car shook hard enough that I spilled coffee on myself. Figured the tires weren't balanced correctly, so I took it back. They rebalanced the tire… --- ## [2003 S10 won't start - video attached](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-s10-wont-start-video-attached/97241)
**Author:** [@jrobinson1121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrobinson1121)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-s10-wont-start-video-attached/97241 "2016-12-15T04:51:01Z")
I have a 2003 S-10 that won't start. It started fine before it sat for about 5 months and when I tried to start it recently it had a dead battery, so I put a new battery in and now it will crank but not start. You can li… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1008) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1010)