# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1026 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1027 --- ## [Drive-by-wire (EML) throttle system crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-by-wire-eml-throttle-system-crash/77003)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-by-wire-eml-throttle-system-crash/77003 "2016-09-19T13:20:30Z")
This is not a question but rather an account of problem resolution that Car Talk readers may find interesting. Drive-by-wire throttle system crashes are mentioned occasionally in threads on different forums, but few ha… --- ## [Car alarm goes off every morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-goes-off-every-morning/95706)
**Author:** [@Mcarask](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mcarask)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-goes-off-every-morning/95706 "2016-09-19T11:35:08Z")
Have a 2005 Ford Escape - my alarm goes off every morning at about 8 am. Been to a mechanic, but so far no fix. --- ## [Did I just blow out my truck's alternator jumping the battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-just-blow-out-my-trucks-alternator-jumping-the-battery/95719)
**Author:** [@LouAntoine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouAntoine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-just-blow-out-my-trucks-alternator-jumping-the-battery/95719 "2016-09-19T00:59:49Z")
Hey there-- I just did something dumb. I had a dead battery on my '97 power stroke Ford F250. I realize now that when I was jumping it (successfully) I clipped the (black) ground cable to the alternator itself! Doy. The… --- ## [Oil leaking into my intercooler piping. Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-into-my-intercooler-piping-please-help/95713)
**Author:** [@YourUglyDad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourUglyDad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-into-my-intercooler-piping-please-help/95713 "2016-09-18T19:05:31Z")
I have been spending a lot of time and money on creating my dream car. I like to go fast so there for I bought a car with a turbo. The thing about turbos is that they also make bigger ones. And so I proceed in upgradi… --- ## [Dodge 4.7 overhaul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-4-7-overhaul/95696)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-4-7-overhaul/95696 "2016-09-18T15:55:50Z")
Are 2005 4.7 junk? Friend has Durango with dead motor. Used motors go for $1000 or so. Should we put on new timing chain/tensioner when we swap motor? He wants to get it running. --- ## [Wrong oil, will it damage the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-will-it-damage-the-engine/95637)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-will-it-damage-the-engine/95637 "2016-09-18T15:22:20Z")
I changed the oil in my suburban last week and after I changed it I noticed on the oil cap,stamped into the plastic, it said 5W30,but i used 10w30 and a quart of Duralube.ever since i changed it Ive noticed that for abou… --- ## [Oil light still on after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-still-on-after-oil-change/47614)
**Author:** [@jjdeg29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjdeg29)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-still-on-after-oil-change/47614 "2016-09-18T14:43:47Z")
I have a 2003 Dodge Neon with about 90K miles on it. I didn't think my car was due for an oil change, but since the oil light was on I got one anyways. Everything seemed fine for about 2 days, but then the light came bac… --- ## [2005 Buick Rainier back wheels lock up when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rainier-back-wheels-lock-up-when-turning/95709)
**Author:** [@carex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carex)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rainier-back-wheels-lock-up-when-turning/95709 "2016-09-18T03:19:23Z")
My mom has a 2005 Buick Rainier CXL. Starting yesterday the back wheels lock up when you try to make a turn. It moves fine when you're going straight --- ## [2000 Ford focus 2.0 depressing gas pedal and no response intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-2-0-depressing-gas-pedal-and-no-response-intermittent/95700)
**Author:** [@sirdonut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sirdonut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-2-0-depressing-gas-pedal-and-no-response-intermittent/95700 "2016-09-18T03:02:48Z")
Happy Weekend! I was hoping someone here could help with my girlfriend's car issue. Unfortunately I have to post for her as she is not technicially inclined and I am also across the country, so I cannot give a true first… --- ## [Santa fe 2.4l hesitation on acceleration and rpm changes while cruising](https://community.cartalk.com/t/santa-fe-2-4l-hesitation-on-acceleration-and-rpm-changes-while-cruising/95683)
**Author:** [@Dahoff89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dahoff89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/santa-fe-2-4l-hesitation-on-acceleration-and-rpm-changes-while-cruising/95683 "2016-09-17T21:00:04Z")
I have a 04 santa fe 2.4L 4cyl. I recently did an engine swap, old motor threw a connecting rod. I put my intake, exhaust manifold and head on it. Timed it. All new gaskets. Turn the key and it fires right up and runs gr… --- ## [Dog chewed through 2nd row seatbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-chewed-through-2nd-row-seatbelt/95686)
**Author:** [@Takem01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Takem01)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dog-chewed-through-2nd-row-seatbelt/95686 "2016-09-17T20:49:31Z")
So my dog wigged out a bit and chewed through my 2nd row drivers side belt. I'd looped it through his collar to keep him in ghe back seat) (he thinks that he "has" to ride on the lap of whoever's in the passenger seat).… --- ## [Civic Hybrid '08 - Went from 36 MPG to 30 MPG? Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-08-went-from-36-mpg-to-30-mpg-please-help/95584)
**Author:** [@eugene\_w\_gonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eugene_w_gonzales)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-08-went-from-36-mpg-to-30-mpg-please-help/95584 "2016-09-17T20:36:36Z")
Hello, My mpg have changed overnight from 35-36 to 30. I currently have 180,000 miles and I've mostly taken this car to the dealership for repairs and regular maintenance. I'm hoping to get this car to survive to 250,… --- ## [Cylinder Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfires/95657)
**Author:** [@jaimelopez6918](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaimelopez6918)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfires/95657 "2016-09-17T19:57:48Z")
I have a 2004 f-150 5.4 Trition v8 and recently i had misfires on 5 and 6 come up. After I changed out the coils and injectors on all the cylinders the misfire would still come up. Im looking for some more help on where … --- ## [Dashboard question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-question/93558)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-question/93558 "2016-09-17T06:01:47Z")
I have a 1997 Thunderbird. The dashboard is having issues. The top of the dash is barely cracked but the part of the dash that goes in front of the instrument panel is badly cracked. It is being held in place with zi… --- ## [How to clean blockage between radiator and reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-blockage-between-radiator-and-reservoir/95258)
**Author:** [@yugeunyang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yugeunyang)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-clean-blockage-between-radiator-and-reservoir/95258 "2016-09-17T02:18:24Z")
I have 2003 Civic, 125K. I am having an issue that the hose that connects radiator and coolant reservoir keeps disconnected at the top of radiator. I am sure this is due to pressure build up in radiator, and radiator ca… --- ## [Catalytic converter glows p1345 code is only code present](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-glows-p1345-code-is-only-code-present/95164)
**Author:** [@Juliosanchez608](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juliosanchez608)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-glows-p1345-code-is-only-code-present/95164 "2016-09-16T23:09:09Z")
I have a 98 chevy 3500 box truck. The issue with my truck is that the cat is glowing i dont know how to go about it since the cat is replaced already. I tried pulling up codes and the only code i get is a p1345 can anyon… --- ## [Grinding breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-breaks/95679)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-breaks/95679 "2016-09-16T18:32:35Z")
I have a 2003 Impala, total milage little of 122,000 miles, I bought the car back in Dec 2014. When I bought the car I got all the paper work on the work the dealership did on the car prior to me buying it. One of the … --- ## [Cars over 1 million miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-over-1-million-miles/94960)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-over-1-million-miles/94960 "2016-09-16T16:54:46Z")
I've been looking and haven't found many. I'm not talking about big-rigs or any diesel. But the average car/truck people use as a daily driver. I've only found a handful. And of those how many are on the original engine?… --- ## [A/c not working after installation of a rebuilt engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-working-after-installation-of-a-rebuilt-engine/89960)
**Author:** [@kibok](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kibok)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-working-after-installation-of-a-rebuilt-engine/89960 "2016-09-16T11:34:35Z")
we have a 2007 toyota camry 2.4l which had a engine problem so car needed a rebuilt engine. so we went to auto repair shop and they installed a rebuilt engine. But when we went to pickup the car the owner of the shop sai… --- ## [Machine shop cracked a cylinder head while redecking and milling, what should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/machine-shop-cracked-a-cylinder-head-while-redecking-and-milling-what-should-i-do/95654)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/machine-shop-cracked-a-cylinder-head-while-redecking-and-milling-what-should-i-do/95654 "2016-09-16T03:10:38Z")
Howdy. I have a 2009 Forester X Limited with 155k miles. I was replacing my head gaskets and took the heads in for milling. Got a call yesterday that they were pretty warped and needed to be redecked. Just got another ca… --- ## [Slow and painful AC failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-and-painful-ac-failure/95653)
**Author:** [@seeforan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seeforan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-and-painful-ac-failure/95653 "2016-09-16T02:53:59Z")
So I am trying to figure out where my AC system has failed in my car. The back story is: While I was on a road trip down to southern Utah in the middle of summer (you know, painfully hot desert area), my whole AC syste… --- ## [Thumping noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-when-turning/95668)
**Author:** [@joulzw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joulzw)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-when-turning/95668 "2016-09-16T02:19:53Z")
My 2003 Subaru (about 14 years old, 165K mi) started making a thumping/clicking noise only when I turn right. It had been going on for weeks when I finally I took it to the mechanic, and of course he couldn't hear a thin… --- ## [Best way to safely sell a 1991 Honda with 229K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-safely-sell-a-1991-honda-with-229k-miles/6550)
**Author:** [@nabors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nabors)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-way-to-safely-sell-a-1991-honda-with-229k-miles/6550 "2016-09-15T17:24:20Z")
Looking for advice on the safest way to sell my 1991 Honda Accord EX. I'm the original owner, had all servicing done and have all the service records - I've really taken care of the car but it's time to finally move to s… --- ## [Loud clunking noises from 2005 Pontiac Montana minivan SV6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clunking-noises-from-2005-pontiac-montana-minivan-sv6/89379)
**Author:** [@AnnieH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnieH)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clunking-noises-from-2005-pontiac-montana-minivan-sv6/89379 "2016-09-15T16:56:45Z")
Hi there, I have a Pontiac Montana minivan SV6 that is making strange clunking noises from possibly the rear or middle of the van when I go over a bump, large or small. I have had it in to our local mechanic and the loca… --- ## [Tpms sensor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor-replacement/95527)
**Author:** [@crusty-XII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crusty-XII)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-sensor-replacement/95527 "2016-09-15T14:53:51Z")
2009 Mazda 3, one of the TPMS sensors has a cracked mounting nut, the dealer wants $140 to replace the sensor. I checked local auto parts stores for the nut, and there is a repair kit for about $5... can I replace the n… --- ## [Connecting a wire to a fuse box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-a-wire-to-a-fuse-box/95606)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-a-wire-to-a-fuse-box/95606 "2016-09-15T11:56:32Z")
Hi all, I recently bought a Kenwood car radio + kit for my Chevy Malibu LS 2003. I'm a little confused on a step where it tells me to: "You will have to run the accessory (Red) Wire to your Fuse box and connect the wir… --- ## [Transmission Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem/74180)
**Author:** [@2senior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2senior)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem/74180 "2016-09-15T01:49:31Z")
Recently had transmission filter and fluid changed (at 80,000 miles). I had no problems up to that point. Now if you make a hard stop the car will not move for 15 to 30 seconds. Acts like its in neutral. Mechanic put an… --- ## [2006 Toyota Solara won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-solara-wont-start/95556)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-solara-wont-start/95556 "2016-09-14T20:32:02Z")
I was picking my daughter up from school on Friday, drove to the school, parked and left the motor running while waiting on her to come out. The car suddenly dies and won't restart. I thought initially it was a problem… --- ## [Check engine light...1999 jeep cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-1999-jeep-cherokee/95651)
**Author:** [@jae462](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jae462)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-1999-jeep-cherokee/95651 "2016-09-14T19:49:13Z")
my Jeep check engine light comes on man said it was a EVAC problem...is this a multiple sensor issue? yes I checked the gas cap --- ## [My car drives stiff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-drives-stiff/95617)
**Author:** [@leron.carter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leron.carter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2016, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-drives-stiff/95617 "2016-09-14T13:35:05Z")
When I drive my car, is fine for the first twenty minutes. After which time, the car drives like the E brake is on. Further, when I'm in city streets, the rpms go really high just to hit 25 mph. When I take my foot off t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1025) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1027)