# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1029 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1030 --- ## [Cranks wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-wont-start/95339)
**Author:** [@Stevenmarkknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevenmarkknight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-wont-start/95339 "2016-09-05T16:36:32Z")
2006 ford escape cranks wont start, I have spark and fuel --- ## [Check engine gas cap code on Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-gas-cap-code-on-jeep/95215)
**Author:** [@nbates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbates)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-gas-cap-code-on-jeep/95215 "2016-09-05T13:13:59Z")
My daughter's Jeep check engine light is on. Trying to get the car inspected so cannot be ignored. I think the code wasP0422, indicating it needed a new gas cap. We bought a new gas cap, cleared the code and it went away… --- ## [Need help deciphering freeze frame info on 2007 F150 5.4 3V 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciphering-freeze-frame-info-on-2007-f150-5-4-3v-4x4/95325)
**Author:** [@Nesbittg04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nesbittg04)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciphering-freeze-frame-info-on-2007-f150-5-4-3v-4x4/95325 "2016-09-05T03:02:56Z")
DTC FRZF P0308 FEUL SYS 1 CL FEUL SYS 2 N/A LOAD PCT 90.6 ETC (\*F) 192 SHRTFT 1% -0.8 LONGFT 1% 3.1 SHRTFT 2% -2.3 LONGFT 2% 1.6 RPM (/MIN) 1543 VSS (MPH) 30 SPARK ADV 29 IAT(F) 109 MAF (LB/MIN) … --- ## [Oil in radiator and reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-radiator-and-reservoir/95307)
**Author:** [@imdavros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imdavros)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-radiator-and-reservoir/95307 "2016-09-04T20:49:37Z")
Hi Folks, My 1998 Honda Civic has oil in the radiator. And even stranger, the oil winds up in the overflow coolant reservoir. What is the most likely cause of this? Thanks Bart --- ## [Honda civic over heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-over-heating/95279)
**Author:** [@Squid\_beef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squid_beef)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-over-heating/95279 "2016-09-04T20:33:20Z")
I have a manual 2000 Honda civic that is acting up. When I drive it after about 15mins it gets really hot. Then right before I pull over it starts to cool off if I have the heat pumping . It also seem to over heat when e… --- ## [Jeep liberty bad shift in steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-bad-shift-in-steering/95286)
**Author:** [@8rogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/8rogan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-bad-shift-in-steering/95286 "2016-09-04T14:13:04Z")
I work at a shop and today, one of our newer techs did both outer tie rods, alignment and an upper control arm on a jeep liberty and when he was done the steering wheel would go out of control everytime you hit a pothole… --- ## [Lexus RX330 shocking major repair list just from one visit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-shocking-major-repair-list-just-from-one-visit/94471)
**Author:** [@ann78259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ann78259)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-shocking-major-repair-list-just-from-one-visit/94471 "2016-09-04T03:01:44Z")
We absolutely love our Lexus 2005. It's been reliable until now! We had (and we thought) a small problem with AC so we took it in for an oil change and AC check. We got a long list of major repair. I can't even think whe… --- ## [How to repair this damage to my brand new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-repair-this-damage-to-my-brand-new-car/95141)
**Author:** [@brucen32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucen32)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-repair-this-damage-to-my-brand-new-car/95141 "2016-09-04T02:16:39Z")
Title is self explanatory. Quiet upsetting. My fault. --- ## [Lost 2 gears and a throwout bearing/bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-2-gears-and-a-throwout-bearing-bolt/95092)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-2-gears-and-a-throwout-bearing-bolt/95092 "2016-09-03T23:31:38Z")
'91 Civic hatchback, 5 speed Here's the background: I lost 4th gear months ago, and have been going from 3rd to 5th no problem. 5th slipped occasionally into neutral, and it was getting more frequent recently. Yesterda… --- ## [Are mercury parts interchangeable with ford parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mercury-parts-interchangeable-with-ford-parts/95270)
**Author:** [@jonallen.priest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonallen.priest)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-mercury-parts-interchangeable-with-ford-parts/95270 "2016-09-03T19:52:37Z")
So I recently go into an accident (rearended) and we took it to the autobody shop and they said we needed to replace the reinforcement bar. But my Mercury mariner has a hitch, so therefore it doesn’t have a bar… It’s wel… --- ## [Bent wheels, CV joints, inner tie rods – oh my!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-wheels-cv-joints-inner-tie-rods-oh-my/95227)
**Author:** [@Brl3w](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brl3w)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-wheels-cv-joints-inner-tie-rods-oh-my/95227 "2016-09-03T19:35:36Z")
Hi all, I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata with a 2.0 turbo engine and just under 60,000 miles. Recently, I began noticing that at higher speeds (60+ mph), the whole car would periodically shake rather violently. I took it… --- ## [Ford Mechanical Voltage Regulators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mechanical-voltage-regulators/94742)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mechanical-voltage-regulators/94742 "2016-09-02T23:40:34Z")
My 70's Ford truck uses a mechanical voltage regulator to adjust the alternator's field coil current depending on the engine rpm & how much battery charging needs to be done. No problems with it, just curious how that … --- ## [My radio now has a red flashing light .it still works?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radio-now-has-a-red-flashing-light-it-still-works/95167)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radio-now-has-a-red-flashing-light-it-still-works/95167 "2016-09-03T17:24:56Z")
I purchased a nice 03 Buick lesabre with only 40,000 miles mint , well after driving and enjoying it now for 2 months , I now have a red flashing light left top side of my radio. however it still works and it does g… --- ## [S10 clutch safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-clutch-safety-switch/74635)
**Author:** [@bkrchk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkrchk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-clutch-safety-switch/74635 "2016-09-03T07:46:46Z")
I need to replace the safety switch on my 1995 S10 w/ a 5 speed manual tranny. It doesn't seem to want to come out. Looking at the new one, I would guess that it MAYBE fits in sort of like the holes on a wall hanger. … --- ## [Upper control arm bushing torn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-control-arm-bushing-torn/95230)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-control-arm-bushing-torn/95230 "2016-09-03T05:34:30Z")
Upper control arm bushing torn on a 2000 Acura Integra Can u just replace the bushings alone? Is it critical to repair this? Any other tips? --- ## [Ideas to remove nut from bolt, clearance problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-to-remove-nut-from-bolt-clearance-problem/94777)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-to-remove-nut-from-bolt-clearance-problem/94777 "2016-09-03T04:02:09Z")
I've got this situation removing a faulty fuel tank valve (used to manually switch between two different tanks, located in the passenger compartment) on my truck. For some reason Ford designed it so the nuts that hold it… --- ## [Installing headlight anchor bracket in 2002 Pontiac Grand Am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-headlight-anchor-bracket-in-2002-pontiac-grand-am/95214)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-headlight-anchor-bracket-in-2002-pontiac-grand-am/95214 "2016-09-03T00:08:58Z")
Somebody very nicely hit my 2002 Pontiac Grand AM and broke the bracket that holds the headlamp on the driver's side in place. I have looked into it and the replacement part is one that goes all the way across the front… --- ## [New clutch in, now it won't shift into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-in-now-it-wont-shift-into-gear/95224)
**Author:** [@rs.lainhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rs.lainhart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-in-now-it-wont-shift-into-gear/95224 "2016-09-02T20:30:55Z")
This is on an 01 Mustang with the baby 3.8l and a T5OD tranny. I installed a new clutch and now when the car is on, it won't shift into any gear. But I can start the car in gear and let go of the clutch and it moves forw… --- ## [Difficult start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficult-start/94220)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficult-start/94220 "2016-09-02T20:36:06Z")
The check engine light is on. Yesterday twice I had the situation where when I turned the key to start. The starter motor was crankin and it was not firing. I pumped the throttle a few times to let air/gas into engine. I… --- ## [Mystery spark loss in 83 k20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-spark-loss-in-83-k20/95159)
**Author:** [@cullen.geisert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cullen.geisert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2016, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-spark-loss-in-83-k20/95159 "2016-09-02T02:41:42Z")
I have just finished putting in a new crate 350. New carb and everything else in my 83 k20. I will start the truck, it will run for about 5 to 10 minutes then I lose spark. I have checked and replaced the pick up coil, t… --- ## [Civic Hybrid battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-battery-replacement/95183)
**Author:** [@imdavros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imdavros)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-hybrid-battery-replacement/95183 "2016-09-01T19:58:30Z")
Hi Folks, Oy vey. Wow, the companies that can do the replacement of my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid battery \[rebuilt\] have all quoted me a price around, plus or mines a few hundred bucks, $3600.0! :scream: What less cost… --- ## [2008 Honda Fit Shaking When Stopped in Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-shaking-when-stopped-in-drive/95193)
**Author:** [@SamanthaSCook83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamanthaSCook83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-shaking-when-stopped-in-drive/95193 "2016-09-01T17:44:12Z")
Hello! I have a beloved 2008 Honda Fit with 130K miles on it. I replaced the spark plugs myself last year with OEM plugs. They came pre-gapped and I was told not to gap them but I measured the gap and it was larger … --- ## [Grease marks on window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-marks-on-window/95096)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-marks-on-window/95096 "2016-09-01T11:16:40Z")
Hello! So, I had my windows tinted about 6 months ago, and when the temps started rising this summer, I began getting some nasty grease marks (vertical) that are only in one spot of the window. I called the window tin… --- ## [CEL comes on and off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-comes-on-and-off-while-driving/95162)
**Author:** [@MrMumbles13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMumbles13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-comes-on-and-off-while-driving/95162 "2016-09-01T03:07:58Z")
I drive a 1987 MR2 and as of late the CEL has been going on and then off. The only times I've noticed it come on is early in the morning when driving to work (430am) and usually its a somewhat rushed start (get in the ca… --- ## [99 Dodge Neon Engine Light Intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-neon-engine-light-intermittent/95004)
**Author:** [@fddanny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fddanny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-dodge-neon-engine-light-intermittent/95004 "2016-09-01T02:32:47Z")
My sons commuter car is having an intermittent engine light. If you turn left while driving it goes off, turn right it goes on, move the wheel left and right you can make it a disco light on and off. I have had two cod… --- ## [Help identify engine rattle - sounds like a pebble is bouncing around in the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-engine-rattle-sounds-like-a-pebble-is-bouncing-around-in-the-engine/95151)
**Author:** [@mads.sfsu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mads.sfsu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-engine-rattle-sounds-like-a-pebble-is-bouncing-around-in-the-engine/95151 "2016-09-01T02:16:56Z")
Please help me identify what the rattle noise could mean. Ita. 2002 Nissan Xterra with 113k miles. Video here: https://youtu.be/dncO3Onx1ts --- ## [CV Axle replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-replacement/95069)
**Author:** [@davidmcnam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidmcnam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-replacement/95069 "2016-09-01T02:19:12Z")
Longtime lurker here. I have a CV axle issue with both the front right/left joints. It has classic symptoms associate with the CV axle in that there is clicking when exaggerated turns are made (i.e. the wheel is fully … --- ## [Grinding at sharp turns (only once it's warmed up after freeway driving)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-at-sharp-turns-only-once-its-warmed-up-after-freeway-driving/94940)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-at-sharp-turns-only-once-its-warmed-up-after-freeway-driving/94940 "2016-09-01T00:12:52Z")
I have a 1995 Dodge Dakota. After a bit of freeway diving and everything is all warmed up the truck makes a rubbing/grinding/groaning noise, but only during sharp turns. Once I straighten the wheels back out the nose goe… --- ## [Can't nailp0299 turbo issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-nailp0299-turbo-issue/95050)
**Author:** [@Mcadams64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mcadams64)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-nailp0299-turbo-issue/95050 "2016-08-31T23:19:28Z")
I have a 2003 Audi A4 Quattro with CEL of p0299: turbo underboost. I changed the turbo out as well as the pcv valve. I'm not having any luck on what the problem could be or getting it properly diagnosed without paying so… --- ## [Do I need new tires - Michelin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-new-tires-michelin/95091)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-new-tires-michelin/95091 "2016-08-31T20:53:52Z")
Tires are prob 8 yrs old Michelin (45k rated) - shop tells me it is at 4 The market placed between treads has not reached yet. Only bother is that I need to top up (all four tires) air less than every 4 weeks - used to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1028) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1030)