# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1030 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1031 --- ## [1998 Mercury Villager Trouble Shooting Help Needed Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercury-villager-trouble-shooting-help-needed-please/95145)
**Author:** [@mickeycool42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickeycool42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercury-villager-trouble-shooting-help-needed-please/95145 "2016-08-31T20:49:26Z")
Hello! I am a complete noob to diy mechanics and have a very limited knowledge, tool set and budget. Please keep this in mind in your replies. Yesterday, i changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, mass air flow sen… --- ## [Front Suspension Schematics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-schematics/94843)
**Author:** [@AlReset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlReset)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-suspension-schematics/94843 "2016-08-31T19:49:37Z")
Does anyone know where a good resource is to get schematics? I have a 2003 Santa Fe and there are some obvious bad parts to the front suspension (can see grease coming out, bad bootie, etc.), but not sure exactly what t… --- ## [Fuel tank vent hose options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-vent-hose-options/95073)
**Author:** [@hailstreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hailstreak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-vent-hose-options/95073 "2016-08-31T18:47:01Z")
I need to replace the fuel vent hose on my 2000 Ranger. It goes from the filler neck to the fuel tank and appears to be 3/4" in diameter. The problem is that I can't find any fuel hoses in this diameter at any auto parts… --- ## [Car was sitting - Started, stalled and now wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-sitting-started-stalled-and-now-wont-start/95095)
**Author:** [@nroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nroller)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-sitting-started-stalled-and-now-wont-start/95095 "2016-08-31T10:50:08Z")
2002 Camaro SS. Been sitting in my garage and I have not started it for 2 months (I know, not smart). So I started it yesterday, it ran for about 20 seconds then just died and I cannot get it to restart. Battery is fully… --- ## [Possible air in the system after radiator flush? I need your advice anyone?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-air-in-the-system-after-radiator-flush-i-need-your-advice-anyone/95090)
**Author:** [@Lann39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lann39)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-air-in-the-system-after-radiator-flush-i-need-your-advice-anyone/95090 "2016-08-31T02:43:39Z")
Hello everyone in the car world I own a 2002 mustang v6 . 2 days ago I did a coolant change, when I was filling the radiator and reservoir with coolant I made sure to avoid having air bubbles in the system by having the … --- ## [Replaced computer on 2005 dakota now abs/brake light comes on and brakes grind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-computer-on-2005-dakota-now-abs-brake-light-comes-on-and-brakes-grind/95126)
**Author:** [@jynx2316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jynx2316)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-computer-on-2005-dakota-now-abs-brake-light-comes-on-and-brakes-grind/95126 "2016-08-30T19:11:12Z")
I replaced the CPU in my truck and now the abs and brake light comes on after a little bit of driving and the brakes are grinding also help me . --- ## [Slight Squeaking from Rear End](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-squeaking-from-rear-end/95084)
**Author:** [@vtenterline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vtenterline)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-squeaking-from-rear-end/95084 "2016-08-30T18:58:49Z")
My Outback has some squeaking coming from the rear end. The car is way too new (2014) to need shocks, but that is exactly what is sounds like. One side note, I drove it through the city at a very high rate of speed (fami… --- ## [1998 Lexus GS400 that is having issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-gs400-that-is-having-issues-starting/95119)
**Author:** [@timothychristie115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timothychristie115)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-gs400-that-is-having-issues-starting/95119 "2016-08-30T16:18:20Z")
Hello I currently own a 1998 Lexus GS400 that is having issues starting. it'll start right up after sitting for a period of time, 30 min or more. Stalled out last night almost home, started right up this morning. Drove t… --- ## [Vibration at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-speed/95097)
**Author:** [@Dtgooden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dtgooden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-speed/95097 "2016-08-30T15:38:49Z")
Hey all! I'm curious if anyone can help me troubleshoot this oddity. Coming home from vacation, I noticed a cyclical vibration in my '96 Volvo 960. The cycle shortens with increased speed, and specifically at 85 mph it w… --- ## [2003 Grandam flashers fast on drivers' side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-grandam-flashers-fast-on-drivers-side/94966)
**Author:** [@robertarkme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertarkme)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-grandam-flashers-fast-on-drivers-side/94966 "2016-08-30T14:52:53Z")
2003 Grandam turn signal flashes fast on drivers' side --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Parking brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c300-4matic-parking-brakes/94945)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c300-4matic-parking-brakes/94945 "2016-08-27T13:34:00Z")
I've got a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic in the shop for a rear wheel bearing that has been making a little noise. To remove the wheel bearing I had to remove the parking brake shoes. The installation looks pretty str… --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus electrial system problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-electrial-system-problems/95028)
**Author:** [@smgreenholtz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smgreenholtz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-electrial-system-problems/95028 "2016-08-30T13:43:29Z")
Car has been having a myriad of problems that seem to be related to the electrical system. First warning sign that something was wrong was the car wouldn't start up immediately after turning the car off. We had to wait b… --- ## [One of my belts in my mazda came off which led to all my coolant pouring out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-my-belts-in-my-mazda-came-off-which-led-to-all-my-coolant-pouring-out/95022)
**Author:** [@brperez47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brperez47)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-my-belts-in-my-mazda-came-off-which-led-to-all-my-coolant-pouring-out/95022 "2016-08-30T02:17:59Z")
my mazda 3 2004 was just given back to me after I got the fuel pump completely replaced and I spent 1k on it and now I have this problem when I was driving it somebody pointed at the bottom of my car and then I drove for… --- ## [04 Town & Country dropping into Limp Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-town-country-dropping-into-limp-mode/95071)
**Author:** [@atholtgm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atholtgm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-town-country-dropping-into-limp-mode/95071 "2016-08-29T13:16:33Z")
Hoping someone here can point me in the right direction. We have a 04 Town and County with about 97,000 miles on it. If we are sitting still for a period of time, it will drop into limp mode. You actually hear a clunk… --- ## [Chevy cavalier 2005 water pump or....?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavalier-2005-water-pump-or/95052)
**Author:** [@Valentino1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Valentino1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavalier-2005-water-pump-or/95052 "2016-08-29T04:56:32Z")
Hello , I'm back with another question regarding my chevy 2005 cavalier. If the water pump needs to be replaced does that also mean that the timing chain needs to be replaced? The car makes a low grinding noise when I tu… --- ## [Fuel Filler Door Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filler-door-repair/94972)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filler-door-repair/94972 "2016-08-28T22:32:23Z")
Posting to ask the community if it might be possible for me to find a adhesive that will let me “glue” a broken filler door back together? You may ask,“how did this happen”? Well, when a child fills the car with gas on a… --- ## [Eagle Talon No Longer Likes the Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eagle-talon-no-longer-likes-the-heat/94814)
**Author:** [@4carseats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4carseats)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eagle-talon-no-longer-likes-the-heat/94814 "2016-08-28T18:17:27Z")
Still driving my '90 Eagle Talon TSi with all wheel drive with 185k on the clock. Runs fine cold. If it has been running in the high heat (95 degrees F or higher) or has been running then turned off and sits a while (~… --- ## [Camaro warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-warning-lights/94908)
**Author:** [@cepsboi48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cepsboi48)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-warning-lights/94908 "2016-08-28T08:21:38Z")
I keep good maintenance for my car. Just had the 45,000 mile major tune up also. However, the engine overheating light came on the other day - said I should idle until it cooled down. I was just about to park, so I did … --- ## [2007 Dodge grand caravan possible misfire when rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-possible-misfire-when-rains/95033)
**Author:** [@Dekota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dekota)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-possible-misfire-when-rains/95033 "2016-08-28T07:32:25Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.8 v6 with 93,000 miles on it. It runs quite well, other than I have noticed that when it rains I can hear what sounds like poping or possible rattling coming from rear of the… --- ## ['04 Subaru Outback vibrates at 25-30mph during acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-outback-vibrates-at-25-30mph-during-acceleration/94785)
**Author:** [@Photog016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Photog016)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-outback-vibrates-at-25-30mph-during-acceleration/94785 "2016-08-28T02:18:52Z")
This has been happening for the past 6 months or so. I recently had new ball joints, 4 wheel alignment, and 4 wheel balance. Even with this I'm noticing a very slight high frequency vibration at highway speeds. I notic… --- ## [Belts keep slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belts-keep-slipping/94932)
**Author:** [@nikww](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikww)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belts-keep-slipping/94932 "2016-08-27T19:50:36Z")
The timing belts keep slipping on my car. I replaced the belts but it keeps happening. I went to readjust the belts today and noticed the pulley looks off. I know it needs to be replaced but given that it’s the bott one… --- ## [No sign of a leak, & yet no engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sign-of-a-leak-yet-no-engine-oil/94874)
**Author:** [@Kiskya305](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiskya305)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sign-of-a-leak-yet-no-engine-oil/94874 "2016-08-27T15:27:05Z")
Help, please! I own a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, V6, about 104,000 miles. My mechanic recommended the annual oil change in December 2015. My vehicle started making a loud tapping noise July 2016, so I took it to a mechan… --- ## [Belt noise but it's not a belt!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-noise-but-its-not-a-belt/94797)
**Author:** [@Bennyb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennyb1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-noise-but-its-not-a-belt/94797 "2016-08-27T15:06:42Z")
Weird problem I've had for some time... The car makes a noise that sounds like a slipping belt and only does so at a speed of 15 mph or more. Its a manual and I know it can't be a belt because I've done a little testing … --- ## [Mysterious squeeky front wheel - w/ video](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-squeeky-front-wheel-w-video/94979)
**Author:** [@homerunner88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homerunner88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-squeeky-front-wheel-w-video/94979 "2016-08-27T03:31:33Z")
helppp... i have the most annoying high-pitched squeak/whine coming from my front left tire for those who cant see the video, its making a high pitched, metal on metal noise... at all speeds... especially when making s… --- ## [Removing paint smells from car interior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-paint-smells-from-car-interior/27979)
**Author:** [@roger\_i\_am](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger_i_am)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-paint-smells-from-car-interior/27979 "2016-08-27T00:26:13Z")
My wife's car just spent 3 weeks at the body shop. Even though it went in for a bent wheel well and some minor dings we suspect they repainted the entire car because they were having trouble matching the color. I mean, h… --- ## [Radiator Coolant exiting Low Pressure Port / Water Pump Replacement (Double Jeopardy)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-coolant-exiting-low-pressure-port-water-pump-replacement-double-jeopardy/94217)
**Author:** [@Zagato36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zagato36)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-coolant-exiting-low-pressure-port-water-pump-replacement-double-jeopardy/94217 "2016-08-27T00:17:17Z")
I took my 2004 Ford Ranger XLT (4.0 SOHC) into the local Midas shop to have my oil changed. They noticed that radiator fluid was beginning to seep out the water pump pulley seal and recommended that I replace the pump be… --- ## [Honda Odyssey briefly wouldn't start but everything else working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-briefly-wouldnt-start-but-everything-else-working/94861)
**Author:** [@lds.dwain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lds.dwain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-briefly-wouldnt-start-but-everything-else-working/94861 "2016-08-26T23:58:42Z")
Hi folks. First time I have been on this community. I didn't find the problem I have, but I was impressed with the responses so I decided to register and talk to the community directly. I just purchased a used 2012 Hon… --- ## [Intermittent failues are such a pain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-failues-are-such-a-pain/94579)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-failues-are-such-a-pain/94579 "2016-08-26T23:29:56Z")
When troubleshooting a problem on anything, not just cars, intermittent failures are by far the biggest pain in the chair. In fact, dealing with intermittents quickly separates the men from the boys and the women from … --- ## [Issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-starting/94857)
**Author:** [@nikiwitch18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikiwitch18)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-starting/94857 "2016-08-26T19:14:06Z")
A 2005 Kia Spectra 5 with 252,000 miles will occasionally not start. In the AUX position I get lights, dash, radio. Turn to START, and there is dead silence. No clicks, stutters, or attempt to start. New starter last… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry shakes and vibrates when braking at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-shakes-and-vibrates-when-braking-at-high-speeds/94770)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-shakes-and-vibrates-when-braking-at-high-speeds/94770 "2016-08-26T17:40:13Z")
I just bought a 2009 Toyota Camry with 78K miles on it. Everything is great except at highway speeds it shakes and vibrates when braking. The higher the speed the worse it is. Steering wheel shakes as well. I pulled … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1029) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1031)