# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1052 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1053 --- ## [AC clutch not engaging 911 It's HOT in Texas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-not-engaging-911-its-hot-in-texas/93297)
**Author:** [@TheKennyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheKennyP)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-not-engaging-911-its-hot-in-texas/93297 "2016-05-18T02:42:03Z")
Long story short-My AC pulleys bearing froze up and broke the belt. I replaced the pulley and clutch, checked fuses and relays, all good. The clutch still wouldn't engage.I bought some AC 134A and put half a can and its … --- ## [Battery Terminal - 2nd time around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-2nd-time-around/93261)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-2nd-time-around/93261 "2016-05-17T23:44:20Z")
2000 Mercury Villager. I found a guy who rigged a solution to this problem a year ago. But now it needs to be redone. The two links are to pictures off the internet and show what it should look like. The third picture is… --- ## [Wheel ramps or jack stands to change oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-ramps-or-jack-stands-to-change-oil/93273)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-ramps-or-jack-stands-to-change-oil/93273 "2016-05-17T22:53:03Z")
Wal-Mart is no longer doing $8.54 oil change filter install when you buy oil and filter in the store. Do wheel ramps elevate enough, or am I Back in the gutter, again? --- ## [Acceleration Pedal Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-pedal-issues/93314)
**Author:** [@Anamandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anamandy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-pedal-issues/93314 "2016-05-17T22:08:25Z")
One of my cars, an 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS, which originally belonged to my mother and has all but 30,000 miles on it, on occasion while driving the accelerator pedal will go to the floor. (My mother took excellent car… --- ## [How much do struts+shocks replacement cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-struts-shocks-replacement-cost/93313)
**Author:** [@MJIyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJIyer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-struts-shocks-replacement-cost/93313 "2016-05-17T20:36:59Z")
Hello, I took my 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer to Firestone and they say they can't do the full alignment because the struts have worn. They did the toe, but can't do the caster and camber. Okay, but what raised my eyebrows is … --- ## [Honda dealership wont do valve adjustment on 2009 honda cr v](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-dealership-wont-do-valve-adjustment-on-2009-honda-cr-v/92690)
**Author:** [@rmeredith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmeredith)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 8:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-dealership-wont-do-valve-adjustment-on-2009-honda-cr-v/92690 "2016-05-17T08:02:24Z")
Hello, I just got off the phone with the honda dealership regarding the recommended valve adjustment. My car has 91,000 miles on it and they said they would do the valves, timing belt and other things in 10,000 miles. I … --- ## [Rough shifting on my Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-shifting-on-my-toyota-t100/93306)
**Author:** [@jprat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jprat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-shifting-on-my-toyota-t100/93306 "2016-05-17T07:46:29Z")
Hey all, I drive a '93 Toyota T100 with a manual transmission. Up until recently things were going great but I've noticed it is damn near impossible to shift from reverse back into first gear when I'm pulling out of my d… --- ## [Trailer Brake Controller Not Sending Signal (2013 Ford Expedition)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-brake-controller-not-sending-signal-2013-ford-expedition/93308)
**Author:** [@MrLynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrLynn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-brake-controller-not-sending-signal-2013-ford-expedition/93308 "2016-05-17T07:35:16Z")
We just bought a 2013 Casita 17' camping trailer, which has Dexter electric brakes. The OEM brake controller in the Expy recognizes the trailer, and the electronic gain adjustment seems to work. But it does not actuate… --- ## [Left Turn Signal Problem 2005 Dodge Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-turn-signal-problem-2005-dodge-caravan/93270)
**Author:** [@brazil820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brazil820)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-turn-signal-problem-2005-dodge-caravan/93270 "2016-05-16T21:19:05Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. Hoping someone can help me with a left turn signal problem on my 2005 Dodge Caravan. It only works sometimes, so I don't think it's a problem with the bulb. I read elsewhere that it c… --- ## [Any Benefit to Roller Rockers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-benefit-to-roller-rockers/93279)
**Author:** [@redandgreencar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redandgreencar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-benefit-to-roller-rockers/93279 "2016-05-16T20:49:07Z")
Is there any net benefit to replacing stamped steel rockers with roller rockers? Engine is a 389 and the cam has a little more lift than stock. I have one valve assembly that makes a little too much noise when at operat… --- ## [Do newer trucks still come with a a dual fuel tank option these days?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-newer-trucks-still-come-with-a-a-dual-fuel-tank-option-these-days/93267)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-newer-trucks-still-come-with-a-a-dual-fuel-tank-option-these-days/93267 "2016-05-16T19:23:00Z")
You know, where you switch from one tank to the other by moving a valve lever, usually under the driver's seat? The valve is fairly complicated gadget b/c it has to switch both the fuel supply lines and the fuel retur… --- ## [1975 mailbu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-mailbu/93244)
**Author:** [@Brianbarrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brianbarrera)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-mailbu/93244 "2016-05-16T17:55:39Z")
Ok boys this car is starting to really make me mad now first it was the gas pedal then the distributer cap and then what I thought was the starter so when there's no spark going to it it wants to start up just fine the s… --- ## [Automatic outside mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-outside-mirrors/93302)
**Author:** [@Terra\_ferma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terra_ferma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-outside-mirrors/93302 "2016-05-16T17:04:39Z")
The motor on my outside mirror casing still works but I think a cog is broken. The mirror casing will not move via controls and the wind will blow it in toward the car. Canthi called be replaced DIY or do I need A deal… --- ## [1992 Volvo 240 automatic won't shift out of 1st gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-volvo-240-automatic-wont-shift-out-of-1st-gear/93296)
**Author:** [@RedBrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedBrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-volvo-240-automatic-wont-shift-out-of-1st-gear/93296 "2016-05-16T16:45:24Z")
I just picked up this old 240 wagon with 230k miles on it for next to nothing due to a transmission issue. It stays stuck in 1st gear for about the first 15 minutes of drive time and then starts shifting perfectly after … --- ## [No output from alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-output-from-alternator/93265)
**Author:** [@Runninwild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Runninwild)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-output-from-alternator/93265 "2016-05-16T05:40:42Z")
Hey guys. I'm having a weird issue that doesn't make sense to me and has me at a complete loss. I joined the forum hoping to find some help as this place seems pretty active. Anyways I have a 86 Suzuki samurai that I h… --- ## [Please if anyone can help with any suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-if-anyone-can-help-with-any-suggestions/93269)
**Author:** [@mama\_bear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mama_bear)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2016, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-if-anyone-can-help-with-any-suggestions/93269 "2016-05-16T00:09:23Z")
i have a 03 dodge caravan that wont start I hit some rail road tracks and then it dies I switched all sensor and relays and nothing it cranks but wont turn over put a new engine computer in still nothing checked the spar… --- ## [1987 ford ranger help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-ranger-help/93252)
**Author:** [@Jerome5500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerome5500)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-ranger-help/93252 "2016-05-15T22:38:19Z")
I have the six cylinder 2.9L ranger that I can't figure out. When I start the truck, I have to let it idle for at least 5 minutes or it will definitely try to die. After that it is a crap shoot that when I come to a stop… --- ## [Possible causes of a shaking engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-causes-of-a-shaking-engine/93196)
**Author:** [@xXJKING07Xx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xXJKING07Xx)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-causes-of-a-shaking-engine/93196 "2016-05-15T17:45:52Z")
Hi everyone, this is my first time posting here, I have a 2001 Mazda B3000 that was running fine until yesterday. I had spun the truck around to empty water from the bed after washing it when it started to run rough, be… --- ## [73 Ford truck idling poorly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/73-ford-truck-idling-poorly/92892)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/73-ford-truck-idling-poorly/92892 "2016-05-15T16:53:35Z")
Just three weeks ago this truck -- 302 V8 Ford -- was running and idling perfectly. I usually only drive it a couple times per week, but I had to drive the truck every day and for quite a few miles each day for several … --- ## [You Might Want To Park That New GM Truck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-might-want-to-park-that-new-gm-truck/93288)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-might-want-to-park-that-new-gm-truck/93288 "2016-05-15T15:46:43Z")
And the beat goes on! http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/gm-recalls-4800-trucks-suvs-poorly-welded-suspension-components/ And the beat goes on! Tester --- ## [Alternator or battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-or-battery/93299)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-or-battery/93299 "2016-05-15T15:41:21Z")
My wife's 2007 Buick Lucerne wouldn't start the other day after sitting maybe 20 minutes with the headlights on. She had to call AAA for a jump start. It starts fine now. I took it to an autoparts store, the battery s… --- ## [Clicking noise when I brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-when-i-brake/93294)
**Author:** [@Bruceahlmighty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruceahlmighty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-when-i-brake/93294 "2016-05-15T04:48:43Z")
I have a 2015 Nissan Sentra. After running over a few pot holes my car has been making a clicking noise when I brake. Any suggestions for what it could be? --- ## [2006 Toyota Prius burning electrical smell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-burning-electrical-smell/93284)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-prius-burning-electrical-smell/93284 "2016-05-14T22:21:01Z")
117,000 miles, 1 previous corporate car owner, 30 day warrant. Bought 1 week ago, odor of burnt electrical. Seems to be stronger in the back inside. I have emailed the dealer today and am waiting to hear back. Shall … --- ## [1994 honda accord lx dies when gets to operating temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-lx-dies-when-gets-to-operating-temperature/93287)
**Author:** [@Dalton112004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dalton112004)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-lx-dies-when-gets-to-operating-temperature/93287 "2016-05-14T20:45:15Z")
I have had my honda for a few months now and have had a few problems in that time. At first it started with the check engine light coming on when heated up but then my car began to randomly die while I'm driving down the… --- ## [Where to START?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-start/93221)
**Author:** [@OZRallyXOXO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OZRallyXOXO)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-start/93221 "2016-05-14T03:54:27Z")
My 2003 Mitsubishi OZ Rally Lancer is COMPLETELY stock. Her body has a few dings, and she's bright yellow. Sticks out like a sore thumb. I bought her used, and she definitely was neglected in every way by the previous o… --- ## [Mechanic ethics/reasonableness question for ABS Brake Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-ethics-reasonableness-question-for-abs-brake-issue/93223)
**Author:** [@scootley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scootley)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-ethics-reasonableness-question-for-abs-brake-issue/93223 "2016-05-14T03:38:21Z")
Brought my car to a reasonably well trusted mechanic in town with a written list of 5 problems. Two of the 5 were: 1) Fixing weak brakes 2) The ABS warning light being on and the brake pedal pushing back at random times … --- ## [03 cavalier front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-cavalier-front-end/93225)
**Author:** [@Wally40819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wally40819)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-cavalier-front-end/93225 "2016-05-14T03:13:16Z")
After hitting a large rock. Now my tires wore out within a day. Even a small gravel feels like the car jumps or gives in a way and a small amount of water will do the same. Tire on passengers side wears inside and outsid… --- ## [Radiator flush effectivness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-flush-effectivness/93276)
**Author:** [@SABREFAN1970](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SABREFAN1970)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-flush-effectivness/93276 "2016-05-13T21:52:00Z")
Is there any independent scientific evidence out there that indicates regular radiator flushing REALLY extends the life of the cooling system, the engine or even the car in general ? All the sites I can find all seem to… --- ## [Oil Light comes on when stoped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-when-stoped/93283)
**Author:** [@green2011Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/green2011Fiesta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-when-stoped/93283 "2016-05-13T21:26:21Z")
I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta with a little over 90k Last week I jad just gotten gas, i was about to turn out of the gas station when I stepped on the gas the car moved forward slightly before the oil light popped on and t… --- ## [Volvo S70 Headlights malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-headlights-malfunction/93277)
**Author:** [@BernieC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernieC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-headlights-malfunction/93277 "2016-05-13T19:35:19Z")
I own a 1999 Volvo S70 and have experienced a headlight problem from time to time. I always have the headlight switch to the on position, so that whenever I start the car I do not have to worry about turning on the hea… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1051) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1053)