# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1118 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1119 --- ## [Honda accord maintenance light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-maintenance-light-flashing/90486)
**Author:** [@jstnsn2u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jstnsn2u)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-maintenance-light-flashing/90486 "2015-07-04T03:50:44Z")
I have a 2002 Honda accord SE. It has about 194,850ish miles on her. The maintenance required light starts to flash when I turn on the car and then the light stops flashing after a bit. Any one know what it means? I ch… --- ## [HELP! Alignment Issue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-alignment-issue/90468)
**Author:** [@Iamthepcguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iamthepcguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-alignment-issue/90468 "2015-07-04T00:40:22Z")
Hey guys, about a month ago I changed my clutch. Being a small car I had to drop the subframe. I had help from 3 professional mechanic friends. We put everything back together right. I bought 4 brand spanking new tire… --- ## [HELP! 2 month old reconditioned 2005 Subaru engine blown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2-month-old-reconditioned-2005-subaru-engine-blown/90470)
**Author:** [@donns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donns)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2-month-old-reconditioned-2005-subaru-engine-blown/90470 "2015-07-03T22:49:15Z")
Riding on the highway to the summit of Vail Pass, car loses power, check engine light goes on, by the time I maneuver it past huge trucks to right shoulder, BAM!!!! White steam radiater fluid explosion dead car....mechan… --- ## [Driving without pos battery cable connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-pos-battery-cable-connection/90481)
**Author:** [@Smashleyann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smashleyann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-pos-battery-cable-connection/90481 "2015-07-03T22:14:18Z")
I didn't have the ratchet extender to remove old dead battery from my 06 crown Vic so I hooked up new battery to start it to drive to get tool to get out old battery and install new one. I got distracted in the process a… --- ## [Will it make it to 200K or more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-it-make-it-to-200k-or-more/90479)
**Author:** [@Pamoola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pamoola)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-it-make-it-to-200k-or-more/90479 "2015-07-03T16:45:02Z")
My 2000 SUV is awesome and runs well with some quirks. It's a Nissan Pathfinder with 199,500miles...Can I make it to 200K? At my last oil change at the dealer, I was just told the following: adjust wheel bearings, front… --- ## [Is this board fading out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-board-fading-out/90166)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-board-fading-out/90166 "2015-07-03T13:56:01Z")
I see many fewer new and interesting topics, and fewer people commenting on them. Maybe without the show to drive it, it is destined to fade away.... too bad. --- ## [1990 gmc sierra lean exhaust code 44](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-gmc-sierra-lean-exhaust-code-44/90474)
**Author:** [@Prince1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prince1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-gmc-sierra-lean-exhaust-code-44/90474 "2015-07-03T08:41:13Z")
My truck out of nowhere will start to idle low and die when put in reverse or drive then on other days sometimes it will start and run right. I got the code 44 witch it could be a o2 sensor but tomorrow I'm getting my ca… --- ## [Throttle position sensor signal wire producing voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-position-sensor-signal-wire-producing-voltage/90477)
**Author:** [@madcatz1999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madcatz1999)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-position-sensor-signal-wire-producing-voltage/90477 "2015-07-03T06:56:11Z")
Background: Check engine light indicated a problem with the throttle position sensor (unfortunately, don't have the exact code). The TPS on my model ('96 Dodge Intrepid 3.3L) is the non-adjustable type. There are thre… --- ## [Why is my kia sadona have ing a hard time startijg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-kia-sadona-have-ing-a-hard-time-startijg/90480)
**Author:** [@JesusFreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JesusFreak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-kia-sadona-have-ing-a-hard-time-startijg/90480 "2015-07-03T06:12:46Z")
And yes I ran out of oil but put 4 quarts in an now when you try to start it it wants to not start but will start d it's fine why!!!! --- ## [Jumping a car gone wrong help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumping-a-car-gone-wrong-help/90464)
**Author:** [@ggsimmonds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ggsimmonds)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumping-a-car-gone-wrong-help/90464 "2015-07-03T05:29:40Z")
I know very little about cars and need a little help. I needed a jump this morning and called my apartment's maintenance staff. He came by and started connecting his cables. I told him he should not connect negative to… --- ## [Nissan Murano 2003 Stalling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-stalling/90457)
**Author:** [@Zacherry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zacherry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2015, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-stalling/90457 "2015-07-03T05:03:18Z")
Hey everyone. I have a 2003 Nissan Murano with over 100k miles on it that's been serving me well for the past year and I've never had any problems until now. One day when I was accelerating after a stop light turned gree… --- ## [2005 Honda Cr-V stuck rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-stuck-rotor/90418)
**Author:** [@JeffML](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffML)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-stuck-rotor/90418 "2015-07-02T22:37:05Z")
I'm working on changing my pads and rotors on my Honda CR-V. This is my first time, and it has been a rough go so far. Earlier today I had it on the car's scissor jack and it wasn't stable enough. It started moving backw… --- ## [Car wont start unless battery is disconnected first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-battery-is-disconnected-first/90471)
**Author:** [@Kristopherdl101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristopherdl101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-unless-battery-is-disconnected-first/90471 "2015-07-02T19:03:15Z")
2003Pontiac Grand Am GT, 3.4L V6...It only starts if the battery has been disconnected for at least an hour and then is immediately reconnected prior to use. Once the block is hot, however, it starts flawlessly and repea… --- ## [1998 Plymouth Neon Motor and Transmission Mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-motor-and-transmission-mounts/90428)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-motor-and-transmission-mounts/90428 "2015-07-02T18:40:42Z")
Alright after figuring out that all that needed to be replaced on my Neon was a transaxle kickdown cable to get the transmission working, I have a new question for anyone who has had the same problem as I have come acros… --- ## [Car leaks fluids based on incline, temperature, and/or humidity? Or leaks may eventually stop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-leaks-fluids-based-on-incline-temperature-and-or-humidity-or-leaks-may-eventually-stop/90475)
**Author:** [@daluu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daluu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-leaks-fluids-based-on-incline-temperature-and-or-humidity-or-leaks-may-eventually-stop/90475 "2015-07-02T18:22:04Z")
I recently noticed my car leaks on my driveway where it's parked overnight. Driving it to work, it didn't seem to leak on the ground it was parked under where it was parked for around 8 hrs. The leaking might be subsidin… --- ## [Car won't start after 1 year of siting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-1-year-of-siting/90472)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-1-year-of-siting/90472 "2015-07-02T17:39:26Z")
OK so I have a 1999 Honda crv 4wd with 128k and it has been siting out side to the elements for 1 year I live in Massachusetts and we just had a brutal winter in which the car was out side the whole time. So I get a frie… --- ## [Break Pads Suddenly Wore Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-pads-suddenly-wore-out/90445)
**Author:** [@meowrem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meowrem)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-pads-suddenly-wore-out/90445 "2015-07-02T05:23:57Z")
I drive a 1998 Ford Escort with ~60,000 miles. In mid May, I brought my car for an oil change and to look at my squeaky shocks before I went on a 3,000 mile road trip. Ended up getting them all replaced. I also asked … --- ## [Chrysler 300 loud "clunk" when coasting downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300-loud-clunk-when-coasting-downhill/90467)
**Author:** [@PSilva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PSilva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-300-loud-clunk-when-coasting-downhill/90467 "2015-07-02T04:27:36Z")
I have a 2010 Chrysler 300 Signature Series. I have taken it to 3 mechanics re: this issue but no one can find anything wrong. For work I park in a 5 story parking structure. When I'm leaving and driving our of the st… --- ## [Truck stalls in reverse when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-in-reverse-when-hot/90463)
**Author:** [@jesse2496](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesse2496)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-stalls-in-reverse-when-hot/90463 "2015-07-02T01:10:21Z")
i have a 1990 chevy K2500 5.7 350 tbi with 255000 miles on the body and engine. transmission replaced at 200000. when i drive long enough for the truck to get hot (ie. 10 minutes or so) if i put it in reverse to back in… --- ## [2006 Ford Freestyle serpentine belt, air conditioning, and what the weekend plans were prior to this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-freestyle-serpentine-belt-air-conditioning-and-what-the-weekend-plans-were-prior-to-this/90465)
**Author:** [@WhatsThisThingDo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhatsThisThingDo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-freestyle-serpentine-belt-air-conditioning-and-what-the-weekend-plans-were-prior-to-this/90465 "2015-07-02T00:46:42Z")
The serpentine belt broke recently (clean break, 105k miles). With the help of a good friend, we replacedthe belt. With the new one on, the systems work except the air conditioning which when activated, shuts the car dow… --- ## [1997 Explorer won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-explorer-wont-start/90379)
**Author:** [@WiscMike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WiscMike)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-explorer-wont-start/90379 "2015-07-02T00:23:13Z")
1997 Ford Explorer 4.0L the engine just died while idling. The engine will not turn over at all. Battery and cables are good. Able to get engine to turn over with screw driver on starter relay but still won’t start. Chec… --- ## [How to make conduit to slip in and out of the hatch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-conduit-to-slip-in-and-out-of-the-hatch/90304)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-conduit-to-slip-in-and-out-of-the-hatch/90304 "2015-07-01T23:27:40Z")
My hatch has wires coming out of frame into the hatch - it goes through a rubber conduit - the conduit supposed to go in and out of the hatch as we open and close it. It needs to be easy otherwise the conduit will come o… --- ## [Ford Five hundred limited cooling and A/C problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-five-hundred-limited-cooling-and-a-c-problems/90415)
**Author:** [@jmayer2112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmayer2112)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-five-hundred-limited-cooling-and-a-c-problems/90415 "2015-07-01T23:23:26Z")
I'm at the end of my rope! My 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited has a constant problem with the A/C system and overheating. In the last year I've replaced the compress, expansion valve, dryer FOUR times. They have replaced … --- ## [Turn Signal Woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-woes/90455)
**Author:** [@CluelessRoose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CluelessRoose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-woes/90455 "2015-07-01T19:31:12Z")
Background: I own a 2009 Saturn Aura w/ approx 96k mileage. She was previously owned by my Mom's boyfriend, then by my Mother, and now by me. The only problems (to my knowledge) have been related to my HVAC. (A clogged p… --- ## [Air Conditioner Compressor and Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-compressor-and-clutch/90452)
**Author:** [@asusong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asusong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-compressor-and-clutch/90452 "2015-07-01T18:00:56Z")
My 2006 Honda Odyssey lost the a/c last week. No cold air. After troubleshooting myself, I took it to the shop I use and they came up with it being the compressor clutch. But you can just replace the clutch, so a new com… --- ## [Haunted Accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-accelerator/90450)
**Author:** [@Dr\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_O)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-accelerator/90450 "2015-07-01T17:44:58Z")
I've got a 2008 Subaru Outback, manual transmission. When I come to a light, I may put the car in 1st gear with the clutch depressed while I wait to proceed. Then, all by itself, the accelerator revs up to about 2500 rpm… --- ## [Scraping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-noise/90460)
**Author:** [@ok5588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok5588)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraping-noise/90460 "2015-07-01T17:06:25Z")
2000 Mercury Villager. Need help with a noise in the left front wheel area only. Listened to both sides and zero noise on the right side. It's a metallic scraping noise. It's increase frequency as you speed up much like … --- ## [Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire/90458)
**Author:** [@speed\_demon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/speed_demon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire/90458 "2015-07-01T07:00:37Z")
replaced oxygen sensors, plugs, air filter and fuel filter escape still has misfire --- ## [Possible Head Gasket Leak? 1997 Honda Civic CX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-head-gasket-leak-1997-honda-civic-cx/90431)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Mac)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-head-gasket-leak-1997-honda-civic-cx/90431 "2015-07-01T06:45:21Z")
So I'm re-writing this as to not completely deter people lol.. Scroll down for more details.. Recently had a new water pump and radiator put in my car. Not so sure if they are "new" but anyway. The car does not seem … --- ## [Plateless, unregistered, expired sticker. How do I find out what needs to be repaired?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plateless-unregistered-expired-sticker-how-do-i-find-out-what-needs-to-be-repaired/90447)
**Author:** [@JSnyder72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSnyder72)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plateless-unregistered-expired-sticker-how-do-i-find-out-what-needs-to-be-repaired/90447 "2015-07-01T04:23:22Z")
I need to find out what repairs or maintenance needs to be done on my 2001 Prius so I can sell it. Is there some easy way to find out whats wrong? I don't want a sticker, I just want a list of what it needs. Surely the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1117) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1119)