# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=800 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 801 --- ## [2002 Ford Ranger - Jumping gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-jumping-gauge/123238)
**Author:** [@GaleSisson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaleSisson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-ranger-jumping-gauge/123238 "2018-08-20T01:15:09Z")
Oil pressure gauge jumps around after warmed up Have replaced sending unit and gauge --- ## [2002 Honda CRV A/C Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-crv-a-c-problems/123249)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Mikell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad_Mikell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-crv-a-c-problems/123249 "2018-08-19T22:55:43Z")
I replaced the compressor and evaporator 1 year ago myself and A/C has run great until the other day. I had to really get on the gas hard to get out into traffic and suddenly the A/C started going in and out. There was … --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Jetta - AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-jetta-ac/123206)
**Author:** [@PhilipMargolis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipMargolis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-jetta-ac/123206 "2018-08-19T22:44:10Z")
my daughter’s air car air conditioning is not working - it has Freon but just does not turn on, recommended to take it to dealer Any other options? she lives in NE Minneapolis --- ## [Idling too high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-too-high/123152)
**Author:** [@CRH\_000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRH_000)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idling-too-high/123152 "2018-08-19T21:52:08Z")
I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R. I recently had the battery and PCM replaced, reason being whoever had the car before me put the wrong battery in and it eventually fried the PCM over time. After I got the car back from … --- ## [Yikes, anyone know what this is? 2004 ford escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yikes-anyone-know-what-this-is-2004-ford-escape/123254)
**Author:** [@Mandii\_Gonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mandii_Gonzales)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yikes-anyone-know-what-this-is-2004-ford-escape/123254 "2018-08-19T21:14:36Z")
Wont go over 45mph --- ## [2010 Ford F150 Squelch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f150-squelch/123212)
**Author:** [@joeBoth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeBoth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f150-squelch/123212 "2018-08-19T02:59:35Z")
my 2010 f150…5.4 4x4 makes a noise at city speeds…sounds like from front end…squeak/squelch/grind type noise. Not real loud, but slowly getting worse…mechanics had it up on hoist…found nothing…said to drive it till somet… --- ## [2004 Dodge Neon - Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-sensor/123240)
**Author:** [@Bill52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-neon-sensor/123240 "2018-08-19T20:18:38Z")
changed map senser now idle so low i t does not idle hi enough --- ## [2005 Toyota Matrix - Clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-clutch/123251)
**Author:** [@Rick14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-clutch/123251 "2018-08-19T19:48:06Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Matrix (standard) and it seems as though the clutch is slipping. When I try to accelerate quickly the engine revs for a moment then it seems the clutch engages and moves the car as it should. Any th… --- ## [Spider hiding in ceiling panel / headliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-hiding-in-ceiling-panel-headliner/123133)
**Author:** [@Akshay\_Tambe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akshay_Tambe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spider-hiding-in-ceiling-panel-headliner/123133 "2018-08-19T19:17:03Z")
Hey guys, There’s a huge hairy spider that’s taken up residence in the headliner of my car. There’s a small gap near the rear view mirror mount that the spider crawls in and out of. He pokes his head out once in a while… --- ## [Looking for the 2005 Nissan Frontier speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-2005-nissan-frontier-speed-sensor/123142)
**Author:** [@JeffTarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffTarter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-2005-nissan-frontier-speed-sensor/123142 "2018-08-19T19:07:10Z")
Where is the speed sensor located on the transmission on a 2005 Nissan frontier 4x4, 4.0 engine. Thanks --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V tires feel out of balance on takeoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-tires-feel-out-of-balance-on-takeoff/123155)
**Author:** [@joe12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-tires-feel-out-of-balance-on-takeoff/123155 "2018-08-19T18:22:24Z")
when taking off speed between 20 and 30 miles per hour front wheels bounce like tires are out of balance. your can go on at a higher speed and the car is fine. --- ## [Engine seized after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-seized-after-oil-change/122391)
**Author:** [@J.gruesome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.gruesome)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-seized-after-oil-change/122391 "2018-08-19T18:16:21Z")
On July 24th I took my car in for an oil change at pep boys, I also got a new filter and tires rotated but my main reason was an oil change ! So about 3 days ago it started making weird click noises and sounded like it… --- ## ['05 GT Cruiser intermittently won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-gt-cruiser-intermittently-wont-start/123213)
**Author:** [@Amber\_McAnelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amber_McAnelly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-gt-cruiser-intermittently-wont-start/123213 "2018-08-19T17:58:37Z")
2005 GT Cruiser intermittently won’t start. Replaced engine switch actuator and switch relay, No improvement. I have to attempt to start it and then wait 15 minutes. Cranks (weak cranks though) and runs fine when it do… --- ## [2003 Ford F150 - Worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f150-worth-fixing/123233)
**Author:** [@mike16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f150-worth-fixing/123233 "2018-08-19T16:49:44Z")
Transmission slippage, Ford 150, 4 wheel drive, V8 2003, 115,000 miles. Worth fixing? My favorite truck. --- ## [Matches to 2003 Dodge Caravan SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matches-to-2003-dodge-caravan-se/123235)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/matches-to-2003-dodge-caravan-se/123235 "2018-08-19T16:19:33Z")
So, I’m going to go to the auto salvage yard to get a replacement driver’s seat for my 2003 Dodge Caravan SE. Would any car from 2001 to 2007 work? And does it have to be a Caravan, or can it also be a Grand Caravan? Th… --- ## [2006 Kia Spectra5 passenger airbag mat/module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra5-passenger-airbag-mat-module/123151)
**Author:** [@MichaelH1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelH1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra5-passenger-airbag-mat-module/123151 "2018-08-18T00:44:03Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Spectra 5 & apparently the passenger airbag sensor mat or module needs replaced. Can I just replace the module or the sensor mat? Companies to purchase from? On-line companies to purchase from? Or just … --- ## [GM AWD issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-awd-issues/123177)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-awd-issues/123177 "2018-08-19T12:58:02Z")
Lifted 1 front wheel off ground and idled in drive to check wheel bearing. I could hear a rhythmic on/off pulsing sound from rear of vehicle? I looked under and see driveshaft is turning and the noise is coming from rear… --- ## [Making truck faster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-truck-faster/117921)
**Author:** [@Richie\_toast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richie_toast)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-truck-faster/117921 "2018-08-19T01:54:26Z")
I’ve got a 1999 ranger and I’m wanting to add some more power . Being that it’s an older car it doesn’t really pull the way I’d want it to pull I was thinking of buying a cold air intake but I can’t find any for this mod… --- ## [Car has a hard time starting if sitting more then few hours?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-a-hard-time-starting-if-sitting-more-then-few-hours/122439)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-a-hard-time-starting-if-sitting-more-then-few-hours/122439 "2018-08-19T01:11:34Z")
can someone help? my car has trouble starting when sitting for more then an hour (any less it starts right back up no problem) It takes about 4-5 seconds of cranking then it finally starts, almost sounds like it has no p… --- ## [Disappointed in my (Canadian) 2018 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-my-canadian-2018-subaru-outback/123046)
**Author:** [@RoelLouage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoelLouage)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-my-canadian-2018-subaru-outback/123046 "2018-08-19T00:50:15Z")
Our first Subaru in our lives, (we regret it). 2018 outback Subaru malfunctions; On A brand new car the trunk opens without command. There have been multiple times where I had to jump start the vehicle. The light but… --- ## [2010 Acura TSX oil consumption recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-acura-tsx-oil-consumption-recall/123181)
**Author:** [@Mario51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mario51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-acura-tsx-oil-consumption-recall/123181 "2018-08-18T22:10:56Z")
Oil consumption recall --- ## [Honda Odyssey spontaneously braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-spontaneously-braking/77963)
**Author:** [@MissR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissR)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-spontaneously-braking/77963 "2018-08-18T20:15:25Z")
We have a 2007 Honda Odyssey with 76,000 miles. In December 2012 we had been driving for aproximately 3-4 minutes, exiting onto the highway and accelerating to reach 65 miles per hour. When we reached aproximately 55-60 … --- ## [Bizarre set of electrical issues / ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-set-of-electrical-issues-ecm/123175)
**Author:** [@joecoylebt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joecoylebt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-set-of-electrical-issues-ecm/123175 "2018-08-18T17:25:21Z")
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS. Battery went dead, jump started and afterwards these systems did not work: window switches, door lock switches, rear defrost, dash cluster backlights, trunk release switch. All other lights and … --- ## [Car Seat Back Won't Stay Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-back-wont-stay-up/123167)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-back-wont-stay-up/123167 "2018-08-18T17:01:15Z")
So, I sat in the driver’s seat of my 2003 Caravan SE and I felt something break. Now the seat back won’t stay in the position I had it in. Previously I had it about 15 degrees inclined. Now it’s back about 30 degrees. So… --- ## [Keeping Dexcool or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-dexcool-or-not/122923)
**Author:** [@Saturnia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saturnia)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-dexcool-or-not/122923 "2018-08-18T16:35:51Z")
Hi! I am planning to service my 2002 Saturn SL2’s coolant. It has Dexcool right now. I didn’t know people hated the stuff. About 90% of people in Saturn forums seem to have already switched to “the green stuff”. I alre… --- ## [2015 Kia Soul AC compressor died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-ac-compressor-died/123157)
**Author:** [@RayVargas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayVargas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-ac-compressor-died/123157 "2018-08-18T10:22:05Z")
I have a 2015 Kia Soul which just had the air conditioning compressor go out, seems like it could be a recal item. Never in any car I have owned has this happened, especially being only 3 years old!, --- ## [1993 Dodge Caravan seatbelt won’t retract](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-caravan-seatbelt-won-t-retract/123159)
**Author:** [@victor56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victor56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-caravan-seatbelt-won-t-retract/123159 "2018-08-18T08:58:59Z")
Similar question as above. I have a 1993 Dodge Caravan with the driver side seat belt not retracting. Can I swap it with the passenger side that works just fine? --- ## [My car tries to die when i cut my ac on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-tries-to-die-when-i-cut-my-ac-on/123144)
**Author:** [@Vann\_Farrar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vann_Farrar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-tries-to-die-when-i-cut-my-ac-on/123144 "2018-08-18T02:12:57Z")
Hi guys I have a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon the mileage is 185,000 miles on it and it just started to act up this morning to fall dead on me every time I kept my ac on it wants to fall dead even when I accelerate with the ac … --- ## [Imobilizer light stays on when turning key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/imobilizer-light-stays-on-when-turning-key/122971)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/imobilizer-light-stays-on-when-turning-key/122971 "2018-08-17T23:53:33Z")
The light goes off once I start the car. Could this be a reason why my car is hard to start sometimes? Also whatsup with all these other lights on as well? is this bad? --- ## [Remote Power Door lock question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-power-door-lock-question/123117)
**Author:** [@Brian491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian491)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-power-door-lock-question/123117 "2018-08-17T22:38:52Z")
Hello everyone! I am new to the forums and a newbie home mechanic. I had to replace my passenger side mirror on my 2008 Chevy Impala and all went well however, now my passenger side door lock doesn’t unlock with the rem… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=799) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=801)