# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=988 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 989 --- ## [99 Ford Ranger 2.5 Liter Broken timing belt no start after replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-ranger-2-5-liter-broken-timing-belt-no-start-after-replacement/86753)
**Author:** [@ridcully](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ridcully)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-ranger-2-5-liter-broken-timing-belt-no-start-after-replacement/86753 "2017-03-15T05:10:10Z")
Okay, I've done this on other cars, both Fords without a problem but now I'm stuck on the no start situation. I have spark and my fuel pressure is 60 psi. About to do a compression test. Only issue with replacing the … --- ## [I don't know what's wrong with my car. I have so many people tell me different things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-know-whats-wrong-with-my-car-i-have-so-many-people-tell-me-different-things/101366)
**Author:** [@imswizzzle305](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imswizzzle305)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-know-whats-wrong-with-my-car-i-have-so-many-people-tell-me-different-things/101366 "2017-03-15T03:40:56Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Accord 3.0 V6 EX I have it for a little over a year. It started about 6 months ago if I have to drive my car all over town and turn it on and off multiple times I'll go to turn it over it won't go ove… --- ## [Dodge Journey 2.4L 4cyl, secondary actuator stuck open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey-2-4l-4cyl-secondary-actuator-stuck-open/101179)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey-2-4l-4cyl-secondary-actuator-stuck-open/101179 "2017-03-15T02:44:54Z")
I'm working on a 2009 4 cylinder Dodge Journey again. My cheapie scanner gave me P2004 OBD-II Trouble Code: Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 1. The part to supposedly fix it is the actuator, Chrysler P/N… --- ## [Axle nut problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-nut-problem/100948)
**Author:** [@smokestax23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smokestax23)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-nut-problem/100948 "2017-03-15T02:23:31Z")
So after my inspection the inspector tells me I need to replace my serpentine belt and my front driver side wheel bearing and hub assembly. I've changed the wheel bearing and hub assembly on my passenger side front and … --- ## [Excess oil consumption & catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excess-oil-consumption-catalytic-converter/37141)
**Author:** [@lebaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lebaugh)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excess-oil-consumption-catalytic-converter/37141 "2017-03-15T01:47:05Z")
A few months ago I got a real good deal on a 2002 Toyota Sienna van trade-in in Minneapolis with 155k on it. I drove it 1700 miles home to Seattle, and along the way I needed to put in 12, yes 12, quarts of 5W-30 oil. (a… --- ## [1994 mercury villager upper hose hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercury-villager-upper-hose-hot/100967)
**Author:** [@glendamarecheau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glendamarecheau)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mercury-villager-upper-hose-hot/100967 "2017-03-14T23:46:28Z")
after upper rad hose blew, replaced with new. Added antifreeze, although the over flow had a half full amount in it the rad it self was empty. let it run with cap off rad for 30min then shut off replaced cap started it u… --- ## [2006 Nissan Maxima, Recommended Tire Size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-recommended-tire-size/100861)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-maxima-recommended-tire-size/100861 "2017-03-14T23:29:23Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan Maxima with 125K manual transmission. I bought car used and it's time for me to replace the 225/45/18 tires on it. It appears from looking on line, this is not the original size from Nissan. Can I… --- ## [Idle vacuum in neutral dropped from 20 to to 16+ on carbed 87 Dak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-vacuum-in-neutral-dropped-from-20-to-to-16-on-carbed-87-dak/101445)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-vacuum-in-neutral-dropped-from-20-to-to-16-on-carbed-87-dak/101445 "2017-03-14T22:48:07Z")
Hi, back again with a new issue. For those keeping track, my brakes are operating flawlessly after the initial problem with a new master cylinder. However, without my noticing, over a period of maybe two months or so, th… --- ## [Low speed abs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-speed-abs/101227)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-speed-abs/101227 "2017-03-14T21:44:18Z")
My abs engages at 1-2 mph. No abs light. I have never noticed if abs even works at any higher speeds. The speed sensors are not part of hub bearing so I can remove them and possibly clean rust under mounting surface. Bee… --- ## [Leak around timing cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-around-timing-cover/101212)
**Author:** [@little-debbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little-debbie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-around-timing-cover/101212 "2017-03-14T20:21:30Z")
Good morning. I am considering buying a 2011 Subaru Forester with about 80,000 miles. The pre-purchase inspection at a Subaru dealer revealed a minor "seep" at the right of the timing cover. We were told that this… --- ## [Theft lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-lock/101395)
**Author:** [@forrestenicholas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forrestenicholas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-lock/101395 "2017-03-14T18:55:37Z")
I just replaced the whole steering column with key and now it will not start up. When I try to start it I just get a blinking theft light. The key turns, it isn't locked or anything. Battery and starter are fine. Lights … --- ## [Car won't start, it got worse after jumping it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-it-got-worse-after-jumping-it/101423)
**Author:** [@cr.weare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cr.weare)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-it-got-worse-after-jumping-it/101423 "2017-03-14T16:00:41Z")
Last night I went out to start my 2004 ford taurus. The car has been well maintained and was my every day driver until September, but has very rarely been driven since then. Went out to the car, remote entry worked, cl… --- ## [Motor dead? How could this happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-dead-how-could-this-happen/100958)
**Author:** [@erinreilly03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erinreilly03)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-dead-how-could-this-happen/100958 "2017-03-14T13:22:22Z")
Hi! We own a 2007 Honda Odyssey minivan. Bought it brand new in 2007, and never had any mechanical issues. We always took it for service at the dealership, or a quick oil change at Jiffy Lube occasionally. Here is a rece… --- ## [Dirty Transmission Fluid, Do I Need To Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-transmission-fluid-do-i-need-to-repair/101298)
**Author:** [@mt1698](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mt1698)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2017, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dirty-transmission-fluid-do-i-need-to-repair/101298 "2017-03-14T07:36:24Z")
Took my 60,000 mile 2009 toyota corolla for maintenance, they did a transmission fluid drain and refill with filter change and told me that the fluid was dirty with debris. Haven't noticed any strange sounds while driv… --- ## [Need help on buying a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-buying-a-new-car/101086)
**Author:** [@nmorales1356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmorales1356)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-buying-a-new-car/101086 "2017-03-13T14:44:39Z")
Okay I went to a dealership and i fell in love with this 2008 honda ridgeline. I test drove it and ride nice im looking for a big car anyway. I notice it smells like something is burning as i took a look at the engine i … --- ## [Cross Threaded O2 Sensor - Left in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-threaded-o2-sensor-left-in/101253)
**Author:** [@ChickenSoup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChickenSoup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-threaded-o2-sensor-left-in/101253 "2017-03-13T12:29:08Z")
I had a P0133 error on my Toyota Matrix indicating a bad O2 Sensor. I purchased the O2 sensor to see if it would make the code go away. I had a very difficult time removing the old sensor. I ended up breaking my wrenc… --- ## [Transmission over fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-over-fill/101248)
**Author:** [@angiecogar15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angiecogar15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-over-fill/101248 "2017-03-13T04:16:40Z")
It got over filled and we draind some out and it shifts and will move but will stop and then wont go or shift till u turn the car off then start it again can some one plz help --- ## [Civic Problems Help plz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-problems-help-plz/101166)
**Author:** [@tashanbryan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tashanbryan1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-problems-help-plz/101166 "2017-03-13T02:07:45Z")
Got a 97 civic I've changed the icm coil ecm distributer cap n rotor but still no spark comes through the wires to plugs any thoughts....question should the coil continuously spark or just spark once when testing....? Ne… --- ## [Injectors Dripping, Not Spraying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injectors-dripping-not-spraying/100793)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injectors-dripping-not-spraying/100793 "2017-03-12T20:30:28Z")
I am working on a 1991 Chevrolet S10 2.8L, TBI fuel injection. It has sat about a year without starting, and now it will not run. When I am cranking the engine, there is no spray from the injectors, only dripping. Roughl… --- ## [Mysterious Windshield Crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windshield-crack/100870)
**Author:** [@snizocom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snizocom)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windshield-crack/100870 "2017-03-12T20:04:07Z")
Hello, everyone. I've seen another thread here about mysterious windshield cracks, but not one for a new(ish ... 1 yo) car. I can't find any impact mark, the cracks don't center on any single spot, and are at the very bo… --- ## [Reversed Jumpers, Now Fuse Always Sparks Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reversed-jumpers-now-fuse-always-sparks-out/101181)
**Author:** [@bradengel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradengel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reversed-jumpers-now-fuse-always-sparks-out/101181 "2017-03-12T19:33:02Z")
Here's the background: After recently leaving my tc parked for too long, I returned to find the battery dead. A young fellow tried to help me jump my car, but he had mixed up the positive and negative cables for several … --- ## [Instrument cluster keeps rebooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-keeps-rebooting/100485)
**Author:** [@1pocket73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1pocket73)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-keeps-rebooting/100485 "2017-03-12T03:36:25Z")
Hi all,I'm a newbie here.A few weeks ago I installed a Sony car stereo in my tractor at work.Everything has been working just fine since then except the other day my instrument cluster started rebooting a lot while I was… --- ## [2000 Honda CRV oil pan drain plug leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-crv-oil-pan-drain-plug-leak/101083)
**Author:** [@wallybotelho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wallybotelho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-crv-oil-pan-drain-plug-leak/101083 "2017-03-12T02:13:35Z")
How do you fix a oil pan drain plug leak on a 2000 Honda CRV? Ive replaced the drain plug and crush rusher and torqued it to Honda specs of 33lbs/ft but it still leaks. --- ## [2014 Enclave Battery Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-enclave-battery-issues/101125)
**Author:** [@Autiemom2177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autiemom2177)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-enclave-battery-issues/101125 "2017-03-12T01:29:42Z")
Three weeks ago we bought a used Buick Enclave 2014 with 40,000 miles on it. Since we've bought the car we have had to jump it twice. The car came with a new battery and was purchased certified from Buick car dealership… --- ## [2007 Chevy Aveo has multiple issues with the parking feature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-aveo-has-multiple-issues-with-the-parking-feature/101108)
**Author:** [@watkinsrj3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/watkinsrj3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-aveo-has-multiple-issues-with-the-parking-feature/101108 "2017-03-12T01:24:58Z")
This is my girlfriend's car and it has been a pain in the butt recently. It actually has three problems, I will mention that her horn does not work at the moment, in case it is somehow relevant, we have gotten that fixed… --- ## [Sticking Front Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-front-brakes/80186)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-front-brakes/80186 "2017-03-12T01:08:34Z")
02 Civic, 1.7L, 114K Found the front brakes sticking. I popped the bleeder open and got a little squirt out of the left side and a less of a squirt out of the right. I'm in the process of changing the pads which are on … --- ## [Battery discharge when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-discharge-when-driving/101004)
**Author:** [@chris12942000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris12942000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-discharge-when-driving/101004 "2017-03-12T00:57:03Z")
Day one: check gauge light comes on, 20 miles later, radio dies, air bag lights come on, battery gauge plumets, car dies, I get a tow. Day two: husband puts in a new battery Day three: drive 25 miles to work, battery gau… --- ## [04 Expedition Hard start and loss of power when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-expedition-hard-start-and-loss-of-power-when-driving/101056)
**Author:** [@adam\_lawrencej](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam_lawrencej)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-expedition-hard-start-and-loss-of-power-when-driving/101056 "2017-03-12T00:10:21Z")
My 04 Expedition has recently been hard to start and when driving I get a loss of power for about two seconds. RPMs go down to almost nothing, then the engine kicks in again and it goes up to 3,000. The battery light tur… --- ## [98 Grand Cherokee V8 5.2 318. Was rolled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-grand-cherokee-v8-5-2-318-was-rolled/101014)
**Author:** [@kjbb409](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjbb409)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-grand-cherokee-v8-5-2-318-was-rolled/101014 "2017-03-11T13:22:17Z")
Hello. I just purchased 98 grand. For one reason. To use it to get a load of XJ parts. A 300 mile round trip towing a dump trailer of parts. Therefore, I don’t really care for the Grands. But it’s a V8. My questions ar… --- ## [2008 Fit Sport tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fit-sport-tune-up/101061)
**Author:** [@walesmaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walesmaven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-fit-sport-tune-up/101061 "2017-03-11T07:04:42Z")
What should the 105,000 mile tune up cost? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=987) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=989)