# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=990 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 991 --- ## [1997 Nissan Maxima won't start reliably](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-wont-start-reliably/45305)
**Author:** [@verbose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verbose)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-wont-start-reliably/45305 "2017-03-07T13:41:42Z")
Sometimes when I turn the ignition key in my 1997 Nissan Maxima, it starts right up. Other times, it won't start at all. There's no clicking sound, the engine doesn't turn over, nothing. It's as though the key isn't even… --- ## [Automotive mechanic labor chart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-mechanic-labor-chart/100840)
**Author:** [@jns620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jns620)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automotive-mechanic-labor-chart/100840 "2017-03-07T05:46:04Z")
I have recently taken on several vehicle repairs. For the past 15 years or so, I have been the "go to" guy when friends or family needed a diagnosis and/or repair. I am quite the back yard mechanic, as far as back yar… --- ## [Ford 500 abs and all wheel drive problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-500-abs-and-all-wheel-drive-problems/100807)
**Author:** [@holdilb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/holdilb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-500-abs-and-all-wheel-drive-problems/100807 "2017-03-07T01:27:38Z")
Hey Everyone I have a 2006 ford 500 with dash and all wheel drive problems. The car keeps plowing the abs fuse and after that the dashboard goes out the cruise control stops working and the seat heaters will not work t… --- ## [Bad Wheel Baring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-baring/93091)
**Author:** [@Noller1996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noller1996)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wheel-baring/93091 "2017-03-07T00:34:17Z")
Hi my name is Darren I have a mk4 vw golf and I have been diagnosed with a bad wheel baring due to a lot of play being found in the passenger side wheel.. I'm no mechanic but I have a fair knowledge and know enough to g… --- ## [TBI - How many pulses per second?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tbi-how-many-pulses-per-second/100824)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tbi-how-many-pulses-per-second/100824 "2017-03-07T00:25:41Z")
I am working on a 1991 Chevrolet S10 2.8L with throttle body fuel injection. I have used a 194 light bulb to detect PCM pulses to the injectors. But as I recall, they might have been too far apart. How many pulses per se… --- ## [Won't go Backwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-go-backwards/100825)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-go-backwards/100825 "2017-03-06T21:58:11Z")
My 1982 Ford Granada with only 110,000 miles, won't go into reverse. I can put the lever in the "R" position, rev the engine, but the car won't go backwards. It's like revving it in neutral. It will go forward in "D". Be… --- ## [Burning Plastic Smell, No Smoke or anything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-plastic-smell-no-smoke-or-anything/100832)
**Author:** [@lepi505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lepi505)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-plastic-smell-no-smoke-or-anything/100832 "2017-03-06T16:49:34Z")
Hi, So just this morning my car has a burning plastic smell. It's a 2002 Ford Mustang GT. I do have an oil leak but it has never had that burning plastic smell before. There is no smoke, the oil isn't low, no lights are… --- ## [Beyond frustrated. 2000 blazer 240k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beyond-frustrated-2000-blazer-240k/100786)
**Author:** [@kennybauguess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennybauguess)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beyond-frustrated-2000-blazer-240k/100786 "2017-03-06T07:38:08Z")
So I'm in the middle of rebuilding the 4l60e tranny but once I get it done there are still issues. Firstly there is a strong gasoline smell when it has been running. Avg of 7-10 mpg versus 15 previously. I have cold weat… --- ## [Manual chokes: why not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-chokes-why-not/100125)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-chokes-why-not/100125 "2017-03-06T07:29:08Z")
When I was a youngster, I learnt how to drive a car with a manual choke. It didn't seem like a big deal. Although I never had a reason to use it other than cold starting, it seemed like it could be used otherwise occas… --- ## [Can I put 205/65-16 tires on 215/60-16 wheels?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-205-65-16-tires-on-215-60-16-wheels/75132)
**Author:** [@nebin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nebin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-put-205-65-16-tires-on-215-60-16-wheels/75132 "2017-03-06T04:21:28Z")
Sounds to me like the answer is no, but wanted to double check... ? --- ## [Car made a 800km round trip without incident and now wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-made-a-800km-round-trip-without-incident-and-now-wont-start/100813)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_tim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/once_upon_a_tim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-made-a-800km-round-trip-without-incident-and-now-wont-start/100813 "2017-03-06T02:53:34Z")
Hey guys, History: My 2008 Infiniti G37s had been having a few rough starts where extra air (press pedal) was needed to get it going on cold days. This had happened maybe 4 or 5 times over the past winter and never be… --- ## [Oil-Dipstick housing bolt missing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-dipstick-housing-bolt-missing/100818)
**Author:** [@manss2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manss2001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-dipstick-housing-bolt-missing/100818 "2017-03-06T00:49:46Z")
So, I replaced the alternator in my Volvo 2 weeks ago. It's a 98 S70, anyone who's worked with anything to do with the serpentine belts knows that the dipstick location is a nightmare to work around. I pulled out the hou… --- ## [Honda 2006 - vibrates violently - CEL/VSA/! on codes P0AB6 P2647 P2227](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2006-vibrates-violently-cel-vsa-on-codes-p0ab6-p2647-p2227/100728)
**Author:** [@korares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/korares)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2006-vibrates-violently-cel-vsa-on-codes-p0ab6-p2647-p2227/100728 "2017-03-05T22:40:58Z")
Honda Odyssey 2006 EX-L 142000 miles on it. Vibrates violently at low speeds (0-30 mph) Check engine and VSA and exclamation mark in red triangle comes on. Van hesitant to accelerate and hissing sound. codes seen are P0A… --- ## [What causes a 2005 Dodge Caravan whine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-2005-dodge-caravan-whine/100704)
**Author:** [@NoPollyannaAnymore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoPollyannaAnymore)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-a-2005-dodge-caravan-whine/100704 "2017-03-05T18:22:21Z")
Considering buying a 2005 Dodge Caravan, but it has a whine. Does anybody know if this is something that signals an expensive repair? Or can it be driven forever with the whine? Thanks for your help. --- ## [I keep getting a p0302 (misfire cylinder 2)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-keep-getting-a-p0302-misfire-cylinder-2/100791)
**Author:** [@rockinbratz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rockinbratz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-keep-getting-a-p0302-misfire-cylinder-2/100791 "2017-03-05T16:52:23Z")
I keep getting the same code even after i replaced the plugs wires and coil packs on my 96 ford ranger any ideas on what it might be? --- ## [Vacuum Switch Ports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-switch-ports/100790)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-switch-ports/100790 "2017-03-05T05:06:38Z")
I am working on a 1991 Chevrolet S10. It has a thermal vacuum switch for the charcoal canister. I just noticed that the "E" port of the switch is connected to the canister, and the "C" port is connected to the intake. I … --- ## [2000 Toyota Avalon 3.0 Liter Evaporator canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-3-0-liter-evaporator-canister/100740)
**Author:** [@shoe20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoe20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-3-0-liter-evaporator-canister/100740 "2017-03-05T04:20:40Z")
I just talked to a mechanic today. He stated with the evaporative canister I would also need to get a selenoid valve. To properly fix the evaporative canister, what do I need? I could save $100 or more if I buy the… --- ## [Cyl head valve issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyl-head-valve-issue/100108)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cyl-head-valve-issue/100108 "2017-03-04T21:15:42Z")
03 vue 3.0 motor. Dohc. 4 cams. Just got it. Owner did recent timing belt and seemed ok until it wasn't. Would not crank. I pulled timing cover. Belt is fine. Timing marks are right on. Crank will only rotate 30deg? Took… --- ## [Oil use in lawn mower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-use-in-lawn-mower/100692)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-use-in-lawn-mower/100692 "2017-03-05T03:25:23Z")
My somewhat old lawn mower has begun fouling its plug. I think it is oil, not sure. Briggs calls for 30w or 10w30. 1. Will 10w30 burn significantly faster than 30w? 2. the plug is j19lm. I might be able to go to a hotter… --- ## [Car overheating and Heat/AC turning on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-and-heat-ac-turning-on-and-off/100543)
**Author:** [@parkersmom7108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parkersmom7108)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating-and-heat-ac-turning-on-and-off/100543 "2017-03-05T02:09:54Z")
I drive a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. I have had this same issue before. Here is my best description of what is happening. As I am driving if I am going below about 35 mph or am stopped in traffic the temperature gauge on my c… --- ## [Spark, no engine codes will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-no-engine-codes-will-not-start/100750)
**Author:** [@1998LXOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1998LXOwner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-no-engine-codes-will-not-start/100750 "2017-03-05T02:06:07Z")
I have a 1995 camry, 2200, Cut out on me when driving, will not run, checked for spark which I have, engine cranks normal, no engine codes, wife smells gas. Fuel pump? thanks --- ## [Mice in Air Filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-in-air-filters/48059)
**Author:** [@MelissaLourie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaLourie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-in-air-filters/48059 "2017-03-05T01:59:52Z")
I live in a rural area and keep my car outside under a carport. I've been plaqued with mice living in my airfilters and recently have noticed them making incursions into the interior of my 2010 Prius. They've taken kle… --- ## [Tire shop put on more expensive tires than I purchased](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-shop-put-on-more-expensive-tires-than-i-purchased/100768)
**Author:** [@dmelby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmelby)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-shop-put-on-more-expensive-tires-than-i-purchased/100768 "2017-03-05T01:05:15Z")
I went to purchase new tires at a chain tire shop. I decided to try out the cheapest tire as it happened to get some good reviews (on the limited # of reviews I could find). Well, when I got the truck back, it had differ… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey Right Engine Tapping Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-right-engine-tapping-check-engine-light/100755)
**Author:** [@platois4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/platois4u)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-right-engine-tapping-check-engine-light/100755 "2017-03-05T00:43:56Z")
2008 Honda Odyssey Right Engine Tapping Check Engine Light on. 173k miles. Recently, a tapping noise began on the right (passenger) side of the engine. At first, we thought it was a loose rocker arm and were just going… --- ## [Oil in spark plug well - now doesn't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-spark-plug-well-now-doesnt-start/100759)
**Author:** [@rbwalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rbwalter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-spark-plug-well-now-doesnt-start/100759 "2017-03-04T21:29:06Z")
I'm working on my son's 1996 Ford Probe SE (2.0 & A/T) and that suffered from hard starting and a rough idle. I was doing a compression test and found that the number four spark plug was doused in oil. I changed the va… --- ## [Is my '03 Toyota 4Runner haunted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-03-toyota-4runner-haunted/100775)
**Author:** [@Cooperr305](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cooperr305)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-03-toyota-4runner-haunted/100775 "2017-03-04T20:55:57Z")
Strange electrical stuff has been happening in my car. When my keys are out of the ignition, the radio has turned on as well as the phone charger and the light around the ignition. It doesn't happen all the time, but it'… --- ## [Timing Belt Broke on 2003 Toyota Camry LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-2003-toyota-camry-le/28631)
**Author:** [@samriz99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samriz99)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-2003-toyota-camry-le/28631 "2017-03-04T20:46:33Z")
Just two days ago bought this Camry LE used from a private party, have no warranty and today it appears the timing belt broke. I wondering what type of damage to expect. It is a 2003 Camry LE, what could be the worst sce… --- ## [Scratch on rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratch-on-rotor/95744)
**Author:** [@pawkena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pawkena)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratch-on-rotor/95744 "2017-03-04T15:30:58Z")
Just bought some new front rotors and there’s a scratch on one of them and was wondering if anyone would know if it would affect the functionality. Just don’t want to go through the hassle of returning/exchanging it but … --- ## [2002 Camry cabin air filter Vs, mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-cabin-air-filter-vs-mice/24188)
**Author:** [@hal3319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hal3319)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-cabin-air-filter-vs-mice/24188 "2017-03-04T03:04:16Z")
Mice seem to like to build a nest on my 02 Camry air filter. Yesterday, after smelling a foul smell for awhile a loud noise started up under the dash. It got louder the faster the blower motor went. When I got home I pul… --- ## [Deal (this is not an ad)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deal-this-is-not-an-ad/100730)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deal-this-is-not-an-ad/100730 "2017-03-03T22:58:14Z")
Mobil 1 has just started their yearly rebate. You can get $12 each rebate on up to two 5 qt jugs of Mobil 1. Brings the price down to cheapie generic oil prices. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=989) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=991)