# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=999 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1000 --- ## [Car wont start Frist try -- Many things already replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-frist-try-many-things-already-replaced/99396)
**Author:** [@jaerdna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaerdna)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-frist-try-many-things-already-replaced/99396 "2017-02-04T14:19:41Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer Limited V6 Non flex fuel. 1st symptom was, when the temp went down the harder the car was to start (start as in, turn key, battery comes on, it turns as in cranking, just wont catch). It woul… --- ## [Shifting out of Park , 1995 cadillac eldorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-out-of-park-1995-cadillac-eldorado/99428)
**Author:** [@d.obryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d.obryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-out-of-park-1995-cadillac-eldorado/99428 "2017-02-04T14:15:23Z")
In the morning, I'm having problems shifting out of Park into Drive. After the car has run for awhile, the problem goes away, but the next day, same issue. Ideas? --- ## [Truck wont move after replacing transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-move-after-replacing-transfer-case/99362)
**Author:** [@dacota2622](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dacota2622)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-move-after-replacing-transfer-case/99362 "2017-02-04T01:54:46Z")
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4 5.7 V8 Hemi. Recent my transfer case burnt up, no big deal. I bought a new transer case and put it in. Once i got everything hooked up i figured it was time to try it out. So i started t… --- ## [Fuel injectors 94 buick regal custom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors-94-buick-regal-custom/99400)
**Author:** [@lynnknight84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynnknight84)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injectors-94-buick-regal-custom/99400 "2017-02-04T01:51:11Z")
Got a ? I HAVE A 94 BUICK REGAL V6 3.8. It's been running rough. I started the car and unplugged the injectors one at a time. With 4 of the injectors there was a change in the motor when I unplugged them. I went and boug… --- ## [BMW 528i quiet tapping driving me bonkers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-528i-quiet-tapping-driving-me-bonkers/99393)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-528i-quiet-tapping-driving-me-bonkers/99393 "2017-02-04T01:46:53Z")
Last summer I bought a used 2013 BMW 528i xDrive with 65k miles on it. The dealer had to put on new brakes and a new transfer case, but since then it's been running really well. However, a few weeks ago I noticed a reall… --- ## [Random Deceleration between 0-40 Honda Accord 2002 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-deceleration-between-0-40-honda-accord-2002-v6/99303)
**Author:** [@mam00713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mam00713)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-deceleration-between-0-40-honda-accord-2002-v6/99303 "2017-02-04T01:42:33Z")
So I have a Honda Accord LX 2002 V6 and it's been running fine up until now. The problem used to be, ever since about a month ago, if I was driving in the rain and I wanted to accelerate, there would be a slight hesitati… --- ## [Help Tranny codes won't go away!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-tranny-codes-wont-go-away/99284)
**Author:** [@Taxilady88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taxilady88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-tranny-codes-wont-go-away/99284 "2017-02-03T23:29:59Z")
My 2013 van only has 105,000 miles on it. Tranny went out..took it to a local shop since the warranty was over. They rebuilt the tranny...found out the motor and tranny mounts were worn out. Replaced them. The check … --- ## [2003 Dodge Grand Caravan won't start when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-start-when-warm/99298)
**Author:** [@stewharr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stewharr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-start-when-warm/99298 "2017-02-03T14:38:16Z")
My wife's 2003 Grand Caravan 3.8L will periodically not start when it has just been driven several miles. It will crank but not turn over. When it is cool it will most of the time crank fine, but sometimes act like it's … --- ## [Can I install a tachometer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-install-a-tachometer/99342)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-install-a-tachometer/99342 "2017-02-03T14:15:38Z")
Can I install a tachometer on my pickup (87 Toyota, gas, 4-cylinder, carbureted, manual)? It isn't made for one. How would I hook it up? --- ## [Electric Exhaust Wiring Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-exhaust-wiring-problem/99390)
**Author:** [@marcosgalvan90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcosgalvan90)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-exhaust-wiring-problem/99390 "2017-02-03T03:00:31Z")
I tried wiring my truck with this electric exhaust. Everything was fine I started it twice, grounded the negative wire to and existing ground cable. Hooked up the positive to the battery but saw that hooking it to the fu… --- ## [Accord Serpentine belt. how much is reasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-serpentine-belt-how-much-is-reasonable/98351)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-serpentine-belt-how-much-is-reasonable/98351 "2017-02-03T01:04:10Z")
I have a 2009 Accord EX-L V6. The belt has begun making a whining noise when it's cold. It goes away as the engine warms up. I'ts got about 165k on it and I believe the timing belt was replaced a couple of years ago at t… --- ## [Intermittent heater blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heater-blower-motor/99392)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-heater-blower-motor/99392 "2017-02-02T22:19:33Z")
2000 Ford Explorer. Blower motor is working intermittently. The fuse is fine. So I worked on taking it out by loosening some screws. I stopped due to time as I had to remover a couple of other things to creat enough room… --- ## [06 Acura TL Squealing when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-acura-tl-squealing-when-accelerating/99366)
**Author:** [@Fuzzypajamas87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fuzzypajamas87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-acura-tl-squealing-when-accelerating/99366 "2017-02-02T20:28:25Z")
I have a 06 Acura TL 3.2. I've been hearing a squealing noise only when I accelerate. I've had my car worked on 3 times now for this problem. The first time they replaced my rear brake pads. The second time they replaced… --- ## [97 buick leaking Trans fluid/stuck in netural/high gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-leaking-trans-fluid-stuck-in-netural-high-gear/96866)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-leaking-trans-fluid-stuck-in-netural-high-gear/96866 "2017-02-02T14:00:12Z")
Hello all i haven't posted anything in a while but now i have a problem. Last Wednesday when i was driving all of the sudden the transmission in my 97 buick lesabre acted up by not giving power when accelerating past 200… --- ## [Lights flashing while driving and doors locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-flashing-while-driving-and-doors-locking/99321)
**Author:** [@missvanessa08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missvanessa08)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-flashing-while-driving-and-doors-locking/99321 "2017-02-02T03:21:13Z")
Help! The lights on my car flashed on my way to work today and the doors kept locking. Even though they were already locked. This whole thing would stop for about 10 seconds and repeat itself again for a minute about 10 … --- ## [Speedometer Fluctuation with 2007 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-fluctuation-with-2007-chevy-impala/83012)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_PG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samuel_PG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-fluctuation-with-2007-chevy-impala/83012 "2017-02-02T02:55:35Z")
Hi Everyone, My 2007 Chevy Impala has developed a brand new problem today. Driving down the block to the store, the speedometer started fluctuating wildly. I was going a consistent speed of about 10 mph in my parking l… --- ## [Passing emissions with unrelated OBD codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-emissions-with-unrelated-obd-codes/82303)
**Author:** [@lokimonster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lokimonster)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passing-emissions-with-unrelated-obd-codes/82303 "2017-02-02T02:25:17Z")
Hopefully this is in the right spot. I have a 2002 Hyundai Sonata and I have to renew my tabs by the end of the month and my emissions are due this year. My check engine light comes on periodically, but usually goes away… --- ## [Random loss of throttle response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loss-of-throttle-response/99309)
**Author:** [@dman\_leo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dman_leo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loss-of-throttle-response/99309 "2017-02-02T01:07:36Z")
I have a 03 Honda civic dx (automatic)with a 1.7L SOHC engine and at random time I would be driving and when I would step on the accelerator I would get no response until 5-10 seconds later. Originally it would only happ… --- ## [Touchy Tranny Fittings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touchy-tranny-fittings/99250)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touchy-tranny-fittings/99250 "2017-02-01T23:06:36Z")
I'm wondering if anyone else has had trouble with the quick disconnect transmission line fittings on a GM radiator. I did a radiator job on my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L, and the upper fitting on the radiator leaks, especi… --- ## [Got a clicking sound? (Braking)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-clicking-sound-braking/96762)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-clicking-sound-braking/96762 "2017-02-01T06:55:48Z")
I have a 04 NIssan Sentra, It been making a clicking sound when I hit the brakes. This issue happens a high percentage of the times when the car is moving one direction then stops and goes the other way, then once the br… --- ## [2004 Jeep 2.4, Chrysler I-4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-2-4-chrysler-i-4/99169)
**Author:** [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-2-4-chrysler-i-4/99169 "2017-02-01T04:30:25Z")
Hello, Guru's... I have here a 2004 Jeep Wrangler, 2.4 Chrysler engine, In-line 4. Not mine, trying to assist a neighbor. They (with almost no mechanical knowledge) determined there was a "stuck valve". I didn't agre… --- ## [No GPS signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gps-signal/99263)
**Author:** [@td470](https://community.cartalk.com/u/td470)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gps-signal/99263 "2017-02-01T03:10:44Z")
I have three GPS units and they all work fine in all of my cars except in my 2003 Thunderbird. As soon as the ignition switch is turned on, with the engine running or not, the GPS will loose it's signal. If I move away f… --- ## [Static Vs Dynamic Compression, What's the Difference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-vs-dynamic-compression-whats-the-difference/99267)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-vs-dynamic-compression-whats-the-difference/99267 "2017-02-01T02:33:12Z")
I've heard those terms but don't understand the difference between the two. This terminology tends to come up in discussions about cam profiles. So what does it all mean? --- ## [Interior light electric problem in Honda CR-V Ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-light-electric-problem-in-honda-cr-v-ideas/96425)
**Author:** [@TrevorAlan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrevorAlan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-light-electric-problem-in-honda-cr-v-ideas/96425 "2017-01-31T22:39:08Z")
Have a problem with a couple electric items in my 2001 Honda CR-V. The interior dome light no longer comes on when I open any of the doors. HOWEVER, when I turn the key off, the dome light DOES come on, stays on for a f… --- ## [Coolant Reservoir doesn't drain back into Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-doesnt-drain-back-into-radiator/55347)
**Author:** [@anitrabrumagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anitrabrumagen)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-doesnt-drain-back-into-radiator/55347 "2017-01-31T22:14:20Z")
Why would coolant flow from the radiator to the overflow tank when hot but not return to the tank when cool? To answer this question you might should know the following: - We've tried two new rad caps. - Overflow… --- ## [Coolant not getting taken in by Radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-getting-taken-in-by-radiator/98916)
**Author:** [@standardsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/standardsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-not-getting-taken-in-by-radiator/98916 "2017-01-31T19:30:40Z")
Noticed the heat stopped working in my vehicle, when I first purchased it was slow to heat. At the suggestion of a family member I checked the radiator for coolant, it was empty but the reservoir was at the full line. … --- ## [PO128 Coolant Thermostat code fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po128-coolant-thermostat-code-fix/99232)
**Author:** [@jjmalove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjmalove)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po128-coolant-thermostat-code-fix/99232 "2017-01-31T14:17:54Z")
Hello, Oldsmobile Alero, 2004, 3.4L V6. I noticed a few days ago that PO128 had popped up and looks like its been tripped a while. I have another code PO401 that I have been tackling for months to no avail, so check… --- ## [Thump sound from engine while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thump-sound-from-engine-while-driving/99257)
**Author:** [@paulragland1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulragland1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thump-sound-from-engine-while-driving/99257 "2017-01-31T04:32:35Z")
Ive been driving my car. A 2000 Ford Contour and I was getting low on oil so I threw a quart in to tide me over to payday so I can get the oil changed. Now as Im driving I have times where I get little to no power follow… --- ## [My idle won't go low enough to pass emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-idle-wont-go-low-enough-to-pass-emissions-test/99253)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-idle-wont-go-low-enough-to-pass-emissions-test/99253 "2017-01-30T22:27:26Z")
I failed the emissions test, solely because the idle speed wouldn't go low enough. It passed easily at high speed. It's been passing emissions tests for 30 years. I got it home, turned the idle screw all the way out;… --- ## [VSC and TRAC OFF light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsc-and-trac-off-light/99199)
**Author:** [@waterfall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterfall)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vsc-and-trac-off-light/99199 "2017-01-30T21:02:15Z")
I have at 2005 Toyota Highland with 175,000 miles. The VSC, TRAC OFF and CHECK engine light came on. Toyota dealership wanted $85 to run the diagnostics. Local repair shop ran diagnostics for free...said I had a small… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=998) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1000)