Questions tagged [repair]
For questions related to repairs (fixing a failed or damaged component) or repair techniques, as opposed to maintenance (preventing failure).
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Flashing airbag warning lamp 1995 Mercury Villager
RE: 1995 Mercury Villager GS
The airbag warning lamp continuously flashes at a frequency of "on-off-on-off" once per second. It began flashing after reassembly of steering wheel after a clock-spring ...
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Preventing Rust
Someone ran into my car awhile ago. After the claim went through, I had minimal repair done to my car because I’m getting a new truck in less than a year.
As pictured below, there is a slight bit of ...
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How to add a 7th gear to a car to enhance fuel economy?
Let's say there's a 6-Gear manual transmission car, whose 6th gear equals 2000 rpm at 100 km/h (~60 mph).
How can one theoretically add a 7th gear that can maintain the same speed at 1400 rpm in ...
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero stalls at decreased speed
I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero that has been stalling and sometimes dying at decreased speeds or when coming to a stop. I can be coming off a ramp on the interstate, coming up to a stop sign, or ...
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What happens if you do not replace a damaged steering rack boot\gaiter?
The boot\gaiter on my steering rack is loose and can be moved left and right so dirt and water can get in. It has been like this for at least 5 months.
What damages might have happened or will ...
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Starter motor or Alternator?
Can anyone offer any advice? Got in my car on Monday and it was dead. I turned the key and there was no noise at all, but all the lights etc came on. No clicking or anything. I got a jump start and ...
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Hi I have a 1982 Honda magna motorcycle my rear wheel locked up while i was ridding
I have a 82 Honda Magna. I was riding down a hill and it just locked up on me. I skidded for about 5 feet and it wouldn’t budge. After yanking it back and forth for a while it broke free and I was ...
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Water damage underneath a car?
I recently ran through a puddle a couple of days a ago. The puddle wasn’t too deep, but I was going at least 40 in 30, but every time I make a turn, it sounds like a cranking or grinding sound now. ...
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How do I (permanently) repair this door?
The family vehicle out here is a 2010 Buick Lucerne. About two years ago, the left front inner door handle failed and was replaced. Ever since then, every few months, the left front inner door ...
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How and where do hoses connect and run on a 110cc Kazuma Redcat 4wheeler?
Bought a 110cc Kazuma Redcat, notice dryrot hoses so I took them all off. Needless to say I never got back to it right away, so I forgot where hoses go, run, and connect to proper parts and places. I ...
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How should I repair this cracked front lip?
The lip underneath my front bumper is hanging, it seems to be because it's cracked on one of the ends as you can see in the picture.
will driving further cause it to get worse and so should I move it ...
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How to fix Car doors only lock and unlock when the key is in the on position in the ignition
I have a 2008 kia sorento lx 4wd and up until yesterday my door locks were working just fine but now they wont lock or unlock unless the key is in the ignition in the on position. I can lock and ...
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Do wheel alignments needs to be done after any repairs?
Are there any repairs which will cause wheels alignment to go wrong and so you should have the alignment done after the repair?
If you remove the driveshaft as a result of changing inner and outer ...
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Ethanol or non-Ethanol?
Where I live gas is at $2.50 at 10% Ethanol at 87 octane and $2.90 for non-ethanol at 89 octane per gallon. I understand that smaller engines do not do well on ethanol. Is the loss of efficiency from ...
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How to fix loose car door panel upholstery?
Just bought a 8 years old car. Left door panel upholstery is loose though: https://i.stack.imgur.com/gtnli.jpg (top picture, compared to right door at the bottom).
Is there an easy way to fix that ...
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What vehicles are cross compatable? [closed]
When buying 2 salvaged vehicles, one totaled in the front and the other in the rear, to make 1 whole car where do I go to check the capability of 2 different years cars? What vehicles have the most ...
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Can I repair the rear wiper myself on my Toyota Yaris?
I have a 2nd-generation Toyota Yaris. Recently my rear wiper stopped working; it doesn't move when I turn it on.
If I turn the wiper "on", then get out the car and walk around to the back, I can ...
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Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 TDCI 2008 Vents Only working on face blowers
I have a Ford Fiesta Titanium 90 TDCI 2008 plate.
The other day I went to demist my windscreen and after about 4 minutes I was wondering why it was not demisting. I put my hand over the dash blowers ...
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How much to make these subtle scratches disappear?
I'm considering purchasing a car but it has rather subtle scratches on two spots:
I don't have extra money to fix the scratches now but in the future, can these be fixed, how and more importantly at ...
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Glamour fuel injector repair
My Glamour FI bike flooded and was fully covered with water. After drying my bike, I changed engine oil, air filter, and cleaned the silencer and petrol tank. After that, I switched on the bike using ...
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Consequences of adding Blue Devil headgasket sealer to a car with no obvious problem?
I was doing some general internet browsing and stumbled across Blue Devil head gasket sealer which advertises permanent fix to any head gasket leak. The reviews on the internet also seem to be quite ...
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Golf Mk5 2007: Driver side mirror field of view weirdly different after repair
I sent my 2007 Golf Rabbit Mk5 for repairs after someone clipped and damaged the driver side/wing mirror beyond repair. When I got my car back after the mirror was replaced, I noticed something seemed ...
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Does my 2005 Toyota Avalon not have an internal fusebox panel?
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There is a broken rear retractable sunscreen in my Toyota Avalon that makes a SUPER ANNOYING NOISE when the vehicle is put into reverse.
I just want to disable the thing, and ...
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Welding on the battery tray
I need some help with welding the grub screws on my car.
I want to welding the grub screws on the battery tray to hold the battery to stop the battery tray to being move about on the road surface. ...
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Repair work done after front end damage-condenser replaced- now compressor is bad-shop says it’s my problem
After 4000 worth of front end damage, shop gives car back and week later compressor is bad. Insurance company says no physical damage so no coverage. 1600 to replace on my 2012 vw beetle and I’m on ...
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Is it possible for a car's AC system not to have a dryer in the circuit?
I recently fixed a leak in my car's AC system and, prior to evacuating it in order to recharge it with fresh refrigerant, I looked to replace the dryer as recommended. I could not locate a dryer in my ...
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conrod bearing segments
I'm building a 1.9 td PSA motor, type DHX and ordering new segments I found the mark on all the segments on the same side, I've checked again and again and all indications are that the item ...
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Honda Contact Points Breaker Stuck Closed
In troubleshooting starting issues I found that the points breaker on my 1974 125XL is fused shut. Beyond soaking it in pb blaster (which has been my approach thus far) any recommendations for freeing ...
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20 Year old car. What should be replaced next?
I'm buying a Nissan Maxima 98 Auto. It has about 50k miles on the odometer. I'll put an engine pic just for reference, it was very well mantained. However, it is still a 20 year old car. What should I ...
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Flap on low profile Tyre - Can this be fixed
I hit a pothole as I was going round a corner at about 30mph, didn’t think much of it at the time, but when I got home I saw this crack/flap in the tyre, I have only recently got this tyre and have ...
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Trouble replacing my handbrake
I have replaced the handbrake cable on my Vauxhall Corsa and adjusted it from the inside of the car but the back brakes are still not working properly. Any ideas on how I can fix this problem?
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Why has paint started scraping off, how can I prevent it?
Here is a before and after I did of some damage to car. All I did was spray it black, I didn't apply primer before, no clear coat, polish or wax.
I was scrubbing it in self car wash today with a big ...
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Hit a curb, the curb cut off a piece of the tire. Will it needs replacement? [closed]
I miscalculated the distance and hit a curb while U turning a few days ago, the curb cut off a small piece of the right front tire and scratched the wheel a little bit.
I went to a tire shop one day ...
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Engine failed on 2013 subaru impreza (2.0L, non-turbo) CVT, need second opinions
A very close friend of mine recently had their engine fail in a 2013 Subaru Impreza CVT (2.0L, non-turbo) with around 85k miles. They came to me as their "car guy" but I feel out of my league, so I ...
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Use ThreeBond 1207B when replacing rocker cover gaskets?
I'm planning to replace my rocker cover gaskets and spark plug seals on my 2007 Subaru Outback, as there is a slight oil leak onto the spark plugs.
I've also purchased some ThreeBond 1207B gasket ...
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Door handle starting to come out
The lock and handle assembly in my door (exterior) is starting to come out.
(This photo is taken looking down at the door -- the assembly is parallel to the ground. The black gasket seems to be ...
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Engine damage - repair or replace?
Accidentally drove over object on road. Turned out to be a tool belt. Oil line cut. I tried to drive to garage, but engine began smoking and car wouldn’t start again after stopping. What
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Re-attaching door mirror glass
The glass fell out of the door mirror on my Volvo S40 recently and I've been trying to work out how to reattach it.
Luckily the glass remained whole, and it fits snugly back into the plastic frame it ...
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What is best way to fix this loose bumper?
Under the passenger side headlight of my car you can see the front bumper is hanging loose as a result of hitting humps.
I've seen youtube videos of people just gluing it back or using strings.
Is ...
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Software for Exploded Views
I would like to know if there is any software that allows me to see the exploded view of the various parts/components of the car.
I´m looking for something like ETKA for VAG cars but I would like to ...
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Replacing cylinder, piston or piston rings on chainsaw?
I own Husqvarna 357 and I am confused. If a saw has poor compression, could replacing the rings only and give it a boost? Or is it usually in need of more work such as replacing the cylinder and ...
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My car broke down in Siberia. What do I do now? [closed]
In a Question on outdoors.SE with the above title, gerrit's answer suggests "bring spare car parts to cover common faults".
Aside from tire repair, fluids, fuses, wheelnuts, belts and hoses, what ...
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2007 Dodge Charger 2.7L A/T - Limp Mode on Heavy Throttle & Hanging in Gear
Trying to help out my neighbor here.
2007 Charger with a 2.7L. 100k+ Miles on the body/transmission.
"If I drive very carefully I can get it up to highway speed. If I romp on it, or push it too ...
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Engine Starts Screeching at Low RPM and Continues When RPM is Raised
I have a 2003 Honda Civic D17A1 manual, 202k.
I recently rebuilt my cylinder head and replaced all timing components (the timing belt broke), and replaced a bunch of sensors, vacuum hoses, PCV and ...
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Soft clutch on Ford Ranger following brake cylinder, clutch cylinder replacement
I need help with my Ford Ranger diesel 2.2 L clutch.
It had a problem with the brake cylinder which I replaced. Then the clutch became soft and had little to no resistance, which becomes worse on ...
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Damages checklist after rollover
What I'm looking for is a checklist of items to look when considering what repairs a car involved in a rollover needs, something like:
check the [...], if it seems to [...] check next item, otherwise ...
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Aluminum Foil Quick Fix re: Keyless Remote System (or If It Ain't Broke Should I Fix It?)
today I successfully repaired my car's keyless remote fob because one of its little rubber buttons (the "lock" button) stopped working.
In short, I followed directions I found in a YouTube video: I ...
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Sideways Impact with Median
I was driving home in a heavy snowfall yesterday, and while turning onto an onramp for a highway my car skidded out and I hit the median (separating the turn lane from other lanes) almost perfectly ...
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Is there a way to get rid of rust from the metal plate/frame to which headlights are attached, behind the front bumper of '03 Infinti g35?
I just bought an 2003 Infiniti g35. During a minor repair, i noticed that the frame to which the headlights are joined/fixed (not know what it is called), just above the wheel, is rusted very badly. ...
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Shop preference for OEM parts, why?
A factory part breaks or wears out.
Independant shops I have used insist on replacing with the same OEM part when reputable aftermarket parts are available at less cost.
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