{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"A Time Traveling Voyager Or Just Another Broken Car On Under The Hood","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/a-time-traveling-voyager-or-just-another-broken-car-on-under-the-hood","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/underthehoodshow/2246.mp3?dest-id=709129","description":"This is Under The Hood. Americas' Favorite Car Talk Show. We talke live calls and give help to anyone with a car repair issue. Yiou have a problem, we will try to help. Call 866-594-4150 to ask The Motor Medics questions. Have you heard of the 90 Maserati LeBaron crossover? What about the Cadillac Cimarron? How to fix a Caravan with a Camshaft Sensor code? Is a 2015-18 GMC Truck a good one to buy? Why does my Honda Odyssey bang when put into reverse on a hill? How to fix Oil Burning on Equinox 2.4 engine? Why does my clock jump time when it sits overnight?"},"annotations":[{"startTime":87.3,"endTime":97.0,"type":"car","title":"Pontiac Aztek","url":"/cars/pontiac/aztek","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/%2701_Pontiac_Aztek_.JPG","quote":"\"Okay. I saw the picture. An Aztec.\"","canonicalId":"car:pontiac:aztek","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Pontiac Aztek is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by General Motors under the Pontiac brand from 2001 to 2005. It is often noted for its unconventional and polarizing design, which has made it iconic in automotive culture.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Pontiac Aztek is a type of SUV that looks very different from most cars. 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I've seen this one before and what it comes down to on these is either in no particular order a failed cam sensor.","canonicalId":"term:camshaft-position-sensor","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The camshaft position sensor monitors the position or rotational speed of the camshaft and sends this information to the engine control unit to optimize ignition timing and fuel injection.","simplifiedExplanation":"The camshaft position sensor helps the car know when to fire the engine parts so it runs smoothly."}},{"startTime":287.8,"endTime":293.1,"type":"concept","title":"rodent damage to wiring","url":"/glossary/rodent-damage-to-wiring","quote":"A rodent of some kind has been chewing on the wire. 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If it breaks, your car might burn oil and not work right."}},{"startTime":2156.3,"endTime":2161.5,"type":"part","title":"catalytic converter","url":"/glossary/catalytic-converter","quote":"eventually he'll damage his catalytic converter running that much oil through it it's it's getting warm and it burns it out of there","canonicalId":"part:catalytic-converter","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A catalytic converter is an emissions control device that reduces harmful gases from the engine's exhaust by converting them into less harmful substances before they exit the tailpipe.","simplifiedExplanation":"The catalytic converter is a part in your car that cleans the exhaust gases so they are less harmful to the air we breathe."}},{"startTime":2511.5,"endTime":2523.38,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler Voyager","url":"/cars/chrysler/voyager","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/2020_Chrysler_Voyager.jpg","quote":"...owdy what can  we do for you i got a 25 christner voyager and the clock in here advances six hours every ni...","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:voyager","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler Voyager is a minivan that shares many features with the Town & Country and Pacifica models. Some owners report quirky issues like the clock advancing incorrectly, which can be a minor but annoying electrical problem.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chrysler Voyager is a family van similar to other Chrysler vans. Sometimes, small problems happen like the clock moving the wrong way, which can be a little frustrating but not serious.","imageAttribution":"NNXST (CC BY 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2761.94,"endTime":2767.28,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler Pacifica","url":"/cars/chrysler/pacifica","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/%2707_Chrysler_Pacifica.jpg","quote":"...n the town and country  and then they went to the pacifica the pacifica has all but vanished from the planet...","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:pacifica","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler Pacifica is a modern minivan that replaced the Town & Country, offering updated technology and design. Despite its initial popularity, the Pacifica has seen declining visibility in some markets, making it a less common sight on the roads today.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chrysler Pacifica is a family van that came after an older model called the Town & Country. It has newer features but isn’t seen as much anymore, so it might be harder to find.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Nordstroms Automotive Inc.","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/a-time-traveling-voyager-or-just-another-broken-car-on-under-the-hood/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}