# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1000 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1001 --- ## [2004 Honda CR-V door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-door-locks/99247)
**Author:** [@stanswyr44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stanswyr44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-door-locks/99247 "2017-01-30T20:57:01Z")
I recently got a Honda CR-V and the power locks do not work on all the doors except the driver door only. They will lock manually and I checked the fuse for the locks. the switch panel on the door will lock the driver do… --- ## [Battery testing and specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-testing-and-specs/99154)
**Author:** [@rs8843829](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rs8843829)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-testing-and-specs/99154 "2017-01-30T20:56:24Z")
New member here with a battery issue. I bought a battery for my Ford Explorer about 6 years ago and think it's dying on me. When I turn the key all I get is repeated clicking, dash lights flashing and doors locking/un… --- ## [Hyundai unpredictably shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-unpredictably-shuts-off-while-driving/79767)
**Author:** [@nondriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nondriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-unpredictably-shuts-off-while-driving/79767 "2017-01-30T19:29:24Z")
I've got a 2003 Hyundai Elantra. I bought it new and, as i live in the city, i don't drive much and it's only got about 50,000 miles. while on a road trip two years ago, the car started gurgling while driving on a highwa… --- ## [What is this leak behind the exhaust manifold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-leak-behind-the-exhaust-manifold/98907)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-leak-behind-the-exhaust-manifold/98907 "2017-01-30T17:54:38Z")
Car is 2000 Toyota Corolla with 87K miles. What is this leak behind the exhaust manifold (I think that’s what it’s called…it’s right behind the engine top cover)? --- ## [The real oil seal deal synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-real-oil-seal-deal-synthetic/99052)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-real-oil-seal-deal-synthetic/99052 "2017-01-30T05:15:31Z")
\*I have been told by the dealers parts man , in conversation with my RC club guys, other forums, you name it , That if you change to a synthetic oil midway on your cars engine that is not a good thing to do because you m… --- ## [Coolant reservoir is non vented at cap how does this work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-is-non-vented-at-cap-how-does-this-work/96101)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-reservoir-is-non-vented-at-cap-how-does-this-work/96101 "2017-01-29T23:48:04Z")
My Buick's 03 lesabre overflow reservoir cap is screwed on and has a gasket in it so it cant possibly leak air Hmmm?, I'm still wondering how does air or antifreeze get displaced in a overflow reservoir container tha… --- ## [Drain Plug Washer Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-plug-washer-question/99173)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-plug-washer-question/99173 "2017-01-29T22:52:40Z")
The drain plug on my car uses a 14M aluminum crush washer that needs to be changed at every oil replacement. That said,the after market packages I have found have different width shoulders with some wider than others. Sh… --- ## [Blower Motor Running Without Key In Ignition!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-running-without-key-in-ignition/75757)
**Author:** [@Brown25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brown25)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-running-without-key-in-ignition/75757 "2017-01-29T18:01:05Z")
I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ and the problem currently associated with it is that blower motor is running no matter if the key is in the ignition or not. Anyone have any ideas? --- ## [Carburetor trouble on 89 justy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-trouble-on-89-justy/99035)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-trouble-on-89-justy/99035 "2017-01-29T02:03:41Z")
Carb was working ok except a little rich at idle. I pulled the carb off to change the thermostat, so decided to rebuild it. I put a carb kit in it and cleaned it all out. I thought it went well, but now it dies when the … --- ## [Keep gaskets from bonding aluminum block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-gaskets-from-bonding-aluminum-block/99107)
**Author:** [@Bad\_goat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bad_goat)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-gaskets-from-bonding-aluminum-block/99107 "2017-01-29T01:23:21Z")
Is there a way to keep paper gaskets from bonding to aluminum parts? I had to spend hours for scrubbing and a whole can of gasket remover to get a water pump gasket off last weekend. I'd like to avoid that much work n… --- ## [Volvo heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-heater/99145)
**Author:** [@toolman894](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toolman894)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-heater/99145 "2017-01-28T23:47:43Z")
Hi I'm having an issue with the heater in my '98 Volvo S70. The heater core was replaced recently because it was leaking coolant. Now whenever we turn on the defroster we get a very strong oily smell enough to make your … --- ## [Locked Up Brakes, Can't Find Fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-up-brakes-cant-find-fix/98922)
**Author:** [@CR17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CR17)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-up-brakes-cant-find-fix/98922 "2017-01-28T14:43:04Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 Subaru Forester, manual transmission. Last week, there was one day where I was driving and I felt like the ABS system was being weird-when I would brake it would feel like I was braking on ice, but the … --- ## [2005 Ford Escape won't start after changing alternator, plugs and fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-wont-start-after-changing-alternator-plugs-and-fuel-filter/99073)
**Author:** [@bsgilbreath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsgilbreath)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-wont-start-after-changing-alternator-plugs-and-fuel-filter/99073 "2017-01-28T14:01:45Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Escape 3.0 and I changed the alternator, plugs and fuel filter and now the car won't start. It cranks and cranks but won't start. Checked the fuel pump and filter and it's getting fuel to the injectors… --- ## [Major Rust Under Car and Jack panels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-rust-under-car-and-jack-panels/99079)
**Author:** [@kealantdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kealantdog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-rust-under-car-and-jack-panels/99079 "2017-01-28T06:56:19Z")
Hi I was wondering I bought a 92 Gti Mk3 Golf a month ago and there’s major rust under the car and I need help knowing what can be done to repair this problem? And how much it would be to repair I want to repair the whol… --- ## [Miracle Fix or Death Knell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miracle-fix-or-death-knell/99119)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miracle-fix-or-death-knell/99119 "2017-01-28T04:19:32Z")
2001 Camry 4cylinder 120k miles. For the past several years, the car has burned/leaked about a quart of oil every 2000 miles so I put in about 6 or 8 ounces of oil each time I fill up. Never overfill. Never goes m… --- ## [Dilemma: Demonic 2009 Jeep GC starting problems. Starter, Ignition, Remote Start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dilemma-demonic-2009-jeep-gc-starting-problems-starter-ignition-remote-start/99090)
**Author:** [@Patrick-Herbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick-Herbert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dilemma-demonic-2009-jeep-gc-starting-problems-starter-ignition-remote-start/99090 "2017-01-28T03:18:12Z")
I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee that is possessed by the devil. A year ago, I had what I thought was a bad starter, so I had it replaced. It would crank like normal but when you released the key it would keep right on cr… --- ## [Kia Forte 2010 P0125 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-forte-2010-p0125-code/99083)
**Author:** [@adam9a9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam9a9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-forte-2010-p0125-code/99083 "2017-01-28T01:37:38Z")
Got a P0125 code (Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control) on my 2010 KIA Forte with 120k miles. I constantly needed to add coolant, heat comes on and off and the car overheated during idle and run… --- ## [2003 Toyota Echo heat not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-heat-not-working/23781)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-echo-heat-not-working/23781 "2017-01-28T00:36:33Z")
The fan works, but no heat. Tried replacing the fuse. Any hints on what the problem might be? --- ## [94 Caprice wagon woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-caprice-wagon-woes/99071)
**Author:** [@king-overlord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/king-overlord)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-caprice-wagon-woes/99071 "2017-01-27T23:18:47Z")
So have a 94 caprice wagon with the lt1 - had been making some noise on first cold start of the day, going away after a min or 2, for a few months, and then last week the optispark went bad on it. Should I worry about th… --- ## [4 ignition coils, Really?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-ignition-coils-really/99105)
**Author:** [@markrutkowski55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markrutkowski55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-ignition-coils-really/99105 "2017-01-27T21:22:43Z")
I just put my 4th ignition coil in this 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the last 4 years. I have driven minimal miles during this period because I have lost confidence in the vehicle. My mechanic says very little mechanica… --- ## [Can I still drive my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-still-drive-my-car/98913)
**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-still-drive-my-car/98913 "2017-01-27T15:59:27Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota Rav 4. So I forgot to release the handbrake before I drove. Then after driving for about a mile or two, I realized the handbrake was still on. I released it but then I kept hearing loud squeak sound … --- ## [2005 Toyota Sienna Catalytic Converter Problem Cured by Marvel's Mystery Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-catalytic-converter-problem-cured-by-marvels-mystery-oil/99075)
**Author:** [@oddo8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oddo8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-catalytic-converter-problem-cured-by-marvels-mystery-oil/99075 "2017-01-27T14:41:53Z")
The check engine light was on in my 05 Sienna with 146k miles for about 4 days so I went to Autozone to have it scanned. Error Code PO420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). The Autozone guy says I nee… --- ## [Deleted post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-post/99016)
**Author:** [@kayerobinson1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kayerobinson1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deleted-post/99016 "2017-01-31T16:19:51Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1. I just changed the oil a few days ago. After taking off the bolt from the oil pan, I was watching it run out and it was very thin and I thought that was weird until i saw was floating … --- ## [Mystery Square Hole Under Left Rear Fender Panel of Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-square-hole-under-left-rear-fender-panel-of-accord/99047)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-square-hole-under-left-rear-fender-panel-of-accord/99047 "2017-01-27T02:55:36Z")
There's a wrecked Honda Accord in the local junkyard, a newer one, less than 10 years old I expect, got whacked on the driver's side it appears, and I noticed there's a weird square shaped hole, about 3 inches x 3 inch… --- ## [Mitsubishi Mirage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage/98993)
**Author:** [@sandymarie28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandymarie28)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-mirage/98993 "2017-01-27T02:38:24Z")
My friend has a 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage that he bought. It is a 1.5 automatic. It will crank and run with ether put to the intake. We replaced the fuel pump and fuel pump relay. It is getting gas to the injectors. What el… --- ## [Alternator bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-bolts/99081)
**Author:** [@ppydg2501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ppydg2501)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-bolts/99081 "2017-01-26T21:52:36Z")
I am replacing an alternator in my 1999 buick regal and forgot if my longer bolt went in the bottom or in the back. Please help. --- ## [2013 VW Jetta S engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-jetta-s-engine-light/99032)
**Author:** [@Thunder\_Thornton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thunder_Thornton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-vw-jetta-s-engine-light/99032 "2017-01-26T05:33:56Z")
My engine light came on about two weeks ago. I got in the car to go to work in the AM. It started ok but the engine started "chugging" the first couple of miles with the check engine light flashing on and off. The c… --- ## [1989 cavalier idles fine somtimes. Dies/ backfires when you give it gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-cavalier-idles-fine-somtimes-dies-backfires-when-you-give-it-gas/98809)
**Author:** [@ajhawk9\_2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajhawk9_2012)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-cavalier-idles-fine-somtimes-dies-backfires-when-you-give-it-gas/98809 "2017-01-25T21:45:56Z")
I drive a 1989 chevy cavalier 2.0. A few days ago we couldnt get the car to start. I recently changes my spark plugs but not the wires due to them not being in stock. Once the car wouldnt start we disconnected the wires … --- ## [AWD all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-all-the-time/99023)
**Author:** [@p-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p-man)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-all-the-time/99023 "2017-01-25T20:24:30Z")
The passenger control arm recently rusted through while I was driving along causing the right-front tire to turn perpendicular to the other three. With the control arm, tie rod and axle replaced my car will not drop out… --- ## [93 Honda Accord Ex Oil Leak(Crank Seal or What)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord-ex-oil-leak-crank-seal-or-what/98998)
**Author:** [@shawnwilliams0396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawnwilliams0396)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-honda-accord-ex-oil-leak-crank-seal-or-what/98998 "2017-01-25T19:49:44Z")
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