# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1012 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1013 --- ## [2006 Kia Sportage Rear Hatch Window Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sportage-rear-hatch-window-issues/96876)
**Author:** [@TexTony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TexTony)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sportage-rear-hatch-window-issues/96876 "2016-12-05T22:08:31Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Sportage and am having troubles with the rear hatch window. Initially it seemed that the metal prongs on the rear window that "plug in" to the control box when the window is closed would get gunk on the… --- ## [08 Trailblazer - Service Stabilitrak lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-trailblazer-service-stabilitrak-lights/96862)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Boyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Boyd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-trailblazer-service-stabilitrak-lights/96862 "2016-12-05T21:45:33Z")
The "service Stabilitrak" lights came on in my Trailblazer a couple years ago - I have had the steering speed sensor changed out 3 times and the lights still come on so I just gave up and have been living with it for som… --- ## [2003 VW Beetle--jumpstarted battery, then it wouldn't start again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-beetle-jumpstarted-battery-then-it-wouldnt-start-again/96878)
**Author:** [@hollyhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hollyhal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-beetle-jumpstarted-battery-then-it-wouldnt-start-again/96878 "2016-12-05T21:39:23Z")
We were given (!) a car for our new teenage driver. It's been sitting in the garage for about 4 months, and it wouldn't start. We had AAA jumpstart it, and he told us to run it for 45 minutes. We did so, then turned it o… --- ## [Possible battery/alternator issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-battery-alternator-issues/96879)
**Author:** [@Curtainbach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curtainbach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-battery-alternator-issues/96879 "2016-12-05T21:17:39Z")
A few months ago I was waiting for my fiance to run into the store while I stayed in the car. I turned off the engine but left the electricity on to listen to music. It was only about five minutes or so that I waited but… --- ## [Car dies when letting off the gas. What is really going on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-letting-off-the-gas-what-is-really-going-on/84498)
**Author:** [@RubyRed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RubyRed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-letting-off-the-gas-what-is-really-going-on/84498 "2016-12-05T17:24:48Z")
I have read some of the discussions here, and I have googled other discussions about it on other forums, but it didn't seem like there was a definitive solution or answer to the situations that were most similar to mine.… --- ## [89 jeep cherokee won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-jeep-cherokee-wont-turn-over/96864)
**Author:** [@Shawna\_Heinbaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawna_Heinbaugh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-jeep-cherokee-wont-turn-over/96864 "2016-12-05T16:20:57Z")
Woke up this morning and the jeep tries it's hardest to start, but it won't turn over. I have some oil leaks and there's a significant amount of oil on the hood. I've never had an issue with this before, sometimes it nee… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester Leaking Oil (from where?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-leaking-oil-from-where/96855)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-leaking-oil-from-where/96855 "2016-12-05T13:55:12Z")
Hi, I have a 2010 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 SOHC 16V manual transmission. I have 200 000km on it. A couple of weeks ago I noticed some small oil spots on the ground on the driver’s side towards the front of the car. It do… --- ## [Fluctuating speedometer and ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-speedometer-and-abs-light/70080)
**Author:** [@Joey99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-speedometer-and-abs-light/70080 "2016-12-05T03:05:04Z")
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. In the past month, I have experienced on a number of occasions a sudden fluctuation in the speedometer. At the same time, the ABS light will come on and the engine becomes loaded. This… --- ## [2006 Impala won't move in Drive or Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-wont-move-in-drive-or-reverse/96841)
**Author:** [@Ccar26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ccar26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-wont-move-in-drive-or-reverse/96841 "2016-12-05T02:52:13Z")
2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA 3.5L V6 FWD AUTOMATIC 130,000 MILES When I was attempting to back my car out of a parking spot a few days ago the car moved maybe an inch in Reverse. It moved fine in Drive but Reverse just kept m… --- ## [04 vue trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-vue-trans/96842)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-vue-trans/96842 "2016-12-05T02:24:38Z")
04 vue, v6 Honda motor. Has hondamatic trans, MJ8. It has no reverse but all forward gears work. I see odyssey trans failures are fairly common so odyssey trans are kinda high priced. Used are 700-1000$. Rebuilds are $22… --- ## [Ford Taurus Key Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-key-question/21672)
**Author:** [@CTRUGBY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CTRUGBY)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-key-question/21672 "2016-12-04T15:25:19Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Taurus. I heard this key has a chip in it and is pricey to replace. I want to get a spare key made just to unlock the car. It doesn't have to start the car, just unlock the door. This way when I lock m… --- ## [Car unlocking itself randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-unlocking-itself-randomly/96820)
**Author:** [@chenqui](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chenqui)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-unlocking-itself-randomly/96820 "2016-12-04T15:42:56Z")
Just a few days ago I encountered my 2008 Pontiac G5 unlocking itself randomly. I checked the fuse box and fuses are fine, I did test with a new fuse same result. Exactly what's happening is, the power locks randomly unl… --- ## [Oil Consumption? Bad engine, piston rings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-bad-engine-piston-rings/96817)
**Author:** [@JG101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JG101)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption-bad-engine-piston-rings/96817 "2016-12-04T15:24:06Z")
Please read entirely, its a little long. (small hx of vehicle) Here's my situation: Engine seems to be using to much oil. No noticeable leaks on garage floor. 2009 Honda Odyssey V6. ever since I bought the Car br… --- ## [Steering Column Pinch Bolt; Heater Core Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-column-pinch-bolt-heater-core-replacement/96819)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-column-pinch-bolt-heater-core-replacement/96819 "2016-12-04T13:39:13Z")
Just had the heater core replaced on my 1994 Grand Marquis. Asked my mechanic if he discarded and replaced the Steering Column Pinch Bolt. www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3149577#Post31… --- ## [Shifting into first gear bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-into-first-gear-bad/96806)
**Author:** [@TElmadawi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TElmadawi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-into-first-gear-bad/96806 "2016-12-04T04:47:13Z")
Today i have gotten into the habbit of downshifting to gear one, basically i would slow down in neutral then the light would go green then i would just shift to 1st gear cause i would be going about 10 km but there was a… --- ## [Gas smelling up the garage!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smelling-up-the-garage/96824)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Fogelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Fogelman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smelling-up-the-garage/96824 "2016-12-04T02:55:39Z")
We have an 1999 RX300 Lexus just had the brakes, tires fixed and oil changed. Every time the gas tank is filled, and it is parked in the garage it smells the whole garage. We have checked the floor for any stains from … --- ## [Different tire sizes installed on same axle in front and in back, i.e. same size on driver side v. Different size on Passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-tire-sizes-installed-on-same-axle-in-front-and-in-back-i-e-same-size-on-driver-side-v-different-size-on-passenger-side/96831)
**Author:** [@ShannonNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonNH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-tire-sizes-installed-on-same-axle-in-front-and-in-back-i-e-same-size-on-driver-side-v-different-size-on-passenger-side/96831 "2016-12-04T02:46:25Z")
Help! Is this dangerous? What are possible current/future mechanical problems resulting from installation and running 900 miles of two different size tires on same axle in front and in back? I.e.: same size of tires on f… --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous cruise control problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-cruise-control-problems/93942)
**Author:** [@pasadas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pasadas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2016, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-cruise-control-problems/93942 "2016-12-04T00:07:16Z")
I am having problems with the cruise control on my 2004 Buick Rendezvous, and specifically with the cruise control release switch. When attempting to activate cruise control, no light is displayed on the dashboard and cr… --- ## [2003 Saturn thinks you are steeling it, shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-thinks-you-are-steeling-it-shuts-down/96827)
**Author:** [@Jibbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jibbie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-thinks-you-are-steeling-it-shuts-down/96827 "2016-12-03T16:42:32Z")
2003 SATURN 6 cylinder car starts and then shuts down? Theft detection cuts gas supply... How can this be fixed? --- ## [Recommended spark plugs for 2006 Ford 4.0 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-2006-ford-4-0-v6/96813)
**Author:** [@OldcarsRbest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldcarsRbest)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-spark-plugs-for-2006-ford-4-0-v6/96813 "2016-12-03T16:42:10Z")
I am going to be changing my spark plugs hopefully in the next month, as routine maintenance. I would like to hear any advice on the best plugs to use. Rock auto has Motorcraft SP412, Advance has that one and a special o… --- ## [Good 1/2 ratchet set to get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-1-2-ratchet-set-to-get/96646)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-1-2-ratchet-set-to-get/96646 "2016-12-03T14:18:05Z")
My ratchet set that I got 15 years ago got lost during a move. Can anyone recommenced a new cheap 1/2 set to get? I need the ratchet and the sockets, needs to have metric since I have a honda. I noticed at HF that they o… --- ## [Maintaining / repairing Subarus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-repairing-subarus/96786)
**Author:** [@2davidc8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2davidc8)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-repairing-subarus/96786 "2016-12-03T05:44:41Z")
A mechanic once told me that, in general, Subarus are harder/more difficult to maintain/repair than Toyotas and Hondas. Is this true, and if so, is this because most (or all?) Subarus are AWD, whereas most Toyotas/Hondas… --- ## [2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 4x4 hum/whine issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-trd-4x4-hum-whine-issue/96822)
**Author:** [@Wolf\_Isfjord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolf_Isfjord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-trd-4x4-hum-whine-issue/96822 "2016-12-03T02:59:11Z")
Hello everybody, I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD package. Currently it runs flawlessly in every way but one..... When I engage 4-Hi on our snowy/icey roads here in Alaska everything works properly until I take my f… --- ## [2015 Forester w/ manual transmission burns oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-forester-w-manual-transmission-burns-oil/96791)
**Author:** [@markT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-forester-w-manual-transmission-burns-oil/96791 "2016-12-03T02:17:31Z")
Sorry if this is an old topic. My 2015 Forester burns oil, and has since we bought it. The dealer has been quite cooperative, and performed several "consumption tests," eventually replacing the "small block." The Suba… --- ## [No AC blowing, No Heat blowing, hear hiss when turning on AC or heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-ac-blowing-no-heat-blowing-hear-hiss-when-turning-on-ac-or-heat/96096)
**Author:** [@JosephButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephButler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-ac-blowing-no-heat-blowing-hear-hiss-when-turning-on-ac-or-heat/96096 "2016-12-03T00:27:50Z")
I turn my car on. I have no error lights on my dash. The heater and AC control unit lights up. I press the down arrow on my in-dash heater/AC control unit so I can get some cold air. I hear a hissing sound for about 2 se… --- ## [2006 US PT Cruiser left stem controller lights issue after Canada headlight module added](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-us-pt-cruiser-left-stem-controller-lights-issue-after-canada-headlight-module-added/96812)
**Author:** [@Gregg\_Mazel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregg_Mazel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-us-pt-cruiser-left-stem-controller-lights-issue-after-canada-headlight-module-added/96812 "2016-12-03T00:11:41Z")
I took my USA 2006 PT cruiser into Canadian tire to get a module put on to qualify the car to be used in Canada, specifically headlights coming on with ignition as a requirement. I remember the mechanics having trouble i… --- ## [Caliper's Sticking & Smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calipers-sticking-smoking/96794)
**Author:** [@200SX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/200SX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calipers-sticking-smoking/96794 "2016-12-02T06:07:06Z")
I had both front calipers installed and new brake pads put on my mint condition 1985 Nissan 200SX a month ago. When I take my car out for a drive after a while (10 miles or so) both break pads start sticking and smoking … --- ## [Clutch possibly sticking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-possibly-sticking/96802)
**Author:** [@Christofer\_Radpay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christofer_Radpay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-possibly-sticking/96802 "2016-12-02T04:38:06Z")
Hey guys so I need some help! I have a 2011 accord with a manual transmission. These past two days I noticed something strange, I was coming to a stop in neutral like normal when the light turned from red to green. I was… --- ## [Windshield washer leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-leaks/3603)
**Author:** [@MARILENE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARILENE)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-washer-leaks/3603 "2016-12-02T03:05:32Z")
What are the mechanics missing when they cannot find the cause of the washer to be leaking even if I have not used it at all? I have 3 different shops tell me the same thing...'don't know why it leaks; we've torn it apa… --- ## [Stick shift won't go into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-shift-wont-go-into-gear/96780)
**Author:** [@Joey\_Bushaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey_Bushaw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-shift-wont-go-into-gear/96780 "2016-12-02T01:23:39Z")
I was driving home and my 02 celica gt started making some horrible noises. The next morning, I went to drive my car and when I put it in first gear it didn't take off. I took it out of gear and tried to put it back in … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1011) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1013)