# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1024 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1025 --- ## [BMW 7 Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-7-repair/95911)
**Author:** [@alertukas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alertukas)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-7-repair/95911 "2016-10-01T03:09:39Z")
What do you think about that repair? --- ## [Car wont stay running (93 jeep grand cherokee laredo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-running-93-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo/95913)
**Author:** [@Pappat708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pappat708)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-running-93-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo/95913 "2016-09-30T19:48:03Z")
Hello everyone. I am having an issue with my vehicle. It shuts down at random, 1 thing after another until everything just shuts down. I have replaced the battery, the alternator and the 2 alternator fuses. The batter… --- ## [Door gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896 "2016-09-30T18:41:03Z")
I have a car (99 Lexus LS 400) that sits a lot. Last time I opened the door the black rubber gasket on the door pulled off at the top. It has gotten "sticky" and stuck to the one on the door frame. The gaskets have not g… --- ## [02 Sensor- Can I nurse it with anti-seize?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sensor-can-i-nurse-it-with-anti-seize/95902)
**Author:** [@gham1\_and\_only](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gham1_and_only)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sensor-can-i-nurse-it-with-anti-seize/95902 "2016-09-30T16:07:10Z")
Took my car to the dealership today and WHOA too much to get it back up to snuff, so I'm going to tackle it myself with the help of the internet. One of the first things on the list is my front 02 sensor, and in this vid… --- ## [Weird noise from my car when i use the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-from-my-car-when-i-use-the-brakes/95889)
**Author:** [@AwesomeSauce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AwesomeSauce)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-from-my-car-when-i-use-the-brakes/95889 "2016-09-30T14:07:25Z")
When i am at a complete stop and i lift up on the brakes i hear a loud noise from my car, and when i come to a compete stop it makes that same loud noise. It does not happen when the car is in motion, only when the car i… --- ## [Troubleshooting low power in '85 Toyota 22R engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-low-power-in-85-toyota-22r-engine/95862)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-low-power-in-85-toyota-22r-engine/95862 "2016-09-30T13:33:17Z")
To help a friend of a friend, I've offered to do a basic compression check on a 22R engine, '85 Toyota pickup, which is apparently low on power, won't go above 50 mph. Yes it could be a multitude of things. Chances are… --- ## [Squealing noise when backing up ...new brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-when-backing-up-new-brakes/95881)
**Author:** [@RedRex00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRex00)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-noise-when-backing-up-new-brakes/95881 "2016-09-30T04:55:06Z")
Hi. Our 2010 Toyota Camry makes a squealing noise as we back out of our garage. Does this mean we new rear brakes? Thanks --- ## [EVAP Monitor Ready, Yet CEL is on for EVAP problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-monitor-ready-yet-cel-is-on-for-evap-problem/95887)
**Author:** [@Thunda101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thunda101)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-monitor-ready-yet-cel-is-on-for-evap-problem/95887 "2016-09-30T01:59:02Z")
I have an OBD scanner and when I use it, I get a p0455 code which is a code for a large leak. However, when I check the I/M, it says the EVAP system along with all other applicable systems are ready except for the HO2S (… --- ## [Connecting Rod Bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-rod-bearings/95885)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/connecting-rod-bearings/95885 "2016-09-29T15:01:42Z")
I disassembled a 3.7 V6 engine that had a rod knocking . # 4 rod bearing was shot . All the rest of the rod bearings & the main bearings looked good . Is there a likely reason one bearing would fail & all the rest are go… --- ## [Loosing power when load is applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loosing-power-when-load-is-applied/95726)
**Author:** [@dalansan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalansan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loosing-power-when-load-is-applied/95726 "2016-09-29T03:22:07Z")
My 2000 corolla has about 180,000 miles and loses power when I put it in gear. But the engine revs just fine when it is in neutral or park. What could be wrong? --- ## [Whacking the Blower Fan Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whacking-the-blower-fan-motor/95788)
**Author:** [@B2200](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B2200)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whacking-the-blower-fan-motor/95788 "2016-09-29T02:12:01Z")
Hello - first time post here. I was wondering if there may perhaps be a more conventional approach to getting the blower fan motor for the AC/Heat in my 1990 Mazda to work consistently - other than whacking it with my ha… --- ## [Odometer & Speedometer not working & warning lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-speedometer-not-working-warning-lights-on/95734)
**Author:** [@doscovi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doscovi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-speedometer-not-working-warning-lights-on/95734 "2016-09-29T00:03:57Z")
Hello, we have a 2013 Nissan Sentra that has been having some issues with the gas gauge not working but normally if we shut the car off and turn it back on it resets. Recently though we had a flat tire on the passenger f… --- ## [06 Saturn Outlook shifting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-outlook-shifting-problems/95773)
**Author:** [@ericz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-outlook-shifting-problems/95773 "2016-09-28T23:59:32Z")
Start noticed this on Sunday, the engine had a hard time shift into 2nd and 3rd gear. It always did shift, just later than usual and at a higher RPM. And the shift come accompanied with a little jolt. No problem once … --- ## [2013 Forester - Takes a few minutes before Drive will engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-forester-takes-a-few-minutes-before-drive-will-engage/95854)
**Author:** [@NaughtyElephant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NaughtyElephant)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-forester-takes-a-few-minutes-before-drive-will-engage/95854 "2016-09-28T23:14:58Z")
Hello! This is my first post here, and thank you in advance for any info/advice. I have a 2013 Forester with 39k miles, and last week I was 200 miles from home, put it in Drive and it didn't engage. After car was left ru… --- ## [2005 325xi BMW Car Running Very Rough; Shaking Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-325xi-bmw-car-running-very-rough-shaking-intermittently/69653)
**Author:** [@MarybethD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarybethD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-325xi-bmw-car-running-very-rough-shaking-intermittently/69653 "2016-09-28T21:51:37Z")
Hi: I have a 2005 325xi BMW with 31,000 miles I get regular oil changes. Recently the engine seems to be running a little rough. The other day, after driving about 15 miles, the car started shaking and getting pr… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Clutch slipping intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-clutch-slipping-intermittently/95874)
**Author:** [@Mac33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-clutch-slipping-intermittently/95874 "2016-09-28T17:03:10Z")
The clutch doesn't slip all the time. Sometimes when I put it in third then put the peddle to the floor, it slips for half a second then grabs. Lately noticed it in 4th and 5th gear too. When it does slip, it slips the w… --- ## [A piece of wiring fell off... brake acting weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-piece-of-wiring-fell-off-brake-acting-weird/95852)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-piece-of-wiring-fell-off-brake-acting-weird/95852 "2016-09-28T07:06:49Z")
Yesterday, as I was driving (more like inching forward) on the I-278 in heavy bumper to bumper traffic, suddenly I heard a sound, then as I braked to a stop, the car began to roll slowly backwards! Normally, when the ca… --- ## [Fuel pump issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-issue/95855)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-issue/95855 "2016-09-28T03:10:27Z")
vue would crank, not start. 5 min later it started. done this 3 times in 1 month. changed original fuel filter. am leaning towards fuel. vs spark. no codes. I see pump assy's for $175. or a pump alone for $30. if I remov… --- ## [Rad Cap or Leaky Hose/Clamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rad-cap-or-leaky-hose-clamp/95840)
**Author:** [@lee.lauren.m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee.lauren.m)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rad-cap-or-leaky-hose-clamp/95840 "2016-09-28T01:58:16Z")
Hey all, so for the past week or so, I’ve been having problems with my cooling system. (May or may not be related to my air valve stuck open code, just thought I’d mention it.) First thing that drew my attention to t… --- ## [Manual Trans Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-trans-question/95781)
**Author:** [@BobSmith1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobSmith1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-trans-question/95781 "2016-09-28T01:58:07Z")
I've driven sticks for years, but I can't remember if it is normal to run into the gears while the car the clutch is depressed and the engine running. Let me explain. I have a 2012 Mazda 3 SkyActive with the 6spd manu… --- ## [98 Jeep Wrangler auto linkage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-wrangler-auto-linkage/95863)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-wrangler-auto-linkage/95863 "2016-09-28T01:34:54Z")
My linkage in 98 Jeep Wrangler it out of adjustment. I have to go into 2nd gear then up to drive to get into drive. I can't find any way to adjust it or what is actually wrong..... --- ## [Replaced Clutch, car won't shift into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-clutch-car-wont-shift-into-gear/95189)
**Author:** [@rs.lainhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rs.lainhart)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-clutch-car-wont-shift-into-gear/95189 "2016-09-27T16:52:05Z")
So I just put a new clutch in my 01 Mustang with the baby 3.8l engine and a 5 speed T5OD transmission. The car will shift through all gears fine when turned off, but when I start it in neutral and push the clutch in, it … --- ## [Pontiac Vibe 2007 - Engine Fan Runs High](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-2007-engine-fan-runs-high/82084)
**Author:** [@sarbear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarbear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-2007-engine-fan-runs-high/82084 "2016-09-27T16:47:13Z")
I have an '07 Pontiac Vibe. I've been noticing that the big fan infront of the engine runs high and very loudly when I have the defroster fans on in the cab of the car. Is this normal? It goes back to normal when I ch… --- ## [HELP! Haven't started '02 Saab 9-3 in 1 year!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-havent-started-02-saab-9-3-in-1-year/95784)
**Author:** [@saab\_girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saab_girl)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-havent-started-02-saab-9-3-in-1-year/95784 "2016-09-27T12:18:10Z")
Hi everyone! Please help! Due to an out of town family emergency, that kept me away from my car for nearly a year, it sat outside without being started. My manual transmission, '02 Saab 9-3 is a GOOD car, regularly mai… --- ## [01 Kia Sephia brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-kia-sephia-brakes/65173)
**Author:** [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-kia-sephia-brakes/65173 "2016-09-26T04:42:22Z")
2001 Kia Sephia, 1.8L, ~122K miles, regular services are all being done. Automatic, also serviced per schedule. Brakes pedal would depress further and further until it hit the floor. 23 Mar, 2010: Taken to Just Brake… --- ## [My car cranks but won't start until I press on the gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cranks-but-wont-start-until-i-press-on-the-gas-pedal/95794)
**Author:** [@jasonvolvos40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonvolvos40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-cranks-but-wont-start-until-i-press-on-the-gas-pedal/95794 "2016-09-25T22:30:52Z")
I have a 2001 volvo s40 1.9T. In the morning my car start up fine every morning. After it's driven for 10 minutes then I turn off the engine. When I restart, it won't start back up until I press on the gas pedal. Can s… --- ## [Having troubles starting my car, mostly after pumping gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-troubles-starting-my-car-mostly-after-pumping-gas/95831)
**Author:** [@Nicole112714](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole112714)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-troubles-starting-my-car-mostly-after-pumping-gas/95831 "2016-09-25T22:03:00Z")
I have a 2006 vw Jetta and it runs great. It started out just when I would get gas the car wouldn't start I would have to turn the key and put my foot on the gas for it to start (starts pretty much the first time I do th… --- ## [Water pump bearings banging?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-bearings-banging/95810)
**Author:** [@CharlieMadison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieMadison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-bearings-banging/95810 "2016-09-25T12:45:52Z")
2000 GMC Sierra 2500 6.0L gas engine 150K miles. After returning home from a 150 mile drive, I notice a very heavy sound of marbles banging around near the front of the engine at idle. The noise is a much like heavy de… --- ## [Mitsubishi Eclipse 2001 cut wires hanging what are they?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-2001-cut-wires-hanging-what-are-they/95817)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-eclipse-2001-cut-wires-hanging-what-are-they/95817 "2016-09-25T01:58:15Z")
Hey I got an eclipse the other day that shorts batteries and also just found these wires under the car hanging go to link for pics. the small wire is hanging just behind the passenger door and the one that has a tube is … --- ## [What engine start problem do you think this is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-engine-start-problem-do-you-think-this-is/95750)
**Author:** [@mikemikemike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikemikemike)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-engine-start-problem-do-you-think-this-is/95750 "2016-09-24T22:48:29Z")
When turning the key, I can hear a click from the engine bay (I believe this is the solenoid, but the starter motor either does not engage, or just barely turns the motor over). I uploaded a video here: https://www.y… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1023) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1025)