# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1025 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1026 --- ## [Issues with evaporation / ac?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-evaporation-ac/95798)
**Author:** [@Ausmavsfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ausmavsfan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-evaporation-ac/95798 "2016-09-24T22:16:45Z")
Hello! I am having issues with my 2002 chevy cavalier. The car occasionally surges forward while idle and revs up to 1500 rpm approximately occasionally when the air conditioner is on... if the brake is not applied … --- ## [Tire Pressure Monitor System ? TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-monitor-system-tpms/95720)
**Author:** [@pjm333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjm333)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-monitor-system-tpms/95720 "2016-09-24T21:53:47Z")
I own a 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible/\*\*Stock\*\* since 06/13 and in September of 2013 started to get warning light for TPMS of the left rear tire. Brought it back to dealer multiple times but they could not duplicate the pr… --- ## [Amanti-in-limbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amanti-in-limbo/95803)
**Author:** [@aaronindenver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaronindenver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amanti-in-limbo/95803 "2016-09-24T17:12:23Z")
My son lost the key to his 2004 KIA Amanti. The local KIA dealership have not been able to program a new key and don’t know why. They now want to investigate another 5 hours to diagnose the problem. Is it possible to by… --- ## [\--\> HELP\<-- Car randomly cuts off, no codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-randomly-cuts-off-no-codes/95806)
**Author:** [@Mr\_M45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_M45)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-randomly-cuts-off-no-codes/95806 "2016-09-24T16:50:57Z")
M45 cuts off randomly and scarcely. Have cat. Codes of p430 and p420 and gear shifter code p1815. Car was brought in dealership 4 months ago for accelerator pedal recall. To note was not cutting off before then. Just st… --- ## [Car paint coagulated!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-paint-coagulated/95796)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-paint-coagulated/95796 "2016-09-24T03:18:52Z")
I bought a small bottle of base paint and a small bottle of clear coat (as touchup paint) for my Honda CRV. The bottles came with scotch tape around the lid cover. After I used it once, I sealed the bottle lids tightly b… --- ## [2003 ford expedition power steering loss and dimming lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-power-steering-loss-and-dimming-lights/95699)
**Author:** [@jwhite2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwhite2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-power-steering-loss-and-dimming-lights/95699 "2016-09-23T19:51:06Z")
Continuing the discussion from Advice on buying a 1999 Ford Expedition with 30k miles: Hi, sorry to jack the tread. My 2003 ford expedition with the 4.6 v8 engine is having an issue i cant seem to pin point. The lights… --- ## [2013 Equinox P0037 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-p0037-code/95688)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-p0037-code/95688 "2016-09-23T02:49:53Z")
2013 Equinox LS, 4 cyl, 48k miles. Note, pistons, rings, and timing chain replaced at 42k. After ~4 or 5 minutes of driving the CEL light came on and stayed on for the remainder of the drive. The OBD-II reader showed… --- ## [Seemingly randomly won't idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-randomly-wont-idle/95715)
**Author:** [@ndemb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndemb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seemingly-randomly-wont-idle/95715 "2016-09-23T01:42:05Z")
Hi everyone, it's really a 1987 Nova, but the drop down menu didn't list that option. I have been working on trying to figure out the cause of this problem for a pretty long time. During the last several years it had b… --- ## [Battery dies 2 X after Balljoint Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-2-x-after-balljoint-repair/95718)
**Author:** [@Quick\_Silver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quick_Silver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dies-2-x-after-balljoint-repair/95718 "2016-09-22T15:15:47Z")
Hi I just had a lower balljoint repaired on my 2006 hyundai Sonata. After 1 day, the battery dies. Had it jumpstarted last night, and it's dead again this AM. Could this at all be related to the balljoint repair? … --- ## [1993 Volvo 940 Acceleration Noise (Card in Bicycle Spoke)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-940-acceleration-noise-card-in-bicycle-spoke/95764)
**Author:** [@GameParagon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GameParagon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volvo-940-acceleration-noise-card-in-bicycle-spoke/95764 "2016-09-22T06:52:17Z")
Hello. Recently I have noticed my 1993 Volvo 940 makes a noise while driving, that sounds as best I can describe as a card in a bicycle spoke; or kind of like the putt-putt sound, you hear from a large truck idling nex… --- ## [Wheel bearing replaced, now hearing new noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-replaced-now-hearing-new-noise/95729)
**Author:** [@askb95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/askb95)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-replaced-now-hearing-new-noise/95729 "2016-09-22T02:54:06Z")
I had the front right wheel bearing replaced on my Toyota Corolla (60,000 miles) replaced a couple days ago. One day after the repair, I heard a high pitched clicking noise which was noticeable around 20-30 mph. Yesterda… --- ## [Temporary fix for a headlight unit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-fix-for-a-headlight-unit/95768)
**Author:** [@PaisleyW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaisleyW)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-fix-for-a-headlight-unit/95768 "2016-09-22T01:40:26Z")
So I recently got into a wreck while making a left hand turn at a green light that had a green arrow. The driver that hit me rolled through his red light for whatever reason and my insurance won't cover the damage he cau… --- ## [VW Thing - would this be crazydumb?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-thing-would-this-be-crazydumb/7773)
**Author:** [@rawarawar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rawarawar)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-thing-would-this-be-crazydumb/7773 "2016-09-22T00:49:07Z")
A friend alerted me that his neighbor is selling a VW Thing for $1200. I have wanted one of these for many years. I am in the process of getting further details on this specific car, but a little research reveals some … --- ## [1-2 servo help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-servo-help/95762)
**Author:** [@timcoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timcoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-2-servo-help/95762 "2016-09-21T23:57:40Z")
i have a 02 trailblazer ltz the 1-2 servo i think the outer cap is rusted in i have the ring clip out and the cover cap will not spin or go in and out so what will happen if i start my car and put it in gear to blow the … --- ## [Puzzler- intermittently won't start, till you slam back hatch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-intermittently-wont-start-till-you-slam-back-hatch/95751)
**Author:** [@Taewas1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taewas1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-intermittently-wont-start-till-you-slam-back-hatch/95751 "2016-09-21T15:52:54Z")
2010 grand Cherokee with intermittent starting problem. Put key in, turn it- nothing. Maybe hear some clicking noises, but not always. Have regular lights on the dash, etc. Replaced the starter, as per jeep, but still ha… --- ## [Timing out of whack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-out-of-whack/95766)
**Author:** [@Doinitononrocks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doinitononrocks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-out-of-whack/95766 "2016-09-21T03:22:52Z")
My camshafts got moved while replacing tb & wp.v6. Can I get TDC bringing #1 valves closed & #4 valves open & then bring crankshaft the TDC mark? Interference engine, valves not damaged!!! --- ## [Intermittent start conundrum on 07 honda accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-conundrum-on-07-honda-accord/95760)
**Author:** [@RedheadsCarsDead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedheadsCarsDead)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-conundrum-on-07-honda-accord/95760 "2016-09-21T03:02:59Z")
My honda has been having starting issues. At first, when rocked (literally) or when the hood would be popped open, i could get it to start. Other times, i would need a jump. All times i have full power otherwise and up u… --- ## [2003 Honda civic brake issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-brake-issue/95753)
**Author:** [@Kdeewood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kdeewood)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-brake-issue/95753 "2016-09-21T02:35:28Z")
I have a 2003 Honda civic that was recently wrecked by my husband :expressionless: After the wreck my car was pulling to the right and my steering wheel had to be held firmly to the left My step dad said my sway bar li… --- ## [2003 Impala Gas Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-gas-gauge/95678)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-gas-gauge/95678 "2016-09-20T22:54:02Z")
I have a 2003 Impala with about 122,000 miles on it. On my recent fill up I by accident put in mid grade over the normal unleaded, now I now that won't cause any engine issues that I am aware of, but after doing this fi… --- ## [Tire Replacement - Old but plenty of tread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-old-but-plenty-of-tread/95737)
**Author:** [@callmecrazy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/callmecrazy1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement-old-but-plenty-of-tread/95737 "2016-09-20T21:40:07Z")
My mom has a 1994 Nissan Altima GXE. She is the original owner and the car has about 43,000 miles on it. The tires are 13 years old but because there is plenty of tread on the tires - since it is rarely driven - she th… --- ## [Manual car question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-question/95558)
**Author:** [@TElmadawi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TElmadawi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-question/95558 "2016-09-20T19:38:52Z")
Quick question. So earlier today i was leaving a parking lot and the exit was a small little ramp so since my car scrapes easily i went down slow and as i was about to take off a car came out of no where so i used my bre… --- ## [My 2009 camry overdrive button seems not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2009-camry-overdrive-button-seems-not-working/95730)
**Author:** [@tetecophie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tetecophie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2009-camry-overdrive-button-seems-not-working/95730 "2016-09-20T14:04:38Z")
i have a 2009 camry. my overdrive shift does not engage. sometime when i push, the display shows and sometimes does not. i feel its a contact problem but i dont have any idea if its the solenoids or some relays somewhere… --- ## [Transmission and Alternator messed up after collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-alternator-messed-up-after-collision/92592)
**Author:** [@Kattxoxo90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kattxoxo90)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-alternator-messed-up-after-collision/92592 "2016-09-20T13:58:54Z")
I need some help. I just bought my car used from a dealership about 4 months ago. I was involved in a wreck about a week ago and had front end damage, mainly on the front driver fender, front end bumper, and around the d… --- ## ['14 Tacoma panic alarm going off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-tacoma-panic-alarm-going-off-randomly/95747)
**Author:** [@Sobernesser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sobernesser)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/14-tacoma-panic-alarm-going-off-randomly/95747 "2016-09-20T10:59:43Z")
I recently purchased a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Just in the past two weeks the panic alarm has been going off randomly throughout all hours of the day and night. There is no rhyme or reason that I can figure out. Sometimes it… --- ## [Seized wheel cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-wheel-cylinder/95742)
**Author:** [@darth\_tater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darth_tater)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seized-wheel-cylinder/95742 "2016-09-20T03:49:31Z")
2001 Mitsu Ecliplse: My right tire seized up--in drive-thru of all places--actually not a bad place I guess...anyway, the right tire didn't seem to move and you could hear the tire screeching as it dragged along. I pul… --- ## [Antifeeze flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifeeze-flush/95689)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifeeze-flush/95689 "2016-09-20T02:52:03Z")
I am planning on getting my cooling system flushed out and was wondering what is all involved with that process, what should the place I go do when it comes to doing a flush, is there different types of flushing? Also w… --- ## [My car is making a noise (video attached)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-making-a-noise-video-attached/95677)
**Author:** [@chrischris011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrischris011)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-making-a-noise-video-attached/95677 "2016-09-20T02:32:41Z")
My car is making a noise (video attached) It sounds like it's coming from the front left side while I'm driving. Video link Thoughts? --- ## [Getting rust marks off rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-rust-marks-off-rotors/95724)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-rust-marks-off-rotors/95724 "2016-09-19T21:42:01Z")
I know this isn't a big deal, or don't think it is, but I have rust spots all over my rotors, is there a way to remove that and or does it harm the rotors or impact your braking ability? --- ## [Eurovan A/C Components Discontinued](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-a-c-components-discontinued/95704)
**Author:** [@Russell\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell_O)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eurovan-a-c-components-discontinued/95704 "2016-09-19T20:34:57Z")
My VW Service Manager at the local dealership tells me that the AC hoses I need have been discontinued by VW and cannot be obtained. All the salvage yards tell me they toss all such hoses when harvesting the AC compress… --- ## [Sluggish door locks 2010 honda civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-door-locks-2010-honda-civic/95716)
**Author:** [@breinke77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/breinke77)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-door-locks-2010-honda-civic/95716 "2016-09-19T19:58:43Z")
So I've got a 2010 Honda Civic Sedan. Recently the door locks on all the doors but the driver door have become weak. In that when you hit the lock or unlock button they may or may not fully lock/unlock. And if you lis… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1024) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1026)