# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1047 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1048 --- ## [Bill in Jupiter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bill-in-jupiter/93529)
**Author:** [@Bill\_in\_Jupiter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_in_Jupiter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bill-in-jupiter/93529 "2016-06-13T20:51:37Z")
Temperature gauge reading high intermittently at different speeds. Toyota Corolla 2005 1) There were no issues with temperature readings, but after a check engine light came on, our local mechanic replaced one ignition… --- ## [S10 Spark plug misfire mystery - any suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-spark-plug-misfire-mystery-any-suggestions/93527)
**Author:** [@KnightD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KnightD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-spark-plug-misfire-mystery-any-suggestions/93527 "2016-06-13T20:24:40Z")
Hi there ... 2000 Chevy S10 pickup Had the check engine light come on, and when I checked on the code it gave a 4th cylinder misfire. Autozone instructed me to simply replace my spark plug with a new oem plug. I … --- ## [My Nissan Max 2005.this is the first problem i ever had](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-nissan-max-2005-this-is-the-first-problem-i-ever-had/93501)
**Author:** [@hem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hem)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-nissan-max-2005-this-is-the-first-problem-i-ever-had/93501 "2016-06-13T17:45:00Z")
This the first problem I am having with my car since I bought it..I had my niece driving my car for a about 4 months, she call me last week saying that it wonted start.. I went down to check it, and the engine is turning… --- ## [Possible electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-electrical-problem/93524)
**Author:** [@kimc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kimc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-electrical-problem/93524 "2016-06-13T08:54:37Z")
My 2005 Elantra has no running lights, a/c won't come on, dash lights don't come on, and lights flicker on the dash when I have started the car and it has been on for a few minutes. Any ideas of where I can look for a sh… --- ## [Toyota highlander 2010 hybrid full service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-2010-hybrid-full-service/93495)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-2010-hybrid-full-service/93495 "2016-06-13T08:05:13Z")
I took the car into Toytoa dealer for a full service at 110K miles. They defined it to be 1) oil change 2) coolant change 3) multi point check priced at 640.00. I can get a oil change done for 100.00 at dealer. So I ask… --- ## [Can't physically keep gas down due to physical/health issue. How not to wear out transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-physically-keep-gas-down-due-to-physical-health-issue-how-not-to-wear-out-transmission/93519)
**Author:** [@plant\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plant_1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-physically-keep-gas-down-due-to-physical-health-issue-how-not-to-wear-out-transmission/93519 "2016-06-13T06:39:54Z")
Hi! I have a collagen disorder that means my tendons get hurt really easily. I drive very gently - accelerate gradually, coast to a stop, use brakes gently, etc. However, I'm concerned I might be wearing out the trans… --- ## [Front Control Arm Compliance Bushings Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-control-arm-compliance-bushings-question/93513)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-control-arm-compliance-bushings-question/93513 "2016-06-13T04:32:21Z")
Hi all! I took my 2007 Acura TSX into the dealership this morning for a full brake job. The sales advisor stated that my front control arm compliance bushings are starting to tear and are in the "caution" area. He fu… --- ## [2005 Jeep Liberty will only start with three spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-will-only-start-with-three-spark-plugs/93478)
**Author:** [@jveganista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jveganista)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-will-only-start-with-three-spark-plugs/93478 "2016-06-13T02:45:06Z")
Hello - I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty with about 129K. The car overheated and resulted in changing the head gasket and piston rings. Now the car will not start with all six spark plugs installed. It will only start and run … --- ## [Chevy malibu rpm dropping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-rpm-dropping/93518)
**Author:** [@ALB124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALB124)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-malibu-rpm-dropping/93518 "2016-06-12T16:45:00Z")
2011 chevy malibu. 3 days ago on my way to work my car would hit about 2500 rpms and drop then go back 2500 and drop continously. I stopped turned it off and it ran fine. now I've noticed when taking off from a stop it's… --- ## [Engine reduced power/engine disabled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-reduced-power-engine-disabled/93511)
**Author:** [@Chevy\_frustrated](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevy_frustrated)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-reduced-power-engine-disabled/93511 "2016-06-12T16:09:45Z")
I have a 2010 Chevy malibu LT with 120000 miles. And today while I was driving my engine disabled and there was a message of reduced engine power. After letting it sit I turned the key and nothing happens all the lights … --- ## [Clutch issue on 95 Mazda 626](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issue-on-95-mazda-626/93516)
**Author:** [@Wolfpackfan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpackfan1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-issue-on-95-mazda-626/93516 "2016-06-12T07:08:07Z")
Hi there, this post is for after the fact advice and perhaps advice for someone else. I drive a 95 4 cylinder, bought new, 257k, manual. Original clutch. I don't drive it hard. Clutch would not release one day, but … --- ## [2000 toyota camry - squeaky brakes, gas leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-squeaky-brakes-gas-leak/93506)
**Author:** [@Sam07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-squeaky-brakes-gas-leak/93506 "2016-06-12T01:27:02Z")
When I purchased my used, 2000 Toyota Camry with 60K miles last fall, it had already been inspected and serviced. In the last six months, I've noticed that the brakes start squeaking when I press the brakes at slow speed… --- ## [Transmission cable "loose"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cable-loose/93456)
**Author:** [@TEEJAY2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TEEJAY2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-cable-loose/93456 "2016-06-12T01:08:06Z")
I was having trouble getting my '05 Jaguar S-type into gear. After removing the gearbox and disconnecting the linkage, I find that it switches out just fine when pushing and pulling the link end with my hand but the cabl… --- ## [Curious about what I am seeing under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-what-i-am-seeing-under-the-hood/93502)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curious-about-what-i-am-seeing-under-the-hood/93502 "2016-06-11T19:27:30Z")
Hey guys I am leaving here 3 images and a few questions. I recently had some work done on my car and noticed the plastic thingies that holds the cables in place on top of the engine were torn off. These are circled in G… --- ## [97 Rav4 Intermittent Start Problem After Short Drives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-rav4-intermittent-start-problem-after-short-drives/93503)
**Author:** [@snappykat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snappykat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-rav4-intermittent-start-problem-after-short-drives/93503 "2016-06-11T16:34:48Z")
I have a 1997 Toyota Rav4. 2nd owner. No accidents. Regularly maintained at a mechanic. No issues until this one. I searched the forums looking for an answer, seen similar but not exactly my issue. The car has an intermi… --- ## [Car won't crank!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank/93500)
**Author:** [@Krkeco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krkeco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank/93500 "2016-06-11T03:31:26Z")
1994 Toyota Tercel manual transmission 284k miles Began having this problem earlier this week and it's steadily disappointed me every day. Initially car would not crank (turn key and nothing happened), so i read onlin… --- ## [2012 Chevy Malibu Stereo Locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-malibu-stereo-locked/93337)
**Author:** [@Veren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veren)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-malibu-stereo-locked/93337 "2016-06-11T02:08:50Z")
i bought another stereo from Ebay, but its shows locked on the screen. How to unlock stereo for 2012 chevy malibu? Any suggestions? --- ## [89 Subaru justy rear wheels locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-subaru-justy-rear-wheels-locked-up/93488)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-subaru-justy-rear-wheels-locked-up/93488 "2016-06-11T02:01:56Z")
Hi, Subaru released a TSB about the rear output bearing locking up if the gear oil in the transmission gets too low. This seems to have happened to me last week when I did a 70mph 360 on the freeway and went in the ditc… --- ## [1997 Buick lesabre problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-problem/93454)
**Author:** [@bag445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bag445)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-problem/93454 "2016-06-11T01:44:09Z")
Hello again cartalk community my other post has been resolved but another has occurred, this afternoon my younger brother was getting ready to leave when he notice something have fallen off from the car. He called my gra… --- ## [94 5.7L TBI intermittently dies at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-5-7l-tbi-intermittently-dies-at-idle/93407)
**Author:** [@thetowguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thetowguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-5-7l-tbi-intermittently-dies-at-idle/93407 "2016-06-10T20:46:42Z")
This is in my 94 Chevy W-4 (Isuzu NPR chassis). Bear with me, the explanation is long to provide as much info as possible: 94 Chevy W-4 wheel-lift wrecker 5.7L TBI 4l80e trans Had a run of about 100 miles round trip … --- ## [Car Starts With Me Barely Turning the Key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-with-me-barely-turning-the-key/93415)
**Author:** [@SusRed29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusRed29)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-with-me-barely-turning-the-key/93415 "2016-06-10T20:27:30Z")
I have a 2008 Kia Sportage LX. Lately, when I have put my key in the ignition and start to turn it, it starts automatically. On my ignition I have Off, Lock, ACC, On, and Start. When I start to turn my key to Lock positi… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/93493)
**Author:** [@mblporter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mblporter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/93493 "2016-06-10T07:57:06Z")
I have a 2002 firebird that I had the battery replaced on yesterday also had positive terminal and wires changed because of corosion. Ran fine when I left shop. When I went to go out last night car would not start Only… --- ## [Turn signals and emergency lights won't turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-and-emergency-lights-wont-turn-on/93461)
**Author:** [@Anthem13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthem13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signals-and-emergency-lights-wont-turn-on/93461 "2016-06-10T07:46:12Z")
I have a 99 gmc jimmy. Head lights and tails lights work. But not the Hazzard and or turn siginals. I checked fuses. I'm thinking it might be the plug under the ash tray. But I don't want to pull off the dash to find out… --- ## [Coolant leaking from valve cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-from-valve-cover/93414)
**Author:** [@Murph64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Murph64)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leaking-from-valve-cover/93414 "2016-06-10T06:32:37Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with 210,000km on it. Today I popped the hood, noticed the coolant was slightly low in the over flow resavour so I looked around the engine bay. Now I know generally coolant does not go up that… --- ## [2005 Jeep Wrangler won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-wont-start/93435)
**Author:** [@markvanness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markvanness)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-wont-start/93435 "2016-06-10T06:17:24Z")
Pretty sure this could be an issue with a dead battery, but thought I'd throw it out there for other ideas: I tried starting my 2005 Jeep Wrangler yesterday and there wasn't enough charge to get it started. I got a fe… --- ## [Need help with repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-repair/93458)
**Author:** [@DefinatelyNotAngela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DefinatelyNotAngela)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-repair/93458 "2016-06-10T05:58:35Z")
So some time ago a car crashed on my mazda 6 and damaged the left fender. I can easily repair it with the help of my father but I dont know where i can buy a new fender with the same properties (color, texture, material,… --- ## [2003 1.8T Jetta - Shutting Down Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-1-8t-jetta-shutting-down-intermittently/93490)
**Author:** [@Kashka11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kashka11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-1-8t-jetta-shutting-down-intermittently/93490 "2016-06-10T05:18:18Z")
I am having a problem with my car stalling randomly. It happens when I am driving and it also happened when the car was idling in the driveway. I believe it to be an electrical problem as there are no lights on the dashb… --- ## [1989 V6 3.0L Toy Pickup Intermittently Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-v6-3-0l-toy-pickup-intermittently-dies/93491)
**Author:** [@rgbdenver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgbdenver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-v6-3-0l-toy-pickup-intermittently-dies/93491 "2016-06-10T05:07:12Z")
I have driven small Toyota 4X4 pickups since 1980 including an '89 for the past 25 years and \> 200,000 miles. One day a couple of months ago it would crank but would not start although battery and starter seem fine. I di… --- ## [Adjusting camber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-camber/93484)
**Author:** [@techn9ne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techn9ne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-camber/93484 "2016-06-10T04:34:20Z")
How do you adjust the front camber on 06 Chrysler Sebring? --- ## [Paint Job or getting jobbed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-job-or-getting-jobbed/93489)
**Author:** [@Cholly-Olly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cholly-Olly)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-job-or-getting-jobbed/93489 "2016-06-10T04:23:26Z")
I took my son's 2002 GMC Sierra pick up truck to get painted. We agreed upon the price. When I went to pick the truck up, the entire truck was painted EXCEPT for the truck bed (the back where you load stuff). The owne… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1046) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1048)