# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1049 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1050 --- ## [2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission Not Changing Gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-transmission-not-changing-gears/93238)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-transmission-not-changing-gears/93238 "2016-06-04T02:21:04Z")
My 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission suddenly does not changing in gear This happened when I was driving. The engine light came one and transmission seems to stuck in a gear. Acceleration is fine but the van slows do… --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot..ATF Overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-atf-overfill/93444)
**Author:** [@vici](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vici)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-atf-overfill/93444 "2016-06-04T01:23:07Z")
Yesterday I started my jeep at 6:30am and headed down the road around 7:20 am i heard this sound like i had a flat. Pulled off the road and checked tires. no issue, got back in and drove about 5 miles when i lost all po… --- ## [Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/93382)
**Author:** [@texaslonghorn3610](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texaslonghorn3610)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain/93382 "2016-06-03T22:21:23Z")
The timing chain just broke on my 2005 Mercury Mariner. I know it is an interference engine...is it worth replacing the chain or is the likelihood of engine damage so great that it just isn't worth it? --- ## [Delamination, Ford Focus 2006](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delamination-ford-focus-2006/93381)
**Author:** [@Sako](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sako)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delamination-ford-focus-2006/93381 "2016-06-03T21:17:51Z")
Purchased a brand new Ford Focus 2006 model in 2007. We notice the paint was starting to fade Dec 2015. Started on bonnet, spread to roof and now to the tops of the doors, slowly working its way to the boot now. Handles … --- ## [2002 Honda Accord stalling on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-stalling-on-start-up/92872)
**Author:** [@krysta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krysta)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-stalling-on-start-up/92872 "2016-06-03T07:33:22Z")
My Accord has recently been stalling on start-up, and I'm trying to figure out if it's something I need to worry about. Here are more details: It only happens sporadically (though more frequently recently), and only a… --- ## [No lights on dash board, motor won't stop. "combination meter"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-lights-on-dash-board-motor-wont-stop-combination-meter/93426)
**Author:** [@mizbizzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mizbizzy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-lights-on-dash-board-motor-wont-stop-combination-meter/93426 "2016-06-03T07:21:09Z")
We have owned our Prius since 2011, with no problems, other than the need to replace the 12 volt battery this past fall. Recently the dashboard display was totally dark. Nothing showed- altho the car would run. But the… --- ## [1997 Acura Cl 2.2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-cl-2-2/93449)
**Author:** [@Jguzman8896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jguzman8896)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-cl-2-2/93449 "2016-06-03T07:16:14Z")
Ticking noise coming from the dash board and glove box area ( sounds like blinker ticking noise) --- ## [AC / heat not working- 2006 Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-not-working-2006-mustang/93439)
**Author:** [@Danielle\_Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle_Mustang)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-not-working-2006-mustang/93439 "2016-06-02T05:56:11Z")
The AC and heat on my 2006 Mustang has stopped working. As for AC- the air only blows cold when I first turn the car on or when the car is moving. If I am sitting in traffic or stopped at a light the air blows warm! As f… --- ## [07 outback overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-outback-overheating/93411)
**Author:** [@Saywers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saywers)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-outback-overheating/93411 "2016-06-01T07:43:17Z")
My Subaru just had the thermostat replaced, and it seemed to work until the wife took it she said it over heats when not driving the fans are working, it's over flowing out the reserve tank the fluid looked good when cha… --- ## [2015 VW Golf Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-golf-wagon/93425)
**Author:** [@The-Kid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Kid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-vw-golf-wagon/93425 "2016-05-31T23:54:37Z")
So I posted here a while ago with a question regarding my Golf and a strange whining noise it made on cold starts. I took it in to the dealer to find out what was going on (warranty) and they said it was the secondary a… --- ## [1995 dodge intrepid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-intrepid/93433)
**Author:** [@Roger1957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger1957)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-intrepid/93433 "2016-05-31T20:31:32Z")
I just need to know where the powertrain control modual relay is in my car... --- ## [Chrysler 200 Squeak/creaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-200-squeak-creaking/93331)
**Author:** [@chrysler009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrysler009)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-200-squeak-creaking/93331 "2016-05-31T20:06:10Z")
So recently after new tires installed and alignment done (1 month ago) I noticed a squeak/creaking sound while driving (0-40MPH) if i turn my wheel right a little it will squeak. It sound like its coming from the right … --- ## [Front Brake Pulsation - Not All The Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-pulsation-not-all-the-time/93260)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-brake-pulsation-not-all-the-time/93260 "2016-05-31T04:25:18Z")
One tech wanted to replace both rotors and sanding down the pads to re-use (he said my brake pads can last up to one year). The guy in auto part said the surface of brake pads having hard spots could cause the pulsation,… --- ## [98 Chevy Sub 5.7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-sub-5-7/93387)
**Author:** [@dsprice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsprice)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-chevy-sub-5-7/93387 "2016-05-31T04:19:18Z")
I'm a shade tree mechanic with no real training except baptism by fire and a mechanically inclined ability. I've got a problem that has me stumped.... It started with an error code for a misfire on #4. Replaced all plu… --- ## [Check engine & vsc off lights on; $1900 to replace a gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-vsc-off-lights-on-1900-to-replace-a-gasket/93397)
**Author:** [@09\_Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/09_Corolla)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-vsc-off-lights-on-1900-to-replace-a-gasket/93397 "2016-05-31T02:05:54Z")
I have a 2009 Corolla with 48,000 miles. Yesterday night, the check engine and vsc off lights came on. Dealer says it will be $200 to diagnose that problem ... and oh, by the way, a gasket is starting to leak (probably… --- ## [ALL Systems GONE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-systems-gone/93413)
**Author:** [@APMork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/APMork)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-systems-gone/93413 "2016-05-30T08:13:57Z")
I bought my 2013 Kia Soul last October. There were times when it wouldn't start, and just seemed dead. It would start after a few tries, but one day, that didn't work either. I walked the battery to an auto parts place… --- ## [Perhaps a pre-purchase inspection could have saved him from this mess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perhaps-a-pre-purchase-inspection-could-have-saved-him-from-this-mess/93410)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perhaps-a-pre-purchase-inspection-could-have-saved-him-from-this-mess/93410 "2016-05-30T07:49:43Z")
Poor guy! http://jalopnik.com/car-dealer-reportedly-sold-bmw-with-duct-tape-covering-1778680389?rev=1464268223868&utm\_campaign=socialflow\_jalopnik\_facebook&utm\_source=jalopnik\_facebook&utm\_medium=socialflow --- ## [Unusual Stratus Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-stratus-issue/93401)
**Author:** [@penpoint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/penpoint)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-stratus-issue/93401 "2016-05-30T04:51:40Z")
Hello. My daughter's 2005 Dodge Stratus (2.7 I think) is giving an unusual problem on an intermittent basis. Sometimes when she cranks the car, the check engine and oil lights will stay on. She can put the car in gear an… --- ## [Clock Spring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring/93380)
**Author:** [@Katelynnm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katelynnm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring/93380 "2016-05-30T04:24:26Z")
We have a 2001 Toyota Camry with 240,000 miles on it. At the last maintenance session, the dealer told us that the funny noise coming from the steering wheel is the "clock spring behind the steering wheel". The dealer … --- ## [Can't Find Non-ABS Wheel Bearing Assemblies for '00 Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-non-abs-wheel-bearing-assemblies-for-00-cougar/93403)
**Author:** [@netrista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/netrista)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-non-abs-wheel-bearing-assemblies-for-00-cougar/93403 "2016-05-30T04:04:21Z")
Help! My husband has a 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5 V6. He needs to have the rear wheel bearing assemblies replaced. We thought this would be a trivial matter. However, no parts store anywhere can find a non-ABS variant of th… --- ## [Reverse lights always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-lights-always-on/93412)
**Author:** [@Sanders7359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sanders7359)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-lights-always-on/93412 "2016-05-29T23:34:32Z")
I have a mk2 Clio 1.2 petrol with a manual transmission which I recently got as a first car a a family member was going to scrap it. I have have fitted a clutch and after doing this I noticed that the reverse lights are… --- ## [Removing carbon build up on pistons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-carbon-build-up-on-pistons/93041)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-carbon-build-up-on-pistons/93041 "2016-05-29T07:44:37Z")
My 87 Acura Integra with 170k gave SMOG reading in CA as below: NO Speed Max Meas 15 760 875 25 542 535 A m/c tells me it is the result of carbon build up on pistons. What is the fix? Incidental… --- ## [No Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/93395)
**Author:** [@mfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mfa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat/93395 "2016-05-29T06:02:07Z")
Mother's car, 2001 Plymouth Neon. AC will cool the air. Blower blows fine. Air direction works (feet, upper, blends, etc) But when she wants heat, it just acts like the vent. --- ## [Sudden downshift while slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-downshift-while-slowing-down/93388)
**Author:** [@kkolste](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kkolste)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-downshift-while-slowing-down/93388 "2016-05-29T05:04:49Z")
I have had a few times when my 2013 Chevy Traverse LT suddenly jumped to a low gear while quickly slowing down, causing the RPMs to jump up to 4-5000 RPMs. It remains in that gear until I am practically stopped. Is this … --- ## [2009 Mazda Tribute Suddenly Loses Acceleration While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-tribute-suddenly-loses-acceleration-while-driving/93400)
**Author:** [@Philbeaux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philbeaux)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2016, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-tribute-suddenly-loses-acceleration-while-driving/93400 "2016-05-29T02:03:08Z")
Today leaving work my 2009 Mazda Tribute suddenly lost all acceleration after pulling out of the parking lot. Didn't die but was running like it was about to. Pressing the gas pedal had no effect at all. When I turned … --- ## [Spartanburg, SC Mechanic Recommendation Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spartanburg-sc-mechanic-recommendation-needed/93402)
**Author:** [@penpoint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/penpoint)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spartanburg-sc-mechanic-recommendation-needed/93402 "2016-05-28T22:21:44Z")
Can anyone recommend a reliable mechanic I can send my daughter to in Spartanburg, SC? Thanks --- ## [Car wont start. Service Stabilitrak/ Traction control off/ ABS lights on/ Service Engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-service-stabilitrak-traction-control-off-abs-lights-on-service-engine-light-on/93408)
**Author:** [@Biggie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biggie1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-service-stabilitrak-traction-control-off-abs-lights-on-service-engine-light-on/93408 "2016-05-28T19:49:05Z")
2011 Chevy Traverse 65,000 miles I turn the key and the lights come on for service Stabilitrak, traction control off, abs, and check engine, and the car wont start. I have no clue what's going on, the car had been sittin… --- ## [I think someone charged my elderly father too much for a repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-someone-charged-my-elderly-father-too-much-for-a-repair/93379)
**Author:** [@tennisalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tennisalley)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-someone-charged-my-elderly-father-too-much-for-a-repair/93379 "2016-05-28T19:42:59Z")
My 87 year old father (not as sharp as he used to be) took a 2000 Toyota 4Runner in for brake problems. Mechanic said brake booster internal failure and leaking master cylinder. So replacing both Brake booster and master… --- ## [1998 Acura RL just shut off while entering garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-acura-rl-just-shut-off-while-entering-garage/93404)
**Author:** [@Newcarsmell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Newcarsmell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-acura-rl-just-shut-off-while-entering-garage/93404 "2016-05-28T18:01:50Z")
Hi, My 1998 Acira RL just shut off while entering the garage. The engine shut off, and the battery and engine lights remained on. An attempt to restart the car without taking the key out of the ignition did not work (n… --- ## [AC is blowing warm air, compressor not engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-is-blowing-warm-air-compressor-not-engaged/93393)
**Author:** [@paguy215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paguy215)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-is-blowing-warm-air-compressor-not-engaged/93393 "2016-05-28T17:03:56Z")
2006 Pontiac G6. The AC is blowing warm air. In looking under the hood with the Max AC on, I can definitely tell the clutch for the compressor is not engaging, but I don't know much beyond that. Not hearing any strange n… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1048) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1050)