# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=106 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 107 --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - Transmission broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-broken/189485)
**Author:** [@SIMON34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SIMON34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-broken/189485 "2023-03-07T22:47:32Z")
vehicle doen\`st engage gear when engine is running --- ## [2007 Ford Escape - Small oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-small-oil-leak/189492)
**Author:** [@Jan36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-small-oil-leak/189492 "2023-03-07T22:35:39Z")
Have a small front end oil leak. Have been told it is the rear trans axil that is leaking. Any idea what repair cost would be? --- ## [Troubleshooting 13 Kia Optima Ex - Engine Codes/Fuel issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-13-kia-optima-ex-engine-codes-fuel-issue/189473)
**Author:** [@phillyoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillyoe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-13-kia-optima-ex-engine-codes-fuel-issue/189473 "2023-03-07T21:52:12Z")
2013 Kia Optima Ex 139,000 Looking for suggestions on where to go next for fixing my car. Issues started with the vehicle stalling after re-fueling the car. Whether I fill it up all the way or any amount, the car will … --- ## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Stop start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-stop-start-issue/189464)
**Author:** [@Scott35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-stop-start-issue/189464 "2023-03-07T14:24:38Z")
My stop/start function, works sometimes, is there a separate battery for this problem, it started after I had the car for at least a month --- ## [Car goes in limp mode on cold start, restart engine and it’s normal again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-goes-in-limp-mode-on-cold-start-restart-engine-and-it-s-normal-again/188661)
**Author:** [@Mikey12093\_175115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikey12093_175115)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-goes-in-limp-mode-on-cold-start-restart-engine-and-it-s-normal-again/188661 "2023-03-07T02:45:33Z")
When my car is cooled going to work in the morning, I start the car and it stays above 1k rpm. Driving the car its stuck in limp mode and wont pass 3k rpm and 40mph. I have to wait a minute after initially turning the ca… --- ## [2010 Sebring Touring 2.4 starting issues after alternator and battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-sebring-touring-2-4-starting-issues-after-alternator-and-battery-replacement/189477)
**Author:** [@Forbin99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Forbin99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-sebring-touring-2-4-starting-issues-after-alternator-and-battery-replacement/189477 "2023-03-07T01:56:25Z")
I’ll perface this by saying that I have had tipm issues I believe for a long time and I currently do have a used one on order I’m going to try swapping out. About 6 months ago, my horn stopped working after which I lost … --- ## [Differential (Rear) change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-rear-change/189466)
**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-rear-change/189466 "2023-03-06T23:49:17Z")
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD. 53,000 miles. Had it for almost 9 years. Oil change shop tried to get me change rear differential oil. I checked RAV4 owner’s manual, and Toyota doesn’t list recommended interval for change… --- ## [Xterra issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-issue/189474)
**Author:** [@carisacesarone99\_184365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carisacesarone99_184365)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-issue/189474 "2023-03-06T23:17:10Z")
2001 Xterra started coughing and sputtering a few miles from a grocery store. It was parked for about a half hour. It made it about 5 feet from the parking spot before the engine stopped running. It was pushed into the p… --- ## [Interrelated problems with fumes and maintenance light? 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interrelated-problems-with-fumes-and-maintenance-light-2005-jeep-liberty-renegade/189460)
**Author:** [@alexismorg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexismorg)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interrelated-problems-with-fumes-and-maintenance-light-2005-jeep-liberty-renegade/189460 "2023-03-06T23:30:50Z")
Hey guys, I am going to be taking my Liberty into my mechanic this week and wanted to know if anything I am going to list with my car seems to be issues connecting to each other, or things people have experienced and sin… --- ## [Camshaft actuator solenoid/Variable valve timing control solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-actuator-solenoid-variable-valve-timing-control-solenoid/189462)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-actuator-solenoid-variable-valve-timing-control-solenoid/189462 "2023-03-06T22:25:01Z")
I have a 2009 Cobalt with the 2.2L engine. I replaced the camshaft actuator solenoid/variable valve timing solenoid (depending on what you would like to call it) on both the exhaust and intake sides of the camshafts due… --- ## [Sudden total loss of power while driving, 2008 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-total-loss-of-power-while-driving-2008-toyota-sienna/189206)
**Author:** [@willgbn\_184202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willgbn_184202)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-total-loss-of-power-while-driving-2008-toyota-sienna/189206 "2023-03-06T18:01:22Z")
While driving on the freeway, near the end of a 90 minute trip, the van (2008 Toyota Sienna) loses power. Tach remains around 2k but no power gets to the wheels and I am, in effect, coasting. Power steering drops out. … --- ## [1997 F250 Light Duty eating starters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-light-duty-eating-starters/189385)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-light-duty-eating-starters/189385 "2023-03-06T16:08:51Z")
I have one of the 1997 F250 light duties with the 7 lug rims. For all purposes this is a heavy duty F150. I seem to be changing starters as often as I get gas in the thing for the past couple years. It was that bad fo… --- ## [VW PASSAT clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-clutch-issues/187835)
**Author:** [@fatos.bogujevci\_183278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatos.bogujevci_183278)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-clutch-issues/187835 "2023-03-06T10:02:41Z")
Hi, apologies if this is a repeat thread, for what I’ve read, this is a common problem with Passats. RE: VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI 2012 Bluemotion Last month my clutch went soft then it got stuck to the floor and didn’t return… --- ## [Wet Sanding Accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-sanding-accident/189443)
**Author:** [@nicholasde81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicholasde81)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-sanding-accident/189443 "2023-03-06T04:18:01Z")
Hi Everyone, Made a bit of an accident when trying to fix a previous touch up from an old owner i wanted to wet sand the touch up to smoothen the chip so i wet sanded with 1000 grit sand paper (i now realise this was way… --- ## [How Often Should I Start My 2020 Kia?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-i-start-my-2020-kia/189436)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-should-i-start-my-2020-kia/189436 "2023-03-06T02:46:15Z")
Hello Everyone, I have a 2020 Kia I will not be driving till June. It’s with a family member in a gated community, and I’d love to just leave the battery disconnected. However, the family member has said, that’s alrigh… --- ## [2005 Lincoln LS - No PCV valve available?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-no-pcv-valve-available/189432)
**Author:** [@Ross41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross41)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-no-pcv-valve-available/189432 "2023-03-05T22:52:39Z")
I can’t buy a new PCV valve since it’s no longer made for my 2005 car. What should I do? --- ## [2017 Ford Fiesta - Serious sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-serious-sounds/189439)
**Author:** [@DanielSarnik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielSarnik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-serious-sounds/189439 "2023-03-05T21:04:15Z")
61000 on car when braking sounds like bad axle was replaced on passenger side still hear like it is the axle could it be the transmission very disgusted. --- ## [Rusty wheel rims - Rust-oleum Rust Reformer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-wheel-rims-rust-oleum-rust-reformer/189329)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-wheel-rims-rust-oleum-rust-reformer/189329 "2023-03-05T19:31:42Z")
My 10-year-old Versa has only 89,000 miles on it. But when I lost a hub cap I couldn’t help but notice the rust on my wheel rims. I’m seeing something called Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer Spray that’s supposed to “instantly … --- ## [2018 Nissan Sentra - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-unintended-acceleration/189430)
**Author:** [@dmann2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmann2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-sentra-unintended-acceleration/189430 "2023-03-05T19:14:15Z")
my car just took off and didn’t stop until I hit something. happened twice. I don’t know if it was me or not. I am a careful driver, first two accidents in 33 years. --- ## [2015 Toyota Land Cruiser - Lighter socket broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-land-cruiser-lighter-socket-broken/189412)
**Author:** [@helensepulona60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helensepulona60)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-land-cruiser-lighter-socket-broken/189412 "2023-03-04T22:30:19Z")
Lighter socket not working. How can this be fixed please? --- ## [2009 Saturn Outlook Revisited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-revisited/189360)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-revisited/189360 "2023-03-04T19:27:37Z")
This is the self destructing transmission edition. (roughly 175,000 miles) Recap: Transmission got stuck in limp mode with a high side driver circuit low voltage code so I had the techm replaced and it started working g… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - USB issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-usb-issue/183488)
**Author:** [@b1blance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b1blance)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-usb-issue/183488 "2023-03-04T18:10:03Z")
usb port and apple play stopped working --- ## [Service light on 66 plate Peugeot 308 coming on weeks after a service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-light-on-66-plate-peugeot-308-coming-on-weeks-after-a-service/189371)
**Author:** [@davidbenpark\_184307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidbenpark_184307)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-light-on-66-plate-peugeot-308-coming-on-weeks-after-a-service/189371 "2023-03-04T16:27:01Z")
I had my Peugeot 308 serviced in January. The service light had been on for a couple of weeks prior to the service, but went off after it (assuming it was properly reset by the garage). It’s come on again around 6 weeks… --- ## [2003 toyota carolla manual transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-carolla-manual-transmission-issues/189400)
**Author:** [@brianjoejohnson\_184322](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianjoejohnson_184322)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-carolla-manual-transmission-issues/189400 "2023-03-04T00:20:23Z")
My 03 Carolla wheels locked up while I was driving and won’t shift into any gears. After a little searching around I’m finding a lot of posts saying the 03 carolla manual transmission is junk. Bad design and prone to bea… --- ## [2014 Mazda 6 Transmission Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-6-transmission-failure/114941)
**Author:** [@bloody\_knuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bloody_knuckles)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-6-transmission-failure/114941 "2023-03-03T23:47:43Z")
My dealer informed me yesterday that my 2014 Mazda6 with 123,600 miles and a whining noise, needs a new transmission. Total cost $5,400. Mazda issued a TSB in 2015 acknowledging a manufacturing defect in certain transm… --- ## [03 ford ranger 2.3 running on 2 cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-ranger-2-3-running-on-2-cylinders/189421)
**Author:** [@joayjd\_184342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joayjd_184342)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-ranger-2-3-running-on-2-cylinders/189421 "2023-03-03T18:09:45Z")
i have been stumped the past few days i have a 03 ford ranger 4 cylinder, before i bought it, it was going through coil packs and would run fine for a couple weeks then run on only 2 cylinders when I bought the car we te… --- ## [2023 Cadillac CTS Coupe - binding in 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-cts-coupe-binding-in-4wd/186933)
**Author:** [@Frankk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankk1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-cts-coupe-binding-in-4wd/186933 "2023-03-03T16:54:12Z")
2013 cts 4 binding like a truck in 4 wheel drive ! --- ## [Rattling noise in park and upon acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-in-park-and-upon-acceleration/189413)
**Author:** [@Todd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-in-park-and-upon-acceleration/189413 "2023-03-02T22:53:42Z")
When the vehicle is idling in park, there is a rattling sound coming from underneath, somewhere near the middle. When I put it in drive or in reverse and just start to accelerate, it gets louder. Then it goes away once p… --- ## [2012 Cruze 1.4 Shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-1-4-shutting-off/189388)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cruze-1-4-shutting-off/189388 "2023-03-02T22:40:16Z")
Hi. First off thanks for taking the time to view/respond to my post. When I start the car, it struggles to stay on. The rpm’s goes up and down wanting to shut off. But after about 20 seconds it comes to a normal idle. I … --- ## [2013 Nissan Sentra - Squills off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-squills-off/189392)
**Author:** [@NANCYNIEBLING](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NANCYNIEBLING)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-sentra-squills-off/189392 "2023-03-02T22:20:01Z")
Yes when taking off up to the road it squills off from back rear wheels when taking off. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=105) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=107)