# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=107 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 108 --- ## [How to find the right connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-the-right-connector/189395)
**Author:** [@billscolby2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billscolby2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-the-right-connector/189395 "2023-03-02T12:57:49Z")
Does anybody have any tips on finding the right connector, I have a 2006 ford F-150 and I need a new rear ABS sensor, the connector is glued onto my current one so I want to get a new wire aswell, but I’ve bought two wir… --- ## [2001 Nissan Maxima - Transmission needs resetting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-transmission-needs-resetting/189382)
**Author:** [@LORRAINEFRANCESDENARO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LORRAINEFRANCESDENARO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-transmission-needs-resetting/189382 "2023-03-01T21:17:13Z")
drops down to 2nd gear . Have to stop and turn off engine and restart then it goes ok again for a while. --- ## [Transmission doesn't engage few minutes after car is started (no codes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-doesnt-engage-few-minutes-after-car-is-started-no-codes/189357)
**Author:** [@mh1992](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mh1992)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-doesnt-engage-few-minutes-after-car-is-started-no-codes/189357 "2023-03-01T18:43:55Z")
I felt it slipping and revving a bit and within a day or two it quit engaging during normal use. It’s an automatic transmission, and will operate in drive and reverse for a minute after restarting the car, but if I keep … --- ## [New article: How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-article-how-much-does-it-cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/189372)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-article-how-much-does-it-cost-to-replace-a-catalytic-converter/189372 "2023-02-28T22:44:32Z")
Are thefts an issue in your area? Do you have personal experience with such theft? https://www.cartalk.com/car-owning/how-much-does-it-cost-to-replace-catalytic-converter --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Stalls but just in D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-stalls-but-just-in-d/189366)
**Author:** [@JY47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JY47)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-stalls-but-just-in-d/189366 "2023-02-28T22:13:03Z")
My 2016 CRV will drop idle a few seconds after stopping at a light or sign. So i tried it in my driveway and it only does it in drive not reverse, thats doent make sense. --- ## [All electrical suddenly turns off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-electrical-suddenly-turns-off/189350)
**Author:** [@profquad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/profquad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-electrical-suddenly-turns-off/189350 "2023-02-28T18:50:12Z")
I have a Ford E450 chassis, drove it just yesterday. This morning I out the key in, it dings like normal. I turn it, there’s a click, then all the lights turn off. What puzzles me is the battery gauge says the batteries… --- ## [2016 Toyota 4Runner - Any experience with suspension failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-any-experience-with-suspension-failures/189336)
**Author:** [@0055true](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0055true)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-any-experience-with-suspension-failures/189336 "2023-02-28T03:24:28Z")
Anyone with Strut and Shock failures on 2016 Toyota 4Runner with ~108,000 miles. Estimated cost: $5,000 to replace all 4 shocks and 4 struts including labor. --- ## [Both right and left blinkers flash too quickly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-right-and-left-blinkers-flash-too-quickly/189353)
**Author:** [@Insideoriginal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insideoriginal)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-right-and-left-blinkers-flash-too-quickly/189353 "2023-02-27T22:06:54Z")
2002 Subaru Outback wagon. Both my right and left blinkers flash too quickly. I have checked, and all the bulbs are ok. They I think the rapid flashing happened at the same time for both sides, not sure though. I have a … --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Cuetastrophe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cuetastrophe/189340)
**Author:** [@Donovan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donovan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cuetastrophe/189340 "2023-02-27T15:44:16Z")
2016 Cadillac XTS CUE system malfunctioning. Screen freezes in various states; fails to respond to touch commands; assumes strange confirgurations with repeated lines showing duplicate radio stations. I have tried hard… --- ## [2007 Cadillac DTS - What's up with the T/C warning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-whats-up-with-the-t-c-warning/189333)
**Author:** [@PaulBurnett19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBurnett19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-whats-up-with-the-t-c-warning/189333 "2023-02-27T15:42:45Z")
The T/C light is on on the dash. Is the T/C engaged, disengaged or faulty. How does this function? --- ## [2005 Volvo XC70 - Misfire code. Now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-misfire-code-now-what/189255)
**Author:** [@cromm50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cromm50)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-misfire-code-now-what/189255 "2023-02-26T20:58:28Z")
misfire code on fast deacceleration --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Hard to steer at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-hard-to-steer-at-slow-speeds/189314)
**Author:** [@BB16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BB16)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-hard-to-steer-at-slow-speeds/189314 "2023-02-26T13:17:37Z")
Turning my steer becomes difficult when when running at a low speed like say 5 kmph --- ## [2004 grand am gt cooling fan issue bcm/pcm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-gt-cooling-fan-issue-bcm-pcm/189323)
**Author:** [@unluckiest.number](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unluckiest.number)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-gt-cooling-fan-issue-bcm-pcm/189323 "2023-02-25T23:44:34Z")
I’m having an issue that I need to dig further with my grand am but need schematics. I’ve read that the pcm and bcm work together to turn on the low fans. The bcm had gotten wet and corroded(common issue on these) I need… --- ## [2023 Hyundai Santa Fe - Soft glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-santa-fe-soft-glass/189321)
**Author:** [@Rlehto1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rlehto1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-santa-fe-soft-glass/189321 "2023-02-25T22:22:27Z")
Light scratches on the windshield of my car have never had a problem before on any of my cars and I have had many in the past 55 years many new ones and this glass scratches very easily have never used anything on it I h… --- ## [HELP! VW Crafter Diagnostic Code P203B](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-vw-crafter-diagnostic-code-p203b/189317)
**Author:** [@lochhead.sarah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lochhead.sarah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-vw-crafter-diagnostic-code-p203b/189317 "2023-02-25T14:09:46Z")
hello! I need help reading the Freeze Frame from my diagnosis. The engine light came on in my VW Crafter 2010 and the code we received is P203B ($07e8) - Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. My understandin… --- ## [2007 Dodge Charger - Time for a water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-time-for-a-water-pump/189309)
**Author:** [@Bangela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bangela)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-charger-time-for-a-water-pump/189309 "2023-02-25T02:44:48Z")
I need the water pump changed and the timing chain or belt will need replaced --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Needs a head gasket and water pump - Is this the start of trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-needs-a-head-gasket-and-water-pump-is-this-the-start-of-trouble/189220)
**Author:** [@kjfitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kjfitz)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-needs-a-head-gasket-and-water-pump-is-this-the-start-of-trouble/189220 "2023-02-24T22:40:26Z")
My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee needs to have the head gasket replaced and water pump. It is under 60,000 miles (59,400) but 5 1/2 years old. Jeep is not honoring the warrantee since it is over 5 years old. This is a very ex… --- ## [Audi burning up coolant and oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-burning-up-coolant-and-oil/189297)
**Author:** [@Jhonthedonman\_184257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jhonthedonman_184257)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-burning-up-coolant-and-oil/189297 "2023-02-24T22:03:47Z")
Audi is burning up coolant and oil and I’m seeing a leak near the line of white smoke Any ideas on where to buy the part I need to replace --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Car dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-car-dies/189262)
**Author:** [@EthelRMele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthelRMele)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-car-dies/189262 "2023-02-24T21:20:02Z")
My car loses power and almost shuts off. Also, the car has to be started every 2 days or else the battery goes dead. No one has been able to find the cause. Been told it is either the alternator or fuel pump. They sa… --- ## [Can I change the CV Joint on my 2007 Durango front driveshaft? If so, how do I R&R the joint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-the-cv-joint-on-my-2007-durango-front-driveshaft-if-so-how-do-i-r-r-the-joint/187744)
**Author:** [@reeves.joe.1959\_183220](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reeves.joe.1959_183220)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-change-the-cv-joint-on-my-2007-durango-front-driveshaft-if-so-how-do-i-r-r-the-joint/187744 "2023-02-24T12:05:54Z")
My question is specific to the FlexFuel version of the 2007 Durango with 4-wheel drive and 4.7. I have a vibration that I am 99.9% certain is in the front driveshaft. Since I changed all the u-joints in the drivetrain … --- ## [2WD Trans Swap into a 4WD car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2wd-trans-swap-into-a-4wd-car/189301)
**Author:** [@LoneEclipz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoneEclipz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2wd-trans-swap-into-a-4wd-car/189301 "2023-02-24T03:14:04Z")
Hey guys, I was wondering. I have a 1997 Chevy Suburban. It a 2 wheel drive. I am trying to take the engine and transmission and swap it into a 1997 Chevy Tahoe, that is a 4, wheel drive. What are the complications if an… --- ## [Air intake inlet not seated correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-inlet-not-seated-correctly/189294)
**Author:** [@Funkymonkey\_184254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkymonkey_184254)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-inlet-not-seated-correctly/189294 "2023-02-24T01:17:10Z")
Hello everyone, As the title suggests, i just notice that the air intake gasket is not seated properly. The area is right before the air filter box. Is this fine or should have this fixed? Chevrolet camaro 2017 I have… --- ## [2021 Honda CR-V - Steering locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-cr-v-steering-locked/189264)
**Author:** [@Tronk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tronk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-cr-v-steering-locked/189264 "2023-02-24T01:06:30Z")
Wife pulled out of alley to main street to the right. As she tried to straighten out the wheel she could not. The wheel was stuck in the right turn position. She ran up on the curb and into a gas station, hitting a parke… --- ## [2018 GMC Acadia - Loud fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-loud-fan/189292)
**Author:** [@SheilaT\_Ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheilaT_Ohio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-loud-fan/189292 "2023-02-24T00:23:59Z")
sounds like fan motor running extremely loud, check engine light on, steering assist warning light on, car shuddering when accelerating --- ## [2001 Toyota RAV4 - Bucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-rav4-bucks/189281)
**Author:** [@GaryLackland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryLackland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-rav4-bucks/189281 "2023-02-23T00:36:59Z")
Cars bucks when excelerating. And intermittently while driving --- ## [2021 Nissan Sentra - Noise from front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-sentra-noise-from-front/189283)
**Author:** [@JSua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSua)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-sentra-noise-from-front/189283 "2023-02-23T00:31:01Z")
The car makes a noise in the front axle, they changed the removal part but it continues to sound worse and worse. I’ve been taking it to the dealership twice for the same thing --- ## [Throttle body service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-service/189213)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-service/189213 "2023-02-22T22:33:21Z")
What is performing a “throttle body service” maintenance? My dealership wants to do it at a cost of $180. How often does it need to be done and why? On a 2006 Toyota Corolla with 172,000 miles. The service has been done … --- ## [2022 Honda CR-V - Driver assist error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-honda-cr-v-driver-assist-error/189250)
**Author:** [@STEVE49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STEVE49)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-honda-cr-v-driver-assist-error/189250 "2023-02-22T17:46:16Z")
Driver assist error message occured on the dashboard as my cruise cintrol stopped working. After 200 miles on the highway driving to Florida it worked. This happened the previous month. I calleHonda service and the mgr s… --- ## [Plastic bag stuck to hot exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-bag-stuck-to-hot-exhaust/189269)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-bag-stuck-to-hot-exhaust/189269 "2023-02-22T17:25:04Z")
(‘04 Camry. I don’t see where to enter the year when creating new topic.) This big ol’ plastic bag (“contractors bag”, I think) blew under the car as I was coming to a stop at a red light. Sure enough, it got stuck to… --- ## [Oxygen sensor cost - why the large difference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-cost-why-the-large-difference/189259)
**Author:** [@Josebaum7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josebaum7)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-cost-why-the-large-difference/189259 "2023-02-21T21:00:06Z")
I am looking to replace my rear oxygen sensor and notice online that sensors range from $35-350. Why such a large difference in cost? The cheap ones are rated decently on auto retailer websites so why are there ones for … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=106) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=108)