# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1076 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1077 --- ## [Getting poor heat from car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-poor-heat-from-car/92259)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-poor-heat-from-car/92259 "2016-01-15T19:49:05Z")
I have a 2011 honda accord with 13,000 miles on it and I have been getting poor heat out of it, it takes at least 10 minutes for the heat to come on and when it does it's not very strong. I changed the cabin air filter w… --- ## [Wowowow noise when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wowowow-noise-when-turning/92153)
**Author:** [@jonahz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonahz)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wowowow-noise-when-turning/92153 "2016-01-15T09:40:32Z")
I've got a 2002 subaru legacy wagon, 150k miles. Over the past year or so (a real guess, can't really remember when it started) it's developed a wowowow noise that happens when turning. The car has to be moving - just tu… --- ## [Car teeter tottering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-teeter-tottering/92265)
**Author:** [@Sealesan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sealesan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-teeter-tottering/92265 "2016-01-15T08:37:39Z")
Hi all, I have a 2006 Toyota Matrix. About a year ago, my car started slightly teeter tottering when I drive it. I notice it most in traffic, when I'm going about 10-15 mph. The whole car teeter totters left and … --- ## [Throttle box? Air intake? This car is a mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-box-air-intake-this-car-is-a-mystery/92247)
**Author:** [@Calenator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calenator)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-box-air-intake-this-car-is-a-mystery/92247 "2016-01-15T08:32:43Z")
Car info: 1997 Medcedes E420, ~186,000 miles Check engine electronics light always on because of unrelated evaporation censor issue. Having issues with my car, and my mechanic is a little stumped. Anyone here have advi… --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Diesel 6.6L V8 fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-diesel-6-6l-v8-fuel-issues/92256)
**Author:** [@Preston2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Preston2011)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-diesel-6-6l-v8-fuel-issues/92256 "2016-01-15T06:57:01Z")
I have a 1995 Diesel 6.6L V8 Chevy Suburban. Two years ago I put about 15-20 gallons of gasoline in it, ran it half a mile and realized what I had done due to lost power. Siphoned the gas tank, Filled with diesel and nev… --- ## [Frozen doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-doors/92241)
**Author:** [@mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mac)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-doors/92241 "2016-01-14T10:14:24Z")
Recently relocated from Southern California to Central Indiana. Brought with me a 1992 Lexus LS400 in excellent condition and low milage. Problem is; when temps go down to single digits, doors freeze shut and it's a big … --- ## [Code P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0341-camshaft-position-sensor/92246)
**Author:** [@pjm333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pjm333)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0341-camshaft-position-sensor/92246 "2016-01-14T09:36:35Z")
I own a 2003 Chevy Impala 3.4L V6 & Check Engine Light came on & it was not blinking. Checked it myself & got, "Code P0341 Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 Single Sensor)" … --- ## [2009 mini cooper is misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-is-misfiring/92214)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Peel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle_Peel)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-is-misfiring/92214 "2016-01-14T09:33:20Z")
How to repair a 2009 mini cooper that started misfiring? What is the most common cause for misfiring? --- ## [Ford Fiesta Transmission and radiator trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-transmission-and-radiator-trouble/92237)
**Author:** [@BearOak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BearOak)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-transmission-and-radiator-trouble/92237 "2016-01-14T06:19:16Z")
Greetings, I have a Ford Fiesta SE (5 Speed manual transmission) with 64K miles on it. I just had a new transmission installed at a dealer under warranty (Waited 8 months for the part and battled with Ford and the d… --- ## [2005 BMW X5 3.0i E53 starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x5-3-0i-e53-starting-issues/92257)
**Author:** [@Preston2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Preston2011)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x5-3-0i-e53-starting-issues/92257 "2016-01-14T06:11:40Z")
My BMW X5 has been having issues for about a year now. If I can get it to turn on and warm up it will stay running. But after being ran if it sits for about a half hour it won't start. Sometime I try to cold start it and… --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla AC Blower Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-ac-blower-motor/92255)
**Author:** [@SeanC1024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanC1024)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-ac-blower-motor/92255 "2016-01-14T06:11:26Z")
The air conditioning blower motor stopped working this past summer (worst timing ever). I took it out, put it back in, and it worked again for a day before dying for good. So, I ordered a new one and replaced it. The rep… --- ## [My 1992 Plymouth voyager 3.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1992-plymouth-voyager-3-0/92203)
**Author:** [@baez13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baez13)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-1992-plymouth-voyager-3-0/92203 "2016-01-13T11:45:16Z")
My 1992 Plymouth voyager 3.0 looses power when it gets hot I put a straight pipe thinking it was the catalytic converter and still doing the same thing also it backfires --- ## [Clicking Noise in 08 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-in-08-pontiac-g6/92251)
**Author:** [@rob0526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob0526)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-in-08-pontiac-g6/92251 "2016-01-13T11:05:38Z")
Hey everyone, I'm not a big car enthusiast but I thought you'd be able to help figure out what's going on. My G6 is in great condition, except that starting a few or two ago a relatively loud clicking noise (one or two… --- ## [Check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on/92240)
**Author:** [@ariana23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ariana23)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on/92240 "2016-01-13T10:12:32Z")
my 2002 chevy impala has had the check engine light on for a while now i took it to a shop and he said my engine was bad. I asked for the codes he got he said he just told me my engine was bad why do I need codes. I talk… --- ## [Is this worth fixing 2006 Trailblazer 150k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-worth-fixing-2006-trailblazer-150k-miles/92215)
**Author:** [@red\_head](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red_head)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-worth-fixing-2006-trailblazer-150k-miles/92215 "2016-01-13T09:07:10Z")
My husband left the car in the on position all night and came out to find the car dead. He was desperate to get home (dont know why I was enjoying the break:)) His daughter has a mercedes which the battery is not east t… --- ## [1991 Mercury Capri never ending alternator problems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mercury-capri-never-ending-alternator-problems/92218)
**Author:** [@Knuckle\_Dragger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Knuckle_Dragger)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mercury-capri-never-ending-alternator-problems/92218 "2016-01-13T08:21:02Z")
This car is about to drive me crazy! My 1991 Mercury capri is having problems with its charging system. I'll go out and start my car and the alternator will be charging for a couple of minutes or about half an hour, but … --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 - Transmission maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-eddie-bauer-v8-transmission-maintenance/92213)
**Author:** [@tjhuot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjhuot)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-eddie-bauer-v8-transmission-maintenance/92213 "2016-01-13T08:00:49Z")
I am confused as to whether or not my vehicle needs a transmission fluid change. I have 62000+ miles on it. I must admit that I am not sure I like the fact that it is a sealed transmission. According to my dealer, at lea… --- ## [How much should brakes stick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-brakes-stick/92239)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Wretzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Wretzel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-brakes-stick/92239 "2016-01-13T08:00:26Z")
I was replacing a tire on my 1991 F150, and noticed that the front disc brakes hold on the rotors a little bit. Not enough so that I couldn't turn the rotor by hand, but enough so that I could hear the discs rubbing agai… --- ## [Leak/hole in exhaust repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-hole-in-exhaust-repair-question/92248)
**Author:** [@Chunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chunk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-hole-in-exhaust-repair-question/92248 "2016-01-13T07:35:40Z")
I have a 2000 Suburu Forester the has a hole in the exhaust. I noticed today, the car became very loud during acceleration. I plan on getting a new car in the next few months, but I was wondering if I could temporarily… --- ## [Vacuum Cleaner-Oil Drain Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-cleaner-oil-drain-plug/92234)
**Author:** [@MartyU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyU)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-cleaner-oil-drain-plug/92234 "2016-01-13T05:32:02Z")
I was fascinated by a puzzler some time ago about how to remove the oil drain plug without draining the oil using a vacuum cleaner. Lots of people I told it to were skeptical it would work so I tried it and made a video … --- ## [Help! Toyota Prius indicator lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-toyota-prius-indicator-lights-on/92204)
**Author:** [@JackOpp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackOpp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-toyota-prius-indicator-lights-on/92204 "2016-01-13T00:36:37Z")
I couldn't start my car this morning. It is a Toyota Prius 2011 model. When I turned on the start button, these lights were on, but I couldn't start the engine. There is a zzz sound when I turn it on. Can you advice me w… --- ## [2002 Xterra Transimission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-xterra-transimission-issues/92243)
**Author:** [@nick\_514](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick_514)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-xterra-transimission-issues/92243 "2016-01-13T00:08:19Z")
Hello, I have a weird issue with my 2002 4x2 manual Nissan Xterra...when I drive along (usually happens when I'm in 3rd or 4th gear), and depress the clutch pedal to start slowing down for traffic, while the gear lever i… --- ## [Concerning rear end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concerning-rear-end-noise/92244)
**Author:** [@sherm7gto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherm7gto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/concerning-rear-end-noise/92244 "2016-01-13T00:07:04Z")
I've had a noise coming from my rear end since I got the car and usually it stayed consistently bad. A year or more ago (I barely ever drive this car) I had the fluid changed in the differential, and that made the noise … --- ## [Ouch!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ouch/92222)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ouch/92222 "2016-01-12T20:00:31Z")
Here's what happens when you stick your finger into a nut to pull it out of socket, and accidentally hit the trigger on the impact gun. Tester --- ## [1991 Honda Civic wagon with rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-civic-wagon-with-rough-idle/92242)
**Author:** [@Motor\_Mike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Motor_Mike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-civic-wagon-with-rough-idle/92242 "2016-01-12T18:19:54Z")
In the Car Talk column on 1/3/2016, it sounds like Lynnette's 1991 Honda Civic wagon was experiencing very similar symptoms to my wife's 2001 Honda Odyssey (189,000 mi) a few months ago. Rough idle, engine almost dies s… --- ## [Carburetor issues - repair or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-issues-repair-or-replace/92226)
**Author:** [@williestargell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williestargell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-issues-repair-or-replace/92226 "2016-01-12T07:00:26Z")
1980s Chrysler L-Body Holley 5220 2barrel, 4cyl engine 2.2L My stock Holley 5220 has a warped Bowl Cover Assembly - This is the top plate of the carb which includes choke plate, barrels, linkage, and is the part of the… --- ## [1995 Toyota Grey Smoke AFTER new head gasket, rings, radiator, thermastat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-grey-smoke-after-new-head-gasket-rings-radiator-thermastat/92197)
**Author:** [@hopefiend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hopefiend)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-grey-smoke-after-new-head-gasket-rings-radiator-thermastat/92197 "2016-01-12T05:15:50Z")
When I start up my 95 Camry I get a billow of light grey and then it's good. Notice not so much heat from the heater also. Had a guy do the repairs and now I'm wondering what I got myself into and what can be done ... sp… --- ## [Has the Futre Arrived Part II](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-the-futre-arrived-part-ii/92158)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-the-futre-arrived-part-ii/92158 "2016-01-12T05:11:34Z")
After reading the latest posts on the magnetic perpetual motion motor I decided to check out other impossible things like the latest on the $6800 Elio Automobile- Available in 2016. It turns out they are now SELLING res… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord EX Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-ex-sedan/92232)
**Author:** [@zombieautopsy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zombieautopsy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-ex-sedan/92232 "2016-01-12T03:47:15Z")
Nothing will blow out from vents, with heat or AC. I checked the fuse under the hood and that had continuity, I checked the 7.5 fuse under the dash and that was fine. I also replaced the blower motor resistor and the blo… --- ## [Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues/92231)
**Author:** [@mistyblue3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistyblue3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues/92231 "2016-01-11T23:12:02Z")
I have a 1997 chevy cavalier, 69000 miles. It runs great BUT, when it gets below 35degrees, it will turn over and over but not stay running. After many attempts, maybe for an hour, it will stay running. Regular maintenan… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1075) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1077)