# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1077 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1078 --- ## [Jetta TDI not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-tdi-not-starting/92230)
**Author:** [@Jettatdi09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jettatdi09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-tdi-not-starting/92230 "2016-01-11T22:35:21Z")
We have a Jetta TDI and live in CO. It is cold out this morning and the Jetta wouldn't fire. The engine cranked and cranked but didn't start. We had it towed to the dealership last week for this issue and they replaced t… --- ## [2006 VW Jetta windshield wiper stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-jetta-windshield-wiper-stopped-working/92229)
**Author:** [@anandr91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anandr91)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-jetta-windshield-wiper-stopped-working/92229 "2016-01-11T20:04:24Z")
Hello, I need some help with trying to find what is wrong with my 2006 VW Jetta. The windshield wipers quit working all of a sudden. I stopped to get gas and turned off the wipers( it was raining), got gas and went to tu… --- ## [2010 corolla trany hard downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-trany-hard-downshift/92223)
**Author:** [@wallsocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wallsocket)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-trany-hard-downshift/92223 "2016-01-11T18:34:30Z")
Help please. The car is a 2010 Corolla S with about 85K miles, I bought used in Jan 2015. This problem mostly happens when I am using the cruise control. I will be going up a hill at about 65 and regularly but not alw… --- ## [Cavalier high rpm while moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-high-rpm-while-moving/92207)
**Author:** [@kbd15100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kbd15100)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 8:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cavalier-high-rpm-while-moving/92207 "2016-01-11T08:22:18Z")
The car idles while moving,between 2k and 3k rpm at any speed until like 60 mph but goes back to normal after the car stops. We replaced the iac and the tps and don't know what it is.any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Best tool for creating precise 1-2 inch diameter holes in sheet metal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tool-for-creating-precise-1-2-inch-diameter-holes-in-sheet-metal/92200)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tool-for-creating-precise-1-2-inch-diameter-holes-in-sheet-metal/92200 "2016-01-11T01:04:24Z")
For a perfectly round hole with clean edges, what's the best method? A metal cutting hole saw? Or some kind of punch and die arrangement? Would this punch and die set work well for that? http://www.harborfreight.c… --- ## [1999 civic starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-civic-starting-problem/92217)
**Author:** [@lanedans1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-civic-starting-problem/92217 "2016-01-10T21:01:57Z")
I have a 1999 Honda Civic manual transmission. 1.6 litter. I have a starting problem. I have replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter. Sometimes the car starts up immediately and sometimes it takes 2-3 try's (4-5 secs c… --- ## [Desperately need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperately-need-help/92195)
**Author:** [@aliciavet2016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aliciavet2016)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperately-need-help/92195 "2016-01-10T09:19:15Z")
I wrecked the front passenger side of my car. I then found out my insurance was lapsed (long story). I've always had insurance and it was a large communication error with terrible timing. The car isn't paid off yet and… --- ## [Help! Need to identify mystery cord from Ford Focus!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-identify-mystery-cord-from-ford-focus/92210)
**Author:** [@FocusOnGina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FocusOnGina)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-identify-mystery-cord-from-ford-focus/92210 "2016-01-10T02:42:11Z")
ok so I decided to change my air filter as I had just driven it 1000 miles to my new home in Texas. I don't believe it'd ever been replaced before and there had been an awful smell coming from the vents.. I thought a qu… --- ## [Is this Saturn L200 worth keeping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-saturn-l200-worth-keeping/92212)
**Author:** [@Chelonian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelonian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-saturn-l200-worth-keeping/92212 "2016-01-10T00:02:32Z")
A family member has the option to keep our family's inherited 2002 Saturn L200 with about 70k miles, zero rust, great looking shape, runs perfectly. The only thing wrong with it is a bad BCM. But two mechanics have said … --- ## [The turn signal is stuck on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-turn-signal-is-stuck-on/92211)
**Author:** [@Queenbmarcelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queenbmarcelle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-turn-signal-is-stuck-on/92211 "2016-01-09T10:46:53Z")
I own a 1994 Ford Taurus. One day o had made a sharp left turn and jolted my car and every since then my left blinker is constantly on. It doesn't shut off and doesn't switch to the right one. I tried the replacing the f… --- ## [2008 Mazda Tribute brake dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-tribute-brake-dilemma/92097)
**Author:** [@Marko80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marko80)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-tribute-brake-dilemma/92097 "2016-01-09T08:15:48Z")
A year 1/2 ago my wife's car (2008 Mazda Tribute) started acting funny. The brakes started squeaking while driving, but as soon as the brakes were applied, the noise stopped. They also had a mild grinding sound. Not a… --- ## [Where can someone learn repair/maintenance on antique cars in NH?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-someone-learn-repair-maintenance-on-antique-cars-in-nh/92198)
**Author:** [@zumaphd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zumaphd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-someone-learn-repair-maintenance-on-antique-cars-in-nh/92198 "2016-01-09T06:39:33Z")
I hope I'm not violating any rules. This is, after all, my first post. I'm also not writing for myself. I'm trying to find out where someone could learn more about repairing/maintaining/tinkering with antique cars. Some… --- ## [GMC Savana air conditioning drops off while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-savana-air-conditioning-drops-off-while-idling/92196)
**Author:** [@Chris\_in\_Seattle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_in_Seattle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-savana-air-conditioning-drops-off-while-idling/92196 "2016-01-08T23:44:27Z")
We have a sled dog team and purchased a 2012 GMC Savana, pulled out the seats then added wire dog kennels to transport them. This question involves air-conditioning since we don’t want hotdogs. Traveling on the highway d… --- ## [Fuel Filter help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-help/92199)
**Author:** [@tom315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom315)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-help/92199 "2016-01-08T21:49:07Z")
Hi, I own a Dodge Grand Caravan 2004. I have all the symptoms of a clogged fuel filter- in a.m. it starts up fine but stalls when I put it in drive. Then won't turnover unless I keep trying for at least 20 min. In the… --- ## [Honda transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-transmission/92202)
**Author:** [@wykak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wykak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-transmission/92202 "2016-01-08T17:14:35Z")
So my honda 95 civic 1.5 engine is stalling out I think that it is my transmission so Im going to check that out in the morning my question is how much do I put in I watched a video on how to do it, do I need to put 3 qu… --- ## [Wrecked Pickup & Air Bag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrecked-pickup-air-bag/92181)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrecked-pickup-air-bag/92181 "2016-01-08T08:54:53Z")
My son was in an accident in his 2011 GMC pickup & the drivers airbag deployed . It was a one vehicle accident , he wasn't hurt & he's considering fixing it himself instead of turning it in on his insurance . Can the dep… --- ## [2008 Ford escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape/92042)
**Author:** [@Jayman69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayman69)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape/92042 "2016-01-08T07:38:33Z")
So I was driving in the freeway going about 110/120 km/hr. I was driving my wife's Ford Escape, and I turned off onto a street, so I started slowing down to come to a red light. But my vehicle was shifting weird... When … --- ## [Is this car a good deal? Pleas Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-a-good-deal-pleas-help/92192)
**Author:** [@SauceBoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SauceBoss)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-a-good-deal-pleas-help/92192 "2016-01-08T06:15:39Z")
So I am 17 and im looking for my first car. I would really like nissan xterra and i came across this on craigslist and i want to know if its a good deal or not. Here is the desc. "2001 Nissan for sale at 3300$, motor and… --- ## [07 Jeep Patriot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-patriot/92187)
**Author:** [@B\_Bott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/B_Bott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-jeep-patriot/92187 "2016-01-08T02:43:41Z")
When I driver between 10-20 mph while coasting to a stop, there is a rattling/knocking coming from the left front end. I have jacked the front end up and shook the wheel and axle and nothing seems to be loose. What could… --- ## [1983 Honda Accord when rolling to or at stop rpms drop and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-honda-accord-when-rolling-to-or-at-stop-rpms-drop-and-stalls/92194)
**Author:** [@vsink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vsink)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-honda-accord-when-rolling-to-or-at-stop-rpms-drop-and-stalls/92194 "2016-01-08T01:05:48Z")
I have a 1983 Honda Accord (manual with nearly 200,000 miles) when rolling to a stop or at a stop rpms drop below 1000 and it stalls out. I can start it back up without hesitation. No hesitation at initial startup or aft… --- ## [Isuzu Rodeo Back Cargo Zipper Cover replace or find alternative](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-rodeo-back-cargo-zipper-cover-replace-or-find-alternative/92191)
**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu-rodeo-back-cargo-zipper-cover-replace-or-find-alternative/92191 "2016-01-07T20:17:45Z")
I recently purchased a used 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. The back cover zipper or back park of the soft top can not be zipped up all the way. Is a new soft top cover from a parts store the only solution or would it be possibl… --- ## [Worth replacing catalytic converter on 2004 Prius with 250K miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-catalytic-converter-on-2004-prius-with-250k-miles/92185)
**Author:** [@sleelio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sleelio)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-replacing-catalytic-converter-on-2004-prius-with-250k-miles/92185 "2016-01-07T19:18:50Z")
We've verified that the catalytic converter on our 2004 Prius is going bad. We've gotten quotes both from Toyota and our local trusted mechanic, and it will be about 2K to fix. The part is very expensive (I think becau… --- ## [2002 Dodge Dakota, Dash volt meter spikes intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-dash-volt-meter-spikes-intermittently/92167)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-dash-volt-meter-spikes-intermittently/92167 "2016-01-07T09:04:18Z")
This Dakota has the 3.9 with about 240.000 miles. New battery and Alternator within the last 18 months. The other day after driving about 12 miles the chime "Check Gauges" come on and I noted that the voltage gauge o… --- ## [P1443 EVAP Control System Vent Control Function Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1443-evap-control-system-vent-control-function-problem/92118)
**Author:** [@omsairam911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omsairam911)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1443-evap-control-system-vent-control-function-problem/92118 "2016-01-07T08:46:47Z")
Dear All! I live in CT, My son and I were driving to Boston yesterday to watch the Lakers vs Celtics game. My son loves Kobe Bryant who is retiring and we thought of seeing him play for the last time. So, I have a Subaru… --- ## [Whining noise - belt or ps issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-belt-or-ps-issue/92186)
**Author:** [@msobrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msobrien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-belt-or-ps-issue/92186 "2016-01-07T02:59:38Z")
My 2010 Honda Odyssey EXL recently began making a whining noise that seems worse when turning the steering wheel. When in the shop for routine maintenance a few weeks ago they noted a leaking power steering suction hose… --- ## [Back firing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-firing/92183)
**Author:** [@Jacques](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacques)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-firing/92183 "2016-01-06T22:28:59Z")
Recently purchased 2012 Nissan Murano 6 cylinder. FWD. Upon acceleration, I hear what sounds like the car is backfiring. Does not happen all the time but seems prevalent upon quick start. The accelerator pedal is very… --- ## [Looking for good Body Shop Colorado Springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-good-body-shop-colorado-springs/92175)
**Author:** [@Jesse777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesse777)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-good-body-shop-colorado-springs/92175 "2016-01-06T21:25:05Z")
I have a 1992 Ford Thunderbird that suffered minor damage in a hit in a parking lot and I'm looking for a good body shop to repair it. I live in Colorado Springs Colorado and would really appreciate any help that can be … --- ## [Mazda MPV: Can not get the catalyst OBD-II status monitor in the ready state for smog test!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-can-not-get-the-catalyst-obd-ii-status-monitor-in-the-ready-state-for-smog-test/92168)
**Author:** [@SunnyinSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SunnyinSD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-can-not-get-the-catalyst-obd-ii-status-monitor-in-the-ready-state-for-smog-test/92168 "2016-01-06T10:38:06Z")
I have a weird problem with my 2005 Mazda MPV Van that I am hoping that someone here can help me with … The vehicle runs fine, but recently when I took it out for smog test, I was told that smog test cannot be performe… --- ## [Good idea to retorque head bolts after a gasket change or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-idea-to-retorque-head-bolts-after-a-gasket-change-or-not/92152)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-idea-to-retorque-head-bolts-after-a-gasket-change-or-not/92152 "2016-01-06T09:52:46Z")
I am about to dig into an engine for a head gasket change and will have the head inspected by a shop before re-assembly. I have seen references to people suggesting that head bolts be retorqued after a time. Some sugg… --- ## [Car repaired from flooding - could there be a problem with fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repaired-from-flooding-could-there-be-a-problem-with-fuel-pump/92134)
**Author:** [@gurukar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gurukar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repaired-from-flooding-could-there-be-a-problem-with-fuel-pump/92134 "2016-01-06T09:22:50Z")
My car was submerged till the windshield in a recent flood (one month before) in my city. My car was absolutely perfect until then. I have now gotten the car repaired since then. I have been testing the car and it see… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1076) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1078)