# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1083 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1084 --- ## [2000 Chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-cavalier/91949)
**Author:** [@Itsthatguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itsthatguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-cavalier/91949 "2015-12-13T21:10:04Z")
so I read a lot of reviews and a lot of people's answers about this typical shut off while driving is not your fuel pump it's not your injector it's not your regulator has nothing to do with that at all is the orange wir… --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-engine/91944)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-engine/91944 "2015-12-13T06:59:07Z")
Hi guys, Ten days ago I had the "Camshaft Plug" and the "Oil Pressure Light Switch" replaced on my 2000 Honda CR-V 2.0L 1972CC L4 with 206,000 miles on it. Today the car (engine) is bucking and a very small amount of smo… --- ## ['09 Honda CR-V new brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-honda-cr-v-new-brake-pads/91947)
**Author:** [@NoVADriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoVADriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-honda-cr-v-new-brake-pads/91947 "2015-12-13T01:01:14Z")
I replaced the brake pads on my '09 Honda CR-V a year ago after it failed inspection. I drive to/from work daily and do weekend driving, but no more than the average 12k miles/year. I just took it in for inspection aga… --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback Electrical Freak Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-electrical-freak-out/91930)
**Author:** [@maclu24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maclu24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-electrical-freak-out/91930 "2015-12-12T20:52:28Z")
I drive a 2001 Subaru Outback LLBean edition (6-cylinder). I recently replaced the battery after needing to jump start it a few times. A few weeks later, the car wouldn't start. There was no crank, no nothing. This happe… --- ## [Nissan Pathfinder 2005 strange power decay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-2005-strange-power-decay/91518)
**Author:** [@Ccv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ccv)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-2005-strange-power-decay/91518 "2015-12-12T20:22:06Z")
Hello, dear community I had my 2005 automatic v6 3.5 pathfinder's piston rings changed and a bit later got the engine tweaked to reduce the emissions. Since about one of those events I have experienced some serious and… --- ## [Bolt from caliper bracket broke while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-from-caliper-bracket-broke-while-driving/91937)
**Author:** [@AL\_curd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AL_curd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-from-caliper-bracket-broke-while-driving/91937 "2015-12-12T20:00:06Z")
3 weeks after having my brakes replaced. At 60 mph yesterday. The garage has the car now and is saying it was a freak accident and not something they caused. I call foul to that. It's a 2007 Subaru outback. Wh… --- ## [Alternator doesn't start charging battery until engine is revved a couple times. Wiring problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-doesnt-start-charging-battery-until-engine-is-revved-a-couple-times-wiring-problem/91917)
**Author:** [@BBillingsworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BBillingsworth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-doesnt-start-charging-battery-until-engine-is-revved-a-couple-times-wiring-problem/91917 "2015-12-12T11:25:50Z")
Excuse my ignorance. I know very little about cars but am trying to learn more. 2009 Hyundai Accent w/~90k miles The other day my car failed, showing all the signs of a bad alternator (battery light on, lights dimmin… --- ## [How to fix driver seat rails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-driver-seat-rails/91940)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-fix-driver-seat-rails/91940 "2015-12-12T10:36:16Z")
Hi All, I have a 2012 Subaru Legacy (Base Model). I am out of warranty now, and I have noticed that my seat almost seems to move a little when braking and accelerating. I don't ever remember this before, but while ac… --- ## [Car labor charge guides](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-labor-charge-guides/91934)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-labor-charge-guides/91934 "2015-12-12T05:32:04Z")
Just curious if there is a minimum charge built in. Decided to get a fuel filter replaced with my oil change for my 03 Trailblazer with a 4.2 6 cyl. My mechanics go by whatever guide and called it .5 hour of labor. I hav… --- ## [Pontiac Vibe 2006 defrost vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-2006-defrost-vibration/91925)
**Author:** [@vicl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-2006-defrost-vibration/91925 "2015-12-11T08:52:10Z")
When the defrost button is on, my Vibe makes a continuous vibrating noise that stops if you hold your hand on the button constantly while driving. The defrost has to be constantly on as even in good weather, the windows … --- ## [2006 Kia Sorento - High Idle at Start with engine cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-high-idle-at-start-with-engine-cold/91891)
**Author:** [@newbie\_419](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newbie_419)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-sorento-high-idle-at-start-with-engine-cold/91891 "2015-12-10T19:36:16Z")
Please help, I have a 2006 Sorento, Idle at start, when cold is 2000 to 22000 rpms. When engine warms idle comes down to normal, 1000. Replaced several vacuum lines, none showed any leaking but replaced to be sure. Repla… --- ## [Hit and run driver hit neighbor's car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-and-run-driver-hit-neighbors-car/91895)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-and-run-driver-hit-neighbors-car/91895 "2015-12-10T16:30:20Z")
And it was in park (automatic of course) and was shoved a foot or so back. Can this damage the tranny? --- ## [Rio5 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rio5-misfire/91927)
**Author:** [@SamB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rio5-misfire/91927 "2015-12-10T05:50:40Z")
My 2011 Kia Rio5 is misfiring bad, especially at idle and low speeds. I took it in to a non-dealer mechanic (since I'm no longer under warranty) and no codes came up. They said coil #3 was arcing, so they went ahead an… --- ## [89 Nissan Pathfinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-nissan-pathfinder-misfire/91873)
**Author:** [@Funkyfresh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkyfresh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-nissan-pathfinder-misfire/91873 "2015-12-10T05:29:42Z")
1989 Nissan pathfinder. 6cylinder - VG30i - Manual trans - Throttle body injected. No CEL. I've been trying to diagnose a misfire on my 89 Pathfinder during my lunch breaks. I just changed out the the plugs, dist. cap,… --- ## [Bike damaged parked car (no injuries) - how to settle car owner's claim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bike-damaged-parked-car-no-injuries-how-to-settle-car-owners-claim/91913)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bike-damaged-parked-car-no-injuries-how-to-settle-car-owners-claim/91913 "2015-12-10T03:53:23Z")
Hi, I lost control of my bike (chain broke) and hit a parked car, made some scratches and one of the side panels fell off. A mechanic gave a ballpark estimate of $800-1400 based on pictures of the damage, but the car own… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry solara collision](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-solara-collision/91905)
**Author:** [@Fanatickid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fanatickid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-solara-collision/91905 "2015-12-10T03:51:37Z")
I was involved in a car accident and my 2000 Toyota Camry solara was hit on the driver front side. The car that hit me was going around 30 mph and hit my car pretty hard. When he hit me my car completely spun around. My … --- ## [Chevy Aveo makes creaking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-aveo-makes-creaking-sound/91922)
**Author:** [@DavidAO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidAO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-aveo-makes-creaking-sound/91922 "2015-12-10T03:37:04Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Aveo - It makes a creaking sound when I accelerate or decelerate. It seems to be coming from the passenger side of the car - What might be causing the sound? --- ## [Mazda5 suspension issues again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda5-suspension-issues-again/91924)
**Author:** [@eagst16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eagst16)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda5-suspension-issues-again/91924 "2015-12-10T03:35:00Z")
I have a 2010 Mazda5 with 64,000 miles with repeated suspension issues. Apologies in advance that I don't know much of anything about cars and I don't recall specific conversations with my mechanic. When the car was st… --- ## [Heater Damper/Vent Control Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-damper-vent-control-repair/91911)
**Author:** [@KJD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KJD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-damper-vent-control-repair/91911 "2015-12-10T02:34:40Z")
My 2012 Corolla has a gear broken so it will not direct air up to defrost. The dealer shop says $1125 to repair (if it can be done) or $3317 to replace. Is this crazy expensive?? Do I have any options besides foggy/icy… --- ## [Weird noise 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-2012-chevy-silverado-1500-lt/91919)
**Author:** [@Azalea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Azalea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-2012-chevy-silverado-1500-lt/91919 "2015-12-10T01:50:08Z")
My brother took my truck off road yesterday by himself and when I left there was a noise on the passenger side. It sounds like slowly tapping an empty barrel, it ranged from a low noise and a little louder. Randomly whil… --- ## [2002 chevy Malibu overheated now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-malibu-overheated-now-wont-start/91890)
**Author:** [@unique1212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unique1212)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-malibu-overheated-now-wont-start/91890 "2015-12-09T08:13:28Z")
So my Malibu overheated for the first time, and note it just won't start up.. Help me please. --- ## [Bought a BRAND NEW truck with an oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-brand-new-truck-with-an-oil-leak/91906)
**Author:** [@GetEmDrake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GetEmDrake)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-brand-new-truck-with-an-oil-leak/91906 "2015-12-09T03:45:44Z")
Hi All, Need some advice, my brand new Chevy Silverado sprung a major oil leak within two hours of ownership. I was on the highway, the engine light came on, got to a gas station. The bottom of the car was sprayed in o… --- ## [O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor/91903)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phantom_lair)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor/91903 "2015-12-09T01:53:36Z")
I have a 06 chevy 3500 express van with a 6.0 engine.The engine light came on about the O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1 and bank 2 sensor 1 came up on the on the scan tool. It run great. how do I fix it --- ## [Putting car into drive or reverse with paring brake engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-car-into-drive-or-reverse-with-paring-brake-engaged/91880)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/putting-car-into-drive-or-reverse-with-paring-brake-engaged/91880 "2015-12-08T23:17:54Z")
I am a new driver and I made the following mistake twice. Twice over the last month, after street parallel parking, engaging the foot parking brake, turning off and exiting the car, I noticed the spacing from the front… --- ## [Repair or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace/91902)
**Author:** [@GlennButter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlennButter)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace/91902 "2015-12-08T21:21:56Z")
I was given a 1986 Olds Cutlass Ciera Brougham in Maqy of 2015 with 49000 original miles on it (grandmother driving to church, grocery store and YWCA). It has the 2.5 liter engine. The heater core went and the head gas… --- ## [Bought used car from dealership with "Linglong Crosswind" tires... Replace immediately?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-used-car-from-dealership-with-linglong-crosswind-tires-replace-immediately/91867)
**Author:** [@justishar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justishar)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-used-car-from-dealership-with-linglong-crosswind-tires-replace-immediately/91867 "2015-12-08T18:16:09Z")
I just purchased a 2010 Nissan Maxima for a good price. The tires on the car are new, but are of a dubious brand, Linglong. Internet searches turn up very little about this brand other than an article stating that some… --- ## [Check engine light on my 2001 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-my-2001-honda-cr-v/91869)
**Author:** [@Kichi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kichi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-my-2001-honda-cr-v/91869 "2015-12-08T18:00:17Z")
When I had a new battery installed, the check engine light came on; initially, testing showed 2 valves performing "intermittently". Have done a full tune-up with new spark plugs & rotor, which briefly fixed it. Anythin… --- ## [Subaru Forester is leaving me baffled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-is-leaving-me-baffled/91800)
**Author:** [@janewolff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janewolff)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 11:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-is-leaving-me-baffled/91800 "2015-12-08T11:31:33Z")
I have a 2000 subaru forester, 190k mi on it, owned it less than a year. when i bought it the head gasket needed to be replaced which was done. a few months later it started hesitating, like it wasn't getting enough po… --- ## ['97 Pontiac Grand Prix SE struts rusted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-pontiac-grand-prix-se-struts-rusted/91897)
**Author:** [@jovichic86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jovichic86)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-pontiac-grand-prix-se-struts-rusted/91897 "2015-12-08T10:23:08Z")
Have a '97 Pontiac Grand Prix SE, V6, 142k miles. Here is what the mechanic said: 1. The rear struts are rusted through the body into the speaker area. He will not repair this due to safety? 2. Replace 2 tires (quoted at… --- ## ["98 Oldsmobile Aurora Codes P0300B Misfire and P0440B Evap Emmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-oldsmobile-aurora-codes-p0300b-misfire-and-p0440b-evap-emmission/91090)
**Author:** [@SB127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SB127)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-oldsmobile-aurora-codes-p0300b-misfire-and-p0440b-evap-emmission/91090 "2015-12-08T10:19:55Z")
I have a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora with 103,000 miles. I'm receiving the codes P0300B Misfire and P0440B Evap Emmission. I use Premium Unleaded gas (not at a cheap station) so I don't think it's the gas causing the misfir… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1082) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1084)