# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1086 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1087 --- ## [Stuck lifter on Kia Sedona 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-lifter-on-kia-sedona-2004/91805)
**Author:** [@jensequitur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jensequitur)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-lifter-on-kia-sedona-2004/91805 "2015-11-26T22:50:45Z")
I have a Kia Sedona 2004 that got overfilled with oil. It foamed and now we have a stuck lifter. Worst case scenario is that we'll have to replace the engine. Everything electronic works, but the engine sounds like it's … --- ## [I could use some google help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-could-use-some-google-help/91810)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-could-use-some-google-help/91810 "2015-11-26T10:24:35Z")
I have been everywhere on the internet I can think of looking for drive shaft boots { not axle shaft } for a 2005 Jeep Liberty 3.7 V6 4WD . I have read posts that said they're not available & I've read posts that said th… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Colorado power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-power-windows/91782)
**Author:** [@NyxieStix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NyxieStix)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-colorado-power-windows/91782 "2015-11-26T09:36:10Z")
I purchased a 2005 chevy colorado today, and when I got home I found out that the power windows on the passenger side don't work, I can hear a clicking sound coming from the front and rear doors when I press the buttons,… --- ## [Tractor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tractor/91811)
**Author:** [@Mneelyc13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mneelyc13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tractor/91811 "2015-11-26T09:13:28Z")
Hey guys, My tractor won't start. I replaced the battery, which pretty much exhausted my technical expertise. I'm going to put a link to a YouTube video of me trying to start it here: https://youtu.be/WdoGGIZAwws An… --- ## [1997 Toyota Avalon, brake lights are coming on because the brake petal has lost some of its "spring"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-avalon-brake-lights-are-coming-on-because-the-brake-petal-has-lost-some-of-its-spring/91802)
**Author:** [@Budster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Budster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-avalon-brake-lights-are-coming-on-because-the-brake-petal-has-lost-some-of-its-spring/91802 "2015-11-26T06:32:31Z")
The brake lights come on in the rear after i park the car. it appears the brake petal is not springing back for enough to disengage the brake lights. it does not do this all the time, but seems to have start doing this a… --- ## [How Much to Repair Dent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-repair-dent/91797)
**Author:** [@etrnlflame](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etrnlflame)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-to-repair-dent/91797 "2015-11-26T03:03:56Z")
Just a really quick question, I’m wondering how much you guys think it would cost to repair this dent? I have the opportunity to buy a new trunk for $300, but I really like the one that I have due to the spoiler and embl… --- ## [Will a cracked rear suspension coils fail a MA state vehicle inspection of a 2008 VW Jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-cracked-rear-suspension-coils-fail-a-ma-state-vehicle-inspection-of-a-2008-vw-jetta/91809)
**Author:** [@Stoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-cracked-rear-suspension-coils-fail-a-ma-state-vehicle-inspection-of-a-2008-vw-jetta/91809 "2015-11-26T00:29:47Z")
I brought my 2008 VW Jetta in for an oil change and a MA state inspection sticker. After a multi-point inspection, I was told that my rear coil was cracked and needed to be replaced in order to pass the state inspection… --- ## ['98 Civic Gargles Loose Change While Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-gargles-loose-change-while-accelerating/91807)
**Author:** [@One\_Bird\_Two\_Stones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/One_Bird_Two_Stones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-gargles-loose-change-while-accelerating/91807 "2015-11-25T18:04:24Z")
Hi Everyone, My '98 Honda Civic EX (manual 5-speed) is currently at 200,000 miles and makes a gargling/metallic rattling noise when I accelerate from low RPMs or whenever I'm climbing a hill. The noise sounds as if loose… --- ## [Honda Odyssey whining noise while turning FIX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-whining-noise-while-turning-fix/91801)
**Author:** [@tobias\_funke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tobias_funke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-odyssey-whining-noise-while-turning-fix/91801 "2015-11-25T08:59:35Z")
Our 2010 Honda Odyssey has been making a whining noise for some time now. It seemed to me that it was clearly the power steering pump. That said, I read this thread and then called the dealer. He did a VIN check on my ve… --- ## [Car stalls/dies when tank is half and turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-dies-when-tank-is-half-and-turning-right/91712)
**Author:** [@Ijrapa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ijrapa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-dies-when-tank-is-half-and-turning-right/91712 "2015-11-25T08:55:24Z")
Hi, Can anyone diagnose this issue. 2004 civic ex with over 300,000 miles For last 5 months or so, I have to keep full tank of gas. If the tank is half, the car starts stalling, and the first sign of it is when … --- ## [What to do next to stop over heating of rear brakes/ wheel on my Toyota Land Cruiser '90 series 80?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-next-to-stop-over-heating-of-rear-brakes-wheel-on-my-toyota-land-cruiser-90-series-80/91675)
**Author:** [@Bushbwana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bushbwana)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-next-to-stop-over-heating-of-rear-brakes-wheel-on-my-toyota-land-cruiser-90-series-80/91675 "2015-11-25T02:20:04Z")
Brake rear drums overheating on My LC 80 series '90 GX model has been having reoccurring left side rear overheating after driving for 2-3 hours in traffic. It has been worked on many times since the lastest attempt both … --- ## [Catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/91778)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2015, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/91778 "2015-11-25T01:59:34Z")
My son has a 1999 Lexus ES300. It threw a code which a parts house identified as P0420. He took it to a Toyota dealer (open Saturday). They said all 3 cats would have to be replaced and quoted him $5000. This seems extr… --- ## [2005 toyota highlander vsc light is on what is the likely problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-vsc-light-is-on-what-is-the-likely-problem/91793)
**Author:** [@Trend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trend)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-vsc-light-is-on-what-is-the-likely-problem/91793 "2015-11-24T22:09:35Z")
what is the cause of the vsc light going on. can I still drive the car --- ## [Rav 4 atf world std](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav-4-atf-world-std/91784)
**Author:** [@Duffy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duffy1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav-4-atf-world-std/91784 "2015-11-24T21:49:13Z")
Took my 2006 Rav 4 (100K miles) to the Toyota dealer to correct a recall item and was informed that I needed to replace the transmission fluid, filter and on and on and it would cost me $350K. I generally take my Rav 4 t… --- ## [98 honda civic fluctuating idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-fluctuating-idle/91789)
**Author:** [@jpearce91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpearce91)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-civic-fluctuating-idle/91789 "2015-11-24T09:39:06Z")
have a 98 honda civic ex with the d16y8, have replaced the map sensor and iacv and still have a fluctuating idle only when car is warm or at operating temperature. it has dc sports racing headers into a straight pipe the… --- ## [2005 3.7 Jeep Liberty Motor Mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-3-7-jeep-liberty-motor-mounts/91781)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 9:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-3-7-jeep-liberty-motor-mounts/91781 "2015-11-24T09:12:42Z")
While looking for new motor mounts for the liberty I found what appears to be new rubber pieces that go inside the round metal part of the mount that bolts to the engine . I've only found these one place . All other moun… --- ## [The great tranny debate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-tranny-debate/91787)
**Author:** [@Marconi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marconi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 6:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-great-tranny-debate/91787 "2015-11-24T06:46:07Z")
...no not that one! (just check the adam's apple) Howdy; just picked up a 96 Maxima w/165k on it for $1500. Base model but has moon roof, Bose and alloy wheels. Interior near perfect, exterior is way above average for a… --- ## [2003 rav4 with transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-rav4-with-transmission-issues/91780)
**Author:** [@Brip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brip)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-rav4-with-transmission-issues/91780 "2015-11-24T06:38:53Z")
I hope someone can help me problem solve my 2003 rav4 issues. Recently, my rav4 has been slipping from gears 2-3. After exhaustive research, I found out that my car is known to have a bad ecm. So I decided to get a fi… --- ## [Car won't start after sitting for overa year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-sitting-for-overa-year/91771)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-sitting-for-overa-year/91771 "2015-11-24T06:10:22Z")
ok so i have a 1997 Honda crv 4wd 2.0l with 133k and its been sitting for over a year and a half. 5 months ago i decided to get it running so i replaced the battery changed the old oil and coolant and the power steerin… --- ## ['98 Cherokee Engine "lope"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-cherokee-engine-lope/91796)
**Author:** [@TheBigKujawski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheBigKujawski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-cherokee-engine-lope/91796 "2015-11-24T05:23:38Z")
Hello all, I've got a 98 cherokee 5 speed 187k on it. 90% of the time it drives fine but there's two things that it does which I presume are related. When just starting out in first or second, If I accidentally let off t… --- ## [Chrysler Sebring 2009, water accumulate on passenger (lefthand) side floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-2009-water-accumulate-on-passenger-lefthand-side-floor/91795)
**Author:** [@Zylner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zylner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-2009-water-accumulate-on-passenger-lefthand-side-floor/91795 "2015-11-24T01:18:23Z")
Hi All, I have a 2009 Chrysler Sebring 2.7 auto and I notice that the water disappears from the reservoir and ends up on the passenger side floor. Left-hand side since this is a right hand drive car here in South Afric… --- ## [2009 MDX making noise like pressure releasing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mdx-making-noise-like-pressure-releasing/91788)
**Author:** [@amb2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amb2k)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mdx-making-noise-like-pressure-releasing/91788 "2015-11-23T22:05:32Z")
I have a 2009 Acura MDX. This morning I was sitting in my car for a few minutes after turning it on. All of the sudden I heard a very loud noise like air pressure being released. Then there was white smoke coming into th… --- ## [Water on floor, carpet is soaked!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-on-floor-carpet-is-soaked/91748)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-on-floor-carpet-is-soaked/91748 "2015-11-23T20:49:35Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Pilot that has developed a bad leak. The floor on the driver and passenger side gets wet. The driver side is usually damp and the passenger side floor is soaked, squishy, like a wet sponge. I have … --- ## [Nissan patrol 2002 stuttering and stalling wen warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-patrol-2002-stuttering-and-stalling-wen-warm/91785)
**Author:** [@scotty666881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scotty666881)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-patrol-2002-stuttering-and-stalling-wen-warm/91785 "2015-11-23T12:38:00Z")
Hey i have a nissan patrol turbo diesel 2002 automatic. It starts fine idles fine drives fine for a bit then wen at operating temp it randomly loses power and stutters and sometimes stalls. It also shoots smoke out of ex… --- ## [97 buick regal running problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-regal-running-problem/91773)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Sanford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee_Sanford)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-regal-running-problem/91773 "2015-11-23T04:26:14Z")
Hi Everyone Thanks in advance for your answers and opinions I have 97 buick regal about 131 thousand miles on it bought it about a month ago from a old woman never was driven often and car is in good shape. The problem I… --- ## [Chevy van dies going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-van-dies-going-uphill/91786)
**Author:** [@hinklemckrinkleberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hinklemckrinkleberry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-van-dies-going-uphill/91786 "2015-11-23T04:25:13Z")
I have a 1979 chevy g10 sportvan with a 305 engine. Some time ago the van started to cough and die when going up a hill. It would not start at all while on the slope but if I rolled it back to a level surface it would st… --- ## [Buick lasable Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lasable-fuel-pump/91741)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lasable-fuel-pump/91741 "2015-11-23T04:19:50Z")
I changed a fuel pump that a service shop said was bad. It would start and run for a few minutes and then stop. If it started at all. I dropped the tank and put a new pump in. The car did not start at all, not once. … --- ## [Did I just inherit a Lawn sculpture?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-just-inherit-a-lawn-sculpture/91760)
**Author:** [@A\_Krane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A_Krane)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-just-inherit-a-lawn-sculpture/91760 "2015-11-22T18:38:34Z")
93 isuzu pickup, 4cyl engine. 37k odo. 5 speed manual. Here is issue in nutshell: My father drove this vehicle across state to give it to me. No issues until the last 15 miles. In those 15 miles, he was driving int… --- ## [Opinion Wanted - Frame Rail Corrosion Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinion-wanted-frame-rail-corrosion-level/91770)
**Author:** [@skierjc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skierjc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opinion-wanted-frame-rail-corrosion-level/91770 "2015-11-22T06:29:56Z")
Jeep / FCA Group has announced a recall to install a trailer hitch on 93-98 Jeep Grand Cherokees. This is recall N45. However, a new trailer hitch will only be installed on vehicles with levels 1-4 corrosion. Vehicles … --- ## [Two Oxygen Sensors Monitor a Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-oxygen-sensors-monitor-a-catalytic-converter/91779)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-oxygen-sensors-monitor-a-catalytic-converter/91779 "2015-11-22T03:35:02Z")
Some vehicles have two oxygen sensors - one upstream and one downstream from the catalytic converter. This setup is supposed to monitor the efficiency of the converter, from what I have read. How does this work? How wo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1085) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1087)