# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1088 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1089 --- ## [Wheel Balancing Weights - Is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-balancing-weights-is-this-normal/91726)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-balancing-weights-is-this-normal/91726 "2015-11-18T16:15:58Z")
Hello, I just had 4 new Pirelli Cinturato P7's installed on my 2012 Subaru Legacy. So far they've been excellent. However, today while I was checking the air pressures, I noticed that 2 of 4 rims didn't have wheel we… --- ## [2004 Sonata... Put money into it or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sonata-put-money-into-it-or-no/91737)
**Author:** [@justishar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justishar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sonata-put-money-into-it-or-no/91737 "2015-11-18T10:54:19Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Sonata LX that I bought about two years ago for $4000. I live in Massachusetts and the car has a bit of rust on it (okay quite a bit of it) but I've been pretty happy with it otherwise. Recently, … --- ## [Bolt is in the way of replacing bumper cover, how do I get rid of it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-is-in-the-way-of-replacing-bumper-cover-how-do-i-get-rid-of-it/91735)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Thumb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Thumb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-is-in-the-way-of-replacing-bumper-cover-how-do-i-get-rid-of-it/91735 "2015-11-18T08:49:48Z")
This is a follow up on my previous discussion. I'm replacing my bumper cover. I got the new cover, I got a great price for it, and it's in great shape. There's just one thing that's in my way. The cover is mounted to t… --- ## [2006 Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-malibu/91736)
**Author:** [@Weezie316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weezie316)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-malibu/91736 "2015-11-18T07:53:10Z")
I have a 06 Malibu, when I start my car is starts fine but after I turn it on all the lights on the dash go off except the check engine and anti-theft light. It doesn't show the mileage or anything. The radio cuts off, t… --- ## [VW Cooling System Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cooling-system-problem/91727)
**Author:** [@Rocher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-cooling-system-problem/91727 "2015-11-18T06:42:26Z")
So I have a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit with 85,000 miles. The car has the 2.5 5 cylinder engine and is a manual. I have't had the car very long (put on less than 1k) and it's having a problem with the cooling system. The … --- ## [99 Honda CRV Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-overheating/91722)
**Author:** [@Mikey\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikey_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-crv-overheating/91722 "2015-11-18T06:08:46Z")
Hello All - I recently bought this vehicle. When turning the heater on, the engine overheats. There is evidence of coolant in the grooves of the air ducts. The heater will blow cool air as if the coolant is not circula… --- ## [Struggling to Start. 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struggling-to-start-2006-subaru-impreza-2-5i/91734)
**Author:** [@rickwagner85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickwagner85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struggling-to-start-2006-subaru-impreza-2-5i/91734 "2015-11-18T05:07:33Z")
My vehicle struggles to start. Symptoms present at what seems random and the rest of the time it starts up no problem. I turn the key and the motor turns over a few times without starting then stops turning over yet st… --- ## [2005 Chevy Malibu 1st stalling now won't start.. help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-1st-stalling-now-wont-start-help/91715)
**Author:** [@Olivmart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olivmart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-malibu-1st-stalling-now-wont-start-help/91715 "2015-11-18T04:04:21Z")
Long story: I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu base. About more than a month ago I was driving home from work my car stalled about 3 times. I was able to finally get home I checked the oil and to my shock there was none. I quick… --- ## [wipers/RAV4 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-rav4-2011/91729)
**Author:** [@AaronCamacho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AaronCamacho)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-rav4-2011/91729 "2015-11-18T00:49:41Z")
That is the last thing you require when you are just trying to get through the day. The leading mattress businesses generally use greater high quality supplies that will be more comfortable. A mattress is a really esse… --- ## [Loud squeal when reved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeal-when-reved/91718)
**Author:** [@bambsbambino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bambsbambino)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeal-when-reved/91718 "2015-11-17T23:03:16Z")
I've been working on a 04 Buick rendezvous and it has a very loud high pitch squeal when revved past 3000 rpms. Along with a serious power loss when the squeal starts. Has a new power steering pump as of today. And I too… --- ## [1998 Plymouth Neon P1899 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-p1899-code/90644)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-p1899-code/90644 "2015-11-17T22:21:54Z")
Ok, ready for a new head scratcher? After replacing the starter, the battery cables, the camshaft position sensor, several hoses that were broken and/or disconnected, a wire for the transmission "forgot the name of it, b… --- ## [Honda Accord steering sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-steering-sound/91725)
**Author:** [@Romie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Romie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-steering-sound/91725 "2015-11-17T19:52:03Z")
What causes a whirring sound in the front f the car when I turn the steering wheel? It happens first thing when I start in the morning but goes away. --- ## [99 nissan pathfinder starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-nissan-pathfinder-starting-issue/91724)
**Author:** [@bmitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmitch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-nissan-pathfinder-starting-issue/91724 "2015-11-17T09:48:38Z")
When cold engine starts on the first attemp 80% of the time, when warm its about 60-70%. Sometimes it take 2-3 attemps to start. But on the second to last attemp the engine will fire very little and then knock off. So … --- ## [Tie rod/ alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rod-alignment/91717)
**Author:** [@Bachbach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bachbach)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rod-alignment/91717 "2015-11-17T01:34:00Z")
Got the tie rod fixed and aligned then a couple weeks got 2 front tires. Did it need realigned? Because the threads are showing already and had one blow out --- ## [2005 Toyota RAV4 possible alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-rav4-possible-alternator/91714)
**Author:** [@Peacekeeper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peacekeeper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-rav4-possible-alternator/91714 "2015-11-17T01:26:39Z")
So my girlfriends Toyota RAV4 (2005) is making a medium pitched whirring noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment. (Same area where the serpentine belt and the alternator and all those goods are located.) … --- ## [Ranger makes clunking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-makes-clunking-sound/91702)
**Author:** [@rangergirl1952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rangergirl1952)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-makes-clunking-sound/91702 "2015-11-17T00:50:51Z")
My 2002 Ranger XLT Supercab Edge makes a clunking sound, but not every time, when I start going from a stopped position. It's coming from underneath right behind the cab. The Ford dealership could find nothing wrong. Any… --- ## [97 subaru legacy station wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-legacy-station-wagon/91720)
**Author:** [@Nriac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nriac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-legacy-station-wagon/91720 "2015-11-16T21:36:48Z")
need to replace engine splash shield on 97 subaru legacy station wagon - where can I purchase a new one? Thanks --- ## [2007 Ford Escape, interior lights have a mind of their own, ON/OFF randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-interior-lights-have-a-mind-of-their-own-on-off-randomly/91709)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-interior-lights-have-a-mind-of-their-own-on-off-randomly/91709 "2015-11-16T21:05:03Z")
My wife has been driving this Escape for about a year after driving one she inherited from her father to 162K miles. This one has just under 70K now. In the last month or so, the interior lights have begun to come o… --- ## [Toyota Sienna XLE Water Pump and Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-xle-water-pump-and-timing-belt/91694)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-xle-water-pump-and-timing-belt/91694 "2015-11-16T20:01:28Z")
Gurrent mileage is 88140. I have been told by my local dealership that it is way beyond time for me to have replaced both of these and that should the timing belt break it could do serious damage because it is metal whic… --- ## [Replace transmission on a 2002 Honda Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-transmission-on-a-2002-honda-accord/91664)
**Author:** [@Sam\_71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_71)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-transmission-on-a-2002-honda-accord/91664 "2015-11-16T19:58:27Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Accord that has a transmission that's been on it's last legs the last five years. It decelerated and died recently and is sitting at a repair shop until I decide what to do. It has 189,000 miles on … --- ## [Cross country in winter without A/C or heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-in-winter-without-a-c-or-heat/91684)
**Author:** [@Ardumas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ardumas)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-in-winter-without-a-c-or-heat/91684 "2015-11-16T18:46:02Z")
This winter I plan to drive across country from California to Florida in my 2001 Mitsubishi eclipse, unfortunately it’s AC it out and the mechanics said it was the blower and possibly other things and it would coast at l… --- ## [Glass bottle clinking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glass-bottle-clinking-sound/91452)
**Author:** [@KMinDCl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KMinDCl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glass-bottle-clinking-sound/91452 "2015-11-16T14:10:45Z")
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback that is making a sound that sounds like glass bottles clinking. It occurs when accelerating around 20mph and/or around 40 mph. Can really hear it when there is a load like going up a hill … --- ## [Crossed lines while jumping my truck 2004 v8 Nissan Titan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossed-lines-while-jumping-my-truck-2004-v8-nissan-titan/91697)
**Author:** [@Kimmy81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimmy81)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossed-lines-while-jumping-my-truck-2004-v8-nissan-titan/91697 "2015-11-16T07:31:31Z")
In a rush, I accidentally hooked the cables up wrong while jumping it off. Now the lights and all come on, but it will not start at all.... --- ## [Shift solenoid or something else? 01 Civic EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-solenoid-or-something-else-01-civic-ex/91716)
**Author:** [@MadCat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MadCat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-solenoid-or-something-else-01-civic-ex/91716 "2015-11-16T07:03:06Z")
Ok, this is something I have been battling with for some time now. Recently the problem has gotten rather bad. I have an 01 Honda Civic EX automatic that I have been babying to get it to run somewhat smoothly, but wit… --- ## ['99 sentra, the time has come](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sentra-the-time-has-come/91706)
**Author:** [@geo\_mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geo_mac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sentra-the-time-has-come/91706 "2015-11-16T04:16:42Z")
My Sentra will not pass inspection when the sticker runs out this month, and I believe it's time to say good bye. Thank you all for your thoughts, this past year. I bought the car for 1200 a year and a half ago, and dr… --- ## [2005 F150 5.4L v8 cam phasers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-f150-5-4l-v8-cam-phasers/91703)
**Author:** [@joshredneck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshredneck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-f150-5-4l-v8-cam-phasers/91703 "2015-11-16T03:09:30Z")
All, First post so I appreciate the help. I have a 2005 F150 with the 3V 5.4L v8 engine. A friend just had his jump time and his motor now needs a rebuild. According to the mechanic, this is a common problem above 100… --- ## [F350 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f350-2000/91713)
**Author:** [@luckedra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckedra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f350-2000/91713 "2015-11-16T01:56:09Z")
Periodically will not start. Lights, Dash lights, interior lights all work. Batteries completely charged up. Turn key to light up glow plug - working, when indicated turn key fully, NOTHING. No click. Nothing. Two … --- ## [Tapping sound that diminishes after warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-sound-that-diminishes-after-warm-up/91685)
**Author:** [@GreesyLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreesyLady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-sound-that-diminishes-after-warm-up/91685 "2015-11-16T00:21:47Z")
Car & History: - 99 Jetta, 2.0 AEG engine, manual. 86,000 miles. Bought at 70,000 miles 3 years ago. - low oil warning once in 2013 maybe. since been using 5w-40 synthetic and used Ceratec additive once. Been doing regul… --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry Error Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-error-code/91704)
**Author:** [@bradoliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradoliver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-error-code/91704 "2015-11-15T23:26:17Z")
I have an automatic 6 cup and get a P1780 error code. Says to check neutral shift sensor, which I replaced. Code came back. Internet search says to try wire loom in trunk, driver side. Opens 2-3' of it and found no fraye… --- ## [Subaru awd rear wheel bearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-awd-rear-wheel-bearing-replacement/91693)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-awd-rear-wheel-bearing-replacement/91693 "2015-11-15T21:55:12Z")
I'm going to replace a rear wheel bearing on a 2001 Subaru Forester for a family member . I already have everything disassembled & ordered needed parts . The bearing presses into the hub which isn't a problem . I watched… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1087) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1089)