# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1097 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1098 --- ## [2004 Kia Rio Won't Start During Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-rio-wont-start-during-rain/91336)
**Author:** [@pgomba01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgomba01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-rio-wont-start-during-rain/91336 "2015-10-08T22:03:50Z")
I have a 2004 Kia Rio that when the temperature outside is 70 or above,humidity 80 percent or over and misty or light rain, but rain that has continued for a long period of time that seems to soak whatever it is that is … --- ## [SONATA GLS 2011 95,000 miles Seems to be Burning Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-gls-2011-95-000-miles-seems-to-be-burning-oil/91244)
**Author:** [@andyport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyport)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-gls-2011-95-000-miles-seems-to-be-burning-oil/91244 "2015-10-08T20:27:19Z")
Never any black smoke from the tailpipe, no leakage from crankcase (was checked), compression test revealed the compression was close to that of a new car. Oil seems to be going down 1/2-1 qt. every 1500 miles. IS TH… --- ## [Honda Accord 05 - Seems like vibrating tire when accelerating at 60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-05-seems-like-vibrating-tire-when-accelerating-at-60mph/91209)
**Author:** [@supat2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supat2005)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-05-seems-like-vibrating-tire-when-accelerating-at-60mph/91209 "2015-10-08T04:22:17Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Accord 4 Dr. When I accelerate starting at 60 mph to about 70 mph, it seems as though my tire is vibrating yet after 70 mph everything seems to be ok. I feel like it's coming from the back, but can't … --- ## [Check engine flashed for 1 minute and then stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-flashed-for-1-minute-and-then-stopped/91231)
**Author:** [@mycatmarti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycatmarti)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-flashed-for-1-minute-and-then-stopped/91231 "2015-10-08T00:58:05Z")
I have a 2002 VW Golf, with 203,000 miles on it. The check engine light is already on because the cat has worn out. I'm saving to buy a new one. However this morning about 5 minutes into my trip to work my check engine l… --- ## [Acura starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-starting-problems/91269)
**Author:** [@spke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spke)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-starting-problems/91269 "2015-10-07T18:03:17Z")
Hi Car Guys, This sweet ride is an Acura Integra 1998 with 399,000 of the best miles all mine. You don’t get that far without some effort and the car is well maintained. I know my service writer and my mechanics name a… --- ## [2007 Ford Taurus Rpm issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-rpm-issues/91346)
**Author:** [@Collin2392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collin2392)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-rpm-issues/91346 "2015-10-07T05:35:06Z")
I own a 2007 Ford Taurus with about 108k miles on it. When I first start the car, the rpms stay very high (2000) or so for about25 seconds. Once I start the car, until it gets all the way warm, the rpms want to stick aro… --- ## [No Cold Start Grand Am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cold-start-grand-am/91358)
**Author:** [@Mmorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mmorgan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cold-start-grand-am/91358 "2015-10-07T04:24:49Z")
I have a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 3.4L V6. The engine runs perfectly as long as it is kept hot. If allowed to cool completely it will crank and crank all day but never fire. However, if I disconnect the battery for at lea… --- ## [2004 Grand Am not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-not-starting/91370)
**Author:** [@MagsMagnumMagnuson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MagsMagnumMagnuson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-grand-am-not-starting/91370 "2015-10-07T00:42:51Z")
Fellas and gals...... Have a 2004 Grand am that was having some problems starting: 1) The last 10 times it would start cold, but it would take about 5-10 seconds of turnover before actually starting. 2) After it started,… --- ## [98 Lumina Rough Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-rough-idle/91324)
**Author:** [@ptohara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptohara)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-rough-idle/91324 "2015-10-06T20:37:33Z")
I've got a rough idle on my 98 lumina. My father recommended I try fuel injector cleaner, which I did, but so far no change (how long should it take for this to clear stuff out anyways?) Since that didn't work, I've also… --- ## [Climate control fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-fan/91347)
**Author:** [@Dobroman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobroman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/climate-control-fan/91347 "2015-10-06T18:54:36Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle. The climate control fan currently will not shut off or change speeds. It runs a full speed all the time the car ignition is on. I changed out the control module but didn't help. Any sugg… --- ## [Honda Accord paint problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-paint-problem/91335)
**Author:** [@james94131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james94131)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-paint-problem/91335 "2015-10-06T07:39:14Z")
The clear coat and paint at several spots on the roof of my 2013 Honda Accord have severely wrinkled. The dealer claims the damage was caused by bird droppings and not covered by warranty. Has anyone else experienced t… --- ## [Toyota Corolla CE 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-ce-2000/91362)
**Author:** [@Melody81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melody81)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-ce-2000/91362 "2015-10-06T07:15:32Z")
Hello. My Corolla seems to be dying on me. Maybe someone out there has an idea as to what could be wrong with it. It burns oil (a lot: 1.5 liters on 380 km). Black/ blue? smoke from the exhaust. Idles very low at time… --- ## [2001 F150 Intermittently Difficult to Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-f150-intermittently-difficult-to-start/91339)
**Author:** [@kaj001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaj001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-f150-intermittently-difficult-to-start/91339 "2015-10-06T04:30:06Z")
Recently my 2001 F150 4x4 5.4 truck has been misbehaving by being difficult to start at random times. The engine will turn over with however will not fire. After some time, I am able to get it to fire. When this happen… --- ## [Chevy Passlock problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-passlock-problems/91270)
**Author:** [@jerryehr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerryehr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-passlock-problems/91270 "2015-10-06T00:01:11Z")
The battery on my 2005 Chevy Classic (AKA Malibu) went dead so I had it replaced but the anti-theft "Passlock" circuit got tripped. What a royal pain! All my neighbors now hate me because the alarm just kept screaming so… --- ## [Ethanol in a Chevy Volt's gasoline back-up engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-a-chevy-volts-gasoline-back-up-engine/91360)
**Author:** [@Driving\_on\_Solar\_Pow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Driving_on_Solar_Pow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ethanol-in-a-chevy-volts-gasoline-back-up-engine/91360 "2015-10-05T21:13:53Z")
Owners' manual says to avoid oxygenates (ethers and ethanol), but all the pump gas in Colorado contains up to 10% ethanol. The Chevy dealer says all his customers use the pump gas and haven't had ill effects. Any suggest… --- ## [Engine Coolant Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-level/91354)
**Author:** [@aziz0731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aziz0731)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-coolant-level/91354 "2015-10-05T07:13:23Z")
Hi there, Last week I purchased a new Suzuki Swift and I have a newbie maintenance question since this is my first car. I understand that you should check your coolant level weekly or bi-weekly. If the coolant jug is … --- ## [2002 VW Jetta TDI Rear wheel (Disk brake) not fully disengaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-jetta-tdi-rear-wheel-disk-brake-not-fully-disengaging/91344)
**Author:** [@ltabor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltabor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-jetta-tdi-rear-wheel-disk-brake-not-fully-disengaging/91344 "2015-10-05T06:36:08Z")
My driver rear wheel will spin but not freely as the pads remain in contact with the rotor. I just changed out both side parking brake cables and the cable connection point on the brake assembly is in disengaged position… --- ## [Long-term storage ideas needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-storage-ideas-needed/91357)
**Author:** [@ramblinman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramblinman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-storage-ideas-needed/91357 "2015-10-05T04:54:52Z")
A few months ago I was given a used car by a friend. Mechanically, you could call it a parts car, or a project car. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with it at this point, but there's a good chance I won't even dea… --- ## [P025c and P0238 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (CBFA engine, 6 speed manual)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p025c-and-p0238-2012-volkswagen-jetta-gli-cbfa-engine-6-speed-manual/91350)
**Author:** [@istillcantplay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/istillcantplay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p025c-and-p0238-2012-volkswagen-jetta-gli-cbfa-engine-6-speed-manual/91350 "2015-10-05T03:57:30Z")
Hey Cartalk Community, hope y'all been well. So I replaced my clutch earlier today, everything went smooth. Fired up the ride drove it around the block a few times to make sure everything was good. Everything cleared … --- ## [Help me Tom Cruise! (06) Ford Escape ran out of gas, and won't start)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-tom-cruise-06-ford-escape-ran-out-of-gas-and-wont-start/91348)
**Author:** [@LowNslow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LowNslow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-tom-cruise-06-ford-escape-ran-out-of-gas-and-wont-start/91348 "2015-10-05T03:29:26Z")
So my story starts simple enough; I ran out of gas in my buddy's car, filled it back up, it finally started but ran like \>poop\< for the first 10 min or so. Finally after coaxing for 10-15 min, she stays coming around. Af… --- ## [2000 Grand Am turns over, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-am-turns-over-wont-start/91356)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-am-turns-over-wont-start/91356 "2015-10-05T01:26:28Z")
I just sold this car to a friend of mine. I put a lot of money into it beforehand and never had any issues whatsoever. She now can't get it to start. It didn't die on her. One morning she just tried to start and it wou… --- ## [F150 87 302 with efi swapped to an 84 carb 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-87-302-with-efi-swapped-to-an-84-carb-300/91337)
**Author:** [@Josephc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2015, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-87-302-with-efi-swapped-to-an-84-carb-300/91337 "2015-10-04T23:09:12Z")
I have a free 87 f150 that needs a motor and is in much better shape than my 83(with an 85 straight 6). This things has floor boards and all the windows! Well i've done an engine swap before from an 85 to an 83 but I wan… --- ## [Clicking from rear axel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-from-rear-axel/91334)
**Author:** [@bambsbambino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bambsbambino)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-from-rear-axel/91334 "2015-10-04T18:26:24Z")
I am getting a light clicking from my rear Axel when coasting at a slow speed. It could be clicking at any speed but my car is to loud to hear it going down the road. I'm sorry I don't have more details than this. Any th… --- ## [1998 Plymouth Neon Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-starting-problem/91071)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-plymouth-neon-starting-problem/91071 "2015-10-04T03:41:40Z")
I have a 1998 Plymouth Neon that will start after it has cooled completely, and be fine through out the day, but when I get home from school and I start it again, it makes a strange screeching noise, and after turning of… --- ## [Passat Air Conditioning more effective in reverse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-air-conditioning-more-effective-in-reverse/91342)
**Author:** [@pandacar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pandacar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-air-conditioning-more-effective-in-reverse/91342 "2015-10-04T00:28:33Z")
My boss drives a Volkswagen Passat - probably not more than 5 years old, but I don't know the exact year. Today we were driving to our new office location and the air conditioning was working fine, but when he revers… --- ## [03 envoy rpm issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-envoy-rpm-issue/91280)
**Author:** [@NotSoShadeTreeMechan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NotSoShadeTreeMechan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-envoy-rpm-issue/91280 "2015-10-03T07:14:45Z")
I have a 2003 GMC Envoy I6 4.2L. When driving above 50 after vehicle has warmed up it will drop rpm's by 300-500 and they go back up. This happens for several minutes at a time. It did it for over 20 minutes last night w… --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V is clicking and intermitten starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-is-clicking-and-intermitten-starting/91330)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-is-clicking-and-intermitten-starting/91330 "2015-10-03T06:26:57Z")
This is the 2 wheel drive CR-V. Two weeks ago I turned the key and all I got was a click. I tried again and it started. I checked the battery terminals, they were clean and tight (battery is only 18 months old). Yesterda… --- ## [1995 GMC Sonoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sonoma/91338)
**Author:** [@puff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sonoma/91338 "2015-10-03T03:50:11Z")
1995 GMC Sonoma, 4.3L TBI 2-wheel drive Automatic. Will not go more than 20 MPH, will stall out and die if you try pushing on the accelerator. Had a code of 32 saying the EGR Valve. I bought and put on a new EGR Valve… --- ## [Suzuki Forenza/Reno hesitation/stumbling symptoms intermittent and no check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-forenza-reno-hesitation-stumbling-symptoms-intermittent-and-no-check-engine-light/91333)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-forenza-reno-hesitation-stumbling-symptoms-intermittent-and-no-check-engine-light/91333 "2015-10-03T02:26:14Z")
My girlfriend has a 2006 Suzuki Reno which is the hatchback version of the much more common Forenza. Mechanically they are the same car. I began to look into this car soon after I began dating her and realized it was s… --- ## [Has Anyone Attempted To Replace The Parking Brake Shoes On A Toyota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-attempted-to-replace-the-parking-brake-shoes-on-a-toyota/91319)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-attempted-to-replace-the-parking-brake-shoes-on-a-toyota/91319 "2015-10-03T01:25:12Z")
If you have your regular retainer/return spring tools for drum brakes, these won't work. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/86-sequoia-forum/328341-rear-parking-emergency-brake-shoe-replacement-instructions.html I jus… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1096) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1098)