# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1098 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1099 --- ## [Driveshaft Fell Off... Again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-fell-off-again/91321)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-fell-off-again/91321 "2015-10-02T22:45:56Z")
You may recall, back in January, the driveshaft fell off my truck: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2301995/drive-shaft-fell-off/p1 I wound up getting rid of it and I got another Ram 1500. This time it was a … --- ## [They didn't put oil in when they did an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/they-didnt-put-oil-in-when-they-did-an-oil-change/91308)
**Author:** [@EmilyH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmilyH)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/they-didnt-put-oil-in-when-they-did-an-oil-change/91308 "2015-10-02T15:38:04Z")
'08 Honda Civic 54k Took to dealership for an oil change. As soon as I started it I noticed it didn't sound right. Drove it about a mile and it died on me. I realized they didn't put oil in it; it was bone dry! Deale… --- ## [2007 BMW X3 e83 rear light mystery \*solved\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-x3-e83-rear-light-mystery-solved/91322)
**Author:** [@ContraAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ContraAl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-x3-e83-rear-light-mystery-solved/91322 "2015-10-02T11:42:21Z")
Here's one for the Bimmer guru's. This one is really eluding me. I couldn't find it in the owner's manual and my online WDS manual got taken down. Both connectors for the bulb are resting at ground when the lights are… --- ## [Reverse gear doesn't work on 1999 F350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-gear-doesnt-work-on-1999-f350/91318)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reverse-gear-doesnt-work-on-1999-f350/91318 "2015-10-02T08:50:16Z")
Reverse gear doesn't work on my 1999 F350, is the transmission need to be rebuilt? or it can be adjust thru the cable. the rest gears on transmission is Ok. Thanks for comments!! --- ## [Fixing up a '74 VW Super Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-up-a-74-vw-super-beetle/91329)
**Author:** [@LadyBug74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LadyBug74)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-up-a-74-vw-super-beetle/91329 "2015-10-02T07:10:26Z")
I'm in over my head with this one. Got a '74 super beetle that's been sitting for a few years because of engine trouble. Dropped the engine, but now what do I do? --- ## [A/C doesnot work when its hot outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-doesnot-work-when-its-hot-outside/91326)
**Author:** [@AmitK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmitK)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-doesnot-work-when-its-hot-outside/91326 "2015-10-02T07:05:10Z")
2006 Honda Civic, 150k miles A/C doesnot work when its hot outside. When the A/C does work it cools well. When I take the car out of garage the A/C cools well but as I start driving and if the weather outside is hot,… --- ## [Uneven Brake Dust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-brake-dust/91282)
**Author:** [@SueOh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueOh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-brake-dust/91282 "2015-10-02T06:47:02Z")
After getting all the brakes replaced, one wheel is showing way more brake dust than the others. Guys who did the brakes said they had no idea....What could be causing this? --- ## [2006 Accord periodically sluggish starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-accord-periodically-sluggish-starts/91309)
**Author:** [@Fort\_Collins\_Jon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fort_Collins_Jon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-accord-periodically-sluggish-starts/91309 "2015-10-02T06:17:15Z")
Having issues with mostly in town driven sedan re sluggish starts. Replaced battery about a year ago. Seems to be related to fuel delivery? Wife has said pumping the gas pedal a few times prior to start up helps. Ideas… --- ## [Exhaust popping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-popping/91331)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-popping/91331 "2015-10-02T04:32:56Z")
01 taurus pushrod motor. Vulcan? Today it started idling poor/ stalling. I can hear a popping sound from muffler. Almost like a coffee percolator. No codes. Motor seems quiet. No odd noises or metallic sounds. Friend say… --- ## [2011 Subaru Impreza / Power Steering Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-power-steering-issue/91300)
**Author:** [@Imprezive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imprezive)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-power-steering-issue/91300 "2015-10-01T07:50:28Z")
Symptom Earlier today, I noticed my 2011 Subaru Impreza was stuttering when I turned the wheel completely left or right. Not only was it stuttering, but the battery light would flicker as though the battery was going to … --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Grinding Noise at Startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-grinding-noise-at-startup/91286)
**Author:** [@nattypaige25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nattypaige25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-grinding-noise-at-startup/91286 "2015-10-01T07:40:16Z")
When I turn my key the car makes an awful grinding noise and then starts up fine. What is this and should I have it looked at? --- ## [Clunking noise front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-front-end/91315)
**Author:** [@Rotger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rotger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-front-end/91315 "2015-10-01T07:16:57Z")
I have an 02 Avalanche 1500 4wd z71. It has 173000 miles. Noticed a clunking noise under driver side when slowly taking off. If I floor it there is no sound at all. This only happens when vehicle is on 2wd mode. If I put… --- ## [97 F150 Aircon Pump Seize](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-f150-aircon-pump-seize/91312)
**Author:** [@millhunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/millhunk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-f150-aircon-pump-seize/91312 "2015-10-01T06:25:16Z")
Hello, I've got a 97 Ford F150 XLT 4x4, with 150k mi. The aircon pump had a slow seize-up. It started out sounding like a stick poked into a fan over and over, but with serious jerks felt through the entire truck. When … --- ## [Fuel Door Springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-door-springs/91238)
**Author:** [@Hugo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hugo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-door-springs/91238 "2015-10-01T02:17:31Z")
Looking for spring for fuel door for 1996 Buick. Identical springs on many years and models. About an inch long, straight in middle, curly above and below, hooks on ends where it attaches to car body. --- ## [2015 Audi Q5 Transmission died on a brand new lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-transmission-died-on-a-brand-new-lease/91317)
**Author:** [@Zazzie\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zazzie_Car)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-transmission-died-on-a-brand-new-lease/91317 "2015-09-30T20:21:44Z")
Hi, I bought (leased) a brand new Audi Q5 in April 2015. It was a really jerky ride and did not switch gears well between 1st and 2nd and we complained to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong. Then 5 months … --- ## [Possible overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-overheating-problem/91320)
**Author:** [@jAdams54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jAdams54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-overheating-problem/91320 "2015-09-30T18:47:00Z")
Today I was driving my 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan in very slow traffic and it was about 80 degrees this morning. My temp gauge is usually at a little less than half but today it went up by only one notch. After driving for… --- ## [Adjusting the timing belt tensioner post DIY T-belt work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-the-timing-belt-tensioner-post-diy-t-belt-work/91316)
**Author:** [@GreesyLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreesyLady)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-the-timing-belt-tensioner-post-diy-t-belt-work/91316 "2015-09-30T07:26:08Z")
I, myself, recently (3 weeks ago) replaced: timing belt, water pump, coolant, and timing belt tensioner. I could have sworn after putting the cam and fly wheel at TDC that I nailed the tensioner so I buttoned everything … --- ## [Transmission problem maybe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-maybe/91314)
**Author:** [@itchie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itchie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem-maybe/91314 "2015-09-30T05:15:32Z")
Car Talk I have a 2008 Mercury Sable that I bought used. It has been very dependable except for one problem: While driving the ‘tire sensor fault’ light comes on ( not the low tire pressure light ) then the ‘ABS’ light … --- ## [Transmission service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-service/91267)
**Author:** [@katiemc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katiemc)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-service/91267 "2015-09-29T21:29:04Z")
I have a 2009 Chevy Aveo. When I had the transmission serviced, the shop put only half the fluid in because transmission was "clogged up" and needed to losen up before a full flush. I've talked with other repair shops … --- ## [Help with my 06 Sebring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-06-sebring/91296)
**Author:** [@iamkennyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iamkennyd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-06-sebring/91296 "2015-09-29T10:41:30Z")
I have an 06 Sebring convertible touring with 120K miles. It's been running fine until Wednesday morning. I drove it home and parked it Tuesday night, no problems. I came out Wednesday morning and when I started the car.… --- ## [Humming noise on my SIenna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-on-my-sienna/91306)
**Author:** [@melD77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melD77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-on-my-sienna/91306 "2015-09-29T07:53:18Z")
Hi. I have a 2009 Toyota Sienna with approx. 130k miles. Recently I am noticing when driving on the highway that I get a humming/ringing sounds. It gets louder and softer as I drive. It is not always there but when i… --- ## [Radio Won't Work after new battery installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-wont-work-after-new-battery-installed/91304)
**Author:** [@Matzoh\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matzoh_Man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-wont-work-after-new-battery-installed/91304 "2015-09-29T07:26:06Z")
After my mechanic installed a new battery my car radio doesn't work. It turns on and lights up but generally only produces static. Every now and then it tunes into a station, with much static, but generally not. The f… --- ## [So. I think I blew a head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-i-think-i-blew-a-head-gasket/91276)
**Author:** [@shawn\_kearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawn_kearney)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-i-think-i-blew-a-head-gasket/91276 "2015-09-29T04:17:52Z")
While I'm not 100% sure, my gut tells me my head gasket is blown on my new-to-me Dodge Durango 5.7. Either the head gasket or the intake manifold. Either way, the other day it seemed to have (thinking about it in rectros… --- ## [Brakes Making Rubbing Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-making-rubbing-sound/91292)
**Author:** [@PJSPJS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJSPJS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-making-rubbing-sound/91292 "2015-09-28T21:51:14Z")
All of a sudden, the brakes (rear) are making a rubbing sound. Could it somehow be caused by dust? The car is parked on the street and it's been VERY dry here lately. When I used the car a few days ago, they sounded fine… --- ## [94 dodge fwd had trans rebuilt and no reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-fwd-had-trans-rebuilt-and-no-reverse/91290)
**Author:** [@ant1994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ant1994)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-dodge-fwd-had-trans-rebuilt-and-no-reverse/91290 "2015-09-28T21:48:05Z")
I sent my 94 dodge fwd automatic transmission to a mechanic who put rebuilt kit in truck. He kept truck for 2 weeks and reinstalled trans. He couldn't get reverse to work. Gave me what amounted to " I'm in over my head "… --- ## [99 grand marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-marquis/91298)
**Author:** [@pshort](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pshort)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-grand-marquis/91298 "2015-09-28T06:53:43Z")
I want to convert air bag system to air shocks . Can this be done? --- ## [2001 Manual PT Cruiser not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-manual-pt-cruiser-not-starting/91299)
**Author:** [@Carlston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlston)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-manual-pt-cruiser-not-starting/91299 "2015-09-28T04:42:06Z")
Friday went to start the Cruiser but noting not even a crank. All the electrical stuff came on fine no dimming in any way not even an engine light. Checked all the fuses and they are fine. The only way it would start is … --- ## [Starter install 1996 Jetta 2.0 aba automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-install-1996-jetta-2-0-aba-automatic/91247)
**Author:** [@theoneandonlyfink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theoneandonlyfink)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-install-1996-jetta-2-0-aba-automatic/91247 "2015-09-28T03:51:16Z")
Hello. I'm having the worst time putting the new started in my car. As some would know, this model had the starter bolts going into the front engine mount. When I took the bottom bolt out, the mounting bracket shifted ju… --- ## [Unknown noise while driving at lower speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-noise-while-driving-at-lower-speeds/91260)
**Author:** [@c0nfused](https://community.cartalk.com/u/c0nfused)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-noise-while-driving-at-lower-speeds/91260 "2015-09-28T03:21:25Z")
Car: 2003 Mazda protege 5 For the past month, I've been hearing a sound that sounds similar to something knocking around and touching metal. I think its coming from my passenger right tire but there is no real way for … --- ## [2013 Volvo C30 dream car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-c30-dream-car/91288)
**Author:** [@Susan\_T](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_T)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-c30-dream-car/91288 "2015-09-27T22:35:12Z")
I own a 2007 VW Rabbit 4-door and it's just at the 63K mark. It has been an awesome car so far. There are some electrical issues I'm having: the front light says it's out but it's not, the backseat window only rolls down… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1097) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1099)