# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1101 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1102 --- ## [Do I move 1999 4Runner to Cali - Smog?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-move-1999-4runner-to-cali-smog/91150)
**Author:** [@Sunseeker7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunseeker7)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-move-1999-4runner-to-cali-smog/91150 "2015-09-16T05:56:05Z")
I'm moving to from DC to California and I want to bring my 1999 4Runner with me. I guess there's some crazy smog rules, is it worth it for me to bring it over? --- ## [Should timing belt replacement affect gas mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-timing-belt-replacement-affect-gas-mileage/91181)
**Author:** [@frankdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-timing-belt-replacement-affect-gas-mileage/91181 "2015-09-16T05:40:50Z")
I recently had the timing belt replaced on my 1999 Acura Integra (which incidentally is a great car). Seems like my gas mileage has been down by a couple of miles per gallon ever since. Is it possible that some normal … --- ## [2000 Corolla, brake light (dashboard) comes on randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-brake-light-dashboard-comes-on-randomly/91167)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-corolla-brake-light-dashboard-comes-on-randomly/91167 "2015-09-16T05:37:51Z")
2000 Corolla with 68K miles. Last year, replace turn signal relay and AC relay. When I drive now, the brake light in the dashboard comes on randomly. It looks like it happens most when accelerating. It stays on for abo… --- ## [Car makes grinding noise while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-grinding-noise-while-accelerating/91174)
**Author:** [@donfrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donfrench)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-grinding-noise-while-accelerating/91174 "2015-09-16T03:35:30Z")
My car just started making a grinding noise when accelerating. It does not make it while maintaining a constant speed or revving the engine in neutral. I never had this problem before and I am at a loss to explain it. … --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry Door Locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-door-locks/91168)
**Author:** [@Trish\_Rookie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trish_Rookie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-door-locks/91168 "2015-09-16T00:58:15Z")
When I click my car unlocked, it unlocks only the driver's side and the other 3 doors don't unlock. The Toyota Dealership said it sounded like the actuator and wanted $119. just to check it out. It has 53,000 miles on … --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer front right side damaged from running off road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-front-right-side-damaged-from-running-off-road/91179)
**Author:** [@Raleigh\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raleigh_Girl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-front-right-side-damaged-from-running-off-road/91179 "2015-09-15T20:58:09Z")
My son ran off the road in a neighborhood and hit some large rocks along side the street. It punctured the front right side and obvioulsly damaged the steering because now it drives terribly and instead of the steering w… --- ## [2002 vw Passat glx 4motion. NO IGNITION? Will not start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-passat-glx-4motion-no-ignition-will-not-start/91169)
**Author:** [@Ncamara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ncamara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-vw-passat-glx-4motion-no-ignition-will-not-start/91169 "2015-09-15T20:33:33Z")
Please help if you have ever heard anything like this.... Car has been driving fine with no issues. Then out of the blue it just won't start back up. Battery is 6 months old. And wouldn't start with a jump. I think it i… --- ## [1998 Acura 3.5RL - Front Driver's wheel getting very hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-acura-3-5rl-front-drivers-wheel-getting-very-hot/91136)
**Author:** [@MM64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MM64)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-acura-3-5rl-front-drivers-wheel-getting-very-hot/91136 "2015-09-15T19:18:12Z")
Hello, My front driver's side wheel is getting very hot when I drive even for 20 minutes or so. Sometimes there is intermittent vibration coming from that part of the car at around 50 - 70 mph. A laser thermometer read… --- ## [1992 Cadillac stalling/cutting out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-cadillac-stalling-cutting-out/91170)
**Author:** [@millermeteorman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/millermeteorman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-cadillac-stalling-cutting-out/91170 "2015-09-15T19:13:46Z")
I have a 1992 Cadillac Brougham Hearse (Eagle Coach Co.) with a 305 V-8 that I’ve been having the following problem with. It had gotten to where it would start up, run at idle for 10 to 15 minutes and start cutting out,… --- ## [Air/Heating System Problem - Dodge Grand Caravan 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-heating-system-problem-dodge-grand-caravan-2011/91177)
**Author:** [@Notacarguru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Notacarguru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-heating-system-problem-dodge-grand-caravan-2011/91177 "2015-09-15T19:05:50Z")
The air/heating system in my Dodge Grand Caravan (2011) has been turning on by itself. Sometimes, it will turn on repeatedly (full blast) three or four times within 10 minutes and sometimes it turns on literally every … --- ## [01 Hyundai Santa Fe engine interchangeability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-interchangeability/91171)
**Author:** [@mrbelvetron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbelvetron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-hyundai-santa-fe-engine-interchangeability/91171 "2015-09-15T15:49:37Z")
I own a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS with the 2.7L V6 DOHC engine. I need to replace the engine and through research found that several other models of Hyundai's and Kia's seem to have used that engine during the same time… --- ## [2003 Saturn Vue Dimming Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-vue-dimming-headlights/91158)
**Author:** [@gnieche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnieche)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-vue-dimming-headlights/91158 "2015-09-15T09:14:40Z")
Greetings all, and thank you for reading this. My 2003 Saturn Vue V-6 AWD headlights dim while driving. They don't entirely go out, but at the very least it is distracting. It happens on both hi and low beam. The batte… --- ## [Infrequent Driving Question - Am I doing what I should or should I be doing more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infrequent-driving-question-am-i-doing-what-i-should-or-should-i-be-doing-more/91159)
**Author:** [@David33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David33)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infrequent-driving-question-am-i-doing-what-i-should-or-should-i-be-doing-more/91159 "2015-09-15T04:18:46Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Solara that I drive every two weeks, and I'm writing to ask whether you think I'm reasonably doing what I should to take care of the car, or if you think I should be doing more. I keep it garage p… --- ## [Horn problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-problem/91156)
**Author:** [@vv1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vv1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-problem/91156 "2015-09-14T20:30:27Z")
Hi Folks, My horn of my 2001 Hyundai Sonata recently started sounding at random times without my pressing it. Needless to say, my neighbors are not thrilled when that happens. Disconnected the battery to make sure it did… --- ## [Need input classic Mustang Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-input-classic-mustang-starting-problem/91124)
**Author:** [@Dani1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dani1966)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-input-classic-mustang-starting-problem/91124 "2015-09-14T04:41:01Z")
Hi all- I'm in a pickle here. I spent the entire holiday weekend working on my 66 mustang, 289, 2v, v8. Tonight I was ready to fire it up, change the oil and maybe chk timing....but NO...I screwed up. Notes-The battery… --- ## [94 Camry won't start. No spark. Headlight fuse blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-wont-start-no-spark-headlight-fuse-blowing/91135)
**Author:** [@bearfriend](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bearfriend)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-wont-start-no-spark-headlight-fuse-blowing/91135 "2015-09-14T04:33:07Z")
Hi, I've been trying to work out why my 94 Camry isn't starting, and was hoping I could run a few things by you all and see if you think I'm headed in the right direction. So, here's the situation so far. No leading-… --- ## [Brakes feel spongy/soft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-feel-spongy-soft/91160)
**Author:** [@Rnsteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rnsteve)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-feel-spongy-soft/91160 "2015-09-14T04:25:31Z")
My 2010 SL rogue's brakes seem to be extremely spongy/floaty. When stopping I need to push the brakes pedal all the way down before it'll come to a complete stop. It feels like I'm pushing air out. Just got her back from… --- ## [90 Corolla, 4Afe, 4 door automatic, short hiccups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-corolla-4afe-4-door-automatic-short-hiccups/91154)
**Author:** [@mxsurf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mxsurf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-corolla-4afe-4-door-automatic-short-hiccups/91154 "2015-09-14T03:19:41Z")
distributor cap and wire set (Yec), plugs new..accelerates well at 30 mph and up....at idle and slow speed and when I decelerate there are very quick, one second or less hiccups intermittent...about every 5 to 10 seconds… --- ## [2001 Explorer XLT, possible issues, need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-xlt-possible-issues-need-advice/91151)
**Author:** [@McCrandle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McCrandle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-xlt-possible-issues-need-advice/91151 "2015-09-13T20:27:25Z")
Heyo. I've got an '01 Explorer that has been serving me for a good few years now. It's never had trouble starting up or keeping temp. No leaks, regular oil change, no transmission problems (excepting a bit of creak occas… --- ## [Air conditioner sometimes doesn't put out cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-sometimes-doesnt-put-out-cold-air/90456)
**Author:** [@RitaC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RitaC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-sometimes-doesnt-put-out-cold-air/90456 "2015-09-13T19:28:14Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota Tacoma, 5 speed manual pickup. Love it! Occasionally I use the air conditioner. I'll be driving along and it's working fine but then it stops putting out cold air. I pulled into the mechanic one… --- ## [2002 xg350 crank sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-xg350-crank-sensor/91119)
**Author:** [@mikeydep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeydep)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-xg350-crank-sensor/91119 "2015-09-13T15:18:47Z")
ok so my car wouldn't start...gives me a code po335 crank position sensor. took it to the shop...they replaced the sensor,,,and a relay under the dash which controls the starter and other things i believe the alarm syst… --- ## ['08 Accent - Radio loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-accent-radio-loses-power/91153)
**Author:** [@MM08Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MM08Accent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-accent-radio-loses-power/91153 "2015-09-13T04:36:50Z")
Hi there, I've got an '08 Hyundai Accent, and the radio just loses power altogether sometimes. At first I thought it was a fuse, but then it came back on after a while. I realize it's likely a bad connection, but can som… --- ## [1990 Vanden Plas Jaguar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-vanden-plas-jaguar/91147)
**Author:** [@tccoco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tccoco)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-vanden-plas-jaguar/91147 "2015-09-13T01:33:19Z")
We came a cross a 1990 Jaguar for our 16 year old son. It has one owner, an 80 year old couple, and 64,000 miles for $3k. What are the up and downs to this car regarding maintenance? What will be the typical breakdowns? … --- ## [Fast Turn Signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-turn-signals/91140)
**Author:** [@ti1bot2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ti1bot2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-turn-signals/91140 "2015-09-12T22:51:22Z")
Hi everyone! I have a 1998 or 1997 Honda Accord and just noticed the other day that my left turn signal was blinking faster than normal. Now I know that this would denote a burnt lightbulb but I got out of my car to see … --- ## [I rear ended a boat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-rear-ended-a-boat/91139)
**Author:** [@jchin346](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jchin346)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-rear-ended-a-boat/91139 "2015-09-12T21:51:35Z")
The other day I was on the way to work and i was very tired because I had gotten 3 hours of sleep the night before. There was a truck carrying a boat and I hit the rotor… It made an indent in my hood and I don’t know if… --- ## [Cylinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire/90855)
**Author:** [@MichaelPro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelPro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire/90855 "2015-09-12T16:32:09Z")
Hey all. I am not a mechanic by any means, but have picked up a lot of stuff over the years. I drive a 2003 Hyundai Sonata with a 4 cylinder engine. Several days ago while going up a steep hill I lost power and my che… --- ## [Fixed water pump and timing belt, broke main relay and gas pedal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixed-water-pump-and-timing-belt-broke-main-relay-and-gas-pedal/91142)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixed-water-pump-and-timing-belt-broke-main-relay-and-gas-pedal/91142 "2015-09-12T16:06:45Z")
I have a '91 Honda Civic hatchback. It's not much, but it feels a bit like a go-kart, and I am fond of the car. I had a badly leaking water pump that I just got replaced (along with my timing belt, and a small little fli… --- ## [Car Speaker Not Working (One Side)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-speaker-not-working-one-side/91141)
**Author:** [@ti1bot2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ti1bot2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-speaker-not-working-one-side/91141 "2015-09-12T07:08:16Z")
Hi everyone! I have a Honda Accord 1997 and I have noticed that the left speakers are not working in my car. The radio is working just fine and the right side speakers play just fine also but the left side is not working… --- ## [Transmission drain or flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-drain-or-flush/91072)
**Author:** [@MizzouBill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MizzouBill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-drain-or-flush/91072 "2015-09-12T04:33:31Z")
I recently purchased a 2004 Toyota Solara with 120,000 miles on it. I have no idea of the maintenance history of this car, except previous owner replaced timing belt and water pump. Wondering if I should have transmissio… --- ## [1993 maxima, had the MAP sensor replaced and](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-maxima-had-the-map-sensor-replaced-and/91066)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-maxima-had-the-map-sensor-replaced-and/91066 "2015-09-12T04:11:18Z")
The car wouldnt start ( just cranked a lot) I had the car towed to a local mechanic.He replaced the MAP sensor and now Ive noticed 2 new problems. 1) engine idle rpms are erratic. When the car is started RPMs are at 1,50… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1100) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1102)