# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1103 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1104 --- ## [Help me find a micrswitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-micrswitch/91081)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-micrswitch/91081 "2015-09-07T07:07:57Z")
2005 Scion tC The rocker that controls my sliding glass roof has become flakey. Upon disassembly of the control panel, I've discovered that the rocker pushes, four SPST normally-open momentary PWB-mounted microswitches (… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Accent--question about buying used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-question-about-buying-used/91098)
**Author:** [@666pack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/666pack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2015, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-question-about-buying-used/91098 "2015-09-07T02:58:28Z")
Hey everybody, I really want to find a good, small car for my wife to drive (since I totaled her Sentra)--she loves this Hyundai Accent we found online at a local dealer. It has 78K miles on it, and is a good price. … --- ## [Replacing catalytic converter on my 2011 outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-catalytic-converter-on-my-2011-outback/91028)
**Author:** [@davidchef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidchef)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-catalytic-converter-on-my-2011-outback/91028 "2015-09-06T20:10:06Z")
Heard a funny intermittent rattle and my mechanic told me that my check engine light should be going on any time now as my cat converter is bad. The part is about a thousand bucks! Looked on line and see some aftermar… --- ## [94 Villager Defroster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-villager-defroster/91095)
**Author:** [@Talorin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talorin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-villager-defroster/91095 "2015-09-06T19:51:21Z")
My Ac Compressor and condensor are toast, when on the AC does not work, but it can cause my car to stall, or if turned on at highway speeds makes the var bog down. I was fine with not using the AC, but will need to def… --- ## [Loose winshield seal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-winshield-seal/90980)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-winshield-seal/90980 "2015-09-06T02:20:49Z")
Honda Civic 2008. Daughter sends att'd photo of passenger side, lower portion. (I will not see the real thing until Wednesday evening.) Does this need fixed, or can we just snip it off? (I can hope, can't I?). Who fix… --- ## [Chysler PT Cruiser P0016 Engine Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chysler-pt-cruiser-p0016-engine-code/91093)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chysler-pt-cruiser-p0016-engine-code/91093 "2015-09-06T00:19:31Z")
I just wanted to post this due to the problem I was having with this code. I recently replaced a broken timing belt on my 2005 pt cruiser (non-turbo). Everything went back together, minus the hours trying to get the ti… --- ## [Should my balls float?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-balls-float/91080)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-my-balls-float/91080 "2015-09-05T16:00:19Z")
I bought a car which has a full washer fluid reservoir. I don't know whether they put summer or winter fluid in it. Does anyone know whether the balls-floating type of tester for coolant will work on washer fluid, and w… --- ## [2005 dodge grand caravan possible lifter question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-possible-lifter-question/91053)
**Author:** [@Dekota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dekota)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2015, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-possible-lifter-question/91053 "2015-09-05T03:23:15Z")
want to start off by saying thanks to all the great folks on this board. I want to bounce an question off those more experienced. I have a 2005 dodge grand caravan sxt with the 3.8 v6 152,000 miles been running … --- ## [I need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help/91032)
**Author:** [@Braves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Braves)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-help/91032 "2015-09-04T21:49:17Z")
I have I a 1995 buick lesabre custom I just replaced the fuel pump, fuel relay ,ignition control module, and the computer; the problem with the car is it's on for 2:00 minutes and shuts off I try to start it again and… --- ## [Advice - Had collision, getting conflicting stories on what to repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-had-collision-getting-conflicting-stories-on-what-to-repair/91083)
**Author:** [@Trooper\_Orange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trooper_Orange)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-had-collision-getting-conflicting-stories-on-what-to-repair/91083 "2015-09-04T20:24:06Z")
Hello everyone, I have a 2010 Infinit G37x (AWD if that matters) that got into a collision a few weeks ago and I am getting conflicting information and would like some advice. So the collision was another car hit… --- ## [My van sounds like a go-kart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-van-sounds-like-a-go-kart/91073)
**Author:** [@Adventure-Wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adventure-Wagon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-van-sounds-like-a-go-kart/91073 "2015-09-04T07:37:37Z")
I drive a 2005 toyota mini-van. Lately the engine has started sounding strange. it has been sounding like a tiny diesel engine or like a go-kart. There are no lights on on the dash, I have not noticed any changes in fuel… --- ## [Car engine ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-ticking/91062)
**Author:** [@detroit48210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detroit48210)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-engine-ticking/91062 "2015-09-03T20:10:24Z")
hello i own a 2001 chevy impala 3.8 and i recently had a good friend of mine whos going to school as a mechanic install a manifold gasket upper and lower but now i am hearing this loud tick tick tick sound for about 2-3 … --- ## [05 Nissan Pathfinder Stutters at 4000 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-pathfinder-stutters-at-4000-rpm/91069)
**Author:** [@Clu3lessDriv3r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clu3lessDriv3r)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-pathfinder-stutters-at-4000-rpm/91069 "2015-09-03T19:23:11Z")
Good Afternoon, My car recently got a code for the camshaft sensor after my car died in the middle of street and the engine light turned on. I had gotten it replaced. In fact, I had both (left and right) camshaft senso… --- ## [2003 Matrix AC Compressor shuts off too much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-matrix-ac-compressor-shuts-off-too-much/91079)
**Author:** [@JoeCushing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeCushing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-matrix-ac-compressor-shuts-off-too-much/91079 "2015-09-03T08:26:03Z")
I have a 03 Matrix and my AC compressor does not stay on long enough to cool the car. In cool weather (less than 80 degrees), on the highway, the AC works well enough if I have it on high. When the weather heats up or … --- ## [Knock sensor missing from a 1985 Toyota Supra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-missing-from-a-1985-toyota-supra/90862)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-missing-from-a-1985-toyota-supra/90862 "2015-09-03T04:47:08Z")
A while ago I purchased a replacement engine that was a couple years older and was missing the spot for the knock sensor. The car runs like crap and has little take off power. I have been told by many that the knock se… --- ## [Acceleration/Hill problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-hill-problem/91077)
**Author:** [@560sl87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/560sl87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-hill-problem/91077 "2015-09-03T04:31:21Z")
I have a 1987 Mercedes 560sl. Has new fuel pumps, fuel filter, spark plugs, air filter, fuel strainer cleaned, fluids at proper level, and new brakes/rotors. Runs fine until I get to a hill. Then when I push the accelera… --- ## [Loose steering...but it's intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-but-its-intermittent/91054)
**Author:** [@Bucket2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bucket2000)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-but-its-intermittent/91054 "2015-09-03T04:22:01Z")
2000 Honda Civic DX, green, four doors, 91,000 miles. A few weeks ago I noticed that the steering wheel was loose when driving but only about 30% of the time--didn't seem to be related to whether the car was warmed up o… --- ## [Adding Sound to an Electric Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-to-an-electric-car/91042)
**Author:** [@New\_EV\_Driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/New_EV_Driver)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-sound-to-an-electric-car/91042 "2015-09-03T03:24:49Z")
How can I add after-market engine sound to a silent electric car? I like my new Spark EV. It's great for all those short, run-around-town errands that gulp gasoline in my other car. However, frequently in residential n… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord V6 - Power Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-v6-power-steering-issues/90928)
**Author:** [@TracyAnne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TracyAnne)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-v6-power-steering-issues/90928 "2015-09-03T01:50:13Z")
The power steering on my car is failing intermittently. There is no secret thing to do to make it fail. It's mostly at low/no speed like when pulling into a parking spot. Thus far, I have had the pump replaced twice, pre… --- ## [1983 Chevy G30 Van Air Cleaner Search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-chevy-g30-van-air-cleaner-search/91036)
**Author:** [@TelePete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TelePete)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-chevy-g30-van-air-cleaner-search/91036 "2015-09-03T01:37:52Z")
I have a '83 G30 van that is a Motorhome conversion. It's a 350ci and the last owner has replaced the air cleaner with a K&N air cleaner. I've recently had it in the shop and the Mechanic got it to run good around town. … --- ## [Large circular metal piece hanging under my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-circular-metal-piece-hanging-under-my-car/91064)
**Author:** [@Hondaproblems](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaproblems)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 9:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-circular-metal-piece-hanging-under-my-car/91064 "2015-09-02T09:44:06Z")
A picture is attached. Is this something I can just push back up and in, tear off, or does it need to be professionally looked at? Thank you for any assistance! --- ## ['05 Corolla Disc Brake Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-corolla-disc-brake-maintenance/91060)
**Author:** [@mjohnso9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjohnso9)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 8:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-corolla-disc-brake-maintenance/91060 "2015-09-02T08:54:31Z")
Brake maintenance question. I have an '05 Toyota Corolla in Seattle. My shop performed the following maintenance: "machine disc rotors" ($90), and "clean, lube and bevel disc brake system" ($45). Now, 1 year and only 8,0… --- ## [04 Buick Century Steering. (stiff)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-buick-century-steering-stiff/91038)
**Author:** [@d3r](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d3r)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-buick-century-steering-stiff/91038 "2015-09-02T05:05:08Z")
Just bought an 04 century for a daily driver after my 99 century crapped out after a billion miles.. Car runs and drives near perfect with 120k miles. However the steering is really stiff. Ive driven several centurys… --- ## [Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/91055)
**Author:** [@grancracker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grancracker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating/91055 "2015-09-02T04:31:20Z")
my 2001 Ford Explorer has started overheating but there is no steam or water running out and when I turn the heater on I get slightly warm water what can I do? the temp gauge will go to hot and after a while will drop do… --- ## [Squeeking sound when driving but not when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeking-sound-when-driving-but-not-when-braking/91063)
**Author:** [@icecold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecold)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeking-sound-when-driving-but-not-when-braking/91063 "2015-09-02T04:23:58Z")
The right tire/wheel is making squeaking sound when driving. The sound stops when brakes are applied. The sound comes only few times and not all the times. It does not sound when driving on highways. Any help to troub… --- ## [One station won't come in until I turn the car off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-station-wont-come-in-until-i-turn-the-car-off/91037)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-station-wont-come-in-until-i-turn-the-car-off/91037 "2015-09-02T00:52:53Z")
I have the 2008 Buick Lucerne that the shop wanted $970 to fix, but it's been running FINE ever since I just paid the diagnostic fee. 500 miles later, and all is well, except this: I just discovered that it has anoth… --- ## [2003 Toyota Tundra hesitation problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-hesitation-problem/91061)
**Author:** [@Tpell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tpell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-tundra-hesitation-problem/91061 "2015-09-02T00:23:05Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra V6. The problem I have with it is it hesitates. It does not happen ALL the time but it is very frequent. Sometimes it happens when I try to accelerate from a dead stop and other times while I … --- ## [2001 nissan sentra Belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-belts/91057)
**Author:** [@Stan-the-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan-the-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-belts/91057 "2015-09-01T23:14:42Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra with about 62K miles. I've never changed the serpentine belt (or timing chain/belt for that matter, if it has one). Its a station car with the occasional 2-4 hour highway trip assigned to it. I… --- ## [Mechanic damaged car, advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-car-advice/91059)
**Author:** [@Calist0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calist0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-damaged-car-advice/91059 "2015-09-01T09:29:07Z")
My father took his car to a mechanic to fix old bolts or something. Then 1 month later we took the car to another mechanic because of an oil leak and this mechanic found damage on the power steering rack + pinion (damage… --- ## [Replace it or junk it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-it-or-junk-it/91058)
**Author:** [@tommyd364](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommyd364)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-it-or-junk-it/91058 "2015-09-01T07:49:34Z")
I have an 04 Dakota that needs a new engine or needs to be junked. It has 163k on it and no major repairs and minimal rust. I do think the trans is not in the best shape. If it were your truck, what would you do? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1102) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1104)