# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1105 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1106 --- ## [07 Toyota Sienna takes 20 mins for interior blower to blow hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-toyota-sienna-takes-20-mins-for-interior-blower-to-blow-hot/90953)
**Author:** [@lou2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lou2)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-toyota-sienna-takes-20-mins-for-interior-blower-to-blow-hot/90953 "2015-08-27T18:50:54Z")
The dash temp gauge reads in the middle between hot and cold within a few minutes of running. However, it takes about 20 minutes for hot air to come out the heater vents when the heater is set to maximum heat and the fan… --- ## [Boiling Coolant in Reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boiling-coolant-in-reservoir/89514)
**Author:** [@mikera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikera)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boiling-coolant-in-reservoir/89514 "2015-08-27T18:45:06Z")
Hello, Happy to be part of Car Talk. 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring 2.7 L ( 160.000K) I replace the coolant bleeder housing,which blew up a 1 month ago,it was last replaced 3 years ago, however since then coolant k… --- ## [Electrical problems (Me thinks)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-me-thinks/90999)
**Author:** [@Ms\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_B)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-me-thinks/90999 "2015-08-27T18:00:21Z")
I have a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. Back in November 2014 my car began giving me trouble starting, making clicking noises when I turn the key. My mechanic told me I needed an alternator so I had him install one. A few … --- ## [305 v8 seems like it is missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/305-v8-seems-like-it-is-missing/90995)
**Author:** [@Warrenfff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrenfff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/305-v8-seems-like-it-is-missing/90995 "2015-08-27T17:54:35Z")
I have a 305 v8 1988 with a Rochester 4 barrel carberator. Rebuilt has 10 hours on it. I say hours because it is a boat engine. Was running smooth but seems to be missing. Brand new cap and rotor. And I have had it timed… --- ## [Reprogramming Audi A4 ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-audi-a4-ecu/91005)
**Author:** [@AudiAngst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiAngst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-audi-a4-ecu/91005 "2015-08-27T15:24:54Z")
The check engine light has been on in my 99 Audi A4 ever since I put a new (used) ECU in it. The code it is throwing is a check transmission. However, my car is a manual. Is it possible to reprogram the ECU to a manual s… --- ## [Acceptable swivel in tie rod ends](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceptable-swivel-in-tie-rod-ends/91009)
**Author:** [@Rustheap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rustheap)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceptable-swivel-in-tie-rod-ends/91009 "2015-08-27T08:31:24Z")
So, I am ordering a bunch of stuff from rockauto. And I want to make sure I get everything I need. Anyway, I am aware that any amount of slop in a tie rod end is a no-no, have replaced several. But how easily should t… --- ## [2002 Honda Oddessey spindle & knuckle sensor removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-oddessey-spindle-knuckle-sensor-removal/91007)
**Author:** [@dekare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dekare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-oddessey-spindle-knuckle-sensor-removal/91007 "2015-08-27T05:03:05Z")
Does anyone know how to remove the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_sensor off the front spindle and knuckle? --- ## [2003 Jaguar XJ8 stalling/warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-xj8-stalling-warnings/90992)
**Author:** [@airportannie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/airportannie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-xj8-stalling-warnings/90992 "2015-08-27T04:43:11Z")
Help! My car has 196,000 miles on it & recently starting loading up, stalling. May be heat related. How can I determine if it's the ECM, crank or cam position sensors? The last time it quit on me it scrolled thru "ABS ou… --- ## [Need 4 new tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-4-new-tires/90967)
**Author:** [@JFG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JFG)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-4-new-tires/90967 "2015-08-27T03:44:45Z")
I have a 2001 Honda CR-V. I recently went to buy 2 new rear tires and the salesman told me since it was AWD I had to buy 4 tires at once or it would cause problems with the transmission. Is this true or was he thinking I… --- ## [Power loss in Dodge Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-in-dodge-caravan/91001)
**Author:** [@Thucy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thucy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-in-dodge-caravan/91001 "2015-08-27T01:08:14Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan, modified for use for someone in a wheelchair. On two occasions now I have been driving and have lost ALL power, including all dashboard lights, signals, power steering and power brakes. Luc… --- ## [AC Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair/90964)
**Author:** [@nanasford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nanasford)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-repair/90964 "2015-08-26T22:32:38Z")
Approximately what should the cost for repair and labor be to replace ac in 2000 Ford Focus? Being a widow in a new town, not sure if I get the correct info. --- ## [2010 Corrola Gas pedal issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corrola-gas-pedal-issue/90994)
**Author:** [@Jhutchins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jhutchins)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corrola-gas-pedal-issue/90994 "2015-08-26T20:21:17Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Corrola with a strange gas pedal problem. Randomly while driving the gas pedal will stop working. If I depress the gas pedal all the way when this issue happens it's as if I'm doing nothing. The c… --- ## [Mystery Road Splatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-road-splatter/90957)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-road-splatter/90957 "2015-08-26T17:00:17Z")
Just bought a 1999 Lexus LS 400. Really nice car. On the way back, literally, with the car, something splattered up on the side, down low, passenger side between the wheels. Tried rubbing it off with (1) wet paper towel… --- ## [Z71 Chevy Tahoe Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/z71-chevy-tahoe-electrical-issues/90951)
**Author:** [@tmat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/z71-chevy-tahoe-electrical-issues/90951 "2015-08-26T15:30:39Z")
I have a 2004 Z71 Chevy Tahoe with 192,000 miles that runs great. The issue I have though is the electrical system is going haywire (no pun intended). The front A/C and heater stopped responding to the level knob, theref… --- ## [A/c and heat work but fan does not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-and-heat-work-but-fan-does-not/90996)
**Author:** [@TaShaunna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaShaunna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-and-heat-work-but-fan-does-not/90996 "2015-08-26T08:42:07Z")
2008 Chevy Cobalt The fan for my A/c and heat does not turn on anymore. The A/c and heating systems themselves do work because if I put my hand right up against the vent I can feel it. When I switch on the fan, there i… --- ## [Speedometer not working 94 ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-not-working-94-ranger/90997)
**Author:** [@jp360ford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp360ford)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-not-working-94-ranger/90997 "2015-08-26T08:32:30Z")
My speedometer does not work. Also, my 4wd high light is on but not engaged. Are the two related? I've looked up speed sensor and it's separate from the actuator for 4wd. Maybe coincidence they stopped working simultaneo… --- ## [Cat with "low temperature reading"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-with-low-temperature-reading/90993)
**Author:** [@HBroNissanFrontier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HBroNissanFrontier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cat-with-low-temperature-reading/90993 "2015-08-26T07:36:34Z")
My 2001 Nissan Frontier has had a check engine light on for about 8 years with a 420 code, but has always run well and gotten ~28-30mpg (it's a little V4, manual). I finally took it in to get it fixed and they told me th… --- ## [Bleeding brakes in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes-in-a-2000-pontiac-grand-am/90977)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes-in-a-2000-pontiac-grand-am/90977 "2015-08-26T07:23:35Z")
The 2000 Pontiac Grand Am had to have brake fluid added and now i thin that the breaks need to be bled. How do you do it on this car? it used to be a pain in the Sonya Heine to do it on my old Volkswagon, but I hope t… --- ## [2012 VW Golf 2.5L - replace spark plugs at 22k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-golf-2-5l-replace-spark-plugs-at-22k-miles/90991)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-golf-2-5l-replace-spark-plugs-at-22k-miles/90991 "2015-08-26T01:34:28Z")
I have a 2012 VW Golf 2.5L that just hit its 4 year anniversary, but only has 22k miles. The 4 year / 40k miles service schedule says that the spark plugs should be changed, but it seems awfully early to change them at 2… --- ## [How do you choose what part to go with](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-choose-what-part-to-go-with/90979)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-choose-what-part-to-go-with/90979 "2015-08-25T19:11:35Z")
I am going to get my other lower control arm replaced and my local guy who has done other work on my car is willing to do this for $120 for labor and I can just bring him the part. Looking over the big three auto parts … --- ## [Leaking Cylinder Head Gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-cylinder-head-gasket/90985)
**Author:** [@midibob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midibob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-cylinder-head-gasket/90985 "2015-08-25T18:42:42Z")
I have a 1995 GMC Sonoma pickup truck with supposedly a blown cylinder head gasket. It only has 53K original miles on it. It overheated and I had it towed to a service shop. They put in a new water pump, new coolant, ne… --- ## [Rust underneath backseat on 2015 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-underneath-backseat-on-2015-corolla/90930)
**Author:** [@ToyotaEureka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaEureka)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-underneath-backseat-on-2015-corolla/90930 "2015-08-25T14:08:36Z")
I purchased a new 2015 Toyota Corolla this last June. While installing car seat covers this weekend, I lifted up the backseat and saw a good deal of rust on the hinges and bar that's bolted to the floor. The bolts are sh… --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege- Bizarre Transmission Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-bizarre-transmission-trouble/90983)
**Author:** [@joebombero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joebombero)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-bizarre-transmission-trouble/90983 "2015-08-25T09:08:46Z")
Help! Car has almost 300,000 miles. Transmission fluid full and clean (recently flushed). Car drives great- however when starting cold I put into drive and nothing. I will put it into Low- then 2- then back to Drive and … --- ## [Manual to automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-to-automatic/90963)
**Author:** [@Joey1730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey1730)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-to-automatic/90963 "2015-08-25T07:30:46Z")
I have a 350z 2007....it's souped up pretty well and its a manual. Built up transmission with stage 3 racing clutch....I want to change this vehicle to automatic ...cam someone tell me what all I need to buy for this c… --- ## [Question about a Complete Strut Assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-complete-strut-assembly/90966)
**Author:** [@phospholipid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phospholipid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-complete-strut-assembly/90966 "2015-08-25T07:14:32Z")
I have a 2004 Saturn Ion. The shocks/struts have never been replaced. I got two Unity 11270 assemblies (http://tinyurl.com/pfx88qv). I'm in the middle of the repair. Everything is going great. I really just have a minor … --- ## [Looking for some direction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-some-direction/90790)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-some-direction/90790 "2015-08-25T07:10:05Z")
Got a problem that has left me in circles. 85 BMW 325e, manual. Won't start. Previously had some driveability problems, sproadic brief stalling. Using the key in ignition switch,starter spins the engine with no hint of… --- ## [2011 Honda Odyssey clanging like it is dragging a small pipe behind the family roadster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-clanging-like-it-is-dragging-a-small-pipe-behind-the-family-roadster/90935)
**Author:** [@bapugsley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bapugsley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-clanging-like-it-is-dragging-a-small-pipe-behind-the-family-roadster/90935 "2015-08-25T05:32:56Z")
When I was in the family roadster pulling away from a family get together with the windows down I heard an intermittent sound that was similar to a small metal pipe being dragged behind the van. I quickly pulled over to… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry SE Repair backing into pole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-se-repair-backing-into-pole/90970)
**Author:** [@dwang41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwang41)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-se-repair-backing-into-pole/90970 "2015-08-25T02:52:32Z")
Hi guys, I was hoping to get some DIY help for my 2012 Toyota Camry. I accidentally ran the rear passenger light into a pole was wondering what I could do to fix it. I got a price for $1300 to fix it without getting a … --- ## [Starter or battery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-or-battery-problem/90982)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-or-battery-problem/90982 "2015-08-25T02:32:59Z")
2004 camry 4 cyl. turns over slow but starts. I checked battery voltage (car not running) it is 12.6 volts. when cranking in dropped to 6.??. The post terminals and cables looked ok but I did not disconnect or remove th… --- ## [Water Inside My Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-inside-my-car/90976)
**Author:** [@Sparty91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sparty91)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-inside-my-car/90976 "2015-08-25T01:43:04Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox that has developed an odd issue. For about a month, after a good rain, I have a puddle of water in the floor carpet of the front passenger side - while parked. It develops from the center of t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1104) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1106)