# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1107 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1108 --- ## [Radiator issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-issue/90942)
**Author:** [@Cspace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cspace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-issue/90942 "2015-08-19T08:44:48Z")
Have a question. I have noticed some radiator leakage but it's not from under the radiator. It comes from the area of the overflow. I was just wondering if maybe I need a new radiator cap cause my car actually doesn't ov… --- ## [2005 ford focus problems need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-problems-need-help/90918)
**Author:** [@duncan314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duncan314)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-problems-need-help/90918 "2015-08-19T07:07:21Z")
So i left my car running ran into a store came out it had tirned off so went to start it it and it wouldnt turn over all you could hear was clicking from the starter so had a guy boost it and engine turned over and start… --- ## [89 Civic Wagon, Blue...phone call](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-civic-wagon-blue-phone-call/90910)
**Author:** [@PerSWade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PerSWade)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-civic-wagon-blue-phone-call/90910 "2015-08-19T05:57:19Z")
Just wanted to chime in...I'm not sure when Honda switched to them, or started using them, but there is a relay under the dash called the "Main Relay" that controls both ignition and gas. Older ones tend to have problems… --- ## [2008 Buick Lucerne CX :Service Traction control and engine power reduced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-cx-service-traction-control-and-engine-power-reduced/90905)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-cx-service-traction-control-and-engine-power-reduced/90905 "2015-08-18T06:39:26Z")
I bought this Gorgeous Buick as a project. It has been hit in the driver's door. It has several OBD II codes. P1516 Throttle actuator control module throttle actuator position performance. P1125 Accelerator Pedal… --- ## [Welding 1926 frame](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welding-1926-frame/90902)
**Author:** [@tjplatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjplatt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/welding-1926-frame/90902 "2015-08-18T06:17:39Z")
I recently acquired my great-great uncle's 1926 Chevrolet 1-ton truck and I am planning on restoring it over the next couple of years. At some point the rear frame crossmember was used as a makeshift tow bar and was bent… --- ## [2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R Starlink problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-3-6r-starlink-problem/90931)
**Author:** [@J\_Berkeley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_Berkeley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-3-6r-starlink-problem/90931 "2015-08-18T00:53:51Z")
My 2014 Subaru Outback is possessed! An incoming text message is "stuck" somewhere in the Starlink system and cannot be detected (been to the dealer for help with this problem twice) or deleted! Here's what happens: i… --- ## [A/t temp light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-t-temp-light/90917)
**Author:** [@overcomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/overcomer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-t-temp-light/90917 "2015-08-17T18:15:42Z")
Hello All! I'm new to car talk and really hope someone can point me in the right direction. My wife was driving our recently purchased 2000 Montero sport today and the A/T Temp light came on, she pulled over and shut … --- ## [2003 Honda Civic overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-overheating/90921)
**Author:** [@BKK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BKK)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-overheating/90921 "2015-08-17T15:41:53Z")
I have a Civic that is overheating after even short drives (ca. 30 mins). Today the heat gauge went up to 3/4 after 20 minutes, and was still rising when I stopped. The radiator fluid is topped up, oil was just changed a… --- ## [Getting car to pass smog BEFORE replacing timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-car-to-pass-smog-before-replacing-timing-belt/90904)
**Author:** [@MichelleZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-car-to-pass-smog-before-replacing-timing-belt/90904 "2015-08-17T07:08:17Z")
I'm concerned about the fact that last time I had my car smog tested, a 1990 Acura Integra, the NO readings were SUPER close to the cut off limit. I am posting this because of some things I read in the following post fr… --- ## [1997 Chevy S10 ZR2 5 speed Manual Tranny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-s10-zr2-5-speed-manual-tranny/90907)
**Author:** [@just\_me\_18603](https://community.cartalk.com/u/just_me_18603)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-s10-zr2-5-speed-manual-tranny/90907 "2015-08-17T01:41:59Z")
I have a 1997b Chevy S10 ZR2. When I disengage the clutch the RPMs rev out of control, I shut the truck off and restart it, sometimes this helps till the next shift. It used to be only when I would come to a complete st… --- ## [2001 Chevy Express 2500 Computer Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-express-2500-computer-problems/90915)
**Author:** [@Henry-Navarro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry-Navarro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-express-2500-computer-problems/90915 "2015-08-17T01:17:42Z")
I have a Chevy Express 2500, and I just had my mechanic repair the engine. It took me a while to pay my mechanic (13 months) due to my budget/income, but after i finished paying him, he started on the repairs. It took hi… --- ## [07 honda crv fwd occasional groaning/rubbing sound when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-crv-fwd-occasional-groaning-rubbing-sound-when-turning/90914)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-honda-crv-fwd-occasional-groaning-rubbing-sound-when-turning/90914 "2015-08-16T21:57:26Z")
Hello! I just got my car back from a trusty shop and my car is STILL having the Sam issue..i only spent 1300 so I'm not feeling frustrated at all right now. Anyway..my car does an intermittent groan/rub thing when its be… --- ## [I mistakenl put gear oil in Chevy 02 pickup with automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-mistakenl-put-gear-oil-in-chevy-02-pickup-with-automatic-transmission/90849)
**Author:** [@sacco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sacco)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-mistakenl-put-gear-oil-in-chevy-02-pickup-with-automatic-transmission/90849 "2015-08-16T21:06:46Z")
I regrettably poured a quart of gear oil in a 02 Chevy pickup automatic transmission. I did not drive the truck but I did run the engine. A mechanic suggested diluting it with paint thinner. Advice is greatly needed and … --- ## [Just replaced struts and now have nosie over big bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-struts-and-now-have-nosie-over-big-bumps/90920)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-struts-and-now-have-nosie-over-big-bumps/90920 "2015-08-16T20:56:16Z")
I just recently replaced all 4 struts on a 2003 Nissan maxima with 144k and the front are fine its just the back drivers side it makes a clunk every time I hit a big pot hole or a medium sized bump the shocks are doing t… --- ## [1998 Sienna Dash Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-sienna-dash-lights/90919)
**Author:** [@Spazticus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spazticus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-sienna-dash-lights/90919 "2015-08-16T19:54:19Z")
Hello! This is the place where questions are answered, so here goes... :wink: I have a 1998 Sienna (at 300k miles I want to drive until it’s dead) and the dashboard has lost illumination in several bulbs. The fuses a… --- ## [2003 Altima loses power; odd error code result](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-altima-loses-power-odd-error-code-result/90885)
**Author:** [@Alaimo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alaimo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-altima-loses-power-odd-error-code-result/90885 "2015-08-16T09:50:02Z")
My 2003 Altima (generally trouble-free!) recently lost power ... it would just putter along at 5mph. I parked, and the engine revved up fine. Waited a bit, put in drive and and same issue. I punched the accelerator, it s… --- ## [Engine misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire/90913)
**Author:** [@Jaystone46307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaystone46307)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 9:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire/90913 "2015-08-16T09:29:36Z")
had what seemed to be and exhaust leak and wasn't so we decided that we should change the distributor cap and spark plugs and wires and now the engine is misfiring. We did everything correctly but don't know the reason f… --- ## [2002 Camry Starter replaced - now the problem's worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-starter-replaced-now-the-problems-worse/90896)
**Author:** [@PBSteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PBSteve)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-camry-starter-replaced-now-the-problems-worse/90896 "2015-08-16T09:26:32Z")
Hello, I have a 2002 Camry, 2.4 L engine. Over the course of about a day (5 or so starts) the starter turned over progressively slower then eventually quit. After a little google-fu, I pulled the starter out since it's… --- ## [Toyota camry 2009 automatic doors lock dont work at all!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2009-automatic-doors-lock-dont-work-at-all/90889)
**Author:** [@ilya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilya)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2009-automatic-doors-lock-dont-work-at-all/90889 "2015-08-16T05:23:23Z")
Hello, I have Toyota Camry 2009 . My automatic lock doors stopped working at all. But it was long process, first all passengers doors sometimes opened, sometimes closed(I mean button on the doors didn’t open or close doo… --- ## [Check engine light on, no codes stored](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-no-codes-stored/90912)
**Author:** [@LSAGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LSAGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2015, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-no-codes-stored/90912 "2015-08-16T05:16:39Z")
My wife and I recently bought a 2003 Pontiac Vibe, a Toyota Matrix with slightly different skin, and shortly after we got a check engine light. When I inspected the car before purchase I noticed that there was black soot… --- ## [Botched Shifter Cable Repair or Something Else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-shifter-cable-repair-or-something-else/90906)
**Author:** [@CDeN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDeN)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/botched-shifter-cable-repair-or-something-else/90906 "2015-08-15T22:01:01Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla that has 145,000 miles. It was towed to the repair shop due to a broken shifter cable. Prior to that, the car was driving completely fine. I picked the car up today and it seemed to drive n… --- ## [Subaru Forester: strange brake noise - mechanics say all is well but it's not!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-strange-brake-noise-mechanics-say-all-is-well-but-its-not/90891)
**Author:** [@reneemck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reneemck)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-strange-brake-noise-mechanics-say-all-is-well-but-its-not/90891 "2015-08-15T21:58:35Z")
Hi there Car Talk Community! I have a 2006 Subaru Forester with 115K miles. It's been well-maintained and well-loved. For the past few months, the brakes have been inconsistently making a dragging/grinding noise when … --- ## [iPhone app get 1999 suburban codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iphone-app-get-1999-suburban-codes/90846)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iphone-app-get-1999-suburban-codes/90846 "2015-08-15T19:40:08Z")
"Check engine soon" (not 'now' or just plain check engine) light. Similar instance ~3-5 months ago. Mechanic read codes said not to worry the problem (forgot now) not important and costly. He said to wait until other wor… --- ## [150k maintenance 1999 Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/150k-maintenance-1999-altima/90895)
**Author:** [@JDFW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDFW)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/150k-maintenance-1999-altima/90895 "2015-08-15T05:48:38Z")
Hello everyone. My car turned over to 150k miles last February. It's at about 153k now. I was thinking of having it serviced at the oil change in February. They always come out in the midst of the oil change and recomm… --- ## [Worn bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worn-bushings/90890)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worn-bushings/90890 "2015-08-15T05:24:14Z")
I just had my lower control arms replaced due to bad bushings, however the only thing/way I could tell that there was an issue was a kind of clunking sound I would hear from time to time when I would start or if I hit a … --- ## [Is $400 about right for an Inner Tie Rod End?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-400-about-right-for-an-inner-tie-rod-end/90873)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-400-about-right-for-an-inner-tie-rod-end/90873 "2015-08-15T04:13:12Z")
I bought a used Suzuki SX4 in April. At the time, I was told it needed new front tie rod ends -- the OUTER ones (or so I thought I was told). The dealer looked at it, agreed that that was correct, and replaced them for m… --- ## [Beat up honda: What's my play?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beat-up-honda-whats-my-play/90884)
**Author:** [@naivenoob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naivenoob)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beat-up-honda-whats-my-play/90884 "2015-08-15T03:38:13Z")
Hi All, I'm a noob who knows next to nothing about cars, but I was hoping to tap your wisdom. I have a 2000 Honda Accord 2 door coupe with a v6 and 186k miles. It's beat. The frame is somewhat bent from when I tried … --- ## [Smog Test and Check Engine Light Due to Low Compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-test-and-check-engine-light-due-to-low-compression/90888)
**Author:** [@gumresq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gumresq)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-test-and-check-engine-light-due-to-low-compression/90888 "2015-08-14T23:44:03Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota 4Runner. 355,000 miles. No problems with it until now. About 2 weeks ago Check Engine Light came on. I replaced spark plugs (they were due), checked coils and fuel injectors and still have Check Engi… --- ## [CODE 34 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-34-1990-dodge-grand-caravan/90897)
**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-34-1990-dodge-grand-caravan/90897 "2015-08-14T23:32:09Z")
I need to get this stupid van to pass smog, but it keeps showing code 34 (speed control open or shorted). From what I can find on the internet, that refers to the speed control servo, which is for cruise control. The iss… --- ## [Volvo V90 Lurching and Stalling- Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v90-lurching-and-stalling-please-help/90876)
**Author:** [@hcalais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hcalais)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v90-lurching-and-stalling-please-help/90876 "2015-08-14T15:36:33Z")
I have a black, 1996 Volvo V90 that in the past month has begun acting up in an unsettling way. My car has begun to do this weird lurching thing when I have my foot on the brake. It sounds as if I am revving the engine, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1106) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1108)