# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1108 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1109 --- ## [Help changing headlamp in 2006 Ford focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-changing-headlamp-in-2006-ford-focus/90893)
**Author:** [@Kaleyj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaleyj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-changing-headlamp-in-2006-ford-focus/90893 "2015-08-14T10:31:00Z")
I'm trying to change the headlamp on the drivers side of my 2006 ford focus. This is my first time attempting to change a headlamp by myself. I've gotten as far as to remove the rubber cap and twist the black ring that l… --- ## [Torque converter problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-problem/90847)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-converter-problem/90847 "2015-08-14T00:05:39Z")
1983 chevy c10 I bought this old truck about a week ago and I noticed a few things right from the start. Engine revs kind of high before the transmission engages (about 1,200+ rpms). at highway speed the truck shakes and… --- ## [2005 Saab 9-2X (Aero) misfiring (Saabaru)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-2x-aero-misfiring-saabaru/90837)
**Author:** [@NicoleV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicoleV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-2x-aero-misfiring-saabaru/90837 "2015-08-13T21:20:18Z")
My 9-2 is misfiring on cylinders 2 and 4. At first we suspected a timing issue but that doesn't appear to be the case. My mechanic is looking at it but can't seem to locate the problem... so far: - replaced old spark pl… --- ## [P0506 Code but feels like a transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0506-code-but-feels-like-a-transmission-issue/90883)
**Author:** [@Sherman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherman2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0506-code-but-feels-like-a-transmission-issue/90883 "2015-08-13T16:59:52Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Accord with 207,000 miles on it. It's been doing the following: - From Reverse to Drive, there’s a 2 - 3 second pause before it engages - Sometimes when driving at higher speeds (55 - 70mph) then slow… --- ## [1999 Olds 88 cuts out momentarily. No MIL. Otherwise runs well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-olds-88-cuts-out-momentarily-no-mil-otherwise-runs-well/90851)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-olds-88-cuts-out-momentarily-no-mil-otherwise-runs-well/90851 "2015-08-13T08:49:27Z")
I've never had a car act like this before. It cuts out for a tenth of a second, and then comes right back. I drove it 20 miles yesterday. It seemed to do it more before the engine reached operating temperature, like on… --- ## [Where to throw the towel in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-throw-the-towel-in/90874)
**Author:** [@Sallymanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sallymanders)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-throw-the-towel-in/90874 "2015-08-13T06:40:21Z")
Hello! I have a 2002 Subaru Forester. It has 194,000 miles on it and was running smoothly until 50 miles from Durham headed there from Western NY the engine blew. I owe $1,400 on the vehicle and a new engine will be b… --- ## ['04 Frontier poor ac cooling and buzzing from glove box area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-frontier-poor-ac-cooling-and-buzzing-from-glove-box-area/90749)
**Author:** [@Tulenkot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tulenkot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-frontier-poor-ac-cooling-and-buzzing-from-glove-box-area/90749 "2015-08-13T06:19:42Z")
'04 frontier 6cyl, 90k miles. My AC recently started cooling poorly, although still slightly cold, especially at higher rpms. At the same time, I noticed a buzzing noise that changes pitch with rpms and only occurs with … --- ## [2002 Ford Focus with flashing battery light but not alternator or battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-with-flashing-battery-light-but-not-alternator-or-battery/90882)
**Author:** [@Jolenej2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jolenej2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-with-flashing-battery-light-but-not-alternator-or-battery/90882 "2015-08-13T04:14:21Z")
I need help with my 2002 Ford Focus SE with 130k miles on it. For the past 4 months the battery light flashes randomly while driving. The flashing and frequency of flashing doesn't seem related to anything I can tell i… --- ## [Loss of power steering in converted 1951 chevy truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880)
**Author:** [@looneycb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/looneycb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-steering-in-converted-1951-chevy-truck/90880 "2015-08-13T02:36:45Z")
I have a 1951 chevy p/u. it has the front suspension, engine (305 SBC), th350 transmission and rear end from a 1977 camaro. I recently installed a complete serpentine conversion kit (Genuine GM part #12497698). The issu… --- ## [2005 ford escape (3.0) has no guts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-3-0-has-no-guts/90735)
**Author:** [@tonytwotimes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonytwotimes)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-3-0-has-no-guts/90735 "2015-08-12T23:41:09Z")
Hi Guys, Girlfriend and I went on vacation in her 2005 escape. We get to a moderate grade, and the thing has no guts. Had it floored and was struggling to maintain 25 mph, even if I kept it in a lower gear at 4000 rpms. … --- ## [What's missing here? 2nd gen 4runner Suspension Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-missing-here-2nd-gen-4runner-suspension-question/90811)
**Author:** [@micahfranz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micahfranz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-missing-here-2nd-gen-4runner-suspension-question/90811 "2015-08-12T23:14:55Z")
I was checking out my brake wear and suspension components on a 1994 4Runner that I picked up recently. The vehicle is 200k miles, 5spd manual, and in really good shape. One thing I noticed today was very concerning to m… --- ## [Tire rotation and new pairs of tires, explain something to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-and-new-pairs-of-tires-explain-something-to-me/90875)
**Author:** [@roothorick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roothorick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-and-new-pairs-of-tires-explain-something-to-me/90875 "2015-08-12T22:47:32Z")
So the rule is, when getting a pair of tires, you put the new tires on the rear, because you want to lose traction in the front instead of the rear, which is much easier to recover from than losing traction in the rear b… --- ## [2002 Ford Escape XLS 5 Speed Engine Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-xls-5-speed-engine-knocking/90881)
**Author:** [@Kayalyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kayalyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-escape-xls-5-speed-engine-knocking/90881 "2015-08-12T21:10:32Z")
Hello, My timing belt was just replaced along with the timing idler pulley, timing belt tensioner, serpentine belt, tensioner and idler pulley, spark plugs, and valve cover gasket. It drove great yesterday but this morn… --- ## [Wheels or tires or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-or-tires-or-something-else/90819)
**Author:** [@newtoutah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newtoutah)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheels-or-tires-or-something-else/90819 "2015-08-12T20:48:01Z")
Hi everyone, I recently bought a 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring. It only has 53,000 miles but I notice a rumbling sound that corresponds to the wheels moving at least about 15 - 20 mph. It's FWD and the front two tire… --- ## [Mercury Milan Steering Wheel Crooked from AC Chip Repair...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-steering-wheel-crooked-from-ac-chip-repair/90879)
**Author:** [@linz1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linz1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-milan-steering-wheel-crooked-from-ac-chip-repair/90879 "2015-08-12T19:32:59Z")
I dropped off my 2006 Mercury Milan at a local Ford dealer this morning to have an AC temperature chip replaced because my air was not cold and prior diagnostics determined the chip no longer functioned. This turned out… --- ## [Replaced door striker and now door will not open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-door-striker-and-now-door-will-not-open/90878)
**Author:** [@Rick218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick218)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-door-striker-and-now-door-will-not-open/90878 "2015-08-12T19:19:27Z")
I replaced the door striker on my 1986 F-150 on the passenger side in the same location as the original. It closed beautifully and solid just like new. Now I can't open it from either side. Any suggestions on accessin… --- ## [Torn between new Chevy and Ford pickup trucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-between-new-chevy-and-ford-pickup-trucks/90821)
**Author:** [@psanzone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/psanzone)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-between-new-chevy-and-ford-pickup-trucks/90821 "2015-08-12T16:37:06Z")
My Silverado may not pass state inspection, so I may be forced to buy a new truck. My Silverado has over 240,000 miles on it but in upstate NY, the salt has rusted it badly on important structural parts. I am leaning t… --- ## [Transmission rebuild on 2004 Toyota Matrix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-on-2004-toyota-matrix/90872)
**Author:** [@TrafficSickness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrafficSickness)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-on-2004-toyota-matrix/90872 "2015-08-12T06:04:01Z")
So, I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix with about 104K miles on it, regular oil service and general maintenance. A few weeks back, my check engine light came on, took it in for diagnosis. The code was for the TCC, indicating a … --- ## [Ford windstar grinding issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-grinding-issue/90841)
**Author:** [@bigartvan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigartvan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-grinding-issue/90841 "2015-08-12T05:25:11Z")
i have a 1999 ford windstar with 73k miles. torque converter was replaced before I got it. (about ten thousand miles ago) my van gets a quick grinding noise from the front end that lasts only a second. it only happens wh… --- ## [2004 Mercedes Benz C240 with 69,000 miles needs new Transmission should I repair or sell Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-c240-with-69-000-miles-needs-new-transmission-should-i-repair-or-sell-auto/90801)
**Author:** [@Jkulp360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jkulp360)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-c240-with-69-000-miles-needs-new-transmission-should-i-repair-or-sell-auto/90801 "2015-08-12T04:27:31Z")
2004 MB with 69,000 miles. Purchased auto new form MB dealer. Had all services performed by dealer. Car was shifting rough (automatic or 4-matic). Took to dealer. Dealer reported that radiator fluid was found in trans… --- ## [Request body shop referrals in Northern Virginia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-body-shop-referrals-in-northern-virginia/90864)
**Author:** [@I\_mSean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I_mSean)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-body-shop-referrals-in-northern-virginia/90864 "2015-08-12T01:10:13Z")
Hello, I need to take my car (Mini Cooper) to a trusted body shop in Northern Virginia. I have used a mechanism, referred by this community, and have been very pleased. Any referrals that you can provide on body shops … --- ## [Dead subaru. I'm in love with it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-subaru-im-in-love-with-it/90860)
**Author:** [@hamannthorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hamannthorn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-subaru-im-in-love-with-it/90860 "2015-08-11T22:48:55Z")
I have a 1996 subaru impreza outback. It is now dead. Billowing white smoke, coolant coming out of the tailpipe, terrible rocky idle and some smoke coming from the exhaust at the manifold. (assuming it cracked from the h… --- ## [How can I fix my broken support cylinder to the body of my lift gate? It broke off completely . Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-fix-my-broken-support-cylinder-to-the-body-of-my-lift-gate-it-broke-off-completely-help/90865)
**Author:** [@emmaolivia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmaolivia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-fix-my-broken-support-cylinder-to-the-body-of-my-lift-gate-it-broke-off-completely-help/90865 "2015-08-11T19:04:51Z")
My ford car in not running properly. I have fix my broken cylinder from the car wholesale repair and dealer, but it is now completely broken down. Suggest me what to do next --- ## [97 civic new clutch and transmission rebuilt noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-civic-new-clutch-and-transmission-rebuilt-noise/90858)
**Author:** [@Bran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bran)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-civic-new-clutch-and-transmission-rebuilt-noise/90858 "2015-08-11T16:05:18Z")
Im a first timer here please bare with me. Car is a 97 civic. I had a input shaft bearing replaced since i had the tranny off i decided to change the flywheel clutch and bearings. After install i have cold not shift into… --- ## [Car vibrates when Tachometer is between 1 and 1.5 in Automatic Transmission. Idles below 1](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-tachometer-is-between-1-and-1-5-in-automatic-transmission-idles-below-1/90868)
**Author:** [@CodeBunnie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CodeBunnie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-tachometer-is-between-1-and-1-5-in-automatic-transmission-idles-below-1/90868 "2015-08-11T05:35:51Z")
My 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS has 167k on it. I actually had a new transmission put in at 38K because of a factory defect. Havent had any problems since. When I am giving the car gas and the tachometer is between 1 and … --- ## [Finding the Correct Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-correct-oil/90834)
**Author:** [@Rocher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocher)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-the-correct-oil/90834 "2015-08-10T22:10:51Z")
So I just bought a 2007 VW Rabbit 2.5. Planning on giving it its first oil change tomorrow. I came across a couple problems with finding oil though. The owners manual recommends 5W-40. It also says 5W-30 can be used … --- ## [wipers/RAV4 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-rav4-2011/90867)
**Author:** [@Jeannewrox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeannewrox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-rav4-2011/90867 "2015-08-10T19:35:45Z")
I bought my 2011 RAV4 used. About 2 years ago the wipers broke (I cannot remember how they behaved ...but ultimately they stopped working though I tried my usual technique of waiting and hoping...I got a new motor). Thi… --- ## [88 s10 coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-s10-coolant-leak/90859)
**Author:** [@coleyeatts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coleyeatts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-s10-coolant-leak/90859 "2015-08-10T17:24:24Z")
Coming out the peice right behind the oil resevoir out a little hole whats this leak coming from any suggestions? --- ## [How to evaluate old cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-evaluate-old-cars/90798)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-evaluate-old-cars/90798 "2015-08-10T16:26:35Z")
I wonder how one finds out about the reliability of cars older than those covered by Consumer Reports. There used to be some website that I knew about, but they dropped the useful information. Anyone know of a source? H… --- ## [Odometer doesn't display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-doesnt-display/90845)
**Author:** [@Sarpar21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarpar21)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-doesnt-display/90845 "2015-08-10T07:47:33Z")
I have a 1999 Pontiac sunfire. It had just over 85,200 miles. I took it in to have an oil change and the front passenger tire changed. I didn't notice it till the next day. My odometer stop displaying. What could have ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1107) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1109)