# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1122 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1123 --- ## [Drive or not to drive this weekend!? What do you think the sensor lights are REALLY telling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-or-not-to-drive-this-weekend-what-do-you-think-the-sensor-lights-are-really-telling/90321)
**Author:** [@MN\_Dani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MN_Dani)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-or-not-to-drive-this-weekend-what-do-you-think-the-sensor-lights-are-really-telling/90321 "2015-06-20T04:40:09Z")
Please help. I have a 2008 Rav4. Last night some lights came on my car and of course, I have plans to drive 4 hours tomorrow. I called the auto shop and they are tyring to squeeze in today, but they don't know if … --- ## [Will my old jeep make it across the state](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-old-jeep-make-it-across-the-state/90314)
**Author:** [@Theanicole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theanicole)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-old-jeep-make-it-across-the-state/90314 "2015-06-20T03:45:31Z")
I have a1999 jeep grand Cherokee with 300,000 miles on it and I am wondering if it will make it from the coast of north Carolina to the mountains about a 6 hour drive --- ## [95 neon, High Idle?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-neon-high-idle/90332)
**Author:** [@bretrichter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bretrichter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-neon-high-idle/90332 "2015-06-20T02:30:57Z")
Ok, its been about two weeks since I posted this on here. Im starting a new post just to make it easier for everyone to see what has been done up to this point. I have a 95 neon that is running a very high Idle. When … --- ## [Car dies after 30 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-after-30-seconds/90329)
**Author:** [@donfrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donfrench)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-after-30-seconds/90329 "2015-06-20T01:11:46Z")
I start the car - a 2001 Ford Focus 4 cyl DOHC. It runs fine for 30 seconds then stops, as if it is no longer getting fuel. I can't start it again for a couple days then the same thing happens over again. FWIW, I parked … --- ## [Transfer case](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case/90324)
**Author:** [@Rich111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich111)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case/90324 "2015-06-20T00:36:23Z")
Hi - I drove my 2001 land cruiser into the shop after a 3 hour drive - it was making a thud noise (sometimes) when I went from stop to go. Felt like transmission. They called and said they put it on the lift and heard … --- ## [2005 Volkswagon Passat Wagon not wanting to crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagon-passat-wagon-not-wanting-to-crank/90325)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Piazza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Piazza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagon-passat-wagon-not-wanting-to-crank/90325 "2015-06-19T22:28:19Z")
My daughter drives a 2005 Passat station wagon, has a small child and one on the way. She has had intermittent problems with the car just not wanting to crank. After sitting 15-20 minutes it will crank. But the wait and … --- ## [2003 Nissan Altima Won't Start after a Brief Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-wont-start-after-a-brief-stop/90310)
**Author:** [@rugger26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rugger26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-altima-wont-start-after-a-brief-stop/90310 "2015-06-19T17:04:45Z")
My 2003 Nissan Altima recently started giving me trouble where I will drive for at least 20 minutes, stop to run an errand, come back, and the engine won't turn over. The first time this happened my check engine light ca… --- ## [2001 Dodge Grand Caravan intermittent starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-grand-caravan-intermittent-starting-issues/90306)
**Author:** [@jAdams54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jAdams54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-grand-caravan-intermittent-starting-issues/90306 "2015-06-19T13:07:53Z")
OK so I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L V6 with 125,000 miles. Recently about a month or so ago I began having a starting issue. Basically what happens is that when I go to start the car, all I get is one click. The… --- ## ["Dear Car Talk" column: Ball Joint Replacement on Mazda 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-ball-joint-replacement-on-mazda-6/90317)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dear-car-talk-column-ball-joint-replacement-on-mazda-6/90317 "2015-06-19T07:33:04Z")
Today's column, the reader has a Mazda 6 with questionable lower ball joints. Ray says to replace the ball joints you have to replace the entire control arm. It's not possible to purchase only the ball joint. Just… --- ## [Help! Drove with ebrake on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-drove-with-ebrake-on/90305)
**Author:** [@Ren\_Zokuken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ren_Zokuken)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-drove-with-ebrake-on/90305 "2015-06-19T04:10:43Z")
I drive a 1996 BMW 328i with automatic transmission. I went to get a tire changed, and the mechanic told me to pull the ebrake so I did. He changed the tire and I got back in, started up the car and put it in drive. I pr… --- ## [Help! Code C0281 on my 08 Chevy Uplander: any way to bypass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-code-c0281-on-my-08-chevy-uplander-any-way-to-bypass/90313)
**Author:** [@Maine\_Dirt\_Road](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maine_Dirt_Road)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-code-c0281-on-my-08-chevy-uplander-any-way-to-bypass/90313 "2015-06-19T01:27:08Z")
My ABS light was coming on due to a failing ABS switch in my right front hub assembly. Replaced that hub 4 months ago, but code fired for failing left ABS/hub, too, so I had a shop replace that one since I didn't have th… --- ## [Bump and squeal when accelerating after full stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bump-and-squeal-when-accelerating-after-full-stop/90302)
**Author:** [@Vorona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vorona)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bump-and-squeal-when-accelerating-after-full-stop/90302 "2015-06-18T21:18:49Z")
I've had a 2007 Honda Fit with around $130K for a year. Car performs ok but a recent problem started that I'm not sure about. When accelerating after a full stop, sometimes it makes a sound like tires squealing and so… --- ## [98 Lumina Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-fuel-tank/90309)
**Author:** [@ptohara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ptohara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-fuel-tank/90309 "2015-06-18T18:56:03Z")
Welp, looks like my beloved 98 Lumina has a gas tank leak of some sort. Don't worry. I'm not driving it at the moment. I am lucky that my fiance isn't using her vehicle much right now and I can bum around in her's. I … --- ## [VERY slow tire leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-slow-tire-leak/90225)
**Author:** [@bkj517](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkj517)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-slow-tire-leak/90225 "2015-06-18T18:48:02Z")
I have a very slow air leak in my right front tire. It'll lose 10-15 PSI over several weeks (2-3) while the others will lose next to no air. I plan on getting it fixed eventually because the tire is otherwise in great … --- ## [2002 ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus/90307)
**Author:** [@shawty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus/90307 "2015-06-18T16:26:16Z")
My car stopped in the middle of the road after going 55 mph.it wouldn't go drive or reverse. I did get It to go in neutral so I could push it out road. It has done this before but after stopping putting in park then driv… --- ## [Dead or Revive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-or-revive/90298)
**Author:** [@bwiddey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwiddey)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-or-revive/90298 "2015-06-18T14:01:07Z")
My 2009 Toyota Corolla with 90K miles is in a life or death spot. It was recently sideswiped while waiting for maintenance service, but insurance rectified that situation handily. It looks great. But the service, thereaf… --- ## [Saturn L100...Horn won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-l100-horn-wont-work/90294)
**Author:** [@Dodo422](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodo422)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-l100-horn-wont-work/90294 "2015-06-18T07:37:37Z")
I've been having an issue with my Saturn L100 horn. After an altercation with a huge log, meant to be an indicator of row spacing in a dirt parking lot, my horn no longer works properly. Even after being replaced twice, … --- ## [Rough Idle 1995 pickup truck 2.4 liter 4 cal 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-1995-pickup-truck-2-4-liter-4-cal-4wd/90281)
**Author:** [@Mac2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-1995-pickup-truck-2-4-liter-4-cal-4wd/90281 "2015-06-18T07:25:51Z")
I have a new problem- I drove out to a favorite spot in the mountains (up a dusty road) and when I got to the end of the road my truck was suddenly idling REALLY rough. I was able to drive it home and it runs "OK" as lon… --- ## [1972 Super Beetle distributor problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-super-beetle-distributor-problems/90299)
**Author:** [@YacobBergin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YacobBergin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-super-beetle-distributor-problems/90299 "2015-06-18T06:11:04Z")
I recently attempted to change out the clutch on my bug for the first time. All went well right up until I tried to start it. The starter kicks over, all the electrical works, but for some reason she's not firing. Upon r… --- ## [Comp or collision?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comp-or-collision/90280)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comp-or-collision/90280 "2015-06-18T02:56:16Z")
Caught lower valence on curb at store. Dang! Looks like new fascia time. Of course it is entire front plastic bumper cover. Curve in fascia causes tear to misalign about 1/4". The tear is about 1.5" long. Is it a comp o… --- ## [2000 Expedition - electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-expedition-electrical-problem/90271)
**Author:** [@Takem01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Takem01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-expedition-electrical-problem/90271 "2015-06-17T22:28:34Z")
Have a problem with the starter/charging system. Expy is a 5.4 gas with 236k. Started as intermittent starting problem. Thought it was hot starter problems. Replaced starter. Then battery checked bad. New battery. … --- ## [Surging/stalling 2011 Elantra - strong odor of something hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-stalling-2011-elantra-strong-odor-of-something-hot/90276)
**Author:** [@kapoho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kapoho)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-stalling-2011-elantra-strong-odor-of-something-hot/90276 "2015-06-17T19:50:07Z")
I’m Kapoho with the same 2011 Elantra with phantom harsh shifting problem in Jan 2015. On Feb 2, 2015, Hyundai finally fixed the problem with exactly the solutions posted by Car Talk responders in Jan- Feb 2015. No pro… --- ## [Wet Driver's Side Window won't go down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-drivers-side-window-wont-go-down/90258)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wet-drivers-side-window-wont-go-down/90258 "2015-06-17T19:26:45Z")
Hey guys, So, I discovered today while trying to go thru the Walgreens pharmacy drive-thru, that my driver's side window will not go down when it is all wet from the rain. When I attempt to roll it down, the inside we… --- ## [97 4.3 cam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-4-3-cam/90288)
**Author:** [@Mattmattbro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattmattbro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-4-3-cam/90288 "2015-06-17T08:44:51Z")
Is it cpu or ecm controlled? Also what cam would be a good upgrade without a lot of internal work --- ## [No room to move driveshaft to remove it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-room-to-move-driveshaft-to-remove-it/90209)
**Author:** [@1970GTO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1970GTO)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-room-to-move-driveshaft-to-remove-it/90209 "2015-06-17T07:19:16Z")
I am trying to remove my driveshaft in a 1970 GTO. There is no room to move it more into the trans to get it away from the rear end so it will drop. No center support, and the bolts are removed at the rear end. It loo… --- ## [Should I be irritated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-irritated/90235)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-irritated/90235 "2015-06-17T05:49:02Z")
I mean, like, is it justified? I know it's bad for my vitals. Anyway, I have a nearly-new car and took it in to the dealer for its "free" maintainence. I like to keep my tires a tad harder than spec. When I went back t… --- ## [Toyota HID lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-hid-lamps/90297)
**Author:** [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-hid-lamps/90297 "2015-06-17T04:01:03Z")
2005 Toyota Sienna minivan. Neighbor brings it by my house for a headlamp bulb. Rt head lamp low beam is out. Access is easy with the hood open. Rt Headlamp lens housing has moisture inside, left does not. Bulb is not br… --- ## [Blower motor resistor 2004 Chevy Classic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-resistor-2004-chevy-classic/90296)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-resistor-2004-chevy-classic/90296 "2015-06-17T03:02:44Z")
Can anyone confirm for me that the resistor for the blower motor is under the glove box. I have a car that the blower only runs on a few speeds and I'll have to replace it. I don't have a manual for it and just for thi… --- ## [2000 toyota rav4 engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-engine-noise/90189)
**Author:** [@tru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tru)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-rav4-engine-noise/90189 "2015-06-17T01:45:17Z")
Hello, my 2000 Rav4 has 120,000 miles on it- engine timing belt and everything with done at 60,000 miles. About a year after this work, i noticed an engine noise that only shows up when the A/C is on, or the engine is u… --- ## [Should Mercedes-Benz corporate pay for repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-mercedes-benz-corporate-pay-for-repairs/90292)
**Author:** [@cdb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-mercedes-benz-corporate-pay-for-repairs/90292 "2015-06-16T23:11:11Z")
This was the letter I sent to Mercedes-Benz and am still waiting for a reply. Do you feel they should pay for repairs and has anyone else had this problem? I am writing to you to request a refund for car repairs that ar… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1121) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1123)