# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1128 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1129 --- ## [Transmission - No Reverse GMC 3500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-no-reverse-gmc-3500/90091)
**Author:** [@JRazo85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JRazo85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-no-reverse-gmc-3500/90091 "2015-05-27T02:03:13Z")
I have taken out this transmission 3x, it is a 4L80E, and still have no reverse. I am currently going to look at the direct clutch, but I am curious if anyone had anymore advice? Thanks! --- ## [Fuel evap canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-evap-canister/90089)
**Author:** [@PDmyster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDmyster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2015, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-evap-canister/90089 "2015-05-27T00:16:42Z")
I read the other inputs for the evap solenoid, and found it very helpful, but I'm wondering where the actual evap canister is?? --- ## [Throttle wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-wire/90088)
**Author:** [@Shocka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shocka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-wire/90088 "2015-05-26T19:02:04Z")
l have a 2003 Toyota Camry 2.4L engend when I hit the gas paddle I don't exhilarate I can't find my throttle wire am thinking its a computer throttle I got my engend check light cheked and It had a fuel pressure vacuum l… --- ## [Car shakes in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-in-reverse/90086)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-in-reverse/90086 "2015-05-26T18:46:11Z")
OK so i recently replaced the whole rack and pinon on my 1997 Honda crv and i had to drop the muffler and drive axle as well as drop the engine about 2 in" So i supported the the engine with a jack and wooden blocks then… --- ## [Faulty Taillight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-taillight/90055)
**Author:** [@flvb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flvb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-taillight/90055 "2015-05-26T17:15:00Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Highlander. The rear right turn signal and break light don't work when I apply the brakes. When I use the turn signal or brakes while driving or parked there is no problem, but once I apply the br… --- ## [Wondering if 2004 Jeep Liberty is totaled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wondering-if-2004-jeep-liberty-is-totaled/90085)
**Author:** [@madb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wondering-if-2004-jeep-liberty-is-totaled/90085 "2015-05-26T05:42:21Z")
Recently, I hydroplaned turning onto a wet road in my town. I fishtailed and spun a couple times. Fortunately, I only hit one person. The right side over my back tire and his front left tire collided. I then jumped a cur… --- ## [Got a P0335 code (Crankshaft Position Sensor)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-p0335-code-crankshaft-position-sensor/89899)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-a-p0335-code-crankshaft-position-sensor/89899 "2015-05-26T00:25:22Z")
I got a 2004 Nissan Sentra and a p0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor) popped up on it after the car stalled out sitting in a parked position for 2 mins. The car also stalled out again 20 mins later while I was driving. Whe… --- ## [The Right Way To Coolant. 2005 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-way-to-coolant-2005-toyota-camry/90023)
**Author:** [@Clay201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clay201)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-way-to-coolant-2005-toyota-camry/90023 "2015-05-25T23:04:24Z")
Hi folks. I could use some help, please. All advice welcome. 2005 Toyota Camry, 122k miles, four cylinder engine. On paper, my father owns my car. I'm making payments to him. He's a control freak in general, but he's… --- ## [How long can a heater core leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-a-heater-core-leak/89465)
**Author:** [@TownCarGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TownCarGuy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-a-heater-core-leak/89465 "2015-05-25T18:59:53Z")
I have a 2001 Lincoln Towncar (178,000 miles) with a heater core leak. I was on the highway and got some smoke out of the ac vents and ever since then I've smelled the sweet smell of coolant in the air coming from the AC… --- ## [Subframe Rust - Need Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subframe-rust-need-advice/90025)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 8:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subframe-rust-need-advice/90025 "2015-05-25T08:01:52Z")
Hi All, I have a 2012 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium with 41k miles that I purchased used in 2013. At the time of purchase, it had 19k miles, with a clean carfax. Anyway, today while topping off my windshield washer flu… --- ## [Messed up restoring headlights, left UV coating on paint. How can I remove it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/messed-up-restoring-headlights-left-uv-coating-on-paint-how-can-i-remove-it/90060)
**Author:** [@kantk2015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kantk2015)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/messed-up-restoring-headlights-left-uv-coating-on-paint-how-can-i-remove-it/90060 "2015-05-25T07:12:48Z")
Hi guys, So I was defogging/clearing my headlights using one of those headlight restoration kits. It worked extremely well...except when I was putting on the UV coating it dripped down onto the paint of my car. I didn'… --- ## [2006 Tucson Hyundai Power Steering Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-tucson-hyundai-power-steering-leak/90079)
**Author:** [@advisepls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/advisepls)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-tucson-hyundai-power-steering-leak/90079 "2015-05-25T06:27:39Z")
Just started to leak, evidence on the ground. No noise when turning or driving. Shop said I needed entire rack and pinion but only put car on lift no other testing. Is this urgent meaning need to get fixed tomorrow? Do … --- ## [Battery or alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-alternator/90067)
**Author:** [@levitiquetus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levitiquetus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-alternator/90067 "2015-05-25T03:49:17Z")
I have a 95 Chevy astrology van that I've owned for about a year. On occasion (about once a month) when I start it, the battery gauge stays in the red and all the lights are dim. After driving a bit I can stop the van an… --- ## [Hub amssembly 2004 grand prix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hub-amssembly-2004-grand-prix/90076)
**Author:** [@icecajun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icecajun)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hub-amssembly-2004-grand-prix/90076 "2015-05-25T02:36:55Z")
I want to change my hub assembly myself but I can't seem to find the torque spec.. I need them for the 3 bolts that holds the assembly and the axle nut. --- ## [2005 PT Cruiser will not idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pt-cruiser-will-not-idle/90078)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pt-cruiser-will-not-idle/90078 "2015-05-25T01:16:10Z")
I feel like I am living the HEE-HAW life, if it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all (for those of you old enough to remember the show). I did a timing belt replacement on the car. Checked the marks carefully … --- ## [Intermittant problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-problem/90080)
**Author:** [@ArgyleW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgyleW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-problem/90080 "2015-05-25T00:54:52Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester, bought it this past January. Got 163,000 miles on it, and we've driven it mostly around town. Over the last month, it has developed an intermittant problem with stalling and rough "putt-put… --- ## [2005 Camry is Dieseling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-is-dieseling/90061)
**Author:** [@Howward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howward)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-is-dieseling/90061 "2015-05-24T17:47:10Z")
This is about my mother's 2005 Camry (4 cyl., about 21,000 mi.). She called this evening and told me that the engine kept going for more than a minute after she shut it off. She didn't notice any problems with the engi… --- ## [What's the screw called?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-screw-called/90070)
**Author:** [@it0ken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/it0ken)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-screw-called/90070 "2015-05-24T08:53:53Z")
Hey guys, so I replaced the hinges on my rear windshield today (2002 Ford Explorer sport). I went to a junkyard, and found 2 working hinges. HOWEVER, Whatever screw you use the t30 torx bit for is corroded and does not… --- ## [Nissan steering pinch bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-steering-pinch-bolt/90026)
**Author:** [@philly\_phixer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philly_phixer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-steering-pinch-bolt/90026 "2015-05-24T08:42:22Z")
hello, I am replacing the steering gear on my fiance's 2005 Nissan Altima and have everything free except the lower joint pinch bolt on the steering column. Can anyone help me with am idea of how to get this free? --- ## [Intermittent No Start 1999 Savanna 1500 van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-start-1999-savanna-1500-van/90072)
**Author:** [@bBarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bBarry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-start-1999-savanna-1500-van/90072 "2015-05-24T08:15:04Z")
This has been a great Van, only has 70,000 miles and has never let me down until a few months ago in February when it was getting down to -20 degrees F. Seemed like it was cranking fast so I thought it was timing. Turned… --- ## [Scratched my new Custom wheels, what can I use to stop any corrosion from occurring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-my-new-custom-wheels-what-can-i-use-to-stop-any-corrosion-from-occurring/90063)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-my-new-custom-wheels-what-can-i-use-to-stop-any-corrosion-from-occurring/90063 "2015-05-24T07:29:24Z")
I have a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The wheels were losing chrome and were oxidizing. I just bought some new "Koenig Unknown" wheels for it. I took it to the local shop to have the new wheels put on And one of the tires had som… --- ## [Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/90020)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak/90020 "2015-05-24T04:42:11Z")
2000 Mercury Villager. There's an oil leak from the are shown in the picture. This is on the under-carraige of the car. The front of the car is to the left and It comes from the engine above and goes towards the rear of … --- ## [Mini Clubman fuel system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-clubman-fuel-system/90065)
**Author:** [@Atom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-clubman-fuel-system/90065 "2015-05-24T04:34:07Z")
A problem cropped up in September 2014 w/ my 2012. When attempting to pump gas, the nozzle would click off as if the tank was full even though there was less than half a tank. Eventually, the click off occurred as soon … --- ## [Speedometer Working Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-working-intermittently/90071)
**Author:** [@Marylander1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marylander1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-working-intermittently/90071 "2015-05-24T04:03:41Z")
I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy sedan (2.2 liter) with about 178K miles on it. Recently the speedometer has stopped working intermittently. I can't find a pattern to it, though it does sometimes seem to start or stop working… --- ## [Car Hesitating when stopped in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitating-when-stopped-in-traffic/90059)
**Author:** [@BeanPod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeanPod)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitating-when-stopped-in-traffic/90059 "2015-05-24T03:18:20Z")
Hi all, thanks for reading my post. I have a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire. I keep up on her engine and have only experienced this issue one other time back in the fall or winter. Like that day, today I started the car and drove … --- ## [With Direct Injection a Reality. Why dont we bring BACK the Two-Stroke Engine? Might be time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/with-direct-injection-a-reality-why-dont-we-bring-back-the-two-stroke-engine-might-be-time/89997)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/with-direct-injection-a-reality-why-dont-we-bring-back-the-two-stroke-engine-might-be-time/89997 "2015-05-24T02:40:26Z")
I was reading through one of my old books in my garage and was looking at a 1970 Kreidler UFO 50cc Race Bike. It had a Rotary Valved 50cc engine that produced a WHOPPING 25 Hp or so it claimed. That got me thinking...5… --- ## [One for the gurus. 2012 VW Passat Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-for-the-gurus-2012-vw-passat-brakes/90033)
**Author:** [@ContraAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ContraAl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-for-the-gurus-2012-vw-passat-brakes/90033 "2015-05-23T12:18:26Z")
About a week ago the brake light on my 2012 VW Passat SEL started blinking (which also flashes the daytime running lights). Car has 39,000+ miles. Maybe it's time for new brake pads? I've also verified that the brak… --- ## [Rear liftgate hinges broke :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-liftgate-hinges-broke/90062)
**Author:** [@it0ken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/it0ken)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-liftgate-hinges-broke/90062 "2015-05-23T07:52:38Z")
Hello everyone. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer 2 door. The hinges on my glass liftgate unfortunately gave out on me when opening the glass, not the entire back. the top of the glass fell, but the wires caught it and kept … --- ## [My 2007 Jeep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2007-jeep/89991)
**Author:** [@Leefor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leefor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2007-jeep/89991 "2015-05-23T05:55:15Z")
My Jeep makes a whining noise and sounds like a deisel truck. In the morning when I back out of my garage and reverse down a little way the noise is there. When I then drive off, the noise gets even louder. As I drive,… --- ## [Cost of 2002 Saturn Vue throttle body and connectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-2002-saturn-vue-throttle-body-and-connectors/90034)
**Author:** [@Willwrites](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willwrites)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2015, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-2002-saturn-vue-throttle-body-and-connectors/90034 "2015-05-23T04:38:10Z")
My 2002 Vue started to idle fast when starting, but drops to normal. Seems sluggish on deceleration. Dealer ran scanner and gave me bad news: throttle body and connectors (probably). $1700! He said problems are cascadin… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1127) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1129)