# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1131 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1132 --- ## [Starter Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems/89926)
**Author:** [@zeke589](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeke589)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problems/89926 "2015-05-15T19:46:52Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Stratus. 2.7 Engine. It died the other day and wouldn't start up. I tried to jump it and noticed smoke coming from under the engine. When I checked the starter was burnt so I replaced it with a new on… --- ## [2013 Jeep Patriot Brake/Turn Signal Light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-brake-turn-signal-light-issue/89968)
**Author:** [@DGA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DGA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-brake-turn-signal-light-issue/89968 "2015-05-15T17:51:02Z")
My wife drives a 2013 jeep patriot with less than 20k miles on it. The turn signals began behaving eccentrically (beeps at strange intervals, and the right turn signal flashing twice as fast most of the time). We figure… --- ## [Impotent 2001 Nissan Sentra seeks a VIAGRA-like solution!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impotent-2001-nissan-sentra-seeks-a-viagra-like-solution/89942)
**Author:** [@Nissan\_blues](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nissan_blues)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impotent-2001-nissan-sentra-seeks-a-viagra-like-solution/89942 "2015-05-15T08:11:49Z")
I've read the threads but found none that may apply. My car is diseased; being a scientist, I want to do more than just say a prayer and a Hail Mary in the hopes that it gets to the top of the hill! Runs fine on flats … --- ## [Toyota Camry Won't Turn Over - Potential Starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-wont-turn-over-potential-starter/89961)
**Author:** [@Cagoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cagoo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-wont-turn-over-potential-starter/89961 "2015-05-15T07:13:43Z")
A month or two ago I noticed my car starting to turn over a bit slower. Then finally woke to car that would not start. I tapped on the starter and it turned over. I took the car to local AutoZone store, tested the electr… --- ## [2011 Jetta noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jetta-noise/89974)
**Author:** [@aholz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aholz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jetta-noise/89974 "2015-05-15T06:56:15Z")
Jetta starts making a noise on the front left side when I turn sharp rights like in parking lots. There is no VW dealer within a 2hr drive. Take it to local auto repair shop. The guy says it's the wheel bearings on the f… --- ## [GM truck and SUV rusty brake lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-truck-and-suv-rusty-brake-lines/89953)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-truck-and-suv-rusty-brake-lines/89953 "2015-05-15T06:24:52Z")
Just because GM got out of recalling '99 to '09 trucks and SUV's because of rusty brake lines doesn't mean this still isn't a big problem. Last week I was forced to do an ABS stop in my '04 GM SUV to avoid an idiot. Afte… --- ## [AC Replacement for 2005 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-replacement-for-2005-honda-crv/89965)
**Author:** [@jtara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtara)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-replacement-for-2005-honda-crv/89965 "2015-05-15T05:27:49Z")
I was told by Honda service that the AC system needs complete replacement at a cost of $3300. Should I get other quotes or does this seem in the ballpark. They attempted to recharge and replace refrigerant and found t… --- ## [Cold Engine Light - Brand New Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-engine-light-brand-new-honda-civic/89923)
**Author:** [@kerryj987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kerryj987)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-engine-light-brand-new-honda-civic/89923 "2015-05-14T22:19:44Z")
I Just bought a new 2015 Honda Civic on Wednesday of this week. Yesterday, when I started the car the cold engine light came on. I drove slowly through my neighborhood and the light went off after about a minute. When I … --- ## [Automatic Rolling Backwards While in Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-rolling-backwards-while-in-drive/89969)
**Author:** [@CorporalPunishment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CorporalPunishment)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-rolling-backwards-while-in-drive/89969 "2015-05-14T14:18:55Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra with 250k miles on it and it runs like its was just off the factory floor, or at least it did. Today I got in my car and started it up normally and put it in drive to leave, but when I took my… --- ## [2011 GMC Terrain oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-oil-consumption/89941)
**Author:** [@fdny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fdny)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-oil-consumption/89941 "2015-05-14T07:54:06Z")
I own a 2011 4 cyl. Terrain. I had an oil change at 66,000 miles. At 70,000 miles I noticed an engine noise and took it to my Local GMC dealer for service. They told me I was down 2 quarts of oil and that was the source … --- ## [Car occasionally won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-occasionally-wont-start/89875)
**Author:** [@rileigh128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rileigh128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-occasionally-wont-start/89875 "2015-05-14T03:41:11Z")
About 1 out of 10 times, the car won't start- turn the key, dashboard, lights and radio turn on, but no sounds. If I wait an hour, it starts. It has a new battery (and we tried jumpstarting to no avail). It is not weathe… --- ## [Mazda3 Won't Start (Crank) After Driven In The Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-wont-start-crank-after-driven-in-the-rain/89967)
**Author:** [@mhoeltzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhoeltzel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-wont-start-crank-after-driven-in-the-rain/89967 "2015-05-14T02:41:49Z")
This has happened 3 times now in the last couple of months. After driving on wet roads, our 2003 Mazda3 won't start. It won't even crank or turnover (primary vs. secondary ignition). All of the other electronics come o… --- ## [2013 Mazda 3 slips out of 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-3-slips-out-of-3rd-gear/89962)
**Author:** [@cruehle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruehle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-3-slips-out-of-3rd-gear/89962 "2015-05-13T20:35:53Z")
I have been driving a 2013 Mazda 3 for a couple years, bought it new with only 9 miles on it. It has been slipping out of 3rd gear a couple times a week since I moved to a city 9 months ago. I cannot determine if it only… --- ## [Transmission fluid change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-interval/89951)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-change-interval/89951 "2015-05-13T19:37:54Z")
A gather that the recommended interval for a transmission fluid change is 3 years or 30k miles? And that is drain, change the filter if any, and refill, not flush I ask because the users manual says nothing. Does this ap… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/89930)
**Author:** [@mirandac25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mirandac25)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/89930 "2015-05-13T19:37:49Z")
I have a 1997 Pontiac sunfire the other week I was driving and it stopped on me the engine would crank but quickly turn off but everything inside the car would still be on k was told I needed a new cat and got that and a… --- ## [PT Cruiser Harmonic Balancer Installatioin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-harmonic-balancer-installatioin/89959)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-harmonic-balancer-installatioin/89959 "2015-05-13T09:43:46Z")
I recently had a timing belt issue with my 2005 PT Cruiser 2.4 L non-turbo, and successfully replaced the belt (that is after several hours of installing, uninstalling the belt because the timing marks kept getting off).… --- ## [Pricing of 2010 Ford Edge Replacing left Front Inner Tie Rod End](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pricing-of-2010-ford-edge-replacing-left-front-inner-tie-rod-end/89956)
**Author:** [@adams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pricing-of-2010-ford-edge-replacing-left-front-inner-tie-rod-end/89956 "2015-05-13T09:16:48Z")
Hello. I recently was told all my breaks needed replaced at a cost of $1,462 which included warrenty parts and charged for rotors and calipers. I went in because the brakes felt soft. After agreeing to that price an… --- ## [Exhaust cutout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-cutout/89922)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-cutout/89922 "2015-05-13T07:09:45Z")
Hi folks! Hey, did any of you ever have any experience with an exhaust cutout? The thing that you use to bypass the CAT and regular exhaust. I'm doing an exhaust for the DelSol my Son and I are building and I was cons… --- ## [2003 Elantra with overheating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-elantra-with-overheating-issues/89955)
**Author:** [@AshleyAshley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AshleyAshley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-elantra-with-overheating-issues/89955 "2015-05-13T06:36:03Z")
I'm looking for advice on whether to repair or not. My elderly mother has a 2003 Hyndai Elantra with 100k miles on it. We bought it from a shady car dealership (mistake we've had to learn a hard lesson from) last year. S… --- ## [2010 Chevy HHR ticking noise from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-hhr-ticking-noise-from-engine/89944)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-hhr-ticking-noise-from-engine/89944 "2015-05-12T22:12:47Z")
I purchased a 2010 Chevy HHR 4-cylinder with automatic transmission & 50K miles last December. I am hearing a lite ticking noise when I gently press the gas pedal and the car begins to accelerate. To me it sounds like a … --- ## [2002 Dodge Dakota, with brake warning light and ABS light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-with-brake-warning-light-and-abs-light-on/89935)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-with-brake-warning-light-and-abs-light-on/89935 "2015-05-12T21:48:53Z")
I was asked to look at this Dakota because the Brake warning light and the ABS lights come on. I get no stored codes with my code reader, and upon test driving it I found that the lights both go off when you shut off t… --- ## [GM Vortec distributor cap - corrosion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-vortec-distributor-cap-corrosion/89952)
**Author:** [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-vortec-distributor-cap-corrosion/89952 "2015-05-12T21:34:23Z")
I have a ski boat with a PCM 2003 GM 5.7 (350 ci) marine motor that uses the Vortec distributor cap - it is flat and the plug wires come off of the sides. GM has a technical bulletin included in the new cap that speaks … --- ## [How do I know my rotor's need to be replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-my-rotors-need-to-be-replaced/89937)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-my-rotors-need-to-be-replaced/89937 "2015-05-12T21:04:49Z")
Well it appears I may have solved my front brake grinding issues. It seems that the new pads were just adjusting to the new rotor's on the front, and just needed a bit of adjustment by the Goodyear Tech, said that shoul… --- ## [A/C and heater control panel switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-and-heater-control-panel-switch/89896)
**Author:** [@Misterjeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misterjeep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-and-heater-control-panel-switch/89896 "2015-05-12T20:20:37Z")
Hello best and brightest of Cartalk, I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with about 240000 miles on the clock. Words cannot describe how impressed I am by this car. However, yesterday I noticed that the selector switch whe… --- ## [Overheating Camry (on and after driving on the highway)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-camry-on-and-after-driving-on-the-highway/89948)
**Author:** [@emsable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emsable)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-camry-on-and-after-driving-on-the-highway/89948 "2015-05-12T19:07:00Z")
I have a 94 6 cylinder Camry wagon that has just started overheating on the highway and when I get off the hwy until I can find a place to park. The first time it happened I was going about 70 (I'm in California) and not… --- ## [2006 Kia Spectra EX Worth Saving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-ex-worth-saving/89940)
**Author:** [@iReallyAmLisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iReallyAmLisa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-ex-worth-saving/89940 "2015-05-12T05:44:13Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Spectra EX in need of a new transmission. It has about 130k miles on it. I can get the tranny replaced for cheap from a friend I trust at a local junk yard, but I don't know if it's worth the fix. Every… --- ## [Brake caliper slide?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-slide/89928)
**Author:** [@nicole88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicole88)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-slide/89928 "2015-05-12T05:07:12Z")
I recently had a dealership mechanic check out a couple of annoying noises my 2012 Jeep Liberty had been making for a few months. The one that really bothers me is a squeak coming from under the hood. It squeaks pretty c… --- ## [Really loud and vibration when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-loud-and-vibration-when-accelerating/89943)
**Author:** [@mitsumax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitsumax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-loud-and-vibration-when-accelerating/89943 "2015-05-12T02:19:15Z")
I have an 02 mitsu lancer and over the course of 3 days the car has gotten REALLY loud only when accelerating. it sounds like it has been straightpiped but the muffler is still there. Also when accelerating the car vibra… --- ## ['06 Jetta - apocalypse now? transmission breakdown?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jetta-apocalypse-now-transmission-breakdown/89925)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Hood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Hood)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-jetta-apocalypse-now-transmission-breakdown/89925 "2015-05-11T19:40:18Z")
2006 Jetta 2.5, automatic w/ tiptronic, last week passed its 80K tuneup at VW dealership with no issues except battery recharge and CV boot (fr. rt. outer). Today I'm at stop sign, low-grade hill, and accelerated on s… --- ## [Handnuffing tips with Meguiars M2 Fine Cut Cleaner - never did it - or take it to shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handnuffing-tips-with-meguiars-m2-fine-cut-cleaner-never-did-it-or-take-it-to-shop/89924)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handnuffing-tips-with-meguiars-m2-fine-cut-cleaner-never-did-it-or-take-it-to-shop/89924 "2015-05-11T19:07:30Z")
1999 Acura Integra 110k I am debating handbuffing vs professional detailing for $170 (on Amazon local deal - whole car) http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Mirror-Glaze-Fine-Cut-Cleaner/dp/B0002SQVDK/ref=sr\_1\_1?s=automotive&i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1130) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1132)