# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1143 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1144 --- ## [The Ultimate Creeper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ultimate-creeper/89446)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ultimate-creeper/89446 "2015-03-28T09:47:21Z")
I don't know if anyone has seen this yet, but watch this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6z5BW\_meE Tester --- ## [Brake light switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-switch/89456)
**Author:** [@Rickyd920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickyd920)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-switch/89456 "2015-03-28T07:42:49Z")
Is there a proper way to put the brake light switch in? I know it goes on the driver side part on the brake pedal but alignment wise? I replaced one a while back and the bolt it snug but the switch was a little loose. I … --- ## [TPMS resetting required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-resetting-required/89447)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-resetting-required/89447 "2015-03-28T05:52:40Z")
2009 Lexus ES Just put my summer tires/wheels back on and how do I make the low tire pressure light to go off? These wheels have sensors that were registered at the dealer when purchased. Do I have reset the system b… --- ## [Daytime Running Light problem in 2008 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daytime-running-light-problem-in-2008-civic/89429)
**Author:** [@emilymcla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilymcla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daytime-running-light-problem-in-2008-civic/89429 "2015-03-28T03:30:53Z")
One of my DRLs was out, so I changed both per recommendation. The notification light on my dashboard went away, but now both DRLs are out. All other lights are working fine. --- ## [2001 Honda CR-V: Multiple Misfire after distributor, compressions, and valve check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-multiple-misfire-after-distributor-compressions-and-valve-check/89454)
**Author:** [@aniel070](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aniel070)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-multiple-misfire-after-distributor-compressions-and-valve-check/89454 "2015-03-28T02:56:03Z")
Hey everyone, My 2001 Honda CR-V with 120,000 miles has been sending misfire codes for the past couple of weeks. I replaced the distributor rotor and cap, plugs (NGK's) and wires, and the light disappeared after a co… --- ## [2003 focus zx5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-focus-zx5/89365)
**Author:** [@Giz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-focus-zx5/89365 "2015-03-27T22:55:34Z")
Can you please tell me why my 03 focus zx5 will stall in reverse. I have had the tranny seviced. I can drive it and then let it sit for about an hour and then try to reverse in it and it dies. I have change the mac, tps,… --- ## [Two calls from 3.21.2015 show: Volvo Flame suppressor & Pressed-on Ring Gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-calls-from-3-21-2015-show-volvo-flame-suppressor-amp-pressed-on-ring-gear/89436)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-calls-from-3-21-2015-show-volvo-flame-suppressor-amp-pressed-on-ring-gear/89436 "2015-03-27T18:21:17Z")
Dorthea has a Volvo with an oil leak, possibly at the rear main seal. Ray said it might be a problem unique to Volvo's called the "flame suppressor" or some term like that. What is the purpose of the flame suppress… --- ## [Car dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-while-driving/89235)
**Author:** [@greentree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greentree)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-while-driving/89235 "2015-03-27T17:57:09Z")
My manual 98 Honda civic hatchback has 435,000 miles. But for the past 5 months, it has had a reoccurring problem: it loses power at unpredictable times while I'm driving. The gas stops responding and the check engine an… --- ## [2003 Corolla Clock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corolla-clock/89418)
**Author:** [@misst1078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misst1078)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corolla-clock/89418 "2015-03-27T16:54:31Z")
Hi all! I was wondering if anyone can help me... I've had my 03 Corolla for some time now. I haven't had any major problems with it... She's been great, but last week I noticed her clock has been appearing and disappe… --- ## [Rough Idle and Misfire Occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-and-misfire-occasionally/89427)
**Author:** [@akuhn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akuhn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-and-misfire-occasionally/89427 "2015-03-27T07:49:54Z")
I've got a 2007 Saturn Ion 2.2 liter engine and I've had it for about two years now (didn't buy it new obviously) and recently, I've noticed that every so often - READ: not all the time - when I'm stopped at a stop light… --- ## [Help with unsolvable cruise control problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-unsolvable-cruise-control-problem/89430)
**Author:** [@AlwaysLearning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlwaysLearning)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2015, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-unsolvable-cruise-control-problem/89430 "2015-03-27T03:32:30Z")
I have a 2008 Infiniti g37s coupe with a cruise control problem that appears to be unsolvable! The car is well outside of the factory warranty. Symptoms: - The "CRUISE" light is illuminated and the "SET" light flashes … --- ## [Suzuki cutting out, chapter 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-cutting-out-chapter-2/89322)
**Author:** [@yorkie412008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yorkie412008)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-cutting-out-chapter-2/89322 "2015-03-26T06:57:08Z")
See previous discussions cali emissions thread on my 02 Suzuki XLZ 4WD. It has 149,000 miles, has had a new starter, new fuel pump and lines, and new brakes in the past year. Bought it a couple of weeks ago and took it… --- ## [Help with 2006 dodge ram 1500 headlight wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2006-dodge-ram-1500-headlight-wiring/89425)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2006-dodge-ram-1500-headlight-wiring/89425 "2015-03-26T04:09:15Z")
ok so my passenger side headlight wont turn on installed new bulb still wont turn on. I pulled the wiring schematic and on the connector i have a h13 bulb with 3 pins for high and low beams. i have voltage when the low … --- ## [Leaky windshield washer pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-windshield-washer-pump/89212)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-windshield-washer-pump/89212 "2015-03-26T03:33:43Z")
20+ year old Corolla. There's a leak that appears to be at the point where the windshield washer pump attaches to the plastic bottle. I've had a leak in that area before, where the hose attaches to the pump, but that… --- ## [1970 Chev Chevelle Coming out of storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chev-chevelle-coming-out-of-storage/89422)
**Author:** [@Justin\_s\_Mom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin_s_Mom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chev-chevelle-coming-out-of-storage/89422 "2015-03-25T21:42:49Z")
I want to give my old car to my son, but it's been garaged for 16 years. Where do I start to make sure the engine and parts are properly serviced? --- ## [What is this and why was it in the bottom of my oil pan? :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-and-why-was-it-in-the-bottom-of-my-oil-pan/89410)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-and-why-was-it-in-the-bottom-of-my-oil-pan/89410 "2015-03-25T21:31:15Z")
93 Hyundai Excel 1.5L, 130k miles. Oil pan gasket leaking like crazy, took pan off and cleaned everything up real nice in preparation for new gasket. Looked in the bottom of pan and noticed this thing sitting in it (the … --- ## [1995 Ford explorer XLT 4.0L v6 Rough running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-xlt-4-0l-v6-rough-running/89416)
**Author:** [@JamesC191](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesC191)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-xlt-4-0l-v6-rough-running/89416 "2015-03-25T17:07:48Z")
Hello, This is the first time I've used this discussion site. I have some major problems with my explorer. The idle is rough and accelerating is rough also. If i nearly put it to the floor it almost seems like it studder… --- ## [Oxygen Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor/89387)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor/89387 "2015-03-25T07:54:24Z")
I have a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Engine is running rough. Check engine light comes on. Code is P0152. The code is defined as high voltage on the front o2 sensor (bank 2). I hooked up the scanner again and checked … --- ## [ERR 4 code on CD player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/err-4-code-on-cd-player/89419)
**Author:** [@gsmalls612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gsmalls612)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/err-4-code-on-cd-player/89419 "2015-03-25T07:04:02Z")
Can anyone help me trouble shoot the ERR 4 message on my Lexus's CD player. The dealership replied back with a general email saying that the CD player should be replaced for a whooping $550 plus labor... --- ## [Power seat wiring diagram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seat-wiring-diagram/89414)
**Author:** [@1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seat-wiring-diagram/89414 "2015-03-25T05:10:18Z")
I recently purchased a 2006 Chevy 2500HD pickup truck. The previous owner installed what looks like a power seat from a Ford. It's a very nice seat, probably much better that the Chevy seat but even though power is wir… --- ## [Weird temp gauge readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-temp-gauge-readings/89300)
**Author:** [@chicotd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chicotd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-temp-gauge-readings/89300 "2015-03-24T09:43:36Z")
2000 mercury grand marquis drives fine and then suddenly temp gauge in dash shoots straight up and then comes straight back down. This lasts for about 3 seconds. The engine will hesitate during these 3 seconds. Then i… --- ## [Considering purchasing a 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, expensive to maintain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-purchasing-a-2002-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-expensive-to-maintain/89388)
**Author:** [@CalamityJane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalamityJane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-purchasing-a-2002-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-expensive-to-maintain/89388 "2015-03-24T09:30:34Z")
Hi, I'm considering the purchase of a 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, the little wagon. It has 133,000 miles on it, upgraded shocks, and well maintained. The head gasket/bolts and radiator have been replaced recentl… --- ## [What's the most wheel weights you've seen on a rim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-most-wheel-weights-youve-seen-on-a-rim/89401)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-most-wheel-weights-youve-seen-on-a-rim/89401 "2015-03-24T06:17:54Z")
After coming back from shopping at Costco, I was stopped at a light and happened to glance over at the truck next to me. The rim I could see had 4 wheel weights on it. And they were all pretty big. Not only that, but … --- ## [Stripped lug, safe to drive or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-lug-safe-to-drive-or-not/89403)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-lug-safe-to-drive-or-not/89403 "2015-03-24T06:12:45Z")
2007 Honda Accord LX I stripped the lug on my front right wheel, 4 are ok, but the one is toast. I ordered a new one, but it wont arrive until mid or late week. Will I be OK driving with 1 bad lug for the week? --- ## [Turn signal noise will not stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-noise-will-not-stop/89407)
**Author:** [@cool09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cool09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-noise-will-not-stop/89407 "2015-03-23T22:45:19Z")
The turn signal noise in the hazard light terminal will not shut off. Should the terminal be replaced or is it some other electrical issue? 2002 Grand Am --- ## [Transmission Troubles after Father-in-Law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-troubles-after-father-in-law/89383)
**Author:** [@KevKuyKen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevKuyKen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-troubles-after-father-in-law/89383 "2015-03-23T18:08:31Z")
If you don't want the story, skip this paragraph entirely. Recently my wife and I took a flight from a local airport, and to save on parking costs had my father-in-law go pick the car up later in the day after we left t… --- ## [What happens when you don't change your oil for 84,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-when-you-dont-change-your-oil-for-84-000-miles/89385)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-happens-when-you-dont-change-your-oil-for-84-000-miles/89385 "2015-03-23T16:25:20Z")
Obviously, nothing good can come from that type of abuse... http://jalopnik.com/what-happens-if-you-dont-change-the-oil-in-your-audi-fo-1692660828 The next time that somebody posts a question including "I don't know … --- ## [Overfull of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfull-of-oil/89392)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Welch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric_Welch)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfull-of-oil/89392 "2015-03-23T06:18:12Z")
Recently I brought my car for an oil change. They put the recommended full synthetic oil in and when I left the cel starting blinking and the car idling extremely rough. I brought the car immediately back (only drove ~… --- ## [Squealing like a pig!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-like-a-pig/89391)
**Author:** [@Daponz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daponz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-like-a-pig/89391 "2015-03-23T05:48:44Z")
I just finished replacing my front brake pads on a 2012 Honda CRV and it squeals like a pig. When I first get in the car my foot goes directly to the brake pedal out of habit, I press before starting the vehicle and a sq… --- ## [Over heating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating/89400)
**Author:** [@acook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acook)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating/89400 "2015-03-23T04:58:19Z")
We were driving home yesterday and all of the sudden the car started to over heat and we could smell antifreeze. We turned the ac off and put more water in it. Today we just had to make a short trip somewhere (we were pl… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1142) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1144)