# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1144 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1145 --- ## [Bad Thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-thermostat/89395)
**Author:** [@Rocher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-thermostat/89395 "2015-03-23T04:29:00Z")
I have a 2002 Caviler. Somewhat recently the car has been not staying at a constant temperature. It will rise above the middle (where it would always just stay at until recently) a notch and then go down a notch below… --- ## [New Alternator or Not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-or-not/89397)
**Author:** [@TinkerBelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinkerBelle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-or-not/89397 "2015-03-23T04:23:41Z")
Yesterday when I turned on my truck the red battery warning light came on. The battery volt indicator gauge showed a charge of about 12. I tried driving it to an auto parts store, and the battery slowly died while I was … --- ## [Mazda iridium plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-iridium-plugs/89376)
**Author:** [@DeNato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeNato)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2015, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-iridium-plugs/89376 "2015-03-23T00:08:47Z")
my girlfriend has a 2004 Mazda Rx8 (edited) with 65k miles on it and had the plugs and coils changed then a month later the car won't start. After two months the shop figures out the plugs are bad - apparently she's supp… --- ## [Intermittent Loss of Battery Connection '03 Accord EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-battery-connection-03-accord-ex/89255)
**Author:** [@lanceroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanceroberts)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-battery-connection-03-accord-ex/89255 "2015-03-22T23:56:00Z")
I had my car battery replaced about three months ago and when it was replaced they put those little anti-corrosion felt pads at the base of the terminals as well as anti-corrosion grease. My positive terminal would never… --- ## [Loss of Power to Dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-to-dashboard/89384)
**Author:** [@mtheis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtheis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-to-dashboard/89384 "2015-03-22T22:07:41Z")
I am hoping for some help on my 2005 Honda Accord. I have been experiencing a loss of electricity to my dashboard - the radio cuts out, tach and speedometer needles drop, sometimes warning lights come on. I don't think I… --- ## [Killed my van.. looking at options to resurrect it and need help understanding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/killed-my-van-looking-at-options-to-resurrect-it-and-need-help-understanding/89152)
**Author:** [@ThriftMaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThriftMaven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/killed-my-van-looking-at-options-to-resurrect-it-and-need-help-understanding/89152 "2015-03-22T22:06:47Z")
I admit fault here. I neglected the timing belt change in my 1995 Honda Odyssey minivan. This was about six months ago. The van died on the highway doing about 60. In my defense, I knew it needed to be done but was h… --- ## [Can the axle and transmission cause the brake pedal and steering column to pulsate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-axle-and-transmission-cause-the-brake-pedal-and-steering-column-to-pulsate/89377)
**Author:** [@Lauren101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-axle-and-transmission-cause-the-brake-pedal-and-steering-column-to-pulsate/89377 "2015-03-22T19:50:40Z")
Hi All, I got a mechanic who replaced my rotors, brake pads, checked my calipers in the front brakes and replaced my drums and shoes in the back brakes because it was believed that it was the cause of pulsation when I … --- ## [Blinking Engine Light came on then stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-engine-light-came-on-then-stopped/89312)
**Author:** [@Greytcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greytcar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-engine-light-came-on-then-stopped/89312 "2015-03-22T16:15:56Z")
Here s the backround and what happened today. We've had this van for almost four years. It's a Ford Freestar 2006, with 73,000 miles. We had to have the catalytic converter replaced within the first year we had it at no … --- ## [Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89213)
**Author:** [@Thejess20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thejess20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help/89213 "2015-03-22T06:56:45Z")
I just bought a 95 honda civic si vtec automatic. I've had it almost two weeks I haven't had any problems with it until the other night my dashboard lights went out, I looked at the fuse it was bad so I replaced it but t… --- ## [Strange Intermittent Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-intermittent-starting-problem/89362)
**Author:** [@ksgeezer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ksgeezer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-intermittent-starting-problem/89362 "2015-03-22T01:45:29Z")
My 4 cylinder 2009 Camry XLE has a strange intermittent starting problem. Twice in the last month when I tried to start it absolutely nothing happened. There was no sound and the interior lights did not come on. I sus… --- ## [Creaking when accelerating or braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-when-accelerating-or-braking/89334)
**Author:** [@Mikied25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikied25)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2015, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-when-accelerating-or-braking/89334 "2015-03-22T01:35:20Z")
Hi all, just a preface that I'm not super car savvy but trying to learn so bare with me if I ask any dumb questions. Anyway, I just bought an '03 Mitsubishi Spyder Automatic with around 160,000 miles. The car seems to … --- ## [Windshield squirters too strong and can't be adjusted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-squirters-too-strong-and-cant-be-adjusted/89242)
**Author:** [@Daddyscadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daddyscadi)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-squirters-too-strong-and-cant-be-adjusted/89242 "2015-03-21T23:07:16Z")
When the windshield washer stopped squirting, I took the car to my local mechanic. He installed a new washer pump. After the repair the squirters wildly sprayed the hood, top, and driver-side window. They were unable … --- ## [95 nissan pickup engine light speedometer issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-pickup-engine-light-speedometer-issue/89371)
**Author:** [@BigGulp2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigGulp2012)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-pickup-engine-light-speedometer-issue/89371 "2015-03-21T22:36:53Z")
I have a 95 nissan pickup V6. The speedometer stopped working today and engine light came on. truck sat there while I was working and went back out to it. Started truck back up and engine light was still on. As soon as … --- ## [2001 Subaru Forester engine races while in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-engine-races-while-in-gear/89359)
**Author:** [@williamclang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamclang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-engine-races-while-in-gear/89359 "2015-03-21T20:25:03Z")
My son has a 2001 Forester that's engine will from time to time suddenly rev up while driving on the highway as if the clutch was suddenly disengaged. The clutch only has about 20,000 miles on it and there is no burned c… --- ## [Scratches on back lit instrument panel 2013 CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-on-back-lit-instrument-panel-2013-cr-v/88700)
**Author:** [@Amaryllis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amaryllis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratches-on-back-lit-instrument-panel-2013-cr-v/88700 "2015-03-21T19:09:43Z")
I have recently noticed that there are scratches on the backlit information panel of my 2013 CR-V. It's almost as if chunks of the black "paint" are being rubbed off the backside around the 40 mph mark. While it doesn't … --- ## [Owning antique cars if you can't do your own repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owning-antique-cars-if-you-cant-do-your-own-repairs/89257)
**Author:** [@NomadInHerBus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NomadInHerBus)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owning-antique-cars-if-you-cant-do-your-own-repairs/89257 "2015-03-21T18:15:30Z")
I know many/most people who own classic cars like to work on the cars themselves and know something about restoring, fixing, and maintaining them. I love antique cars, and I've owned a couple in the past, but I bought th… --- ## [1993 ford e-150 high idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-e-150-high-idle-problem/89243)
**Author:** [@BWEB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BWEB)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-e-150-high-idle-problem/89243 "2015-03-21T04:56:09Z")
so i've been slowly fixing up an old conversion van i recently got (1993 ford E150 5.0L).... and i'm having problems with this thing idling at about 3000 rpms... i've changed the upper intake gasket cause it was leaking,… --- ## [Dome Lights on and driver door console not operative. Whistle while I: drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dome-lights-on-and-driver-door-console-not-operative-whistle-while-i-drive/89372)
**Author:** [@Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iowa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dome-lights-on-and-driver-door-console-not-operative-whistle-while-i-drive/89372 "2015-03-21T03:59:03Z")
My 2004 has suddenly decided I should drive with dome lights on all the time, as if starring in an episode of COPS. Seems something is reading my driver door is not closed, even though it is closed. Besides lights on, … --- ## [Brake rotor problem. Strange vibration and discoloration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotor-problem-strange-vibration-and-discoloration/89364)
**Author:** [@Quarers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quarers)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotor-problem-strange-vibration-and-discoloration/89364 "2015-03-21T03:49:14Z")
1990 Civic Wagon I have been trying to diagnose a brake vibration that turns into a constant vibration within a short time. I put brand new rotors on 2 weeks ago, and this is what it looks like now. It only happens to t… --- ## [LED replacement bulb for dome light, 27mm (about 1 inch) long, 7mm (about .25 inch) diameter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-replacement-bulb-for-dome-light-27mm-about-1-inch-long-7mm-about-25-inch-diameter/89349)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-replacement-bulb-for-dome-light-27mm-about-1-inch-long-7mm-about-25-inch-diameter/89349 "2015-03-21T00:29:24Z")
I need a new bulb for my dome light. I sometimes park and read at night, so I want something bright. I bought a 6-LED DE3021 substitute, which burnt out recently, but it was a little bit too big. It was nice while it … --- ## [1988 Chevy Beretta Unibody Frame Repair Possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevy-beretta-unibody-frame-repair-possible/89368)
**Author:** [@Chevy\_Beretta\_Mark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevy_Beretta_Mark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevy-beretta-unibody-frame-repair-possible/89368 "2015-03-20T21:24:20Z")
I have a 1988 Chevy Beretta that is in very good condition. The car survived another winter in Michigan. I went to Tuffy Muffler to get new shocks put on the car when the mechanic showed me the driver's side upper rear f… --- ## [1994 Buick Regal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-regal/89340)
**Author:** [@Buttmike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buttmike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-regal/89340 "2015-03-20T14:53:12Z")
The front motor mounts are bad. This has been confirmed. When I am cruising at a constant 45 or 55 mph and choose to accelerate because traffic is clearing, etc. the car will thump a bit and only slowly creep faster. It … --- ## [Gas Tank location Suzuki Grand Vitara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-location-suzuki-grand-vitara/89343)
**Author:** [@Arbys\_King](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arbys_King)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-location-suzuki-grand-vitara/89343 "2015-03-20T14:52:23Z")
Should I be concerned about how far back the gas tank is located? I bought this car for my daughter and my neighbor said because it sits back to far and could explode or catch fire on a rear end impact. Thanks --- ## [Daughter's car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughters-car/89358)
**Author:** [@lacking\_knowledge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lacking_knowledge)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughters-car/89358 "2015-03-20T08:42:28Z")
This Sunday I had my daughters oil changed at a quick lube right before she left to return to college across state. I drove it .5 miles home from the oil change place. She and her two classmates made it not quite out of … --- ## [Rotor screws stripped. DIY fix. 2007 Honda Accord LX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-screws-stripped-diy-fix-2007-honda-accord-lx/89329)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotor-screws-stripped-diy-fix-2007-honda-accord-lx/89329 "2015-03-20T07:15:56Z")
This is for a 2007 Honda Accord LX. While swapping my rotors, I was not as careful as I should have been and stripped one of the screws for the rotor (one of the two that hold it on). I am aware of two methods of remov… --- ## [Fixing hyperflash w/ LED tailights - circa 1999 dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-hyperflash-w-led-tailights-circa-1999-dodge/89347)
**Author:** [@rdtindsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdtindsm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-hyperflash-w-led-tailights-circa-1999-dodge/89347 "2015-03-19T23:10:58Z")
I had to replace a tail light housing when a bulb holder went bad - open circuit. When the replacement housing quickly went bad (same problem), I found a set of LED taillights I could afford. Now I have a hyper-flash pro… --- ## [Turn Signal Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-not-working/89355)
**Author:** [@sconelbro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sconelbro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-not-working/89355 "2015-03-19T19:38:13Z")
My turn signal on the driver’s side isn’t working. It clicks quickly like when the bulb is out. The rear one on that side still works, but blinks quickly…which is normal when the front one isn’t working. It didn’t jus… --- ## [Honda 1991 electrical cirduit - radio and brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-1991-electrical-cirduit-radio-and-brake-light/89346)
**Author:** [@pflady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pflady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-1991-electrical-cirduit-radio-and-brake-light/89346 "2015-03-19T19:20:37Z")
The radio in my 1991 Honda Civic has been dying a slow death over the past year. First it would stop working if the weather was too hot. Then it would only work sporadically, finally it almost never worked. Whenever t… --- ## [Truck goes dead when in neutral but will stay on in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-goes-dead-when-in-neutral-but-will-stay-on-in-gear/89353)
**Author:** [@shaylake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaylake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-goes-dead-when-in-neutral-but-will-stay-on-in-gear/89353 "2015-03-19T19:14:22Z")
Yesterday my truck would stay on if I had the gas on, or if I put it in gear and drove but when it was in neutral it would shut off. And then after driving it for a few minutes it completely shut down. It is a manual t… --- ## [Auto Tranny Filter Predicament](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-tranny-filter-predicament/89357)
**Author:** [@DangerousDIY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DangerousDIY)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-tranny-filter-predicament/89357 "2015-03-19T06:49:49Z")
First post. Thanks for having me. Allow me to start off by making a full confession. This is partly my fault... through procrastination, greed, and stubbornness. OK... I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport 2wd. It had a… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1143) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1145)