# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1146 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1147 --- ## [Popping from transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-from-transmission/89320)
**Author:** [@89\_f150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/89_f150)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popping-from-transmission/89320 "2015-03-16T02:32:28Z")
I have an 89 f150 4x4 manual transmission, when in gear (second mainly) and you let off the gas to let it coast, loud pops come from under cab (about where tranny begins) any info if it's internal or bad tranny --- ## [Lack of heat in Nissan Frontier 2004 w/v6, air, automatic 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-heat-in-nissan-frontier-2004-w-v6-air-automatic-4x4/89317)
**Author:** [@kfg1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kfg1980)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-heat-in-nissan-frontier-2004-w-v6-air-automatic-4x4/89317 "2015-03-16T02:32:25Z")
I only have luke warm air coming into my truck, and I was wondering if anyone else might have had the same problem and solved it. The switch on dash switches from defrost to floor or thru dash . Was thinking maybe a swit… --- ## [2006 Forester transmission "kick when cold"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-forester-transmission-kick-when-cold/89282)
**Author:** [@boburbon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boburbon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-forester-transmission-kick-when-cold/89282 "2015-03-16T00:59:47Z")
We have a 2006 Subaru Forester with approximately 118000 miles. My wife is the sole driver of this vehicle, we purcahsed it used a little over two years ago. When the engine is cold (only when it is cold) a loud "kick" s… --- ## [04 Impala Issue...need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-impala-issue-need-help/89314)
**Author:** [@dwood1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwood1971)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-impala-issue-need-help/89314 "2015-03-15T21:08:32Z")
I have a 04 impala with the 3.8 engine that I'm having some issues with and could use some help. Issues started about 2 weeks ago when the CEL came on for code P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit… --- ## [2011 Volvo c30 undiagnosed noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c30-undiagnosed-noise/89238)
**Author:** [@mriguySeattle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mriguySeattle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c30-undiagnosed-noise/89238 "2015-03-15T20:06:43Z")
I took my 2011 c30 in for its 30000 mile routine service to a local Volvo dealer service dept in Sept 2014 and ever since I am hearing an intermittent clank after starting the engine. I also hear the noise while driving … --- ## [Door Weather Seals on 1995 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-weather-seals-on-1995-buick-lesabre/89315)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-weather-seals-on-1995-buick-lesabre/89315 "2015-03-15T19:17:46Z")
Thinking of this car for a friend. It looks OK except the rear doors leak a lot of water. The big rubber seals around the door are rotted and coming apart. I have not been able to find replacement custom seal for this c… --- ## [Buick Regal Turns Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-turns-off/89303)
**Author:** [@TripsDad4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TripsDad4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-turns-off/89303 "2015-03-15T17:06:24Z")
Thinking about picking up a 2002 Regal. Major issue: it will not start without turning the lights on first and will shut off when the wipers are turned on. Any ideas of the problem? --- ## [Coolant Types: Red, Green, Orange?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-types-red-green-orange/89299)
**Author:** [@TEEJAY2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TEEJAY2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-types-red-green-orange/89299 "2015-03-15T03:12:36Z")
Since I usually drive a beater, I was very interested to note that my wife's car required the new, red long-life coolant. After a trip to the local parts-in-a-box, I noticed there's even another one claiming that it can … --- ## [Broken Door Actuator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-door-actuator/89288)
**Author:** [@ShayPenny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShayPenny)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-door-actuator/89288 "2015-03-14T22:35:28Z")
My Door Actuator in the drivers side rear door on my 2007 4runner has died... Locking the door to the car. I managed to remove the inner door panel(took some cussing with the door lock closed), but can't get the actuato… --- ## [1995 Dakota trans problem A500 98k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dakota-trans-problem-a500-98k/89307)
**Author:** [@everettjames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/everettjames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dakota-trans-problem-a500-98k/89307 "2015-03-14T22:32:08Z")
When cold the trans works fine for about 15 mins, then its like you put it in nuetral. No forward no reverse. A friend suggested changing filter/fluids so I did. Worked great for about 4 hrs then same thing. Leave it sit… --- ## [Sony Car Radio MEX BT2800 mucking up after 4 yrs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sony-car-radio-mex-bt2800-mucking-up-after-4-yrs/89274)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sony-car-radio-mex-bt2800-mucking-up-after-4-yrs/89274 "2015-03-14T17:41:19Z")
Others seems to have prob on these Sony XPLOD models in just about 4 yrs - some minor issue - some grounded the unit and it worked - others used the remote and it was back to normal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsljB… --- ## [2000 Century, several symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-century-several-symptoms/89272)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-century-several-symptoms/89272 "2015-03-14T17:34:33Z")
I'm not much for American cars, so I figured I'd toss it out to y'all. Friend just bought this car 3 weeks ago. 2000 Buick Century, 116k miles. Temp gauge reads a bit warm, as high as 3/4 up the scale. She says it wa… --- ## [Did my mom secretly hit a curb really hard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mom-secretly-hit-a-curb-really-hard/89289)
**Author:** [@SamanthaFox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamanthaFox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 7:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mom-secretly-hit-a-curb-really-hard/89289 "2015-03-14T07:32:52Z")
My husband bought my mom a used car from a private owner last year. It's a 1998 Ford Taurus, was in good condition, with receipts for oil changes over the years, only 95k miles on it. (was owned by an older couple that m… --- ## [Master Cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder/89143)
**Author:** [@Luke.d6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke.d6)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder/89143 "2015-03-14T07:15:01Z")
My brakes have been pretty weird lately. When driving my brakes are really good when you are aggressive with them but when you are soft on the brake pedal you have no power/pressure until you reach the floor and then it … --- ## [97 Sonoma transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sonoma-transmission/89285)
**Author:** [@Pulse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pulse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sonoma-transmission/89285 "2015-03-14T05:30:47Z")
Hey everyone. Just had a quick question in regards to my Sonoma. My 97 Sonoma 2.2l transmission died on me a few weeks back and i happen to have a working 4.3L transmission from an old 2000 Sonoma i once had. My questi… --- ## [Catalytic Converter Cali emissions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-cali-emissions/89175)
**Author:** [@yorkie412008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yorkie412008)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-cali-emissions/89175 "2015-03-14T05:28:26Z")
Just got a 2002 Suzuki XLZ last night, which started up fine for me and ran for a good 15 min with no hiccups...had flat tires from sitting through the winter, and report of "exhaust leak" by previous owner. Had it tow… --- ## [2005 Chevolet Trailbalzer LS EXT 4.2l 6cyl Stalls at redlight sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevolet-trailbalzer-ls-ext-4-2l-6cyl-stalls-at-redlight-sometimes/89294)
**Author:** [@Ninjanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ninjanner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevolet-trailbalzer-ls-ext-4-2l-6cyl-stalls-at-redlight-sometimes/89294 "2015-03-14T03:57:56Z")
I recently bought a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer with about 129k miles on it. The vehicle is excellent condition and has no leaks on the engine or transmission. I took it for a test drive before buying for about 20min and no… --- ## [Are my bearings going bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-bearings-going-bad/89269)
**Author:** [@gnieche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnieche)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-my-bearings-going-bad/89269 "2015-03-14T03:53:35Z")
I have a 2003 Saturn Vue with 155,000 miles on it. Until recently I've not replaced any of the wheel bearings. Its loud, there might actually be a low growl. But if so, its hard to distinguish from regular road noise. In… --- ## [2004 Nissan Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-timing-belt/89276)
**Author:** [@joeyidaho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeyidaho)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-timing-belt/89276 "2015-03-14T03:22:13Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier with 65,000 miles on it. Today while getting an oil change the mechanic said they recommend changing the timing belt at 100,000 miles or 11 years of age. Is the 11 year recommendation a go… --- ## [Intermittent gauge function on 2003 Dodge SX2.0(Neon)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gauge-function-on-2003-dodge-sx2-0-neon/89296)
**Author:** [@Newf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Newf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-gauge-function-on-2003-dodge-sx2-0-neon/89296 "2015-03-14T02:35:09Z")
I have a 2003 Dodge SX 2.0 and the gauges all stop working from time to time. Has anyone experienced this problem before?? Everything else works fine except the gauges... --- ## [Air direction knob literally stuck in 2001 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-direction-knob-literally-stuck-in-2001-silverado/89279)
**Author:** [@mountainsandhills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainsandhills)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-direction-knob-literally-stuck-in-2001-silverado/89279 "2015-03-13T17:22:06Z")
Hello, I have an old base model 2001 Silverado, so manual everything. Here's my problem-- the air direction control knob (feet, defrost, face, etc.) is stuck on defrost. Literally stuck. Obviously, the knob attaches to… --- ## [1999 Saturn SL1 Transmission Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-sl1-transmission-issue/89205)
**Author:** [@Ninjanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ninjanner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saturn-sl1-transmission-issue/89205 "2015-03-13T17:11:47Z")
I have a 1999 Saturn SL1 with a transmission issue. After driving in stop an go traffic and the trans warms up, it doesn't want to change gears from second to third. I can remedy this if i put the car in neutral, turn … --- ## [2007 accent -faulty wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-accent-faulty-wiring/89267)
**Author:** [@Michellia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michellia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-accent-faulty-wiring/89267 "2015-03-13T12:35:59Z")
Greetings all. I have a 2007 Hyundia Accent. About 6 months ago when I turn on my rear wiper the defrost all came on and vs versa. This pass weekend the only way to get my dashboard light to work is to turn on the read w… --- ## [93 Excel, swapped instrument cluster, new one doesn't work (did in donor car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-excel-swapped-instrument-cluster-new-one-doesnt-work-did-in-donor-car/89284)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-excel-swapped-instrument-cluster-new-one-doesnt-work-did-in-donor-car/89284 "2015-03-13T07:52:14Z")
My car is a 93 Hyundai Excel with the automatic transmission. The donor car was a 94 Excel with a manual transmission. This instrument cluster had the rare tach so that is why it was to go in mine. Everything I have read… --- ## [Run for Long period of time and then won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-for-long-period-of-time-and-then-wont-start/89291)
**Author:** [@K1n0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/K1n0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-for-long-period-of-time-and-then-wont-start/89291 "2015-03-13T07:46:00Z")
The problem I'm having with this vehicle is that, it will start up just fine most of the time if I just hop in my after and haven't drove it for a while, however after I drive lets say 20 min+ and then decide to turn th… --- ## [2014 Honda Civic HF making sounds as accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-hf-making-sounds-as-accelerating/89290)
**Author:** [@kseniya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kseniya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-hf-making-sounds-as-accelerating/89290 "2015-03-13T07:11:50Z")
Hello, my brand new honda was recently involved in a really bad accident. It was in the shop for almost 2 months and had issues everywhere because I was t-boned. I just got it back a few weeks ago and recently it started… --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Silverado play in steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-play-in-steering/89194)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-play-in-steering/89194 "2015-03-13T05:27:51Z")
I have just bought a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado pickup from a family friend who I've known for many years. He upgraded to a new truck so I bought it. It has 196,000 miles and 350 motor/auto trans...reg cab/long bed 2wd. Th… --- ## [Replacement Sun Visor for 1998 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sun-visor-for-1998-honda-odyssey/89233)
**Author:** [@Fargo\_Car\_Go](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fargo_Car_Go)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-sun-visor-for-1998-honda-odyssey/89233 "2015-03-12T15:49:30Z")
I purchased a 1998 Honda Odyssey which is missing the driver's side sun visor. Apparently, they are hard to find as I have searched the web without luck. What model of Honda (Accord, CRV etc.) sun visor will fit on a … --- ## [Hyundai Santa Fe won't start after filling with gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start-after-filling-with-gas/89266)
**Author:** [@kptdmusic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kptdmusic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start-after-filling-with-gas/89266 "2015-03-12T07:53:29Z")
I have a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, about 128,000 miles on it. For the past 5 months or so, the engine simply won't start after filling with gas - and only after filling with gas. I've tried filling partially from near-emp… --- ## [Ford F150 Fuel Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-fuel-issue/88022)
**Author:** [@big\_b1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/big_b1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f150-fuel-issue/88022 "2015-03-12T05:06:31Z")
I have a 2001 Ford F150 Lariat. It has the 5.4L Triton motor. I was having starting problems as such the truck would crank and not start or crank, start and barely idle and stall within 5 seconds. It was NOT tripping any… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1145) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1147)