# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1148 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1149 --- ## [Taillights are out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taillights-are-out/89074)
**Author:** [@chambers.kevin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chambers.kevin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taillights-are-out/89074 "2015-03-07T05:17:31Z")
Hey All, I'm new, and not a car guy. Anyways, my taillights went out, both of them, I replaced both bulbs on my 97 Honda passport, but both taillights are still out. The right break light still works, but the left (Dri… --- ## [Bad Radiator or blown head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-radiator-or-blown-head-gasket/89138)
**Author:** [@Ryan2541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan2541)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-radiator-or-blown-head-gasket/89138 "2015-03-07T04:56:53Z")
2000 Chrysler 300M with 142K miles. Was a very reliable car until recently. Problem began with boiling coolant in the reservoir tank. Then began to lose coolant at a high rate. I tried stop leak products and replace… --- ## [Motor oil leak on my 77 Nova sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-leak-on-my-77-nova-sedan/89206)
**Author:** [@pablochacon20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pablochacon20)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-oil-leak-on-my-77-nova-sedan/89206 "2015-03-07T00:31:37Z")
My 77 Nova sedan has been leaking motor oil from where the motor and transmission meet, around the oil pan region. I have been told it is the rear main seal but I would like to get some more opinions as to what might be … --- ## [2000 Honda with what sounds like a bad CV JOINT, but Cant be---](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-with-what-sounds-like-a-bad-cv-joint-but-cant-be/89209)
**Author:** [@Cowpoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cowpoke)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 9:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-with-what-sounds-like-a-bad-cv-joint-but-cant-be/89209 "2015-03-06T09:50:19Z")
I am original owner of a 2000 CRV, it's in really good shape and has been maintained by me on about 99% of all repairs it has 140k total. I have this thumping noise coming through the floorboard by my feet, under moderat… --- ## [My car won't start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start/89207)
**Author:** [@TYger94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TYger94)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start/89207 "2015-03-05T21:00:54Z")
My Chevy Cobalt will not start in cold weather. I don't think bad battery is the case here because it's started in warmer temperatures. Any ideas on what could be wrong?? --- ## [Battery issue for my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-issue-for-my-car/89163)
**Author:** [@Carlrodry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlrodry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-issue-for-my-car/89163 "2015-03-05T13:10:03Z")
I don’t know much about car repairs, but I know a little about electrical works. Yesterday, while driving my car battery ran out and my friend and I replaced the battery, but didn’t help at all. I think there is no issue… --- ## [Hit my car against a tree, is it fixable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-my-car-against-a-tree-is-it-fixable/89210)
**Author:** [@randomname](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randomname)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-my-car-against-a-tree-is-it-fixable/89210 "2015-03-05T05:57:34Z")
So I have an 06 Sebring and about two weeks ago I slid on some ice, over corrected and ended up spinning off the road and slammed into some trees. I was going about 60 on the highway when I spun off. The car got hit righ… --- ## [Mazda Protege Revving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-revving/89202)
**Author:** [@missbirdie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missbirdie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-protege-revving/89202 "2015-03-05T05:50:43Z")
I googled my symptom and came across an old post that sounds exactly like my issue, except that my car is an automatic with 98k miles. What could it be? Should I go to Autozone or similar to get a computer diagnostic che… --- ## [97 chevy k1500 p0303 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-k1500-p0303-misfire/89166)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Hooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd_Hooper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-k1500-p0303-misfire/89166 "2015-03-04T21:55:33Z")
I have a misfire on cylinder 3 that i cannot figure out the cause. The idle is rough, backing out after starting is very rough, it seems to pick up at higher rpms but once the truck upshifrts to the next gear it shakes l… --- ## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo/89111)
**Author:** [@Bluemm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluemm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo/89111 "2015-03-04T08:31:34Z")
I am hearing a water flow sound under the right side of the dash when I turn corners or stop. It started when the radiator cracked. I have replaced the radiator and water pump. I have filled the radiator with the front… --- ## [2006 GMC passlock no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-passlock-no-start/88722)
**Author:** [@Retro1800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Retro1800)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-passlock-no-start/88722 "2015-03-04T06:42:28Z")
I have a 2006 GMC Canyon i5 4x4 with 86000 mi. The problem started about 3 years after purchase. I would try to start the truck the starter engages but doesn't start, let off the key and the security light on the dash st… --- ## [Gasoline Doesn't Smell Good Like It Used To - Anyone Know Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-doesnt-smell-good-like-it-used-to-anyone-know-why/88729)
**Author:** [@scram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scram)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasoline-doesnt-smell-good-like-it-used-to-anyone-know-why/88729 "2015-03-03T23:03:04Z")
When I grew up in the 1970s, gasoline had an orange color and smelled good. Working with dad, tarring the roof of our shed, we got the sticky tar off of our hands with a rinse of gasoline and rags (now we'd wear rubber g… --- ## [Heater control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-control/89067)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-control/89067 "2015-03-03T20:02:48Z")
2000 Blazer LS 4X4. 186k miles. It would seem that my heater control will only work for defrost and face-vent operation. (Just happened yesterday) When I move the controller from the off position to defrost, I can hear t… --- ## [Weird buzzing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-buzzing-noise/89191)
**Author:** [@huskytow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huskytow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-buzzing-noise/89191 "2015-03-03T16:20:40Z")
My car (toyota venza) recently developed some buzzing noise, here is a video recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2722U1d4zq0 I tried to google around and did not find anything. Can someone please help? Thanks … --- ## [Car wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/89198)
**Author:** [@liz\_vc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liz_vc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/89198 "2015-03-03T09:21:19Z")
my check engine light started blinking on my 2000 grandam se last night and it was missing bad and now it wont start waht is it. --- ## [Brake failure in cold weather on Toyota 4runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-in-cold-weather-on-toyota-4runner/89195)
**Author:** [@jameslynne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameslynne)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-failure-in-cold-weather-on-toyota-4runner/89195 "2015-03-03T09:14:16Z")
My son and I were coming down the mountain on I-70 near Georgetown, Colorado in a snowstorm in his toyota 4runner. We had just gone through the Eisenhower Tunnel. There was alot of traffic, and driving conditions were … --- ## [94 Geo Tracker won't start still](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-geo-tracker-wont-start-still/89172)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-geo-tracker-wont-start-still/89172 "2015-03-03T06:02:30Z")
I've posted a few times, but am hoping to get some more info. 1.6 L 16V engine won't start, but cranks. I have spark, compression is good, fuel (good fuel), new spark plugs, the crankshaft and camshaft are timed, the d… --- ## [1999 Town & Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-town-country/89199)
**Author:** [@rdtindsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdtindsm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-town-country/89199 "2015-03-03T00:32:22Z")
Have a 1999 town & country. I had the dealer make an extra key when I bought it about 2 years ago so I could code multiple replacements. When I tried to code one, the car seemed to respond correctly until I got to to the… --- ## [DIY - Battery status check, end of life or just cold? 2004 Honda Accord EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-battery-status-check-end-of-life-or-just-cold-2004-honda-accord-ex/89136)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-battery-status-check-end-of-life-or-just-cold-2004-honda-accord-ex/89136 "2015-03-02T22:29:37Z")
This recent cold has really done a number on my gf's car and its ability to start. She tends to not drive it everyday and it continues to be problematic when trying to start it. I'm assuming its directly related to the c… --- ## [Timing belt for Audi TT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-audi-tt/89179)
**Author:** [@Rick\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_G)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-audi-tt/89179 "2015-03-02T20:44:32Z")
We have a 2006 Audi TT quattro 1.8T 6-speed with 52000 miles. Our Audi dealer says we should replace the timing belt ($1600). The maintenance manual through to the 95000 mile check does not say to replace the timing be… --- ## [2002 Dodge Dakota Sputter after sitting for short time then restarted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-sputter-after-sitting-for-short-time-then-restarted/88394)
**Author:** [@genx13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genx13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-dakota-sputter-after-sitting-for-short-time-then-restarted/88394 "2015-03-02T19:30:42Z")
After I drive my truck and park it for any period of time and then restart the truck it will sputter and backfire rpms do not go over 1500-2000. If I put it in neutral and rev the engine this will help but not always co… --- ## [I accidently drove in 4-wheel drive too long on pavement. Now have a clicking sound up front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-accidently-drove-in-4-wheel-drive-too-long-on-pavement-now-have-a-clicking-sound-up-front/89190)
**Author:** [@gtlrizzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtlrizzz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-accidently-drove-in-4-wheel-drive-too-long-on-pavement-now-have-a-clicking-sound-up-front/89190 "2015-03-02T09:30:48Z")
Accidently drove too long on pavement pulling a trailer in 4-wheel drive All drivetrain components (axle, both differentials) began to smoke to my horror, & I immediately pulled over. But must be some damage because I he… --- ## [A Real Puzzler: Car Stutters When Shifting Into OD Only When Warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-puzzler-car-stutters-when-shifting-into-od-only-when-warm/89096)
**Author:** [@RayNJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayNJ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-real-puzzler-car-stutters-when-shifting-into-od-only-when-warm/89096 "2015-03-02T06:19:07Z")
Hello and Thank You for checking out my thread. In a nutshell I have an '06 Taurus that is pretty mint -108k miles - but the other day when driving home the car stuttered at about 40 mph, just as it was shifting into O… --- ## [Induction Service -Is it worthwhile or necessary](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-service-is-it-worthwhile-or-necessary/89177)
**Author:** [@dilligara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dilligara)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/induction-service-is-it-worthwhile-or-necessary/89177 "2015-03-02T06:09:58Z")
Getting my '08 Chev. Silverado 1500 ready for a road trip down South later this spring. I'm taking it into my local Chev. dealership for some minor issues and some routine maintenance {fluid changes,etc}. They recommend … --- ## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited/89188)
**Author:** [@Solo2015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solo2015)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited/89188 "2015-03-02T03:21:49Z")
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7 liter V8. I had problems with it staying lit when I turned the engine over and deduced it was a fuel pump or fuel filter problem. But I kept trying to turn the engine over an… --- ## [Cold in the way way back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-in-the-way-way-back/89187)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_Ratsnest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_Ratsnest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-in-the-way-way-back/89187 "2015-03-01T23:41:15Z")
The rear vents in my '09 Toyota Sienna minivan do not blow heat, only cold. The vents up front work just fine, but when I turn on the rear heater (whether from the front controls or from the rear controls), my kids get … --- ## [Volvo Brain Fart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-brain-fart/89180)
**Author:** [@TomCaseyIV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomCaseyIV)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-brain-fart/89180 "2015-03-01T21:07:41Z")
So, my 2005 S60 is having electrical problems with the turn signal; when using the left turn signal, the left turn signal works, but the brights go on When I flip it to the right, the brights yet again turn on. They t… --- ## [1998 gmc Sonoma bquit running now wont start help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-bquit-running-now-wont-start-help-please/89132)
**Author:** [@blake1770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blake1770)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-sonoma-bquit-running-now-wont-start-help-please/89132 "2015-03-01T14:05:08Z")
I have geard that it is the ign switch but I have changed it twice already whats my next step?? --- ## [97 Dodge Caravan PS pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-dodge-caravan-ps-pump-replacement/89142)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-dodge-caravan-ps-pump-replacement/89142 "2015-03-01T10:11:59Z")
I'm working on a 1997 Caravan that needed a new PS pump. The old one must have seized up the shaft snapped right off 2 inches deep into the pump. That one was not too hard to remove because the pulley came off with the … --- ## [Prius Batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-batteries/89158)
**Author:** [@Sherpadon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherpadon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-batteries/89158 "2015-03-01T09:41:38Z")
Hi Folks, I have a 2006 Toyota Prius with-- get this-- 240k on it. I've had hardly any repairs to it. I know that eventually the battery pack is going to start to go. But, what I'm wondering is, what is the first in… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1147) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1149)