# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1149 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1150 --- ## [Temporary move and car registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-move-and-car-registration/89162)
**Author:** [@Jen15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jen15)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporary-move-and-car-registration/89162 "2015-03-01T03:52:44Z")
Hey guys! I have read on the site but couldnt find the proper answer for my situation. I am live in CO and have my drivers license here . I share a car with my friend so im on her insurance as a second driver. I do not o… --- ## [Ignition Lock Cylinder 2000 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-lock-cylinder-2000-jeep-cherokee/89182)
**Author:** [@lisat31021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisat31021)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-lock-cylinder-2000-jeep-cherokee/89182 "2015-03-01T01:11:45Z")
I have tried all the tricks on the internet and still can't get the key unlocked, so I am ready to just replace the part. Is this something my son can do or is it very complicated? --- ## [Shifting Drive Selector is off by one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-drive-selector-is-off-by-one/89159)
**Author:** [@Wildgen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildgen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-drive-selector-is-off-by-one/89159 "2015-02-28T23:26:35Z")
The drive selector on my 2000 Ford Exlporer Automatic 4.0L will not allow selection of low gear. The selections are shifted to the right so the last one, low gear will not select. When in park, P, it shows R. When in dr… --- ## [2006 Pontiac Vibe AC Compressor Frozen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-vibe-ac-compressor-frozen/89128)
**Author:** [@lanedans1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanedans1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-vibe-ac-compressor-frozen/89128 "2015-02-27T22:08:10Z")
I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe with an AC Compressor that my be frozen. My car was sitting for 6 months not be used. Before the AC worked great. When i put the ac on a few days ago, my engine died. I turned the ac off and st… --- ## [Vauxhall corsa 1litre 52 plate seems to have no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vauxhall-corsa-1litre-52-plate-seems-to-have-no-power/89161)
**Author:** [@notaboyracer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notaboyracer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vauxhall-corsa-1litre-52-plate-seems-to-have-no-power/89161 "2015-02-27T19:07:25Z")
hi all hope someone can help thanks for reading. il start from the beginning. engine management light suddenly came on one morning the car seemed ok but wasnt liking uphills to the point i would start the bottom of the h… --- ## [Smelling gasoline fumes in car's (2001 Ford Focus) interior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-gasoline-fumes-in-cars-2001-ford-focus-interior/88912)
**Author:** [@Lefty54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lefty54)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-gasoline-fumes-in-cars-2001-ford-focus-interior/88912 "2015-02-27T19:05:04Z")
For weeks I've been smelling gasoline fumes inside the car, ususally when the weather is cold and when the car has been sitting overnight; sometimes while it is idling. Have had to car to my mechanic, who I have confiden… --- ## [Intermittent door lock failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-door-lock-failure/89168)
**Author:** [@mewaldman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mewaldman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-door-lock-failure/89168 "2015-02-27T18:33:49Z")
I have a 2009 Camry Hybrid. Both driver side door locks work/fail intermittently. This sometimes does/doesn't happen when i use the inside door panel button, outside door button, outside hand sensor when i grab the door… --- ## [Four wheel drive; GMC Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-wheel-drive-gmc-suburban/89122)
**Author:** [@taylartot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taylartot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-wheel-drive-gmc-suburban/89122 "2015-02-27T17:39:06Z")
Hello there! I have a 1996 GMC Suburban that has started acting funny when put into four wheel drive. When I push the button on the dash to pop her into four wheel, I can hear a thunk, thunk, thunk noise and I can also … --- ## [Rusting Scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusting-scratches/89155)
**Author:** [@AugustSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AugustSmith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusting-scratches/89155 "2015-02-27T11:53:00Z")
Hi All, I bought this car recently with the existing body damage. My plan was to take it to a body shop and have it repaired and I estimated $800-$1,000, but I was in for a surprise. The two places I took both quoted $… --- ## [2007 Honda CRV 2 Wheel Drive - Rear Struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive-rear-struts/89164)
**Author:** [@bubala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bubala)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-crv-2-wheel-drive-rear-struts/89164 "2015-02-27T11:33:49Z")
I was told I needed to replace the rear struts on my car since they had started leaking. How much does something like that run? I want to make sure the price I got is in line with what others have paid. --- ## [Nissan Xterra 2005 p1757](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-xterra-2005-p1757/89145)
**Author:** [@LaLuna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaLuna)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-xterra-2005-p1757/89145 "2015-02-27T09:00:38Z")
Nissan XTerra 2005 transmission RE5R05A. Trouble code is p1757 When I go from park to drive it goes out of gear and puts my car in limp mode. I took it to the dealer and they told me that I have to replace a transmission… --- ## [Engine wont rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wont-rev/89147)
**Author:** [@Themin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Themin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-wont-rev/89147 "2015-02-27T07:30:16Z")
so i have a 1984 chevy k20 with a 350 cid eng and a 700r4 trans. the problem is that it wont rev passed 2200 rpm when in 2nd 3rd and 4th gear it will rev to 6000 in 1st and neutral/park i cant seem to find the problem...… --- ## [2011 Rogue lurching on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-rogue-lurching-on-highway/89157)
**Author:** [@Sammers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-rogue-lurching-on-highway/89157 "2015-02-27T04:17:29Z")
Hello - I have a 2011 Nissan Rogue that has lurched (or misfired?) about a handful of times. It only does it at highway speeds shortly after I've merged onto the highway, usually around 50-60mph. There is a loud thunk … --- ## [2001Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001ford-taurus/89156)
**Author:** [@Stayflossin12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stayflossin12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001ford-taurus/89156 "2015-02-27T02:52:50Z")
Took the stereo out and snipped a white/red wire abd connected them back together and now my interior lights, windows, wipers and trunk button wont work. Please help. --- ## [Brake Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems/89149)
**Author:** [@guitarben](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guitarben)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems/89149 "2015-02-26T21:10:02Z")
got the truck used, was told brake lines were replaced and the brakes just needed to be bled. bled brakes, found a leak due to a missing washer. replaced washer and bled the truck again but still didn't work. felt great … --- ## [Soooo I think I just killed this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soooo-i-think-i-just-killed-this-car/89141)
**Author:** [@confusedlady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/confusedlady)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soooo-i-think-i-just-killed-this-car/89141 "2015-02-26T10:14:21Z")
My husband bought this car 12 days ago. Had NTB check it out and they said we were good to go. This afternoon, out of nowhere the car started getting usually hot, even though is was almost freezing outside. (Pic of te… --- ## [2014 Impala complete engine failure 2/4/L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-impala-complete-engine-failure-2-4-l/89117)
**Author:** [@Indian\_Lawyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indian_Lawyer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-impala-complete-engine-failure-2-4-l/89117 "2015-02-26T09:58:42Z")
Hi Click and Klack I bought a brand new 2014 Impala right before Christmas the 2.4 L motor. Last week at 4234 miles the engine quit running while I was driving and I coasted to a stop. The car was towed into the Chevy D… --- ## [Shifting/Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-clutch/89144)
**Author:** [@Luke.d6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke.d6)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-clutch/89144 "2015-02-26T08:47:13Z")
Sometimes when putting the vehicle into first it's almost impossible to get it to go into gear. Sometimes it's super smooth. Also when putting into reverse we hear a loud clunk. That one is most of the time but sometimes… --- ## [1985 toyota tercel. "in gear" even though its in neutral?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-tercel-in-gear-even-though-its-in-neutral/89146)
**Author:** [@brewster88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brewster88)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-tercel-in-gear-even-though-its-in-neutral/89146 "2015-02-26T04:20:45Z")
I have an old toyota, its relatively new and it has the following problem: I went to drive it and noticed that the shifter was feeling a bit funny. When I went to drive away, the car stalled. I thought I'd let it warm up… --- ## [2011 honda pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot/89108)
**Author:** [@san\_antonio\_15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/san_antonio_15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot/89108 "2015-02-26T03:48:07Z")
lots of hesitation upon acceleration..used fuel cleaner several times doesn't work ..what would cause this hesitation ? --- ## [1997 Dodge Dakota 5.2l 5 speed manual 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-5-2l-5-speed-manual-4wd/88936)
**Author:** [@RJRTRES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RJRTRES)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-5-2l-5-speed-manual-4wd/88936 "2015-02-26T01:48:15Z")
I drive a 1997 dodge dakota and recently it started making a really aggressive banging or popping noise while i was driving, it also made the truck bounce up and down a little bit and i could feel the shifter move up and… --- ## [VW Mechanics in Vermont or New Hampshire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-mechanics-in-vermont-or-new-hampshire/89150)
**Author:** [@Millsby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Millsby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-mechanics-in-vermont-or-new-hampshire/89150 "2015-02-26T01:33:00Z")
Does anyone here have anyone they'd recommend in the Green Mountain and/or Granite State? My ride is stuck at a garage in Granville, VT on Rte. 100, and the mechanic is MIA. --- ## [2008 Toyota Yaris Flashing Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-flashing-check-engine-light/89135)
**Author:** [@Lexinova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lexinova)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-flashing-check-engine-light/89135 "2015-02-25T08:15:03Z")
Hi! I have a 2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback S. it has 99008 miles on it and while trying to drive up my drive way (which is covered in ice and snow) I got stuck and before I realized I was stuck my check engine light was fl… --- ## [Car knocking in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-knocking-in-winter/89131)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-knocking-in-winter/89131 "2015-02-25T04:17:29Z")
I thought I'd pass this on because I never think of it. We fairly regularly get posts about knocking noises when going over bumps. Well, today was my turn. My car was knocking when I drive over bumps..... and there ar… --- ## [What to do with a Yukon that hasn't been started in three years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-yukon-that-hasnt-been-started-in-three-years/89126)
**Author:** [@kgee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-yukon-that-hasnt-been-started-in-three-years/89126 "2015-02-24T22:44:00Z")
We have a 2002 Yukon XL with a little over 200,000 miles that's been sitting idle on the driveway for over three years. The body is in good shape and the interior is in fair shape, however the transmission needs to eithe… --- ## [1996 Ford Ranger problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-problem/89129)
**Author:** [@lordshell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lordshell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-ranger-problem/89129 "2015-02-24T19:45:44Z")
We've done a rebuild on the front of a 1996 Ford Ranger but in the process we destroyed the passenger side abs. We want to disable the abs until we can replace it so we don't get abs on one side and not on the other. B… --- ## [Leather adhesive applications](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-adhesive-applications/89116)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leather-adhesive-applications/89116 "2015-02-24T10:12:39Z")
My daughter's car seat slips and slides in the back seat of our leather interior car, even though she is buckled in correctly. The factory leather is quite slick... it might even be vinyl is seems so slick (2007 Buick … --- ## [What noise is that](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-noise-is-that/88930)
**Author:** [@jorng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jorng)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 9:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-noise-is-that/88930 "2015-02-24T09:49:08Z")
hi, i have 2010 toyota corolla le japan made,some time i turning left i hear the knocking noise.i already change wheel bearing both side , the strut also both side, the passenger side axle replace the cv boot 2 time with… --- ## [2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, code P0421 - how to go about getting a new manifold converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer-code-p0421-how-to-go-about-getting-a-new-manifold-converter/89130)
**Author:** [@energydiluted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/energydiluted)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 8:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer-code-p0421-how-to-go-about-getting-a-new-manifold-converter/89130 "2015-02-24T08:03:31Z")
Hi there. My car's an 04 Mitsubishi Lancer ES, 4-cyl, 2.0L. So long story short, my check-engine light has been coming up every now and again for the last couple months with the code P0421, which a shop has confirmed I n… --- ## [Scuffed Car Door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scuffed-car-door/89040)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scuffed-car-door/89040 "2015-02-24T01:05:47Z")
\[image\] Ah, the joys of parking lots..... The scuff mark does not fully rub off with just a soft cloth as can be seen in the photo. Is it safe for the car's paint to use a scuff remover product from the auto produc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1148) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1150)