# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1177 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1178 --- ## ['04 Chrysler Pacifica needs new cradle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chrysler-pacifica-needs-new-cradle/87973)
**Author:** [@pteranodon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pteranodon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chrysler-pacifica-needs-new-cradle/87973 "2014-11-06T07:21:31Z")
This is an '04 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, I bought it 4.5 years ago at 50K miles for $10,000 and now it has 80K miles. This past winter, the right front shock popped through the hood and the mechanic said the strut broke, p… --- ## [Front lower control arm and strut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-lower-control-arm-and-strut/87963)
**Author:** [@zmart747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zmart747)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-lower-control-arm-and-strut/87963 "2014-11-06T06:54:10Z")
I've been hearing an occasional popping sound from my left front wheel area of my 2010 Kia Forte when the vehicle accelerates, decelerates, or turns. Took it in to a reputable shop and they said there was nothing wrong. … --- ## [Powertrain Control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-control-module/87967)
**Author:** [@SpaceCadet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpaceCadet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powertrain-control-module/87967 "2014-11-06T06:47:35Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with just under 67,000 miles. Several times last year my vehicle would randomly shut off while driving. It would happen intermittently and would always immediately start right u… --- ## [Power washer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-washer/87972)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-washer/87972 "2014-11-06T06:29:50Z")
Anybody have any recommendations for a small power washer? I don't have a clue but I'm going to start looking for one. Nothing too powerful, car washing, maybe deck washing, easy stuff. Thanks! Rocketman --- ## [2009 Nissan Rogue - Calipers Seizing After 100,000 Km?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-rogue-calipers-seizing-after-100-000-km/87966)
**Author:** [@AntiElvis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntiElvis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-rogue-calipers-seizing-after-100-000-km/87966 "2014-11-06T06:13:46Z")
We bought a used 2009 Nissan Rogue about a year ago. According to the previous owner, all services were done at the local Nissan dealer. About 4000 km after we bought it, my wife noticed that it was shuddering after s… --- ## [Problem after rear brake job on 2011 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-after-rear-brake-job-on-2011-ford-focus/87971)
**Author:** [@JK2454](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JK2454)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-after-rear-brake-job-on-2011-ford-focus/87971 "2014-11-06T06:08:06Z")
Hi all, new here. I joined 'cause I just changed brake shoes on my 2011 Ford Focus. Did everything according to the Chilton manual...on this model, one unbolts the hub from the backing plate and support arms and pulls t… --- ## [ABS sensor on 2006 Scion XB](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-sensor-on-2006-scion-xb/87955)
**Author:** [@MoMini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoMini)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-sensor-on-2006-scion-xb/87955 "2014-11-06T05:30:24Z")
I have recently purchased a low mileage 2006 Scion XB and have had to have a faulty front ABS senor replaced at a local repair shop. The mechanic used a "genuine Toyota" replacement sensor. After a couple of miles my AB… --- ## [2009 CAMRY XLE - No Air in the central vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-xle-no-air-in-the-central-vents/87953)
**Author:** [@GG2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GG2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-xle-no-air-in-the-central-vents/87953 "2014-11-06T02:37:33Z")
There is NO AIR coming from the central vents (the ones right above the CD player). There is air from the side vents (driver and passenger) side and also onto the windshield. When I start the car the HVAC does not come… --- ## [1996 Ford Explorer needs new engine - should I do it? Advice please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explorer-needs-new-engine-should-i-do-it-advice-please/87968)
**Author:** [@bigred2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigred2003)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-explorer-needs-new-engine-should-i-do-it-advice-please/87968 "2014-11-06T02:08:42Z")
I have a 1996 Ford Explorer with 200k miles on it. My mechanic says it needs a new engine and the price for a remanufactured GTP style is $5700. The new engine will come with a 3 year 100k warrantee. The truck is pai… --- ## [2011 KIA Sorento Shifting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-shifting-problem/87970)
**Author:** [@Anita23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anita23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-shifting-problem/87970 "2014-11-05T23:59:43Z")
My DBC & ESC lights seem to come on every few days. When that happens and I pull over and try to put the car in park, it will only sift into neutral. I then put on the emergency brake and turn off. Sometimes, I can resta… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus - 2 or 4 wheel alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-2-or-4-wheel-alignment/87449)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-2-or-4-wheel-alignment/87449 "2014-11-05T21:34:07Z")
Hi all, I been working on my Dad's 2003 Taurus for my daughter. My Dad's companion had it for a few years and bumped into a few curbs, mail boxes, a side of a house, etc. Nothing a lot of compound couldn't fix. The… --- ## [2001 Dodge Caravan temperature/coolant problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-temperature-coolant-problem/87713)
**Author:** [@CarlFromPhilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlFromPhilly)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-temperature-coolant-problem/87713 "2014-11-05T17:24:44Z")
I've been trying to chase down an overheating problem on my minivan (with 182,000 miles on it) for months now, working with my local Chrysler/Dodge dealership garage and on my own. Recently, the garage "gave up," so I gu… --- ## [2000 Honda Civic lacking power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-lacking-power/87957)
**Author:** [@JayBoyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayBoyd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-lacking-power/87957 "2014-11-05T09:57:51Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Civic Ex automatic 225k miles on it. Recently replaced spark plug and spark plug wires. Just had an oil change and an inspection done; they found an oil leak in the oil pan (oil pan cover gasket needs… --- ## ['02 VW Golf White Smoke at Highway Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-vw-golf-white-smoke-at-highway-speeds/87245)
**Author:** [@tmw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tmw)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-vw-golf-white-smoke-at-highway-speeds/87245 "2014-11-05T09:33:33Z")
I'm driving my wife's 2002 VW Golf on the highway to build miles (it's at 84k). It's a manual with gearing that's at 3500 rpm at 70 mph in 5th gear, which seems pretty high. It had been doing fine on the highway, even … --- ## [Kia Spectra Engine Check Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-engine-check-light/87776)
**Author:** [@TexasBear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TexasBear)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-engine-check-light/87776 "2014-11-05T07:02:34Z")
My trusty KIA SPECTRA 2005 four door has been a trouper for 163,000+ miles with only a few maintenance issues, mostly normal items that all owners face. I regularly change the oil at 3K intervals and timing belt every 65… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord Coupe V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-coupe-v6/87571)
**Author:** [@altmihai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/altmihai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-coupe-v6/87571 "2014-11-05T06:59:59Z")
Hello, My car has been making a weird sound lately. After I start the car and get it up to about 10mph it makes a "pumping" sound 4 times and the ABS, TCS, and caution lights come ON. Sometimes after I stop and start ag… --- ## [Puddle + Charging System Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puddle-charging-system-light/87920)
**Author:** [@DamnOlds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DamnOlds)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puddle-charging-system-light/87920 "2014-11-05T04:34:28Z")
I was on my way to the store earlier today and in order to get into the parking lot was forced to drive through what was apparently a rather large puddle (easily over 6" deep and about 10' long). No problem yet... Went i… --- ## [ECHO 2000 - Great for Chicago...Wise for Vermont?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/echo-2000-great-for-chicago-wise-for-vermont/87949)
**Author:** [@meran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meran)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/echo-2000-great-for-chicago-wise-for-vermont/87949 "2014-11-05T03:58:03Z")
I bought a 2000 Echo here in Chicago in 2003, and it's still my baby, with about 86,000 real miles on the odometer. It has performed extremely reliably all these years, is in great shape, and parks in the tiniest spaces,… --- ## [Best Scan Tool for Home Use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-scan-tool-for-home-use/87942)
**Author:** [@Demo\_Beta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Demo_Beta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-scan-tool-for-home-use/87942 "2014-11-04T23:55:02Z")
These things range from $20 to $6000 from what I've seen. I've also read that some of the cheaper ones do not display all of the specific needed information from a code reading. If one wasn't looking to reprogram any… --- ## [2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5- Cam seal malfunction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-2-5-cam-seal-malfunction/87941)
**Author:** [@LWS802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LWS802)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-impreza-2-5-cam-seal-malfunction/87941 "2014-11-04T22:18:37Z")
Greetings- I purchased a 2006 Impreza 2.5 back in July, and since then, have replaced the cam seal twice but I am still having problems. I smell burned oil and see faint smoke coming from the motor (lookers right- bat… --- ## [Refurbishing molded/moulded carpet / foam rubber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbishing-molded-moulded-carpet-foam-rubber/87950)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refurbishing-molded-moulded-carpet-foam-rubber/87950 "2014-11-04T21:44:25Z")
late Porsche 944 the rear hatch has a moulded/molded (?) carpet. I want to figure out some options how buy a foam replacement that the carpet is adhered to and unglue the old, shape the new, and reglue it. It looks li… --- ## [1999 Audi A6 Avant occasionally stumbles, throws CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-audi-a6-avant-occasionally-stumbles-throws-cel/86984)
**Author:** [@drengfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drengfer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-audi-a6-avant-occasionally-stumbles-throws-cel/86984 "2014-11-04T21:31:38Z")
We have a 1999 Audi A6 Avant (wagon) with about 190,000 miles. Best car we've ever owned, and want to keep her running until the wheels fall off (so to speak). We split our time between sea level and a ski town at 7000' … --- ## [2008 Nissan Xterra Blower Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-xterra-blower-motor/87937)
**Author:** [@treats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treats)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-xterra-blower-motor/87937 "2014-11-04T11:00:26Z")
Hello Car Talk Community! I live in Boston. I drive a 2008 Nissan Xterra and have had ongoing issues with my blower motor. It's pretty clear when a blower motor goes -- settings 1-3 don't work, but 4 works perfectly … --- ## [Ford Explorer 2002 Fix It or Let Go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2002-fix-it-or-let-go/87925)
**Author:** [@graskia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graskia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2002-fix-it-or-let-go/87925 "2014-11-04T04:29:03Z")
I have had my car for 9 years and it runs great, I take good care of it, that says it does not require a lot, one bolt changed and the usual, filters, oil... Has 154,000 and no major repairs...until now. I was told by tw… --- ## [Mercedes 190e blower fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-blower-fan/87938)
**Author:** [@merc\_driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merc_driver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-190e-blower-fan/87938 "2014-11-04T04:00:23Z")
OK. Here we go. I have a 1990 Mercedes 190E with kind of low miles for its age. Nice car, runs well. The problem is that the blower for the AC, heater, and defroster won't go on when it's cold or wet outside. Sometimes w… --- ## [2001 Saturn Jump Started to odd effect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-jump-started-to-odd-effect/87930)
**Author:** [@drmilos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drmilos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-jump-started-to-odd-effect/87930 "2014-11-04T02:40:40Z")
I recently left my lights on on my 2001 Saturn S series. (I also recently had a car stereo installed, don't know if it's relevant). I jumpstarted the car and now I get an odd chiming at startup. When I arm the alarm t… --- ## [Short Trips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-trips/87936)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-trips/87936 "2014-11-04T00:43:50Z")
My fiance drives her 07 toyota yaris to work, which is less than a mile away. Obviously this is less than ideal for wear and tear on a vehicle. She works long hours however and Im not going to want her walking, especia… --- ## [2001 Subaru Forester Catalytic Converter Fail - should I sell it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-catalytic-converter-fail-should-i-sell-it/87933)
**Author:** [@tcerveris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcerveris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-forester-catalytic-converter-fail-should-i-sell-it/87933 "2014-11-03T22:56:19Z")
I'm curious what suggestions people might have. Here's my scenario: I have a 2001 Subaru Forester. 186,000 miles. Mostly highway miles. I love the car. I bought it at 90,000 miles. Great condition. I do all the r… --- ## [Severe vibration in RV towing Cherokee—engineer's opinion needed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-vibration-in-rv-towing-cherokee-engineers-opinion-needed/87875)
**Author:** [@hlritter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlritter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-vibration-in-rv-towing-cherokee-engineers-opinion-needed/87875 "2014-11-03T21:40:06Z")
Until yesterday, we had flat-towed our 2015 Cherokee Limited behind our motor home (31-foot Thor A.C.E. on a Ford dual-wheel gas chassis) uneventfully for 8000 miles. We use a Sterling All-Terrain tow bar, with a frame m… --- ## [2003 Honda Element "Washboard" road type vibration mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-washboard-road-type-vibration-mystery/87934)
**Author:** [@Philip\_Parish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Philip_Parish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-element-washboard-road-type-vibration-mystery/87934 "2014-11-03T17:20:51Z")
My 2003 Honda Element sometimes generates a vibration that feels just like driving down a washboard dirt road. You know one that the ridges are very close together. This only happens around 40 MPH with a load on the engi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1176) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1178)