# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=143 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 144 --- ## [Inner tie rod boot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-boot/185857)
**Author:** [@gbrunkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gbrunkard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-tie-rod-boot/185857 "2022-08-17T00:56:10Z")
So the other day I was changing out the front inner tie rod end of my 2002 ford escape 4x4 and in order to do this I had to pull the boot off from the inner tie rod end. Well, there was a small metal hose attached to it.… --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Blue smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-blue-smoke/185787)
**Author:** [@cherrylevon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cherrylevon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-blue-smoke/185787 "2022-08-17T00:48:08Z")
blue smoke at starting --- ## [Walker Catalytic converter-exhaust fitment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walker-catalytic-converter-exhaust-fitment/185853)
**Author:** [@Tevs.albert\_181966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tevs.albert_181966)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walker-catalytic-converter-exhaust-fitment/185853 "2022-08-16T21:31:10Z")
I live in Denver and am here fixing my 2001 cherokee sport 4wd auto. I recently installed walker catalytic converter and interested What exhaust/muffler will fit with converter or best options/suggestions? --- ## [2012 Honda Ridgeline - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-ridgeline-electrical-gremlins/185800)
**Author:** [@DianeEKelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeEKelley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-ridgeline-electrical-gremlins/185800 "2022-08-16T02:38:26Z")
My car when shifted into park and turned off went crazy locking the doors and setting off the panic button. I kept trying to engage the panic button but it wouldn’t shut off. Finally it engaged, unlocked the door. But, … --- ## [Sensor Cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor-cleaning/185801)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sensor-cleaning/185801 "2022-08-16T01:03:11Z")
The next time I replace the air filter in my Buick Century (3.1L engine) I want to clean the MAF sensor with MAF cleaner. Along the air intake duct, between the MAF sensor and the throttle body is an air temperature sens… --- ## [Corolla "roaring" when accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-roaring-when-accelerating/185835)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-roaring-when-accelerating/185835 "2022-08-16T00:22:12Z")
My wife, who has a much heavier foot than I do, drove my 2009 Corolla over the weekend. At one point she asked why it made a “roaring” sound when she stepped on the accelerator. I was in the car at the time and to me it … --- ## [CEL and Right Blinker dont work at all on 02 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-and-right-blinker-dont-work-at-all-on-02-honda-civic/185538)
**Author:** [@julesnryskype\_181748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julesnryskype_181748)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-and-right-blinker-dont-work-at-all-on-02-honda-civic/185538 "2022-08-15T21:16:28Z")
02 Civic Lx My CEL and right blinker light dont illuminate at all. Not with half turn ignition or when driving starting, nothin. I replaced the bulbs in the cluster and still nothin. I also found a guy with same make an… --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade EXT - Vibration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-ext-vibration-issue/185805)
**Author:** [@Charlie27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-ext-vibration-issue/185805 "2022-08-15T20:37:13Z")
2016 Escalade vibrations, New tires new shocks still going on new spark plugs? --- ## [2018 Honda Civic LX Window Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-lx-window-issue/185793)
**Author:** [@KrisYarcso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrisYarcso)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-lx-window-issue/185793 "2022-08-15T20:28:21Z")
I have a 2018 Honda Civic. Went to the garage the other day and all 4 of my windows were down. I did not use the key fob to automatically roll the windows down. I have no idea how this happened. This is not the first tim… --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Tell me about windshield calibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-tell-me-about-windshield-calibration/185808)
**Author:** [@Levis21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levis21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-tell-me-about-windshield-calibration/185808 "2022-08-15T19:20:37Z")
windshield replacement & calibration --- ## [Timing belt skipped 5 teeth - how?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-skipped-5-teeth-how/94122)
**Author:** [@mairth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mairth)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-skipped-5-teeth-how/94122 "2022-08-15T18:04:00Z")
First time posting - hope I'm doing it right. A coulpe of weeks ago I started my '95 Accord EX with vtec engine. It always fires right up and this time was no exception, except for it also immediately died and would no… --- ## [What kind of grease should I inject in to the alternator and AC compressor bearings in an early 90s Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-grease-should-i-inject-in-to-the-alternator-and-ac-compressor-bearings-in-an-early-90s-toyota/185815)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-kind-of-grease-should-i-inject-in-to-the-alternator-and-ac-compressor-bearings-in-an-early-90s-toyota/185815 "2022-08-15T15:58:35Z")
The title says it all. I don’t want to mix different incompatible grease types if possible. I have a bearing that has started making a noticable noise in the last couple hundred miles. --- ## [2008 toyota camry ac not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-ac-not-working/185796)
**Author:** [@Catboyaiko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catboyaiko)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-ac-not-working/185796 "2022-08-15T01:22:17Z")
My friend has a 2008 toyota camry it has a little over 100k miles and the ac is not blowing cold. I have filled the freon in it, I have replaced the cabin air filter, and it still doesn’t blow cold. The fuses are all goo… --- ## [Warning lights all on, then off, while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-lights-all-on-then-off-while-driving/185792)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-lights-all-on-then-off-while-driving/185792 "2022-08-14T17:12:10Z")
2007 Chrysler Town and Country, ca. 188,000 miles: While driving at steady highway speed, I noticed the speedometer fall toward zero; a moment later all the instrument panel’s warning lights came on, and a few seconds l… --- ## [Help a Gal figure out my brake issues please!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-gal-figure-out-my-brake-issues-please/185755)
**Author:** [@Syntheticbeauty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Syntheticbeauty)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2022, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-a-gal-figure-out-my-brake-issues-please/185755 "2022-08-14T02:29:10Z")
I have changed the brakes, rotors and caliper on my 2001 ford expedition a month ago. Today when I brake, it started to make a sound like metal is hitting something. Could it be a master cylinder? Stuck Caliper ? Lubr… --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger - Oil spot question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-oil-spot-question/185798)
**Author:** [@lolette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lolette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-oil-spot-question/185798 "2022-08-13T23:26:31Z")
I have a round oil spot at rear of my little pickup.It’s a stick shift.Could the rear end seal be leaking? I am a woman & don’t know much about cars. --- ## [Where is the best place to get an engine diagnostic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-an-engine-diagnostic/183994)
**Author:** [@renollettyler\_180655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renollettyler_180655)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-get-an-engine-diagnostic/183994 "2022-08-13T23:10:06Z")
I’m looking for something cheap. --- ## [Invalid state error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invalid-state-error/185791)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invalid-state-error/185791 "2022-08-13T22:41:30Z")
Every so often, a message appears on my radio that says “invalid\_state\_error” The car seems to be working well. I can’t seem to find any useful information so i am turning to the experts, which admittedly I should have … --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-transmission-issue/185785)
**Author:** [@Tony05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony05)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-transmission-issue/185785 "2022-08-13T21:43:47Z")
Auto transmission sluggish 3rd to 4th --- ## [Would it be worth it to replace the cup holder in an 09 lexus es350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-it-be-worth-it-to-replace-the-cup-holder-in-an-09-lexus-es350/185706)
**Author:** [@HelpWithCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HelpWithCar)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-it-be-worth-it-to-replace-the-cup-holder-in-an-09-lexus-es350/185706 "2022-08-13T13:55:18Z")
Any advice on replacing the cup holder? The sides that hold the divider in place have cracked and now it is useless when the car is in motion. --- ## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - Ball joint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-ball-joint-issue/185769)
**Author:** [@ScottDNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottDNelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-ball-joint-issue/185769 "2022-08-12T22:41:03Z")
Excessive play in the front ball joints. --- ## [Help with weird sound on my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-weird-sound-on-my-car/185751)
**Author:** [@sam.faucher938\_181899](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.faucher938_181899)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-weird-sound-on-my-car/185751 "2022-08-12T18:52:44Z")
Hey guys so i’ve got a Mitsubishi RVR 2022 with 3100 miles. Happens when I shift it to drive, it’s a CVT. when it happened the first time it did it for 30 second straight, now it only happens occasionally. Never heard it… --- ## [Who's responsible for repair cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-responsible-for-repair-cost/184470)
**Author:** [@kengore1971\_181045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kengore1971_181045)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-responsible-for-repair-cost/184470 "2022-08-12T17:41:35Z")
I took my 08 Avalanche it the dealership for a ticking noise in engine. They ran a diagnostic and said I needed new lifters and a camshaft. The total cost $2500. (1600 labor and 900 parts). A few days later, I called … --- ## [Dealership mechanic tightened the oil pan plug with hand and it came out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-mechanic-tightened-the-oil-pan-plug-with-hand-and-it-came-out/185529)
**Author:** [@mcrfan78\_181744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcrfan78_181744)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-mechanic-tightened-the-oil-pan-plug-with-hand-and-it-came-out/185529 "2022-08-06T16:08:48Z")
hi. i bought a brand new 2022 Hyundai Kona last June. In October, I took my car into the local hyundai dealership for an oil change. two weeks later, i was driving and heard a noise under my car. i thought i had run over… --- ## [2001Ford expedition will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001ford-expedition-will-not-start/177673)
**Author:** [@Brendon-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendon-2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001ford-expedition-will-not-start/177673 "2022-08-12T16:00:58Z")
So, this has been a fun experience. Went out to start my 2001Ford Expedition E.B. ed. the other day, everything comes on as normal, except the darn thing won’t turn over. Turn the key all the way and not even a sound fro… --- ## [Permeability of a good flex pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permeability-of-a-good-flex-pipe/185748)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permeability-of-a-good-flex-pipe/185748 "2022-08-12T12:35:15Z")
I just got a replacement flex pipe (a cat thief cut the most expensive pipe in the vehicle) and before installing, on a whim I capped one end with my hand and applied a few psi of lung air to the other and found that sur… --- ## [2020 Honda CR-V - Anyone replace fuel injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-anyone-replace-fuel-injectors/185733)
**Author:** [@Pepper11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pepper11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-cr-v-anyone-replace-fuel-injectors/185733 "2022-08-12T10:56:16Z")
has any one had to replace there fuel injectors. --- ## [2005 Grand Marquis drives like there is no control and now rattles!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-marquis-drives-like-there-is-no-control-and-now-rattles/185746)
**Author:** [@Todd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd58)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-marquis-drives-like-there-is-no-control-and-now-rattles/185746 "2022-08-11T20:09:21Z")
I have a power steering like hissing noise so I replaced the power steering pump. However, I still had the noise. I took it to a local car mechanic and they told me it was the power steering module. When I drove away, it… --- ## [2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - Scalloped tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-avalon-hybrid-scalloped-tires/185679)
**Author:** [@Tim11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim11)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-avalon-hybrid-scalloped-tires/185679 "2022-08-11T19:48:29Z")
Scalloped tires - cause --- ## [1999 Honda CR-V - Engine stops at 40](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-engine-stops-at-40/185742)
**Author:** [@CharlesGrimm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesGrimm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-engine-stops-at-40/185742 "2022-08-11T19:20:57Z")
Honda CRV at 225,000 engine stops while driving 40 mph. Tried to immediately started but could not start until 30 minutes later. I tried several times. When it started and placed in D gear I had loud noise from the tran… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=142) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=144)