# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=201 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 202 --- ## [Is it safe to drive a car that has mold under the carpet?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-that-has-mold-under-the-carpet/180107)
**Author:** [@Julien-LaPointe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julien-LaPointe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-drive-a-car-that-has-mold-under-the-carpet/180107 "2021-10-21T00:40:34Z")
My parents gifted me their 2002 VW Passat Wagon. After a few months, I noticed that a bag I left behind the driver’s seat was soaking wet. Since then, I have seen up to 2” of water there when it rains. There is definitel… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet 1500 - Ongoing troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-1500-ongoing-troubles/180057)
**Author:** [@Keith03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-1500-ongoing-troubles/180057 "2021-10-20T19:10:51Z")
My 2018 stater went out with about 46000 dam shame my 2000 never was replaced with over 400000 on it. Oh yea the dealt said he had another one with similar miles but yet no recall --- ## [Should I Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-sell/180098)
**Author:** [@giuliani.lmg\_177763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giuliani.lmg_177763)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-sell/180098 "2021-10-20T17:09:12Z")
I have a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 103,800 miles on it. Recently I have been told by two repair shops that one of my engine mounts is broken, I need to replace my 4x4 transfer case as well as my rack and pinion. On t… --- ## [After I changed my oil, I came back 10 hours later to find my car had somehow dumped all of it. Now, dipstick always reads empty.](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-i-changed-my-oil-i-came-back-10-hours-later-to-find-my-car-had-somehow-dumped-all-of-it-now-dipstick-always-reads-empty/180040)
**Author:** [@OldCamry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldCamry)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-i-changed-my-oil-i-came-back-10-hours-later-to-find-my-car-had-somehow-dumped-all-of-it-now-dipstick-always-reads-empty/180040 "2021-10-20T14:41:31Z")
I have a Toyota Camry 2000. I changed my oil earlier today. Placed tray under pan, removed plug from pan, let drain, removed oil filter, applied oil to new oil filter, and put new filter on. Emptied old oil into (and all… --- ## [Nissan Frontier Knock Sensor P0327 (supercharged)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-knock-sensor-p0327-supercharged/180093)
**Author:** [@joiklaa\_177213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joiklaa_177213)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-frontier-knock-sensor-p0327-supercharged/180093 "2021-10-20T14:38:02Z")
Hey guys I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier supercharged and it’s throwing a P0327 code for a bad knock sensor. I cleared the code with an OBDII scan tool just fine with the ignition on but when I start the truck the code com… --- ## [Installed radio now battery seems to be dead!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-radio-now-battery-seems-to-be-dead/180095)
**Author:** [@Javen\_Cardenas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javen_Cardenas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-radio-now-battery-seems-to-be-dead/180095 "2021-10-20T12:22:23Z")
So I installed a new radio system in my car and it was going well, I’m not experienced or anything but I had to hardwire it, which was simple as I had the wiring diagrams so it was just a game of matching, when I finishe… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Eldorado - Can't live without a jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-cant-live-without-a-jump/179900)
**Author:** [@Lilsammy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilsammy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-eldorado-cant-live-without-a-jump/179900 "2021-10-20T06:22:42Z")
Have to constantly have it jumped. Might run all week just fine then sometimes every other day.Small battery back jumps it just fine and ur goes right to 14 volts or 13.9 right away --- ## [Pontiac Grand AM coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-coolant-leak/180063)
**Author:** [@Gavinstark97\_177739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gavinstark97_177739)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-coolant-leak/180063 "2021-10-20T02:47:46Z")
My coolant appears to have dumped out of the release hose in the coolant reservoir. I’m talking like at least half way full. The cap was still on and the car temperature was normal when it happened. Is there anything tha… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-vibrations/180054)
**Author:** [@2tallTony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2tallTony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-vibrations/180054 "2021-10-20T01:39:58Z")
vibration is felt @1200-1800 RPM in any gear when under slight load or compression --- ## [Trying to identify what this is on my 2008 Kia Sedona](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-what-this-is-on-my-2008-kia-sedona/180084)
**Author:** [@jokingjoker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jokingjoker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-what-this-is-on-my-2008-kia-sedona/180084 "2021-10-20T00:53:19Z")
I’m trying to find out exactly what this part is? Or what it’s the cover of. It’s what is circled in the picture kind of looks like a canister type thing? --- ## [1988 Ford Econoline Cargo Van taillights went out after radio swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-econoline-cargo-van-taillights-went-out-after-radio-swap/180026)
**Author:** [@BobDudley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDudley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-econoline-cargo-van-taillights-went-out-after-radio-swap/180026 "2021-10-20T00:44:02Z")
After having a new stereo put in by a Ford mechanic ive lost rear tail lights and signals. new flasher and all bulbs are good. replaced the turn signal switch and the headlight switch.No help --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Beetle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-beetle-issues/180000)
**Author:** [@Cherry45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cherry45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-beetle-issues/180000 "2021-10-20T00:34:35Z")
Turbo oil is leaking, need to be replaced,control arm bushings need to be replaced every two years, --- ## [2008 Hyundai Tucson - Tik Tik Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tucson-tik-tik-tucson/180058)
**Author:** [@lester.blough\_161224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lester.blough_161224)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tucson-tik-tik-tucson/180058 "2021-10-20T00:23:17Z")
When I turn the ignition the motor starts perfectly, first crank and runs fine. But there’s a loud TIK TIK TIK that comes from the dash. It seems to come from directly behind the radio whether the radio is turned on or … --- ## [2019 Nissan Altima - It wasn't the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-it-wasnt-the-battery/180074)
**Author:** [@johanks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johanks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-altima-it-wasnt-the-battery/180074 "2021-10-20T00:00:57Z")
Car has new battery put in by dealership. Car will not start, no lights but dash board lights up. This will happen at times that is a pain in my tush… There sounds like a hum under hood on right side by battery --- ## [2012 Buick Regal - in search of rack and pinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-regal-in-search-of-rack-and-pinion/180023)
**Author:** [@Shay51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shay51)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-regal-in-search-of-rack-and-pinion/180023 "2021-10-19T13:34:08Z")
Manufacturers stopped making racket pinion for 2012 Buick Regal. Is there any alternative for this problem? --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 new muffler blew apart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-new-muffler-blew-apart/180043)
**Author:** [@JeffreymaagII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreymaagII)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-new-muffler-blew-apart/180043 "2021-10-19T01:19:12Z")
Just had a new muffler put on going down the road about 55 heard loud noise look at it muffler blew apart. --- ## [2010 Acura TSX paint job ought to be recalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-acura-tsx-paint-job-ought-to-be-recalled/180019)
**Author:** [@Shrimper60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shrimper60)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-acura-tsx-paint-job-ought-to-be-recalled/180019 "2021-10-19T01:05:31Z")
I have a 2010 Acura paint jobl on it should have a recall glad to see this I definitely need to have this matter asdressed --- ## [AC Faint Cassette Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-faint-cassette-noise/180050)
**Author:** [@Mbrachlin2007\_177724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mbrachlin2007_177724)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-faint-cassette-noise/180050 "2021-10-17T23:59:13Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2019 Mazda 3. The AC makes two noises – the first is a clicking from the air blend doors going crazy which has a TSB out with a software update to fix it which I’ve yet to have applied. The other… --- ## [Brake Problems/Increased stopping distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-increased-stopping-distance/179377)
**Author:** [@joiklaa\_177213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joiklaa_177213)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems-increased-stopping-distance/179377 "2021-10-17T19:37:39Z")
I need help. Bled my brakes multiple times. Changed master cylinder and yes I did bleed it. Bled all the old fluid out after that but I still have a spongy pedal. Truck takes about six seconds to come to stop when full d… --- ## [1995 Honda Accord EX Dies Randomly While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-ex-dies-randomly-while-driving/180032)
**Author:** [@Jacobculverwest216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacobculverwest216)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-ex-dies-randomly-while-driving/180032 "2021-10-17T13:50:11Z")
I have a 1995 Honda Accord EX with like 160k Miles. It dies randomly, sometimes it will only drive for a couple Miles sometimes it will be able to drive for Days without any issues. When it dies it takes 30 Minutes or … --- ## [2011 Nissan Sentra p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920)
**Author:** [@mkluza98\_177643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkluza98_177643)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920 "2021-10-17T05:08:01Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra. It has had the following codes for 1.5 to 2years. Primary DTC P0420 Secondary DTC P0430 Catalytic converter below threshold bank 1 I feel no loss in power. It idles a little rough but not… --- ## [2010 Dodge Journey R/T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-r-t/180010)
**Author:** [@Mhart2288\_177701](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mhart2288_177701)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-r-t/180010 "2021-10-16T15:43:28Z")
Forgive me the long post. I have a 2010 Dodge Journey R/T 3.5 liter that has given me nothing but issues. I took it in for emissions, and failed as a result of my gas cap. The tech gave me a new gas cap and sent me on my… --- ## [2006 Ford F350 - Brakes lock up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-brakes-lock-up/179970)
**Author:** [@wmoliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wmoliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f350-brakes-lock-up/179970 "2021-10-16T10:57:16Z")
front brakes lock up, rf is worse , bought new, at 43000 replaced frt calipers & pads, at 53000 same thing , at 57000 tried again not as bad --- ## [2009 Honda Civic - crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-crank-no-start/180004)
**Author:** [@krant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-crank-no-start/180004 "2021-10-16T00:33:56Z")
crank but wont start and obd2 connector doesnt work --- ## [Cant shift when flooring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831)
**Author:** [@Dutchnoskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dutchnoskillz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831 "2021-10-15T23:53:18Z")
Setup: 3000km & 1 months ago all new flywheel, slave cylnder and throwout bearring, reinforced stock pressure plate, reinforced friction plate, gearbox oil, motormount replaced. Those 3000km it drove perfectly until som… --- ## [Multidisc Player flashing lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multidisc-player-flashing-lights/179936)
**Author:** [@MLC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multidisc-player-flashing-lights/179936 "2021-10-15T22:10:27Z")
I had the battery replaced on my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and the CD multidisc player started flashing lights and acting as if it is changing the disc or ejecting it, but it’s not doing either. Eventually, it displays “Err… --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Delaminated dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-delaminated-dash/179973)
**Author:** [@mwjag2k](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwjag2k)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-delaminated-dash/179973 "2021-10-15T22:08:32Z")
Dash has totally delaminated. Of course it started right after the warranty. --- ## [2009 Toyota Prius - Looking for a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-looking-for-a-mechanic/179943)
**Author:** [@maryg483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maryg483)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-looking-for-a-mechanic/179943 "2021-10-15T20:30:58Z")
need a mechanic to check out a used car before purchase --- ## [2014 Nissan Altima - Does not fully start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-does-not-fully-start/179977)
**Author:** [@SeniorChance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeniorChance)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-does-not-fully-start/179977 "2021-10-15T20:21:27Z")
I push the button to start the car, and the engine begins to turn but it doesn’t fully start. Radio then comes on lights etc. Seems like gas isn’t getting in to fully turnover. I replaced the battery. Seems like when I u… --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-cel/179995)
**Author:** [@Darwin18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darwin18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-cel/179995 "2021-10-15T17:52:17Z")
I have a check engine light for the temperature sending unit !! Replaced it with new still have the problem and my temp gauge in the mini van is not working as well stays stuck on C for cold but the cooling fans run con… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=200) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=202)