# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=267 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 268 --- ## [04 forester issue, TPS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-forester-issue-tps/173855)
**Author:** [@ashton\_morris\_173275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashton_morris_173275)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-forester-issue-tps/173855 "2021-01-09T02:15:16Z")
hey everyone, so I just recently purchased this car from a private party and while I knew I wasn’t getting anything special it is having far more issues than were apparent during the test drive. A few days ago it died … --- ## [1999 Dodge Durango = Broken blinkers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-durango-broken-blinkers/173975)
**Author:** [@Jody12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-durango-broken-blinkers/173975 "2021-01-08T22:36:43Z")
My turn signal on my 99 durango work while u put key on on position but when u drive down the road they won’t work --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse \_One window is troublesome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-one-window-is-troublesome/173964)
**Author:** [@leeannThompkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeannThompkins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-one-window-is-troublesome/173964 "2021-01-08T22:30:30Z")
I have a 2010 buick lacross, my driver window does not work, but all the rest does. And sometime the radio and interior lights dont work. I had the window motor replace and it worked for awhile and stop again --- ## [2003 Pontiac Grand Prix - CEL and O2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-grand-prix-cel-and-o2/173692)
**Author:** [@St247ji](https://community.cartalk.com/u/St247ji)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-grand-prix-cel-and-o2/173692 "2021-01-08T20:10:52Z")
So I bought this car about 2 years ago, the check engine light came on about a week after I bought it. Still ran fine but brought it in to run the codes. Both upper and lower o2 sensors. I replaced the top and left the b… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox - USB port troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-usb-port-troubles/173997)
**Author:** [@tony20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-usb-port-troubles/173997 "2021-01-08T18:58:31Z")
can not hook up my usb port --- ## [1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-hard-starting/173981)
**Author:** [@ted02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ted02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-hard-starting/173981 "2021-01-08T10:15:13Z")
hard starting, wont start after starter installed. turns over and back fires, changed crankshaft sensor but doesnt start, now sounds like there’s no electrical connection. --- ## [2000 Camry Solara: transmission died. Rebuild or say goodbye?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-solara-transmission-died-rebuild-or-say-goodbye/173748)
**Author:** [@wae29\_173210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wae29_173210)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-solara-transmission-died-rebuild-or-say-goodbye/173748 "2021-01-08T03:48:06Z")
Hi everyone: first post here. My 2000 Solara has 180,000 miles. Transmission died a few weeks ago and debating what to do: rebuild (transmission specialty shop quoted $2,500) or just donate it and move on. Very attached … --- ## [Is 20w 50 oil good for a 2003 Toyota Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-20w-50-oil-good-for-a-2003-toyota-camry/173957)
**Author:** [@Ahmed21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ahmed21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-20w-50-oil-good-for-a-2003-toyota-camry/173957 "2021-01-07T21:20:30Z")
Is 20w 50 engine oil okay with my vehicle and how frequently should I have an oil change. I stay in Nigeria. We have a relatively hot climate --- ## [2017 Nissan Murano randomly shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-randomly-shuts-off/173866)
**Author:** [@minnie44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minnie44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-randomly-shuts-off/173866 "2021-01-07T18:00:15Z")
Car randomly shut off while driving… no noises or warning lights came on, I just couldn’t drive it anymore. Got it towed to my dealership service center. They claimed the oil dipstick wasn’t installed properly at last oi… --- ## [2016 Honda Accord backup camera is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-backup-camera-is-loose/173940)
**Author:** [@RayMorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayMorris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-backup-camera-is-loose/173940 "2021-01-07T17:47:02Z")
Backup camera loose in trunk !! --- ## [ISO lower splash shield for 2003 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-lower-splash-shield-for-2003-ford-thunderbird/173909)
**Author:** [@Mitch241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitch241)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-lower-splash-shield-for-2003-ford-thunderbird/173909 "2021-01-07T17:09:51Z")
I need a lower splash shield for a 2003 Ford Thunderbird, of course Ford does not make them anymore and from talking to the guys at junkyards this part is usually destroyed from forklifts dropping them off. --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - trouble after the warranty ran out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-trouble-after-the-warranty-ran-out/173916)
**Author:** [@NickFrysinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickFrysinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-trouble-after-the-warranty-ran-out/173916 "2021-01-07T15:41:31Z")
I own a 2015 Hyundai Sonata eco which has the DCT and just got out of warranty and the actuator failed and loss those gears which also fried the clutch assembly. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Avalanche - radio won’t work after rear end change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-radio-won-t-work-after-rear-end-change/173951)
**Author:** [@Coffey18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coffey18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-avalanche-radio-won-t-work-after-rear-end-change/173951 "2021-01-07T15:38:17Z")
I had to change the rear end and now the Radio will not come on and the battery runs down every night,i checked the fuse is good for radio --- ## [2017 Ford F-150 windshield cracked for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-windshield-cracked-for-no-reason/173962)
**Author:** [@FordFan02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FordFan02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f-150-windshield-cracked-for-no-reason/173962 "2021-01-07T15:13:09Z")
Wind shield cracked for no apparent reason. Crack is approximately 12 inches in length about 4 inches from the bottom from mid-window moving toward passenger side. --- ## [2003 Chevy Express chassis (mini schoolbus) alignment off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-express-chassis-mini-schoolbus-alignment-off/173884)
**Author:** [@papadomino9923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papadomino9923)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-express-chassis-mini-schoolbus-alignment-off/173884 "2021-01-07T10:40:59Z")
Hello people. This is a mini 5 window schoolbus. I was pulling out of the driveway and heard this heavy noise coming from my front left wheel. Noise in video. I felt minor rumbling in that tire for the past couple of day… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape - Gulps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-gulps/173826)
**Author:** [@ljstanford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ljstanford)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-gulps/173826 "2021-01-07T04:25:26Z")
strange gulping noise from air filter area after engine warms up. stops when idle sensor is unplugged. replaced sensor but didn’t help. Runs ok but when you get to 40 mph misses and runs rough. computer and all 6 coil p… --- ## [2017 Cadillac XTS rear end drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-rear-end-drop/173948)
**Author:** [@72Buick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/72Buick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-rear-end-drop/173948 "2021-01-07T03:36:31Z")
Rear end drop. Came back up in a few days of inactivity. --- ## [Nissan Quest 2007 revs up slightly when brake is applied](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-2007-revs-up-slightly-when-brake-is-applied/173657)
**Author:** [@sanjay92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanjay92)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-2007-revs-up-slightly-when-brake-is-applied/173657 "2021-01-07T02:13:38Z")
Hi, Recently, couple of maintenance were done. 3 sensors ( Camsoft/cranksoft) sensors were replaced and also Throttle Body was replaced. We have also done many times Throttle Body relearn process. Our Idle is about 750… --- ## [Bluetooth OBD2 Adapters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-adapters/173932)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-adapters/173932 "2021-01-06T22:02:39Z")
Hi All, Today im in the market for some Bluetooth OBD2 Hardware. I would like to know your expert opinions on a BlueDriver vs Obdlink MX+ scenario For those who have had experience with these decices, which one would … --- ## [2001 Honda Civic - Motor Sputters When Going Downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-motor-sputters-when-going-downhill/173716)
**Author:** [@fahrdog1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fahrdog1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-motor-sputters-when-going-downhill/173716 "2021-01-06T21:47:03Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX with a 5 speed sedan that we bought brand new 19 years ago. The car currently has 179K on it. A problem that has stumped me is that when going downhill on the Interstate at speeds anywhere be… --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 1500 has lost some power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-has-lost-some-power/173863)
**Author:** [@frogman04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frogman04)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-has-lost-some-power/173863 "2021-01-06T20:30:41Z")
it dont have the power it once had --- ## [Jeep Renegade 2005 trans Problems on 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-renegade-2005-trans-problems-on-3rd-gear/173879)
**Author:** [@arnold.temple\_173293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arnold.temple_173293)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-renegade-2005-trans-problems-on-3rd-gear/173879 "2021-01-06T16:26:30Z")
I recently replaced the gearbox on my 2005 Renegade CRD A - Diesel. It was replaced with a second-hand gearbox, the original gearbox from a car that was being sold by parts. We have installed the gearbox on my Jeep and a… --- ## [Possessed Wipers!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possessed-wipers/173930)
**Author:** [@larry\_173315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry_173315)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possessed-wipers/173930 "2021-01-06T15:57:25Z")
I have a 2006 Town Car and the wipers will turn on by themselves and won’t turn off until I shut the engine down. It’s happening more and more. The wiper motor is only 2 months old (this issue occurred two weeks AFTER … --- ## [Suggestion for a hot new product](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-a-hot-new-product/173734)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestion-for-a-hot-new-product/173734 "2021-01-06T15:16:53Z")
Someone could make a lot of money marketing a mouse repellant cabin air filter. --- ## [2018 Honda Civic making ringing/jingling noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-making-ringing-jingling-noise-when-accelerating/173923)
**Author:** [@kat\_173310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat_173310)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-making-ringing-jingling-noise-when-accelerating/173923 "2021-01-06T15:13:14Z")
I purchased a used 2018 Honda Civic sedan a few months ago and I just noticed that it is making a ringing/jingling noise when accelerating. I noticed it for the first time 2 weeks ago when driving through an alley with t… --- ## [Can running a civic without drive belts over heat the engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-running-a-civic-without-drive-belts-over-heat-the-engine/173920)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-running-a-civic-without-drive-belts-over-heat-the-engine/173920 "2021-01-06T05:56:47Z")
The water pump is driven by the timing chai so I would think not. Am I missing something? --- ## [2018 Chevrolet 2500 diesel smell in cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-2500-diesel-smell-in-cab/173912)
**Author:** [@RobertEMerritt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertEMerritt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-2500-diesel-smell-in-cab/173912 "2021-01-06T02:28:32Z")
diesel smell in cab of truck very radom --- ## [White smoke coming off the header in 1.7 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-off-the-header-in-1-7-civic/173919)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-off-the-header-in-1-7-civic/173919 "2021-01-05T23:33:08Z")
Hi I just replaced the lower drive belt and power steering pump on a 2001 civic. I started it up and saw white smoke coming off the header. I cleaned them off. I thought it might be power steering fluid. Their till smoki… --- ## [About tire stretching.. is half an inch (0.5 in.) OK? 175/65R15 on a 15X6.5 wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-tire-stretching-is-half-an-inch-0-5-in-ok-175-65r15-on-a-15x6-5-wheel/173811)
**Author:** [@mareakin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mareakin)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-tire-stretching-is-half-an-inch-0-5-in-ok-175-65r15-on-a-15x6-5-wheel/173811 "2021-01-05T19:01:02Z")
I’m on a mission to reduce unsprung weight, and what could be more unsprung than… tires? Still, tires need to be made of ‘stuff,’ of ‘materials,’ so tires need to weight something. So Vredestein makes a GOOD tire (base… --- ## [Code PO101](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-po101/173889)
**Author:** [@qdm\_173299](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qdm_173299)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-po101/173889 "2021-01-05T15:56:15Z")
I have a Nissan Sentra 2011. Last week my check engine light went on and the code was PO101, i had the MAF cleaned with the cleaning solution and replace my engine air filter. Drove for 50 miles and the light went off by… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=266) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=268)