# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=419 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 420 --- ## [2008 Saab 9-3 - Problems after new cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-problems-after-new-cats/158285)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth531)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-problems-after-new-cats/158285 "2020-02-10T21:18:07Z")
My car won’t accelerate I have just gotten the catalytic converters done and yet going up hills it slows down tremendously --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius — CEL is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-cel-is-on/158232)
**Author:** [@LindaLPowers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLPowers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-cel-is-on/158232 "2020-02-10T21:00:56Z")
check engine light is on - gas cap? or oxygen sensor --- ## [Automatic Transmission shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-shudder/158287)
**Author:** [@rjs\_163175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjs_163175)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-shudder/158287 "2020-02-10T20:57:43Z")
Does anyone know how to rebuild a transmission"correctly"?. I have had 3 rebuilds in the past 30 years and all had issues within 1 week after the rebuild. The latest is my 2000 Chevy Express. I was on vacation in South … --- ## [Not the CV axels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-cv-axels/158081)
**Author:** [@dannoflynn\_163057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannoflynn_163057)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-the-cv-axels/158081 "2020-02-10T20:30:47Z")
My Subaru outback is making a clacking sound when I’m turning. A buddy of mine said he can see the passenger front wheel seizing up a little and stuttering when it is happening. This has been an ongoing problem. I’ve had… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Sdn - Brake tap or cancel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-brake-tap-or-cancel/157785)
**Author:** [@JanetGruwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetGruwell)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-sdn-brake-tap-or-cancel/157785 "2020-02-10T20:27:18Z")
My husband and I have a disagreement about how to disengage the cruise control on our cars. He taps the brakes. I press the cancel button which doesn’t turn off the cruise, but just releases it from the current set s… --- ## [1995 Toyota Corolla - Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-timing-belt/157778)
**Author:** [@DorisFanning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DorisFanning)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-corolla-timing-belt/157778 "2020-02-10T20:06:36Z")
I drive a 1995 corolla, and I am wondering how often you should change a timeing belt? Some one said it should be changed often, but I have had it done once in 24 years? --- ## [Check Engine Light came on while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-came-on-while-driving/158239)
**Author:** [@Mr\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_R)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-came-on-while-driving/158239 "2020-02-10T19:16:15Z")
While driving on the freeway my “service engine soon” light came on. The vehicle runs fine, idles fine, starts normally but the light stays on. So what’s the problem? Oxygen sensor? or something else? Vehicle is 2002… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado rumbles at higher speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles-at-higher-speed/158223)
**Author:** [@Charles10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-rumbles-at-higher-speed/158223 "2020-02-09T21:04:12Z")
rumbling at higher speeds (60km and up) like going over a rough patch of road --- ## [Drove through flood water, car won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-through-flood-water-car-won-t-start/158207)
**Author:** [@hannahshawkesh\_163130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahshawkesh_163130)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-through-flood-water-car-won-t-start/158207 "2020-02-10T18:36:39Z")
So I drove through flood water and my car was driving fine after until I stalled it in a car park and it wouldn’t turn back on. We bump started it and I drove it home, no warning lights on car was driving perfect. Tried … --- ## [2018 Toyota Highlander radio problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-radio-problems/116090)
**Author:** [@KeithKuttesch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithKuttesch)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-radio-problems/116090 "2020-02-10T15:11:03Z")
Is anyone else having a problem with the Toyota Radio that has navigation? My radio will play then it will start skipping channels. You will be on one station, then you can see the numbers spinning like it’s on constan… --- ## [Brake and Battery Light Flash On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-battery-light-flash-on/158203)
**Author:** [@Marissa820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marissa820)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-battery-light-flash-on/158203 "2020-02-10T13:51:36Z")
Hello. I’m hoping someone can give me some advice. I have a 2012 Juke SL. I have close to 126,000 miles. The battery and brake light have been flashing on together sporadically. I took it in and they said it was the alte… --- ## [Can I use a different size tire for my car? ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-a-different-size-tire-for-my-car/155410)
**Author:** [@Zaki\_Aziz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zaki_Aziz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-a-different-size-tire-for-my-car/155410 "2019-12-31T01:44:49Z")
I have a 2015 Toyota Prius C and it it comes with a tire sized 175/65R15. A few different websites I checked recommended 195/65R15 for my car. I’m noticing some of the tires of that size are cheaper too. I’m wondering if… --- ## [Shopping for power steering fluid: Dexron, Asian, American...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-power-steering-fluid-dexron-asian-american/157952)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shopping-for-power-steering-fluid-dexron-asian-american/157952 "2020-02-10T04:47:24Z")
I window-shopped for PS fluid at the Mart of Wal. The Super Tech said it was good for topping off but not a complete refill. The more-expensive Prestone came in 2 flavors: 1 for Asian cars, 1 for American cars. The le… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Grandad pumps the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-grandad-pumps-the-brakes/158159)
**Author:** [@Micah17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micah17)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-grandad-pumps-the-brakes/158159 "2020-02-10T02:46:07Z")
My grandpa pumps his brakes on his BRAND NEW truck. He did it on the truck he just got did of. The thing wasn’t even 4 years old, and wasn’t even “broken in”. If he continues to pump his brakes every time he stops, how m… --- ## [Exhaust smell when 2004 Toyota Highlander idles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smell-when-2004-toyota-highlander-idles/158227)
**Author:** [@Kirstin52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirstin52)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-smell-when-2004-toyota-highlander-idles/158227 "2020-02-10T01:42:23Z")
I have two 2004 Toyota highlanders. In both I smell exhaust when I idle. I bought both used at different times but pretty sure I noticed this from day 1 in both. Goes away as soon as I start driving but notice it again a… --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-battery/158073)
**Author:** [@RonnieHendricks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonnieHendricks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-battery/158073 "2020-02-10T01:02:16Z")
Drove to destination - 1-1/2 hours later the battery appeared to be dead. Got a jump - went to auto parts store. Had the battery checked - purchased new battery. 48 hours later drove to destination - 2-1/2 hours later… --- ## [MY TEMPERATURE DASH INDICATOR MOVES EVER SO SLIGHT WHEN STOPPING OR Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-temperature-dash-indicator-moves-ever-so-slight-when-stopping-or-driving/158184)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-temperature-dash-indicator-moves-ever-so-slight-when-stopping-or-driving/158184 "2020-02-10T00:39:09Z")
BUT MOST OF MY PASSED CARS THE TEMP STAYED PRETTY MUCH CENTERED?\*\* new cap new coolant no leaks maybe its normal, dont know --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback hesitation when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-hesitation-when-shifting/146077)
**Author:** [@alprasz\_155757](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alprasz_155757)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-hesitation-when-shifting/146077 "2020-02-09T23:59:13Z")
Does anyone have an issue with hesitation when shifting from reverse to forward? Like a 1-2 second delay. My dealer says its normal. --- ## [2009 Ford Explorer cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-explorer-cranks-but-won-t-start/158133)
**Author:** [@Albert57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albert57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-explorer-cranks-but-won-t-start/158133 "2020-02-09T23:21:58Z")
I have a 2009 ford explorer it stalled while driving now cranks but doesn’t start --- ## [Remove ignition panel without remove steering wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-ignition-panel-without-remove-steering-wheel/158141)
**Author:** [@wenxin.zeng0\_163090](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wenxin.zeng0_163090)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-ignition-panel-without-remove-steering-wheel/158141 "2020-02-09T22:42:16Z")
Hi Guys. I have a 2016 Forester and recently bought a third party “remote start” kit, which of course requires me to connect some wires with the ignition switch to install the kit. I managed to remove all the panels und… --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest cam position sensor location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-cam-position-sensor-location/158071)
**Author:** [@BobKolczynski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobKolczynski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-cam-position-sensor-location/158071 "2020-02-09T20:48:53Z")
Hi, I need the cam position sensor location on bank A. I can’t find it. 8cyl, 5.6 cu in, 2004 Nisson QX56 Thanks for any help or references. --- ## [Replacing the steering wheel in a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Doable with junkyard parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-steering-wheel-in-a-2000-chevrolet-silverado-doable-with-junkyard-parts/158183)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-steering-wheel-in-a-2000-chevrolet-silverado-doable-with-junkyard-parts/158183 "2020-02-09T20:15:25Z")
I recently purchased a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado truck with approximately 200,000 miles on it. It runs great, and is in decent condition body-wise, but the interior needs some help. This was used as a work truck, and in… --- ## [2015 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra/158204)
**Author:** [@clb\_163128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clb_163128)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra/158204 "2020-02-09T19:48:50Z")
Hello, Newbie here. After recent Nissan dealer full check and oil change, suddenly getting less mileage per gallon, lots less. No gas leak (odor or driveway evidence). Recent widow, husband was family car guru and mechan… --- ## [Lesabre ignition control issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-ignition-control-issues/158130)
**Author:** [@Pmurray6\_163086](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pmurray6_163086)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-ignition-control-issues/158130 "2020-02-09T19:46:50Z")
Installed new IC coils, along with new plugs and wires and car ran great for a few months. Car died again, so I installed a new set of coils and a new ICM (and used heat sink). Battery had died so I tried to jump it, wit… --- ## [2015 Charger AC system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-charger-ac-system-problem/158176)
**Author:** [@Bryce96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryce96)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-charger-ac-system-problem/158176 "2020-02-09T19:33:13Z")
Hey guys, I have a problem with my entire ac system. So a couple months ago, I was having problems with my AC system not blowing cold, and the blower motor making a ticking sound. Took it to the dealership, they found th… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - low rpm issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-low-rpm-issue/158199)
**Author:** [@JeffMatthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffMatthews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-low-rpm-issue/158199 "2020-02-09T19:07:01Z")
lost power steering (but did not stall) while turning at low speed, battery and seatbelt lights came on momentarily. possible low rpm issue? --- ## [Surging and hesitating 2000 Lexus ES 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-and-hesitating-2000-lexus-es-300/158190)
**Author:** [@MarcBurnworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcBurnworth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-and-hesitating-2000-lexus-es-300/158190 "2020-02-09T19:01:33Z")
My car is surging and hesitating. My check engine light is blinking. --- ## [2002 Nissan Pathfinder - Had the shakes, but it went away. Cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-had-the-shakes-but-it-went-away-cause/158178)
**Author:** [@MatthewJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MatthewJones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-pathfinder-had-the-shakes-but-it-went-away-cause/158178 "2020-02-09T17:04:35Z")
I recently just purchased a 02 Nissan pathfinder se. I was driving down the road and it started to have a rough idol and a shack. The check engine light came on so I pulled over. I shut the car off and cranked it back up… --- ## [2004 Honda Odyssey - Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-timing-belt/158151)
**Author:** [@RobertRodich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertRodich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-odyssey-timing-belt/158151 "2020-02-09T16:39:09Z")
Have 128000 miles on recently purchased Odyssey in excellent condition. Not sure of replaced timing belt. Dealer says to replace it. Also said motor mounts are worn and should be replaced? Why? --- ## [2009 Buick Lucerne - Wheel locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-wheel-locks/158170)
**Author:** [@TomParnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomParnell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-buick-lucerne-wheel-locks/158170 "2020-02-09T16:26:24Z")
I own a Buick Lucerne 2009 with 170,000 miles that is in good shape. Sometimes, when I stop at a stop sign and try to turn right or left, the steering wheel locks up with the car running at an idle speed. As soon as I gi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=418) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=420)