# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=451 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 452 --- ## [Total body need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-body-need-help/155097)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Stene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Stene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/total-body-need-help/155097 "2019-12-23T19:57:31Z")
I totaled my 2004 Mazda 6 s 3.0l v6 5 speed manual the heart is still good what body’s are compatible for my motor and transmission --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic -Restraint warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-restraint-warning/155165)
**Author:** [@NicoletteBroussard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicoletteBroussard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-restraint-warning/155165 "2019-12-23T19:50:32Z")
Light for restraint system comes on and stayes on --- ## [Can't figure out the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-out-the-problem/155178)
**Author:** [@Blaine\_Raymer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blaine_Raymer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-figure-out-the-problem/155178 "2019-12-23T19:48:06Z")
I have a 2001 chevy venture van. I cant figure out the problem. Driving to work its cold as hell in my van so i know there is something wrong with the cooling system. The next day my temp gauge was fluctuating tremendo… --- ## [2012 Corolla broke down last night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-broke-down-last-night/154729)
**Author:** [@clairehamilton371\_160944](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clairehamilton371_160944)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-broke-down-last-night/154729 "2019-12-23T19:32:15Z")
So last night my 2012 Corolla just shut off suddenly. I was driving and the wheel got stiff, the low engine oil light came on and a few seconds later car jammed up. The light stayed on, I tried to start the car - didn’t … --- ## [2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-hvac-issues/155215)
**Author:** [@sheilathorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheilathorn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-hvac-issues/155215 "2019-12-23T19:12:00Z")
there is no heat at idle. when moving heat works and front defrost don’t work but rear one works --- ## [Please tell me what this part is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-tell-me-what-this-part-is/155188)
**Author:** [@Samantha\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samantha_West)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-tell-me-what-this-part-is/155188 "2019-12-23T17:27:47Z")
I have a 2007 Nissan Murano a friend got under my car while I was turning the wheels and finally told me what the problem is with my front end. I attached a picture of it. It’s on the drivers side behind the wheel he sai… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Rubs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-rubs/155171)
**Author:** [@clarence37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clarence37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-rubs/155171 "2019-12-23T12:47:44Z")
getting rubbing or scraping rear area of car at low speeds --- ## [1990 Chevy RV cuts out — will we get across the country?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-rv-cuts-out-will-we-get-across-the-country/154880)
**Author:** [@micheledulas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micheledulas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevy-rv-cuts-out-will-we-get-across-the-country/154880 "2019-12-23T08:21:15Z")
My son bought a 1990 Chevy RV and talked me into driving across the country with him, from Snowy Pennsylvania to Sunny California… It runs pretty good - but after 600 miles we have experienced an issue. It hums along and… --- ## [Groaning Over Speedbumps - Solution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-over-speedbumps-solution/155200)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/groaning-over-speedbumps-solution/155200 "2019-12-23T03:34:30Z")
Had groaning noises when going over speedbumps/humps. It was when coming down off the bump (when suspension takes up load). Well, must be shocks/spring insulators. Replace front shocks with Monroe QuikStruts (shocks, … --- ## [Well, this was odd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-this-was-odd/155197)
**Author:** [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/well-this-was-odd/155197 "2019-12-23T03:20:24Z")
Yesterday, we had an odd experience with my wife’s 2019 Buick Encore. We’ve had it a little over a month, and it has fewer than 800 miles on the odometer. Here’s what happened: Temperature was around 20 degrees F. We ha… --- ## [Gas Smell on Passenger Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-on-passenger-side/155185)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-on-passenger-side/155185 "2019-12-23T01:38:12Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century and recently, my front seat passenger noticed a gasoline smell. I didn’t detect a smell from the driver’s side. Other than leaky fuel injectors, fuel line or loose spark plugs, is there any k… --- ## [2000 Ford Mustang groaning noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-groaning-noise/154996)
**Author:** [@RossPeters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RossPeters)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-groaning-noise/154996 "2019-12-23T00:49:40Z")
GT 4.6 motor automatic. 153k miles. Has ABS brakes. Have developed a rubbing or groaning noise when lifting foot from brake to take off from a stop or sometimes when simply lifting foot off gas to prepare to stop. Will n… --- ## [2010 Kia Soul Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-soul-stalls/155155)
**Author:** [@Lindsay41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsay41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-soul-stalls/155155 "2019-12-23T00:06:34Z")
Stalls at low revs, { at traffic lights mainly} Yellow engine light comes on and rev counter cuts out. Takes a few turns of the starter to get it going again. When I shut the engine down it will start normally… Whats… --- ## [2005 Lexus ES 330 - Guess why my car smelled like gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-guess-why-my-car-smelled-like-gas/155173)
**Author:** [@BettyHydrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BettyHydrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-guess-why-my-car-smelled-like-gas/155173 "2019-12-22T23:53:21Z")
Problem of the smell of gas in a vehicle. We had the same issue with our Lexus after we had it in for service. Finally after numerous trips back to the dealership trying to find the problem, it was discovered that during… --- ## [2007 GMC 1500 - Floods - won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-1500-floods-wont-start/155184)
**Author:** [@KellyAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyAllen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-1500-floods-wont-start/155184 "2019-12-22T23:40:16Z")
truck won’t start and keeps flooding out put crank sensor still does not work --- ## [V6 to V8 Swap (1994 chevy)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-swap-1994-chevy/153003)
**Author:** [@1997jras\_155639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1997jras_155639)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-swap-1994-chevy/153003 "2019-12-22T22:07:11Z")
Howdy, I have a 1994 Chevy Truck, 2WD, with 4.3 Vortec V6 Motor. I am pulling the V6 out, and putting a V8, 5.7, 350, motor in. I just need to know if I can use the same Harness, and just change the computer, or will I… --- ## [2002 Ford Focus dash lights are dim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-dash-lights-are-dim/155059)
**Author:** [@dunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-dash-lights-are-dim/155059 "2019-12-22T18:27:13Z")
My dashboard light is very dim and maybe not on at all i have ajusted the switch both ways and makes no difference. --- ## [2014 Dodge Avenger has flickering dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-has-flickering-dash-lights/155049)
**Author:** [@COLETTEHIGGINS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COLETTEHIGGINS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-has-flickering-dash-lights/155049 "2019-12-22T18:18:53Z")
My dashboard lights are flickering --- ## [New starter and battery but will not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-and-battery-but-will-not-work/155083)
**Author:** [@supremedee214\_161178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supremedee214_161178)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-and-battery-but-will-not-work/155083 "2019-12-22T18:08:31Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Civic coupe I changed the battery and the starter but now the car will not start as soon as I crank it it dims down I’ve took down the starter 3 times now I even changed out the connector since I thou… --- ## [2008 Audi A4 - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-cel/151067)
**Author:** [@Don45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don45)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-cel/151067 "2019-12-22T03:31:38Z")
CEL P2404, P2402. Independent mechanic checked all vacuum and evap tank and gas cap: all OK. Says engine computer is problem. CO State inspection man says he can’t check further. Question is can the computer be flashed o… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic has water on the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-has-water-on-the-floor/155029)
**Author:** [@JeanCothran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanCothran)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-has-water-on-the-floor/155029 "2019-12-22T13:48:21Z")
I keep finding water on the floor of the front seat on the driver’s side. No obvious leak anywhere. No rain. --- ## [2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - how many tires to change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-how-many-tires-to-change/155100)
**Author:** [@ajaxlomax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajaxlomax)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-how-many-tires-to-change/155100 "2019-12-22T13:09:39Z")
I bought new tires 14,500 miles ago. A nail recently punctured the tread of one tire near the side wall. I took the car to a tire dealer and they said the tire could not be repaired because the nail was so close to the … --- ## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Rubbing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-rubbing-sound/155158)
**Author:** [@JerryWHelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryWHelm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-rubbing-sound/155158 "2019-12-22T12:54:01Z")
rubbing/grinding sound from rear of car. Very noticeable when turning. --- ## [2014 Mazda Mazda3 - Infotainment fell out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-mazda3-infotainment-fell-out/155143)
**Author:** [@Ocasio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ocasio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-mazda3-infotainment-fell-out/155143 "2019-12-22T12:36:15Z")
Entertainment console fell out and into the entertainment console spacing. Leaving the control knobs and the entire unit inside a hollow spot right behind the gear shift. Might this be a factory defect? Any reasonable… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Veracruz vibrates when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-veracruz-vibrates-when-accelerating/155055)
**Author:** [@MikeRoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeRoss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-veracruz-vibrates-when-accelerating/155055 "2019-12-22T08:18:03Z")
Vehicle vibrates on acceleration and stops vibrating when I’ve reached the speed I needed. --- ## [1968/72 Pontiac Firebird belched fire and died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-72-pontiac-firebird-belched-fire-and-died/155070)
**Author:** [@MarkImig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkImig)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1968-72-pontiac-firebird-belched-fire-and-died/155070 "2019-12-22T04:01:32Z")
I ask this question on behalf of my father who is to stubborn to ask any one. So my dad has a “68” firebird with a 400 motor. however it is more of a 72 since the motor, trany, etc, is from the 72. I would like to fix it… --- ## [2005 Pontiac Montana loses power, then can’t exceed 30-40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-loses-power-then-can-t-exceed-30-40-mph/154993)
**Author:** [@sly1fox1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sly1fox1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-loses-power-then-can-t-exceed-30-40-mph/154993 "2019-12-22T02:59:51Z")
When this vehicle overheats, I lose power and it will only go 30 - 40 mph. I know you are going yell at me for not pulling over and investigating why the overheat problem but I will offer you the following: 200,000 mi… --- ## [2002 Chrysler Town & Country - need your thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-town-country-need-your-thoughts/155036)
**Author:** [@mike24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-town-country-need-your-thoughts/155036 "2019-12-22T02:24:21Z")
My winter beater/home center hauler, a 2002 T&C minivan, 240,000 miles. I often find pieces of rust in my driveway. This winter the air coming from the heater goes from hot to cold in cycles. Rather inconvenient on frig… --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus left rear tire wobbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-left-rear-tire-wobbles/155074)
**Author:** [@BeverlyCarlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyCarlson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-left-rear-tire-wobbles/155074 "2019-12-22T02:14:45Z")
My left rear tire is wobbling and feels like it’s going to fall off. My stabilizer bar is good, the piece it connects to fell off. --- ## [Just bought a 2002 Saturn LS, odometer doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-a-2002-saturn-ls-odometer-doesn-t-work/155109)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Baker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathan_Baker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-bought-a-2002-saturn-ls-odometer-doesn-t-work/155109 "2019-12-22T02:03:27Z")
I bought a car from a small auto dealer. After driving it home I noticed that the odometer doesn’t move. Even the trip meter doesn’t work. There was no mention of this to me and I paid for a car at the stated milage. Wha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=450) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=452)