# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=477 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 478 --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Traverse - Wiper issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-wiper-issue/152866)
**Author:** [@TERRANCE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TERRANCE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-wiper-issue/152866 "2019-11-16T12:01:20Z")
windshield wipers just stopped working. checked all fuses, (were good) along with any type of relays… anyone have the same issue and what was done to fix it??? --- ## [Toyota Highlander brake light trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-brake-light-trouble/91214)
**Author:** [@Marich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marich)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-brake-light-trouble/91214 "2019-11-16T04:35:38Z")
Recently replaced 2 burned out brake lights on the drivers side. Discovered brake lights still don't work. Passenger side works fine. Exchanged bulbs but no luck. Brake lights still don't work. All running lights work as… --- ## [1989 chevy celebrity 2.8 v-6 wont start warm Im stumped!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevy-celebrity-2-8-v-6-wont-start-warm-im-stumped/68038)
**Author:** [@modelsinc1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/modelsinc1967)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevy-celebrity-2-8-v-6-wont-start-warm-im-stumped/68038 "2019-11-16T04:20:29Z")
I'm curious if anyone has had this problem with a chevy celebrity, first of all its 1989 chevy celebrity 2.8 v-6 with 143,000 miles on it, I have owned it since april of 2009 and it ran great until the summer of 2010, th… --- ## [Ground cable 2001 CR-V - where to bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-cable-2001-cr-v-where-to-bolt/152863)
**Author:** [@stickshift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stickshift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-cable-2001-cr-v-where-to-bolt/152863 "2019-11-16T03:00:26Z")
Hello: standard 4 wd 2001 CR-V LX. A grounding cable bolted onto the front frame above the L headlight, has become unbolted at its other end. I don’t know where to connect that (unconnected) end to, nothing is jumpin’ ou… --- ## [It is written](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-written/152859)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/it-is-written/152859 "2019-11-15T22:06:49Z")
… in the Scriptures… :+1: --- ## [2005 Buick Rainier - Charging issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rainier-charging-issues/152857)
**Author:** [@marty42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marty42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rainier-charging-issues/152857 "2019-11-15T21:53:18Z")
thought battery was bad came out 3 days in row to dead battery replaced battery next day it started but alt. was charging at 14.5 normally stays at 14 charging system good alts. fine think I have a draw any any common d… --- ## [Coolant loss, slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-loss-slow/148014)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-loss-slow/148014 "2019-11-15T21:10:16Z")
2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 1500 LT, 5.3 Flex fuel, 4x4. 225k miles I’ve noticed a slow coolant loss since I bought this truck 2 years ago, about a quart between oil changes at 3k intervals. About 6 months ago, one … --- ## [2014 Ford Transit Connect - Heat issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-transit-connect-heat-issues/152841)
**Author:** [@craig05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craig05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-transit-connect-heat-issues/152841 "2019-11-15T20:50:53Z")
hheat comes and goes --- ## [2016 Jeep Compass -Throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-throttle-body/152166)
**Author:** [@Lora57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lora57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-compass-throttle-body/152166 "2019-11-15T20:10:33Z")
I bought my Jeep Compass in Dec 2018, with 22,000, now it’s got 29,000, I’m told it needs a throttle body, which is not included in my power train warranty . Plus my other warranty ran out in March, that one was 3 months… --- ## [Car Stereo All Static Until Warmed Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-all-static-until-warmed-up/152646)
**Author:** [@bernierjm12\_159724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernierjm12_159724)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-all-static-until-warmed-up/152646 "2019-11-15T19:56:04Z")
I just bought a 2013 Honda Pilot and it’s having the weirdest issue. Whenever I turn the car on the stereo is all static. Doesn’t matter if it’s the radio, CD player, Aux, it’s all static sound. After about 10-15 minutes… --- ## [Wont start below freezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-below-freezing/152828)
**Author:** [@JackieA87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieA87)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-below-freezing/152828 "2019-11-15T18:55:15Z")
So we recently bought this truck 2000 Chevy S10. Ran fine till it started getting below freezing (Michigan). It will crank but won’t turn over. Took it in to have the starter tested and it was fine and the alternator is … --- ## [2013 Equinox AM/FM No Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-am-fm-no-sound/152705)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-equinox-am-fm-no-sound/152705 "2019-11-14T17:14:17Z")
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS, 90k miles, base radio. It was 22 degrees this morning, 58 degrees yesterday. When I started the car this morning there was no sound/static from the AM/FM radio bands. However XM radio (not c… --- ## [GMC Sierra whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sierra-whistle/152766)
**Author:** [@Adams33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adams33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sierra-whistle/152766 "2019-11-15T17:23:11Z")
I’m having what I believe to be a minor issue w/my 2008 GMC Sierra (107,000 mi) it whistles when accelerating while the outside temperatures are cold. I noticed it toward the end of last winter, it never happened all sum… --- ## [Thread Lock on Inner Tie Rod?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thread-lock-on-inner-tie-rod/152803)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thread-lock-on-inner-tie-rod/152803 "2019-11-15T16:36:08Z")
I got a 04 Nissan Sentra and I’m replacing inner and outer tie rods on it. I took off the inner tie rod and it wasn’t to bad to break loose. These tie rods I imagine are from factory when the car was built. The inner tie… --- ## [2005 Dodge Dakota - Brake bleed suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-brake-bleed-suggestions/152838)
**Author:** [@Donaldchambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donaldchambers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota-brake-bleed-suggestions/152838 "2019-11-15T15:57:55Z")
bled brakes no leaks new master cylinder and rear brakes. fluid comes out on 1st pump but not on 2nd or 3rd. when driving truck brakes some time stay up but often go to floor and then brake. What can I do? --- ## [1976 Ford E350 - Manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-ford-e350-manuals/152830)
**Author:** [@NancyNguyen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyNguyen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-ford-e350-manuals/152830 "2019-11-15T15:23:52Z")
Do you know where to find a full manual/layout for our vehicle? Have you ever had to reconstruct any parts of your RV? --- ## [2004 Subaru Outback - Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-heat-shield/152836)
**Author:** [@johngass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johngass)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-heat-shield/152836 "2019-11-15T15:12:31Z")
The heat shield around exhaust pipe rattles and resonates. Is it necessary? --- ## [2005 Toyota Highlander - Suddenly needs oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-suddenly-needs-oil/152753)
**Author:** [@BernieRuess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernieRuess)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-suddenly-needs-oil/152753 "2019-11-15T14:14:03Z")
Over the last 3 months my 2005 2.4l engine Toyota Highlander has needed 3 quarts of oil, which has never happened before. It has 164,000 miles. Any idea why this might have started now? I always changed standard oil eve… --- ## [Crank no start whirring sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-whirring-sound/116126)
**Author:** [@Emurry8448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emurry8448)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crank-no-start-whirring-sound/116126 "2019-11-15T14:13:26Z")
So I bought a used 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander to fix for my girlfriend, before we could tow it, somebody stole battery and cut up the insulation on negative terminal wire. The owner said the timing belt snapped while driv… --- ## [99 Ford Taurus Potential Brake Booster Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-potential-brake-booster-issue/152809)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-taurus-potential-brake-booster-issue/152809 "2019-11-15T13:53:50Z")
Recently (last couple of days) I have noticed that when pressing on the brake pedal in my 99 Taurus, the pedal feel is normal for the first quarter of the movement, and then it suddenly gives out and drops another quarte… --- ## [2008 BMW 328 - Valve cover, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-valve-cover-now-wont-start/152819)
**Author:** [@ArunKumar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArunKumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-valve-cover-now-wont-start/152819 "2019-11-15T13:33:04Z")
2008 BMW,replaced valve cover gasket,ran fine turned it off, but went to start it,it won’t start instead it start flooding the cyl.plugs out crank it renstall plugs again before I started car got flooded replace new plug… --- ## [Heater core issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-issue/152681)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-issue/152681 "2019-11-13T16:35:46Z")
i have 2 identical vehicles. same year. both had bad headgaskets. both are fixed. 1 has great heat and 1 has so-so heat. i flushed heater core of lousy car and it helped. i assume previous owner used stopleak. i think bo… --- ## [2015 toyota sienna trac off check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-trac-off-check-engine-light-on/135500)
**Author:** [@Ro\_Mo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ro_Mo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-trac-off-check-engine-light-on/135500 "2019-11-15T05:53:12Z")
I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna with 16,000 miles. I use it as a camper mainly for trips. Got into a tight spot and had to do a turnaround and my cargo luggage attachment on the back bumper rubbed a tree and hung the van u… --- ## [2003 Lexus SC 430 - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813)
**Author:** [@JoeVance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeVance)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813 "2019-11-15T04:37:21Z")
There is a slight hesitation if I hit the gas after almost coming to a complete stop, like at a yield sign. But this happens only if the car is in Drive. If I downshift to 4th or 3rd, no hesitation when I start up agai… --- ## [Subaru Outback starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-starting-issues/152814)
**Author:** [@Emily\_Landry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emily_Landry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-starting-issues/152814 "2019-11-15T02:50:16Z")
My 2014 Subaru Outback has had some starting issues ever since I bought it used. At first I thought nothing of it, but now it bothers me and has gotten worse. It currently has 106k miles on it. When I turn the key, it’s … --- ## [My mobile guardian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mobile-guardian/69752)
**Author:** [@raskle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raskle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mobile-guardian/69752 "2019-11-15T01:47:04Z")
I had a mymobileguardian GPS anti-theft device (similar to Lojack) installed back in 2004. I've noticed lately that there seems to be a larger drain on my battery, plus it appears that the company's website is down and … --- ## [Stall after filling gas and slight smell of paint thinner after use](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730)
**Author:** [@Mikhail\_Llauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikhail_Llauder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-after-filling-gas-and-slight-smell-of-paint-thinner-after-use/152730 "2019-11-15T00:34:05Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4. Two issues: Jerking with acceleration and reverse. I had a small leak P0442 code. Changed the canister and gas cap. Got the code within a year, still drove. After awhile, the car wouldn’t st… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Suspension groans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-suspension-groans/152805)
**Author:** [@Alan26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-suspension-groans/152805 "2019-11-15T00:31:58Z")
Should I be concerned about some suspension groans in my 2007 Prius? --- ## [Car doesn’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesn-t-crank/152799)
**Author:** [@Rayrex88\_149284](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayrex88_149284)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesn-t-crank/152799 "2019-11-15T00:16:09Z")
Hey guys I have just replaced the clutch and flywheel on my 1993 Honda prelude h22a and I’ve replaced the battery and starter. I’ve replaced the distributor about a year ago, my sparks plugs are in good condition and my … --- ## [2015 Dodge Dart remote starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-remote-starter/92675)
**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-remote-starter/92675 "2019-11-14T23:37:15Z")
I just bought a 2015 dodge dart gt with a manual transmission. the keyfob has a remote starter button but nothing happens when i press it. The car dealer had no idea what was wrong. I'm not sure if this model is even equ… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=476) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=478)