# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=538 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 539 --- ## [Ask Someone: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle - Battery Keeps Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1999-volkswagen-new-beetle-battery-keeps-dying/147473)
**Author:** [@Carolynehudson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolynehudson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1999-volkswagen-new-beetle-battery-keeps-dying/147473 "2019-08-25T16:45:45Z")
Had a new battery installed over a year ago and ever since if I don’t drive it for 2 or 3 days it dies. AAA has has run a diagnostic 3 times and each time the alternator was good. I took it to Auto Zone and they did a di… --- ## [2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Glass Rear Window Loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-glass-rear-window-loose/147461)
**Author:** [@Harris28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harris28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-glass-rear-window-loose/147461 "2019-08-25T15:36:09Z")
Glass back window loose, glue holding window to top obviously needs replacing. Possible to reglue or looking at new top? --- ## [2004 Nissan Pathfinder - Keep or Toss?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-keep-or-toss/147327)
**Author:** [@RickPascale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickPascale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-keep-or-toss/147327 "2019-08-25T13:44:36Z")
Hello, I have a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder LE Platinum 2WD with 115000 miles. It runs great but needs body work, interior repair, new shocks and tires. In your opinion, is this particular make and model worth fixing up at th… --- ## [Smoke from steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-steering-column/45894)
**Author:** [@nfields632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfields632)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-steering-column/45894 "2019-08-25T06:44:53Z")
I have little puff's of smoke coming from my steering column, and was wondering if anyone else had this problem or how hard it would be to fix myself. --- ## [02 Kia Sedona Timing belt tenison](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-kia-sedona-timing-belt-tenison/147433)
**Author:** [@yancey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yancey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-kia-sedona-timing-belt-tenison/147433 "2019-08-25T03:19:14Z")
Kia Sedona 2002 I installing a new timing belt evelything look good but on the back side (the tensioner side) how much tension should be in the belt, I doing this at home so no dealship tools to check the tenison. --- ## [I Can Relate To A Couple Of These Stories](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-can-relate-to-a-couple-of-these-stories/147428)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-can-relate-to-a-couple-of-these-stories/147428 "2019-08-25T02:34:14Z")
Tester --- ## [Calling all EVAP & HONDA gurus!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calling-all-evap-honda-gurus/147427)
**Author:** [@blue03v](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue03v)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calling-all-evap-honda-gurus/147427 "2019-08-25T02:25:10Z")
I am at my wits end and need advice pronto. Here is my issue\> VEHICLE: 2006 Honda Element 2.4 engine 113k miles ISSUE: Evap p2422 evap vent valve stuck shut PARTS REPLACED: evap vent valve (twice). Charcoal canister,… --- ## [Misfire Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-problem/147356)
**Author:** [@Martiens\_Blignaut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martiens_Blignaut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-problem/147356 "2019-08-25T01:52:27Z")
Good day good people. Hoping someone can assist with a weird problem. Driving a 1984 Opel Rekord 2.0 (4 Cyl) The car is currently running on only 3 Cyl. Replaced the plugs, and replaced the plug leads. Problem persists… --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Mileage Way Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-mileage-way-down/147321)
**Author:** [@Michelle26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-mileage-way-down/147321 "2019-08-25T01:48:03Z")
I am having the same issue as rizzman13 is above in FL in 2019 with my 2014 top of the line MKZ Hybrid. I bought the car used certified with only 22,000 miles on it. It was getting 39 miles to a gallon. Once summer hi… --- ## [HVAC Control Ignores Dual Temp Setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-control-ignores-dual-temp-setting/147423)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hvac-control-ignores-dual-temp-setting/147423 "2019-08-25T01:19:37Z")
I have a 2000 Buick Century Custom. (I tried to enter this into the vehicle make and model dialog boxes at the beginning of this post but it won’t work for me, although I got make and model into optional tags box .) It… --- ## [2002 toyota highlander won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-wont-start/89437)
**Author:** [@frustrated15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frustrated15)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-wont-start/89437 "2019-08-25T01:13:45Z")
Everything electric works fine, windows, radio and all. The car will not start. New battery, still no start, not even trying. Put a new starter on and still nothing, but when you arc it you can hear it free spinning next… --- ## [Squeeling/grinding sound in front right tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeling-grinding-sound-in-front-right-tire/147422)
**Author:** [@cmil14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmil14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeling-grinding-sound-in-front-right-tire/147422 "2019-08-25T00:53:24Z")
I have a 2013 Hyundai sonata. Randomly today my car starting to make a grinding/squeeling noise. It is coming from the front right tire. It lasts for 1 minute then completely goes away. Not sure if these details are … --- ## [Metal screech/squeal/scrape sound when car starts moving from a stopped position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-screech-squeal-scrape-sound-when-car-starts-moving-from-a-stopped-position/89295)
**Author:** [@dandoe123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dandoe123)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-screech-squeal-scrape-sound-when-car-starts-moving-from-a-stopped-position/89295 "2019-08-25T00:35:25Z")
I have a 2002 Nissan Sentra (manual transmission). I recently started noticing this horrible metal screech/squeal/scraping sound when my car starts moving from a stopped position. It's the worst when the car starts movin… --- ## [Sticky brakes - 2002 Lexus SC 430](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-brakes-2002-lexus-sc-430/147394)
**Author:** [@benb29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benb29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-brakes-2002-lexus-sc-430/147394 "2019-08-24T20:32:16Z")
! am looking for direction in getting advice on a brake problem with my 2002 Lexs sc430. The car has developed “sticky” brakes. When bringing the car to a stop the brakes seem to lock up. Then when releasing the brake pe… --- ## [1970 Chevrolet El Camino - how to keep headed heat from firewall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-el-camino-how-to-keep-headed-heat-from-firewall/147397)
**Author:** [@Jack08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-el-camino-how-to-keep-headed-heat-from-firewall/147397 "2019-08-24T20:29:50Z")
What is the best way to keep header heat away from your fire wall. --- ## [1999 Lexus ES 300 - front end bottoming out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-front-end-bottoming-out/147383)
**Author:** [@GeorgeBuntrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeBuntrock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lexus-es-300-front-end-bottoming-out/147383 "2019-08-24T20:26:11Z")
We have a 1999 Lexus ES300 with 200,000 miles and runs great. We have changed the rear shocks a few years ago, but now when we encounter a big enough dip in the road the front end bottoms out. Replacing the front struts … --- ## [2005 Mercury Grand Marquis - Rattling Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-rattling-noise/147274)
**Author:** [@Todd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd58)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-rattling-noise/147274 "2019-08-24T20:04:45Z")
I have a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. It has developed a metallic rattle sound that is loud at idle and while running at the same speed. It goes away when I accelerate. I checked the oil and it looks good. The noise start… --- ## [2004 Toyota Celica - no engine braking above 30 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-celica-no-engine-braking-above-30-mph/147379)
**Author:** [@ChuckGrapentine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckGrapentine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-celica-no-engine-braking-above-30-mph/147379 "2019-08-24T18:38:26Z")
My 2004 Toyota Celica SE with a 3.3 liter V6 and 156,000 miles developed this issue about 3 months ago. I get no engine braking at and above 30 mph. I let up on the gas and if on a sight decline or level road it is as … --- ## [2014 Dart bulb keeps blowing out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dart-bulb-keeps-blowing-out/147222)
**Author:** [@hutchins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hutchins)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dart-bulb-keeps-blowing-out/147222 "2019-08-24T17:51:26Z")
the bulb in my 2014 dodge dart keep blowing about every time I put one it might last about a month, what could cause it? --- ## [1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera shuts down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-shuts-down-while-driving/147371)
**Author:** [@Justin58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-shuts-down-while-driving/147371 "2019-08-24T16:52:57Z")
Car will start and run fine in idle. Can drive it around a little but spontaneously shuts completely down while driving. Can instantly restart but under a load shuts down again. --- ## [03 Jeep Liberty defrost blows only A/C cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-jeep-liberty-defrost-blows-only-a-c-cold-air/147368)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Hampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad_Hampton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-jeep-liberty-defrost-blows-only-a-c-cold-air/147368 "2019-08-24T15:35:35Z")
So had heater core replaced and ever since then, heat only blows warm air on every setting except when turning knob to windshield defrost that literally only blows cold AC thru it regardless of if I turn the knob from co… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet 1500 - Frame Coating Peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-frame-coating-peeling/147161)
**Author:** [@Kevin02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-1500-frame-coating-peeling/147161 "2019-08-24T13:58:12Z")
Paint coming off the frame. I was changing the oil on my brand new 2019 Chevy 1500 Silverado. Anyhow, as I was changing the oil, I noticed that the cross member had (I thought it was grease) so I wipe it off, that’s when… --- ## [Shifter Issue 1998 GMC Jimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-issue-1998-gmc-jimmy/147342)
**Author:** [@kyti825\_147588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyti825_147588)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-issue-1998-gmc-jimmy/147342 "2019-08-24T13:45:37Z")
1998 GMC Jimmy the shifter can be moved between reverse, neutral, and drive without pressing the button on the side of the shifter, doesn’t lock into place properly. Can do the same between 3, 2, and 1. Locks into park, … --- ## [Manufacturers Should Solve the Droopy Headliner Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturers-should-solve-the-droopy-headliner-problem/147291)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manufacturers-should-solve-the-droopy-headliner-problem/147291 "2019-08-24T13:36:22Z")
Droopy headliner seem to be one of the most common complaints here. The most common complaint seems to be fails to crank. But droopy headliner isn’t far behind. So why don’t the manufacturers come up with a solution… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Corvette - Electrical Gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-corvette-electrical-gremlins/147311)
**Author:** [@joyce44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joyce44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-corvette-electrical-gremlins/147311 "2019-08-24T13:36:20Z")
1)alarm goes off when locking the doors with key fab 2)fast ticking sound coming from the passenger floor board not constant but makes dash light flicker when ticking 3)right turn signal light has some type of short --- ## [Valve noise on Ford 302 V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise-on-ford-302-v8/147292)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise-on-ford-302-v8/147292 "2019-08-23T17:33:10Z")
I noticed my truck’s engine was making a little valve noise at idle the other day. The dipstick showed the oil in reasonably good condition appearance-wise, but 1 quart low. The oil pressure gauge read normal, around… --- ## [2008 RAM 1500 won’t start after sitting for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-1500-won-t-start-after-sitting-for-a-while/147360)
**Author:** [@PaulT.Gosselin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulT.Gosselin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-1500-won-t-start-after-sitting-for-a-while/147360 "2019-08-24T13:15:53Z")
When truck sits a day or two it will not start. Will not even turn over without a charge. New battery and terminals have been cleaned. Any thoughts? --- ## [Running rich - failed emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-rich-failed-emissions/146633)
**Author:** [@marytangell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marytangell)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-rich-failed-emissions/146633 "2019-08-24T06:56:23Z")
1987 camaro z28 failed emissions - running rich - what should I be aware of - any easy solutions i can try before taking it to mechanic? --- ## [2006 Caravan 3.3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-caravan-3-3/147238)
**Author:** [@Win3Dei\_156535](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Win3Dei_156535)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-caravan-3-3/147238 "2019-08-24T04:42:03Z")
My daughter has a 2006 caravan 3.3. About 3 weeks ago she helped another girl jump her car. Well they hooked the cables backwards. Jump cables melted and smoked. She took them off pretty fast. Van seemed fine for about a… --- ## [2008 Subaru Forester - Multiple Dash Lights/CEL on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-forester-multiple-dash-lights-cel-on/147339)
**Author:** [@PatGrasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatGrasser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-forester-multiple-dash-lights-cel-on/147339 "2019-08-24T04:15:29Z")
Low gas, cruise, check engine and slippery road indicators are all flashing! Running just fine. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=537) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=539)