# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=587 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 588 --- ## [2006 Ford Escape reverse lights don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-reverse-lights-don-t-work/142994)
**Author:** [@Buchanan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buchanan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-reverse-lights-don-t-work/142994 "2019-06-25T19:05:32Z")
2006 Ford escape 3.0l w/A/T. Reverse lights don’t work. Replace both bulbs. Have replaced Neutral Safety Switch. Still no R L’s. Was told there is a another spark plug like switch that screws into the top of transmission… --- ## [Isolating a front suspension noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isolating-a-front-suspension-noise/142980)
**Author:** [@melissanative\_142230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissanative_142230)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isolating-a-front-suspension-noise/142980 "2019-06-27T01:53:35Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 172k miles. The car’s front end is making a knocking/thumping noise at any speed and I was told I need struts, wheel bearings, outer tie rod ends and front axles.Is it possible to need all o… --- ## [1990 Chevrolet Corvette - parking brake question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-corvette-parking-brake-question/143072)
**Author:** [@JamesWojnarowicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesWojnarowicz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-corvette-parking-brake-question/143072 "2019-06-26T23:42:26Z")
How can I get a 1990 Corvette that uses the rear calipers as parking brakes to hold the car from moving? --- ## [2000 Toyota Tundra 4WD tinny noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tundra-4wd-tinny-noise/143014)
**Author:** [@Beesnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beesnyder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tundra-4wd-tinny-noise/143014 "2019-06-26T23:00:34Z")
I hear a tinny noise when I start the engine and when I am accelerating. It doesn’t last long and unfortunately it is intermittent. It doesn’t always happen. Is this serious? Thank you for your time. --- ## [2003 Honda Pilot water leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-pilot-water-leak/143022)
**Author:** [@KC18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KC18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-pilot-water-leak/143022 "2019-06-26T17:58:47Z")
Floorboards become soaked with water from rainy weather. Water is somehow leaking into the cabin. Have tried to trace it several times and seal any places it would be coming from. Still happening. Soaking the passenger f… --- ## [Check engine light flashes until car restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashes-until-car-restart/143062)
**Author:** [@Wes\_Canfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wes_Canfield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashes-until-car-restart/143062 "2019-06-26T17:25:51Z")
I have a 2008 Kia Sedona and just recently when I started it in the morning the check engine light began to flash and the car was idling rough. After restarting it twice the check engine light stopped flashing and the id… --- ## [1998 Jeep Cherokee - sputtering and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-cherokee-sputtering-and-stalling/143041)
**Author:** [@BrianLagrant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianLagrant)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-cherokee-sputtering-and-stalling/143041 "2019-06-26T13:36:21Z")
My "98 Jeep Cherokee suddenly started to sputter and stall and then wouldn’t start when the engine was hot. I had a complete tune up including the coil. Also, changed the crankshaft position sensor, two o2 sensors and th… --- ## [Running power steering fluid dry - 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-power-steering-fluid-dry-2016-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/143026)
**Author:** [@Lindley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-power-steering-fluid-dry-2016-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/143026 "2019-06-26T08:57:48Z")
Running your power steering pump dry for a minute will it go out ? --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Colorado won’t steer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-colorado-won-t-steer/143029)
**Author:** [@JessicaHernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaHernandez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-colorado-won-t-steer/143029 "2019-06-26T08:53:55Z")
My car won’t steer even after adding the power steering fluid. I took it to the mechanic and he said that the bottom of my truck was covered in mud and that i had been driving my car with water in the power steering pump… --- ## [2014 Dodge Ram 1500 shifts down hard when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-shifts-down-hard-when-braking/143024)
**Author:** [@WilliamStanley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamStanley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-1500-shifts-down-hard-when-braking/143024 "2019-06-26T08:46:21Z")
Had the transmission worked on replaced torque converter right before I purchased truck. Got it back from shop and it shifts down hard when I’m braking or when I’m about to pass someone. Down shifts really hard passing. … --- ## [1954 ford 9n jubilee tractor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1954-ford-9n-jubilee-tractor/78624)
**Author:** [@vwfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwfan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1954-ford-9n-jubilee-tractor/78624 "2019-06-26T08:23:53Z")
i know this is not a car but here is my problem. my issue is . it runs and runs good. only if it is about 3/4 choked i have rebuilt the carb, new intake manifold gasket cleaned all fuel system. i have adjusted carb. an… --- ## [1999 Toyota Sienna - water under the carpet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-sienna-water-under-the-carpet/131828)
**Author:** [@RobertFrazier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertFrazier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-sienna-water-under-the-carpet/131828 "2019-06-26T07:27:59Z")
Water under carpet in the front. --- ## [2009 Dodge Journey transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-transmission/143033)
**Author:** [@Jessica\_Williams-scott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica_Williams-scott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-journey-transmission/143033 "2019-06-26T05:37:42Z")
Hi I have a 2009 Dodge journey that won’t shift to second gear it stays at first gear. I took it to a mechanic who changed both the speed sensors and changed transmission fluids and engine. But the car now drives in firs… --- ## [Wheel Speed sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-speed-sensors/143009)
**Author:** [@Mark\_ODonnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_ODonnell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-speed-sensors/143009 "2019-06-26T05:28:41Z")
Anyone know where I can find wheel speed sensors for a 1995 Chevy G20 van. I have been looking a long time with no luck! --- ## [2002 Jeep Liberty - leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-leak/143031)
**Author:** [@Jessica24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-liberty-leak/143031 "2019-06-26T05:17:01Z")
My nephew replaced my spark plugs last night. I drove the car a short distance today and home. I got in tonight and there was oil all over my driveway. I did not hear any pop or loud noise Do you have any idea what coul… --- ## [Why I'd Never Make It As An Actual Auto Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-id-never-make-it-as-an-actual-auto-mechanic/143027)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-id-never-make-it-as-an-actual-auto-mechanic/143027 "2019-06-26T05:02:22Z")
Noticed Corolla brakes lights on all the time. Inspected service manual circuit diagrams, faulty brake light switch seemed likely. Switch located near brake pedal, awkward place to work. Disconnected battery, vacuumed … --- ## [2005 Buick Rainier - What did I break!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rainier-what-did-i-break/142956)
**Author:** [@TheresaRomerom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheresaRomerom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rainier-what-did-i-break/142956 "2019-06-26T03:45:05Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Rainier I was driving it and getting ready to make a turn at a very slow rate of speed and I accidentally went from drive to neutral It made a sudden stop I put it in to park turned it off then turned… --- ## [Put up with failing CV joint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-up-with-failing-cv-joint/142678)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-up-with-failing-cv-joint/142678 "2019-06-26T02:15:30Z")
Corolla 2008, about 180K miles. Daughter’s car. I rode in it for the first time in many months yesterday. On sharp right turn, heard clicking from front. “Oh, that’s been there for a while.” I’m thinking CV joint, a… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Veloster shifting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-shifting-issue/143017)
**Author:** [@Johnson01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnson01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-shifting-issue/143017 "2019-06-26T01:30:52Z")
Vehicle slow to start shifts out of park into rev trans does not engage vehicles backup cam activates but very does not move when shifted to drive trans does not engage after several attempts trans starts engaging --- ## [2014 Nissan Murano - key fob makes windows roll down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-murano-key-fob-makes-windows-roll-down/142989)
**Author:** [@Keith19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-murano-key-fob-makes-windows-roll-down/142989 "2019-06-25T23:42:12Z")
Windows roll down if you hold the unlock button down too long. Did that recently. The key fob was in my pocket and there was a downpour outside. Needless to say everything got wet inside the vehicle including my cell … --- ## [2017 Ford Escape - Avoid salty cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-avoid-salty-cars/142600)
**Author:** [@Alexandra07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexandra07)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-avoid-salty-cars/142600 "2019-06-25T23:26:12Z")
I am living in Texas and about to move to Wisconsin. I am planning to buy a used 2017ish Ford Escape. A salesman here told me that I should buy in Texas to avoid used cars in the north that have been exposed to salt on t… --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna won’t go into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-won-t-go-into-gear/142998)
**Author:** [@darylredfearn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darylredfearn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-won-t-go-into-gear/142998 "2019-06-25T22:34:55Z")
wont go into any gear --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-ticks/142970)
**Author:** [@jJamieFelice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jJamieFelice)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-ticks/142970 "2019-06-25T16:15:48Z")
Ticking noise under hood. Location in vicinity close to the middle of windshield. check engine light hasn’t come on --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-ac/142949)
**Author:** [@jamessimpson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamessimpson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-ac/142949 "2019-06-25T21:47:47Z")
a/c not working properly --- ## [Softening the ride in 1995 Chevrolet Sportvan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/softening-the-ride-in-1995-chevrolet-sportvan/143007)
**Author:** [@Mark40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/softening-the-ride-in-1995-chevrolet-sportvan/143007 "2019-06-25T21:15:49Z")
How can I soften the ride in my 1995 Chevy G20 conversion van? --- ## [Lights wont go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-wont-go-off/142978)
**Author:** [@Hannah\_Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannah_Hill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-wont-go-off/142978 "2019-06-25T21:03:09Z")
We are on a cross country road trip. 2007 toyota sienna. check oil light came on, as well as vsc and trac off lights. we added oil, and cleared the codes but the lights are still on. help! --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Lurches - Burns oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-lurches-burns-oil/143005)
**Author:** [@TravisLaverty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravisLaverty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-lurches-burns-oil/143005 "2019-06-25T20:55:31Z")
The car lurches when accelerating from low speeds. It is especially bad when the car is cold. Other problems with the car include burning oil ( about 3 L per 5000 miles) and a bad catalytic converter. What should I do? --- ## [Rusted subframe on 2003 Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-subframe-on-2003-altima/142976)
**Author:** [@Darryl\_Apger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darryl_Apger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-subframe-on-2003-altima/142976 "2019-06-25T20:16:34Z")
My 2003 Nissan Altima has 65000 miles and dealer said it has a rusted subframe that needs to be replaced for $2000. Is it time to get a new car or do the repair? --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Rodent chomping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-rodent-chomping/142984)
**Author:** [@GeorgetteConstant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgetteConstant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-rodent-chomping/142984 "2019-06-25T20:07:50Z")
Twice in 4 days repair was done for wire repair caused by rodents chewing injector wire harness wires. The charge was $500.00, although I was not charged the second time it happened. At no time did the dealership council… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen CC catalytic converter light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-cc-catalytic-converter-light/142968)
**Author:** [@JOHNRALEXANDER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNRALEXANDER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-cc-catalytic-converter-light/142968 "2019-06-25T20:01:12Z")
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