# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=648 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 649 --- ## [2011 Ford Explorer - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-help/137349)
**Author:** [@Tawnya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tawnya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-explorer-help/137349 "2019-03-28T14:43:07Z")
I bought a 2011 Ford Explorer from a high class ford dealer “ROWE Ford WESTBROOK “ I bout it in 2016 was new at buying so I had no clue what I was doing. As for the sales man told me I shouldn’t need a extended warranty … --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - Clatters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-clatters/137317)
**Author:** [@Hawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-clatters/137317 "2019-03-28T14:41:57Z")
The engine in sons 2008 Avalon clatters when first started. It sounds like collapsed lifters of years ago. I am the father. Should he just change the oil and keep driving it? The dealer suggests he just drive it. --- ## [1994 Toyota Pickup - Retirement time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-retirement-time/137151)
**Author:** [@MaryD03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryD03)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-retirement-time/137151 "2019-03-28T13:28:16Z")
Toyota pickup, 1994, 4 cylinder, 4.2 L engine. Problem is blown head gasket (again). Question is whether to repair or retire the truck permanently. Its history: I bought this pickup several years ago from a well-regarde… --- ## [1997 Toyota RAV4 - Transaxle fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-rav4-transaxle-fluid/137382)
**Author:** [@GaryBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryBrown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-rav4-transaxle-fluid/137382 "2019-03-28T13:03:09Z")
I have never changed my transaxle fluid in over 219,000 miles. Is it worth doing it now? --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry - ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-abs/137380)
**Author:** [@paul34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-abs/137380 "2019-03-28T12:39:09Z")
abs light on off v6 I clean siser bosh mogal ear number 23 --- ## [Door locking system - Actuators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locking-system-actuators/137361)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-locking-system-actuators/137361 "2019-03-28T12:29:27Z")
OK guys, got a question re door locks on my 2000 Honda CR-V LX 5-door. The door lock switch on the drivers door would make a horrible grinding sound when activated (bad actuator). I had the actuator replaced and now the… --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius - Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-lights/137244)
**Author:** [@DavidMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidMartin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-lights/137244 "2019-03-28T09:21:51Z")
Low beams are out; bulbs are good; high beams work. Is this a fuse, wiring, or some other issue… and is this easily fixed, or if it requires a mechanic to diagnose, what is a fair price. Thanks --- ## [2003 Kia Sorento - Does it need to be flashed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-sorento-does-it-need-to-be-flashed/136864)
**Author:** [@Roger23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-sorento-does-it-need-to-be-flashed/136864 "2019-03-28T04:48:45Z")
I changed the Throttle Position Sensor on 2003 Kia Sorento LX. I’ve heard it needs to be adjusted and “flashed” with Kia software. Is this so? Can anyone do this or is it Kia dealer specific? --- ## [Car only starts when i dump water on the engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-i-dump-water-on-the-engine/136221)
**Author:** [@jujomarshall4480\_149300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jujomarshall4480_149300)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-i-dump-water-on-the-engine/136221 "2019-03-28T04:36:25Z")
Hi all…the vehicle is a 2009 kia spectra. it has a brand new battery. the problem began about 4 years ago and would happen only in very cold weather. i turn the key and there is just a click. nothing. for some reason, my… --- ## [Motor swap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-swap/137358)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Duty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-swap/137358 "2019-03-28T04:13:14Z")
I have a d series motor and want to know which b series will fit best. --- ## [2016 Nissan Altima - Oops! Diesel went in!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-oops-diesel-went-in/137346)
**Author:** [@SandrineT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandrineT)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-oops-diesel-went-in/137346 "2019-03-28T02:23:32Z")
i just accidentally put diesel in 2016 Nissan Altima, how is repair going to cost me ? --- ## [2001 Mercury Cougar - Won't start, what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-cougar-wont-start-what-next/137370)
**Author:** [@LindaLonn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLonn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-cougar-wont-start-what-next/137370 "2019-03-28T02:04:47Z")
I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar that has not been started for a couple of months, so now it won’t start. I charged the battery, so it turns over, but still no starting. It was running fine when I parked it. --- ## [Siren sound - 2010 Chrysler Town & Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/siren-sound-2010-chrysler-town-country/137357)
**Author:** [@BarbaraOkonkwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraOkonkwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/siren-sound-2010-chrysler-town-country/137357 "2019-03-27T20:38:38Z")
my car sounds liKE A SIREN WHEN I ACCELERATE.AND EACH TIME I START AND STOP. --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester timing belt/water pump change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-timing-belt-water-pump-change/137360)
**Author:** [@Joanie44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanie44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-timing-belt-water-pump-change/137360 "2019-03-27T20:36:52Z")
I have a leaking center oil pressure switch. My local Subaru Dealership’s Service Department is recommending I replace the timing belt at the same time since since, although they haven’t seen the belt, the car is 9 year… --- ## [2014 GMC Yukon - Buffeting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-yukon-buffeting/137308)
**Author:** [@Michael29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-yukon-buffeting/137308 "2019-03-27T20:04:12Z")
2014 Yukon with noise on outside of buffeting but no one can find a remedy?? This sound like wheel cover flaps have became unhinged BUT NO all solid as a rock! --- ## [2011 GMC Sierra 1500 - ABS light - Stabilitrak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-abs-light-stabilitrak/137315)
**Author:** [@M.Nauta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/M.Nauta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-abs-light-stabilitrak/137315 "2019-03-27T19:50:03Z")
While driving the truck, the anti-lock brake light came on as well as the stabilitrak light, and it felt like the brakes were engaging. Based on previous service reports from the local dealership, we knew the front brake… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento - Can I unplug this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337)
**Author:** [@WhitneyGarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhitneyGarrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337 "2019-03-27T18:51:14Z")
Can I unplug the positive post to test my alternator on my 2011 soronto v6 --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-transmission/137351)
**Author:** [@andrewoliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewoliver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-transmission/137351 "2019-03-27T18:21:56Z")
Does this car have known automatic transmission issues on the petrol model my son lives in USA Virginia has been told that his transmission is sealed and a new one is $4000. Surley not there must either be a known issue … --- ## [O2 sensor and check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-and-check-engine-light/137344)
**Author:** [@JessicaV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaV)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-and-check-engine-light/137344 "2019-03-27T17:35:37Z")
Would love some advice because I am at my ends with my vehicle. It’s a 2010 Chevy equinox v6 with 98000 miles it wasn’t running right and a check engine light came on it was throwing the timing code so we brought it in t… --- ## [04 Honda Civic Sedan - Power Steering intermittently fails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-civic-sedan-power-steering-intermittently-fails/137318)
**Author:** [@zachdugan\_149992](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zachdugan_149992)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-honda-civic-sedan-power-steering-intermittently-fails/137318 "2019-03-27T16:31:42Z")
Car is an 04 Honda Civic Sedan. Power steering seems to work sometimes, but sometimes it’s kicks out and it’s suddenly very hard to steer. Steering wheel vibrates pretty violently when idling. Took it in, they said the… --- ## [Brake Rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rattling/136906)
**Author:** [@sshaw66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sshaw66)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rattling/136906 "2019-03-27T15:09:05Z")
Hi — long story short after new rear brake pads and rotors on my 05 Mazda 3, I’m having a couple of issues and trying to isolate. First one is a rattle noise coming from one of the rear wheels at low speeds, over bumps, … --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Passat - Service bulletin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-passat-service-bulletin/137342)
**Author:** [@DC34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DC34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-passat-service-bulletin/137342 "2019-03-27T15:02:14Z")
is there a service bulletin to fix erratic shifting for a 2014 VW Passat? i have heard that there is one, but can’t find the SB number. --- ## [Need help with 04 jeep 4.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-04-jeep-4-0/137332)
**Author:** [@Stevpytn19\_150003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevpytn19_150003)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-04-jeep-4-0/137332 "2019-03-27T13:58:33Z")
So ive had this 04 jeep grand cherokee for a coiple months not ive had to change so much already now if i try to speed or go on the highway i hear a rubbing or humming sound is this normal or what should i look into fixi… --- ## [Spark plug tightening force](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-tightening-force/137293)
**Author:** [@isthatheavy\_149979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isthatheavy_149979)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-tightening-force/137293 "2019-03-27T13:55:39Z")
Hi everybody, today I’ve replaced spark plugs. First I tightened them by hand and then with just regular wrench as I don’t own torque wrench. I’ve torqued them for 3/4 of a turn. From manufacturer specs it should be tigh… --- ## [08 Grand Cherokee 4.7 misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-grand-cherokee-4-7-misfiring/136348)
**Author:** [@toomuchhayday\_149368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toomuchhayday_149368)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 9:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-grand-cherokee-4-7-misfiring/136348 "2019-03-27T09:11:08Z")
I have an 08 Gr Cherokee with a 4.7, with about 78k miles on it. Both sets of plugs (upper and lower) were changed with same brand and part number that was in it before. About 100 miles later, car began to miss, check e… --- ## [Random vibrating brake on 2WD GMC Sierra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-vibrating-brake-on-2wd-gmc-sierra/137303)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-vibrating-brake-on-2wd-gmc-sierra/137303 "2019-03-27T05:18:47Z")
2003 GMC sierra 2WD with 155K miles. I get a random issue with brakes. Happens somewhat regular but at unknown times. When I go to brake, pedal vibrates a little and doesn’t feel like it’s going stop the truck. I hav… --- ## [Nissan Primera slipping alternator belt. New belt, correct tension, good alternator bearings, clean pulley](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-primera-slipping-alternator-belt-new-belt-correct-tension-good-alternator-bearings-clean-pulley/136999)
**Author:** [@Matas\_Sapalas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matas_Sapalas)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-primera-slipping-alternator-belt-new-belt-correct-tension-good-alternator-bearings-clean-pulley/136999 "2019-03-27T04:54:10Z")
Hello, guys, I have a strange problem and need some advice. Few weeks ago I was doing full maintenance for my Nissan Primera 2.2Di. I replaced alternator/water pump v belt with brand new Conti belt. I tensioned it to fa… --- ## [She’s been sitting for so long help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/she-s-been-sitting-for-so-long-help/136952)
**Author:** [@Kleelewis9\_149768](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kleelewis9_149768)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/she-s-been-sitting-for-so-long-help/136952 "2019-03-27T03:56:58Z")
I have an old 2004 Ford Escape that’s been sitting for the majority of the last nine ish (9) years and I need to get her up and running again! She was driven for a few months three (3) years ago and a few times to move i… --- ## [Radiator fan relay fuse 98 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-relay-fuse-98-civic/137314)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Duty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-relay-fuse-98-civic/137314 "2019-03-27T03:50:36Z")
The person I got the civic from for whatever reason took the relay fuse for the radiator fan and put one wire from one side of other side to make the fan run as soon as the car is turned on. Tried to put the relay fuse b… --- ## [2008 Jeep Patriot - Rusty cross member](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-patriot-rusty-cross-member/137295)
**Author:** [@KathMatheny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathMatheny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-patriot-rusty-cross-member/137295 "2019-03-27T02:27:55Z")
Has anyone had Chrysler warranty their cross members when they completed rusted out? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=647) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=649)