# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=65 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 66 --- ## [No tail light license plate or trunk release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tail-light-license-plate-or-trunk-release/192955)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tail-light-license-plate-or-trunk-release/192955 "2023-10-14T01:13:35Z")
98 lesabre. I had problems w the starter last winter/fall. I haven’t driven it since march. With winter here soon I got it out. I have no tail light. But also license plate light or trunk release in the car. The release … --- ## [Odyssey cruise control creates Transmision error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-cruise-control-creates-transmision-error/184962)
**Author:** [@AAAndrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AAAndrew)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odyssey-cruise-control-creates-transmision-error/184962 "2023-10-13T22:20:52Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Odyssey with 200,184 miles. Recently had the piston rings re-done. The problem with the transmission error started when the rings were bad (drove for about a month before getting repaired), but it’s c… --- ## [2001 Ford Ranger intermittent starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748)
**Author:** [@WayneHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneHenson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-ranger-intermittent-starting-issues/119748 "2023-10-13T00:40:41Z")
I have this 2001 Ford Ranger and having some intermittent starting issues. Usually happens after I have taken it out and drive for about 30 minutes or so and shut if off then try and restart it right away. I cannot hear … --- ## [2000 Ford Mustang - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-stalls/193334)
**Author:** [@treveeneo\_187211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treveeneo_187211)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-mustang-stalls/193334 "2023-10-12T14:44:45Z")
2000 Mustang: Stalls while driving. Sometimes i turn the key and not one thing lights up. But if you have positive thoughts for awhile it’ll start up. When i turn on the headlights the motor revs up. Lights flickering as… --- ## [Hyuandi badge fell off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandi-badge-fell-off/193327)
**Author:** [@Champ31957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Champ31957)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyuandi-badge-fell-off/193327 "2023-10-12T02:23:50Z")
I know that it’s not the most important thing in the world right now but the emblem fell off the hatch of my 07 Tuscan and one of my neighbors was nice enough to leave it on my door step. What’s the best all weather, me… --- ## [Wobbly engine idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-engine-idle/193333)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbly-engine-idle/193333 "2023-10-11T22:44:11Z")
When I come to a stop in my 2005 Buick Century, the engine idle sometimes has a wobbly feel. Is it the harmonic balancer, an engine mount or does it need ignition work? --- ## [2014 Toyota Tacoma wouldn’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-wouldn-t-shift/174643)
**Author:** [@MichaelAcosta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelAcosta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tacoma-wouldn-t-shift/174643 "2023-10-11T22:33:43Z")
I have a 2014 Tacoma with 62k miles. My Tacoma was parked for a couple of days before I decided to go visit my sister. When I placed the truck into Drive, truck did not want move forward, it felt like it engaged 1st gear… --- ## [Got my oil change at valvoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-my-oil-change-at-valvoline/193188)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/got-my-oil-change-at-valvoline/193188 "2023-10-11T22:30:15Z")
got full synthetic with no questions or gripes from service rep. everything went smoothly except a bit too much residual flow from oil filter which i wiped up. otherwise i think i am going to stick with valvoline from … --- ## [Hitting a media](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitting-a-media/193295)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hitting-a-media/193295 "2023-10-11T13:57:31Z")
I was turning into a main road from side street and it was dark and my left front wheel caught the median went up and landed safely but the impact made the wheel go up and touch tire guard which came off and fell on stre… --- ## [Vibration with deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-deceleration/67424)
**Author:** [@czip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/czip)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-with-deceleration/67424 "2023-10-11T12:39:58Z")
I have vibration on deceleration between 55 and 45 mph with braking. The brake pads were checked and ok so cylinders were fixed for warps and there was some improvement, but it returned. Tires were changed with no improv… --- ## [Engine stopped, battery good. Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stopped-battery-good-troubleshooting/193312)
**Author:** [@daniel.bamahol\_187192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniel.bamahol_187192)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-stopped-battery-good-troubleshooting/193312 "2023-10-10T22:52:51Z")
She died suddenly on the road, but i made it to a safe spot. The battery is good and never went off, its not low on gas. The cranking sounds normal exept no ignition. I checked the fuel pump fuse and the belts under the … --- ## [2011 Toyota Corolla - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-jerks/193309)
**Author:** [@zain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-jerks/193309 "2023-10-10T22:44:39Z")
I purchased car in 2023 with 142000 miles on it and the transmission starts jerking when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. No check engine light. This problem is intermittent and comes back and goes away. --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Malibu - Oil consumption woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-oil-consumption-woes/193291)
**Author:** [@DeannaFetha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeannaFetha)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-oil-consumption-woes/193291 "2023-10-10T22:15:09Z")
I want to know if I can get any help to pay for the oil consumption problem this car has. Can you advise where to get help/ I have a garage fixing it --- ## [Possibly faulty Walker oxygen sensor 1996 Ford 4.9L I6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-faulty-walker-oxygen-sensor-1996-ford-4-9l-i6/192344)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-faulty-walker-oxygen-sensor-1996-ford-4-9l-i6/192344 "2023-10-10T21:22:28Z")
Bought a Denso for bank 1 and a Walker for bank 2. They are heated oxygen sensors. I did this so it would be easier to find out how much difference between brands there might be. I replaced bank 1 with the Denso and tha… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - Stalls and won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-stalls-and-wont-restart/193319)
**Author:** [@RobertSaleda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertSaleda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-stalls-and-wont-restart/193319 "2023-10-10T20:53:51Z")
Ford 2006 f250xlt2006 runs well for about30minutesTan true to stall drive another 20-30minutes and truck stall and won’t restart --- ## [White Smoke During Coolant Drain and Refill - What to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-during-coolant-drain-and-refill-what-to-do/193296)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-during-coolant-drain-and-refill-what-to-do/193296 "2023-10-09T14:36:36Z")
2014 Acura TSX about 110k miles. 4 Cylinder automatic transmission. The maintenance reminder light came on to drain and refill the coolant. I was following the procedure and was using one of these funnel systems. I … --- ## [2019 Lexus ES 350 - Water leaking inside door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-350-water-leaking-inside-door/193305)
**Author:** [@Peaches15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peaches15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-350-water-leaking-inside-door/193305 "2023-10-09T11:00:24Z")
water leak inside door ES 350 Lexus when it rains and washing the vehicle --- ## [2003 Chevy Malibu won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-malibu-won-t-start/193294)
**Author:** [@Kalkist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kalkist)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-malibu-won-t-start/193294 "2023-10-09T10:06:44Z")
I’ve been working on the car a couple days now, and at the beginning it was not cranking so I figured it would be a battery or starter problem. Both of those are now new and the problem hasn’t resolved. I’ve checked con… --- ## [2018 BMW X1 - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-x1-coolant-leak/193284)
**Author:** [@JonathanLe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonathanLe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-x1-coolant-leak/193284 "2023-10-09T01:34:53Z")
coolant leaks on passenger side, possible water pump. car currently has 35K miles --- ## [Acura TSX Transmission Filter Change Help No Clearance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-transmission-filter-change-help-no-clearance/193299)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-tsx-transmission-filter-change-help-no-clearance/193299 "2023-10-09T01:21:35Z")
I have a 2014 Acura TSX with automatic transmission and 2.4 L 4 cylinder engine. I’m trying to follow the instructions on ShopKey. I remove the air intake hose and the air filter housing, but that didn’t provide much cl… --- ## [2016 BMW 328 - Tire rotation question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-328-tire-rotation-question/193109)
**Author:** [@kcarlson771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcarlson771)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-328-tire-rotation-question/193109 "2023-10-08T23:49:34Z")
328xi. tire manufacturer says warranty is only covered if you rotate your tires. BMW dealer says NOT to rotate tires on xi vehicles. So who is correct? --- ## [Stripped Threads, Carburetor Accelerator Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-threads-carburetor-accelerator-pump/193282)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-threads-carburetor-accelerator-pump/193282 "2023-10-08T20:23:32Z")
Autolite 2100 carburetor. Of the four screws that hold the accelerator pump cover in place to the carb’s front surface, only two fit correctly, the other two are on the verge of stripping. The problem isn’t the screws;… --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Overheated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-overheated/193286)
**Author:** [@JeepGal10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepGal10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-overheated/193286 "2023-10-08T20:05:13Z")
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - overheated. Was told it was a cracked water pump so had it replaced by a dealer (under warranty). As I drove it off their lot, start didn’t work properly, dragged as I tried to accelerate. Took… --- ## [Low probability of success, but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-probability-of-success-but/193236)
**Author:** [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-probability-of-success-but/193236 "2023-10-07T20:11:07Z")
an elderly friend who lives in Santa Fe is looking for a good mechanic to work on her 2003 Chevy Trailblazer. The vehicle shuts off while driving, but then can be restarted. I live 400 miles away from her, so know noth… --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V - Engine work ahead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-engine-work-ahead/193247)
**Author:** [@Liz03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-engine-work-ahead/193247 "2023-10-07T16:03:42Z")
2012 Honda CR-V variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator needs to be replaced. --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - CLunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-clunks/193269)
**Author:** [@Deb52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deb52)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-clunks/193269 "2023-10-07T02:50:10Z")
I have a Subaru Outback 3.6 limited 2012 which makes a clunking noise before shifting but only sporadically- not every gear, not all the time. Sometimes the car does it once or twice, then stops- sometimes the clunking n… --- ## [Weird tire pressure thing going on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-pressure-thing-going-on/193241)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-pressure-thing-going-on/193241 "2023-10-07T01:26:28Z")
Weird tire thing going on. Front left and right rear have needed air every 6 months or so. Of course wife taking 4 friends in the 2017 gmc acadia limited tomorrow. Tpms came on for front left tire. Small air compressor, … --- ## [Tire talc - do you use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-talc-do-you-use-it/193086)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-talc-do-you-use-it/193086 "2023-10-07T00:56:35Z")
Bicyclists use talc to lubricate between tubes and tires. We can no longer use the cheap stuff from the HABA section of drug and grocery stores because it’s all cornstarch as a result of the asbestos lawsuit against Joh… --- ## [Honda Element Seat Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-seat-upgrade/193256)
**Author:** [@EsperanzaTheElement](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EsperanzaTheElement)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-seat-upgrade/193256 "2023-10-06T22:49:05Z")
Looking for some help with a driver seat upgrade. I love my element and can’t drive it anymore due to a spine injury. The seats are SO bad for the back. My goal is to find a high quality ergonomic post market drivers sea… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Asking Ray for a diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-asking-ray-for-a-diagnosis/193264)
**Author:** [@SRK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SRK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-asking-ray-for-a-diagnosis/193264 "2023-10-06T22:25:53Z")
Hi Ray, would you be able to shed light on an issue that came up in my car I just bought from a garage a month back. The dashboard is flashing up like a Christmas tree but no affects on the running of the engine. First t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=64) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=66)