# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=659 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 660 --- ## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - No trans dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-no-trans-dipstick/136027)
**Author:** [@Bill29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill29)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-no-trans-dipstick/136027 "2019-03-13T01:39:09Z")
I’ve always done the scheduled maintenance work on my vehicles. Religiously changing all the fluids at the recommended intervals. However, my current vehicle - a 2017 toyota tacoma - doesn’t have a transmission fluid… --- ## [2004 Sienna AC Only discharging Ambient Temp Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sienna-ac-only-discharging-ambient-temp-air/136231)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-sienna-ac-only-discharging-ambient-temp-air/136231 "2019-03-13T00:57:44Z")
2004 Sienna XLE LTD with ~108K miles. Coming out of a cold snap into warm weather in Austin,TX and no cold air being produced by the ac. Unable to see if the compressor clutch is cycling in and out due to location below … --- ## [2009 Subaru Outback wobbles when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-wobbles-when-braking/136304)
**Author:** [@george03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-wobbles-when-braking/136304 "2019-03-12T23:55:01Z")
Subaru has 92,000ish miles. It runs great for a 10 year old car except when stopping. When the breaks are applied and the car is not accelerating it shakes a bit and vibrates the car. Is there a fix to this? --- ## [In search of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee window regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-1999-jeep-cherokee-window-regulator/135688)
**Author:** [@cllnrosenthal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cllnrosenthal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-1999-jeep-cherokee-window-regulator/135688 "2019-03-12T23:05:38Z")
I have a 1999 2 Door Jeep Cherokke Sport, emphasis on the 2 door. The driver’s side window regulator is broken and thus the window doesn’t work. Where can I find a part or is there another vehicle that is similar? Than… --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger - whining transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-whining-transmission/136372)
**Author:** [@Misty02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misty02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-whining-transmission/136372 "2019-03-12T20:08:11Z")
i bought my car new back in 2007 its a 2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 2.4l 4 Speed Automatic transmission bought from Lithia Dodge of Cherry Creek in Denver Colorado , today i have whining noise coming from tranny only has 62k … --- ## [Rebuilding a 3vz questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilding-a-3vz-questions/136353)
**Author:** [@clayakann\_149357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clayakann_149357)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rebuilding-a-3vz-questions/136353 "2019-03-12T19:45:18Z")
I’m rebuilding 3vz on a 1992 Toyota pickup at 92,000 miles the rod bearing went bad anyway I wanted to know if machining the cylinders is necessary they look and feel fine would it be ok the only machine the crank and ju… --- ## [2011 Dodge Nitro - Power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-nitro-power-window/136340)
**Author:** [@Hallee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hallee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-nitro-power-window/136340 "2019-03-12T19:04:22Z")
driver side power window don’t work, it does not go up or down, all my other windows work, whats the cause --- ## [Is it okay to use traction control all the time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-okay-to-use-traction-control-all-the-time/135958)
**Author:** [@PaulBuhagiar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBuhagiar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-okay-to-use-traction-control-all-the-time/135958 "2019-03-12T16:44:21Z")
So it’s okay to keep traction control on all the time, wet, snow and snow pavement? Thanks --- ## [2004 Civic LX undiagnosable power issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-undiagnosable-power-issues/136361)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Walter\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Walter_Jr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-civic-lx-undiagnosable-power-issues/136361 "2019-03-12T16:28:19Z")
Looking for a little advice regarding some issues I’ve been happening. The first incident happened about a month ago, while I was driving. My car slowly lost some electrical abilities, radio, lights, heat, and even the e… --- ## [2007 Honda Fit stalls if not warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-stalls-if-not-warmed-up/136298)
**Author:** [@MaddieMessi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaddieMessi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-stalls-if-not-warmed-up/136298 "2019-03-12T16:00:29Z")
I drive a manual 2007 Honda Fit, and the issue is that if I don’t let the car warm up completely (five to ten minutes) then when I drive and put the car into neutral it stalls out. Eventually after I have driven for a wh… --- ## [2016 Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-outback/136113)
**Author:** [@Ilene\_Seidel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ilene_Seidel)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-outback/136113 "2019-03-12T14:03:35Z")
I needed rear breaks for my outback and the dealer told me the roters needed the rust removed. The car has 72,000 miles. It’s the 1st replacement of pads. It feels like I was scammed, they charged me $450. for the job. I… --- ## [2002 Mercury Sable - Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-oil-light/136331)
**Author:** [@Andy20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-sable-oil-light/136331 "2019-03-12T13:15:06Z")
fresh oil change but oil light still flashes while stopped with foot on brake. Is it a sensor? --- ## [RPM fluctuations. Need to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations-need-to-fix/136258)
**Author:** [@Connor.stratman\_149310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor.stratman_149310)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-fluctuations-need-to-fix/136258 "2019-03-12T13:08:55Z")
My 2012 VW CC this morning (2.0T) began to do this thing where the RPM jumps slightly when slowing down. By slightly I mean a resting rate of just under 1000 and jumps to about 2000 for a moment when coming to a stop. T… --- ## [2004 nissan pathfinder catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-catalytic-converter/136333)
**Author:** [@minormalik3\_149360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minormalik3_149360)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-pathfinder-catalytic-converter/136333 "2019-03-12T09:42:51Z")
Hows it going peoples I have a 2004 nissan pathfinder and I have the engine code p0420 I have been told that it is the rear cat in bank 1 but I have also read that the rear cats wont throw codes so im here for clarificat… --- ## [Dieseling 2005 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dieseling-2005-ford-f-150/136228)
**Author:** [@Paul-Balares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul-Balares)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dieseling-2005-ford-f-150/136228 "2019-03-12T07:23:49Z")
What to do to fix a dieseling vehicle? --- ## [Squealing/screeching noise from cars belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-screeching-noise-from-cars-belt/136102)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-screeching-noise-from-cars-belt/136102 "2019-03-12T07:11:46Z")
What’s the squeaking noise coming from my belt ? Is it the belt itself? Pulley? Alternator? Is this dangerous please don’t tell me so. https://gfycat.com/imperfecttotalhypsilophodon 2004 Kia amanti --- ## [Nissan Xterra supercharged 2004 starts for 20 minutes then shuts off and wont start back till the next day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-xterra-supercharged-2004-starts-for-20-minutes-then-shuts-off-and-wont-start-back-till-the-next-day/136327)
**Author:** [@chadsimpson13\_149356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chadsimpson13_149356)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-xterra-supercharged-2004-starts-for-20-minutes-then-shuts-off-and-wont-start-back-till-the-next-day/136327 "2019-03-12T06:21:01Z")
I’ve started haven this problem since I was coming home from a funeral one day and it’s been sitting since we replaced the Fuel pump but it didn’t do any better and I think it could be the distributor because it had a mi… --- ## [2006 Dodge Caravan - Dome lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-dome-lights/136312)
**Author:** [@hall0427\_149347](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hall0427_149347)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-dome-lights/136312 "2019-03-12T04:28:16Z")
I need help with my Map / dome lights that will not work on my 2006 caravan. I have tried new bulbs but still not working. Any ideas appreciated. --- ## [Bad rust/corrosion on underside of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-rust-corrosion-on-underside-of-car/136264)
**Author:** [@Magica28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magica28)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-rust-corrosion-on-underside-of-car/136264 "2019-03-12T03:55:58Z")
Sorry for the vague and possibly stupid question but I’m a total idiot when it comes to cars and if I see anything out of the ordinary, I tend to panic. I drive a 2005 Chevy Classic who seems in all other ways like a ve… --- ## [2000 Lincoln LS - Bad hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-ls-bad-hoses/136319)
**Author:** [@AnthonyDAliff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyDAliff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-ls-bad-hoses/136319 "2019-03-12T02:25:51Z")
I have a 00 lincoln ls v6 and recently started to overheat… 1 of my hoses had a leak in it so I replaced it and then I was told to look at thermostat and there wasnt 1,apparently I drove like this for a while and didnt k… --- ## [98 Pontiac wont start all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-wont-start-all-the-time/135812)
**Author:** [@ryanstockman16\_149019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryanstockman16_149019)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-wont-start-all-the-time/135812 "2019-03-12T02:20:57Z")
Hello, i have a 98 Pontiac Sunfire with about 140,000 miles on it and a new battery. My car starts in the morning at about 5am (when i go to work) and in the afternoon at about 230pm (when i go home). However if i stop a… --- ## [2011 Honda Civic diagnostic difficulty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-diagnostic-difficulty/135365)
**Author:** [@Allison39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allison39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-diagnostic-difficulty/135365 "2019-03-12T02:13:34Z")
The Honda civic is sporadically having the problem in which the headlights do not turn on and the dashboard display reads zero on the speedometer as well as having nothing else show up on the display. These issues all ha… --- ## [EGR code? ‘93 F250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-code-93-f250/136320)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-code-93-f250/136320 "2019-03-12T01:31:14Z")
So, I fixed the starting issue but my cycle never seems to end. While taking a short drive the truck threw a check engine light. Went home and hooked up the OBD1 Code reader. 332: Insufficient EGR Flow Detected. That w… --- ## [Relay clicking, battery draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/relay-clicking-battery-draining/136321)
**Author:** [@5000fingers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/5000fingers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/relay-clicking-battery-draining/136321 "2019-03-12T00:49:00Z")
I’m hearing a relay clicking, exactly every 10 seconds. It’s a 2011 Subaru Outback, and the relay is somewhere under the passenger front seat. The battery is draining, and the car won’t start in the mornings. What is the… --- ## [Hanging piece under car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hanging-piece-under-car/136283)
**Author:** [@BMR91](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMR91)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hanging-piece-under-car/136283 "2019-03-12T00:20:23Z")
I noticed this hanging today, anyone know what it is? --- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata - Which engines are the bad ones](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-which-engines-are-the-bad-ones/136314)
**Author:** [@Bob25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-which-engines-are-the-bad-ones/136314 "2019-03-12T00:14:46Z")
What Sonatas have engine issues and are they covered by Hyundai? --- ## ['05 Honda Accord Windows Won't Roll Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-honda-accord-windows-wont-roll-down/41324)
**Author:** [@eaglesinnc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eaglesinnc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-honda-accord-windows-wont-roll-down/41324 "2019-03-11T23:20:19Z")
Hi, I have a 2005 4-door Honda Accord with electric windows. The only window that will roll down is the driver's side. On any of the other three, if I push the button to roll that one down, I can hear the click of th… --- ## [1993 Mazda Miata MX-5 - unsolved electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mazda-miata-mx-5-unsolved-electrical-problems/136229)
**Author:** [@MARK23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARK23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mazda-miata-mx-5-unsolved-electrical-problems/136229 "2019-03-11T22:44:23Z")
Has anyone had any unsolved electrical problems with 1993 era Mazda Miatas ? --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Tiguan runs in off position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-runs-in-off-position/136307)
**Author:** [@larry54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-runs-in-off-position/136307 "2019-03-11T20:46:54Z")
car runs in off position --- ## [2019 Mazda Mazda3 - accelerated on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-mazda3-accelerated-on-its-own/136077)
**Author:** [@Cara46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cara46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-mazda3-accelerated-on-its-own/136077 "2019-03-11T19:39:04Z")
Hello, what could cause a new automatic transmission car to accelerate by itself while driving at highway speeds on hwy. I did have to brake, but before I did, the car leapt forward and gained speed very rapidly even tho… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=658) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=660)