# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=679 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 680 --- ## [2003 Ford E250 - Pulls when wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-e250-pulls-when-wet/134437)
**Author:** [@Jay38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay38)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-e250-pulls-when-wet/134437 "2019-02-13T04:27:04Z")
My problem is the vehicle pulling sharply to the right when brakes are applied - but only when driving in rainy or wet conditions. Otherwise okay. Several mechanics state no problem! --- ## [Long crank problem when cold. Once it started no problem even 2 hours later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-problem-when-cold-once-it-started-no-problem-even-2-hours-later/134517)
**Author:** [@Adalberto\_Vasquez-Fuerte\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adalberto_Vasquez-Fuerte_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-crank-problem-when-cold-once-it-started-no-problem-even-2-hours-later/134517 "2019-02-13T03:59:21Z")
Hi everybody. I’ve been struggling a lot lately. I have a gaz vw golf 2003 2.0 I bought it a month ago. The car wont start in the morning if it’s too cold. But if it’s not that cold like -5° the car start after 10 or 20 … --- ## [$550 Labor ARE YOU KIDDING!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/550-labor-are-you-kidding/80674)
**Author:** [@sick\_of\_Pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sick_of_Pontiac)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/550-labor-are-you-kidding/80674 "2019-02-13T03:57:10Z")
I have a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. It has 127,000 miles and has been regularly maintained. It is the regular base model with the 3800 engine. It developed a coolant leak which allows you to hear a sloshing noise when d… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Transmission. Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-transmission-question/134442)
**Author:** [@klonkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klonkey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-transmission-question/134442 "2019-02-13T03:46:56Z")
I need folks’ input. I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer with 201,100 miles. Transmission is a CVT (can’t remember the part number). Last year I began to have issues with overheating over long distances, but found that i… --- ## [Windshield wiper motor issues toyota yaris 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-motor-issues-toyota-yaris-2009/134452)
**Author:** [@Yaris09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yaris09)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-motor-issues-toyota-yaris-2009/134452 "2019-02-13T03:01:28Z")
Hello… 2009 toyota yaris, My windshield wiper stopped working when i tapped them to do a once wipe. A month later, they stopped working in all settings. I replaced the motor, the replacement motor is incredibly loud and … --- ## [2008 Mercury Milan P2004 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-milan-p2004-code/134396)
**Author:** [@MikeSebold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeSebold)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-milan-p2004-code/134396 "2019-02-13T02:58:20Z")
Hi. I have a 2008 Mercury Milan, with a 2.3L engine that I purchased recently at auction. A scanner produced the OBD2 code “P2004,” which indicates that one of the two IMRC (intake manifold runner control) valves is st… --- ## [2012 Ford Mustang rear rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-rear-rattle/134516)
**Author:** [@HarryCollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryCollins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-rear-rattle/134516 "2019-02-13T02:26:47Z")
My 2012 Mustang runs great , but it has a rattle in the rear . Any little bump and I get a rattle . I mean any little bump. --- ## [Intermittent slow start/long crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-slow-start-long-crank/116746)
**Author:** [@HHR\_driver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HHR_driver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-slow-start-long-crank/116746 "2019-02-13T00:19:28Z")
I have a bit of a head scratcher on my hands here with my 2008 Chevrolet HHR 2.4 L. I’ll keep it as brief as possible, but I want to provide as many details as I can to help diagnose/fix the issue. After the car is si… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - windshield jets clogged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-windshield-jets-clogged/134498)
**Author:** [@Zack35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zack35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-windshield-jets-clogged/134498 "2019-02-12T21:47:44Z")
Regarding my car’s windshield jets: Does this model jeep tend to get its jets clogged? They’re essentially useless during bad weather… Thanks --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Cpe - Trans shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-cpe-trans-shudder/134461)
**Author:** [@john39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-cpe-trans-shudder/134461 "2019-02-12T21:33:21Z")
just bought this little coupe with 118k. nice car. didnt catch a trani shudder while in the d mode. there is no shudder when i manually switch gears from first, to second to third and then the last d mode, but only whe… --- ## [Preparing 2010 Toyota Prius for a 1300 mile road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-2010-toyota-prius-for-a-1300-mile-road-trip/134493)
**Author:** [@LARRYISLEY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LARRYISLEY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preparing-2010-toyota-prius-for-a-1300-mile-road-trip/134493 "2019-02-12T21:11:12Z")
I am about to drive my 2010 Prius with 65K on it about 1300 miles. Looking for tips and tricks to making sure I get there with as little problem as possible. Going east from NE to VA. --- ## [Mazda Door damaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-door-damaged/134477)
**Author:** [@Josh\_Puckett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh_Puckett)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-door-damaged/134477 "2019-02-12T20:14:47Z")
Hello, My car door got hit in my parking garage. It bent the passenger door and that door can no longer be opened. Is there any way to fix this and open the door without replacing it completely? I would rather not pay … --- ## [2008 Kia Sorento warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sorento-warning-lights/132456)
**Author:** [@SharonDSpearman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonDSpearman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sorento-warning-lights/132456 "2019-02-12T19:20:46Z")
Short version: battery and brake light started coming on, off and on for about three months, no worries…one day, light comes on and the car shuts off. Battery is drained, radio/dash board shuts off first, then the whole… --- ## [Cracked dashboard - 2004 Toyota Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dashboard-2004-toyota-solara/134488)
**Author:** [@CherylS1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylS1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-dashboard-2004-toyota-solara/134488 "2019-02-12T19:14:07Z")
Has Toyota ever owned up to the cracking dashboard issue? I heard a rumor that they were covering dash replacements for 98-2008 Toyotas, but I was never notified of this extended warranty. The person that told me about t… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Trax - Wipers tangled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-wipers-tangled/134474)
**Author:** [@Ed02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-wipers-tangled/134474 "2019-02-12T18:39:48Z")
Front wipers often get out of synch and start crossing over one another and get tangled up! Very annoying!!! (Replaced blades and same issue) --- ## [2011 Ford Edge windshield wipers won't turn on (RESOLVED)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-windshield-wipers-wont-turn-on-resolved/134449)
**Author:** [@Seth\_McFarland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth_McFarland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-windshield-wipers-wont-turn-on-resolved/134449 "2019-02-12T17:02:29Z")
Hi All, Recently I accidentally hit a pothole going pretty fast (40 mph) and ever since then my windshield wipers won’t work correctly. My rear wipers won’t turn on at all, regardless of speed or the wash button. The fr… --- ## [2016 Nissan Rogue - Rodent damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-rodent-damage/134407)
**Author:** [@HeidiGibbons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeidiGibbons)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-rodent-damage/134407 "2019-02-12T16:59:44Z")
Twice within several weeks some sort of rodents were attracted to my harness which I understand is required by law to contain soy-based wiring - dinner for rodents. After the first time (I park on the street or a small d… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Will this help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-1500-will-this-help/134458)
**Author:** [@JohnSmithh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnSmithh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-1500-will-this-help/134458 "2019-02-12T16:59:12Z")
Will an engine flush help increase oil pressure? --- ## [Causes of whining when accelerating - 2009 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/causes-of-whining-when-accelerating-2009-hyundai-elantra/134486)
**Author:** [@CharlesLeach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesLeach)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/causes-of-whining-when-accelerating-2009-hyundai-elantra/134486 "2019-02-12T16:32:29Z")
What causes a high-pitched whining sound when accelerating? Is it a serious problem? Transmission? --- ## [Used radios for 2011 Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-radios-for-2011-hyundai-sonata/134482)
**Author:** [@dean21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-radios-for-2011-hyundai-sonata/134482 "2019-02-12T16:16:56Z")
are used radios available for a 2011 sonata --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry - Wet inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-wet-inside/134433)
**Author:** [@shefox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shefox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-wet-inside/134433 "2019-02-12T15:43:16Z")
I have water coming into my car excessively when it rains, parked. Where are all the weep holes, water drain holes located -to be checked for complete repair/replacement. Could it be window gaskets. They have tried to r… --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Climate Control Driver Side Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-climate-control-driver-side-issues/134431)
**Author:** [@phill122004\_148174](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phill122004_148174)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-climate-control-driver-side-issues/134431 "2019-02-12T15:20:39Z")
Hey Guys, I’ve been stumped for about a week on this and I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I recently got in my car and went to adjust the temperature on the drivers side when I noticed that the t… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - CHarging issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-charging-issue/134447)
**Author:** [@MarkosWarknh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkosWarknh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-charging-issue/134447 "2019-02-12T13:48:03Z")
Sonata Hybrid Check Charging System Problem --- ## [Camry rear window glare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rear-window-glare/129856)
**Author:** [@KSiener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KSiener)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rear-window-glare/129856 "2019-02-12T13:16:07Z")
2019 camry, at night there is a very distracting glare out the back window. I think it is because of the defroster lines. When there are cars behind me with their headlights on there is a bad glare making a prism effect … --- ## [Visibility fix for 2010 Toyota Matrix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visibility-fix-for-2010-toyota-matrix/134279)
**Author:** [@LouiseDelano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouiseDelano)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visibility-fix-for-2010-toyota-matrix/134279 "2019-02-12T12:03:58Z")
I purchased a used (former rental) car in 2012, hoping it would be my last car (drove my Corolla wagon for 30+ years). My vision is impeded by both the large side mirrors and also the thick supports on either side of t… --- ## [2016 Mazda Mazda6 - Cause of overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-mazda6-cause-of-overheating/134465)
**Author:** [@phillemon1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phillemon1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-mazda6-cause-of-overheating/134465 "2019-02-12T10:44:26Z")
cause of overheating --- ## [Major oil leak... help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-oil-leak-help/134234)
**Author:** [@stephbarthel\_148032](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephbarthel_148032)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-oil-leak-help/134234 "2019-02-12T10:13:48Z")
2 days ago my 2015 equinox was making a rattling noise. I checked the oil immediately and there was literally no oil on the dipstick. It has been about 2,000 miles since last oil change, which was done at a quick lube pl… --- ## [Ball Joint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint/134453)
**Author:** [@PJ23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJ23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint/134453 "2019-02-12T09:46:19Z")
The ball joint on the left front side of my Malibu has been described as “dangerously” worn. I am wondering, is there a way I can tell (by listening to my car while driving) if there is indeed a serious issue? I am aw… --- ## [02 Ford Taurus transmission quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-taurus-transmission-quit/134369)
**Author:** [@gtwags70\_148133](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gtwags70_148133)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-taurus-transmission-quit/134369 "2019-02-12T02:12:34Z")
My daughter was driving 02 Taurus and transmission just quit. I checked fluid with car off and then started and went thru gears and rechecked, and fluid went down to operating range. So I assumed torque conv and pump we… --- ## [1998 Cadillac Catera - no power on fuel pump fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-catera-no-power-on-fuel-pump-fuse/134325)
**Author:** [@petebrinkley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petebrinkley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-cadillac-catera-no-power-on-fuel-pump-fuse/134325 "2019-02-12T02:08:00Z")
no power on the fuel pump fuse, relays are good [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=678) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=680)