# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=727 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 728 --- ## [2008 BMW 328 - Two tries to stop vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-two-tries-to-stop-vibration/130193)
**Author:** [@Barbara10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-328-two-tries-to-stop-vibration/130193 "2018-12-04T17:53:37Z")
My car had a bad vibration. Took it to my mechanic. Had to replace the drive shaft. :frowning: Drove home and now it had vibration but not as bad. Took it back, they said it was the torque converter. They recommended a p… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-fumes/130190)
**Author:** [@AlanChildress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanChildress)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-fumes/130190 "2018-12-04T14:30:34Z")
After returning from a car trip, began to get fumes into the interior. Seems like it’s after the engine warms up and comes thru the vents. One place I took it thought there was a dead animal (they couldn’t find it). The… --- ## [2002 Subaru Forester - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-lights-out/130154)
**Author:** [@singh59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singh59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-lights-out/130154 "2018-12-04T17:46:52Z")
inside dash lights and tail lights not working --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Low heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-low-heat/130144)
**Author:** [@Cindy05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy05)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-low-heat/130144 "2018-12-03T20:26:07Z")
very low heat from 2006 p t cruiser, even after thermostat change. --- ## [Coolant Temperature rising](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temperature-rising/130181)
**Author:** [@BrandonTIvey88\_145396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrandonTIvey88_145396)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-temperature-rising/130181 "2018-12-04T16:58:17Z")
My coolant temperature been going up and down. It did it for the first time Fri night when i got off of work but o drove it the next morning and it drove just fine no problems at all. Then i drove it again Sun and had no… --- ## [2015 Mazda CX-5 - Heat not where I want it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-cx-5-heat-not-where-i-want-it/129968)
**Author:** [@FredLowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredLowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-cx-5-heat-not-where-i-want-it/129968 "2018-12-04T15:32:21Z")
Vent control won’t direct heat to feet. Seems to direct air flow to defrost or out dash vents ok, but will not move air towards feet when selected. --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Dried concrete](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-dried-concrete/129976)
**Author:** [@RitaDower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RitaDower)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-dried-concrete/129976 "2018-12-04T15:29:22Z")
I have dried concrete on 2 tires and in the tire wells. How do I remove the concrete? Thank you. Rita Dower --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - Engine worries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-engine-worries/130172)
**Author:** [@Nell30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nell30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-engine-worries/130172 "2018-12-04T15:04:02Z")
Has the problem with the engine seizing been corrected? I am getting ready to buy a used 2015 Sonata and I was told today they are not too good after 50,000 miles, that they are not any good after that many miles. Is th… --- ## [2006 Nissan Xterra - Heater core](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-xterra-heater-core/130168)
**Author:** [@EliudMoralesGonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliudMoralesGonzalez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-xterra-heater-core/130168 "2018-12-04T15:00:39Z")
how much to replace heater core? --- ## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - White smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-white-smoke/130165)
**Author:** [@JosephCurran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephCurran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-white-smoke/130165 "2018-12-04T14:59:21Z")
White smoke sometimes appears from the exhaust on my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8. What is the problem? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Veloster - Second transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-second-transmission/130078)
**Author:** [@DarleneMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneMoore)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-veloster-second-transmission/130078 "2018-12-04T12:21:42Z")
My velositer won’t go into gear. I have had the tranny replaced at 40,000 miles already. My car is at 106,000 now. Does anyone know if there are issues with this? --- ## [2012 Ford Explorer - Wipers on when in off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-wipers-on-when-in-off/130183)
**Author:** [@davenportjim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davenportjim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 10:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-wipers-on-when-in-off/130183 "2018-12-04T10:50:07Z")
why does the windshield wipers run when the wiper switch is in the off position? --- ## [Check engine light going on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-going-on-and-off/130166)
**Author:** [@canmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canmom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-going-on-and-off/130166 "2018-12-04T10:12:27Z")
I bought a 2002 Nissan Quest from a private seller and the check engine light came on 2 weeks after the purchase. It was running normally, so I took it to AutoZone. The code said “reprogram engine control module.” Ove… --- ## [Shifting an automatic trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-an-automatic-trans/70469)
**Author:** [@04Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/04Accord)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-an-automatic-trans/70469 "2018-12-04T06:13:58Z")
Just a quick question, I've been looking around and getting mixed reviews saying both that it is okay or that it is a bad idea to drive a car with an automatic transmission like a manual transmission, shifting up and dow… --- ## [95 Chevy Lumina Starter Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-chevy-lumina-starter-bolt/129945)
**Author:** [@carah.hulsey\_145255](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carah.hulsey_145255)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-chevy-lumina-starter-bolt/129945 "2018-12-04T03:55:42Z")
I’m trying to remove a bad starter off of my car, but there’s one last bolt on the side furthest from me and in such a tight spot that we can’t seem to get it off. It’s so close to the engine that there isn’t enough wigg… --- ## [Exhaust leak still help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-still-help-please/130049)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-still-help-please/130049 "2018-12-04T03:36:07Z")
This is becoming really aggravating. The exhaust manifold has a round end on the bottom where it meets the cat converter which has a piece that slides inside of the exhaust manifold. The flange on the cat converter has … --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Passat - Code Flap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-code-flap/130160)
**Author:** [@conrado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/conrado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-code-flap/130160 "2018-12-04T01:27:30Z")
what is a Code 4FA on my ac/heater?? --- ## [2010 Toyota Tundra - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tundra-cel/130152)
**Author:** [@Alexander18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexander18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tundra-cel/130152 "2018-12-03T22:48:19Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Tundra and I have 146399 miles on it my check engine light just pop on ! What do you think it would be? --- ## [No lights in my 2005 toyota corolla ce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-lights-in-my-2005-toyota-corolla-ce/130149)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Unsell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Unsell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-lights-in-my-2005-toyota-corolla-ce/130149 "2018-12-03T22:35:02Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE. Last night, I was in a lighted parking lot, so i didn’t notice right away, but neither the dashboard lights nor the headlights came on. I tried turning them on & off, and I tried turning … --- ## [2004 Toyota Matrix - Studs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-studs/130140)
**Author:** [@MaureenRocheford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaureenRocheford)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-matrix-studs/130140 "2018-12-03T20:11:05Z")
Is it o.k. to put studded tires just on the front of a front wheel drive vehicle and leave the other tires on the back? --- ## [2007 Ford Taurus - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-wont-start/130131)
**Author:** [@Altman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus-wont-start/130131 "2018-12-03T20:06:55Z")
I have an 07 Taurus with 190k that will not start. About a week ago it started cranking slow, as if it had a bad battery. Then it progressively got worse. I replaced the battery, but the problem is the same. The firs… --- ## [2014 Kia Forte - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-hesitates/130102)
**Author:** [@ROBERTSPANGLERJR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTSPANGLERJR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-hesitates/130102 "2018-12-03T18:07:53Z")
kia forte ex-2014 engine hesitates when driving during the day engine hesitates when driving at night and lights flicker had it in for service, couldn’t find problem --- ## [1998 Mazda B4000 - Struggles in town](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-b4000-struggles-in-town/130133)
**Author:** [@Darla58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darla58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mazda-b4000-struggles-in-town/130133 "2018-12-03T17:49:45Z")
My 4x4 truck w/ manual transmission and 128,000 miles is fine in town but really struggles when maintaining high speeds ie freeway and going up hills. please help! is this a compression problem? --- ## [2012 Dodge Avenger - Shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-shifting/130117)
**Author:** [@McAdams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McAdams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-shifting/130117 "2018-12-03T17:39:16Z")
I am having problems with the transmission shifting into low gear at high RPM’s. If I manually shift it seems to be okay. This is the second time this has occurred. First time at about 30000 miles, had the trans rebuilt.… --- ## [New brakes on rusted rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-on-rusted-rotor/130004)
**Author:** [@Sheldon\_Dean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheldon_Dean)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-on-rusted-rotor/130004 "2018-12-03T17:33:49Z")
I just put new brakes on my truck and didn’t replace the rotors, there’s metal shavings smell when I park but the rust on the rotors are being removed. Is the smell likely because of the rust removal, or because the cali… --- ## [2016 Ford Fiesta - Power Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-power-transmission/130076)
**Author:** [@Julian50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian50)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fiesta-power-transmission/130076 "2018-12-03T17:02:58Z")
What is the fix for power transmission on ford fiesta 2016 --- ## [2005 Pontiac Vibe heater is on then shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-heater-is-on-then-shuts-off/129985)
**Author:** [@Melanie\_stevens4\_145281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melanie_stevens4_145281)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-heater-is-on-then-shuts-off/129985 "2018-12-03T16:47:35Z")
Okay so here we go I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe last month I had problems with my heater not shutting off with it in the off position my keys out my heater would still run causing my battery to die. So I would have to unho… --- ## [2003 Buick Rendezvous - Dead computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-dead-computer/130124)
**Author:** [@arpadlovassy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arpadlovassy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-rendezvous-dead-computer/130124 "2018-12-03T15:06:23Z")
My buick rendezvous has an electrical problem , it cranks but it wont start , all fuses are Ok , no power to test in on plug in computer ! --- ## [2001 Dodge Durango - BCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-bcm/130104)
**Author:** [@ThomasSlupicki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasSlupicki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-bcm/130104 "2018-12-03T06:15:09Z")
All my symptoms lead me to believe the BCM in my Durango is shot. Power windows pass side only works from drivers side, alarm sounds randomly, hard upshifting, power locks cycle randomly. Agreed in diagnosis? Where did… --- ## [Engine light on after head gasket repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-after-head-gasket-repair/39536)
**Author:** [@suddhad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suddhad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-on-after-head-gasket-repair/39536 "2009-11-16T02:01:53Z")
I need some help. I recently got my head gasket replaced on my 02 nissan sentra since I was loosing coolant. After the job was done the mechanic said the service engine light came on with an error code p0335 ( crank shaf… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=726) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=728)