# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=73 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 74 --- ## [Car wont start without starter fluid, and stalls when put in neutral in high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-without-starter-fluid-and-stalls-when-put-in-neutral-in-high-speeds/192552)
**Author:** [@Justindandrus2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justindandrus2005)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-without-starter-fluid-and-stalls-when-put-in-neutral-in-high-speeds/192552 "2023-09-01T02:28:54Z")
My 1993 240sx is rb25det neo swapped, turbocharged 800cc injecters upgraded fuel pump, quick spool turbo running 18psi. The issue is that it does not start withour starter fluid, and when going at high speeds and set in… --- ## [2014 Dodge Journey - What is this warning light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-what-is-this-warning-light/192578)
**Author:** [@joan122334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joan122334)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-what-is-this-warning-light/192578 "2023-09-01T01:16:37Z")
light, looks like I have a big ball in my lap --- ## [1984 Chevrolet S-10 - Sat, now I can't make it go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-chevrolet-s-10-sat-now-i-cant-make-it-go/192581)
**Author:** [@Shep33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shep33)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-chevrolet-s-10-sat-now-i-cant-make-it-go/192581 "2023-09-01T01:15:58Z")
1984 Chevy s10 pickup would not start last fall. Left it through the winter and now summer. Put a new battery in and no lights no camera no action no cranking. Hooked new battery to cables to jump it: no lights, no nuthi… --- ## [Broken exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-exhaust/192584)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-exhaust/192584 "2023-09-01T00:59:04Z")
I’ve been driving this car to and from work for a couple weeks now and it’s pretty loud. The pipe about a foot and some change upstream the muffler is broken and it’s been this way for a while now. It’s not a huge deal … --- ## [2010 Subaru Impreza UEL exhaust questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-impreza-uel-exhaust-questions/192564)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-impreza-uel-exhaust-questions/192564 "2023-09-01T00:42:32Z")
Video clip: (The clacking noise I’m referring to is the last 2-3 seconds of the video) A couple days ago, I put in UEL headers in my 2.5i. It is completely catless and has a small muffler. When I cruise ni… --- ## [Thunk when coasting at speed and then depressing gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thunk-when-coasting-at-speed-and-then-depressing-gas-pedal/150333)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thunk-when-coasting-at-speed-and-then-depressing-gas-pedal/150333 "2023-08-31T22:04:15Z")
First off, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all who have responded in the past to my posts seeking advice. I very much appreciate your efforts to help. I tried searching the internet for this condition but co… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Washer quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-washer-quit/192594)
**Author:** [@johndillon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johndillon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-washer-quit/192594 "2023-08-31T21:05:22Z")
my 2016 chevy malibu windshield washer quit working you can hear it working but no fluid --- ## [Jeep door latch mechanism](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-door-latch-mechanism/192583)
**Author:** [@brimershannon38\_179846](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brimershannon38_179846)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-door-latch-mechanism/192583 "2023-08-31T01:20:37Z")
I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo that has a bad door latch mechanism. The door is fully closed I pulled the panel and tried to get it open from the outside handle line and the inside handle line and tried wd40 on… --- ## [Check engine light keeps comming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-comming-on/192582)
**Author:** [@moswtr\_178607](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moswtr_178607)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-keeps-comming-on/192582 "2023-08-30T23:07:12Z")
A 1999 Suburban K1500, the check engine light continues to come on, especially when under-load like going up a 2000 foot grade. The DTC Code is P0304. The distributor cap and rotor and plug wires have been replaced and a… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - "Can't get my car out of second gear..."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-cant-get-my-car-out-of-second-gear/192570)
**Author:** [@jmcjr54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcjr54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-cant-get-my-car-out-of-second-gear/192570 "2023-08-30T20:41:02Z")
the trans is stuck 2nd gear. 2006 f150 fx4 5.4 Eng. automatic will not go in to drive. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Thuds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-thuds/192574)
**Author:** [@MommyA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MommyA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-thuds/192574 "2023-08-30T20:31:50Z")
My car makes a thud like noise what is coming from the back underneath area anytime I back up or pull forward initially. It doesn’t make it after I start driving? Just with the initial acceleration and stopping. There is… --- ## [2004 Volvo V70 - You won't believe what I did with a bottle cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-you-wont-believe-what-i-did-with-a-bottle-cap/192576)
**Author:** [@Bobby777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby777)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-you-wont-believe-what-i-did-with-a-bottle-cap/192576 "2023-08-30T20:26:12Z")
I Dropped a juice bottle cap in my car engine and I can’t find it what can I do? --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - Horn has its own agenda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-horn-has-its-own-agenda/192537)
**Author:** [@olinmumpower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olinmumpower)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-horn-has-its-own-agenda/192537 "2023-08-29T21:23:06Z")
Horn blows for no reason and any time --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Camaro sometimes won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-sometimes-won-t-start/192555)
**Author:** [@RobertKUrsel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertKUrsel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-sometimes-won-t-start/192555 "2023-08-30T13:32:59Z")
sometimes car won\`t start Chev says nothing wrong --- ## [Did I need a wheel alignment? Or was I scammed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-need-a-wheel-alignment-or-was-i-scammed/192530)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-need-a-wheel-alignment-or-was-i-scammed/192530 "2023-08-30T10:47:54Z")
Guys I went in for a “free“ wheel alignment inspection. They showed me this print out and said I needed a slight adjustment but did I really need it? It looks like that one wheel was off by only 0.1 degree. Other wheels … --- ## [2015 Murano transmission diagnostics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-murano-transmission-diagnostics/192468)
**Author:** [@Tgib5523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tgib5523)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-murano-transmission-diagnostics/192468 "2023-08-29T20:46:39Z")
My 2015 Murano is stuttering when shifting, mainly at low speeds. I took it to the dealership and they told me the transmission is fine, the issue is due to the alternator spiking. This just doesn’t feel like the corre… --- ## [Rat flap in a Subaru?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-flap-in-a-subaru/192505)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rat-flap-in-a-subaru/192505 "2023-08-29T19:50:46Z")
Ever since I bought this car new from the dealership, I have been trying to find out how the mice get into it. All the time, a lot of mice over the years. None of my other vehicles have this issue. Well today I found … --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla transmission question (backing up)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-question-backing-up/192349)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-transmission-question-backing-up/192349 "2023-08-29T18:01:57Z")
Hi, I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla with about 177,000 miles. For about the past 3-4 weeks in the morning when I try to back out of my driveway to go to work and I put my car in reverse it seems like the car doesn’t want to… --- ## [2015 Kia Soul - Seatbelt sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-seatbelt-sensor/192503)
**Author:** [@MySoul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MySoul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-seatbelt-sensor/192503 "2023-08-29T15:11:00Z")
I was driving my 2015 KIA soul today, I had my seat belt on but as I started driving, the seat belt light started flashing, and when I stopped the car,it stops. As I started driving again , it start flashing. It has beco… --- ## [2014 Dodge Journey - dies then comes back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-dies-then-comes-back/192529)
**Author:** [@PaigeM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaigeM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-dies-then-comes-back/192529 "2023-08-29T15:06:00Z")
Vehicle is dead. no power. Then it comes back on after a few minutes --- ## [2019 Chrysler Pacifica - Gear shifter messed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539)
**Author:** [@Ashduskee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashduskee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chrysler-pacifica-gear-shifter-messed-up/192539 "2023-08-29T14:30:01Z")
2019 pacifica cannot change from park to drive when you first crank it. --- ## [O2 sensor voltage swings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-voltage-swings/192513)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-voltage-swings/192513 "2023-08-28T20:43:52Z")
I recently measured my OBD I Corolla’s (pre-cat) O2 sensor voltage swings. Seems to be a pretty good test, as it quickly tests a lot of the drivetrain computer’s functions. At idle, after the engine is warmed up, the … --- ## [Podcast Questions: Pinch Tool? Do New Tires Always Go on Rear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-questions-pinch-tool-do-new-tires-always-go-on-rear/192511)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-questions-pinch-tool-do-new-tires-always-go-on-rear/192511 "2023-08-28T19:51:06Z")
In a recent podcast, the caller is having great difficulty removing a wheel, can’t remove the lug nut b/c the lug nut and stud both twist when wrench is applied to nut. Ray suggested to use some sort of “pinch tool” to… --- ## [Nissan Sentra worst driving car I’ve ever owned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-worst-driving-car-i-ve-ever-owned/192386)
**Author:** [@hannahabuata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahabuata)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-worst-driving-car-i-ve-ever-owned/192386 "2023-08-28T15:03:48Z")
I’m going to try and condense this as much as possible, Basically somebody totaled my previous car, a 2014 Nissan Altima. Best car I’ve ever had, it had 200,000 miles when someone wrecked it and never gave me any troubl… --- ## [1991 Honda Accord Cpe - transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-cpe-transmission-issues/192478)
**Author:** [@justpaul1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justpaul1962)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-accord-cpe-transmission-issues/192478 "2023-08-28T01:27:48Z")
my 91 honda accord seems to be alright in forward gears but every time I shift the 4 speed automatic it makes a grinding noise like a manual does with a bad clutch or no syncros, Can you please help! --- ## [Replaced all starting and charging parts still needs jumpstart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-all-starting-and-charging-parts-still-needs-jumpstart/192508)
**Author:** [@melissa.donehue\_186612](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissa.donehue_186612)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-all-starting-and-charging-parts-still-needs-jumpstart/192508 "2023-08-27T22:08:36Z")
3 weeks ago I was driving down the road and car lost power for a split second and right back on, instrument cluster went to nothing all the warning lights came on and then everything went back to normal and the car was s… --- ## [Is this exhaust pipe unusually low? It keeps scraping the ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-exhaust-pipe-unusually-low-it-keeps-scraping-the-ground/192473)
**Author:** [@CalmnCool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalmnCool)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-exhaust-pipe-unusually-low-it-keeps-scraping-the-ground/192473 "2023-08-27T16:43:36Z")
Ever since I moved to a new city, I noticed that one of the pipes underneath my car is always scraping on the ground when exiting parking lot ramps, and when I drive on certain bumps in the road. I thought it was just t… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Cavalier - Knock concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-knock-concerns/192490)
**Author:** [@Lanette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lanette)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-cavalier-knock-concerns/192490 "2023-08-27T01:13:54Z")
I have a 2004 chevy cavalier and it’s I wanna see like I don’t know if that’s knocking after I started up and like But I’m not losing power it dries where it is knocking I’m trying to find someone’s attention Tension oop… --- ## [Which clamp method will work better for a cut exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-clamp-method-will-work-better-for-a-cut-exhaust/192435 "2023-08-27T00:50:21Z")
I am cutting my exhaust in one spot and need to clamp it back when I’m done. Other than welding, which method of clamping will be better? A wrap around band clamp? Or a exhaust adapter with two smaller clamps? I was thi… --- ## [2020 Toyota RAV4 -plastic smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-plastic-smell/192467)
**Author:** [@BrianCinOP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianCinOP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-plastic-smell/192467 "2023-08-27T00:31:57Z")
I purchased a low-mileage used RAV4 TRD in June. The past couple of weeks, the interior has had a very strong “plastic” smell (not burning plastic, just plastic.) It gets so strong I have to open the windows to drive. I… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=72) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=74)