# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=744 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 745 --- ## [2011 Ford Transit Connect won’t start after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-transit-connect-won-t-start-after-sitting/128548)
**Author:** [@Ray31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-transit-connect-won-t-start-after-sitting/128548 "2018-11-10T14:09:20Z")
Bought 2011 transit connect. Great little van for my business. mileage 17,000. Runs good but if it sits for 3 or more days it will not start. Has to be jumped. The battery is good. Cant figure it out. Thought maybe it wa… --- ## [Replacing rear bumper cover on 2001 Ford Escort SE 4dr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-rear-bumper-cover-on-2001-ford-escort-se-4dr/128549)
**Author:** [@melissanative\_142230](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melissanative_142230)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-rear-bumper-cover-on-2001-ford-escort-se-4dr/128549 "2018-11-10T12:20:52Z")
Where can I go to get directions on removing and replacing the rear bumper cover of my car? --- ## [1988 Chevrolet 1500 - Defrost disabled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-1500-defrost-disabled/128437)
**Author:** [@RobBromley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobBromley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-1500-defrost-disabled/128437 "2018-11-10T06:04:11Z")
heater won’t move to defrost. vent and floor work fine --- ## [GMT400 rear brakes and bounce](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmt400-rear-brakes-and-bounce/120966)
**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmt400-rear-brakes-and-bounce/120966 "2018-11-10T04:29:07Z")
I have been chasing a bounce under braking on a 96 GMC standard cab short bed 1500. I have had the truck for 1 year and it is a high mileage truck. Bounce is in the seat and slightly noticeable in the brake pedal. Not co… --- ## [Wrong Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-battery/128432)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-battery/128432 "2018-11-10T03:02:33Z")
1987 Ford F150, 302, 5.0, v8, automatic, 120k miles I’ve been pricing batteries for my truck and the last owner had the wrong size. It is a Walmart brand Valuepower 24F. The correct size is supposed to be group size 65.… --- ## [Why no diagnostic code for stuck injector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-diagnostic-code-for-stuck-injector/128479)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-diagnostic-code-for-stuck-injector/128479 "2018-11-10T02:48:12Z")
In today’s (11.8.18) Ask Car Talk the reader’s 2012 Hyundai has a high idle speed and hesitates and generally runs poorly in the 35-45 mph range. Also the mpg’s have gone down considerably. The reader says there are no … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Water in trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-water-in-trunk/128473)
**Author:** [@MaryMangum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryMangum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-water-in-trunk/128473 "2018-11-09T23:08:12Z")
Can I have GM fix my water in the trunk from taillight leak? --- ## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 - Help with noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-help-with-noise/127512)
**Author:** [@PeterOliger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterOliger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-help-with-noise/127512 "2018-11-09T21:08:56Z")
My 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.2 L. /318ci. is making a strange high pitched noise from the engine bay. This noise starts only after the engine has warmed up and quiets down somewhat at a higher RPM. I have checked all … --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Bearings already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-bearings-already/128516)
**Author:** [@brian32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-bearings-already/128516 "2018-11-09T20:49:36Z")
Hearing a bearing noise in the rear while accelerating --- ## [2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-escalade-esv-wont-start/128505)
**Author:** [@leemarut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leemarut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-escalade-esv-wont-start/128505 "2018-11-09T19:59:28Z")
wont start vats lite goes out still no fuel ,pump & ign sw new new relay --- ## [2003 Toyota Highlander acceleration hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-acceleration-hesitation/128513)
**Author:** [@DavidSimmerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSimmerson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-highlander-acceleration-hesitation/128513 "2018-11-09T19:23:49Z")
Acceleration hesitation; initial depression of the gas pedal feels as though it stuck. While this issue is not as bad as being stuck in full acceleration, it is still an unacceptable condition. I do like my highlander bu… --- ## [2011 Honda HR-V - Quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-hr-v-quit/128496)
**Author:** [@LindaWaller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaWaller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-hr-v-quit/128496 "2018-11-09T18:24:11Z")
My Honda CRV DTech 2011 (84,000miles on the clock) cut out on the motorway this summer - all power gone. Since then it hasn’t started. The dealer did the standard check on electrics and suggested that the swarf in the sy… --- ## [2003 Toyota Avalon - Timing belt change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-timing-belt-change/128454)
**Author:** [@JimHansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimHansen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-timing-belt-change/128454 "2018-11-09T18:12:59Z")
My 2003 Toyota Avalon V-6 has 79,000 miles on it. Should the timing belt be replaced? --- ## [2008 Toyota Tundra - Diesel sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tundra-diesel-sounds/128502)
**Author:** [@Mark45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tundra-diesel-sounds/128502 "2018-11-09T16:12:53Z")
My 5.7L makes a diesel-ish sound most noticeable while at a low idle such as when the vehicle is in gear at a stop. I have used a stethoscope around the valvetrain but nothing seems to fit the same sound/pattern. Some fo… --- ## [2013 Toyota Highlander - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-highlander-oil-consumption/128482)
**Author:** [@ladia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-highlander-oil-consumption/128482 "2018-11-09T15:02:37Z")
my toyota highlander is 4 cylinder 2.7 liter is burning oil at least 1 liter every 2000 km…no leaks and oil drops in my garage…what causes it…my odometer is 140,000 km. --- ## [2004 Ford Ranger Engine sounds like a cricket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-engine-sounds-like-a-cricket/128491)
**Author:** [@andrewurbanczyk\_144323](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewurbanczyk_144323)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-engine-sounds-like-a-cricket/128491 "2018-11-09T13:55:54Z")
Hello, I have just today noticed a sound coming out of my truck. It sounds like a cricket. Its a consistent high pitches squeak coming from the engine. I notice that it goes away whenever I use my throttle, and that … --- ## [Put a dvd in the CD player](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-a-dvd-in-the-cd-player/128422)
**Author:** [@SusanNewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanNewman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-a-dvd-in-the-cd-player/128422 "2018-11-09T13:51:57Z")
My question is about my car radio. I attempted to play a DVD in it rather than a DV, by mistake. (No need to tell me how dumb that was, my husband has already covered that.) Now I can’t seem to get back to my favorite st… --- ## [Mazda3 cooling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-cooling-issue/128448)
**Author:** [@mgandolfo\_144293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgandolfo_144293)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-cooling-issue/128448 "2018-11-09T12:23:18Z")
I’ve recently encountered an odd AC issue with my 2007 Mazda3 that I cannot find any other message boards addressing. For a variety of reasons, I had occasion to drive 17 hours straight from the SF Bay Area to Albuquerqu… --- ## [4.8l chevy knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-8l-chevy-knock/128425)
**Author:** [@Mrcodyh\_144274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrcodyh_144274)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-8l-chevy-knock/128425 "2018-11-09T04:18:14Z")
2009 chevy silverado 4.8l v8 crew cab 4x4 Got in my truck after work and started hearing a knocking noise. The noise seems to be every second and as the motor warmed up it wasn’t as loud at first. I live about 4 min fr… --- ## [2001 Ford F350 - Why does this flood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f350-why-does-this-flood/128361)
**Author:** [@Joe24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe24)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f350-why-does-this-flood/128361 "2018-11-09T04:12:19Z")
I have a 2001 Ford F350 with a Triton V10 engine. The engine starts and performs perfectly all the time except for cold weather cold starting. After 1-2 failed attempts to cold start in cold weather, the engine needs to … --- ## [Kia Soul won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-won-t-start/127305)
**Author:** [@Sara\_Stadtfeld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sara_Stadtfeld)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-soul-won-t-start/127305 "2018-11-09T03:51:32Z")
I bought my 2013 Kia Soul! in the beginning of May 2018. It only has 55,000 miles on it, bought at 53,000. I’m not a car person in the least bit so to me, this car runs perfectly fine. No engine lights or anything are on… --- ## [Emissions, The AnnualTtest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-the-annualttest/128461)
**Author:** [@Pleasant42000\_143081](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pleasant42000_143081)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-the-annualttest/128461 "2018-11-09T03:46:34Z")
Where can we complain about emission testing such as: done improperly selling you the wrong parts wrong or bad advice --- ## [Automatic transmission won't engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-wont-engage/88622)
**Author:** [@nhornung85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhornung85)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-wont-engage/88622 "2018-11-09T02:36:17Z")
I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta and yesterday morning I went to start it and the check engine light came on. When I tried to shift into reverse, the gear lever moved but the gear wouldn't engage. None of the other gears worked… --- ## [2009 BMW 328 - repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-repair-question/127638)
**Author:** [@GaryOglesby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryOglesby)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-328-repair-question/127638 "2018-11-07T23:55:00Z")
I have a slight vibration.BMW dealership tells me I need to replace the center support bearing and I also need to replace the driveshaft at the same time or the center support bearing will go out again soon and cause me … --- ## [1985 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight - Threw a rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-threw-a-rod/128464)
**Author:** [@ErikArreola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikArreola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-threw-a-rod/128464 "2018-11-08T22:08:08Z")
Does anyone know an estimate of how much it would be to fix my thrown rod problem in my car --- ## [Garage space](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-space/128404)
**Author:** [@usmcq\_144263](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmcq_144263)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-space/128404 "2018-11-08T21:50:33Z")
I was thinking about opening a place that someone could rent garage space. would there be any interest in this? 3 of the spaces with lifts and 3 without and maybe tools to rent with space? any input would be appreciated.… --- ## [2010 GMC Terrain - Sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-sputters/128458)
**Author:** [@Joyce57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-sputters/128458 "2018-11-08T20:52:15Z")
engine light came on twice in 2 wks & engine felt like sputtering but mechanic couldn’t find anything wrong or codes.going on trip so worried…car is 6cyl…82,000mi --- ## [\#1 plug fouls - 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-plug-fouls-1998-mercury-grand-marquis/128393)
**Author:** [@DorothyTolson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DorothyTolson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-plug-fouls-1998-mercury-grand-marquis/128393 "2018-11-08T20:49:42Z")
Why does my #1 plug keep fouling out ? --- ## [2006 Chevy Trailblazer liftgate wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-trailblazer-liftgate-wiring/68369)
**Author:** [@claire54130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claire54130)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevy-trailblazer-liftgate-wiring/68369 "2018-11-08T20:03:03Z")
I had problems with my liftgate/keyless entry/interior lights etc. I have narrowed it down to a wiring problem from the liftgate to the body. I get the keyless and liftgate to work intermittently manipulating the wires.… --- ## [Oil change interval for 2018 Hyundai Ioniq](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-2018-hyundai-ioniq/122712)
**Author:** [@JoeHatley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeHatley)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-for-2018-hyundai-ioniq/122712 "2018-11-08T19:28:25Z")
My car’s maintenance schedule says the engine oil change is 7,500 miles or one year. The car is an Ioniq plug-in that I drive almost exclusively in EV mode. So when 7,500 miles is on the odometer, I might have put onl… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=743) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=745)