# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=751 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 752 --- ## [96 Honda Civic possible electrical problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-civic-possible-electrical-problem/127385)
**Author:** [@JamesDejesus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesDejesus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-honda-civic-possible-electrical-problem/127385 "2018-10-30T16:40:06Z")
I bought this civic recently and it’s giving me a headache. It cranks and has difficulty starting cold, and will also stall quite a few times before running steady. Every time it starts, the battery light appears regardl… --- ## [2009 Ford Escape check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844)
**Author:** [@KeithCobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithCobb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-check-engine-light/127844 "2018-10-30T15:44:45Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Escape that began displaying the check engine light 6 months ago. Took it to the local Ford Dealer where scan diagnosed faulty EGR valve that they replaced along with a gasket. The light cleared for a … --- ## [Honda Accord 2011- Hole in Oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2011-hole-in-oil-pan/127798)
**Author:** [@herish2711\_143916](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herish2711_143916)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2011-hole-in-oil-pan/127798 "2018-10-30T15:40:12Z")
While driving on interstate, I think rock hit bottom of my car and created hole in Oil pan. Honda people are saying I have to change Whole Engine and it’s going to cost me $4800 if insurance won’t cover. I read lot of ar… --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot - Headliner cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-headliner-cost/127851)
**Author:** [@Judymullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judymullins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-headliner-cost/127851 "2018-10-30T14:35:20Z")
How much does it cost to replace headliner at dealership? Or where would you take it? --- ## [2014 Dodge Caravan - fuel smell after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-fuel-smell-after-sitting/127806)
**Author:** [@robertnegrin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertnegrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caravan-fuel-smell-after-sitting/127806 "2018-10-30T13:56:40Z")
fuel smell at times when van not in use sitting for a couple of days --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Malibu Classic check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-malibu-classic-check-engine-light/127786)
**Author:** [@jaysiegel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaysiegel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-malibu-classic-check-engine-light/127786 "2018-10-30T13:52:59Z")
my car horn beeps only once. now my check engine light came on any correlation?. thanks for your help. --- ## [1971 Chevrolet Nova runs hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-chevrolet-nova-runs-hot/127784)
**Author:** [@jr50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jr50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-chevrolet-nova-runs-hot/127784 "2018-10-30T13:12:29Z")
my nova runs hot 210 and some time gets up to 240 --- ## [2018 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - How do I check for recalls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-coupe-how-do-i-check-for-recalls/127725)
**Author:** [@eduardorodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eduardorodriguez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-coupe-how-do-i-check-for-recalls/127725 "2018-10-30T12:37:34Z")
I have a 2018 Elantra and to know if it is on the recall list. --- ## [2007 Yukon Denali Power Running Boards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-denali-power-running-boards/127676)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-denali-power-running-boards/127676 "2018-10-30T11:19:21Z")
Well, I’m finally getting rid of the power running boards on my yukon denali. I’m replacing them with traditional running boards. Why, because the cost to replacing the motors exceeded the cost of new running boards. … --- ## [1984 Ford Mustang - popping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-mustang-popping/123242)
**Author:** [@Gardin30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gardin30)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-mustang-popping/123242 "2018-10-30T11:05:43Z")
I have a light tapping noise coming from the back of the motor the motor has a 4 barrel carburetor what can I do to fix this issue. It’s a 5 speed manual transmission 74k on dash --- ## [2007 Scion tC exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-exhaust-smell/127837)
**Author:** [@JamesOlvey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesOlvey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-tc-exhaust-smell/127837 "2018-10-30T10:22:17Z")
I smell exhaust when I cut my.heater on --- ## [Disconnecting fuel filter from rusty steel fuel lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-fuel-filter-from-rusty-steel-fuel-lines/9225)
**Author:** [@fred\_wark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fred_wark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-fuel-filter-from-rusty-steel-fuel-lines/9225 "2018-10-30T06:38:51Z")
My 1995 S-10 pickup had the fuel pump die after 130,000 miles. After replacing the pump, I figured that I possibly stirred up a lot of stuff off the bottom of the gas tank when I removed it from under the car and that i… --- ## [Fuel filter fitting lubrication](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-fitting-lubrication/127602)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Wilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-fitting-lubrication/127602 "2018-10-30T06:32:42Z")
I have a new fuel filter for replacement in my 2000 Toyota Camry. I plan to keep this car running and do regular preventive maintenance on it. So, when I install the new fuel filter I want to lubricate the fittings to ma… --- ## [1998 Lincoln Town Car vibration at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-vibration-at-high-speed/127705)
**Author:** [@ClarkeMelville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClarkeMelville)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-town-car-vibration-at-high-speed/127705 "2018-10-30T04:43:46Z")
High speed vibration perhaps, but not necessarily, related to transmission moving to overdrive --- ## [92 Camry - no power to fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-camry-no-power-to-fuel-pump/127812)
**Author:** [@itscivz\_143921](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itscivz_143921)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-camry-no-power-to-fuel-pump/127812 "2018-10-30T04:13:55Z")
1992 Toyota Camry, 4 cyl 2.2 5-speed trans. (5SFE engine) A year and a half ago i was driving down the road and got a phone call. I pulled over to answer the phone and put the car in neutral while on the phone and back… --- ## [Squealing 2003 Corolla--only when rolling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-2003-corolla-only-when-rolling/127744)
**Author:** [@auntieduck\_143879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auntieduck_143879)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-2003-corolla-only-when-rolling/127744 "2018-10-30T04:08:31Z")
My 2003 model Toyota Corolla LE (~95,000 miles, 5-speed manual transmission) has recently started a high-pitched squeal when rolling. It does seem related to the speed I’m moving (faster oscillation at higher speeds); I’… --- ## [1999 Ford Expedition Side Mirror Backing Plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-side-mirror-backing-plate/127788)
**Author:** [@sivret20\_143907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sivret20_143907)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-side-mirror-backing-plate/127788 "2018-10-30T00:58:11Z")
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition that had a busted passenger side mirror (glass was shattered and backing plate was loose from the mirror housing). I bought new mirror glass and was able to fix that to the backing plate, an… --- ## [2005 chevy impala 3.4 overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-3-4-overheating/61083)
**Author:** [@mark\_petrak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark_petrak)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-impala-3-4-overheating/61083 "2018-10-30T00:04:44Z")
ok so i have a doosy of a problem. i recently had an issue with my car overheating so i changed the thermostat. about 3 months later it happens again. i know i need a new tensioner arm but i decide to wait on it. i take … --- ## [2004 Lincoln Town Car - locks popping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-locks-popping/127804)
**Author:** [@Itswilliam5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itswilliam5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-locks-popping/127804 "2018-10-29T23:53:47Z")
I have a 2004 Lincoln Town car alarm goes off periodically, while driving the locks pop off and on, door adjar light comes on. I to it to the Lincoln place and they replaced the actuator in the front drivers side door. T… --- ## [02' GT eclipse stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-gt-eclipse-stalling/127488)
**Author:** [@josephdrtbiker\_143719](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josephdrtbiker_143719)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-gt-eclipse-stalling/127488 "2018-10-29T20:59:46Z")
Hi guys, i’ve posted on another forum but it became inactive and im not getting any answers so I was hoping someone on here could help me. I have a 02’ Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. The issue I have is that it idles just fine… --- ## [Wuh-wuh-wuh groaning rubbing noise in the front passenger wheel area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wuh-wuh-wuh-groaning-rubbing-noise-in-the-front-passenger-wheel-area/127526)
**Author:** [@Misael\_Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misael_Ramos)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wuh-wuh-wuh-groaning-rubbing-noise-in-the-front-passenger-wheel-area/127526 "2018-10-29T20:49:00Z")
Hello all, So I just had my tires rotated, wheels aligned and new wheel bearing and Cv installed and I am STILL experiencing an intermittent wuh-wuh-wuh rubbing groaning sound from the passenger front wheel area. The no… --- ## [Did my car just get hacked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-car-just-get-hacked/127654)
**Author:** [@mggeisen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mggeisen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-car-just-get-hacked/127654 "2018-10-29T20:46:50Z")
I had a young guy come to my door and ask for a jump start to his car. He said his battery didn’t last long and he was almost home. He hooked up his cables to my battery, asked me to turn on my car. Then he just waited a… --- ## [2003 Lincoln Town Car - turning off perimeter alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-turning-off-perimeter-alarm/127687)
**Author:** [@Tim15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-turning-off-perimeter-alarm/127687 "2018-10-29T20:26:10Z")
how do I turn off the perimeter alarm system? --- ## [Toyota RAV4 EV won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-ev-wont-start-sometimes/127779)
**Author:** [@maihiot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maihiot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-ev-wont-start-sometimes/127779 "2018-10-29T19:54:24Z")
car will sometimes not start sometimes, dealer said to try a couple things which seem to work , but a new driver would be stuck --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - can’t open trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-can-t-open-trunk/127701)
**Author:** [@pat25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-can-t-open-trunk/127701 "2018-10-29T19:21:35Z")
trunk wont open with remote and has no way to open with key --- ## [2017 Nissan Armada - visibility in rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-visibility-in-rain/127782)
**Author:** [@DougTruston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougTruston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-armada-visibility-in-rain/127782 "2018-10-29T19:10:43Z")
My wife and i purchased a new Armada in October 2017, it has +/- 5000 miles and we have trouble with the driver and passenger side windows. When it rains the windows accumulate rainwater to the point the sid emirrors can… --- ## [Stop smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-smoking/127792)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stop-smoking/127792 "2018-10-29T18:39:21Z")
I have a 86 mazda b2000 that I bought used! I need help figuring out why my truck looses power going up Hills and why it has white smoke coming from the exhaust? --- ## [Rear light is acting weird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-light-is-acting-weird/127703)
**Author:** [@Samsquanche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samsquanche)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-light-is-acting-weird/127703 "2018-10-29T18:08:12Z")
Hi all, Been having some strange trouble with the right tail light in my '07 Ford Edge. The only light that appears to be working is the red headlight indicator. The blinker, the brake light, and the reverse light all a… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-where-to-start/127767)
**Author:** [@londuke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/londuke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-where-to-start/127767 "2018-10-29T16:27:11Z")
Auto hesitates on start up . ? --- ## [2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan - better to avoid manhole covers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-cts-sedan-better-to-avoid-manhole-covers/127748)
**Author:** [@CarolFosshage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolFosshage)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-cts-sedan-better-to-avoid-manhole-covers/127748 "2018-10-29T16:25:46Z")
I try very hard to avoid driving over manhole covers. I figure that it is not good for my tires to run over hot metal covers, as well as the fact that they have grooves in them. What do you think about this? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=750) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=752)