# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=770 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 771 --- ## [Removing driver's air bag on 2013 Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-drivers-air-bag-on-2013-legacy/126158)
**Author:** [@Galveston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Galveston)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-drivers-air-bag-on-2013-legacy/126158 "2018-10-05T02:59:29Z")
Ok, I know there are spring clips that have to be pushed. I can see and release the one on the bottom, but have spent a lot of time looking and probing for the other two on the sides of the steering wheel. Is there some … --- ## [2014 Kia Optima - changing passenger seat height](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-changing-passenger-seat-height/126188)
**Author:** [@JoeCramer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeCramer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-changing-passenger-seat-height/126188 "2018-10-05T01:04:26Z")
Can you fix the height of the passenger front seat --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Lumina drive vs. overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-lumina-drive-vs-overdrive/126195)
**Author:** [@Bobby30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-lumina-drive-vs-overdrive/126195 "2018-10-04T23:50:09Z")
Will it hurt my car to just use drive and not overdrive --- ## [Diagnosing an electrical problem in 1986 BMW 325](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-an-electrical-problem-in-1986-bmw-325/126186)
**Author:** [@RonaldParrott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldParrott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-an-electrical-problem-in-1986-bmw-325/126186 "2018-10-04T22:44:44Z")
How can I determine the cause of a electrical problem. My original radio need code resetting each time I turn the engine off. Why is that? --- ## [Blazer break light works but won’t blink for turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blazer-break-light-works-but-won-t-blink-for-turn-signal/126184)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard_Miller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blazer-break-light-works-but-won-t-blink-for-turn-signal/126184 "2018-10-04T22:07:29Z")
It’s a 92 blazer I’ve gotta get that blinker working the break light comes on but doesn’t work when I use a turn signal it just stay lit up --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Traverse sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-traverse-sudden-acceleration/126182)
**Author:** [@RONALDLWOLF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RONALDLWOLF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-traverse-sudden-acceleration/126182 "2018-10-04T22:02:01Z")
2017 Chevy Traverse, 2000 miles Unintended acceleration. Was proceeding to drive out of a parking lot at about 10 mph, when all of a sudden the car tremendously accelerated. Even with the brake pressed as hard as poss… --- ## [Leaky differential? Would oil wick up dirt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-differential-would-oil-wick-up-dirt/125812)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaky-differential-would-oil-wick-up-dirt/125812 "2018-10-04T19:30:12Z")
Remounting my spare I noticed that the differential is oily. I scooped a bit up with finger. It seems to come out of the drain plug, but it goes up to just short of the filler plug and a few inches forward. It’s dirty, o… --- ## [1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme - Is it the obvious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-is-it-the-obvious/126180)
**Author:** [@BenjaminGwaltney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenjaminGwaltney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-is-it-the-obvious/126180 "2018-10-04T17:52:09Z")
So I have a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL that originally had the factory 3.1 V6 but now it has a 3.8 V6 from a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix and the trans has been acting up lately, is it because of the engine or is it a… --- ## [2010 Nissan Murano - Is your Converter bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-is-your-converter-bad/126168)
**Author:** [@Dennisbeamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennisbeamer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-is-your-converter-bad/126168 "2018-10-04T17:44:04Z")
Have you had issues with your catalytic converter, if so what were they and how did you resolve. My car has 227,000 mikes on it, all else is good but I loose power when going up small hills and pulling out from stop lig… --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 2500 - Vice grips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-vice-grips/125623)
**Author:** [@GaryPBohannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryPBohannon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-2500-vice-grips/125623 "2018-10-04T17:01:13Z")
Recently I had work done on my 2003 2500 5.9 diesel dodge truck. Wouldn’t start. Mechanic fixed it by replacing the fuel filter. Drove the truck to home and on the way diesel smell and smoke was coming from engine exhaus… --- ## [Removed my headrests](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removed-my-headrests/125672)
**Author:** [@KathyFava](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyFava)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removed-my-headrests/125672 "2018-10-04T14:12:08Z")
I have a Jeep 2010 Wrangler. Now please don’t chide me but I am 5’0" and I removed the headrests because I try to maintain good posture when I drive, and when I do the head rests shove my head forward at a very uncomfor… --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz B180 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-b180-check-engine-light/126160)
**Author:** [@Dodi59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodi59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-b180-check-engine-light/126160 "2018-10-04T12:42:49Z")
I own a Mercedes B180 2014 model. The check engine light turned on 2 weeks ago and I brought it to the mechanic. He changed some connectors. After a week it turned on again and i brought it back, and the mechanic cleaned… --- ## [1996 Subaru Legacy needs rustproofing in PA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-legacy-needs-rustproofing-in-pa/126095)
**Author:** [@Liz39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz39)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-legacy-needs-rustproofing-in-pa/126095 "2018-10-04T04:43:54Z")
I just moved from Livingston, Montana (near Yellowstone! Yes, I’ve dodged a few bison over the years!), to northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s pretty wet here, I hear they salt the roads, and my car has always been out west.… --- ## [2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Flames are normal, right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-pt-cruiser-flames-are-normal-right/126076)
**Author:** [@Joanna45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanna45)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-pt-cruiser-flames-are-normal-right/126076 "2018-10-04T04:14:24Z")
Has anyone else had a serious fire coming out from the right side of their cruiser? --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry - replace front and rear brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-replace-front-and-rear-brakes/126119)
**Author:** [@AshokSaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AshokSaha)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-replace-front-and-rear-brakes/126119 "2018-10-04T04:09:30Z")
I have been told that I need to replace both the brakes in my car as they are past their useful life after being used for 96,000 kms. I have pictures that I took of the brakes but do not know how to submit them here. Ca… --- ## [2003 BMW 325 stalls when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-325-stalls-when-accelerating/126112)
**Author:** [@TannerBrunhoeber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TannerBrunhoeber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-325-stalls-when-accelerating/126112 "2018-10-03T23:24:25Z")
My car will stall out when accelerating, and I have to pull over, restart the car, and keep going. When i try to accelerate it will lose all its power, and then after I stop it will start to bouncing between higher and l… --- ## [2015 Volkswagen Golf - How much for a switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-golf-how-much-for-a-switch/126142)
**Author:** [@Ben55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-golf-how-much-for-a-switch/126142 "2018-10-03T22:54:05Z")
I was charged $265. for replacement of the brake light switch. Is that too much? --- ## [2003 Ford F150 - It wasn't all those things](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f150-it-wasnt-all-those-things/126147)
**Author:** [@mike45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f150-it-wasnt-all-those-things/126147 "2018-10-03T21:55:48Z")
after 59,000 miles, my 2003 ford f-150 started making a “whirring” sound as it goes thru the gears. the dealer replaced the alternator, tensioner, and power steering pump to no avail (thanks for the bill, pal). any ideas… --- ## [Question: Location of Inhibitor Switch on 2008 Kia Sorento](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-location-of-inhibitor-switch-on-2008-kia-sorento/126143)
**Author:** [@nextrightmove\_142835](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nextrightmove_142835)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-location-of-inhibitor-switch-on-2008-kia-sorento/126143 "2018-10-03T19:47:19Z")
Hello friends, I am unable to find anyone who can tell me for certain where the Neutral Start Switch is located on my 2008 Kia Sorento. This is a rear wheel drive vehicle, which is not covered in my shop manual. Every p… --- ## [2013 Cadillac Escalade P3400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-escalade-p3400/126104)
**Author:** [@Randy33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-escalade-p3400/126104 "2018-10-03T19:28:13Z")
My check engine light comes on when I fill up my tank with gas. It goes off when I get below half a tank of gas. I took it to an auto parts store and they checked the code which comes back with a P3400 Cylinder deact… --- ## [Rough idle when brake and belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-when-brake-and-belts/73038)
**Author:** [@c7scayman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/c7scayman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-when-brake-and-belts/73038 "2018-10-03T19:06:54Z")
I have a 96 Mazda Protege DX. 1.5L engine, now with 161,000 miles. 5 speed manual transmission. I had it for 7 years. Originally bought it for $1900 with 121,000 miles. This has been a problem for about 5 years. When I… --- ## [How should a muffler & tail pipe be mounted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-a-muffler-tail-pipe-be-mounted/125975)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-should-a-muffler-tail-pipe-be-mounted/125975 "2018-10-03T17:08:14Z")
The emissions people ordered me to get a new muffler last year (justly). I had it done by professionals (sigh!). I just noticed that they welded the bit of pipe between the muffler and tail pipe (I have a long-bed so it … --- ## [2014 Ford F250 relays click when trying to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f250-relays-click-when-trying-to-start/126088)
**Author:** [@batten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/batten)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f250-relays-click-when-trying-to-start/126088 "2018-10-03T16:23:22Z")
cab when you turn on has power in iit but wont send signal to starter checked fuses good wiggled collum and ignition nothing but when you turn to start you can here several relays click --- ## [2012 Hyundai Accent motor trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-motor-trouble/126099)
**Author:** [@T\_keyaBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T_keyaBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-motor-trouble/126099 "2018-10-03T16:15:19Z")
Have anyone had a problem with the motor on their 2012 Hyundai Accent ?? Yesterday, as I was leaving work my car acted as if it didn’t want to crank . I turn it off and started it again and it finally crank but took awhi… --- ## [2002 Ford F150 no start, no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f150-no-start-no-crank/126090)
**Author:** [@briancummings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/briancummings)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f150-no-start-no-crank/126090 "2018-10-03T16:10:41Z")
2002 f150 harley davidson no start no crank. checked fuses, relays. turn start can only hear relay under dash. lights come on but no movement on dash cluster. no crank or start. --- ## [Worth fixing? 1998 Chevrolet Prizm engine died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-fixing-1998-chevrolet-prizm-engine-died/126126)
**Author:** [@SushilThomasYesupriya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SushilThomasYesupriya)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-fixing-1998-chevrolet-prizm-engine-died/126126 "2018-10-03T16:05:29Z")
Engine died as a result of oil leak. Is this car worth fixing? --- ## [Kia Sorento stuck in 2nd gear & reverse lights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sorento-stuck-in-2nd-gear-reverse-lights-not-working/126056)
**Author:** [@nextrightmove\_142835](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nextrightmove_142835)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sorento-stuck-in-2nd-gear-reverse-lights-not-working/126056 "2018-10-03T15:52:24Z")
2008 Kia Sorento with 40K miles. Auto Transmission. I started it today and it was stuck in 2nd gear and also the backup lights would not come on when I put it into reverse. I parked, turned off the engine, checked the tr… --- ## [Windows/locks only work on driver side: 2001 Pontiac Bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-locks-only-work-on-driver-side-2001-pontiac-bonneville/126114)
**Author:** [@FloydWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FloydWhite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-locks-only-work-on-driver-side-2001-pontiac-bonneville/126114 "2018-10-03T11:58:01Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi. The driver side window, driver side door lock, driver side power mirror all work but no other door window or lock work. I have replaced the driver side door module and nothing chang… --- ## [2000 Nissan Pulsar grinding noise with sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-pulsar-grinding-noise-with-sudden-acceleration/126131)
**Author:** [@lakshanfonseka\_142882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakshanfonseka_142882)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-pulsar-grinding-noise-with-sudden-acceleration/126131 "2018-10-03T07:01:17Z")
my car is Nissan Pulsar N16 2000 Year. there is a grinding sound (like starting a motor bike) when accelerator pedal push deep or suddenly accelerate to high speed but if i accelerate gradually there is no that sound. Pl… --- ## [2004 F 150 Replacement Engine - Any Suggestion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150-replacement-engine-any-suggestion/126063)
**Author:** [@SvenR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SvenR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150-replacement-engine-any-suggestion/126063 "2018-10-03T10:00:36Z")
I have a question and wonder if you can recommend or tell me what I should do. Our Ford f 150 Motor died by failing timing Chains, ,Phasers and Bearings at 145000 mi . Now we want to replace the Engine and are puzzled. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=769) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=771)