# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=773 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 774 --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - HVAC won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-hvac-wont-work/125918)
**Author:** [@Thomson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-hvac-wont-work/125918 "2018-09-30T15:46:54Z")
9/28/2018. I was driving my Subaru Forester 2014 car and the heat vent were not longer blowing anything. No wind no air, so I switched it off and tried again. This did not work. I tried the air-conditioning. There was no… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Van - Bump start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-van-bump-start/125926)
**Author:** [@Karen02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-van-bump-start/125926 "2018-09-30T15:44:11Z")
Can I bump start a diesel van down a short hill + which gear should I use. (Needs new glowplug + batteries nearly dead! Have to drive it to garage!) --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Screen upgrade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-screen-upgrade/125930)
**Author:** [@Palmer27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Palmer27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-screen-upgrade/125930 "2018-09-30T15:41:43Z")
My screen is in black and white and not very pretty. Is there anyway to change it to color screen? --- ## [1985 Volkswagen Passat -Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-volkswagen-passat-problems/125937)
**Author:** [@percy41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/percy41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-volkswagen-passat-problems/125937 "2018-09-30T15:40:02Z")
problems related to this car model --- ## [Replacing the water pump on a Toyota Sienna before it fails?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-water-pump-on-a-toyota-sienna-before-it-fails/69453)
**Author:** [@PhilSartorio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilSartorio)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-the-water-pump-on-a-toyota-sienna-before-it-fails/69453 "2018-09-30T15:39:02Z")
The last time my wife took our 2006 Toyota Sienna in for service, the service manager reminded her that the next visit would be the 90,000 mile service and told her that in addition to the belts (timing belt as well as t… --- ## [What are the symptoms if the distributor timing is wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-symptoms-if-the-distributor-timing-is-wrong/125873)
**Author:** [@Dylan96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan96)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-symptoms-if-the-distributor-timing-is-wrong/125873 "2018-09-30T14:49:52Z")
This problem has occurred after a full overhaul engine repair. Feels like the engine is running with a heavy load. I can hear a very loud clicking noise (like injector noise) Only when driving. There’s no unusual sound … --- ## [R title - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-title-2012-chevrolet-sonic/125871)
**Author:** [@MikeRaniella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeRaniella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-title-2012-chevrolet-sonic/125871 "2018-09-30T13:38:56Z")
Hi I own a 2012 Chevy sonic. One guestion it’s an r title. Can you let me know what the disadvantage of having this is --- ## [2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-aston-martin-v8-vantage-dash-lights/125904)
**Author:** [@AndyCivitello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyCivitello)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-aston-martin-v8-vantage-dash-lights/125904 "2018-09-30T10:57:54Z")
My dashboard lights are as dim as they go and will not brighten. i changed the switch/dimmer control with a used one, They , but then would not dim. Do I try another switch, or is there another part I need to check nex… --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-what-next/125803)
**Author:** [@DanielBlythe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielBlythe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-what-next/125803 "2018-09-30T03:10:56Z")
My car rattles and goes all over the road. I replaced 4 struts, rotors and stabilizer bar twice --- ## [Car Problems: Battery Related? Hear a Clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problems-battery-related-hear-a-clicking-noise/56813)
**Author:** [@Jordan2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan2005)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problems-battery-related-hear-a-clicking-noise/56813 "2018-09-30T01:24:18Z")
I listened to the radio with my car off yesterday for about 2o min. It died. When i tried to start it there was no sound at all, or attempt made by my car to 'turn over'. I jumped my car twice. The first time nothing. Th… --- ## [Random shake while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-shake-while-idling/125905)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-shake-while-idling/125905 "2018-09-29T21:42:47Z")
Hello there! I am trying to find out what is causing my 2007 Mazda 6 S to shake while idling. :thinking: You can feel this slight shake at random times, it is barely noticeable. RPMs are steady and there is no CEL. No… --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer paint bubbling isn't covered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576)
**Author:** [@UrbanKarol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UrbanKarol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-paint-bubbling-isnt-covered/124576 "2018-09-29T21:15:23Z")
I have a 2016 Ford Explorer Limited edition, the paint bubbles started to appear last spring, when I contacted Ford dealership they told me that salt could be a cuase of that and I am not covered, it is ridiculous. It is… --- ## [Crush washer - 2006 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crush-washer-2006-nissan-altima/125876)
**Author:** [@CJ36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJ36)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crush-washer-2006-nissan-altima/125876 "2018-09-29T20:36:26Z")
I’ve been doing my own oil changer over 50 years. Never had an oil leak because of the washer on the drain plug. Now on '06 Nissan that I have, uses a ‘crush washer’ that leaks. Never heard of crush washer before this. W… --- ## [Tire Pressure Sensors (07 Toyota Camry)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensors-07-toyota-camry/125839)
**Author:** [@ABLE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ABLE1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensors-07-toyota-camry/125839 "2018-09-29T20:29:55Z")
Looking for the best educated knowledge on the following. On a 07 Toyota Camry or any newer car for that matter. Does the on board computer know which Tire Pressure Sensor is on a specific tire. What I mean is that i… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Colorado has new BCM, still won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-has-new-bcm-still-won-t-start/125868)
**Author:** [@RobertFrank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertFrank)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-has-new-bcm-still-won-t-start/125868 "2018-09-29T20:03:00Z")
My 2009 Chevy Colorado intermittently will not start. After waiting 10 minutes, it starts. Service found there was no communication with theft deterrent module/BCM and replaced and programmed theft module/BCM. This ha… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Impala - What could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-what-could-it-be/125897)
**Author:** [@Waite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-what-could-it-be/125897 "2018-09-29T19:03:00Z")
2004 Chevrolet Impala, hear a clunking noise every once in a while, could it be the struts? --- ## [To replace a knock sensor or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-replace-a-knock-sensor-or-not/72642)
**Author:** [@honeydarlings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/honeydarlings)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-replace-a-knock-sensor-or-not/72642 "2018-09-29T18:37:09Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra that has been chugging for a few months now. The problem is intermittent and only happens about once or twice a week when driving, but when it starts to chug (feels like it is running out of … --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius v - Sticky issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-v-sticky-issue/125887)
**Author:** [@KathyGillespie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyGillespie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-v-sticky-issue/125887 "2018-09-29T17:22:22Z")
how to remove sticker residue from windshield --- ## [Cracks below rear glass (2004 Ford Explorer)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracks-below-rear-glass-2004-ford-explorer/125882)
**Author:** [@dougdavies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougdavies)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracks-below-rear-glass-2004-ford-explorer/125882 "2018-09-29T16:42:16Z")
what can be done aboutcracks in the piece below the back glass --- ## [88 mustang issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-mustang-issues/125860)
**Author:** [@hlohre1999\_142708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hlohre1999_142708)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-mustang-issues/125860 "2018-09-29T15:14:44Z")
About a week ago a coolant hose burst in my car and sprayed pretty much everywhere. I replaced the hose and all was well (besides the smell of coolant every time I drove and belt squeak that stopped after a few hours) bu… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-oil/125880)
**Author:** [@larry00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-oil/125880 "2018-09-29T14:46:47Z")
I have a 2016 equinox. How often do I need to change oil. --- ## [Tiny bubbles on oil dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiny-bubbles-on-oil-dipstick/125849)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tiny-bubbles-on-oil-dipstick/125849 "2018-09-29T14:04:15Z")
Is this normal? They are super tiny. I checked it when the car was warm and running. I never seen this on my other car. Is this ok? I did put seafoam in the oil around 200 miles ago… 2004 Kia amanti --- ## [Overheating 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2007-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/125841)
**Author:** [@LouisLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2007-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/125841 "2018-09-29T05:16:53Z")
car was overheating because of a crack in the radiator. Also changed the thermostat and still overheating. No heat coming from the vents. --- ## [1995 Dodge Ram 1500 - Pump issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-ram-1500-pump-issue/125845)
**Author:** [@Brian19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-ram-1500-pump-issue/125845 "2018-09-29T04:39:12Z")
turn truck on the normal lights come on except the check engine light , turn the key to engage the starter and engine turns over but will not fire. leave key in on position for 1 to 3 mins. then fuel pump relay starts cl… --- ## [1996 Nissan Pickup - MAF sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-pickup-maf-sensor/125608)
**Author:** [@Stuart36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stuart36)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-pickup-maf-sensor/125608 "2018-09-29T02:59:17Z")
MAF sensor recently failed which was replaced and now the truck rough idles or dies when coming to a stop. while driving truck runs fine. --- ## [1981 Volkswagen Vanagon - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-volkswagen-vanagon-overheating/125851)
**Author:** [@Bob26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-volkswagen-vanagon-overheating/125851 "2018-09-29T04:03:08Z")
81 vanagon (air cooled) over heating needs muffler…does this have any affect on overheating? --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring - Steer me the right way](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-touring-steer-me-the-right-way/125855)
**Author:** [@anniepelfrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anniepelfrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-touring-steer-me-the-right-way/125855 "2018-09-29T01:32:31Z")
bought car new. it has very low miles. had new steering column replaced- ca ching!!! my particular car has extended warranty on the “coupler”. i want to know if that little part could have caused damage to whole column? … --- ## [Truck drove fine, now it won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drove-fine-now-it-wont-start/125846)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-drove-fine-now-it-wont-start/125846 "2018-09-28T21:48:12Z")
1987 Ford F150, 5.0 302 I recently replaced the pickup sensor and set the timing. Today I drove it about 20 miles, 10 to the gas station and 20 miles back. It started rough in the morning and at the gas station, but sti… --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-shuts-off/125780)
**Author:** [@CynthiaMaldonado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CynthiaMaldonado)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-shuts-off/125780 "2018-09-28T21:26:35Z")
Y does my car shut off while I’m driving?.. --- ## [2002 Hyundai Sonata motor mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-sonata-motor-mounts/125819)
**Author:** [@DeloresFreeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeloresFreeman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-sonata-motor-mounts/125819 "2018-09-28T18:22:33Z")
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