# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=774 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 775 --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Malibu: trunk is leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-trunk-is-leaking/125829)
**Author:** [@WeldonWoodward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WeldonWoodward)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-malibu-trunk-is-leaking/125829 "2018-09-28T17:14:24Z")
Trunk leaks in heavy rainstorms. Trunk lid gasket looks good, without any tears. We put someone in the trunk and shined a bright light all the way around the gasket and couldn’t see any gaps. Any tips? --- ## [2006 Nissan Armada rear hatch won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-armada-rear-hatch-won-t-work/125428)
**Author:** [@johnjerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnjerman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-armada-rear-hatch-won-t-work/125428 "2018-09-28T14:25:42Z")
Rear hatch will not open.The actuator is moving but not triggering the lower lock to open.Used liquid silicone to lubricate actuator.Seems the lock cable also not moving attached to the actuator.Hatch closes to release m… --- ## [2007 Toyota RAV4 too rusty to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-too-rusty-to-fix/125766)
**Author:** [@Taylor43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylor43)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-rav4-too-rusty-to-fix/125766 "2018-09-28T14:04:12Z")
I bought my Rav4 in Chicago so the undercarriage is super rusty, and every person I have asked about it is concerned about fixing it in fear that things will start breaking as they take things apart. My rear differential… --- ## [2015 Mazda Mazda6 - Structural issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-structural-issue/125789)
**Author:** [@FredPKremus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredPKremus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-structural-issue/125789 "2018-09-28T13:53:39Z")
Ray,my question is on a Carfax report on my 2015 Mazda 6 GT. When changing a blown out tire ( the result of hitting a pothole) in darkness and rain, I mistakenly placed the jack causing the right center pillar/ rocker pa… --- ## [1998 Volvo S70 rough start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-rough-start/125821)
**Author:** [@Pam24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-rough-start/125821 "2018-09-28T03:13:49Z")
When I start up the car - it’s a rough, but powerful start. When accelerating and getting up to speed sounds like it’s in one mode and doesn’t level off l? --- ## [2013 Honda Accord Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-power-steering/78098)
**Author:** [@JWINK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JWINK)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-power-steering/78098 "2018-09-28T02:27:00Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord that 3 times over the last 30 days the power steering has quit working while making a left or right turn from a stop. Once I muscle the car out of the intersection, I can turn it off and then … --- ## [Looking for an honest mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-an-honest-mechanic/125826)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Gulley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Gulley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-an-honest-mechanic/125826 "2018-09-28T00:36:46Z")
Hi Everyone! I’m looking for an honest mechanic in the greater Atlanta area. Thank you!!! ~Susan --- ## [Rumble Strip Noise/Torque Converter/High Mileage Car Trans Flush Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-strip-noise-torque-converter-high-mileage-car-trans-flush-options/125816)
**Author:** [@lguz05\_142679](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lguz05_142679)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumble-strip-noise-torque-converter-high-mileage-car-trans-flush-options/125816 "2018-09-27T23:19:14Z")
I’ve got a 2003 Auto trans Honda Civic with 195,000 miles. Took car to shop about a month ago for broken sway bar links and asked them about an intermittent rumble strip sound (lasts a second or two) when cruising along … --- ## [Power Steering Fluid Confusion for 2007 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-confusion-for-2007-kia-optima/125735)
**Author:** [@Optima2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Optima2017)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-confusion-for-2007-kia-optima/125735 "2018-09-27T21:10:27Z")
Hi all, I am a college student who is trying to live frugally. As such, I am in the process of trying to flush the power steering fluid in my 2007 Optima myself. The manual says to use PSF 4, but I am having a great deal… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta - Flashing CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-flashing-cel/125762)
**Author:** [@Danielle16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-flashing-cel/125762 "2018-09-27T20:49:53Z")
My 2013 VW Jetta GLI suddenly out of the blue today started flashing the Check Engine Light and was hesitating when accelerating from a stop. I pulled over and had it towed to the dealership. Have to wait a day for the… --- ## [Honda Blackbird Returns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-blackbird-returns/125287)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-blackbird-returns/125287 "2018-09-27T18:39:50Z")
Hello everyone, I just wanted to post that after a rather LONG Hiatus, Honda Blackbird has returned. Not that this should be great news or anything, I just wanted to “Wave” a Hello from the bottom of the driveway, to al… --- ## [2000 Honda Civic - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-wont-start/125416)
**Author:** [@DavidCox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidCox)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-wont-start/125416 "2018-09-27T17:53:09Z")
My 2000 Honda civic will not start. I does not even try to turn over. Battery is fully charged. Battery clamps are good. My battery charger has an alternator test function. It says there is a fault. I checked battery vol… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Passat - Decode me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-decode-me/125796)
**Author:** [@BryanWinkelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BryanWinkelman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-decode-me/125796 "2018-09-27T17:10:59Z")
I’m getting coil codes (P1393, P1394 & P1395) along with P1176 and P0135 codes. Help… --- ## [2016 Buick Enclave](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave/125791)
**Author:** [@KrisGephart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrisGephart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave/125791 "2018-09-27T15:11:49Z")
Dear Car Talk In late 2016 we bought a 2016 Buick Enclave with very low miles from a Buick dealer. It had a clean Carfax report. Occasionally (not daily or even weekly) as we are driving (all but one occasion alw… --- ## [2013 Nissan Rogue - Coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-coincidence/125653)
**Author:** [@jbates194646\_142576](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbates194646_142576)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-rogue-coincidence/125653 "2018-09-27T13:37:20Z")
The transmissison failed one day after the car was in the shop getting a “24 point free maintenance check” before we bought it from an individual owner.We drove it one hour and it was smoking and failed. The dealer claim… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Santa Fe brakes jam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-brakes-jam/125777)
**Author:** [@RickyManggos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyManggos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-brakes-jam/125777 "2018-09-27T13:35:06Z")
when applying brakes the brake pedal jams up hard with no movement on the pedal at all casing the brakes to fail. No brake at all has happened twice, can you help with this one --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Where to begin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-where-to-begin/125787)
**Author:** [@IANMCDONALD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IANMCDONALD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-where-to-begin/125787 "2018-09-27T13:24:37Z")
What may have caused engine in my 2009 Sante Fe to cut out when driving? When I turned key to restart the engine all I got was a click. Seems to be plenty of power in battery but engine will not even try to start. --- ## [2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser - ABS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-abs-issue/125785)
**Author:** [@NZIE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NZIE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-abs-issue/125785 "2018-09-27T13:20:06Z")
Hello , my abs light shot and sometimes i donnt have brake what to do ?I CHANGED BRAKE PADS ALREADY --- ## [F150 Transmission down shifts while cruising](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-transmission-down-shifts-while-cruising/49950)
**Author:** [@ebrandt504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebrandt504)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-transmission-down-shifts-while-cruising/49950 "2018-09-27T11:29:24Z")
I have a 1995 Ford F150 with a 5.0L EFI engine, automatic transmission with overdrive, and 205,000 miles. The overdrive button is on the gearshift and I always leave it on. When cruising a 60MPH the transmission will ra… --- ## [F150 sputters in all gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-sputters-in-all-gears/125734)
**Author:** [@Clayton\_Eggleston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clayton_Eggleston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-sputters-in-all-gears/125734 "2018-09-27T11:21:38Z")
Yes my 98 f150 sputters in every gear like it’s not getting gas I replaced the fuel filter twice now I fixed my PCV valve I’m going to change my EGR valve but I think it is my injectors it just seems like it’s not gettin… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - is it a starter problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-is-it-a-starter-problem/125696)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 11:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-is-it-a-starter-problem/125696 "2018-09-27T11:03:50Z")
As of about a week ago my Cobalt has developed a starting problem. It still starts, but has to crank for roughly 5 seconds before the engine turns over. There are no strange noises, only a prolonged cranking period. O… --- ## [Hard shifting 2009 Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shifting-2009-jetta/87179)
**Author:** [@Hank\_Scorpio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hank_Scorpio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shifting-2009-jetta/87179 "2018-09-27T10:53:42Z")
Hello all, Long time listener first time poster. My wife has a 2009 Vw jetta 2.5 with a manual transmission that is very hard to shift. It has 80,000 on it and has had the clutch replaced once. She told me that she ne… --- ## [97 Ford Explorer starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-explorer-starting-issue/125755)
**Author:** [@Ava\_Buchek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ava_Buchek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-explorer-starting-issue/125755 "2018-09-27T03:08:48Z")
The other day my 97 Ford Explorer wouldn’t start. Cranked beautifully though. I went and got starter fluid and after an hour she started up and ran fine for 3 days. Until today when I went to start it and came back to ha… --- ## [2015 Nissan Frontier “whump” when taking off and braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-whump-when-taking-off-and-braking/125768)
**Author:** [@RickMachado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickMachado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-whump-when-taking-off-and-braking/125768 "2018-09-27T02:47:13Z")
Bought it used in 2017 w/39000 mi. When taking off from stop, there is a slight (whump) feel & sound as if something is a little loose. Then it is fine… also when coming to a stop sign, there it is again as described … --- ## [1994 Acura Legend ABS light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-acura-legend-abs-light-stays-on/125728)
**Author:** [@JuanLizarralde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuanLizarralde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-acura-legend-abs-light-stays-on/125728 "2018-09-27T02:00:47Z")
I have a 94 acura legend coupe, the abs light comes up when driving and stays on until I turn off the car, what could I do to fix it? --- ## [A2004 Nissan Quest - Reminder light went out - Do I still need service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a2004-nissan-quest-reminder-light-went-out-do-i-still-need-service/125738)
**Author:** [@Carl09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a2004-nissan-quest-reminder-light-went-out-do-i-still-need-service/125738 "2018-09-27T00:30:26Z")
My Service Engine Soon light came on about a Month ago. I was told by my Nissan Dealer that I needed to have the ECM reprogramed and EFI Checked. Last night The Light went off when I drove car from my son’s house home,s… --- ## [2011 GMC Terrain - why did my cat fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-why-did-my-cat-fail/125239)
**Author:** [@DougSwoboda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougSwoboda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-why-did-my-cat-fail/125239 "2018-09-26T23:23:58Z")
I have a technical question on a catalytic converter. I have a 2011 GMC Terrain with a 2.4 liter engine. At 91,000 miles the engine was diagnosed with a high oil consumption problem. It was using a quart of oil every 500… --- ## [2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Retainer bolt on crankshaft won't turn!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-silhouette-retainer-bolt-on-crankshaft-wont-turn/125759)
**Author:** [@TyrawesomeRex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TyrawesomeRex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-oldsmobile-silhouette-retainer-bolt-on-crankshaft-wont-turn/125759 "2018-09-26T22:24:48Z")
I can take a picture if needed. But basically the bolt just won’t turn no matter what I try. I even tried with an impact drill and nothing works. The bolt doesn’t have any rust or oil on it so I have no idea why it’s jus… --- ## [Driving with three lug nuts (2008 Chevrolet Impala)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-three-lug-nuts-2008-chevrolet-impala/124683)
**Author:** [@Darcy51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darcy51)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-three-lug-nuts-2008-chevrolet-impala/124683 "2018-09-26T21:35:51Z")
Can you drive on three lug nuts --- ## [2015 Chrysler 200 -Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-where-do-i-start/123826)
**Author:** [@Donald59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donald59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-where-do-i-start/123826 "2018-09-26T21:33:25Z")
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