# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=781 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 782 --- ## [96 C/K 1500 Wont Idle When Shifting Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-c-k-1500-wont-idle-when-shifting-gear/125203)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Calvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby_Calvin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-c-k-1500-wont-idle-when-shifting-gear/125203 "2018-09-18T02:11:18Z")
Ok, so I have a 96 chevy pick up. That has been causing me a few problems lately. (I believe its because the ole lady doesnt know how to drive it) but anywho, I had the transmission rebuilt at the end of July/2018, put a… --- ## [LeSabre stalling, oil pressure light coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-stalling-oil-pressure-light-coming-on/125057)
**Author:** [@dmikusjr\_142177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmikusjr_142177)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-stalling-oil-pressure-light-coming-on/125057 "2018-09-18T01:18:19Z")
Hi! So I have a 1996 Buick LeSabre. I got it from a friend after it sat for better part of a year in his driveway. There are some electrical issues, but so far nothing that required more drastic action than removing the … --- ## [04 Cavalier P0172 Code and Car won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-cavalier-p0172-code-and-car-wont-start/125080)
**Author:** [@Ben-Zaleschuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Zaleschuk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-cavalier-p0172-code-and-car-wont-start/125080 "2018-09-18T01:13:12Z")
Engine Cranks but won’t start. Was throwing a P0172 code prior and was very slow to accelerate( gas had to be pinned to get slowly up to 30KM) Have replaced the fuel pressure regulator, tested spark and plugs were replac… --- ## [2006 Buick Rainier - Mountain of problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rainier-mountain-of-problems/124926)
**Author:** [@DonTurnage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonTurnage)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rainier-mountain-of-problems/124926 "2018-09-18T01:07:49Z")
After replacing a weak battery, truck started several weird possessed problems. 1- would shut down for no reason and go into an electrical lockout mode where nothing would work. 2- would simply not attempt to start and … --- ## [Vibrating after engine mounts installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-after-engine-mounts-installed/125185)
**Author:** [@Jstovehead\_142267](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jstovehead_142267)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-after-engine-mounts-installed/125185 "2018-09-18T00:02:57Z")
Engine mounts have all been replaced with aftermarket parts. Car now vibrates, especially in gear, and it feels like the motor moves when put into reverse. --- ## [2014 Toyota Corolla - Should I worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-should-i-worry/124995)
**Author:** [@KenKraut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenKraut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-corolla-should-i-worry/124995 "2018-09-17T23:44:25Z")
After 30K miles and four years,I had a recall…a change in the computer that controls a valve in the transmission.I asked the Toyota car mechanic why did it take so long and has it caused any damage in my car. He said th… --- ## [2018 Acura RDX - Dead pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-dead-pedal/125053)
**Author:** [@RonaldKingsbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldKingsbury)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-acura-rdx-dead-pedal/125053 "2018-09-17T23:24:45Z")
the engine does not respond to the throttle, you continue to depress throttle, then the engine begines to jerk and slowly accelerate. Engine appears to die when you are in the slow down situation. I have to press acceler… --- ## [Changing trans fluid in 2007 Dodge Sprinter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-in-2007-dodge-sprinter/120513)
**Author:** [@Chrismccarthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrismccarthy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-in-2007-dodge-sprinter/120513 "2018-09-17T22:53:41Z")
Trans fluid change. Any guidance would be much obliged.:+1: --- ## [Ac delco fe1 strut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-fe1-strut/124970)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-fe1-strut/124970 "2018-09-17T22:45:38Z")
my 06 equinox LT has the FE1(softride) suspension. no stabiltrak or ride control stuff. i see delco has a listing for a non fe1 strut for $70 and the fe1 strut is $110. seems a few folks here like kyb struts which are in… --- ## [Honda life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-life/125191)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Cervenak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Cervenak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-life/125191 "2018-09-17T21:55:07Z")
I have an 02 Honda CR-V and it stalls at low rpms then hesitates to restart sometimes it takes a few seconds and fires up sometimes I sit for 3 minutes and my battery starts to die and I have to jump it . It hesitates in… --- ## [1996 Volkswagen Cabrio value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volkswagen-cabrio-value/125015)
**Author:** [@QuimbyRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QuimbyRobinson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-volkswagen-cabrio-value/125015 "2018-09-17T21:52:53Z")
It’s a convertible. What’s it worth? --- ## [2005 Hyundai Accent cranks, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-cranks-won-t-start/125082)
**Author:** [@Don46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don46)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-accent-cranks-won-t-start/125082 "2018-09-17T20:32:32Z")
05 Hyundai , accent sedan, lately car will not start. Engine cranks over good but just will not even offer to run. Once in while get a slight kick back via timing when trying to start. Used OBD-2 scanner and nothing show… --- ## [2008 Kia Amanti - Rewired itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-amanti-rewired-itself/125187)
**Author:** [@KenHuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenHuff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-amanti-rewired-itself/125187 "2018-09-17T20:07:22Z")
the right turn signal and or 4 way switch opens the trunk --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Where is the ballast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-where-is-the-ballast/125172)
**Author:** [@PAPPAS1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAPPAS1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-where-is-the-ballast/125172 "2018-09-17T16:36:51Z")
Where is the HID head light ballast for the drivers side located --- ## [2014 Buick Verano - 100 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-100-days/125152)
**Author:** [@ServandoGomez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ServandoGomez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-100-days/125152 "2018-09-17T19:47:58Z")
My AC works when it wants to and I have had it at the dealership for over 100days at the Covert Dealership. And they say they don’t know whats wrong with it. --- ## [2018 Toyota Tacoma - Rear end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-rear-end-noise/125174)
**Author:** [@Boyd\_Chip\_Olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boyd_Chip_Olson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-rear-end-noise/125174 "2018-09-17T19:45:25Z")
purchased brand new TRD O/R 4x4,Automatic .At about 650 miles started making slight high pitched intermittent tone, from under body. Can’t hear it over 45mph. Truck runs good. Good example on u-tube, “rear end noise” on … --- ## [2005 Ford F150 AC not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-ac-not-working/125012)
**Author:** [@Butch02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Butch02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-ac-not-working/125012 "2018-09-17T19:36:44Z")
There is no power to the compressor for the air. I get hot air through the vents. This is a manual a.c. not digital. The Air was cool yesterday, but hot today. --- ## [2013 Lexus CT 200h - Stinky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-ct-200h-stinky/125177)
**Author:** [@tjyork1983ia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjyork1983ia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-ct-200h-stinky/125177 "2018-09-17T18:31:05Z")
Smelly AC on first start up? 81.5K miles Florida driven. --- ## [2016 Honda Accord - Pulsing brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-pulsing-brake/125176)
**Author:** [@tjyork1983ia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjyork1983ia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-pulsing-brake/125176 "2018-09-17T18:28:39Z")
Pulsing brake pedal at 20K miles? --- ## [2008 Buick Enclave - oil in intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-oil-in-intake/124999)
**Author:** [@russell25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russell25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-oil-in-intake/124999 "2018-09-17T18:01:10Z")
getting oil in my intake not a small amount eather pvc system sucks put updated valve cover gaskets on my self helped a lot I need to know if there is a know fix for issue no long winded beat around the bush excuse I kno… --- ## [2016 Honda Accord brake squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-brake-squeak/120666)
**Author:** [@DouglasJordan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasJordan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-brake-squeak/120666 "2018-09-17T17:25:57Z")
Why… Front brakes squeak when applied lightly but not in a hard stop. Also, the squeaking does not start right away; it takes several stops. This was not noticed before this weekend (when temperatures exceeded 100°F). --- ## [2017 Honda Pilot eco assist system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-eco-assist-system/125120)
**Author:** [@BobHenry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHenry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-pilot-eco-assist-system/125120 "2018-09-17T14:33:31Z")
I would like your opinion on the system called the Eco Assist System which ‘can help improve your fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, climate control system, and cruise control.’ I have used it seve… --- ## [Buick Rendevouz not going past 4k rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevouz-not-going-past-4k-rpms/125141)
**Author:** [@Zach4998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach4998)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-rendevouz-not-going-past-4k-rpms/125141 "2018-09-17T14:18:14Z")
2004 Buick Rendevouz isn’t going past 4k Rpms. When in park it will just max out and when in drive the car will stop accelerating until the Rpms drop. Fuel pump, fuses all have been checked and the car Is throwing no cod… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-abs-light/125070)
**Author:** [@georgesboulos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgesboulos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-abs-light/125070 "2018-09-17T11:21:26Z")
abs light on after mecanic change bearing could it be the cause --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger cranks...while running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-cranks-while-running/125130)
**Author:** [@Darlene00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darlene00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-cranks-while-running/125130 "2018-09-17T00:48:02Z")
I have a 2008 Dodge avenger, my car is running but ( on it’s own ). Is trying to crank over, but is already running… what caused this to happen. --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Scammed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-scammed/125017)
**Author:** [@Kim48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-scammed/125017 "2018-09-17T03:54:19Z")
I took my rav 4 into get a new drive shaft. I did not take it to the dealer as it was out of the way. My receipt says they replaced my drive shaft i also had to pay freight for the part. I had to bring my car to the deal… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - Why such frequent oil changes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-why-such-frequent-oil-changes/124979)
**Author:** [@JulianSluskonis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulianSluskonis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-why-such-frequent-oil-changes/124979 "2018-09-17T02:50:12Z")
I have a 2017 Subaru Forester . The owner’s manual calls for synthetic oil changes at 6000 miles which is well below what other manufacturers of modern cars require. Subaru has apparently fixed its ‘recent’ engine proble… --- ## [New York State Inspection nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-york-state-inspection-nightmare/22607)
**Author:** [@amelianigro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amelianigro)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-york-state-inspection-nightmare/22607 "2018-09-17T02:35:09Z")
Who else out there cannot get their car inspected in NYS when the "check engine" light goes on? I know many of us are frustration. They call it an "idiot light" for a good reason. This is the second year with this pro… --- ## [Whine under acceleration Jeep Commander 2006 5.7 liter hemi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-under-acceleration-jeep-commander-2006-5-7-liter-hemi/125040)
**Author:** [@Catherine\_Raymond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catherine_Raymond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-under-acceleration-jeep-commander-2006-5-7-liter-hemi/125040 "2018-09-17T01:38:51Z")
Jeep Commander begain whining on acceleration. Car shifts rough in first gear. Check engine light in and out. What could we be dealing with here? --- ## [Pick and pull prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pick-and-pull-prices/124876)
**Author:** [@Rockzax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockzax)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pick-and-pull-prices/124876 "2018-09-17T00:50:39Z")
I need to replace the steering rack and pinion and pump on my Mazda 6. I was able to find a matching one at a local scrapyard but the on site mechanic is charging $60 just to pull the parts. Is this excessive or on par f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=780) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=782)