# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=820 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 821 --- ## [Rusted exhaust bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-exhaust-bolt/121335)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-exhaust-bolt/121335 "2018-07-21T02:34:05Z")
bolt is rusted. not broke off flush, yet. how about if i cut/slit where red line is to make flange possibly release its grip on bolt? i think the remaining flange is enough to hold pipe clamp. or is there another way t… --- ## [2002 Lexus RX 300 nav](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-rx-300-nav/121382)
**Author:** [@mstein1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstein1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-rx-300-nav/121382 "2018-07-21T02:00:08Z")
My '02 RX300 NAV works (believe it!) I have the original disc so the maps are out of date, that’s OK. Problem: the “DEST” button (to input address info, etc) when I push it…nothing, menu fails to come up. DEST button d… --- ## [2016 Toyota Corolla - Oil change gone horribly wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-oil-change-gone-horribly-wrong/121329)
**Author:** [@Mathu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mathu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-corolla-oil-change-gone-horribly-wrong/121329 "2018-07-21T01:28:18Z")
Hello, I went for a service 2 days before for an oil change, they didn’t put the oil cap properly and my engine got seized. I towed my car to the same dealer and they are offering for brand new engine replacement. Is it … --- ## [1987 Honda Accord dieseled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-honda-accord-dieseled/121393)
**Author:** [@JudyRobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudyRobinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-honda-accord-dieseled/121393 "2018-07-21T00:50:53Z")
Car was deiseling & would not cut off. Started smoking & melted the console gear shift area. Finally got it turned off & after letting it cool down the gear shift wouldn’t change gears. --- ## [2005 Ford Edge - Bond girl needs help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-edge-bond-girl-needs-help/121361)
**Author:** [@MarinaJAshworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarinaJAshworth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-edge-bond-girl-needs-help/121361 "2018-07-20T23:27:59Z")
I like maps, don’t use GPS. I know routes to a place six ways to Sunday. In other words, I loved my compass that used to work in my car. I tried to be a Bond girl, but age and weight nixed that, so I am an incurable Map … --- ## [Where the Porsche family gets their vintage Porsches repaired](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-the-porsche-family-gets-their-vintage-porsches-repaired/121388)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-the-porsche-family-gets-their-vintage-porsches-repaired/121388 "2018-07-20T23:06:47Z")
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-07-19/road-scholars-seven-figure-porsche-project?cmpid=BBD072018\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=180720&utm\_campaign=bloombergdaily :grinning: --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire sticky key is costing me $2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-sticky-key-is-costing-me-2000/121217)
**Author:** [@ShirleySherwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleySherwood)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-sticky-key-is-costing-me-2000/121217 "2018-07-20T21:06:57Z")
My 2005 Crossfire is in the shop right now with a “sticky key” problem, key in ignition won’t turn. I’m gonna pay $2,000 to have this fixed and new keys made because three parts all needed to be changed. Says this… --- ## [2008 Ford Fusion - Brake surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-brake-surge/121333)
**Author:** [@ronaldHill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldHill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-brake-surge/121333 "2018-07-20T20:40:58Z")
I have a 2008 ford fusion sel and some times when i apply the brake pedal it goes even with the gas pedal and makes the car try to surge . is the brake pedal traveling to far down to cause this problem and if so do i ha… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Idle air gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-idle-air-gone-wrong/121292)
**Author:** [@RWentworthJenkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RWentworthJenkins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 10:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-idle-air-gone-wrong/121292 "2018-07-19T10:25:19Z")
Just put in Idle Air Controller, and Throttle position Sensor. Now car accelerates on it’s own (10 mph) RPM= 1000-1500- and pinging sound… Please Help. Going out of town this weekend. Need safe driving… --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Fuel leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-e-class-fuel-leak/121288)
**Author:** [@George53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George53)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-e-class-fuel-leak/121288 "2018-07-19T07:40:55Z")
I am wondering if anyone has had a problem regarding fuel leaks in the 2012 E550 model? --- ## [2011 Buick Lucerne - Sunroof leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-sunroof-leak/121364)
**Author:** [@LuanneZiliani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LuanneZiliani)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-sunroof-leak/121364 "2018-07-20T20:06:06Z")
Water leaking from sun roof pools in the front passenger side floor (comes down side rail of the the car where there is a plug leading down from roof of car dripping water onto the front rug on the passenger side took it… --- ## [2012 Nissan Maxima moves slowly from a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-moves-slowly-from-a-stop/121207)
**Author:** [@MarkKomoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkKomoto)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-moves-slowly-from-a-stop/121207 "2018-07-20T17:28:47Z")
At a red light and then the light turns green, my car goes very slowly before transmission kicks into gear. --- ## [Belt Tensioner Mounting Bolt Broke Off after Serpentine Belt Replaced? - 2007 Toyota Carolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-mounting-bolt-broke-off-after-serpentine-belt-replaced-2007-toyota-carolla/83872)
**Author:** [@Mindy81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mindy81)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-tensioner-mounting-bolt-broke-off-after-serpentine-belt-replaced-2007-toyota-carolla/83872 "2018-07-20T17:15:25Z")
I drive a 2007 Toyota Corolla with 111,000 miles on it. I went in to have my alternator replaced on January 6, 2014. They told me that my serpentine belt looked worn and that I should probably have it replaced since I wa… --- ## [Strange electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issues/121327)
**Author:** [@Brendan\_Crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendan_Crawford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-electrical-issues/121327 "2018-07-20T14:22:36Z")
I have a 2009 Pontiac g6. Accidentally left the windows down and the sprinklers got the inside a bit wet. Turned the key and nothing would happen the radio display would say locked. Disconnected and reconnected the batte… --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 - Code Names](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-code-names/121345)
**Author:** [@Ray21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-code-names/121345 "2018-07-20T14:13:24Z")
I have end up with check engine light code p0300 p0301p0303 and p0011 i have change the both vvt and only vvt cylinder one broke and I had to dig it out and replaced with dorman. after ward the check engine p0011 truns… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord Not Starting (Starter and Relay replaced)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-not-starting-starter-and-relay-replaced/121350)
**Author:** [@supat2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supat2005)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-not-starting-starter-and-relay-replaced/121350 "2018-07-20T13:28:50Z")
A few weeks ago my car wouldn’t start. Signs likely pointed to a starter and our mechanic replaced the starter. But we ran into the same issue again. This time we replaced the relay. Still running into the same issue. Ho… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-trouble-starting/81869)
**Author:** [@wrennjb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrennjb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-trouble-starting/81869 "2018-07-20T13:19:06Z")
I am suddenly having difficulty starting my car. It will consistently turn over, but sounds as if it's running down the battery - right away, I don't sit for more than a few seconds with the ignition switch engaged. I tu… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic ex auto trans starts to shift hard and slip after engine is hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-ex-auto-trans-starts-to-shift-hard-and-slip-after-engine-is-hot/121341)
**Author:** [@Cesar\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cesar_West)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-ex-auto-trans-starts-to-shift-hard-and-slip-after-engine-is-hot/121341 "2018-07-20T12:09:13Z")
Would you have any idea what it is I have codes Po700 po740 po730 yet both set of solenoids read good ohms and trans fluid look and smell fine --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - Hard shifts when stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-hard-shifts-when-stopping/121353)
**Author:** [@Presley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Presley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-hard-shifts-when-stopping/121353 "2018-07-20T11:57:47Z")
When stopping the trans down shifts really hard . Whats wrong with it. --- ## [Flashing Engine Light!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-light/121349)
**Author:** [@Chelsey\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chelsey_J)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-engine-light/121349 "2018-07-20T06:16:55Z")
Hello I have a 2008 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor , Right Under 110,000 miles . Car always runs good but ive been seeming to have an issue with the engine light. The first time my light came on i took it to autozone … --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-trans/121347)
**Author:** [@Stephanieh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanieh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-trans/121347 "2018-07-20T05:15:40Z")
We have a 2017 Lexus rx350 4wd auto transmission with about 3000 miles bought new. When going downhill from stop to first and to second gear, we can feel and hear the harsh jerks when Transmission gear shifts. The deale… --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry - battery goes dead when left sitting for days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-battery-goes-dead-when-left-sitting-for-days/121178)
**Author:** [@EdwardBarber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardBarber)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-battery-goes-dead-when-left-sitting-for-days/121178 "2018-07-20T03:49:05Z")
Have a 2017 Toyota Camery, the problem is when the engine si turned off and left for 6 or 7 days the battery goes dead. This has happened 5 times and each time it was toed or the battery was jumped. After each occurren… --- ## [Car sitting idle for 6 months - Check Engine light - HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting-idle-for-6-months-check-engine-light-help/121284)
**Author:** [@Snowy42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Snowy42)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sitting-idle-for-6-months-check-engine-light-help/121284 "2018-07-20T03:38:09Z")
I have a Holden Commodore VE Wagon. (Australian Car) so I can’t select the make/model. The car has been sitting idle for about 6 months as I’m trying to sell it and have had it sitting on public land. I’ve finally got… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic Transmission Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-transmission-trouble/68999)
**Author:** [@lexington\_keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lexington_keith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-transmission-trouble/68999 "2018-07-20T02:05:46Z")
Hi. I've got a 1998 Green Honda Civic. 77,000 miles, most driven in "our fair city". Transmission error code indicates that transmission is on its way out. I'm surprised (to say the least) that the transmission is faili… --- ## [Speedo cable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedo-cable/121336)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedo-cable/121336 "2018-07-20T01:00:04Z")
I won’t be able to dig out my shop manual for a while, so thought I’d ask here… 1991 Chrysler LeBaron convertible. The odometer stopped working a few months ago, but the speedometer still works. I was under the impressi… --- ## [2006 Infiniti FX35 engine “lugs” on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-engine-lugs-on-start-up/121245)
**Author:** [@Anthony08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-fx35-engine-lugs-on-start-up/121245 "2018-07-19T21:40:51Z")
Sometimes my car is hard to start. When it starts the engine lugs for about 15 seconds and the it comes up to speed. My mechanic says that’s just the way it works. Anybody else have this problem or know a fix. Thanks … --- ## [Oil leak on a car that hasn't been driven in a month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-on-a-car-that-hasnt-been-driven-in-a-month/121312)
**Author:** [@Rock5173](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rock5173)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-on-a-car-that-hasnt-been-driven-in-a-month/121312 "2018-07-19T19:41:14Z")
Car has sat for a month, never had an oil leak before. Woke up this morning to a puddle of oil under the car. What do you think is causing this? 2000 ford mustang 106k miles --- ## [2007 GMC Yukon - Why do my headlights keep failing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-why-do-my-headlights-keep-failing/121306)
**Author:** [@KristaBeckstead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristaBeckstead)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-why-do-my-headlights-keep-failing/121306 "2018-07-19T19:33:33Z")
I have problems with my head lights, keep replacing them, they go out after a week or two. --- ## [2000 chevy cav](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-cav/121308)
**Author:** [@Brady1023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brady1023)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-cav/121308 "2018-07-19T19:00:39Z")
I have a 2000 chevy cavalier and i drove it last night and when i went to leave this morning it will not engage in any gear. Is it time to get a transmission or what else can i check before i buy something i may not need… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Trans surge at just 4500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-trans-surge-at-just-4500/121310)
**Author:** [@Khan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Khan46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-trans-surge-at-just-4500/121310 "2018-07-19T18:53:23Z")
I have Chevy Colorado with 4,500 miles. The transmission surges and jerks from 1 to 2 gear both ways - up or down. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=819) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=821)