# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=890 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 891 --- ## [1989 Toyota Camry doesn't start easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-toyota-camry-doesnt-start-easily/115343)
**Author:** [@Genii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Genii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-toyota-camry-doesnt-start-easily/115343 "2018-04-09T19:56:48Z")
My old wagon does not start easy regardless or weather. Car cranks but will not start until press gas pedal several times. Does car need tune up and fuel injection service? Or what I should do before getting it serviced?… --- ## [How to remove an oil pan from 1983 Fiat Spyder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-an-oil-pan-from-1983-fiat-spyder/115125)
**Author:** [@Michael15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-an-oil-pan-from-1983-fiat-spyder/115125 "2018-04-09T19:50:28Z")
Best way to get the oil pan off a 1983 Fiat Piniafarina Spider 2000 Thanks --- ## [Replace/rebuild transmission or?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rebuild-transmission-or/115225)
**Author:** [@Minivanmama1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Minivanmama1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-rebuild-transmission-or/115225 "2018-04-09T18:11:34Z")
Looking for advice on what path to take for my 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan. Recently had a leak due to a failed seal on the transfer case. Had the extensive and very costly repair done at Toyota ($2k, and it was there for… --- ## [2003 Ford Explorer timing chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-timing-chain/115236)
**Author:** [@GloriaMincey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GloriaMincey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-explorer-timing-chain/115236 "2018-04-09T17:56:08Z")
Timing Chain went out on my Explorer with 174000 miles. Is this a factory defect? --- ## [2005 Toyota Sequoia timing belt interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-timing-belt-interval/115336)
**Author:** [@SteveBunton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveBunton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-timing-belt-interval/115336 "2018-04-09T17:51:32Z")
When should the timing belt be changed on an '05 Toyota 4.7L V8, with 56,000 original miles? --- ## [2000 Nissan Maxima auto car locks stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-auto-car-locks-stopped-working/115168)
**Author:** [@Barbara30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara30)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-auto-car-locks-stopped-working/115168 "2018-04-07T19:00:31Z")
My automatic car lock stopped working. Cannot lock them from inside. OK w/ key on outside. --- ## [2010 Infiniti G37 idles rough with no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-g37-idles-rough-with-no-power/115332)
**Author:** [@perry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perry30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-infiniti-g37-idles-rough-with-no-power/115332 "2018-04-09T17:09:11Z")
2010 g37x, Car does start idles real ruff, Has no power, Happen well driving car, Any ideas? --- ## [2010 Ford Fiesta popping on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fiesta-popping-on-start/115311)
**Author:** [@Jo00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fiesta-popping-on-start/115311 "2018-04-09T16:38:07Z")
oWN 2010 FORD Fiesta,heard a popping sound when starting the car --- ## [Faulty clock springs in 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-clock-springs-in-2012-volkswagen-tiguan/115304)
**Author:** [@Ramski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ramski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-clock-springs-in-2012-volkswagen-tiguan/115304 "2018-04-09T16:17:54Z")
My 2012 Tiguan has had its second clock spring failure in 5 years. This is a known recurring issue globally and in the US US Fed Govt has initiated a second investigation late 2017 on this issue subsequent to 600,000 VW… --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan sliding door locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-sliding-door-locked/115328)
**Author:** [@Tedbowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tedbowman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-sliding-door-locked/115328 "2018-04-09T16:15:42Z")
My slaiding door is locked and will not open manual or push button --- ## [2011 Jaguar XF battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jaguar-xf-battery-light/115320)
**Author:** [@kris42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kris42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jaguar-xf-battery-light/115320 "2018-04-09T16:09:48Z")
102,000 miles on my 2011 Jaguar XF. Battery light flashed after starting and windshield wipers were slow but she was fine then within 2 minutes different messages flashing and then lost all dashboard but car still going,… --- ## [Audi A3 burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-burning-oil/115318)
**Author:** [@dpw28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpw28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-burning-oil/115318 "2018-04-09T14:53:50Z")
Good Morning. I have just booked my 2006 1.6 audi into a reputable local garage to be taken a look a this week. The issue I’m having and symptoms are as follows: Burning oil, almost 3 litres in about 500miles, no leak… --- ## [Something stuck in low speed jet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-stuck-in-low-speed-jet/115317)
**Author:** [@Amarie2650](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amarie2650)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-stuck-in-low-speed-jet/115317 "2018-04-09T13:44:18Z")
So this is for a motorcycle not car, but I figured it’s all the same. Here’s the problem; my dad ad I were trying to unclog the low speed jet with point cleaners, it broke off into the jet with nothing sticking out to gr… --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue AC isn't blowing cold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-ac-isnt-blowing-cold-air/115300)
**Author:** [@J.Wray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.Wray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-ac-isnt-blowing-cold-air/115300 "2018-04-09T13:08:32Z")
I have a 2014 Nissan Rogue and the a/c recently stopped blowing cool air. I took it to the dealer service department to have it checked and was told the compressor needing replacing. I left it to have unit replace. And n… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer CD player malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-cd-player-malfunction/115313)
**Author:** [@Ajit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-cd-player-malfunction/115313 "2018-04-09T12:52:09Z")
Hi I am having trailblazer 2005 LT with boss 6 cd player for some works I disconnected the battery for few hours after connecting it back now my radio is working fine but CD load button is not working it just shows the C… --- ## [How long can a car sit and still start with a brand new battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-a-car-sit-and-still-start-with-a-brand-new-battery/111945)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-a-car-sit-and-still-start-with-a-brand-new-battery/111945 "2018-04-09T05:19:48Z")
I travel a lot with my job. I just put a brand new battery in my 1997 ford ranger. I just returned from a 16 day trip. Truck was never started while I was gone. I came home to a dead battery. Is this normal? Batter… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento front end won’t align](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-front-end-won-t-align/115229)
**Author:** [@GeoffreyKEnfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeoffreyKEnfield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-front-end-won-t-align/115229 "2018-04-09T04:07:09Z")
Can’t align front end of 2011 Sorento. Is this generic? --- ## [2008 Pontiac Grand Prix new motor mounts, car still jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-new-motor-mounts-car-still-jumps/115298)
**Author:** [@GeneWilcoxen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneWilcoxen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-grand-prix-new-motor-mounts-car-still-jumps/115298 "2018-04-09T03:17:08Z")
Car makes a big jump when starting in Drive unless you start very slow. It is even worse going from reverse to drive. My Pontiac Dealer has replaced the motor mounts without any good results. He has an exact same mode… --- ## [Will I damage my alternator if I remove the negative battery post?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-damage-my-alternator-if-i-remove-the-negative-battery-post/115293)
**Author:** [@VictoriaSuarez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaSuarez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-damage-my-alternator-if-i-remove-the-negative-battery-post/115293 "2018-04-09T02:49:43Z")
If i remove the neg battery post on my 1991 dodge dynasty le 3.3L. Can i damage my alternator? --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 displays mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-displays-mileage/115156)
**Author:** [@RichardJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardJones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-displays-mileage/115156 "2018-04-09T02:00:24Z")
Turn key to ‘on’…vehicle mileage is displayed at bottom of multi function display…start engine, and mileage reading disappears. NOT trip meter …total vehicle miles. --- ## [PT Cruiser 2001 overheated?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2001-overheated/114672)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2001-overheated/114672 "2018-04-09T01:47:38Z")
Neighbor’s car (mileage unknown) had sat for a few weeks; battery too far down to start. Charged battery (took a few iterations), then let car idle to “finish charging the battery” (or whatever). (Have sympathy, people… --- ## [2003 Honda Civic used 5 left headlight lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-used-5-left-headlight-lamps/115220)
**Author:** [@leonardzapor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leonardzapor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-used-5-left-headlight-lamps/115220 "2018-04-09T01:46:43Z")
2003 Civic has gone through 5 left headlight lamps (low beam)in the 3 years I have had it. 2012 recall was performed. Honda says "bring it in… " but won’t say if it could be a failure of the replaced part. Thoughts? Sug… --- ## [How to test ABS pump/module on 2004 Honda Accord?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-abs-pump-module-on-2004-honda-accord/115209)
**Author:** [@Bwaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bwaldo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-abs-pump-module-on-2004-honda-accord/115209 "2018-04-09T01:44:31Z")
how to test a abs module or abs pump or where can I find a wiring diagram of the connection --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 clicks at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clicks-at-low-speeds/115211)
**Author:** [@DanRogers1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanRogers1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-clicks-at-low-speeds/115211 "2018-04-09T01:41:43Z")
I have a 4 wheel drive truck with we 200k miles. When i’m driving at a low rate of speed and release the accelerator, I hear a clicking/rattling sound coming from the center part of the truck. --- ## [2015 Toyota Corolla glittery windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-glittery-windshield/115171)
**Author:** [@Gilda29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilda29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-glittery-windshield/115171 "2018-04-09T00:58:22Z")
My windshield was just replaced on March 26, 2018 (to be exact) due to those pesky glittery specks all over the it. Specks bothered me a lot when driving because it glitters especially when sun was directly pointing at m… --- ## [2004 Suzuki Verona oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-suzuki-verona-oil-light/114956)
**Author:** [@charlie28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlie28)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-suzuki-verona-oil-light/114956 "2018-04-08T23:16:08Z")
I have a Suzuki Verona, and the oil light has came on, the oil is full. the car knocks, and starts and runs but is very sluggish. does anyone know a common issue with this particular vehicle? --- ## [Better to clean or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-clean-or-replace/114292)
**Author:** [@John\_Andrew\_McCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Andrew_McCormick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-to-clean-or-replace/114292 "2018-04-08T23:13:33Z")
Hi all, so on Monday I changed the intake manifold on my ‘06 Grand marquis with 95,000 miles on it. When I started her up everything seemed fine, had no trouble codes, well when I took it to the store the next day the ch… --- ## [2011 Ford Mustang burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-mustang-burning-oil/115248)
**Author:** [@Frank34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-mustang-burning-oil/115248 "2018-04-08T22:33:10Z")
I have a 2011 Mustang GT with 80k miles on it. I purchased the car new. I maintain the car very well and have added some mods to the car over the years. Over all this is probably the best car I’ve ever owned. Around 50K … --- ## [1973 Volkswagen Beetle sat for two years, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-volkswagen-beetle-sat-for-two-years-now-wont-start/115258)
**Author:** [@david49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1973-volkswagen-beetle-sat-for-two-years-now-wont-start/115258 "2018-04-08T21:29:27Z")
my 1973 vw bug has been sitting for 2 years, i bought a battery and tried to start but no fuel going through fuel filter in engine compartment. what do i do?? --- ## [Which fuse to hook up OBD2 reader?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-fuse-to-hook-up-obd2-reader/115214)
**Author:** [@willie55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willie55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-fuse-to-hook-up-obd2-reader/115214 "2018-04-08T21:24:13Z")
what blows the fuse that you hook obd2 reader to thank you [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=889) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=891)