# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=895 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 896 --- ## [Need advice for 02 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-02-honda-accord/114855)
**Author:** [@glidergal94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glidergal94)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-02-honda-accord/114855 "2018-04-02T23:35:17Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Accord EX (V6 VTEC 3.0L) with 237xxx miles that was purchased for me by my parents in 2013 with 180K or so miles. In the past five years I haven’t taken the best care of it, so the paint is fading ver… --- ## [Dash night lights come on when brake pedal is used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-night-lights-come-on-when-brake-pedal-is-used/114849)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-night-lights-come-on-when-brake-pedal-is-used/114849 "2018-04-02T23:24:55Z")
So this problem came out of nowhere. When I depress brake pedal, dash lights and center console light come on as if I turned the car lights on. Borth brake and third light come on as normal to. Exterior parking lights an… --- ## [99 Honda Civic lurching & idle problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-civic-lurching-idle-problems/114874)
**Author:** [@Forest\_Canada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Forest_Canada)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-civic-lurching-idle-problems/114874 "2018-04-02T23:12:59Z")
Hello dear skilled community, I just got a 99 Honda Civic, coupe, 130k miles, manual. After driving for 30mins continuous it started lurching, especially when accelerating from stopped. Happened in 2nd, 3rd &4th gears.… --- ## [2002 Sequoia multiplex control module/BCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sequoia-multiplex-control-module-bcm/114904)
**Author:** [@TJRLex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJRLex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sequoia-multiplex-control-module-bcm/114904 "2018-04-02T22:20:48Z")
We’ve been having trouble with the drivers side power windows and locks on the 2002 sequoia. The window quit operating last week and the drivers side door won’t lock at all. It locks/unlocks when the button is presses. I… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape ABS & traction lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-abs-traction-lights/114819)
**Author:** [@sandramyddelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandramyddelton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-abs-traction-lights/114819 "2018-04-02T20:52:57Z")
what causes the abs and traction light to come on? also makes noises. I just had oil chaned and new tires put on --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze sputters at idle except when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-sputters-at-idle-except-when-ac-is-on/114719)
**Author:** [@ShelbyDeSoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShelbyDeSoto)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-sputters-at-idle-except-when-ac-is-on/114719 "2018-04-02T20:45:13Z")
Check engine light is on, when my car is idle (in park or at a light) is sputters, but if I have my A/C running it does not. Anyone know what could be causing this? --- ## [The finer points of rear drum brake adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-finer-points-of-rear-drum-brake-adjustment/114866)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-finer-points-of-rear-drum-brake-adjustment/114866 "2018-04-02T20:25:10Z")
It’s been a couple decades since I last did rear brakes, so first time for this newly acquired ride. Thankfully, it seemed a bit simpler, given some allowance for the learning curve. But my memory is faint about adjust… --- ## [2005 Mitsubishi Endevor transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-endevor-transmission-issues/114890)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Feltes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_Feltes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-endevor-transmission-issues/114890 "2018-04-02T19:20:18Z")
Hello, I have a 2005 Mitsubishi Endevor, automatic transmission with 128,000 miles. The issue I keep running into is that when the car gets up go about 25 miles an hour it jerks a little and goes into limp mode(neutral … --- ## [Repainting a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-a-1994-chevrolet-corvette/114793)
**Author:** [@ScottBoudreau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottBoudreau)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-a-1994-chevrolet-corvette/114793 "2018-04-02T18:34:45Z")
I have a 1994 Corvette. Was looking to get it repainted the same color it is. Not looking for perfection. Just to look good again. Paint it just faded in some spots. Can anybody recommend anyone near Bedford Ma that ca… --- ## [2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee rear differential failed 4x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-cherokee-rear-differential-failed-4x/114892)
**Author:** [@TerryDeans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryDeans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-cherokee-rear-differential-failed-4x/114892 "2018-04-02T18:19:57Z")
At 157000 the rear differential has failed for the 4th time. ??? Never used to tow. --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza trunk won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-trunk-wont-open/114887)
**Author:** [@Judith30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judith30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-trunk-wont-open/114887 "2018-04-02T17:41:05Z")
Back door (“trunk”) doesn’t open, whether I press the dashboard icon or stand directly behind the car and press icon on my key. How can I open the door? --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 doesn't shift well beyond 4th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-doesnt-shift-well-beyond-4th/114870)
**Author:** [@terry57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-doesnt-shift-well-beyond-4th/114870 "2018-04-02T16:29:21Z")
2004 dodge 2500 Cumming auto trans shifts good but not into 4th and up --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Jetta engine dies on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-jetta-engine-dies-on-acceleration/114885)
**Author:** [@TomasBeltran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomasBeltran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-jetta-engine-dies-on-acceleration/114885 "2018-04-02T14:20:46Z")
engine dies upon acceleration --- ## [2012 Honda Civic speedometer stops working in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-speedometer-stops-working-in-hot-weather/114732)
**Author:** [@CarriEdmiston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarriEdmiston)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-speedometer-stops-working-in-hot-weather/114732 "2018-04-02T14:15:18Z")
This is the third time it’s happened: I own a 2012 Civic and when it is hot out and we are in stop and go traffic the car will be fine, but then all the warning lights/dings will go off, the speedometer stops working, an… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Camaro with swapped engine; now it misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-camaro-with-swapped-engine-now-it-misses/114877)
**Author:** [@AmandaAldeenHicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaAldeenHicks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-camaro-with-swapped-engine-now-it-misses/114877 "2018-04-02T12:44:26Z")
took a great running engine out of oone camaro and put it in another of the same yr with new plugs and now i have a very bad miss --- ## [I Can't Figure This Out...Geezer Needs Help LOL!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-figure-this-out-geezer-needs-help-lol/114811)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Wright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Wright)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-figure-this-out-geezer-needs-help-lol/114811 "2018-04-02T05:14:41Z")
Hey Guys…please help me with this problem. I’m 73 and have no car to drive until I fix this. Thanks. :o) I have a 2000 Ford Contour SE 6 cylinder. It has about 120k miles on it. In August, 2017 when it was really h… --- ## [2016 Dodge Journey losing power at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-losing-power-at-highway-speed/114813)
**Author:** [@albertlomond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albertlomond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-journey-losing-power-at-highway-speed/114813 "2018-04-02T04:58:58Z")
losing power on interstate 70 miles ph --- ## [2004 Dodge Durango CEL comes on for seemingly no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-cel-comes-on-for-seemingly-no-reason/114851)
**Author:** [@C.Lar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C.Lar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-cel-comes-on-for-seemingly-no-reason/114851 "2018-04-02T03:47:39Z")
Why does the check engine light come on in my 2004 Dodge Durango when there seems to be nothing wrong? --- ## [Ramps vs. stands for 2002 Cadillac STS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramps-vs-stands-for-2002-cadillac-sts/114795)
**Author:** [@RonaldHagestad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldHagestad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ramps-vs-stands-for-2002-cadillac-sts/114795 "2018-04-02T03:39:45Z")
I have a 2002 cadillac sts 32v northstar seville, my question is can i use car ramps instead of car stands? --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Aveo O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-aveo-o2-sensor/114858)
**Author:** [@Remy27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Remy27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-aveo-o2-sensor/114858 "2018-04-02T02:09:25Z")
Do i need to change my co2 sensor i delet the check engin light and it keeps turning back on the car has 13000 --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre backup lights don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-backup-lights-dont-work/114494)
**Author:** [@ArlonSibert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlonSibert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-backup-lights-dont-work/114494 "2018-04-02T01:08:27Z")
Backup lights don’t work. Bulbs are ok. --- ## [Oily spark plug, exhaust fumes - 09 Accord V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oily-spark-plug-exhaust-fumes-09-accord-v6/114854)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oily-spark-plug-exhaust-fumes-09-accord-v6/114854 "2018-04-01T23:51:56Z")
I can’t use the drop-down boxes in Firefox, so here’s the preamble. I have a 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V-6. It has just over 200,000 miles on it now and is in relatively good shape. In accordance with the suggested mainte… --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry takes an hour to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-takes-an-hour-to-start/114828)
**Author:** [@ClariceCampos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClariceCampos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-takes-an-hour-to-start/114828 "2018-04-01T23:08:46Z")
My car is will turn but will start after driving. I usually have to wait about an hour for it to start. Sometimes after driving for about 30 mins , at idle it starts to stumble then die. --- ## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser whirring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-whirring/114628)
**Author:** [@DavePyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavePyman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-whirring/114628 "2018-04-01T22:21:12Z")
My cruiser makes a whirring noise coming from the engine/drivetrain --- ## [Known 2014 Nissan Altima CVT problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-2014-nissan-altima-cvt-problems/114791)
**Author:** [@ShirleyKincaid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyKincaid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-2014-nissan-altima-cvt-problems/114791 "2018-04-01T21:58:08Z")
Are there any problems with the cvt on this years model. I own one and have had no problems as of yet with this years model thanks --- ## [Current drain on a 2001 ranger due to GEM module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-drain-on-a-2001-ranger-due-to-gem-module/114816)
**Author:** [@frankquip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankquip)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/current-drain-on-a-2001-ranger-due-to-gem-module/114816 "2018-04-01T21:31:19Z")
I have a .25 amp drain on the battery overnight on a 2001 Ranger 2.5 manual 2 wheel drive. I’ve isolated it to the GEM module, when I disconnect it the current drain disappears. Is there any way to check the module or ad… --- ## [2002 Buick Century overheated with white smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-century-overheated-with-white-smoke/114844)
**Author:** [@BillWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-century-overheated-with-white-smoke/114844 "2018-04-01T20:48:42Z")
My car overheated and now it is puffing out white smoke out the exhaust. What should I do now? --- ## [2002 Ford F150 cruise control intermittently works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f150-cruise-control-intermittently-works/114824)
**Author:** [@HALL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HALL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f150-cruise-control-intermittently-works/114824 "2018-04-01T20:17:05Z")
Cruise control. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. To get it to work I have to push the engage button numerous times, 5 to 10 times, within a few seconds. Sometimes this will work, but it will usually will disenga… --- ## [Fuel regulator ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-regulator/114789)
**Author:** [@Conquer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Conquer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-regulator/114789 "2018-04-01T19:39:20Z")
\[IMG\_20180318\_084630\] --- ## [Crown Vic cluster drivin me nuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-vic-cluster-drivin-me-nuts/81984)
**Author:** [@CVPI06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CVPI06)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crown-vic-cluster-drivin-me-nuts/81984 "2018-04-01T19:27:44Z")
I have 2006 crown Victoria police interceptor. I have been having instrument cluster problems where it would power cycle And then eventuAlly it died. So temporarily I bought another cluster from another crown Vic lx mode… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=894) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=896)