# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=917 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 918 --- ## [2006 Pathfinder: ignition key is not held in keyhole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pathfinder-ignition-key-is-not-held-in-keyhole/112891)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pathfinder-ignition-key-is-not-held-in-keyhole/112891 "2018-02-27T04:14:00Z")
2006 Pathfinder, 158K miles For last few weeks ignition key is not getting held in place at ignition switch and can be removed even in ACC or IGN positions, including when driving. It started as key not firmly held and… --- ## [2007 Mazda 6 Water Pump pulley alignment and hose condition question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-water-pump-pulley-alignment-and-hose-condition-question/112737)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-6-water-pump-pulley-alignment-and-hose-condition-question/112737 "2018-02-26T02:51:48Z")
Hi there, Two weeks ago I started a topic asking for tips on removing some hoses in a 2007 Mazda 6 I was working on. Original post is here: Please help removing these hoses My water pump replacement is taking a while b… --- ## [Chevrolet Colorado clunks on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-colorado-clunks-on-start-up/112886)
**Author:** [@PaulGauthier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulGauthier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-colorado-clunks-on-start-up/112886 "2018-02-26T21:42:01Z")
I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado with v6 and 8 speed tranny. It clunks a lot at a start up from dead stop, after you get up to sped it shifts normal. It also clunks going into reverse when backing out garage. Is there a fix?… --- ## [Cadillac DeVille gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-deville-gauges/112896)
**Author:** [@RonaldHaynes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldHaynes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-deville-gauges/112896 "2018-02-26T21:38:50Z")
Gauges Go little e after it has been running --- ## [Occasional Brake Grabbing/Dragging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-brake-grabbing-dragging/112630)
**Author:** [@CoffeeDregs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CoffeeDregs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-brake-grabbing-dragging/112630 "2018-02-26T21:25:19Z")
First time listener & caller but I’m in a pickle so please let me sing you the song of our 2014 Buick Enclave: It’s been a great car. That said, twice in the last two weeks the following has happened to my wife: the ca… --- ## [Brake Lights on a 2006 PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-on-a-2006-pt-cruiser/112718)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-on-a-2006-pt-cruiser/112718 "2018-02-26T19:42:44Z")
Granddaughters car in Florida ,l live in NY. Car has 43,000 miles, she has owned it several years. When car is off, you can step on the brakes and the brake lights work, release the pedal and they go out. Manually pu… --- ## [Dyno mode mistake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dyno-mode-mistake/110610)
**Author:** [@Maryanne1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryanne1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dyno-mode-mistake/110610 "2018-02-26T19:21:44Z")
I own a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S500, we put the car in dyno mode and turned off the ESP and ABS, how do I turn them back on? --- ## [Can't readjust clock on Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-readjust-clock-on-ford-escape/112847)
**Author:** [@HerbSaulnier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HerbSaulnier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-readjust-clock-on-ford-escape/112847 "2018-02-26T18:03:17Z")
Unable to re-Adjust the clock including hour and minutes. I can indicate the new time however it does not hold. Ford Escape 2014. --- ## [Volkswagen Beetle locks keep popping!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-beetle-locks-keep-popping/112882)
**Author:** [@Schober](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schober)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-beetle-locks-keep-popping/112882 "2018-02-26T17:57:24Z")
2014 Beetle Convertible auto transmission… 29,000 miles. automatic door locks constant click/pop on and off upon acceleration. Have had it at dealer more than 6 times for same problem… Each time locks are functional f… --- ## [Buick Century heater/defrost fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-heater-defrost-fan/112434)
**Author:** [@FrankTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankTaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-heater-defrost-fan/112434 "2018-02-26T16:00:03Z")
Heater/defrost fan only works in highest setting --- ## [Honda Ridgeline lane sensor false alarms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ridgeline-lane-sensor-false-alarms/112874)
**Author:** [@Rod35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-ridgeline-lane-sensor-false-alarms/112874 "2018-02-26T15:18:47Z")
Anybody else have problems with the Ridgeline sensing a semi-truck in the other lane when going around a curve in the same direction, 4-lane hiway? It then kicks on the brakes like it does when you follow to close in the… --- ## [2006 Honda Civic LX consuming/burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-lx-consuming-burning-oil/69501)
**Author:** [@rczik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rczik)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-lx-consuming-burning-oil/69501 "2018-02-26T14:54:34Z")
My wife and I just bought a used 2006 Honda Civic LX with about 90K miles. It's going through about 1qt of oil every 500 miles. No puddles or oil leaks on the driveway and the engine is clean of leaking oil. What could b… --- ## [Best color car paint that last the longest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-color-car-paint-that-last-the-longest/64422)
**Author:** [@Mookie15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mookie15)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-color-car-paint-that-last-the-longest/64422 "2018-02-26T14:37:50Z")
What color paint should I paint my car that will not fade as fast as others? --- ## [Chrysler PT Cruiser shifting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pt-cruiser-shifting-trouble/112868)
**Author:** [@Harris29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harris29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-pt-cruiser-shifting-trouble/112868 "2018-02-26T14:21:51Z")
Engine light on and not shifting right --- ## [Stalling when braking hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-when-braking-hard/96216)
**Author:** [@Rfm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rfm1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-when-braking-hard/96216 "2018-02-26T04:27:08Z")
I have 2014 Ram Outdoorsman hemi. When braking hard engine stalls. Starts right back up. Took to dealer under warranty, only 35k, he diagnosed it for 10 weeks. Said it happened several times for him. Computer does n… --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus Eating Serpentine Belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-eating-serpentine-belts/81172)
**Author:** [@Kevin-The-ScatterBra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kevin-The-ScatterBra)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-eating-serpentine-belts/81172 "2018-02-26T04:03:00Z")
My daughter has a 2001 Ford Taurus SEL, 3.0 litre V6 (just the plain 2 valve-per-cylinder version). She's owned it for about a year. In that time, the car has went through 8 serpentine belts - 2 in the past two days. … --- ## [2000 Chevrolet c3500hd 6.5 diesel stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-c3500hd-6-5-diesel-stalling/112625)
**Author:** [@dustman28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustman28)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-c3500hd-6-5-diesel-stalling/112625 "2018-02-26T03:43:40Z")
I have a 2000 3500HD 6.5 diesel dually with a big service/utility bed. I’m having stalling issues. The truck sat out on the Florida coast for a while. I bought it. Changed the oil batteries and flushed coolant and put it… --- ## [Horror story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horror-story/112728)
**Author:** [@Edwin-Gutierrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwin-Gutierrez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horror-story/112728 "2018-02-26T02:27:49Z")
Desperate need of advice. My 2003 Pontiac Vibe was towed with its parking brake on. Now it won’t steer well, though the power steering fluid is filled but worst of all now it won’t turn on. It just makes a clicking noise… --- ## [Rythmic thumping noise coming from the front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rythmic-thumping-noise-coming-from-the-front/112191)
**Author:** [@Jay\_L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay_L)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rythmic-thumping-noise-coming-from-the-front/112191 "2018-02-26T02:19:19Z")
I have a rhythmic thumping noise coming from the front end of my 2009 Camry… It thumps more at higher speeds and less at lower speeds. I am wondering if it’s orth it to fix any potential problems or to possibly look for… --- ## [Toyota RAV4 shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-shuts-off/112808)
**Author:** [@RobertOrdoyne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertOrdoyne)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-shuts-off/112808 "2018-02-26T01:56:22Z")
This has recently started happening, When stopped, vehicle completely shuts off. While driving on the freeway, A D V E R T I S E M E N T S Toyota Rav4 battery warning lights are coming on, warning signal flips and go, a… --- ## [Silverado 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-2000/112835)
**Author:** [@Romanov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Romanov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-2000/112835 "2018-02-26T01:50:09Z")
When I turn the ignition key, nothing happens as if it is totally dead. I try it again and it starts with no problem. I had the starter replaced as the mechanic said it was the starter solenoid. He said it had a dead… --- ## [Toyota Sequoia dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sequoia-dash-lights/112811)
**Author:** [@SyedShah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SyedShah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sequoia-dash-lights/112811 "2018-02-26T01:44:44Z")
I have a Sequoia 2003, the VSC, TRAC OFF & Check Engine Light on comes more frequently, “Bull Crap.” --- ## [GMC 1500 blower dysfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-1500-blower-dysfunction/112832)
**Author:** [@Craig47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-1500-blower-dysfunction/112832 "2018-02-26T01:44:36Z")
Hi i have a 2004 chev. My blower stopped working. bought a new blower motor and its still not working. What else could it be ? --- ## [Shuddering Steering Wheel on 2011 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-steering-wheel-on-2011-ford-taurus/112824)
**Author:** [@Richard15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richard15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-steering-wheel-on-2011-ford-taurus/112824 "2018-02-26T01:40:25Z")
I own a 2011 ford Taurus the steering wheel shutters left to right at all speed’s.It also pull’s to the right.It only has 35,611 miles on it.Anyone have similar problem? --- ## [How to get rid of mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-mice/1692)
**Author:** [@shdarrah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shdarrah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-rid-of-mice/1692 "2018-02-26T01:23:04Z")
I work out in the oilfiled at night and recently have started to notice mice droppings in my car. Any advice on how to get rid of them and possibly prevent them in the future would be much appreciated. Thanks, Sco… --- ## [Camshaft position sensor Chevy Cruze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-position-sensor-chevy-cruze/112793)
**Author:** [@Saraloel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saraloel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-position-sensor-chevy-cruze/112793 "2018-02-26T00:46:13Z")
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze LS. I reached 100,000 miles so I took my car to have the timing belt replaced along with the water pump and what not. When I got my car back the check engine light was on, I took it back and the… --- ## [Beam wiper blades vs. Traditional wiper blades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beam-wiper-blades-vs-traditional-wiper-blades/112739)
**Author:** [@thurman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thurman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beam-wiper-blades-vs-traditional-wiper-blades/112739 "2018-02-26T00:32:16Z")
Really raining “cats and dogs” here. So I am using my windshield wipers and of course like many mine is in need of replacement. So I go start looking around for a pair. They have these “Floppy” type and the ones with … --- ## [Lemmon terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemmon-terrain/112394)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Cheyne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Cheyne)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lemmon-terrain/112394 "2018-02-26T00:14:11Z")
2012 GMC Terrain has oil consumption issue GM rebuilt engine with 112000 km one year later I just took it in and it needs a catalytic converter my question is would the oil consumption issue lead to the catalytic convert… --- ## [Locked Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-radio/112813)
**Author:** [@linda42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linda42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locked-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-radio/112813 "2018-02-25T22:21:16Z")
how do I get my raido off lock and have it read in english --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer weather stripping around lift gate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-weather-stripping-around-lift-gate/112826)
**Author:** [@cowgoesmoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowgoesmoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-weather-stripping-around-lift-gate/112826 "2018-02-25T20:50:24Z")
The weather stripping / rubber seal has become loose around the lift gate and has flopped out of its channel. It’s been that way for a year now and I would just push it back it and it would stay there… Until now. When… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=916) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=918)