# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=922 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 923 --- ## [Turning off your car at 55 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-your-car-at-55-mph/62194)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-your-car-at-55-mph/62194 "2011-04-16T16:50:08Z")
Me and a friend were arguing over this issue. If you were driving down the road at say 55 mph or at any speed and just turned the car off what if anything would happen to the engine and or car? --- ## [Engine not getting up to temperature but heat in car is fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-getting-up-to-temperature-but-heat-in-car-is-fine/112149)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Hoven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Hoven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-getting-up-to-temperature-but-heat-in-car-is-fine/112149 "2018-02-13T06:05:04Z")
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me out. My car recently had a coolant leak and was supposedly repaired… the mechanic stated he changed both thermostats as my car has 2. The “repair” was done just under a month ago… up u… --- ## [Maintenance questions - pulsation and Tranny fluid color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-questions-pulsation-and-tranny-fluid-color/111966)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-questions-pulsation-and-tranny-fluid-color/111966 "2018-02-13T05:09:45Z")
A friend has two issues on his Mazda with 80k - 5 yr old: He had the rotor surfaced due to pulsation. But the pulsation has not completely gone. There is still some happen from time to time. What might be the fix? Tran… --- ## [Wheel Rim Corrosion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-rim-corrosion/33206)
**Author:** [@sniffingvixen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sniffingvixen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-rim-corrosion/33206 "2018-02-09T15:05:05Z")
Is wheel-rim corrosion a real phenomenon? I recently took my car into the tire shop, a Discount Tires outlet, because it was riding low on one of the tires. They told me that the reason the one tire had deflated was… --- ## [2002 Toyota RAV4 - transmission/ECM issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-transmission-ecm-issues/26871)
**Author:** [@SubaruDave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SubaruDave)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-transmission-ecm-issues/26871 "2018-02-12T21:43:28Z")
Anyone have any comments/experiences with the '02 RAV4 and the issues I've read about the ECM and it's affect on the transmission? I'm seeing that it's a known problem, Toyota will cover it 8 years/80,000 miles, but… --- ## [Dynamic Wheel Balance - weights on outside?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dynamic-wheel-balance-weights-on-outside/112230)
**Author:** [@hiker33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker33)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dynamic-wheel-balance-weights-on-outside/112230 "2018-02-13T03:15:40Z")
Blockquote’ I just had 4 new Michelin Defenders installed on my 06 Corolla. The shop claims to have performed dynamic balancing on the four tires with OEM steel wheels, but there are no weights on the outside of the wh… --- ## [Battery or alternator or?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-alternator-or/112241)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-alternator-or/112241 "2018-02-13T02:48:22Z")
2000 Silverado 2500 4WD Yesterday I left the driveway and 100’ later the truck died. 2nd attempt starting the truck acted like it had a cold, dead battery (no starter clicking btw). I used my lithium ion jumper, the tru… --- ## [Mysterious Squeaky Belt Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-squeaky-belt-issue/112217)
**Author:** [@Slipzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slipzer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-squeaky-belt-issue/112217 "2018-02-13T01:45:24Z")
2005 Infiniti G35 Base 6 Cyl Okay takes a breather, now I am hoping someone can help me with my issue here. When the car is cold and I start it up, there is a schreeching noise only a banshee could mimick. There are 2 b… --- ## [2017 e300 merc-benz transmission overfilled from factory--constant tranny malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-e300-merc-benz-transmission-overfilled-from-factory-constant-tranny-malfunction/112231)
**Author:** [@JeremyCox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyCox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-e300-merc-benz-transmission-overfilled-from-factory-constant-tranny-malfunction/112231 "2018-02-13T01:42:08Z")
Hey CT, I have a 2017 e300 mercedes thats had transmission issues since i purchased it a year ago. It shifts incredibly hard, especially from 2-3 or 4-3 and tends to get stuck in 2nd and 9th gear. On a few occasions its… --- ## [Car runs like velvet, but "occasionally" will crank and starts poorly (either in hot or cold days)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-like-velvet-but-occasionally-will-crank-and-starts-poorly-either-in-hot-or-cold-days/111824)
**Author:** [@PaperCut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaperCut)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-runs-like-velvet-but-occasionally-will-crank-and-starts-poorly-either-in-hot-or-cold-days/111824 "2018-02-12T19:35:08Z")
(On a 1993 Tercel 3ee engine 4speed manual. No A/C. No power steering). The vehicle runs properly and starts on the second crank, but occasionally it will crank longer (10-15 cranks) and then it barely catches. I have t… --- ## [2004 Saturn ION II - Car Idles High in Park & Neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-ii-car-idles-high-in-park-neutral/45381)
**Author:** [@atl\_stevejk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atl_stevejk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saturn-ion-ii-car-idles-high-in-park-neutral/45381 "2018-02-12T18:32:27Z")
I'm having headaches with my Saturn. For the past two and a half years I've taken the car to a dealer here in Atlanta and every time I take it in I pose this question to the dealer, "When I'm driving occasionally (very … --- ## [2002 door stuck shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-door-stuck-shut/112081)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Pollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn_Pollock)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-door-stuck-shut/112081 "2018-02-12T05:50:05Z")
My passenger side door is stuck shut ,neither the indoor or out door handle will open the door. Lock does move ok. How do I get the door open since I can not disassemble the door to find out what is wrong with out openin… --- ## [To donate or to keep? VW Jetta 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-donate-or-to-keep-vw-jetta-2002/112001)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-donate-or-to-keep-vw-jetta-2002/112001 "2018-02-12T05:20:37Z")
Greetings, friends. I have a 2002 Jetta 1.8T. I am the second owner and it has only 82,000 miles. It runs great, but I had to put $2,000 in it in September to get minor things fixed - like a window power button that was… --- ## [Does an alternator going bad kill a battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-an-alternator-going-bad-kill-a-battery/32505)
**Author:** [@UofLCard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UofLCard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-an-alternator-going-bad-kill-a-battery/32505 "2018-02-12T01:38:57Z")
I was on vacation this week and the alternator died on my 03 Tribute. I was on a bridge and had to keep the car running to get off the bridge. As a result I drained the battery. I got towed to a dealer which quoted me… --- ## [Leak from T-Top Windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-from-t-top-windows/112182)
**Author:** [@Nicholasvillanueva1996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholasvillanueva1996)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-from-t-top-windows/112182 "2018-02-11T22:38:32Z")
Whenever i take my car to the car wash, water will seap in from the top and i was just wondering where i would go to replace the lining or gasket? Idk what its called but its a 2002 Chevy Camaro --- ## [Blinkers work sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinkers-work-sometimes/112177)
**Author:** [@jvic387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jvic387)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinkers-work-sometimes/112177 "2018-02-11T20:02:06Z")
I have a 1999 Chrysler LHS and for some reason both right, left, & even emergency blinkers only work when they want to I’ve already went out and purchased a new multi-switch and installed it and yet the problem is still … --- ## [Electrical..no one could get a reading of my battery!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-no-one-could-get-a-reading-of-my-battery/109732)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-no-one-could-get-a-reading-of-my-battery/109732 "2018-02-11T19:03:47Z")
Hey Guys, Time to play stump the pros. My car was dead after 4-5 days not driving it (I know, a vampire draw most likely)…it was so dead my portable charger wasn’t enough to start it, I had to go car-to-car. I had Pep B… --- ## [Ram won't start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-wont-start-when-hot/112175)
**Author:** [@Rosie65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosie65)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ram-wont-start-when-hot/112175 "2018-02-11T17:56:34Z")
2015 Ram Bighorn 5.7 engine at 25000 miles engine would time out and not start when hot. Even on a hot day the same thing. Have to try it 2/3 times before it will start. It just cranks over and don’t hit at all. None of … --- ## [Dead battery, Alternator or Vampire Draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-alternator-or-vampire-draw/111162)
**Author:** [@wyattspoppa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattspoppa)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-alternator-or-vampire-draw/111162 "2018-02-11T17:07:32Z")
Hey Guus, I’ve got a '96 Olds Aurora 4.0 Ltr V8 and if I let it sit for 2 days, the battery is dead as a doornail, hardly juice to light my dash. First thought is a dead cell, but it will restart after a jump, and even … --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid TPS replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-tps-replacement/112202)
**Author:** [@apk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-tps-replacement/112202 "2018-02-11T16:02:01Z")
Is it necessary to “retrain” the throttle position sensor on a 2010 Fusion Hybrid after replacement? If so what is the correct procedure to retrain? --- ## [Battery at rest volatege 12.09 V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-at-rest-volatege-12-09-v/112002)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-at-rest-volatege-12-09-v/112002 "2018-02-11T03:33:57Z")
The battery is only about 8 months old, and this winter has been unusually cold in Northeast, and continues to be cold. This morning, I discovered my car batter at rest is only 12.09. If I start the engine, it goes u… --- ## [Rubbing Noise from 98 Stratus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-noise-from-98-stratus/112174)
**Author:** [@DaleSL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleSL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubbing-noise-from-98-stratus/112174 "2018-02-11T01:26:02Z")
Recently there’s been a rubbing noise coming from my front end when I turn. It kind of sounds like rubber rubbing against metal. Or perhaps metal screaming from being bent. The tires aren’t rubbing, and I’ve given a quic… --- ## [Trunk lid of 2012 Avalon will not hold unless completely opened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-lid-of-2012-avalon-will-not-hold-unless-completely-opened/82060)
**Author:** [@Treasurer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Treasurer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-lid-of-2012-avalon-will-not-hold-unless-completely-opened/82060 "2018-02-10T15:47:12Z")
I purchased a new 2012 Toyota Avalon and had the dealer install a trunk spoiler before I picked it up. Unless the trunk is completely opened and seated, the lid falls down--most times while your head or hands are in the… --- ## [SRX RWD trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srx-rwd-trans/112138)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srx-rwd-trans/112138 "2018-02-10T15:40:46Z")
cant be real hard to r&r a trans from a 04 RWD V6 srx, is it? i did the same job on my kids 05 4wd trailblazer 3 yrs ago. and that was fairly straightforward. no subframe to screw around with. the srx is similar to a tra… --- ## [Loud humming noise after I hit a huge pothole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-humming-noise-after-i-hit-a-huge-pothole/112123)
**Author:** [@JennyG1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennyG1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-humming-noise-after-i-hit-a-huge-pothole/112123 "2018-02-10T04:01:11Z")
I hit a really big pothole the other night at 30 mph, it was raining at the time so it was difficult to see, but right away my car started having issues. I didn’t get a flat tire but immediately after I hit the pothole I… --- ## [Honda Accord 2005 Stereo Light Disappears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2005-stereo-light-disappears/112130)
**Author:** [@supat2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supat2005)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-2005-stereo-light-disappears/112130 "2018-02-10T01:38:12Z")
I have a 2005 Honda Accord. The light inside of my stereo flickers on and off. And its very random. It flickered off for about 20 days and then one day randomly turned on. Then turned off. Every once in a while it will a… --- ## [Fan belt or fan belt pulley?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-belt-or-fan-belt-pulley/112104)
**Author:** [@Karen219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen219)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-belt-or-fan-belt-pulley/112104 "2018-02-09T23:41:13Z")
Hello All! So I’ve still got my 1994 Honda Accord EX, purchased new in 1994 which now has 82,000 miles on it. A year and a half ago (I don’t drive much) the fan belt started squealing the dead back to life. Turning th… --- ## [Buick LeSabre engine cutoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lesabre-engine-cutoff/111869)
**Author:** [@FRANKM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKM)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lesabre-engine-cutoff/111869 "2018-02-09T15:35:54Z")
My 2002 Buick LeSabre has an intermittent engine problem. It starts and runs fine then after a few hundred yards, when I step on the gas a little harder, the engine cuts off ad on as if I were turning the key off and on.… --- ## [In dash cupholder removal on a 2010-2014 toyota sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-dash-cupholder-removal-on-a-2010-2014-toyota-sienna/112113)
**Author:** [@Betty\_Lowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty_Lowe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-dash-cupholder-removal-on-a-2010-2014-toyota-sienna/112113 "2018-02-09T14:49:30Z")
Hi, I found a quick fix for a stuck in-dash cupholder. I got a Pop Socket cell phone holder and stuck it on the cupholder drawer so I can push in and then pull the drawer out with the Pop Socket. It works great and sav… --- ## [Please help removing these hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-removing-these-hoses/112074)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-removing-these-hoses/112074 "2018-02-09T04:03:24Z")
Hi there, This is my first time working on a car. I have no experience whatsoever, so I don’t know the name of things. Please excuse my lack of knowledge. I have attached a couple of images so you guys know what I am ta… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=921) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=923)