# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=923 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 924 --- ## [Car wont start after knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-knock/112062)
**Author:** [@Allandjean23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allandjean23)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-knock/112062 "2018-02-09T03:46:42Z")
I had a knock in my mustang pretty sure it was a rod knock but as im driving the car died on me i tried to give it a jump start and it wouldn’t start other is it nit starting because of the rod knock got too intense or … --- ## [Toyota Verso 2007 Engine Sludge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-verso-2007-engine-sludge/111562)
**Author:** [@zoomaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zoomaj)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-verso-2007-engine-sludge/111562 "2018-02-09T03:45:29Z")
Hello All so i pop over the hood and unscrew the oil cap and im confronted by all this black sticky tar like substance please see pics attached. Unfortunately the previous owner totally neglected this car so i took a bi… --- ## [Brake pedal sink slowly to the ground](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-sink-slowly-to-the-ground/112044)
**Author:** [@CtL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CtL)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-sink-slowly-to-the-ground/112044 "2018-02-09T03:26:58Z")
Hi, I have 1996 toyota camry, and it seemed like one problem after another. Just yesterday I experiance something scary when I apply the brake slowly, I could feel it engaging the disc rotor but won’t stop completely but… --- ## [1995 Toyota Avalon SRS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-avalon-srs-light/79352)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-avalon-srs-light/79352 "2018-02-08T23:34:04Z")
Some time ago, I cleaned the ABS sensor on my R/F wheel to cure a ABS warning light (Code 35). The light came back recently, so I followed the Toyota manual to read the code (connect jumper wire between Tc and E1terminal… --- ## [Mystery Gremlin in my 95 Buick. No start below 40°](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-gremlin-in-my-95-buick-no-start-below-40/111485)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Rubdie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Rubdie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-gremlin-in-my-95-buick-no-start-below-40/111485 "2018-02-08T22:51:22Z")
So i ran fine all fall. But as it got colder, the engine would have greater difficulty starting the first time each morning. It began to start up and stutter for awhile, had no power or acceleration when i depressed the … --- ## [Nissan CVT transmissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-cvt-transmissions/57399)
**Author:** [@CTRUGBY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CTRUGBY)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-cvt-transmissions/57399 "2018-02-08T22:39:03Z")
I heard that early Nissan CVT transmissions have reliability issues. They broke often and needed to be replaced. Has that problem been resolved? Or do new Nissan cars have the same CVT problems? I'm looking for a new com… --- ## [More Info -Toyota Celica jerks in 1st and 2nd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-info-toyota-celica-jerks-in-1st-and-2nd/67776)
**Author:** [@locks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/locks)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-info-toyota-celica-jerks-in-1st-and-2nd/67776 "2018-02-08T20:24:23Z")
Have taken my Toyota 3 different days to have the problem repaired. 1st day they gave it a tune up I paid, but it still jerks. 2nd day, I was told he was checking out different things, after 4 hours I took the car back… --- ## [Timing Chain Replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replace/53391)
**Author:** [@skpicky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skpicky)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replace/53391 "2018-02-08T03:32:44Z")
The timing chain broke on my 2002 Pontiac Grand Am 2.2L 4cyl engine. Since the car is 9 years old, has 140K miles, and is worth less than what a mechanic would charge me for the repair, I am replacing it myself. My pri… --- ## [Outer tire rod question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outer-tire-rod-question/112051)
**Author:** [@jc20022002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jc20022002)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outer-tire-rod-question/112051 "2018-02-07T21:36:17Z")
Hi, I need a new outer tire rod on my Lexus ES 300. The tire rod was priced at 108.99 each. A new steering tire rod end and wheel alignment was quoted. The store also said I needed new shocks/struts, new suspensions stru… --- ## [05 Town & Country Brake Warning and ABS Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-town-country-brake-warning-and-abs-lights/76563)
**Author:** [@Glurkus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glurkus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-town-country-brake-warning-and-abs-lights/76563 "2018-02-07T17:02:39Z")
Intermittent brake warning light and steady ABS light. Master cylinder is full and parking brake is off. Had a problem last fall with ABS and found rear caliper sticking, so I replaced all rear pads, rotors and calip… --- ## [Battery, starter, alternator fine my car takes forever to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-starter-alternator-fine-my-car-takes-forever-to-start/112009)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Moxon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Moxon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-starter-alternator-fine-my-car-takes-forever-to-start/112009 "2018-02-07T04:18:32Z")
My car is a 2003 Jetta and I just got my battery, alternator, and starter checked and everything is perfectly fine there. Still, my car has a hard time starting. It cranks, and it tries to start up. But usually doesn’t d… --- ## [I can't believe this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-believe-this/111740)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-cant-believe-this/111740 "2018-02-07T03:11:03Z")
I again everyone, I can’t believe I am posting about this for the 3rd time. Back in Oct my mom’s battery was dead the mechanic said it was the alternator, he put in a new one and charged up the battery. Then in December … --- ## [Bmw X5 2005 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x5-2005-misfire/112016)
**Author:** [@Alex170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex170)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x5-2005-misfire/112016 "2018-02-07T01:59:30Z")
Hi guys I have a BMW X5 2005 3.0 6 cylinders and 2 days ago car started shaking and check engine light came on. Check for the codes and it says P0303 code which is a misfire on piston 3. Changed all spark plugs but it… --- ## [2003 Ford Focus Svt Unsafe steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-svt-unsafe-steering-issues/93310)
**Author:** [@Jeffbealbrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffbealbrews)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-focus-svt-unsafe-steering-issues/93310 "2018-02-06T14:51:23Z")
Hi there my name is Jeff, and I would greatly appreciate any help with the problem I cannot seem to figure out or fix for that matter. The problem makes the car unsafe to drive. The quickest way to describe it is a hard … --- ## [Intermittent Hiccup when engine running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-hiccup-when-engine-running/79346)
**Author:** [@CambridgeGuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CambridgeGuys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-hiccup-when-engine-running/79346 "2018-02-06T13:12:34Z")
My Car 2002 Buick Le sabre Limited has a intermittent stall problem. It happens wether I am at a stop or driving at any speed. It kind of hiccups for about 1/4 of a second. Sometimes it does it two or three times in a… --- ## [Kia Sedona - Stops accelerating while in cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-stops-accelerating-while-in-cruise-control/112027)
**Author:** [@Tyrsyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyrsyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-stops-accelerating-while-in-cruise-control/112027 "2018-02-06T10:35:43Z")
Scary situation, going down the highway about 70 mph using the cruse control, then suddenly it was as if you let off the gas pedal completely. I turn the cruise control off and press the gas, the car stayed at about 1500… --- ## [Where to have exhaust work done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-have-exhaust-work-done/111994)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-have-exhaust-work-done/111994 "2018-02-06T05:07:02Z")
My son needs a muffler assembly on his 1999 Lexus ES300. Where to have it done? One of these muffler chains, like Monroe? An independent specialist muffler shop with good reviews? Brakes Plus which seems to be honest? An… --- ## [No heat in a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-a-2004-chrysler-pacifica/112017)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-a-2004-chrysler-pacifica/112017 "2018-02-06T04:41:16Z")
My 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has started to blow unheated air when I have the heat on. When I was driving at highway speed and had the defroster and leg warmer setting, I got heat, but sitting in front of my house listenin… --- ## [Can anyone ID this wire? Charging system issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-wire-charging-system-issue/112006)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-wire-charging-system-issue/112006 "2018-02-06T04:34:01Z")
I need to see if anyone knows what this goes to or what its for. Im having a charging issue even after replacing both the battery and the alternator (came with new voltage regulator). Edit: the wire is light green with … --- ## [Advice on both low beam headlights not working?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-both-low-beam-headlights-not-working/110659)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-both-low-beam-headlights-not-working/110659 "2018-02-06T02:56:52Z")
Have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6. Both low beam headlights do not work. All other lights work. I checked fuses and relays. I installed new bulbs. I tried a new lamp switch. I checked the front of the female headligh… --- ## [Hi beam/ low beam and now windshield wipers not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-beam-low-beam-and-now-windshield-wipers-not-working/99601)
**Author:** [@sashakking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sashakking)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-beam-low-beam-and-now-windshield-wipers-not-working/99601 "2018-02-05T22:32:46Z")
91 Dodge, for ages when switching between high and low beams the lights go out until I keep clicking to get it back to low. And just recently while I can hear some switch happening when I turn my wind shield wipers on, t… --- ## [Toyota Camry Lease return with damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-lease-return-with-damage/111959)
**Author:** [@dougm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-lease-return-with-damage/111959 "2018-02-05T16:49:59Z")
My lease is up in May 2018. I have damage to driver’s side front panel and wheel. An independent repair shop estimated the cost to fix at $1900. Should I return to Toyota as is? or get the repair? The risk seems to … --- ## [$330 to flush my transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/330-to-flush-my-transmission/54477)
**Author:** [@qqqqqq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qqqqqq)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/330-to-flush-my-transmission/54477 "2018-02-05T04:50:59Z")
An independent shop wants $330 to flush the transmission on my 2003 VW Passat GLX 4-motion Wagon. This seems totally outrageous! I don't think the maintenance manual for the car ever calls for a transmission flush,… --- ## [There's a crease in my tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theres-a-crease-in-my-tire/111811)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theres-a-crease-in-my-tire/111811 "2018-02-04T20:58:39Z")
I see a crease in my driver’s side rear tire, radiating from the rim to the tread. There’s a weight at that point on the rim. I don’t see similar creases on other tires. This tire loses about .25 psi/daily; the others ho… --- ## [Digital Odometer not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-odometer-not-working/72767)
**Author:** [@DrewQ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrewQ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-odometer-not-working/72767 "2018-02-04T19:55:44Z")
I drive a 2001 Buick Century. Sometime last month (or maybe the month before), my digital odometer was on the fritz. There's a little sub-partition to my dash that houses my digital odometer as well as the indication as … --- ## [Volvo 240 - Engine Won't Catch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-240-engine-wont-catch/111906)
**Author:** [@AridianSea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AridianSea)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-240-engine-wont-catch/111906 "2018-02-04T15:24:02Z")
\*\*\*UPDATE: I tried cycling the key again and shortly after - about ten minutes - spouse tried starting the car up and it worked! Car started up again! Battery monitor light started blinking green. It’s still running and … --- ## [After timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-timing-belt-change/60740)
**Author:** [@young2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/young2011)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-timing-belt-change/60740 "2018-02-04T14:43:23Z")
I have a 98 Honda Accord 4 cylinder with 110k miles on it. It used to be very quite and drives smoothly. I recently had my timing belt and water pump replaced. Right after i got my car back from my mechanic, the driving … --- ## [P0137 Code O2 Sensor Location? Video included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0137-code-o2-sensor-location-video-included/110662)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0137-code-o2-sensor-location-video-included/110662 "2018-02-04T06:00:30Z")
Just failed my emission test. Getting a P0137 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 on the OBDII and a check engine light. 2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 Can someone tell me where in this video the sensor is located… --- ## [My 5speed Pontiac wave revs so high and I'm only going 25 miles per hour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-5speed-pontiac-wave-revs-so-high-and-im-only-going-25-miles-per-hour/111943)
**Author:** [@Tracy1763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracy1763)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-5speed-pontiac-wave-revs-so-high-and-im-only-going-25-miles-per-hour/111943 "2018-02-04T01:55:07Z")
My 2007 5speed wave revs so high when I accelerate . It revs up to 3 when I’m going 25. What could be wrong with it? Help --- ## [2001 Civic Transmission Control Module electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-civic-transmission-control-module-electrical-problem/111524)
**Author:** [@matteous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matteous)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-civic-transmission-control-module-electrical-problem/111524 "2018-02-04T00:30:34Z")
Hello, I got a 2001 civic LX automatic transmission. I did replace the transmission on it BUT now there is a check engine light comes on and the code reader says P0740 “Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit/Open” it s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=922) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=924)