# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=932 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 933 --- ## [Is it still safe to drive the car right now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-still-safe-to-drive-the-car-right-now/110785)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-still-safe-to-drive-the-car-right-now/110785 "2017-12-31T00:18:49Z")
The car is 2006 Hyundai Tucson. I noticed sometimes when I turn like 3/5 wheel lock it clicks on one side. I believe it’s the CV axle based on research. Can I still drive the car or can I lose a wheel while driving? The… --- ## [Toyota RAV4 brakes - odor and driver wheel hot after total brake replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-brakes-odor-and-driver-wheel-hot-after-total-brake-replacement/110723)
**Author:** [@FrizbeeDog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrizbeeDog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-brakes-odor-and-driver-wheel-hot-after-total-brake-replacement/110723 "2017-12-30T22:56:13Z")
At 40,000 miles on my 2011 RAV4, had to replace all four pads/rotors. Yesterday, horrible grinding noise from driver wheel when stopping. Took it to shop, they said driver front caliper froze. So, had front rotors/pad… --- ## [Toyota Camry electrical system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-electrical-system-problem/110748)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_y](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn_y)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-electrical-system-problem/110748 "2017-12-30T19:16:35Z")
I have a 2001 toyota camry sitting in garage for a couple of years. Recently, I put in a new battery and tried to start the car. The headlight would turn on, and engine would start, however, none of the electrical sys… --- ## [Cold start, LOUD engine noise. Any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-loud-engine-noise-any-ideas/110729)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start-loud-engine-noise-any-ideas/110729 "2017-12-30T17:40:40Z")
It is single digits and below zero wind chill. My first cold weather with this vehicle. Noise does go away. 3.3 v6 2006 sonata WARNING: Might not want to use headphones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miJ3ZNr6W3w&feat… --- ## [Is there a LAW mandating working tire pressure sensors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-law-mandating-working-tire-pressure-sensors/97919)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-law-mandating-working-tire-pressure-sensors/97919 "2017-12-30T02:10:55Z")
I went to my local Wal Mart this morning to pick out a set of tires for my 2008 Ford F-150. The TPS system has not worked for some time. Of course the sensors are bad. I don't care. I have eyes and a tire gauge. … --- ## [Is it safe to do electrical work on car in rain or snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-do-electrical-work-on-car-in-rain-or-snow/110605)
**Author:** [@2006sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2006sonata)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-do-electrical-work-on-car-in-rain-or-snow/110605 "2017-12-29T12:34:59Z")
Need to back probe a headlight with a multimeter with lights on. It is snowing out. Is this safe? In general is it safe to do electrical work on car when standing on a wet ground or in snow. --- ## [New headlight assembly, no turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headlight-assembly-no-turn-signal/110688)
**Author:** [@KDM2083](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KDM2083)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-headlight-assembly-no-turn-signal/110688 "2017-12-29T06:50:31Z")
I installed a new headlight assembly in my 2003 Ford Focus (right side only) and now my turn signal on that side doesn’t blink. The odd bit is that the bulb does work, it just stays on continuously instead of blinking wh… --- ## [How long can a car sit covered in snow and unstarted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-a-car-sit-covered-in-snow-and-unstarted/41846)
**Author:** [@Bethateach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bethateach)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-a-car-sit-covered-in-snow-and-unstarted/41846 "2017-12-29T06:48:33Z")
My 87 year old mother recently moved into a facility where her car sits out with no shelter here in northern Indiana. This is worrying the daylights out of her. She wants to go out, brush it off and drive it around the p… --- ## [The car stereo, the locks, and the dome light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-stereo-the-locks-and-the-dome-light/110446)
**Author:** [@Lainey2k1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lainey2k1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-stereo-the-locks-and-the-dome-light/110446 "2017-12-29T02:46:33Z")
I’ve got a 1995 Subaru legacy L wagon that I purchased to replace my 1997 Outback. Well–actually it was meant to replace my 1997 mustang so we could sell it, but the timing belt went on the Outback and… Interference engi… --- ## [Serpentine belt replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-replacement/110492)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-replacement/110492 "2017-12-28T20:47:58Z")
Hi everyone! It seems as if every time I take my car to the shop, I am nailed with a new item replacement recommendation. It wasn’t too long ago I had to change transmission fluid at 57K mileage ( car is a toyota Ca… --- ## [Leaking torque converter seal Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-torque-converter-seal-volvo-xc90/110697)
**Author:** [@Sue\_Mullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue_Mullins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-torque-converter-seal-volvo-xc90/110697 "2017-12-28T19:02:39Z")
Replaced the seal 3 times now and it continues to leak! Help… --- ## [Brake Caliper housing broke off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-housing-broke-off-while-driving/110674)
**Author:** [@vilounge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vilounge)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-housing-broke-off-while-driving/110674 "2017-12-28T15:32:37Z")
I replaced my brakes & roter about a month ago. I also painted the calipers. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder V6. I started hearing a noise when i brake hard–it sounded like when the pads are worn and metal is scraping against t… --- ## [Runaway engine '04 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runaway-engine-04-camry/110628)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/runaway-engine-04-camry/110628 "2017-12-28T04:14:07Z")
Fortunately I was just pulling out of my driveway and only going maybe 2 mph. Brakes went almost to the floor but did keep the car in check. Before I could reach to put the car in neutral the engine decelerated. My qu… --- ## [Grinding Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-ignition/87680)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey\_Deutsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey_Deutsch)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-ignition/87680 "2017-12-27T20:44:13Z")
My 2008 Honda Accord grinds when I start it up, not every time, but usually when it's been sitting for hours. I used to think that I needed an oil change, because after I got one, the grinding went away. When it came bac… --- ## [Brake lights only work when headlights are in the on position all 3 brakelights work but when they are off I get nothing and they dont get brighter when I press the brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-only-work-when-headlights-are-in-the-on-position-all-3-brakelights-work-but-when-they-are-off-i-get-nothing-and-they-dont-get-brighter-when-i-press-the-brake/110679)
**Author:** [@James\_Coley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Coley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-only-work-when-headlights-are-in-the-on-position-all-3-brakelights-work-but-when-they-are-off-i-get-nothing-and-they-dont-get-brighter-when-i-press-the-brake/110679 "2017-12-27T19:10:56Z")
Someone help me got big brake light problems --- ## [Must press hard on clutch to start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-press-hard-on-clutch-to-start-car/110647)
**Author:** [@Brian\_JL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_JL)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-press-hard-on-clutch-to-start-car/110647 "2017-12-27T17:33:57Z")
Lately, I’ve been having to press very hard on my clutch to get my '03 Vibe GT to start. It seems like it’s worse when it’s colder, but it was happening a bit even when it was warm. Hydraulic clutch… any thoughts? --- ## [MINI Cooper won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-wont-start/110635)
**Author:** [@arthurpwiggle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arthurpwiggle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-wont-start/110635 "2017-12-27T04:03:55Z")
I’ve got a 2004 Mini Cooper. Since I’ve had it (about 6 months) it has had some minor trouble starting. If I get in the car and just try to start it, it will start right up but then die immediately. If I let the key sit … --- ## [2004 GMC Yukon Denali V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-denali-v8/110632)
**Author:** [@johnnullsf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnullsf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-denali-v8/110632 "2017-12-27T03:49:42Z")
The car can’t go any faster on freeway then 40-50 mph. Any ideas what can be wrong with it and what can be done such as major service, transmission service , engine tune up ? Or it could be some serious mechanical probl… --- ## [Headlights randomly shut off while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-randomly-shut-off-while-driving/110653)
**Author:** [@Brian2Lanky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian2Lanky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-randomly-shut-off-while-driving/110653 "2017-12-27T03:11:21Z")
So I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 and as of recently while I’m driving at night the headlights will turn off while I’m driving. The weird part is if I kick the panel right below the steering wheel they will turn back on. I… --- ## [Gas pedal issue on 2017 1.4L VW Jetta automatic/turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-issue-on-2017-1-4l-vw-jetta-automatic-turbo/109415)
**Author:** [@2017\_VW\_Jetta\_issue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2017_VW_Jetta_issue)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-issue-on-2017-1-4l-vw-jetta-automatic-turbo/109415 "2017-12-26T21:28:44Z")
At times gas pedal stops working. When pumped up and down no acceleration, nothing happens until the pedal is released and then reapplied and again works normally. This has happened 9 times in 1000 miles. Vehicle is new… --- ## [Emergency Brake Light Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-light-problem/110494)
**Author:** [@RamataKahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RamataKahn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emergency-brake-light-problem/110494 "2017-12-26T18:09:40Z")
I have a 1999 Buick Lesabre. The emergency brake light/chime Keeps going off pretty much all the time now. I looked at the fuse box bother under the drivers side dash and under the hood, but couldnt find anything labeled… --- ## [Electric power steering on Zafira A - could it be battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-on-zafira-a-could-it-be-battery/110576)
**Author:** [@TheKLF99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheKLF99)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-on-zafira-a-could-it-be-battery/110576 "2017-12-26T13:01:22Z")
I’ve got a Vauxhall (uk version of a GM/Opel) Zafira A We keep having power steering problems with it. The problems seem to happen if we leave the car for about 5-10 mins in ignition position 3 (so the electrics are on… --- ## [Steering and suspension after 300K](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-and-suspension-after-300k/110613)
**Author:** [@Abel\_Garcia\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abel_Garcia_1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-and-suspension-after-300k/110613 "2017-12-25T02:18:58Z")
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty w/ 305K. Engine runs well, but burns some oil as expected. Never been used as an off road vehicle. I feel like after 300k in order to keep it running safely i should do some sort of front susp… --- ## [Where is the Cruise Control fuse on a 2017 Spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-cruise-control-fuse-on-a-2017-spark/109738)
**Author:** [@c1sanford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/c1sanford)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-cruise-control-fuse-on-a-2017-spark/109738 "2017-12-25T02:11:37Z")
Need your help. A week ago I brought home a new Chevy Spark. On my first highway trip I attempted to use the cruise control for the first time. I quickly discovered that it would not turn on. As we all know the first … --- ## [Dodge intrepid computer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-intrepid-computer-problems/110570)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Rollf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek_Rollf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-intrepid-computer-problems/110570 "2017-12-24T21:36:44Z")
I have a 1996 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.3l engine I was replacing the altenator and forgot to unhook the battery and the power wire from altenator arched on the manifold and smoke started coming from the area where the com… --- ## [Antifreeze replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-replace/107913)
**Author:** [@chevysleeps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chevysleeps)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-replace/107913 "2017-12-24T14:33:05Z")
I have an 87 924s that’s been in the shop and not driven for the last 3 years due to wiring issues. Now that she starts and runs, she’s running hot and I notice the antifreeze needs to be replenished. I’ve been told th… --- ## [Could a water pump cause low flow to my heater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-water-pump-cause-low-flow-to-my-heater/110546)
**Author:** [@olemike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olemike)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-water-pump-cause-low-flow-to-my-heater/110546 "2017-12-24T13:38:33Z")
I have flushed the entire coolant system. I replaced the oil cooler (it is in line with the heater core). I seem to have enough flow thru the heater core. The heat is good if I run the RPM up to 3K. Could the impelars… --- ## [How to remove a car battery handle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-a-car-battery-handle/88370)
**Author:** [@AntonioKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioKat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-a-car-battery-handle/88370 "2017-12-24T01:30:47Z")
I'm in the process of swapping out my car battery, but the only problem is that the handle on the new Everstart battery is getting in the way of the clamps to hold the battery down in my engine bay. Is there any trick to… --- ## [Brake Lights will not go off, stay on all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-will-not-go-off-stay-on-all-the-time/110571)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-will-not-go-off-stay-on-all-the-time/110571 "2017-12-24T01:18:27Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima with 130K miles. It’s my teen age daughters car. Tonight while she was out, she noticed the brake lights stayed on all the time. She gets it home, and nothing I do gets the brake lights to … --- ## [My $8000.00 oil change, or: "Where can I get transmission fluid tested?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-8000-00-oil-change-or-where-can-i-get-transmission-fluid-tested/110406)
**Author:** [@dsears3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsears3)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-8000-00-oil-change-or-where-can-i-get-transmission-fluid-tested/110406 "2017-12-24T00:27:09Z")
Pull up a chair , get a cup of coffee …and bear with this saga of woe…for which I need advise We took our 2014 Forester for an oil change at a nearby local tire franchise. Convenient. cheap. Till now. We show up at th… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=931) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=933)