# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=934 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 935 --- ## [Newer car stolen, what now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-car-stolen-what-now/97284)
**Author:** [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newer-car-stolen-what-now/97284 "2017-12-18T13:12:40Z")
My brother's 2015 Nissan Pathfinder was recently stolen out of his driveway. The truck was locked and the key was safely in the house. We, meaning my brothers and a few friends and family, were inside watching football a… --- ## [2009 Cadillac CTS Need Help Valve Spring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-cts-need-help-valve-spring/110118)
**Author:** [@MrMitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMitch)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-cts-need-help-valve-spring/110118 "2017-12-18T06:10:36Z")
Hello all. I am not a Mechanic but I have no choice to fix this myself and with your help as well. I was quoted 2000 to fix this. I really hope you can help me :slight\_smile: Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6l 77000 miles. … --- ## [How do you repair an EP3 panel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-repair-an-ep3-panel/110338)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Benedict](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Benedict)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-repair-an-ep3-panel/110338 "2017-12-18T03:53:01Z")
It feels like some sort of plastic polymer and I’m trying to access it through the interior. I removed the rear interior but there’s a large metal sheet that’s keeping me from accessing the exterior… --- ## [What did I just break while replacing my Alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-i-just-break-while-replacing-my-alternator/110405)
**Author:** [@Brett2112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett2112)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-i-just-break-while-replacing-my-alternator/110405 "2017-12-17T23:50:01Z")
I tried to save some money by replacing my own alternator. Long story short, I broke something that has two very small red wires coming out of the alternator and looks like it goes into the engine. The car still started … --- ## [02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac O/D light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-sport-trac-o-d-light-flashing/82274)
**Author:** [@dyreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dyreno)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-sport-trac-o-d-light-flashing/82274 "2016-10-20T11:56:55Z")
Looking for help with a flashing o/d light. I have a 02 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. V6 4.0L with a 5R55E transmission. About 210,000 miles. A few weeks ago after a trip i discovered i had a coolant leak. It took me a c… --- ## [Oil Loss in 1999 Lexux V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-loss-in-1999-lexux-v8/110379)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-loss-in-1999-lexux-v8/110379 "2017-12-16T19:54:56Z")
1999 Lexus LS. Used engine installed 200 mi from home in son’s car. Used engine allegedly 100k on it. Oil loss at the rate of about 1 qt per hour. Got the car home, kept topped up. Strangely, no oil drops on pavement, n… --- ## [95 Ford Windstar problem starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ford-windstar-problem-starting/96721)
**Author:** [@mchaviland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mchaviland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ford-windstar-problem-starting/96721 "2017-12-16T18:29:32Z")
The windstar is 3.8, v-6. When trying to start in less than 30 degree weather, the engine sputters and bucks. Eventually, it will catch and start and then it will run with no problem. It only has this problem in the cold… --- ## [ENGINE LIGHT/vtm4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-vtm4/110359)
**Author:** [@NELCA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NELCA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-vtm4/110359 "2017-12-16T01:17:11Z")
My 2004 MDX light came on, checked by ind. mechanic as misfiring valves. Was told by Acura dealer safe to drive it in to dealer ship to have it checked. They came up with same diagnosis, was told the valve needs to b… --- ## [My Car takes a while to move when I match the accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-a-while-to-move-when-i-match-the-accelerator/110355)
**Author:** [@DaveMoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMoody)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-a-while-to-move-when-i-match-the-accelerator/110355 "2017-12-16T01:04:17Z")
My Nissan Altima has been messing up lately. Anytime I come to a stop and then match the accelerator to start moving again, it takes a little while before my car starts moving. It’s as if the exhaust pipe is clogged or s… --- ## [Honda crv 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2007/110351)
**Author:** [@tracy\_yost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tracy_yost)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2007/110351 "2017-12-16T00:55:29Z")
have a crv ex all wheel drive got it used 100,ooo miles. nice. when i reverse turning wheel all the way it makes a metal high noise like silverware clinking but light sound . does it both left and right. --- ## [EGR Valve problem plz help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve-problem-plz-help/110361)
**Author:** [@Greg\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg_G)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve-problem-plz-help/110361 "2017-12-16T00:41:26Z")
So my car is sputtering a lot at idle. Pretty much at the stop sign or the stop light, now the sputtering gets really bad and kind of almost feels like it wants to shut off but like it has like a sudden spark of life and… --- ## [Harmonica sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonica-sound/110342)
**Author:** [@Abel\_Garcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abel_Garcia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harmonica-sound/110342 "2017-12-16T00:08:08Z")
Greeting to you all. Looking for some help. I have a 98 civic that emits a faint harmonica sound from the engine or the transmission. I mostly hear it during acceleration but at times while cruising at speed as well. … --- ## [2006 Mustang GT Manual Wont Shift When Warmed Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mustang-gt-manual-wont-shift-when-warmed-up/107764)
**Author:** [@Phildo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phildo)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mustang-gt-manual-wont-shift-when-warmed-up/107764 "2017-12-15T19:45:09Z")
I have a 2006 Mustang GT with a manual transmission. The car shifts fine when cold, then gets more and more difficult until it will no longer shift. This is over the span of 20 minutes or so. I had a full clutch kit inta… --- ## [Problems with 2005 PT cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2005-pt-cruiser/109956)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-2005-pt-cruiser/109956 "2017-12-15T16:38:34Z")
I have had ongoing problems with this car for a couple of years now. After changing the timing belt a month and a half later I started getting engine code P0016. I have since changed the camshaft sensor and wiring harnes… --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest Heat Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-heat-problem/38889)
**Author:** [@phaseconverter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phaseconverter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-heat-problem/38889 "2017-12-15T14:42:22Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Quest, Problem--- No Heat (defrost or Cabin) when initial start up and Idle. Only when driven up to highway speeds does the heat work correctly (Then heat works great). I have replaced the thermostat… --- ## [What to do ?Catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-catalytic-converters/110326)
**Author:** [@cybergirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cybergirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-catalytic-converters/110326 "2017-12-15T13:54:20Z")
Hello, I have a 2005 Nissan Maxima with 155,000 miles. It runs well, General maintenance has been kept up, Body in good shape. Problem is the catalytic converters. The Car will not pass an emissions inspection. Is t… --- ## [Chevy Cavalier Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavalier-timing-chain/69073)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-cavalier-timing-chain/69073 "2017-12-14T19:49:01Z")
This discussion was created from comments split from: Timing chains vs belts. --- ## [Water in gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas/89729)
**Author:** [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-gas/89729 "2017-12-14T04:31:52Z")
Hey, guys. I just got back to town with my Supra, 298,000 mi, 7M-GE 3.0L engine. I think I picked up some bad gas on the road. It's acting like I've got dome water in the tank. I've already run a couple of tankfuls. I kn… --- ## [Does this sound normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-sound-normal/110282)
**Author:** [@Moosemanty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moosemanty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-sound-normal/110282 "2017-12-14T03:55:09Z")
Hello everyone, I am just wondering if this sounds normal? It seems to be coming from cylinder #1 in a 2007 subaru impreza 2.5i. Also the vvt solenoid is going out. Could that be causing it? Sorry for the crappy video, … --- ## [Is a 1990 and 1991 acura integra the same parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-1990-and-1991-acura-integra-the-same-parts/110296)
**Author:** [@April\_Reed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/April_Reed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-1990-and-1991-acura-integra-the-same-parts/110296 "2017-12-14T03:02:32Z")
Can a motor and trans from a 1991 acura integra work in a 1990 acura integra --- ## [Car Shaking at highway speeds, Acceleration only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-at-highway-speeds-acceleration-only/110248)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-at-highway-speeds-acceleration-only/110248 "2017-12-14T02:50:16Z")
So I hit a bad pot hole a month ago. Next day noticed the car shaking at around 60mph acceleration only. Idle and coast is smooth. Replaced the front right tire with my full size spare to test it out. Still shaking. Went… --- ## [Heater problem on 2005 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problem-on-2005-honda-pilot/110306)
**Author:** [@Kriegswolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kriegswolf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problem-on-2005-honda-pilot/110306 "2017-12-14T01:53:40Z")
I recently bought a 2005 Honda Pilot EX with 126K miles and automatic climate control. The problem I am having is that the heater does not get very hot, even on HI. When I run the heater, I can hear what sounds like tr… --- ## [03 Forester with 190k miles. Worth the Timing Belt Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-forester-with-190k-miles-worth-the-timing-belt-repair/110217)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-forester-with-190k-miles-worth-the-timing-belt-repair/110217 "2017-12-14T01:25:22Z")
Hello Subaru lovers / sometimes haters! I have a 2003 Forster with 190k miles on it. I’m technically the 2nd owner but the car was passed down to me at 80k miles buy a late relative so I have records of everything that’s… --- ## [Car stereo not working right in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-not-working-right-in-cold-weather/60513)
**Author:** [@cbgb1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbgb1984)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stereo-not-working-right-in-cold-weather/60513 "2017-12-13T17:26:50Z")
One cold morning, I started my car and noticed that the stereo's lights were on but no sound or display. I drove it to work. When I turned off the car, the stereo's lights were still on. I closed and locked the doors, bu… --- ## [Crazed Cricket Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazed-cricket-sound/110271)
**Author:** [@gr8shetland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8shetland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazed-cricket-sound/110271 "2017-12-13T16:57:56Z")
I have a 2014 bought new w/manual tranny. About 2 years ago I started hearing what I call a “crazed cricket” sound. It only happens when either the ambient temp or car is cool/cold so it doesn’t happen in warm weather.… --- ## [Car starts in the morning fine, won't start without gas pedal later on in the day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-in-the-morning-fine-wont-start-without-gas-pedal-later-on-in-the-day/110260)
**Author:** [@ElinaMarta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElinaMarta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-in-the-morning-fine-wont-start-without-gas-pedal-later-on-in-the-day/110260 "2017-12-13T15:37:14Z")
So we got a salvage title Chevy Equinox 2006 a month ago. Cheap, only 50 000 miles on it and needed an extra car. The dealership said that the muffler was damaged in an accident. Whoever bought it from the auction welded… --- ## [Charging a battery with terminals on side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-a-battery-with-terminals-on-side/110269)
**Author:** [@Smokeyy\_Castillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smokeyy_Castillo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-a-battery-with-terminals-on-side/110269 "2017-12-13T14:28:00Z")
My 2004 Saturn Ion won’t start, I put a new starter in it but it just cranks like it wants to start, but won’t turn over. Just wondering is the battery dead or is there something wrong with wiring in fuse box. If battery… --- ## [2007 Yukon Denali DIC switches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-denali-dic-switches/110289)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yukon-denali-dic-switches/110289 "2017-12-13T13:32:01Z")
The top switch on the Driver Information Center (DIC) has stopped working. These switches are located to the right of the steering wheel in a cluster of four switches. I know that I have to remove the whole cluster. M… --- ## [Delay acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-acceleration/110222)
**Author:** [@Nicholasvillanueva1996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholasvillanueva1996)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delay-acceleration/110222 "2017-12-13T12:46:22Z")
So ive noticed with my 2002 chevy camaro V6, when im driving at a steady pace, if i step on the accelerator a little more, it doesnt accelerate immediately and then it jumps up and speeds up. Friend suggested maybe the T… --- ## [Instrument cluster replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-replace/110209)
**Author:** [@Sarsew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarsew)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-replace/110209 "2017-12-13T04:42:26Z")
I recently had work done on my car- airbag recall- a few Days later my daughter spilled some water on the instrument cluster. A few days after that the lights on the dash were flashing on and off and there was a weird no… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=933) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=935)