# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=937 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 938 --- ## [Leaking shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-shocks/109965)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Prym](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny_Prym)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-shocks/109965 "2017-12-04T13:14:00Z")
We have a 2012 Grand Cherokee and after a recent service our Indy service provider noticed our rear shocks were leaking slightly. They insisted we replace but didn’t want to spend the $1100 they quoted . The car has 8… --- ## [Honda Civic 2000 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2000-overheating/73954)
**Author:** [@Noury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noury)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2000-overheating/73954 "2017-12-04T04:35:50Z")
I have a honda civic 2000 and recently I noticed that it overheat only after exiting a long drive on highway. The car does not overheat for my normal daily commutes (within the city). I tried the following: - Checked … --- ## [Car moves foward and back but stops suddenly 93 BMW 318i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-foward-and-back-but-stops-suddenly-93-bmw-318i/109958)
**Author:** [@sukhi26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sukhi26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-moves-foward-and-back-but-stops-suddenly-93-bmw-318i/109958 "2017-12-04T00:48:28Z")
I drive a 1993 BMW 318i 5 speed manual 1.8 L 4-cylinder, and I have run into a problem with it. the car shifts perfectly but when I accelerate or reverse the car will move about 3 feet then stop. same for when the car is… --- ## [Wiper position after linkage replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-position-after-linkage-replacement/109924)
**Author:** [@Mmment](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mmment)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-position-after-linkage-replacement/109924 "2017-12-04T00:46:20Z")
I just replaced the wiper linkage on my 2005 Honda Accord. When I reinstalled the wiper arms/blades and turned the car on to test, the wiper cycle seems to be wrong. Now the wipers have a short initial travel, followed b… --- ## [Too bumpy on bad back! Shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-bumpy-on-bad-back-shocks/109929)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-bumpy-on-bad-back-shocks/109929 "2017-12-04T00:45:23Z")
2001 base XL model smallest engine Replaced shocks a year ago = some improvement but going to/from chiropractor - the ONLY cure in town for a bad back after a fall - every little bump brings painful tears, drains ALL … --- ## [2001 V6 Camry questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-v6-camry-questions/109943)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Jones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan_Jones)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-v6-camry-questions/109943 "2017-12-04T00:04:57Z")
Hello all just seeing if I can gather any more info into what may be wrong with my ride. Car has 160k on it and has been solid for me. Recently after a cylinder misfire I had the faulty ignition wires changed as well as … --- ## [Car turns over, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-over-wont-start/109952)
**Author:** [@Matzoh\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matzoh_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-turns-over-wont-start/109952 "2017-12-03T23:53:51Z")
I’ve got a 2000 VW Lupo 1.4 automatic. It used to work just fine, with the exception of a small idiosyncracy. If I should try to start the car two or three times in succession, within intervals of 5 or 10 minutes, it… --- ## [Black stuff around gas door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-stuff-around-gas-door/81002)
**Author:** [@BradDaBug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradDaBug)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/black-stuff-around-gas-door/81002 "2017-12-03T20:49:46Z")
My 97 Corolla has had this problem for a while. Black stuff tends to build up around the gas door (you can see it in the picture). I can wash it off but it keeps coming back. I tried replacing the gas cap but it didn't m… --- ## [My car won't go in drive or reverse like it should](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-go-in-drive-or-reverse-like-it-should/109528)
**Author:** [@Shae82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shae82)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-go-in-drive-or-reverse-like-it-should/109528 "2017-12-03T14:59:36Z")
Hi I’m hoping someone can help me. I bought my car in August it’s a 2001 Acura Tl , in September when driving one day I put my car in park and it had been driving fine. When trying to pull off it suddenly wouldn’t goin… --- ## [Mechanic locked up my truck and won't fix it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-locked-up-my-truck-and-wont-fix-it/109884)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Dudley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Dudley)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-locked-up-my-truck-and-wont-fix-it/109884 "2017-12-03T05:04:44Z")
I have a 2004 Ford F-350 4 door 4x4 long wheel base with the 6.0 diesel… The oil cooler blew out and started to mix the water with the oil… I called a person I grew up with that owns a diesel shop not far from me… He cam… --- ## [I don't trust the Dealership...advice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-trust-the-dealership-advice/109919)
**Author:** [@AccordDriver99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AccordDriver99)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-trust-the-dealership-advice/109919 "2017-12-03T04:47:02Z")
Hey guys, I have a question about my Accord. I hope I’m posting in the correct area as I’ve never posted anywhere much before. There was some battery wiring recall that they said was an easy fix last week so I had it do… --- ## [Saturn ion won't start with cables](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-wont-start-with-cables/109855)
**Author:** [@blazin\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blazin_G)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-wont-start-with-cables/109855 "2017-12-03T04:45:11Z")
I have a 2004 Saturn Ion 3, my car won’t turn on unless cables are attatched to it. It won’t start at all, whenever I take off one of the cables it turns off completely. The shop where I had it at, attatched a battery ch… --- ## [98 civic not cranking but lights work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-not-cranking-but-lights-work/109535)
**Author:** [@Honda98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda98)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-not-cranking-but-lights-work/109535 "2017-12-03T03:17:47Z")
My car is not cranking but the lights work such as the dash light and headlights, when I turn the key I heard a sqeak sound like squeaaaaak, and when ever I try to start it I see that the ground wire connected to the neg… --- ## [Transmission fluid and radiator fluid mixing in 1993 Volvo 960](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-and-radiator-fluid-mixing-in-1993-volvo-960/109916)
**Author:** [@jaimetoes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaimetoes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-and-radiator-fluid-mixing-in-1993-volvo-960/109916 "2017-12-03T03:02:32Z")
I’m trying to help my dad out with his 1993 Volvo 960 (approx 130,000, mostly around-town miles) that appears to have a cracked radiator, and the result seems to be coolant mixing with the transmission fluid. The car re… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Wheel Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-wheel-noise/93725)
**Author:** [@cmmcd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmmcd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-wheel-noise/93725 "2017-12-03T02:44:25Z")
Hello everyone, we have a 2012 Honda Civic with about 70k miles. Recently it's started to make two different noises that we think are coming from the back left wheel. The light metallic grinding sound is usually triggere… --- ## [Door buzzer is non stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-buzzer-is-non-stop/109911)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-buzzer-is-non-stop/109911 "2017-12-03T02:14:01Z")
I have a 1997 ford ranger with 170k. The buzzer goes off non stop like when you’re door is open. I’m worried it will drain my battery plus it’s annoying. Is there a fuse I can pull to make it stop? I’ve looked but C… --- ## [1994 4 cyl Ranger, loose fuel pump relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-4-cyl-ranger-loose-fuel-pump-relay/72984)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-4-cyl-ranger-loose-fuel-pump-relay/72984 "2017-12-02T05:02:12Z")
I am in rural Mexico, in the mountains of the Central Highlands. If we were in the US, this would perhaps be a minor problem. A cousin has an old 1994 Ranger. The fuel pump relay, located in the engine compartment fuse… --- ## [Key is sticking in the ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-is-sticking-in-the-ignition/79755)
**Author:** [@fizzgig28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fizzgig28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-is-sticking-in-the-ignition/79755 "2017-12-02T03:25:04Z")
I just bought my kia from its first owner and love it. However, one of the first issues I came across was when I tried to turn the car off and the key stuck in the ACC position. I've had this happen nearly half the time… --- ## [Can anyone identify this noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-noise/40255)
**Author:** [@falchion33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/falchion33)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-noise/40255 "2017-12-02T02:24:48Z")
I have a 2009 Kia Spectra with approx 35k miles. Tonight, I noticed a high pitched whistling noise when I was driving. It happened more often when I first started driving and would eventually go away at times. It also wo… --- ## [ATF change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-change/109875)
**Author:** [@manhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manhal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-change/109875 "2017-12-01T14:06:27Z")
Hi, I had bought my prius 2010 two years ago with 130k miles on the pedo ,. Today it had got 160 k miles and still on the original ATF . Should I change it ? If yes what is the suitable AT fluid brand for my car . --- ## [2015 Town & Country Key Does Not Open Lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-town-country-key-does-not-open-lock/109853)
**Author:** [@kayo323](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kayo323)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-town-country-key-does-not-open-lock/109853 "2017-12-01T01:23:15Z")
Greetings Community, My 2015 Town and country was broken into a few months back and the door handle/lock fixture seemed as if it was pulled out from the door a bit. I finally noticed a couple weeks ago that when using t… --- ## [How to protect my car during winter and the salty road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-my-car-during-winter-and-the-salty-road/109848)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-my-car-during-winter-and-the-salty-road/109848 "2017-11-30T20:48:22Z")
Hello pro’s! I want to thank you all for responding to my recent post. I am new to the site and learning its functionality. So bare with me if I delayed in responding to your questions, as I havent figured out yet h… --- ## [A/C and heat make a unusual nose and not blowing out right, HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-and-heat-make-a-unusual-nose-and-not-blowing-out-right-help/109788)
**Author:** [@Meghan\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meghan_C)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-and-heat-make-a-unusual-nose-and-not-blowing-out-right-help/109788 "2017-11-30T18:03:33Z")
So I have a 2003 Volkswagon Jetta with about 160,000 miles on it. I’m having trouble with the a/c and heat blowing out strongly or at all. The only way I can get it to work is to have the air on high when I’m driving at … --- ## [Cv axle change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-change/109845)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Mcgaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_Mcgaha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-change/109845 "2017-11-30T17:04:52Z")
need some explanations on how to install cv axle on pass side --- ## [Emissions/Safety Inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-safety-inspection/109695)
**Author:** [@slowboy57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowboy57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-safety-inspection/109695 "2017-11-30T15:38:48Z")
My 2005 Pontiac Aztek was giving me a couple different trouble codes. \[p0300/p0302…so I switch that coil pack with the one beside it to see if code followed coil pack…before I could find out, the car over heated and was … --- ## ['03 Aviator driver seat won't adjust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-aviator-driver-seat-wont-adjust/109833)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-aviator-driver-seat-wont-adjust/109833 "2017-11-30T03:48:35Z")
A relative of mine has a 2003 Aviator. Driver side seat won’t adjust, passenger side will. The dealer told her that the computer needs to be replaced (“bad chip”, $2,000). Does that sound correct? I would think its m… --- ## [2002 Taurus idles 40 MPH down the street](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-idles-40-mph-down-the-street/109452)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-taurus-idles-40-mph-down-the-street/109452 "2017-11-30T01:40:17Z")
I have owned this DOHC Taurus for about three weeks. I bought it from an Estate sale. No warranty. No history. No former owner for that matter. I have driven it about 650 miles. At first it ran very roughly, and … --- ## [Rusted tire rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-tire-rim/15709)
**Author:** [@eschechter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eschechter)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-tire-rim/15709 "2017-11-29T22:18:48Z")
I have an '89 Suburban that has been sitting idle for 2 years. I tried to remove a rear tire that was flat and found the rim was apparently rusted to the brake drum. Spraying with WD40 and PB Blaster and tapping with a … --- ## [Faulty Catalytic Converter on 2005 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-catalytic-converter-on-2005-hyundai-elantra/84557)
**Author:** [@PistolPeteS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PistolPeteS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-catalytic-converter-on-2005-hyundai-elantra/84557 "2017-11-29T21:56:25Z")
About two months ago I bought a used 2005 Elantra from a reputable dealership. I had my mechanic friend check it out before I bought it and everything seemed fine. This week the check engine light came on. I took it to a… --- ## [Insane Instrument Panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insane-instrument-panel/109211)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insane-instrument-panel/109211 "2017-11-29T21:47:14Z")
My Daughter’s 2004 Chevy Impala has a defunct instrument panel. The speedometer sometimes works, other times either doesn’t work at all or gives very unrealistic reading. The Temperature guage needle reads upside down. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=936) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=938)