# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=943 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 944 --- ## [Underhood fuse box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underhood-fuse-box/108843)
**Author:** [@slowboy57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slowboy57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underhood-fuse-box/108843 "2017-10-28T23:24:02Z")
This is a 1985 Toyota 4x4 Pick up. The ‘idiot’ lights on the instrument panel had started to blink on and off sometimes. I took truck to local parts store and had them test the battery and alternator. They said the batt… --- ## [My car turns off before it starts up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turns-off-before-it-starts-up/108896)
**Author:** [@Zeevil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zeevil)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-turns-off-before-it-starts-up/108896 "2017-10-28T22:29:02Z")
I just recently bought the mustang (07 v6), and when at the dealer, it was dead. Reasonable, as cars aren’t moved too often. So the salesman tells one of the mechanics to bring the battery charger to give it some juice, … --- ## [Leaking struts - Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-toyota-camry/108968)
**Author:** [@bigpoppop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigpoppop)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-struts-toyota-camry/108968 "2017-10-28T15:56:23Z")
My wife has a 2010 Toyota Camry with about 53k miles. Two different mechanics have told us that 2 struts ( one front, one rear ) are leaking and all 4 struts should be replaced at the same time. I don’t know why the st… --- ## [2013 Corolla - Brown Transmission fluid issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-corolla-brown-transmission-fluid-issue/108955)
**Author:** [@Tony0000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony0000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-corolla-brown-transmission-fluid-issue/108955 "2017-10-28T00:03:41Z")
Hi all, I’m new here and a dunce when it comes to cars - I did some searching on the forums before making a new post, and I’m not sure if my issue is being addressed. I’m getting conflicting information about how to add… --- ## [Help key wont go into ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-key-wont-go-into-ignition/97358)
**Author:** [@mkepp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkepp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-key-wont-go-into-ignition/97358 "2017-10-27T23:58:43Z")
So i was leaving the gym and i got in my car , attempted to put the key in but it wouldn't go in , it got half way and felt like something was blocking the way but i could still push it if i really really tried , the car… --- ## [Not very many surprises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-very-many-surprises/108953)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-very-many-surprises/108953 "2017-10-27T23:11:39Z")
…in CR’s list of the most-reliable vehicles: --- ## [Mystery water inside jeep grand cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-water-inside-jeep-grand-cherokee/108793)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-water-inside-jeep-grand-cherokee/108793 "2017-10-27T03:16:49Z")
My mother’s 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Water accumulated under rear passenger side seat. Not sure how it could get there. Car is garaged. Leak in door gasket that side?? Any other ideas? --- ## [What are symptons of automatic transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-symptons-of-automatic-transmission-issues/108958)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-symptons-of-automatic-transmission-issues/108958 "2017-10-27T02:31:14Z")
Hey I just did a ATF change on my Hyundai Tucson 2006 which had ~ 195 000KM. The fluid was a tad dark and smelled a bit. I read at first if the fluid was in this condition changing it (as in draining only from pan, not … --- ## [Red/green engine coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-green-engine-coolant/108897)
**Author:** [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-green-engine-coolant/108897 "2017-10-26T18:28:15Z")
I noticed that my engine coolant liquid is right at the minimum mark even though I only have 7000 miles on the car so far. I bought a gallon of antifreeze/coolant at Autozone. To my surprise, when I opened it the liquid … --- ## [Rear wheel bearing '03 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing-03-corolla/36408)
**Author:** [@torgersende](https://community.cartalk.com/u/torgersende)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing-03-corolla/36408 "2017-10-26T13:52:49Z")
My daughter's '03 Corolla has been making a low howling sound when driven at speeds \> 35 mph. The sound is distinctly louder when turning the car to the right. The sound does not change with engine speed, but does … --- ## [Is it too late to fix transmission slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-too-late-to-fix-transmission-slipping/108904)
**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-too-late-to-fix-transmission-slipping/108904 "2017-10-26T13:51:55Z")
I am not a car guru. I don;t know much about car. I bought a 2008 Toyota Rav4 over a year ago. It now has 74K miles. I noticed the car start acting weird like about 4-5 months ago. High RPM but slow acceleration. Also, I… --- ## [ABS Light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-is-on/108921)
**Author:** [@arichard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arichard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-is-on/108921 "2017-10-26T13:03:16Z")
Hi there, I own a 98 Chevy Venture 3.4l that has 187k miles it.When driving my car after i started 5minutes before, the abs light randomly comes on. When i got to a safe stopand turned off my car for a minute then turned… --- ## [Questions about cooling system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-cooling-system/108766)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/questions-about-cooling-system/108766 "2017-10-26T00:04:37Z")
Hello I wanted to check the condition of the coolant but the overflow tank seemed pretty dry and removing the radiator cap I couldn’t take up anything either. So I figured I would top off both with some distilled water… --- ## [Unknown noise - please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-noise-please-help/108810)
**Author:** [@greggreg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greggreg)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-noise-please-help/108810 "2017-10-25T23:54:14Z")
I have this noise in my car almost all the time the engine is on (idling or not). I can hear it more in the night when it’s more quiet Appreciate if you can tell me what is that? Is it urgent to get it repaired? I hav… --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-wont-start/34154)
**Author:** [@joshipooja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshipooja)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-wont-start/34154 "2017-10-25T14:46:19Z")
Hello, I got into my car today to move it for alternate side parking and it won't start. At first even the windows won't go down - but eventually & sluggishly, the windows work. What could be wrong? We drove it this w… --- ## [Suby Outback "shakes" while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suby-outback-shakes-while-accelerating/108885)
**Author:** [@timmyv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timmyv)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suby-outback-shakes-while-accelerating/108885 "2017-10-25T12:55:27Z")
I have a 2002 LLBean H-6 Outback. (125, 000) Recently I’ve notice while I accelerate and the needle is on or near 20 mph, the car shakes for about two seconds. It doesn’t continue as I accelerate or decrease in speed. I… --- ## [Blower not working for ac or heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-not-working-for-ac-or-heat/108692)
**Author:** [@shobaugh89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shobaugh89)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-not-working-for-ac-or-heat/108692 "2017-10-25T10:38:35Z")
So our heat/ac has not been working for over a year. I think it might be an electrical issue. it used to work every once in a while, but now, its not working at all. we just replaced the blower motor, which I knew we … --- ## [Pontiac GP running hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-gp-running-hot/108884)
**Author:** [@JepMasta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JepMasta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-gp-running-hot/108884 "2017-10-25T04:52:13Z")
Hey guys. I have a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. It has about 220k miles but I keep it maintained and it still runs good. Anyway, lately I’ve been noticing that when my car is sitting at idle the temperature gauge is going up… --- ## [O2 Sensor/ Check Engine Light On then Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light-on-then-off/108859)
**Author:** [@Adison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-check-engine-light-on-then-off/108859 "2017-10-25T04:34:06Z")
My 2014 Chevy Malibu has its check engine light come on and when I plugged a code reader in it it said bad O2 sensor but the next day the check engine light was off and when I plugged the code reader in it it said nothin… --- ## [Rodent ate my wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-ate-my-wires/108866)
**Author:** [@Kiarondo2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiarondo2009)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodent-ate-my-wires/108866 "2017-10-25T03:17:04Z")
Can you tell what they did and how bad shape I’m in financially? Car starts, when I give it has, nothing happens. \[IMAG1113\] --- ## [Help, can't remove oil filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-cant-remove-oil-filter/32547)
**Author:** [@timohara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timohara)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-cant-remove-oil-filter/32547 "2017-10-25T02:06:36Z")
I've always changed my own oil and filter, but recently I bought a used car and when I attempted to remove the filter I couldn't budge it. I've even bought 2 different oil filter wrenches and while they grip the filter,… --- ## [Unusual Mileage on Used Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-mileage-on-used-car/108826)
**Author:** [@threephi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/threephi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2017, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-mileage-on-used-car/108826 "2017-10-25T01:01:33Z")
I’m looking to buy a used Toyota Camry 2005 from a private party. The car looks to be in beautiful condition and only has 6,000 miles on it. The seller wants 9,000 dollars for the car. I took it to my mechanic for a pre-… --- ## [My rear speakers are very quiet!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-rear-speakers-are-very-quiet/17072)
**Author:** [@smashnbash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smashnbash)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-rear-speakers-are-very-quiet/17072 "2017-10-24T20:54:29Z")
Well I finally got around to registering at the website of my favorite radio show on Saturdays :stuck\_out\_tongue: Having just turned sixteen and getting my license, my parents thought it would be a nice reward to… --- ## [Abs/brake/traction light on after brake line job - 06 cadillac cts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-traction-light-on-after-brake-line-job-06-cadillac-cts/108840)
**Author:** [@Countessatepes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Countessatepes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-brake-traction-light-on-after-brake-line-job-06-cadillac-cts/108840 "2017-10-24T04:46:27Z")
I bought a car that needed brake lines, completed the job…after i was done the abs/traction/beake light came on. I also replaced the 2 rear wheel bearings, checked the sensors and they appear fine. I was not able to b… --- ## [2013 Ford Expedition Wheel Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-wheel-alignment/108851)
**Author:** [@Adamsxps1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adamsxps1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-wheel-alignment/108851 "2017-10-24T03:09:27Z")
Hi I went to a tire shop for wheel alignment on my 2013 Expedition and the guy just adjusted the toe, he said the Camber and Caster are complicated to adjust and don’t need to. Is it really as he says? How are camber… --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla P0171 check engine code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-p0171-check-engine-code/84375)
**Author:** [@anand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anand)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-p0171-check-engine-code/84375 "2017-10-24T03:00:18Z")
I have an 05 Toyota corolla, and have the check engine light on, I scanned it at autozone and error code is P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1). Which shows following possible causes: Faulty MAF, O2, fuel injectors blockage… --- ## [Broke Chunk off Transmission How do I mend it(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-chunk-off-transmission-how-do-i-mend-it/108867)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-chunk-off-transmission-how-do-i-mend-it/108867 "2017-10-24T02:46:01Z")
I just broke off a piece of my transmission. Tightening a bolt that has what looks like a screw on the other side. Breaks on bottom of transmission right above cross member towards rear. I was rushing because at walmart … --- ## [1979 chevy c-10 burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevy-c-10-burning-oil/108787)
**Author:** [@pound\_town](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pound_town)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevy-c-10-burning-oil/108787 "2017-10-24T01:54:17Z")
Hello, I have a 1979 chevy c-10 with a 350. It is burning oil and I am not sure why. I had a my regulator mechinac took a lot at it and he could not figure out what is wrong with it. Some of the mechinacs I work with (I … --- ## [Where is the Fuel Filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-fuel-filter/108816)
**Author:** [@af4kk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/af4kk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-fuel-filter/108816 "2017-10-24T00:09:30Z")
I have a beloved 1985 Plymouth Colt and I have this nagging problem; It’s very, very hard to start and when it actually DOES start, it runs for only a few seconds and then stalls out. I suspect it’s the fuel filter that’… --- ## [My Kia rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-kia-rio/108802)
**Author:** [@Johnnybjohnny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnnybjohnny)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-kia-rio/108802 "2017-10-23T23:05:11Z")
Was driving fine. Came to a stop at light, went to go and it surged when I try to go. Won’t go more than 20 mph, surges up and down, idles fine. It’s high mileage 194000 but never had problems. This gave no warning or in… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=942) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=944)