# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=948 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 949 --- ## [Saturn L200 just died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-l200-just-died/107818)
**Author:** [@kafehr12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kafehr12)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-l200-just-died/107818 "2017-09-29T12:51:22Z")
I have a Saturn l200, 2002, I was driving home from work and it just quit. It still turns over. I changed the PCM and CPS. still nothing. Turns like it has no compression but I have not checked that. I thought maybe … --- ## [Totally crazy Durango possessed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-crazy-durango-possessed/108115)
**Author:** [@rkjansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkjansen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totally-crazy-durango-possessed/108115 "2017-09-29T04:30:33Z")
The other night my wife was driving the 2013 Durango and the electrical system went crazy. All the lights and gauges went out. All the warning lights on the dash came on including some I have never seen before. The re… --- ## [1996 Integra - driver side squeal, broken wheel stud, suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-integra-driver-side-squeal-broken-wheel-stud-suspension/108075)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-integra-driver-side-squeal-broken-wheel-stud-suspension/108075 "2017-09-29T02:17:19Z")
First - Been doing plenty of research and search. 1996 4 door auto “Dad” version Teg. 154k miles. Sat for over a year. I rebuilt the ignition / dizzy with some civic yard bits, got it out of my buddies garage, and am… --- ## [Car falling apart!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-falling-apart/107901)
**Author:** [@Sammmie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammmie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-falling-apart/107901 "2017-09-28T23:22:46Z")
I have a 2000 BMW 328 that is not doing well. I took it in because the ABS light was coming on intermittently. They said the problem was the tires. One had a gash. After buying all new tires, I still have the problem. Th… --- ## [Check transmission fluid at operating temperature?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-transmission-fluid-at-operating-temperature/108118)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-transmission-fluid-at-operating-temperature/108118 "2017-09-28T21:54:26Z")
I’m almost embarrassed to ask this, but here goes . . . . How do I check the transmission fluid on a 2001 Saturn SL1 with an automatic? Is the engine supposed to be at operating temp before pulling the dipstick? I ask be… --- ## [Tire Tread Depth Difference in Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-tread-depth-difference-in-tires/107914)
**Author:** [@MarkTrek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkTrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-tread-depth-difference-in-tires/107914 "2017-09-28T19:01:11Z")
My 2006 Lexus GS 300 AWD was hit in the parking lot. Among other damage, one tire needed to be replaced. The other party’s insurance company wants to charge me $100 pro-rated cost for a new tire (with 10/32 tread depth) … --- ## [2011, Subaru Impreza Steering Wheel Vibration 174 K Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-steering-wheel-vibration-174-k-miles/108146)
**Author:** [@sexelex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sexelex)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-impreza-steering-wheel-vibration-174-k-miles/108146 "2017-09-28T02:58:38Z")
I have a 2011, Subaru Impreza with a steering wheel vibration so bad I chipped a tooth driving it. Below are links of the front-end American driver side and passenger side. What do you recommend needs replacing? http:… --- ## [Chevy impala 2003 wiper linkage issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-2003-wiper-linkage-issue/108150)
**Author:** [@Gabe.godbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe.godbe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-impala-2003-wiper-linkage-issue/108150 "2017-09-28T03:49:05Z")
I had a question regarding wiper linkage! I ordered new linkage online since the last ones bushing or ball socket wasn’t staying on the crank arm. This new one I’ve purchased won’t stay on either, it’s almost like it’s … --- ## [Puncture Repair Kits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-repair-kits/71423)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-repair-kits/71423 "2017-09-28T03:45:21Z")
Do auto stores sell tire puncture repair kits? Or, is it a thing of the past? During my drive to and from work, I pass many construction sites. It's almost unavoidable. I'm tired (no pun intended) of frequently taking a … --- ## [Single click, no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-click-no-crank/107970)
**Author:** [@bluekryptonite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluekryptonite)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/single-click-no-crank/107970 "2017-09-27T02:44:23Z")
Recently, my car got flooded with standing water. By the time I got to it, water covered the seats and the airbag light was on. Water was in the engine compartment when I popped the hood. There wasn’t much I could do at … --- ## [Puzzled by valve design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzled-by-valve-design/108064)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzled-by-valve-design/108064 "2017-09-27T00:41:26Z")
I’ve got a P1195 on a 98 Protégé. I did a vacuum test on the Boost Sensor Solenoid Valve and found air leaking in through one of it’s (3) ports, that has this plastic/rubber cap over it. The cap is far from sealing the p… --- ## [Loosing coolant in Tahoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loosing-coolant-in-tahoe/108086)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loosing-coolant-in-tahoe/108086 "2017-09-26T23:34:01Z")
2004 Tahoe with 225k, 2wd, rear air and heat. For several months, I’ve had to add a little coolant about every 6-8 weeks. Have never been able to find a leak. Thought coolant concentration Had just gotten to low so I… --- ## [How did I drive a car with no transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-drive-a-car-with-no-transmission-fluid/108094)
**Author:** [@jgrinstead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgrinstead)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-drive-a-car-with-no-transmission-fluid/108094 "2017-09-26T18:19:04Z")
I loved my 2017 Fusion Hybrid until it overheated. Since it was only a few weeks old to me (bought it used w/6,500 miles from a rental firm. I won’t name the Enterprise), I took it in to a dealer for a look-see. It was m… --- ## [Initialization procedure 2008 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/initialization-procedure-2008-nissan-maxima/108058)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/initialization-procedure-2008-nissan-maxima/108058 "2017-09-26T03:14:17Z")
Anybody here know the Body Control Module initialization procedure for a 2008 Nissan Maxima? I’m trying to reset the mirror controls. --- ## [Fwd problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fwd-problems/108033)
**Author:** [@evanthedogking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthedogking)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fwd-problems/108033 "2017-09-26T02:19:23Z")
I jacked up the front of my car and noticed that both front wheels turn when in park. They do full rotations. But that’s not it. When you turn one wheel forward, the other wheel turns backwards and vice versa. It’s fwd. … --- ## [1998 Ford Explorer Temp Gauge Acting Goofy--6 years later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-acting-goofy-6-years-later/107214)
**Author:** [@Shop99er](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shop99er)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-acting-goofy-6-years-later/107214 "2017-09-25T23:06:58Z")
Six years ago, I had this same issue, and it was resolved. However, the gauge is acting goofy in the same manner now. Started on 8/22. This time, there is no loss of coolant, and the engine is running just fine. Sympto… --- ## [Overheated engine damage - believe garage made it worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheated-engine-damage-believe-garage-made-it-worse/108067)
**Author:** [@Scarycarma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scarycarma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheated-engine-damage-believe-garage-made-it-worse/108067 "2017-09-25T21:46:24Z")
Looking for feedback here. Hyundai Elantra, 2004, 65,000 miles on it. (City driver till two years ago) I took by car to my beloved mechanic of over twenty years for inspection. I told him that three days earlier it had… --- ## [First gear slight grind once in a while?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-gear-slight-grind-once-in-a-while/107852)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-gear-slight-grind-once-in-a-while/107852 "2017-09-25T15:45:09Z")
Hey there sometimes when going into first gear from a complete stop will grind slightly what could be the cause of this? It seems to only do it after driving a little while. Also I checked to see if the push rod maybe ne… --- ## [2005 Buick Park Avenue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-park-avenue/103016)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-park-avenue/103016 "2017-09-25T04:49:28Z")
Parents have a 2005 Park Ave. In the last few months it has been acting goofy. Below are a list of things it has done. The seat is always set all the way back. 3-4 times it has automatically adjusted itself while o… --- ## [A 'Fix a Flat' question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fix-a-flat-question/108041)
**Author:** [@markg2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markg2)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fix-a-flat-question/108041 "2017-09-25T00:32:05Z")
First time I used the product last week for my wife’s Suburban. Worked well (would have been great if I’d gotten the larger size). After her flat was repaired, I purchased 2 X-Large (my Silverado and her Suburban) as st… --- ## [Coolant overflow/leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-overflow-leak/108042)
**Author:** [@evanthedogking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthedogking)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-overflow-leak/108042 "2017-09-24T19:58:26Z")
I took the car out for a about 30 minutes last night. I did push it a little hard. But this morning I come out and there’s a big puddle of dried coolant on the ground. I popped the hood and there’s coolant dripping out o… --- ## [HELP 2005 Kia Spectra Speedometer works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2005-kia-spectra-speedometer-works-intermittently/87212)
**Author:** [@Carrera13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carrera13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2005-kia-spectra-speedometer-works-intermittently/87212 "2017-09-24T19:48:13Z")
My speedometer stops working when the car warms up. I've taken it to be looked at but it does not "throw any codes" . I've looked at forums and see that this seems to be a common problem. It appears replacing sensors … --- ## [Suburban Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-problem/13110)
**Author:** [@SuburbanBob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuburbanBob)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-problem/13110 "2017-09-24T19:11:15Z")
I have a 2001 Suburban, 2500 with 8.2 litre engine. While driving the engine will quit, power steering will go out, all electrical goes out. It is not heat related or load. I pull over and it will start again immediat… --- ## [2002 passat, door problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-passat-door-problem/108046)
**Author:** [@nomatch1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomatch1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-passat-door-problem/108046 "2017-09-24T17:43:02Z")
In trying to correct a sticky door handle I opened the door and to get oil on the latch, I flipped up the latch on the door, as it would be when closed. I have done this before on other vehicles. Now I can not get it to … --- ## [If it is not the alternator OR battery...what next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-it-is-not-the-alternator-or-battery-what-next/106687)
**Author:** [@hofferb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hofferb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-it-is-not-the-alternator-or-battery-what-next/106687 "2017-09-24T00:46:24Z")
I was hoping everything was going to be smooth when planning to sell my 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 hatchback. I had it in for 120,000 mile maintenance and the battery was given a green light. About one week later, it wouldn’t… --- ## [Intake manifold vacuum port. To tape or not to tape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-vacuum-port-to-tape-or-not-to-tape/108004)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-manifold-vacuum-port-to-tape-or-not-to-tape/108004 "2017-09-23T23:40:25Z")
When putting the vacuum port on the intake should I use Teflon tape to help make a good seal? My gut feeling says no because I wouldn’t want any Teflon tape fragments to get in the intake… --- ## [Dashboard indicator lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-indicator-lights/107849)
**Author:** [@sidy7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidy7)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-indicator-lights/107849 "2017-09-23T13:12:45Z")
During Huricane Harvey I ran into flood with my Toyota Sienna 2012. All indicator lights started showing on my dashboard. Any light you can imagine… My speedometer stopped working and the odometer stopped counting. . M… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-vibration/107977)
**Author:** [@dsowen4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsowen4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-vibration/107977 "2017-09-23T12:11:26Z")
My 2005 Toyota Camry has a weird vibration/ noise that can be heard while accelerating and between 30-50mph and while the needle in the tachometer is between 1 and 2. I have taken the car to my local mechanic twice. Once… --- ## [Voltage reading 12 at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-reading-12-at-idle/107980)
**Author:** [@Calvertj12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calvertj12)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-reading-12-at-idle/107980 "2017-09-23T03:28:20Z")
I have a 2003 GMA Sonoma with a 2.2L, truck has 215K miles on it. About a week ago I needed to jump the battery to get it started and it ran fine for about 80 miles. Then I lost my gauges, and truck shut off when I hit… --- ## [Car Meter Fuse Keeps Blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-meter-fuse-keeps-blowing/107947)
**Author:** [@bknigt31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bknigt31)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-meter-fuse-keeps-blowing/107947 "2017-09-23T00:28:17Z")
I have a 1997 Nissan Altima. About two months ago when I went to start my car I noticed my dashboard working lights didn’t come on. I drove to work (5 miles away). When I arrived at work my car wouldn’t start up again. I… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=947) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=949)