# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=951 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 952 --- ## [Has my Catalytic Converter gone bad and is it worth it to replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-my-catalytic-converter-gone-bad-and-is-it-worth-it-to-replace-it/107714)
**Author:** [@Solidventur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solidventur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-my-catalytic-converter-gone-bad-and-is-it-worth-it-to-replace-it/107714 "2017-09-11T20:11:46Z")
2003 Subaru Outback with 117k miles on it. When cold it runs rough, like it is misfiring. Codes PO420 and PO502 are showing. Voltage reading on O2S12 (Downstream) is fluctuating between .1-.8V. My questions are: is… --- ## [Acura Integra - distributor ?, no start (SOLVED)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-integra-distributor-no-start-solved/107487)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-integra-distributor-no-start-solved/107487 "2017-09-11T17:40:56Z")
Hello car talk forum. Several months ago a friend offered to see me his old 1996 Acura 4 door automatic 265,xxx miles on the cheap. After inspection showed bad AC & a going upper ball joint - easy fixes - I began check… --- ## [Yaris 2009 Sudan when a.c. is On fan vibrates too much and make noice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-2009-sudan-when-a-c-is-on-fan-vibrates-too-much-and-make-noice/107678)
**Author:** [@Maxshot999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxshot999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-2009-sudan-when-a-c-is-on-fan-vibrates-too-much-and-make-noice/107678 "2017-09-11T13:59:27Z")
From yesterday when I was driving suddenly I heard noise coming from engine and my car started vibrating when I opened the hood I saw fan front of engine vibrating too much but a.c. is okay heating and cooling system is … --- ## [Oil Light comes on and flickers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-and-flickers/107685)
**Author:** [@jasn88cubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasn88cubs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-and-flickers/107685 "2017-09-11T02:14:55Z")
I have a 2008 dodge avenger. Got an oil change last month. Drove out of town last night (40 miles) and when I got to the town my oil light came on. When I got to my buddies I checked the oil and it was fine. I drove it a… --- ## [What is the high speed fan sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-high-speed-fan-sound/107693)
**Author:** [@Ben-C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-high-speed-fan-sound/107693 "2017-09-11T00:58:32Z")
Hi, I have a 2008 Toyota Rav4 basic model. I periodically hear high speed fan sound coming from the car. Like every minute it speeds up for about 10 seconds. The RPM gauge doesn’t go up so i believe it’s the fan speeds … --- ## [Occasional squealing sound when clutch disengaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-squealing-sound-when-clutch-disengaged/107699)
**Author:** [@mooreb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mooreb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasional-squealing-sound-when-clutch-disengaged/107699 "2017-09-11T00:43:13Z")
2005 Subaru Outback. Occasionally the car will produce a squealing sound when I disengage the clutch to shift up (never occurs when down shifting). Does not occur all the time and when it does it is only for the first 1… --- ## [Mazda 626 Trans Linkage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-trans-linkage/107692)
**Author:** [@evanthedogking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanthedogking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-626-trans-linkage/107692 "2017-09-10T21:34:18Z")
I have a 1998 Mazda 626 with an auto trans that is acting up. I got it from my uncle who already knew about this problem. When reversing, sometimes both reverse and neutral will respond to throttle input. I’ve reversed u… --- ## [Timing cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-cover/107458)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-cover/107458 "2017-09-10T17:29:21Z")
vulcan 12v motor. Timing cover coolant leak. Manual says drop oil pan, remove cover There is a flat pan gasket or a molded pan gasket I did job 2 yrs ago on 01 Taurus. I did not drop pan Had oil leak. Changed pan ga… --- ## [Problem with PT Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-pt-cruiser/107642)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-pt-cruiser/107642 "2017-09-09T22:28:13Z")
I have had the same problem with my 2005 PT Cruiser for some time now. The car keeps throwing the engine light with the P0016 code. This being a vague code, I have replaced the wiring harnesses at both the crank and ca… --- ## [Scraped tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraped-tire/107630)
**Author:** [@Danaosterling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danaosterling)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scraped-tire/107630 "2017-09-09T15:19:26Z")
I was parallel parking this morning and scraped my tire slowly and painfully on/over/off of a curb. It has light scraping on visual inspection but I’m wondering how I can check for possible internal damage? Should I just… --- ## [Ford Explorer Stalling Mechanic is Stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-stalling-mechanic-is-stumped/107571)
**Author:** [@marjorie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marjorie1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-stalling-mechanic-is-stumped/107571 "2017-09-09T00:49:04Z")
Curious if anyone has any ideas. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Limited with almost 180,000 miles replaced the original fuel pump around 150k the replacement pump failed almost immediately and we replaced it again that pump… --- ## [Caburetor Rebuild Questions/Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caburetor-rebuild-questions-problems/106756)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caburetor-rebuild-questions-problems/106756 "2017-09-08T23:28:05Z")
I’m undertaking one of the most exciting/complicated vehicle repairs on my 76 Lincoln Mark IV, rebuilding the carburetor. I got it all taken apart and cleaned pretty easily, but I have a few questions/issues in putting i… --- ## [Whats wrong with my camry :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-camry/107301)
**Author:** [@carloszermeno1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carloszermeno1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-camry/107301 "2017-09-08T01:08:49Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 toyota camry v6 and a check engine light on for evap, yesterday the car started sounding louder than usual and lost power, it usually has a small pull when getting on the expressway and now it’s slower … --- ## [Knock Sensor to replace or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-to-replace-or-not/107581)
**Author:** [@Funkyfresh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkyfresh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-to-replace-or-not/107581 "2017-09-07T18:22:14Z")
So my 99 lexus rx 300 with 200K+ is throwing the codes for both knock sensors. This most likely means that the wiring harness is bad. It’s a lot of work to get to the harness (and sensors) so I’m considering putting in t… --- ## [Help! 2003 ford taurus ruff idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2003-ford-taurus-ruff-idle/107567)
**Author:** [@jettamaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jettamaker)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2003-ford-taurus-ruff-idle/107567 "2017-09-07T14:56:12Z")
In need of some help. I recently replaced my thermostat and housing, battery out of car for 1 day. After putting everything back together the car runs extremely ruff, brakes not working, no engine codes as of yet afraid … --- ## [2005 Honda Accord Fuel Cap Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-fuel-cap-problem/67723)
**Author:** [@katekate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katekate)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-fuel-cap-problem/67723 "2017-09-07T11:44:31Z")
Hi everybody. I have a really weird situation here, or so I'm told. Yesterday, I turned on my car and got a message on my dash telling me to check my fuel cap. I did, and it was fine. The message still didn't go awa… --- ## [2006 Pacifica intermittent brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pacifica-intermittent-brake-failure/107559)
**Author:** [@sb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sb1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pacifica-intermittent-brake-failure/107559 "2017-09-07T00:23:40Z")
This is the first time I’ve attempted to utilize a forum so here goes… My daughter has experienced what she describes as total brake failure (once at low speed and once at highway speed!) 3 weeks apart. Another symptom… --- ## [Headlights randomly shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-randomly-shutting-off/92096)
**Author:** [@Funkyfresh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkyfresh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-randomly-shutting-off/92096 "2017-09-06T16:50:34Z")
So I'm driving and my headlights shut off! I flick the brights and the lights come back on instantly. 5 minutes later it happens again. So I'm driving around wondering when it's going to go out for good and flicking my s… --- ## [P0847 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0847-code/107579)
**Author:** [@dflgross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dflgross)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0847-code/107579 "2017-09-06T16:06:58Z")
Hi folks, I have a 2010 Honda Fit LX that just gave me a P0847 Code (Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low). Could there be something more serious causing this code than an issue with the wiring leadi… --- ## [Diagnosing Very Low Idle in 1994 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-very-low-idle-in-1994-ford-ranger/91865)
**Author:** [@Funkyfresh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funkyfresh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-very-low-idle-in-1994-ford-ranger/91865 "2017-09-06T16:00:39Z")
Car: 1994 Ford Ranger with a V6. Issue: At engine start it up it idles at 500 rpm or lower and kinda throbs, sometimes shutting off. Action thus far... Attempt 1: I pulled the IAC and the part was very grungy s… --- ## [Ford explorer stalls out on hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-stalls-out-on-hot-days/1888)
**Author:** [@kgallo55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgallo55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-stalls-out-on-hot-days/1888 "2017-09-06T13:03:27Z")
my 2000 ford explorer stalls after i've been driving around on hot days. usually it's when running errands, stop and go type of things. i get into the car after several stops and it will start, but it just stalls when i … --- ## [Fix the head gasket first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-the-head-gasket-first/107561)
**Author:** [@KittyToo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KittyToo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-the-head-gasket-first/107561 "2017-09-06T02:48:37Z")
Hi guysy, I have partial good news. I went back to the garage telling me I had to stop driving it when it’s overheated. They mentioned the engine also takes coolant. I asked them whether the garage, I had my radiator … --- ## [2011 toyota camry evaporator replacement how to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-evaporator-replacement-how-to/107428)
**Author:** [@Krslovessoccer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krslovessoccer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-evaporator-replacement-how-to/107428 "2017-09-06T00:33:04Z")
There’s a leak in my 2011 toyota camry evaporator. How do you replace it? --- ## [4 new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-new-tires/107274)
**Author:** [@arvin225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin225)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-new-tires/107274 "2017-09-05T23:56:35Z")
I’ve been to my local Hyundai dealership for oil changes 3 separate times and it always seems to take 3+ hours! And today, in addition to my oil change, I had to spend $760 on 4 new tires – the manager there only took $1… --- ## [Alternatorfquestion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternatorfquestion/107457)
**Author:** [@mikeydep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeydep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternatorfquestion/107457 "2017-09-05T23:34:21Z")
Hi all, Question…I’m shopping for an alternator and I keep seeing this ◦REQ A NEW 47" OFF OF 04-05 XG350’S REFERENCE TECH BULLETIN can’t find out what the heck this means…anyone have an answer? thanks for your time! --- ## [Car stalling while idling in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-idling-in-cold-weather/107537)
**Author:** [@a4scody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a4scody)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-while-idling-in-cold-weather/107537 "2017-09-05T21:47:19Z")
Hello, I have been driving my 1998 STS for 3 years now and have been having an issue with stalls for the last 18 months. When I pull up to stop lights occasionally the engine will stall out. This generally happens in col… --- ## [Idle revs dropping, car jerking when stopped in 'D'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-revs-dropping-car-jerking-when-stopped-in-d/107563)
**Author:** [@Ansys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ansys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-revs-dropping-car-jerking-when-stopped-in-d/107563 "2017-09-05T21:36:48Z")
I’ve got a 2002 Honda Fit (JDM version in NZ) Car was running all fine. Then I had to jumpstart it one day because the battery was just a bit too flat. Right after this the problems started… When stopped and in D (or S… --- ## [Fuel gauge working intermittently on my 2002 Saturn L300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-working-intermittently-on-my-2002-saturn-l300/106834)
**Author:** [@malgroetsema](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malgroetsema)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-working-intermittently-on-my-2002-saturn-l300/106834 "2017-09-05T20:49:29Z")
I have a 2002 Saturn L300, 6 cyl (Saab 95 engine), that just turned 100k miles. Love my car, bought it new in 2001, however, my fuel gauge now works intermittently. It’s the only mechanical issue with the car. Usually… --- ## [Sudden tie-rod failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-tie-rod-failure/107535)
**Author:** [@ckelsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ckelsey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sudden-tie-rod-failure/107535 "2017-09-05T16:18:48Z")
A coworker scraped about 5 feet of the side panel of a rented bus (1996 MCI D Series) on a concrete block, which caught on the rear wheel well and ripped up the panel behind the wheel. He says that the bus suddenly fisht… --- ## [2008 Mazda 5 / tires worn to inner tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-5-tires-worn-to-inner-tires/107521)
**Author:** [@desertheat4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/desertheat4u)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-5-tires-worn-to-inner-tires/107521 "2017-09-05T13:21:14Z")
My tires wear out towards the inner part of the tires fast. I have replaced the shocks and struts and also the inner links and alignment is always done. Why do my tires keep wearing out fast towards the inner part? I rot… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=950) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=952)