# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1036 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1037 --- ## [Won't start in the heat--wiggle shifter helps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-in-the-heat-wiggle-shifter-helps/94147)
**Author:** [@stichter1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stichter1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-in-the-heat-wiggle-shifter-helps/94147 "2016-07-31T17:39:10Z")
We purchased a used 2010 Journey in May. In early June, we found that when running errands in the heat, at about the third errand the car won't start. It will kind of chug chug, turns over, but doesn't catch. We took … --- ## [Oil leak in 98 camry does it need repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-98-camry-does-it-need-repair/94158)
**Author:** [@Hurrah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hurrah)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-98-camry-does-it-need-repair/94158 "2016-07-31T16:24:10Z")
I get oil changes twice a year, in town driving less than 8 K miles per year. In between last changes I noticed I was down about 1/2 qt . Mechanic told me I had oil leak. I was scared! Do I need to repair leak? Or simp… --- ## [Strange grinding sound at slow speed, turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-grinding-sound-at-slow-speed-turning-right/93790)
**Author:** [@bassman83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bassman83)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-grinding-sound-at-slow-speed-turning-right/93790 "2016-07-31T16:03:10Z")
Mazda5; 2010; 105,000 miles. Recently, our Mazda has started making a subdued grinding sound. It happens only when accelerating from idling to 10 miles per hour. It does not occur over 10 mph, in neutral, or park. It … --- ## [Car seems little smoother after cleaning Mass Air Flow Sensor. (Review)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-little-smoother-after-cleaning-mass-air-flow-sensor-review/94177)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-little-smoother-after-cleaning-mass-air-flow-sensor-review/94177 "2016-07-31T01:34:58Z")
I cleaned my mass air flow sensor today. I have a 2006 Ford Focus with 127,000 miles, so it is not new, but the car was running relatively O.K. I decided to clean it, simply because I was curious how much the car would i… --- ## [2011 Camry rear door power locks stop responding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-camry-rear-door-power-locks-stop-responding/94143)
**Author:** [@Tremane2003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tremane2003)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-camry-rear-door-power-locks-stop-responding/94143 "2016-07-31T01:17:24Z")
I have a 2011 Camry LE and recently both rear door locks stopped responding to any form whether using the key fob or driver door controls(I have to manual lock and unlock the rear doors)However the rear windows work fine… --- ## [Spark plug blew out and destroyed engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-blew-out-and-destroyed-engine/94128)
**Author:** [@ktcurameng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ktcurameng)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-blew-out-and-destroyed-engine/94128 "2016-07-30T18:22:26Z")
I have an older Acura MDX with 188,000 miles on it. A couple days ago while driving down the road there was a very loud pop/bang noise followed by what sounded like 100 motorcycles around me and lots of smoke coming out … --- ## [I'm getting shocked in my car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-getting-shocked-in-my-car/94130)
**Author:** [@meyerboyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meyerboyle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-getting-shocked-in-my-car/94130 "2016-07-30T16:49:23Z")
A few months ago the daytime running lights in my 2005 Saturn Vue stopped working and in early June a new DRL resistor and connector were installed at a GM dealership repair shop. Ever since, I have been getting shocked… --- ## [Drilled in the wrong spot for oil seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drilled-in-the-wrong-spot-for-oil-seal/94149)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drilled-in-the-wrong-spot-for-oil-seal/94149 "2016-07-30T13:25:18Z")
Was trying to remove output shaft seal by Drilling 3 seal and using slide hammer wood screw to remove. Drilled through some sort of oil Shield behind the seal. Picture is with seal removed. The Shield is loose in there a… --- ## [Rats and mice in my car. HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-and-mice-in-my-car-help/68603)
**Author:** [@Jax23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jax23)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-and-mice-in-my-car-help/68603 "2016-07-30T05:35:58Z")
We live in the desert, I think there are about 10 different kinds of rodents that live here too. How do I keep them from eating the wiring on my car. I asked the local mechanic, but he more or less just smiled and han… --- ## [Good or bad a/c clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-or-bad-a-c-clutch/94148)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-or-bad-a-c-clutch/94148 "2016-07-30T04:45:12Z")
can you tell which one is the bad a/c clutch kit? Well, actually they are both bad, although I just purchased the kit above, the coil is bad. No continuity. The original clutch parts below are from an Acura CL with … --- ## [Honda Fit 2007 has a leak..Help I need to pinpoint the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-has-a-leak-help-i-need-to-pinpoint-the-problem/94140)
**Author:** [@Adawahi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adawahi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-2007-has-a-leak-help-i-need-to-pinpoint-the-problem/94140 "2016-07-30T03:41:02Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Fit. It is leaking under the hood. I have checked all the fluid levels and they are all within recommended levels. The air conditioning works fine and cools quickly. The problem is when the ac is … --- ## [Muffler Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-replace/94132)
**Author:** [@Nanc2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nanc2000)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-replace/94132 "2016-07-30T02:24:01Z")
Hi the inspection person says I need a whole new muffler and tail pipes for $305 to pass inspection because the muffler fell off. It looks like it was cut off and he says he can’t weld it back on because it is too ruste… --- ## [A/c total failure - compressor not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-total-failure-compressor-not-working/93986)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-total-failure-compressor-not-working/93986 "2016-07-30T01:11:43Z")
The other day my wife came home and..."oh by the way the a/c in my car has not been working for the last few days...". So, here I go and start troubleshooting her 1997 Acura CL with about 231K miles on it. I know the car… --- ## [Freon level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freon-level/94093)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/freon-level/94093 "2016-07-30T00:27:04Z")
99 lumina. Ac was not working. I added a few oz's and the compressor clicked on but cooling fans were not running. After 10 min of idling the fans did come on but went off after 1-2 minutes. It seemed like they were resp… --- ## [A/C Recharge with R12](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-recharge-with-r12/93807)
**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-recharge-with-r12/93807 "2016-07-29T16:17:36Z")
Can anyone direct me to a shop in Western MA, CT, or Long Island which still has R12 (not the Freeze 12 substitute , but R12?) My car (1982 Toyota Cressida) could use a recharge, but I want the original R12! I've been… --- ## [Code for EGR valve stuck open after replacing EGR valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-for-egr-valve-stuck-open-after-replacing-egr-valve/94107)
**Author:** [@hypophthalmus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hypophthalmus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-for-egr-valve-stuck-open-after-replacing-egr-valve/94107 "2016-07-29T14:22:08Z")
I had a code for the EGR valve stuck open. I tried cleaning it but it didn't help (and didn't seem that dirty). Then I tried replacing it. Both times the code came back. What should I do now? I reset the code each time… --- ## [New strut problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-strut-problem/94125)
**Author:** [@BeamerMT79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeamerMT79)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-strut-problem/94125 "2016-07-29T13:27:03Z")
I bought 4 new struts for my car and had them installed by a mechanic friend. Had the alignment done and everything but the drivers side strut makes clunking noises every once in a while when I go over curbs or bumps et… --- ## [Mazda Tribute losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-losing-power/94133)
**Author:** [@Coryb1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coryb1971)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tribute-losing-power/94133 "2016-07-29T11:58:55Z")
Hi guys I have an 08 mazda tribute 2.3litre 5 speed. The truck started losing power and bucking really bad about 2 months ago. If I shut the truck off and let it sit for a few minutes, then start it back up, it runs fine… --- ## [Oil filters on new cars sold today with a build date of one year ago](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters-on-new-cars-sold-today-with-a-build-date-of-one-year-ago/94015)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filters-on-new-cars-sold-today-with-a-build-date-of-one-year-ago/94015 "2016-07-29T03:27:25Z")
Today, new cars sit on the dealer lot with build dates of summer 2015. Got mine in an early summer clearance; only had 30 miles at time of sale with a build date of August 2015. The dealer stated it uses synthetic oil an… --- ## [Issues with cranking car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-cranking-car/93825)
**Author:** [@Taneasha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taneasha)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-cranking-car/93825 "2016-07-29T00:49:54Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan maxima. While I crank the car I have to press the gas hard for it stay on. After that it's fine. Does anybody know what's wrong with it? --- ## [Having Trouble Starting 08 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-trouble-starting-08-civic/94079)
**Author:** [@titansbeatu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/titansbeatu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-trouble-starting-08-civic/94079 "2016-07-28T21:04:45Z")
So I just bought this 08 civic LX (110k miles). After a few days of flawless driving, we noticed a couple wires NOT connected that were coming from the hood opener-sensor thing. Plugged them together and noticed no diffe… --- ## [If you own a second-generation Mini Cooper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-second-generation-mini-cooper/94118)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-second-generation-mini-cooper/94118 "2016-07-28T17:51:58Z")
...you may be eligible for compensation for major engine repairs: --- ## [Subaru Outback 2005 3.0 H6 LL Bean - Shaking/shudder at certain speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2005-3-0-h6-ll-bean-shaking-shudder-at-certain-speeds/94076)
**Author:** [@Bruce1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce1960)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2005-3-0-h6-ll-bean-shaking-shudder-at-certain-speeds/94076 "2016-07-28T15:52:46Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Outback, 3.0 H6, LL Bean, 5 speed auto. 150,000 miles. No engine codes. I bought it took two years privately. I didn't notice during the test drive, but it has a shake/shudder at 18-20mph and at 55… --- ## [Engine noise at idle help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-at-idle-help/94099)
**Author:** [@coaster99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coaster99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-at-idle-help/94099 "2016-07-28T15:05:43Z")
09 Sport AT; 79,000 miles I have owned car for 2 months. Last few weeks the engine sounds louder at idle and there some vibration. The passenger side wiper arm vibrates due to engine vibration. Any ideas on the caus… --- ## [What makes electrical tape automotive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-electrical-tape-automotive/93639)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-makes-electrical-tape-automotive/93639 "2016-07-28T14:06:09Z")
Walmart sells 'regular' electrical tape $2.27 for 66 feet; auto electrical tape $0.88 for 60 feet: 'regular' is more than twice the price of auto. They're both 'Duck' brand, the same width and thickness, rated for the s… --- ## [1982 VW Rabbit with CIS Fuel Injection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-vw-rabbit-with-cis-fuel-injection/87290)
**Author:** [@buckwheat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buckwheat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-vw-rabbit-with-cis-fuel-injection/87290 "2016-07-28T06:49:14Z")
I have fuel to fuel block but not to injectors...why? --- ## [2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic Inline 6 won't start first time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-classic-inline-6-wont-start-first-time/94105)
**Author:** [@Drill\_Sgt\_Pop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drill_Sgt_Pop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-cherokee-classic-inline-6-wont-start-first-time/94105 "2016-07-28T03:54:28Z")
I live on a boat access only island, so desperate. This jeep has over 230,000 km on it. Runs well, but this year started this thing where it won't start first time crank, but always starts second or third go. Any ideas? … --- ## [Is the wind blowing east or west](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-wind-blowing-east-or-west/94101)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-wind-blowing-east-or-west/94101 "2016-07-28T03:41:08Z")
On a John Deere La120 lawn mower the fuel pump operates on pressure/vacuum impulses from the crankcase. In diagnosing a no start I found that the carburetor had debris(?) and varnish that plugged the inlet but when that … --- ## [Ignition Coil Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-replacement/93925)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-replacement/93925 "2016-07-28T03:40:59Z")
Hello, I would greatly appreciate help understanding all the needed parts when replacing ignition coils on a honda fit 2007. My understanding is it is best to replace all 4 (are there 4 total?) as well as the spark plugs… --- ## [Brake caliper replacement, no fluid or air coming from bleeder valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-replacement-no-fluid-or-air-coming-from-bleeder-valve/94066)
**Author:** [@daphniesman04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daphniesman04)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-caliper-replacement-no-fluid-or-air-coming-from-bleeder-valve/94066 "2016-07-28T01:21:00Z")
I replaced both rear pads calipers on my jimmy. Its 4 wheel drive. Now after installing them, I tried to them, and i nothing from the bleeder valve s. Someone said I could have the wrong caliper on the wrong side? Is … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1035) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1037)