# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1106 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1107 --- ## [Car hood flew off while driving, safe to keep engine uncovered?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hood-flew-off-while-driving-safe-to-keep-engine-uncovered/90941)
**Author:** [@jboze3131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jboze3131)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hood-flew-off-while-driving-safe-to-keep-engine-uncovered/90941 "2015-08-25T00:36:14Z")
My girlfriend's hood flew off while driving last night, hit the windshield (didn't damage it), then flew off into a wooded area off the road. She was unable to locate the hood. Our schedules are fairly busy, so trying to… --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - Slow to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-slow-to-start/90981)
**Author:** [@Nina1030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nina1030)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-slow-to-start/90981 "2015-08-24T22:47:38Z")
I have a 2006 Nissan Altima with 142K miles. It is not starting right away. It coughs/sputters anywhere from 3 seconds to 10 seconds before turning over and starting. Any ideas on what the issue is? Thanks! --- ## [Minimum Driving - Mostly Stored Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minimum-driving-mostly-stored-vehicle/90960)
**Author:** [@DaveLeeNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveLeeNC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minimum-driving-mostly-stored-vehicle/90960 "2015-08-24T09:04:23Z")
I have a relative who will be gone for a year and would like a place to keep is 1999 Chevy S10 pickup. I am happy to do that for him and he is happy to let me drive it on those rare occasions that I need the hauling abil… --- ## [95 Nissan Maxima failed smog because the malfunction Indicator light would not go on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-maxima-failed-smog-because-the-malfunction-indicator-light-would-not-go-on/90973)
**Author:** [@95Max](https://community.cartalk.com/u/95Max)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-nissan-maxima-failed-smog-because-the-malfunction-indicator-light-would-not-go-on/90973 "2015-08-24T07:46:14Z")
My 95 Nissan Maxima just failed smog because the MIL light would not come on Everything else passed. The light was working. I last noticed about 2 weeks ago after I had the car washed. I'm reading it can be a bulb or the… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-benz S350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-s350/90969)
**Author:** [@cindyfd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cindyfd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-s350/90969 "2015-08-24T04:41:45Z")
My 2006 benz has 228,000+ miles on it. I just had the blower replaced and when I picked up the car. The SRS warning was on. I took it back because it seemed to coincidental that they just worked on it and this happene… --- ## [What is torque spec for 2006 Ford Focus brake caliper bracket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-torque-spec-for-2006-ford-focus-brake-caliper-bracket/90965)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-torque-spec-for-2006-ford-focus-brake-caliper-bracket/90965 "2015-08-24T02:33:31Z")
I just did a front brake job on my 2006 Ford Focus but forgot to find out exact torque spec for the brake caliper bracket bolts. I torqued the caliper sliding pin to 25 ft-lb. On the internet, some say 21 ft-lbs, some … --- ## [Resurrect or sell/donate this 1991 Sentra?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resurrect-or-sell-donate-this-1991-sentra/90944)
**Author:** [@tomjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomjay)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resurrect-or-sell-donate-this-1991-sentra/90944 "2015-08-24T02:29:31Z")
Car: 1991 Nissan Sentra XE, 1.6L engine, manual trans, mileage 78,000. Problem: The car has been sitting, unstarted, in my garage for the past 6-years. I unexpectedly had to stop driving it, so this was not a planned… --- ## [2007 VW Jetta Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-vw-jetta-starting-issue/90972)
**Author:** [@FilmProf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilmProf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-vw-jetta-starting-issue/90972 "2015-08-23T23:56:23Z")
Hello there! I am having a curious thing on my Jetta - I suspect I know the issue but wanted to turn to the forum's knowledge. Every so often, it has a hard time starting. I turn the key and it takes a little longer to s… --- ## [Fuel pump failure on 2012 Mercedes ML350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-failure-on-2012-mercedes-ml350/90949)
**Author:** [@RacerRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RacerRick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-failure-on-2012-mercedes-ml350/90949 "2015-08-23T23:12:22Z")
My wife was driving a 2012 Mercedes ML350 on a highway when the engine suddenly stopped and she was lucky to get over to the shoulder before being hit. The car was towed to the dealer who said the fuel pump died. Is it… --- ## [3 second hum every 28 seconds while moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-second-hum-every-28-seconds-while-moving/90971)
**Author:** [@chirogal1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chirogal1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-second-hum-every-28-seconds-while-moving/90971 "2015-08-23T22:24:30Z")
My boyfriend just bought a '06 Dodge Stratus with only 30,000 miles on it. We noticed a noise today when driving in the country where it is quieter. It's kind of a hum that lasts about 2-3 seconds and it occurs every 28 … --- ## [2010 Toyoya Corolla oil filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyoya-corolla-oil-filter/90968)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyoya-corolla-oil-filter/90968 "2015-08-23T07:08:42Z")
My son in law has a 2010 Corolla, the last two Purolater cartridges he took off were crushed. I checked the filter number and it appears to be correct. I advised him to buy his next filter from the Toyota dealer, They a… --- ## ['91 Accord issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-accord-issues/90955)
**Author:** [@TheonlyINFJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheonlyINFJ)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-accord-issues/90955 "2015-08-23T02:40:12Z")
I started my car a few weeks ago, and the check engine light came on and the S light on my dash kept blinking. Followed by a difficulty stepping on the gas pedal. I attempted the paperclip way of scanning my OBD1 scanner… --- ## [Muffler size damages engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-size-damages-engines/90559)
**Author:** [@polar454](https://community.cartalk.com/u/polar454)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/muffler-size-damages-engines/90559 "2015-08-22T19:59:32Z")
I have a 99 chevy k2500 suburban with a 7.4 liter engine. I had a tune-up two weeks ago, all was good. the next day I got a muffler put on, the guy said I didn't need dual mufflers, it was a waste of mufflers, and that I… --- ## [Ac problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problem/90948)
**Author:** [@Cbk2015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cbk2015)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-problem/90948 "2015-08-22T17:32:29Z")
I have a 1992 ford escort lx that I just got and it is a great car cheap on gas a great work car but the only thing is the av doesn't work. I can turn on the air to cool but when I turn on the ac my car stalls out. So my… --- ## [Sell, Trade, Repair Mazda 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-repair-mazda-3/90943)
**Author:** [@Theophilus1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theophilus1984)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-repair-mazda-3/90943 "2015-08-22T06:47:18Z")
My mazda 3 has 133,000 miles. My mechanic pal told me the AC compressor is going. It needs aligned (shakes badly when I brake). The windshield just cracked (16"). One tire has a slow leak. And there is rust. And it's up … --- ## [Weird smell only when car is really hot in 2 different cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-smell-only-when-car-is-really-hot-in-2-different-cars/90946)
**Author:** [@Ninab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ninab)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-smell-only-when-car-is-really-hot-in-2-different-cars/90946 "2015-08-22T02:50:20Z")
We have a 1997 Camry and a 1994 Mercedes C280-- we first noticed a weird chemical smell (like acrylic nails or melting plastic) coming from the front right (near the battery) of the Toyota. It would only happen when the… --- ## [2000 Intrepid Air conditioner Clutch running all the time even in heat mode not in defrost mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-intrepid-air-conditioner-clutch-running-all-the-time-even-in-heat-mode-not-in-defrost-mode/90954)
**Author:** [@1970GTO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1970GTO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-intrepid-air-conditioner-clutch-running-all-the-time-even-in-heat-mode-not-in-defrost-mode/90954 "2015-08-22T01:46:25Z")
I have a 2000 Intrepid with ATC (automatic temperature control). I noticed my A/C clutch is always is on even in heat mode (no defrost mode) Is this normal in automatic mode even if I set temp at 90° without defrost mod… --- ## [Infiniti G35--Electrical, requires jumpstart although battery is new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-electrical-requires-jumpstart-although-battery-is-new/90947)
**Author:** [@michaelthemt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelthemt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-electrical-requires-jumpstart-although-battery-is-new/90947 "2015-08-21T22:01:30Z")
Intermittently, cannot relate to any pattern. Not that often, but a huge hassle when it happens. What? Well, my car is completely dead. Smart key will not open door, so have to use the mechanical key to open car and… --- ## [Rav4 demise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-demise/90922)
**Author:** [@bwiddey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwiddey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-demise/90922 "2015-08-21T07:22:14Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Rav 4 Sport with 160,000 miles. I take good care of it, as it does me. All of a sudden, while driving on CA freeway, it seemed to slip out of gear into neutral--no power when accelerator pressed to t… --- ## [Frustrating mystery problem with 2004 Honda Civic si Coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-mystery-problem-with-2004-honda-civic-si-coupe/90945)
**Author:** [@SedonaHippieChick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SedonaHippieChick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrating-mystery-problem-with-2004-honda-civic-si-coupe/90945 "2015-08-21T05:52:14Z")
So I bought this car from a neighbor back in June. It drove fine for about 3 weeks, and then one day when I went to start the car, it acted like the battery was going bad. This didn't make any sense to me, because the … --- ## [Diagnosed Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosed-misfires/90833)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earl_Davis)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosed-misfires/90833 "2015-08-21T05:46:05Z")
Driving down road. Van cuts off. Have replaced spark plugs and wires, cam sensor, and coil. Computer scan says misfire on 1 & 4. Van will crank, runs rough at low idle, but drove 250 miles even with misfire and it r… --- ## [Car cigarette lighter - no longer charges my cell phone?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cigarette-lighter-no-longer-charges-my-cell-phone/90936)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cigarette-lighter-no-longer-charges-my-cell-phone/90936 "2015-08-21T03:17:22Z")
2000 Acura w/ 110k miles It happened when I did a day long, long distance driving in northern ca speeds up to 80k. My cell phone is new and it charges through pc and wall. Changed the car charger adapter but no luck. … --- ## [Best things to do for a car sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-things-to-do-for-a-car-sitting/90927)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-things-to-do-for-a-car-sitting/90927 "2015-08-20T21:21:51Z")
My dad's 1996 Dodge neon is basically just sitting at this point. We have taken away his keys and the car is just now sitting in his driveway and after this upcoming weekend his plates on the car will expire. I go out … --- ## [Transmission or?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or/90929)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or/90929 "2015-08-20T18:18:15Z")
I have a 2007 Chevy Equinox with 104,500 mi. For the past 20,000 miles (2-1/2 yrs.) or so the transmission hesitates when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. When this happens, the engine revs and the wheels lose power for a… --- ## [Car electrical system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-electrical-system/90934)
**Author:** [@RBK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RBK)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-electrical-system/90934 "2015-08-20T08:06:43Z")
I have a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a start button and key fob and all the new electronic controls. While driving recently, the dash electronic console display turned off (I thought the car engine had died). It spont… --- ## [Vacuum line question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-line-question/90517)
**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-line-question/90517 "2015-08-20T07:51:00Z")
I have a 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L. Replaced the fuel pump and alternator in the same week, and now it has extended crank before starting. As part of troubleshooting and trying to figure out what the issue is, I'm al… --- ## [02 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-nissan-altima/90925)
**Author:** [@Bridget.marshall7241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridget.marshall7241)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-nissan-altima/90925 "2015-08-20T07:46:16Z")
In the past 4 months, I have had a issue with my car. I have had a miss in my car and I can't find out whats going on with it. I have changed the plugs, coil packs, crank sensor, but it still has a miss. One or two of my… --- ## [I lost power while driving and now it clicks when I try to turn it on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-power-while-driving-and-now-it-clicks-when-i-try-to-turn-it-on/90939)
**Author:** [@Teal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-power-while-driving-and-now-it-clicks-when-i-try-to-turn-it-on/90939 "2015-08-20T07:37:43Z")
Hello. I'm a girl that knows nothing about cars so please be gentle. I was driving on the freeway and all a sudden my radio and dashboard lights went out. I was completely freaked and turned down a road and I could've sw… --- ## [Gas cylinoid/Check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cylinoid-check-engine-light/90940)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 7:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-cylinoid-check-engine-light/90940 "2015-08-20T07:18:15Z")
Car: 2003 Impala/107,000 On my drive into work today my check engine light came on. As usual I paniced, and stoped in at a local Auto zone to have the code read. Code showed an issue with a cylinoid that regulates t… --- ## [Lexus transmission fluid dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-transmission-fluid-dipstick/90937)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-transmission-fluid-dipstick/90937 "2015-08-20T00:39:06Z")
I looked at a 2003 LS today and could not find a dipstick. I will be looking at a 2001 tomorrow. Can anyone help me out of finding the dipstick? The car has 150k so it should for sure be looked at. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1105) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1107)