# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1121 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1122 --- ## [93 toyota camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-toyota-camry/90375)
**Author:** [@jmnnng2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmnnng2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-toyota-camry/90375 "2015-06-23T17:57:35Z")
The motor turns over but it just don't seem to have enough power to start. Have not tried to arc check from the plug wires. I believe the coil is internal on this model. --- ## [Sputtering and won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-wont-restart/90295)
**Author:** [@davey\_smith66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davey_smith66)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-wont-restart/90295 "2015-06-23T07:53:17Z")
I have '88 Isuzu Trooper that has been sputtering lately. I'll be driving for a while then all of a sudden, it will start sputtering, lose all power and die. When I try to restart it, it will go immediately back to spu… --- ## [Any advice on my check engine light situation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-advice-on-my-check-engine-light-situation/90257)
**Author:** [@rustytheruru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustytheruru)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-advice-on-my-check-engine-light-situation/90257 "2015-06-23T06:20:34Z")
Hello all, My vehicle is a 1999 Honda Civic with approximately 155,000miles to it. I will try to explain as best as I can how this all began... Well, the first thing to occur was the metal "latch" on the handle you p… --- ## [2005 VW Golf Loses Power/Runs Bad in the Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-golf-loses-power-runs-bad-in-the-heat/90370)
**Author:** [@BCinSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCinSD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-golf-loses-power-runs-bad-in-the-heat/90370 "2015-06-23T06:14:57Z")
1st problem: I have a 2005 VW Golf GL, automatic tranny, 2.0L 4-cyl that has some issues during long drives in hot weather. The 1st incident occurred when I was driving on the interstate in AZ w/the outside air temp a… --- ## [Parts for 2015 Ford Expedition EL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-for-2015-ford-expedition-el/90344)
**Author:** [@Ford\_Miserable](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ford_Miserable)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parts-for-2015-ford-expedition-el/90344 "2015-06-23T02:20:55Z")
We bought a new 2015 Ford Expedition EL to tow our 27-foot Airstream travel trailer in anticipation of a vacation in Atlantic Canada. The salesman assured us that if we had any problems a Canadian Ford dealer would be ab… --- ## [Fuel System issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-issue/90351)
**Author:** [@ChapSherri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChapSherri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-issue/90351 "2015-06-23T00:23:36Z")
I have a 2009 Hyundai Accent. In the past 2 weeks, immediately after pumping gas into my car, when I start my car, its difficult to start my car and keep it running. For at least 3-4 minutes after putting gas into my t… --- ## [Front end sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-sound/90346)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-sound/90346 "2015-06-22T22:52:03Z")
As of late I am hearing a sound coming from the front end of my 2003 impala. It doesn't occur all the time but sounds the same each time. The sound has the sound of what a bolt that is loose hitting against a piece of s… --- ## [What the... Alignment/tire guys, what is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-alignment-tire-guys-what-is-this/90322)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-alignment-tire-guys-what-is-this/90322 "2015-06-22T22:47:15Z")
'12 Avenger. Coworker's car. 3 of the tires are within a couple of months of needing replacement. The fourth, passenger rear, needs replacement right now. But its wear pattern is odd. It's outside edge is worn down below… --- ## [Gremlins... No Odometer/Speedo and check engine light, intermittent dash light failure/no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-no-odometer-speedo-and-check-engine-light-intermittent-dash-light-failure-no-start/90153)
**Author:** [@micahfranz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/micahfranz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-no-odometer-speedo-and-check-engine-light-intermittent-dash-light-failure-no-start/90153 "2015-06-22T22:38:01Z")
1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5L Was having issues with my clutch interlock switch keeping the car from starting... fiddled with it this morning, tried to remove the sensor, had my hands all up in the dash. After awhile I real… --- ## [Fog lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-lights/90353)
**Author:** [@03cavi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/03cavi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-lights/90353 "2015-06-22T22:08:10Z")
HI, was wondering when I hook my fog lights up to my 03 cavalier do I need to install a switch or do they come on automatically with the headlights TIA --- ## [Funky Rearview Mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354)
**Author:** [@Tattercat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tattercat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354 "2015-06-22T20:46:15Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru WRX (NOT an STi) Impreza wagon. Just recently, the auto dimming/compass rearview mirror went dark except for a sort of clear, silvery 'bubble' that does not remain static. It seems to slowly change… --- ## [What is this noise?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-noise/90350)
**Author:** [@SS2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SS2011)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-noise/90350 "2015-06-22T20:35:20Z")
When I start my car (usually a cold start) I hear a TERRIBLE grinding-like noise. Other times it sounds like a shuffling noise. And then other times it's like its over-exerting itself trying to start up. I've taken it to… --- ## [2001 Jeep Cherokee Front End](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-front-end/90352)
**Author:** [@part-throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/part-throttle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-front-end/90352 "2015-06-22T20:19:22Z")
I have a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport (128,000 miles) that has a groaning sound when ever you turn the steering wheel (and front wheels, of course). We were told by the former owner that it was the front wheel u-joints. I … --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback Electrical Issue help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-electrical-issue-help/90318)
**Author:** [@DanN1116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanN1116)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-electrical-issue-help/90318 "2015-06-22T19:40:24Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Outback. I will be driving and lose all power to the car and it dies. I will try to restart the car and all the battery power will be on (lights, radio, power windows, etc.) however there is no sound… --- ## [2013 Dodge Caravan Won't Coast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-wont-coast/90348)
**Author:** [@Btlflpztk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Btlflpztk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-caravan-wont-coast/90348 "2015-06-22T16:14:09Z")
I like coasting on long down-sloping grades as much as possible to save gas. (With CRUISE off, STABILITY off, ECON on.) I can even exceed the criticized EPA Fuel Economy figures. And I rarely have to brake hard at stops.… --- ## [Throttle body "optimization"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-optimization/90312)
**Author:** [@Dave58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave58)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-optimization/90312 "2015-06-22T03:04:32Z")
During a recent routine service of my wife's car (2014 Hyundai Elantra, 30K miles), the dealer service department called her and recommended she have the throttle body "optimized" by cleaning out the carbon that builds u… --- ## [New fuel pumps leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fuel-pumps-leak/90349)
**Author:** [@busyguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busyguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-fuel-pumps-leak/90349 "2015-06-21T22:51:08Z")
I have a 1965 Chevrolet with the original 396 engine. When I purchased the car, I noticed the fuel pump was wet with fuel at the weep holes. I replaced the pump with a new one. This pump also leaked at the weep holes. I … --- ## [Sos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sos/90328)
**Author:** [@Harry\_Ram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harry_Ram)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sos/90328 "2015-06-21T17:46:53Z")
Dodge Dakota 01 Broke belt, sqeeking, squealing, smoking by AC compressor, starts but don't stay running --- ## [1999 Pontiac Bonneville Air Flow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-bonneville-air-flow/90333)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-bonneville-air-flow/90333 "2015-06-21T16:36:15Z")
When the A/C is on in this car, the air flow is split between the defrost vents and the dash vents. I have read it may be a vacuum leak but don't know specifically where to look for it. Is there any way to manually redir… --- ## [Car shakes on startup, clears up if I rev the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-on-startup-clears-up-if-i-rev-the-engine/90264)
**Author:** [@jwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-on-startup-clears-up-if-i-rev-the-engine/90264 "2015-06-21T10:41:39Z")
So I've had ongoing issues with this car that no mechanic seems to be able to diagnose. It jerks when I accelerate and decelerate pretty badly. It sometimes lets out a big cloud of smoke right when I start it. Now, it ha… --- ## [$93 oil change!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-oil-change/90200)
**Author:** [@PJ512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJ512)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-oil-change/90200 "2015-06-21T08:18:02Z")
1990 Honda Accord ex Sedan w/sun roof and spoiler. A sweet little ride Recently I had my cars oil changed. 2 days later my friend noticed some liquid on her driveway and when I got out of my car I could smell something… --- ## [2004 Corolla, automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-automatic/90339)
**Author:** [@azmarge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/azmarge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-automatic/90339 "2015-06-21T06:54:06Z")
I have 182000 miles on this car. I bought it new, have done regular maintenance. Have had no problems, a lot of original equipment is still on it. It is a 2004 and I am wondering if I should get a newer car or keep th… --- ## [Battery drain rate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-rate/90336)
**Author:** [@jimwray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimwray)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-rate/90336 "2015-06-21T04:33:55Z")
95 Honda del sol - charging system appears to be working o.k. - charge rate 14+ volts w/ engine running. Battery never seems to attain a full charge (new battery). Decided to check for battery drain with key off. With… --- ## [Mazda 6 2013 P2251](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-2013-p2251/90331)
**Author:** [@a\_dude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a_dude)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-2013-p2251/90331 "2015-06-21T04:17:20Z")
37,xxx miles My CEL came on yesterday morning. Got the codes read that morning, P2251. Reset the codes using the scan tool. After work, I got a schematic and visually checked the bank 1 sensor 1. The connections go… --- ## [Subaru Air Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-air-vents/90341)
**Author:** [@Marylander1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marylander1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-air-vents/90341 "2015-06-21T01:27:13Z")
The air vents on my 1999 Subaru Legacy are only partially working. Right now air only comes through the middle set of vents (ie, not the windshield or floor). Last winter the other vents worked occasionally. After kee… --- ## [07 ford torus hose leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-ford-torus-hose-leak/90319)
**Author:** [@canadabear07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/canadabear07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-ford-torus-hose-leak/90319 "2015-06-20T21:57:55Z")
Hello, When I got home from a long dirve I noticed this white-ish smoke coming from under the hood. I opened it and found that the tube for the window wash was disconnetced so I re connected it. Idk if that's what was ca… --- ## [Car wont "catch" after i fill up on gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-catch-after-i-fill-up-on-gas/90334)
**Author:** [@Katiel1321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katiel1321)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-catch-after-i-fill-up-on-gas/90334 "2015-06-20T21:46:56Z")
So I have a 2011 Toyota Camry and the other night I filled up on gas and when I tried to start the car it would start. It just made a grumbling noise and sounded like it was trying to start but couldn't. I got it to star… --- ## [94 Intrepid 3.3 random no start/die under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-intrepid-3-3-random-no-start-die-under-load/90323)
**Author:** [@billfrank85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billfrank85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-intrepid-3-3-random-no-start-die-under-load/90323 "2015-06-20T21:28:43Z")
Last weekend, the car wouldn't start after sitting for a few hours. After about 20 minutes it finally started. It has started and ran fine up until today. Same thing, it was parked for a while and wouldn't start. Then it… --- ## [Battery Change in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-change-in-the-rain/90303)
**Author:** [@BlueBox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlueBox)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-change-in-the-rain/90303 "2015-06-20T17:13:54Z")
Auto parts store would not do free installation to replace battery bc it was drizzling. As the guy ate his food at the counter he said he could get electrocuted so I didn't push it. Then they charged me $20 extra bc I … --- ## [Retractable Side View Mirror Motor Perpetually Running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retractable-side-view-mirror-motor-perpetually-running/90326)
**Author:** [@Toast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 6:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/retractable-side-view-mirror-motor-perpetually-running/90326 "2015-06-20T06:40:33Z")
I have a 2009 Honda Civic with powered retractable side view mirrors. Unfortunately one of the mirrors is broken and is perpetually trying to retract (or unfold). Aside from the motor constantly running the mirror func… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1120) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1122)