# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1185 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1186 --- ## [1988 Ford Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-bronco/87667)
**Author:** [@Redarn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redarn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-bronco/87667 "2014-10-15T23:34:32Z")
I have a 1988 FORD BRONCO, full size, that has a peculiar problem. I tried starting the car and it turned over, but when I tried shutting it off it kept turning over. I had to disconnect the battery to stop it. I repl… --- ## [Camry recurring CEL issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-recurring-cel-issues/87660)
**Author:** [@mch81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mch81)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-recurring-cel-issues/87660 "2014-10-15T23:25:09Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Camry with 90,300 miles. Last week check engine light came on and mechanic said it was P0440 and charcoal canister needed replacement. Did the repairs and 20 miles and two days later CEL is on again.… --- ## [2008 HHR keyless entry system quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hhr-keyless-entry-system-quit-working/87672)
**Author:** [@OldTimer53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldTimer53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hhr-keyless-entry-system-quit-working/87672 "2014-10-15T23:13:02Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy HHR. On Monday both the key fobs for the keyless entry system quit working. I took both fobs to my local auto parts place where they had a tester and both seemed to work ok. What inside the car recei… --- ## [Sharing a tip: Plasti-Dip on ground points](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sharing-a-tip-plasti-dip-on-ground-points/87647)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sharing-a-tip-plasti-dip-on-ground-points/87647 "2014-10-15T22:43:02Z")
sharing this hack-job I did recently - not sure if its new : do you have grounds that get oxidized/exposed to abuse? why not make a homemade plastic cover for them? I put plastidip on the ground point, let it cure, t… --- ## [Chev. truck, 2003, S10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-truck-2003-s10/87675)
**Author:** [@Earls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chev-truck-2003-s10/87675 "2014-10-15T21:54:58Z")
I have a 2003 chev. truck, 2003, S10 LS base. Whenever I need to take cables off the battery or change the battery, the truck will start up when I reconnect the battery without a key in the slot. If I had my hand on th… --- ## [1998 Ford Contour battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-battery-light/87670)
**Author:** [@skyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skyy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-contour-battery-light/87670 "2014-10-15T19:43:51Z")
My battery on my 1999 ford contour will not charge. At first they stated it was a bad battery, we got that replaced but the car was still not running properly. So then we had the altenator replaced and the car still was … --- ## [Truck doesnt crank on first try, had loads of work done, there's an alligator in the door!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-doesnt-crank-on-first-try-had-loads-of-work-done-theres-an-alligator-in-the-door/87323)
**Author:** [@DELL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DELL)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-doesnt-crank-on-first-try-had-loads-of-work-done-theres-an-alligator-in-the-door/87323 "2014-10-15T18:44:27Z")
i purchased a 1996 Chevy S10(beautiful teal color) as a second vehicle about 6 years ago. at the time of purchase we had to have the truck tuned up and then it was good to go. Now years later having much difficulty with … --- ## [2001 Ford Excursion Stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-excursion-stalling/87665)
**Author:** [@BigBossMomma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigBossMomma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-excursion-stalling/87665 "2014-10-15T17:42:13Z")
Please Help. After a hard rain overnight, my truck would not stay on. I had to give it gas while still in park or it would cut off. Also I noticed white smoke from the exhaust while doing that. Eventually car stayed on… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Accent automatic-jerking when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-automatic-jerking-when-accelerating/87668)
**Author:** [@jbausch82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbausch82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-automatic-jerking-when-accelerating/87668 "2014-10-15T17:38:45Z")
My 2007 Accent has been, what I'd call jerking, off and on when I go to accelerate, either when speeding up to merge on to the interstate/coming out of a turn/or being very slow to accelerate after a stop, like at a red … --- ## [2002 Sienna a/c compressor seals, big savings at compressor shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sienna-a-c-compressor-seals-big-savings-at-compressor-shop/87629)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sienna-a-c-compressor-seals-big-savings-at-compressor-shop/87629 "2014-10-15T07:15:29Z")
The last few months in Mexico, my 2002 Sienna with over 200,000 miles on it, once in a great while would stop cooling, and the button on the dash for a/c would start blinking instead of a steady green light. I assumed th… --- ## [Ford Focus Radiator Issues Has Me Hot Under The Collar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-radiator-issues-has-me-hot-under-the-collar/87364)
**Author:** [@Trekker4747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trekker4747)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-radiator-issues-has-me-hot-under-the-collar/87364 "2014-10-15T06:51:22Z")
This past Saturday afternoon I'm out driving on the highway when the temperature gauge on dash maxes-out and the overheat warning light comes on. I get off at the next exit and stop at the nearest repair shop. (Which hap… --- ## [Hot air all the time (2000 Taurus)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-air-all-the-time-2000-taurus/87659)
**Author:** [@Paco96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paco96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-air-all-the-time-2000-taurus/87659 "2014-10-15T02:36:08Z")
My son has a 2000 Ford Taurus SEL w/auto heat/air. Recently HOT air starting coming from all ducts. A/C compressor lines are cold when on a/c but heat comes all the time. Not warm outside air but heater hot air. Is there… --- ## [2009 Camry Unintended Engine Surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-unintended-engine-surge/87657)
**Author:** [@Tomjie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomjie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-camry-unintended-engine-surge/87657 "2014-10-15T01:24:43Z")
Folks, Here's the situation -- 2009 Camry, 32,000 mi. No recalls on record for its VIN. Parked in parking lot and preparing to leave. NOTE: At no time does my foot touch the gas pedal. OK...Foot on brake. Start engi… --- ## [Windshield Wiper start on their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-start-on-their-own/87359)
**Author:** [@afadali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afadali)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wiper-start-on-their-own/87359 "2014-10-15T01:10:29Z")
Hello, I hope that I can find someone to help me, I've 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, around a month ago the front Windshield Wipers started to start on their own, when I got the car checked the technician told me that I've… --- ## [I have a leak...could be PSF could be something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-leak-could-be-psf-could-be-something-else/87653)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-leak-could-be-psf-could-be-something-else/87653 "2014-10-14T23:20:57Z")
Came home last night and noticed a leak underneath the van last night. So I put some white paper on the ground to see what color it was. It appears to be PSF in color and from location, however my resevior is full in f… --- ## [Gremlins in the Brake Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-in-the-brake-light/87645)
**Author:** [@Terry829](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry829)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-in-the-brake-light/87645 "2014-10-14T22:31:16Z")
Hey all. I'm driving a 2010 Hyundai Sonata and just recently one of my brake lights has been acting up. Everything works perfectly fine as long as the head lights are off; however with the head lights on, when I depre… --- ## [2003 Camry fails to idle at start half the time randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-fails-to-idle-at-start-half-the-time-randomly/87654)
**Author:** [@Zachb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zachb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-fails-to-idle-at-start-half-the-time-randomly/87654 "2014-10-14T21:29:36Z")
I have a meticulously cared for 2003 Camry. When I got it a year ago it stalled at startup about 10% of the time, and it has increased to almost 50%. The engine light is on and off, but seems to have no bearing, nor does… --- ## [Nissan a/c problem--is it urgent?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-a-c-problem-is-it-urgent/87646)
**Author:** [@h0pal0ng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h0pal0ng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-a-c-problem-is-it-urgent/87646 "2014-10-14T14:52:38Z")
My new 2014 Nissan Versa (6600 miles) a/c conked out when I got to Myrtle Beach SC from Columbus Oh. Should I wait to take it back home to Columbus or could it be a sign of something serious? --- ## [Alarm System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system/87348)
**Author:** [@totzgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/totzgirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-system/87348 "2014-10-14T14:50:07Z")
I recently (August 2014) purchased a 2010 Ford Escape, with only 16,500 miles. I was told the previous owner had only had the car for 6 months, she had purchased it from their dealership but wanted to trade it in on ano… --- ## [2013 Civic Won't Start - Maybe From After Market Alarm System?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-civic-wont-start-maybe-from-after-market-alarm-system/87649)
**Author:** [@bstetson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bstetson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-civic-wont-start-maybe-from-after-market-alarm-system/87649 "2014-10-14T14:42:44Z")
I bought my Honda Civic brand new in April 2013. Around July 2013 (after I moved 500 miles away), it started acting up and wouldn't start. When I would turn the key, all the lights turned on on the inside, and you can h… --- ## [Fuel leak only when full or shortly after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-leak-only-when-full-or-shortly-after-driving/87558)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-leak-only-when-full-or-shortly-after-driving/87558 "2014-10-14T14:38:59Z")
1994 F-150, 4.9L I6, 177K mi. Equipped with twin tanks. For the last two fill-ups, the truck has produced a strong odor of fuel when parked with more than 1/2 tank; it also produces fuel odor just after running at lowe… --- ## [Oil found in the intake manifold and cold air intake system!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-found-in-the-intake-manifold-and-cold-air-intake-system/87644)
**Author:** [@77Bronco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/77Bronco)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-found-in-the-intake-manifold-and-cold-air-intake-system/87644 "2014-10-14T07:20:41Z")
I have a 77 bronco with a 5.0 efi engine from a 97 Ford Explorer. I noticed there is oil in the cold air intake area and upper intake manifold. I was checking on things and noticed oil around the PCV valve and on the ou… --- ## [$400 to fix the windshield washer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/400-to-fix-the-windshield-washer/87631)
**Author:** [@Shut\_Up\_and\_Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shut_Up_and_Drive)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/400-to-fix-the-windshield-washer/87631 "2014-10-14T00:19:39Z")
I have a 2007 Ford Focus (three doors) and the windshield washer stopped working after my last oil change. I took it into the dealer who said they would have to take the wheels off and part of the engine because the tub… --- ## [Trailblazer Transmission Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-transmission-noise/87635)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailblazer-transmission-noise/87635 "2014-10-13T23:40:14Z")
re: chevy trailblazer 2007 Between 1,000 and 2,000 rpm (only 20% of the time) I hear, and feel, a clunk that seems to emanate somewhere near / behind the driver seat. The error code (an 834 ? possibly but I forget exac… --- ## [Electrical Kill Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-kill-fuse/87642)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-kill-fuse/87642 "2014-10-13T23:38:29Z")
I am assisting a neighbor is storing her 2005 Dodge Caravan and would like to turn off the internal power by pulling a fuse instead of unhooking a battery cable. In our personal 2005 Grand Caravan, currently stored at a… --- ## [Subaru Outback 2013 Roof Rack Torx Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2013-roof-rack-torx-bolt/87628)
**Author:** [@Kantlitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kantlitz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2013-roof-rack-torx-bolt/87628 "2014-10-13T23:14:16Z")
So I bought a certified pre-owned Subaru Outback from a Subaru dealership. The car was a part of the dealerships loaner fleet and so I know everything that was done to the car was done by the dealership. I just tried t… --- ## [HELP! '94 4 cyl, 5 speed Ranger that goes clunk when shifting or accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-94-4-cyl-5-speed-ranger-that-goes-clunk-when-shifting-or-accelerating/87637)
**Author:** [@Gun\_Doctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gun_Doctor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-94-4-cyl-5-speed-ranger-that-goes-clunk-when-shifting-or-accelerating/87637 "2014-10-13T22:50:11Z")
I own a 1994 Mazda B2300/Ford Ranger. Ever since I have owned it, there has been a slight "thump" when you let off the accelerator. Annoying, but for a cheap truck, I just ignored it. NOW, there is a clunk when I lift… --- ## [Change of tire size and speedometer error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-of-tire-size-and-speedometer-error/87627)
**Author:** [@e86mopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e86mopar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-of-tire-size-and-speedometer-error/87627 "2014-10-13T22:45:43Z")
Hello, I have an ' 87 Dodge Caravan cargo van that came originally with 195-70-14 size tires. I recently got for free, a like new set of 205-75-14 tires that I put on to replace the worn old set. My question is how wil… --- ## [Dodge ram surges wheile driving what the heck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-surges-wheile-driving-what-the-heck/87641)
**Author:** [@spike2902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spike2902)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-ram-surges-wheile-driving-what-the-heck/87641 "2014-10-13T21:15:04Z")
my dodge ram 1500 5.9l surges up about 100 to 200 rpm while driving then goes right back to where it was, whether it is in cruise or using gas peddle =. the truck seems like it runs fine otherwise i have replaced both 02… --- ## [2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 whine/whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sierra-2500hd-4x4-whine-whistle/87639)
**Author:** [@Mike\_from\_Troy\_Michi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_from_Troy_Michi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-sierra-2500hd-4x4-whine-whistle/87639 "2014-10-13T20:41:47Z")
At about 50mph, start to get a whine/whistle from right rear (sounds kind of like a jet engine). Noise gets higher/lower as speed increases/decreases. Just started 1-2 weeks ago, 145k miles. Intermittent, but 85-90% of… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1184) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1186)