# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=204 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 205 --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Intermittent AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-intermittent-ac/179813)
**Author:** [@edwardocruz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwardocruz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-intermittent-ac/179813 "2021-10-06T16:59:46Z")
The air conditioner in my Chevrolet Equinox works sometimes and sometimes not at all. how can I solve this problem.e --- ## [2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - Three warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-three-warnings/179785)
**Author:** [@apple51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apple51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-three-warnings/179785 "2021-10-06T14:34:21Z")
I have a 2006 subaru b9 tribeca with approx 180,000 miles and abs, power steering and brake lights popped up on the display column. Any one know what might this issue be? --- ## [2013 Lexus ES 350 - Water and mold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-water-and-mold/179787)
**Author:** [@SharonAdelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonAdelman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-es-350-water-and-mold/179787 "2021-10-06T11:59:48Z")
I am getting water in my car and it has mold. --- ## [2018 Honda Pilot Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-windshield/179780)
**Author:** [@rajaa25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rajaa25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-windshield/179780 "2021-10-06T12:13:57Z")
We got a new front windshield on a 2018 Honda EXL. We do not have any of the advanced safety equipment. The windhield was made by Fuyao. The problem I have seen is that the screen seems a bit closer than the original one… --- ## [Mazdaspeed3 rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-rough-idle/179681)
**Author:** [@wdarby1228\_177206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wdarby1228_177206)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazdaspeed3-rough-idle/179681 "2021-10-05T23:14:44Z")
I own a 2010 mazdaspeed3(2.3L turbo). This is my second post on this issue, as it wouldnt let me edit my previous one. I am getting a very unconsistent stumble at idle, that is worse some times than others and sometimes … --- ## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - Battery dies in a few days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-battery-dies-in-a-few-days/179745)
**Author:** [@AlfJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlfJim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-battery-dies-in-a-few-days/179745 "2021-10-05T22:53:49Z")
this is an 2009 car 12 volts alternator says charging 13.x volts but battery goes dead after 4/3 days of stand by and the battery is brand new --- ## [2012 Chrysler 300C - CEL and vibes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-cel-and-vibes/179753)
**Author:** [@G31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/G31)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-cel-and-vibes/179753 "2021-10-05T22:03:32Z")
2012 Chrysler 300c awd 5.7 hemi.Check engine light and vibration from engine.Was told common problem failure cams ,valves, pistons and other metal from defective stock wear out prematurely causing engine failure .Vehicl… --- ## [Sell or Repair 2010 Honda Pistons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-repair-2010-honda-pistons/179645)
**Author:** [@swicegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swicegirl)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-or-repair-2010-honda-pistons/179645 "2021-10-05T18:43:52Z")
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour with 125K miles, pistons need to be replaced for a discounted price of ~3500K. In 40k miles I’ve replaced 3 head cover gasket, 2 alternators, 15 spark plugs, 2 ignition coils, cam bore o rings… --- ## [2017 Nissan Murano - Chippy paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-chippy-paint/167138)
**Author:** [@Katyb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katyb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-chippy-paint/167138 "2021-10-05T18:16:49Z")
The paint on the hood of my 2017 Nissan Murano began chipping during the first year of purchase. I purchased it brand new fall of 2017. Since it was under the original warranty, I took it back to the dealer in 2018 and … --- ## [Jetta Wagon Won't Start After Welding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-wagon-wont-start-after-welding/179671)
**Author:** [@etaii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etaii)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-wagon-wont-start-after-welding/179671 "2021-10-05T14:45:38Z")
Hey guys. New here. I had a Body shop weld a huge part (from another 2014 Jetta Wagon) from the driver fender to the back driver door due to an accident. Now the ignition won’t even come on. Only basic things like headl… --- ## [2012 Honda Civic Sdn - Temporary warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-temporary-warning-light/179773)
**Author:** [@Jonathanw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonathanw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-sdn-temporary-warning-light/179773 "2021-10-05T14:35:09Z")
So my check airbag system light came on for one trip and then the next time I got in my car and many times after that it did not come back on again so it was on for a total of 15 minutes for one ride do I need to be conc… --- ## [2016 Kia Optima - Window regulators failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769)
**Author:** [@OptimaEd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OptimaEd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-optima-window-regulators-failed/179769 "2021-10-05T11:30:23Z")
I had all 4 window regulators go out within a 4 month time span. All 1 at a time right after the other. --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer - Won't start, but seats still move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765)
**Author:** [@Leeroger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leeroger)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-wont-start-but-seats-still-move/179765 "2021-10-04T23:55:47Z")
Will not start, dash lights do not work and the seat toward does not work. The seat switch moves the seat back and forth. I’ve checked all of the fuses and the ignition switch all seam to work. --- ## [Creaking brakes...or, your preferred brake lube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-brakes-or-your-preferred-brake-lube/179728)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-brakes-or-your-preferred-brake-lube/179728 "2021-10-04T23:45:20Z")
My sister has a 2007 VW Rabbit. Sometimes I do maintenance on it to save her $$ from taking it to the local stealership. Last week she said she heard a creaking sound when she applied the brakes. I test drove it and fou… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Camaro - Stabilitrack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-stabilitrack/179763)
**Author:** [@ScottWBrittingham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottWBrittingham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-stabilitrack/179763 "2021-10-04T23:33:40Z")
Service Stabili Trak & engine light on… Loss of power & sputtering really bad…only 5,500 miles on my 3013 Hot Wheels Camaro --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Traverse - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-leaks/179757)
**Author:** [@Webby15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Webby15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-traverse-leaks/179757 "2021-10-04T23:27:47Z")
2009 Chevrolet traverse water leaks. After rain water is getting into driver’s door windshield area. Also water getting into hatch. How do I repair it ? --- ## [2004 Lincoln Town Car- Help with sunroof leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-help-with-sunroof-leaks/179760)
**Author:** [@TUFFYROYAL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TUFFYROYAL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-town-car-help-with-sunroof-leaks/179760 "2021-10-04T23:22:20Z")
I have had two Lincoln TCs, and both were awesome. Safest, most comfortable, and classic of any car I’ve experienced in sixty years of driving; however, each had a puzzling sunroof leak, surfacing only in the rear passen… --- ## [Spray Painting New Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-painting-new-wheels/179727)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spray-painting-new-wheels/179727 "2021-10-04T22:32:37Z")
Hello all. I’m wondering if anyone here or someone you know has ever painted new wheels because they didn’t come in the colour you wanted? I am in this position as I consider upgrading the 18" wheels on the used 2017 CX… --- ## [Walnuts GDI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walnuts-gdi/179724)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walnuts-gdi/179724 "2021-10-04T16:18:47Z")
I personally believe that the only reason to buy a new car and take the big hit is if I plan to keep the car a very long time and want a clean history. My newest car is a 2007. Here is my question: is the direct injectio… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 - Spark plug blow up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-spark-plug-blow-up/179569)
**Author:** [@Izzy20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Izzy20)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-spark-plug-blow-up/179569 "2021-10-04T15:15:14Z")
sparkplug blow up, spent 2000 in parts and labor…Had the same problem, I would join a class action law suit …please contact me --- ## [Beginner car mods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beginner-car-mods/179703)
**Author:** [@FunkyPete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FunkyPete)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beginner-car-mods/179703 "2021-10-04T02:06:59Z")
Hello I just got my first car and I was wanting to do some mods and work on it. I have a 2017 2.0L camaro and I’d like to know some easy mods to start with to either give it more power or just make it look unique --- ## [Repair Convertible Soft Top?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-convertible-soft-top/179758)
**Author:** [@cooldyood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cooldyood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-convertible-soft-top/179758 "2021-10-03T13:52:38Z")
My Camaro convertible’s soft top (and headliner) got vandalized. They were slit with something like a knife. About a 2 inch straight cut above the driver seat. Is it possible to repair it? --- ## [Engine failed while stored in rural area for 6 weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failed-while-stored-in-rural-area-for-6-weeks/179583)
**Author:** [@Theresalil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresalil)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-failed-while-stored-in-rural-area-for-6-weeks/179583 "2021-10-03T03:52:49Z")
We were traveling for an extended time period after selling our house. A friend in a rural area was keeping car and went to periodically start and my 2014 Explore would not start. It was towed to a dealer who says I need… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Trax - One bad rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-one-bad-rotor/179731)
**Author:** [@gregg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregg11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-trax-one-bad-rotor/179731 "2021-10-03T01:24:15Z")
brakes rotors shot at 15,000! 2018. just tires shop said really bad on left drivers side…front only rear fine… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Key issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-key-issue/179738)
**Author:** [@cjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjohnson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-key-issue/179738 "2021-10-03T00:30:43Z")
remote key does not make contact with my push button to crank my car. --- ## [2007 Hyundai Sonata - Electric door failed - where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-sonata-electric-door-failed-where-do-i-start/179743)
**Author:** [@wayne27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-sonata-electric-door-failed-where-do-i-start/179743 "2021-10-02T23:06:04Z")
electric door locks fail --- ## [2009 Nissan Titan - Peeling clear coat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-titan-peeling-clear-coat/179740)
**Author:** [@DonaldKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldKay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-titan-peeling-clear-coat/179740 "2021-10-02T17:14:20Z")
I have a 2009 titan with only 40000 miles and my clear coat has peeled from the roof and hood and looks like crap. --- ## [Gear stick sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-stick-sound/179720)
**Author:** [@Slayer92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slayer92)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-stick-sound/179720 "2021-10-02T19:07:08Z")
Hello I recently changed the gearbox oil and the timing belt. I did not pay attention at first, but I now notice that when the car is stationary, in addition to the vibration of the gear stick which is minimal and norm… --- ## [1995 GMC Yukon - Sluggish despite the blow outs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-yukon-sluggish-despite-the-blow-outs/179709)
**Author:** [@Encorekelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Encorekelley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-yukon-sluggish-despite-the-blow-outs/179709 "2021-10-02T17:01:47Z")
Sluggish going up hill and muffler blow out --- ## [Terminology: turning over vs. cranking vs. starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terminology-turning-over-vs-cranking-vs-starting/84476)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terminology-turning-over-vs-cranking-vs-starting/84476 "2021-10-02T15:30:17Z")
I'm not a professional, but I was taught that an engine "turning over" and an engine "cranking" mean the same thing. The starter is working, engaging the flywheel and rotating the crankshaft. But until the engine "catche… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=203) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=205)