# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=210 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 211 --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - Plugs gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-plugs-gone-wrong/179159)
**Author:** [@Kyle43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle43)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-plugs-gone-wrong/179159 "2021-09-08T19:14:37Z")
I just changed the spark plugs in my car. Went to start it and it fired once and then nothing. I tried again but it sounded like there was no compression (and obviously didn’t start). I pulled the plugs back out and trie… --- ## [2007 Pontiac Torrent #- Brakes locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-brakes-locked/179173)
**Author:** [@alajtonyi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alajtonyi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-brakes-locked/179173 "2021-09-08T14:06:07Z")
I Also have a 2007 Pontiac Torrent. My SUV brakes had locked up, so I took it to the dealer. They did the diagnostics and said that the onboard computer board that controls the brake needs replacing. After this $2,000 re… --- ## [2009 hyndai accent. Intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyndai-accent-intermittent-starting-problem/179106)
**Author:** [@Froscow\_177002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Froscow_177002)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyndai-accent-intermittent-starting-problem/179106 "2021-09-08T13:40:56Z")
Hi everyone. I have a 2009 hyundai accent with about 63k miles on it. For over a year now, I have had an intermittent problem with the car starting. The engine will crank but won’t fire. I have to take my key out and try… --- ## [2005 Toyota Corolla - steering wheel cocked left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-steering-wheel-cocked-left/154078)
**Author:** [@cfarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfarv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-steering-wheel-cocked-left/154078 "2021-09-08T03:38:54Z")
Alright, so I’m young and dumb and didnt replace my tires when I should have and during rain I hydroplaned and bounced off a guardrail, the damage was actually surprisingly minor but I did dent my rim and my steering whe… --- ## [1995 Ford Explorer - How to move past an old vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-how-to-move-past-an-old-vehicle/179224)
**Author:** [@Dawn29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawn29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-explorer-how-to-move-past-an-old-vehicle/179224 "2021-09-07T23:44:32Z")
Need to sell my 95 Explorer XLT which has been sitting for many years. I heard that spraying some “jet fuel” in would get everything cleaned and it would probably start. As a single 68 year old woman, and knowing no on… --- ## [HELP! My VW '02 V6 4motion Passat sounds like a diesel, but it's not!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207)
**Author:** [@estraghalis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estraghalis)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-vw-02-v6-4motion-passat-sounds-like-a-diesel-but-its-not/53207 "2021-09-07T22:39:30Z")
My car currently has about 107,000 miles. I've changed the oil regularly and keep it running in pretty good shape. Aside from the standard electrical problems, this car is fantastic. Lately, however, the engine has… --- ## [2008 Mitsubishi Outlander - Service light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-service-light-mystery/179214)
**Author:** [@Kip54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kip54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-outlander-service-light-mystery/179214 "2021-09-07T16:04:16Z")
Skid indication starts then service required followed by 4wd and lock flushing --- ## [Certification fraud?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certification-fraud/63266)
**Author:** [@Celica\_81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Celica_81)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/certification-fraud/63266 "2021-09-07T15:36:17Z")
I checked out a 2008 certified Honda Civic EX at a Honda dealer in Connecticut, a lease return. The car smelled of mildew and there was rust along the edge of break disks. The salesman said the smell was because they had… --- ## [1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class #- Idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-mercedes-benz-sl-class-idle-issues/179137)
**Author:** [@Banner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Banner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-mercedes-benz-sl-class-idle-issues/179137 "2021-09-07T02:44:47Z")
Engine idles fast, then idles slow. Also, has high oil pressure. (May be unrelated). Not driven much in past year. --- ## [Haunted 2016 Hyundai?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-2016-hyundai/179163)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-2016-hyundai/179163 "2021-09-07T00:18:36Z")
The liftgate on my wife’s 2016 Tucson Sport opens spontaneously overnight. Not every night but often enough to be a pain. I’m usually the last to go to bed and I normally look out and check the liftgate, before bed but a… --- ## [2007 Toyota Yaris - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-cel/179187)
**Author:** [@SilverPoplar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverPoplar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-yaris-cel/179187 "2021-09-06T22:53:22Z")
we have a 2007 Yaris, 5-speed manual; the check engine light has gone on twice and then turned off intermittently; the first time it seemed it was related to a 4k oil/filter change alert - is it possible to reprogram thi… --- ## [2012 kia rio randomly jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-randomly-jerks/179055)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-randomly-jerks/179055 "2021-09-06T20:30:42Z")
The car will randomly jerk when accelerating slowly. Sometimes once. Sometimes a couple times. I don’t hear anything weird. The spark plugs are good. The previous owner said he replaced the ignition coils. Any suggestion… --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous - Gas leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-leak/179198)
**Author:** [@PeteWashburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteWashburn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-leak/179198 "2021-09-06T18:10:43Z")
Gas line leak just behind the engine near the transmission. So much gas leaking I can’t tell where the exact location of the leak is. Do I need to have the entire gas line replaced? It’s certainly not safe to drive. … --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-audio-issues/179148)
**Author:** [@pammie11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pammie11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-audio-issues/179148 "2021-09-06T14:49:03Z")
Started the car up this morning and radio is only on one station, so I turn to another one, and nothing, just this one station and talk radio, and this is a 1 1/2 month old car? --- ## [2018 Ford Focus Electric - Seeking mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-electric-seeking-mechanic/179191)
**Author:** [@rfoxall3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rfoxall3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-electric-seeking-mechanic/179191 "2021-09-06T14:44:32Z")
Looking for a place in the LA area to get initial service for a used electric Ford Focus. --- ## [Oil did not drain from 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-did-not-drain-from-2016-toyota-camry-hybrid/179188)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-did-not-drain-from-2016-toyota-camry-hybrid/179188 "2021-09-06T09:52:09Z")
100k miles. Today was the third oil change since we bought this car at 85k miles. As before, I loosened the oil fill cap so air could enter, then I unscrewed the plug in the oil filter housing, and snapped in the plast… --- ## [Changing Spark Plug Gap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-spark-plug-gap/179166)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-spark-plug-gap/179166 "2021-09-06T02:00:53Z")
In case some of you haven’t seen the new variable gap spark plug The gap opens up completely when the spark plug is pointed up and closes completely when the plug is pointed down! For what it’s worth, every time I… --- ## [2004 Pt Cruiser Turbo just install a new power steering switch and it’s already leaking again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pt-cruiser-turbo-just-install-a-new-power-steering-switch-and-it-s-already-leaking-again/179175)
**Author:** [@Turbopig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Turbopig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pt-cruiser-turbo-just-install-a-new-power-steering-switch-and-it-s-already-leaking-again/179175 "2021-09-05T03:26:46Z")
Not sure if I’m missing something. The power steering switch was leaking so I replaced it, but within a week the switch seems to be leaking. It could be faulty. Does anyone have experience with this issue. Is there anot… --- ## [What causes car to start when in park but not in neutral?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-car-to-start-when-in-park-but-not-in-neutral/179176)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-car-to-start-when-in-park-but-not-in-neutral/179176 "2021-09-05T21:35:02Z")
Title. MD inspection failed me because car has to start in both park AND neutral. Car only starts in park but not in neutral. I hate MD inspection but this is a rant for another day…anyway what part is the culprit? --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-trans-issues/179146)
**Author:** [@GeneLShefland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneLShefland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-trans-issues/179146 "2021-09-05T21:17:47Z")
Feels like trans is shifting at low speed. like it going to a lower gear. a slight hesitation. --- ## [EcoBoost Trans Fluid Level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecoboost-trans-fluid-level/179167)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecoboost-trans-fluid-level/179167 "2021-09-05T18:47:33Z")
I recently purchased a '14 F150 w/ 3.5 EcoBoost. I’ve been experiencing hard shifting now and then and suspect it may be due to it running w/ an excessive amount of trans fluid. I have checked the underside dipstick off … --- ## [2006 Honda Civic AC Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-ac-repair/178968)
**Author:** [@Leo08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leo08)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-ac-repair/178968 "2021-09-05T17:40:34Z")
How does one find a reliable shop that has the proper experience to replace the AC system which has a bad compressor? Also, what is a reasonable price range for the AC repair on this 2006 Honda Civic? Thank you --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - Many driver assist issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-many-driver-assist-issues/179180)
**Author:** [@Omar322OS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omar322OS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-many-driver-assist-issues/179180 "2021-09-05T16:46:15Z")
I have an Explorer Platinum and apparently not only the rear camera has problems, lights and announcements on the dash show that the auto hold does not work, reverse brake assist not available, intelligent cruise control… --- ## [Stripped transmission pan bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-transmission-pan-bolt/179170)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-transmission-pan-bolt/179170 "2021-09-05T03:48:32Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander 3.3L V6. I was removing the transmission pan bolts to replace the transmission filter when one bolt stripped. I used my Dremel to cut a slot in the bolt head so that I could use a flat scr… --- ## [2013 Jetta – Mysterious stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jetta-mysterious-stalling/179164)
**Author:** [@jfb\_177048](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfb_177048)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jetta-mysterious-stalling/179164 "2021-09-04T23:12:13Z")
I’m having a mysterious problem with my 2013 Jetta Sportwagen S. About a year ago it started stalling at random times. Always at low RPM — either stopped, at low speed, or when coasting. Sometimes even on the highway wh… --- ## [2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - Blinkah mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-blinkah-mystery/179120)
**Author:** [@JonathanCarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonathanCarter)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-blinkah-mystery/179120 "2021-09-04T19:40:49Z")
When i turn with turn signal the high beams turn on --- ## [1999 Ford Mustang - Problem with my boyfriend's car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-mustang-problem-with-my-boyfriends-car/179134)
**Author:** [@Cathy34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cathy34)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-mustang-problem-with-my-boyfriends-car/179134 "2021-09-04T18:33:26Z")
My boyfriend car, which is fuel injected keeps flooding out. Fuel pump, sensors, spark plugs, everything possible has been replaced without success. What is he missing? --- ## [What causes catalytic converter to fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-catalytic-converter-to-fail/178859)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-catalytic-converter-to-fail/178859 "2021-09-04T12:58:07Z")
My 2011 mustang with 94k miles was getting a P0420 code and no other codes. The only symptoms were slight loss of acceleration and power. No misfires though. Took it to mechanic today. Used the scanner and we couldn’t fi… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - GM Makes lousy cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-gm-makes-lousy-cars/179140)
**Author:** [@JOHNGAROFALI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNGAROFALI)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-gm-makes-lousy-cars/179140 "2021-09-04T03:43:23Z")
2014 chevrolet cruze 1.4 L , COOLENT WATER OUTLET Pc OF CRAP !! 40,000 miles . plastic,made in china . Also turbo oil feed pipe leaking. WHY DONT THEY COVER THE OBVIOUS DEFECTIVE PARTS ? GM makeS CRAPPY CA… --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - Won't keep running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-wont-keep-running/179132)
**Author:** [@LindaTymec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaTymec)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-wont-keep-running/179132 "2021-09-04T00:30:02Z")
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