# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=218 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 219 --- ## [1999 Honda Civic Cpe - Can I swap seat sides?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-cpe-can-i-swap-seat-sides/178554)
**Author:** [@StephenPilnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenPilnick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-cpe-can-i-swap-seat-sides/178554 "2021-08-06T21:15:40Z")
our drivers seat worn on door side, would like to swap with the unworn passenger seat. Is this do able --- ## [1986 Nissan 300ZX - Shut down on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-nissan-300zx-shut-down-on-the-highway/178527)
**Author:** [@Nyamweya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nyamweya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-nissan-300zx-shut-down-on-the-highway/178527 "2021-08-06T20:48:17Z")
I was driving down the highway when the car suddenly shut down. Luckily, I was near an exit so I coasted to a stop. I tried to start the car back up but it would not start. I got a jump and that did nothing either. It wo… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-electrical-issues/178520)
**Author:** [@JamieHartzell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamieHartzell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-electrical-issues/178520 "2021-08-06T19:58:27Z")
started with wind sheild wipers would not stop, replaced control switch, now cruise control will not work, phone call buttons are swtiched on sterring wheel. on the dash board the gears on the trans mission are gone. --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey - Engine noise from top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-engine-noise-from-top/178532)
**Author:** [@huff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-engine-noise-from-top/178532 "2021-08-06T19:29:35Z")
vehicle has 160k miles , engine noise sounds coming from top of engine --- ## [08 Silverado 1500 cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-silverado-1500-cranks-but-won-t-start/178439)
**Author:** [@nicoled29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicoled29)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-silverado-1500-cranks-but-won-t-start/178439 "2021-08-06T18:38:26Z")
Went over a huge bump and the entire dash lit up and stayed that way until I got home. After that, the truck wouldn’t start again. It cranks but doesn’t start. I can, however, get it started by commanding it on with a s… --- ## [2012 Nissan NV 2500 - Burns a LOT of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-nv-2500-burns-a-lot-of-oil/178460)
**Author:** [@rodney32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodney32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-nv-2500-burns-a-lot-of-oil/178460 "2021-08-06T15:42:00Z")
Using 1qrt of oil every 300 miles --- ## [1993 Cadillac Fleetwood - Gas smell from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-fleetwood-gas-smell-from-exhaust/178473)
**Author:** [@JBaby40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBaby40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-cadillac-fleetwood-gas-smell-from-exhaust/178473 "2021-08-06T15:38:37Z")
When car was running I could smell a lot of gas coming from exhaust. It cut out while driving. Put in shop they came seem to find what is wrong with it. Say may be electrical but I don’t even no the right place to take … --- ## [2017 Subaru Crosstrek - USB won't charge phone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-usb-wont-charge-phone/178518)
**Author:** [@Tony26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-crosstrek-usb-wont-charge-phone/178518 "2021-08-06T15:23:36Z")
usb port or cigarette lighter socket will not charge my phone. charger and cords work good in other vehicles. fuse is good going to the socket. --- ## [Auxiliary Battery won't Charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auxiliary-battery-wont-charge/178540)
**Author:** [@russ.k.j\_176596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russ.k.j_176596)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auxiliary-battery-wont-charge/178540 "2021-08-06T03:17:29Z")
Hi Out there! I have a 2004 Toyota Tundra that I installed an extra auxiliary Deep cycle 12 Volt battery in so that I run lights and computers when camping. Under the hood I installed a Battery Relay Isolator and Relay… --- ## [No brake lights, No rear side lights - 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-no-rear-side-lights-2001-chrysler-town-and-country-3-8l/178155)
**Author:** [@lukeb723\_141545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukeb723_141545)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-brake-lights-no-rear-side-lights-2001-chrysler-town-and-country-3-8l/178155 "2021-08-05T14:28:15Z")
I have just recently started having an issue with my 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 3.8L. All three brake lights (top of lift gate and two side/rear) won’t turn on when pushing the brake. They will however light up when … --- ## [2004 Camry Cold Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-cold-starting-problem/6143)
**Author:** [@frank2223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank2223)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-cold-starting-problem/6143 "2021-08-05T13:58:24Z")
For the last three months my car (50K miles) has had difficulty starting after it has set for several hours. Will try to crank it and the car turns over but won't fire up. Will take three or four tries before it finally … --- ## [2010 Ford F-150 - Runs rough after fix, help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-runs-rough-after-fix-help/178508)
**Author:** [@RonnieB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonnieB1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-runs-rough-after-fix-help/178508 "2021-08-05T13:14:17Z")
have a 2010 F150 wouldn’t start I change fuse 27 for fuel pump and started , BUT now it runs very rough now what the heck can I do --- ## [1989 Chevrolet Classic - Radio repair options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-classic-radio-repair-options/178494)
**Author:** [@buster3130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buster3130)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-classic-radio-repair-options/178494 "2021-08-05T12:58:18Z")
need to find good or excellent repair for radio that is in an excellently kept 1989 chevy.celebrity. --- ## [1981 Toyota Corolla - Dies after starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-toyota-corolla-dies-after-starting/178506)
**Author:** [@Orlandeeezie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orlandeeezie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-toyota-corolla-dies-after-starting/178506 "2021-08-05T12:36:23Z")
My car would die right after starting. I do not know why. --- ## [2019 Dodge Journey - How long can I avoid fixing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-journey-how-long-can-i-avoid-fixing-this/178510)
**Author:** [@shorty56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shorty56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-journey-how-long-can-i-avoid-fixing-this/178510 "2021-08-05T11:01:19Z")
camshaft sensor code bank 1. will it hurt to drive around 500 miles before repairing. taking radiation treatments every day, for next five days. --- ## [2006 Buick Rendezvous - Shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-shifts-hard/178484)
**Author:** [@LeeJones37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeJones37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-shifts-hard/178484 "2021-08-05T03:19:39Z")
Transmission does fine until about 1hour of driving then it shifts really hard. --- ## [Temp gauge jumps to the red zone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-jumps-to-the-red-zone/178485)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-jumps-to-the-red-zone/178485 "2021-08-05T02:29:48Z")
1995 Accord 12 midnight, 85 degrees. Driving home, the temp gauge jumps to hot (red zone). Notice some steam in the engine compartment. Stop and shut off the engine. This or similar has not happened before with this ca… --- ## [2008 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-hums/178498)
**Author:** [@chesmanuel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chesmanuel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-hums/178498 "2021-08-05T01:49:06Z")
humming noise in rotation --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-jerks/178479)
**Author:** [@Ladywolf46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ladywolf46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-jerks/178479 "2021-08-05T01:30:29Z")
Jerky while driving speed acceleration or beginning to pull away from stop no dash light warnings --- ## [Air conditioning not cooling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-not-cooling/178514)
**Author:** [@dansantanna6\_176432](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dansantanna6_176432)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-not-cooling/178514 "2021-08-04T23:59:24Z")
I have a 2013 Jetta with air conditioning not working very well. But I am not sure if it is really defective. For the last few days we have had temperatures in the nineties. My car air conditioning works for awhile but d… --- ## [Headlights Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-question/178482)
**Author:** [@jules76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jules76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-question/178482 "2021-08-04T22:56:26Z")
Hi. I have a 2007 Honda Fit. Both headlights stopped working recently, only the high beams worked. I changed the fuses and the problem remains. Do I need replacement bulbs or is the problem somewhere else? I take it … --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - Won't idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-wont-idle/178512)
**Author:** [@jobjmp001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jobjmp001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-wont-idle/178512 "2021-08-04T22:55:25Z")
car will not idle and hard to start --- ## [Wheel Alignment - 101 questions!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-101-questions/178471)
**Author:** [@Lion-Heart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lion-Heart)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-101-questions/178471 "2021-08-04T21:37:32Z")
Hi Guys! Looking at doing wheel alignment for my A6 myself. Looked on YouTube and dozens of useful videos there covering this subject in-depth, BUT three questions!!! For toe in and out, whether using string method, … --- ## [2019 Infiniti QX50 CVT: Sudden drop in MPG + change in engine noise — no codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-cvt-sudden-drop-in-mpg-change-in-engine-noise-no-codes/178452)
**Author:** [@zzazzles\_176536](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zzazzles_176536)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-cvt-sudden-drop-in-mpg-change-in-engine-noise-no-codes/178452 "2021-08-04T14:13:01Z")
I’m seeing a sudden, significant (\>40%) drop in MPG from my 2019 QX50 (FWD, CVT). I do a fairly regular long drive from SF to Sacramento, and highway MPG for these trips has always been ~31-33MPG; city MPG is more variab… --- ## [AC blowing white, non-odorous smoke/vapor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-white-non-odorous-smoke-vapor/178377)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blowing-white-non-odorous-smoke-vapor/178377 "2021-08-04T08:49:23Z")
95 Honda Accord. The AC started blowing white smoke or vapor into the cabin. No strong odor, but perhaps faintly suggestive of coolant. Ambient temp 86F, humidity 12%. In the past weeks temp has been 90 - 100. No smo… --- ## [My Cruze is not cruising!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cruze-is-not-cruising/127430)
**Author:** [@T62179](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T62179)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-cruze-is-not-cruising/127430 "2021-08-04T04:35:16Z")
I bought my base model Cruze in 2010 miles. It has 94K miles. I’ve had normal wear and tear issues like any long term car owner, but nothing electrical or powertrain related, mostly suspension. YESTERDAY I Reverse out… --- ## [2019 mazda cx-5: Need new fuel injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-need-new-fuel-injectors/178462)
**Author:** [@ep\_9999\_176472](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ep_9999_176472)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-need-new-fuel-injectors/178462 "2021-08-04T03:29:02Z")
I originally had what I thought smart brake and air intake issues. The Mazda tech originally thought it was dislodged air intake module that led to overheating of sensors. When I drove the car back home, the car kep… --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-clunks/178458)
**Author:** [@ryan08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-clunks/178458 "2021-08-03T19:31:08Z")
2015 ford fusion. we have been chacing a low speed clunk for a year now and by this time the car is all new underneath basically. I have changed one thing at a time starting with tires, shocks and loaded struts all aroun… --- ## [AC Clutch not working after Ac / Pro Recharge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-not-working-after-ac-pro-recharge/178411)
**Author:** [@nazzir.santana\_176500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nazzir.santana_176500)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-clutch-not-working-after-ac-pro-recharge/178411 "2021-08-03T15:43:01Z")
How it all started, it was a very hot day. The AC was not running too cold. I decided to go to Auto Zone and buy a $49 AC/ PRO thingy. Followed the instructions saw some videos. Went ahead and recharged it a bit. The ga… --- ## [Troubleshooting Starter Solenoid - Old School](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-starter-solenoid-old-school/88427)
**Author:** [@etbrown4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etbrown4)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-starter-solenoid-old-school/88427 "2014-12-25T20:34:56Z")
I have a 12v solenoid with the standard two large terminals and it has TWO small terminals. When I jump across the two large terminals with a screwdriver, the starter motor just spins but does not engage the motor. C… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=217) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=219)