# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=261 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 262 --- ## [2005 Chevrolet 2500 speedometer acts like a tach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-2500-speedometer-acts-like-a-tach/174552)
**Author:** [@dennistate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennistate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-2500-speedometer-acts-like-a-tach/174552 "2021-01-27T22:47:29Z")
Speedometer acting like tachometer, runs up to 60 mph when the truck is in park and engine is going 2000 rpms, according to the tach. Have changed the speed sensor and tried a rebuilt instrument cluster. --- ## [Engine struggling to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-struggling-to-start/174544)
**Author:** [@harry.wdym\_173684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harry.wdym_173684)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-struggling-to-start/174544 "2021-01-27T19:46:39Z")
First of all, sorry for my very poor knowledge on cars… I’ve only just got my car back from the garage and didn’t want to have to send it straight back. Make + Model: Vauxhall Corsa 2003 (1.2L) I’ve been experiencing a… --- ## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country - Power door likes to close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-power-door-likes-to-close/174483)
**Author:** [@PATRICKHCLANCY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PATRICKHCLANCY)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-power-door-likes-to-close/174483 "2021-01-27T14:09:43Z")
Power sliding door on driver side of car will not remain open. It closes immediately after opening! --- ## [Catalytic Converter & MAF sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-maf-sensor/88707)
**Author:** [@TheMisses2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMisses2013)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-maf-sensor/88707 "2021-01-27T12:45:19Z")
I've been having issues with my car, i took it to Orielly's & they ran diagnostics, one of the codes said a recommended fix was replace the MAF sensor. Today I took it by an auto shop for them to look at, and the guy sa… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox tapping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-tapping-noise/174502)
**Author:** [@pj2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pj2012)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-tapping-noise/174502 "2021-01-27T07:16:44Z")
v6 car is making a tapping noise, replaced vapor canister purge solenoid twice still making noise and a little louder. any suggestions or answers? --- ## [DS3 crossback e-tense charging door broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ds3-crossback-e-tense-charging-door-broken/174523)
**Author:** [@is.chocolatepig\_173671](https://community.cartalk.com/u/is.chocolatepig_173671)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ds3-crossback-e-tense-charging-door-broken/174523 "2021-01-27T05:29:41Z")
Hi I have DS3 crossback e-tense 2021. When I just connecting charger, is’s broken with crackling sound like first picture. Is it normal? Because my car has driven just 8,000km! How is it broken by human power? Mor… --- ## [12V battery for Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-battery-for-camry-hybrid/174250)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-battery-for-camry-hybrid/174250 "2021-01-27T04:47:34Z")
Original battery is failing after 4 years and 95k miles. It is a Panasonic Group 24, AGM, 450 CCA. An OEM replacement is available only from dealer, $316 with one-year warrantee. I looked further. Traditionally, I ha… --- ## [09 dodge caliber..Leaking from bolt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-dodge-caliber-leaking-from-bolt/174514)
**Author:** [@Michael-390](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-390)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-dodge-caliber-leaking-from-bolt/174514 "2021-01-27T02:27:19Z")
What could this be? noticed a smell the other day and checked it out, noticed it was smoking(clear) very minimal, and there was a brown substance around that bolt, doesn’t smell like oil though? any ideas --- ## [2016 Fiat 500 sunroof won’t close correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiat-500-sunroof-won-t-close-correctly/174500)
**Author:** [@Jonny31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonny31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiat-500-sunroof-won-t-close-correctly/174500 "2021-01-27T01:53:41Z")
Sun roof on fiat 500L does not close correctly. Still have an air space open after it finishes closing. --- ## [1988 Chevrolet Van - Air management question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-van-air-management-question/172599)
**Author:** [@beachmezz\_171460](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachmezz_171460)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-van-air-management-question/172599 "2021-01-27T01:08:02Z")
My 1988 G20 air managment valve spills air continously into the air cleaner . I understand it should be routing it to the exhaust manifolds most of the time. My question is is this valve either an open or closed valve, o… --- ## [Speedometer and Odometer not working - Chevy Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-odometer-not-working-chevy-silverado/174235)
**Author:** [@Zturn1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zturn1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-and-odometer-not-working-chevy-silverado/174235 "2021-01-27T00:36:37Z")
Hello all, this is my first post. About my truck: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab V8 5.3L Automatic My grandpa gave me this truck about 4 years ago and the speedometer wasn’t working then. He bought it new an… --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion - Clearing my codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-clearing-my-codes/174477)
**Author:** [@herwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-clearing-my-codes/174477 "2021-01-26T17:07:04Z")
engine light come on,remote sta. failed ,I removed positive batt. cable, everything corrected but now engine quit twice and wouldnt start untill red light ,on shift button quit bloinking, --- ## [2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-turns-over-but-won-t-start/174451)
**Author:** [@ConvertibleMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConvertibleMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-turns-over-but-won-t-start/174451 "2021-01-26T15:48:05Z")
car turns over but does not start --- ## [2015 Kia Rio - Fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-rio-fumes/174461)
**Author:** [@Bernie123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bernie123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-rio-fumes/174461 "2021-01-26T05:52:48Z")
Strong smell of exhaust fumes coming through heater blowing vents when stationary in Kia ceed. Car just serviced by Kia , replaced fuel filter and heater plugs --- ## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo motor cuts out, CEL comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-motor-cuts-out-cel-comes-on/173089)
**Author:** [@JasonMakeig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonMakeig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-motor-cuts-out-cel-comes-on/173089 "2021-01-26T04:18:25Z")
Hullo …The motor will continually cut out (check-engine signal) after a ten k run and continue to deteriorate (cut out intemittently) … The momentum of the car then enables the clutch-starting again but with the associat… --- ## [2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG #- Squeak! and then no transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-squeak-and-then-no-transmission/174480)
**Author:** [@PeterTheoharous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterTheoharous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-squeak-and-then-no-transmission/174480 "2021-01-26T01:30:16Z")
i was driving along and suddenly a loud squick and i lost tansmition no drive now no driving forward or reverse --- ## [2002 Pontiac Grand Prix - Smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-prix-smells-like-gas/174447)
**Author:** [@Dmoney33959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dmoney33959)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-grand-prix-smells-like-gas/174447 "2021-01-26T01:18:00Z")
My Pontiac has a somewhat noticeable gas smell when it idles in place a more then 5 minutes or so. I mostly notice it in the winter when I have to warm up my car and windows or when I get stuck at a long red light in tow… --- ## [2017 Ford Escape "Same Paint Problem"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-same-paint-problem/174453)
**Author:** [@DebyE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebyE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-same-paint-problem/174453 "2021-01-25T21:35:15Z")
i have a 2017 escape titanium with 38000 miles i have the same problem , how much did it cost you have it repainted? and the same color --- ## [Toyota yaris 2006, headlights adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-2006-headlights-adjustment/174437)
**Author:** [@DragosRusu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DragosRusu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-2006-headlights-adjustment/174437 "2021-01-25T21:27:47Z")
Hello guys I’m struggling with adjusting the headlights for Toyota yaris from 2006 Basically it should be easy because the car have a button for adjusting the light, but doesn’t work. I don’t know how to adjust manual… --- ## [Trouble starting subaru in morning at low or change in temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-subaru-in-morning-at-low-or-change-in-temperature/58830)
**Author:** [@EliseK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliseK)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-subaru-in-morning-at-low-or-change-in-temperature/58830 "2021-01-25T15:58:28Z")
I love my Subaru Outback 2007 but recently its been having trouble starting in the morning either when it's cold or the temperature has changed significantly overnight. I recently moved to Louisiana so we're not talking … --- ## [2018 Audi A3 Creaking Sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a3-creaking-sounds/174464)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-a3-creaking-sounds/174464 "2021-01-25T10:01:25Z")
My 2018 A3 convertible has started creaking. I noticed it when I start the car after the car has been sitting overnight or at the end of the work day. When I turn the steering wheel, I hear a creaking sound. I hear th… --- ## [2002 Mazda 626- Codes and misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-626-codes-and-misfires/174469)
**Author:** [@traciz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traciz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-626-codes-and-misfires/174469 "2021-01-25T03:39:20Z")
my cars check engine light came on out of the blue. put a code reader on it came up third cylinder misfire. drove down the road and noticed the check engine light went off. one week later my husband drove it and when i… --- ## [Lexus LS 400 misfire issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls-400-misfire-issue/174459)
**Author:** [@ScottyB93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottyB93)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls-400-misfire-issue/174459 "2021-01-24T22:34:59Z")
I have a 1998 Lexus LS 400 that’s developed a strange misfire issue. It comes and goes and it’s always on the driver side of the engine. I can go a couple days where it runs perfectly smooth and quiet and then it will sp… --- ## [2013 Ram 1500 Wouldn't Accelerate, Won't Restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-wouldnt-accelerate-wont-restart/174412)
**Author:** [@ab310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ab310)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-wouldnt-accelerate-wont-restart/174412 "2021-01-24T15:50:55Z")
I was driving my 2013 Ram 1500 (5.7) on a two-hour road trip, and for the first hour and 15 minutes, everything was fine. No weird engine noises, no shaking, no display issues, nothing. I was approaching a red light, a… --- ## [Stains out of nowhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stains-out-of-nowhere/174433)
**Author:** [@Faljghfa96\_173616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Faljghfa96_173616)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stains-out-of-nowhere/174433 "2021-01-24T06:07:58Z")
Hello THe problem with the stains randomly appearing on my car started like 8 months ago with a few stains but started to appear faster later on, my Kia is a Rio 2016 hatchback . I started working in a deserted land … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Camaro uses 2 qt of oil between oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-uses-2-qt-of-oil-between-oil-change/174402)
**Author:** [@eldonarmstrong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldonarmstrong)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-uses-2-qt-of-oil-between-oil-change/174402 "2021-01-24T00:58:55Z")
3.6 manual trans the car uses 2 quarts of oil between oil changes. no visable leaks. --- ## [TPS questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tps-questions/174445)
**Author:** [@ashton\_morris\_173275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashton_morris_173275)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tps-questions/174445 "2021-01-23T23:35:46Z")
hey everyone, I recently replaced my Throttle position sensor and at first glance all was well, but the car started doing some weird things especially when driving for longer periods of time. I believe it is misfiring? … --- ## [2014 Audi A4 - do I need a brake specialist?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449)
**Author:** [@Givemeabreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Givemeabreak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a4-do-i-need-a-brake-specialist/174449 "2021-01-23T22:58:12Z")
I have a 2014 Audi A4 with breaks that are starting to squeak. For a break repair job, is it better to take it to the dealer or to a break specialist shop? --- ## [Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 doesn't start good when it's cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer-2008-doesnt-start-good-when-its-cold/174379)
**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer-2008-doesnt-start-good-when-its-cold/174379 "2021-01-23T20:34:30Z")
Hello everyone, first of all I wanna say that my english is not perfect so it will be hard for me to explain the situation correctly. I have a mitsubishi lancer 2008 (last gen) with about 110k miles on it, I have notic… --- ## [I made a mistake buying a new car, what's the easiest least painful to get out of this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-mistake-buying-a-new-car-whats-the-easiest-least-painful-to-get-out-of-this/173918)
**Author:** [@kennytulo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennytulo)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-mistake-buying-a-new-car-whats-the-easiest-least-painful-to-get-out-of-this/173918 "2021-01-23T20:12:50Z")
I bought a 2018 Mazda6 to eventually replace my trusty reliable 2010 Ford Fusion but I’m realizing that I had made a mistake. The Mazda6 isn’t a bad car but after having it a while I realize that it’s not really better t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=260) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=262)