# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=285 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 286 --- ## [1992 Ford Thunderbird pulls left when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-thunderbird-pulls-left-when-braking/171148)
**Author:** [@pete38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete38)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-thunderbird-pulls-left-when-braking/171148 "2020-11-10T15:03:43Z")
Car pulls left when braking. Replaced all front end parts including struts. --- ## [1997 Buick LeSabre - Unbalanced heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-unbalanced-heat/172036)
**Author:** [@Captspuds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Captspuds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre-unbalanced-heat/172036 "2020-11-10T14:29:03Z")
Left side of all a/c / heater vents is cooler than right side whether on heat or vent.( I think outside air is leaking in to left side? --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Dirty coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-dirty-coolant/172148)
**Author:** [@Danny59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-dirty-coolant/172148 "2020-11-10T01:22:02Z")
Hi there. My car’s coolant gets dirty with what seems to be an oily substance, even if I do a coolant exchange it gets dirty again. The funny part is that both my engine & trans dipsticks show no signs of coolant whatsoe… --- ## [GM Recall On Over 200,000 Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-recall-on-over-200-000-vehicles/172149)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-recall-on-over-200-000-vehicles/172149 "2020-11-10T00:05:57Z")
Tester --- ## [2008 Ford Fusion shifts into neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-shifts-into-neutral/172104)
**Author:** [@snowy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snowy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-shifts-into-neutral/172104 "2020-11-09T21:15:55Z")
my car shifts into neutral while driving down road I had it put on a computer said it was the pressure solenoid D but replace it and still same problem --- ## [Subaru safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-safety-switch/172111)
**Author:** [@Glenn-70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn-70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-safety-switch/172111 "2020-11-09T20:39:47Z")
I have a 2014 Forester that had an apparent that appeared to have a failure of the clutch safety switch, located under the clutch arm (is that what you call it?), It was replaced, worked for two weeks, and stopped workin… --- ## [Oil plug fell out; engine shot; servicer won't accept blame!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-plug-fell-out-engine-shot-servicer-wont-accept-blame/116031)
**Author:** [@John24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John24)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-plug-fell-out-engine-shot-servicer-wont-accept-blame/116031 "2020-11-09T19:03:29Z")
2011 Cruze LT Turbo - well maintained - last oil change Dec 2017 at local GM dealers - only place car maintained and all oil changes there. On hwy and large warning sign and audible - stop car and engine. Out of town GM … --- ## [Rack & Pinion Leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126)
**Author:** [@arvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126 "2020-11-09T17:43:07Z")
So I just came back from my local Pep Boys for my regular oil change, tire rotation, etc. and they told me that there is a leak from my rack and pinion…and the attendant said “it’s getting worse”. I was Googling what th… --- ## [Driving a Honda Civic Hybrid without the hybrid battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-honda-civic-hybrid-without-the-hybrid-battery/86397)
**Author:** [@guitarnerd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guitarnerd)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-honda-civic-hybrid-without-the-hybrid-battery/86397 "2020-11-09T16:46:54Z")
My 2005 Civic Hybrid has been an AMAZING car (160,000) up until last week when I got the news that the hybrid battery was dying :frowning: From what I've read, the Civic Hybrid has a separate starter, so it doesn't nee… --- ## [A.C. only works at high RPM's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-only-works-at-high-rpms/168171)
**Author:** [@MistressBlu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MistressBlu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-only-works-at-high-rpms/168171 "2020-11-09T16:32:38Z")
Ok took it to the shop 300.00 bucks later. A.C. still not working properly they said no leak and they put a new expansion valve in. I’ve checked the diode, the fuses and the relays they are all good. They said that they … --- ## [Car Died and now won't start without jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-and-now-wont-start-without-jump/172001)
**Author:** [@calvodyl\_172108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calvodyl_172108)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-and-now-wont-start-without-jump/172001 "2020-11-09T16:30:00Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic that died a few nights back after a trip. I got it jump started to drive around and charge the battery but it died while idling at a stop. Got it towed back home to work on it and was told it wa… --- ## [Ignition coil quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-quality/172109)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-coil-quality/172109 "2020-11-09T16:01:12Z")
I recently had an ignition coil replaced on my 2009 mazda cx7. I found out that it fairly easy to replace myself. I want to buy one before the next one goes bad. However, I have found a very wide discrepancy in prices… --- ## [Honda Radio Stays on With keys out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-radio-stays-on-with-keys-out/78143)
**Author:** [@quentinjoseph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinjoseph)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-radio-stays-on-with-keys-out/78143 "2020-11-09T15:15:03Z")
Hi, does anyone have any ideas on this. My 2003 Honda Accord radio will turn on while the car keys are not in the car. It's been happening for months now. If I leave the radio powered on while the car is off it will dra… --- ## [Low beam led problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-led-problems/171964)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-beam-led-problems/171964 "2020-11-09T15:02:07Z")
I have a problem with my low beam headlights only turning on after I pull the fuse, then put the same exact one back in. This is a 87 Chevy R10 with aftermarket led lights. High beams work just fine. What’s wrong with my… --- ## [Car shakes while driving and idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-while-driving-and-idling/172095)
**Author:** [@ch4se\_172167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ch4se_172167)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-while-driving-and-idling/172095 "2020-11-09T14:40:52Z")
It started yesterday maybe 20 miles after I filled my tank with gas. The car started shaking while i was driving at random every few seconds and the rpm fluctuates like crazy. The slightest press of the gas could shoot … --- ## [Driver's seat won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-seat-wont-move/172067)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-seat-wont-move/172067 "2020-11-09T04:47:20Z")
Last night I drove my wife’s 2016 Hyundai Tucson, which I rarely do, and since there’s a 10" difference in our heights I tried to adjust the (power driver’s) seat but it wouldn’t move. We could both hear what sounded lik… --- ## [2013 Toyota Tacoma - CEL and Trac off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-cel-and-trac-off/172102)
**Author:** [@Daniel34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-cel-and-trac-off/172102 "2020-11-09T02:52:26Z")
check engine and trac off light appeared --- ## [Radio changes volume by itself while moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-changes-volume-by-itself-while-moving/73053)
**Author:** [@leohomster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leohomster)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-changes-volume-by-itself-while-moving/73053 "2020-11-08T23:54:01Z")
Hi fellow car lovers, We have a 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (not sure the current equivalent in US, it used to be the Montero but I think they have since discontinued it). It's a great car. One rather annoying issue we ar… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-transmission/172064)
**Author:** [@nasir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nasir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-transmission/172064 "2020-11-08T22:53:01Z")
transmission . . not shifting properly, not going into gear, no pickup when IN gear. --- ## [1992 Citroen cranks, won't start troubleshooting tips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-citroen-cranks-wont-start-troubleshooting-tips/172098)
**Author:** [@karl.svantorp\_172166](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karl.svantorp_172166)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-citroen-cranks-wont-start-troubleshooting-tips/172098 "2020-11-08T22:17:24Z")
Usually my car will start immediately, and run smooth the entire time. A few weeks ago it wouldn’t start right after I drove it, just crank. We waited a few minutes, it fired right up and ran fine all the way home, could… --- ## [2017 Audi A4 - Audi audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a4-audi-audio/172088)
**Author:** [@DWilk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DWilk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a4-audi-audio/172088 "2020-11-08T21:50:30Z")
The volume on the radio increases randomly while driving. --- ## [Changing transmission filter on 2015 Rav 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-filter-on-2015-rav-4/169108)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-transmission-filter-on-2015-rav-4/169108 "2020-11-08T21:36:09Z")
Getting ready to change trans filter at 62.5K miles on 2015 Rav 4. Already changed fluid about 8 or 9 times so I’ve got that down pat. I had two 1994 camrys and a 2005 camry where I changed those filters by removing the … --- ## [2017 Infiniti QX50 - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-no-heat/172026)
**Author:** [@Meek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-qx50-no-heat/172026 "2020-11-08T19:58:54Z")
Cool air is coming out of the vents when I put the heat on --- ## [1999 Ford Expedition - Whining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-whining/172054)
**Author:** [@Bigmike17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigmike17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-expedition-whining/172054 "2020-11-08T16:55:47Z")
My car makes whining nois idk if it’s the front or back of truck It sound like it’s the front But I here it in back --- ## [Thick white smoke and engine over revving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thick-white-smoke-and-engine-over-revving/172052)
**Author:** [@Stefan-43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stefan-43)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thick-white-smoke-and-engine-over-revving/172052 "2020-11-08T16:55:15Z")
Range Rove HSE Today whilst out my RR suddenly revved up to 6000rpm a loud pop followed by thick white smoke I managed to crawl home (about 1 mile) but when accelerating it would seriously over rev and I’d have to liter… --- ## [Engine Start/Stop Button Indicator Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-start-stop-button-indicator-issue/172079)
**Author:** [@dineshdmishra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dineshdmishra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-start-stop-button-indicator-issue/172079 "2020-11-08T14:58:05Z")
I have a Honda City VX. I keep getting the Engine Start/Stop problem indicator (Exclamation mark with a round arrow over it). I have taken it to multiple company authorized workshops but they are not able to debug the pr… --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Brake failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-brake-failure/172019)
**Author:** [@mynina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mynina)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-brake-failure/172019 "2020-11-08T14:50:13Z")
went to start says brake system failure and won’t start --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry - Strut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-strut/172038)
**Author:** [@4t1bf30k56u630815](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4t1bf30k56u630815)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-strut/172038 "2020-11-08T06:20:09Z")
a noise in the rear strut sounds like out side but dealer says noise is inside of the strut --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - Wet floor drivers side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-wet-floor-drivers-side/172069)
**Author:** [@Angie21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angie21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-wet-floor-drivers-side/172069 "2020-11-08T01:47:08Z")
My drivers side floor stays wet all the time --- ## [2014 Chevy Cruze... worth repairing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-cruze-worth-repairing/172021)
**Author:** [@S.Bren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S.Bren)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-cruze-worth-repairing/172021 "2020-11-08T00:06:16Z")
Have had the common oil leaks, water pump, coolant repairs done over the last 2 years that seem to be super typical with this car. Anyway, back in August, the turbo charger (was cracked), camshaft cover, and oil cooler w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=284) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=286)