# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=286 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 287 --- ## [2013 Toyota Venza - when to swap tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-when-to-swap-tires/171825)
**Author:** [@TomF15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomF15)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-venza-when-to-swap-tires/171825 "2020-11-07T23:23:39Z")
I bought my Venza new in Dec. 2012. It only has 36K miles and always parked in my garage. Still have the original tires and plenty of tread. I know that over time the tires deteriorate even though they look great. When s… --- ## [Weird fuel pump issues on 97 dodge ram! Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-fuel-pump-issues-on-97-dodge-ram-please-help/172058)
**Author:** [@sharpiestories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharpiestories)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-fuel-pump-issues-on-97-dodge-ram-please-help/172058 "2020-11-07T19:01:12Z")
Hello! I have a 97 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 4x4. Some weird stuff has been happening with the fuel pump and I’m stumped. Here’s the story… I was driving and suddenly the engine cut out. Electrical on, but engine just dead. St… --- ## [2016 Avalon Rocks Laterally On Turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-avalon-rocks-laterally-on-turns/172003)
**Author:** [@chipbox\_142238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chipbox_142238)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-avalon-rocks-laterally-on-turns/172003 "2020-11-07T14:49:32Z")
2016 Avalon (used) had been a smooth ride until about four weeks ago. Now it rocks significantly when turning going at moderate/slow city driving speed, especially when turning into one-way (narrower turn angle) streets.… --- ## [Cracked Windshield from the INSIDE repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-windshield-from-the-inside-repair/172023)
**Author:** [@T86yota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T86yota)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-windshield-from-the-inside-repair/172023 "2020-11-07T13:53:45Z")
Hey guys, so I was a careless idiot and managed to bump something to the back windshield and there appears to be a crack there (from the inside of the car). It seems like it’s started to spread a little and I just don’t … --- ## [VW Radio Codes Workarounds?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-radio-codes-workarounds/172017)
**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-radio-codes-workarounds/172017 "2020-11-07T06:37:37Z")
I’ve got a 1998 Beetle. My battery died again and radio went into safe mode. Last time it did this, I bought the tools, pulled out the radio, called VW with the serial number and got the code, easy. This time, I called a… --- ## [2009 Toyota Venza Heater Blows Hot on Passenger Side, Cold on Driver Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-heater-blows-hot-on-passenger-side-cold-on-driver-side/172030)
**Author:** [@jpoyser2003\_172124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpoyser2003_172124)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-venza-heater-blows-hot-on-passenger-side-cold-on-driver-side/172030 "2020-11-07T02:56:57Z")
Dual climate control. Heater blows hot on passanger side and always cold on driver side (seems more ambient cold than AC Cold). AC blows super cold on both sides. The main temp control on the dash sometimes gets stuck on… --- ## [VW Golf R Drivetrain Clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-r-drivetrain-clunk/172042)
**Author:** [@stas1979\_172130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stas1979_172130)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-r-drivetrain-clunk/172042 "2020-11-07T00:22:31Z")
Good afternoon, I have a unusual problem with my 16 Golf R manual that has been bugging me. After driving the car for a while and then stopping at a light, 3-4 seconds after stopping I feel a slight jolt/clunk. I actual… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester cranks but won’t start on cold mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-cranks-but-won-t-start-on-cold-mornings/171973)
**Author:** [@charlie111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlie111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-cranks-but-won-t-start-on-cold-mornings/171973 "2020-11-06T18:31:55Z")
cranks fine, will not start on cold mornings --- ## [2007 Lincoln Town Car - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-wet-floors/172008)
**Author:** [@Sambuddy13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sambuddy13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-wet-floors/172008 "2020-11-06T17:49:24Z")
After a rain, water accumulates in the passenger rear seat floor. Short of putting a cover on my car before a rain storm, how can I fix this. --- ## [1985 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Stops running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stops-running/172012)
**Author:** [@JudithFoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JudithFoster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-silverado-1500-stops-running/172012 "2020-11-06T17:36:16Z")
My truck just stops running when driving and than just turns over and will not start --- ## [1990 Buick Reatta - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-reatta-trouble-starting/171994)
**Author:** [@joecan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joecan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-reatta-trouble-starting/171994 "2020-11-06T16:20:36Z")
i cant start the car i get a signal from the key to the vat but no signal from vat to computer can some one please help me Joe --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - Dash lights lit up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-dash-lights-lit-up/171996)
**Author:** [@Lynn54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-dash-lights-lit-up/171996 "2020-11-06T16:00:31Z")
All of my dashboard lights including check engine, brake, skid, etc. are on and flashing. What causes this and is it harmful to drive the car? I can’t get it into the shop until next week. --- ## [2014 Subaru Outback - will these problems continue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-will-these-problems-continue/171988)
**Author:** [@PamelaJMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaJMiller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-will-these-problems-continue/171988 "2020-11-06T15:50:52Z")
New battery kept dying. After many tests found problem in cluster dash. Waiting on part which bill now up to $1000. Lost confidence and wandering if I will have continues problems. First subaru only owned 6 months. … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Impala - Knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-knocks/171990)
**Author:** [@Frank20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-knocks/171990 "2020-11-06T14:23:54Z")
Knocking in vents in dash --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback - Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rattle/171999)
**Author:** [@kellianne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellianne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rattle/171999 "2020-11-06T13:47:47Z")
While running and idling engine makes a consistent rattling/knocking sound that doesn’t change with acceleration. What could it possibly be? --- ## [2011 GMC Sierra 1500 - Oil loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-oil-loss/171986)
**Author:** [@David55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-oil-loss/171986 "2020-11-06T12:10:30Z")
Truck is losing oil some where . No oil leaks and truck does not smoke . And the oil engine light did not come on . --- ## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Trouble starting then stumbled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-trouble-starting-then-stumbled/172006)
**Author:** [@Tom53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-trouble-starting-then-stumbled/172006 "2020-11-06T03:03:24Z")
One morning it would not start right away. The battery and gas gauges did not come up. The key symbol came on and the check engine symbol came on. Cycling the key three times fast and leaving it on the third time did … --- ## [Any ideas out of options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-out-of-options/172015)
**Author:** [@Melanie-31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melanie-31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-out-of-options/172015 "2020-11-06T00:34:58Z")
I have a 2010 Pontiac G6. It was shaking so we went and got the rotors turned, last night on the way home from work the front end of my car started almost hopping, my rpm’s shot up to 5000 then back down like I was in ne… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - CD problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-cd-problem/171912)
**Author:** [@bobbybu7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbybu7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-cd-problem/171912 "2020-11-05T19:12:27Z")
cd player reads no disc loaded and then reads error --- ## [New alternator, new battery, and still getting battery light flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-new-battery-and-still-getting-battery-light-flickering/171642)
**Author:** [@Jordan-47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-new-battery-and-still-getting-battery-light-flickering/171642 "2020-11-05T18:29:07Z")
I have a 2009 Subaru Forster, the model with out the turbo. The battery light flickers as well as the head and cabin light dimming at the same time. This normally happens when driving over 3000 rpm but sometime happens b… --- ## [Clanking 2017 Cadillac XT5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-2017-cadillac-xt5/171975)
**Author:** [@Tigerman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tigerman1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clanking-2017-cadillac-xt5/171975 "2020-11-05T17:57:43Z")
My xt5 makes a clanking noise like loose motion in transmission shifting up and down frequently but not always. --- ## [Standard Practice for Replacing Brake Lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-practice-for-replacing-brake-lines/88281)
**Author:** [@NarlaT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NarlaT)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-practice-for-replacing-brake-lines/88281 "2020-11-05T17:56:51Z")
Alrighty, a week ago I lost all breaking pressure suddenly while driving. I wasn't far from home and got the rest of the way back slowly and used the emergency brake to stop. I had my car towed and taken to a repair shop… --- ## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - Power operated problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-power-operated-problems/171961)
**Author:** [@jean45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jean45)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-power-operated-problems/171961 "2020-11-05T17:54:01Z")
Passenger side window will not work, problem with door lock also. --- ## [Audi A6 power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-power-steering/171991)
**Author:** [@meghaan1\_172092](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meghaan1_172092)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-power-steering/171991 "2020-11-05T17:34:14Z")
Hey, The steering column of the Audi A6 was restored a few weeks ago due to a reduction in the power steering fluid level and a roar when turning the steering wheel. The power steering fluid ran through the column rubbe… --- ## [2007 Pontiac G5 auto door locks won’t stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-auto-door-locks-won-t-stop/171984)
**Author:** [@freeloader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freeloader)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g5-auto-door-locks-won-t-stop/171984 "2020-11-05T17:31:52Z")
auto door locks will not stop opening and closing all the time even when not in the car. --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 won’t stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-stay-running/171977)
**Author:** [@BeverlyBachand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeverlyBachand)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-silverado-1500-won-t-stay-running/171977 "2020-11-05T17:28:46Z")
When we get it started it will not stay running --- ## [Pulling the gas tank from a 1981 AMC DJ5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-the-gas-tank-from-a-1981-amc-dj5/171908)
**Author:** [@Shafi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shafi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulling-the-gas-tank-from-a-1981-amc-dj5/171908 "2020-11-05T00:08:34Z")
Any tips on how to pull the gas tank from a 1981 AMC postal vehicle The model of my vehicle is not listed, it’s most similar to a CJ but it is a DJ5 --- ## [AC randomly turns on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-randomly-turns-on/171963)
**Author:** [@amarayyash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amarayyash)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-randomly-turns-on/171963 "2020-11-04T23:54:30Z")
Hi, everyone. I went to a well known shop yesterday to have brake pads replaced. They replaced the pads, but now my AC is randomly turning on by itself while I’m driving. It happened about 5 times on the way to work this… --- ## [1990 Buick Century - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-century-cel/171929)
**Author:** [@Hoyt08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoyt08)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-century-cel/171929 "2020-11-04T22:54:21Z")
Car check engine light comes on and will later turn off. Now the car won’t start --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Cobalt - Power operated issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cobalt-power-operated-issues/171966)
**Author:** [@rich09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rich09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-cobalt-power-operated-issues/171966 "2020-11-04T22:11:38Z")
my driverside and rear passenger windows dont work i have checked the fuses ok i replaced the driver side switches not helping any one else have this problem [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=285) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=287)