# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=288 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 289 --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - AC quit blowing, was ok next day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-ac-quit-blowing-was-ok-next-day/171763)
**Author:** [@JimV39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimV39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-ac-quit-blowing-was-ok-next-day/171763 "2020-11-02T03:18:43Z")
A/C stopped blowing (fan was still running). It was fine the next day. It does this most times I run it for about 2 hours. It seems like an air door was shut. The ambient air temp read correctly (in the 80’s). --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD remote start only works briefly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-remote-start-only-works-briefly/171818)
**Author:** [@raz6687](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raz6687)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-remote-start-only-works-briefly/171818 "2020-11-02T02:02:46Z")
Remote start will start then in about 3 seconds engine stops??? --- ## [2006 dodge charger blown head gasket question?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-blown-head-gasket-question/171809)
**Author:** [@zechariahriefle\_171976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zechariahriefle_171976)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-blown-head-gasket-question/171809 "2020-11-02T00:50:49Z")
I bought a 06 dodge charger from a private dealer a few months ago… At the time I bought it, it looked good. But after having it less than a week, discovered it head a blown head gasket. (Guessing maybe a seal was used b… --- ## [2010 Toyota Sienna has a melted, sticky dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-sienna-has-a-melted-sticky-dashboard/171830)
**Author:** [@CharlesWhitlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesWhitlock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-sienna-has-a-melted-sticky-dashboard/171830 "2020-11-01T23:36:09Z")
Melted sticky dashboard --- ## [97 Buick giving false readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-giving-false-readings/171591)
**Author:** [@JosieB357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosieB357)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-buick-giving-false-readings/171591 "2020-11-01T22:52:49Z")
So I have a 97 Buick Lesabre. Lately it had been saying it’s over heating but when I check it isnt. Water level seems to be fine and oil is fine as well. The dial would slowly rise up to barely where it says overheating… --- ## [2005 mustang v6 issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-v6-issues/171840)
**Author:** [@Marissa-28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marissa-28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mustang-v6-issues/171840 "2020-11-01T22:40:56Z")
Recently had my check engine light come on and when i went to get it checked the codes were for misfires on 3 and 5 and random, had my spark plugs replaced and wires at pepboys. 2 days later the check engine comes back o… --- ## [2011 Dodge Charger - Car is in park, but screen says otherwise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-charger-car-is-in-park-but-screen-says-otherwise/171835)
**Author:** [@lmac14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmac14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-charger-car-is-in-park-but-screen-says-otherwise/171835 "2020-11-01T22:40:38Z")
my car screen reads car not in park and it take some time to shut it down but it is in park --- ## [2004 Corolla Engine, to replace or not replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-engine-to-replace-or-not-replace/171605)
**Author:** [@clherron2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clherron2000)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-corolla-engine-to-replace-or-not-replace/171605 "2020-11-01T21:23:34Z")
I need some advice as to how to proceed with my 2004 Toyota Corolla. It has approximatle 350,000 mile on it (odometer failed at 299,999). I noticed an extreme loss of power. I couldn’t reach 60 MPH on the interstate g… --- ## [2010 RX350 check AWD system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-rx350-check-awd-system/171791)
**Author:** [@lilithlex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lilithlex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-rx350-check-awd-system/171791 "2020-11-01T19:54:29Z")
A while ago my “check awd system” light on my 2010 Lexus RX350 illuminated. The car has been well maintained and I rarely drive it (maybe 10 miles a week). It still seems to drive the same, but the light is on. I thought… --- ## [2001 volvo s40 transmission fluid. Change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s40-transmission-fluid-change/34494)
**Author:** [@codfish02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/codfish02)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s40-transmission-fluid-change/34494 "2020-11-01T19:47:50Z")
Just bought 2001 s40 with 88k miles. Transmission is smooth but when I checked the dipstick the fluid color is a kind of dark. I was thinking of changing it. Here are my questions/doubts: 1. The fluid is ATF D… --- ## [2004 Ford Mustang electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-mustang-electrical-problem/115181)
**Author:** [@TJ03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJ03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-mustang-electrical-problem/115181 "2020-11-01T16:33:45Z")
I have a 2004 Ford Mustang v6 3.9l, My windows, convertible top, powered seats etc. everything that is electrical powered doesn’t work and not only that, my car won’t make it in any gear it jerks loses rpm power and cuts… --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Tahoe exhaust smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-exhaust-smell/171756)
**Author:** [@Tina35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-exhaust-smell/171756 "2020-11-01T05:34:57Z")
96 chevy tahoe has exhaust smell. Canister has been replaced. Not sure what else could be causing it. Muffler is good. Even changed distributor cap a few times. --- ## [Nissan safety features should have prevented my accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-safety-features-should-have-prevented-my-accident/171530)
**Author:** [@Rbb825](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rbb825)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-safety-features-should-have-prevented-my-accident/171530 "2020-11-01T03:30:21Z")
Why would a Nissan Rouge 2020 crash going forward if it has safety measures to prevent this exact thing from happening. The car should not have been able to swerve and then going into a brushed area hitting a tree. The … --- ## [Nissan Versa: Rear window defrost button not working, no light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-rear-window-defrost-button-not-working-no-light/109537)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-rear-window-defrost-button-not-working-no-light/109537 "2020-11-01T00:45:48Z")
Do you have any diy checks or repair suggestions for a rear defrost button not coming on? a year ago it took some finger pressure on the button for the light to come on it also helped for the interior to be warm now n… --- ## [Will a trans tuneup fix this 2006 maxima?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-trans-tuneup-fix-this-2006-maxima/171793)
**Author:** [@KevinR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinR1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-a-trans-tuneup-fix-this-2006-maxima/171793 "2020-10-31T23:08:29Z")
After the car is driven aways The TCS light comes on as well as the word slip and the trans is stuck in 5th gear. Will a trans tune up fix this the car has 89,000 miles --- ## [Only front windows don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-front-windows-dont-work/171801)
**Author:** [@Vicki-61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki-61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-front-windows-dont-work/171801 "2020-10-31T23:07:31Z")
Does anyone know why only the front windows don’t work on a 2008 Pathfinder? The switch panel on door controls locks & back windows work. Is there a way to tell if regulator is bad or part of switch panel? --- ## [Car overheated, now won’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-now-won-t-crank/171789)
**Author:** [@Joshua-70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua-70)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheated-now-won-t-crank/171789 "2020-10-31T21:01:24Z")
I have a 2007 Pontiac G6. It’s been giving me an issue with overheating occasionally and when it does I pull over before it gets too hot, shut the car off and it only takes maybe 30 seconds to cool and then start back up… --- ## [Passenger side car power socket v12 won't go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-car-power-socket-v12-wont-go-off/171720)
**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-car-power-socket-v12-wont-go-off/171720 "2020-10-31T20:47:57Z")
Hi, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000 4.7 when the car is off, the passenger side power socket won’t go off (driver side) it does. How to make it so the power socket goes off? Regards --- ## [2013 Honda Pilot battery drainage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-battery-drainage/171712)
**Author:** [@Wolfster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-battery-drainage/171712 "2020-10-31T20:22:30Z")
My back hatch window will not lock and two side doors are constantly shown as opened and therefore the battery is draining every few days. Also the car alarm will not go on when I press the door lock on the key fob and … --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class front wheel wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-front-wheel-wobble/171694)
**Author:** [@Soliman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soliman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-front-wheel-wobble/171694 "2020-10-31T20:15:15Z")
I have 2006 Mercedes benz b200 basic. I felt wobbling in the front left wheel, especially when the car starts driving or when applying brakes. The mechanic said it could be something with the transmission, but the car ru… --- ## [Car shudders when in gear and foot off brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-when-in-gear-and-foot-off-brake/108908)
**Author:** [@Jon\_yaboi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon_yaboi)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-when-in-gear-and-foot-off-brake/108908 "2020-10-31T15:12:29Z")
I have changed the ignition coils, spark plugs, and belt tensioner, nothing seems to be making a difference. When I first put the engine in gear with my foot on the brake no problem the engine doesn’t shake but as soon … --- ## [2006 Impala 3.5L V6 Flex Knock Sensor Bank 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-3-5l-v6-flex-knock-sensor-bank-2/171782)
**Author:** [@Kewizzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kewizzle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-3-5l-v6-flex-knock-sensor-bank-2/171782 "2020-10-31T14:51:22Z")
I found bank 2 knock sensor right above the oil filter. Wasn’t expecting that lol. Is there any easier way to take this thing off? --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry - can I get a sprocket without a crankshaft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-can-i-get-a-sprocket-without-a-crankshaft/171748)
**Author:** [@BOOMER58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOOMER58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-can-i-get-a-sprocket-without-a-crankshaft/171748 "2020-10-31T14:01:05Z")
we have a 2010 toyota camry with a 2,5 engine am looking for the spocket that press on the frt of the crankshaft that the crank sensor reads toyota saysa there is not a sproket available you have to buy a crankshaft with… --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 - Loud Steady Hum at Low Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-loud-steady-hum-at-low-speed/171775)
**Author:** [@flower.hercules\_171949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flower.hercules_171949)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-loud-steady-hum-at-low-speed/171775 "2020-10-31T13:49:51Z")
Between 15 and 30 MPH, my 2016 Chrysler 200 makes a loud, constant, steady hum. It doesn’t change with speed, gear, neutral, while turning, or with the road surface. It’s always the same, kicking in right at 15 without f… --- ## [Help diagnosing weird front end noise.. (w/ audio/video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-weird-front-end-noise-w-audio-video/171774)
**Author:** [@Seanpatricknyc\_171950](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seanpatricknyc_171950)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-diagnosing-weird-front-end-noise-w-audio-video/171774 "2020-10-31T13:29:08Z")
Hey guys, Last week I started getting a weird noise coming from the front left of my 2010 Honda Fit base. It just passed 150k miles on it. I recorded two youtube videos, one from engine bay, one closer to wheel… Anyon… --- ## [2014 Acura MDX vibration when braking at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-mdx-vibration-when-braking-at-high-speed/171707)
**Author:** [@Randy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-acura-mdx-vibration-when-braking-at-high-speed/171707 "2020-10-31T11:57:25Z")
Car vibrates bad with high speed braking. Had brakes and rotors checked and there good. Thoughts? --- ## [Lack of power help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-help/171754)
**Author:** [@Toinlov2020\_171934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toinlov2020_171934)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-help/171754 "2020-10-31T04:20:03Z")
Hello everyone My name is Michael I’ve recently changed my water pump and timing belt I feel a lack of power after I did this job with the the help from good old youtube i just feel i made a mistake along the way my c… --- ## [Nissan Titan starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-titan-starting-issues/171765)
**Author:** [@JohnnyRingo777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyRingo777)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-titan-starting-issues/171765 "2020-10-31T01:21:53Z")
I am looking for a little advice regarding my 2010 Nissan Titan. Here is the back story I began having issues with it turning over and not starting from time to time. I needed to change the battery and ironically it st… --- ## [Dodge dakota ac/heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-ac-heat/171723)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-ac-heat/171723 "2020-10-30T23:23:02Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9l V6… When I turn the AC on the truck shutters and doesn’t blow cool air. It almost stalls. Still problem occured a few months ago so through the late Summer and Fall I just haven’… --- ## [2016 Corolla Shaking and accelerating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-corolla-shaking-and-accelerating-issues/171563)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-corolla-shaking-and-accelerating-issues/171563 "2020-10-30T23:22:35Z")
Hello. I have a 2016 Toyota Corolla L 39,000 miles. 1.8l engine. I have no check engine light on. Back in early Summer the car was not accelerating very well when going up hill and when first starting out into traffic.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=287) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=289)