# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=305 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 306 --- ## [Output shaft seal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/output-shaft-seal-problem/170280)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/output-shaft-seal-problem/170280 "2020-09-22T19:53:27Z")
Changing the CV shaft & intermediate shaft combo out of my 2008 sable. Could see that the seal was leaking. Bought a seal remover from Harbor Freight. There is a thin piece of tranny that the seal seats up against. In tr… --- ## [Subaru Outback replacement key doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-replacement-key-doesn-t-work/170243)
**Author:** [@Monique-20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monique-20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-replacement-key-doesn-t-work/170243 "2020-09-22T19:50:15Z")
I have a 2006 Subaru Outback that I bought with only one key and I lost the key. A locksmith came and made me a new key for 150$ but it doesn’t start the car because of an anti theft thing the Subaru has on it. What can … --- ## [Electric window won't stay up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-wont-stay-up/170237)
**Author:** [@WALLY155587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLY155587)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-window-wont-stay-up/170237 "2020-09-22T19:48:33Z")
My 2015 Corolla with 23000 miles on it drivers side window doesn’t want to stay closed. When I hold down the button it goes up and when it hits the top it immediately goes down. The only way I can get it to close is to… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Cavalier - power intermittent to front axle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-power-intermittent-to-front-axle/170222)
**Author:** [@Don28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-cavalier-power-intermittent-to-front-axle/170222 "2020-09-22T17:44:59Z")
power is intermitant to front axle as if transmission is failing. I replaced 2 spark plug wires with torn insulation, no help. I have never replaced the transmission filter in 20 years of ownership. --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Corvette won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-corvette-won-t-start/170236)
**Author:** [@ownavette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ownavette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-corvette-won-t-start/170236 "2020-09-22T17:44:11Z")
Car will not start. replaced battery, replaced water pump, replaced coil. Car still woll not start. No noise. No clicking totally silent --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Transmission question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-transmission-question/160618)
**Author:** [@pierre18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pierre18)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-transmission-question/160618 "2020-09-22T15:44:31Z")
i have a 2019 jeep cherokee trail Hank. it has only 6000k. when i am on automatic and Driving a 120k/hr it stays on the 7 gears. so the engine running high . the only way to go to the 9th gear is to go manuel then it wor… --- ## [1965 Chevy C10 Radio Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1965-chevy-c10-radio-trouble/170204)
**Author:** [@Anima](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anima)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1965-chevy-c10-radio-trouble/170204 "2020-09-22T14:54:26Z")
Hello all. I’ve been having some trouble with my the radio in my C10 lately and rather than chase a false lead for hours on end, I figured I should try to ask people who know actually what they’re talking about. Here are… --- ## [Frozen Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-tire/170250)
**Author:** [@Thomas-155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas-155)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-tire/170250 "2020-09-22T14:44:54Z")
2013 Hyundai Elantra. When in reverse what feels like the rear passenger tire locks up as if it hit a curb. Brakes were replaced about 25,000 miles ago but visible brake dust and scraping sound coming from tire. Will mov… --- ## [2012 Ford Taurus - Please update mechanics files](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-taurus-please-update-mechanics-files/170179)
**Author:** [@noidea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noidea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-taurus-please-update-mechanics-files/170179 "2020-09-22T02:52:33Z")
I found the repair shops reviews to be dated so long ago. Do you update them periodically? --- ## [1994 Ford F-150: do dual gas tanks mean dual fuel filters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-do-dual-gas-tanks-mean-dual-fuel-filters/150580)
**Author:** [@Dylan\_Latreille](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan_Latreille)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-do-dual-gas-tanks-mean-dual-fuel-filters/150580 "2020-09-22T02:37:37Z")
My truck has dual gas tanks, does that mean I have two fuel filters? --- ## [Car wont crank after timing belt and water pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-after-timing-belt-and-water-pump-replacement/170233)
**Author:** [@Betodude1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betodude1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-crank-after-timing-belt-and-water-pump-replacement/170233 "2020-09-21T23:16:45Z")
I replaced the timing belt and water pump on my 93 camry 2.2 140,000 miles. I used several videos as reference, I did every thing as instructed. I triple checked the markes one the crank & cam shaft and did the extra two… --- ## [Where is the small leak coming from? Possible fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-small-leak-coming-from-possible-fluid/165763)
**Author:** [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-small-leak-coming-from-possible-fluid/165763 "2020-09-21T23:01:45Z")
I had noticed a leak earlier but did not remember on which side. The car was parked over cardboard for the last 2 days. The black marker signs show the place of the rear left tire. The small leak is visible near the tir… --- ## [Rain, rain, go away!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-rain-go-away/96241)
**Author:** [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-rain-go-away/96241 "2020-09-21T22:07:58Z")
The other day, my wife told me there was something wrong with her car (2012 Chevy Malibu). The “Check Engine” light was on, the odometer area was reading"engine power reduced", “service ESC” , and “service traction con… --- ## [2008 Cadillac CTS Sedan trans handle stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-sedan-trans-handle-stuck-in-park/170227)
**Author:** [@fdl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fdl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-sedan-trans-handle-stuck-in-park/170227 "2020-09-21T22:06:22Z")
transmission Handle stuck in park --- ## [1989 Jeep Wrangler won’t come out of third gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-wrangler-won-t-come-out-of-third-gear/170211)
**Author:** [@RoyNorman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyNorman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-wrangler-won-t-come-out-of-third-gear/170211 "2020-09-21T21:28:41Z")
drove into garage , when to take out of third gear was stuck in gear --- ## [2013 camaro p2138 reduced engine power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-p2138-reduced-engine-power/170004)
**Author:** [@Brandon-77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon-77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-p2138-reduced-engine-power/170004 "2020-09-21T20:09:43Z")
I was driving my 2013 Camaro on the highway and the reduced engine power alert came on. Ran an OBD scan at my house and it said p2138. Now I’ve started the car a few times since and the check engine light and reduced en… --- ## [2005 Nissan Armada - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-armada-ac-issue/170125)
**Author:** [@tony54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony54)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-armada-ac-issue/170125 "2020-09-21T17:36:10Z")
hello whenever i turn the AC on the car starts cutting off fuel and enjine stops had to wait for about 10 min and then starts again then another 2 km and then same again what can it be? if the AC is off there is no prob … --- ## [2011 Buick Regal burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-burning-oil/161034)
**Author:** [@Moreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moreno)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-burning-oil/161034 "2020-09-21T17:18:22Z")
Mine is a 2011 Buick Regal, about 63k miles. Burning oil per my mechanic. Changed oil at 60K by 62+k miles it was dry.Now I have to constantly check the oil level manually. This week we had a storm all week. The ABS & St… --- ## [2017 GMC Acadia - Peelig rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-peelig-rims/170162)
**Author:** [@ally5479](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ally5479)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-acadia-peelig-rims/170162 "2020-09-21T15:36:12Z")
I just bought this car used, but noticed as I was cleaning it the rims are peeling and I have 38,000 miles on it. People need to inspect rims before buying! --- ## [Electric Power Steering Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-problem/170201)
**Author:** [@mark.lindstrom\_170911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark.lindstrom_170911)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-problem/170201 "2020-09-21T03:31:22Z")
2nd owner. 61,000 miles. Just out of warranty. EPS light comes on and steering wheel locks. After a quick review online, this is a common problem. It is a serious safety issue and should be recalled but I don’t see … --- ## [2013 Ford escape keyless not starting with red square signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-keyless-not-starting-with-red-square-signal/170199)
**Author:** [@alkabore\_170909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alkabore_170909)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-keyless-not-starting-with-red-square-signal/170199 "2020-09-21T03:24:02Z")
Hello, My 2013 FORD ESCAPE ECOBOOST does not start after parking it. it is a keyless one. The dashboard lights perfectly . but when pushing the button to start nothing happens except a red square signal and an alert … --- ## [1995 bmw 325 - ac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-325-ac/170154)
**Author:** [@laduaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laduaine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-325-ac/170154 "2020-09-21T02:19:00Z")
Need accurate diagnoses and action on multiple AC problems. --- ## [Volvo 850 (after being rear-ended) drains battery and shows bad battery (after charging on battery maintainer)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-after-being-rear-ended-drains-battery-and-shows-bad-battery-after-charging-on-battery-maintainer/169961)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-850-after-being-rear-ended-drains-battery-and-shows-bad-battery-after-charging-on-battery-maintainer/169961 "2020-09-21T01:33:39Z")
Hi, I am not very well-versed with cars, but I have a 10-month old Interstate battery for my Volvo 850. About a couple of months ago, I got rear-ended while stopping at a red light to turn right. There was not much noti… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Intermittent warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-intermittent-warning-lights/170208)
**Author:** [@kman19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kman19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-intermittent-warning-lights/170208 "2020-09-21T01:21:13Z")
intermittent traction control, stability control, antilock brake lights warning with no pattern sometimes they stay off for days sometimes stay on for days. --- ## [2015 GMC Terrain shifts hard on takeoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-shifts-hard-on-takeoff/170206)
**Author:** [@KSartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KSartin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-shifts-hard-on-takeoff/170206 "2020-09-21T01:13:01Z")
Hard shifting when I take off, first couple of shifts --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 -rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-rattle/170167)
**Author:** [@MikeB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-rattle/170167 "2020-09-20T22:22:22Z")
2018 F150 XLT Makes a rat-tat-tat noise on cold start up. Was told it was the timing chain or the timing chain tensioner. $2500 to $3,000 to repair. I have done regular oil changes when the light comes on. noise started… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Impala - Wrong gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-wrong-gear/170134)
**Author:** [@Becca123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Becca123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-wrong-gear/170134 "2020-09-20T20:47:12Z")
I drove my 2012 Chevy Impala on the freeway in low gear for about 10 min when the car started jerking back and forth is when I realized it. I was doing 70-80mph. Did I mess up the transmission? --- ## [2014 Impala fan blower intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-impala-fan-blower-intermittent/170183)
**Author:** [@Burrzbiz\_170902](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burrzbiz_170902)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-impala-fan-blower-intermittent/170183 "2020-09-20T20:45:26Z")
The fan on my heater/ac is intermittent. It will work for several days, then will completely stop blowing at any fan speed. Occasionally I will hit a bump and it will start working again. Since it is intermittent, I th… --- ## [Where is Evap Selenoid on buick Randevouz 2004?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-evap-selenoid-on-buick-randevouz-2004/170194)
**Author:** [@cemenc\_170908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cemenc_170908)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-evap-selenoid-on-buick-randevouz-2004/170194 "2020-09-20T20:43:41Z")
Hi, I need to learn where is the evap selenoid on buick Randezvous 2004. CX 2WD and 3.4 engine. I appreciate the help. Thanks. --- ## [URGENT: Astro Van gear stick won't shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-astro-van-gear-stick-wont-shift-out-of-park/170137)
**Author:** [@Duncan-Russell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duncan-Russell)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-astro-van-gear-stick-wont-shift-out-of-park/170137 "2020-09-20T20:21:13Z")
I bought a 99’ Astro last week. I went to move it an hour ago, and suddenly the gear stick won’t shift out of park mode. It’s urgent that I move the car from its current parking space as quickly as possible or else I’m g… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=304) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=306)