# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=319 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 320 --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer - Transmission acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-transmission-acting-up/168915)
**Author:** [@JimMcG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimMcG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-transmission-acting-up/168915 "2020-08-19T21:00:59Z")
I am experiencing rough transition from 2nd to 3rd gear. My mechanic said it the transmission solenoid and he’s waiting t hear back from his transmission guy to see if he’ll do it. Is this an expensive job? Don’t want… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Equus - driver's seat won't slide back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-drivers-seat-wont-slide-back/143361)
**Author:** [@alonzo24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alonzo24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-equus-drivers-seat-wont-slide-back/143361 "2020-08-19T20:28:52Z")
my drivers seat will not slide backward --- ## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - CVT Transmission Woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-cvt-transmission-woes/146917)
**Author:** [@GregGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregGoodman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-cvt-transmission-woes/146917 "2020-08-19T18:48:51Z")
2008 Ford Escape hybrid, CVT transmission slips when hot and on incline. Transmission shop can’t recreate the problem so didn’t recommend a fix. Ford no longer sells a replacement transmission and a used CVT with a 1 yea… --- ## [Oil Leak in 2008 Mazda CX-7 - how urgent is repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-2008-mazda-cx-7-how-urgent-is-repair/92422)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leak-in-2008-mazda-cx-7-how-urgent-is-repair/92422 "2020-08-19T12:52:54Z")
I have a 2008 Mazda CX-7, I take it in routinely for oil changes. somewhere between oil changes, there was an oil leak that had developed. no warning lights came on - no check engine light or oil light but the levels w… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Ignition coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-ignition-coil/168859)
**Author:** [@sorayaAbraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sorayaAbraham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-ignition-coil/168859 "2020-08-19T01:54:19Z")
car needs ignition coil replacement. Car does not start ,i had a diagnostic test done. --- ## [Tune up and battery light staying in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-and-battery-light-staying-in/168891)
**Author:** [@Janice-35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janice-35)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-and-battery-light-staying-in/168891 "2020-08-19T01:44:24Z")
Ok I have 2 questions. 1 my alternator went bad in my truck and killed my battery. I replaced the alternator but the red low battery light won’t go off. How do I fix that? 2nd question I need to do a tune up on it the ra… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet 2500 - Ran rough, then quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-2500-ran-rough-then-quit/168866)
**Author:** [@jamesverhamme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesverhamme)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-2500-ran-rough-then-quit/168866 "2020-08-19T01:27:21Z")
truck started started running rough, shut down, now wont start or even turn over --- ## [2014 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-leaks/168880)
**Author:** [@pbw56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbw56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-leaks/168880 "2020-08-19T00:55:20Z")
cam carrier engine oil seals are leaking --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Only defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-only-defrost/168868)
**Author:** [@JamesWhitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesWhitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-only-defrost/168868 "2020-08-19T00:19:51Z")
Regardless where I put my switch for air , it stays on defrost --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Mud and snow tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-mud-and-snow-tires/168886)
**Author:** [@GayJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GayJones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-mud-and-snow-tires/168886 "2020-08-19T00:13:17Z")
What is the best choice for “mud and snow” tires for my 2006 all wheel drive Toyota Sienna? --- ## [1996 Chevy K1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-k1500/168889)
**Author:** [@Mueller21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mueller21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevy-k1500/168889 "2020-08-18T23:38:47Z")
1996 Chevy K1500 5.7 vortec with the 4L60E. Tranny goes through 1st and 2nd good, hits 3rd and slips like a neutral. Can rev up and let off and get it to shift to 4th and then it will not go into overdrive which I assume… --- ## [Engine dies when the alternator is connected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-when-the-alternator-is-connected/168073)
**Author:** [@trmech3\_169562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trmech3_169562)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-when-the-alternator-is-connected/168073 "2020-08-18T22:53:47Z")
I have a 1989 Nissan D21 pickup. About 4 months the engine stalled, it would refire for just a second or two when you tired to start it. Assumed fuel issue, checked pressure, all good. Checked spark, all good. Then d… --- ## [Backup camera exclamation, what should I check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-exclamation-what-should-i-check/168874)
**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-exclamation-what-should-i-check/168874 "2020-08-18T22:37:22Z")
Not my vehicle so I don’t even know where to start. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado, this just started appearing when reverse is engaged. What could be the issue? Thanks --- ## [1992 olds 88 pass key box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-olds-88-pass-key-box/81448)
**Author:** [@oil\_can](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oil_can)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-olds-88-pass-key-box/81448 "2020-08-18T22:22:21Z")
the circuit board on the pass key box is blown. no dealer has a pass key box with a key. I replaced it once with a junk yard part. it lasted about a month and went out again. Is there anyway to by-pass the pass key b… --- ## [Dacia Logan 2016 - gear change issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dacia-logan-2016-gear-change-issue/168873)
**Author:** [@Ahevans\_170077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ahevans_170077)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dacia-logan-2016-gear-change-issue/168873 "2020-08-18T21:15:23Z")
Hi When I change gear in my car, it feels like there is a bit of resistance when pushing into a gear and sometimes I get a bit of clunk sensation via the stick. This isn’t apparent when the car is stationary, only seem… --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - No horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-no-horn/168877)
**Author:** [@MichaelStern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelStern)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-no-horn/168877 "2020-08-18T21:12:35Z")
The horn stops working when I Start the car It also starts when I start the car The dealer says that it is a $700 repair as the entire relays have to be replaced Any Suggestions on how to fix --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - Key stuck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-key-stuck/168567)
**Author:** [@PattiWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PattiWilliams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-cobalt-key-stuck/168567 "2020-08-18T20:42:26Z")
Car has been sitting for close to a year, charged battery up, tried to start with no luck, then key will not release from ignition. Driver door was open when we tried to start. Cannot get key out at all. --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-starting-issues/168852)
**Author:** [@CherryleLorreneBarrett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherryleLorreneBarrett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-starting-issues/168852 "2020-08-18T20:39:25Z")
It’s turning over the lights are coming on the radio and wipers its a stick shift I popped the clutch it crank when I turned it off it would not crank --- ## [Radio asks for code and clock resets with every start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738)
**Author:** [@kristopher2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristopher2006)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-asks-for-code-and-clock-resets-with-every-start/168738 "2020-08-18T19:58:08Z")
Hello everyone - first time poster; thank you in advance for looking. My 2006 Acura has been acting up after a collision repair. The first symptom was that my key fob stopped working, and I had to manually unlock the ca… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Belt squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-belt-squeal/168863)
**Author:** [@samcalhoun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samcalhoun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-belt-squeal/168863 "2020-08-18T18:12:31Z")
started up 2014 silverado heard a what sounded like a belt squealing. Drove about 50ft noise stopped then heard a rattling noise then the engine shut off. Restarted but same noise and engine shut off. This happened about… --- ## [440 hp mopar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/440-hp-mopar/11994)
**Author:** [@hemi567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hemi567)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/440-hp-mopar/11994 "2020-08-18T18:01:19Z")
hi i'm looking at a 1967 charger with a 440 hp. is there such a thing as a 440 high perfomence motor cuse i can't find any information on it thanks mopar man --- ## [2007 Ford Focus overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-overheating/167267)
**Author:** [@Supertruck1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Supertruck1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-overheating/167267 "2020-08-18T16:29:48Z")
Gave my still good 2007 Focus to my son, who needed a car. 144,000 miles. Ran fine since new, all maintenance done as required. Two days after getting the car it overheated. Fans not running at any speed or with AC / def… --- ## [2014 Subaru Outback #- Six headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-six-headlights/168369)
**Author:** [@gil21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gil21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-six-headlights/168369 "2020-08-18T15:26:41Z")
2014 Subaru Outback lighting system is absolutely crazy! I have replaced nine lights, six of them were headlights. The low beam headlights seem to burn out every 4-5 month. It is very difficult to change the headlight b… --- ## [Volvo Blower Fan Runs when car is shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-blower-fan-runs-when-car-is-shut-off/50797)
**Author:** [@SuzanneGH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneGH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-blower-fan-runs-when-car-is-shut-off/50797 "2020-08-18T12:28:51Z")
The last 2 days about an hour after I arrive home from a 40 min back road commute, I've noticed that the blower on my 2000 Volvo S80(heater/AC) fan is running. When I put the key in and move it to the first position and… --- ## [2015 Volkswagen Beetle - Engine sounds and AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-beetle-engine-sounds-and-ac/168833)
**Author:** [@Jen51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jen51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-beetle-engine-sounds-and-ac/168833 "2020-08-18T11:30:27Z")
My engine is racing more now when I use the AC and when I turn car off it still runs a little and I turn off AC --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger Rough/Slow Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-rough-slow-idle/83475)
**Author:** [@conrail824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/conrail824)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-rough-slow-idle/83475 "2020-08-18T04:03:39Z")
Hey guys, hoping for some guidance. I currently live in Savannah, GA trying to help out my fiance who lives in San Diego, CA, so I'm helping from 2,400 miles away. This is my first experience where her car issue is ou… --- ## [Help fuel issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fuel-issue/168853)
**Author:** [@V1olet96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/V1olet96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fuel-issue/168853 "2020-08-18T02:51:25Z")
Hello all. I need help. I have a 96 mustang GT. I thought the fuel pump went out so I changed it though I could still hear it. Now after dropping the tank 3 times to solve this problem. Anyways the pump turns on but does… --- ## [2020 Lexus ES 350 - Bass issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-es-350-bass-issues/168817)
**Author:** [@bumba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bumba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-es-350-bass-issues/168817 "2020-08-18T02:45:19Z")
I am having the same problem with my Lexus es 350 year 2020 you can hardly hear the base coming from the rear. I had to balance the rear speaker to 90% to be able to hear little bit my 2009 Lexus had a much better sound --- ## [Difficulty shifting my 1992 Chrysler Voyager](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-shifting-my-1992-chrysler-voyager/168799)
**Author:** [@Anthony09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-shifting-my-1992-chrysler-voyager/168799 "2020-08-17T20:26:55Z")
Having problem shifting in to 3rd or 4th gear. Its a 3.3 v6 --- ## [2006 G6 2.4L will not charge after alternator and starter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-g6-2-4l-will-not-charge-after-alternator-and-starter-replacement/168697)
**Author:** [@Larry-249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry-249)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-g6-2-4l-will-not-charge-after-alternator-and-starter-replacement/168697 "2020-08-17T19:00:55Z")
Hello, Car stopped running the other day (was unable to start) figured it was the battery…replaced the battery…still nothing…replaced the starter and alternator…still wont start. It will start with a jump start but wil… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=318) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=320)