# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=331 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 332 --- ## [2013 Lexus CT 200h #- Question on repairs during a sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-ct-200h-question-on-repairs-during-a-sale/167733)
**Author:** [@zaer0206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaer0206)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-ct-200h-question-on-repairs-during-a-sale/167733 "2020-07-25T12:32:29Z")
Hi CT community! I posted this question earlier but I was having issues responding with the original username so I am posting again (sorry, for the repeated question in advance!) I want to purchase a vehicle at a dealer… --- ## [Car starts and drives perfectly but after turning the car off and attempting to turn it back on decides not to strt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-drives-perfectly-but-after-turning-the-car-off-and-attempting-to-turn-it-back-on-decides-not-to-strt/167834)
**Author:** [@Juan-95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juan-95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 11:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-and-drives-perfectly-but-after-turning-the-car-off-and-attempting-to-turn-it-back-on-decides-not-to-strt/167834 "2020-07-25T11:46:41Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Focus titanium. I was having problems with it and it wouldn’t not start and it usually sits for the winter since it’s lowered. Anyways I decided to finally fix the problem, it being that it would not s… --- ## [1999 Acura CL - Exhaust noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-acura-cl-exhaust-noise/167813)
**Author:** [@autosportdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autosportdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-acura-cl-exhaust-noise/167813 "2020-07-25T03:00:25Z")
I recently had a new muffler assembly installed for the second time. The firs one seemed a little too noisy. This second one is still troaty. The original one that I hd for 21 years was always a little throaty but the Wa… --- ## [V6 to v8 TBI Chips with a 700r4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-tbi-chips-with-a-700r4/167830)
**Author:** [@Ben\_sRustyChevy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_sRustyChevy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/v6-to-v8-tbi-chips-with-a-700r4/167830 "2020-07-25T02:55:53Z")
Hello, So here is the situation, I am swapping a v8 (350) tbi from a 1994 K2500 silverado with a 4l80e, into a 1992 silverado that has a v6 tbi and a 700r4. The problem is that I want to keep the 700r4, which means I wo… --- ## [2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager serpentine belt slips when wet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-grand-voyager-serpentine-belt-slips-when-wet/167819)
**Author:** [@gene52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene52)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-grand-voyager-serpentine-belt-slips-when-wet/167819 "2020-07-25T01:34:20Z")
serpintine belt slipping off when it rains hard or belt get extra wet --- ## [2013 Ford Edge windows quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-windows-quit-working/167828)
**Author:** [@GrannyMare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrannyMare)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-windows-quit-working/167828 "2020-07-25T01:26:04Z")
All windows quit working --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V has a fishy smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-has-a-fishy-smell/167826)
**Author:** [@Darrell18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-has-a-fishy-smell/167826 "2020-07-25T01:17:00Z")
We picked up a used 2012 Honda CR-V in the winter (2019) and now this summer (July) it has a fishy smell that is really strong. We’ve replaced the interior cabin filter which seems to have been home to a rodent/nest, an… --- ## [2008 ford fusion thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-thermostat/52101)
**Author:** [@j\_p\_buckman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_p_buckman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-thermostat/52101 "2020-07-24T23:21:06Z")
where is the thermostat on a 2008 ford fusion with the 2.3L I-4 engine? if anyone has replaced one, how challenging was it? --- ## [1999 GMC Yukon stuck in low gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-yukon-stuck-in-low-gear/167766)
**Author:** [@TerrenceParks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerrenceParks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-yukon-stuck-in-low-gear/167766 "2020-07-24T22:31:19Z")
The trailer hitch was rusted in so I hooked it to a large oak tree with a chain. I put it into low-low gear and gently tugged it and it came out with no problem. Now, I can’t get it out of low gear. --- ## [Could anyone tell me how much the door repair would cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-anyone-tell-me-how-much-the-door-repair-would-cost/167532)
**Author:** [@yzhang9317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yzhang9317)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-anyone-tell-me-how-much-the-door-repair-would-cost/167532 "2020-07-24T21:14:14Z")
I was half-minded the other day when I was parking my car in the parking lot. So the driver’s door was jammed by a pole and I managed to get the car out with some help from other customers at the parking lot while tried … --- ## [2005 Dodge Durango - Cuts out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-durango-cuts-out/167797)
**Author:** [@eugene15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eugene15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-durango-cuts-out/167797 "2020-07-24T20:56:41Z")
cuts off after starting --- ## [2012 Sonata - Fix or Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-fix-or-sell/167705)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-fix-or-sell/167705 "2020-07-24T20:26:06Z")
I have a 2012 Sonata with slightly over 100K miles and I want to know what maintenance I should do on it before I give it to my daughter. (For example, change hoses, change belts, etc. ) Over the years, I’ve pretty muc… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet HHR - Cabin Air cuts out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-cabin-air-cuts-out/167778)
**Author:** [@DeanC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-cabin-air-cuts-out/167778 "2020-07-24T20:01:01Z")
Cabin air circulation fan cuts out periodically. Is there a relay switch in the electrical circuit for this fan? --- ## [2010 Toyota Tacoma - Clucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tacoma-clucks/167815)
**Author:** [@Michael17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tacoma-clucks/167815 "2020-07-24T19:13:19Z")
I have a light clucking sound sometimes when I take off from stop,or sometimes when I make left turns.I got a new frame from Toyota for my Tacoma 2 years ago.I am thinking something just might need to be retightened agai… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Broken fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-broken-fuel-gauge/167783)
**Author:** [@PaulfromDayton\_OH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulfromDayton_OH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-broken-fuel-gauge/167783 "2020-07-24T01:11:49Z")
My 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with only 64,000 miles, recently developed an issue with the fuel gauge. After filling the tank, I soon noticed that my fuel gauge registered nearly empty after driving only 15 miles or so. A f… --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class stumbles and dies after highway driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-stumbles-and-dies-after-highway-driving/167771)
**Author:** [@ANTHONYFANIASR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ANTHONYFANIASR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-stumbles-and-dies-after-highway-driving/167771 "2020-07-23T21:37:21Z")
Run the car down the interstate at 70- 80 MPH for 2 hours under the Florida sun. Get caught in stop and go traffic car stumbles and misfires and stops. After 10-15 sec can restart but will continue over and over doing th… --- ## [2006 Ford F450 - It wasn't the battery or alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f450-it-wasnt-the-battery-or-alternator/167656)
**Author:** [@teri45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teri45)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f450-it-wasnt-the-battery-or-alternator/167656 "2020-07-24T19:24:42Z")
2006 F450 when you turn key you here a click at the relay no crank no start. put new alternator new battery new starter new ignition cylinder and no fix please help --- ## [1998 Buick Century - Will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-century-will-not-start/167714)
**Author:** [@terryd51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terryd51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-century-will-not-start/167714 "2020-07-24T19:15:41Z")
the car doesnt start. wont even turn over. took battery and had it tested. put in new termsanil bolts and hooked back up…lights come on when switched on. car does nothing when try turning it on --- ## [2004 Toyota Tacoma - Weird third gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tacoma-weird-third-gear/167483)
**Author:** [@chickpeas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chickpeas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tacoma-weird-third-gear/167483 "2020-07-24T18:47:13Z")
My 2004 Tacoma (standard, 208,000 miles) is having a weird issue with third gear: 2 weeks ago: randomly started popping out of third. It would not stay in gear, even if I held the stick in place. I took it to my mechani… --- ## [2013 Nissan Pathfinder - Possible issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-pathfinder-possible-issues/167807)
**Author:** [@JaniceQuinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceQuinn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-pathfinder-possible-issues/167807 "2020-07-24T18:43:34Z")
Looking at a used 2013 Pathfinder SL and trying to weed out possible issue before making decision --- ## [Silverado Rattling Noise!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rattling-noise/112567)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Shelanskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Shelanskey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rattling-noise/112567 "2020-07-24T17:47:22Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 that had a rattling noise coming from what I think it the front of the truck. It doesn’t seem to be steering or suspension related. It is noticeable at lower speeds only when hittin… --- ## [Passenger side ticking sound at idle and acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-ticking-sound-at-idle-and-acceleration/167763)
**Author:** [@Tundra18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tundra18)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-ticking-sound-at-idle-and-acceleration/167763 "2020-07-24T15:50:43Z")
Hey all…My ‘18 Tundra with 5.7l engine has developed some sort of ticking noise that is bothersome to say the least. It is coming from the passenger side of the truck and can be heard most in the wheel well. It is most n… --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius - Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-battery/167752)
**Author:** [@eprileson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eprileson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-battery/167752 "2020-07-24T14:49:10Z")
My 2011 Prius suddenly did not turn on with the power button pressed. The auxillary power mode didn’t even turn on (that’s the initial power settings) and none of the power functions for the car worked at all (locks, lig… --- ## [Crooked Steering Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crooked-steering-wheel/167800)
**Author:** [@Eseidl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eseidl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crooked-steering-wheel/167800 "2020-07-24T14:47:17Z")
I own an 09 Rubicon and recently experienced death wobble for the first time which was incredibly violent! I fixed the wobble but now I’m looking for assistance with an odd steering problem. When I turn hard at higher sp… --- ## [Can anyone tell me what type of differential this is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-type-of-differential-this-is/167747)
**Author:** [@Jakersacres\_169349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakersacres_169349)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-what-type-of-differential-this-is/167747 "2020-07-24T01:49:40Z")
I am Trying to remove an axle on what I believe to be a 1991 Chevy 1500. but upon coming apart the rear end it looks completely different from pictures I’ve seen. I know this must have something to do with the four by fo… --- ## [Timing Chain 1999 Infiniti I30/ Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-1999-infiniti-i30-nissan-maxima/60704)
**Author:** [@SCMSoCal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCMSoCal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-1999-infiniti-i30-nissan-maxima/60704 "2020-07-24T00:06:01Z")
Do I have to change the timing chain? I've gotten conflicting reports. Some say the chain will last "forever" others say I'm on borrowed time. My car has 160k miles on it. Thanks so much for your help. --- ## [Need suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions/167519)
**Author:** [@Stephanie-56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie-56)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-suggestions/167519 "2020-07-23T23:54:10Z")
I was sitting in a Drive-Thru and my AC turned off out of nowhere I tried to turn it back on it wouldn’t come on but when I started to drive you could feel a little bit of cold air come out of the vents but it only laste… --- ## [Dashboard dials (speedometer, etc) & air conditioning working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-dials-speedometer-etc-air-conditioning-working-intermittently/167702)
**Author:** [@jameshsterne\_169327](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameshsterne_169327)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-dials-speedometer-etc-air-conditioning-working-intermittently/167702 "2020-07-23T22:59:22Z")
I own a 2007 Toyota Camry LE, with about 90,000 miles on it. It’s been kept in pretty good condition, however recently I noticed that the air conditioning was blowing hot air occasionally. I took this to a garage to ge… --- ## [2017 Toyota Camry - Many electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-many-electrical-issues/167669)
**Author:** [@javitopr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/javitopr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-camry-many-electrical-issues/167669 "2020-07-23T21:17:01Z")
I drive a Toyota Camry LE 2017. So one day I got in my car to go to work and everything was fine nothing unusual. when I got released to lunch I got in my car and tried to start the car and it started but I got all the f… --- ## [Am I burping the radiator correctly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-burping-the-radiator-correctly/167695)
**Author:** [@Mrnicefordguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrnicefordguy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-burping-the-radiator-correctly/167695 "2020-07-23T20:52:23Z")
Just serviced my cars cooling system with a friend and per proper protocol, we proceeded to burp/bleed the system afterwards. When we were burping the radiator we did the following: 1.) opened the radiator cap on a cold… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=330) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=332)