# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=336 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 337 --- ## [Horn Just Won't "Shut Up"!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-just-wont-shut-up/167123)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-just-wont-shut-up/167123 "2020-07-16T15:57:04Z")
My 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L wouldn’t start, just the clicking. I was able to jump start it. The battery has been in the car 58 months, I do believe it is supposed to last 70 months. So I was trying to check for a paras… --- ## [2021 Cadillac DTS -oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-cadillac-dts-oil-leak/167402)
**Author:** [@philly44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philly44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-cadillac-dts-oil-leak/167402 "2020-07-16T13:02:52Z")
oil leak,front passenger side,gaskets were changed 3 months ago,leaking again,what can I do --- ## [1993 Jeep Cherokee Jerks at 45MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-cherokee-jerks-at-45mph/167361)
**Author:** [@s.stone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/s.stone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-cherokee-jerks-at-45mph/167361 "2020-07-16T03:35:21Z")
when i get up to 45 mph she starts to jerk hard. when i let off the gas and reapply it gets worse. --- ## [2004 Chevrolet SSR - Many electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-ssr-many-electrical-issues/167407)
**Author:** [@AlbertV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-ssr-many-electrical-issues/167407 "2020-07-16T03:25:32Z")
While driving and about 1 1/2 hours from home, suddenly the ABS, traction, seat belt, and battery lights all came on, the gauges stopped working correctly, the air conditioner started blowing hot air, and now the back be… --- ## [2000 Chevy Tracker will not hot restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-tracker-will-not-hot-restart/142407)
**Author:** [@willi\_153009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willi_153009)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-tracker-will-not-hot-restart/142407 "2020-07-16T02:27:53Z")
Tracker runs perfectly, until it is shut off after a long highway run. Then it will not hot restart. Turns over fine, but no start. If you wait 20 min or so, it starts up and runs fine again. No error codes. It was … --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 — fan won’t blow after jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-fan-won-t-blow-after-jump/166880)
**Author:** [@lilithlex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lilithlex)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-fan-won-t-blow-after-jump/166880 "2020-07-16T02:26:12Z")
My car was jumped incorrectly. The car seems to operate just fine, but the fan does not blow. When the ac or heat is turned on (to any level), nothing seems to be blowing out of the vents. The fuses were checked visually… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza power steering leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-power-steering-leak/121210)
**Author:** [@MichaelRinyu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelRinyu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-power-steering-leak/121210 "2020-07-16T01:39:34Z")
basically i need help figuring out why my power steering is leaking. It continually pools on top of the intake with no signs on the pump of a leak. myself and my mechanics are baffled. note this is the ninth pump that ha… --- ## [Correct tire pressure for 2009 Toyota Camry Altise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-tire-pressure-for-2009-toyota-camry-altise/167348)
**Author:** [@MuhammadIhsan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MuhammadIhsan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-tire-pressure-for-2009-toyota-camry-altise/167348 "2020-07-16T01:00:23Z")
What is the accurate tyre pressure for toyota camry altise 2009 model… is it good 36psi for all four tyres… and what is the pressure for spare tyre --- ## [2014 Nissan NV200 intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-intermittent-starting-problem/167353)
**Author:** [@Rob-816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob-816)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-intermittent-starting-problem/167353 "2020-07-16T00:46:42Z")
Starting problem on my 2014 NV200 with only 74,000 miles. My van will start sometimes and other times it will not. Real weird. Engine light will start to blink sometimes and after it quits blinking it will start. Runs v… --- ## [03 accord jerks while coming to a complete stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-accord-jerks-while-coming-to-a-complete-stop/167385)
**Author:** [@tacotaco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tacotaco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-accord-jerks-while-coming-to-a-complete-stop/167385 "2020-07-16T00:41:23Z")
When im coming to a stop the car will be okay until it gets to about 20 mph and then the jerking starts it does it twice and then the car continues to slow down. Sometimes when i come to a stop it jerks right before the … --- ## [Inconsistent TPMS light — Chevy warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-tpms-light-chevy-warranty/167368)
**Author:** [@Elaine-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine-34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-tpms-light-chevy-warranty/167368 "2020-07-15T22:50:47Z")
Hi all! I purchased a 2015 Chevy Spark at the end of June. Manual, 66k miles, practically no rust, great shape overall. I have a used car warranty guaranteed by my state (set to expire at the end of August), so the issue… --- ## [Weird car wont stay running sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-car-wont-stay-running-sometimes/167390)
**Author:** [@Muqi\_8\_169138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muqi_8_169138)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-car-wont-stay-running-sometimes/167390 "2020-07-15T21:56:49Z")
So I have a weird problem, when I switch the ignition on the car starts up however as soon as I let go of the key SOMETIMES the engine will shut off. Sometimes the car will stay running no problem. When the engine shuts … --- ## [2002 Windstar starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-starting-issue/55853)
**Author:** [@graywolf1107](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graywolf1107)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-starting-issue/55853 "2020-07-15T21:42:53Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that will not start. Last week we drove to Lansing MI and back (total of 4 hours round trip) with no problems. The next morning tried to start the van and while it tuns over normally it will n… --- ## [Recommended psi for 2008 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-psi-for-2008-nissan-rogue/167339)
**Author:** [@Rachel03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachel03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommended-psi-for-2008-nissan-rogue/167339 "2020-07-15T21:04:03Z")
What is the recommended tyre pressure. My tpms has been on for some time. Thanks --- ## [Is there a defect in the Ford Fusion engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-defect-in-the-ford-fusion-engine/71905)
**Author:** [@ivar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivar)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-defect-in-the-ford-fusion-engine/71905 "2020-07-15T20:27:17Z")
I have a 2006 Ford Fusion with a 2.3 L engine and 110k miles that needs a new engine according to the dealer. The car was well taken care of with regular oil changes etc. My local mechanic says the supply of used engin… --- ## [CV Axle Assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-assembly/166738)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-assembly/166738 "2020-07-15T20:11:00Z")
The center boot on the front axle is torn on Right and Left side On my Acura, a mechanic just change the boot on the wheel side - he tells me the center boot might not be available. RockAuto has SURTRACK / TRAKMOTIVE p… --- ## [Car burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-burning-oil/166702)
**Author:** [@guymanthing1234458\_168744](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guymanthing1234458_168744)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-burning-oil/166702 "2020-07-15T17:26:07Z")
I own a Lexus IS 300 2001, i left the car to sit for 5 days while on a trip. when i got back i fired it up and the car misfired like crazy and had A LOT of white exhaust smoke (smelled like a 4 stroke boat engine, scary … --- ## [Drumming sound from my 2019 Volvo XC60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drumming-sound-from-my-2019-volvo-xc60/167316)
**Author:** [@electrik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/electrik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drumming-sound-from-my-2019-volvo-xc60/167316 "2020-07-15T16:30:27Z")
I also have a drumming sound in my 2019 volvo xc60 T6 Momentum. Actually sounds like bongos being played. I purchased the car used, and have had it in twice with the service dept. claiming they don’t hear it. Said they r… --- ## [Oldsmobile Achieva will no longer start. Out of ideas. Do you have any?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-achieva-will-no-longer-start-out-of-ideas-do-you-have-any/74819)
**Author:** [@Achieva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Achieva)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-achieva-will-no-longer-start-out-of-ideas-do-you-have-any/74819 "2020-07-15T15:54:53Z")
Recently purchased this 1996 Achieva. Had trouble starting it from the "get go". Had to turn the key and if the lights came on it would start when one turned the key further. If the lights (dash lights) didn't come on… --- ## [My 2001 Honda coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2001-honda-coupe/167345)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2001-honda-coupe/167345 "2020-07-15T15:30:17Z")
My Accord front alignment is outta whack AGAIN. Why does this keep happening. I’m in Atlanta and I would like to know if someone can recommend a trusted mechanic to fix this once and for all!!! --- ## [2001 Honda Civic Sdn - What oil will work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-sdn-what-oil-will-work/167364)
**Author:** [@GroundUpMotorsports](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GroundUpMotorsports)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-sdn-what-oil-will-work/167364 "2020-07-15T13:03:37Z")
What different types of oil can my D17A1 5 SPEED transmission grt away with using when in a pinch short on money and standard 10w30 and 40 are not available and yes Honda mTf N/A as well im more curious of what others ca… --- ## [I filled my transmission up to capacity specifications and checked my dipstick accordingly to the owners manual but the fluid doesn’t reach the cross hatched lines. Shoud I go by the capacity specifications or the dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-filled-my-transmission-up-to-capacity-specifications-and-checked-my-dipstick-accordingly-to-the-owners-manual-but-the-fluid-doesn-t-reach-the-cross-hatched-lines-shoud-i-go-by-the-capacity-specifications-or-the-dipstick/167303)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-filled-my-transmission-up-to-capacity-specifications-and-checked-my-dipstick-accordingly-to-the-owners-manual-but-the-fluid-doesn-t-reach-the-cross-hatched-lines-shoud-i-go-by-the-capacity-specifications-or-the-dipstick/167303 "2020-07-15T12:20:49Z")
I filled my transmission up to capacity specifications and checked my dipstick accordingly to the owners manual but the fluid doesn’t reach the cross hatched lines. Shoud I go by the capacity specifications or the dipsti… --- ## [1983 GMC 3500 rear axle walked out of housing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-gmc-3500-rear-axle-walked-out-of-housing/167142)
**Author:** [@DavidAllen47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidAllen47)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-gmc-3500-rear-axle-walked-out-of-housing/167142 "2020-07-15T12:12:24Z")
Driver side rear axle walked out of housing --- ## [2006 Sentra, exhaust sounds weird, no CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sentra-exhaust-sounds-weird-no-cel/167362)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sentra-exhaust-sounds-weird-no-cel/167362 "2020-07-15T12:09:24Z")
2006 Sentra 1.8S, ~118K on the odometer. For a couple of days now, when I start the car, the engine makes a little louder noise. While driving, exhaust (at least in the back of the car) makes different sounds, kind of l… --- ## [Secondary Air Injection On A 2001 Chevy Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secondary-air-injection-on-a-2001-chevy-blazer/86333)
**Author:** [@Mattlg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattlg)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secondary-air-injection-on-a-2001-chevy-blazer/86333 "2020-07-15T10:10:06Z")
My Check engine Light comes on with a P0410 Code. It used to come on every 6 months and I would get it cleared. mow it is coming on about every month. I can't find much about it. Can someone help me. is this something I … --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Engine Revving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-engine-revving/167016)
**Author:** [@crg223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crg223)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-engine-revving/167016 "2020-07-15T10:00:28Z")
Yesterday I noticed a problem with my vehicle I had never experienced before. When I start the car, the engine makes a revving sound that is louder than usual. Then when I’m driving, whenever I press down on the acceler… --- ## [2007 Toyota Corolla fan question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-fan-question/167262)
**Author:** [@Kayode](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kayode)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-fan-question/167262 "2020-07-15T09:42:02Z")
Just got a Toyota Corolla 2007. The fan only works when the engine is hot and stop after a while or anytime the Ac is on, it will work. Can I connect the fan to work directly --- ## [What's Eating my Alternators?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-eating-my-alternators/167298)
**Author:** [@Matthew-Kristina-Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Kristina-Coleman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-eating-my-alternators/167298 "2020-07-15T03:51:07Z")
So I had to replace my Avalon’s alternator back in October @~ 150k miles. I just had to replace THAT one! It’s been what? 8 months and ~10k miles? Is it just a bad factory product or could there be something killing the… --- ## [What's Wrong with MY Daily Driver? Need helpFAST!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-daily-driver-need-helpfast/166579)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-daily-driver-need-helpfast/166579 "2020-07-15T03:25:11Z")
I tried to replace my transfer case but ended up having to put it back together My car will not allow me to turn the key to ignition/start. The steering wheel won’t lock lock or completely unlock so I can turn the key. A… --- ## [2019 Ford F-150 has mysterious brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-has-mysterious-brake-noise/162601)
**Author:** [@wav2\_166244](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wav2_166244)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-has-mysterious-brake-noise/162601 "2020-07-15T02:11:03Z")
2019 F=150 Lariat FX-4. About 8000 miles and 16 months of ownership. Last 6 months or so there is an annoying rotational out of balance noise when I brake, if I brake gently which is my usual method. If I bear down on… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=335) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=337)