# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=373 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 374 --- ## [2009 Acura TSX electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-tsx-electrical-problem/163885)
**Author:** [@robert561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert561)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-tsx-electrical-problem/163885 "2020-05-06T13:32:09Z")
electrical problem started when I started car and the horn would not stop honking . so I disconnected the battery and when I reconnected the battery the car lights come on when the battery is hooked up but there is no … --- ## [Tapping from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-from-engine/163736)
**Author:** [@j12a20g90\_166959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j12a20g90_166959)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-from-engine/163736 "2020-05-06T13:19:36Z")
2016 Chrysler 200s about 50,000 miles. Slight tapping sound I can only hear inside the car near front passenger floor area. Found out I had low oil. Drove it for a while. I’m not sure how long. Put oil in it. The sound l… --- ## [Fuel pump works and doesnt work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-works-and-doesnt-work/154905)
**Author:** [@Simonsgalaxy01\_161063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simonsgalaxy01_161063)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-works-and-doesnt-work/154905 "2020-05-06T12:41:40Z")
Hi Guys, I have a 2005 Explorer. The fuel pump died so I replaced it with an after market, Everything fitted fine, car started, used it, came home and next day no start. Thought pump must be dead, pulled the tank agai… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze keeps overheating after head gasket repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-keeps-overheating-after-head-gasket-repair/163914)
**Author:** [@DoraniaLebron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoraniaLebron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-keeps-overheating-after-head-gasket-repair/163914 "2020-05-06T03:09:54Z")
Over heating, AC shut down, Replaced headgasset one year ago, over heating again, replaced, radiator hose, turn on AC over heated again. Dealer said they fix it, and it over heated the next day. mileage 93,046. --- ## [Dodge Challenger Radiator Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-challenger-radiator-leak/163909)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-challenger-radiator-leak/163909 "2020-05-06T01:25:25Z")
Hello all, I have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T, V8, automatic, approx 146K miles. This evening I noticed a small antifreeze leak. It’s coming from the upper right of the radiator, just above the upper radiator hose (pas… --- ## [2019 Volvo XC60 - trans overheated at 200 miles!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-trans-overheated-at-200-miles/163894)
**Author:** [@Spiegel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spiegel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-trans-overheated-at-200-miles/163894 "2020-05-05T23:12:14Z")
New 2019 XC60 T5 with 200 miles Initial warning of EM Brake problem, then a few minutes later failure to get power to transmission with warning light that transmission overheating. I had almost no foward motion and pull… --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V - Oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-oil-leak/163835)
**Author:** [@delroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delroy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-oil-leak/163835 "2020-05-05T23:06:48Z")
Oil leaks between engine and tranny --- ## [Civic Drivers Door Lock Relocks Itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-drivers-door-lock-relocks-itself/163899)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-drivers-door-lock-relocks-itself/163899 "2020-05-05T22:32:48Z")
My Granddaughter has a 2006 Honda Civic that can be locked with a key but not unlocked with a key. The only way the drivers door can be unlocked is by using the rocker switch to unlock it & pulling the handle down within… --- ## [2007 Toyota Avalon p Power windows quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-avalon-p-power-windows-quit/163876)
**Author:** [@ROBERTTUGER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTTUGER)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-avalon-p-power-windows-quit/163876 "2020-05-05T21:38:53Z")
All power windows with the exception of the front drivers side went out at the same time. 70000 miles --- ## [Is it possible to do a 3 point seatbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-a-3-point-seatbelt/163850)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-do-a-3-point-seatbelt/163850 "2020-05-05T21:31:04Z")
I want to make my car safer. I mean that relative to what it is now. I have a 1968 firebird and I love it a lot but I also like living somewhat. Right now all I have is lap belts. I know it’s probably silly but I’m not v… --- ## [95 camry wont start? help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-camry-wont-start-help/163865)
**Author:** [@Fransisco3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fransisco3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-camry-wont-start-help/163865 "2020-05-05T20:58:44Z")
Hey. I have a 95 toyota camry ive been working on and recently i just drove the car for about an hour. I let it sit for a couole days and yesturday i went to crank it up, the idle started acting funny bouncing up and dow… --- ## [1994 Honda Accord Sdn - Idle jumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-sdn-idle-jumps/163858)
**Author:** [@spearsm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spearsm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-sdn-idle-jumps/163858 "2020-05-05T19:05:33Z")
idle jumps up and down when cold --- ## [2002 Chevrolet 2500 - OBD reader suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-2500-obd-reader-suggestions/163842)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Ramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-2500-obd-reader-suggestions/163842 "2020-05-05T18:50:04Z")
what obd reader can i purchase to read actual mileage,on a chevy van as opposed to what the odometer reads , i plan to travel across the states to live closer to my son.? --- ## [2005 Hyundai Tucson - Auto shift tutorial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-auto-shift-tutorial/163871)
**Author:** [@doyle06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doyle06)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-auto-shift-tutorial/163871 "2020-05-05T18:25:55Z")
how does the automatic shifting work in a Hyundai Tucson 2005 it seems to work only in the manual position s --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Camaro - Infotainment issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-infotainment-issue/163873)
**Author:** [@kevin28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-camaro-infotainment-issue/163873 "2020-05-05T17:44:00Z")
radio went black which includes back-up camera --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ecm/163773)
**Author:** [@christopherwilkinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherwilkinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ecm/163773 "2020-05-05T14:32:12Z")
when turn key to on position fuel pump pressures up to 58 psi and immediately drops drops to 0 psi found that all injectors on one side of engine are activated open all new injectors installed. please help is it a bad e… --- ## [2005 honda crv catalytic converter rubbing heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-crv-catalytic-converter-rubbing-heat-shield/163797)
**Author:** [@cook581990\_166998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cook581990_166998)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-crv-catalytic-converter-rubbing-heat-shield/163797 "2020-05-05T13:08:56Z")
I bought a “direct fit” catalytic converter off of Ebay. Everything bolts up just fine and the flanges mate up perfect but one corner of the engine side of the catalytic converter is touching the heat shield mounted on t… --- ## [2013 Ford Fiesta - AC compressor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-ac-compressor-issue/163807)
**Author:** [@Vicentesantiago](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicentesantiago)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fiesta-ac-compressor-issue/163807 "2020-05-05T05:48:19Z")
Ac compressor/clutch comes on for a minute then shuts down. Have to restart the car to have the ac come on again then shuts down again and again. --- ## [Disappearing coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-coolant/163759)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappearing-coolant/163759 "2020-05-05T02:46:03Z")
I am dumbfounded. The reservoir falls below the min line so I fill it to full. A day or 2 later and it’s back to the low line. It’s a 2014 Impreza hatchback sport with 75k on it. no visual leaks or puddles No visual pu… --- ## [1990 Toyota Corolla - Engine and trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-engine-and-trans-issue/163849)
**Author:** [@ancilespinoza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ancilespinoza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-engine-and-trans-issue/163849 "2020-05-05T02:32:28Z")
When accelerating the vehicle starts to lose power and the transmission does not run back to let the vehicle go faster --- ## [2007 Audi A7 - Loses speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a7-loses-speed/163805)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth56)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a7-loses-speed/163805 "2020-05-05T02:25:12Z")
Car driving at speed suddenly looses power, like running out of gas, and then picks up again in a few seconds. Terrifying. --- ## [2003 Buick Century - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-ticks/163845)
**Author:** [@Omario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omario)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-century-ticks/163845 "2020-05-05T02:21:04Z")
It have a little ticking noise at the top of the motor --- ## [Dented Subframe Today. Should I Be Worried?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dented-subframe-today-should-i-be-worried/163745)
**Author:** [@vinny.mossman\_163369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vinny.mossman_163369)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dented-subframe-today-should-i-be-worried/163745 "2020-05-05T02:09:12Z")
Had a short off-road adventure today (unscheduled). After it was all said and done, I got off pretty lucky besides having to re-hang the exhaust on the middle brackets and this dent in the subframe crossmember where it … --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda6 -Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-vibrates/163753)
**Author:** [@MalcolmRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MalcolmRobertson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-vibrates/163753 "2020-05-05T02:06:17Z")
Why my car vibrates after ignition. --- ## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe - Restricted exhaust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-restricted-exhaust/163792)
**Author:** [@AnthonyStanley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyStanley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-restricted-exhaust/163792 "2020-05-05T01:50:48Z")
My car is surging like the fuel pump might be restricted but it also seems not to be exhausting properly I’m wondering if I have a catalytic converter going out and how can I test it --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - Key stuck after jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-key-stuck-after-jump/163766)
**Author:** [@JosephPadgitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephPadgitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-key-stuck-after-jump/163766 "2020-05-05T00:16:37Z")
So i was jumpstarting my van but it wouldnt stay running as soon as i let off the gas it would die. Now i cant even turn the key in the ignition. I tried shaking the wheel while turning the key and it wouldnt work but wh… --- ## [1990 Volvo 740 ABS light is on but there’s no problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo-740-abs-light-is-on-but-there-s-no-problem/163751)
**Author:** [@RobD19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobD19)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-volvo-740-abs-light-is-on-but-there-s-no-problem/163751 "2020-05-05T00:00:42Z")
ABS light is stuck on even though there’s nothing wrong with the ABS system – e.g. works fine when backing down a very steep wet driveway. --- ## [What is this part called? (plastic piece surrounding the gear)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-called-plastic-piece-surrounding-the-gear/163832)
**Author:** [@anon11503874](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon11503874)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-called-plastic-piece-surrounding-the-gear/163832 "2020-05-04T23:16:28Z")
Hello! I am borrowing my dad’s car and accidentally spilled hand sanitizer on the interior (plastic next to the gear). It left this ugly white mark that I can’t get rid of. I want to see if I can just replace this piece … --- ## [2009 Manual Toyota matrix low rpm acceleration problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-manual-toyota-matrix-low-rpm-acceleration-problem/163811)
**Author:** [@Cam\_P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cam_P)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-manual-toyota-matrix-low-rpm-acceleration-problem/163811 "2020-05-04T22:28:45Z")
My toyota matrix is having a “problem” with low end acceleration under 3500rpms, If I am at a stop I have no problem taking off but if I want to step on the gas it will not pick up. But on the other hand if I am at 3500 … --- ## [2000 Mazda Miata - Do I really need a Cat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-miata-do-i-really-need-a-cat/163809)
**Author:** [@RichardKrachun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardKrachun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-miata-do-i-really-need-a-cat/163809 "2020-05-04T21:27:58Z")
My 2000 Miata check engine light says that the catalytic converter is inefficient. Maybe the sensor is wrong. How does it measure efficiency? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=372) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=374)