# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=422 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 423 --- ## [Trans problems in 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problems-in-2017-dodge-grand-caravan/118965)
**Author:** [@bolivarshagnasty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bolivarshagnasty)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-problems-in-2017-dodge-grand-caravan/118965 "2020-02-06T23:17:11Z")
I have heard that the transmission in the 2017 Dodge grand caravan had tons of problems. Can you tell me what you know about this --- ## [2005 Pontiac Grand Am battery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-am-battery-problem/131012)
**Author:** [@mikejensen11\_145946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejensen11_145946)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-am-battery-problem/131012 "2020-02-06T23:05:13Z")
I seem to have a battery,or battery terminal or starter problem? For 3 days my car would have to be jumped, but when i turned it off it would have no power whatsever. I tightened the battery terminals then I had no probl… --- ## [Fuel issue? 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue-2001-gmc-yukon-xl-1500/158003)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Johnson\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick_Johnson_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-issue-2001-gmc-yukon-xl-1500/158003 "2020-02-06T22:32:28Z")
My Yukon fires up fine but doesn’t like to stay started. I have to feather the gas and turn the key multiple times to get it to idle. Also I have lost power/sputtering/no rpms while pushing accelerator going over 70 on t… --- ## [Missing O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-o2-sensor/59513)
**Author:** [@monkeyburglar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monkeyburglar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-o2-sensor/59513 "2020-02-06T21:47:33Z")
I'm an experienced mechanic, and have never been stumped till now. My check engine light is on, and has been since I bought it. I checked the OBD code and it came up as P0138, down stream O2 sensor. Easy fix I thought. P… --- ## [2018 Lincoln MKC - Trunk self-opens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkc-trunk-self-opens/158016)
**Author:** [@CalvinHill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CalvinHill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkc-trunk-self-opens/158016 "2020-02-06T21:29:08Z")
I have 2018 Lincoln MKC the trunk will open by it self. it has done this 7 or 8 times in 2 years. The garage in my condo is 6 ft 9 inches high when the tailgate opens by it self it hits the top of the garage, it cost … --- ## [Low voltage to fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-to-fuel-pump/20162)
**Author:** [@jr0491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jr0491)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-to-fuel-pump/20162 "2020-02-06T21:27:35Z")
I have a 97 ford ranger with a 4.0 L. Getting only 6.2 volts to new pump. Replaced relay but I was told to check for bad fuse. There is no listing in owners or repair books. Does anyone know where this lost fuse might be… --- ## [Key Fob Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-problems/157993)
**Author:** [@meganhader\_151642](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganhader_151642)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-problems/157993 "2020-02-06T21:22:55Z")
My husband and I bought a 2006 Jeep Commander last May that only came with 1 key fob. It starts the vehicle just fine but the keyless entry works intermittently, with it unlocking easier than locking. With my husband’s… --- ## [Sedan Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedan-headlights/158012)
**Author:** [@Emelynmacias19\_163013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emelynmacias19_163013)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sedan-headlights/158012 "2020-02-06T21:03:17Z")
Are the 2007 g35 sedan headlights the same as the coupe --- ## [2006 Subaru Legacy - For whom the belt tolls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-for-whom-the-belt-tolls/157958)
**Author:** [@DaveMurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMurphy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-for-whom-the-belt-tolls/157958 "2020-02-06T20:56:41Z")
My 2006 Subaru has 290K, coming up on its 3rd timing belt being due- What do you think about saving the $ and just running it until something gives out whatever that may be? It is fine in every way and has never left me … --- ## [Ford Focus Alternator (2.0 ltr)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-alternator-2-0-ltr/157996)
**Author:** [@StruggleBus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StruggleBus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-alternator-2-0-ltr/157996 "2020-02-06T17:22:21Z")
Hi there, got a ford focus that’s killed another alternator. Already went through all the possibilities of something else causing damage over time (Ford Focuses have multiple minor electrical issues that cause battery/al… --- ## [2006 Infiniti G35 - Reluctant heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-reluctant-heat/157971)
**Author:** [@DavidKeith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKeith)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-reluctant-heat/157971 "2020-02-06T16:54:20Z")
On my G35 I have the problem with the heater fan not coming on for a long time. It has a sensor so no cold air from the heater could possibly bother a Infinity owner. It’s a ridiculous feature that is now going south on … --- ## [Alternatives to beeping backup?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternatives-to-beeping-backup/135651)
**Author:** [@MaryGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryGeorge)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternatives-to-beeping-backup/135651 "2020-02-06T16:34:49Z")
Are there any aftermarket alternatives to change the obnoxious beeping to something different? I was in a friend’s Kia hybrid recently and that backup beeping isn’t nearly as bad… --- ## [2004 Subaru Legacy - Noisy engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-legacy-noisy-engine/157947)
**Author:** [@abinas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abinas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-legacy-noisy-engine/157947 "2020-02-06T13:49:36Z")
Hello everyone I have a subaru legacy BL5 but the problem with it is that of late it starts to produce some noise in the engine. Kindly help me to tell what would be the problem. Thanks --- ## [2007 Ford Fusion - Power struggle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-power-struggle/157967)
**Author:** [@DonaldThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldThunder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-power-struggle/157967 "2020-02-06T13:47:17Z")
car loses power and hard to start. --- ## [Coolant issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issues/157969)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Carey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher_Carey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issues/157969 "2020-02-06T06:39:53Z")
i’ve replaced my water pump and thermostat after getting code P0128 for coolant undertemp and having a small coolant leak, code cleared but came back. While monitoring my obd2 scanner my thermostat opened up at the indic… --- ## [2012 Dodge Avenger - Code c 1000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-code-c-1000/157964)
**Author:** [@santana25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santana25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-code-c-1000/157964 "2020-02-06T03:50:55Z")
brake pedal swtch code c 1000 --- ## [1991 Dodge Stealth - is it really the injectors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-is-it-really-the-injectors/157881)
**Author:** [@Greg41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg41)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-stealth-is-it-really-the-injectors/157881 "2020-02-06T03:47:51Z")
When the engine is cold , the check engine light is off ( engine runs great ) , as soon as it get warmed up , check engine light comes on and stays on until I turn engine off and it gets cold again , then light will be o… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - stumped by P0300 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-monte-carlo-stumped-by-p0300-code/157930)
**Author:** [@scott06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scott06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-monte-carlo-stumped-by-p0300-code/157930 "2020-02-06T03:45:25Z")
engine light came on then started flashing. put on my diagnostic machine and came up with evap vent solenoid. Changed that but still says P0300 engine misfire detected. Changed the EGR valve, reset the computer , started… --- ## [A few problems with my 2017 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-problems-with-my-2017-jeep-cherokee/157919)
**Author:** [@Julia30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julia30)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-problems-with-my-2017-jeep-cherokee/157919 "2020-02-06T03:41:35Z")
The Jeep motor just cuts off when going around a corner. It will restart after one or two tries but it is a nuisance . Also, the console lights all come on sometime and you have to turn off the key and then back on to … --- ## [2013 Dodge Avenger clicks, won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-avenger-clicks-won-t-turn-over/157887)
**Author:** [@dickinsontiffany6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dickinsontiffany6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-avenger-clicks-won-t-turn-over/157887 "2020-02-06T03:39:06Z")
There was a click noise from under my hood when my car was running and accelerating. I drove it for a little bit and then suddenly stalled on me. I checked the oil and it was extremely low and added some. I tried to star… --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza Wagon - Pulls hard left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-wagon-pulls-hard-left/157842)
**Author:** [@Phillip\_O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phillip_O)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-wagon-pulls-hard-left/157842 "2020-02-06T02:52:05Z")
I don’t know where to go with this comment about the power steering in my 2015 Subaru Impreza. A few months ago it started pulling very hard to the left. It would only happen after making a sharp right turn. My mechanic… --- ## [2015 Suzuki Swift - Something's fishy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-suzuki-swift-somethings-fishy/157943)
**Author:** [@ClaudiaLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaudiaLewis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-suzuki-swift-somethings-fishy/157943 "2020-02-06T02:43:13Z")
Fishy smell from air vents aswell as condensation on the windshield --- ## [2019 Honda Accord Hybrid - Windshield issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-hybrid-windshield-issues/155235)
**Author:** [@Juan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juan17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-hybrid-windshield-issues/155235 "2020-02-06T01:35:15Z")
I bought a brand new '19 Honda Accord Hybrid in July '19. It is now December '19. I have had to replace the windshield 3 times already since then due to cracks. Once that appeared while parked in the sun. And it just cr… --- ## [Car would rev and speedometer would increase but tires wouldn't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-would-rev-and-speedometer-would-increase-but-tires-wouldnt-move/111664)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Maiello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Maiello)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-would-rev-and-speedometer-would-increase-but-tires-wouldnt-move/111664 "2020-02-06T00:34:42Z")
Yesterday morning I pulled out of my parking lot and my car started acting like it was on a sheet of ice, which is what I thought at first because it was very slippery out. When I stepped on the gas my engine would rev … --- ## [2017 Chrysler 200 - time to trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-200-time-to-trade/157898)
**Author:** [@Dorothy06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorothy06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-200-time-to-trade/157898 "2020-02-06T00:16:09Z")
I bought my Chrysler 200 in 2018. I should have known no gets rid of a car in one year unless it’s having problems and it was priced to sell fast. My problem is the last gear changes with a jerk. And, sometimes it acts … --- ## [1995 BMW 5 Series - Sloppy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-5-series-sloppy/157941)
**Author:** [@DanielPersson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielPersson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-bmw-5-series-sloppy/157941 "2020-02-06T00:08:06Z")
my car got a lot of slop im driving a BMW E34 518i but i dosent make any sounds from the steeringrack or from the outer tierrods --- ## [How to diy fix my buckled trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-diy-fix-my-buckled-trunk/157913)
**Author:** [@sseay2\_162949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sseay2_162949)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-diy-fix-my-buckled-trunk/157913 "2020-02-05T22:57:02Z")
Hi, So my daughter’s friend hit the back end of my car with our 4wheeler. Not hard, but hard enough to slightly buckle the trunk. It’s raised up about 2in give or take. I’m getting moisture and mold is beginning to gro… --- ## [Starter solenoid volt requirement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-solenoid-volt-requirement/5032)
**Author:** [@jogmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jogmas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-solenoid-volt-requirement/5032 "2020-02-05T21:38:47Z")
why is there only 11.93 volts getting to the solenoid when the battery is producing 12.3 volts? --- ## [2017 Dodge Grand Caravan - where’s the trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-where-s-the-trans-fluid/157928)
**Author:** [@davidcooke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidcooke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-grand-caravan-where-s-the-trans-fluid/157928 "2020-02-05T19:40:48Z")
no transmission fluid in sealed trans.Where did it go. Van will not go in gear --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado ignition key won’t come out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-ignition-key-won-t-come-out/157895)
**Author:** [@jamessweetman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamessweetman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-ignition-key-won-t-come-out/157895 "2020-02-05T18:36:59Z")
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