# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=427 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 428 --- ## [2014 Nissan Altima - Transmission troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-transmission-troubles/157479)
**Author:** [@GEORGEFULGHUM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEORGEFULGHUM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-transmission-troubles/157479 "2020-01-31T03:19:45Z")
Transmission seems to be shifting unnecessarily at higher speeds. Sometimes causes the car to buck. --- ## [What’s going on with my 2006 Highlander Hybrid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-going-on-with-my-2006-highlander-hybrid/157620)
**Author:** [@Doug48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-going-on-with-my-2006-highlander-hybrid/157620 "2020-01-31T00:34:37Z")
A used 2006 HH with 153,000 lost power while driving in January 2020. Local (non-hybrid)mechanic able to start vehicle but the check hybrid system stayed on in vehicle. Vehicle does not drive. Battery? Invertor? Need rec… --- ## [Can a SPIDER really cost you $1,440?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-spider-really-cost-you-1-440/157458)
**Author:** [@lindseyarotin\_162667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindseyarotin_162667)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-spider-really-cost-you-1-440/157458 "2020-01-31T00:07:01Z")
Hey there! I have a 2017 Toyota Corolla iM with 20,000 miles, still under warranty but the 2 year Toyota Care just expired 4 months ago. Recently I took the car to the dealership when the dash indicated there was a col… --- ## [Cylinder 3 Misfire Corrects itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-corrects-itself/157615)
**Author:** [@CRuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-3-misfire-corrects-itself/157615 "2020-01-30T23:09:49Z")
My 2014 T&C with approx. 63,000 miles on it felt like it was running rough. On Nov 28 the check engine light comes on- code is a misfire on cylinder 3. We bring it to our mechanic- he finds a rodent nest under the intak… --- ## [Sienna sliding door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-sliding-door/157594)
**Author:** [@Donutman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donutman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-sliding-door/157594 "2020-01-30T21:23:01Z")
2017 Sienna. Walked into my garage one night and heard a soft hum. For the life of me I could not isolate the source of the noise. But on a whim I opened and then closed the automatic passenger-side sliding door and the … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD -OnStar glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-onstar-glitch/157579)
**Author:** [@ChuckSteele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckSteele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-onstar-glitch/157579 "2020-01-30T16:12:24Z")
OnStar on rear view mirror flashes amber every 15 seconds. also, compass stays continually on north. --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger Passenger Side Headlight Cover Cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-passenger-side-headlight-cover-cracks/157527)
**Author:** [@liuduo001\_162696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liuduo001_162696)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-passenger-side-headlight-cover-cracks/157527 "2020-01-30T15:50:09Z")
Hi folks, First time here! Greetings! I have a specific question. My passenger side headlight cover is cracked due to a previous accident. I have been driving it since then for a few months and it works fine. But it fa… --- ## [Possible master cylinder symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-master-cylinder-symptoms/157516)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-master-cylinder-symptoms/157516 "2020-01-30T10:59:12Z")
Toyota Corolla 2015, 58,000 miles. Well maintained. Symptoms are, after sitting overnight the brake pedal is a little low and hard, as if the brakes were pumped after the engine was turned off. Once the engine is on t… --- ## [Forgot to add oil and started my car is it done for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-to-add-oil-and-started-my-car-is-it-done-for/157493)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Kellerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam_Kellerman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forgot-to-add-oil-and-started-my-car-is-it-done-for/157493 "2020-01-30T07:00:31Z")
So I drained all my oil out of my car to do an oil change forgot to add oil and started my car I let it idle for 5 minutes and it shut off on its own. I added oil to it and let it sit for 10 minutes when I went to start … --- ## [2012 GMC Acadia - Second engine - same problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-second-engine-same-problem/157481)
**Author:** [@JeffFoote](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffFoote)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-acadia-second-engine-same-problem/157481 "2020-01-30T06:56:50Z")
It’s a long story about the engine light repeatedly coming, and after replacing many parts the motor catastrophically failed. After replacing the motor ($9000), within 1500 miles, the engine light has come on flashing t… --- ## [Check Engine light off: Will I pass inspection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-off-will-i-pass-inspection/157556)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-off-will-i-pass-inspection/157556 "2020-01-30T04:07:48Z")
My Check Engine light was on for a couple of weeks. It was P0144, which is Oxygen sensor 3. Then the light went off two days ago. (The light went off by itself.) The scanner still reads P0144 with no other pending code. … --- ## [Let There Be Light (Please!) Sienna Dome Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-there-be-light-please-sienna-dome-fuse/71923)
**Author:** [@Keaton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keaton)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/let-there-be-light-please-sienna-dome-fuse/71923 "2020-01-30T03:54:06Z")
The dome light fuse in my 2006 Sienna blows every few days. Been to 3 mechanics on 5 occasions, including a dealer. Still a mystery. And I'm so tired of getting into my dark car, especially late at night. Here are the a… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - Clutch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-issues/157529)
**Author:** [@Ron06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron06)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-clutch-issues/157529 "2020-01-30T03:50:50Z")
Suddenly, this morning I had clutch problems. Had to pull it off floor with right foot several times on morning commute to get in gear. At one point when stopping at a red light, had to turn the ignition off as I could… --- ## [2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-v-sedan-transmission-issue/157491)
**Author:** [@Billy14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-v-sedan-transmission-issue/157491 "2020-01-30T03:41:31Z")
Transmission jerk and finally would not move the car. Finally, moved forward but in neutral only, no reverse. Transmission fluid good. Now will not move at all. --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger power steering locks up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-power-steering-locks-up/124741)
**Author:** [@StorrieThompspon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StorrieThompspon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-power-steering-locks-up/124741 "2020-01-30T03:17:20Z")
2015 Dodge Charger intermitant power steering locks up while driving. Lasts a couple of minutes and then clears up. This has happened at least 5 different times in 3 months. Not only the service power steering light com… --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V - Gas gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-gas-gauge/157515)
**Author:** [@AnnaWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnaWhite)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-gas-gauge/157515 "2020-01-30T02:53:02Z")
The gas guage/mileage display on my HR-V randomly goes out. I took the car to the dealership, and they claimed that my warranty had expired, and that they couldn’t duplicate the problem. They then sent me home. Now, my d… --- ## [2008 Lexus IS 250 - Locked then died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-250-locked-then-died/157526)
**Author:** [@erikvigil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikvigil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-250-locked-then-died/157526 "2020-01-30T02:45:37Z")
my steering wheel start locking up then a day later my car died. --- ## [2001 Dodge Intrepid - Many issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-intrepid-many-issues/157520)
**Author:** [@carie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-intrepid-many-issues/157520 "2020-01-30T02:32:17Z")
My car stalled on me coming home the other day .I couldn’t excellorate to much. Because I thought it was gonna die before I made it home. Oil light came on about a week ago. And it flickered when slowing down. Codes co… --- ## [2018 Ford Expedition - buying a former Hawaii rental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-expedition-buying-a-former-hawaii-rental/157555)
**Author:** [@PamelaMuiter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaMuiter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-expedition-buying-a-former-hawaii-rental/157555 "2020-01-30T02:08:26Z")
I am interested in buying a car that lived in Hawaii for one year as a rental. How would I know if there is sand in the wheel bearings? --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion - will Ford help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-will-ford-help/157552)
**Author:** [@VinceStatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VinceStatz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-will-ford-help/157552 "2020-01-30T02:05:59Z")
17 Fusion AC quit…blowing warm air first time turned on arriving in FL. Dealers can.t work with 1234yf. Will Ford do anything? --- ## [The hesitation is finally gone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hesitation-is-finally-gone/157485)
**Author:** [@Collin\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collin_Green)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-hesitation-is-finally-gone/157485 "2020-01-30T02:02:46Z")
So as you have seen I had problems with the hesitation in my car while I was driving. So. As everyone knows with a turbo vehicle it’s best to put the most expensive gas in right well I was putting in 89 I started putting… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Accent - Sound when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-sound-when-cold/157523)
**Author:** [@Diane38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-sound-when-cold/157523 "2020-01-29T20:29:54Z")
I live in Buffalo and needless to say its cold. Recently whenever I start the car there is a high pitched whirring sound for 5-10 seconds then it stops. I only have the sound when I start up a cold engine. Any idea wha… --- ## [2019 Ford F250 - Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f250-wobble/157488)
**Author:** [@EdwardSoza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardSoza)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f250-wobble/157488 "2020-01-29T19:54:01Z")
my front end wobbled so bad I had to pull off I-10 , I took it to the ford dealer in Blythe, CA. he said he had 2 trucks that did the same thing, a F 250 and a F350 dually , he said he I would have to take it to the deal… --- ## [Sun shades on outside of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-shades-on-outside-of-car/793)
**Author:** [@digraph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digraph)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2007, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-shades-on-outside-of-car/793 "2007-06-21T18:45:25Z")
This topic came up a few months back on the radio program. Tom and Ray mentioned how some people put their sun shades on the outside of the car, setting on top of the windshield. I can imagine this works extremely w… --- ## [Knocking when clutch pedal pressed and steering turned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-when-clutch-pedal-pressed-and-steering-turned/157467)
**Author:** [@GlasgowRangers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlasgowRangers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-when-clutch-pedal-pressed-and-steering-turned/157467 "2020-01-29T11:02:53Z")
I have a Focus 2.0 TDCI 56 plate and tonight it has started making a knocking noise from the front when the engine is running and when I press the clutch pedal or turn the steering either way even if the car isnt moving!… --- ## [Dangerous slowdown feature in GMC Acadia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-slowdown-feature-in-gmc-acadia/157393)
**Author:** [@Paul00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul00)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-slowdown-feature-in-gmc-acadia/157393 "2020-01-29T04:38:47Z")
Owned a 2009 Acadia. Wife travelling at 70 mph in fast lane, vehicle went into reduced speed mode (20 mph) almost killing my wife when it basically slammed on its breaks with a vehicle behind her. Result is that the en… --- ## [2016 Honda Pilot - all warning lights going off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-all-warning-lights-going-off/157387)
**Author:** [@FelixMorales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FelixMorales)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-all-warning-lights-going-off/157387 "2020-01-29T04:29:45Z")
I just started my Pilot this morning and all warning lights came up on my dash. I’ve read a lot for forums and this seems to be a recurrent problem for Honda vehicles. What solutions might be available by Honda Corpora… --- ## [2003 Saab 9-3 can’t pass emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-can-t-pass-emissions-test/157408)
**Author:** [@Hamilton17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hamilton17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-can-t-pass-emissions-test/157408 "2020-01-29T04:25:36Z")
I have a 2003 Saab 93 , Model Linear. I am unable to pass the State of Maryland emission test. I have changed all the parts, which concern the emission but the check engine light remains and I fail the test over an over. … --- ## [Grinding after tire replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-after-tire-replacement/157483)
**Author:** [@Hadeardurff\_162680](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hadeardurff_162680)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-after-tire-replacement/157483 "2020-01-29T04:10:21Z")
I had just had a new tire put on the rear passenger side at tire discounters. The second I left I heard a grinding you could hear a mile away from that wheel. Breaks were replaced within the last 8 months and rotors are … --- ## [Truck was started with NO oil in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-was-started-with-no-oil-in-it/63370)
**Author:** [@Toyotatrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyotatrd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-was-started-with-no-oil-in-it/63370 "2020-01-29T03:17:40Z")
So I took my 2010 Toyota Tacoma into get an oil change today at western slope auto here in Gj Colorado. It has about 7k miles on it. I was standing there with the tech when he started my truck up and let it run for a min… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=426) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=428)