# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=433 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 434 --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 - Grill sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922)
**Author:** [@BlaineFallis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlaineFallis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-grill-sensor/156922 "2020-01-21T22:32:06Z")
My engine light came on, and the Dodge dealer tested why and told me it was a grill sensor. Now I can’t get an inspection without repairing that? and it costs $1,200. Is the grill sensor that essential to make my car un… --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-smells-like-gas/156992)
**Author:** [@SandraWeitzel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraWeitzel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-smells-like-gas/156992 "2020-01-21T22:31:59Z")
Dear car talk:I recently purchased a 2008 Volkswagen in great cond. 53,000original miles runs great,the problem is I have been getting gas smell in my garage after driving the car it smells like it is coming from front… --- ## [2014 Suzuki Swift - AC Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-swift-ac-issue/156954)
**Author:** [@Jon02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-swift-ac-issue/156954 "2020-01-21T22:19:34Z")
ac stops blowing cold air when car idling for 5-10 minutes. Blower still blows air, but not cold. AC works fine while vehicle moving and short stops i.e. at traffic light not an issue. temperature gauge is fine, not o… --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion - Slams gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-slams-gear/156924)
**Author:** [@MelindaDennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelindaDennis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-slams-gear/156924 "2020-01-21T22:18:19Z")
I think I have torque converter thats going out, the engine will rev up like it cant find the gear then it slams into it. but it only does it after the transmission warms up, it is not picky about what gear its in the li… --- ## [Cost of replacing emissions leak detection pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-replacing-emissions-leak-detection-pump/156978)
**Author:** [@bspmail\_162375](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bspmail_162375)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-replacing-emissions-leak-detection-pump/156978 "2020-01-21T18:44:07Z")
Hi, I’ve got a 2008 Toyota Yaris with check engine light and after running diagnostics and troubleshooting the mechanic is telling me they need to replace the leak detection pump and they are quoting me $1300 to do that.… --- ## [2005 Chevy 1500 V6 - No Start - Ran Fine When Last Driven](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-1500-v6-no-start-ran-fine-when-last-driven/156935)
**Author:** [@bethlowry09\_162343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bethlowry09_162343)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-1500-v6-no-start-ran-fine-when-last-driven/156935 "2020-01-21T16:50:57Z")
Just like always,the truck was running fine, parked it on Friday and when I went to start Monday morning it won’t start. It turns over/cranks but wont fire and start. No studdering or coughing. Sounds just like it always… --- ## [Is it the ECM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-ecm/156178)
**Author:** [@Dudlydorite96\_161862](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dudlydorite96_161862)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-ecm/156178 "2020-01-21T15:53:27Z")
07 Camry. 128k. Original owner. Problem began 6mo. ago. Engine seemed starving for fuel. Fuel filter and pump replaced (cause that’s where shade tree guys start). Diognostic tool purchased and this is where it gets inter… --- ## [Chevy hhr mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-hhr-mystery/156942)
**Author:** [@nyteovvl\_162349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nyteovvl_162349)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-hhr-mystery/156942 "2020-01-21T06:47:14Z")
I have a 2009 hhr that ive had for nearly 4 1/2 years. Been a great car but I have a mystery. Check engine light came on after I had it for a few months. Nothing seemed to be amiss and the car ran great. Took it on a lot… --- ## [2000 Nissan Xterra Overheated and heard loud pop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-overheated-and-heard-loud-pop/156902)
**Author:** [@Xterralover2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xterralover2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-xterra-overheated-and-heard-loud-pop/156902 "2020-01-21T06:33:16Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Nissan Xterra, 3.3 engine, 2wd. It has always ran pretty good. I believe my thermostat was sticking and I was mistakenly putting it off a little bit longer thinking that when I took off the car would co… --- ## [Oops, didn't disconnect the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-didnt-disconnect-the-battery/156950)
**Author:** [@Bronsdarren\_162355](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bronsdarren_162355)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oops-didnt-disconnect-the-battery/156950 "2020-01-21T01:39:16Z")
I was changing the clutch on my truck (2006 Silverado) and per usual the first step is to disconnect the battery. Only I ignored it this time while I removed driveshafts, cross members, etc so I could listen to the AFC c… --- ## [Having hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-hesitation/156934)
**Author:** [@Collin\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collin_Green)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-hesitation/156934 "2020-01-21T01:27:44Z")
Hey fellas. I have a 2009 Volvo c30. 2.5L turbo. So while normal driving I happen to notice that my car almost hesitates when it hits 3000rpms. It’s not a missfire and I didn’t find anything out of the ordinary that was … --- ## [1999 Hyundai Accent - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-accent-stalls/156852)
**Author:** [@mandla49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandla49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-accent-stalls/156852 "2020-01-21T00:17:20Z")
car stalled while driving about 43km, I switched the engine off and restart and it goes again. I can’t drive more than above 90kmbecause it will stall again. What is the problem. --- ## [Air freshener ruined my radio dials!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-freshener-ruined-my-radio-dials/32162)
**Author:** [@dique1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dique1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-freshener-ruined-my-radio-dials/32162 "2020-01-20T23:22:11Z")
I had one of those little air fresheners of liquid oil that you attach to your fan vent. It has dripped onto my fan controls and radio controls and ruined the finish. It looks like someone burned them with a cigarette … --- ## [2012 Subaru Legacy - Smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-smells-like-gas/156803)
**Author:** [@BrockPutnam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrockPutnam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-legacy-smells-like-gas/156803 "2020-01-20T23:07:54Z")
Had it in to the dealership once and to an independent repair service once to try to find the source of the gasoline smell in the car, It most commonly shows up right after starting, perhaps 50% of the time. The smell se… --- ## [2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Brakes screech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-aston-martin-v8-vantage-brakes-screech/156485)
**Author:** [@GeorgeElbaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeElbaum)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-aston-martin-v8-vantage-brakes-screech/156485 "2020-01-20T23:03:01Z")
screeching brakes, periodic maintenance --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer temp gauge still won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-still-won-t-work/156882)
**Author:** [@ron36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ron36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-temp-gauge-still-won-t-work/156882 "2020-01-20T22:42:34Z")
temperature gauge still not working changed sensor reset gauge using car gauge reset on bezel still not working --- ## [Radio stopped working - 2003 Toyota Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-stopped-working-2003-toyota-sienna/70669)
**Author:** [@Dave3104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave3104)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-stopped-working-2003-toyota-sienna/70669 "2020-01-20T22:04:22Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota Sienna. The radio has stopped working. All other electrical parts of the car appear t obe in fine working order. I found the Radio-No.2 fuse (7.5A) benieth the dash and replaced it with the workin… --- ## [2010 Ford F350 - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f350-hesitates/156908)
**Author:** [@Douglas41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Douglas41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f350-hesitates/156908 "2020-01-20T19:30:25Z")
ford f-350 super duty 2010 after it is warmed up if you want to pass a car it seam to hesatate --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Bolt - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-bolt-infotainment-issues/145746)
**Author:** [@FrankLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-bolt-infotainment-issues/145746 "2020-01-20T17:34:04Z")
Have you had any fluky behavior from the Info screen. Like: -Drive a mile before info screen powers-up. . -Back-up screen stays on driving forward. -Back-up screen looses guidelines while backing. -Screen gets double… --- ## [2021 Honda Accord turns over, usually won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-accord-turns-over-usually-won-t-start/156865)
**Author:** [@brandontyleralissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandontyleralissa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-accord-turns-over-usually-won-t-start/156865 "2020-01-20T17:24:32Z")
Keeps turning over but usually won’t start. When it does start-and it warms up- u can turn off and it will start again until it cools off at which point it won’t start again. Many things have been fixed. There r no codes… --- ## [1995 Honda Accord shuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-shuts-off-while-driving/156859)
**Author:** [@Shevonda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shevonda)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-shuts-off-while-driving/156859 "2020-01-20T16:36:10Z")
My 1995 Honda Accord EX, 217,000 miles, engine shuts off while driving. Honda put in new ignition assembly. Worked for one week and problem started again. --- ## [Best minus size snow tires for 2007 Honda Odyssey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-minus-size-snow-tires-for-2007-honda-odyssey/156682)
**Author:** [@Studly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Studly)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-minus-size-snow-tires-for-2007-honda-odyssey/156682 "2020-01-20T15:31:18Z")
I want to order minus size snow tires for my 07 Odyssey LX, which has OEM tires that are 235/65R16. When I go to TireRack.com to see what tires & wheel packages they recommend, they only give me 16" wheels and tires to c… --- ## [2010 Challenger heating trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-challenger-heating-trouble/156897)
**Author:** [@Bj\_Rivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bj_Rivers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-challenger-heating-trouble/156897 "2020-01-20T15:01:36Z")
--- ## [2018 Honda Accord Crosstour - couldn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-crosstour-couldn-t-start/156878)
**Author:** [@RonaldPhillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldPhillips)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-crosstour-couldn-t-start/156878 "2020-01-20T14:53:33Z")
Car would not start after sitting for about three hours. Attempted to start the car and all the warning lights on the instrument cluster came on. At the same time the brake pedal rapidly pulsed (ABS?). Once I stopped try… --- ## [Mechanic said my transmission fluid has never been changed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-said-my-transmission-fluid-has-never-been-changed/156504)
**Author:** [@Alicia\_Winokur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alicia_Winokur)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-said-my-transmission-fluid-has-never-been-changed/156504 "2020-01-20T14:27:57Z")
Sorry, it won’t let me select a make and model. It’s a 2006 Toyota Rav 4. It’s been taken in many (many, many) times for service and I just hit the 100k mark. I’m the second owner, so I can’t attest to what happened in i… --- ## [2003 Aerio SX AWD starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-aerio-sx-awd-starting-problem/82179)
**Author:** [@AerioSX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AerioSX)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-aerio-sx-awd-starting-problem/82179 "2020-01-20T13:55:33Z")
Hey everyone, Last Sunday, I just purchased a 2003 Aerio SX AWD for my wife. I got it with this issue, hence a low price, but I want to ask for opinions before I start replacing parts. The car starts sometimes, and … --- ## [2016 Honda Odyssey - Trans issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-trans-issues/156813)
**Author:** [@Bert51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bert51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-trans-issues/156813 "2020-01-20T13:37:07Z")
2016 odyssey aprox . 54000 miles. while under a lite at about 1800 or 2000 rpms on the tach will fluctuate up and down until you increase rpms. Will not happen all the time. Changed trany. fluid at 32000 miles . --- ## [Ohms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohms/46642)
**Author:** [@hellgramite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellgramite)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ohms/46642 "2020-01-20T12:07:14Z")
Because I can turn my blinkers ON with the key OFF in my 1997 chev. pickup, I have been wondering if there is a electrical draw on the battery. I disconnected the negative & positive leads from the battery. I tested for … --- ## [Dealer says can't replace factory glass matt battery with traditional flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-says-cant-replace-factory-glass-matt-battery-with-traditional-flooded/109069)
**Author:** [@gh1138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gh1138)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-says-cant-replace-factory-glass-matt-battery-with-traditional-flooded/109069 "2020-01-20T04:08:25Z")
Wife has a 2015 Hyundai Sonata (non turbo version). Took it in for an oil change, and the dealer said her 34-month old battery is failing. Also said it’s a glass matt battery and you can’t replace with a flooded batter… --- ## [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nevada-545/91928)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nevada-545/91928 "2015-12-10T06:16:58Z")
Does cycling the ignition switch like you told me in my Jeep Liberty thread work on various vehicles or is it peculiar to only a few vehicles ? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=432) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=434)