# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=441 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 442 --- ## [Volkswagen Jetta turns over but shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197)
**Author:** [@SvenEmilsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SvenEmilsson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-turns-over-but-shuts-down/156197 "2020-01-09T17:40:04Z")
The Jetta TDI has been modified by the dealer to conform to required tailpipe emission. When left in the driveway for approx. a week the engine turns over but shuts down immediately. Dealer says that the car must be lock… --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 2500 ABS error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-abs-error/156193)
**Author:** [@Cobb37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cobb37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-abs-error/156193 "2020-01-09T16:34:11Z")
ABS warning light on and error message on screen to "Service ABS System. Also, this morning the key got stuck in the ignition. Had to restart the truck a couple of times and move it and then it finally came out. --- ## [Should I be concerned if my car takes 2-3 tries to start in the morning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-concerned-if-my-car-takes-2-3-tries-to-start-in-the-morning/63951)
**Author:** [@Voltec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Voltec)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-concerned-if-my-car-takes-2-3-tries-to-start-in-the-morning/63951 "2020-01-09T14:48:41Z")
My initial thought is Yes... but let me give you the details and hopefully some of you can give me advice... I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla and for the last 3 mornings, it's been a little slow to crank. 2 days ago an… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee headrest is only comfortable when reversed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-headrest-is-only-comfortable-when-reversed/156160)
**Author:** [@Chris01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-headrest-is-only-comfortable-when-reversed/156160 "2020-01-09T14:44:13Z")
Head rest leans too far forward. When I reverse them they are comfortable --- ## [2007 Chrysler Aspen has exhaust smell from the heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-aspen-has-exhaust-smell-from-the-heater/156177)
**Author:** [@Lando36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lando36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-aspen-has-exhaust-smell-from-the-heater/156177 "2020-01-09T14:21:44Z")
Exhaust smell coming from the heater what could it be --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu: exhaust fumes leaking into the cab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-exhaust-fumes-leaking-into-the-cab/131257)
**Author:** [@J.07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.07)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-exhaust-fumes-leaking-into-the-cab/131257 "2020-01-09T13:52:58Z")
2017 Malibu: We are experiencing exhaust fumes getting into the cab of the car. Even when the vent adjustment is on interior circulation only. The fumes are more intense when stopped at a stop light and a car is in fr… --- ## [F150 Intermittent starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-intermittent-starting-issue/156127)
**Author:** [@Patricia\_N\_Carl\_Starkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia_N_Carl_Starkey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-intermittent-starting-issue/156127 "2020-01-09T03:41:23Z")
We recently purchased a really nice used 2005 F150 for DH new work truck. Truck has 140k on it drives beautifully- when it starts! Less than a week after we bought it he was leaving work it wouldn’t start. It cranks and … --- ## [Cadillac SRX power mirror repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-srx-power-mirror-repair/156132)
**Author:** [@DavidADillow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidADillow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-srx-power-mirror-repair/156132 "2020-01-09T03:35:22Z")
Power mirrors on a 2011 SRX cadillac have stopped working. Is this an expensive repair\> --- ## [2010 MINI Cooper Countryman radio buzzes when lights come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-countryman-radio-buzzes-when-lights-come-on/156130)
**Author:** [@Som23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Som23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mini-cooper-countryman-radio-buzzes-when-lights-come-on/156130 "2020-01-09T02:55:31Z")
In my 2010 Countryman S the radio starts buzzing when I turn the lights on, even mp3 has a buzz. When I step on the breaks the buzz is less, when I release the break the buzz is full on again. When you turn off the lig… --- ## [New Mazda transmission doesn't fit..any clues why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mazda-transmission-doesnt-fit-any-clues-why/156180)
**Author:** [@ssaldan7755\_161082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssaldan7755_161082)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-mazda-transmission-doesnt-fit-any-clues-why/156180 "2020-01-09T02:50:28Z")
We have a 2015 cx5. We had to order a new transmission and so we ordered it using the VIN number. When it arrived it didn’t fit. Verified the VIN number, model and make. Mazda said that this particular car has an odd tra… --- ## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee interior lights stay on when door is closed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-interior-lights-stay-on-when-door-is-closed/156149)
**Author:** [@ThomasHarkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasHarkins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-interior-lights-stay-on-when-door-is-closed/156149 "2020-01-09T02:15:35Z")
interior lights wont shut off when car is turned off --- ## [2005 Ford F-150 - only driver’s window works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-only-driver-s-window-works/156144)
**Author:** [@jim.depino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim.depino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f-150-only-driver-s-window-works/156144 "2020-01-08T23:32:22Z")
windows all work from drivers door but not at individual doors --- ## [2012 Corolla Bumper Replacement - Can I do it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-bumper-replacement-can-i-do-it/155863)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-bumper-replacement-can-i-do-it/155863 "2020-01-08T20:41:03Z")
Hey everyone. Despite hearing it at the end of every episode, I drove like his brother. I backed into another car and crushed the corner of my bumper. Their car was fine, but my Rear bumper is toast. I found a video … --- ## [Saab turbo stutter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-turbo-stutter/156115)
**Author:** [@John\_Aston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Aston)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-turbo-stutter/156115 "2020-01-08T20:21:33Z")
The car: 2003 Saab 9-5 Linear turbo - manual transmission - 192k miles The problem: When turbo boost pressure gets close to the red under acceleration - either with high rpm: 3rd gear/50mph and max throttle OR low rpm… --- ## [Car needs help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-needs-help/156064)
**Author:** [@robkis21\_161800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robkis21_161800)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-needs-help/156064 "2020-01-08T17:56:51Z")
So the other day my car started doing some pretty (un)funny stuff. I drive a 2003 bmw e46 318d. I was driving ariund the corner when it choked. Seemed weird but i gave it some gas and ir was choking when accelerating. Th… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-codes/156120)
**Author:** [@Felicity\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Felicity_Smith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-codes/156120 "2020-01-08T17:49:20Z")
I drive a 2014 chevy malibu. cel came on. Car would idle as i was driving and it wouod stall out. Took it to autozone to have it scanned. Was told the MAF sensor needed to be replaced. Tried to clean it first, nothing. S… --- ## [2006 Lincoln Mark LT - Muffler went boom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-mark-lt-muffler-went-boom/156104)
**Author:** [@David34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-mark-lt-muffler-went-boom/156104 "2020-01-08T16:36:32Z")
I had my Muffler blow up split in two. I tried to start my vehicle it hesitated. He made it sound like blup blup blup. I turned the key to off position. About 5 seconds later i heard a big boom. I got out and looked and … --- ## [2006 saab v6 misfire / overboost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-v6-misfire-overboost/78271)
**Author:** [@redrik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redrik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-v6-misfire-overboost/78271 "2020-01-08T15:21:14Z")
The car: 2006 9-3 aero V6 turbo - manual transmission - 110k miles The problem: When turbo boost pressure gets close to the red under acceleration - either with high rpm: 3rd gear/50mph and max throttle OR low rpm: 6t… --- ## [Bad “tire rotors”?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-tire-rotors/156007)
**Author:** [@kaitzi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaitzi)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-tire-rotors/156007 "2020-01-08T15:20:03Z")
Hey all, I have a 2009 Honda Civic. I’m a little conflicted because I took my car to two repair places today. The first was for a tune up -oil and filter change, tire rotation, etc. on the sheet it says they “checked … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Wipers can't stop wping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-wipers-cant-stop-wping/156089)
**Author:** [@FredMayers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredMayers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-wipers-cant-stop-wping/156089 "2020-01-08T14:56:47Z")
The windshield wipers come on when I start my Trailblazer. with control in the off position. It is hard to get them to turn off. only 50,000 miles --- ## [Radiator Help for K Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-help-for-k-car/155993)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Miller\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Miller_1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-help-for-k-car/155993 "2020-01-08T14:18:10Z")
I have a 1986 Reliant K Car. Last night while parked all the antifreeze started pouring out. I found the issue but don’t know what goes there or how to fix it I am attaching a picture Please note: I am homeless living… --- ## [Low muffled exhaust noise after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-muffled-exhaust-noise-after-oil-change/7703)
**Author:** [@nviswanatha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nviswanatha)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-muffled-exhaust-noise-after-oil-change/7703 "2020-01-08T11:53:00Z")
I have a 2004 Subaru Impreza. I just took the car to Jiffly Lube to get a standard oil change (~70K miles). After the oil change, I drove it on city streets for about 10 miles, then as I was accelerating onto the highw… --- ## [Help with car repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-car-repair/155995)
**Author:** [@Kellie\_Hooker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kellie_Hooker)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-car-repair/155995 "2020-01-08T11:35:41Z")
2007 honda civic hybrid the hybred part is messn up --- ## [Key stuck in ignition and car wont crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-stuck-in-ignition-and-car-wont-crank/156057)
**Author:** [@cassiesmith667\_161798](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cassiesmith667_161798)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-stuck-in-ignition-and-car-wont-crank/156057 "2020-01-08T11:18:42Z")
I have a 2005 Trailblazer and the other day, I got in and it wouldnt start. Wouldnt even crank and the key became stuck in the ignition. It wasnt until the next day I could find someone to jump start me but that didnt wo… --- ## [Frozen brakes (literally)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-brakes-literally/11850)
**Author:** [@songcatcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/songcatcher)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-brakes-literally/11850 "2020-01-08T07:02:19Z")
I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, and drive a 1993 Subaru Legacy. In seriously subzero temperatures, my brakes tend to freeze, so that when I put my foot on the brake pedal, it won't depress at all. It feels like a rock! T… --- ## [Radiator not pulling in coolant!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-not-pulling-in-coolant/155892)
**Author:** [@Janice\_Lareau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janice_Lareau)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-not-pulling-in-coolant/155892 "2020-01-08T04:19:48Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Uplander. I just replaced the thermostat and water pump. And I’m trying to fill the radiator got 50/50 and it’s not taking the fluid. It’s just spilling out the top. I have the car running and bleeder… --- ## [2019 Subaru Outback - Car moving on driveway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-car-moving-on-driveway/156045)
**Author:** [@Kathy52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-car-moving-on-driveway/156045 "2020-01-08T04:13:53Z")
I park my car in a driveway with a slight incline. Once I backed it in, once I pulled it in. Both times I have come out to see that the car has either rolled or slid from its spot. It’s winter and snowy, but need to … --- ## [89 Subaru justy Clunking sound at 50-60mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-subaru-justy-clunking-sound-at-50-60mph/154795)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-subaru-justy-clunking-sound-at-50-60mph/154795 "2020-01-08T04:02:53Z")
It’s not really noticable until you get above 50 and let off the gas. It follows the speed of the tires until you slow to about 30mph. Sounds like it’s in the front end. It has a manual transmission with 4 wheel drive. D… --- ## [Hot wire issue. 2002 vw jetta sedan 1.8T](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wire-issue-2002-vw-jetta-sedan-1-8t/156099)
**Author:** [@Chase7729\_160019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chase7729_160019)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-wire-issue-2002-vw-jetta-sedan-1-8t/156099 "2020-01-08T03:50:34Z")
A penny fell in the usb/charging port in the car instantly started smoking from behind the radio and through the vents and almost caught fire! Radio and charging port does not work. Tried changing fuses but didn’t work. … --- ## [1994 Honda Accord struggles at certain speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-struggles-at-certain-speed/155397)
**Author:** [@Tracy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracy58)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-struggles-at-certain-speed/155397 "2020-01-08T03:12:10Z")
For 2 weeks, my car has not responded to the gas pedal, for a few minutes at the same stretch of road on way home from the office every day. I go up a very slight incline, slow down to make a right turn, and as I’m push… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=440) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=442)