# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=447 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 448 --- ## [2012 Camry interior lights malfunctioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-camry-interior-lights-malfunctioning/155624)
**Author:** [@rjtomme\_161509](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjtomme_161509)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-camry-interior-lights-malfunctioning/155624 "2019-12-31T15:07:20Z")
I have a 2012 Camry SE and Interior Lights have a very dim flicker at best. So dim that I can’t see or read anything inside the car at nightime. The dash lights and the navigation display is fine. The vanity lights ar… --- ## [Need Help With 2006 Bmw 325i coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2006-bmw-325i-coolant/155618)
**Author:** [@7up](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7up)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2006-bmw-325i-coolant/155618 "2019-12-31T13:02:38Z")
Need Help figuring this out. I changed the thermostat and the water pump for my 2006 Bmw 325i around 3 months ago and I drove it back then for like an hour with no issues and then parked it. Now 3 Months later, I try to… --- ## [Scion TC Won’t Turn Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-tc-won-t-turn-over/134548)
**Author:** [@sattesonzach\_144040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sattesonzach_144040)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-tc-won-t-turn-over/134548 "2019-12-31T05:18:07Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been having the problem of not getting my Scion to start. It’s a 2005 AT. I’ve went through the basic checks to figure out what it was. After realizing it wouldn’t turn over even with a jumper, I firs… --- ## [Exhaust oil control valve’s function](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-oil-control-valve-s-function/155611)
**Author:** [@PeterWisniowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterWisniowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-oil-control-valve-s-function/155611 "2019-12-31T04:42:28Z")
What is the function of a Exhaust Oil Control Valve --- ## [Something wrong with my ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-wrong-with-my-ford/154984)
**Author:** [@Chaos01126\_161111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chaos01126_161111)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/something-wrong-with-my-ford/154984 "2019-12-31T04:16:28Z")
So I recently got a 2002 Ford focus wagon automatic ztw with 85k miles. Runs great except for when driving over 45mph after a couple minutes driving faster than 45mph the automatic transaxle/ cooling system light comes o… --- ## [2012 Ford F-150 - Chipping paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-chipping-paint/155547)
**Author:** [@Sandra22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-chipping-paint/155547 "2019-12-31T04:10:40Z")
I have a 2012 Ford F-150 truck and my paint is chipping off. --- ## [My car keeps jerking with my ac on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-keeps-jerking-with-my-ac-on/155612)
**Author:** [@lagi.galoia\_161499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lagi.galoia_161499)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-keeps-jerking-with-my-ac-on/155612 "2019-12-31T04:09:31Z")
My 2014 Chevy Malibu Eco keeps jumping when these is on. This only happens when I press the accelerator. This only started happening after I got my engine oil changed a couple of weeks ago. --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra trunk pops open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-trunk-pops-open/155460)
**Author:** [@BrookeHelenaGarnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrookeHelenaGarnett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-trunk-pops-open/155460 "2019-12-30T23:30:16Z")
2014 Elantra trunk popping open two dealerships refused to acknowledge it was happening. --- ## [2020 Nissan Xterra - Bright lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-xterra-bright-lights/155578)
**Author:** [@GeraldSentesi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldSentesi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-xterra-bright-lights/155578 "2019-12-30T21:36:28Z")
What is up with the intense brightness of the car headlights any more? It seems that more and more cars are driving with their high beams on. The newer cars with their LED’s and bright running lights are blinding the on… --- ## [1983 Cadillac DeVille - What is this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-cadillac-deville-what-is-this-part/155525)
**Author:** [@Cori19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cori19)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-cadillac-deville-what-is-this-part/155525 "2019-12-30T23:18:40Z")
One the v-belt system the alternator does not turn. It is connected to the fan and the fan is supposed to be connected to the crank pulley but the belt is missing. Besides that, when I start the car and look under the ho… --- ## [Car Heater won't blow and Thermostat Going Up and Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heater-wont-blow-and-thermostat-going-up-and-down/155598)
**Author:** [@Alvan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alvan1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heater-wont-blow-and-thermostat-going-up-and-down/155598 "2019-12-30T23:13:29Z")
Hi! My car (Lexus LS 430 2011) stopped blowing hot air when the heat is on and at the same time I noticed this break, the thermostat would jump to H while driving, then almost immediately back down to safe zone b/w H and… --- ## [2013 Toyota Camry - Infotainment light is dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-infotainment-light-is-dark/155539)
**Author:** [@JohnGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnGolden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-infotainment-light-is-dark/155539 "2019-12-30T23:09:30Z")
infotainment system light not illuminated --- ## [2006 Dodge Charger - Shuts off after refuelling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-shuts-off-after-refuelling/155545)
**Author:** [@Dale13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-shuts-off-after-refuelling/155545 "2019-12-30T21:49:12Z")
After fueling car ,the car will run ruff and cut out.just sometimes --- ## [Transmission Rebuild Leaking Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-leaking-fluid/58383)
**Author:** [@Pele1969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pele1969)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-rebuild-leaking-fluid/58383 "2019-12-30T21:41:34Z")
My Automatic transmission was rebuilt 2 years ago, now it's damaged again, the original mechanic who fixed it, examined it today and states that damage was caused due to a leak of transmission fluid, but the transmission… --- ## [Blower resistor and now motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-resistor-and-now-motor/155593)
**Author:** [@Erin\_Gervais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erin_Gervais)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-resistor-and-now-motor/155593 "2019-12-30T21:25:54Z")
I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan minivan. The heater would only blow on high so I replaced the resistor about 9 months ago. Now, my right headlight went out and it came up as a warning on my dash, however about a week ago … --- ## [Good Test drive. Broken Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-test-drive-broken-car/155542)
**Author:** [@calvagnav\_161457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calvagnav_161457)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-test-drive-broken-car/155542 "2019-12-30T20:39:27Z")
So yesterday i was test driving a pre-owned 2015 DSG GTI. I fell in love with the car, 50k miles, aftermarket exhaust and an extremely good price point. While i was on the test drive a cloud of white smoke came out of th… --- ## [2013 Ford Explorer P219B](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-p219b/155532)
**Author:** [@gcben2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcben2000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-p219b/155532 "2019-12-30T20:24:01Z")
I have a 2013 Ford Explorer. It is sending a p219b code for a fuel/air ratio imbalance. I have cleaned the MAF sensor, air filter, did a tune up, and checked the fuel injectors for any external leaks and did not see any.… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback- Speedo taps - Any suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-speedo-taps-any-suggestions/155583)
**Author:** [@MikeFlynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeFlynn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-speedo-taps-any-suggestions/155583 "2019-12-30T19:37:09Z")
My Outback has 134000miles and recently started making a tapping sound behind the instrument panel. It’s random, doesn’t vary with speed, sounds like Morse code (an SOS?). It reminds me of when the old non digital spee… --- ## [Need help identifying 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan emission line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-2005-dodge-grand-caravan-emission-line/155579)
**Author:** [@sonyprice93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonyprice93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-2005-dodge-grand-caravan-emission-line/155579 "2019-12-30T19:20:05Z")
I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, and I was pulling a P0457 engine code. I have already replaced the gas cap and that didn’t clear it. Doing some online research, I thought it was maybe a bad Leak Detection pump. So I g… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry - does letting a car sit lead to AC compressor sticking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-does-letting-a-car-sit-lead-to-ac-compressor-sticking/155572)
**Author:** [@Bob47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-does-letting-a-car-sit-lead-to-ac-compressor-sticking/155572 "2019-12-30T17:54:03Z")
Does letting a car set idle for weeks at a time cause the air condition compressor valving to stick and not work property? Will driving the car solve the problem? --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 - stuck in intermittent slow wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-stuck-in-intermittent-slow-wipers/155528)
**Author:** [@Joekeegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joekeegan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-stuck-in-intermittent-slow-wipers/155528 "2019-12-30T16:53:04Z")
ECM,FCM Replaced both wiper is stuck in intermittent slow mode replaced wiper/turn signal switch any suggestions ? 3.7 --- ## [2018 Nissan Rogue - No reverse warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-no-reverse-warnings/155429)
**Author:** [@Nancy21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy21)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-no-reverse-warnings/155429 "2019-12-30T16:24:58Z")
When the SUV is in reverse, I get no signal if I am getting too close to anything in back of me. I get warnings if anything is on the sides, but not the back. --- ## [Just curious: 70's Ford truck heater air intake source?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-curious-70s-ford-truck-heater-air-intake-source/155530)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-curious-70s-ford-truck-heater-air-intake-source/155530 "2019-12-30T14:26:33Z")
Does the heater’s air intake come from outside the cab, or from the inside; i.e. the heater air is just recirculated? If it comes from the outside, where does the air exit back to the outside? --- ## [2013 Nissan Frontier - when to change coolant belt, etc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-frontier-when-to-change-coolant-belt-etc/155493)
**Author:** [@MarkZimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkZimmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-frontier-when-to-change-coolant-belt-etc/155493 "2019-12-30T14:24:15Z")
I have a 2013 Nissan Frontier SV 2WD with approximately 42k miles. It runs great, no problems, is well maintained and garaged. At what point should I worry about coolant hoses, coolant, belts, fuel filter getting old and… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe - Died in traffic 2x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-died-in-traffic-2x/155507)
**Author:** [@Patterson40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patterson40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-died-in-traffic-2x/155507 "2019-12-30T14:18:55Z")
New Santa Fe Hyundai, 2020, 124 miles. Twice, every 3 days, Olin driving, the steering wheel locks up, dash battery lights come on and the vehicle dies in traffic. The first time it was towed to the dealership they said … --- ## [Weird Chattering Noise Under Moderate/Heavy Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-chattering-noise-under-moderate-heavy-acceleration/155469)
**Author:** [@warhorse5865\_150915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warhorse5865_150915)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-chattering-noise-under-moderate-heavy-acceleration/155469 "2019-12-30T14:12:49Z")
2004 Lincoln LS V6 3.0. 108k miles. So last time I posted here I was asking about low compression on cylinder #1, link here: (https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-low-compression/154481), and after running Engine Restor… --- ## [1972 Ford E250 - Need rebuild referral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-e250-need-rebuild-referral/155445)
**Author:** [@DwightClift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DwightClift)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-ford-e250-need-rebuild-referral/155445 "2019-12-30T04:15:23Z")
I have a 1972 ford 250 with a 360 engine. I bought the truck new. The carburetor is in need of either rebuild or replace. When I go on line looking for carburetors it’s overwhelming as their are myriads of replacements f… --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda6 - popping the clutch vs. using jumper cables?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda6-popping-the-clutch-vs-using-jumper-cables/155490)
**Author:** [@Dave491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave491)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda6-popping-the-clutch-vs-using-jumper-cables/155490 "2019-12-30T03:19:45Z")
My daughter’s clutch-equipped car would not start due to weak battery. Instead of searching for my jumper cables I suggested drifting slowly down our hill and “popping the clutch” like we used to do often back in the … --- ## [2008 GMC Acadia fuse repeatedly blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-fuse-repeatedly-blows/155467)
**Author:** [@AllanReed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllanReed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-fuse-repeatedly-blows/155467 "2019-12-30T01:28:29Z")
Driver front parking light not working nor are driver side rear running light or brake light, when I replace fuse for left parking light is instantly blows. Automatic w/3.6. --- ## [2006 Ford Crown Victoria - no lights, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-crown-victoria-no-lights-no-start/155514)
**Author:** [@RyloBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyloBrown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-crown-victoria-no-lights-no-start/155514 "2019-12-29T23:52:40Z")
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