# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=473 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 474 --- ## [Check fuel cap message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-fuel-cap-message/152931)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-fuel-cap-message/152931 "2019-11-21T03:00:37Z")
I was getting this message on my 2009 Honda and bought a new fuel cap, from Honda, which was far tighter. the message persisted for weeks. My mechanic could not pull up a code. I made an appointment w Honda which appa… --- ## [Key programming for older VW Beetle, year 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-programming-for-older-vw-beetle-year-2000/153076)
**Author:** [@John\_Slagle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Slagle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-programming-for-older-vw-beetle-year-2000/153076 "2019-11-21T01:44:54Z")
Need to get my newly cut keys programmed for my 2000 VW Beetle. VW dealer can’t do it, and even locksmiths whose ads say they can program any car admit that they can’t program year 2000 VWs. --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Can Low Freon Cause Compressor Damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-can-low-freon-cause-compressor-damage/153130)
**Author:** [@Tony49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony49)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-can-low-freon-cause-compressor-damage/153130 "2019-11-21T00:53:57Z")
The AC in my 2016 honda civic went out, a few months and two hundred miles out of warranty. The condenser is leaking (a known problem) and is covered under an extended warranty. The compressor is leaking too and is not c… --- ## [Van has no power... Please delete post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-has-no-power-please-delete-post/153192)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_Jade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_Jade)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-has-no-power-please-delete-post/153192 "2019-11-21T00:01:20Z")
Hiya, partner has a Peugeot bippa, it starts but no power, any ideas what could be wrong before we get a garage to look. Thank you --- ## [2016 Honda Odyssey - Good year for this vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-good-year-for-this-vehicle/153218)
**Author:** [@DanielLauber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielLauber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-odyssey-good-year-for-this-vehicle/153218 "2019-11-20T23:15:15Z")
buying a Honda certfied used car… Is this a good year --- ## [2008 Chevrolet HHR - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-leaks/153179)
**Author:** [@Stevi40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevi40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-hhr-leaks/153179 "2019-11-20T22:38:50Z")
Brought in to reputable shop a new ,Got replacement front timing cover gasket and serpentine belt. Had to argue that it was still leaking oil, then after I literally had to prove the leak, they did job over, then 1-2 mo… --- ## [2005 Nissan NV Passenger - I'm Ghana pull out the thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-nv-passenger-im-ghana-pull-out-the-thermostat/153213)
**Author:** [@Patrick08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-nv-passenger-im-ghana-pull-out-the-thermostat/153213 "2019-11-20T21:26:22Z")
hi, am in Ghana and I bought a Nissan-Isuzu from Japan. The car has a milage of 159000 which makes it a second hand use. is it adviceable to remove the termostart from the car because I brought it to Ghana (weather)? --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Mechanic killed my CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-mechanic-killed-my-cvt/152600)
**Author:** [@JosephIngoglia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephIngoglia)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-mechanic-killed-my-cvt/152600 "2019-11-20T20:27:38Z")
My mechanic helper was not familiar with Subaru autos ( idid not know this ) I asked for a tire rotation and an oil change. The mech. drained the trans oil before he realized he opened the wrong plug and then drained th… --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - Main Oil Seal Leaking at 78k/Normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-main-oil-seal-leaking-at-78k-normal/153135)
**Author:** [@LaurenceWener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurenceWener)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-main-oil-seal-leaking-at-78k-normal/153135 "2019-11-20T18:44:37Z")
Leaking from main oil seal on my V6 Auto. Only78000 miles --- ## [Piston Hole - Can I repair it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-hole-can-i-repair-it/153077)
**Author:** [@loic\_159340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loic_159340)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-hole-can-i-repair-it/153077 "2019-11-20T18:37:47Z")
Hi guys, Valve bent, piston got hit, cylinder wall still in specs despite a visible (but not “feelable”) scar. Yes, I used a bore gauge. See picture: Can I smooth it out and let it run for another year? Or am I guar… --- ## [2010 Dodge Journey - Door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-door-locks/153196)
**Author:** [@Doris28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doris28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-door-locks/153196 "2019-11-20T17:03:12Z")
I have a 2019 Dodge Journey that the door locks don’t always dork. Now the hack is not wanting to unlock. My Mom is in a wheel chair so I need to be able to open it to put her chair in and out.its too hard trying to do t… --- ## [2006 Honda Element - Bangs and misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-bangs-and-misfires/153186)
**Author:** [@bellagilbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bellagilbert)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-element-bangs-and-misfires/153186 "2019-11-20T16:44:14Z")
the engine makes a banging noiseand cilinder number 2 is missfirring --- ## [2017 Acura RDX #- Rough shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-rough-shifts/153166)
**Author:** [@Gene07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-rough-shifts/153166 "2019-11-20T11:33:36Z")
Trans does not shift smoothly. engine drops 500 rpm abruptly between every gear. acts like the engine dies out making for rough shifting. --- ## [2008 Mercury Sable: Steering wheel buttons/controls not working (on right side)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-sable-steering-wheel-buttons-controls-not-working-on-right-side/153089)
**Author:** [@cartalk.com\_158307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalk.com_158307)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-sable-steering-wheel-buttons-controls-not-working-on-right-side/153089 "2019-11-20T05:06:31Z")
Over the last few days, the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel for radio/phone/Sync stopped responding (as seen in image). The buttons to the left of the wheel work, and the ones tucked behind the ones on th… --- ## [1989 Ford E250 - good buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-e250-good-buy/153002)
**Author:** [@Pam59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam59)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-e250-good-buy/153002 "2019-11-20T04:51:55Z")
Not for sure if this site still exists, but I want to buy a Ford E250 campervan, 1989. Says it has 51,000 miles. The lady selling has showed me receipt after receipts on a new transmission, New radiator, fuel pump around… --- ## [Rack and pinion recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-recommendation/153157)
**Author:** [@NateCre8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCre8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-recommendation/153157 "2019-11-20T03:57:49Z")
I am looking to buy a rack and pinion that is affordable for my 2013 chevy impala lt. I was looking at one on amazon Rack and pinion But I am not sure if it is the correct one. I have attached a photo of the service par… --- ## [2012 Buick Enclave - Dash Air Outlet Temp Discrepancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-dash-air-outlet-temp-discrepancy/153138)
**Author:** [@AllenOliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenOliver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-dash-air-outlet-temp-discrepancy/153138 "2019-11-20T03:49:49Z")
what could be the problem when heating, cold air comes out of the passenger side, while warm air comes out on the driver side? --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry P2423](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-p2423/152774)
**Author:** [@ShamKarki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShamKarki)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-p2423/152774 "2019-11-20T03:45:13Z")
After replacing cat back build by Ontirio Exhaust ( in past bought catalytic con for 1994 worked), after placing it I got P2423 bank 1, Evap not. I replaced the upstream and downstream sensors per Monro diagnosis estimat… --- ## [2004 Dodge Durango - Blower Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-blower-electrical-problem/153156)
**Author:** [@Paul24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-durango-blower-electrical-problem/153156 "2019-11-20T03:43:17Z")
Heater fan motor has some type of electrical problem. Acting like an electrical short… and cycles up and down and off and on … problem started today. Fan motor and resistor were recently replaced . Have had no issues ti… --- ## [2002 Ford Crown Victoria - Jumping plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-crown-victoria-jumping-plugs/153041)
**Author:** [@CurtisDawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtisDawson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-crown-victoria-jumping-plugs/153041 "2019-11-20T01:14:45Z")
Plug jumped out once out insert in and another one jumped out had to JB weld it in because it was stripped to badly and then another one --- ## [Do you guys know what this thing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-guys-know-what-this-thing/141651)
**Author:** [@geimerislt0612x\_152917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geimerislt0612x_152917)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-guys-know-what-this-thing/141651 "2019-11-19T22:52:35Z")
Picture: https://imgur.com/a/tsxxz1u My vehicle is Opel vectra B caravan 2.0 dti 16v (f35) (74 kw / 101 ag), year 2000. Do you guys know if this is like “fuel injection pressure valve” or something like that? On the si… --- ## [2019 Subaru Impreza - Lousy Cold Temp Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-impreza-lousy-cold-temp-mileage/153115)
**Author:** [@RogerEMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerEMiller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-impreza-lousy-cold-temp-mileage/153115 "2019-11-19T22:42:28Z")
My 2019 Imprezza, 4400 mi, has abysmal cold temp mileage, tire pressure dropped 35%, car mileage estimate from 29 to 19 mpg, so reset to 35 psi & added the recommended fuel antifreeze. Their manual also explains higher C… --- ## [2012 Toyota Tacoma - Mouse Excrement in Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-mouse-excrement-in-vents/153119)
**Author:** [@PeterStern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterStern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tacoma-mouse-excrement-in-vents/153119 "2019-11-19T22:40:42Z")
How do I clean up mouse poop and pee in the ventilation system? --- ## [1995 Chrysler LeBaron - Tranny Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-lebaron-tranny-problem/153110)
**Author:** [@DennisVandenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisVandenberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-lebaron-tranny-problem/153110 "2019-11-19T22:36:35Z")
car will down shift on it’s own. --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer - Hatch crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-hatch-crack/153098)
**Author:** [@gerribeale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerribeale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-hatch-crack/153098 "2019-11-19T21:46:19Z")
back door hatch crack up and won’t open --- ## [2003 Lincoln Town Car - Car Dies Upon Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-car-dies-upon-acceleration/153125)
**Author:** [@wayne13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-car-dies-upon-acceleration/153125 "2019-11-19T20:38:53Z")
car idles but dies when you accelerate and won\`t run --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla - worth a rebuild?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-worth-a-rebuild/152912)
**Author:** [@donlathrop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donlathrop)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-worth-a-rebuild/152912 "2019-11-19T19:30:38Z")
Bought a 99 Toyota corolla for $250 cause they said it just stopped .come to find out it throwed a rod thru the oil pan.is it worth rebuilding or just put another engine in it?by the way the body is in great shape --- ## [2003 Chrysler Sebring LXi #5 fuse has phantom drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-sebring-lxi-5-fuse-has-phantom-drain/63682)
**Author:** [@johoho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johoho)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-sebring-lxi-5-fuse-has-phantom-drain/63682 "2019-11-19T19:23:35Z")
My 2003 Chrysler Sebring LXi has a phantom battery drain that will go completely dead within 24 hours. It's the #5 fuse, I've verified. Problem is, that fuse controls all the interior functionality: interior lights, cloc… --- ## [Chevy and GMC SUV's and trucks -- one front running light burned out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-and-gmc-suvs-and-trucks-one-front-running-light-burned-out/89932)
**Author:** [@daveflyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveflyer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-and-gmc-suvs-and-trucks-one-front-running-light-burned-out/89932 "2019-11-19T19:14:54Z")
My brother-in-law noticed something that drives him nuts, and since he mentioned it I can't stop thinking about it. When you look in your rear view mirror and a Chevy SUV or light truck is behind you, almost every one h… --- ## [2006 Scion xB - Cracked head?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-cracked-head/153086)
**Author:** [@olga53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olga53)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-cracked-head/153086 "2019-11-19T18:50:07Z")
Wonder if this cracked head is my problem. Anti-freeze disappearing; had 2 water pumps 2 temp sensors done still problem continues. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=472) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=474)