# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=481 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 482 --- ## [2000 Lincoln Town Car AC and fans don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-town-car-ac-and-fans-don-t-work/152581)
**Author:** [@Rich48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-town-car-ac-and-fans-don-t-work/152581 "2019-11-11T18:20:18Z")
Ac and fans don’t work --- ## [2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - Makes a racket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-makes-a-racket/152537)
**Author:** [@Russ54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-makes-a-racket/152537 "2019-11-11T17:50:47Z")
When motor is idling there’s a racket going on sounds like in top of transmission but it comes and goes (sounds like maybe gears ) --- ## [2003 Subaru Baja intermittently doesn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-intermittently-doesn-t-start/152563)
**Author:** [@WilliamGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamGeorge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-intermittently-doesn-t-start/152563 "2019-11-11T15:59:58Z")
Won’t start. Intermittent. With a bit of shaking and door opening, sometimes starts. It starts fine now! But when will it stop again? I don’t’ know. --- ## [HELP! Car bodywork damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-bodywork-damage/152548)
**Author:** [@Hasy333\_159667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hasy333_159667)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-bodywork-damage/152548 "2019-11-11T15:24:21Z")
I have been to a garage to get my car resprayed and after the job I noticed there was some sort of overspray I think on my car I’m trying to figure out what it is and how it can be fixed. Any ideas? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Express Commercial Cutaway - Injector question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-express-commercial-cutaway-injector-question/152561)
**Author:** [@Jackie44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-express-commercial-cutaway-injector-question/152561 "2019-11-11T14:18:02Z")
P24A0 code. scanner says DPF injector plugged. Where is this injector located as there are a few sensors on the exhaust. Van has a Duramax engine 2014 model year. --- ## [Help! Car starting weird!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-starting-weird/152541)
**Author:** [@Kayleigh\_Clark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kayleigh_Clark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-starting-weird/152541 "2019-11-11T13:12:43Z")
I have a 2008 Nissan Sentra. For the past few weeks it acts up on a cold start (typically when I leave the house for work in the morning and again when I leave work 8-10 hours later). When I start the car the needle on t… --- ## [2016 Honda Fit - Trans trouble ahead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-fit-trans-trouble-ahead/152556)
**Author:** [@chrisdeboard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisdeboard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-fit-trans-trouble-ahead/152556 "2019-11-11T12:36:05Z")
i just bought a 2016 honda fit ex it only has 18k on it. and nothing is wrong so far but im curious about the transmission complaints etc… anything i should watch out for as i put more miles on it? --- ## [2004 Toyota Sienna - Brakes groan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-brakes-groan/152552)
**Author:** [@Heather21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-sienna-brakes-groan/152552 "2019-11-11T12:32:16Z")
I had new breaks and rotors put on a month ago a week after being installed they started grinding but not all the time now they groan too should i be concerned? What would cause this? --- ## [2001 BMW X5 - Cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-x5-cluster/152539)
**Author:** [@HYLTONDONALDSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HYLTONDONALDSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-x5-cluster/152539 "2019-11-11T12:23:53Z")
letters in cluster are all split and unreadable --- ## [2010 Honda Accord Crosstour - Broken belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-crosstour-broken-belt/152033)
**Author:** [@Gray09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gray09)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-crosstour-broken-belt/152033 "2019-11-11T06:21:52Z")
I replaced my timing belt two years ago on my Honda Accord crosstour as preventative maintenance. The “new” timing belt just broke and the engine is basically ruined. I have shown photos of the broken belt to three Hond… --- ## [91 Dakota Not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-dakota-not-starting/152482)
**Author:** [@rfincher86\_159625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rfincher86_159625)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-dakota-not-starting/152482 "2019-11-11T06:13:08Z")
My 1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2 will not run. It turns over fine, I have spark and I have fuel. I havent checked compression yet, I need to get a gauge. Sometimes when trying to start it will backfire through the intake. The o… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape - Turbo failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-turbo-failure/152475)
**Author:** [@TheIanWinter\_159619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheIanWinter_159619)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-turbo-failure/152475 "2019-11-11T04:04:18Z")
2013 Ford Escape SEL AWD 2.0 Ecoboost Mileage 110,000 Hello! Long story short I took my vehicle to a ford dealership over a check engine light and very low power and was told that the turbo was the culprit and needs r… --- ## [Honda Pilot starts, after engine off no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-starts-after-engine-off-no-power/152467)
**Author:** [@piaba\_159614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piaba_159614)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-starts-after-engine-off-no-power/152467 "2019-11-11T03:40:39Z")
2012 Honda pilot Recently changed the battery. Then driver’s p/w switch breaks, so installed a new p/w master switch. Now it starts, center console screen is off a few other random electrical issues. When I turn the eng… --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Carport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-carport/152326)
**Author:** [@EvelynCallas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvelynCallas)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-carport/152326 "2019-11-10T23:52:34Z")
I’m going to move to a rural site where I will park in a carport. I hear frightening reports of rodents eating car wiring–actually it happened to a relative here in town who parked in his driveway. Advice on prevention o… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Brake drag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-brake-drag/152522)
**Author:** [@Tony\_White](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_White)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-brake-drag/152522 "2019-11-10T23:45:50Z")
After driving approximately 10/15 freeway miles my brakes dragg… enough that I need to downshift and punch it to keep up… when I reach my destination I smell brakes… after sitting a few hours it goes back to normal…was h… --- ## [Clutch broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-broke/152487)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-broke/152487 "2019-11-10T22:43:20Z")
So this is a little embarrassing but I have a 1968 firebird with a small block 350. Long story short I lifted the engine connected to the trans just a couple inches and now the clutch isn’t working. What did I break? --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Fuel tank issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-fuel-tank-issue/152527)
**Author:** [@Anne59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-fuel-tank-issue/152527 "2019-11-10T22:01:29Z")
We’ve got a 2008 Prius that suddenly developed a problem w both the sensor indicating how full the gas tank is AND the ability to fill up the gas tank completely. Can only put 3 gallons in at a time. When I do that, it r… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry - Won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-wont-stay-running/152523)
**Author:** [@joleenlove\_159651](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joleenlove_159651)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-wont-stay-running/152523 "2019-11-10T21:36:23Z")
I have a 2000 Camry 2.2LE. Had a cracked radiator so we replaced it with a new one and now the car won’t stay running. It dies as soon as the car reaches operating temperature. It dies while driving or in park. I can pus… --- ## [Needing a steering rack rebuilder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needing-a-steering-rack-rebuilder/152375)
**Author:** [@Volvovat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvovat)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/needing-a-steering-rack-rebuilder/152375 "2019-11-10T18:15:04Z")
Hello, I am in need of a reliable steering rack rebuilder for an '89 Nissan Pao. This was a car built for the JDM only so finding someone who can rebuild this power steering rack has been a challenge. Anyone familiar wi… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry hesitates when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hesitates-when-accelerating/152504)
**Author:** [@Charlesnovin05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlesnovin05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hesitates-when-accelerating/152504 "2019-11-10T17:56:50Z")
I Have a Toyota Camery 2014 Le . The car rides very good, but one thing that bothers me, When I accelerate on the highway to go faster, or am at a light to accelerate, there is some hesitation, I feel like its coming f… --- ## [2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser - electrical shuts off when I brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-electrical-shuts-off-when-i-brake/152492)
**Author:** [@GerryTurnbull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerryTurnbull)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-pt-cruiser-electrical-shuts-off-when-i-brake/152492 "2019-11-10T17:53:09Z")
When I hit the brakes the entire cars electrical turns off. I’ve checked wiring and there’s no shorting out or crossed wires and all insulated well. Any clues? --- ## [Random sputter and misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-sputter-and-misfire/152480)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Cedotal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Cedotal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-sputter-and-misfire/152480 "2019-11-10T16:12:48Z")
I have a 2003 dodge Dakota rt 5.9l that I changed the head gasket on about 3 months ago an now it losses power and backfires then runs fine. Itll keep doing it off and on the whole time while drive. What could be the cau… --- ## [2011 Suzuki SX4 brake fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-suzuki-sx4-brake-fluid-leak/152496)
**Author:** [@daniel17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniel17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-suzuki-sx4-brake-fluid-leak/152496 "2019-11-10T13:48:04Z")
6 speed manual .i have a break fluid leak in clutch somewhere, had hose reconnected and no longer leaking at hoseline. linto slave cylinder leaking somewhere else?not sure if slave is good or something else disconnected. … --- ## [Front diff vacuum and breather hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-diff-vacuum-and-breather-hoses/152436)
**Author:** [@walid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-diff-vacuum-and-breather-hoses/152436 "2019-11-10T06:48:28Z")
Have a 2003 toyota tundra v6 manual sr5. Recently purchased. Trying to replace the front differential. The vacuum tubes and breather hoses have been previously cut. I cannot figure out where they should go to. I have the… --- ## [Heating vent in my face, Toyota Camry 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-vent-in-my-face-toyota-camry-2011/152454)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-vent-in-my-face-toyota-camry-2011/152454 "2019-11-10T03:53:00Z")
Hi everybody. I recently got a 2011 Toyota Camry and it does not let me switch the vents so that all the hot air goes to my feet. It does stop blowing out of the top middle dashboard vents, but the hot air still comes o… --- ## [2007 Subaru Outback - Lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-lemon/152076)
**Author:** [@JeffWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffWilliams)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-lemon/152076 "2019-11-10T02:36:46Z")
We bought the car 3 months ago. Car fax showed no worries. Took it to the garage had them hook up to the computer no problems. Two weeks later dead. Took it back worked on it again. Good. Week later electronics go cra… --- ## [Random sputter and backfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-sputter-and-backfire/91332)
**Author:** [@bambsbambino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bambsbambino)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-sputter-and-backfire/91332 "2019-11-10T02:23:47Z")
2000 Silverado 5.3 So I recently replaced my head gaskets due to the fact that they were \*\*\*\*. And I think I'm finally done working on this truck when I took it for a long drive and it did a little sputter and then backf… --- ## [Strange overheating symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-overheating-symptoms/152478)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Anderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikael_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-overheating-symptoms/152478 "2019-11-10T01:31:38Z")
I’ve been having a very strange issue with my 2012 200. The cause of the overheat keeps on changing so I have no clue where to start and it’s been puzzling every mechanic I’ve talked to about it and had take a look. My i… --- ## [2006 BMW 325 - Hard Start After Sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-325-hard-start-after-sitting/152354)
**Author:** [@Spider10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spider10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-325-hard-start-after-sitting/152354 "2019-11-10T00:42:01Z")
If the car sits more than three or four hours it is hard to get it to start. Cranks over fine. But it takes forever tor get going and run. Sometimes you have to crank it five ir six times for twenty seconds before it fin… --- ## [Installing New Read Door Window 94 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-new-read-door-window-94-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera/152335)
**Author:** [@Alejandro\_Irizarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alejandro_Irizarry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-new-read-door-window-94-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera/152335 "2019-11-10T00:28:01Z")
Just bought a 94 Ciera that did not have the window. Ordered a new one from the junkyard, but I am not sure how to put it in. Every angle i try does not seem to work. Any help? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=480) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=482)