# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=492 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 493 --- ## [Why does my car do this periodically?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-do-this-periodically/151466)
**Author:** [@leticiarioss\_150772](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leticiarioss_150772)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-car-do-this-periodically/151466 "2019-10-27T05:19:24Z")
Ok so my car does this when starting it up. It has done this maybe 2 times this week, but has been going on longer. I went to oreillys and they said the alternator, battery & starter are good. Any ideas? I have a 2011 do… --- ## [2007 Infiniti FX50 - Dead ECM, No Replacement Available](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-fx50-dead-ecm-no-replacement-available/149966)
**Author:** [@JLAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLAllen)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-fx50-dead-ecm-no-replacement-available/149966 "2019-10-27T03:47:47Z")
The manufacture no longer makes ECM (computer) for my 2007 FX35. The dealer confirmed this. It only has 93K miles and is still a very nice car. Without this part the car is useless. What recourse do I have? --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius - speed control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-speed-control/151439)
**Author:** [@Larry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry30)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-speed-control/151439 "2019-10-27T03:41:47Z")
When driving with speed control, you have to repeatedly tap the speed lever to change speed, tapping once for each mph of change. This is very slow and annoying. If you try to just hold the lever up to increase your spee… --- ## [Help! Fan Clutch Bearing Turning Bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fan-clutch-bearing-turning-bad/151388)
**Author:** [@vanfanel36\_158947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanfanel36_158947)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fan-clutch-bearing-turning-bad/151388 "2019-10-27T03:37:16Z")
Hi! New here. I am ignorant about vehicle matter, please forgive the dumbness of my questions - shop A claims that my vehicle’s “fan clutch bearing bad” while shop B suggests a “clutch assembly” service (listed there is … --- ## [2011 Lexus ES 350 - Dirty door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-es-350-dirty-door/151502)
**Author:** [@bill06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill06)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-es-350-dirty-door/151502 "2019-10-27T02:45:41Z")
accumulated black scum on fuel door. --- ## [94 camry check engine light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-check-engine-light-flashing/151528)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Seabaugh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Seabaugh)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-check-engine-light-flashing/151528 "2019-10-27T02:04:04Z")
I have a 94 camry 4 cylinder that I have recently been experiencing some electrical issues yesterday everything was fine tried to start it today turns over but won’t fire I have multiple indicator lights that stay lit wh… --- ## [1991 Mazda Miata - Washer Nozzles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-miata-washer-nozzles/151456)
**Author:** [@Rowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rowe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mazda-miata-washer-nozzles/151456 "2019-10-27T02:01:21Z")
Best way to fix the windshield washer spray Hole that doesn’t work --- ## [2008 Scion xD turns off while idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-turns-off-while-idling/151557)
**Author:** [@barbarad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbarad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-turns-off-while-idling/151557 "2019-10-27T01:49:52Z")
i bought this preowned scion in 2010. it had 3,000 miles and had no history per carmax. in the last year or so when i am at stop and car is idling, it has turned off. i trust my mechanic, who takes good care of my car … --- ## [2018 Dodge Ram Van - passenger side mirror change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-ram-van-passenger-side-mirror-change/151527)
**Author:** [@Vince29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vince29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-ram-van-passenger-side-mirror-change/151527 "2019-10-26T19:47:17Z")
Promaster City. I just replaced the passenger side manual mirror. Now ambient temp not working and is coming up on the code. Also, no A/C. I replaced with an aftermarket mirror, if that could have anything to do with it? … --- ## [Metal flap on fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-flap-on-fuel-tank/151551)
**Author:** [@Julie\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie_West)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-flap-on-fuel-tank/151551 "2019-10-26T19:43:51Z")
I think the metal flap on fuel tank has fallen inside. I can only fill gas at about $0.15 at a time, like something is blocking the flow. How do I get that out? --- ## [1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Where is Door Lock Relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-where-is-door-lock-relay/151468)
**Author:** [@dennisallen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennisallen)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-where-is-door-lock-relay/151468 "2019-10-26T19:14:34Z")
need a picture or drawing showing where the door lock relay. both back doors don’t work. --- ## [Oil Filter Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-question/151546)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-filter-question/151546 "2019-10-26T19:10:43Z")
My Sienna has 111k and I am about to perform an oil change using 5 quarts Valvoline sae 5w30 full synthetic oil.I have a Purolator L10241 filter and would like to ask if this filter is appropriate for a longer(8 to 10k) … --- ## [2005 Lincoln Navigator - Front End Sinks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-navigator-front-end-sinks/151435)
**Author:** [@Rev.EUGNETERRELL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev.EUGNETERRELL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-navigator-front-end-sinks/151435 "2019-10-26T19:01:16Z")
When the temperature drop in low 40s the front will drop down --- ## [Defrost won’t work on driver’s side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-won-t-work-on-driver-s-side/151545)
**Author:** [@Ronald13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-won-t-work-on-driver-s-side/151545 "2019-10-26T18:52:46Z")
defrost on drivers side not working (2010 Gmc Terrain ) --- ## [Anyone familiar with the front struts used on a 1995 Dodge Caravan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-the-front-struts-used-on-a-1995-dodge-caravan/151512)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-familiar-with-the-front-struts-used-on-a-1995-dodge-caravan/151512 "2019-10-26T18:52:44Z")
This is in regard to a 1995 Dodge Caravan with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. I was originally going to get rid of this van, but decided to fix it up and keep it instead. One of the things it needs to drive well is new st… --- ## [1988 Honda Accord Sdn - Knocking - what causes this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-honda-accord-sdn-knocking-what-causes-this/151520)
**Author:** [@Nathanmcnelus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathanmcnelus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-honda-accord-sdn-knocking-what-causes-this/151520 "2019-10-26T16:59:02Z")
.i drove car twenty miles to get parts bei g the car is just my parts runner it has around 180000 miles on it but on way back to my farm i was five miles away and iti heard a noise i pulled over to find out thats it was … --- ## [Vibrate On 3RD Gear Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrate-on-3rd-gear-automatic-transmission/151534)
**Author:** [@Queenie\_Sanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queenie_Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrate-on-3rd-gear-automatic-transmission/151534 "2019-10-26T15:26:13Z")
Hellow Everyone! I have Honda Civic 1996 Model Automatic Trans. My problem is When In 3RD gear, the Car is vibrate. The Axle is already Check ,wheel alignment, wheel balancing, new Cv Joint Boot . 1st Gear,2nd Gear and 4… --- ## [Paint peeling off 2006 GMC Sierra 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-peeling-off-2006-gmc-sierra-1500/151531)
**Author:** [@fisher51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fisher51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paint-peeling-off-2006-gmc-sierra-1500/151531 "2019-10-26T15:18:10Z")
paint peeling off top of truck. has only 69000 miles,take good care of truck cleaning and maintance. --- ## [I don't understand left turn signal and front headlight problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-understand-left-turn-signal-and-front-headlight-problem/56632)
**Author:** [@carsforwomen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsforwomen)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-understand-left-turn-signal-and-front-headlight-problem/56632 "2019-10-26T14:25:03Z")
Recently, when I used the left turn signal, my flasher in dashboard would go fast. I checked outside and the front signal bulb was out and the rear left signal was blinking fast. I replaced the front bulb thinking that… --- ## [2001 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 - Clutch Shot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-clutch-shot/151470)
**Author:** [@MiltHerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiltHerman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-clutch-shot/151470 "2019-10-26T13:51:26Z")
My 2001 Miata has a chatter in the clutch when the car is first driven, especially on a cool day. The clutch never slips and shifting is excellent. When it starts to chatter it will get quite bad unless I drop the clutch… --- ## [2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in - Clicking When Cold/No Start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-plug-in-clicking-when-cold-no-start/151478)
**Author:** [@Nowkumagay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nowkumagay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-prius-plug-in-clicking-when-cold-no-start/151478 "2019-10-26T04:14:42Z")
After I parked the car for the night next morning I hear a sound and then the sound turn into a clicking sound . I push the starting bottom tnen the noise turn into a low himm but not started I shut it off and as I got … --- ## [Diesel in a 2017 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-in-a-2017-toyota-rav4/151148)
**Author:** [@AKALUHBISOWUR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AKALUHBISOWUR)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-in-a-2017-toyota-rav4/151148 "2019-10-26T04:05:50Z")
gas car filled diesel --- ## [Chevy s 10 replaced almost everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-replaced-almost-everything/89795)
**Author:** [@umleitungman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umleitungman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-replaced-almost-everything/89795 "2019-10-26T03:51:46Z")
I just replaced computer brain and finally it works and 6 miles later same symtoms again Its unreliable will start wont drive drive and quit and wont start I replaced cps emc ecm coil packs sparkpl… --- ## [2014 Chrysler 200- Knocking on glove box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-200-knocking-on-glove-box/151187)
**Author:** [@manning41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manning41)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-200-knocking-on-glove-box/151187 "2019-10-26T02:02:49Z")
I have a 2014 Chrysler 200.When you turn on fan control speed knob a knocking under glove box starts and does this for about 10 seconds and then stops.It does this every time you turn on fan speed knob.Only 60,000 miles … --- ## [Maintaining plastic trim on 2017 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-plastic-trim-on-2017-toyota-rav4/151445)
**Author:** [@Winters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Winters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-plastic-trim-on-2017-toyota-rav4/151445 "2019-10-25T22:28:38Z")
Our 2017 RAV 4 Limited in Red has black plastic trim around each fender well and along the bottom of the doors. Bumpers also have this same black plastic on it. What should I use on it to keep the black plastic trim look… --- ## [Metal shavings found on top of Rack & Pinion near U-Joint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-found-on-top-of-rack-pinion-near-u-joint/151495)
**Author:** [@Ashflare44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashflare44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-shavings-found-on-top-of-rack-pinion-near-u-joint/151495 "2019-10-25T21:18:27Z")
Hello, While inspecting under my cars hood I noticed there were metal shavings sitting on top of my cars steering rack (in particularly where the pinion comes out of the rack) just underneath the U-Joint that connect to… --- ## [2016 Ford E250 - Vibration At High Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e250-vibration-at-high-speed/151492)
**Author:** [@JesseHewlett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JesseHewlett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e250-vibration-at-high-speed/151492 "2019-10-25T21:15:30Z")
Ford F-250, 2016, Has a vibration problem at high speed. The vehicle was taken to a front end alignment specialist. Aligned , wheels balanced and the problem is still there. --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Aveo - Drivability Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-aveo-drivability-issues/151461)
**Author:** [@richardbanville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardbanville)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-aveo-drivability-issues/151461 "2019-10-25T20:41:47Z")
engine start good engine turn very good manuel transmission 5 speed shift 1 fear accelere ok but engine call no acceleration pedal ne repond never. turn idle 30 seconde after this time this OK for any hour. Tomorrow… --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion heater blows cold on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-heater-blows-cold-on-one-side/151448)
**Author:** [@Tonette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-heater-blows-cold-on-one-side/151448 "2019-10-25T19:46:38Z")
Ford Fusion 2013 - heater on passenger side is not working. It only blows cold air. Please help. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Voltage Meter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-voltage-meter/151472)
**Author:** [@TheresaBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheresaBruce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-voltage-meter/151472 "2019-10-25T18:55:02Z")
It displayed “battery volt 14.3”, now the display showed “14.0 then the voltage dropped to a 12.0”. Do I need to be concerned? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=491) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=493)