# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=511 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 512 --- ## [Car has problems starting after putting in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-problems-starting-after-putting-in-gas/149882)
**Author:** [@kathrynlaporte951214\_158072](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathrynlaporte951214_158072)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-problems-starting-after-putting-in-gas/149882 "2019-10-01T21:35:56Z")
I have a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and it has been having problems starting. It happened once when the gas tank was almost on E, then now it does it every time I put gas in even if it still has some gas in it. It will crank … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879)
**Author:** [@TRACEYKPETERSEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TRACEYKPETERSEN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-jerks/149879 "2019-10-01T21:11:01Z")
The transmission jerks and does not shift properly. It feels like it’s downshifting and then jerks forward. --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 - Oil lamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-oil-lamp/149869)
**Author:** [@abdulaziz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abdulaziz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-oil-lamp/149869 "2019-10-01T20:56:26Z")
oil lamp on I have mazda 3 model 2010 . when the car @ standby and slant to left even slightly the oil lamp in dashboard is on . I check the oil pump its fine and very fine does any one can help --- ## [2005 Saturn Vue - Does not like hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-does-not-like-hills/149863)
**Author:** [@PETERHORNE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PETERHORNE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-does-not-like-hills/149863 "2019-10-01T20:45:27Z")
My SUV starts fine when it is one a flat surface. When it goes on an incline either up or down it will shut off and will not start up until it gets back on a flat surface. --- ## [Ask Someone: 2014 Honda Accord Sdn Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2014-honda-accord-sdn-starting-problems/149820)
**Author:** [@Hoang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2014-honda-accord-sdn-starting-problems/149820 "2019-10-01T20:37:52Z")
I had issue starting my 2014 Honda Accord. I brought to dealer. They told me I had bad starter and charged me $1000. I still have same issue. Honda needs to make this right or I will not purchase another Honda… --- ## [1996 Dodge Ram 1500 - No Start/Blew Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-no-start-blew-fuse/149812)
**Author:** [@shearer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shearer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-1500-no-start-blew-fuse/149812 "2019-10-01T20:32:05Z")
I left key on battery went dead then tried to jump truck with battery charger wouldnt start took cables off and charged battery turns over good but wont fire also I changed a 20 amp fuse that was by itself was blown any … --- ## [2011 Honda Civic bumper dislodged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-bumper-dislodged/149827)
**Author:** [@David\_Chang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Chang)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-civic-bumper-dislodged/149827 "2019-10-01T20:12:16Z")
The other day is was parking in a grass lot and the car hit a ditch, slightly dislodging the bumper and creating a small crack on the side of the bumper. I managed to pop the bumper back into place and put duct tape ove… --- ## [2013 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Can’t Get Ignition Key Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-can-t-get-ignition-key-out/149808)
**Author:** [@Jack28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mitsubishi-eclipse-can-t-get-ignition-key-out/149808 "2019-10-01T18:36:55Z")
I drove my car from work and when I get home , the key refusex to come out. I left it and went to bed. In the morning, the battery became flat Nd the key came out. I t jump started the car and drove fircan hour but… --- ## [2013 Honda Odyssey - CEL - Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-cel-plugs/149846)
**Author:** [@SueElswick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueElswick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-cel-plugs/149846 "2019-10-01T18:24:06Z")
On a recent trip my engine light came on. The booklet said that meant I should pull over and contact the dealer. I did so and the dealer said I could continue to drive if there were no signs of an obvious problem. I di… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-wont-start/149823)
**Author:** [@jk2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jk2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-wont-start/149823 "2019-10-01T16:21:12Z")
My VW Jetta SE cranks but doesn’t start. My son was messing with the fuses trying to fix the back light. The next few days my car wouldn’t start. I took it to a foreign car mechanic and after a few days on his lot he ask… --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - Looking for good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-looking-for-good/149829)
**Author:** [@CharlesTyreeGrayson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesTyreeGrayson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-looking-for-good/149829 "2019-10-01T15:09:49Z")
i have a 2015 optima LX 2.4 with 11,000 miles i am also the original owner and have not had any problems as of now, but i must say i am beginning to have second thought about the car after seeing all the problems other o… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Symbols on Shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-symbols-on-shifter/149818)
**Author:** [@RobertDunaway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertDunaway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-symbols-on-shifter/149818 "2019-10-01T15:00:53Z")
what is the positive and negative symbols on the right side of the automatic shifter? --- ## [2004 Infiniti FX35 - Melted Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-fx35-melted-dash/149837)
**Author:** [@lorrainevazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorrainevazquez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-fx35-melted-dash/149837 "2019-10-01T09:20:05Z")
if I am the 3rd owner of my infiniti fx35 2004, and my dash board is melted can I get the recall? --- ## [Coolant sealer repair didn’t work but helpeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sealer-repair-didn-t-work-but-helpeds/149824)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-sealer-repair-didn-t-work-but-helpeds/149824 "2019-10-01T04:08:22Z")
When I idol the car for 10-20 minutes the car will build up coolant a burn a white smoke cloud, when I drive nothing. Bought $11.99 aluminum coolant sealer and put some in my overflow. The problem still exist , but see… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen GTI - Dieseling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-gti-dieseling/149788)
**Author:** [@jim53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-gti-dieseling/149788 "2019-10-01T03:34:20Z")
2003 vw gti with vr6 engine, shut off engine for 30 min or more, starts easily, but shut off engine for 5 to 10 min. and it runs for 10 sec. then stalls. restarts easily. happens mostly on hot days, 100 degrees or more. … --- ## [2005 Ford Ranger 2ND Timing Chain issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-2nd-timing-chain-issue/149693)
**Author:** [@Jonah.sloven\_157932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonah.sloven_157932)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-ranger-2nd-timing-chain-issue/149693 "2019-10-01T03:12:40Z")
Hello Cartalk World. I have a 2005 ford Ranger FX4 with a 4.0 L V6 SOHC engine. 18 months ago when the truck was at 94,000 miles I was driving around a neighborhood and heard a disastrous rattling noise. Towed the car … --- ## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Shifter light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-shifter-light/149822)
**Author:** [@cliffordscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffordscott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-shifter-light/149822 "2019-10-01T02:51:49Z")
service shifter lights comes on --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Colorado - Horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-horn/149751)
**Author:** [@Larry27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry27)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-colorado-horn/149751 "2019-10-01T02:34:32Z")
My 2016 colorado horn takes 20+ lbs to operate it and does’t always work in a emergency. Several times it didn’ work in an emergency. Things have gotten very close. Fortunately no collision. Do you have this problem? --- ## [2014 Lexus RX 450h - What if I skip Premium?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-rx-450h-what-if-i-skip-premium/149015)
**Author:** [@KayTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KayTaylor)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-rx-450h-what-if-i-skip-premium/149015 "2019-10-01T02:27:12Z")
How likely is engine knocking and resulting damage to occur if I do not use premium gas? --- ## [2005 Ford Escape stumbles/dies while driving, and then restarts on it's own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-stumbles-dies-while-driving-and-then-restarts-on-its-own/149272)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-stumbles-dies-while-driving-and-then-restarts-on-its-own/149272 "2019-10-01T02:18:49Z")
I recently bought a 2005 Ford Escape V6 auto trans with 165K miles in need of repairs. I rebuilt the AC system, put in new plugs, a new MAF sensor, a new idle air control valve, brakes, front right motor mount and did so… --- ## [2007 Pontiac G6 - Key Fobs Battery Keeps Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-key-fobs-battery-keeps-dying/149792)
**Author:** [@Curtis06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curtis06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-g6-key-fobs-battery-keeps-dying/149792 "2019-10-01T02:03:23Z")
One of my key fobs goes thru a new battery every week. Batteries purchased were brand new. Is this key fob repairable or should I have it replaced. I do have another key fob for the car that works properly. --- ## [2015 Nissan Altima - Wiring Harness Material?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-wiring-harness-material/149796)
**Author:** [@MitziMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MitziMiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-altima-wiring-harness-material/149796 "2019-10-01T02:01:11Z")
does 2015 nissan altima have soybased harness --- ## [2008 GMC Sierra 1500 - SRS Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-1500-srs-light-on/149771)
**Author:** [@ManuelPena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelPena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-1500-srs-light-on/149771 "2019-10-01T01:53:39Z")
2008 gmc sierra 1500 service air bag light is on --- ## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Misfire after accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-misfire-after-accident/149804)
**Author:** [@dgussner715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgussner715)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-misfire-after-accident/149804 "2019-10-01T01:47:53Z")
i have a 2015 SRT jeep. it was involved in an accident and was repired. could the accident cause the vehicle to misfire --- ## [2000 Honda Prelude - Chip Key Malfunctioned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-prelude-chip-key-malfunctioned/149810)
**Author:** [@STEPHENROMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STEPHENROMAN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-prelude-chip-key-malfunctioned/149810 "2019-09-30T22:38:41Z")
Just replaced the key ignition switch and the car will turn over but will not start. --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Losing Propulsion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-losing-propulsion/149802)
**Author:** [@steve05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-losing-propulsion/149802 "2019-09-30T21:40:28Z")
2009 santa fe loses power but keeps running sounds like noise in right front but not cv or universal joints? Maybe gearbox ? --- ## [2004 Ford Escape - SRS Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-srs-light-on/149785)
**Author:** [@WaynePoteat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WaynePoteat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-srs-light-on/149785 "2019-09-30T19:30:38Z")
Air bag light stays on continually. At first will blink for a few seconds then goes solid. Anyone having same issues? --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Trans Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-trans-problem/149790)
**Author:** [@pat30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-trans-problem/149790 "2019-09-30T19:29:21Z")
as it gets hotter tx begins to wind up or goes faster than should-- changed oil and was ok for 2000 miles and started to do it again. --- ## [Ford Parts Availability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-parts-availability/149756)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-parts-availability/149756 "2019-09-30T17:27:45Z")
My 1982 Ford Granada needs exhaust work. My mechanic says the pipe between the CC and the muffler will be hard to find. Does anyone know of a place in northern New Jersey that specializes in parts for vintage cars? --- ## [2006 Ford Focus How can I flush the heater core?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-how-can-i-flush-the-heater-core/149766)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-how-can-i-flush-the-heater-core/149766 "2019-09-30T14:37:59Z")
Question: Are the heater hoses to the heater core attached to the cylinder head easily accessible from the top? Are they below or near the battery box? My 2006 Ford Focus heater is blowing cold. It has been progressivel… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=510) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=512)