# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=512 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 513 --- ## [One windshield freezes, the other doesn't, Solution?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-windshield-freezes-the-other-doesnt-solution/149742)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-windshield-freezes-the-other-doesnt-solution/149742 "2019-09-30T14:37:19Z")
I have 2006 Sentra and 2015 Forester. Most of the times, both are parked next to each other in the parking lot (under the sun). Many times I notice that the Sentra windshield has mist frozen on it but Forester isn’t. Any… --- ## [Accident & insurance company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-insurance-company/149761)
**Author:** [@Cheftay1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheftay1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accident-insurance-company/149761 "2019-09-30T13:27:24Z")
I was in a accident recently, where the other drive is as fault. We both have different auto insurances, who just so happen to use the same collision shop. I heard someone mention that having a car at a collision shop wh… --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - When to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-when-to-change-oil/149745)
**Author:** [@Donald47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donald47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-when-to-change-oil/149745 "2019-09-30T12:42:11Z")
I have a 2017 Kia Soul. My owners manual tells me to change the oil at 7500 miles, the dealership service manager says at 5000 miles and the guy who changes it puts a sticker on my windshield for 3000 miles. They use a 5… --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKS - Radio volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mks-radio-volume/149700)
**Author:** [@Daniel07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mks-radio-volume/149700 "2019-09-30T11:56:57Z")
Radio volume goes up while driving --- ## [2019 Subaru Crosstrek - Interference](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-interference/149760)
**Author:** [@MichaelRizun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelRizun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-interference/149760 "2019-09-30T01:45:53Z")
Have you ever heard of this? I own a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. When I am in the vicinity of a Toyota truck , late model, my radio gets all kinds of interference. I.e. static, poor reception no matter what station I choose.… --- ## [SOLVED!: Horn "ring" sounds "high" horn. Key fob panic button sounds BOTH!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-horn-ring-sounds-high-horn-key-fob-panic-button-sounds-both/149758)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-horn-ring-sounds-high-horn-key-fob-panic-button-sounds-both/149758 "2019-09-30T01:45:53Z")
THIRD HORN in the Letsuck!!! Sounds near the top of the firewall driverside. (Hidden in case criminals disconnecthe front horns?) When key fob panic button is depressed, the firewalhorn sounds along withe two vehicle … --- ## [2017 Jeep Renegade - Flashing lights and heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-flashing-lights-and-heater/149747)
**Author:** [@JacquesLongtin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacquesLongtin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-flashing-lights-and-heater/149747 "2019-09-30T01:32:46Z")
mileage flashing & heater not working --- ## [2004 Cadillac DeVille - New Alternator, Now Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-deville-new-alternator-now-problems/149457)
**Author:** [@Loriclackum15\_157838](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Loriclackum15_157838)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-deville-new-alternator-now-problems/149457 "2019-09-30T01:26:00Z")
I have a 2004 Cadillac Deville. It has 175k never had any problems. Then recently the alternator went out. Had it replaced and bam. All kind of stuff happening. Car cranks fine when cold. Has a rough idle but drives out … --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-stalls/149749)
**Author:** [@BerniceAviza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerniceAviza)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-stalls/149749 "2019-09-30T00:57:50Z")
Car stalls out in the midst of traffic. Unsafe to drive --- ## [2007 Toyota 4 Runner weird noise at start up - Hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4-runner-weird-noise-at-start-up-hums/149735)
**Author:** [@pembroke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pembroke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-4-runner-weird-noise-at-start-up-hums/149735 "2019-09-30T00:49:36Z")
First of all 230,000 miles. Just began making a strange racket when started…sounds like a loud hum or fan running…right at the drivers dash. Thinking it might be the secondary airpump with leaking diaphragm goes away af… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - USB port audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-usb-port-audio/149681)
**Author:** [@kinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kinney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-silverado-1500-usb-port-audio/149681 "2019-09-30T00:44:50Z")
usb port will not change fille --- ## [Sbc 406 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sbc-406-won-t-start/149712)
**Author:** [@Roesler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roesler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sbc-406-won-t-start/149712 "2019-09-30T00:23:27Z")
My alternator went out so I replaced it and now it won’t start I wired it the exact same way it was wired before https://vimeo.com/363024637 --- ## [Transmission Solenoid 02 grand am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-solenoid-02-grand-am/149740)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-solenoid-02-grand-am/149740 "2019-09-29T17:14:21Z")
Is there even an EPC solenoid in an 02 grand am? I can’t find anything on it. If so, to replace the solenoids do we need to pull the engine or transmission?? --- ## [2004 Dodge Stratus - Water on floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-water-on-floor/149663)
**Author:** [@PeteBoone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteBoone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-water-on-floor/149663 "2019-09-29T11:52:37Z")
I have recently given my 2004 Dodge Stratus RT coupe to my daughter because her Dodge v8 4wd truck was getting about 14 mpg. I had the RT for nearly 10 years and loved it. There is a strange problem with it that I would … --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-misfires/149668)
**Author:** [@dwaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwaine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-misfires/149668 "2019-09-29T11:19:02Z")
misfiring on #3 cylinder on 2008 f150 --- ## [Lexus GX 460 Trouble Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gx-460-trouble-lights/147986)
**Author:** [@pembroke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pembroke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-gx-460-trouble-lights/147986 "2019-09-29T10:53:31Z")
For knoe apparent reason, this 2012 GX 460 will start flashing the 4- LO trouble light and check engine light…at the same time the shift lever inside cabin gets sluggish and hard to move. Usually this goes away by itse… --- ## [2007 BMW 550 - White smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-550-white-smoke/149731)
**Author:** [@NathanJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-550-white-smoke/149731 "2019-09-29T10:44:28Z")
I’m blowing white smoke out whenever I’m stopped at signal for any period of time. . Please advise of possible problem. --- ## [2007 Honda Fit - Running lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-running-lights/149728)
**Author:** [@KMcLaren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KMcLaren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 10:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-running-lights/149728 "2019-09-29T10:16:53Z")
Last year my car had a problem with the running lights taking turns not lighting up (not the actual turn signals). After checking fuses & replacing them & replacing one of the light bulbs then both running lights worked … --- ## [Jumper cables started smoking, meleted entire insulation, WHY?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cables-started-smoking-meleted-entire-insulation-why/107557)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jumper-cables-started-smoking-meleted-entire-insulation-why/107557 "2019-09-29T07:25:55Z")
This question is for my wife and coworker. While traveling on a company car their Chevrolet Trailblazer would not start. They hooked up jumper cables to a good car…positive to positive and negative to negative. They s… --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse - Converter needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-converter-needed/149721)
**Author:** [@Bill51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-converter-needed/149721 "2019-09-29T05:20:47Z")
I have a car from New York State ( which has California catalytic converter ). I cannot find the correct converter on RockAuto or CarID, nor at a dealership in Virginia ( where I now live ). Where do I find one ? --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-coolant-leak/149563)
**Author:** [@GloriaDibbern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GloriaDibbern)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-coolant-leak/149563 "2019-09-29T02:11:57Z")
There is a coolant leak somewhere. I have to add coolant once a week. I add close to half a jug of premixed fluid at a time. There is fluid on the ground after it sets for a while. I took it to three different shops and… --- ## [Burning smell in vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-vent/149673)
**Author:** [@Halleyscomet1957\_157951](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halleyscomet1957_157951)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-smell-in-vent/149673 "2019-09-29T01:39:28Z")
I have a 2016 Ford Explorer. I had it in the shop for a burning smell and they said I had a transmission fluid leak. I am still getting a burnt smell from the cars vent without the ac or heat on. --- ## [Flapping noise on braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flapping-noise-on-braking/149701)
**Author:** [@InMyTimeofDying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InMyTimeofDying)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flapping-noise-on-braking/149701 "2019-09-29T00:53:08Z")
My 1999 Honda Civic has started making a gentle flapping noise when I’m braking. It happens as I’m slowing and stops when I’m at a full stop. It’s not a grinding, squealing or thumping noise. It occurs at regular interv… --- ## [2013 Honda Pilot - Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-gas-smell/149718)
**Author:** [@PatWadsworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatWadsworth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-pilot-gas-smell/149718 "2019-09-29T00:18:20Z")
How to get gasoline smell out of car–no spill, just fumes! --- ## [91 ford ranger white smoke from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-ranger-white-smoke-from-exhaust/149389)
**Author:** [@phantoms9999\_157795](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phantoms9999_157795)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-ranger-white-smoke-from-exhaust/149389 "2019-09-28T23:02:14Z")
last few days been noticing white smoke coming from out of my truck’s tail pipe when idling and at start up. 1991 4 L ford ranger. anything to worry about? or could be wrong --- ## [1999 Chevrolet S-10 - Does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-does-not-start/149675)
**Author:** [@ElaineCase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElaineCase)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-s-10-does-not-start/149675 "2019-09-28T21:36:06Z")
truck doesn’t start, lights, wipers and dash light up, battery charge is at 25 %. Cable are tight on battery any suggests. --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-gas-smell/149707)
**Author:** [@DonnaRider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaRider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-gas-smell/149707 "2019-09-28T20:35:35Z")
Dear Car Talk: I have a very puzzling and SCARY problem with my 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer. About 6 months ago, it started to have a gas smell in the cab when the engine was started. It would dissipate in about 10-15 … --- ## [EPC Solenoid Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-solenoid-help/149703)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/epc-solenoid-help/149703 "2019-09-28T18:40:16Z")
Transmission mechanic told me I need a new EPC solenoid in the tranny. The ole Grand am shifts hard after warming up, basically. And he ran the diagnostic test, that code came up. Anyway! They say it’s gonna be $700 to r… --- ## [High idle 2005 Express 3500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-2005-express-3500/149647)
**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-2005-express-3500/149647 "2019-09-28T18:28:52Z")
Our van has had an irregular idle for a while now, sometimes low, usually high. I’ve tried several things I found online after running the check engine codes. Cleaned the mass airflow sensor, cleaned the throttle body, r… --- ## [2004 svt focus dumping coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-svt-focus-dumping-coolant/148424)
**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-svt-focus-dumping-coolant/148424 "2019-09-28T17:54:41Z")
My focus is dumping coolant. The other night on the way home it started overheating. I got it home and popped the hood and everything was covered in coolant. It’s been parked all weekend and I started looking at it close… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=511) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=513)