# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=518 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 519 --- ## [2014 Kia Soul issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-issue/149236)
**Author:** [@heatherpl\_157710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heatherpl_157710)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-issue/149236 "2019-09-22T16:55:51Z")
I have a Kia Soul 2014 with 85K miles. So this sound I started hearing Monday from my car is weird. Every time i been acclerating at a lower speed and turning corners a motor sound is coming from what I think is the engi… --- ## [Steering Wheel Cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-cleaning/149069)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-cleaning/149069 "2019-09-22T16:06:19Z")
Hi, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice, vinyl steering wheel. Any suggestion for cleaning the grime off the steering wheel. Trashed my dress pants on the bottom of the steering wheel getting in the car this morning. I had tried … --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima - Clatters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-clatters/149262)
**Author:** [@RobertRPaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertRPaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-clatters/149262 "2019-09-22T15:49:09Z")
My car clatters (metal on metal) loudly just after starting the engine. I don’t notice this clatter at any other time and I’ve listened for it a lot. Not on acceleration/deceleration, braking, turning, idle, or any other… --- ## [2002 Nissan Frontier - Lighter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-frontier-lighter/149269)
**Author:** [@fradel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fradel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-frontier-lighter/149269 "2019-09-22T14:40:40Z")
I have Nissan frontier 2002 what cause lighter doesn’t work --- ## [2001 Audi S4 - Thump after fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-s4-thump-after-fix/149266)
**Author:** [@EugeneMontresor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EugeneMontresor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-s4-thump-after-fix/149266 "2019-09-22T14:25:29Z")
Recently the car had coolant over flow pipe replaced and the next day I was getting a thump in the front when I put the brake on and car comes to stop. I talked to the Audi dealer and they told me i is the axle. Never h… --- ## [2015 Mazda CX-5 - Saving gas by making it hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-cx-5-saving-gas-by-making-it-hot/149218)
**Author:** [@Phil19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-cx-5-saving-gas-by-making-it-hot/149218 "2019-09-21T18:49:10Z")
Now that the oil companies have found the perfect excuse to raise their prices, I am looking for the perfect excuse to lower the gas I use in my car. I live in Texas, where 99.9% of drivers keep their car windows closed… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Moisture inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-moisture-inside/149255)
**Author:** [@JoBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoBell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-moisture-inside/149255 "2019-09-22T13:19:57Z")
My Traverse has moisture build up on the inside of the windshield if it rains for a couple days in a row. If the weather is is cold the moisture forms ice on the inside of the windshield and has to be scrapped off. --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-hvac-issues/149248)
**Author:** [@RobertABartsch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertABartsch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-hvac-issues/149248 "2019-09-22T13:09:37Z")
I have a 2003 Liberty. starts blowing cold air then warms up. when on just outside vent air is same as outside but gets warm in minutes. Replaced control panel and hot/cold air vent switch. Nothing works. air conditioner… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Sonic - Heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-sonic-heat-shield/149227)
**Author:** [@MichelleStresing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleStresing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-sonic-heat-shield/149227 "2019-09-22T13:04:37Z")
My car keeps stalling when I put gas in to it! Today the heat shield fell off! I’m being Quoted 200 for fixing heat shield and I’m not sure they think it’s an evalve issue. Any suggestions? How long can I wait aka save… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord won't start in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-wont-start-in-the-rain/26834)
**Author:** [@doncondon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doncondon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-wont-start-in-the-rain/26834 "2019-09-22T12:03:48Z")
The Honda Accord turns over but won't start. This only happens when it's raining. It will start in the cold and snow but not when raining. I have replaced spark plugs and wires. The battery shows a full charge. --- ## [Daughter Had Her Car Delivered To The Shop On The Hook Today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughter-had-her-car-delivered-to-the-shop-on-the-hook-today/148725)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughter-had-her-car-delivered-to-the-shop-on-the-hook-today/148725 "2019-09-22T11:39:55Z")
She called saying she went to take off at a green light and heard a loud pop, and the car stopped moving with a random knocking noise. Now, I’ve seen half shafts fail/come apart at the CV-joints. But I’ve never seen… --- ## [2004 Isuzu Axiom - TOD light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-axiom-tod-light/149238)
**Author:** [@derrick40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derrick40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-axiom-tod-light/149238 "2019-09-22T10:30:33Z")
check tod light came on --- ## [1997 Nissan Pathfinder - Oil cap cheese](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-oil-cap-cheese/149252)
**Author:** [@Mario10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mario10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pathfinder-oil-cap-cheese/149252 "2019-09-22T10:03:28Z")
Why does my oil cap have a bunch of cottage cheese in it --- ## [Slow crank no start. Occasional start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-crank-no-start-occasional-start/149223)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Heisey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Heisey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-crank-no-start-occasional-start/149223 "2019-09-22T00:13:30Z")
92 Jetta gli. Good battery. Slow to crank. Won’t start. Will start occasionally. While driving the other day it seemed like it wanted to shut off at a stop. I then started driving and when I got to third gear it would re… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry - Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-leaking/149234)
**Author:** [@BEATICEWILLIAMSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BEATICEWILLIAMSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-leaking/149234 "2019-09-21T23:51:45Z")
appears to be leaking coolant; backing towards the windshield… not near radiator. --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Gauges gone wild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-gauges-gone-wild/149205)
**Author:** [@scottc45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottc45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-gauges-gone-wild/149205 "2019-09-21T19:55:40Z")
when i start my car everything is fine – as soon as i put it in gear and start rolling (either direction) the Miles to Empty drops to dashes, the fuel gauge drops to E, and the low fuel warning light comes on – all three… --- ## [2006 Dodge Dakota - Dark smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-dark-smoke/149222)
**Author:** [@Barrykessler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barrykessler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-dakota-dark-smoke/149222 "2019-09-21T18:49:32Z")
Tailpipe darkish smoke at idle --- ## [Transmission going?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-going/149060)
**Author:** [@Ted\_s\_Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted_s_Volvo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-going/149060 "2019-09-21T17:32:58Z")
My 2006 Volvo s60 with 117,000 miles became fairly noisy when backing up over the last 6 months. More recently, up and downshifting between 1st and 2nd is often quite rough, typically when I’m in rush hour stop and go t… --- ## [2006 Ford Expedition -Tinks in back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-tinks-in-back/149209)
**Author:** [@DanIversen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanIversen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-tinks-in-back/149209 "2019-09-21T17:01:08Z")
Guys, When using AC in rear of car, there is a tinking noise from the right rear interior compartment above/ahead of rhe wheel well. What is it and can i fix it? Thank you. P.S. I listen, via podcast, every week. Lov… --- ## [2000 mustang GT dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-gt-dies-while-driving/149176)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Brewer\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen_Brewer_Jr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-gt-dies-while-driving/149176 "2019-09-21T14:44:17Z")
2000 mustang GT dies while driving (only when warmed up) new fuel pump,new air idle control. Shop can’t figure it out yet. --- ## [1969 Ford F100 Explorer (rare)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-ford-f100-explorer-rare/57286)
**Author:** [@JPKansas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPKansas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-ford-f100-explorer-rare/57286 "2019-09-21T14:41:51Z")
Okay, before we have a frenzy of comments about how not rare it is, let me explain. I am inheriting a 1969 Ford F100 Explorer from my dad that he purchased brand new in '69. He wanted a camper and a truck that woul… --- ## [2005 Pontiac Vibe - Burps gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-burps-gas/149203)
**Author:** [@Allison34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allison34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-vibe-burps-gas/149203 "2019-09-21T13:28:16Z")
My 2005 Pontiac Vibe is a fantastic little car that has been extremely reliable and fuel efficient over its very, very long life. However, in the past year it has developed the embarrassing habit of ‘burping’ gasoline w… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Slowed to 20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-slowed-to-20/149194)
**Author:** [@adrianwells24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adrianwells24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-slowed-to-20/149194 "2019-09-21T11:38:49Z")
After driving smoothly on the freeway i exited nd my car stopped accelerating past 20mph. My check engine light is not but today i replaced my gas pedal sensor and that didnt help. Any idea of what i need to replace next… --- ## [2009 Volvo C30 - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-dead-battery/149159)
**Author:** [@AmyBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmyBrown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-c30-dead-battery/149159 "2019-09-21T10:32:59Z")
I left Hawaii to visit Alaska for 4 days, got back, and my 4-year old car battery was dead. It would not take a charge, but could be jumped, however, now it had to be repeatedly jumped. The alternator was fine. Why would… --- ## [2008 Honda Accord Sdn - Flashing arrows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-flashing-arrows/149183)
**Author:** [@RobertHightower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHightower)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-flashing-arrows/149183 "2019-09-21T10:18:45Z")
On my dashboard two green arrows, facing opposite directions, are blinking. On the outside of my car, both in the front and rear there are lights blinking. These are not the headlights. I keep thinking that it must b… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion - Lots of headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-lots-of-headlights/149179)
**Author:** [@AlanBeckley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanBeckley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-lots-of-headlights/149179 "2019-09-21T02:17:28Z")
I am replacing my 4th or 5th headlight in less than 5 years. Is this a common problem for Fusions? --- ## [2015 Nissan Versa - Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-code/149170)
**Author:** [@cermak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cermak)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-code/149170 "2019-09-21T01:04:26Z")
ags engine light on, code po 59f --- ## [2008 Mazda Mazda6 - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-shakes/148910)
**Author:** [@gubishaito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gubishaito)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda6-shakes/148910 "2019-09-21T00:05:20Z")
I have a problem with a mazda 6 2008, I have gone to many mechanics and none of them has known how to solve the problem, the problem is that my car shakes, vibrates from the suspension (or at least it feels that way) as … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - AC quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-ac-quit/149168)
**Author:** [@JamesRBarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesRBarnes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-ac-quit/149168 "2019-09-20T22:31:22Z")
For about the last year when ever I have the air conditioner on I noticed that the fan clutch turns on and off and short intervals and then recently the air conditioner quit Cooling my first thought was that I was low on… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer Sport - Coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-coolant-leak/149062)
**Author:** [@BoNeal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoNeal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-coolant-leak/149062 "2019-09-20T22:13:58Z")
2015 Ford Explorer Sport. Small coolant leak. Took to dealer. did research after advised a heavy engine tech would be needed. Found out about water pump issue and lawsuit although never advised about this by service wr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=517) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=519)