# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=533 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 534 --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry - Smelly AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-smelly-ac/147849)
**Author:** [@Dina29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dina29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-smelly-ac/147849 "2019-09-01T03:33:42Z")
Toxic smell from air condition vents got into my throat and I could hardly breathe. My Camry has 10,000 miles --- ## [2012 Hyundai Tucson - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-tucson-dead-battery/147844)
**Author:** [@GilLozano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GilLozano)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-tucson-dead-battery/147844 "2019-09-01T03:29:45Z")
My Tucson will not turn over no click all lights work battery checked good. Did notice that horn will cycle on and off when I connect the battery --- ## [Car won’t start -Chevy sonic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-chevy-sonic/147878)
**Author:** [@Jennifer.Ch81\_156899](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennifer.Ch81_156899)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-chevy-sonic/147878 "2019-09-01T01:44:52Z")
I have a 2013 Chevy sonic and it won’t start. About a month ago I had the water pump and hoses replaced after it started overheating. I finance through a dealership that has a device that prevents the car from starting i… --- ## [2002 Dodge Stratus Struts issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-stratus-struts-issue/147627)
**Author:** [@email\_156766](https://community.cartalk.com/u/email_156766)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-stratus-struts-issue/147627 "2019-09-01T00:36:08Z")
On my 2002 Dodge Stratus 4-cyl, a repair shop replaced ball joints/control rods and struts on front. Afterward, the front end sits very high – about 3” higher than back. It looks ridiculous. I was worried they either ins… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-shuts-off/147903)
**Author:** [@LisaandJim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaandJim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-shuts-off/147903 "2019-08-31T22:55:04Z")
2016 Jeep Rubicon, engine shuts off while driving, no signs, nothing shows in the computer system, amost got killed, wont drive it. Been back to dealership (its a lease) 3x they simulated once , don’t know exactly what t… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Tornado, tree hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-tornado-tree-hot-air/147875)
**Author:** [@Micki27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micki27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-silverado-1500-tornado-tree-hot-air/147875 "2019-08-31T18:19:30Z")
Tornado dropped a tree on my car so I am driving our old truck while it is the shop. Problem: the fan will start blowing hot air! Can be 5 minutes or half an hour of driving, surface roads or highway, doesn’t matter if … --- ## [Fuel Induction Service 2012 Prius C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-induction-service-2012-prius-c/80034)
**Author:** [@Tonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-induction-service-2012-prius-c/80034 "2019-08-31T17:31:09Z")
I have a 2012 Toyota Prius C with 35k miles (yes, I do a LOT of driving). I use non-ethanol gas EVERY time and get 47-50mpg. This is pretty good considering I dont drive the car like it should be driven (slow take offs),… --- ## [2014 Ford Mustang - Rear brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-rear-brakes/147877)
**Author:** [@Dwight09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dwight09)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-rear-brakes/147877 "2019-08-31T17:13:25Z")
Rear brake wear. Driving mostly highway miles, I had to replace the rear brakes prematurely. The front brakes lasted the life of the car at trade in - 98,000 miles. I now have a 2018 mustang with 31,000 miles and the … --- ## [2016 Jeep Renegade - Fast idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-fast-idle/147854)
**Author:** [@AugustineVigil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AugustineVigil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-fast-idle/147854 "2019-08-31T17:09:50Z")
Engine idles fast while stopped and on drive. --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - Radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-radio-issues/147835)
**Author:** [@BarbaraVorgang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraVorgang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-radio-issues/147835 "2019-08-31T17:06:38Z")
I get no or lousy radio reception after 10 miles from a major city since I’ve owned the car. My rubber antenna fell off in a car wash so I replaced it with a metal antenna hoping this would help, but no. I did replace th… --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer -AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-ac/147827)
**Author:** [@joherron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joherron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-ac/147827 "2019-08-31T17:00:19Z")
Air condition throws heat only --- ## [2005 Lincoln Town Car - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-town-car-whines/147871)
**Author:** [@Milano1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Milano1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-town-car-whines/147871 "2019-08-31T16:13:31Z")
I own a 2005 Lincoln Town Car, when the transmission shifts to third gear it starts to whine. The whine is also apparent in over drive. While in second before moving up to third no whine is noticed. Lincoln dealer state… --- ## [1980 Pontiac Firebird not shifing out of second](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-pontiac-firebird-not-shifing-out-of-second/147773)
**Author:** [@dogon2u\_156847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dogon2u_156847)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1980-pontiac-firebird-not-shifing-out-of-second/147773 "2019-08-31T13:36:00Z")
I have a 1980 Firebird. I replaced the plugs, wires, Distributor cap and rotor. It was shifting fine before I replaced these now it will not shift out of second. Is it possible I did something or just a coincidence? --- ## [2008 Hyundai Elantra - Smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-smells-like-gas/147857)
**Author:** [@MichaelNorris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelNorris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-elantra-smells-like-gas/147857 "2019-08-31T13:44:34Z")
smell fuel in my 2008 hyundai elantra --- ## [1995 Toyota RAV4 - Coil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-rav4-coil/147859)
**Author:** [@RambliRahman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RambliRahman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-rav4-coil/147859 "2019-08-31T13:36:23Z")
Firing problem, is it partly due to ignition coil? --- ## [2000 Pontiac Grand Prix- Antifreeze and heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-prix-antifreeze-and-heater/147852)
**Author:** [@Jeff07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-prix-antifreeze-and-heater/147852 "2019-08-31T13:34:01Z")
I needed antifreeze. Grabbed an antifreeze container and started pouring, I had drain oil in the container. I didn’t pour much in how ever the heater doesn’t put out much heat now. Will a radiator flush take care of my h… --- ## [2008 BMW 335xi Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335xi-issue/147747)
**Author:** [@Jpwns23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jpwns23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 9:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335xi-issue/147747 "2019-08-31T09:30:02Z")
I have a 2008 BMW 335xi with about 60k miles on it. Yesterday, out of nowhere all the electronics stared going crazy. The radio turned off, the windshield wipers started going for no reason. Then I got a whole bunch of e… --- ## [Old Automotive Generator Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-automotive-generator-trouble/147652)
**Author:** [@FarmerDaveo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FarmerDaveo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-automotive-generator-trouble/147652 "2019-08-31T09:25:12Z")
I have an old generator (not alternator) that was overcharging the battery due to the external regulator stuck on. The voltage was reading over 16 volts and rising. I perhaps stupidly removed the B+ armature wire from … --- ## [2001 Mazda Miata - Shop can't find issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-shop-cant-find-issue/147831)
**Author:** [@Jack16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-miata-shop-cant-find-issue/147831 "2019-08-31T04:54:33Z")
On a hot day I drove around 50 mph for about 30 min and the car stopped running. When it stopped it felt like it was starving for gas. It sat at the repair shop for 2 days on their computer running and the problem was … --- ## [02 Accord 4cyl stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-4cyl-stalls/147629)
**Author:** [@mlgreene24\_156765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlgreene24_156765)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-4cyl-stalls/147629 "2019-08-31T00:31:21Z")
My daughter’s '02 Accord stalled while driving on the freeway. We had it towed to the house, since it was the weekend. When I checked, it would not start and there was no tach signal. Later I went to check it out and it … --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 - Catch can?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-catch-can/147829)
**Author:** [@Gordon00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gordon00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-catch-can/147829 "2019-08-30T22:33:35Z")
After helping my son clean his Volkswagen Golf direct injection intake valves I was wondering if a catch can system should be installed on my GMC 6.2 liter direct injection engine to help reduce fouling of the intake val… --- ## [2015 Nissan Sentra - No squirt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra-no-squirt/147822)
**Author:** [@Ron54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-sentra-no-squirt/147822 "2019-08-30T21:26:29Z")
My windshield fluid won’t come out. Yes it is full --- ## [2008 Hyundai Azera - Stuck in 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-azera-stuck-in-3rd/147817)
**Author:** [@DanBirnstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanBirnstein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-azera-stuck-in-3rd/147817 "2019-08-30T21:09:18Z")
at 47K miles my 2008 Hyundai Azera is stuck in 3rd gear. It happened while driving. --- ## [2004 Hyundai XG350 - Did son break brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-xg350-did-son-break-brakes/147797)
**Author:** [@Cheryl17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-xg350-did-son-break-brakes/147797 "2019-08-30T20:48:39Z")
Our son did all brakes including e-brake. Bled brakes. Dash brake light stays on. Brakes work great. What’s wrong --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - infotainment goes dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-infotainment-goes-dark/147808)
**Author:** [@BillK49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillK49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-infotainment-goes-dark/147808 "2019-08-30T20:25:30Z")
GPS / Radio display screen cuts out while driving…doesn’t reappear until I pull off the road and turn off the ignition and restart the car… problem is intermittent… --- ## [1993 Jeep Wrangler - Noisy fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-wrangler-noisy-fuel-pump/147806)
**Author:** [@LeeMcCaskey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeMcCaskey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-jeep-wrangler-noisy-fuel-pump/147806 "2019-08-30T20:24:13Z")
Very noisy fuel pump in the fuel tank over the past year, although I notice no difference at all in performance. I have 130,000 miles on the Jeep --- ## [2007 GMC Sierra 1500 - Gas Gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-sierra-1500-gas-gauge/147813)
**Author:** [@gilbertosalinas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gilbertosalinas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-sierra-1500-gas-gauge/147813 "2019-08-30T19:58:28Z")
my gas gauge stopped working --- ## [Volvo XC90 2004 does not start after not being driven for a few days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-2004-does-not-start-after-not-being-driven-for-a-few-days/146924)
**Author:** [@lb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lb1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc90-2004-does-not-start-after-not-being-driven-for-a-few-days/146924 "2019-08-30T18:06:47Z")
Volvo XC90 does not start after being parked and not driven for a few days. The starter cranks normally. If I keep on trying, eventually the battery drains and needs to be recharged. Then, after 2-3 hours of recharging t… --- ## [2011 Lexus HS 250h - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-hs-250h-codes/147784)
**Author:** [@EdMichel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdMichel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-hs-250h-codes/147784 "2019-08-30T17:49:28Z")
Power steering: U0073 - Control Module Communication Bus “A” Off U0124 - Lost Communication With Lateral Acceleration Sensor Module U0126 - Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module U0293 - Lost Communication … --- ## [Honda accord air conditioning not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-air-conditioning-not-working/147567)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-air-conditioning-not-working/147567 "2019-08-30T17:39:34Z")
My 2011 honda accord with low mileage, 20k miles is not working, blowing warm air. What is likely wrong with it? Also I heard you have to let it sit overnight before testing the AC system is that true or not? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=532) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=534)