# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=537 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 538 --- ## [2009 Ford Escape - Lock Algorithm Screwy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-lock-algorithm-screwy/147542)
**Author:** [@RaymondFaller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondFaller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-lock-algorithm-screwy/147542 "2019-08-26T18:35:01Z")
Door locks are set for ‘auto lock’ on and ‘auto unlock’ off. Frequently, I get a period of time where the doors will unlock when I turn off ignition. When locking car horn will beep several times -pause - single beep .… --- ## [1997 Pontiac Grand Prix - Turn Signals Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-grand-prix-turn-signals-dead/147548)
**Author:** [@Bo19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bo19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-pontiac-grand-prix-turn-signals-dead/147548 "2019-08-26T18:09:06Z")
Passenger side turn signal front and back also passenger side tail light and running light not working. --- ## [2011 Nissan Pathfinder - Rear Wiper/Defrost Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-pathfinder-rear-wiper-defrost-not-working/147544)
**Author:** [@Keegan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keegan17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-pathfinder-rear-wiper-defrost-not-working/147544 "2019-08-26T17:34:30Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE. The rear defrost and the rear wiper do not work. I have checked the fuses and they are intact. The two power terminals on the back window are still connected for the defrost system. Ho… --- ## [2014 Ford Transit Connect - Failing Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-transit-connect-failing-power-steering/147538)
**Author:** [@al28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-transit-connect-failing-power-steering/147538 "2019-08-26T17:18:47Z")
power stering loses power some times while driving --- ## [Timing belts: which new engines use them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-which-new-engines-use-them/147513)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-which-new-engines-use-them/147513 "2019-08-26T16:32:37Z")
They seem to have been largely phased out. Completely phased out? --- ## [Buick Regal Oil Sending Unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-oil-sending-unit/147532)
**Author:** [@Darius\_Stanton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darius_Stanton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-oil-sending-unit/147532 "2019-08-26T14:27:27Z")
Why would my oil sending unit keep leaking/failing on my 2001 Buick Regal --- ## [Brakes don't work while I'm turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-while-im-turning/86579)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Grad\_Studen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Starving_Grad_Studen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-while-im-turning/86579 "2019-08-26T14:22:30Z")
My brakes work well enough while going straight. However, when I am sharply turning the car and braking at the same time (like when I'm pulling into a parking space), the brakes don't work. This is potentially dangerou… --- ## [Transmission reliability in 2016 Ford Fiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-2016-ford-fiesta/147502)
**Author:** [@Sharon111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-2016-ford-fiesta/147502 "2019-08-26T14:08:15Z")
Is the transmission reliable in this car… Thinking about buying one. --- ## [Repair 99 Civic or move on to a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-99-civic-or-move-on-to-a-new-car/51750)
**Author:** [@bchbetha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bchbetha)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-99-civic-or-move-on-to-a-new-car/51750 "2019-08-26T13:50:18Z")
Our wonderful 1999 Civic is starting to decline. Known issues are a broken master cylinder, bad alignment, oil leak (very, very small), possible transmission issues (it revs, races and isn't changing gears correctly/ at… --- ## [Leak source in 2013 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-source-in-2013-nissan-altima/147526)
**Author:** [@KristaMcMurtryClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristaMcMurtryClark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-source-in-2013-nissan-altima/147526 "2019-08-26T05:25:14Z")
Frequently, the front and back floorboards (driver’s side only) get wet when it rains. The sunroof drains have been cleared out. What is the problem? --- ## [Transmission reliability in the 2016 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-the-2016-ford-focus/147507)
**Author:** [@RichardTierney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardTierney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-reliability-in-the-2016-ford-focus/147507 "2019-08-26T13:07:33Z")
2016 ford focus. Is the transmission a lemon on this vehicle or not? --- ## [2015 Ford Taurus - Battery Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-battery-failure/147480)
**Author:** [@Tom52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom52)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-taurus-battery-failure/147480 "2019-08-26T12:29:04Z")
Hey Ray, I own a ‘15’ Ford Taurus. One day I got in it, it started just fine as always. A few blocks later I turned it off to fill the tank. When I got back in it was dead. Not the usual dash lights, outside lights, none… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet 2500 - Wont Start Sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-2500-wont-start-sometimes/147462)
**Author:** [@skirvinblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skirvinblue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-2500-wont-start-sometimes/147462 "2019-08-26T07:55:08Z")
1998 chevy cheyenne 2500 new fuel pump about once a month it won’t start until it sits a few hours after driving --- ## [Bank 1 runs "lean" after upstream oxygen sensor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-runs-lean-after-upstream-oxygen-sensor-replacement/97060)
**Author:** [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bank-1-runs-lean-after-upstream-oxygen-sensor-replacement/97060 "2019-08-26T02:10:06Z")
This is 4.0L V6 Nissan Pathfinder. Originally it threw P0420 code, which is "Bank 1 Catalyst efficiency below normal", so I replaced catalyst on Bank 1. Next it threw PA200, which is for faulty upstream oxygen sensor on … --- ## [2016 Buick Encore - Anyone Have Bad Timing Belt Experience?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-anyone-have-bad-timing-belt-experience/147476)
**Author:** [@Phyllis29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phyllis29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-encore-anyone-have-bad-timing-belt-experience/147476 "2019-08-26T01:22:21Z")
Has anyone ever had any issues with their timing belt going --- ## [2001 Honda Odyssey - Limp Home Mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-limp-home-mode/147468)
**Author:** [@ConnieGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieGreen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-limp-home-mode/147468 "2019-08-25T15:51:19Z")
Seems to slid out of gear and then the TCS light comes on and it start running in slug mode and l turn the van back on and it like it resets and run fine --- ## [2010 Ford fusion brake caliper rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-brake-caliper-rear/147413)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-brake-caliper-rear/147413 "2019-08-26T00:40:12Z")
2010 Ford Fusion 150,000 mi. 2.5 front wheel drive. rear discs. Park brake is in caliper. Every time I’ve had to spin down the piston on other cars, I’ve had to turn fairly hard. This car: left rear turns in fairly hard… --- ## [2013 Buick Verano - Power Steering Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-power-steering-warning-light/147482)
**Author:** [@Amber38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amber38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-power-steering-warning-light/147482 "2019-08-25T22:23:25Z")
My car just stopped accelerating at 20 miles, I thought I bumped it into neutral but I didn’t I checked the parking break (the car was still running) I pulled over turned it off and back on and it displayed service power… --- ## [2013 Mazda3 TSB says fuel in crankcase.. do I change the OEM oil spec?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda3-tsb-says-fuel-in-crankcase-do-i-change-the-oem-oil-spec/144390)
**Author:** [@mb88sam\_154664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mb88sam_154664)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda3-tsb-says-fuel-in-crankcase-do-i-change-the-oem-oil-spec/144390 "2019-08-25T22:14:36Z")
My 2013 Mazda3i with 4 Cylinders 2.0L FI DOHC still has indications of the Mazda Technical Service Bulletin No: 01-005/15, Last Issued: 06/19/2015, Subject: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON… WITH INCREASED ENGINE OIL LEVEL. I bough… --- ## [2001 Nissan Maxima - No Spark/No CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-no-spark-no-cel/147491)
**Author:** [@MiguelangelGonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiguelangelGonzalez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-maxima-no-spark-no-cel/147491 "2019-08-25T21:43:50Z")
no spark cel dont turn on --- ## [Random loss of throttle response from pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loss-of-throttle-response-from-pedal/61144)
**Author:** [@stephenmpls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephenmpls)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loss-of-throttle-response-from-pedal/61144 "2019-08-25T21:40:07Z")
I've got an '04 VW Golf that has recently taken to occasional bouts of no throttle response from the accelerator pedal. This has happened a handful of times during the past few months and until this morning occured only… --- ## [Dexron and peak global mix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dexron-and-peak-global-mix/147488)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dexron-and-peak-global-mix/147488 "2019-08-25T21:27:46Z")
So ac went out in June. Had a recharge and dye put into by my reputable shop. The car sat at the cabins for 6 weeks. 2003 trailblazer that I had switched to peak global long ago. Picked it up thursday. Went today to loo… --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona - Parasitic Draw/Extended Warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-parasitic-draw-extended-warranty/147487)
**Author:** [@Ronald21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronald21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-parasitic-draw-extended-warranty/147487 "2019-08-25T20:34:06Z")
parasitic draw on battery, car set for 3 days it will start, same scenario won’t start. have excellent mechanic, can,t fix, checked every fuse, had it at KIA in Joliet, IL, they won’t or can’t fix it. at KIA 7 weeks. at … --- ## [1990 Chevrolet Pickup wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-pickup-wiring/147447)
**Author:** [@Thomas54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chevrolet-pickup-wiring/147447 "2019-08-25T20:30:49Z")
I have a 1990 chevy truck the wiring got messed up so how do i run my headlights to stay on directly to turn on and stay on direvtly --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - Power Transfer Unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-power-transfer-unit/147459)
**Author:** [@GregMeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregMeyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-power-transfer-unit/147459 "2019-08-25T20:23:10Z")
I recently took my car to the Ford dealer because of a rotational thumping in the front end. I was diagnosed about as bad as possible - a bad power transfer unit. Although they told me the cost of the part is $2262, it i… --- ## [Unknown car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-car-problem/147470)
**Author:** [@KaylaWard3129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaylaWard3129)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-car-problem/147470 "2019-08-25T20:00:33Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT. Awhile ago my car broke down and I got a refurbished battery and everything seemed fine. Then it de-escalated to the point where I was jumping my car everytime I started it because we though… --- ## [2003 Mazda Protege airbag replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-airbag-replacement/147373)
**Author:** [@RobertHerring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHerring)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-protege-airbag-replacement/147373 "2019-08-25T19:43:28Z")
My 2003 Mazda Protege won’t pass inspection in Virginia because the local dealership says I need a new passenger-side airbag. The dealership tells me they can’t replace it because Mazda no longer has that part. The car… --- ## [Chevy S-10 takes off at 20 mph without touching the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-takes-off-at-20-mph-without-touching-the-gas/147409)
**Author:** [@Bill58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-takes-off-at-20-mph-without-touching-the-gas/147409 "2019-08-25T19:18:45Z")
i own 1994 s-10 and when i start it up and put it in drive, it takes off at about 20 mph without me touching the gas pedal. It is not a carburetor problem. We don’t know why it does this. We have been told that it might … --- ## [1997 Ford F-150 - power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-power-window-problem/147367)
**Author:** [@DaveSimonelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveSimonelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-power-window-problem/147367 "2019-08-25T19:01:10Z")
Power windows do not operate some times. The power door locks and power mirrors operate all the time. When the windows do not operate the interior dome light and the exterior bed light on the cab roof do not work either.… --- ## [2002 Volvo S80 - Losing Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s80-losing-coolant/147455)
**Author:** [@AlvaroEMineiro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlvaroEMineiro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volvo-s80-losing-coolant/147455 "2019-08-25T16:54:39Z")
The engine coolant is leaking somewhere. There is a smell of anti-freeze when I turn the heat on (Turn the control to open the heater core). I recently replace the radiator because it was cracked soon after that It start… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=536) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=538)