# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=543 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 544 --- ## [Spark plug blow out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-blow-out/146967)
**Author:** [@Fordguy1992](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fordguy1992)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-blow-out/146967 "2019-08-19T01:12:59Z")
I have a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis. My spark plug blew out. It sounds like a lawn mower. What is the cost of repairing this? --- ## [2020 Chrysler 200 - Grinding in Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-200-grinding-in-engine/146894)
**Author:** [@alex04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex04)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-200-grinding-in-engine/146894 "2019-08-19T00:44:04Z")
Still grinding in engine when trying to start car in early or late time dealer can find the problems --- ## [2019 Citroën DS - Start/Stop System Behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-citroen-ds-start-stop-system-behavior/146898)
**Author:** [@VanessaLord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VanessaLord)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-citroen-ds-start-stop-system-behavior/146898 "2019-08-19T00:36:52Z")
The start stop feature on my new Citroen C3 Aircross doesn’t always work but the most annoying thing is that when it does work it is not only the depressing of my clutch that restarts the engine, also unlocking my seatbe… --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Jetta - Doesn't Start Right Away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-doesnt-start-right-away/146866)
**Author:** [@JaynePeterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaynePeterson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-jetta-doesnt-start-right-away/146866 "2019-08-18T23:58:22Z")
There are times when the starter does not ignite right away. One person told me that the injectors are not holding fuel properly, and I need to turn the key half way, wait 7 seconds then turn it the rest of the way to st… --- ## [2014 Ford Explorer - Clunking Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-clunking-transmission/146881)
**Author:** [@TAMBURELLO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TAMBURELLO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-clunking-transmission/146881 "2019-08-18T23:56:33Z")
2014 explorer put in gear makes a heavy clunking noise --- ## [Problem with VW Passat shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-vw-passat-shifter/76834)
**Author:** [@china](https://community.cartalk.com/u/china)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-vw-passat-shifter/76834 "2019-08-18T23:32:33Z")
We have a 2003 VW Passat 1.8, front wheel drive. The check engine light is on. The code is p0778. When we start the car the gears light display lights up in red for all gears . We put the car in reverse, back out the… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Impala - A/C Not Blowing Cold Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-a-c-not-blowing-cold-air/146993)
**Author:** [@Carlbradshaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlbradshaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-a-c-not-blowing-cold-air/146993 "2019-08-18T22:53:06Z")
Can a faulty multifunction switch cause the AC to stop blowing cold air in my 2001 Impala? --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - Starts but then stutters and stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-starts-but-then-stutters-and-stops/146990)
**Author:** [@LloydEdwards](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LloydEdwards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-starts-but-then-stutters-and-stops/146990 "2019-08-18T21:22:32Z")
Car starts but then stutters and stops. New plugs, wires, catalytic converter, fuel pump and filter. --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata - PullingTo One Side When Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-pullingto-one-side-when-braking/146982)
**Author:** [@JimProvence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimProvence)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-pullingto-one-side-when-braking/146982 "2019-08-18T20:46:37Z")
Brake pedal drops every once in a while and car pulls to one side. No one can find the problem. --- ## [2017 Toyota Highlander - CEL Light Came On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-cel-light-came-on/146980)
**Author:** [@SUEHUMPHREYS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SUEHUMPHREYS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-cel-light-came-on/146980 "2019-08-18T20:38:26Z")
The check engine light came on today. I tried taking the gas cap off and replacing it…still on. --- ## [2012 Nissan Murano - No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-no-start/146975)
**Author:** [@robertsparks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertsparks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-murano-no-start/146975 "2019-08-18T20:05:08Z")
Intermittent won’t start unless jumped. Dealer says battery and charging system are ok --- ## [2017 Fiat 124 Spider - Fiat Spider Prolonged Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-fiat-124-spider-fiat-spider-prolonged-storage/146951)
**Author:** [@THOMASPARRILLI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THOMASPARRILLI)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-fiat-124-spider-fiat-spider-prolonged-storage/146951 "2019-08-18T19:24:54Z")
During a lapse of sanity, my wife let me buy a new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider which I love despite its various “personality” quirks. It is always garaged and does not go out in the rain. During the winter, I cover it and start… --- ## [Unusual connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-connector/146960)
**Author:** [@Seth\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth_C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-connector/146960 "2019-08-18T19:06:26Z")
Hi, I haven’t seen this oil pressure sensor connector before. It’s reminiscent of the dreaded red clip, but different. How do I approach it? Is there still a tab that needs to be pushed in after I manipulate the red…errr… --- ## [2008 Honda CR-V - Car Doesn't Start When Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-car-doesnt-start-when-hot/146972)
**Author:** [@Kristen59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristen59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-car-doesnt-start-when-hot/146972 "2019-08-18T18:18:12Z")
I have a Honda CR-V 2008 that I love. One complaint that started from almost the beginning was in hot weather the car doesn’t start. The green security comes on and blinks after everything else has shut off. I can still … --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - Popping Sounds RightFront](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-popping-sounds-rightfront/146811)
**Author:** [@MaryJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryJohnson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-popping-sounds-rightfront/146811 "2019-08-18T17:34:48Z")
I put new brakes on my car apx 6 months ago later I hear a popping sound when I brake on the right front passenger side . Took vehicle back to mechanic he stated he noticed everything was ok with brakes still hear noise … --- ## [1999 Toyota Sienna - Front Wipers Don't Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-sienna-front-wipers-dont-work/146970)
**Author:** [@Manuellim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manuellim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-sienna-front-wipers-dont-work/146970 "2019-08-18T16:16:54Z")
Front wipers don’t work --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Sdn - Airbag Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-sdn-airbag-light-on/146956)
**Author:** [@Shirley39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shirley39)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-sdn-airbag-light-on/146956 "2019-08-18T15:54:09Z")
Airbag light on. I haved this fixed so many times, it seems to be somehow related to the seat belt, at least in the past. It is a 2003 Honda Civic. It always seems to happen just before inspection. I can’t afford a new c… --- ## [2007 Chrysler Town & Country - Additive for Knocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-additive-for-knocking/146959)
**Author:** [@StevieDChapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevieDChapman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-additive-for-knocking/146959 "2019-08-18T15:45:56Z")
My car is knocking 2007 town and country sounds like timing chain. Can I put a thick additive to reduce knocking till I get it fixed --- ## [Oil leaking from several locations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-from-several-locations/146927)
**Author:** [@phoenix900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phoenix900)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaking-from-several-locations/146927 "2019-08-18T13:52:54Z")
03 honda accord 224k miles. was adding a quart a month, now, after taking to a disreputable shop, is leaking from several places, according to another shop. 2 questions, how clean up to verify where its leaking and how m… --- ## [2017 Honda Civic Cpe - Low Profile Tire Life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-cpe-low-profile-tire-life/146949)
**Author:** [@Cat52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cat52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-cpe-low-profile-tire-life/146949 "2019-08-18T13:38:55Z")
I’ve had to buy 4 new tires for my Civic Type R in less than 2 years. The low profile tires just cannot take day to day driving. Is there a substitute wheel/tire combination that allows a thicker sidewall? --- ## [2005 Dodge Magnum - Head Lamps and Dash Lights Flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-head-lamps-and-dash-lights-flicker/146947)
**Author:** [@Jerry12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-magnum-head-lamps-and-dash-lights-flicker/146947 "2019-08-18T04:28:15Z")
Why does my head lamps and dash lights flicker --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Colorado - Pass Lock System Randomly Activates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-pass-lock-system-randomly-activates/146934)
**Author:** [@Russell12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-pass-lock-system-randomly-activates/146934 "2019-08-18T00:55:14Z")
Pass lock system. randomly activates. wait about 10 minutes then it will start. Once had to wait 45 minutes. Is there a cure for this? --- ## [2013 Buick Encore - No A/C After Carwash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-encore-no-a-c-after-carwash/146878)
**Author:** [@RobertHancock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertHancock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-encore-no-a-c-after-carwash/146878 "2019-08-17T01:44:43Z")
The AC starts blowing hot air after going through a drive thru car wash. Driving in the rain doesn’t effect the AC. --- ## [2000 Ford Windstar - Shudders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-windstar-shudders/145823)
**Author:** [@swalston2007\_155613](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swalston2007_155613)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-windstar-shudders/145823 "2019-08-18T04:49:49Z")
Pretty sure about what to do on this but novice level here! When decelerating from freeway speeds get the shudders, braking equals more shuddering, eventually coming to a stop equals pedal to the floor and leg strength b… --- ## [Honest,I didnt know it was a left hand thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honest-i-didnt-know-it-was-a-left-hand-thread/34504)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honest-i-didnt-know-it-was-a-left-hand-thread/34504 "2019-08-18T04:15:48Z")
How many of you guys and gals are DIYers?And what was your worst whoops moment?-Kevin --- ## [AC broken?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-broken/146941)
**Author:** [@Registos-m\_156354](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Registos-m_156354)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-broken/146941 "2019-08-18T04:15:31Z")
Hello. Can anyone help me? Sometimes my car makes a strange noise in the engine. It looks like a rusty wheel spinning. If you turn on my AC for a few seconds and then turn off, the noise disappears. But it always come ba… --- ## [Protecting the paint on my new Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-the-paint-on-my-new-forester/142540)
**Author:** [@SueKeller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueKeller)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/protecting-the-paint-on-my-new-forester/142540 "2019-08-18T03:01:26Z")
I live on an unpaved road and drive my car on gravel roads to go birdwatching. I notice the beautiful silver paint on my 2019 Forester is chipping off the right front fender probably from this gravel. Should I buy a car … --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - transmission failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-transmission-failure/146583)
**Author:** [@Ann42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-transmission-failure/146583 "2019-08-18T02:53:12Z")
My 2015 Honda CRV just failed on Friday. It seemed fine earlier in the day then it started to shake and make noise by the evening. Had it towed to the dealership and was told that there’s metal shavings in the oil and a … --- ## [2012 Hyundai Genesis stalls in 2nd or 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-stalls-in-2nd-or-3rd/114484)
**Author:** [@clemmie13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clemmie13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-genesis-stalls-in-2nd-or-3rd/114484 "2019-08-18T01:39:39Z")
stalls in 2nd to 3rd gear sometime very annoying machnic cant fine problem --- ## [2010 Hyundai Genesis sunroof repair cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-genesis-sunroof-repair-cost/113878)
**Author:** [@JodyWebster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JodyWebster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-genesis-sunroof-repair-cost/113878 "2019-08-18T01:27:35Z")
Sunroof assembly malfunctioned in January and when I took it to the dealer to have it looked at, he said it ”broke” when they were attempting to get it back on track. They’re quoting me $3400 to repair it. Does this se… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=542) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=544)