# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=567 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 568 --- ## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - A/C Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-a-c-problem/144932)
**Author:** [@william57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-a-c-problem/144932 "2019-07-21T17:56:28Z")
a/c stop working went to dealer in Georga and the couldnot reproduce the problem last apr 2019 coming from Floriday now July 2019 did it again in Pa. --- ## [2012 GMC Sierra 1500 - AFM Display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-1500-afm-display/144923)
**Author:** [@AndrewDuncan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewDuncan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-1500-afm-display/144923 "2019-07-21T17:23:51Z")
Active Fuel Management display always reads 28 mpg no matter what. Does it need to be reset and how would I do that? --- ## [2008 Toyota Prius - Strange Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-strange-noise/144918)
**Author:** [@PaulBernhardt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBernhardt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-prius-strange-noise/144918 "2019-07-21T17:22:54Z")
We’re on a family road trip. What just started happening yesterday was, as the mighty Prius powered us up a hill, at maximum exertion it would make this rhyrhmic whooshing noise. Seems to be coming from the driver’s side… --- ## [2009 Subaru Legacy - Air Cond Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-air-cond-problem/144911)
**Author:** [@lori00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lori00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-air-cond-problem/144911 "2019-07-21T17:08:21Z")
Problem w/ airconditioner - 2009 legacy - the AC only blows out hot air on the drivers side and the AC start button seems to be stuck - --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry - How Much to Replace Power Steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-how-much-to-replace-power-steering/144892)
**Author:** [@ROBERTSHOOK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTSHOOK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-how-much-to-replace-power-steering/144892 "2019-07-21T17:06:44Z")
Cost to replace power steering unit --- ## [What can cause build up on radiator cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-cause-build-up-on-radiator-cap/144933)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Travis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Travis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-cause-build-up-on-radiator-cap/144933 "2019-07-21T17:06:02Z")
I bought a 2004 v6 Mustang and noticed that the coolant was a dark orange color so I changed it to the green coolant. At the time, the radiator cap had a lot of build up on it so I wiped it off. Now it’s about 3 weeks la… --- ## [Scanner code reader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scanner-code-reader/144927)
**Author:** [@supersopha\_153281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/supersopha_153281)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scanner-code-reader/144927 "2019-07-21T15:48:00Z")
New hear and looking to buy my first scanner and am looking at the Launch CPR 129x. verses the 123x, any thoughts would be appreciated. --- ## [How to prevent further rust under a 22 year old Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-prevent-further-rust-under-a-22-year-old-truck/72123)
**Author:** [@IM-MTO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IM-MTO)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-prevent-further-rust-under-a-22-year-old-truck/72123 "2019-07-21T15:41:59Z")
I am about to purchase a 22 year old (1990) Chevy C/K 2500 from a friend who is moving out of the country. I'm only going to pay $800 for the truck. I believe he has taken good care of the vehicle and it's mechanically… --- ## [Camshaft seal leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-seal-leaking/144908)
**Author:** [@falcon5286\_155013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/falcon5286_155013)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-seal-leaking/144908 "2019-07-21T15:24:08Z")
I noticed my camshaft seals are leaking oil. I know nothing about cars, but i am also dealing with a coolant leak(common with my car(cruze lt 2013). is it safe to drive with a leaking camshaft seal? I cant get it to the … --- ## [Blower wont switch off - 2007 KIA Sportage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-wont-switch-off-2007-kia-sportage/144902)
**Author:** [@SaintRef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaintRef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-wont-switch-off-2007-kia-sportage/144902 "2019-07-21T11:41:13Z")
Blower stays on full, regardless of what the dial is set on. Can’t switch it off at all. Does stop when ignition is switch off though. Any ideas? Thanks --- ## [A/C not cold on driver side 2004 bui century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-cold-on-driver-side-2004-bui-century/144818)
**Author:** [@Tracie\_Stafford\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tracie_Stafford_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-cold-on-driver-side-2004-bui-century/144818 "2019-07-21T04:02:52Z")
The a/c doesn’t blow cold on the driver side of my 2004 Buick Century. The passenger side is cool. Eventually after about 10 minutes on max it gets cold. I’m wondering if there’s a dual cooling system or if it’s just a f… --- ## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Sunroof Seals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-sunroof-seals/144889)
**Author:** [@MalcolmHDarden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MalcolmHDarden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-sunroof-seals/144889 "2019-07-21T03:53:22Z")
Is there an issue with the 2013, 2014 moonroof leaking? --- ## [Intermittent spark issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-spark-issue/144783)
**Author:** [@Lincolnviper1\_154911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lincolnviper1_154911)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-spark-issue/144783 "2019-07-21T00:04:58Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy S10 that keeps dying on the road. I narrowed it down to losing spark at the coil whenever it feels like it. It randomly starts right back up, or it won’t. I replaced the coil and all the ignition cabl… --- ## [Bad suspension, great grandma car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-suspension-great-grandma-car/144857)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Justine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth_Justine)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-suspension-great-grandma-car/144857 "2019-07-20T23:31:04Z")
I have a 1995 Buick regal. It was handed down to me from my brother in law, whose grandmother owned it before him. Although the car is older than my students, she only has 126,000 miles on her (mostly highway) and I’m as… --- ## [2004 Kia Optima Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-wont-start/144824)
**Author:** [@AmandaDominguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaDominguez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-optima-wont-start/144824 "2019-07-20T23:42:33Z")
My car won’t start at all I put new fuel pump new relays new spark plugs changed the oil and it still won’t start but it does click over I want to know what’s wrong with it I need my car for work please help --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Horn Blows on Its Own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-classic-horn-blows-on-its-own/144883)
**Author:** [@karen45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karen45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-classic-horn-blows-on-its-own/144883 "2019-07-20T23:40:41Z")
horn on 2011 chevrolet Malibu invokes itself for no reason and blows or ten times without a driver being present --- ## [2014 Buick Verano - Lazy fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-lazy-fan/144805)
**Author:** [@LaverneDorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaverneDorn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-lazy-fan/144805 "2019-07-20T20:27:13Z")
when I turn the air on it will not come on. It does when it ready. Also it’s the same in the winter when I need heat it will not blow. Nor do I feel it thru the vents --- ## [1965 Ford Mustang - Temp Gauge Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1965-ford-mustang-temp-gauge-problem/144853)
**Author:** [@WilliamD.Roper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamD.Roper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1965-ford-mustang-temp-gauge-problem/144853 "2019-07-20T19:34:26Z")
'65 mustang with 39,000 miles. When I turn my ignition on, The temperature gauge shows “HOT” all the way to the right even when the motor is cold. I replaced the sending unit and checked the wire for a short (no short) a… --- ## [2012 ford fusion running lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-running-lights/144868)
**Author:** [@Colton\_Bates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colton_Bates)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-running-lights/144868 "2019-07-20T18:51:41Z")
My break lights till work but my running lights do not I checked the fuse and it looks fine I mean even though its the same bulb could a bad bulb be causing this and it is happening with both tail lights. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Express Passenger - Excess wheel play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-express-passenger-excess-wheel-play/144831)
**Author:** [@Doug36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-express-passenger-excess-wheel-play/144831 "2019-07-20T16:53:32Z")
Excessive steering wheel play after rebuilt steering box and pitman arm replaced. --- ## [02 Dakota idles rough with the AC on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-dakota-idles-rough-with-the-ac-on/144849)
**Author:** [@KregerVXC\_143438](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregerVXC_143438)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-dakota-idles-rough-with-the-ac-on/144849 "2019-07-20T16:25:30Z")
2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9, 5 speed. Whenever I have the AC on, the pickup just runs really rough. Engine runs good otherwise, no misfires or anything. Recently I’ve also begun to hear a feint clattering sound when the AC is … --- ## [2007 Nissan Sentra - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-sentra-trans-issue/144834)
**Author:** [@NancyEWillis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyEWillis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-sentra-trans-issue/144834 "2019-07-20T15:16:55Z")
2007 Nissan Sentra runs great then for no known reason gets stuck in gear, shifter won’t move and car starts jerking, looses power then I have to re-start it to get it going again. Car has 42,000 miles and hasn’t been d… --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback - Trouble Prone Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-trouble-prone-car/144722)
**Author:** [@RogerOlasiman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerOlasiman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-trouble-prone-car/144722 "2019-07-20T15:04:22Z")
I bought it second hand and I gave up on it after 3 years and 8 months at about 187k. The actuators for 3 of the 4 doors (so that left out the passenger side one), were all replaced. I noticed that the engine hesitated… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - 10 weeks in a rental](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-10-weeks-in-a-rental/144773)
**Author:** [@PaulGissinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulGissinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-10-weeks-in-a-rental/144773 "2019-07-20T14:39:57Z")
We have a 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA with 12,000 miles on it my wife is the primary driver I drove it recently and noticed the transmission was feeling weird little bit in for Noyle change and mentioned it to the dealer they … --- ## [2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel - Hard Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-diesel-hard-starting/144738)
**Author:** [@William46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William46)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-diesel-hard-starting/144738 "2019-07-19T01:49:48Z")
just replaced high pressure fuel pump on my V6 diesel because it failed, vehicle is now still really hard to start and requires a few attempts to start sometimes up to 10 seconds of cranking before trying again. when it … --- ## [Engine misfiring AFTER plugs and wires replace but not before](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring-after-plugs-and-wires-replace-but-not-before/144752)
**Author:** [@Confusednfrustrated](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confusednfrustrated)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfiring-after-plugs-and-wires-replace-but-not-before/144752 "2019-07-20T11:57:05Z")
I need help. I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota V6. My boyfriend helped me replace my spark plugs and wires. The engine was running fine before hand, and right after they were replaced. And now my engine is misfiring pretty bad.… --- ## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country - Van has sat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-van-has-sat/144799)
**Author:** [@Lanaschooley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lanaschooley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-van-has-sat/144799 "2019-07-20T11:09:23Z")
My mini van has been sitting be 2 years in Oct. Since then a new thermastat, altenator, new battery,and a brand new radiator has been put in. I was told by a friend out of state to have a mechanic drop the gas tank and c… --- ## [1999 ford escort zx2 cylinder 2 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2-cylinder-2-misfire/144715)
**Author:** [@matthews.justin\_154865](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthews.justin_154865)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2-cylinder-2-misfire/144715 "2019-07-19T04:39:54Z")
I have a consistent misfire on cylinder 2, Ztech 2.0L dohc. I have replaced the spark plugs, coil pack, tested the compression and wires, switched injector from cylinder 2 to cylinder 3 and the misfire is still on cylind… --- ## [Acceleration Hesitation above 60 mph - 97 corolla base model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-hesitation-above-60-mph-97-corolla-base-model/93651)
**Author:** [@Corollakid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corollakid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-hesitation-above-60-mph-97-corolla-base-model/93651 "2019-07-20T09:38:32Z")
Every time I reach about 64 mph, the car begins to sputter spontaneously. As I give constant gas to keep it at that speed, the car hesitates, as if the gas isn't combusting consistently. This sputter also happens somet… --- ## [Left side of audio randomly cuts out at low volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-of-audio-randomly-cuts-out-at-low-volume/144230)
**Author:** [@Buressjordan\_154545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buressjordan_154545)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-of-audio-randomly-cuts-out-at-low-volume/144230 "2019-07-20T04:52:18Z")
Let me say this first. I know close to nothing about car audio. Sometimes in my 2003 chevy s10, the whole left side of my audio cuts out. It will especially cut out at lower audio and will turn back on after I crank it … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=566) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=568)