# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=586 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 587 --- ## [2007 Saab 9-3 - Ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165)
**Author:** [@stephen43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-ignition/143165 "2019-06-28T12:06:58Z")
I have a 2007 saab 9-3 i am having ignition systems issues . i Have all ready rebuilt the Ism ignition box i have a new key but its not linked to the ecu , the old key works in the ism it goes as far as on but will not … --- ## [2018 Toyota Corolla SE MANUAL Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-se-manual-transmission-issues/142879)
**Author:** [@alkcoie\_153708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alkcoie_153708)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-se-manual-transmission-issues/142879 "2019-06-28T12:01:40Z")
I have the following interment problem in a 7k milage car. Interment means it will be fine for weeks or months, then happens a few times in a week. Then nothing again for weeks. The dealership has tried to replicate this… --- ## [2001 Lumina front strut mounts alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lumina-front-strut-mounts-alignment/143171)
**Author:** [@boot72\_153877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boot72_153877)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lumina-front-strut-mounts-alignment/143171 "2019-06-28T11:58:52Z")
After installing new front strut mounts on a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina will a front wheel alignment be necessary? If you hash mark the position of the struts before removing, then align to the hash marks when reinstalling, w… --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-plugs/143163)
**Author:** [@Longrod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Longrod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-plugs/143163 "2019-06-28T07:11:31Z")
What would cause the end of my spark plug to destroy its self inside the motor while driving? New plugs mind you. Just changed them a few days prior as well drove about 23 hours straight then all of a sudden I get a code… --- ## [Repair radiator top tank leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-radiator-top-tank-leak/143152)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-radiator-top-tank-leak/143152 "2019-06-28T07:05:56Z")
1996 Honda Civic CX: The radiator’s top tank leaks where it meets the main part of radiator. It’s a plastic top tank crimped on. Probably there’s a gasket in there. Is it feasible to remove that top, fix or repair or re… --- ## [Volvo T5 S60 2012 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-t5-s60-2012-misfire/143116)
**Author:** [@soulsborne2010\_153846](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soulsborne2010_153846)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-t5-s60-2012-misfire/143116 "2019-06-28T03:42:26Z")
The issue occurred on the highway. No previous issues concurrent to errors below have ever occurred. Cylinder 2 and 4 report misfire. Replaced all 5 ignition coils. Replaced all 5 spark plugs (Iridium Bosch). Replaced… --- ## [2011 Chevy Equinox keeps throwing code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-equinox-keeps-throwing-code/142772)
**Author:** [@Kylee\_Long](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kylee_Long)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-equinox-keeps-throwing-code/142772 "2019-06-28T03:35:38Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy Equinox & it keeps throwing a code for downstream 02 sensor. I’ve recently replaced the catalytic converter, upstream & down stream 02 sensors yet it’s still cutting out, & dying on me when I accelera… --- ## [2000 Ford F-150 grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-grinding-noise/143056)
**Author:** [@Alissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alissa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f-150-grinding-noise/143056 "2019-06-28T03:28:33Z")
making a horrible grinding noise. metal on metal. not breaks. has 4WD. changed solenoid wasn’t it. grinding noise is getting worse and is bad when making turns or decelerating. --- ## [07 Pontiac g5 - bad shifter cable for auto trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-pontiac-g5-bad-shifter-cable-for-auto-trans/143155)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Fenby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Fenby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-pontiac-g5-bad-shifter-cable-for-auto-trans/143155 "2019-06-28T03:04:47Z")
Hello everyone, I got a feeling that my shifter cable is on it’s way out but I want second opinions before I take my car to have the transmission rebuilt. So the main issue with my g5 is that sometimes the car will driv… --- ## [Truck dies while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-dies-while-driving/143045)
**Author:** [@coreyward225\_153805](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coreyward225_153805)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-dies-while-driving/143045 "2019-06-28T01:56:10Z")
I have a 95 GMC Sierra 5.7 that dies on me frequently while driving and usually doesnt want to start back up. Doesnt matter if I’m at a light, slowing down or driving at any speed, slow or on the highway. Happens all the… --- ## [1996 isuzu rodeo problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problem/143081)
**Author:** [@Bleepus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bleepus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-isuzu-rodeo-problem/143081 "2019-06-28T01:23:45Z")
So I purchased my first car, a 1996 isuzu rodeo, about a month and a half ago, and it was running fine until when I was driving the pedal stuck to the floor and didnt come back. After I had pulled over I used my hand and… --- ## [2018 Ford Pickup - Warranty issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-pickup-warranty-issues/143134)
**Author:** [@rogerbatley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerbatley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-pickup-warranty-issues/143134 "2019-06-28T00:06:56Z")
I hate to be a complainer but I am trying to get my brakes fixed also. it has been in the shop twice. getting ready to go in a third time. brakes squealing during reverse first thing in the morning. took it in today and … --- ## [2015 Hyundai Tucson - Blows hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-blows-hot-air/143129)
**Author:** [@JaneMcCullough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneMcCullough)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-tucson-blows-hot-air/143129 "2019-06-28T00:02:00Z")
2015 Tucson starts to blow HOT air dealer can’t find the problem…in the mist of a heat wave HELP --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty - Miss fire on 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-miss-fire-on-4/143147)
**Author:** [@GaryBruner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryBruner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-miss-fire-on-4/143147 "2019-06-27T21:58:19Z")
when jeep sit and you start it light rough idle put it in reverse it shake stop put in drive it quit and run great down the road been that way about 2 month now.check code is miss five on 4 did change coil on 4 did not h… --- ## [2009 Ford F-150 - Warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-warning-light/143132)
**Author:** [@RichardMWarren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardMWarren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-warning-light/143132 "2019-06-27T20:57:39Z")
I have a 2009, F-15, 4x4, 181,000 miles. one morning I start the thing and get ABS, brake, and the squigley tire thing you see when you lose traction. How much trouble am I in? Thanks, --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee AC mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-ac-mystery/143058)
**Author:** [@pat14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-ac-mystery/143058 "2019-06-27T15:51:01Z")
a/c will blow normal for 2 minutes then completely shut down for 6 seconds then return to normal i’ve had the system drained and refilled also rebooted computer behind the a/c control knobs the problem still exists --- ## [2006 Honda Pilot AC trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-ac-trouble/142987)
**Author:** [@mackdrake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mackdrake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-pilot-ac-trouble/142987 "2019-06-27T15:46:24Z")
AC & runs wright for awhile then stops , then comes back on does the same with heate 2006 pilot --- ## [Bronco lost power after fuel pump change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-lost-power-after-fuel-pump-change/143088)
**Author:** [@Tristin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tristin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-lost-power-after-fuel-pump-change/143088 "2019-06-27T15:37:38Z")
1995 ford bronco. Replaced the fuel pump and fuel regulator. I did this due to it losing power pulling out of a grocery store. Had good power then out of nowhere I lost all power and cant go past 1500 rpm full throttle --- ## [Abs And Traction Light Comes On And Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-traction-light-comes-on-and-off/143101)
**Author:** [@Amber-Fallon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amber-Fallon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-traction-light-comes-on-and-off/143101 "2019-06-27T15:15:46Z")
I have a 2013 Dodge Avenger and these lights have been coming on and off. I also feel vibration on my brake pedal as I go to stop. Any answer would help before I take my car in. Thanks! --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Disabling stop start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-disabling-stop-start/143115)
**Author:** [@rclayreynolds49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rclayreynolds49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-disabling-stop-start/143115 "2019-06-27T15:14:37Z")
I have a new Ford F-150, 2018 model. It came with the Auto Start feature, which I understand is now mandatory on almost all new American models and most imports. This is a pain in the …neck. It requires me to turn it off… --- ## [Is fuel system service really required for my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fuel-system-service-really-required-for-my-car/143064)
**Author:** [@terri00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terri00)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fuel-system-service-really-required-for-my-car/143064 "2019-06-27T14:50:40Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 and I was told I need to have the fuel system cleaned. The car has 68,000 miles on it, I cannot find in the book anywhere about having the fuel system cleaned and the induction decarboronizatio… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Spark - is transmission service needed now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-spark-is-transmission-service-needed-now/143044)
**Author:** [@David24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-spark-is-transmission-service-needed-now/143044 "2019-06-27T14:49:50Z")
My Spark has a 5 speed manual transmission with 49000 miles. The dealership says it is time to service the transmission. Replace the fluid, etc. Cost $190.00, is this really necessary at this time? --- ## [Accidentally jumper car incorrectly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-jumper-car-incorrectly/143094)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-jumper-car-incorrectly/143094 "2019-06-27T14:33:46Z")
2004 Kia amanti When jumping the car I accidentally put the positive on the negative terminal. This caused a bunch of sparks to appear with a nasty aroma. It happened for a good 2 1/2 seconds before I hurry and removed … --- ## [2007 Honda S2000 - Water in tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-s2000-water-in-tail-lights/143108)
**Author:** [@markocoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markocoin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-s2000-water-in-tail-lights/143108 "2019-06-27T14:05:09Z")
tail lights both fill with water when it rains, weither it is driven or parked --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-leaks/143098)
**Author:** [@D.Wallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.Wallace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-leaks/143098 "2019-06-27T13:24:01Z")
Passenger cabin: Rain water infiltration, soaks both front floor pans, rear seat floor pan behind driver. This is a periodic problem addressed by the dealer twice now. And has now reoccurred a third time! --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer - gets stuck in 3rd gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-gets-stuck-in-3rd-gear/143090)
**Author:** [@Urielperez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Urielperez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-gets-stuck-in-3rd-gear/143090 "2019-06-27T02:29:55Z")
Hello, I have a 2008 Ford Explorer automatic. Recently I have notice that it feels forced, when on higher speeds than 45 it appears as it is not shifting up, I kind of gets stuck in 3rd and it will go like that no matter… --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger: tranny only slips when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-tranny-only-slips-when-warm/143083)
**Author:** [@RobHenry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobHenry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-tranny-only-slips-when-warm/143083 "2019-06-27T00:12:33Z")
2008 4 L 6 CYL , 133,000km When tranny is warm, it slips in drive on take off, when I slip it to 2nd or 1 st , it takes off from stop, no problem, no slipping at all. I asked a tranny guy, he says valve body kit replac… --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-won-t-start/143061)
**Author:** [@SAJIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SAJIN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-won-t-start/143061 "2019-06-26T16:17:38Z")
my ford fiesta 2011 not starting ecm okay Immobiliser okay camshaft sensor okay crankshaft sensor okay fuel pump okay,… but not starting --- ## [AC blows warm - 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-warm-2015-ford-c-max-hybrid/143054)
**Author:** [@ChristineCharara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristineCharara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-warm-2015-ford-c-max-hybrid/143054 "2019-06-26T14:22:07Z")
A/C issues. First the flap sticks on longer drives leaving no air out of vents. Now A/C is just going out occasionally blowing hot air. Must not be working to assess the situation but you never know when or where it will… --- ## [2004 Lexus IS 300 brakes cut out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-is-300-brakes-cut-out/143039)
**Author:** [@Peter05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter05)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 8:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-is-300-brakes-cut-out/143039 "2019-06-26T08:50:07Z")
Hi, I was driving my car, and accelerated with a bit more pressure than normal. The car jerked froward and the ABS/skid symbol lit up on the dashboard. Then the car brakes wouldn’t work. And despite me not pushing the ac… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=585) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=587)