# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=629 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 630 --- ## [AC acting funny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-acting-funny/139218)
**Author:** [@Caddimac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddimac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-acting-funny/139218 "2019-04-25T15:31:08Z")
I have a 2004 Caddilac deville dts. And resently my a.c. started blowing hot air out of the passenger side while blowing cool air out of the drivers side what can i do to fix thhis? --- ## [1996 Mazda Miata overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-miata-overheats/139194)
**Author:** [@orenrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orenrose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-miata-overheats/139194 "2019-04-25T14:17:23Z")
I have a 1996 mazda miata. It has started to overheat at stop-start traffic/idle.Start moving and it goes back to normal. I checked the coolant. It is full. Anyone have an idea? --- ## [Automatic- start off in D2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-start-off-in-d2/68694)
**Author:** [@kenforst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenforst)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-start-off-in-d2/68694 "2019-04-25T13:32:58Z")
I am a good, safe, severely-financially-challenged driver who is also a dummy about cars. My '95 S-10's auto trans is probably going bad: very slow in first, but then behaves semi-normally without lead-footing it, within… --- ## [Repair of old small engine, Hope you enjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-of-old-small-engine-hope-you-enjoy/139214)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-of-old-small-engine-hope-you-enjoy/139214 "2019-04-25T13:21:42Z")
--- ## [Fuel Injection Cleaning -- Yay or Nay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-cleaning-yay-or-nay/139188)
**Author:** [@Gregory\_Baskin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregory_Baskin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-cleaning-yay-or-nay/139188 "2019-04-25T10:55:23Z")
Greetings! A shop has recommended that – in addition to the need to replace #3 ignition coil and spark plugs – the fuel injection system and throttle body should be cleaned. This recommendation, I was told, was because … --- ## [1979 Chrysler New Yorker Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chrysler-new-yorker-electrical-issues/139209)
**Author:** [@alitheretrokid\_151185](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alitheretrokid_151185)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chrysler-new-yorker-electrical-issues/139209 "2019-04-25T04:18:17Z")
I just got a 79 New Yorker. The car itself is a beauty and starts right up. Only has 60k miles. I have been having issues with many of the switches. The driver control for the rear passenger side window will only lower t… --- ## [Possible Battery Question F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-battery-question-f150/139136)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-battery-question-f150/139136 "2019-04-25T03:32:27Z")
1987 Ford f150, 302, v8, 5.0, automatic, 120k miles I’ve been on a year long mission to figure out why my truck stalls while driving, and have researched extensively. One aspect I can’t find much information about is th… --- ## [Lincoln LS V6 - P0022 Error: "A" Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-ls-v6-p0022-error-a-camshaft-position-timing-over-retarded/138749)
**Author:** [@warhorse5865\_150915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warhorse5865_150915)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-ls-v6-p0022-error-a-camshaft-position-timing-over-retarded/138749 "2019-04-25T03:06:44Z")
Ok. Here goes. My Lincoln LS performed normally up until a few weeks ago when the error code P0022 showed up in the computer. I’ve been trying different solutions to solve the error including: Replacing the VVT solenoid… --- ## [Transmission slipping...but not all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slipping-but-not-all-the-time/139114)
**Author:** [@Connor.stratman\_149310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connor.stratman_149310)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-slipping-but-not-all-the-time/139114 "2019-04-25T03:05:17Z")
About a month ago I started to notice this whining noise while driving. Also the RPM would rev up and down. Took it to the dealer and they did a thorough check–kept it three days–and said they found nothing. The symptoms… --- ## [2007 Suzuki Forenza won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-forenza-wont-start/139160)
**Author:** [@Restoredcars13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Restoredcars13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-forenza-wont-start/139160 "2019-04-25T02:41:38Z")
2007 Suzuki Forenza that will not start. No codes. Compression 150 all 4 cylinders, used starting fluid to see if it was a fuel problem. Not. Checked timing belt and ok. Installed new Cam Position Sensor while in there. … --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester AC trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-ac-trouble/139105)
**Author:** [@KellyNickey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyNickey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-ac-trouble/139105 "2019-04-25T01:56:43Z")
Hi my 2014 Subaru Forester is have AC problems. When I am going slower the AC is warm but when I am moving faster like on the highway it gets cold. I can hear something trying to turn on when I am moving slower. Anybo… --- ## [Why can't I start my truck without popping the clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-start-my-truck-without-popping-the-clutch/139127)
**Author:** [@dmmcentire\_151135](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmmcentire_151135)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-cant-i-start-my-truck-without-popping-the-clutch/139127 "2019-04-25T01:35:54Z")
Hello. I have a 98 GMC 2500. Generally a reliable truck, though at times it seems the clutch doesn’t disengage (hydraulic system issue maybe??). Over the last week, I’m generally unable to start my truck without a push s… --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Intermittent Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-intermittent-starting-problem/74485)
**Author:** [@allenfamily2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allenfamily2004)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-intermittent-starting-problem/74485 "2019-04-25T00:06:52Z")
My 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has intermittent trouble starting. The starter has been replaced twice, and the WIN Module (and key) have been replaced. The same issue has been occuring, but never duplicates for the dealersh… --- ## [What is CCA mean for car battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-cca-mean-for-car-battery/56405)
**Author:** [@carsforwomen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carsforwomen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-cca-mean-for-car-battery/56405 "2019-04-24T23:22:55Z")
If battery label says 550 CCA but when tested the CCA is 250, is this bad? does this mean the battery is bad? do I need to change ASAP? --- ## [2010 Ford F-150 exhaust leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-exhaust-leak/139181)
**Author:** [@hcrose81.wfg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hcrose81.wfg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-f-150-exhaust-leak/139181 "2019-04-24T22:52:21Z")
I noticed my truck was making a ticking sound, which turned out to be an exhaust leak because I had a crack in the manifold. I researched the problem and bought headers to replace the cracked manifold. I replaced the p… --- ## [Car starts but won’t turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-won-t-turn-on/139182)
**Author:** [@Bradley\_Street](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_Street)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-won-t-turn-on/139182 "2019-04-24T21:59:07Z")
So the car starts but won’t turn on. I told my girlfriend to turn the ignition key to the off position and then the on position and wait a couple seconds and repeat that process a couple times. I assumed the engine wasn’… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid - opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-tahoe-hybrid-opinions/139168)
**Author:** [@Molly05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Molly05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-tahoe-hybrid-opinions/139168 "2019-04-24T21:12:56Z")
How do rate this vehicle? Problems is cost of repairs higher --- ## [Help. truck problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-truck-problems/139173)
**Author:** [@Kayleigh\_Mccammon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kayleigh_Mccammon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-truck-problems/139173 "2019-04-24T20:47:38Z")
I need help. Our truck had a bad problem of dying while we would drive it, mainly if we had to stay stopped for very long or went over a certain speed. Now it won’t even start. We took it to a mechanic 3 different times … --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue - oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-intrigue-oil/139170)
**Author:** [@Sondrarloper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sondrarloper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-intrigue-oil/139170 "2019-04-24T21:10:03Z")
What if the main engine oil housing does not show any visible signs of oil when cap is removed --- ## [2006 Toyota Camry A/C not cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-a-c-not-cold/139174)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-camry-a-c-not-cold/139174 "2019-04-24T20:39:41Z")
2006 Toyota Camry LE with 118K miles. A/C was blowing cold but would go from cold to hot without changing any settings. Now it hardly ever blows cold at all. Closed side vents and put a thermometer in center vents. O… --- ## [2019 Honda Civic check engine light comes on monthly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-check-engine-light-comes-on-monthly/139092)
**Author:** [@peterma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-check-engine-light-comes-on-monthly/139092 "2019-04-24T19:54:16Z")
Lease Honda Civic on 11/18/18. Check engine light on every month since Dec. 18. It is the 6th time the light is on. Honda is looking a way to fix it. They said it is no danger. The car is new, may be it is a false a… --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class starts when it wants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-starts-when-it-wants/139158)
**Author:** [@BrooksKloppenburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrooksKloppenburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-starts-when-it-wants/139158 "2019-04-24T19:44:13Z")
2010 Mercedes ML350 starts when it wants to. Battery fully charged and Alternator in working order. When turning ignition to on position, dash lights do not always turn on. When engine hot and you turn off, it will not s… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V trans fluid exchange interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-trans-fluid-exchange-interval/139001)
**Author:** [@mmokshagundam\_145528](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmokshagundam_145528)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-trans-fluid-exchange-interval/139001 "2019-04-24T18:10:43Z")
My dealer tells me that I need to do a transmission fluid exchange at 30K miles, but the maintenance manual says it should be done at 100K. that is a big discrepancy. The dealer says 100k is only if I drive exclusively… --- ## [Volvo C30 T5 2.0L Hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-t5-2-0l-hatch/139141)
**Author:** [@Aspen\_Spora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aspen_Spora)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-c30-t5-2-0l-hatch/139141 "2019-04-24T18:07:58Z")
Hey everyone, I’m looking at buying a 2008 C30 T5 with 74k miles right now, and I’m curious about how it is to own a Volvo. How’s maintenance? Repair cost in comparison? Thanks! --- ## [Lurching brakes - 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lurching-brakes-2018-toyota-camry-hybrid/121808)
**Author:** [@AlanE.Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanE.Brown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lurching-brakes-2018-toyota-camry-hybrid/121808 "2019-04-24T18:04:19Z")
Has anyone reported problems with the Camry Hybrid’s brakes “lurching” in congested traffic situations? --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-wont-start/139076)
**Author:** [@OluwoleMayungbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OluwoleMayungbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-wont-start/139076 "2019-04-24T18:03:17Z")
Hello, My Kai Optima 2015 model won’t start all of a sudden. All lights on dash board comes on but engine won’t role or even start. I have tried to use another batter but still experiencing same issue. I call in an engi… --- ## [Should I replace the cat converter for 1999 Toyota Avalon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-cat-converter-for-1999-toyota-avalon/139147)
**Author:** [@patsytilley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patsytilley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-replace-the-cat-converter-for-1999-toyota-avalon/139147 "2019-04-24T17:57:43Z")
should i replace a cat converter on a 20 year old toyota avalon --- ## [2008 Honda Accord engine shut off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-engine-shut-off-while-driving/139121)
**Author:** [@DennisDiDomenico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisDiDomenico)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-engine-shut-off-while-driving/139121 "2019-04-24T17:24:17Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Accord. Twice in the past eight months, the engine inexplicably shuts off while driving. What could be the cause of this? --- ## [I have a 2001 mercury sable will not start not the stater or battery or the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-2001-mercury-sable-will-not-start-not-the-stater-or-battery-or-the-fuel-pump/85328)
**Author:** [@jmkasperek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmkasperek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-2001-mercury-sable-will-not-start-not-the-stater-or-battery-or-the-fuel-pump/85328 "2019-04-24T17:14:18Z")
ok the problem is when i try to start it does not fire up but when it does she runs fine its just hard to start at time its not the starter or the fuel pump i hear it click on when the key is turned starter engages and t… --- ## [2010 Subaru Outback - transmission mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-transmission-mystery/139113)
**Author:** [@texas\_ladyj\_151128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texas_ladyj_151128)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-transmission-mystery/139113 "2019-04-24T15:55:38Z")
I have a 2010 Subaru Outback. It’s been in the shop for over a month, and the tech can’t seem to fix it. The RPMs race when we step on the gas, but the car only seems to increase speed very slowly. What could the problem… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=628) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=630)