# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=633 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 634 --- ## [1991 Mercedes 500 SL Low Beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mercedes-500-sl-low-beams/138873)
**Author:** [@GRoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GRoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-mercedes-500-sl-low-beams/138873 "2019-04-20T22:37:31Z")
My neighbor has a 1991 Mercedes 500SL that he is working on. The High beams work but the low beams do not. we have replaced the fuse (it wasn’t blown) as well as the module and the relay. does anyone have any thoughts … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu - radio phasing on/off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-radio-phasing-on-off/138731)
**Author:** [@LarryShubat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryShubat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-radio-phasing-on-off/138731 "2019-04-20T21:17:28Z")
My 2011 Malibu car radio when turned on will start phasing on off after 20 minutes. Started about 2 months ago, with only 80,000 miles. My turn signals while working started doing the on off sound of the turn signal. … --- ## [2008 Volvo XC70 stumbles at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-xc70-stumbles-at-low-speed/138840)
**Author:** [@RonS35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonS35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-xc70-stumbles-at-low-speed/138840 "2019-04-20T18:22:02Z")
We have a 2008 Volvo XC70 that stumbles-misses when pulling away in lower speeds. Spark plugs & coils have been replaced. OBD shows maybe a weak O2 sensor. What do you think? --- ## [1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera energy problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-energy-problem/138825)
**Author:** [@DaveHallenbeck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHallenbeck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-oldsmobile-cutlass-ciera-energy-problem/138825 "2019-04-20T16:02:44Z")
My car has an energy problem - the car often won’t start. I started by replacing the battery with the recommended Interstate, having the starter and charging system checked out and they seem to be fine, yet the problem … --- ## [Was Alignment Necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-alignment-necessary/138702)
**Author:** [@jwalters2000\_150887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwalters2000_150887)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-alignment-necessary/138702 "2019-04-20T15:02:34Z")
I took my 18’ Kia Sorento in for a 15K service. My alignment was very slightly out of spec but the service adviser suggested I have it corrected. $90 later and I’m wondering if it really was? My Alignment Report liste… --- ## [Mileage doesn't work but odometer and trip work. Digital dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-doesnt-work-but-odometer-and-trip-work-digital-dash/138745)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Aiken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Aiken)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-doesnt-work-but-odometer-and-trip-work-digital-dash/138745 "2019-04-20T14:42:48Z")
I have a 2007 Saturn Aura XR. 3.6 My issue is the odometer works and the trip also but the mileage doesn’t change. I replaced the transmission and since then the mileage doesn’t work. I’ve switched the cluster with a d… --- ## [Camry won’t move when I step on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-won-t-move-when-i-step-on-the-gas/138815)
**Author:** [@Earnest1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earnest1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-won-t-move-when-i-step-on-the-gas/138815 "2019-04-20T14:35:37Z")
My 2018 Toyota Camry 4cyl refuses to move when I hit the gas. There is a count of two hesitation before it moves from a stop light. Toyota says this “is normal,” and is their attempt to comply with their overall gas mi… --- ## [Honda Crosstour ex-l v-6 starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crosstour-ex-l-v-6-starting-issues/138810)
**Author:** [@marktciotti\_150940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktciotti_150940)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crosstour-ex-l-v-6-starting-issues/138810 "2019-04-20T14:11:51Z")
There are a number of threads on starter issues on the Crosstour and other models. I have a 2013 V6 EX-L that I purchased new. Last year the starter started grinding and I replaced it. The car had previously had the t… --- ## [Is it the fan belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fan-belt/134759)
**Author:** [@old\_school\_31\_148377](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_school_31_148377)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-the-fan-belt/134759 "2019-04-20T13:33:17Z")
Hi all, I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES and it’s making a weird noise when I start it up. I’m not an expert and im just looking for any opinions on what the problem might be?. This is the video of it running: Tha… --- ## [1996 Dodge Dakota - warm air from AC at higher speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-dakota-warm-air-from-ac-at-higher-speeds/138803)
**Author:** [@BrianGibbens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianGibbens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-dakota-warm-air-from-ac-at-higher-speeds/138803 "2019-04-20T13:15:56Z")
Warm air mixing with A/C only when driving over 50mph? --- ## [Is my head gasket leaking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-head-gasket-leaking/138805)
**Author:** [@JohnDouglas14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDouglas14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-head-gasket-leaking/138805 "2019-04-20T11:29:22Z")
I have a 2002 Ford F-150 that has about 306,000 miles on it. It has only been in the shop a couple of times, though I have done some repair work myself. Though I have changed the oil and filter regularly at 5,000 mile in… --- ## [2016 Ford Escape mpg drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-mpg-drop/138799)
**Author:** [@Gilbert55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilbert55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-mpg-drop/138799 "2019-04-20T04:18:29Z")
getting worst gas milage from 29.8 to 26.mpg what to do --- ## [1961 Buick Electra 225 odometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1961-buick-electra-225-odometer/138796)
**Author:** [@Gwen01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwen01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1961-buick-electra-225-odometer/138796 "2019-04-20T04:13:50Z")
Would the odometer for 1961 Buick Electra 225 stop at 99,999 miles? --- ## [Car loosing coolant but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loosing-coolant-but/138771)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loosing-coolant-but/138771 "2019-04-20T03:55:16Z")
Hi My car has an engine code of low coolant temperature reading so assuming thermostat got stuck open even though engine operates on normal temperatures after 10-15 mins driving. The thing is my car started loosing coo… --- ## [Knocking and smoking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-and-smoking/74286)
**Author:** [@drmtbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drmtbrown)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-and-smoking/74286 "2019-04-20T03:54:47Z")
About 3 weeks after an oil change, my 01 Ford Ranger started knocking and smoking when I accelerated up hills. I checked the oil levels to find that it was completely empty. Refilled the oil, but the problem persisted.… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester -- camshaft replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-camshaft-replacement/138758)
**Author:** [@BradSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradSmith)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-camshaft-replacement/138758 "2019-04-20T03:34:15Z")
Has anyone had problems with check engine light coming on and the cause was 3 camshaft gears that needed replaced? Engine has 100,000 and I just purchased it; no warranty, big bucks to repair. I don’t see any recalls … --- ## [1997 Ford Escort has trouble turning over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-escort-has-trouble-turning-over/138775)
**Author:** [@Rockzax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockzax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-escort-has-trouble-turning-over/138775 "2019-04-20T02:57:38Z")
Tried to start the car several times and it wouldn’t turn over. AAA tested the battery and it was good and eventually got it to start. The man from AAA said it’s acting like it’s out of gas but the gauge reads 3/4 full. … --- ## [2017 BMW X1 - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x1-rattles/137441)
**Author:** [@Christophe58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christophe58)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x1-rattles/137441 "2019-04-19T22:16:52Z")
The engine rattles each time I start it for a few seconds when it’s cold and under about 65 degrees. It didn’t use to do this one year ago. I asked my service adviser, but he didn’t know. I did some research on google an… --- ## [What is this electrical plug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-electrical-plug/138513)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-electrical-plug/138513 "2019-04-19T20:11:51Z")
Good Evening, Just wondering what this is on my 1.6L protege: The insulation is coming off, so I duct taped it ( IM far from home ) , but I am hoping the individual wires won’t short. No silly comments please. 256… --- ## [Ruthmic knocking noise when going straight down the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ruthmic-knocking-noise-when-going-straight-down-the-road/138770)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Goeres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Goeres)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ruthmic-knocking-noise-when-going-straight-down-the-road/138770 "2019-04-19T17:56:35Z")
I have a 1996 Subaru Legacy L wagon with a 2.2l 4 cylinder engine. As I am driving down the road, I hear a rythymic knocking noise when driving straight. When I turn, it goes away until I straighten it out, which it sta… --- ## ['99 Chevy Malibu ABS light & Battery light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-chevy-malibu-abs-light-battery-light-on/44242)
**Author:** [@mnresidentwo4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mnresidentwo4wd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-chevy-malibu-abs-light-battery-light-on/44242 "2019-04-19T16:18:04Z")
My 1999 Chevy Malibu ABS lights went on this morning along with the Battery lights being on, I don't have a garage and the car sort of got plowed into its parking place as we had a big three day snow storm. It isn't maki… --- ## [Sell, fix, or drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-fix-or-drive/138774)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-fix-or-drive/138774 "2019-04-19T14:56:12Z")
99 Lexus LS 400. Belongs to my son. Has lots of moderately loose front-end parts, none dangerous yet. Engine and tranny are smooth, no bad signs. 180k miles. Fix the front end? $1600. Sell it? Drive it until it is bad… --- ## [2016 Honda Accord front end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-front-end-noise/138761)
**Author:** [@ForchielliWilliam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ForchielliWilliam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-front-end-noise/138761 "2019-04-19T14:46:32Z")
I have a 2016 Honda Accord sport with a noise coming from the front tires or wheels. There have been many complaints about this problem. My question, is it the tire or the sport rim that makes the noise. Continental t… --- ## [How to repair rusted bottom front fender---Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-repair-rusted-bottom-front-fender-please-help/138594)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-repair-rusted-bottom-front-fender-please-help/138594 "2019-04-19T14:11:47Z")
Hi there, Protégé SE year 2000. I noticed that the bottom part of the left front fender is loose at the bottom (see pic) → its pretty shocking how the rust broke right off from the bolts. How do I fix this? I w… --- ## [Cars without cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-without-cabin-air-filters/138721)
**Author:** [@Exnihilate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exnihilate)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-without-cabin-air-filters/138721 "2019-04-19T13:09:12Z")
I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.8liter with a bad ac. I am having trouble getting decent air to blow through the vents. Usually replacing the cabin air filter would do wonders but I don’t think this model has one. I… --- ## [2002 chevy Silverado misfiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-misfiring/138741)
**Author:** [@alafoy\_150911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alafoy_150911)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-silverado-misfiring/138741 "2019-04-19T11:43:14Z")
Hey car talk community! I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and over the past year I’ve had misfires only after its rained very hard or its humid out. the spark plugs and wires have all been changed and it has seemed t… --- ## [1977 Chev K10 fuel/carburetor trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-chev-k10-fuel-carburetor-trouble/138680)
**Author:** [@mpmanges\_150875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpmanges_150875)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-chev-k10-fuel-carburetor-trouble/138680 "2019-04-19T03:52:21Z")
My engine won’t start if I let it sit for more than 3 days. I have to add gas to the carburetor to get it to fire then it runs great. I replaced the fuel filter, gas tank is full, the fuel pump seems to work fine. I ha… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet 1500 needs new injectors at low mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-needs-new-injectors-at-low-mileage/119752)
**Author:** [@KennethFarley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethFarley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-needs-new-injectors-at-low-mileage/119752 "2019-04-19T02:53:53Z")
2014 Silverado has 47k. Engine light came on with code for cold start/ rough idle. Dealer ran check and said four fuel injectors need replaced. How at such low miles? --- ## [Honda Civic 2009 AC smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-ac-smell/138759)
**Author:** [@Han11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Han11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2009-ac-smell/138759 "2019-04-19T02:47:51Z")
Hi, I need some help to self-diagnose with my Honda Civic 2009 AC’s problem before I have to go to the mechanics. The air comes out of my AC smells like piss/sweat when I first turn my car on and goes away after a couple… --- ## [Honda City ZX Startup issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-city-zx-startup-issue/138635)
**Author:** [@Shaan\_Mughal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaan_Mughal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-city-zx-startup-issue/138635 "2019-04-19T02:02:22Z")
Hi, I own a Sept 2007 Honda City ZX GXi, done about 100K kms. Since a couple of weeks now, I’ve been facing a weird starting problem in my car. When I start the car first thing in the morning, it starts without a fuss… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=632) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=634)