# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=644 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 645 --- ## [2007 Nissan Maxima - Jump start gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-jump-start-gone-wrong/137699)
**Author:** [@JohnLambert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLambert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-jump-start-gone-wrong/137699 "2019-04-02T13:47:00Z")
I was jumping a friends 1986 corvette when my car lost all power and the battery was dead. Acted like a computer malfunction. Lights would brighten as fast as they would dim. When my car got jumped was fine until I put … --- ## [2011 Toyota Highlander - remote comes on by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-remote-comes-on-by-itself/137781)
**Author:** [@BimBas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BimBas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-highlander-remote-comes-on-by-itself/137781 "2019-04-02T13:45:09Z")
Hi My Toyota Highlander 2011 model remote comes on by itself about twice a day, when no one touches the remote.It beeps for about seven seconds and automatically starts the engine.The engine shuts down by itself within … --- ## [2010 Nissan Sentra power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-power-loss/137793)
**Author:** [@Harrison48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harrison48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-power-loss/137793 "2019-04-02T13:16:33Z")
Okay…so I have two issues/questions: Firstly, my car has gone completely powerless and won’t start (for the third time in two months). I’ve taken it to a mechanic twice, and they have made “fixes,” but the issue remains… --- ## [Car won't start until is cools off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-is-cools-off/63338)
**Author:** [@erikrocks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikrocks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-is-cools-off/63338 "2019-04-02T13:16:01Z")
Hi there. I have a 1995 Subaru Impreza that I have been nursing along for the past 14 years. Recently, if I drive for a decent length of time (~10 miles), tutn the car off to go into a store, and then try to start it u… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Veracruz headlights dimming in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-headlights-dimming-in-and-out/137753)
**Author:** [@FranciaBaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FranciaBaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-headlights-dimming-in-and-out/137753 "2019-04-01T20:34:48Z")
my headlights are dimming in and out, --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Prix rapid turn signal blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-rapid-turn-signal-blink/137785)
**Author:** [@Caelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caelin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-rapid-turn-signal-blink/137785 "2019-04-02T12:20:34Z")
My turn signal blinks rapidly. The front right doesn’t work but a new bulb hasn’t fixed the issue. The light in the instrument cluster and right taillight still blink rapidly. --- ## [Online installation guides for replacing cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-installation-guides-for-replacing-cabin-air-filters/137726)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-installation-guides-for-replacing-cabin-air-filters/137726 "2019-04-02T12:17:50Z")
I think that there are likely some people who could benefit from this, courtesy of Fram: https://www.framfreshbreeze.com/installation-guides :+1: --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Touareg - Sloshing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-touareg-sloshing/125625)
**Author:** [@Jacqueline1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacqueline1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-touareg-sloshing/125625 "2019-04-02T12:12:36Z")
How do I release/drain the water from the sills? After a heavy rainfall recently, I can hear water sloshing back and forth when I press the brakes or accelerate in the back of my Touareg. It sounds like it could be com… --- ## [1981 Mazda RX-7 - High idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-mazda-rx-7-high-idle/137645)
**Author:** [@RobertLeeMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLeeMiller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-mazda-rx-7-high-idle/137645 "2019-04-02T02:43:23Z")
Won’t idle below 1700 /RPM --- ## [1998 Chevrolet S-10 - Can't reset codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s-10-cant-reset-codes/137640)
**Author:** [@mikegrassia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikegrassia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-s-10-cant-reset-codes/137640 "2019-04-02T02:41:32Z")
Can’t reset check engine light with ob2 or disconnect battery What would do that --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata - How reliable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/137614)
**Author:** [@SanJuanHarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SanJuanHarrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/137614 "2019-04-02T02:18:15Z")
I just bought a 2015 Hyundai sonata Sport with 44,001 miles. I have just a simple question, how reliable are Hyundai’s? What should I be looking out for? --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox fans won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-fans-won-t-work/137756)
**Author:** [@ROBERT27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERT27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-fans-won-t-work/137756 "2019-04-02T01:45:28Z")
My fans will not turn on when the cor gets hot and sometimes works when i have the ac on i checks all fuses and checked the fan everything works must me a electrical issue any news on a recall?? --- ## [2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class idling rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-idling-rough/137731)
**Author:** [@katie53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katie53)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-idling-rough/137731 "2019-04-02T01:43:57Z")
after getting a new fuel pump and 2 new crank sensors and a new wire, car is idling rough. problem disappears while moving. --- ## [2020 Chrysler Pacifica - Owner reports?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-pacifica-owner-reports/137548)
**Author:** [@KateAshley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KateAshley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chrysler-pacifica-owner-reports/137548 "2019-04-02T00:38:29Z")
I am interested in hearing Pacifica Hybrid owners’ reviews on this Chrysler vehicle. Thank you. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Dead radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dead-radio/137624)
**Author:** [@Leobel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leobel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-dead-radio/137624 "2019-04-02T00:12:10Z")
2015 silverado base radio went dead . fuse is ok .disconect battery .nothing happen .Chevy Dealer try to reprograming de radio nothing happen.i need help.thank you --- ## [Error P1443, but what the hell is the name of the part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-p1443-but-what-the-hell-is-the-name-of-the-part/136594)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/error-p1443-but-what-the-hell-is-the-name-of-the-part/136594 "2019-04-01T23:49:02Z")
Yeah, the 2001 Subaru again. This time it’s a CEL that’s throwing a P1443 error on my reader, MOD $E1 Purge Control Valve 2. Based on what I’ve been googling, I probably have to replace a valve on the evaporative emiss… --- ## [Transmission repair/replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-replacement/137505)
**Author:** [@John\_paul\_150115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_paul_150115)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-replacement/137505 "2019-04-01T20:48:05Z")
Removed transmission from f150 to be rebuilt, after getting it back and reinstalling it as well as the other components we filled it up with ATF fluid let it sit so the ATF could circulate after that we tried to take it … --- ## [98 civic problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-problem/137729)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Duty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-problem/137729 "2019-04-01T20:37:29Z")
What causes car to backfire? --- ## [2004 Kia Sorento P0171](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-p0171/137747)
**Author:** [@saveriorella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saveriorella)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-p0171/137747 "2019-04-01T19:48:03Z")
i have a 2004 kia sorrento which promoted a code po171 awiuld to know what rong --- ## [1975 GMC Pickup - Hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-gmc-pickup-hard-to-start/137474)
**Author:** [@DaveHarris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHarris)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-gmc-pickup-hard-to-start/137474 "2019-04-01T19:27:02Z")
I live in California and drive a 350 GMC Sprint, which is not garaged. I take it out weekly for a 30 mile spin. It has a new carb, fuel lines and fuel filter and I try to keep fresh gas in it but it has always been har… --- ## [2014 Mazda CX-5 - E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-5-e85/137638)
**Author:** [@Chris22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris22)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-5-e85/137638 "2019-04-01T19:06:23Z")
Can I start using EA85 ethanol in my 2014 Mazda CX-5 ? If so, are there any special things I should do first? Driving a polluter bothers me so much that I try not to drive the car anymore and am considering selling i… --- ## [Brief ABS light - 2000 Nissan Xterra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-abs-light-2000-nissan-xterra/137728)
**Author:** [@CarlaMollica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlaMollica)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-abs-light-2000-nissan-xterra/137728 "2019-04-01T18:31:40Z")
ABS warning light briefly lit up. Why? --- ## [Replacing 05 Accord Hybrid battery with 09 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-05-accord-hybrid-battery-with-09-civic/137722)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-05-accord-hybrid-battery-with-09-civic/137722 "2019-04-01T18:30:17Z")
Can Anyone please tell me if I can replace a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid Battery with 2009 Civic Hybrid? TIA --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta - Who can I truck trust most?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-who-can-i-truck-trust-most/137657)
**Author:** [@Julie17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-who-can-i-truck-trust-most/137657 "2019-04-01T18:29:49Z")
Hello I had my local Ford dealership test drive my car. It is a hatchback. The driver drove around the parking lot on a cold WI day. He didn’t drive at any local road or hwy or freeway speed. The driver said I need at l… --- ## [2004 Volvo S60 needs a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s60-needs-a-mechanic/137714)
**Author:** [@KathleenMLambert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenMLambert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s60-needs-a-mechanic/137714 "2019-04-01T18:23:16Z")
Best Volvo mechanic in my area. This is a straight stick. --- ## [Need help please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-please/137626)
**Author:** [@jayjay123983\_150203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayjay123983_150203)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-please/137626 "2019-04-01T17:48:08Z")
I just got my calibers brakes and rotors done on saturday and on sunday my left back tire was smoking and my new silver calibers were turning brown its only on that left back tire please help dont know what it is --- ## [2001 Honda Odyssey - Problems starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-problems-starting/137653)
**Author:** [@KateWerley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KateWerley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-problems-starting/137653 "2019-04-01T17:34:08Z")
Dear Car Talk: I’ve been having intermittent problems with my 2001 (215,000 miles) Honda Odyssey starting over the last year or so. I started noticing something off last summer, where sometimes the car would be slow to… --- ## [Gas in oil smell in a 2002 chevy cavalier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-oil-smell-in-a-2002-chevy-cavalier/92344)
**Author:** [@rexair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rexair)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-oil-smell-in-a-2002-chevy-cavalier/92344 "2019-04-01T16:41:55Z")
replaced Fuel Pressure Regulator but still notice smell of gas and sometimes at start up rough idle. --- ## [Question about cv assembly/transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-cv-assembly-transmission/137694)
**Author:** [@Kayla\_carero\_150244](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kayla_carero_150244)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-cv-assembly-transmission/137694 "2019-04-01T16:41:06Z")
I purchased my car (2004 Honda Accord) two years ago with 50,000 miles and one owner. It was in beautiful shape. Long story short this shop I was going too (close friends of the family) ended up replacing the complete ri… --- ## [2000 Ford Taurus - HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-taurus-hvac/137409)
**Author:** [@TroyNewberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TroyNewberry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-taurus-hvac/137409 "2019-04-01T16:08:25Z")
AC not blowing cold air, has plenty of freon. Also, may not be related, but heater does not work in the winter. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=643) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=645)