# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=657 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 658 --- ## [2003 Ford Windstar - Stops in 200 meters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-stops-in-200-meters/136517)
**Author:** [@Adeyemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adeyemi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-stops-in-200-meters/136517 "2019-03-16T15:36:34Z")
My car would start, drive for less than 200 meters and stop. It would then be raising without moving, and i have to switch off. After a few minutes, it will start again, move for less than 200 metres and stop again. Hen… --- ## [AC not working ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working/136425)
**Author:** [@Shalon\_Griggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shalon_Griggs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-working/136425 "2019-03-16T15:34:11Z")
I’m trying to figure out why the ac isn’t blowing in my Toyota Highlander. I replaced the blower motor and cabin air filter. I can tell it’s working at various speeds, but nothing seems to be blowing from the vents. Any … --- ## [When is enough enough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-enough-enough/136566)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Catchpole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Catchpole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-enough-enough/136566 "2019-03-16T15:23:03Z")
I have metro PCS for mu cell phone carrier and with that I have Metro broad band that plugs into my OBD 12 plugin Wich readdmy codes, tells location of my car ect. Problem is when it is plugged in and although it works j… --- ## [2004 nissan murano: alternator/charging problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-alternator-charging-problem/76036)
**Author:** [@Fannel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fannel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-murano-alternator-charging-problem/76036 "2019-03-16T15:09:44Z")
I stopped at traffic light and my car went off and won't start again. I had it towed home, it will jump start and keep on running as long as the jump start pack stays connected. As soon as i disconnect the jumpstarter it… --- ## [1983 LTD Crown vic engine flooding with gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ltd-crown-vic-engine-flooding-with-gas/136513)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Baron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricky_Baron)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ltd-crown-vic-engine-flooding-with-gas/136513 "2019-03-16T14:52:09Z")
The engine is flooding with gas and won’t start. Ive replaced the fuel pressure regulator and done a tune up and it still won’t start. When I bought the car it ran but when I brought it home and worked on it for a while … --- ## [Camry Won't Shift Out of 2nd or 3rd Gear When Cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-wont-shift-out-of-2nd-or-3rd-gear-when-cold/83157)
**Author:** [@clvand0](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clvand0)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-wont-shift-out-of-2nd-or-3rd-gear-when-cold/83157 "2019-03-16T14:39:43Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Camry, automatic trans, 172k miles, still in great shape and has been well cared for with standard preventative maintenance. When it's cold (\<30F), the transmission will not shift out of 2nd or 3rd … --- ## [My car keeps clicking when I try to start it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-keeps-clicking-when-i-try-to-start-it/136519)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Cline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_Cline)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-keeps-clicking-when-i-try-to-start-it/136519 "2019-03-16T13:51:43Z")
I drive a 2006 Saturn Ion; I can’t figure out how to attach a video, however, the car’s battery has been read for a while, It worked perfectly fine until one day it wouldn’t start, so I got out my speed charger and tried… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - engine is toast](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-engine-is-toast/123302)
**Author:** [@DavidM.Horth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidM.Horth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-tiguan-engine-is-toast/123302 "2019-03-16T13:37:32Z")
I have a 2012 VW Tiguan with 80,000 miles on it that consumes oil. It consumed so much that I ended up runnning low on engine oil and they tell me now that the engine is toast. What do you recommend and who in the Nort… --- ## [2002 Toyota Prius- Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-prius-car-wont-start/32345)
**Author:** [@occhas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/occhas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-prius-car-wont-start/32345 "2019-03-16T13:33:49Z")
Yesterday, our Prius would not start up. When we turned the ignition on the display lights illuminated like they should, but when we cranked it absolutely nothing. Today we tried to jump start the battery with a po… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-battery-drain/136541)
**Author:** [@KenStout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenStout)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-battery-drain/136541 "2019-03-16T04:56:26Z")
Hi: I’m having some trouble with a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica I recently bought. I had a brand new battery die out after I had not driven it for forty-eight hours. I was told either there was some type of power drain or some… --- ## [2005 Nissan Altima - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-shakes/136553)
**Author:** [@P.Ong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P.Ong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-altima-shakes/136553 "2019-03-16T04:32:48Z")
My car shakes when it’s cold and idling. it doesn’t always happen. When I drive it for a distance it stops shaking and it is back to normal. What is the problem. My mechanic doesn’t know… --- ## [2010 Ford Ranger - Vibrates when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-vibrates-when-braking/136543)
**Author:** [@Steve29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-ranger-vibrates-when-braking/136543 "2019-03-16T03:54:52Z")
I am getting a vibration in the wheels when I put on the brakes when braking at 35 to 40 mph. --- ## [Honda Civic Plate Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-plate-lights/79610)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-plate-lights/79610 "2019-03-16T03:53:19Z")
Four lights are out on the trunk lid of my wife's 2004 4 door Honda Civic. Two lights for the license plate and two parking lights. The brake lights and parking lights and turn signals on the body of the car are fine. … --- ## [1994 Mazda MX-3 - Help request - smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mx-3-help-request-smog/136527)
**Author:** [@MikeGlessner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeGlessner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-mx-3-help-request-smog/136527 "2019-03-16T03:41:58Z")
What is the best way to solve High HC and NOX problem for smog. Car runs great but has 160K and is a V6. Has new O2 Sensors, new VLF and new Plugs. Thinking CRC Guaranted to Pass, Water De-Carb, or C4 (HaHa) --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - Do I need to flush?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-gt-do-i-need-to-flush/136534)
**Author:** [@MartinDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartinDavis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-gt-do-i-need-to-flush/136534 "2019-03-16T03:09:03Z")
This is a highway-only car with 138K miles. I’ve changed the oil at 10K intervals. Went to get a change today and the mechanic made a big push about dirty oil and wanted to “flush it out.” I’m sure you guys have dealt w… --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion Energi - Battery cooling fan always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-energi-battery-cooling-fan-always-on/136523)
**Author:** [@RichardFalconer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardFalconer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-energi-battery-cooling-fan-always-on/136523 "2019-03-16T01:28:16Z")
The battery pack fan in my 2015 Ford Fusion energi; plug in hybrid, runs almost constantly whenever the car is turned on. Usually the air temp is not hot and the fan comes on right away after starting car. The dealer sa… --- ## [VVT advance/retard limits to avoid piston/valve interference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vvt-advance-retard-limits-to-avoid-piston-valve-interference/136494)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vvt-advance-retard-limits-to-avoid-piston-valve-interference/136494 "2019-03-16T01:26:50Z")
I’m reading an article about retrofitting a Gen 4 LS engine (L77) to older vehicle (Hot Rod Magazine, 4.19). I came to this paragraph and got stopped in my tracks. What do these two sentences mean? Why does the cam … --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Impala - Security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-security/136532)
**Author:** [@Benjamin451](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benjamin451)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-security/136532 "2019-03-15T22:09:34Z")
2004 Impala security light flashing turn key to start nothing engaged.lights on dash comes on fuses are good.but also my OBD2 scanner can’t link in to the car. --- ## [Replaced Key Fob/Moved Electronics and Smart Chip - Now it won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-key-fob-moved-electronics-and-smart-chip-now-it-wont-start/125160)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-key-fob-moved-electronics-and-smart-chip-now-it-wont-start/125160 "2019-03-15T20:40:52Z")
Hello everyone… I bought a blank shell for my car key and moved the keypad over. I dug out the little square black chip, moved that over too. I snapped the new key together, tested the keypad (it’s alive!) and took th… --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry-stalling problem/rough idle/ trouble accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-stalling-problem-rough-idle-trouble-accelerating/136236)
**Author:** [@mpsagun19\_149311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mpsagun19_149311)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-stalling-problem-rough-idle-trouble-accelerating/136236 "2019-03-15T18:53:02Z")
My 1999 Toyota Camry le 4L continuously stalls/dies when I stop and struggles to turn over/start. It also hesitates to accelerate (when you push down on the pedal the car will decrease in rpms instead of increasing). It … --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey - NC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-nc/136521)
**Author:** [@somnath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/somnath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-nc/136521 "2019-03-15T17:35:11Z")
How much it should cost to replace front motor mount on 2007 Honda Odyssey? Thanks --- ## [1997 CR-V transmission slipping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cr-v-transmission-slipping/136428)
**Author:** [@monatex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/monatex)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cr-v-transmission-slipping/136428 "2019-03-15T15:42:16Z")
My daughter’s 97 CR-V has had this issue since we bought it but I figured I would ask here to see what you think the issue is. Transmission shifts perfectly fine into 2nd and 3rd gear. However, when shifting into 4th ge… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet 1500 - Died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-died/136490)
**Author:** [@MarkHenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkHenson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-1500-died/136490 "2019-03-15T13:10:57Z")
We had a. Cold. Day and started. Truck. 2003. Silverado ran in high idle. For 8 min. And i taped. Accelerator. Ones. To lower idle. When i did idled. Down and died new fuel pump but no noise. From it --- ## [Is my tie rod bad? (Video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-tie-rod-bad-video/136499)
**Author:** [@joelranckcartalk\_148930](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joelranckcartalk_148930)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 10:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-tie-rod-bad-video/136499 "2019-03-15T10:29:36Z")
My tie rod boots were shot and there was way too much movement in the tie rod so I took the old ones off and was ready to replace until seeing the shape of my tie rod end. My first reaction was this doesn’t seem right, … --- ## [2013 Subaru Forester - Multiple codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-multiple-codes/136492)
**Author:** [@JulieHoffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieHoffman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-multiple-codes/136492 "2019-03-15T09:52:10Z")
The check engine light and the ABS light came on. They did not go off after the car warmed up. We are on an extended driving trip and cannot take the car in until next week. Is it okay to drive it? --- ## [Ignition issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-issues/135013)
**Author:** [@Marcia\_Loving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marcia_Loving)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-issues/135013 "2019-03-15T03:44:21Z")
Volkswagen Jetta Recently when I turn off my car and remove the key the radio stays on, the chime goes off like the key is still in the ignition and my key fob is no longer locking/unlocking doors or opening the trunk. … --- ## [2014 Chrysler Voyager - needs 6th new set of brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-voyager-needs-6th-new-set-of-brake-pads/136415)
**Author:** [@GraemeHopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GraemeHopkins)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-voyager-needs-6th-new-set-of-brake-pads/136415 "2019-03-15T02:45:04Z")
2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager bought new 58.000 miles on clock, having to replace front disc pads for the sixth time. Any answer to this please. --- ## [1999 GMC Jimmy - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-jimmy-loses-power/136370)
**Author:** [@Marc08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marc08)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-gmc-jimmy-loses-power/136370 "2019-03-15T02:20:30Z")
My car randomly looses engine power while driving and resets to a state as if I had turned the key on but never started the car. In the last 2 years trying to figure this problem out ive replaced the fuel pump and inline… --- ## [How to keep rodents out of the engine compartment? (2005 Mazda Mazda3)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-rodents-out-of-the-engine-compartment-2005-mazda-mazda3/136442)
**Author:** [@DavidRosen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidRosen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-rodents-out-of-the-engine-compartment-2005-mazda-mazda3/136442 "2019-03-15T01:50:16Z")
Keep mice & rats out of the engine compartment? (asking for a friend) --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry - Gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-gaskets/136496)
**Author:** [@Ginny32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ginny32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-gaskets/136496 "2019-03-15T01:47:52Z")
Do you have trouble with door and trunk gaskets, either leaking or totally coming loose? My 2009 has been failing. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=656) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=658)