# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=669 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 670 --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-cel/135429)
**Author:** [@JonPetersen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonPetersen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-cel/135429 "2019-02-26T19:28:41Z")
Dear Car Talk, My Honda has over 190k miles. My “check engine light” comes on periodically, then goes out by itself. I have always used “top-tier” gas (primarily Chevron or Shell mid-grade), so I am hoping that the catal… --- ## [Engine Misfire on Ford Mondeo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-on-ford-mondeo/135039)
**Author:** [@Lidor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lidor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misfire-on-ford-mondeo/135039 "2019-02-26T19:11:23Z")
Hello, I have a Ford Mondeo MK4 2009 2.3L, I have 2 main issues within this vehicle. When driving more than 5 minutes the engine misfire and suddenly the car got not power and I have to use Tiptronic Transmission so th… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra already needs third set of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-already-needs-third-set-of-tires/135372)
**Author:** [@KellyPierce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellyPierce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-already-needs-third-set-of-tires/135372 "2019-02-26T18:17:56Z")
Super confused and ticked off that I’m getting ready to put the 3rd set of tires on my 2016 Hyundai Elantra at 45,500 miles. What the heck is going on with this car? Owned many vehicles and never have I needed new tires … --- ## [2006 Mazda Tribute timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-timing-belt-change/135359)
**Author:** [@Anna49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anna49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-tribute-timing-belt-change/135359 "2019-02-26T17:52:16Z")
Is it hard to change the timing belt on a Mazda Tribute? --- ## [2007 Mazda CX-7 - Hello](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-7-hello/135416)
**Author:** [@anna42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anna42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-7-hello/135416 "2019-02-26T17:37:53Z")
hello the engine is not working --- ## [Noise coming from drum brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-coming-from-drum-brakes/135413)
**Author:** [@perryjeff22\_148779](https://community.cartalk.com/u/perryjeff22_148779)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-coming-from-drum-brakes/135413 "2019-02-26T16:33:38Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy Cobalt LT 154,000miles and when I brake there’s this haulting brake sound coming from the drum brake area. we just new shoes installed last year at Chevy dealership. What could be the problem? --- ## [2002 Pontiac Firebird - Before I start this thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-firebird-before-i-start-this-thing/135414)
**Author:** [@jonathan\_foley\_148780](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathan_foley_148780)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-pontiac-firebird-before-i-start-this-thing/135414 "2019-02-26T16:32:09Z")
I’ve recently aquired a 2002 pontiac firebird trans am with the 5.7 V8, she’s been sitting for 8 years but ran fine when it stopped. Where should I start? --- ## [Are Hyundais bad in the snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-hyundais-bad-in-the-snow/135082)
**Author:** [@Manuel07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manuel07)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-hyundais-bad-in-the-snow/135082 "2019-02-26T16:17:26Z")
My Hyundai Elantra 2014 which I purchased off a used car dealership 9 months ago drives terrible in the snow. It slides really really bad. I live in Chicago it’s terrible here. Is this how Hyundai’s drive? --- ## [2001 Hyundai Santa Fe - Gearshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-gearshift/135343)
**Author:** [@Carmen16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carmen16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-gearshift/135343 "2019-02-26T14:47:11Z")
What is that my gearshift automatic dies not work in the morning and seems to be stuck on drive shift --- ## [Brake pedal sometimes goes all the way to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-sometimes-goes-all-the-way-to-the-floor/135360)
**Author:** [@orangewingnut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orangewingnut)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-sometimes-goes-all-the-way-to-the-floor/135360 "2019-02-26T14:45:44Z")
own a 2006 Toyota Solera with 170,000 miles. Took it in to the shop because brake pedal went almost to the floor. They replaced the brake master cylinder, fluid and bled the lines. Got the car back and same thing happene… --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion door lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-door-lock/135333)
**Author:** [@WilCisneros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilCisneros)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-door-lock/135333 "2019-02-25T13:00:48Z")
2012 Ford Fusion, inside passenger door lock unlocks, but won’t lock. I have to manually lock the car interior door lock. I have replaced the interior door handle which includes the power lock mechanism. what should I tr… --- ## [2010 G37x haunted?(electrical issues)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-g37x-haunted-electrical-issues/135380)
**Author:** [@Shay\_Deen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shay_Deen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-g37x-haunted-electrical-issues/135380 "2019-02-26T14:23:45Z")
Hi everyone I am having some electrical issues with my vehicle. I looked all over the internet and didn’t find anyone with similar issues to mine (or maybe I’m bad at looking). I am hoping one of you will be able to gui… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V won't start or turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-wont-start-or-turn-over/135382)
**Author:** [@garyowens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garyowens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-wont-start-or-turn-over/135382 "2019-02-26T14:20:24Z")
crv 2015 wont start nor turn over, hear a clicking sound from engine ,still don’t start,finally jumped it from other suv ,got it started, had battery checked at auto store they found no major problem with battery, I now … --- ## [Are 2019 Mazda CX-5 mounts better than prior years'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-2019-mazda-cx-5-mounts-better-than-prior-years/135398)
**Author:** [@Jerry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-2019-mazda-cx-5-mounts-better-than-prior-years/135398 "2019-02-26T14:18:19Z")
I am going to buy 2019 cx5 gt .Is the same mounts still on, or did Mazda some improvement? Please let me know . Thanks --- ## [2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac spark plug blow-out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-spark-plug-blow-out/135400)
**Author:** [@stevenpereira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenpereira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-trac-spark-plug-blow-out/135400 "2019-02-26T14:15:16Z")
What could cause my spark plug to blow out from the block? --- ## [Help with Blown Engine repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-blown-engine-repairs/135368)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Leiter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Leiter)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-blown-engine-repairs/135368 "2019-02-26T13:05:25Z")
Engine blown on a 2009 Camry. Engine had 95505 miles on it. Cause was due to oil change not done correctly at oil change shop. They agreed to repair. What they want to do is replace the engine with a 2007 engine that has… --- ## [A/C cycles on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-cycles-on-and-off/134921)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-cycles-on-and-off/134921 "2019-02-26T06:35:22Z")
My wife’s 1997 Acura CL (238K miles) is having a strange problem. Even with the climate control completely turned off, the A/C cycles on and off. I start the car on a cold morning, turn A/C off and this thing starts cycl… --- ## [My gas cap failed the leak test: is there any hope for it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-gas-cap-failed-the-leak-test-is-there-any-hope-for-it/134757)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-gas-cap-failed-the-leak-test-is-there-any-hope-for-it/134757 "2019-02-26T06:34:56Z")
My gas cap (CST 5501 safety-vent locking fuel cap, bought 2006 April 30 after somebody siphoned some gas back when it was $4/gallon) failed the leak test. Fortunately the spare, the older one, passed. The leaky cap has a… --- ## [Annoying humming from back of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-humming-from-back-of-car/85022)
**Author:** [@Moonbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moonbird)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-humming-from-back-of-car/85022 "2019-02-19T02:34:16Z")
In January I purchased a front wheel drive 2010 Toyota Highlander with 23,000 miles. When driving just over 60 mph, there is a fairly loud humming sound at the back of the car (seems to be more toward the right rear). Th… --- ## [Clutch pedal bite point sinking now too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-bite-point-sinking-now-too-low/135028)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-bite-point-sinking-now-too-low/135028 "2019-02-26T01:30:42Z")
2001 Cavalier 5-speed manual 2.2 240K I had my clutch master cylinder replaced 8 months ago. The reason at that time was because the clutch pedal bite point had dropped down to the last / bottom 10% or so of pedal trave… --- ## [2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500hd-misfire/135357)
**Author:** [@carriellegalloway\_148749](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carriellegalloway_148749)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-sierra-2500hd-misfire/135357 "2019-02-26T03:50:22Z")
My son’s truck started misfiring about a month ago. We’ve had it to three different mechanics, including a GMC dealership, and no one has been able to diagnose the problem. The mechanics suggested changing the Mass Air… --- ## [2011 Dodge Caravan won’t start after brief stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-won-t-start-after-brief-stops/135309)
**Author:** [@Glanville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glanville)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-won-t-start-after-brief-stops/135309 "2019-02-26T03:40:36Z")
My 2011 Dodge Caravan will occasionally not start after being driven and then stopped for a gas fill up, running an errand, etc. Have had it checked by a mechanic but nothing shows up. Any solutions? --- ## [94 Chevy 350 tbi shudders in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-chevy-350-tbi-shudders-in-gear/135045)
**Author:** [@charlesdunsford\_148562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlesdunsford_148562)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-chevy-350-tbi-shudders-in-gear/135045 "2019-02-26T02:19:45Z")
I bought a 94 chevy 350 tbi and finnally got it to idle right. i rebuilt the top end and have replaced my entire ignition system except the ignition coil. it idles great but if i put it in any gear except neutral and pa… --- ## ['01 Honda Civic ABS Sensor Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-honda-civic-abs-sensor-troubleshooting/135231)
**Author:** [@chris.angeloni\_147615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris.angeloni_147615)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-honda-civic-abs-sensor-troubleshooting/135231 "2019-02-26T02:17:48Z")
Hi all, Car specs: 2001 Honda Civic Ex, 2dr coupe, 5 speed manual, 1.7L VTEC I’ve been having issues with parasitic drain, found the source of the drain to be something in the ABS system (diagnosed by connecting a mult… --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V - Odd starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-odd-starting/135235)
**Author:** [@GeneButmankiewicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneButmankiewicz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-odd-starting/135235 "2019-02-26T01:48:25Z")
I too have a 2017 Honda CRV with only 9100 miles on it. It is now having trouble starting up when the brake pedal kicks my foot up with trying to start it, then the consoles says please wait as the timer go round and rou… --- ## [Hyundai 2007 Sonata lights stay on and drain the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-2007-sonata-lights-stay-on-and-drain-the-battery/76493)
**Author:** [@chopson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chopson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-2007-sonata-lights-stay-on-and-drain-the-battery/76493 "2019-02-26T01:13:54Z")
I have a 2007 Sonata. The parking lights won't switch off without a turning the lights on and off for some time. Repeated attempts can turn them off, but you have to check the car in a hour to see if they have come bac… --- ## [1969 Mercury Montego: Tons of accessories stopped working suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-mercury-montego-tons-of-accessories-stopped-working-suddenly/135375)
**Author:** [@acrazygoat728\_148760](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acrazygoat728_148760)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-mercury-montego-tons-of-accessories-stopped-working-suddenly/135375 "2019-02-26T00:52:05Z")
So I turned on my car on day (1969 Mercury Montego) and suddenly a ton of things weren’t working. The AC, Turn Signals, Radio, Parking Lights, Back-up lights, Gas Gauge. Things like that. I replaced a few of the fuses to… --- ## [2000 gmc yukon charging failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-yukon-charging-failure/133609)
**Author:** [@najera585\_147611](https://community.cartalk.com/u/najera585_147611)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-yukon-charging-failure/133609 "2019-02-26T00:46:24Z")
Recently replaced starter, alternator, and battery, but now it hasn’t been charging the battery at all. Took to mechanics, told me problem lies in instrument cluster. Was wondering if anybody ever had same problem --- ## [Car seems to almost stall with AT transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-to-almost-stall-with-at-transmission/135327)
**Author:** [@Noonamee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noonamee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seems-to-almost-stall-with-at-transmission/135327 "2019-02-26T00:15:18Z")
After turning the key, the car cranks but the cranking sound and power (lights on dashboard) go down like it’s gonna stall in manual transmission. Then the engine starts like normal. It takes a few seconds longer than us… --- ## [2011 Ford Fiesta rack and pinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-rack-and-pinion/135351)
**Author:** [@PamelaDouglas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaDouglas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fiesta-rack-and-pinion/135351 "2019-02-25T20:34:30Z")
The rack and pinion on the steering wheel has broken, should i fix this and then trade it back in to the Ford Company? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=668) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=670)