# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=702 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 703 --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Impala - battery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-battery-problem/132505)
**Author:** [@shipman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shipman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-impala-battery-problem/132505 "2019-01-13T22:42:19Z")
we have a 2016 chev impala with two batteries and the motor would die at stops to save fuel but it quit doing this have had it in chev dealer shop 3 times and they put new battery on helped some but quit working again wi… --- ## [2013 Jeep Patriot with occasional banging noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-with-occasional-banging-noise/132561)
**Author:** [@Hatch1jc\_146974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatch1jc_146974)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-patriot-with-occasional-banging-noise/132561 "2019-01-13T22:11:45Z")
This noise just started. Vehicle has less than 60k miles. I can’t identify where it’s coming from, but after listening to different noises on YouTube, it almost sounds like a piston knock. The noise isn’t constant and th… --- ## [Car was completely fine then wouldn't start. Replaced battery. Won't hold a charge and now making a really loud growling noise when driving and breaks aren't working right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-completely-fine-then-wouldnt-start-replaced-battery-wont-hold-a-charge-and-now-making-a-really-loud-growling-noise-when-driving-and-breaks-arent-working-right/132571)
**Author:** [@Julie\_Andrea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie_Andrea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-completely-fine-then-wouldnt-start-replaced-battery-wont-hold-a-charge-and-now-making-a-really-loud-growling-noise-when-driving-and-breaks-arent-working-right/132571 "2019-01-13T22:09:29Z")
I recently purchased a 2005 gmc envoy xl. Everything seemed fine with the car. A few days in the check engine light came on. I figured it just needed an oil change. I was wrong. On Thursday it completely died while off. … --- ## [2005 Nissan Maxima se](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-se/132480)
**Author:** [@DustinB\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DustinB_2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-se/132480 "2019-01-13T19:31:15Z")
My 2005 Nissan Maxima shut off while I was driving would not start or crank does not click or nothing lights come on and all but nothing happens when I try to start then I tried to jump it off and smoke came out like cab… --- ## [Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips, only over 40MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-feels-like-it-is-going-over-rumble-strips-only-over-40mph/63478)
**Author:** [@philwillette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philwillette)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-feels-like-it-is-going-over-rumble-strips-only-over-40mph/63478 "2019-01-13T19:02:10Z")
Hi, My truck just recently started to vibrate like it is going over rumble strips. It only happens over 40MPH and sporadically. It seems to happen when I'm just giving enough gas to maintain speed. Once it starts if … --- ## [2005 GMC Suburban vapor lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-suburban-vapor-lock/132474)
**Author:** [@Nita\_Haas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nita_Haas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-suburban-vapor-lock/132474 "2019-01-13T18:57:31Z")
2005 gmc suburban will vapor lock when is is hot , my man will go to the fuel bar and push down a valve with a wirelet some gas out. it will start and run well --- ## [1991 Oldsmobile Toronado - symptoms persist after new cam sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-oldsmobile-toronado-symptoms-persist-after-new-cam-sensor/132550)
**Author:** [@BrianDuVall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianDuVall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-oldsmobile-toronado-symptoms-persist-after-new-cam-sensor/132550 "2019-01-13T17:29:46Z")
my check engine light came on with the cam sensor error code however even after replacing the sensor the light stays on and the usual symptoms continue. Is there something else I should be looking at. Someone told me tha… --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid lug nut problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-lug-nut-problems/132510)
**Author:** [@williamrobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamrobinson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-lug-nut-problems/132510 "2019-01-13T16:21:15Z")
does my 2013 ford fusion hybrid have the lug nut problems --- ## [Windshield wipers stop in "up" position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-stop-in-up-position/92491)
**Author:** [@2002Opel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2002Opel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers-stop-in-up-position/92491 "2016-02-20T23:42:53Z")
Hello everyone, I drive a 2002 Opel Corsa and am completely clueless when it comes to anything beyond changing oil and tires... I would really appreciate some help. My windshield wipers have suddenly begun to stop th… --- ## [How to access the linkage on a door that won’t open?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-access-the-linkage-on-a-door-that-won-t-open/132546)
**Author:** [@steveholmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-access-the-linkage-on-a-door-that-won-t-open/132546 "2019-01-13T14:33:02Z")
Rear passenger side door latch broken on 2012 nissan xterra, door won’t open how do you get in to fix linkage? --- ## [White smoke coming out of my exhaust when I first start my car every day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-out-of-my-exhaust-when-i-first-start-my-car-every-day/80607)
**Author:** [@Mstokes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mstokes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-coming-out-of-my-exhaust-when-i-first-start-my-car-every-day/80607 "2019-01-13T04:34:49Z")
When I start my car for the first time every day, I have white smoke come out my exhaust usually for about a minute or two but it runs fine after that. But it's like a cloud of white smoke. I checked my oil and it's fine… --- ## [2003 Excursion Vacuum Solinoide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-excursion-vacuum-solinoide/132526)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Berkley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter_Berkley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-excursion-vacuum-solinoide/132526 "2019-01-12T22:49:23Z")
I just replaced the vacuum solinoide but forgot to disconnect the battery first. Immediately I got some strange electrical issues. Any idea what this could be? I checked a slew of fuses but am wondering if I just need… --- ## [Charger no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charger-no-start/132522)
**Author:** [@Glenn\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenn_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charger-no-start/132522 "2019-01-12T21:33:00Z")
07 charger was running then wont start no anti freeze --- ## [2003 Mitsubishi Lancer - Not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-not-starting/132163)
**Author:** [@kideis\_146699](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kideis_146699)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-not-starting/132163 "2019-01-12T19:30:46Z")
So my car died while driving and after attempting to start it, it makes a weird noise as if the starter spins, but does not engage the flywheel. I originally had someone try to jump it thinking the battery might possibly… --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Corsica - What will happen when it dies?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-corsica-what-will-happen-when-it-dies/132384)
**Author:** [@travabigley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travabigley)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-corsica-what-will-happen-when-it-dies/132384 "2019-01-12T19:36:46Z")
I have a 95 chevy corsica that I have driven for 21 years. Pretty problem free car. spring of 18 my heater quit working and finally had it checked in this fall. I have a cracked head; Mechanic said put in stopleak a… --- ## [Honda Pilot Cylinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-cylinder-misfire/90836)
**Author:** [@sdutcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdutcher)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-cylinder-misfire/90836 "2019-01-12T19:31:45Z")
My Honda's check engine light and VSA light were on. The diagnosis was cylinder 3 misfire, an apparent Honda problem and one that I've had fixed once before on this same car at the dealership where I bought the car. This… --- ## [2007 Chevy Equinox Wheel Hub Bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-equinox-wheel-hub-bolts/132483)
**Author:** [@ferrdoggsmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ferrdoggsmd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevy-equinox-wheel-hub-bolts/132483 "2019-01-12T19:02:24Z")
I am replacing my rear wheel hub bearing assembly and by the time I get the bolts out of this thing they are all going to be completely stripped out. Nonetheless, I am searching all over the web and I am not finding anyt… --- ## [Flashing D light Honda crv 2004 lx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-d-light-honda-crv-2004-lx/132500)
**Author:** [@sebastien892000\_146931](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sebastien892000_146931)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-d-light-honda-crv-2004-lx/132500 "2019-01-12T18:09:15Z")
HI everyone, I am experiencing a transmission (automatic) problem for the past 7 months. To be more precise my car have been moving from repair shop to repair shop for the past 7 months. My car was scanned, this error … --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox heater blows cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-heater-blows-cold/132417)
**Author:** [@CarolynDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynDavis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-heater-blows-cold/132417 "2019-01-12T16:35:49Z")
Heater is blowing cold air --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-airbag-light/132507)
**Author:** [@kennethg.duerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennethg.duerr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-airbag-light/132507 "2019-01-12T16:05:13Z")
Why is the airbag light coming on --- ## [Electrical problem - intermittent no start when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-intermittent-no-start-when-warm/94329)
**Author:** [@Jlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jlow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problem-intermittent-no-start-when-warm/94329 "2019-01-12T15:57:48Z")
I own a Toyota corolla 2005 . I had 4 occasions where the car would not start after I turned it off. If I let it sit and come back car starts. The electrical system was checked out but pep boys with no issue. Please hel… --- ## [Brake rotors have black/blueish dots and marks - Perfectly normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotors-have-black-blueish-dots-and-marks-perfectly-normal/132465)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-rotors-have-black-blueish-dots-and-marks-perfectly-normal/132465 "2019-01-12T14:12:56Z")
These are the rears rotor and after a drive, so it’s not jut a surface rust type of thing. Were changed about 2000KM ago along with the brake pads. Is it normal? Or what is it? I thought a good rotor surface’s should be… --- ## [Air intake manifold swollen with air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-manifold-swollen-with-air/131305)
**Author:** [@Sebastian\_Tarta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sebastian_Tarta)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-intake-manifold-swollen-with-air/131305 "2019-01-12T12:56:37Z")
Guys, I got a strange one. Whenever I push the gas quickly I hear a hissing sound and it looks like the air intake fills with too much with air (don’t think that’s normal). This hissing sound also stalls the engine for … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD — accidentally used synthetic oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-accidentally-used-synthetic-oil/132127)
**Author:** [@DavidPalumbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidPalumbo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-accidentally-used-synthetic-oil/132127 "2019-01-12T07:00:35Z")
I plow with a 2500 HD Chev Diesel 6.0 Ltr. I changed the oil yesterday rushing to get it done during a brief warmup here in northern Vermont. I didn’t realize the Valvoline Heavy Duty Diesel motor oil I bought also was l… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ABS code C0237](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-abs-code-c0237/132406)
**Author:** [@attilasztricsek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/attilasztricsek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-silverado-1500-abs-code-c0237/132406 "2019-01-12T03:46:56Z")
abs c0237 code aredy change: front hub, rotor ,pad, weel sdeedsensor,brake pad. now ; rear , new brake pad , and e-brake, now wat??? its still ABS light it on --- ## [Tires slipping on dry pavement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-slipping-on-dry-pavement/132440)
**Author:** [@Sarahmrusso\_146890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarahmrusso_146890)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-slipping-on-dry-pavement/132440 "2019-01-12T01:41:58Z")
I have an ‘08 Sienna that had started slipping in wet pavement when I was starting on a hill. My tires were pretty worn so I replaced them about 6-9 months ago. Recently it has begun losing traction when I start on a hil… --- ## [Can engine run with one timing belt broken? (2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-engine-run-with-one-timing-belt-broken-2007-ferrari-612-scaglietti/132462)
**Author:** [@JerryDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryDavis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-engine-run-with-one-timing-belt-broken-2007-ferrari-612-scaglietti/132462 "2019-01-12T00:59:56Z")
Can a v-6 or v-8 engine with double overhead cams still run, albeit poorly, with one timing belt broken? Or, is it really injurious to continue to run the engine to limp into a service location? Is AAA the only answer? --- ## [2012 GMC Sierra 1500 - trouble starting in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-1500-trouble-starting-in-the-cold/132476)
**Author:** [@Will09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-sierra-1500-trouble-starting-in-the-cold/132476 "2019-01-12T00:13:29Z")
I’m having trouble starting my truck when it’s cold when it does crank it runs fine after it warms up it has no trouble cracking whatsoever it is throwing no codes and it is not running rough it still runs smooth as ever … --- ## [2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser hatch won’t stay up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-pt-cruiser-hatch-won-t-stay-up/132482)
**Author:** [@AnnieMcClarin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnieMcClarin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-pt-cruiser-hatch-won-t-stay-up/132482 "2019-01-11T23:32:44Z")
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatch wont stay up just falls no warning --- ## [Should I fix blown engine and cracked cylinder? (2011 Ford Focus)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-blown-engine-and-cracked-cylinder-2011-ford-focus/132438)
**Author:** [@Hutchison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hutchison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-blown-engine-and-cracked-cylinder-2011-ford-focus/132438 "2019-01-11T23:17:32Z")
I have a blown engine and a cracked cylinder. Is it worth fixing? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=701) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=703)