# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=713 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 714 --- ## [1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L 4x4 - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-4-0l-4x4-starting-issues/131465)
**Author:** [@Jessica\_Bradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica_Bradley)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-4-0l-4x4-starting-issues/131465 "2018-12-28T15:29:17Z")
Jeep didn’t run to begin with when we got it (aka my project vehicle), but we were told that it was because the anti-theft system was engaged. Bought a new ignition w/ keys to disengage the system and that still didn’t w… --- ## [Accidentally drilled a hole through my brake booster.. \[NEED ADVICE\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-drilled-a-hole-through-my-brake-booster-need-advice/131488)
**Author:** [@stephenjp13\_146258](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephenjp13_146258)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-drilled-a-hole-through-my-brake-booster-need-advice/131488 "2018-12-28T15:17:01Z")
This is my first time on this website so I do not know if I am doing this right. It is going to be a very long topic but PLEASE take your time to read it and give me some advice on what to do. ANYWAYS I got subwoofers … --- ## [2002 Lexus ES 300 P1350 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-p1350-code/131527)
**Author:** [@woods16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woods16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-p1350-code/131527 "2018-12-28T14:14:28Z")
showing code p1350. three lights remain on. track light,vsc and check engine. can you tell me what iswrong/ --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-check-engine-light/131529)
**Author:** [@DavidRiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidRiley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-check-engine-light/131529 "2018-12-28T13:28:28Z")
I just want to know how to turn off my check engine light --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna won't shift to Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-wont-shift-to-drive/131525)
**Author:** [@Sally47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sally47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-wont-shift-to-drive/131525 "2018-12-28T13:03:23Z")
2006 Toyota Sienna backed it out of driveway when shifted to drive it just wouldn’t move! I could shift but it just kept showing it was in neutral even when shifted to park etc. It could be pushed easily and then had to … --- ## [This Subaru is hot, Really HOT!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-subaru-is-hot-really-hot/106376)
**Author:** [@subarufailed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subarufailed)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-subaru-is-hot-really-hot/106376 "2018-12-28T06:15:09Z")
There are a lot of things I like about my new 2017 Outback, but it also has some serious flaws. The heater raises the temperature about 10 degrees above the setting. Subaru corporate says this is in accordance with the… --- ## [Dash lights turning on and off while car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-lights-turning-on-and-off-while-car-is-off/131487)
**Author:** [@Holly\_Knowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-lights-turning-on-and-off-while-car-is-off/131487 "2018-12-28T03:55:30Z")
My 2015 dodge journey died last night. I think how I know why. My dash lights are turning on and off while the car is OFF. I cant find anything online about what could be the cause. I’ve found a few things about what to … --- ## [2013 Toyota Tundra - flickering light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tundra-flickering-light-mystery/131507)
**Author:** [@Erek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tundra-flickering-light-mystery/131507 "2018-12-28T02:52:50Z")
My 2013 Tundra Is currently having problems. It started about 3 months ago. Flickering of lights inside of truck. Next day all of a sudden I had no regular headlights. Only high beams, thank god I had driven home the nex… --- ## [LOSS of power/compression after cleaning cold air intake and oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-compression-after-cleaning-cold-air-intake-and-oil-change/131517)
**Author:** [@Cameronstanton55\_143929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameronstanton55_143929)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-compression-after-cleaning-cold-air-intake-and-oil-change/131517 "2018-12-27T22:30:21Z")
I have a 2013 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT. It’s a manual. I just changed my oil and oil filter and cleaned my COLD air intake. I went to take it for a test drive and I have a complete loss of power/compression and have barely an… --- ## [Rogue backup camera - 2011 Ford Edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rogue-backup-camera-2011-ford-edge/131511)
**Author:** [@ChrisFisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisFisher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rogue-backup-camera-2011-ford-edge/131511 "2018-12-27T21:08:30Z")
My backup camera has gone rogue. It works sometimes. It’s upside down sometimes and it says see dealer sometimes. The dealer wants $700. --- ## [1998 Chevy Prizm random loss of engine power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-prizm-random-loss-of-engine-power/130787)
**Author:** [@mcbockalds\_145797](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcbockalds_145797)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-prizm-random-loss-of-engine-power/130787 "2018-12-27T16:10:44Z")
For over two years I’ve had this problem. About every 50 to 100 miles or so of city driving (25 to 45 mph) the car suddenly looses power and will not go over 30 mph. If I slowly give it more and more gas it won’t acce… --- ## [2005 Subaru Impreza check engine light turns on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-impreza-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-off/131509)
**Author:** [@Teresa14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teresa14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-impreza-check-engine-light-turns-on-and-off/131509 "2018-12-27T15:10:18Z")
check engine light for days then goes off for days, then comes on again. --- ## [My car idles but wont rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-idles-but-wont-rev/29847)
**Author:** [@Fallensoldier337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fallensoldier337)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-idles-but-wont-rev/29847 "2018-12-27T13:32:20Z")
I need major help, im new to the whole mechanic thing and i bought myself a car that needed ALOT of work... bad idea right? well everything went well till i tried reving the engine... it didnt increase rpms at all... so … --- ## [Do driving habits affect the longevity of catalytic converters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-driving-habits-affect-the-longevity-of-catalytic-converters/131471)
**Author:** [@JoshHalley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshHalley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-driving-habits-affect-the-longevity-of-catalytic-converters/131471 "2018-12-27T04:00:38Z")
I drove a 2015 F250 with a 6.2L V8. It has 81,000 miles on it, and it just got out of the shop for a check engine light. It ended up getting a the purge valve and all 16 spark plugs changed along with the catalytic conve… --- ## [2006 ford expedition no start no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-no-start-no-crank/131481)
**Author:** [@Athena\_Olson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Athena_Olson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-expedition-no-start-no-crank/131481 "2018-12-27T03:20:58Z")
i have a 2006 ford expedition that has a no start no crank i have changed the variable camshaft solenoids and the starter and i talk to a moble machanic and he said that my 5.7L V8 triton engine has a electric sensor on … --- ## [Mysterious cause for bad electrical connection?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-cause-for-bad-electrical-connection/131148)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-cause-for-bad-electrical-connection/131148 "2018-12-27T01:11:30Z")
The other day I noticed the “third” brake light on my Corolla was out, so decided to replace the bulb. Turned out it wasn’t the bulb, just a bad connection. No corrosion visible on the bulb or socket, and just putting … --- ## [2010 Subaru Outback lights flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-lights-flashing/131208)
**Author:** [@tammi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tammi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-lights-flashing/131208 "2018-12-27T00:46:20Z")
cruise, brake, traction control, check engine lights flashing. seems to be possibly related to fuel? replaced the gas cap so now is intermittent but still happens depending on how much fuel is in the tank as far as I … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe start/stop button problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe-start-stop-button-problem/131210)
**Author:** [@IraKleinberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IraKleinberg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-genesis-coupe-start-stop-button-problem/131210 "2018-12-26T19:11:17Z")
Most of the time when I press the Engine Start Stop button the car will start. Howevever sometimes it will not. I can usually after a few minutes and many attemps get it to start. When I reach my destination and the star… --- ## [Radio delay starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-delay-starting/131387)
**Author:** [@afadali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afadali)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-delay-starting/131387 "2018-12-26T18:47:16Z")
Hi, I’ve a weird problem for tow or three weeks now, that the radio in my car delay stating, it actually has electricity connected, all its lights are on, station name is displayed, you can navigate through stations but… --- ## [1974 Toyota Land Cruiser starts better when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-toyota-land-cruiser-starts-better-when-cold/131374)
**Author:** [@Eric561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric561)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-toyota-land-cruiser-starts-better-when-cold/131374 "2018-12-26T15:59:55Z")
I have replaced the carburetor and distributor, rebuilt the motor and it doesn’t like to start when it’s warmed up. Starts better when it’s cold. Almost like it’s flooded. It will start fine if you just shut it off and s… --- ## [Oil life counter - 2017 Chevrolet Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-counter-2017-chevrolet-colorado/131439)
**Author:** [@Walter33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-counter-2017-chevrolet-colorado/131439 "2018-12-26T14:28:00Z")
How does the oil life counter work? Does it know if I use synthetic oil? If not, why would I use a synthetic if it is going to have me change the oil at the same interval? --- ## [P0304 every morning? Goes away when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-every-morning-goes-away-when-warm/131420)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-every-morning-goes-away-when-warm/131420 "2018-12-26T14:22:05Z")
How do I stop water/moisture from getting in ignition coil? I get a p0304 every morning when I start the car. Only misfires in drive. Goes away once at high rpm. Happened ever since went thru a wash. 2004 Kia amanti It’… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer steering grabs and pulls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-steering-grabs-and-pulls/131427)
**Author:** [@Gina31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gina31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-steering-grabs-and-pulls/131427 "2018-12-26T14:20:41Z")
steering grabs and pulls you to one side or another. not out of alignment or whole vehicle. its just a quick grab of the steering wheel. Does not matter what speed you are going --- ## [1988 BMW 535 stumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-bmw-535-stumbles/131262)
**Author:** [@Angus45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angus45)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-bmw-535-stumbles/131262 "2018-12-22T16:10:47Z")
Hi Ray, How are you doing? Car stumbles above 1800rpm right after starter replacement. Prior to that there is no issue whatsoever. The old starter dies in a violent way the last crank was terrible. Suspect timing i… --- ## [Throttle body failure in 2014 Lincoln MKX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-failure-in-2014-lincoln-mkx/131406)
**Author:** [@HansMayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HansMayer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-failure-in-2014-lincoln-mkx/131406 "2018-12-26T03:14:11Z")
Hi, just wondering, is the "trottle body failure "a common issue? (engine stalls in traffic - very dangers) Thank you; hans --- ## [1994 Toyota Camry firing system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-camry-firing-system/131326)
**Author:** [@ClaytonGordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaytonGordon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-camry-firing-system/131326 "2018-12-25T18:40:16Z")
Having problem with firing system, no electrical spark reaching spark plug, I have changed the distribuiter, computer, ignition and voltage regulator --- ## [Power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows/131355)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirk_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows/131355 "2018-12-25T16:21:15Z")
Continuing the discussion from Convert power window to manual (?): I’m trying to get power to my power window in a different truck that doesn’t have power controls, is this possible?? --- ## [Shuddering when engaging cruise control in motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-when-engaging-cruise-control-in-motion/131391)
**Author:** [@Misael\_Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misael_Ramos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-when-engaging-cruise-control-in-motion/131391 "2018-12-25T09:01:34Z")
Hello, My car is quite jerky when reengaging cruise control or when reducing speed incrementally while it’s in motion particularly at medium speeds. Could it be a mount? --- ## [2003 Ford Expedition - is $3k worth it to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-is-3k-worth-it-to-fix/131286)
**Author:** [@LarryHughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryHughes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-is-3k-worth-it-to-fix/131286 "2018-12-25T07:08:15Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Expedition I bought used in 2004. It has 242,000 miles and has been a great car. I am faced with spending approx $3,000.00 to replace the flywheel, lower ball joint, upper control arm-Ford, upper Contr… --- ## [2014 Ford F150 burnt oil smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f150-burnt-oil-smell/131386)
**Author:** [@Tim02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f150-burnt-oil-smell/131386 "2018-12-25T04:21:57Z")
I’d taken my truck to one of those quick change oil places, turns out they overfilled the oil, I realize this after I was smelling burnt oil, I pulled the dip stick to see if the oil was burnt, it wasn’t but there was to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=712) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=714)