# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=723 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 724 --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda5 - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-starting-issues/130565)
**Author:** [@Bridget16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bridget16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-starting-issues/130565 "2018-12-10T13:50:57Z")
When I drive my car a short distance (less than 6 blocks) on cold mornings. It has trouble starting again. I park the car in the garage and I have no problem starting it initially. The care has a newer battery and I h… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Van - SMog check light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-van-smog-check-light/130532)
**Author:** [@JamesCampbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCampbell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-van-smog-check-light/130532 "2018-12-10T13:43:38Z")
I own a 2005 Winnebago with a dead engine battery. It also needs a smog check soon. I asked a mechanic if he could do both at once and he said no, because after he replaced the battery, I would have to drive it 100 mil… --- ## [2013 Jeep Compass warning lights stayed on after power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-warning-lights-stayed-on-after-power-loss/130539)
**Author:** [@Nomgqibelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nomgqibelo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-warning-lights-stayed-on-after-power-loss/130539 "2018-12-10T13:36:06Z")
Lost power while driving and dashboard lights for engine and electric stayed on. --- ## [2013 Ford Focus - Everything than can go wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-everything-than-can-go-wrong/130386)
**Author:** [@Debbie58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-everything-than-can-go-wrong/130386 "2018-12-10T13:33:18Z")
fi have a 1l for focus eco boost, I’ve had a whole new clutch system, the oil light came on and was seconds away from blowing up so had new filter and belt and now my water has disappeared and my car starts when cold but… --- ## [2007 Volvo S60 - No Heat or defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-s60-no-heat-or-defrost/130388)
**Author:** [@pete55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volvo-s60-no-heat-or-defrost/130388 "2018-12-10T13:19:44Z")
volvo 2007 s 60 has no heat or defrost a/c is fine --- ## [2005 Scion tC - Won't defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-wont-defrost/130473)
**Author:** [@victorvillalpando](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victorvillalpando)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-scion-tc-wont-defrost/130473 "2018-12-08T19:23:52Z")
defrost system doesn’t work on 2005 scion button light comes on then off. --- ## [1955 Fords - Adding lead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1955-fords-adding-lead/130495)
**Author:** [@LGSwift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LGSwift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1955-fords-adding-lead/130495 "2018-12-10T12:07:06Z")
I have two 1955 Fords with 272 engines. I have been using leaded additive in their fuel and also use high octane gas. Is the leaded additive that good for the motors? Both seem to run well. Also would using Berryman’s f… --- ## [2005 Honda CRV electric door lock failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-crv-electric-door-lock-failure/80315)
**Author:** [@Honda\_Nut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda_Nut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-crv-electric-door-lock-failure/80315 "2018-12-10T11:21:14Z")
All of my electric door locks failed over the last 3 months. Rear doors first, then passanger front, then, Drivers front and tailgate. All work mannually. What would cause this type of cascading failure? Honda dealer sa… --- ## [Can you use Dexron/Mercon trans fluid in a ‘55 Ford?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-dexron-mercon-trans-fluid-in-a-55-ford/130523)
**Author:** [@Holman1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holman1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-dexron-mercon-trans-fluid-in-a-55-ford/130523 "2018-12-10T08:25:29Z")
Can I use dexron/mercon trans fluid in a 1955 Ford? Calls for type F. --- ## [Moist / fog problem toyota yaris 2008 vvti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moist-fog-problem-toyota-yaris-2008-vvti/130515)
**Author:** [@Josephtoyotayaris2008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephtoyotayaris2008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moist-fog-problem-toyota-yaris-2008-vvti/130515 "2018-12-10T05:43:31Z")
This is basicaly a small amount of fog or moist at the side of my window glass. Yesterday i left my car in the parking area open space. After 6hrs of work i returned and saw all the windows of my car were completely wh… --- ## [Backward battery terminals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backward-battery-terminals/130546)
**Author:** [@Amr\_hamed\_141739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amr_hamed_141739)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backward-battery-terminals/130546 "2018-12-10T03:13:46Z")
Hi , today i was trying to help someone needs a jumper cable from my car so i hooked the car battery correctly and gave him the other side of the cable to connect it with his dead battery i thought he knew what he was do… --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey has broken backing plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-has-broken-backing-plate/4847)
**Author:** [@gmasanny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmasanny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-has-broken-backing-plate/4847 "2018-12-10T01:44:20Z")
I own a 2002 Honda Odyssey LX van with 72,000 miles. This van has been meticulously maintained and I have the records to prove it. About two weeks ago I started hearing a loud "tapping-rattling" noise at the rear o… --- ## [Handbrake and check engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handbrake-and-check-engine-light-on/130498)
**Author:** [@jurgis.ievins\_145605](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jurgis.ievins_145605)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handbrake-and-check-engine-light-on/130498 "2018-12-10T01:25:42Z")
Hello! I have an Opel (Vauxhall) meriva. The engine was changed about half a year ago. The check enginw light was on all the time before that and the engine overheated and died. After the engine change the check engine… --- ## [Beep sounds while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beep-sounds-while-driving/130504)
**Author:** [@Josephtoyotayaris2008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josephtoyotayaris2008)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beep-sounds-while-driving/130504 "2018-12-10T00:58:53Z")
Can some help me to understand why am i hearing beep sounds while i’m driving my toyota yaris 1.3 vvti 2008 porta navi?? This is my first time to hear this kind of beeps and it’s anoying while im driving. Thanks --- ## [Wuh-wuh-wuh groaning rubbing noise in the front right wheel area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wuh-wuh-wuh-groaning-rubbing-noise-in-the-front-right-wheel-area/126553)
**Author:** [@Misael\_Ramos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Misael_Ramos)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wuh-wuh-wuh-groaning-rubbing-noise-in-the-front-right-wheel-area/126553 "2018-12-10T00:23:56Z")
Hello all, So I just had my tires rotated, wheels aligned and new wheel bearing installed and I am STILL experiencing an intermittent wuh-wuh-wuh rubbing groaning sound from the passenger front wheel area. The noise usu… --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion - hot air through vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-hot-air-through-vents/130527)
**Author:** [@ToddWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToddWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-hot-air-through-vents/130527 "2018-12-09T23:37:53Z")
When my car goes through the car wash, I start my car and only really hot air comes through the vents. I can put on the air conditioner on cold and still persists. What could be the cause of this. --- ## [2012 Toyota Tundra - Known issue question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tundra-known-issue-question/130519)
**Author:** [@Rob10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-tundra-known-issue-question/130519 "2018-12-09T22:22:18Z")
Just curious how serious the air intake pump problem is with the 2012 Toyota Tundra? I have 68,000 miles on my Tundra, and apparently Tundra will only cover this (known) problem through 6 yrs/60000 miles. Repair cost i… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - Airbag lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-airbag-lights/130536)
**Author:** [@steve121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve121)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-airbag-lights/130536 "2018-12-09T22:15:03Z")
airbag light begins intermittently then constant --- ## [1985 Cadillac Fleetwood - Parts always seem a bit off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-cadillac-fleetwood-parts-always-seem-a-bit-off/130525)
**Author:** [@robhire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robhire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-cadillac-fleetwood-parts-always-seem-a-bit-off/130525 "2018-12-09T22:11:43Z")
I bought a used 1985 Fleetwood 6 years ago and ive usually done the small repairs myself. I always seemed to have trouble with parts not quite fitting right. I dont do electrical work and asked afriend to help. One of th… --- ## [2008 Audi A6 - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a6-vibrates/130521)
**Author:** [@Obi22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Obi22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a6-vibrates/130521 "2018-12-09T18:30:19Z")
When I put the AC on, a vibration effect is felt as if something is loosened in the engine but the AC cooling effect is fine. Any idea what the issue might be? --- ## [2002 Ford Thunderbird - Battery dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-thunderbird-battery-dead/130514)
**Author:** [@ArthurCloutier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArthurCloutier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-thunderbird-battery-dead/130514 "2018-12-09T17:04:44Z")
Ran week battery down trying to start the car. Charged battery now car won’t start. --- ## [96 Pontiac Sunfire Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-overheating/130479)
**Author:** [@Lauren\_Bromelow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren_Bromelow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-pontiac-sunfire-overheating/130479 "2018-12-09T16:33:28Z")
Hello, I have a 96 Pontiac Sunfire that is overheating despite numerous repairs. Initially, I believed the car was overheating because it just needed an oil change and some coolant. I got the oil changed and topped off … --- ## [2013 Toyota Tacoma - To Warm up or not to warm up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-to-warm-up-or-not-to-warm-up/130271)
**Author:** [@Derek46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek46)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-to-warm-up-or-not-to-warm-up/130271 "2018-12-09T16:13:36Z")
I read that modern fuel injected engines should not be started early and allowed to warm up on cold frosty mornings as the engine pumps extra fuel into the cylinders which act as a solvent against the normal engine oil l… --- ## [2007 Lincoln Mark LT- Sticky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mark-lt-sticky/130509)
**Author:** [@TinaBosk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinaBosk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mark-lt-sticky/130509 "2018-12-09T16:23:21Z")
a sticky shifter coming out of park. --- ## [How to make brakes brake with less pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-brakes-brake-with-less-pressure/127902)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-brakes-brake-with-less-pressure/127902 "2018-12-09T15:13:19Z")
I have a 2011 honda accord, and also tendinitis in my right ankle. When I press on the brake it makes my ankle hurt. I noticed when driving my friends 2016 subaru legacy that the brakes on it are much smoother and it doe… --- ## [2002 Buick LeSabre - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-clicks/130487)
**Author:** [@joe27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-clicks/130487 "2018-12-09T14:22:36Z")
2002 la sabre clicking sound in engine when I start it and stay on clicking when I drive get louder when I give gas. --- ## [2018 Honda Odyssey auto idle needs repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-odyssey-auto-idle-needs-repair/130335)
**Author:** [@Bob48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob48)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-odyssey-auto-idle-needs-repair/130335 "2018-12-08T13:38:26Z")
How do you repair the auto idle system 2018 Odyssey? --- ## [Why does my Mini use only non-ethanol gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-mini-use-only-non-ethanol-gas/130420)
**Author:** [@david13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david13)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-mini-use-only-non-ethanol-gas/130420 "2018-12-09T13:50:02Z")
Just bought a 2014 Mini-Cooper. Love driving it. However the salesperson failed to mention that the owners manual states to use only non-ethanol gas, but does not explain why. I asked my regular mechanic and he looked pu… --- ## [2015 Toyota RAV4 - Rear lift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-rear-lift/130491)
**Author:** [@Eileen34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eileen34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-rear-lift/130491 "2018-12-09T06:02:20Z")
The power lift gate on my 2015 Rav 4 has stopped working. It was working sporadically. I took it to the dealer and they said it only didn’t work twice and now it’s working. It has now stopped working completely. I can… --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla cranks but won’t start after long sit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-cranks-but-won-t-start-after-long-sit/130376)
**Author:** [@NayyarFaruqui](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NayyarFaruqui)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-cranks-but-won-t-start-after-long-sit/130376 "2018-12-09T05:11:56Z")
Once the engine is started after more than 8 to 10 hours the engine cranks but does not start. However, if I attempt cranking within few hours 3 to 5 hrs, there is no problem. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=722) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=724)