# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=726 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 727 --- ## [Bizarre security system issue with 1999 Lincoln Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-security-system-issue-with-1999-lincoln-town-car/130306)
**Author:** [@sparkyusn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparkyusn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-security-system-issue-with-1999-lincoln-town-car/130306 "2018-12-06T17:21:42Z")
This situation is very perplexing to say the least. Please help me out if you can. I will try to detail the problem in as short of time as possible. Sometimes the fuel pump gets turned off and the engine will not start. … --- ## [2008 Kia Sedona - Starts when it wants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sedona-starts-when-it-wants/130325)
**Author:** [@LKG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LKG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sedona-starts-when-it-wants/130325 "2018-12-06T17:17:56Z")
I have a 2008 Kia Sedona which, up until a couple months ago, was the most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. Now it starts whenever it wants to. The battery is good, and I’ve taken it to an auto repair shop as well as … --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Passat - Satisfaction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-satisfaction/130299)
**Author:** [@RandallCoffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandallCoffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-satisfaction/130299 "2018-12-06T17:11:21Z")
Are all owners of 2012 Passats satisfied with their cars. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Help with flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-help-with-flashing/130323)
**Author:** [@BrianGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianGreen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-help-with-flashing/130323 "2018-12-06T14:48:09Z")
2012 malibu all lights flash with either turn signal and sometimes rear will flash but not front --- ## [1984 GMC Vandura - Gas smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-gmc-vandura-gas-smell/130296)
**Author:** [@Maria01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maria01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-gmc-vandura-gas-smell/130296 "2018-12-06T14:52:02Z")
If I smell gasoline on board the vehicle only (not outside the vehicle) while or after the vehicle has been running, but do not see any fluid leaks under the vehicle or in the engine, and have not lost MPG capabilities, … --- ## [1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight - Boom then stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-oldsmobile-ninety-eight-boom-then-stopped/130319)
**Author:** [@Cordell1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cordell1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-oldsmobile-ninety-eight-boom-then-stopped/130319 "2018-12-06T14:47:49Z")
89 98 Oldsmobile stop pulling I heard a boom noise and it stopped --- ## [2006 Honda CR-V noise in rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-noise-in-rear/130236)
**Author:** [@StephenPanzarellaii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenPanzarellaii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-noise-in-rear/130236 "2018-12-06T06:42:31Z")
sounds like a winding bearing sound in the rear of the car, it comes and goes. --- ## [2009Toyota Matrix Intermittent Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009toyota-matrix-intermittent-rattle/126133)
**Author:** [@1970turtle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1970turtle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009toyota-matrix-intermittent-rattle/126133 "2018-12-06T03:12:41Z")
Hello! I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of an intermittent rattle/fluttering sound coming from my car while accelerating. I have taken the car to 3 different mechanic, all who have fixed things but don’t solve the p… --- ## [2018 Toyota Highlander- Early oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-early-oil-change/130142)
**Author:** [@Darin45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darin45)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-highlander-early-oil-change/130142 "2018-12-06T00:01:25Z")
Is it ok to change your oil the first time before the 10,000 mile mark? --- ## [2005 Toyota Prius headlights shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-headlights-shut-off/129994)
**Author:** [@ClaudiaPenaloza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaudiaPenaloza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-headlights-shut-off/129994 "2018-12-05T19:28:52Z")
While driving my headlights turn off (one, main two, or sometimes ALL -including fog lights-). Switching them on and off a few times generally gets them to turn back on. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Lumina - resetting service vehicle soon light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-lumina-resetting-service-vehicle-soon-light/130256)
**Author:** [@DevinderSingh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevinderSingh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-lumina-resetting-service-vehicle-soon-light/130256 "2018-12-05T17:44:26Z")
how can reset the service vehicle soon message --- ## [2009 Porsche 911 - how do I get AM reception back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-911-how-do-i-get-am-reception-back/130002)
**Author:** [@Dennis23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis23)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-911-how-do-i-get-am-reception-back/130002 "2018-12-05T16:36:24Z")
I had good AM/FM radio reception. A rock chip necessitated windshield replacement. Now little or no AM reception. Porsche dealer and auto glass replacement center have checked many times and cannot find cause. Help? --- ## [Blinker blinking too fast and not working after accident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-blinking-too-fast-and-not-working-after-accident/130263)
**Author:** [@Erica08rose1\_145449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erica08rose1_145449)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinker-blinking-too-fast-and-not-working-after-accident/130263 "2018-12-05T15:01:44Z")
I rear ended somebody and the front of my car is pretty damaged. The right blinker when turned on will blink quickly in my car but doesnt work at all from the outside. Since this happened after an accident i was wonderin… --- ## ['97 Infiniti I30 - Ride rivaling a truck from the 80's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-infiniti-i30-ride-rivaling-a-truck-from-the-80s/61638)
**Author:** [@arrogantyeti101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arrogantyeti101)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-infiniti-i30-ride-rivaling-a-truck-from-the-80s/61638 "2018-12-05T14:34:10Z")
I've had a 1997 Infiniti I30 (Base, non-touring) for about 3 years now. Mileage is coming up on 92k. Engine's fantastic, transmission shifts brilliantly for a 4-speed, all accessories work. The problem is the suspensi… --- ## [2011 Subaru Forester - oil smell in passenger compartment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-oil-smell-in-passenger-compartment/130254)
**Author:** [@JOHNREITMEYER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNREITMEYER)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-oil-smell-in-passenger-compartment/130254 "2018-12-05T14:10:50Z")
sometimes get an oil smell in the passenger compartment. I’m able to stop the smell by pressing the air recycling button so that no outside air enters the compartment. I’ve checked the engine for leaks and found none. A … --- ## [2007 Ford Ranger - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-ranger-rattles/130258)
**Author:** [@timtap87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timtap87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-ranger-rattles/130258 "2018-12-05T13:46:31Z")
My truck has 133k miles and never had a major issue. The other day, something started rattling when I accelerate or decelerate. It sounds like a large washer loose on a bolt rattling as the engine vibrates. I got underne… --- ## [Alternator Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-plug/130207)
**Author:** [@ech0locati0n96\_145412](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ech0locati0n96_145412)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-plug/130207 "2018-12-05T13:33:58Z")
My grandad’s '96 T100 pickup needs a new plug for the alternator (the old plug was melted). We’ve got a new a alternator, a Denso (W0133-1602006). What plug will fit this part? --- ## [Dealership repaired head gasket, only issues was oil seeping out. Got car back once, check engine light within 40 miles. Got car back again and it's stuttering on acceleration and light is BACK on (p0301). What to do now? \*Time Sensitive\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-repaired-head-gasket-only-issues-was-oil-seeping-out-got-car-back-once-check-engine-light-within-40-miles-got-car-back-again-and-its-stuttering-on-acceleration-and-light-is-back-on-p0301-what-to-do-now-time-sensitive/130121)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Benham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan_Benham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-repaired-head-gasket-only-issues-was-oil-seeping-out-got-car-back-once-check-engine-light-within-40-miles-got-car-back-again-and-its-stuttering-on-acceleration-and-light-is-back-on-p0301-what-to-do-now-time-sensitive/130121 "2018-12-05T07:19:44Z")
Let’s begin by saying my car is a 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i which had 0 issues so far at 104,000 mi. So, I brought my car to a dealership thinking everything would be safe, yes it’s a bit more pricey but I wanted this jo… --- ## [Subaru key replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-key-replacement/112305)
**Author:** [@BillRussell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillRussell)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-key-replacement/112305 "2018-02-16T23:04:09Z")
I needed to have a duplicate key made, at the dealer. He said they are specially ordered and cut (with a laser) at “the Subaru factory” and shipped to the dealer when ordered. I find this difficult to believe, specially… --- ## [1992 Nissan Sentra - oil and water mixed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-sentra-oil-and-water-mixed/130223)
**Author:** [@Dennis27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-sentra-oil-and-water-mixed/130223 "2018-12-05T04:07:59Z")
My cars oil and water mixed but didnt overheat …i replaced the gasket …but still does the same …i felt my car jerking …then check my water and it was empty but the motor was low in temp …so what is going on --- ## [Ford C-max: lower 4 brake lights not lighting, but center light is. Wiring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-c-max-lower-4-brake-lights-not-lighting-but-center-light-is-wiring/130227)
**Author:** [@evabenitezsv\_145424](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evabenitezsv_145424)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-c-max-lower-4-brake-lights-not-lighting-but-center-light-is-wiring/130227 "2018-12-05T00:11:28Z")
On my Ford C-max, the lower 4 red rear lights don’t get brighter when braking, but the center light in the rear window does. All other lights are working. I pulled off one of the brake light housings and verified the b… --- ## [Car won't start after radio install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-radio-install/89113)
**Author:** [@Torilynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Torilynn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-radio-install/89113 "2018-12-05T00:08:11Z")
I have A 2004 Pontiac grand am and am trying to install a non factory stereo. The previous owner cut the adapter wires to the original radio and had them taped together so I had to wire the new CD player directly to my c… --- ## [Yellow gunk inside motorcycle oil filter cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-gunk-inside-motorcycle-oil-filter-cover/130031)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yellow-gunk-inside-motorcycle-oil-filter-cover/130031 "2018-12-04T23:49:03Z")
I’m doing some basic restoration on a '75 Honda CB750K I picked up at a swap meet a few months ago. Took the oil filter assembly off to change filter and fluids and found the above yellow gunk inside. It’s kind of a p… --- ## [P0342 - Kia Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0342-kia-rio/130230)
**Author:** [@Ackerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ackerman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0342-kia-rio/130230 "2018-12-04T22:40:46Z")
My 2007 Kia Rio LX died going down the road. I hooked up my computer to check it and it gave a PO342 Camshaft position Sensor A Circuit low bank 1 or single sensor. I replace the Camshaft position Sensor. My battery is g… --- ## [2017 Ford Focus transmission shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-transmission-shudder/117879)
**Author:** [@JohnYetter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnYetter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-focus-transmission-shudder/117879 "2018-12-04T20:59:34Z")
Has the transmission shutter been fixed on the 2017 Ford Focus ? --- ## [2002 Chrysler Sebring needs a new interior handle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-needs-a-new-interior-handle/130213)
**Author:** [@ROGERLAWSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROGERLAWSON)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-needs-a-new-interior-handle/130213 "2018-12-04T20:17:20Z")
My 2002 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible interior drivers door handle has come unattached from the cable to the latch. The metal connector at the end of the cable has broken, and the part is apparently no longer avai… --- ## [Ford Fusion starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-starting-problem/130209)
**Author:** [@RalphKronz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphKronz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-starting-problem/130209 "2018-12-04T19:38:04Z")
I have a hard starting issue with my 2006 Fusion 3.0 V6 that only occurs when the car has been sitting outside in the cold (29 deg F or less) all day or night. The starter turns the engine over plenty strong but the car … --- ## [2009 Acura RDX - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-rdx-vibrates/130179)
**Author:** [@LarryFaulkner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryFaulkner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-rdx-vibrates/130179 "2018-12-04T19:31:11Z")
after decelerating \[and automatic down-shifting\], when slowly accelerating there is a vibration (grinding?) emanating from the under carriage. --- ## [2015 BMW X1 - Repair Worries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-x1-repair-worries/130162)
**Author:** [@Barbara41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-x1-repair-worries/130162 "2018-12-04T17:48:52Z")
I have been told get rid of my 2015 BMW X1 because it has 100,500 miles on it, they feel it might cause me expense repair bills. What has been your experience? --- ## [2015 Nissan Frontier - Heater issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-heater-issues/130198)
**Author:** [@jerry34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-frontier-heater-issues/130198 "2018-12-04T17:54:48Z")
my heater on the truck doesn’t all ways work. the fan works but the temperature control doesn’t turn the air from cold to warm [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=725) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=727)