# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=735 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 736 --- ## [Nissan Sentra won’t start after CD player mishap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-won-t-start-after-cd-player-mishap/129354)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Story](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_Story)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-won-t-start-after-cd-player-mishap/129354 "2018-11-23T17:25:24Z")
The weirdest thing happened this morning while we were trying to get on the road for thanksgiving. We got in my 2008 Nissan Sentra, started it just fine, and tired to put a cd in the player. The CD player didn’t grab the… --- ## [P0128 After Changing Thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0128-after-changing-thermostat/129395)
**Author:** [@adamhumphries5\_144938](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamhumphries5_144938)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0128-after-changing-thermostat/129395 "2018-11-23T16:17:16Z")
So, I had my mechanic change out my thermostat to fix my P0128 code i’ve been getting on my reader as well as the check engine light it causes. Unfortunately after this repair, my check engine light STILL POPPED. I notic… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Tahoe interior lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-tahoe-interior-lights/129384)
**Author:** [@RalphRivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphRivers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-tahoe-interior-lights/129384 "2018-11-23T14:38:36Z")
Can’t find the interior light switch to check it out. It malfunctions sporadically. Won’t turn lights on sometimes when entering, and won’t shut down radio and turn on lights when stopped sometimes. So I just lock it and… --- ## [1970 Morgan Roadster fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-morgan-roadster-fuel/129382)
**Author:** [@christopherPearson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherPearson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-morgan-roadster-fuel/129382 "2018-11-23T13:19:19Z")
gasoline for my older car --- ## [Aircon not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aircon-not-working/129347)
**Author:** [@Corne\_Botha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corne_Botha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aircon-not-working/129347 "2018-11-23T06:44:43Z")
Good day I have a Toyota Yaris 2006 1.3. The air con was working 100% until i replaced the head gasket. After that the air con only works while my car is idling. If i slightly rev the car it cuts out. Took it in to chec… --- ## [Bad alternator? Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-help/129373)
**Author:** [@ry.chitwood2\_144919](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ry.chitwood2_144919)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-help/129373 "2018-11-23T03:58:05Z")
I drive a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon and one day I tried to start my car and all the electronics all came on like normal but when I went to start it clicked and everything died. I naturally bought a new battery and everything … --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 burnt trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-burnt-trans-fluid/129378)
**Author:** [@Dale49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-burnt-trans-fluid/129378 "2018-11-23T00:14:51Z")
Have a Mazda3 with 50,000 miles and transmission fluid that my dealer says is burnt. Is this normal. (This is my first auto trans in 50 years) --- ## [Repeated condensation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-condensation/129331)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repeated-condensation/129331 "2018-11-22T22:06:30Z")
Ok I have a 2011 Cadillac and have a problem many have with thier car. My passenger side headlight has come down with condensation. Today I drove around in the daytime with the high beams on and most but not all evapor… --- ## [Help on covering up bad paint job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-covering-up-bad-paint-job/129334)
**Author:** [@XeonNetwork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XeonNetwork)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-covering-up-bad-paint-job/129334 "2018-11-22T21:42:40Z")
I have an old car that I painted recently. The paint job wasn’t great because the paint wasn’t glossy and mostly it wasn’t smooth. I want to find a way to cover up the bad paint job by using some sort of chemicals to mak… --- ## [2008 Toyota Tacoma leaf springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-leaf-springs/129357)
**Author:** [@ThomasButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasButler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-tacoma-leaf-springs/129357 "2018-11-22T17:28:22Z")
About 3 years after buying my Tacoma I went to dealership for an oil change. The super comes out and informs me that both leaf springs are broken and need to be replaced. $ 1400. A few months later the news item on my lo… --- ## [Need plug for GPS in 2019 Chevrolet Bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-plug-for-gps-in-2019-chevrolet-bolt/129360)
**Author:** [@GregKent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregKent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-plug-for-gps-in-2019-chevrolet-bolt/129360 "2018-11-22T16:52:12Z")
I need to find a way to plug or connect in my Garmin GPS in my 2019 Chevy Bolt. There’s no cigarette socket. --- ## [Motor mount life - 2005 Pontiac Vibe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-life-2005-pontiac-vibe/129356)
**Author:** [@BeaMelvill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeaMelvill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-mount-life-2005-pontiac-vibe/129356 "2018-11-22T16:44:41Z")
when do motor mounts wear out? --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class maintenance nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-r-class-maintenance-nightmare/129361)
**Author:** [@Rainbow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rainbow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-r-class-maintenance-nightmare/129361 "2018-11-22T16:32:19Z")
I own a MB, my third one. An R350 bluetec diesel. The previous cars were pretty much maintenance free. This one has been a maintenance nightmare. Are they all or did I just get a lemon? --- ## [Trailer lights stopped working, problem is with the car. How to troubleshoot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-lights-stopped-working-problem-is-with-the-car-how-to-troubleshoot/129330)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Gotlib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikael_Gotlib)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trailer-lights-stopped-working-problem-is-with-the-car-how-to-troubleshoot/129330 "2018-11-22T15:48:49Z")
Hi there I was in the process of replacing the lights on my box trailer in doing so I was playing around with the cables to figure out the correct wiring. In the process I think I somehow managed to blow a fuse or damage… --- ## [2000 Dodge Neon - What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-neon-what-next/129275)
**Author:** [@ike29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ike29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-neon-what-next/129275 "2018-11-22T05:55:28Z")
car engine wont crank new battery.starter,cables,ingition switch i did exchange start relay with another her relay engine started and drive 2 days now doing it all over again exchange relays dont work this time no engine… --- ## [Camry has a hissing sound and gets terrible mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-has-a-hissing-sound-and-gets-terrible-mileage/129283)
**Author:** [@Derek99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek99)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-has-a-hissing-sound-and-gets-terrible-mileage/129283 "2018-11-22T05:10:42Z")
My 2005 Toyota le Camry 4cyl 2.4l has been having a hissing sound that comes from somewhere in between the firewall and the engine on the driver side when idling or going slow. The noise usually starts when the car is wa… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu interior windshield fog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-interior-windshield-fog/129246)
**Author:** [@LilyEngelhardt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilyEngelhardt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-interior-windshield-fog/129246 "2018-11-22T00:24:20Z")
Recently I’ve been having an issue with the inside of my front windshield fogging up with a thick layer of condensation while I’m at school. School is only about 7 hours long and it’s winter which I know could be a contr… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - Erratic behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-erratic-behavior/129304)
**Author:** [@JanisVazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanisVazquez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-erratic-behavior/129304 "2018-11-21T20:01:14Z")
My car has auto transmission & manual transmission 48,00 miles. the car wants to die out, started making noises, a few sudden jerks when shifting gears. Now it won’t drive in reverse, Auto Shifter moves in all auto posit… --- ## [2011 Cadillac CTS engine light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-engine-light-issue/129318)
**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-engine-light-issue/129318 "2018-11-21T22:24:02Z")
I have a 2011 3.0 6 cylinder Cadillac CTS AWD with 81500 miles that I bought used back in February. Up until two weeks ago I have had zero engine issues outside of on rare occasions when I would stop at a light it felt … --- ## [2005 Acura RSX - No Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-rsx-no-heat/129322)
**Author:** [@MarcHamren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarcHamren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-acura-rsx-no-heat/129322 "2018-11-21T22:14:37Z")
Heater blows cold air while idling --- ## [1993 nissan maxima rough idle horrible gas milage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-nissan-maxima-rough-idle-horrible-gas-milage/84829)
**Author:** [@tardrex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardrex)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-nissan-maxima-rough-idle-horrible-gas-milage/84829 "2018-11-21T21:03:26Z")
Greetings, I sure hope hope someone can help me. my daughter has a 1993 maxima SE (3.0 DOHC) that ran ok until one day when she left work and started the car it was running very rough (missing and sputtering). She had th… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Should I do the maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-should-i-do-the-maintenance/129269)
**Author:** [@Jusmeen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jusmeen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-should-i-do-the-maintenance/129269 "2018-11-21T20:33:43Z")
Hi, We are driving from Chicago to Philadelphia in a few weeks for a move. I have 23,000 miles on my car - do you recommend going to the dealer for the 22,000 mile scheduled maintenance? I have had the car for 1 year a… --- ## [2002 Honda Odyssey - Mystery Power Loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-mystery-power-loss/129315)
**Author:** [@RandyFischer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyFischer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-odyssey-mystery-power-loss/129315 "2018-11-21T19:27:10Z")
My car (one owner, 254k miles) in the past 7 months has totally and randomly lost electrical power three times without warning. Then it does not want to start for several minutes. After the third time, I safely pulled … --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Battery boils](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-monte-carlo-battery-boils/129312)
**Author:** [@ArdithErickson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArdithErickson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-monte-carlo-battery-boils/129312 "2018-11-21T18:10:41Z")
I just put in an alternator in my car but my battery boils. This has happened to two batteries. What could be the problem --- ## [2007 Suzuki Vitara - Resistor or switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-vitara-resistor-or-switch/129289)
**Author:** [@geoff03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geoff03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-vitara-resistor-or-switch/129289 "2018-11-21T17:53:12Z")
Heater fan on full blast all the time Q. is it the resistor or Q is it the switch --- ## [2006 Hyundai Accent - Overheated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-overheated/129032)
**Author:** [@nicole07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicole07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-accent-overheated/129032 "2018-11-21T16:57:43Z")
is my block cracked? car won’t hold water. after over heating. its not a hose. --- ## [2005 GMC Yukon - steering wanders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-steering-wanders/129260)
**Author:** [@tony40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tony40)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-yukon-steering-wanders/129260 "2018-11-21T16:45:30Z")
steering wandering back n forthe. --- ## [Jeep liberty noise from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-noise-from-engine/129265)
**Author:** [@Escomoe\_Joe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Escomoe_Joe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-noise-from-engine/129265 "2018-11-21T16:34:22Z")
--- ## [P0420 OBD Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-obd-code/72333)
**Author:** [@mcp52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcp52)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-obd-code/72333 "2018-11-21T15:08:46Z")
My 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 L has a P0420 code error (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1). So far I changed the spark plugs, upstream and downstream oxygen sensors and the Catalytic Converter. I turned off t… --- ## [2007 Mercury Montego - How do I look up recalls?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-montego-how-do-i-look-up-recalls/129252)
**Author:** [@JaniceArnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceArnold)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-montego-how-do-i-look-up-recalls/129252 "2018-11-21T14:20:51Z")
Any recalls on the 2007 Mercury Montego for sub frames rusting? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=734) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=736)