# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=767 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 768 --- ## [Reaction Elements in a 6L80](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reaction-elements-in-a-6l80/126373)
**Author:** [@researcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/researcher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reaction-elements-in-a-6l80/126373 "2018-10-09T20:04:40Z")
This is a question about a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. I am studying the power flow of a 6L80 six speed automatic transmission. I can see the reaction elements for 1st, 2nd, 6th, and reverse gears. However I am h… --- ## [2011 Toyota Avalon - Fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-avalon-fuse/126418)
**Author:** [@GilEsquer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GilEsquer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-avalon-fuse/126418 "2018-10-09T19:35:33Z")
Driver door works from fob or inside door switch. All 4 will lock from fob or inside door switch. Passenger/rear doors will not unlock from either. Looked for fuse- couldn’t identify which one from manual or on-line dia… --- ## [2007 Ford Fusion - 1 tire or 4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-1-tire-or-4/126414)
**Author:** [@NathanielEhrlich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanielEhrlich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-fusion-1-tire-or-4/126414 "2018-10-09T19:14:38Z")
Do I really have to replace all four tires on an all wheel drive 2007 Ford Fusion when one is destroyed? --- ## [Car shudders under certain acceleration, goes away when pedal fully depressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-under-certain-acceleration-goes-away-when-pedal-fully-depressed/124152)
**Author:** [@adambrucenelson\_141633](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adambrucenelson_141633)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-under-certain-acceleration-goes-away-when-pedal-fully-depressed/124152 "2018-10-09T17:13:12Z")
Hello to anybody who can help me… I have a 2005 Kia Spectra with about 160000 km on it. It has been running fine for most of its life, but last year a stalling issue and erratic, runaway idle (along with an OBD code) le… --- ## [Mini Cooper Engine Fried: time 2 cry, fix or let go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-engine-fried-time-2-cry-fix-or-let-go/126153)
**Author:** [@MichaelMac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelMac)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-engine-fried-time-2-cry-fix-or-let-go/126153 "2018-10-09T16:08:50Z")
I wanna cry. 2009 Mini Cooper 41K miles. My wife calls me to say she has a yellow temperature warning light (shape of a thermometer). She’s 40 minutes away (when there is no traffic). She pulls to the side of the road, … --- ## [1991 Jaguar XJ6 noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-jaguar-xj6-noise-when-accelerating/126124)
**Author:** [@OliverCorser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OliverCorser)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-jaguar-xj6-noise-when-accelerating/126124 "2018-10-09T15:23:13Z")
Good morning gentlemen. I come to you with hope that you will somehow, off the top of your head, know exactly what I am referring to in my meandering sprawl, and reassure me that everything is fine, or at least that a q… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-battery-drain/126423)
**Author:** [@WendyVerge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyVerge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-battery-drain/126423 "2018-10-09T15:17:41Z")
The battery keeps draining on my Chevy Equinox. Apparently common for this model. If you let it idle it starts to get problems you experience from a low battery. Sporratic in symptoms and didn’t start but if left to s… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet HHR - Radio issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-radio-issue/126421)
**Author:** [@KarlEngel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarlEngel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-radio-issue/126421 "2018-10-09T15:06:58Z")
Radio works but no FM Channels and AM very weak --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Aveo - Where to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-aveo-where-to-start/126430)
**Author:** [@hosandrahough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hosandrahough)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-aveo-where-to-start/126430 "2018-10-09T15:06:11Z")
my dash lites are out and the right rear taillight is out --- ## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Disco Dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-disco-dashboard/124758)
**Author:** [@GunTotingMeatEater\_141996](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GunTotingMeatEater_141996)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-disco-dashboard/124758 "2018-10-09T14:58:27Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 4.7L motor. Bought it about a month ago and recently, every once in a while, the dashboard lights all start flashing on and off and the speedo and tach do the wave (like … --- ## [Service schedule for 2014 Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-schedule-for-2014-acura-rdx/126444)
**Author:** [@ClaraCBitter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaraCBitter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-schedule-for-2014-acura-rdx/126444 "2018-10-09T14:24:38Z")
How do I know when to service my car, what items to service, how often? I can’t find a simple list in the manual --- ## [2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Locks gone wild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-locks-gone-wild/126435)
**Author:** [@EdwardBanks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardBanks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-locks-gone-wild/126435 "2018-10-09T12:19:20Z")
my truck wont lock and the driver door has the keyhole and every time I stick the key in the hole it just turns! also the doors will lock when I get out and I can’t get back in unless I climb in thru the back hatch --- ## [2004 Volvo V70 -Work around idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-work-around-idea/126234)
**Author:** [@harvey15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harvey15)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-v70-work-around-idea/126234 "2018-10-05T17:34:17Z")
i have a 2004 volvo v70 with a manual transmission. i got a manual transmission because i wanted less electronics and simplicity - less things to act “stupid” and break. i was wrong. this this has begun refusing to st… --- ## [2007 Lexus GS 350 consuming too much oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-gs-350-consuming-too-much-oil/126385)
**Author:** [@HARRY30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HARRY30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-gs-350-consuming-too-much-oil/126385 "2018-10-09T11:15:33Z")
My car has started consuming too much motor Oil. First I ignored it in the sense that I just added same motor oil… My last Oil change was done at about 171,000 Miles. I got Low Oil warning at 173,000. I added 2 quarts, … --- ## [2012 Kia Soul electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-soul-electrical-problem/126275)
**Author:** [@Emma02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emma02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-soul-electrical-problem/126275 "2018-10-09T07:04:21Z")
2012 Kia Soul seems to have an electrical problem causing power steering to go out as well as the alternator/distributor, --- ## [Car is acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-acting-up/126323)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Jones\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Jones_1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-acting-up/126323 "2018-10-09T06:59:48Z")
2014 Chevy Cruz. I can be sitting in park and the car will sputter and the lights will dim. If i cut the air on it gets even worse. I can be driving down the road and when i hit the gas it kicks back and dont want to go.… --- ## [Install a backup camera inside factory tinted glass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-a-backup-camera-inside-factory-tinted-glass/126431)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-a-backup-camera-inside-factory-tinted-glass/126431 "2018-10-09T04:28:24Z")
Is it recommended to install a backup camera inside factory tinted glass? Of course DashCam sits behind the un-tinted glass. Any one tried it? --- ## [2006 Volvo XC70 blurry spot in rear view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc70-blurry-spot-in-rear-view-mirror/126225)
**Author:** [@KatTest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KatTest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-volvo-xc70-blurry-spot-in-rear-view-mirror/126225 "2018-10-09T01:57:41Z")
I discovered one day an elongated blurry oval in my rearview mirror that has a thin black line around it. What is it and how do I fix it? --- ## [1984 Ford F-150 won’t crank after driving a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-f-150-won-t-crank-after-driving-a-while/126269)
**Author:** [@MISHONWORTHY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MISHONWORTHY)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-f-150-won-t-crank-after-driving-a-while/126269 "2018-10-09T01:25:13Z")
I have a 1984 ford f150 pickup truck my problem is that when first crank it up when the truck is cold it cranks fine but after I drive it for a while and try to crank the truck it says nothing but I can crank it from the… --- ## [Is my VW Passat engine toast?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-vw-passat-engine-toast/126299)
**Author:** [@spencer\_tolson\_142988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spencer_tolson_142988)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-vw-passat-engine-toast/126299 "2018-10-09T01:00:55Z")
Hi all, I have a 2002 Volks Passat. The other day, the engine temperature gauge was indicated the car was overheating and the overheat light was beeping at me so I promptly pulled over and turned the car off. Waited 3 m… --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Beetle starts & shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-beetle-starts-shuts-down/126399)
**Author:** [@patricckwalsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patricckwalsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-beetle-starts-shuts-down/126399 "2018-10-08T23:46:26Z")
car starts for 1/2 second and shuts down, all electric works except dash, fuel ,rpm blinker, etc --- ## [Motor boating noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-boating-noise/126282)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-boating-noise/126282 "2018-10-08T22:21:07Z")
My 2005 Buick Century (3.1L v6) makes a loud propeller or motor boating noise when I get it up to 25 mph or more. The noise is rhythmic. It’s frequency increases when the speed increases. The engine is fairly quiet when … --- ## [2016 Ford Edge - Rear wiper question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-rear-wiper-question/126413)
**Author:** [@flemmingalstrup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flemmingalstrup)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-rear-wiper-question/126413 "2018-10-08T20:09:48Z")
how to raise/lift my rear wiper when cleaning the window on my ford edge 2016 titanium suv --- ## [Truck Dying and Stuttering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-dying-and-stuttering/123540)
**Author:** [@adams\_samm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adams_samm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-dying-and-stuttering/123540 "2018-10-08T19:50:20Z")
I drive a 1993 Ford Ranger 2.3L L4 XLT. While accelerating, the engine will sometime stutter for one second, then get back up and running immediately after. Then while the engine is at idling and we’re either stopped or … --- ## [2011 Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-santa-fe/126409)
**Author:** [@Hyundoordia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hyundoordia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-santa-fe/126409 "2018-10-08T19:30:19Z")
Hello I’m debating turning in my 2004 Santa Fe for a 2011 Santa Fe. My question is the 2004 hasn’t been the easiest car to work on, the alternator is buried, engine parts were hard to find since after market parts would … --- ## [2014 Nissan Altima - Should I worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-should-i-worry/126408)
**Author:** [@BerniseGishey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerniseGishey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-should-i-worry/126408 "2018-10-08T19:00:33Z")
Used 2014 just purchased in June 2018. Any major issues should be looking out for. So far I put @6000 miles. --- ## [87 Toyota pickup/motorhome mystery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-pickup-motorhome-mystery-issue/126391)
**Author:** [@DonB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonB1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-toyota-pickup-motorhome-mystery-issue/126391 "2018-10-08T18:58:45Z")
22RE engine, ran like a top, now it starts fine, runs for 2 seconds then stalls like someone turned the key off. This is repeatable. Fuel filter and pump are fine, sparks look good, injectors check out fine, igniter repl… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic keep or sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-keep-or-sell/126129)
**Author:** [@scott\_giorgianni\_142880](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scott_giorgianni_142880)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-keep-or-sell/126129 "2018-10-08T18:58:10Z")
Hello, I am new to this forum. I have a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid with 175K miles. It has 2 broken engine mounts and I unfortunately found this out just three months after making a lot of fixes (radiator, transmission moun… --- ## [Trouble starting my 2004 Lexus RX 330](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2004-lexus-rx-330/126401)
**Author:** [@MadilynnHouck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MadilynnHouck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2004-lexus-rx-330/126401 "2018-10-08T17:17:29Z")
My Lexus RX330 has been having difficulty starting over the past year and a half. I used to be able to get it to start by letting it roll backward and trying to start it again but now nothing seems to help and its becomi… --- ## [2010 Ford Mustang lost gear while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-mustang-lost-gear-while-driving/126393)
**Author:** [@NANETDIZON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NANETDIZON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-mustang-lost-gear-while-driving/126393 "2018-10-08T17:00:10Z")
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