# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=771 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 772 --- ## [Battery light flashes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-flashes-on-and-off/126117)
**Author:** [@Erin\_Green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erin_Green)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light-flashes-on-and-off/126117 "2018-10-03T03:43:18Z")
Hello My name is Erin and I am beside myself. I live in Atlanta GA and I have 2010 Honda Odyssey with 130000 miles on it. About two months ago the car wouldn’t drive and was like jumping. When I finally got it to my mech… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse - What did I do wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-what-did-i-do-wrong/126069)
**Author:** [@alanmanislovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanmanislovich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-what-did-i-do-wrong/126069 "2018-10-03T03:29:58Z")
i put new sparkplugs in my 2001 ecipse gt and now it wont start --- ## [Will gas go bad in my 2018 Chevrolet Volt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-gas-go-bad-in-my-2018-chevrolet-volt/126000)
**Author:** [@my8101-stores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my8101-stores)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-gas-go-bad-in-my-2018-chevrolet-volt/126000 "2018-10-03T03:06:29Z")
I currently have a new Chevy Volt. While I use 1/2 a tank of gas while learning the car I have not uses any gas for the last 9 months and have put 5,000 miles on the car. I there a problem not using the gas for long peri… --- ## [2004 Ford Escape P0136](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-p0136/125491)
**Author:** [@Michelle19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle19)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-p0136/125491 "2018-10-03T02:58:54Z")
My check engine light came on in my 2004 Ford Escape XLT. Code showed p0136 as Bank 1 Sensor 2. Was replaced 1 year ago. Mechanic said sensor was good but manifold converters were heating to 400 degrees and I needed new … --- ## [1990 Buick Reatta stalls and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-reatta-stalls-and-dies/126014)
**Author:** [@JerryWhitten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryWhitten)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-reatta-stalls-and-dies/126014 "2018-10-03T02:50:06Z")
Car starts and runs ok for about 15 minutes, stalls and dies, and won’t restart until it cool down. How to fix it. --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V won’t start right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-won-t-start-right-away/126010)
**Author:** [@StuartRachel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartRachel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-won-t-start-right-away/126010 "2018-10-03T01:56:50Z")
Battery good try to start it put foot an brake push starter button nothing will not start engine does not turnover some times starts on first push of button 90% of the time 5 to 20 pushes before it turns over no rhyme… --- ## [Changing trans fluid in 2005 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-in-2005-toyota-highlander/126106)
**Author:** [@William55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-trans-fluid-in-2005-toyota-highlander/126106 "2018-10-02T23:46:50Z")
How often should I change my transmission fluid? --- ## [Car Talk Roadside Survival Kit Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-roadside-survival-kit-problem/126082)
**Author:** [@Arno\_2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arno_2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-roadside-survival-kit-problem/126082 "2018-10-02T21:47:14Z")
My spouse bought the Car Talk Rodside Survival Kit. It’s been in the trunk for years. But we’ve just noticed that the plastic zippers don’t work.. Tug as we might the zippers won’t budge. My guess is that trunk heat … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - no radio volume](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-no-radio-volume/126080)
**Author:** [@JeffJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-no-radio-volume/126080 "2018-10-02T21:33:07Z")
I have no volume on my radio. The mute button is off, I have no volume. Could it be the fuse but I would think the radio would be shutdown? --- ## [2006 Chrysler Pacifica - blown gasket options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-blown-gasket-options/126008)
**Author:** [@Alison27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alison27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pacifica-blown-gasket-options/126008 "2018-10-02T21:17:48Z")
My car blew a gasket and now there is coolant in the oil. I was told we need a new motor which is more than the car is worth. Do I have other options? --- ## [Fluttering sound from car bottom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluttering-sound-from-car-bottom/126001)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluttering-sound-from-car-bottom/126001 "2018-10-02T16:26:13Z")
2015 Subaru Forester, 26K on odometer. Since last 3 days, when I accelerate from a stop or accelerate from slow speed, like less than 30, I hear this fluttering sound from the front right side… Once the car speeds up, I … --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Passat - Why won't code clear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-why-wont-code-clear/126065)
**Author:** [@teresa16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teresa16)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-passat-why-wont-code-clear/126065 "2018-10-02T15:38:29Z")
I have an 03 vw passat… My check engine light went on and I was feeling my car dragging a little bit…checked diagnostic and it gave a code for fuel filter… A few days later and now the light turned itself off… Why? Is it… --- ## [Different height tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-height-tires/126035)
**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/different-height-tires/126035 "2018-10-02T14:54:31Z")
2001 Toyota Camry. Right rear fender is a little bashed in from a sideswipe. Tire rubs on speed bumps and similar bumps if too fast. Tire was almost new but now worn down to no tread on outer edge of tread from rub, so i… --- ## [Tire flat after tire change service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-flat-after-tire-change-service/126050)
**Author:** [@ustitan\_142831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ustitan_142831)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-flat-after-tire-change-service/126050 "2018-10-02T14:48:47Z")
I recently had a tire change, all four summer tires into winter tires for my Toyota Highlander 07 including oil change. After the shop, I drove straight to my apartment and parked my car, that day was Saturday. Monday mo… --- ## [Ac comes on while running heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-comes-on-while-running-heater/126071)
**Author:** [@Bob\_Haggard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_Haggard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-comes-on-while-running-heater/126071 "2018-10-02T14:40:21Z")
2007 equinox has heat until I turn the fan on and it seems at that point the ac is automatically coming on thus blowing cold air across the heater core --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - Where is my intellectually disabled fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-where-is-my-intellectually-disabled-fuse/125960)
**Author:** [@martiallabbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martiallabbe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-where-is-my-intellectually-disabled-fuse/125960 "2018-10-02T13:17:00Z")
where is the stupid fuse on my focus se 2007 4 speeds whit over drive station wagon --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - Wipers - Where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-wipers-where-to-start/126054)
**Author:** [@ROBERTFBALESTRIERI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTFBALESTRIERI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-wipers-where-to-start/126054 "2018-10-02T13:11:28Z")
windsheildwippers not working --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Recurring lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-recurring-lights/126058)
**Author:** [@Robert43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-recurring-lights/126058 "2018-10-02T13:09:17Z")
My ETC light and check engine light keep coming on --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer - Smells like a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-smells-like-a-problem/126062)
**Author:** [@DesareeWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesareeWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-smells-like-a-problem/126062 "2018-10-02T13:08:19Z")
I just bought the truck and from fix it shop, but fumes is in the truck when I’m driving. The person I bought the truck from refusing to give back my money. What should I do? --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer fuel economy dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-fuel-economy-dropped/126003)
**Author:** [@juansanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juansanchez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-fuel-economy-dropped/126003 "2018-10-02T05:01:29Z")
my gas economy went frrom 18MPG to 12MPG is there an explanation for this ,what can I do to solve this. my car is 90,000mi --- ## [Car shuttering turning right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuttering-turning-right/125992)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_May](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_May)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuttering-turning-right/125992 "2018-10-02T04:32:44Z")
I have a 06 Ford Focus sedan. I took it into the mechanics to get the struts done. Since the very second I got my car back it’s been kind of rattling, shuttering when I turn right. It’s now gotten worse and does it even … --- ## [2014 Dodge Avenger - Won't rev](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-wont-rev/126044)
**Author:** [@MaryCarmelitano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryCarmelitano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-wont-rev/126044 "2018-10-02T04:09:27Z")
why wont my car rev up past 3000 rpms --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lost cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-silverado-1500-lost-cruise-control/126024)
**Author:** [@StevenBriggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenBriggs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-silverado-1500-lost-cruise-control/126024 "2018-10-02T02:20:45Z")
i have lost cruise control so i was checking my (IAC) intake air control mounted on my throttle body. The chelton book notes the wires as Lt grn/ w wht stripe Lt grn/ w blk stripe Lt Blu/w wht stripe Lt blu/w blk stripe.… --- ## [Service Stabilitrak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-stabilitrak/126045)
**Author:** [@Tandra\_Paige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tandra_Paige)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-stabilitrak/126045 "2018-10-02T01:25:51Z")
What does it cost to fix the Stabilitrak? --- ## [Can't identify a sensor near oil filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-identify-a-sensor-near-oil-filter/125890)
**Author:** [@Jeremiah\_Mathis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremiah_Mathis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-identify-a-sensor-near-oil-filter/125890 "2018-10-02T02:18:21Z")
First post, of course it has to be something I know I broke. I just bought a 1999 Honda CRV second hand, and while doing the first oil change I had to use a grip tool to remove the oil filter. When the filter finally le… --- ## [Almost new car. Struggles to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/almost-new-car-struggles-to-start/126028)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea_Davis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/almost-new-car-struggles-to-start/126028 "2018-10-02T02:15:19Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Civic (base model) used that I got back in late February of this year. It had maybe 97 or 98K miles on it when my fiance and I got the car from a family operated car dealership. It currently has 109,5… --- ## [2008 GMC Sierra 2500 - Common issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-2500-common-issues/126006)
**Author:** [@erickson47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erickson47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-sierra-2500-common-issues/126006 "2018-10-02T01:25:42Z")
Do you have excessive oil consumption and low oil pressure? --- ## [Service Tire Monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-tire-monitor/126046)
**Author:** [@Tandra\_Paige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tandra_Paige)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-tire-monitor/126046 "2018-10-02T01:23:50Z")
What does it cost to service Tire monitor? --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry V6 ECM Main Computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-v6-ecm-main-computer/125955)
**Author:** [@Larrywong\_142754](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larrywong_142754)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-v6-ecm-main-computer/125955 "2018-10-02T01:00:03Z")
I own a Camry 2002 V6 that had an engine light on recently. The scanner showed 2 codes: P1135 - (AF Sensor Heater Circuit fault B1S1) P1155 - (AF Sensor Heater Curicut fault B2S1) My mechanic who is also a friend of … --- ## [Harsh shift in 2013 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harsh-shift-in-2013-honda-cr-v/126038)
**Author:** [@Musa22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Musa22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harsh-shift-in-2013-honda-cr-v/126038 "2018-10-02T00:50:56Z")
My car has a very harsh shift from first gear to second gear. It feels like someone hit your car from behind. It does this once or twice a day or sometimes skips few days. I took car to the Honda but they didn’t find any… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=770) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=772)