# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=784 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 785 --- ## [2014 Audi A5 - using cruise control too much?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a5-using-cruise-control-too-much/124658)
**Author:** [@MichaelBliss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelBliss)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a5-using-cruise-control-too-much/124658 "2018-09-13T10:41:48Z")
We live in a mountain community (7000 ft) and when my wife drives up & down the winding roads likes to use the cruise control in order to keep from speeding. Approaching slower traffic or reduced speed areas, or curves … --- ## [1999 Hyundai Accent worth fixing the sloppy clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-accent-worth-fixing-the-sloppy-clutch/124810)
**Author:** [@MitchPowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MitchPowell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-accent-worth-fixing-the-sloppy-clutch/124810 "2018-09-13T08:06:15Z")
Is it worth it to repair my “sloppy clutch” transmission issues, or should i look for a different used car? I’m completely broke, but if I have to pull a couple thousand together, I’ll do it somehow. I need a car. --- ## [2004 Chrysler Pacifica - rebuilt heads, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-rebuilt-heads-won-t-start/124101)
**Author:** [@billy10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billy10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-rebuilt-heads-won-t-start/124101 "2018-09-13T01:37:11Z")
2004 CHRYSTLER PACIFICA put rebuilt heads on after timing belt broke timing is right but will not start you can turn it over and it try to start was wondering what might I have done or what I need to do thank in advance… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - My brother - right or wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-my-brother-right-or-wrong/124523)
**Author:** [@Marilyn29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marilyn29)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-my-brother-right-or-wrong/124523 "2018-09-13T01:34:28Z")
My brother tells me I should pay no attention to the manufacturer recommendation of 10,000 mile oil changes (synthetic oil) and should change it every 5,000 miles. I don’t believe him. Who is right? --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V morning start mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-morning-start-mystery/124104)
**Author:** [@FrederickMoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrederickMoss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-morning-start-mystery/124104 "2018-09-13T01:17:20Z")
I have a 2002 Honda CRV with 295000 miles. The car still runs great. However, when I go to start the car in the morning I often, not always, turn the key and nothing happens. I turn the key back, sometimes remove it and … --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V slow/no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-slow-no-crank/124562)
**Author:** [@Cole\_s\_Law](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cole_s_Law)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-slow-no-crank/124562 "2018-09-12T23:33:34Z")
Hello all. I have a 2007 Honda CR-V, 2.4L, 135,000 miles. A coupe months ago I started having issues where the car would intermittently crank slowly or not at all. Waiting a couple minutes always fixed it. I checked the … --- ## [1987 Jeep Cherokee: sitting for 20 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-jeep-cherokee-sitting-for-20-years/124746)
**Author:** [@TomLorden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomLorden)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-jeep-cherokee-sitting-for-20-years/124746 "2018-09-12T22:03:01Z")
This jeep has not been run in 20 years. Is there any I need to do to the engine before I attempt to start it after this long a period? --- ## [2017 Toyota Corolla with CVT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-with-cvt/124832)
**Author:** [@RussellPick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellPick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-with-cvt/124832 "2018-09-12T21:55:40Z")
does anyone have a Corolla with a cvt transmission? Trying to find out if you can get between 100,000 and 200,000 miles out of them --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Help with cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-help-with-cost/124856)
**Author:** [@gary38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-silverado-1500-help-with-cost/124856 "2018-09-12T21:35:03Z")
cost of a auto trans front seal change --- ## [2003 Honda Civic driver’s seat vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-driver-s-seat-vibrates/124830)
**Author:** [@Nadiasamuels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nadiasamuels)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-driver-s-seat-vibrates/124830 "2018-09-12T21:30:56Z")
I feel vibration in the drivers seat when idling at stop. Is this an engine mount problem? --- ## [01 ford explorer engine problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-ford-explorer-engine-problem/124737)
**Author:** [@jaredbarber02\_141985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaredbarber02_141985)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-ford-explorer-engine-problem/124737 "2018-09-12T21:02:53Z")
I have a 01 ford explorer, and im having a big issue i think? So i was driving my 01 ford explorer 4.0L v6, and it died, i started it back up normally no problems, drove down the street and again it dies, i stopped at t… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Won't wake up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-wont-wake-up/124854)
**Author:** [@AntonioGraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AntonioGraham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-wont-wake-up/124854 "2018-09-12T20:01:15Z")
I want to know what is wrong with my chevy. It was running fine just before I left it in the storage 3 months ago charge it put fuel in it and started it up and now it won’t move the traction control light shows up ind… --- ## [2000 Toyota Avalon - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-codes/124850)
**Author:** [@DavidSelover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSelover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-codes/124850 "2018-09-12T19:38:10Z")
code says engine knock sensors 1 and 2 are bad. can both go bad at same time. After clearing code runs good for a short period of time. has anyone had similar problem. Thanks --- ## [Electrical Diagram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-diagram/124596)
**Author:** [@N8Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N8Williams)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-diagram/124596 "2018-09-12T19:11:48Z")
I am seeking an electrical diagram for this truck. The problem is that the tachometer, speedometer, odometer, obd2 input port, radio and temperature gage have lost power. If someone could point me in the right directio… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback - Backup camera est bleu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-backup-camera-est-bleu/124796)
**Author:** [@TANAW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TANAW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-backup-camera-est-bleu/124796 "2018-09-12T17:56:01Z")
Back up camera on 2011 Outback shows blue screen too. And it is in French, can’t change language. I need this to work - my book says fuse issue. --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-brakes/124852)
**Author:** [@DaveChristenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveChristenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-brakes/124852 "2018-09-12T17:51:50Z")
I have a 2014 cherokee trailhawk that the yellow parking brake light came on and won’t go off. Parking brake still works, have put it on and off several times(electonic brake). Also the odometer keeps flashing (still wor… --- ## [2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser radiator hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-radiator-hose/124578)
**Author:** [@VickieClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VickieClark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-radiator-hose/124578 "2018-09-12T16:13:10Z")
We purchased a car as is. I didn’t notice that they had two clamps on the radiator hose. One for going in and one hose clamped off for going out. I drove it one time for about a 2 hour trip and it started smoking and … --- ## [No start after thermostat replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-after-thermostat-replacement/124688)
**Author:** [@Marisha\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marisha_Lee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-after-thermostat-replacement/124688 "2018-09-12T16:05:34Z")
So moments after I commented to my passenger that my car was so old it was one of those ride it into the ground in flames scenarios, it overheated and refused to start. I think she heard me… We limped it home, changed th… --- ## [Need help! Car A/C not working. Shop can't figure it out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-car-a-c-not-working-shop-cant-figure-it-out/93587)
**Author:** [@Joshtalks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshtalks)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-car-a-c-not-working-shop-cant-figure-it-out/93587 "2018-09-12T16:01:44Z")
So I have a scion tc 2012 and the A/C no longer works properly. The AC blows lukewarm air (seems to just blow whatever air is outside) when I press the AC button, it doesn't kick on the compressor. The heat works fine. I… --- ## [Could a Mass Airflow Sensor cause all these lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-mass-airflow-sensor-cause-all-these-lights/124840)
**Author:** [@olle.sorme\_142047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olle.sorme_142047)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-mass-airflow-sensor-cause-all-these-lights/124840 "2018-09-12T13:46:57Z")
Hello all, my 2015 Honda Fit with 32,000 miles woke up one morning with the following warning lights: Check Engine Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System light Power Steering light Vehicle Stability Assist light. The c… --- ## [Wacky speedo non shifting tranny 2002 grand caravan 6 cyl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wacky-speedo-non-shifting-tranny-2002-grand-caravan-6-cyl/33669)
**Author:** [@ny\_redneck04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ny_redneck04)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wacky-speedo-non-shifting-tranny-2002-grand-caravan-6-cyl/33669 "2018-09-12T11:09:06Z")
my speedo is bouncing back and forth and sometimes it dont move.with that happening the tranny usually dont shift from low gear,sometimes it will but today it hasnt so we parked it till i can get it to the shop and put i… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2006 Chevrolet Lumina - Starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2006-chevrolet-lumina-starter/124723)
**Author:** [@AShowiman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AShowiman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2006-chevrolet-lumina-starter/124723 "2018-09-12T09:33:44Z")
Starter issue how to fix it --- ## [2011 Chevy Malibu Code P0776 & P0700](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-malibu-code-p0776-amp-p0700/88536)
**Author:** [@Jayman32878](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayman32878)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevy-malibu-code-p0776-amp-p0700/88536 "2018-09-12T06:24:40Z")
I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu, with a little over 100k miles on it. A couple weeks ago it started acting a little funny when I would shift into reverse after starting it after sitting for a while. I thought it might have be… --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius battery fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-battery-fault/124695)
**Author:** [@AsifAnjum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AsifAnjum)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-battery-fault/124695 "2018-09-12T05:12:21Z")
I own a 2012 Toyota Prius which was working fine, since last few months some warning light including Engine sign shows up which disappear after programming, Electrician referred to Hybrid battery fault which were opened,… --- ## [Downstream O2 sensor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-o2-sensor-replacement/124542)
**Author:** [@Lacy\_Ramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacy_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downstream-o2-sensor-replacement/124542 "2018-09-12T03:10:04Z")
Having some issues replacing the downstream o2 sensor. Upstream was a breeze to replace. I just bought this car used. Downstream seems to have had the female connector removed. Instead of the wires showing, it looks clam… --- ## [1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Bracket help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-oldsmobile-cutlass-bracket-help/124764)
**Author:** [@josiasbenitez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josiasbenitez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-oldsmobile-cutlass-bracket-help/124764 "2018-09-12T01:45:35Z")
where can i find an alternator bracket, mine broke. i have been looking in several places. are there substitutes for it? --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V temp gauge stays on cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-temp-gauge-stays-on-cold/124678)
**Author:** [@zawackimichael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zawackimichael)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-temp-gauge-stays-on-cold/124678 "2018-09-12T01:23:46Z")
in cold weather temp gauge barely off cold.normal? --- ## [2010 Subaru Outback - Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-where-do-i-start/124776)
**Author:** [@MarkMorrall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkMorrall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-where-do-i-start/124776 "2018-09-12T00:46:21Z")
Seek button on radio is stuck --- ## [Should I worry about this damage on the sidewalk of my tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-worry-about-this-damage-on-the-sidewalk-of-my-tire/124707)
**Author:** [@JustaSimpleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustaSimpleton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-worry-about-this-damage-on-the-sidewalk-of-my-tire/124707 "2018-09-12T00:25:43Z")
The picture is attached I just want to know if this is cosmetic or cause for concern I have not been losing psi. --- ## [2011 Hyundai trouble after gas fill. Turns over, but engine doesn't start. Seeking input](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-trouble-after-gas-fill-turns-over-but-engine-doesnt-start-seeking-input/122802)
**Author:** [@Hyundai2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hyundai2011)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-trouble-after-gas-fill-turns-over-but-engine-doesnt-start-seeking-input/122802 "2018-09-11T22:59:42Z")
Hi CarTalk! This is my first ever post, so please forgive me if I accidentally violate forum etiquette. I’m writing you folks on behalf of my mother. She’s the proud owner of a 2011 Hyundai Accent. It’s been a reliable… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=783) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=785)