# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=785 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 786 --- ## [Automatisk gearbox problems. Revs up when it's going to changs up gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatisk-gearbox-problems-revs-up-when-its-going-to-changs-up-gears/124794)
**Author:** [@RickardGustavsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickardGustavsson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatisk-gearbox-problems-revs-up-when-its-going-to-changs-up-gears/124794 "2018-09-11T20:45:13Z")
automatic gearbox problems. Revs up when it’s going to changs up gears. If i releases the gas it switches up THE gear. Problem started with 5 gear . Audi a6 Qcatro. --- ## [2013 Ford Escape- Pops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-pops/124731)
**Author:** [@EvaJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaJohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-pops/124731 "2018-09-11T18:21:02Z")
when steering my 2013 Ford Escape to left or right there is a popping noise - mechanic thought it was rear axle, replaced it and that did not stop the noise. He said he hesitant to go on with it, put some grease in bear… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2006 Volkswagen Beetle- Leaking roof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2006-volkswagen-beetle-leaking-roof/124729)
**Author:** [@JS27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JS27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2006-volkswagen-beetle-leaking-roof/124729 "2018-09-10T18:47:29Z")
I have a 2006 VW Beetle with a convertible top. 2 weeks ago I had the top replaced by an upholstery company. Last night we had heavy rainfall and I found 3 inches of standing water in the back passenger side of my car. I… --- ## [Tune Up Price for a Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-price-for-a-subaru/5850)
**Author:** [@jillvt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jillvt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tune-up-price-for-a-subaru/5850 "2018-09-11T17:16:05Z")
I have a 97 Subaru Legacy Outback. I had to replace the engine at 120,000 miles (I had bought it 6 months earlier). I'm now nearing 200,000 miles and my mechanic recommends a tune up. He gave me a list of things inclu… --- ## [My trunk won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-trunk-wont-open/124782)
**Author:** [@Billy\_Stripling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy_Stripling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-trunk-wont-open/124782 "2018-09-11T16:51:56Z")
The trunk on my 07 mercury car is in a bind and I can’t open it. When I try the key or the opener in the car or the opener on the wireless key fob, I hear the trunk trying to open. The key will turn but not all the way a… --- ## [2017 Ford Escape check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-check-engine-light/124748)
**Author:** [@MichelleBistrup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleBistrup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-check-engine-light/124748 "2018-09-11T14:45:57Z")
My check engine light came on 2017 Ford Escape how can I reset to turn it off? Not the oil change light I already know that It’s the check engine light Thank you :blush: --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-3-0-v6/124736)
**Author:** [@bigbuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbuck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-3-0-v6/124736 "2018-09-11T13:26:50Z")
I recently replaced the ICM (2 months ago) after replacing a bunch of other ignition parts to get my ranger going, it ended up being the ignition module. Now I have the same problem as I did before (crank no start). I fi… --- ## [2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: startup problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-startup-problem/124753)
**Author:** [@Brandonlohman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandonlohman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-grand-caravan-startup-problem/124753 "2018-09-11T13:26:43Z")
Hello name is Brandon, call me brando. I listen ur show weekly you guys seem helpful. I’m not just some idiot that is normally on the show. I just bought a 2002 dodge grand caravan el for $1000, with 164,000 miles. Very … --- ## [2008 Suzuki SX4 - Time to fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4-time-to-fix/124778)
**Author:** [@CARLFELSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CARLFELSON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4-time-to-fix/124778 "2018-09-11T13:01:50Z")
how long should it take to replace the water pump and valve gasket? --- ## [Car wont stay started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-started/124749)
**Author:** [@Missyskattebo\_141804](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missyskattebo_141804)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-stay-started/124749 "2018-09-11T11:48:13Z")
Ok so here i an again…so to my previous post…2006 pontiac torrent got my ignition switched, key reprogrammed then dealer said it would not start. Towed it home, turned the key and my car started for about 3 seconds then … --- ## [1997 Cadillac Eldorado: trunk draining the battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-eldorado-trunk-draining-the-battery/124757)
**Author:** [@STILES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STILES)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-cadillac-eldorado-trunk-draining-the-battery/124757 "2018-09-11T11:28:17Z")
MY SECURITY SYSTEM GOES OFF RANDOMLY. CQDILLAC DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. NOW, MY DASH CLOCK GOES ON AND OFF AND DRAINS MY BATTERY. I GOT A NEW BATTERY AND IT WENT DEAD AGAIN. MY CAR IS NOW AT DEALER. THEY … --- ## [Tranny oil change when hot!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-oil-change-when-hot/124685)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-oil-change-when-hot/124685 "2018-09-11T05:30:45Z")
Acura Integra’s won;t have an external Tranny filter - just drip and refill every 2 years. I have been doing it first thing in the morning partly concerned about being burned by a hot engine. Today, I did it after a 20m… --- ## [1975 Dodge Dart won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-dodge-dart-won-t-start/124761)
**Author:** [@powoif03\_141998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powoif03_141998)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-dodge-dart-won-t-start/124761 "2018-09-11T04:39:05Z")
I recently bought a 1975 dodge dart Hang Ten and installed a new ignition starter switch. The guy I bought the car off of swore the car had issues starting and that it had to be the switch. I replaced it and it will occa… --- ## [Audi A4 3.2 - Oil on spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-3-2-oil-on-spark-plugs/124690)
**Author:** [@tgabe9\_141957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgabe9_141957)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-3-2-oil-on-spark-plugs/124690 "2018-09-11T03:24:43Z")
Hi all, I have a 2006 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 with 83k miles. I went to install new spark plugs the other day and there was oil in the spark plug wells in both cylinder banks. I know the most common reason for this is bad val… --- ## [1997 BMW 325 smoking steering column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-325-smoking-steering-column/124654)
**Author:** [@TracyPalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TracyPalmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-bmw-325-smoking-steering-column/124654 "2018-09-11T03:12:02Z")
1997 bmw 3 series has smoke coming from steering column --- ## [Wrong spark plugs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-spark-plugs/124715)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Stevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikki_Stevens)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-spark-plugs/124715 "2018-09-11T02:56:12Z")
My car started missing. Had the computer read and it stated failure in cylinder #3 and ignition coils. Replaced spark plugs, boots, and ignition coils. Started and it ran worse than before. Figured out that they gave me … --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-wont-start/124606)
**Author:** [@jimtjernlund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimtjernlund)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-wont-start/124606 "2018-09-11T02:09:30Z")
2012 sedona, won’t start, replaced fuel pump assembly and still won’t start. what else can it be? can’t find fuel filter apparently its built into the fuel pump assembly --- ## ['97 Honda Odyssey no start/immediate stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-honda-odyssey-no-start-immediate-stall/124751)
**Author:** [@cvs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cvs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-honda-odyssey-no-start-immediate-stall/124751 "2018-09-11T00:05:31Z")
Symptoms: Problem began suddenly as stalling on idle. This occurred 3 days ago at the beginning of two short consecutive drives, but once started ran OK, accelerated fine, engine sounded normal. Now back in driveway and … --- ## [Tire leaks when mounted, not when unmounted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-leaks-when-mounted-not-when-unmounted/124096)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-leaks-when-mounted-not-when-unmounted/124096 "2018-09-10T23:50:41Z")
Tire was losing about a pound/day. I swapped in the spare. I cleaned the leaky tire, inflated it to 39 psi (max 35), squirted soapy water all over it. I couldn’t get a single bubble. I checked at the rim especially c… --- ## [Losing voltage to battery, but alternator is fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-voltage-to-battery-but-alternator-is-fine/124492)
**Author:** [@brianjb91\_141836](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brianjb91_141836)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-voltage-to-battery-but-alternator-is-fine/124492 "2018-09-10T22:43:56Z")
Saturn Aura XE 2007 -When the car is running, my battery reads around 12.1 volts when it’s supposed to be getting 14-ish. -My alternator is fine. I even got a different alternator and the readings were the same. -My b… --- ## [2008 Honda Accord - Creaking/Groaning noise at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-creaking-groaning-noise-at-low-speeds/66291)
**Author:** [@ccurtiss1977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccurtiss1977)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-creaking-groaning-noise-at-low-speeds/66291 "2018-09-10T21:29:53Z")
Our 2008 Honda Accord has about 89,000 miles on it. For the last few years, it has been making a creaking/groaning sound at low speeds. Generally between 10-20 miles an hour (so you hear in more in rush hour when you are… --- ## [Power Loss and Throttle Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-and-throttle-issues/124716)
**Author:** [@wluu23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wluu23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-and-throttle-issues/124716 "2018-09-10T21:14:27Z")
I have a '15 Fiat 500 Abarth automatic transmission that I drive with manual shifters 100% of the time with ESC off. After taking it the car to the dealership to replace the throttle body (they also updated the PCM) my c… --- ## [2002 Toyota Sequoia persistent P0440/441/446 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sequoia-persistent-p0440-441-446-codes/124590)
**Author:** [@MaekPeters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaekPeters)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sequoia-persistent-p0440-441-446-codes/124590 "2018-09-10T19:13:41Z")
My Sequoia keep showing codes PO440-441-446. I have changed the EVAP Canister along with both of the solenoid valves on the wheel well and the valve cover . But i am still showing all the same codes. Now i am also gettin… --- ## [2006 Toyota Avalon - Do I have to?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-do-i-have-to/124721)
**Author:** [@RichardFerrari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardFerrari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-do-i-have-to/124721 "2018-09-10T19:01:37Z")
My wife’s 2006 Avalon. Great car with about 111,000 miles. Just got an oil change etc. They tell me I need a charcoal canister, EVAP System failed Health test and it needs to be replaced. I guess it is located in the gas… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Camaro - Balanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-balanced/124719)
**Author:** [@IvanPonce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IvanPonce)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-camaro-balanced/124719 "2018-09-10T18:56:14Z")
I had the new tires mounted/Balanced on my Chevy Camaro 2013 that has factory steel rims and the mechanics at the tire didn’t align 3 out of 4 tires with the red dot at the valve stem. The ones that were not aligned took… --- ## [2012 Cadillac SRX touchy radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-touchy-radio/124632)
**Author:** [@Jacques54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacques54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-touchy-radio/124632 "2018-09-10T18:39:33Z")
I live in San Diego, bought a SRX cadillac 2012 and after a few days I lost all radio station FM and AM. AUX works fine and CD work fine What is funny is that driving next to San Diego, Chulla Vista all stations work f… --- ## [2006 BMW X3 - Recurring problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-x3-recurring-problem/124709)
**Author:** [@Shannon59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon59)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-x3-recurring-problem/124709 "2018-09-10T18:04:53Z")
My 2006 X3 with 236,000 miles has been the best car I’ve ever had. Still rides well, handles well, looks great! I’m having a problem that I had somewhere around 120,000 that the dealership fixed at the time (if you can’t… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2008 Lexus RX 400h - Coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-lexus-rx-400h-coincidence/124713)
**Author:** [@Evan50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evan50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-lexus-rx-400h-coincidence/124713 "2018-09-10T17:57:46Z")
Hello! I have a Lexus 2008 RX 400h that I recently brought into a local shop to inspect purge valve/charcoal canister issues, which will be repaired later in the month. Last week, I brought the car to a local Lexus dea… --- ## [Fixing Exhaust Leak due to Corroded Flanges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-exhaust-leak-due-to-corroded-flanges/81689)
**Author:** [@dqg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dqg)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-exhaust-leak-due-to-corroded-flanges/81689 "2018-09-10T17:55:29Z")
My 2002 Lexus ES300 sounds and runs fine (to me) but it won't pass inspection because of an exhaust leak. The dealer says that the leak is due to the corroded connection (flanges?) between the muffler and the pipe in bac… --- ## [Is extended idle hard on a 2019 Lincoln MKZ?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-extended-idle-hard-on-a-2019-lincoln-mkz/124680)
**Author:** [@HerbertRSwarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HerbertRSwarr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-extended-idle-hard-on-a-2019-lincoln-mkz/124680 "2018-09-10T16:35:59Z")
Two times a month apart,I parked next to same late model Lincoln SUV with engine running AC on (90F) no one in car; still running aprox hour later! One month later same vehicle but owner was there when I came back from h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=784) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=786)