# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=795 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 796 --- ## [2006 Impala SS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-ss/123783)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Radcliffe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_Radcliffe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-ss/123783 "2018-08-27T13:13:50Z")
My impala has recently sent a p0621 code. Generator lamp L circuit malfunction. The AC compressor seized about a month ago and I replaced it. I had to remove the alternator to get the belt back on but the alternator is … --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - Where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-where-to-start/123558)
**Author:** [@MichelleDavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleDavidson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-where-to-start/123558 "2018-08-27T12:50:32Z")
My car shuts off while driving. Not the starter,battery, or crank sensor all been checked and changed. --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Corvette - DOA upon start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-corvette-doa-upon-start/123750)
**Author:** [@Tombucior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tombucior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-corvette-doa-upon-start/123750 "2018-08-27T12:26:27Z")
i have a 2011 Corvette convertible , manual transmission. once in a great while i will push the button to start it and all the guages bury to right then go back and nothing happens. when it happens it is usually only 1… --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-warning-lights/123729)
**Author:** [@Leacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leacy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-warning-lights/123729 "2018-08-27T12:22:48Z")
The Esc light and DBC will come while I am driving normally down the road when I need to put my car in park it will not shift. I have to cut the car off, wait a few s --- ## [1996 Geo Prizm "Popcorn maker"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-geo-prizm-popcorn-maker/123520)
**Author:** [@PrimzGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrimzGuy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-geo-prizm-popcorn-maker/123520 "2018-08-27T11:18:57Z")
Hey everyone. So I own a 1996 Geo Primz LSI and my car since Tuesday of this week has been a noise. This noise happens when I accelerate or idle at a light. Hard to describe the noise but sound like a damn popcorn maker… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid intermittent acceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-intermittent-acceleration-problems/123752)
**Author:** [@AdelinoRamos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdelinoRamos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-intermittent-acceleration-problems/123752 "2018-08-26T19:31:42Z")
Hi My 2011 Sonata Hybrid has been have acceleration problems intermittently. Years have gone by, the car has been in three times each time they tell me they can’t duplicate the problem. It also has a intermittent surge … --- ## [2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4x4-light/123754)
**Author:** [@haroldaking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haroldaking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-explorer-sport-trac-4x4-light/123754 "2018-08-26T19:32:44Z")
my 4x4 light stays on until i disconect the negative battery terminal. what is wrong? --- ## [2004 Liberty - Misfire Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-liberty-misfire-mystery/123767)
**Author:** [@digganob\_141397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digganob_141397)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-liberty-misfire-mystery/123767 "2018-08-27T02:26:19Z")
Codes: P0305 - Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) P2314 - Ignition Coil E Secondary Circuit Symptoms: Runs rough, and shakes at idol; Low power/acceleration; “S… --- ## [Loud clacking/slapping noise on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clacking-slapping-noise-on-start-up/123773)
**Author:** [@Anthonydelb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthonydelb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clacking-slapping-noise-on-start-up/123773 "2018-08-27T02:00:29Z")
2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3L V6 82,000 miles. About 2,000 miles ago I noticed a clackling/slapping noise right after I turn the car on. It only lasts for about 3 seconds and then ceases. The engine oil light also stays on w… --- ## [2018 Corolla Collision Avoidance System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-corolla-collision-avoidance-system/123342)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-corolla-collision-avoidance-system/123342 "2018-08-27T01:38:54Z")
A friend said their new 2018 Corolla starting making weird alarm-like noises during a drive, apparently b/c they were driving too close to another car in front of them. I took a look at the front end of the car to figu… --- ## [2018 Toyota RAV4 sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-sudden-acceleration/123772)
**Author:** [@ChongKoh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChongKoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-sudden-acceleration/123772 "2018-08-27T01:35:38Z")
Two days ago after giving a ride to my friend and having a coffee with her I arrived home and was parking beside the curb in front of my house. I have retired long time ago and and am enjoying my relaxed life. There is n… --- ## [2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser running hot with no problem symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-running-hot-with-no-problem-symptoms/123532)
**Author:** [@simone57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simone57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser-running-hot-with-no-problem-symptoms/123532 "2018-08-27T01:05:36Z")
car runs hot, but no problem showing --- ## [Weird noise going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-going-uphill/123764)
**Author:** [@kurz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-going-uphill/123764 "2018-08-27T00:41:37Z")
We have a 2008 RAV4 that has been making a weird rattle clunk noise while going uphill lately. The noise is very hard to recreate or get to happen. It seems like it only happens when the engine is more loaded than usua… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 AC problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-ac-problem/123673)
**Author:** [@EricTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricTaylor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-ac-problem/123673 "2018-08-26T23:30:36Z")
When I run the a/c sometimes hot air will eventually start coming our of the driver’s side vents (both) while the passenger side vents run at the normal cool temp. Sometimes it will “fix itself” and cool air will return … --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Colorado has needed three new engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-colorado-has-needed-three-new-engines/123675)
**Author:** [@StevenRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenRobertson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-colorado-has-needed-three-new-engines/123675 "2018-08-26T23:29:30Z")
Why is the 4 cylinder a piece of crap mine has been replaced 3 times --- ## [Rough idle after punching the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-after-punching-the-gas/123536)
**Author:** [@mardimacfly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mardimacfly)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-after-punching-the-gas/123536 "2018-08-26T20:25:49Z")
1978 G30 van 5.7 liter 350 small block. The other day I had to punch the gas in order to cross a busy street. Immediately after and ever since it has a rough idle but runs smooth when u̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶g̶a̶s̶ accelerat… --- ## [20w40 v. 20w50: does it matter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20w40-v-20w50-does-it-matter/123483)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/20w40-v-20w50-does-it-matter/123483 "2018-08-26T17:51:39Z")
I’m about to change my oil for the first time in 11 years (2,583 miles). The table in the maintenance manual is an arrow that begins at 10°F and extends to just past 100°F. At the left is 15w40, in the middle is 20w40,… --- ## [Defining wires on insturment cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defining-wires-on-insturment-cluster/123347)
**Author:** [@Jirradia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jirradia)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defining-wires-on-insturment-cluster/123347 "2018-08-26T17:09:23Z")
Hi, I’m still new to car modding and I have a small project going around at the moment. I bought an instrument cluster that fits my car but from a newer model, just to clear things out it fits with same harness but sinc… --- ## [2012 Honda Fit jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-fit-jerking/123706)
**Author:** [@Moka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moka)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-fit-jerking/123706 "2018-08-26T15:13:06Z")
My car ( Honda fit 2012) jerks when I drive. What could be wrong? --- ## [Accord 2004 LX stalls in drive when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-2004-lx-stalls-in-drive-when-warm/123495)
**Author:** [@mss-accord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mss-accord)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accord-2004-lx-stalls-in-drive-when-warm/123495 "2018-08-26T13:35:54Z")
Accord rpm suffers, goes under 500 when put in R or D, when it’s warm, but when put in P or N revolves around 750 rpm I cleaned up IAC, throttle body, replaced pcv, a little difference was felt when EGR was unplugged, … --- ## [Why is my Highlander beeping?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-highlander-beeping/56089)
**Author:** [@MissAligned](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissAligned)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-my-highlander-beeping/56089 "2018-08-26T12:55:41Z")
Hi all, My 2006 Toyota Highlander has started beeping rapidly when I'm accelerating (25-40 mph) around a curve. Last week it did it on exactly the same on-ramp at exactly the same place, and I mean exactly, on two … --- ## [Jerking 2008 Chevrolet Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2008-chevrolet-impala/123661)
**Author:** [@D18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2008-chevrolet-impala/123661 "2018-08-26T11:43:23Z")
does your impala “jerk” occasionally as you accelerate? has the real electric door locks stopped working? --- ## [Power loss/noise. Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-noise-help/123654)
**Author:** [@Rachael\_Loring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachael_Loring)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-loss-noise-help/123654 "2018-08-26T11:36:40Z")
I have a 2002 Ford escape v6 3.0 4wd dohc. I was driving into work anr my engine started losing power tobthe point where it was shutting off and the battery light was flashing. I got to work and saw I had little to no o… --- ## [Does ECU failure twice mean I bought a lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-ecu-failure-twice-mean-i-bought-a-lemon/123638)
**Author:** [@Gretel13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gretel13)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-ecu-failure-twice-mean-i-bought-a-lemon/123638 "2018-08-26T07:45:00Z")
I need help from someone who knows more about cars than l do. I bought my 2017 Honda CR-V in April 2017. 9 days after I bought it, it just stopped working. It wouldn’t start at all. The dealer told me that the whole comp… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-fuel-pump/123704)
**Author:** [@Posgo001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Posgo001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-fuel-pump/123704 "2018-08-26T03:25:14Z")
A couple of nights ago, my son parked in our driveway on a hill. His fuel was on the low side and we couldn’t get it to start when moved to level ground after filling the tank. His fuel filter was filthy so we changed th… --- ## [2009 Subaru Impreza - Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-trans/123627)
**Author:** [@Josh50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh50)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-impreza-trans/123627 "2018-08-26T03:19:10Z")
I brought my car in for manual transmission service. The clutch was working fine with no slipping prior to service. Within 20 miles of driving I noticed issues with the clutch slipping and it failed catastrophically at 2… --- ## [Serpentine Belt Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-broke/123699)
**Author:** [@Zessira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zessira)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-broke/123699 "2018-08-26T00:46:35Z")
I was driving my Yaris when there was a loud bang as I accelerated. The charging system light came on, followed by the low engine coolant indicator light. The check engine light came on as well. I was 15 minutes from hom… --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima - time to change CVT fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-time-to-change-cvt-fluid/123534)
**Author:** [@JimTrapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimTrapp)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-time-to-change-cvt-fluid/123534 "2018-08-26T00:45:12Z")
Dear Ray, I have a 2013 Nissan Altima 4 cylinder with a CVT transmission. I have never checked the fluid level because the transmission dip stick has a seal on it that has to be broken to pull it out. I have a Nissan … --- ## [2007 Infiniti G35 leaks after heavy rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-g35-leaks-after-heavy-rain/123692)
**Author:** [@Tony56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-g35-leaks-after-heavy-rain/123692 "2018-08-25T21:05:20Z")
leakage problem after heavy rain results in mats on driver’s side-front & back- becoming saturated in 2007 Infinity G35x. Possibly, sunroof drainage tubes may be blocked. Not sure of tube location. --- ## [2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - AC compressor lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-ac-compressor-lifespan/123630)
**Author:** [@Nancy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nancy03)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-trailblazer-ac-compressor-lifespan/123630 "2018-08-25T20:32:56Z")
I have a 04 Chevy trailblazer that the a/c compresser is out. Pep Boys estimated $1,000 for that and Freon. I’ve had SUV since 2011 bought from late boyfriend’s kids. I also have a2003 Chevy Impala bought new and never h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=794) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=796)