# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=804 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 805 --- ## [2000 Ford Explorer rough start issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-explorer-rough-start-issue/122543)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Wash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Wash)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-explorer-rough-start-issue/122543 "2018-08-13T20:48:09Z")
I’m having a persistent issue with my 2000 Ford Explorer starting, and it seemed to start with the starter engine itself. For a long time, the issue manifested as a sputtering upon starting, then running normally. Then, … --- ## [Auto blink (according to the manual) or comfort turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-blink-according-to-the-manual-or-comfort-turn-signal/122894)
**Author:** [@Helen\_Bryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen_Bryan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-blink-according-to-the-manual-or-comfort-turn-signal/122894 "2018-08-13T20:44:13Z")
This turn feature has stopped working or was un-programmed in my A3 after a mechanic was trying to reset another light function. Does anyone know how I can restore it? --- ## [2012 Honda Accord - Light pedal, high fuel usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-light-pedal-high-fuel-usage/122903)
**Author:** [@arthurjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arthurjohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-light-pedal-high-fuel-usage/122903 "2018-08-13T20:14:42Z")
I have 2012 Honda accord coupe I have problem with my Accelerator. when I do 35 miles per hour the accelerator feel like I pressing on air and I burning fuel like going crazy. --- ## [2012 Passat No dome or map lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-passat-no-dome-or-map-lights/122854)
**Author:** [@jimwrubleski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimwrubleski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-passat-no-dome-or-map-lights/122854 "2018-08-13T18:40:24Z")
Hi everybody. Newb here. Looking for some advice. The map and dome lights don’t work in my 2012 Passat. The trunk light is out too. The red door lights do work, as do all the dash lights and the map lights come on when I… --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-sometimes/122862)
**Author:** [@BrooklynGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrooklynGolden)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-sometimes/122862 "2018-08-13T18:13:30Z")
Hi guys. My car (a 2005 PT Cruiser) is overheating at times, and then other times it’s perfectly fine. When it overheats, the fluid reservoir is bone dry, when it’s not overheating there is fluid in there. There is defin… --- ## [2012 Volkswagen GLI - how do you know there's turbo trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-gli-how-do-you-know-theres-turbo-trouble/122867)
**Author:** [@RoseThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoseThompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-gli-how-do-you-know-theres-turbo-trouble/122867 "2018-08-13T17:02:57Z")
What are the symptoms of turbo trouble … have you had any issues with coolant leaks? --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee pinging sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-pinging-sound/122864)
**Author:** [@BobSarna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobSarna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-pinging-sound/122864 "2018-08-13T16:44:40Z")
Engine has a pinging sound like maybe a lifter. It gets faster as the engine revs up. The engine has fresh synthetic oil. I have been told to let the fresh oil work out the pinging, but it doesn’t seem to be doing any… --- ## [2004 Honda Civic EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-ex/122871)
**Author:** [@Le\_Sekuler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Le_Sekuler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-ex/122871 "2018-08-13T16:16:03Z")
My check engine light came on not that long ago. Apparently, I have a couple of transmission problems that will cost $2500 to repair, sounds like mostly labor costs from the mechanic who looked at it. It has 188,000 mile… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe AC problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-ac-problems/122852)
**Author:** [@ChrisBowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisBowman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-ac-problems/122852 "2018-08-13T16:22:26Z")
I have a 2014 Santa Fe Limited AWD. Love this vehicle.However- AC has gone out twice this summer and returned to dealer.Anyone have similar problems with there 2014 Santa Fe Limited? --- ## [2018 GMC Canyon AC compressor is noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-ac-compressor-is-noisy/122869)
**Author:** [@Lawrence19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lawrence19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-ac-compressor-is-noisy/122869 "2018-08-13T16:18:12Z")
I have a 2018 GMC Canyon SLT. The AC compressor is noisy sound and be heard in the cab. Other folks are reporting this on the Chevy Colorado as well. Only hear it at low speeds or idling. Wondering if something can b… --- ## [2001 Ford E250 - won’t go above 45 mph!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e250-won-t-go-above-45-mph/122240)
**Author:** [@Sahtillie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sahtillie)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e250-won-t-go-above-45-mph/122240 "2018-08-13T15:09:32Z")
I have a 2001 Ford E-250. Please forgive the length of this. I have done a lot of research trying to figure this out and need to figure out what to look at next and can I (w/sons’ and husband’s help!) DIY it somehow? Ca… --- ## [Shouldn’t an alignment fix a shimmy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shouldn-t-an-alignment-fix-a-shimmy/121986)
**Author:** [@MichelleRickard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleRickard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shouldn-t-an-alignment-fix-a-shimmy/121986 "2018-08-13T14:49:37Z")
I just had an alignment on my 2014 Toyota Tacoma due to a “shimmy” at high speeds. after it was done, my attendant let me know that the shimmy may not be gone…Really? Isn’t that what an alignment is for? Could this be t… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze brake inspection cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-brake-inspection-cost/122356)
**Author:** [@MikeJones48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeJones48)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-brake-inspection-cost/122356 "2018-08-13T14:43:48Z")
We need a brake inspection done. How much would this cost me? --- ## [2014 Ford F150 can't take the sun?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f150-cant-take-the-sun/122429)
**Author:** [@Whitetree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitetree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f150-cant-take-the-sun/122429 "2018-08-13T13:27:27Z")
Bought F 150 2014 only 24,000 miles on it 6 months ago. Noticed a while back the head liner coming down so asked when we went in for our 1st oil change and they said the heat does that & the only solution was to replace … --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata - Oil causing burning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-oil-causing-burning/122380)
**Author:** [@Anthonydelb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthonydelb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-oil-causing-burning/122380 "2018-08-13T13:13:49Z")
Hello everyone, I own a 2006 Hyundai Sonata 3.3L V6 sedan. The car currently has 81,000 miles on it and around 80,000 miles I put full synthetic Castrol Magnatec 5w-20 oil into it. From when I bought it at 60,000 miles … --- ## [2002 Lexus ES 300 Low Idle, and](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-low-idle-and/122820)
**Author:** [@Intuitx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Intuitx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-es-300-low-idle-and/122820 "2018-08-13T13:02:58Z")
So I have a 2003 Lexus ES 300 and it has had a few issues in the past with the Alternator and starter both of which I have replaced. Though, now the car is idling low and has the battery light on even though I replaced t… --- ## [Mildew/Musty Odor from AC vents--2006 Honda Pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-musty-odor-from-ac-vents-2006-honda-pilot/72834)
**Author:** [@Pilot\_Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pilot_Guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mildew-musty-odor-from-ac-vents-2006-honda-pilot/72834 "2018-08-13T12:06:40Z")
I recently purchased a used 2006 Honda Pilot. I now notice a mildew/musty smell that appears to come from the ac vents. I only notice it when driving with the windows down, right after I turn the AC off, and sometimes … --- ## [Orange cable sticking out from under car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orange-cable-sticking-out-from-under-car/122830)
**Author:** [@Straddler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Straddler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orange-cable-sticking-out-from-under-car/122830 "2018-08-13T10:53:31Z")
Hey I have a 2004 Honda Civic and I noticed that there was an orange cable looking thing under the front of my car… I’m pretty sure it happened today, anyone know what it is and if I should get it checked and the price t… --- ## [Won't go higher than 2500 rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-go-higher-than-2500-rpms/122457)
**Author:** [@John\_Ireland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Ireland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-go-higher-than-2500-rpms/122457 "2018-08-13T10:15:43Z")
I have an 05 chrysler town and country runs but won’t go higher than 2500 rpms I’ve replaced the cam shaft and crankshaft sensors drill out the cat replaced maf sensor and put in new plugs n wires and still doin it codes… --- ## [Automatic door lock problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-lock-problem/122835)
**Author:** [@Lester\_Patrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lester_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 9:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-lock-problem/122835 "2018-08-13T09:43:59Z")
I have had a problem with the automatic door locks on my car, a 2002 Mitsubishi Diamonte. This used to happen only in cold weather, but when the cold weather let up this past spring the problem didn’t resolve. When I p… --- ## [2009 Chrysler 300 AC only works sometimes on Driver side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-300-ac-only-works-sometimes-on-driver-side/122815)
**Author:** [@Deel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-300-ac-only-works-sometimes-on-driver-side/122815 "2018-08-13T04:22:48Z")
Need help diagnosing an issue with 2009 Chrysler 300. Air conditioning appeared to stop working the other day and I thought it was dead. It seems though that the AC will come on ice cold on the driver side every now and … --- ## [2006 camry slowly approaching death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-camry-slowly-approaching-death/122735)
**Author:** [@uglyegg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uglyegg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-camry-slowly-approaching-death/122735 "2018-08-13T04:05:42Z")
so here’s a little history on my 2006 camry, mom drove it brand new I think for about 7+ years before I started using it about a year ago, never really had any major problems, in may i rear ended someone clipped the fron… --- ## [Tires are wearing out quickly on my camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-are-wearing-out-quickly-on-my-camry/122760)
**Author:** [@Derek99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-are-wearing-out-quickly-on-my-camry/122760 "2018-08-13T01:13:43Z")
Okay, so a few months ago I hit a pothole a lot harder than I would of liked. I know I broke something and have gotten my car looked at multiple times. It makes a clunking noise when turning and when only one wheel hits … --- ## [Hong long should I wait for a repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hong-long-should-i-wait-for-a-repair/122769)
**Author:** [@Auntie81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Auntie81)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hong-long-should-i-wait-for-a-repair/122769 "2018-08-13T00:29:22Z")
I dropped my car off at a local small mechanic’s shop 3 years ago to get repairs done. It needs all new exhaust, engine oil seals, heating ducting, a door hinge replaced, exhaust gaskets, & some body work. He said he wou… --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion summer gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-summer-gas-mileage/122715)
**Author:** [@OlinJarrett\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OlinJarrett_Jr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-summer-gas-mileage/122715 "2018-08-12T23:31:31Z")
Judging from the number of times the Asheville Citizen Times reruns your columns, are you still writing? If so, please consider this. My late-model Ford Fusion consistently gets in the neighborhood of 10% less fuel mil… --- ## [Running 1995 Honda Accord without a thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-1995-honda-accord-without-a-thermostat/122436)
**Author:** [@James221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James221)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-1995-honda-accord-without-a-thermostat/122436 "2018-08-12T21:56:17Z")
Is it ok to run this car with no thermostat? --- ## [2009 Honda Fit - Trans slips - where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-trans-slips-where-to-start/122809)
**Author:** [@Kathy50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-trans-slips-where-to-start/122809 "2018-08-12T21:27:29Z")
My car is having issues with transmission slippage when hot --- ## [2002 Nissan Quest alternators keep dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-quest-alternators-keep-dying/122484)
**Author:** [@b1963gray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b1963gray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-quest-alternators-keep-dying/122484 "2018-08-12T21:10:56Z")
hello guys I don’t get a chance to hear you show all the time I am a truck driver on the road all the time me and my wife owen a Nissan Quest we bought it in 2006 it has been a real good van for us. the thing we are havi… --- ## [1986 Buick Riviera - leveling not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-buick-riviera-leveling-not-working/122811)
**Author:** [@curry32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curry32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-buick-riviera-leveling-not-working/122811 "2018-08-12T20:57:25Z")
leveling not working when I start car --- ## [Why’d my check engine light come on with such low miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-my-check-engine-light-come-on-with-such-low-miles/122813)
**Author:** [@MichaelKrul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelKrul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-d-my-check-engine-light-come-on-with-such-low-miles/122813 "2018-08-12T20:56:47Z")
I have a 2015 ford fiesta with 40K miles my check engine light came on has anyone had this happen with such low miles ? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=803) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=805)