# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=812 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 813 --- ## [2007 Mercury Grand Marquis AC blows hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-grand-marquis-ac-blows-hot/122016)
**Author:** [@johngalbreath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johngalbreath)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-grand-marquis-ac-blows-hot/122016 "2018-08-01T02:57:19Z")
ac system produces only hot air regardless even with defrost selection --- ## [Never heard about recall on my Quest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-about-recall-on-my-quest/122068)
**Author:** [@LindaCarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaCarr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-heard-about-recall-on-my-quest/122068 "2018-08-01T02:49:30Z")
We have a 2007 Nissan Quest that up until recently has been a decent vehicle. About a month ago the check engine light comes on and we are told it needs a new gas cap so we get that, light is on for two weeks then goes … --- ## [1996 Subaru Legacy belt slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-legacy-belt-slipping/122039)
**Author:** [@E.M](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E.M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-legacy-belt-slipping/122039 "2018-08-01T02:39:58Z")
My 1996 outback as finally quit working. The belt has been slipping for a years I replaced it. Now with a fresh tension on the belt it still slips under load and if I cut the compressor off and have the hood up I see the… --- ## [Need help changing damn serpintine belt!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-changing-damn-serpintine-belt/122005)
**Author:** [@Lastgodofwar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lastgodofwar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-changing-damn-serpintine-belt/122005 "2018-08-01T02:37:25Z")
I have a saturn vue xe 3.5 v6 2008. The belt broke cause its been so damn hot in texas. So i go to change it and low and behold its a shit show. To change this belt u have to take off the engine mount on the passangers… --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country battery icon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-battery-icon/122072)
**Author:** [@beldia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beldia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-battery-icon/122072 "2018-08-01T02:23:01Z")
battery icon lights on --- ## [Any tips for lying underneath dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-tips-for-lying-underneath-dash/122007)
**Author:** [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-tips-for-lying-underneath-dash/122007 "2018-08-01T02:02:39Z")
I need to check a couple of fuses. In this vehicle, one of the fuse boxes is underneath the steering wheel next to the driver’s side door. I’ve only had to get under a dash a couple of times, neither time was very enjoya… --- ## [2009 Honda Civic paint bubbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-paint-bubbling/121967)
**Author:** [@janice05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janice05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-paint-bubbling/121967 "2018-08-01T00:29:44Z")
wondering if anyone has a problem with Honda Civic Sedan…paint peeling off the hood,hub caps and front bumper, getting worse daily…just started…my Honda is a 2010…Honda says sorry warranty is up…seems like this is a pain… --- ## [What is wrong with my AC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-ac/122009)
**Author:** [@Cheri\_Shelar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheri_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-wrong-with-my-ac/122009 "2018-07-31T15:51:08Z")
Before I spend money on an AC compressor, which has been recommended (sort of), I would like to see if anyone has any suggestions about what could be going on with it: It’s a 2015 with 34K miles on it and it appears to … --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-ignition-switch/121957)
**Author:** [@Thunder\_Thornton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thunder_Thornton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-ignition-switch/121957 "2018-07-31T13:39:28Z")
I have a 2013 Jetta. I had been having intermittent problems with the ignition switch. Yesterday evening it would not turn off at all. Which of course means that the engine still runs and the electrical system is act… --- ## [Transmission Trouble: Automatic Not Shifting to 5th Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-automatic-not-shifting-to-5th-gear/38256)
**Author:** [@hbune98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbune98)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-automatic-not-shifting-to-5th-gear/38256 "2018-07-31T11:43:13Z")
I don't do alot of high speed driving. I noticed today when I got the car up to 65 mph that the engine was laboring and the RPMs were 500 to 1,000 higher than they should be. I thought that the transmission was not shi… --- ## [87 F150 Stalling On The Road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-stalling-on-the-road/121999)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-stalling-on-the-road/121999 "2018-07-31T11:39:25Z")
1987 Ford F150 XLT Lariat. 302, 5.0 automatic. 120k miles. Hi, this is my first post and I wish I discovered this place last year when I got this truck. I changed a lot of the parts (Carfax said it sat for 10 years). I’… --- ## [2000 Ford Focus “shshing” sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-shshing-sound/121927)
**Author:** [@CarolRHoughton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolRHoughton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-shshing-sound/121927 "2018-07-31T05:14:06Z")
Well it’s hard to explain but it makes a sound that sounds like the shshing of a train under the front passenger side. Anybody have that kind of problem? It’s driving me crazy! --- ## [2007 Scion xB shudders at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-xb-shudders-at-idle/121980)
**Author:** [@Zoe30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zoe30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-xb-shudders-at-idle/121980 "2018-07-31T05:13:00Z")
To begin with my car used to be a moving company’s card so it sat in a junkyard who knows how many years. The car is a great car! Good gas mileage, very roomy. Our first trip to get it fixed started with the tires, then… --- ## [2003 Ford Crown Victoria compass won’t display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-crown-victoria-compass-won-t-display/121973)
**Author:** [@DanMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanMartin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-crown-victoria-compass-won-t-display/121973 "2018-07-31T04:16:31Z")
My compass doesn’t display. Everything else in the lighting/display department seems to be working fine. --- ## [Shift cable Auto trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-cable-auto-trans/121998)
**Author:** [@yanceycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yanceycat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-cable-auto-trans/121998 "2018-07-31T04:09:10Z")
97 Saturn SW2 1.9 Auto trans shift cable, I need to get this cable off the trans but as far as I can see there nothing holding it it should come off the bracket so what am I missing ? Thanks --- ## [Advice needed re: new tires for Mazda2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-re-new-tires-for-mazda2/121995)
**Author:** [@Jazzhands](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzhands)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-needed-re-new-tires-for-mazda2/121995 "2018-07-31T03:36:23Z")
I need to get new all-season tires (185/55R15) for my 2013 Mazda 2 Touring this week, but do not have time to go to a tire specialist. I live in Boston and work north of the city thus need all-season tires that will per… --- ## [2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Wrong fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-wrong-fluid/121949)
**Author:** [@ThayerJordan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThayerJordan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-grand-cherokee-wrong-fluid/121949 "2018-07-31T03:28:23Z")
I accidentally put windshield wiper fluid where the anti=freeze goes. Will it hurt the vehicle? --- ## [2007 Saturn Sky needs module for airbag recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-sky-needs-module-for-airbag-recall/121773)
**Author:** [@DeeShepperd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeeShepperd)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-sky-needs-module-for-airbag-recall/121773 "2018-07-31T03:18:42Z")
Is GM ever going to make the module available for the airbag recall on my car, or do I part it out and move on. Can’t drive it, can’t inspect it, can’t renew the registration = boat anchor? scrap metal? --- ## [Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2006: Codes P0171, P0174, P0037](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-hybrid-2006-codes-p0171-p0174-p0037/121964)
**Author:** [@pecosdiamonds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pecosdiamonds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-hybrid-2006-codes-p0171-p0174-p0037/121964 "2018-07-31T02:56:33Z")
My Highlander has about 170,000 miles, and recently the P0171, P0174, P0037 codes have come up. I replaced the MAF sensor based on some advice and reset the codes, but the P0037 code returned and I imagine the others wil… --- ## [Wheel Caving In](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-caving-in/121850)
**Author:** [@Honda19941](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda19941)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-caving-in/121850 "2018-07-31T00:45:52Z")
I have a 1994 Honda Civic EX. I had trouble getting a photo that shows what this looks like, but my driver’s side front wheel is caved in. The only problem that I’d been having with the car was a faint popping noise, and… --- ## [Nearly new tire has a ripple in it - causes loud noise, told I'd need to replace it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nearly-new-tire-has-a-ripple-in-it-causes-loud-noise-told-id-need-to-replace-it/18463)
**Author:** [@dalewb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalewb)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nearly-new-tire-has-a-ripple-in-it-causes-loud-noise-told-id-need-to-replace-it/18463 "2018-07-31T00:24:41Z")
I recently rotated my tires and began noticing a lot of road noise when I began driving the car. I took it to National Tire and Battery where I bought the tires and the gentleman walked around and felt all the tires wit… --- ## [Gas tank replacement estimate: 1998 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-replacement-estimate-1998-toyota-rav4/121594)
**Author:** [@PattyRichardson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PattyRichardson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-replacement-estimate-1998-toyota-rav4/121594 "2018-07-31T00:05:43Z")
How much would it cost to replace my gas tank? The present one has a hole in it. :frowning: --- ## [2012 Infiniti G37 - air filtration smells](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g37-air-filtration-smells/121916)
**Author:** [@PatriciaNassau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatriciaNassau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g37-air-filtration-smells/121916 "2018-07-30T22:32:48Z")
How to remove scent of cat pee from my air filtration --- ## [Balancing drive shaft in 2006 Chevrolet Equinox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/balancing-drive-shaft-in-2006-chevrolet-equinox/121944)
**Author:** [@KevinAyotte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinAyotte)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/balancing-drive-shaft-in-2006-chevrolet-equinox/121944 "2018-07-30T21:14:58Z")
Replacing a broken drive shaft and balancing the new one in the vehicle --- ## [Transmission on my elderly mothers car is siezing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-on-my-elderly-mothers-car-is-siezing/121965)
**Author:** [@Cynthia\_Moen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cynthia_Moen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-on-my-elderly-mothers-car-is-siezing/121965 "2018-07-30T20:55:49Z")
Automatic car… gears locking up… speedometer not registering…and idling super high right after a can of Freon was put in my moms car… now I know the two are not directly connected!! But is there anyway that the can of Fr… --- ## [Disconnecting 2014 Jeep Cherokee battery when running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-2014-jeep-cherokee-battery-when-running/121826)
**Author:** [@Shashipatel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shashipatel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-2014-jeep-cherokee-battery-when-running/121826 "2018-07-30T20:09:55Z")
I have jeep Cherokee 2014 can someone tell me what happens when car is running and you disconnect battery. Should it keep running or engine should shutouts Completely --- ## [2004 Honda Civic trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-trouble-starting/121841)
**Author:** [@NickKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickKay)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-trouble-starting/121841 "2018-07-30T19:42:57Z")
My car has trouble starting. I’ve had the spark plugs replaced and the gas pump checked but it still seems to have a lot of trouble firing up… battery is new and definitely not the issue…it constantly seems like the gas… --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento key stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-key-stuck/121744)
**Author:** [@ddennisswessel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddennisswessel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-key-stuck/121744 "2018-07-30T19:34:35Z")
has anyone had a problem turning the key to “far” and no electric come on? Kia will start/run but no light’s inside or out. Key is basically “stuck” to far. --- ## [2007 Lexus RX 350 front end shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-front-end-shimmy/121906)
**Author:** [@ThomasHarais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasHarais)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-front-end-shimmy/121906 "2018-07-30T18:44:14Z")
My daughter bought this car used with just over 100,000 miles a couple years back. Great car. Very clean. No apparent issues. Until… Shortly after buying she discovered intermittent front end shimmy at freeway speed… --- ## [Brake master cylinder leak/booster question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-master-cylinder-leak-booster-question/121961)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-master-cylinder-leak-booster-question/121961 "2018-07-30T17:17:01Z")
The brakes work fine with two rebuilt calipers just installed, but I noticed a little seepage of brake fluid from the base of the master cylinder. The black paint on the power brake booster, just under the MC, is damaged… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=811) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=813)