# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=814 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 815 --- ## [Changed alternator but battery keeps going up and down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-alternator-but-battery-keeps-going-up-and-down/121801)
**Author:** [@Camaro\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camaro_guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-alternator-but-battery-keeps-going-up-and-down/121801 "2018-07-29T16:26:02Z")
(2014 camaro 3.6 v6)Changed the alternator Wednesday and car worked fine. Thursday came and I was at a restaurant and the car gave me the battery saver mode on came back on. I checked the battery and it dropped to 11.9 v… --- ## [GMC truck stalling and idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-truck-stalling-and-idle-issues/121866)
**Author:** [@Shinkers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shinkers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-truck-stalling-and-idle-issues/121866 "2018-07-29T15:34:57Z")
Hi, I have a 90 GMC Sierra K2500 5.7 that is giving me trouble. Initially, with the AC on, the truck would idle low and shake at a stop while in gear. I tried replacing the IAC, EGR valve, TPS, coolant temp sensor, and… --- ## [2001 Lexus ES 300 alternator dropping voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-alternator-dropping-voltage/121831)
**Author:** [@manuel26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manuel26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-alternator-dropping-voltage/121831 "2018-07-29T15:32:06Z")
My Lexus’s alternator drops voltage to between 11.5-11.95 ( via volt meter) after shopping store to store for an extended period of time during the day. However, when it cools off by not driving it for an or or two, it c… --- ## [Lexus es330 amplifier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es330-amplifier/121864)
**Author:** [@Kh3lid\_h](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kh3lid_h)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es330-amplifier/121864 "2018-07-29T15:30:40Z")
I I changed my original car radio to different model and I find the amplifier is no longer working due to change the radio. Is the anyway to make the amplifier work a gain or any other radio will make it work?? --- ## [1996 Nissan Maxima middle vents won't blow air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-maxima-middle-vents-wont-blow-air/121873)
**Author:** [@JasonLanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonLanna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-maxima-middle-vents-wont-blow-air/121873 "2018-07-29T15:29:27Z")
Middle vents not blowing air but driver and passenger vents are low med and high even when sidevents closed it still trying to force it’s self through the middle there’s no cabin air filter and also the passengers side o… --- ## [2010 Toyota Tacoma voltage regulator shorting out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tacoma-voltage-regulator-shorting-out/121891)
**Author:** [@KregPorter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KregPorter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-tacoma-voltage-regulator-shorting-out/121891 "2018-07-29T15:27:18Z")
Voltage regulator inside alternator is shorting out, which kills the A/C and fan. --- ## [Scratched up my car bad, suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-up-my-car-bad-suggestions/121859)
**Author:** [@dustinwillis1983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustinwillis1983)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scratched-up-my-car-bad-suggestions/121859 "2018-07-29T14:08:15Z")
I was looking at the newly expanded employee parking lot and didn’t realize I was that close while slowly pulling up to swipe in. MY coworker suggested rubbing compound and another suggested turtle wax. I used baby wipes… --- ## [Diagnosing power window problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window-problem/121878)
**Author:** [@MattReese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MattReese)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window-problem/121878 "2018-07-29T12:50:46Z")
2006 Xterra. Driver’s side power window occasionally will not go up. Only happens when completely down. Want to find out if it’s the switch, motor or a different problem. I love the show. Keep it up. Thanks. --- ## [2008 Suzuki Vitara transmission isn’t working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-vitara-transmission-isn-t-working/121883)
**Author:** [@SarfarazQureshi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarfarazQureshi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-vitara-transmission-isn-t-working/121883 "2018-07-29T13:03:07Z")
Transmission of my suzuki grand vitara 2008 model automatic transmission is not working.what can be the reason ?? --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 radio quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-radio-quit/121828)
**Author:** [@CurtWieneke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtWieneke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-radio-quit/121828 "2018-07-29T11:01:01Z")
The radio on my Ford f-150 quite --- ## [Mazda MPV 2005 Blowing Transmission Fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-2005-blowing-transmission-fluid/121856)
**Author:** [@searchwiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/searchwiser)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mpv-2005-blowing-transmission-fluid/121856 "2018-07-29T04:45:36Z")
Wife called me earlier saying she had smoke pouring out behind Van while she was out and that Transmission car wouldn’t move. I went and checked it out and it had blow all the transmission fluid all over the motor/hood a… --- ## [1984 Ford F150 key cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-f150-key-cylinder/121728)
**Author:** [@MISHONWORTHY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MISHONWORTHY)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-f150-key-cylinder/121728 "2018-07-29T03:14:00Z")
I have a 1984 ford f150 pickup truck 302 5.0 liter engine. When I turn the key cylinder foward my radio and truck starts up fine but when I turn the key cylinder all the way back my radio will not come on. I replaced the… --- ## [Anybody had 2010 Honda Insight oil problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-had-2010-honda-insight-oil-problems/121749)
**Author:** [@ROCCOPATIERNO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROCCOPATIERNO)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-had-2010-honda-insight-oil-problems/121749 "2018-07-29T01:27:03Z")
Have you had any oil problems? How many miles --- ## [2007 Lincoln MKZ side mirrors don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-side-mirrors-don-t-work/121820)
**Author:** [@JohnnyVickers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyVickers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-side-mirrors-don-t-work/121820 "2018-07-28T23:28:37Z")
both side view mirrors don’t work. --- ## [Random overheating in stop and go traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-overheating-in-stop-and-go-traffic/73565)
**Author:** [@wiu2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiu2002)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-overheating-in-stop-and-go-traffic/73565 "2018-07-28T21:48:12Z")
I drive a 2004 Honda Civic. About a month ago, my car started to overheat. The next day, I took it into the shop,and they said the thermostat was sticking,and I had a small leak in the radiator. I got a new thermostat… --- ## [1974 Ford Mustang leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-ford-mustang-leaking-oil/121839)
**Author:** [@JoshWard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshWard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1974-ford-mustang-leaking-oil/121839 "2018-07-28T21:28:46Z")
My 1974 Mustang ii is leaking oil pretty bad. It nearly seized up, so I can’t drive it, but it does start and run ok. I checked the undercarriage, around the oil pan, and many other places I don’t know the names of yet… --- ## [Am I overusing cruise control in my 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-overusing-cruise-control-in-my-2011-mercedes-benz-slk-class/121780)
**Author:** [@Bob35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob35)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-overusing-cruise-control-in-my-2011-mercedes-benz-slk-class/121780 "2018-07-28T21:03:12Z")
I continually use my cruise control in town as well as on the highway. I use it to slow down and speed up keeping my distance. Am I ruining my cruise control by overuse? --- ## [2006 Honda CR-V CD player error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-cd-player-error/121815)
**Author:** [@Charlene18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlene18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-cr-v-cd-player-error/121815 "2018-07-28T20:10:45Z")
When I put a cd in my vehicle cd player it says error and won’t play the cd. Does this mean the cd player is bad? --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra dome light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-dome-light-stays-on/121766)
**Author:** [@BRENDAWALKER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRENDAWALKER)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-dome-light-stays-on/121766 "2018-07-28T18:27:24Z")
DOME LIGHT – STAYS ON WHEN ENGINE IS OFF. GOES OFF WHEN ENGINE IS ON. 2013 Hyundai Elantra Limited Is there something that we can do to turn it off? --- ## [2018 Honda Pilot - loses power & recovers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-loses-power-recovers/121835)
**Author:** [@Schigoda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schigoda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-loses-power-recovers/121835 "2018-07-28T18:08:58Z")
My new Honda Pilot AWD (6,000 miles) had an episode yesterday that was very odd. While driving at about 25 to 40 mph, I felt a brief loss of power and a clunk or jolt from the front end of the vehicle. It felt as if the… --- ## [1999 Ford F150 4-wheel shift knob is stiff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f150-4-wheel-shift-knob-is-stiff/121837)
**Author:** [@TrentonMathis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrentonMathis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f150-4-wheel-shift-knob-is-stiff/121837 "2018-07-28T17:21:46Z")
Does anyone ever have stiff four wheel shift knob --- ## [Keeping critters out of a 2015 Toyota Defender](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-critters-out-of-a-2015-toyota-defender/121792)
**Author:** [@LindaLindley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLindley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keeping-critters-out-of-a-2015-toyota-defender/121792 "2018-07-28T12:42:08Z")
What can I do to keep critters from nesting under my hood and chewing on the starter wires? My neighbor had the same problem last year but they completely disabled her car. Mine, fortunately, was discovered last week dur… --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla is rusting. Can I slow the process?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-is-rusting-can-i-slow-the-process/121737)
**Author:** [@NoelleBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoelleBrown)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-is-rusting-can-i-slow-the-process/121737 "2018-07-28T03:18:47Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla with 105600 miles on it that I bought new and it has been a great car. I plan on keeping it for a long while longer and can’t afford a new/newer car right now. It is just starting to Rust by … --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox Stabilitrak warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-stabilitrak-warning/121239)
**Author:** [@Shane55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shane55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-stabilitrak-warning/121239 "2018-07-28T03:10:37Z")
I have 2008 Chevy Equinox 3.4 AWD. A service stabilitrak/traction control error pops up after driving the car for 1-2 miles. It only happens if the car has been sitting for a while/first drive of the day. If I turn the c… --- ## [Air Leak From Hose - Back Passenger Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-leak-from-hose-back-passenger-side/121786)
**Author:** [@needhelp007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/needhelp007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-leak-from-hose-back-passenger-side/121786 "2018-07-28T03:04:55Z")
I do not know cars. Can someone identify this hose in the back passenger side of my car that is leaking? How far could I drive with such a leak? Does it need replaced right away? Can I DIY? Or how much should it cost? … --- ## [2010 Honda Insight - engine is bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-engine-is-bad/119800)
**Author:** [@Annette15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annette15)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-engine-is-bad/119800 "2018-07-27T19:28:02Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Insight that I recently purchased and the engine is bad. Is it worth putting in another engine? The batteries were replaced at 55,000 miles. What should it cost? Thanks! --- ## [2003 Ford Escape long block replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-long-block-replacement/121709)
**Author:** [@RickKauger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickKauger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-long-block-replacement/121709 "2018-07-28T02:06:55Z")
My wife put a rod through the block. Second time guys. So I was thinking about a long block replacement. It’s a DOHC 6. But something with a little more power. Ideas ?.considering the cost of the total expenses for repai… --- ## [Battery dead, can’t get into 2003 Volkswagen Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-can-t-get-into-2003-volkswagen-jetta/121804)
**Author:** [@dan551](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan551)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-dead-can-t-get-into-2003-volkswagen-jetta/121804 "2018-07-28T02:06:13Z")
battery dead, key fob not working, no entry in car --- ## [Oversize piston availability for 50 year old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oversize-piston-availability-for-50-year-old-car/121747)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oversize-piston-availability-for-50-year-old-car/121747 "2018-07-28T01:33:34Z")
I read a magazine article about a guy rebuilding a 1971 Triumph TR6. To get rid of some cylinder wall imperfections the machine shop overbored by 20 mils. Then he said he had to buy some new pistons, oversized to fi… --- ## [Bleed Hose leak; usual causes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleed-hose-leak-usual-causes/121782)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleed-hose-leak-usual-causes/121782 "2018-07-27T20:25:13Z")
My Check Engine Light signaled me to take my new-ish car into dealership service. The bleed hose had a leak. The service rep said something like: the leak signaled a continuous open throttle, triggering the CEL. The n… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=813) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=815)