# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=844 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 845 --- ## [2009 Nissan Sunny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sunny/119200)
**Author:** [@balaraman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/balaraman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sunny/119200 "2018-06-16T00:42:25Z")
hello sir \[nissan sunny saloon car\] while driving car speed 60 to 100 on road suddenly speed has been reduced and car got off.even in signal also .after start the car it is moving very slow in 20 speed even i can pres… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu leaking water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-leaking-water/119285)
**Author:** [@DawnO\_Brien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnO_Brien)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-leaking-water/119285 "2018-06-16T00:34:05Z")
Leaking water from the side windows near the roof on both sides. --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-warning-lights/119289)
**Author:** [@Ade.Ogun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ade.Ogun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-warning-lights/119289 "2018-06-16T00:28:44Z")
Why is my 2007 Toyota Camry check engine,VSC and traction light on --- ## [2012 Ford Explorer stiff steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-stiff-steering/119255)
**Author:** [@RichardAcree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardAcree)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-explorer-stiff-steering/119255 "2018-06-15T13:21:45Z")
Stiff steering observed between 60-80 mph in my 2012 Ford Explorer. 90,000 miles. Suspect the EPAS sensor(s) at fault. Dealer says they cannot duplicate. No repair offered. Anyone else seeing this? --- ## [Does my 2004 Volkswagen Passat need a VW specialist mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2004-volkswagen-passat-need-a-vw-specialist-mechanic/119221)
**Author:** [@The-Pilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Pilar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2004-volkswagen-passat-need-a-vw-specialist-mechanic/119221 "2018-06-15T22:29:18Z")
I just bought my aunt’s car. It’s in great condition with only 30K miles on it. It does need a repair on the axle tube or whatever that thing is. The brakes need to be checked as well. Do I need to take it to a mechan… --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry transmission maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-transmission-maintenance/119283)
**Author:** [@ByronVine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByronVine)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-transmission-maintenance/119283 "2018-06-15T22:12:20Z")
I have a 2003 Camry with 144,000 miles that still is a great car. Over the 15 years I have owned the car I have spent very little in maintenance and the car looks good and runs well. The problem is I haven’t ever chang… --- ## [2016 Honda Pilot - pushed start button, nothing happened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-pushed-start-button-nothing-happened/119253)
**Author:** [@NARYMAO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NARYMAO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-pilot-pushed-start-button-nothing-happened/119253 "2018-06-15T21:47:29Z")
pushed start button, NOTHING. No cranking or anything. Tried and also remote start from key .nothing to start. --- ## [Air Conditioning 2013 Civic AC Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-2013-civic-ac-failure/119140)
**Author:** [@Bishoy\_Hanna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bishoy_Hanna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-2013-civic-ac-failure/119140 "2018-06-15T21:18:57Z")
AC stopped working. Re-filled refrigerant and it started working again. Checked hoses, and it does not appear that there is any leaks. Switched the Horn and the AC Compressor clutch relay to ensure that they are both wor… --- ## [2002 Volkswagen Beetle windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-beetle-windows/119193)
**Author:** [@carolynmazzucca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolynmazzucca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-beetle-windows/119193 "2018-06-15T18:05:32Z")
'02 beetle, the electric windows, alarm system worked fine. but now they don’t want to work from turning the key from the outside lock. i added some lubebricant to the pass. window and they worked again. All things worke… --- ## [1996 Ford F150 oil pressure dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-f150-oil-pressure-dropped/119108)
**Author:** [@PhillipSale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillipSale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-f150-oil-pressure-dropped/119108 "2018-06-15T16:48:31Z")
shop put on a smaller oil filter on my 5.8 engine then oil pressure dropped lifters started clattering --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-power-steering/119244)
**Author:** [@marian43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marian43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-power-steering/119244 "2018-06-15T16:13:23Z")
power steering - pump or rack and pinion? --- ## [97 sunfire 2.2l wont start gets fuel and spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sunfire-2-2l-wont-start-gets-fuel-and-spark/111771)
**Author:** [@travis92camry2.2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travis92camry2.2)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-sunfire-2-2l-wont-start-gets-fuel-and-spark/111771 "2018-06-15T16:05:43Z")
car was prone to die if i sat at store to long or shut it off for 10 to 15 mins didnt want to start acted like not getting fuel i checked and was getting fuel and spark let it sit and try bout 30 min later id have to pum… --- ## [B gear for slowing Toyota Corolla - did I ruin my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-gear-for-slowing-toyota-corolla-did-i-ruin-my-car/97605)
**Author:** [@texang73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texang73)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b-gear-for-slowing-toyota-corolla-did-i-ruin-my-car/97605 "2018-06-15T13:48:16Z")
Hi there, I have owned a 2014 Toyota Corolla LE for abit over a year... and recently (in the last few months) have I occasionally used the B gear (Braking) to help slow down when I get cut off by someone on the freeway (… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze door keeps locking/unlocking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-door-keeps-locking-unlocking/119237)
**Author:** [@laura08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laura08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-door-keeps-locking-unlocking/119237 "2018-06-15T12:32:44Z")
while driving my cruze the door on the back driver side keeps locking and unlocking. What causes this. --- ## [Wrong oil for 2015 Ford E150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-for-2015-ford-e150/119234)
**Author:** [@jaosnhutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaosnhutton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-oil-for-2015-ford-e150/119234 "2018-06-15T12:13:37Z")
I recently had my van to jiffy lube. 2015 ford transit v6 engine. they put 0 weight oil in. Drove for 2k miles. Did not know issue till I heard engine knocking. Checked oil and was black. Jiffy lub changed it and it wit… --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 oil consumption problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-oil-consumption-problem/119226)
**Author:** [@RobertMioczynski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMioczynski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 10:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-oil-consumption-problem/119226 "2018-06-15T10:51:10Z")
I have a 2016 Chrysler 200 2.4 engine with an oil consumption problem that started a month ago when the vehicle had twenty thousand miles on it. I’m currently conducting an oil consumption test with my dealer to see if I… --- ## [2003 Ford F-250 clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-250-clutch/119089)
**Author:** [@Bluered13222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluered13222)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-250-clutch/119089 "2018-06-15T07:00:39Z")
I have the 6 speed manual (zf6). The clutch operates normally when the truck is cold, but once it warms up pushing it to the floor no longer fully disengages the tranny and I have to force it into first and reverse. On v… --- ## [Radio fading in 2005 Toyota Solara](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-fading-in-2005-toyota-solara/119242)
**Author:** [@Satch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Satch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-fading-in-2005-toyota-solara/119242 "2018-06-15T04:50:16Z")
My 2005 Solara SLE convertible had a problem from the day I bought it new from the dealer, but I wasn’t too concerned because it only happened when raising or lowering the top. Whenever I would lower or raise the top the… --- ## [Brake Booster and Brake Pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-booster-and-brake-pads/119110)
**Author:** [@KMB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KMB)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-booster-and-brake-pads/119110 "2018-06-15T03:49:31Z")
Hi All, I had my brakes replaced after a mechanic told me they were worn down (pads and rotors). Also had tires replaced. Immediately after taking it out of the shop, I notiiced that something wasn’t right (hissing sou… --- ## [1990 Toyota Camry o rings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-camry-o-rings/119231)
**Author:** [@Julie32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-camry-o-rings/119231 "2018-06-15T03:41:11Z")
How many o rings in a 1990 Toyota? --- ## [Substance in Gas Tank & Fuel Lines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/substance-in-gas-tank-fuel-lines/119218)
**Author:** [@FuelLines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FuelLines)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/substance-in-gas-tank-fuel-lines/119218 "2018-06-15T03:35:06Z")
My car stalled while driving and had to get it towed to the shop for repairs… This is what the mechanic found in the tank and fuel lines. Any ideas? \[image\] --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado rough start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-rough-start-up/119224)
**Author:** [@MarianBraden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarianBraden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-rough-start-up/119224 "2018-06-15T02:26:13Z")
My colorado has a very rough start-up. dealer saying that its normal…Like its starting in gear…very rough --- ## [I think I found the miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-found-the-miss/119196)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-found-the-miss/119196 "2018-06-14T23:08:43Z")
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500, 5.3 engine, 210k miles. I thought I was feeling a slight miss in the engine. When I stopped for gas, I opened the hood to check the oil and noticed this, the # 5 spark plug wire w… --- ## [03 tahoe truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-tahoe-truck/119116)
**Author:** [@Denisem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denisem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-tahoe-truck/119116 "2018-06-14T21:16:54Z")
Continuing the discussion from Had new transmission installed a week ago now having severe electrical problems: The truck has a little over 206,000 miles on it. I got it two years ago from a man who was financing a bran… --- ## [Accidentally drained OEM car battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-drained-oem-car-battery/118853)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-drained-oem-car-battery/118853 "2018-06-14T19:01:48Z")
Car year is 2014 and so is the battery. I left the car key at on in the ignition overnight with parasitic draws (electronic devices on). In the morning, battery at rest voltage was 12.01 which is very low. However, t… --- ## [Aftermarket cruise control for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-cruise-control-for-2011-dodge-ram-1500/119178)
**Author:** [@art55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-cruise-control-for-2011-dodge-ram-1500/119178 "2018-06-14T17:18:20Z")
has anyone installed after market cruise control on a2011 dodge ram 1500 3.7 that did not come with said cruise control --- ## [Dodge Neon Dashlights/Tailights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-dashlights-tailights-out/24488)
**Author:** [@DHarbi9218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DHarbi9218)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-neon-dashlights-tailights-out/24488 "2018-06-14T16:27:21Z")
Daughter's 2000 Neon, both dash and tail lights are out but all other lights working. Checked fuses and all are OK. Someone mentioned tailight assembly could be damaged but have not had any accidents. Mechanic wants $5… --- ## [2008 Kia Sorento stability control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sorento-stability-control/119219)
**Author:** [@Connie\_Long](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie_Long)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sorento-stability-control/119219 "2018-06-14T16:11:39Z")
I have a KIA Sorento 2008. I also have the same ESC OFF problems as many others that asked for help back in 2011…did anyone find out any info on why the car ESC light comes os and engine begins to be sluggish? We have … --- ## [2005 Toyota Tacoma squealing rear propeller shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-squealing-rear-propeller-shaft/119053)
**Author:** [@Marlon1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marlon1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tacoma-squealing-rear-propeller-shaft/119053 "2018-06-14T16:04:55Z")
My rear propeller shaft seems to make a constant squealing noise whenever I accelerate especially when travelling uphill. --- ## [Added Freon to AC system with can upside down, how to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-freon-to-ac-system-with-can-upside-down-how-to-fix/51140)
**Author:** [@RCinSTP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCinSTP)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/added-freon-to-ac-system-with-can-upside-down-how-to-fix/51140 "2018-06-14T15:46:43Z")
I added a can of Freon to my car air conditioning system. You are supposed to hold the can with the valve on the top so that the "gas" at the top of the can is drawn into the AC system. I held the can with the valve on t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=843) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=845)