# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=845 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 846 --- ## [Fuel fill inlet light - 2011 Ford Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-fill-inlet-light-2011-ford-expedition/119149)
**Author:** [@joe29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joe29)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-fill-inlet-light-2011-ford-expedition/119149 "2018-06-14T14:09:15Z")
fuel fill inlet light comes on power runn9ing boards driver side doesn’t come up --- ## [2000 Volkswagen Passat gearbox](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-passat-gearbox/119160)
**Author:** [@BenedictIgbolo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenedictIgbolo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volkswagen-passat-gearbox/119160 "2018-06-14T14:03:02Z")
My car had an accident and after repairs the Gearbox selection became a problem. Only one gear is now driving and others are not selected. My Auto electrician diagnosed the car and found out that the gear Brain box have … --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius ready light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-ready-light/119206)
**Author:** [@PeterCarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterCarter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-ready-light/119206 "2018-06-14T13:54:50Z")
My Toyota Prius has the following fault. When the fob is inserted sometimes the dashboard lights come on yet there is no ready light. Obviously i hold down the brake pedal. this will happen several times in a week, then … --- ## [Sticky cruise control in 2006 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-cruise-control-in-2006-ford-taurus/119208)
**Author:** [@LRemington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LRemington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-cruise-control-in-2006-ford-taurus/119208 "2018-06-14T13:45:51Z")
Cruise control sticks won’t turn off. --- ## [Lights drain 2007 Toyota RAV4 battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-drain-2007-toyota-rav4-battery/119190)
**Author:** [@HenryStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryStewart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-drain-2007-toyota-rav4-battery/119190 "2018-06-14T13:28:36Z")
Car battery drained by leaving lights on. Do I recharge or replace? Car is used for daily work commute (25 mi each way). Reliable start is a must. --- ## [2010 Ford Taurus windows and sunroof open randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-windows-and-sunroof-open-randomly/119147)
**Author:** [@donblack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donblack)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-taurus-windows-and-sunroof-open-randomly/119147 "2018-06-14T12:25:59Z")
having the same problem as Mike B. with 2010 Taurus front windows and sunroof opening randomly. has happened 3 times in past two months. anyone know what might be causing this occurrence? --- ## [2000 Nissan Frontier distributor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-distributor/119204)
**Author:** [@Teyron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teyron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-frontier-distributor/119204 "2018-06-14T12:05:28Z")
2000 Frontier 3.3 v6 distributor makes a noise and vibrates causing loss of power --- ## [Downshifting 2013 Volkswagen Passat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-2013-volkswagen-passat/119195)
**Author:** [@MikeMinton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeMinton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/downshifting-2013-volkswagen-passat/119195 "2018-06-14T10:57:07Z")
2013 VW Passatt 3.6 liter. Transmission started downshifting on its on with wrench light on panel. When I stop car, turn off engine and restart, car drives ok for a while then downshifts again. Whats the problem. --- ## [Front end vibration: 2001 Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-vibration-2001-subaru-legacy/119128)
**Author:** [@CathyTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyTurner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-vibration-2001-subaru-legacy/119128 "2018-06-14T05:51:46Z")
Vibration in the front end beginning about 30 mph and when braking - what is causing? --- ## [Bad coils in 2007 Lexus RX 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-coils-in-2007-lexus-rx-350/119065)
**Author:** [@Ming](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ming)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-coils-in-2007-lexus-rx-350/119065 "2018-06-14T04:19:22Z")
I have 2007 Lexus RX350 V6. All the coils were replaced by brand new coils by dealer. After 1-2 months the coil went bad again. Dealer want to charge $800 to take apart the engine to diagnose. I have already spent almost… --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger chime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-chime/119130)
**Author:** [@EricRobinette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricRobinette)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-chime/119130 "2018-06-12T20:43:14Z")
I have this unusual problem that the door chime will continue for about 4 seconds (which is about 4-5 chimes) after I take the key out of the ignition. Sounds normal, right? Here’s the kicker, it only happens when I turn… --- ## [Left gas cap off, next day engine sputters, service engine soon light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-gas-cap-off-next-day-engine-sputters-service-engine-soon-light/119145)
**Author:** [@rlee\_LosAngeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlee_LosAngeles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-gas-cap-off-next-day-engine-sputters-service-engine-soon-light/119145 "2018-06-14T02:12:38Z")
Hello, I briefly left my gas cap off after refueling. The gas cap was only off for about 20 minutes while I drove home. Two days later, my car sputtered at start-up and shook. About 2 minutes later, the “service engine … --- ## [2009 Honda Accord maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-maintenance/118915)
**Author:** [@JohnMercer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMercer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-maintenance/118915 "2018-06-14T01:32:54Z")
I have a '09 Accord which looks and drives like new. It has 44,000 miles on the odometer. When I got the oil changed at the dealer the other day, they told me I should have the timing belt changed. Their advice is 7 yrs.… --- ## [2009 Kia Spectra LX 2.0L strut torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-spectra-lx-2-0l-strut-torque/119191)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Brennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave_Brennan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-spectra-lx-2-0l-strut-torque/119191 "2018-06-13T23:38:26Z")
Doing rear struts on my step daughters 2009 Kia Spectra LX 2.0L. Wondering if anyone knows the correct torque for the nut at the top of the strut thats holds everything together thru the strut plate. --- ## [Stalling 2003 Saturn Vue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-saturn-vue/118826)
**Author:** [@EthanMcCormick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EthanMcCormick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-saturn-vue/118826 "2018-06-13T22:32:49Z")
Car drives but stalls out and the security light flashes three times. Then wont start again. Replaced crank position sensor. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Impala fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-fuel-pump/119184)
**Author:** [@WilliamDouglass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamDouglass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-fuel-pump/119184 "2018-06-13T21:08:42Z")
My starter and battery crank my 2012 Chevy Impala just fine and the fuel pump works perfectly at speed.but am getting the yellow engine light and the car is hard to start. The Chevy dealer wants to replace the fuel pump … --- ## [Vibrating fuel needle in 1998 Chevrolet Astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-fuel-needle-in-1998-chevrolet-astro/119166)
**Author:** [@Jim30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-fuel-needle-in-1998-chevrolet-astro/119166 "2018-06-13T20:48:39Z")
fuel needle vibrates very fast at all levels but it is accurate --- ## [Used Wrong Oil - 2009 Chrysler 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-wrong-oil-2009-chrysler-300/119114)
**Author:** [@Deel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-wrong-oil-2009-chrysler-300/119114 "2018-06-13T20:07:59Z")
\*\*Below article references 2009 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5L V6 When reading manual it said 5w-20 for 2.7L-5.7L, which I translated as “2.7L to 5.7L” misinterpreting the dash between the two. On the next page and on the oi… --- ## [2005 Ford Focus shifting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-shifting-problem/118830)
**Author:** [@David53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-shifting-problem/118830 "2018-06-13T18:40:01Z")
I got a 2005 Ford Focus with a 2.0 litter wit an automatic transmission. You can put the transmission n drive & took off. It won’t shift until you let off gas. When it do shift it shift hard with a jerk. It work good thr… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Trax won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-wont-turn-over/119168)
**Author:** [@Fox05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fox05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-wont-turn-over/119168 "2018-06-13T18:37:20Z")
Won’t turn over battery charged all lights and bells work. --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-won-t-start/119142)
**Author:** [@Johns50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johns50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-won-t-start/119142 "2018-06-13T16:06:22Z")
Push button start works fine, first time, but if I stop on way home, can’t get it to start second time. 27,000 miles but car is very new to me…owned it two months. --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class wheel residue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-wheel-residue/119093)
**Author:** [@Lois18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lois18)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-class-wheel-residue/119093 "2018-06-13T14:56:45Z")
why does my wheels have black residue on the wheels. --- ## [Brake dust in 2011 Chevrolet Malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-dust-in-2011-chevrolet-malibu/119072)
**Author:** [@kathymann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathymann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-dust-in-2011-chevrolet-malibu/119072 "2018-06-13T12:49:45Z")
th rre is a lot of brake dust on the rims on all four rims and the brakes sqeel --- ## [Car stalls when I turn on the heat/AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-i-turn-on-the-heat-ac/79961)
**Author:** [@Qaylah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Qaylah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-i-turn-on-the-heat-ac/79961 "2018-06-13T11:30:07Z")
2009 Nissan Sentra automatic transmission. So I leave out early in the morning, about 6:00am and when I start the car (heat and AC start up with the car), it starts just fine, runs for about 2 minutes, and then stalls. … --- ## [2013 Nissan GT-R warranty worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-gt-r-warranty-worth-it/119136)
**Author:** [@Dawn47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawn47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-gt-r-warranty-worth-it/119136 "2018-06-13T04:05:33Z")
We are buying a used one owner Nissan Infinity with 72,000 miles. It’s super clean and garage kept. Do we need to pay $3500 for a 3 year warranty? --- ## [Can my 1998 Ford Escort be saved?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-1998-ford-escort-be-saved/119031)
**Author:** [@ARTHURDELCASTILLO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ARTHURDELCASTILLO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-my-1998-ford-escort-be-saved/119031 "2018-06-13T03:32:48Z")
When I turn on my car, it starts to do hesitation after 2-3 minutes,then it runs fine after that. Then it can not do 3-4 stops. Like when I go home from work which is about 30 mins drive,then I went to the post office wh… --- ## [Yamaha City 125cc Scooter problem starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yamaha-city-125cc-scooter-problem-starting/119087)
**Author:** [@Nathan89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan89)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yamaha-city-125cc-scooter-problem-starting/119087 "2018-06-13T03:21:58Z")
I have a Yamaha vity 125cc moped that been having problems starting up I’m on it daily for work but there’s been a couple of times when going to start it and it don’t start. Sometime when turning the key you hear a humin… --- ## [2012 Volvo S60 oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-oil-consumption/119122)
**Author:** [@clark281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clark281)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-oil-consumption/119122 "2018-06-13T02:25:34Z")
Burning oil volvo s60 t5 ,purchased 3 months ago engine sounds good rides like a charm just worried about oil consumption. --- ## [1985 Buick Regal frame restoration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-buick-regal-frame-restoration/119086)
**Author:** [@Jesus51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesus51)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-buick-regal-frame-restoration/119086 "2018-06-13T02:23:11Z")
How much will it cost me to sand blast/restore the shell and frame? How much should I be expecting to pay for a full restoration? Buick Regal Limited Edition --- ## [Warning lights on 2015 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-lights-on-2015-nissan-sentra/119095)
**Author:** [@Chris34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris34)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-lights-on-2015-nissan-sentra/119095 "2018-06-13T01:30:16Z")
engine light and skid light keeps coming on? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=844) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=846)