# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=85 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 86 --- ## [Chevrolet Malibu - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-malibu-ac-issues/191496)
**Author:** [@malibugirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malibugirl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-malibu-ac-issues/191496 "2023-07-05T21:23:26Z")
2011 malibu ac works on and off replaced thermostat with factory one replaced coolant temp sensor with factory . if ac dont work car stays on cold temp when ac works tenp gauge works . been to dealership no… --- ## [Unknown Problem Desperately Seeking Help - Flashing engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-problem-desperately-seeking-help-flashing-engine-light/191400)
**Author:** [@leisa\_jones\_185817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leisa_jones_185817)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-problem-desperately-seeking-help-flashing-engine-light/191400 "2023-07-05T15:34:40Z")
Hi! This is my first time ever posting on a forum - please forgive any unknown etiquette on my part. I have a 2015 Chevy Malibu LTZ 130+k miles with an undiagnosed issue(s) that is stumping the mechanics I take it to. … --- ## [Costco Automatic Air Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-automatic-air-pump/191439)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/costco-automatic-air-pump/191439 "2023-07-05T14:45:35Z")
My Costco has fancy outdoor tire pumps for usage by customers that have a severe over-inflation issue. These have a fancy interface for setting the tire pressure, and will even decrease the pressure in an over-inflated t… --- ## [How much would this taken apart engine be worth in this condition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-would-this-taken-apart-engine-be-worth-in-this-condition/191503)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-would-this-taken-apart-engine-be-worth-in-this-condition/191503 "2023-07-04T22:49:42Z")
It’s a 2010ish Subaru ej25 SOHC. It comes with the heads, crank, piston rods, the engine block and a bunch of hardware and what not. How much would be a reasonable price to sell it for in this condition? Maybe $100. I’d… --- ## [Aquatune](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aquatune/48083)
**Author:** [@estein7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/estein7)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aquatune/48083 "2023-07-04T21:08:07Z")
Does Aquatune really work? A friend of mine sent me this website www.aquatune.com and told me their car really does get better gas millage and the oil has been cleaner. However, my scientifically minded friends tell me… --- ## [Color-tune Spark Plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/color-tune-spark-plug/191494)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/color-tune-spark-plug/191494 "2023-07-04T20:35:10Z")
I’ve seen reports of diy’ers using this product to fine-tune the idle rpm mixture, mostly on carbureted engines. It apparently allows you to actually look inside the cylinder as the engine runs, and you adjust the mix… --- ## [Weird problem when starting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-problem-when-starting-car/191500)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-problem-when-starting-car/191500 "2023-07-04T20:27:03Z")
So I have this weird problem when starting my car lately. It doesn’t happen all the time, just sometimes. I put my key in and turn to ON position but there is nothing on my dashboard. Normally all the dashboard lights w… --- ## [Advice on reanimating hibernating vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-reanimating-hibernating-vehicle/189337)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-reanimating-hibernating-vehicle/189337 "2023-07-04T16:37:27Z")
I already made a thread about this a long time ago and was unsure if I should reanimate the old thread so I just made a new one. 2004 Chevy Classic Recap: The alternator died and I ended up diagnosing it as bad. The ca… --- ## [2005 Mazda 3 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-3-problems/191488)
**Author:** [@joosten.tj\_185866](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joosten.tj_185866)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-3-problems/191488 "2023-07-04T14:51:22Z")
When going steady speed, my 2005 Mazda 3 Manual slows down / speeds up a tiny amount every few seconds / minute. No RPM changes when it happens. Manual transmission --- ## [Ford Fusion steering assist fault, hill start assist and service advance trac?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-steering-assist-fault-hill-start-assist-and-service-advance-trac/191482)
**Author:** [@bamdavis\_185864](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bamdavis_185864)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-steering-assist-fault-hill-start-assist-and-service-advance-trac/191482 "2023-07-04T04:05:23Z")
Hello, Yesterday I drove through some large puddles. I drove the car for about 20 minutes afterwards. The next time I started my car I have a trio of steering assist fault, hill start assist and service advance trac. Th… --- ## [New muffler on 2010 Grand Caravan leaking exhaust at clamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-muffler-on-2010-grand-caravan-leaking-exhaust-at-clamp/191311)
**Author:** [@lmh\_users-groups\_185763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmh_users-groups_185763)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-muffler-on-2010-grand-caravan-leaking-exhaust-at-clamp/191311 "2023-07-04T02:03:59Z")
Hello, Over the last two days I have replaced the muffler on a 2010 dodge Grand Caravan with the type that is attached with clamps instead of being welded. These are the u-bolt clamps and not the band style clamps. This… --- ## [Location of blower motor resistor on Chevy Traverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-blower-motor-resistor-on-chevy-traverse/191487)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-blower-motor-resistor-on-chevy-traverse/191487 "2023-07-04T01:29:41Z")
2016 Chevy Traverse, 145k. The fan is barely blowing. I’m planning on replacing the blower motor and the blower motor resistor both, but where is the resistor located? I’ve done this in several other cars and the resi… --- ## [1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Cost to restart a car that has sat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-cost-to-restart-a-car-that-has-sat/191484)
**Author:** [@Chay77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chay77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-cost-to-restart-a-car-that-has-sat/191484 "2023-07-03T21:06:17Z")
Will my jeep Need everything to fix it up its been setting in The storage Had it Sense 2009 So just wan to know how much its gonna cost. --- ## [Cobalt gear shift knob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cobalt-gear-shift-knob/191463)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cobalt-gear-shift-knob/191463 "2023-07-03T19:46:16Z")
My daughter has a 2009 Cobalt. It has the broken plastic push button that will fall out of the shifter knob from time to time. Well, this time a little white gear fell out with it and the car would no shift into park a… --- ## [Camry 2010 Rear ABS Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2010-rear-abs-sensors/191265)
**Author:** [@binhduong0908\_185737](https://community.cartalk.com/u/binhduong0908_185737)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2010-rear-abs-sensors/191265 "2023-07-03T19:39:48Z")
Hi, I got a problems with ABS sensors since the ABS lights illuminates on the dashboard. The Toyota Dealership said that I need to change the whole rear wheel bearing for just fixing that problem. Is that correct? Thank… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet 1500 - Horn quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-1500-horn-quit/191478)
**Author:** [@Nat19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nat19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-1500-horn-quit/191478 "2023-07-03T19:21:39Z")
Horn not working, how to use conversion lights in back without running down battery --- ## [2017 Ford Edge - Screen freeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-screen-freeze/191452)
**Author:** [@Bev43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bev43)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-edge-screen-freeze/191452 "2023-07-03T18:29:44Z")
The screen in my car freezes. Sometimes gos black. Buttons take a lot of pushes to work. Now my air conditioner is going from hot to cold. Im thinking something is wrong with that area. Also my phone will not charge. --- ## [2012 Volvo S60 - Car stalled - serpentine belt broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-car-stalled-serpentine-belt-broke/188339)
**Author:** [@anthony32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony32)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-car-stalled-serpentine-belt-broke/188339 "2023-07-03T18:06:15Z")
Car just stopped out of no where and would not start again.I had the car towed to a local auto shop that informed me that the serpentine belt was sucked into the timing belt causing internal damage to the engine. The pla… --- ## [2007 Mazda CX-9 - Problems after head gasket replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-9-problems-after-head-gasket-replacement/191467)
**Author:** [@LarryDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryDavis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-cx-9-problems-after-head-gasket-replacement/191467 "2023-07-02T21:43:50Z")
I had a gasket replaced recently and since then my vehicle has been experiencing the issue below\> The auto starts fine, and idles fine. After you take off, about 5 to 10 minutes later, the oil light with illuminate and… --- ## [Metal Fragments on Stud After Lug Nut Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-fragments-on-stud-after-lug-nut-removal/191430)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-fragments-on-stud-after-lug-nut-removal/191430 "2023-07-02T20:26:39Z")
I’m noticing that sometimes whenever I remove lug nuts with an impact wrench, there’s small metal fragments sticking to the stud after the nut is removed. They are pretty small and splinter size and almost dust like. I’m… --- ## [Code 5E43 (Steering Angle Sensor not present)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-5e43-steering-angle-sensor-not-present/191462)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-5e43-steering-angle-sensor-not-present/191462 "2023-07-02T05:34:50Z")
e46 BMW The problem appears to be intermittent. After I calibrated the sensor and cleared the codes, it ran three trips, over 100 miles, before the Brake and DSC warning lights came back. Same code 5E43. When I monito… --- ## [Rust on 4 year old car - break calliper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-4-year-old-car-break-calliper/191403)
**Author:** [@craiglivesey94\_185818](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craiglivesey94_185818)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-on-4-year-old-car-break-calliper/191403 "2023-07-02T03:31:42Z")
Hi all, I didn’t know where to ask about this as I’m not a car person by any means but I could do with some general advice. I leased a car for the first time in 2019 after always previously buying cars (Mercedes A Clas… --- ## [2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible - Limps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-infiniti-g37-convertible-limps/191456)
**Author:** [@Cliff13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cliff13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-infiniti-g37-convertible-limps/191456 "2023-07-02T01:38:04Z")
Very occasionally the car goes into limp mode when driving in traffic and having to slow suddenly. I can reset it but don;t know why it is happening. --- ## [2003 Toyota Prius AC Light Flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-prius-ac-light-flashing/191450)
**Author:** [@Car\_Care-Neophyite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Care-Neophyite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-prius-ac-light-flashing/191450 "2023-07-02T00:00:18Z")
The AC in my 2003 Toyota Prius seems to work fine. However, after the AC has been running for awhile it stops running and the AC light begins to flash. If I hit the AC button on and off it will begin working again but … --- ## [Is this a normal noise at idle when AC is on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-noise-at-idle-when-ac-is-on/191352)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-noise-at-idle-when-ac-is-on/191352 "2023-07-01T23:37:59Z")
Preface - I have anxiety specific to my car breaking down which makes it hard for me to tell the difference between “normal” car noises and those that are indicative of a problem. When my AC is on, periodically when my … --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300C - Lurches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300c-lurches/191458)
**Author:** [@Jgadsonbobbyg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jgadsonbobbyg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300c-lurches/191458 "2023-07-01T22:35:56Z")
Car lurches on initial driv and also during drive/trip --- ## [Replace old PS fluid by draining, or with turkey baster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-old-ps-fluid-by-draining-or-with-turkey-baster/191433)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-old-ps-fluid-by-draining-or-with-turkey-baster/191433 "2023-07-01T15:31:52Z")
Sienna 1999 with a bazillion miles (and a brand new timing belt, water pump, etc). Toyota specialty repair shop noticed that my PS fluid was “very dirty” even though it’s been just two years and about 10,000 miles since… --- ## [2012 Ford Edge p0017 & p0012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-p0017-p0012/191437)
**Author:** [@jimcgordy\_185842](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimcgordy_185842)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-p0017-p0012/191437 "2023-07-01T14:33:28Z")
I am on a long road trip, I went from cruising to overheating and dead on the road. Hose came off the coolant tank and I was dry. I fixed the hose refilled the coolant and I am turning over with no start codes P0017 Cra… --- ## [2018 Nissan Rogue rear diff failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-rear-diff-failure/177978)
**Author:** [@Johnhayes053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnhayes053)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-rear-diff-failure/177978 "2023-07-01T11:55:34Z")
Catastrophic rear dif failure.casting gone gears hanging down, dealerships won’t replace as they said my daughter hit something. No other damage at all to the underside 2018 Rouge. Please advise if this has happened to a… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Tracker - What is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tracker-what-is-this/191435)
**Author:** [@Hernandez20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hernandez20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tracker-what-is-this/191435 "2023-07-01T04:38:45Z")
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