# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=855 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 856 --- ## [Rain overnight = misfires and rough running in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-overnight-misfires-and-rough-running-in-the-morning/118290)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rain-overnight-misfires-and-rough-running-in-the-morning/118290 "2018-05-29T22:36:45Z")
So I thought the rough running was a result of my loose negative battery bolt connection: \[Battery cable bolts loose - but it is more complicated than that\] But the rain here has been insane for the last month or so ev… --- ## [1979 Pontiac Grand Am oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-pontiac-grand-am-oil/118316)
**Author:** [@bengoad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bengoad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-pontiac-grand-am-oil/118316 "2018-05-29T21:40:14Z")
car calls for se grade oil which is obsolete,what to use? --- ## [Valve gasket cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-gasket-cover/118306)
**Author:** [@MaryBenjamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryBenjamin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-gasket-cover/118306 "2018-05-29T21:16:59Z")
What is a valve gasket cover,+what do it do? --- ## [Question: Cracked Tube Causing Transmission Issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-cracked-tube-causing-transmission-issue/118313)
**Author:** [@matt.dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt.dodge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-cracked-tube-causing-transmission-issue/118313 "2018-05-29T21:01:16Z")
Hello all, Hoping someone might have a suggestion or advice on an issue my fiancee came across today with her 2003 VW Passat. She backed out of the driveway onto the street, put her car into drive and the engine would … --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima melted dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-melted-dashboard/117926)
**Author:** [@Karenweber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karenweber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-melted-dashboard/117926 "2018-05-29T20:50:41Z")
Anyone else have a reflective, sticky, melted dashboard? I understand there was a class-action lawsuit settlement where Nissan would replace the defective dashboard for $250 in 2007-2009 models. Mine is a 2012 with the… --- ## [2003 Nissan Sunny won’t move til car warms up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sunny-won-t-move-til-car-warms-up/118242)
**Author:** [@BonangDitlhotlhole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BonangDitlhotlhole)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-nissan-sunny-won-t-move-til-car-warms-up/118242 "2018-05-29T20:22:20Z")
Hello i have a nissan sunny cvt ethrottle automatic transmission,the problem is when i put the gear on drive it does not move at all until after about 10 minutes when its warm.for it to move i have to shift the gear to … --- ## [Mercedes with shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-with-shift/118271)
**Author:** [@Rootkit69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rootkit69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-with-shift/118271 "2018-05-29T20:19:57Z")
Hi, I recently bought a 04 Mercedes with a broken transmission shifter,when I got it the first thing I did was buy a new one and installed it. Now the car won’t let me move the shifter (only 5 minutes after it turns on… --- ## [2008 Smart ForTwo shudders, but no fault codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-shudders-but-no-fault-codes/118105)
**Author:** [@GaryFGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryFGraves)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-shudders-but-no-fault-codes/118105 "2018-05-29T19:37:29Z")
My 2008 smart (43000 mi)has started to give problems starting. On first start in the morning it starts, runs a few seconds, then starts to shake & shudder like it wants to die. Then it smooths out & runs fine & starts fi… --- ## [Electrical Gremlins 07 Acadia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-gremlins-07-acadia/118003)
**Author:** [@Sapper562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sapper562)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-gremlins-07-acadia/118003 "2018-05-29T19:28:48Z")
I have a 2007 Acadia that has some sort of electrical issues. Pretty much all the internal electronics are regularly going haywire. It does cause the car to not start, windows and locks inop, guages go nuts, radio turn… --- ## [1994 Lexus LS 400 worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lexus-ls-400-worth-fixing/118308)
**Author:** [@glovermillion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glovermillion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lexus-ls-400-worth-fixing/118308 "2018-05-29T19:22:13Z")
i have a 94 lexus ls400. it was hard to start and i took to the dealer. very clean inside and out with just over 100,000.the ecu relau power in 10 causes fuel pump to operate in 5.ov. needs new instrument cluster, dash … --- ## [2010 Nissan Versa speedometer and AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-speedometer-and-ac/118238)
**Author:** [@Lanahan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lanahan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-speedometer-and-ac/118238 "2018-05-29T19:00:23Z")
2010 Nissan versa speedometer stopped working and so did the air conditioner. stopped the car turned it back on and now it’s working any suggestions? --- ## [Worth fixing 1995 Nissan Pickup rust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-fixing-1995-nissan-pickup-rust/118230)
**Author:** [@BobSiceloff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobSiceloff)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-fixing-1995-nissan-pickup-rust/118230 "2018-05-29T17:53:59Z")
I have a 1995 Nissan XE pickup truck with 150,000 miles that the frame under the passenger seat has rusted out. I still enjoy driving the 5-speed when we take it out on weekend runs. Overall the the truck is in good cond… --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Routan sometimes won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-sometimes-won-t-start/118227)
**Author:** [@CliffWelsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CliffWelsh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-sometimes-won-t-start/118227 "2018-05-29T17:40:32Z")
Why it will not start sometimes --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe intermittently won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-intermittently-wont-start/118072)
**Author:** [@Jackie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-intermittently-wont-start/118072 "2018-05-29T17:07:20Z")
My Santa fe was running fine and when I got in to start car or wouldn’t turn over. All the dashboard light came on. Windows rolled up and down but no start. After 15 minutes and calling a wrecker, it started. Happen… --- ## [2019 Nissan Murano light won't go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-light-wont-go-out/118286)
**Author:** [@RebeccaWest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RebeccaWest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-light-wont-go-out/118286 "2018-05-29T17:01:57Z")
On y dashboard in the left side a yellow box with a key came on.Took it to the dealer had new batteries put in .The light is .still on. W hat can I do to make it go off --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Camaro seat won't recline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-seat-wont-recline/118022)
**Author:** [@BruceKunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceKunz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-seat-wont-recline/118022 "2018-05-29T15:12:07Z")
My 2011 Camaro SS convertible driver’s seat back will not recline. It moves forward, but won’t move backward. --- ## [Noisy AC in 2005 Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-ac-in-2005-jeep-liberty/118282)
**Author:** [@RonaldScruggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldScruggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-ac-in-2005-jeep-liberty/118282 "2018-05-29T14:14:39Z")
Turn on aircondishinger and it makes a noise sometime will it hurt anything to drive jeep home from Washington dc to cleveland, oh? --- ## [2012 Dodge Caravan lifter problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-caravan-lifter-problem/118277)
**Author:** [@DevonDawkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DevonDawkins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-caravan-lifter-problem/118277 "2018-05-29T14:04:01Z")
This will be the second time I need to address lifter problem… I’ve been told by one mechanic to get rid of it. Debating fixing lifters vs replacing the engine. --- ## [2015 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f150/118245)
**Author:** [@Dan56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-f150/118245 "2018-05-29T13:24:18Z")
Mileage display, radio screen and transmission display stops except in 3rd or 5th --- ## [2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV oil pressure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-cadillac-escalade-esv-oil-pressure-light/118255)
**Author:** [@Dora19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dora19)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-cadillac-escalade-esv-oil-pressure-light/118255 "2018-05-29T13:21:38Z")
I have a 07 Cadillac escalade ESV the oil pressure light keeps coming up I replace the oil pressure sensor and stil coming up engine sound great I checked the oil level and is fine took it to the Cadillac dealer they sa… --- ## [2002 Toyota Sequoia brakes hiss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sequoia-brakes-hiss/118219)
**Author:** [@joseph02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sequoia-brakes-hiss/118219 "2018-05-29T13:10:53Z")
want to know why when i press on break pedal i hear hissing sound. --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento won’t start after short drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-won-t-start-after-short-drive/118215)
**Author:** [@sheila56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheila56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-won-t-start-after-short-drive/118215 "2018-05-29T12:47:38Z")
I have a 2017 kia sorento this is the second time I have driven it to the store about 10 minutes away from m y home and when I came out of the store the car would not start I took it back to the dealer and they said they… --- ## [2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with late engagement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-1500-with-late-engagement/118251)
**Author:** [@MickPeroni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MickPeroni)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-1500-with-late-engagement/118251 "2018-05-29T05:20:56Z")
from a standstill you put truck in drive position and you feel like your pulling a trailer. you feel sort of late engagement or pull --- ## [Lock cycles on its own - 2008 Suzuki Forenza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-cycles-on-its-own-2008-suzuki-forenza/118249)
**Author:** [@dagrella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagrella)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-cycles-on-its-own-2008-suzuki-forenza/118249 "2018-05-29T05:19:56Z")
door lock cycles on and off by itself --- ## [2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee/113717)
**Author:** [@Ben40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee/113717 "2018-05-29T03:34:37Z")
I have the same problem with my 2013 Grand Cherokee with the 3.5 V6 Smell of burning oil inside the cockpit while driving. --- ## [Resetting cams in 2003 Kia Optima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-cams-in-2003-kia-optima/118258)
**Author:** [@JackieGoforth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieGoforth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-cams-in-2003-kia-optima/118258 "2018-05-29T02:56:18Z")
How do you reset the cams to set the timing --- ## [1998 Honda Civic catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-catalytic-converter-replacement/118233)
**Author:** [@Ari11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ari11)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-catalytic-converter-replacement/118233 "2018-05-29T02:17:42Z")
Hi, I took my 98 Honda Civic to a mechanic because the check engine light was on. He said the catalytic converter was getting old, and says he will only use the dealer’s parts for a repair job, which are much more expen… --- ## [Drove the car through a modest flooding water stream](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-the-car-through-a-modest-flooding-water-stream/118231)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-the-car-through-a-modest-flooding-water-stream/118231 "2018-05-29T00:13:45Z")
2006 Toyota Camry base 5 speed manual transmission. I drove my car through a modest flooding water stream yesterday evening to go to work on an emergency. The water was about 1 feet deep, and the stream was about 8 fee… --- ## [Codes po332 and po](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-po332-and-po/118144)
**Author:** [@Kenney\_Williams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenney_Williams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes-po332-and-po/118144 "2018-05-28T21:19:31Z")
Hi I have 2001 grand prix it’s showing code po332 knock sensor bank 2 and also code I think po020 ? Mass airflow sensor service engine light is on does that mean that both these sensors are bad and need to be replaced ? … --- ## [2013 Ford Focus bad vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-bad-vibration/118221)
**Author:** [@Morgan\_Imhoff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgan_Imhoff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-bad-vibration/118221 "2018-05-28T20:59:40Z")
My car vibrates horribly at highway speeds. I just had tire alignment done and it helped a little bit but I could still feel it. Just went on a pretty long trip and coming back it was worse than it has ever been. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=854) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=856)