# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=867 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 868 --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Cobalt BCM trouble?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-bcm-trouble/117158)
**Author:** [@Sera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-cobalt-bcm-trouble/117158 "2018-05-13T21:30:00Z")
I have 06 chevy cobalt. When I open the doors the emergency lights go off & the locks lock & unlock themselves. It doesn’t do this every time. I’m wondering if maybe it’s the BCM, if I reset the BCM will I have to contac… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V TPMS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-tpms-light/117318)
**Author:** [@ScottKaminsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottKaminsky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-tpms-light/117318 "2018-05-13T20:26:04Z")
My TMS light won’t turn off…I have recalibrated it…but still wont go off… --- ## [Honda Accord clearcoat problem on hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-clearcoat-problem-on-hood/117262)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-clearcoat-problem-on-hood/117262 "2018-05-13T18:40:15Z")
My beloved 2009 Accord EX-L V6 has an odd problem with the paint and clear coat on the hood. It was in fine shape until shortly after I started using a turtle wax product that claimed you could apply it right after washi… --- ## [Car won't start, headlights, power windows and doors work, no noise from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-headlights-power-windows-and-doors-work-no-noise-from-engine/75048)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-headlights-power-windows-and-doors-work-no-noise-from-engine/75048 "2018-05-13T16:53:57Z")
My 2002 Sebring won't start. Here's what happens: Turn the key in the ignition. Engine makes no noise at all. It's sorta like when the battery died 2 months ago, except this time the power windows and doors work, th… --- ## [Radio etc dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-etc-dead/113153)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-etc-dead/113153 "2018-05-13T15:26:31Z")
Honda Odyssey’s radio and clock and cd changer does not start. I tried to enter the radio code but the screen does not say code and nothing happens when I .start to enter the code. --- ## [2005 Saab 9-3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3/117274)
**Author:** [@TimChristensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimChristensen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3/117274 "2018-05-13T12:41:24Z")
How many others have this problem? My gas gauge will often go to “0” even after I fill the tank. Then, miraculously, it goes back up. I think it may be heat related. And I NEVER overfill. --- ## [Lost Oil Tank cap, Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-oil-tank-cap-please-help/117265)
**Author:** [@omsairam911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omsairam911)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-oil-tank-cap-please-help/117265 "2018-05-13T11:28:09Z")
I was refilling the oil this morning. By accident dropped the oil tank cap ( I am so mad at myself for being so careless). The cap did not fall on the ground, and cannot locate it. I need some guidance, please help. Than… --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 “spludder” sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-spludder-sound/117292)
**Author:** [@Bronson\_BenjaminJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bronson_BenjaminJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-spludder-sound/117292 "2018-05-13T05:01:15Z")
My truck have a spludder sound to it while cruising and accelerating. No lost of power while cruising just a change in tone for a hot miniute.and then spludder sound. Something like a spark plugs not firing!??? --- ## [Breaking 2004 Ford Taurus ignition lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-2004-ford-taurus-ignition-lock/117252)
**Author:** [@brian20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-2004-ford-taurus-ignition-lock/117252 "2018-05-13T04:56:16Z")
how to break an ignition lock on my '04 taurus,so i can start it. --- ## [1999 Ford Ranger exhaust leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-exhaust-leak/117286)
**Author:** [@ThomasMuska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasMuska)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-exhaust-leak/117286 "2018-05-13T04:02:57Z")
When I put defroster on exhaust fumes in the cab --- ## [Equinox Coolant Leak Playing Hide and Seek and I'm Still "It"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/equinox-coolant-leak-playing-hide-and-seek-and-im-still-it/117250)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/equinox-coolant-leak-playing-hide-and-seek-and-im-still-it/117250 "2018-05-13T03:35:07Z")
I am trying to find the source of a coolant leak in this 2005 Equinox 3400 CC that leaves coolant in a lower framing member all the way down at the right side of engine, below the alternator. All dry around other likely … --- ## [Removing muffler from 2005 Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-muffler-from-2005-hyundai-sonata/117271)
**Author:** [@Sheltonlucas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sheltonlucas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-muffler-from-2005-hyundai-sonata/117271 "2018-05-13T02:10:31Z")
Will removing muffler rob gas mileage --- ## [95 ford Taurus not starting, no noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ford-taurus-not-starting-no-noise/117199)
**Author:** [@Camille\_Snyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camille_Snyder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ford-taurus-not-starting-no-noise/117199 "2018-05-13T01:35:59Z")
Yesterday the car will do like a half start and die. Second try start all the way. Got gas and did the same thing but I had to do it fifteen times!!! Got home and now it does not start and makes no noises. Air blows, lig… --- ## [2001 Audi A6 needs transmission work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-needs-transmission-work/117225)
**Author:** [@Chadwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chadwick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-needs-transmission-work/117225 "2018-05-13T01:23:46Z")
I inherited a 2001 Audi A6 with 148,000 miles. I was told it needed “transmission work” and had a small oil leak. I don’t know–it drives fine except when it’s cold, then it runs a bit rough until it warms up. I’ve not… --- ## [No power to anything .... and then there is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-anything-and-then-there-is/117241)
**Author:** [@Donnie\_Newton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donnie_Newton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-to-anything-and-then-there-is/117241 "2018-05-13T00:24:02Z")
I just got off of work and drove home. When I got home, I parked and did my normal routine of rolling up windows, turning down the radio, e.g. When I turned the car off I heard a pop in the speakers and when I opened t… --- ## [2008 Dodge Avenger with diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-with-diesel/117188)
**Author:** [@RavindersinghBajwa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RavindersinghBajwa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-with-diesel/117188 "2018-05-13T00:18:21Z")
I mistakenly put diesel in gas car and drove it 3 miles . So how does it damaged my car --- ## [1993 Acura Legend popping suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-acura-legend-popping-suspension/117170)
**Author:** [@JohnWilkes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnWilkes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-acura-legend-popping-suspension/117170 "2018-05-12T23:56:02Z")
My '93 Acura Legend sedan is running like a top at almost 200,000 miles. But for the last 20,000 miles or so I’ve been hearing ominous-sounding mechanical popping noises coming from the rear suspension. These noises ge… --- ## [2003 Impala stops while driving, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-stops-while-driving-wont-start/117048)
**Author:** [@Jeffsax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffsax)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-impala-stops-while-driving-wont-start/117048 "2018-05-12T22:42:11Z")
I’ve got a 2003 Impala 3.4L. The car just stops while driving, it would originally start up again right after. Now it won’t start, I turn the key to crank it and I only get one click. All the lights, windows and radio wo… --- ## [2004 Oldsmobile Alero ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-ecu/117228)
**Author:** [@Courtneymcspadden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Courtneymcspadden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-oldsmobile-alero-ecu/117228 "2018-05-12T15:43:56Z")
I have no idea of where my ecu is. Nor real idea on the programming of it eithet. 2004 alero she run so well. This not starting cause of ecu codes is bad. I need help. --- ## [2007 Honda Civic panic alarm won't stop!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-panic-alarm-wont-stop/117233)
**Author:** [@Alisha\_Huls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alisha_Huls)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-panic-alarm-wont-stop/117233 "2018-05-12T14:48:26Z")
I have a 2007 honda civic in otherwise good shape. Today, when opening the trunk of my car, the panic alarm turned on- I’m not sure if I accidentally pushed the panic button on my fob, but it’s quite possible that I did.… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-fuel-gauge/117173)
**Author:** [@DonLeventry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonLeventry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-fuel-gauge/117173 "2018-05-12T13:42:18Z")
My fuel gauge started reading backwards by lighting up the empty squares instead of the full ones. Then after working correctly off and on it quit working altogether. The squares will light up and then go off when I fi… --- ## [1997 Ford Ranger with cat failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-with-cat-failures/117202)
**Author:** [@FrankBSimpson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankBSimpson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-ranger-with-cat-failures/117202 "2018-05-12T07:03:02Z")
I have replaced the catalytic converters in my 1997 Ford Ranger twice now and need to have them replaced again. What causes them to fail and how can I prevent it from happening again? --- ## [2003 Citroën DS won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-citroen-ds-won-t-start/117211)
**Author:** [@wendy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wendy43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-citroen-ds-won-t-start/117211 "2018-05-12T04:59:28Z")
my citreon c3 worked fine, i turned off ignition, when i came back the car was completely dead, nothing worked at all . --- ## [2015 Lexus RX 350 thud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-thud/117140)
**Author:** [@RussellBegley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RussellBegley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-thud/117140 "2018-05-12T00:32:28Z")
We have a F-Sport AWD - 6500 miles - we brought new. There is a problem with loud thud when backing out of parking space. We have had the car into the Dealer and they put new brakes on rear. This has not help the issu… --- ## [2002 Subaru Forester battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-battery/117163)
**Author:** [@HarryOlund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryOlund)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-battery/117163 "2018-05-12T00:24:08Z")
Does a car just sitting for a few days normally lose battery power? AAA guy said just driving to store (1 mile) will not keep battery up as uses so much power just starting it. 2nd new battery in three years. --- ## [2003 GMC Safari battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-safari-battery/116729)
**Author:** [@Orville53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orville53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-safari-battery/116729 "2018-05-11T23:42:15Z")
When hooking up the battery it acts as if there is a revers polarity and sparks could it be the battery is faulty? When hooked up it wants to start but the poles get hot and the battery drains. Yes I know the differenc… --- ## [Power window help 2012 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-help-2012-ford-focus/116737)
**Author:** [@Bamm13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bamm13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-help-2012-ford-focus/116737 "2018-05-11T23:14:02Z")
My 2012 ford focus lost power to the drivers side power window. Was intermittent for a little while and then stopped working altogether. I took apart the door panel after buying a motor/regulator set but decided to test … --- ## [1999 Honda Accord purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-purchase/117206)
**Author:** [@shawnDAVIS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawnDAVIS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-purchase/117206 "2018-05-11T18:50:37Z")
I purchased a car from a friend of a friend he didn’t have title on his person but since I only pd. $200. I wasn’t worried . The car is now ready for the road but I lost contact. I have title no# , his name address etc a… --- ## [‘51 Pontiac hubcaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/51-pontiac-hubcaps/117093)
**Author:** [@JohnMcKerlie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMcKerlie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/51-pontiac-hubcaps/117093 "2018-05-11T17:42:51Z")
i have a 1951 pontiac convertible and am having trouble keeping one hubcap on after driving for a couple of years with no problems…any thoughts? --- ## [Early 70's Ford 302 Truck: Why does engine briefly speed up when turning key off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-truck-why-does-engine-briefly-speed-up-when-turning-key-off/117182)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-70s-ford-302-truck-why-does-engine-briefly-speed-up-when-turning-key-off/117182 "2018-05-11T17:17:24Z")
Not a problem. I’m just curious why it happens. I turn the key off at idle, and the engine rpm subtly increases for about 1/2 a second or so, before it stops running. What could cause that? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=866) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=868)