# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=885 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 886 --- ## [2008 Ford Edge occasionally cranks without start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-edge-occasionally-cranks-without-start/115722)
**Author:** [@TomImbery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomImbery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-edge-occasionally-cranks-without-start/115722 "2018-04-16T01:30:29Z")
have a 2008 edge limited AWD with 81000 miles. Occasionally when starting the engine it will continue to crank and not start. I turn it off and restart it and it starts. Is the starter going out or what else could be wr… --- ## [Trouble after jump start. 99 Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-after-jump-start-99-beetle/115710)
**Author:** [@LugBug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LugBug)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-after-jump-start-99-beetle/115710 "2018-04-16T00:49:39Z")
I have a 99 Beetle that’s been sitting for over a year. Attempted to jump start it to no avail. The motor turned over but never started. I noticed the jumper cables were very hot when I disconnected them. Fast forward a … --- ## [Brake hydraulics vs. pads and shoes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-hydraulics-vs-pads-and-shoes/115676)
**Author:** [@BenSTokes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenSTokes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-hydraulics-vs-pads-and-shoes/115676 "2018-04-16T00:27:14Z")
I have a Volvo V70, 2007. I took it in for routine replacement of front brakes (shoes and pads). Aside from the grinding sounds, brakes were functioning normally. When I got it back, I observed that the pedal was goin… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Astro won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-wont-crank/115667)
**Author:** [@heavyduty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heavyduty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-wont-crank/115667 "2018-04-15T23:52:00Z")
Why will my Astro van not crank? When I turn my key on all lights come on, fuel pump primes, turn key and no crank. It did this once about a year ago and seemed to heal its self and now it is doing it again without hea… --- ## [2002 Dodge Stratus gurgles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-stratus-gurgles/115702)
**Author:** [@garydailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garydailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-stratus-gurgles/115702 "2018-04-15T23:47:36Z")
coolant gurgles after you turn off car --- ## [1996 Saturn SL won’t shift out of first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl-won-t-shift-out-of-first/115727)
**Author:** [@MaeFreeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaeFreeman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saturn-sl-won-t-shift-out-of-first/115727 "2018-04-15T23:42:10Z")
I bought a 1996 saturn SL2 for $300. I did know it needed a transmission. The previous owner said he had put 2 transmission in the car and it’s does the same thing. When you drive it, it won’t shift out of first. we drov… --- ## [2001 GMC Safari gauges, odometers, fans, wipers out - but fuses OK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-safari-gauges-odometers-fans-wipers-out-but-fuses-ok/115666)
**Author:** [@heavyduty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heavyduty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-safari-gauges-odometers-fans-wipers-out-but-fuses-ok/115666 "2018-04-15T21:47:28Z")
What is wrong with my vehicle? No odometer or trip odometer,no temp gauge, no fuel gauge, no fan frt or rr ht or cool, no wiper frt or rr, no cruse control, no trans gear indicator. Fuses and relays all good. --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire stinks like dirty socks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-stinks-like-dirty-socks/115720)
**Author:** [@MARKLLERENA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARKLLERENA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-stinks-like-dirty-socks/115720 "2018-04-15T19:45:31Z")
I just bought a used base model 2005 Crossfire Convertible. It smells like dirty socks inside the cabin with the top up. Every time I run the air conditioning it becomes worst. What suggestions do you have to have it sme… --- ## [Problems after Installing new brake Drums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-after-installing-new-brake-drums/90053)
**Author:** [@Trudijane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trudijane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-after-installing-new-brake-drums/90053 "2018-04-15T19:33:19Z")
When I started hearing metal to metal somewhere, I brought my car to my mechanic who I'm very satisfied with. He told me my car needed new brake drums in the rear. After the job was done, I heard these rhythmic sounds … --- ## [2007 Yaris Exhaust Leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yaris-exhaust-leak/115682)
**Author:** [@Woogies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woogies)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-yaris-exhaust-leak/115682 "2018-04-15T19:30:25Z")
So my little 2007 Yaris has developed some exhaust noise over the last several months. After inspecting the exhaust system, I did not find any holes or damage. My suspicion now is that a gasket is at fault. And It doesn’… --- ## [2012 Ford Expedition EL shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-expedition-el-shuts-off/115589)
**Author:** [@S11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/S11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-expedition-el-shuts-off/115589 "2018-04-15T17:39:14Z")
I have a 2012 Ford Expedition with about 119,000 miles on it. While driving the truck it will completely shut down losing all power with no warning. The “Air suspension disabled” will flash where the mileage should be. O… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata door won’t unlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-door-won-t-unlock/115705)
**Author:** [@jim35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-door-won-t-unlock/115705 "2018-04-15T16:27:42Z")
I cant get the left rear door to unlock. Its locked and it will not open? --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 with a soft brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-with-a-soft-brake-pedal/115684)
**Author:** [@StuartGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuartGoodman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-with-a-soft-brake-pedal/115684 "2018-04-15T15:07:50Z")
Brake pedal on 2012 Toyota is soft and almost goes to the floor. Everything appears good as in pads,rotors and calipers. What else can it be? --- ## [2008 Cadillac CTS water leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-water-leakage/115695)
**Author:** [@judytjaarda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judytjaarda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-water-leakage/115695 "2018-04-15T14:29:38Z")
How common is water leakage into interior cars? Our dealer will not address water damage. States every make of vehicle has this problem. We found standing water in our trunk wheel well, as well as water under all carp… --- ## [Towing quandary for 1996 Honda Civic that won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-quandary-for-1996-honda-civic-that-wont-start/115637)
**Author:** [@SaraKaplan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaraKaplan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-quandary-for-1996-honda-civic-that-wont-start/115637 "2018-04-15T13:31:00Z")
Hi. I’m in quite a predicament! I’ve got a 1996 Honda Civic that has not been used for 2 years. It’s been sitting in a public parking garage. I am facing the task of needing to get it out of the garage due to required an… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox timing chain change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-timing-chain-change/115620)
**Author:** [@PamelaThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaThompson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-timing-chain-change/115620 "2018-04-15T13:09:28Z")
those the timing chain comes along with the replacement of the pistol and heads for the oil consumption. --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza smells "hot"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-smells-hot/115652)
**Author:** [@Suzette10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzette10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-smells-hot/115652 "2018-04-15T11:36:40Z")
When I’m done driving, and get out of the car, it smells hot. I’m not smelling oil or coolant… Just smells kind of electrical hot. --- ## [AC not blowing cold with no bad signs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-blowing-cold-with-no-bad-signs/115560)
**Author:** [@Zack\_Xcuz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zack_Xcuz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-not-blowing-cold-with-no-bad-signs/115560 "2018-04-15T07:01:50Z")
"UPDATE: I got the car properly recharged (vacuumed out and put frion in). There was actually no frion in the system beforehand. The A/C is blowing cold now and there is no more hissing noise …but it only blows cold whe… --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid front suspension squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-front-suspension-squeak/115665)
**Author:** [@JackHovland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackHovland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-front-suspension-squeak/115665 "2018-04-15T04:54:12Z")
Obnoxious squeak from front suspension. Seems to be passenger side. Numerous attempt to fix at dealer. Getting worse --- ## [2013 Ford Focus Headlight wiring diagram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-headlight-wiring-diagram/115691)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Yan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-headlight-wiring-diagram/115691 "2018-04-15T03:59:31Z")
Hey all, My ford focus 2013 has a headlight malfunction. The low beams don’t seem to be working. My friend is helping me fix the issue and he wants to see the wiring diagram of the car. We tested the current of the ligh… --- ## [Car starter activating while car is running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starter-activating-while-car-is-running/115205)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Payton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Payton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starter-activating-while-car-is-running/115205 "2018-04-15T01:17:18Z")
I am having a issue with my car. When I start it sometimes the starter stay activated making a loud grinding noise and other times it doesn’t. Another issue is if car is in park and running for a fee minutes the starter… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey whistling window wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-whistling-window-wipers/115610)
**Author:** [@DonFennessey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonFennessey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-whistling-window-wipers/115610 "2018-04-15T01:12:27Z")
How do you stop the whistling sound around the windshield wipers in the 2006 Odyssey. --- ## [Why do Chevy lightbulbs always seem to burn out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-chevy-lightbulbs-always-seem-to-burn-out/115227)
**Author:** [@CindyPereira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CindyPereira)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-chevy-lightbulbs-always-seem-to-burn-out/115227 "2018-04-15T01:02:16Z")
We always buy Chevys. They are relialable, but every model we have had, have issues with the light bulbs burning out. Why? --- ## [1994 Toyota Tacoma check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-tacoma-check-engine-light/114609)
**Author:** [@GaryClimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryClimer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-tacoma-check-engine-light/114609 "2018-04-15T00:45:19Z")
My 1994 “PreTacoma” 4 cylinder Extra cab four wheel drive pickup has hatched out a check engine light for the very first time in 225,000 miles. Nothing is noticeable in performance or gas mileage. I changed the O senso… --- ## [Setting A/C thermostat to maximum coldest temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-a-c-thermostat-to-maximum-coldest-temperature/115686)
**Author:** [@Amanda\_Paniagua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amanda_Paniagua)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/setting-a-c-thermostat-to-maximum-coldest-temperature/115686 "2018-04-15T00:12:04Z")
Is it true that if I turn the thermostat of my car’s Air Conditioning to the maximum coldest setting when I’m driving in the summer, this will eventually ruin the A/C system, (because I’m pushing it too hard)? --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-brake-noise/115592)
**Author:** [@FrankDuBois](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankDuBois)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-brake-noise/115592 "2018-04-14T23:44:21Z")
toyota prius brakes making noise - pads are good…brake booster was replaced. 2010 model… --- ## [Dodge Avenger 2013 Needs new struts for alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-avenger-2013-needs-new-struts-for-alignment/115583)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Muth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_Muth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-avenger-2013-needs-new-struts-for-alignment/115583 "2018-04-14T23:06:03Z")
My Avenger was in an accident and when I got it back from the body shop which is also the dodge dealership they had not performed an alignment, which I had been told was done. The damage was generally limited to the fro… --- ## [2000 Toyota Corolla-worth investing for repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-corolla-worth-investing-for-repairs/75392)
**Author:** [@Finn13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Finn13)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-corolla-worth-investing-for-repairs/75392 "2018-04-14T20:03:35Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla with 118,000 miles on it, Bluebook value $4000. I just took it to the shop for a metal on metal squeel when I turn right--turns out I need to replace the front differential, which means a re… --- ## [2017 Ford F450/Newmar motor home stumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f450-newmar-motor-home-stumbles/115674)
**Author:** [@bktrp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bktrp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f450-newmar-motor-home-stumbles/115674 "2018-04-14T19:17:44Z")
In May of 2017, my wife and I purchased a brand new Newmar Baystar Sport Class A Motor Home. The very minute I took delivery and drove the wheels over the curb, the Ford Triton V-10 6.8-liter motor would stumble and alm… --- ## [2009 GMC Sierra 1500 stutters at low rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-stutters-at-low-rpm/115631)
**Author:** [@BillHatch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHatch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-stutters-at-low-rpm/115631 "2018-04-14T19:09:06Z")
The 6-peed transmission in the 2009 Sierra “stutters” or “slips” when shifting gears at low rmp. Neither the dealer nor a reputable local transmission shop can identify the problem with any certainty and it seems to be g… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=884) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=886)