# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=906 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 907 --- ## [1989 GMC Jimmy stumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-stumble/114019)
**Author:** [@BobLawrence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobLawrence)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-stumble/114019 "2018-03-19T20:54:12Z")
I bought this new and have always kept it in good shape and serviced at proper intervals. It now has 140,000 miles and runs great - except for a “once in a while” problem. When taking off from a stop, it will stumble ju… --- ## [1998 Dodge Ram 2500 left turn signal turns on the wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-left-turn-signal-turns-on-the-wipers/113939)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Carter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Carter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-2500-left-turn-signal-turns-on-the-wipers/113939 "2018-03-18T19:44:48Z")
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 when I turn on the left turn signal the wipers turn on, the wipers also come on sometimes with the headlights on, the horn doesn’t work either. Ive already changed the multifunction switch, t… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape oil level twice as high as normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-oil-level-twice-as-high-as-normal/114011)
**Author:** [@Reginald53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reginald53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-oil-level-twice-as-high-as-normal/114011 "2018-03-19T20:43:07Z")
I just purchase a Ford Escape 2013 and already notice that the oil level is twice as high from normal but no smell of Anti-freeze or foame on the stick.I wondering what could be the problem. --- ## [2008 Scion xD won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-wont-start/114016)
**Author:** [@Terry48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-scion-xd-wont-start/114016 "2018-03-19T20:39:44Z")
I have a 2008 scion xd. ran fine when I parked it two days ago. tried to start it today and the engine turned over but not start. cleaned the battery terminals and hooked battery cables up from my truck. cranked it over … --- ## [2001 Lincoln Town Car steering question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-town-car-steering-question/113983)
**Author:** [@RobertPost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertPost)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lincoln-town-car-steering-question/113983 "2018-03-19T20:23:56Z")
I have two problems with a Lincoln Town Car that is otherwise in about 99% of its’ original condition. First my power steering goes out maybe about 2% of the time it only seems to happen when the weather is cold. It only… --- ## [2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid motion sensor false positives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-c-max-hybrid-motion-sensor-false-positives/113997)
**Author:** [@smellymel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smellymel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-c-max-hybrid-motion-sensor-false-positives/113997 "2018-03-19T20:10:22Z")
My Ford C-Max Hybrid’s motion sensors are messed up in a weird way. Ford says there is nothing wrong. They work fine when driving/parking, however, they also send LOTS AND LOTS of false positives, mostly when stopping at… --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra gas mileage question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-gas-mileage-question/113904)
**Author:** [@Carmen05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carmen05)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-gas-mileage-question/113904 "2018-03-19T19:46:03Z")
2005 tundra access cab sr5. Recently started getting bad gas mileage. Getting about 100 miles on half tank of gas. What should I have Toyota look at first? Should I have Toyota perform MOC fuel induction service? It has… --- ## [P0304 intermittent misfire only in first... on accel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-intermittent-misfire-only-in-first-on-accel/113943)
**Author:** [@geo\_mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geo_mac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0304-intermittent-misfire-only-in-first-on-accel/113943 "2018-03-19T19:07:17Z")
Hello and thanks … 2005 Rio with 130 000 - 5 speed … burning a bit of oil but otherwise runs ok. Car runs and drives without problems, but once in a while, several times a week, it will miss fire on take off. Starting … --- ## [Battery group size - LETTER meaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-group-size-letter-meaning/113682)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-group-size-letter-meaning/113682 "2018-03-19T18:40:08Z")
My battery died last night and after waiting for 3 hours and dealing with 3 different battery technicians to arrive before they finally had the right size battery - I was told that the one they were putting in wasn’t an … --- ## [2008 BMW X3 manual transmission won't move in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x3-manual-transmission-wont-move-in-gear/113993)
**Author:** [@MikeKazimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeKazimer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x3-manual-transmission-wont-move-in-gear/113993 "2018-03-19T18:32:01Z")
I have a 2008 BMW X3 with a manual transmission. The car starts, but when I put it into gear and let out the clutch, it will not move, not even in reverse. It is like the car is in neutral. --- ## [2013 Honda Civic rear windows won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-rear-windows-wont-work/113991)
**Author:** [@Fortier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fortier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-rear-windows-wont-work/113991 "2018-03-19T18:20:55Z")
The power windows for both rear windows won’t work. Check the fuse and couldn’t find any problem. Any discussions? Thanks Russ --- ## [Improper repairs and inspection, family almost died, & they want more money... now what do I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improper-repairs-and-inspection-family-almost-died-they-want-more-money-now-what-do-i-do/112942)
**Author:** [@Goldfishcrayon1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goldfishcrayon1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improper-repairs-and-inspection-family-almost-died-they-want-more-money-now-what-do-i-do/112942 "2018-03-19T18:15:54Z")
Bought van and needed it inspected. It had passed inspection for the previous owner 4 months prior. It failed this time - left wheel ball joint. $300 They took an entire day to “fix”. Gave us a passing vehicle inspecti… --- ## [High rpm in 4th but bogs down in 5th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-in-4th-but-bogs-down-in-5th/113908)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Jameson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Jameson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rpm-in-4th-but-bogs-down-in-5th/113908 "2018-03-19T17:10:31Z")
i’m not sure what it could be but i just bought a 1992 chevy k1500 on 35s and on the road in 4th gear it is in the high rpms and burning gas. shift to 5th and it’s got no power and starts to bog out. any ideas on what th… --- ## [2001 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 4WD system issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-4wd-system-issues/113952)
**Author:** [@zeller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zeller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-4wd-system-issues/113952 "2018-03-19T15:24:55Z")
4x4 dosent work lite flashes 2 wheel then goes to 4x4 but no go help thank u --- ## [2002 Mercury Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-grand-marquis/113980)
**Author:** [@Aderhold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aderhold)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-grand-marquis/113980 "2018-03-19T14:56:46Z")
Engine is skipping badley --- ## [Nissan Altima horn beeping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-horn-beeping/113969)
**Author:** [@gobosox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gobosox)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-horn-beeping/113969 "2018-03-19T14:15:06Z")
Hi everyone: this morning, my 2011 Altima’s horn beeped 3 times fairly quickly. A couple of minutes later, it beeped once. It was in the garage and I was in the house. Any ideas on what could cause it? A warning the… --- ## [4runner: Took apart dash to replace stereo, cannot figure out where these latch (see pic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-took-apart-dash-to-replace-stereo-cannot-figure-out-where-these-latch-see-pic/113963)
**Author:** [@wallybt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wallybt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4runner-took-apart-dash-to-replace-stereo-cannot-figure-out-where-these-latch-see-pic/113963 "2018-03-19T13:52:35Z")
2009 4runner. Installed new stereo - everything harnesses in okay with new stereo. I need to put the dash back together but I don’t know where these two harnesses (see cicled red in pic) latch. I feel like I’ve lost my m… --- ## [2006 Ford Taurus misfire/ECU question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-taurus-misfire-ecu-question/113958)
**Author:** [@MarkSpears](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkSpears)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-taurus-misfire-ecu-question/113958 "2018-03-18T22:40:16Z")
I have an intermittent problem at startup with my 2006 Ford Taurus. First of all, sometimes it throws a “misfire detected in first 1,000 revolutions” error code. The HT leads and ignition coil pack have been replaced, … --- ## [2001 Isuzu Trooper speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper-speed-sensor/113978)
**Author:** [@StephenSibley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenSibley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-trooper-speed-sensor/113978 "2018-03-19T13:25:21Z")
Has anyone had a problem with the speed sensor? Specificaly, "low input side A." I have this problem on average twice a year for about the last five years. The car is well maintained and only has 75000 miles. --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-loss-of-power/113954)
**Author:** [@GlendaSangster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GlendaSangster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-loss-of-power/113954 "2018-03-19T13:24:12Z")
my crv lost power going up a hill would not go over 60km and now wont start --- ## [2011 Cadillac DTS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-dts/113967)
**Author:** [@frank11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-dts/113967 "2018-03-19T13:21:59Z")
2011 cadillac dts engine oil leaks. brakes pulsates when applied. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet HHR stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-hhr-stalling/113900)
**Author:** [@Erik14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erik14)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-hhr-stalling/113900 "2018-03-19T13:06:21Z")
Car starts, warms up, and as it warms up to operating temperature the idle begins to fluctuate and bounce back and forth between 800rpm & 200rpm, and eventually it stalls out. Fine while driving around as long as revs k… --- ## [Exhaust Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problems/113819)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-problems/113819 "2018-03-19T12:44:36Z")
My car has a strong vibration during acceleration and every time I go around a right curve going over 45mph it vibrates and it feels like there’s something hitting against my feet. It’s really odd and hard to describe. B… --- ## [2014 ford fiesta radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-radio/113972)
**Author:** [@Edwina\_Dowd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwina_Dowd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fiesta-radio/113972 "2018-03-19T12:38:42Z")
My radio started making a loud popping sound and it would go off. If I turned the car off and on again, the radio would work again. This got more frequent and within months, there was just loud static and popping and t… --- ## [Need underhood wire harness for 2013 Ford Transit Connect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-underhood-wire-harness-for-2013-ford-transit-connect/113920)
**Author:** [@KenSchwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenSchwartz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-underhood-wire-harness-for-2013-ford-transit-connect/113920 "2018-03-19T10:01:23Z")
cant get underhood wire harness oem dt1z14290b --- ## [2018 Honda HR-V audio/phone question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-audio-phone-question/113930)
**Author:** [@VCarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VCarr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-hr-v-audio-phone-question/113930 "2018-03-19T01:54:19Z")
If you have your phone connected to the audio system, does the system lose the connection? --- ## [2010 Ford Transit Connect spark plug question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-spark-plug-question/113956)
**Author:** [@TerryAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-spark-plug-question/113956 "2018-03-18T23:50:49Z")
My 2010 Ford Transit connect van spark plug broke in the hole. I had two different mechanics try to fix it but nothing works. Please help! --- ## [2015 Volvo XC70 radio question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc70-radio-question/113889)
**Author:** [@brent21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brent21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc70-radio-question/113889 "2018-03-18T22:56:09Z")
not changing radio stations on serius --- ## [Tire goes flat ONLY when stopped in a specific position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-goes-flat-only-when-stopped-in-a-specific-position/113590)
**Author:** [@Kamin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kamin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-goes-flat-only-when-stopped-in-a-specific-position/113590 "2018-03-18T20:52:51Z")
A week ago the tire went completely flat. I inflated it and took it to the tire shop. They found nothing and after checking twice, suggested that most likely some ne’er-do-well had let the air out of the tires. Things we… --- ## [2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter CEL on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sprinter-cel-on/113856)
**Author:** [@peter29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sprinter-cel-on/113856 "2018-03-18T20:40:01Z")
2013 M B sprinter 3500 D E F and check engine light on will no t erase D E F topted off but light remains on [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=905) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=907)