# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=958 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 959 --- ## [Tumblers in ignition lock cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tumblers-in-ignition-lock-cylinder/106480)
**Author:** [@kamibrookn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamibrookn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tumblers-in-ignition-lock-cylinder/106480 "2017-08-04T02:13:59Z")
I really need help with this. I have removed the housing for my ignition lock cylinder. Once I removed it, I wasn’t holding it correctly, and the tumblers all fell out! How do I know which ones go where?? I can’t fin… --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid AC stopped blowing out any air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-hybrid-ac-stopped-blowing-out-any-air/106571)
**Author:** [@nick.perry12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick.perry12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-hybrid-ac-stopped-blowing-out-any-air/106571 "2017-08-04T01:02:37Z")
Not too long ago (maybe 2-3 weeks) the AC in my car stopped blowing out any air, hot or cold. A couple of days ago while overheating in my car, I went to turn the AC on praying it would work, and by some dumb luck it tur… --- ## [03 trailblazer transmission filter, drop pan vs flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-transmission-filter-drop-pan-vs-flush/106536)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-trailblazer-transmission-filter-drop-pan-vs-flush/106536 "2017-08-03T23:50:27Z")
So 40k ago I did my hillbilly transmission flush, disconnect the line at the radiator, got 12 quarts of fluid, kept pouring new in until the old dumping out looked cherry red. Now we made a 1k mile road trip, universal j… --- ## [Unplugged MAF, now car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unplugged-maf-now-car-wont-start/106548)
**Author:** [@jackocooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackocooper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unplugged-maf-now-car-wont-start/106548 "2017-08-03T19:45:54Z")
Hi, I watched a video online which said you can test your mass airflow sensor by unplugging it with you car running. I did this, the car died instantly, and now it won’t start (with or without the maf plugged in). Any i… --- ## [Dashboard lights on a 2005 Lincoln LS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-on-a-2005-lincoln-ls/106534)
**Author:** [@Glbicemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glbicemann)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-lights-on-a-2005-lincoln-ls/106534 "2017-08-03T19:18:45Z")
Are dash lights supposed to be on during the day? --- ## ['17 Sonata TPMS dashboard indicator malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-sonata-tpms-dashboard-indicator-malfunction/106450)
**Author:** [@deckm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deckm00)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17-sonata-tpms-dashboard-indicator-malfunction/106450 "2017-08-03T15:24:24Z")
When I bought my Eco model this past December the tire pressure indicator on the cluster worked fine, indicating exactly 34lbs in each tire. For the past month though the cluster information display shows the numbers bu… --- ## [If it's not the timing belt, what can it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-its-not-the-timing-belt-what-can-it-be/106337)
**Author:** [@lyn.economos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyn.economos)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-its-not-the-timing-belt-what-can-it-be/106337 "2017-08-03T15:05:40Z")
First, never name your car. You get too attached. Well, we got very lucky pulling into a parking space when the first timing belt went at 140,353 (we’re third owner so had no info on previous belt replacement). Now at… --- ## [Bypass AC on 2003 2.0L jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-on-2003-2-0l-jetta/106501)
**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-on-2003-2-0l-jetta/106501 "2017-08-03T12:29:31Z")
My AC compressor has seized and causing a racket/smoking, so it needs replaced to the tune of $700 (not a bad price all things considered, but still). I’d like to bypassing the AC all together but can’t find anything onl… --- ## [Stripped oil pan hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-hole/106447)
**Author:** [@clemrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clemrick)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-oil-pan-hole/106447 "2017-08-03T05:44:47Z")
I have changed the oil pan gasket on my 98 wrangler 4.0 and now am the proud owner of a stripped hole in the block for the front left pan hole. Do I need to pull the whole pan back off to tap the hole, or can I go throu… --- ## [Check engine light will turn on after I start the car, can I still drive the car from New Orleans to New Jersey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-will-turn-on-after-i-start-the-car-can-i-still-drive-the-car-from-new-orleans-to-new-jersey/106525)
**Author:** [@tufatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tufatt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-will-turn-on-after-i-start-the-car-can-i-still-drive-the-car-from-new-orleans-to-new-jersey/106525 "2017-08-03T02:31:06Z")
Hi there, I have a 2002 VW new beetle. The car has about 110K miles on it. For last year or so, after I started the car, the check engine light will be on shortly. I took the car to the dealer and they couldn’t fix … --- ## [A/c not blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-blowing/106496)
**Author:** [@roosevelt.langford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roosevelt.langford)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-not-blowing/106496 "2017-08-03T01:45:32Z")
Hey guys just wanted to see if you guys could help me out…ok so iv had my Malibu for 2 years now and last year around this time my blower stopped working iv replaced fuses, and today a friend told me try replacing the re… --- ## [Mercedes SRS Lite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-srs-lite/1086)
**Author:** [@jenfercoffee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenfercoffee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-srs-lite/1086 "2017-08-02T19:33:07Z")
The SRS light (air bag light) is constantly illuminated on my dash...it just decided one day to come on and stay on when the car is running. I took it into an import car repair center and they did a dignostic check and … --- ## [Unexplained brake humming after maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexplained-brake-humming-after-maintenance/106232)
**Author:** [@Hubb.e.rasool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hubb.e.rasool)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexplained-brake-humming-after-maintenance/106232 "2017-08-02T14:43:55Z")
--- ## [Overheating but coolant system is pratically new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-but-coolant-system-is-pratically-new/106473)
**Author:** [@christinashipman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christinashipman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-but-coolant-system-is-pratically-new/106473 "2017-08-02T13:34:07Z")
For the past 3 months I have had issues w/ overheating. 1st I thought it wasjust b/c I got too relaxed when it came to the maintenence on the car. So I.started paying attention to the car and making sure therewas water i… --- ## [Strut Replaced after 20k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-replaced-after-20k-miles/106488)
**Author:** [@fxfx123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fxfx123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-replaced-after-20k-miles/106488 "2017-08-02T12:51:36Z")
Hey guys. I am considering purchasing a used car with 20k miles on it but on the carfax it says that a strut was recently replaced. I found it odd the car would need a new strut after only 20k miles. Is that something I … --- ## [2003 Acura TL overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-overheating-issue/106282)
**Author:** [@killgore1123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/killgore1123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-overheating-issue/106282 "2017-08-02T08:25:45Z")
Starting information: Car has 220k miles, temp hangs around the 3/4 mark on the gauge (normally it's slightly below the middle mark). I test it by driving to work everyday, which is a 40 min drive on the highway going 65… --- ## [HELP! Lexus rx300 check engine lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-lexus-rx300-check-engine-lights-on/106240)
**Author:** [@gerealdchris77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerealdchris77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-lexus-rx300-check-engine-lights-on/106240 "2017-08-02T04:12:29Z")
currently have a lexus with the check engine light on. the codes are reading that all 6 coils need to be replaced or all are misfiring, however i checked the coils by unplugging them while the car is running and seem to … --- ## [Need help with 2003 GMC Yukon Denali](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2003-gmc-yukon-denali/106490)
**Author:** [@Rhhernandez100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhhernandez100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-2003-gmc-yukon-denali/106490 "2017-08-02T03:28:34Z")
So one day I was going to work I went to go turn on the car and boom, it wouldn’t turn on. I’ve had this battery for around 1.5 years and was working fine untill that point. So I thought I was the battery so I went and g… --- ## [I made a boo boo with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-boo-boo-with-my-car/106318)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-a-boo-boo-with-my-car/106318 "2017-08-02T03:12:09Z")
Greetings ladies and gentlemen, brand new here so I apologize as I’m still learning the ropes here. This is also going to be a long story and I hope I don’t leave anything out. SO this all begins about a month ago. I wa… --- ## [Car of future](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-of-future/37007)
**Author:** [@JilaineBell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JilaineBell)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-of-future/37007 "2017-08-02T02:49:06Z")
When will this technology be available to the general public? http://www...FcylXFGTgk It not about the application, but rather the 3,5 time the energy available in a incredibly small 5 X 5 X 5 inch batt… --- ## [2003 Jetta whistling - goes away when I turn on the AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jetta-whistling-goes-away-when-i-turn-on-the-ac/96737)
**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jetta-whistling-goes-away-when-i-turn-on-the-ac/96737 "2017-08-02T01:48:13Z")
Hi Cartalk, you must be sick of me by now! I've tried googling this problem, but it seems most people start having problems when they turn the AC on, not off! My car has a whistle that happens mostly when my foot is on… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch/106454)
**Author:** [@wundera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wundera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch/106454 "2017-08-01T12:47:10Z")
Hi; Hope you all can help, as I’m at my wit’s end here. Have had intermittent starting issues with ta 2004 Forester 2.5. When I turned the key, all the lights came on, but the starter wouldn’t fire. Just… nothing. Bria… --- ## [Tire balancing vs Wheel alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-vs-wheel-alignment/106341)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-balancing-vs-wheel-alignment/106341 "2017-08-01T11:32:37Z")
Got my newly suspension fitted Sentra out on the drive on I-95. This is primarily a local vehicle but wanted to see how new suspensions perform at speed, so took out for a drive this morning. As far as I recall, the veh… --- ## [Car struggles to turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-struggles-to-turn-on/106389)
**Author:** [@Chivas19301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chivas19301)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-struggles-to-turn-on/106389 "2017-08-01T02:54:07Z")
I found where the sound comes from, its from the engine but why? The only time i touched the engine is when i was cleaning it, with some metal brush, does that affect it? Like a sound comes inside the engine. --- ## [Brake pedal touching floor- mechanic can't help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-touching-floor-mechanic-cant-help/106052)
**Author:** [@Alison.bewley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alison.bewley)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-touching-floor-mechanic-cant-help/106052 "2017-08-01T00:24:59Z")
Hi everyone. Although I probably should, I don't know a thing about cars beyond how to get them to the mechanic and back. So I'm at a complete loss, but I'll try to keep it short. I had the brake pads, rotors and calip… --- ## [Checking transmission fluid without burning arm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-without-burning-arm/106402)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-without-burning-arm/106402 "2017-07-31T22:15:22Z")
For whatever reason the transmission dipstick is way down low in my 2011 honda accord with radiator hoses covering the area to reach to get it. The manual says to let the engine get hot, turn it off, wait 1 minute then c… --- ## [Which oil to use on hot days?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-to-use-on-hot-days/106390)
**Author:** [@Chivas19301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chivas19301)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-to-use-on-hot-days/106390 "2017-07-31T21:13:35Z")
Ive been reading that the nissan sentra used 5w-30 and 10w-30, where i live is always hot, 90°-100° every single day, which one should i use? --- ## [Oldest cambelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-cambelt/92627)
**Author:** [@Leveret](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leveret)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-cambelt/92627 "2017-07-31T21:03:17Z")
Good day, all. I discovered this site googling 'oldest cambelt' and your 2011 thread came up. I have been pilloried on a UK site for my contention that a modern quality cambelt should last the life of the engine as lo… --- ## [Air Conditioner Issues on 2013 Chevy Malibu 3LT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-issues-on-2013-chevy-malibu-3lt/106414)
**Author:** [@barber97.bb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barber97.bb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-issues-on-2013-chevy-malibu-3lt/106414 "2017-07-31T15:31:04Z")
Earlier this month, our 2013 Chevy Malibu stopped blowing cold air. Even with the A/C on, it would blow air but it would be hot and sometimes would even be humid. Since then, the car has been in the shop 4 times and each… --- ## [Hey gearheads! 05 sentra on trial lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-gearheads-05-sentra-on-trial-lol/94604)
**Author:** [@amadrummer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amadrummer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hey-gearheads-05-sentra-on-trial-lol/94604 "2017-07-31T13:01:34Z")
My 05 Sentra runs amazing except for about a minute when it starts LOL. New alternator really helped and the camshaft positioning sensor and crank PS I've also been changed. There are no codes showing up and no lights on… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=957) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=959)