# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=995 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 996 --- ## [P0171 code goes on/off on 1998 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-code-goes-on-off-on-1998-buick-lesabre/99100)
**Author:** [@1998lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1998lesabre)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-code-goes-on-off-on-1998-buick-lesabre/99100 "2017-02-18T16:58:45Z")
I continue to have issues with a p0171 code showing lean, but it goes off and on. I would say it’s on 70% of the time and off 30% of the time. I have hit it with carb cleaner pretty thoroughly and noticed no difference … --- ## [97 Subaru overheating help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-overheating-help/99033)
**Author:** [@katieraewilkerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katieraewilkerson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-subaru-overheating-help/99033 "2017-02-18T15:13:06Z")
Before I begin I've already had the heads and the radiator tested. I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy 248,000miles with a 2.2L engine. I've replaced 3 thermostats, new radiator cap, flushed the system, all new hoses, bleed the … --- ## [2013 Ford Focus loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-loses-power/100083)
**Author:** [@Orion\_Quest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orion_Quest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-focus-loses-power/100083 "2017-02-18T11:27:37Z")
--- ## [2000 Hyundai Elantra won't turn over when it's raining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-elantra-wont-turn-over-when-its-raining/100014)
**Author:** [@faryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faryn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-elantra-wont-turn-over-when-its-raining/100014 "2017-02-18T11:01:33Z")
Greetings. I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra which for over a year, incrementally would not start after it had rained. It would crank, just not turn over. We bought a brand new battery after the last time when it finally wo… --- ## [Bucket Tappet Valve Lifter Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucket-tappet-valve-lifter-failure/100022)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucket-tappet-valve-lifter-failure/100022 "2017-02-18T03:19:39Z")
If a valve lifter collapses or otherwise fails in a DOHC 4 cylinder, does that pretty much mean a whole top-end rebuild, or can you maybe get away with a relatively simple tappet replacement? Would a camshaft have to com… --- ## [Ford Fusion brakes stay soft after ABS engages - what's causing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-brakes-stay-soft-after-abs-engages-whats-causing-this/76705)
**Author:** [@mlbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlbar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-brakes-stay-soft-after-abs-engages-whats-causing-this/76705 "2017-02-18T03:15:44Z")
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion (I4). Recently the brake pedal goes extremely soft after the anti-lock brake system engages. It can still brake, but I have to press the pedal almost to touching the floor. It will stay soft a … --- ## [My pickup bounces side wards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pickup-bounces-side-wards/99181)
**Author:** [@mrgrudz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrgrudz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-pickup-bounces-side-wards/99181 "2017-02-18T03:05:09Z")
I have a 1994 ranger / mazda. As I drive down the road and I hit a bump or pot hole, the back end of my truck bounces side ways causing me to have to counter steer. It is really dangerous on a curve. I know it isn't the … --- ## [Fuel vapor storage canister replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-vapor-storage-canister-replacement/100031)
**Author:** [@15grovhm01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/15grovhm01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-vapor-storage-canister-replacement/100031 "2017-02-17T16:20:21Z")
Vibe 2004My check engine light came on ,took it to mechanic the discovered it was a fuel evap leak. Thinking it was an easy cheap fix I said they could run a diagnostic. I was told I had ap123 code and that I need to pa… --- ## [Fuel vapor storage canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-vapor-storage-canister/100047)
**Author:** [@15grovhm01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/15grovhm01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-vapor-storage-canister/100047 "2017-02-17T14:59:19Z")
Check engine light Diagnistic:P1234 code mechanic says I need a new fuel vapor storage canister but h e wants to charge $800 Help --- ## [Sometimes car won't start without pumping pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-car-wont-start-without-pumping-pedal/99442)
**Author:** [@mariemayrose22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariemayrose22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-car-wont-start-without-pumping-pedal/99442 "2017-02-17T09:42:00Z")
Couldn't find Polo on the list. Have a 2003 VW Polo. Had a fuel pump replaced cost $800 and it didn't solve the problem for long. After this had two mechanic shops run disagnostics on the car and both found no issues. So… --- ## [Give parts back to customer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/give-parts-back-to-customer/99675)
**Author:** [@yeshuaislove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yeshuaislove)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 7:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/give-parts-back-to-customer/99675 "2017-02-17T07:07:23Z")
I would like to know why a mechanic would refuse to save parts for a customer who requested them every time she talked to him on the phone; and then why he would go ahead with a repair and purchase parts for the vehicle … --- ## [Bad ball joints?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ball-joints/99964)
**Author:** [@mdrap77511](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdrap77511)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-ball-joints/99964 "2017-02-17T05:36:34Z")
YouTube In July of 2016 I took my pickup to the shop to have some maintenance work preformed. This isn't a shade tree mechanic. This business is a franchise. There's many of these independently owned shops all over t… --- ## [Rotation of tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotation-of-tires/99878)
**Author:** [@jwatsisagod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwatsisagod)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotation-of-tires/99878 "2017-02-17T01:38:46Z")
So I bought 2 tires for the front in December and didnt buy the other 2 until February. Tire guy says I should leave the older tires on front and new ones on back and never rotate them because it can cause traction issue… --- ## [Battery CCA Reading at 611: A Concern?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cca-reading-at-611-a-concern/99718)
**Author:** [@SusRed29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusRed29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cca-reading-at-611-a-concern/99718 "2017-02-17T01:07:42Z")
When I was at Advanced Autozone, I was told that my battery CCA was 611, and the actual CCA of the battery is 700. Do I need to replace the battery? Thanks. --- ## [Is Restore safe to use on old engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-restore-safe-to-use-on-old-engines/100000)
**Author:** [@swaha5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swaha5)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-restore-safe-to-use-on-old-engines/100000 "2017-02-17T00:44:41Z")
I have a 1993 Dodge Caravan with 262,000 miles. It is a manual transmission that I love. It has been using oil for about 8 years. I have tried to stop the leaks many times. In the past few years it started needing … --- ## [2002 Ford Focus Brake Light Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-brake-light-problem/47460)
**Author:** [@pcviles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pcviles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-brake-light-problem/47460 "2017-02-16T22:37:20Z")
Hello, long time lurker, am stumped by this issue. Car is a 2002 Ford Focus, the lower two brake lights do not come on when the brake is applied. The third brake light works fine. I know the brake switch is ok be… --- ## [How does an acceleration pump work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-an-acceleration-pump-work/99951)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-an-acceleration-pump-work/99951 "2017-02-16T20:28:54Z")
Episode #93 of 'Fix my carb': read at your own peril. You've been warned. When I pull on the 'plunger' (what is the right word?) of the acceleration pump the engine slows down. I can't find a description of how this… --- ## [Full car repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-car-repair/99947)
**Author:** [@heysutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heysutton)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/full-car-repair/99947 "2017-02-16T20:09:42Z")
Hello, I'm a little new here and not very experienced with car repair, so I apologize in advance. I have a 2005 Toyota Camry. Just some info on it: \* 225,500 miles \* Daily driver \* I bought this car in October of 2014,… --- ## [Car only starts when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-cold/99961)
**Author:** [@akain101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akain101)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-cold/99961 "2017-02-16T13:57:13Z")
My 1999 Hyundai Lantra faces a starting problem. It starts perfectly fine every morning or whenever the engine has cooled after driving. If the engine is hot and I try and start the car straight after driving, it kee… --- ## [Where can I find a 'hot air riser'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-a-hot-air-riser/99938)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-a-hot-air-riser/99938 "2017-02-16T13:51:57Z")
A bit of ribbed metal (brass?) tubing connects the hot air intake diaphragm to the manifold. It is about 1 13/16 OD, 2 inches long. It is just a little bit flexible. AutoZone and Pep Boys tell me they don't have it, … --- ## [Car will only start with starting fluid, then runs fine once going](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid-then-runs-fine-once-going/82874)
**Author:** [@SOTF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SOTF)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid-then-runs-fine-once-going/82874 "2017-02-16T03:54:11Z")
I recently had a problem with my car stalling when warm and not starting at all until cooler. This was the crank position sensor. Now the car will not start without starting fluid. When starting fluid is used, the car… --- ## [CEL on after replacing battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-on-after-replacing-battery/99785)
**Author:** [@Mikofeuille](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikofeuille)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-on-after-replacing-battery/99785 "2017-02-16T01:10:04Z")
I have a 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT, and had the battery (which had been very sluggish on starting recently) replaced at Pep Boys yesterday. It started up just fine after the battery was replaced, but the CEL light came … --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry V6: Stall when stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-v6-stall-when-stopping/86818)
**Author:** [@Swami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swami)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-v6-stall-when-stopping/86818 "2017-02-15T19:36:16Z")
My 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6 (115k miles) stalls once every 4 months (happened thrice in the last year) or so when I'm braking & bringing the care to a complete stop. The check-engine light comes on just before the car … --- ## [Stuck Dipstick?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-dipstick/99884)
**Author:** [@kolby12309](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kolby12309)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-dipstick/99884 "2017-02-15T17:57:16Z")
My friend drives a 2006 Honda crv he got from his parents, and I decided to pop the hood to see how it was maintained. You can tell at 112k miles it has never been cleaned, and when i went to check the oil level the dips… --- ## [Car cranks, runs briefly on starting fluid, but does not run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-runs-briefly-on-starting-fluid-but-does-not-run/97554)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-runs-briefly-on-starting-fluid-but-does-not-run/97554 "2017-02-15T15:28:40Z")
So, as the title says, my 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV cranks, runs briefly on starting fluid, but does not run. It turned off while I was driving a week and a half ago, and I've only successfully started it once sin… --- ## [Problem with directionals in a l989 gmc sierra p/u](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-directionals-in-a-l989-gmc-sierra-p-u/90414)
**Author:** [@minismom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minismom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-directionals-in-a-l989-gmc-sierra-p-u/90414 "2017-02-15T11:16:25Z")
hi am having a problem with my truck - my directional don't work - well they work when the lights assembly is not screwed into the body of the truck - changed all of the bulbs, new circuit boards and checked all the fuse… --- ## [My outlander's air conditioner comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-outlanders-air-conditioner-comes-and-goes/99899)
**Author:** [@lyle.89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lyle.89)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-outlanders-air-conditioner-comes-and-goes/99899 "2017-02-15T05:50:01Z")
Hi The air conditioner on my outlander 2010 has been coming out cold and suddenly comes out hot (outside' temperature). A couple of days before this started happening, the car made a weird noice (like it broke something… --- ## [Volvos good or bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvos-good-or-bad/6718)
**Author:** [@laurel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laurel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvos-good-or-bad/6718 "2017-02-15T03:26:23Z")
I hear that Volvos really aren't as reliable as everyone says. But I love the way they drive. I'm in the market for a CHEAP older car. Should I go with an old Volvo wagon, or is that a bad idea? --- ## [Fast sound, No blink on 1 side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-sound-no-blink-on-1-side/99467)
**Author:** [@bowtie420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowtie420)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fast-sound-no-blink-on-1-side/99467 "2017-02-15T03:20:51Z")
1996 Mazda protege. Left turn signal produces and audible fast clicking when switched on but no bulbs illuminate. No dash, front or rear bulb indicators light up. Right side works fine, good speed and illumination. H… --- ## [Volkswagen Jetta - Leaking seals / Intake manifold issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-leaking-seals-intake-manifold-issues/99889)
**Author:** [@dgcloud9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgcloud9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-jetta-leaking-seals-intake-manifold-issues/99889 "2017-02-14T23:12:48Z")
My 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has 87700 miles with 3 Intake Manifold replacements. Volkswagen recently extended the warranty of this model intake manifold to 120K miles because of malfunctions. I recently had to reseal the … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=994) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=996)