# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1130 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1131 --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion Bluetooth INOP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-bluetooth-inop/90002)
**Author:** [@BC320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BC320)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-bluetooth-inop/90002 "2015-05-20T04:48:33Z")
I have a 2015 fusion. I had my Glaaxy s5 connected to the car via bluetooth. I drove about 5hrs yesterday with it working just fine. I then stopped for gas and turned off the car. When I turned it back on, the phone woul… --- ## [Can you name this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-name-this-part/90013)
**Author:** [@RickDotfeldt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickDotfeldt)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2015, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-name-this-part/90013 "2015-05-20T02:34:23Z")
I am trying to repair this part myself. I believe all I need are some plastic pins, but I don't know what part it is. Can any of you experts help me identify this part that is hanging down??? if attached picture is n… --- ## [DIY Condenser repair/replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-condenser-repair-replacement/90004)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-condenser-repair-replacement/90004 "2015-05-19T21:12:56Z")
2007 Honda Accord LX 2.4 liter engine. I purchased a can of r134a to refill my refrigerant in my air conditioning. in the process of doing so I discovered a leak in the front of the condenser. The leak looks as though… --- ## [Check engine code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code/90014)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-code/90014 "2015-05-19T17:43:11Z")
1999 Lexus ES 300. 120k miles. Check engine light. Gives code 0420. Mechanic says it's ethanol gas combined with narrow tolerances of these models. Thing is, I think I recall this on my 03 Avalon happening and eventuall… --- ## [2008 VW Rabbit A/C Recharge ....Compressor failure (Guilt)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-vw-rabbit-a-c-recharge-compressor-failure-guilt/90009)
**Author:** [@Sparrkie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sparrkie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-vw-rabbit-a-c-recharge-compressor-failure-guilt/90009 "2015-05-19T06:34:34Z")
Hey, I hope someone has experience enough to solve my conundrum. I'm a skilled (40plus years) DIY mechanic. My son's 2008 VW Rabbit's A/C was cooling at about 60% capacity. No problem, just needs some refrigerant, (Do… --- ## [Control Arm Epic-ish Fail--thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-epic-ish-fail-thoughts/90003)
**Author:** [@gotbrakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gotbrakes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-epic-ish-fail-thoughts/90003 "2015-05-19T03:55:05Z")
First--thanks to the community for help on condensation in headlights last year...I couldn't figure out how to get back in to comment! AWe are having some success with draining. NOW however, much bigger problem: I hav… --- ## [Ticking Noise When Idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-when-idling/90008)
**Author:** [@Hawk590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawk590)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-when-idling/90008 "2015-05-19T01:11:01Z")
My wife's 2005 Mazda 3 had a bit of a noise on cold start and our mechanic thought it was connected to an intake manifold flap malfunction. Now I notice it seems to have a constant ticking noise at idle. If one of the … --- ## [1999 ford escort zx2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2/89868)
**Author:** [@Smallville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smallville)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-zx2/89868 "2015-05-18T20:00:16Z")
I was driving my car today and it started driving like the brakes were on. It started to smell like rubber was burning. Before that I stopped at a traffic light and the car pulled to the left. Need help, is the little… --- ## [Passenger Side View Mirror Damage - Cost - 2012 Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-view-mirror-damage-cost-2012-accord/89989)
**Author:** [@Gabbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabbar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-view-mirror-damage-cost-2012-accord/89989 "2015-05-18T15:50:50Z")
Hi, I was backing out of garage and my passenger side view mirror got damaged. The plastic casing around the glass also got damaged slightly... So i would have replace the whole unit probably. Its not a heated mirror but… --- ## [I ask AGAIN...Why oh why dont we get the Honda 4 cylinder Diesel here in the USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ask-again-why-oh-why-dont-we-get-the-honda-4-cylinder-diesel-here-in-the-usa/89917)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-ask-again-why-oh-why-dont-we-get-the-honda-4-cylinder-diesel-here-in-the-usa/89917 "2015-05-18T06:42:50Z")
I've posted this maybe once or twice before but it has been eating at me of late. Seeing how we in the USA always seem to just get things slightly wrong with our vehicles. I mean this in the power plant selection. We … --- ## [Any Ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas/90005)
**Author:** [@David\_Pershing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Pershing)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas/90005 "2015-05-18T04:50:01Z")
I'm working on a 1987 Ford F150 that's cutting out at speeds above 45mph. The ignition system and fuel pressure checks out OK, but it still cuts out at speed. Today I noticed a new symptom and a rather bizarre one at tha… --- ## [Bumper Face Bar Vs. Bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-face-bar-vs-bumper/89994)
**Author:** [@Aylax495](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aylax495)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-face-bar-vs-bumper/89994 "2015-05-17T21:16:23Z")
So recently I was in am accident and am replacing my bumper. I looked online and found bumper face bars and bumpers which one do I need? Is there a difference ? Are they interchangeable? Can I have one without the other?… --- ## [Worried about dealership repair tomorrow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-dealership-repair-tomorrow/89954)
**Author:** [@jwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwark)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worried-about-dealership-repair-tomorrow/89954 "2015-05-17T20:27:27Z")
So I'm taking my 2002 camry LE into the dealership tomorrow. It has a pretty violent jerk when pushing the accelerator pedal and then releasing it. It also does the same thing when turning off the cruise control. The d… --- ## [Engine Light and Converter w/flex pipe Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-and-converter-w-flex-pipe-replacement/89998)
**Author:** [@PhyllisC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhyllisC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-and-converter-w-flex-pipe-replacement/89998 "2015-05-17T20:01:26Z")
I hit a pothole and my flex pipe became disengaged. It could have been busted, but I knew something was wrong because the car started sounding very loud. The guy who fixed my tire said it was the flex pipe. He referre… --- ## [Tell me it's not my transmission!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-its-not-my-transmission/89996)
**Author:** [@rdeesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdeesw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-its-not-my-transmission/89996 "2015-05-17T19:04:42Z")
My alternator went out Monday. As it was dying, it seemed to effect the rpm. Had the van towed to our usual mechanic. He replaced the alternator on Tuesday. Drove to work on Wednesday and heard something unusual as I st… --- ## [Toyota Sienna Emergency Brake Locks Up While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-emergency-brake-locks-up-while-driving/89611)
**Author:** [@HeyYouGuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeyYouGuys)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-emergency-brake-locks-up-while-driving/89611 "2015-05-17T17:22:12Z")
I have owned a 2006 Toyota Sienna for about a year and half, it has 180,000+ miles on it. Periodically and totally unexpectedly, we'll go over a bump in the road and the van will totally lock up like I have pulled the e… --- ## [Aging Plug Wires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aging-plug-wires/89981)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aging-plug-wires/89981 "2015-05-17T07:51:51Z")
99 Lexus ES, 120k. Would you replace plug wires just based on age? Son leaving town, he is car clueless. --- ## [Clicking noise from rear wheel area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-rear-wheel-area/89982)
**Author:** [@Stratton711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stratton711)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-noise-from-rear-wheel-area/89982 "2015-05-16T22:15:35Z")
2005 volvo s40. I have what sounds like a clicking/ticking noise that seems to be coming from the driver side rear wheel. The faster i accelerate the more rapid the ticking becomes. However when i brake the noise goes aw… --- ## [First is stalled when stopped now it stalls when moving!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-is-stalled-when-stopped-now-it-stalls-when-moving/89988)
**Author:** [@mom4boys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mom4boys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-is-stalled-when-stopped-now-it-stalls-when-moving/89988 "2015-05-16T22:08:09Z")
Last year we passed down our 97 Honda Accord (automatic) to our new driver son. A couple of months ago he started complaining that it was stalling when stopped at lights. Now it's stalling while he's moving. We bought … --- ## [Spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs/89949)
**Author:** [@wall1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wall1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs/89949 "2015-05-16T21:09:25Z")
I have a 2000 E320, with 97,000 miles, changed plugs at 30,000 mile. So far car runs fine, Do I need to change the plugs again? The mechanics “recommends” to replace cables too, because they come as a “kit”. Is this real… --- ## [I think my car is losing power to 1 cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-car-is-losing-power-to-1-cylinder/89979)
**Author:** [@kiwi047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiwi047)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-car-is-losing-power-to-1-cylinder/89979 "2015-05-16T20:05:06Z")
'99 Mazda 323 Protege. Manual, fuel-injected, 4cyl. Engine code: CE04D16 ok so just recently started having troubles with the car. It ran fine then all of a sudden I lost what felt like 15-25% power, and the engine… --- ## [Battery issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-issue/89983)
**Author:** [@coaster99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coaster99)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-issue/89983 "2015-05-16T19:07:29Z")
ery/starter checked Battery replaced 10/11 83000 miles Battery/charging system/starter checked Battery replaced Alignment performed Tire(s) replaced Tire(s) balanced 3/24/13 93,462 mi. Oil and filter changed Battery/… --- ## [Eoil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eoil/89977)
**Author:** [@oilsaintoils](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilsaintoils)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eoil/89977 "2015-05-16T10:36:09Z")
Have a 1987 Toyota Hiace Diesel LH series Campervan. Last couple of years been topping up about 1.5 litres oil every 1000kms. Have been using 20-60 Penrite HDR Diesel oil. Unknown to me my mechanic has been using 15-40 o… --- ## [Loss of power, smoke, oil use help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-smoke-oil-use-help/89970)
**Author:** [@lennydee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lennydee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-smoke-oil-use-help/89970 "2015-05-16T06:33:54Z")
I have a Nissan pulsar n16 (almera) auto About 8 months ago I was driving on freeway, had loss of power at high speed and felt like it was going to stall. When I accelerated it jerked a bit and kept losing more power eac… --- ## [Brake light continue to stay on for about 10mins after parking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-continue-to-stay-on-for-about-10mins-after-parking/89938)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-continue-to-stay-on-for-about-10mins-after-parking/89938 "2015-05-16T04:43:37Z")
87 Acura Integra 165k After parking the car, and turning off the engine, and locked the car, the brake light continue to stay on for about 10mins - then goes off on its on. What seems to be the problem - easy to fix? --- ## [Lost power steering, replaced mega fuse help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-power-steering-replaced-mega-fuse-help/89973)
**Author:** [@Guile23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guile23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-power-steering-replaced-mega-fuse-help/89973 "2015-05-16T04:37:36Z")
Hello everyone. I have a few questions. Today I lost power steering in my 2008 Pontiac Torrent 3.4l v6. After doing some researched, I learned it was a blown 80amp mega fuse. So I replaced it and so far it's working agai… --- ## [Passenger Front Wheel Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-front-wheel-shakes/89971)
**Author:** [@dustin08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustin08)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-front-wheel-shakes/89971 "2015-05-16T04:25:54Z")
I have a question, looking for best options. My wife has a 2008 Dodge Charge SXT with the 3.5. The front passenger wheel is "shaking/bouncing" at highway speed, but only when turning that direction on a curve. It does… --- ## [Hard to start, dead batteries, voltage drop - what's going on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-dead-batteries-voltage-drop-whats-going-on/89975)
**Author:** [@nch18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nch18)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-start-dead-batteries-voltage-drop-whats-going-on/89975 "2015-05-16T04:15:29Z")
Hoping for some help diagnosing the following behavior with a '99 4Runner. A couple months ago it was hard to start and the battery wasn't fully charging. It cranked but not very strongly and took a few times to turn … --- ## [Car maintenance at Dealership question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-maintenance-at-dealership-question/89909)
**Author:** [@gabo864](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabo864)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-maintenance-at-dealership-question/89909 "2015-05-15T20:45:46Z")
Hey everyone I'm new here and Idont know much about cars. I took my car to the dealership and he said my car is getting close to 80k miles. He said it’s good to do some maintenance to it and gave me a list, but I’m not… --- ## [How long do shocks/struts last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-do-shocks-struts-last/89963)
**Author:** [@kenberthiaume](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenberthiaume)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-do-shocks-struts-last/89963 "2015-05-15T19:58:35Z")
95 Toyota Corolla, 270K miles, mostly highway driven, warm climate. Original shocks / struts. Will I eventually need to replace them (ie soon)? (Or should I have already)? I ask because major maintenance is coming u… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1129) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1131)