# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=118 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 119 --- ## [How to flush ABS module?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-flush-abs-module/188208)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-flush-abs-module/188208 "2022-12-30T21:39:54Z")
I’m guessing the ABS module will have trapped some old fluid even after a full flush of all the other lines. Does this mean there needs to be two flushes done? The initial flush of all four lines going to the calipers … --- ## [2013 Toyota Corolla - When do I need trans fluid changed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-when-do-i-need-trans-fluid-changed/188198)
**Author:** [@MichaelWallick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelWallick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-corolla-when-do-i-need-trans-fluid-changed/188198 "2022-12-30T21:03:21Z")
My LE owner’s manual does not say when to change tranny fluid. I have 86,000 miles on it. The dealership says it’s time. It runs well now with no problems. Who’s right? --- ## [2007 Ford Edge - smoking under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-smoking-under-the-hood/188187)
**Author:** [@RonnieReeves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonnieReeves)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-smoking-under-the-hood/188187 "2022-12-30T17:13:14Z")
2007 Ford Edge under the hood is smoking and coming inside. When checking oil pressure its fine, Seems like a leak coming from right side (when sitting behind steering wheel on inside) I had a one time a steering fluid … --- ## [2007 Lincoln Mark LT makes a ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mark-lt-makes-a-ticking-noise/188175)
**Author:** [@hollywood10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hollywood10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mark-lt-makes-a-ticking-noise/188175 "2022-12-30T00:34:14Z")
motor has a ticking noise --- ## [Tucson won't start, dash lights flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tucson-wont-start-dash-lights-flashing/188181)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tucson-wont-start-dash-lights-flashing/188181 "2022-12-30T00:29:54Z")
Earlier today my wife told me her 2016 Tucson 1.6 wouldn’t start and that all the lights on the dash were flashing when she tried. I tried it myself and the various indicators flashed, accompanied by a rhythmic “thumping… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - No AM stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-no-am-stations/188167)
**Author:** [@Bob.harlacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob.harlacher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-no-am-stations/188167 "2022-12-29T22:23:45Z")
Radio works but no AM stations work at all --- ## [2012 Chrysler 300 Powertrain Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300-powertrain-noise/188182)
**Author:** [@stormal\_183524](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stormal_183524)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300-powertrain-noise/188182 "2022-12-29T22:07:12Z")
Mildly aggressive brakes use often results producing a ‘clunk’ sound upon end of vehicle stop (termination). --- ## [2014 Nissan NV200 - overheating daily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-overheating-daily/188184)
**Author:** [@Carole36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carole36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-overheating-daily/188184 "2022-12-29T21:59:27Z")
Overheating adding water every day alot of furl consumption --- ## [Blinking Engine Light AFTER Mechanic Work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-engine-light-after-mechanic-work/187983)
**Author:** [@amosgilburt\_183379](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amosgilburt_183379)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blinking-engine-light-after-mechanic-work/187983 "2022-12-29T21:54:36Z")
I had some repairs done to my Honda Accord Coupe (Black) - gasket valve cover, valve idle adjustment, and intake manifold gasket set. Since the repair, the check engine light started blinking and the engine started to mi… --- ## [1997 Chevy Express crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-express-crank-no-start/186742)
**Author:** [@ella.kerr3\_182534](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ella.kerr3_182534)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevy-express-crank-no-start/186742 "2022-12-29T20:36:41Z")
Hello so im dealing with a crank no start issue that is really confusing me and I would love some input. The issue started about a week ago. It first started off as intermittent. My van was running exactly the same as al… --- ## [Strange transmission slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-transmission-slippage/181722)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-transmission-slippage/181722 "2022-12-29T20:22:22Z")
2018 Toyota RAV4, 27K miles, zero degree morning, in either Drive or Reverse acted almost like Neutral. After about 5 minute warmup back to normal. Fine since, but warmer weather. Anyone ever even heard of anything like … --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 1500 - Fuel line issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-line-issue/188169)
**Author:** [@keith16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith16)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-fuel-line-issue/188169 "2022-12-29T13:30:16Z")
fuel line 1/4 od keeps rubin hole in it ive fixed it 4 times will no do it again if it stops in traffic and i get hit then they will fixe it --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion head lights only work on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-head-lights-only-work-on-one-side/188160)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-head-lights-only-work-on-one-side/188160 "2022-12-29T05:05:50Z")
Trying to figure this out. Only the outer most headlight on the left works. It’s the smaller round one. It’s the outer rubber cap one and the cap is missing. There is also a rubber cover with a light under it closer to t… --- ## [2017 Nissan Murano paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-paint-peeling/169722)
**Author:** [@LydiaJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LydiaJ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-murano-paint-peeling/169722 "2022-12-28T22:28:18Z")
My 2017 Nissan Murano has had paint peeling off in 2 sections. I hear that Nissan has had problems with their paint. Shouldn’t consumers get some type of reimbursement? --- ## [2003 Mercedes SL 500 transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-sl-500-transmission-issues/188171)
**Author:** [@bradfordadamcoleman\_183517](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradfordadamcoleman_183517)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-sl-500-transmission-issues/188171 "2022-12-28T21:36:29Z")
Our 2003 SL500 does this thing where it seems like it enters limp home mode very sporadically. I was trying to make a turn from a stop yesterday and suddenly the car wasn’t responding to throttle inputs. It did start to… --- ## [Vauxhall corsa acceleration VERY slow, car struggles to reach 70mph and cant go over 30 uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vauxhall-corsa-acceleration-very-slow-car-struggles-to-reach-70mph-and-cant-go-over-30-uphill/88020)
**Author:** [@jayjonny96](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayjonny96)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vauxhall-corsa-acceleration-very-slow-car-struggles-to-reach-70mph-and-cant-go-over-30-uphill/88020 "2022-12-28T21:29:22Z")
my car struggles to reach 70mph, to the point where uphill on a motorway i come to like 30mph. also it has terrible acceleration where i struggle to get out onto roundabouts and sometimes when i start the car it doesnt s… --- ## [Knocking sound that goes away under load/WOT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-that-goes-away-under-load-wot/188136)
**Author:** [@Funktionull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Funktionull)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-that-goes-away-under-load-wot/188136 "2022-12-28T19:57:17Z")
2012 Mazdaspeed3. Started as a faint ticking sound that evolved into a knock that also registers as KR on my accessport. It has been almost impossible to pinpoint because it does not do this at idle or under load. If I … --- ## [2004 Prius rear brakes make terrible grinding sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-rear-brakes-make-terrible-grinding-sound/188103)
**Author:** [@mne.prs\_183450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mne.prs_183450)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-prius-rear-brakes-make-terrible-grinding-sound/188103 "2022-12-28T19:49:23Z")
Dear Car Talk, After its first ever brake job, at about 130,000 miles, “Carmelita” developed this incredibly loud grinding noise on engaging the mechanical brakes when coming to a full stop.The brakes also feel grabby. … --- ## [2003 Ford Taurus - Won't warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-wont-warm-up/188117)
**Author:** [@h79076855](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h79076855)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-wont-warm-up/188117 "2022-12-28T15:46:18Z")
2003 Ford Taurus,car doesn’t totally warm up even when driving,1/4 on temp unit --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - TPMS light issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tpms-light-issue/188114)
**Author:** [@Itsniwornever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itsniwornever)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tpms-light-issue/188114 "2022-12-28T04:48:45Z")
The lite comes on I thought it was the tire pressure I fixed that problem and the lite won’t go out it says check your time --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 2500 - Fuel system issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-fuel-system-issue/188151)
**Author:** [@tkeene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tkeene)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-fuel-system-issue/188151 "2022-12-28T02:17:59Z")
High pressure in the diesel system --- ## [2010 Corolla grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-grinding-noise/188109)
**Author:** [@dosmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dosmom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-grinding-noise/188109 "2022-12-27T23:09:15Z")
We have a 2010 Corolla and upon startup there is a grinding noise and it doesn’t turn over. It sounds like metal on metal or if you turned the key too long when starting. The car would occasionally grind for a split se… --- ## [ECU repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-repair/188126)
**Author:** [@michaelgarrity\_183240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelgarrity_183240)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-repair/188126 "2022-12-27T22:51:01Z")
I have a 1994 Mitsubishi RHD. The ECU needs to be repaired. Does anyone know of a repair shop? I do not have a schematic. Replacement units are discontinued. Thanks in advance. Mike. --- ## [2005 Saturn Ion - Limp mode activated, next step?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-ion-limp-mode-activated-next-step/188145)
**Author:** [@Maaconorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maaconorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-ion-limp-mode-activated-next-step/188145 "2022-12-27T22:28:46Z")
dash light to the far right comes on car went to limp mode whats wrong --- ## [VW Golf Bluetooth Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-bluetooth-issue/188147)
**Author:** [@LukaszKA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LukaszKA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-bluetooth-issue/188147 "2022-12-27T22:17:10Z")
Hi, I’ve landed a weird issue with my Bluetooth. As shown in the picture the screen is greyed out completely meaning I can’t access the skip features or pause via the screen or even the steering wheel. The only thing tha… --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup - Bad on gas and other issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-bad-on-gas-and-other-issues/188155)
**Author:** [@rickeypratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickeypratt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-bad-on-gas-and-other-issues/188155 "2022-12-27T19:39:29Z")
sputter misfire bad on gas --- ## [2015 Kia Optima Hybrid engine light & HEV light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-hybrid-engine-light-hev-light/114599)
**Author:** [@LiliaSiers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LiliaSiers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-hybrid-engine-light-hev-light/114599 "2022-12-27T17:36:43Z")
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid - Engine light will come on and then the HEV light will come on. When lights are on and you stop the car and then try to press gas car lags until you press the gas almost to the floor. It will the… --- ## [AC, entertainment system, and headlights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-entertainment-system-and-headlights-not-working/188153)
**Author:** [@axriosn\_183498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/axriosn_183498)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-entertainment-system-and-headlights-not-working/188153 "2022-12-27T16:30:23Z")
When I put my key in, the entertainment system and headlights turn on, and the dashboard lights on the ac system turn on. Once I start the car, the headlights turn off when switched on or or put on auto and the AC system… --- ## [1989 Ford F-150 - Piston through oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f-150-piston-through-oil-pan/188022)
**Author:** [@Germany69army](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Germany69army)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f-150-piston-through-oil-pan/188022 "2022-12-26T16:40:05Z")
My piston rod went thru the oil pan on my 4.9 inline six --- ## [Broken fender/bumper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-fender-bumper/188141)
**Author:** [@alen323676543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alen323676543)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-fender-bumper/188141 "2022-12-26T14:30:42Z")
Does anyone know what is this part of car called? I guess it has to be replaced and can’t be fixed? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=117) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=119)