# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=12 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [How can a vehicles alignment get knocked out of whack with no damage to anything?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-a-vehicles-alignment-get-knocked-out-of-whack-with-no-damage-to-anything/200931)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-a-vehicles-alignment-get-knocked-out-of-whack-with-no-damage-to-anything/200931 "2025-07-16T16:27:43Z")
So I was hooning my vehicle and I will not lie, I crashed into a curb. It bent the rim and the steering wheel felt very off. I had a top alignment shop look at it and they said i knocked the toe out. How does that get… --- ## [020 Dodge Durango - Bogs down at high RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/020-dodge-durango-bogs-down-at-high-rpms/201033)
**Author:** [@ThomasMooney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasMooney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/020-dodge-durango-bogs-down-at-high-rpms/201033 "2025-07-16T16:06:09Z")
The engine bogs down slightly when operating in higher RPM’s. No check engine light. --- ## [2020 Kia Sportage - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-peeling-paint/199487)
**Author:** [@7Towers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7Towers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-sportage-peeling-paint/199487 "2025-07-16T09:54:36Z")
In August 2023 I purchased a 2020 Kia Sportage with 6,800 miles. Currently it has 17,000 miles and the clear coat is peeling off both side mirrors and also the liftgate. My climate isn’t harsh by any means. This is clear… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - How much for shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-how-much-for-shocks/201022)
**Author:** [@riccorush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riccorush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-how-much-for-shocks/201022 "2025-07-15T01:39:13Z")
Need rear shocks replaced, how much will it cost? --- ## [ECU always turning on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-always-turning-on-and-off/201010)
**Author:** [@dianiskovamonika\_194113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianiskovamonika_194113)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecu-always-turning-on-and-off/201010 "2025-07-14T16:08:47Z")
Hi, I started learning about cars so I bought no start ford mondeo mk4 with electrical problem. When the wake up signal comes to the ecm, the ecm starts to always turning on and off. Thats why also other components like … --- ## [P2122 code: new accelerator pedal/sensor, but still stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2122-code-new-accelerator-pedal-sensor-but-still-stalls/201013)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2122-code-new-accelerator-pedal-sensor-but-still-stalls/201013 "2025-07-14T02:07:06Z")
2007 Nissan Versa. Acceleration felt weird one morning–revs would lag: they’d happen a few moments after pressing pedal and stayed high for a bit after releasing pedal, and generally I didn’t feel much power. Then accel… --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Hesitates - then goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-hesitates-then-goes/200948)
**Author:** [@3.6Rbpell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3.6Rbpell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-hesitates-then-goes/200948 "2025-07-12T23:53:32Z")
Engine: 3.6R - runs rough, hesitation to move when pressing the gas at low speeds, then suddenly taking off seconds later. --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Beetle - Headliner issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-beetle-headliner-issues/200941)
**Author:** [@Trinamatt1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trinamatt1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-beetle-headliner-issues/200941 "2025-07-12T14:02:10Z")
Interior ceiling lining coming loose Need repaired, not replaced. --- ## [Issue with 13 Hyundai Elantra not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-13-hyundai-elantra-not-starting/200950)
**Author:** [@essig202\_194091](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essig202_194091)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-13-hyundai-elantra-not-starting/200950 "2025-07-10T20:12:03Z")
Hey all, was hoping for some confirmation here. My girlfriends 2013 hyundai elantra has been having an issue wafter sitting overnight it wont start next morning. Checked the battery first to see if it was a battery eve… --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Coolant light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-coolant-light/200953)
**Author:** [@Bones11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bones11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-coolant-light/200953 "2025-07-10T18:38:22Z")
The engine emergency coolant lights goes & car does not start? --- ## [Strange noise from front end of civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-front-end-of-civic/200938)
**Author:** [@Brant.Langley\_177395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brant.Langley_177395)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-front-end-of-civic/200938 "2025-07-10T13:14:44Z")
Can you guys hels me figure out what is wrong with my 2012 civic? The front left of my car is making a crunching sound when I drive. The tire sounds like it’s rubbing against the fender but it’s not. Could it be a cv axl… --- ## [Lexus IS LED check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-led-check-engine-light/200937)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-led-check-engine-light/200937 "2025-07-10T00:05:59Z")
Hello everyone! I was ( and still is) ill for some time and left my car with my sister. The battery then started to fail within a month of my absence and my brother in law would jump start the car whenever necessary. … --- ## [2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clunks/200943)
**Author:** [@woodruffmotorsports](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodruffmotorsports)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-monte-carlo-clunks/200943 "2025-07-09T20:37:13Z")
front end knock and i replaced a arms and struts from sitting. the clunk is on driver side and the rack and pinion are the only thing i did not replace. 2001 monte carlo --- ## [1993 Ford Mustang - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-brake-issues/200922)
**Author:** [@Merlin\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Merlin_s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-ford-mustang-brake-issues/200922 "2025-07-08T20:02:25Z")
Breaks pedal goes all the way to the floor ? --- ## [Gearbox Main- & Input Shaft Endfloat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-main-input-shaft-endfloat/200870)
**Author:** [@der\_wolf\_194040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/der_wolf_194040)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gearbox-main-input-shaft-endfloat/200870 "2025-07-08T15:19:57Z")
Hello, new to this forum with a general question on gearbox endfloat - maybe someone here has the knowledge to help me. I am rebuilding the (manual) gearbox (all helical gears except for 1st/reverse) for my 1964 MG Mid… --- ## [2017 Infiniti Q60 - Can a bad turbo kill your engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-q60-can-a-bad-turbo-kill-your-engine/200888)
**Author:** [@DaveL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveL)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-infiniti-q60-can-a-bad-turbo-kill-your-engine/200888 "2025-07-08T15:18:57Z")
can engine failure be caused by bad turbocharger? Infiniti dealer says NO! --- ## [Hyundai 2014 Elantra Car Tail/Stop Bulb Keeps Burning out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-2014-elantra-car-tail-stop-bulb-keeps-burning-out/200884)
**Author:** [@zillah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zillah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-2014-elantra-car-tail-stop-bulb-keeps-burning-out/200884 "2025-07-05T21:02:19Z")
Dear folks I have got Hyundai 2014 Elantra every 6 months I have to replace car tail/stop bulb driver side as it keeps burning out I am using NARVA brands Last time I replaced was 13.11.24 and today I replaced by a ne… --- ## [Car battery - “sloshing” or “slashing” sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-sloshing-or-slashing-sound/200787)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-sloshing-or-slashing-sound/200787 "2025-07-04T23:41:21Z")
A used car battery - when handled - I hear the “sloshing” or “slashing” sound. The fluid inside is moving around. Does this mean: battery is bad or battery needs to topped off and therefore repaired? Shop had a tool … --- ## [Alternator failure and mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failure-and-mileage/200220)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-failure-and-mileage/200220 "2025-07-04T15:23:46Z")
2009 Corolla with 145k We had this car for about 2yrs. Yesterday after car wash it would not start - jump start worked. Shop tested and said “Diodes failed” on their machine. I came home and used multimeter - then it… --- ## [2007 Audi a4 - Smoking left side engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-smoking-left-side-engine/200878)
**Author:** [@Consistentone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Consistentone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-smoking-left-side-engine/200878 "2025-07-03T21:26:10Z")
Hello everyone, I am in a bind and I’m hoping someone can point me the right direction! My audi has been parked for about a year. Prior to that the only issue wrong was it had a major oil leak (faulty oil filter housing… --- ## [2001 BMW 525i fuel pressure mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-fuel-pressure-mystery/200843)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-fuel-pressure-mystery/200843 "2025-07-02T23:54:08Z")
• Multiple DTCs indicating multiple misfires in various cylinders, and a P0174 indicating a lean condition in bank 2, which I believe is cylinders 2, 4 and 6 on this inline 6 engine. •Fuel pressure for this make and mod… --- ## [Noise when driving at a low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-driving-at-a-low-speed/200856)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-driving-at-a-low-speed/200856 "2025-07-02T12:55:12Z")
Hello guys! I posted here not too long ago about a noise coming from the rear driver’s side and it was suggested that uneven tires might be the culprit. I brought the car to the Toyota dealership and they said it was … --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger - Electronics are protesting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-electronics-are-protesting/200789)
**Author:** [@keith06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-electronics-are-protesting/200789 "2025-07-01T21:51:38Z")
turned off passenger air bag light on, door open alert picture lit up on info dash screen, alarm sounds, and doom light comes on and stays on --- ## [Building a lube pit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-a-lube-pit/200790)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/building-a-lube-pit/200790 "2025-07-01T16:07:31Z")
I am considering building a lube pit similar to one pictured. Back in the 80s there were many of these left over from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Not sure why they fell out of favor unless its the fact not many people change… --- ## [Rough Idle + Acceleration, Inconsistent Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834)
**Author:** [@ashtonkubo\_194018](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashtonkubo_194018)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-acceleration-inconsistent-starting/200834 "2025-06-30T21:40:45Z")
Good morning all, I have a 2006 VW Golf TDI, that has a rough/vibrating idle, and rough/vibrating acceleration through lower RPMs. Once she’s up to speed, the vibration seems to lighten up, especially after shifting up … --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - Sagging wind jammer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-sagging-wind-jammer/200817)
**Author:** [@mikeboulos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeboulos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-sagging-wind-jammer/200817 "2025-06-30T19:25:33Z")
wind jammer sagging and broken. can i just remove it for good? --- ## [2012 Nissan Maxima has no acceleration when gas is below 1/2 tank gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-has-no-acceleration-when-gas-is-below-1-2-tank-gas/200806)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-has-no-acceleration-when-gas-is-below-1-2-tank-gas/200806 "2025-06-30T15:46:06Z")
I have a 2012 Nissan Maxima with 188K. When car gets below 1/2 tank of gas I have no acceleration. I can floor the gas pedal and get nothing. When this happens, car won’t go over 55-60mph. I’ve cleaned throttle body,… --- ## [New Wilwood Disc Brakes Won't Release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-wilwood-disc-brakes-wont-release/200758)
**Author:** [@shaundoyle09\_193966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaundoyle09_193966)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-wilwood-disc-brakes-wont-release/200758 "2025-06-30T15:31:11Z")
Installed new 4 piston calipers on rear, 6 piston calipers on front, with complete new brake line to a new master cylinder and SS flex lines to the calipers. I did this about 8 years ago, but it has not been driven much… --- ## [Fuel Level Sending Unit Had A Simple Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit-had-a-simple-problem/200818)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-level-sending-unit-had-a-simple-problem/200818 "2025-06-30T02:28:03Z")
My fuel gauge was swinging all over the place when the fuel level got low. I was figuring that even though it would make sense for the fuel level sending unit to be faulty, suppose it were in the circuitry or analog fu… --- ## [Burnt electrical connector. Tried DeoxIT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-electrical-connector-tried-deoxit/200801)
**Author:** [@runzwitscizzors](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runzwitscizzors)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burnt-electrical-connector-tried-deoxit/200801 "2025-06-29T23:32:01Z")
2014 Subaru Crosstrek. The Blower Switch stopped working on 4 (Highest setting). I pulled out the switch, and noticed the electrical connector on the car side (female, 6-pattern) looked slightly burnt on one pin receive… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=11) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=13)