# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=120 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 121 --- ## [Nissan Almera 2000 starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-2000-starting-problem/187930)
**Author:** [@\_17u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_17u)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-almera-2000-starting-problem/187930 "2022-12-20T09:24:41Z")
Hey! I got Nissan Almera 2000 automatic transmission And the problem is: Yesterday the car won’t start so today in the morning I came and jump started the car Then immediately replaced the battery to a new one. I pa… --- ## [My caliper failed shortly after having breaks serviced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-caliper-failed-shortly-after-having-breaks-serviced/188012)
**Author:** [@dthomps686\_183394](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dthomps686_183394)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-caliper-failed-shortly-after-having-breaks-serviced/188012 "2022-12-20T03:37:12Z")
Hi so I have a 2010 f150. I recently got full brake service (replaced pads, resurfaced rotors, disassembled and reassembled calipers, etc.) Well I’ve driven about 1000 miles since having it all done. That’s when my calip… --- ## [Cardoor lock - key fob broke - 2013 Nissan Versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cardoor-lock-key-fob-broke-2013-nissan-versa/188020)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cardoor-lock-key-fob-broke-2013-nissan-versa/188020 "2022-12-20T01:46:50Z")
The key fob broke, no long works on my Nissan Versa. So I’ve been using the key to unlock the door. However, lately it’s been harder to unlock. So I fingered some oil around the lock as well as the key’s metal which seem… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Lighting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-lighting-issues/188003)
**Author:** [@andydelgado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andydelgado)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-lighting-issues/188003 "2022-12-19T22:30:32Z")
No running headlights nor automatic headlights turn ON. Fuses all good and new headlights installed but nothing. --- ## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-wont-start/188010)
**Author:** [@Mike59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-wont-start/188010 "2022-12-19T22:27:19Z")
Truck won’t start. All electrics go on (including all instrument panel lights), but there is no sound or anything when the ignition button is pressed. --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Turbo troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-turbo-troubles/188016)
**Author:** [@SueWages](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueWages)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-turbo-troubles/188016 "2022-12-19T20:07:26Z")
My chevy cruise has turbo recently while driving it it started smoking I pulled over and had it towed in. It was relayed to me that some plastic piece melted off and fell into the motor. I was told it could be fixed but… --- ## [2004 GMC Yukon - Wrong antifreeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-wrong-antifreeze/188014)
**Author:** [@Charper463](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charper463)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-yukon-wrong-antifreeze/188014 "2022-12-19T17:41:52Z")
I had green antifreeze in my 2004 gmc yukon slt I accidentally put yellow in it what will happen --- ## [Scion tC spec d Halo Light Installation Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-tc-spec-d-halo-light-installation-question/187994)
**Author:** [@booch.nail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/booch.nail)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-tc-spec-d-halo-light-installation-question/187994 "2022-12-19T17:34:15Z")
Hello! I have a fairly simple question that I can’t seem to find a direct answer to, so here I am. I bought halo headlights for my car, they are (mostly) plug&play aside from the coolest part, the halo lights… I’ve watc… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler reversed into my car in the McDonalds drive-thru. How should I have repairs done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-reversed-into-my-car-in-the-mcdonalds-drive-thru-how-should-i-have-repairs-done/188005)
**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-reversed-into-my-car-in-the-mcdonalds-drive-thru-how-should-i-have-repairs-done/188005 "2022-12-19T13:20:26Z")
There is a deep scratch in the front bumper, a dent in the front of the hood, and the hood has become bent and doesnt seal properly. I will be using the other driver’s insurance to cover repairs. Will a repair shop be … --- ## [2015 Jeep Renegade - Noisy Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-noisy-brakes/188001)
**Author:** [@PeterHansen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeterHansen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-noisy-brakes/188001 "2022-12-19T12:30:15Z")
Brakes make noise otherwise a good auto. --- ## [Electrical issue from battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-from-battery/187999)
**Author:** [@zech392\_183387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zech392_183387)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-from-battery/187999 "2022-12-19T06:57:10Z")
I replaced the battery in my car ,(I’ve changed batteries hundreds of times) and had something happen that’s never happened before. After replacing the battery, my dash is lit up with faulty errors that I never had befor… --- ## [When Idle Voltage Drops and Engine Shuts Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-idle-voltage-drops-and-engine-shuts-off/187384)
**Author:** [@JoshW705](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshW705)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-idle-voltage-drops-and-engine-shuts-off/187384 "2022-12-18T23:27:40Z")
When I am stopped at a light or idle in general, in or out of gear, the voltage on my car drops from about 14.1 to 12.5 then to 12.1 and just turns off. I can get car back into park and turn car back on and it instantly… --- ## [Repair or replace Hyundai Veracruz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace-hyundai-veracruz/187979)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-or-replace-hyundai-veracruz/187979 "2022-12-18T22:03:02Z")
Brother-in-law has a Hyundai Veracruz reportedly with 210k. Year unknown but AFAIK the latest model was 2012. From what sister-in-law says, it needs $12k in repairs, starting with an engine rebuild. I know used vehicles … --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Cobalt - Sticky gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-cobalt-sticky-gas-pedal/187987)
**Author:** [@LARRCOX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LARRCOX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-cobalt-sticky-gas-pedal/187987 "2022-12-18T21:58:21Z")
Gas pedal Sticks around 7000 RPM’s. This has happened three times. --- ## [2022 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - Squeeky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-squeeky-brakes/187981)
**Author:** [@DwightSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DwightSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-squeeky-brakes/187981 "2022-12-18T02:26:04Z")
Brakes squeak when you apply brakes sometime and sometime not. But be assured they will at sometime during the day. My 1794 Edition Tundra is GREAT except for the squeaking and it’s about to drive me to drinking ! Deale… --- ## [2009 Honda Fit - Slipping transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-slipping-transmission/187978)
**Author:** [@thomas14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomas14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-slipping-transmission/187978 "2022-12-17T22:06:39Z")
Honda 2009 Fit Sport 5 speed Manual, 1st and 2nd OK but slips in 3rd and fourth at about 3000 rpm with little or no acceleration 143000 miles --- ## [Cars cutting out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-cutting-out/187972)
**Author:** [@swiftc135\_183371](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swiftc135_183371)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-cutting-out/187972 "2022-12-17T21:53:07Z")
my ford fiesta ghia 2004, has a low idle and keeps cutting out whenever i go into a lower gear to turn and also cuts out when about to pull away. any suggestions to what it could be? --- ## [Oil Pan Removal 2000 Buick Century 3.1Liter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-removal-2000-buick-century-3-1liter/187956)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-removal-2000-buick-century-3-1liter/187956 "2022-12-17T21:28:42Z")
What all must be done to do this job? --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Cracks in leather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-cracks-in-leather/187966)
**Author:** [@Bette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-cracks-in-leather/187966 "2022-12-17T20:59:50Z")
At around 35K miles, my driver’s “leather” upholstered seat cushion developed peeling cracks in the ivory colored, vinyl side panel that’s near the driver’s entry door. I’ve read that other Subaru owners have experience… --- ## [Serpentine belt squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-squeak/187950)
**Author:** [@soyjoy101\_183350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soyjoy101_183350)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt-squeak/187950 "2022-12-17T17:27:54Z")
Hello, I do most of my own work on my cars since I was a teen. However a repar I did 6 months ago is irritating me. I replaced my serpentine belt. And now is witer in Chicago, and if it’s wet out or the car is just st… --- ## [Vin Decoding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-decoding/19077)
**Author:** [@thunderbird\_annie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thunderbird_annie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-decoding/19077 "2022-12-17T16:43:52Z")
I have a 55 thunderbird with these vin numbers P5FH203666 and these numbers on the bottom of the vin plate 40A A A 5EEX390. I have asked professional decoders and tell me my numbers are wrong but these numbers are on the… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/187592)
**Author:** [@Theresabauman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theresabauman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/187592 "2022-12-17T13:36:07Z")
Engine will not start --- ## [My car is hydroplaning too easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-hydroplaning-too-easily/187888)
**Author:** [@waxy1983\_183306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waxy1983_183306)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-hydroplaning-too-easily/187888 "2022-12-17T00:22:46Z")
I know hydroplaning is always a risk in wet conditions, but even so my car hydroplanes too easily even though the tires are fully inflated and I try to drive in the tracks left by the car in front of me. I even had it ch… --- ## [Honda accord cranks but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-cranks-but-wont-start/187953)
**Author:** [@joshuamiller9\_183352](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshuamiller9_183352)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-cranks-but-wont-start/187953 "2022-12-16T23:56:09Z")
My '06 honda accord can’t start. I can hear it cranks but won’t start. Your helps are appreciated. Diagnosis so far. All fuses in driver’s side are good. Key is good, no immobilizer flashing light. Battery seems goo… --- ## [2017 Audi A3 Which SparkPlug is which](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-which-sparkplug-is-which/187939)
**Author:** [@tidbito\_183342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tidbito_183342)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-audi-a3-which-sparkplug-is-which/187939 "2022-12-16T21:01:46Z")
Greetings. Have a 2017 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0l US version. It started throwing a P0303 code. Replaced all four plugs but problem persists. Was going to replace ignition coil next but not sure which one is for the third cyli… --- ## [Grinding noise on newly purchased car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-on-newly-purchased-car/187931)
**Author:** [@gomesed098\_183210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gomesed098_183210)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-on-newly-purchased-car/187931 "2022-12-16T19:32:31Z")
Hi everyone, Bought this 2015 manual transmission Jeep Patriot from an out of state dealer. The car had one owner and is in really good condition. However, it’s making this intermittent noise that has spoiled the fun a… --- ## [Highlander Hybrid 12 Volt Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_W)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414 "2022-12-16T18:46:12Z")
I and a number of other Highlander Hybrid (HH) owners are having a problem with the 12 volt battery discharging. Most of us are experiencing the problem at intermittent intervals. Toyota maintains there is no problem sin… --- ## [Which spray adhesive should I use for trunk carpet and headliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-spray-adhesive-should-i-use-for-trunk-carpet-and-headliner/187943)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-spray-adhesive-should-i-use-for-trunk-carpet-and-headliner/187943 "2022-12-16T01:34:36Z")
Hello. I need to glue new carpet on my floor mat for my trunk. Also I need to glue up my ripped headliner. I am either between two adhesive sprays (picture attached). They are within my price range and has good reviews.… --- ## [Issues with my Honda Civic 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-honda-civic-2012/187937)
**Author:** [@card51short51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/card51short51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-honda-civic-2012/187937 "2022-12-15T23:29:40Z")
Hey guys I’ve woken up the last 2 days to my honda out of battery because the auto lock kept going on all night and drained the battery. Anyone know why this issue is happening? Seems like it keeps trying to auto lock u… --- ## [03 Civic Stalls/Starts For 1/2 Second While Running, Click Under Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-civic-stalls-starts-for-1-2-second-while-running-click-under-dash/103107)
**Author:** [@Piracanto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piracanto)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-civic-stalls-starts-for-1-2-second-while-running-click-under-dash/103107 "2022-12-15T23:06:34Z")
Car: Honda Civic 2003 EX, with 110,000 miles, Timing Belt replaced 2k miles ago. Manual Transmission. When: Issue surfaces only when the weather is over 70, on cold weather it doesn't do it. What: Starts normally, dr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=119) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=121)