# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=121 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 122 --- ## [Alternator / Computer, or am I being scammed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-computer-or-am-i-being-scammed/187916)
**Author:** [@bcloud1967\_183326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcloud1967_183326)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-computer-or-am-i-being-scammed/187916 "2022-12-15T22:03:32Z")
My son’s 2007 Ford Edge lost power driving down interstate in another state. Afterward, when trying to start it he only got the familiar clicking sound, so I assumed it was the alternator. I found a repair shop online wh… --- ## [2012 Jeep Compass - Won't take fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-wont-take-fuel/187946)
**Author:** [@patches27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patches27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-wont-take-fuel/187946 "2022-12-15T20:48:12Z")
trouble getting fuel in to car, keeps backing up, --- ## [2013 Hyundai Accent - Not enough power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-not-enough-power/187776)
**Author:** [@chiedoziemc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chiedoziemc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-not-enough-power/187776 "2022-12-15T17:00:41Z")
can looses power when climbing a hill --- ## [2014 Nissan Murano - Dash lights out, fob acting up - Related?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-murano-dash-lights-out-fob-acting-up-related/187463)
**Author:** [@benn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-murano-dash-lights-out-fob-acting-up-related/187463 "2022-12-15T16:40:05Z")
no dash lights, tried to program the fob and nothing does not comunicate w the computer --- ## [Who is to blame for computer failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-to-blame-for-computer-failure/187929)
**Author:** [@jpfuraus\_183335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpfuraus_183335)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-to-blame-for-computer-failure/187929 "2022-12-15T15:48:06Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Expedition. One month ago I took it to my neighborhood garage for an oil change and a tire rotation. They also performed a “Comprehensive Vehicle Inspection.” Last week the car would not start in a par… --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - Brake shuts off AC and there is smoke!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-brake-shuts-off-ac-and-there-is-smoke/187934)
**Author:** [@WilliamLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamLane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-brake-shuts-off-ac-and-there-is-smoke/187934 "2022-12-15T15:33:53Z")
Every time I hit my brakes I get heat instead of AC and I get smoke and fumes --- ## [2017 Nissan Altima - Dealer won't help with transmission problem+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-dealer-wont-help-with-transmission-problem/187922)
**Author:** [@Cragt111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cragt111)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-dealer-wont-help-with-transmission-problem/187922 "2022-12-15T04:43:33Z")
Our local Nissan dealer, despite thousands of complaints found online, nationwide, continues to claim that our 2017 Nissan Altima has a “software” problem (rather than a major transmission problem. No matter the weather,… --- ## [What causes this rattle? (Please listen to 10 sec. recording)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-this-rattle-please-listen-to-10-sec-recording/187935)
**Author:** [@ronalddoornink\_183336](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronalddoornink_183336)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-this-rattle-please-listen-to-10-sec-recording/187935 "2022-12-15T01:54:36Z")
It is a 2001 with 75K miles and recently developed a weird rattle. It seems to be coming from underneath the car. It only rattles when in gear, not when idling or in neutral. I checked the transmission oil level and it i… --- ## [Electrically (almost) dead Sonata 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrically-almost-dead-sonata-2009/187904)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrically-almost-dead-sonata-2009/187904 "2022-12-15T00:24:46Z")
Daughter-in-law pulled into parking place and shut off engine. Then realized she had to adjust the car’s position, but car would not even turn over. Her husband had recently cleaned corrosion from battery terminals; ba… --- ## [Brakes get soft every 6 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-get-soft-every-6-months/187742)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-get-soft-every-6-months/187742 "2022-12-15T00:19:05Z")
1989 Subaru Justy I start noticing my brakes not working as well as they should. When I pump the pedal a few times they get solid again for a few seconds. I bleed the brand lines and it is good for about 6 months, then… --- ## [2013 Ford Expedition - AC Blower issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-ac-blower-issue/187920)
**Author:** [@BertGarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BertGarcia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-ac-blower-issue/187920 "2022-12-14T17:53:58Z")
I am adding to the "A/C often stops blowing. My expedition started doing the same thing, but I did not take it to a shop. I changed out the Terminal Blower Motor Resistor that I purchased at a parts store. The same thing… --- ## [Noise from under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-under-the-hood/187901)
**Author:** [@keyser318\_183318](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keyser318_183318)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-under-the-hood/187901 "2022-12-14T17:24:06Z")
I have a 2014 Tradesman Van that seems to be running fine but is making a strange noise. I am hoping someone can help me identify it. I have a recording of the noise if there is a way to post it. It is an intermittent… --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V - Needs an evaluation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-needs-an-evaluation/187824)
**Author:** [@Albert39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albert39)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-needs-an-evaluation/187824 "2022-12-14T14:36:41Z")
We are planning a long road trip and we need an assessment of what needs to be done on this older CRV. It has only a little over 100,000 miles on it. Hoses, belts, timing belt, etc may need attention. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-electrical-gremlins/187894)
**Author:** [@Charlie26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-electrical-gremlins/187894 "2022-12-14T03:04:28Z")
Heater actuator often engages for no reason causing failure of actuator. Low washer fluid message is on when not low. Low beam headlights do not come on either in automatic or manual mode --- ## [Headlight "streaks / scuffs" repair question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-streaks-scuffs-repair-question/187903)
**Author:** [@mormegil27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mormegil27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-streaks-scuffs-repair-question/187903 "2022-12-13T23:49:49Z")
I was trying to get ice off my car and I slipped with the scraper, sending it down over my headlight and created “scuffs” or “streaks” on the outer poly-carbonate cover. These streaks appear to be permanent, and there i… --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class- Is steering lock plroblem common?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-is-steering-lock-plroblem-common/187908)
**Author:** [@EdF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-is-steering-lock-plroblem-common/187908 "2022-12-13T21:26:29Z")
Is the electronic steering lock a common issue with the C250? --- ## [Stall when switching to Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-when-switching-to-reverse/187733)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-when-switching-to-reverse/187733 "2022-12-13T16:43:43Z")
My 2003 Tribute has gotten into a mode where it frequently stalls when switching from Park or Neutral to Reverse. Idle speed is perfect at 750-800 rpm and, in fact, the idle controller was replaced six months ago. I read… --- ## [Negative battery terminal/cable change question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-terminal-cable-change-question/187892)
**Author:** [@BTBAMthony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BTBAMthony)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-terminal-cable-change-question/187892 "2022-12-13T15:00:57Z")
So I can’t post pictures here? I will do best to describe issue. I need to replace negative battery terminal. Ford Fusion 2010 Sport 3.5L My negative battery terminal is different than standard terminals. It is the som… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - When I remove oil cap, engine stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-when-i-remove-oil-cap-engine-stalls/187898)
**Author:** [@E.Goar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E.Goar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-when-i-remove-oil-cap-engine-stalls/187898 "2022-12-13T14:50:24Z")
Engine stalls if oil fill cap is removed while idling --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 2500 - Window has its ups and downs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-window-has-its-ups-and-downs/187890)
**Author:** [@Darnoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darnoc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-2500-window-has-its-ups-and-downs/187890 "2022-12-13T02:06:02Z")
Electric driver window does not go up sometimes and requires multiple attempts to finally work. And my back up sensor “off” indicator stays on. Could these problems be related to the computer? Or any suggestions? --- ## [Radiator FULL, but reservoir nearly EMPTY after adding coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-full-but-reservoir-nearly-empty-after-adding-coolant/187859)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-full-but-reservoir-nearly-empty-after-adding-coolant/187859 "2022-12-13T02:00:49Z")
I noticed recently the coolant reservoir was nearly empty in my 2008 Civic. Checked radiator, and could just see the coolant at the bottom of the neck, which I understand to be normal. Temp gauge reading normal. Thought… --- ## [Yukon XL Shuts off While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-xl-shuts-off-while-driving/73498)
**Author:** [@greenlight2292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenlight2292)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yukon-xl-shuts-off-while-driving/73498 "2022-12-12T23:24:25Z")
I am currently having an issue with my 2003 Yukon XL. Randomly, but mostly associated with hot outside air temps or while pulling our camper the truck will just shut off. Almost like we turned off the ignition. We don… --- ## [Car every now and then will not start, then eventually does?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896)
**Author:** [@goobunga82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goobunga82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-every-now-and-then-will-not-start-then-eventually-does/187896 "2022-12-12T23:16:03Z")
I got my car about two months ago, and it has ran really well. About two weeks ago I was driving around and doing errands and after finishing at a store I went to turn the car on and nothing. It did not even attempt to… --- ## [Brake bleed screw size 2020 civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleed-screw-size-2020-civic/187732)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleed-screw-size-2020-civic/187732 "2022-12-12T22:09:17Z")
Hi, I’m having difficulty bleeding brakes on a 2020 Honda civic EX. I can’t seem to match the bleed screw up to a size. I have the original bleed screws. It seems to be somewhere between a 10 mm and a 11 mm. I have trie… --- ## [2017 Honda Odyssey FCW FAILURE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863)
**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863 "2022-12-11T21:46:30Z")
Was driving 55 mph when RPM went to 5 and FCW Failure flashed and lost power—and chugged until I got to 20 mph. Pulled over to look up and managed to turn FCW off in vehicle settings. Made it home thankfully. How do… --- ## [Mechanics cost for brake repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-cost-for-brake-repairs/187849)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-cost-for-brake-repairs/187849 "2022-12-11T21:26:01Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to fix the brakes on my Hyundai Tucson lately… they started to feel spongy, so I changed the master cylinder, brake pads, and bled all the brake lines and ABS module. The brakes worked a li… --- ## [Headlights flicker when letting off the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flicker-when-letting-off-the-gas/187864)
**Author:** [@twnewland\_183286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twnewland_183286)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flicker-when-letting-off-the-gas/187864 "2022-12-11T21:13:27Z")
When i let off the gas and the engine drops to about 900 RPM, the lights go dim for maybe 2 - 3 seconds. The local parts store did a battery check and it is 96%. They checked the charging circuit, and it indicated a prob… --- ## [Fuseboard diagram for Citroen Berlingo diesel 2014](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuseboard-diagram-for-citroen-berlingo-diesel-2014/187883)
**Author:** [@charlie\_183304](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlie_183304)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuseboard-diagram-for-citroen-berlingo-diesel-2014/187883 "2022-12-11T20:40:25Z")
Hi all, am having a headache finding the under the bonnet fuse board schematic for the Citroen Berlingo diesel 2014. None seem to fit what I have. Top left should be 6 fuses in a row, with a larger 7th to the far left. H… --- ## [ABS wheel sensor opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-opinions/187783)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-wheel-sensor-opinions/187783 "2022-12-11T20:33:22Z")
If I was replacing an O2 sensor, a MAP sensor, or a Throttle Body I would definitely go O.E. But what about a wheel sensor? The dealer wants a $100 + + and Rockauto has plenty of off brands for a lot less. The car is 1… --- ## [2009 Chrysler Aspen - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-aspen-wont-start/187879)
**Author:** [@Masterofall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Masterofall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-aspen-wont-start/187879 "2022-12-11T19:16:54Z")
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