# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=127 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 128 --- ## [Nearby lightning strike killed ECU and more on 2013 Chevy; Keep it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nearby-lightning-strike-killed-ecu-and-more-on-2013-chevy-keep-it/187088)
**Author:** [@tvanicelli\_182784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tvanicelli_182784)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nearby-lightning-strike-killed-ecu-and-more-on-2013-chevy-keep-it/187088 "2022-11-14T01:05:17Z")
Terry Vanicelli St. Louis, MO My 2013 Chevy Captiva Sport LTZ (4cyl, 2WD) was near-missed by lightning back in July. Insurance will cover it, but my Chevy dealer and local TBA don’t want to mess with it. It’s in a shop… --- ## [2009 Saturn Outlook Stuck out of town](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-stuck-out-of-town/185841)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-outlook-stuck-out-of-town/185841 "2022-11-13T21:33:47Z")
This is a daily/work commute vehicle with about 165,xxx miles on it. After getting out of work the car cranked and started fine but the check engine light came on and it idled rough (no flashing CEL). When the gas pedal … --- ## [2009 Ford F-150 - Fluid forced out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-fluid-forced-out/187101)
**Author:** [@LouisLeCoure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisLeCoure)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-fluid-forced-out/187101 "2022-11-13T05:09:25Z")
Fluid forced out with no apparent problem --- ## [Car starts fines but struggles to move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-fines-but-struggles-to-move/187359)
**Author:** [@rob.pitt\_182976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob.pitt_182976)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-fines-but-struggles-to-move/187359 "2022-11-13T02:50:44Z")
So got a Ford territory 2008 (Australia) It’s used a spare but barely gets driven at all, was going fine, took for a 4 hour return drive and didn’t notice anything until I took it out about 2 weeks later and I noticed th… --- ## [2013 odyssey - starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-odyssey-starting-issue/187380)
**Author:** [@Mark52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-odyssey-starting-issue/187380 "2022-11-12T23:35:58Z")
Hi, I have an occasional, but increasing, issue when starting my 2013 odyssey. Some days, starts like a charm when I turn the ignition. Other days, when I turn the key, it does seem to catch right away and start. Eve… --- ## [Golf IV dead battery, cannot open door, car key doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-iv-dead-battery-cannot-open-door-car-key-doesnt-work/187365)
**Author:** [@alina.tiuge\_182977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alina.tiuge_182977)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-iv-dead-battery-cannot-open-door-car-key-doesnt-work/187365 "2022-11-12T22:44:58Z")
Hi, So I am in a bit of a pickle here. Yesterday I drove my car in the morning, I came home, parked it and in the evening I come to the car and I find out I cannot open the doors from the remote. I changed the battery t… --- ## [2011 Jeep Commander - Transmission won't give reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-commander-transmission-wont-give-reverse/187370)
**Author:** [@JeromelDickerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeromelDickerson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-commander-transmission-wont-give-reverse/187370 "2022-11-12T21:41:43Z")
2011 jeep liberty no revers --- ## [Do windshield wipers go completely vertical?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-windshield-wipers-go-completely-vertical/187344)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-windshield-wipers-go-completely-vertical/187344 "2022-11-12T01:59:29Z")
I know. Stupid question. Here’s the thing. I locked up my windshield wipers and the whole mechanism had to be replaced. I just noticed, though, that when they’re in use, the driver’s side wiper doesn’t go completely vert… --- ## [Uneven break pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-break-pad-wear/187361)
**Author:** [@dean.krb\_182975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean.krb_182975)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-break-pad-wear/187361 "2022-11-11T18:06:48Z")
Does anyone know what is possible reason for this kind of break pad wear? Every side is worn this way, but less, this one looks realy bad. --- ## [2011 Nissan Sentra - Plug issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-plug-issue/187351)
**Author:** [@MEncalada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MEncalada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-plug-issue/187351 "2022-11-11T15:05:25Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra bought from a private seller the car was running good very well when I went to test drive it before buying it but not even 2 months after i started having problems I changed the spark plugs an… --- ## [2001 Toyota Tacoma Intermittent 6 -12 Month Chirp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-intermittent-6-12-month-chirp/187330)
**Author:** [@JJ24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ24)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tacoma-intermittent-6-12-month-chirp/187330 "2022-11-10T22:36:49Z")
I have had this problem over the last several years, there is a chirping sound (guessing belts) that will happen for a day or two and go away for 6 months to a year. New belts were put on at the dealer a few years ago an… --- ## [2008 Audi A4 - Locks and ignition issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-locks-and-ignition-issue/187346)
**Author:** [@Bruce45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce45)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-a4-locks-and-ignition-issue/187346 "2022-11-10T04:34:47Z")
locked the car with key fob took the key inside house, as leaving realized I need my umbrella, so unlocked the driver door with manual service key then locked it again with serviced key, upon my return I unlocked with fo… --- ## [1998 Nissan Frontier - Floppy fuel door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-frontier-floppy-fuel-door/187338)
**Author:** [@KimGreen30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimGreen30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-frontier-floppy-fuel-door/187338 "2022-11-10T00:38:16Z")
fuel door flopping,doesnt stay flush with body --- ## [1999 ford windstar rapid blinking anti theft light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-rapid-blinking-anti-theft-light/77382)
**Author:** [@mopar\_64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mopar_64)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-rapid-blinking-anti-theft-light/77382 "2022-11-09T23:35:06Z")
my windstar blew fuse #16. replaced soon. blew again, replaced again. now theft light blinks rapidly and won't even crank over. left switch on long enough to get a code reading from the light, it comes up to # 15. can a… --- ## [Engine bucking while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bucking-while-driving/185672)
**Author:** [@H.kris45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/H.kris45)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bucking-while-driving/185672 "2022-11-09T23:08:45Z")
2016 Nissan Juke, 62,000 miles, purchased used, took possession July 19. Passed NH state inspection on Tuesday. No issues until yesterday. Driving to work in the am (25 miles), mostly highway driving, car seemed a bit… --- ## [2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-endeavor-shakes/187340)
**Author:** [@Tina16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-endeavor-shakes/187340 "2022-11-09T21:41:58Z")
begins to shake when take off after it is driven a short distant --- ## [2010 Nissan Rogue - Chirps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-chirps/187332)
**Author:** [@carolannie99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolannie99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-rogue-chirps/187332 "2022-11-09T21:08:15Z")
driving on country road going about 40 mph is when this “chirping” noise started??? Never this issue before??? Driving in town no chirping so far just started two days ago??? Took to my mechanic he drove it around towns … --- ## [Water Sloushing sound When Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-sloushing-sound-when-accelerating/53633)
**Author:** [@srspeer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srspeer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-sloushing-sound-when-accelerating/53633 "2022-11-09T04:19:32Z")
When I accelrate I hear water slousing around in what sounds like my engine. It is loud and annyoiing. My vehicle runs great and no enginer lights are on. I reencelty had a major tune and had the radiator flushed. My S… --- ## [Car won’t go into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-into-gear/187310)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-into-gear/187310 "2022-11-09T00:18:27Z")
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipsed 2003 2.4L.I just changed the transmission and clutch.when it’s off it goes into gear fine but when it’s on it won’t let me.the fork sometimes be vibrating.when I turn it on 1 or reverse … --- ## [P0301 Error Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0301-error-code/185492)
**Author:** [@imhotep1604409538\_181715](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imhotep1604409538_181715)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0301-error-code/185492 "2022-11-08T23:49:08Z")
I have a v4 and over 200K on a 2007 toyota camry. Few days back check engine light came on and got the codes diagnosed at Autozone. Replaced Battery and all 4 spark plugs. This seems to have fixed it temporarily and afte… --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion - passenger taillight burns out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-passenger-taillight-burns-out/187308)
**Author:** [@tphal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tphal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-passenger-taillight-burns-out/187308 "2022-11-08T22:16:16Z")
ford fusion 2010 passenger tail light keeps burning out --- ## [2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - pause at acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-pause-at-acceleration/187314)
**Author:** [@KellySilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KellySilcox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-pause-at-acceleration/187314 "2022-11-08T22:13:31Z")
While driving mainly at low speeds. I have a pause at acceleration. The pedel goes down a little before the vehicle will accelerates. Cause a whiplash affect. --- ## [Which is "left" side of a driver's seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-left-side-of-a-drivers-seat/187242)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-is-left-side-of-a-drivers-seat/187242 "2022-11-08T21:24:34Z")
Is it the driver’s side; i.e. the side closest to the driver’s door? Or is it the side you’d say is the “left” side if you were looking at the seat from the front; i.e. the passenger side? Another way to think about, i… --- ## [2011 Kia Sedona - Looking for plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sedona-looking-for-plugs/187290)
**Author:** [@ozhatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozhatt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sedona-looking-for-plugs/187290 "2022-11-08T00:30:31Z")
Where is transmission oil input plug or location --- ## [Alerts & Radio won't come on when weather is cold , truck park outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alerts-radio-wont-come-on-when-weather-is-cold-truck-park-outside/187265)
**Author:** [@chiefmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chiefmes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alerts-radio-wont-come-on-when-weather-is-cold-truck-park-outside/187265 "2022-11-07T22:16:43Z")
My 2015 Colorado alerts & radio won’t come on when weather turns cold, after driving and in side warms up if I stop and shut off truck take out key open door then restart truck everything works fine! --- ## [Engine shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutting-off/187300)
**Author:** [@tyoualng\_182923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyoualng_182923)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutting-off/187300 "2022-11-07T20:26:24Z")
Hey guys, for the past couple days my car engine has been shutting off while i’ve been driving it. It always happens when i’m going slow or coming to a stop. There is also times when the engine will drop in rpm’s and th… --- ## [Stalls while idling in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalls-while-idling-in-park/187271)
**Author:** [@tazzy.sunshine1412\_182909](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tazzy.sunshine1412_182909)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalls-while-idling-in-park/187271 "2022-11-07T20:22:19Z")
while sitting in drive thru, truck stalls while in park. started right back up but only a minute later stalls again. started right back up and drove home fine. where do i start the trouble shooting? --- ## [It's another Rogue transmission post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-another-rogue-transmission-post/187196)
**Author:** [@zvsmedia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zvsmedia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/its-another-rogue-transmission-post/187196 "2022-11-07T10:34:12Z")
Summary: transmission light, drives fine We have a 2011 base model Rogue with 90k miles (sadly now aware of it’s hideous reputation for its CVT). A few months ago, the transmission light came on; the car drove fine. We … --- ## [2020 Subaru Impreza Sedan - Engine shuts off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-impreza-sedan-engine-shuts-off/187294)
**Author:** [@johnnie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnie02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-impreza-sedan-engine-shuts-off/187294 "2022-11-06T22:07:52Z")
engine shuts down at 65 miles per hour --- ## [Sounds like a puff of air after shutting engine off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-puff-of-air-after-shutting-engine-off/133848)
**Author:** [@Brandi\_Marie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandi_Marie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-puff-of-air-after-shutting-engine-off/133848 "2022-11-06T21:05:14Z")
My 2012 Kia Optima has been making, what I can only explain as a puff of air noise immediatly after shutting the engine off. What could this be, is it safe to drive? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=126) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=128)