# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=134 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 135 --- ## [2019 Volkswagen Tiguan - Electrical concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-electrical-concerns/186721)
**Author:** [@motormuis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motormuis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-tiguan-electrical-concerns/186721 "2022-10-05T07:42:20Z")
My Tiguan has a choice of 3 driving styles; economic, normal and sporty. When I choose economical, the car still drives in the normal position after restarting. But the selector button still indicates economic. If I wan… --- ## [Check Engine On Off On Off - Repeat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-on-off-on-off-repeat/186682)
**Author:** [@jerryperry\_182487](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerryperry_182487)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-on-off-on-off-repeat/186682 "2022-10-05T05:18:12Z")
2000 4Runner V6 Manual 389K Miles - Well Maintained My 4Runner very suddenly started running rough, then Check Engine started flashing, then solid. Next morning, ran smooth as usual and Check Engine eventually went off… --- ## [Corolla Steering cowl, how to avoid breaking it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-steering-cowl-how-to-avoid-breaking-it/186712)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-steering-cowl-how-to-avoid-breaking-it/186712 "2022-10-04T22:08:19Z")
I’m thinking to replace a failing turn signal (multifunction) switch on Corolla, taking advantage of it (the car) being currently unused. Requires removing two-piece plastic steering cowl. Last time I removed the cowl… --- ## [No communication between ignition coil and PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-ignition-coil-and-pcm/186396)
**Author:** [@Doohickey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doohickey)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-communication-between-ignition-coil-and-pcm/186396 "2022-10-04T18:44:31Z")
I hope someone can help because two mechanics can’t figure out what’s wrong. We have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, 3.3L engine. One day out of the blue it wouldn’t start. There were NO warning signs. When turning the ke… --- ## [Brakepads replaced now strange brake behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakepads-replaced-now-strange-brake-behavior/186676)
**Author:** [@Weaver8185](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weaver8185)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakepads-replaced-now-strange-brake-behavior/186676 "2022-10-04T16:36:15Z")
I have an 03 mondeo, after front brake pad replacement the ABS system doesnt work, the light comes on at startup then doesnt come on at all after that even if i lock up the wheels and the same thing woth the handbrake li… --- ## [New Brake Pads = No Brakes 😎](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-no-brakes/186533)
**Author:** [@kendallcoin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kendallcoin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-no-brakes/186533 "2022-10-04T16:23:12Z")
Hey everyone, first time posting here. I’m a fairly new self taught mechanic, so don’t bash me too hard haha I’m that typical guy who’s dad wasn’t around to teach me so now I’ve turned to YouTube in my early 30s for inst… --- ## [Stuck trying to Change Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trying-to-change-timing-belt/186572)
**Author:** [@RickyRobert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyRobert)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-trying-to-change-timing-belt/186572 "2022-10-04T16:03:01Z")
I was replacing my timing belt now… My camshafts top dead center marks aren’t aligned with my crank shaft top dead center marks. It’s off by about a half inch. I can’t turn the engine past a certain point now. When I to… --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Sdn - Fuel gauge issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-fuel-gauge-issue/186688)
**Author:** [@fedup54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fedup54)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-sdn-fuel-gauge-issue/186688 "2022-10-04T04:45:22Z")
my 13 year old civic with 154,000 fuel gage now has reverse illuminaton. is going to a $1,000 chip part? David --- ## [2017 Ford Escape - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-paint-peeling/186652)
**Author:** [@Julie43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-paint-peeling/186652 "2022-10-03T23:41:03Z")
Does anyone have paint peeling off by the windshield? --- ## [2017 vw golf major misfires flooring it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-major-misfires-flooring-it/186523)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-vw-golf-major-misfires-flooring-it/186523 "2022-10-03T22:41:40Z")
Hey guys im back with another problem. Just took my car to get serviced (Trans fluid) and the techs took it for a test drive. The guy calls me and is like you know you have major misfires flooring it? This is happened be… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-ac-issue/186659)
**Author:** [@Jencl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jencl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-ac-issue/186659 "2022-10-03T22:31:21Z")
Blower for heater/AC stops blowing when I press the accelerator. When I let off the gas, the blower returns to operation after a few seconds. We have replaced the blower motor resistor and wonder what else we should do --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - Whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-whistles/186637)
**Author:** [@PhilipManiscalco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipManiscalco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-whistles/186637 "2022-10-03T22:22:06Z")
2020 Explorer whistling noise coming from engine above 60mph only when stepping on gas pedal.When you release the gas pedal the noise goes away. --- ## [2012 Nissan Maxima - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-jerks/186694)
**Author:** [@RickyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickyL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-maxima-jerks/186694 "2022-10-03T20:37:32Z")
car jerks when acclerating --- ## [Change 2007 Toyota Avalon fob trunk button behavior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2007-toyota-avalon-fob-trunk-button-behavior/186680)
**Author:** [@giskard22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giskard22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2007-toyota-avalon-fob-trunk-button-behavior/186680 "2022-10-03T17:37:55Z")
On a 2007 Avalon, the fob’s trunk release button doesn’t do anything. The trunk release button on the dash works, so the disable button in the glove box isn’t the problem. I tested that to confirm—it works as expected. A… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback - Water on floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-water-on-floors/186697)
**Author:** [@tcmccmcg5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmccmcg5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-water-on-floors/186697 "2022-10-03T16:42:40Z")
Water on passenger floor in back seat after rain storms. --- ## [Replaced struts make car drive worse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-struts-make-car-drive-worse/88963)
**Author:** [@mistertudball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistertudball)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-struts-make-car-drive-worse/88963 "2022-10-03T16:34:03Z")
The service center (Goodyear) where I've taken my cars for many years said a couple oil changes ago that my struts were shot. My 2000 Chrysler LHS with 114,000 miles drove nicely, no bouncing at all. But there was a ho… --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty - Sat-Rad clock issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-sat-rad-clock-issue/186670)
**Author:** [@timburns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timburns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-sat-rad-clock-issue/186670 "2022-10-03T13:55:17Z")
the Serious stereo clock,radio/disc looses time or gets behind on time in matter of days.A computer expert sujested it may need to be updated. --- ## [Ac Delco battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-battery/186672)
**Author:** [@ACPacker1996\_182108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ACPacker1996_182108)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-delco-battery/186672 "2022-10-03T11:53:41Z")
Is the ac delco advantage battery any good in cold weather? It only has 580 cca I heard it’s a good battery but how will it do in cold weather has anyone had experience with them --- ## [Peugeot 407 gearbox problem that no one can figure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-407-gearbox-problem-that-no-one-can-figure/186526)
**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-407-gearbox-problem-that-no-one-can-figure/186526 "2022-10-03T02:23:17Z")
Hello everyone, I know in US you dont have french cars, but you still may help me. so i have a peugeot 407 2005 2.0L 136 hp, i have a problem with the gear for a very long time. when i turn on the engine, i get gearbo… --- ## [Passat B5.5 1.8T stalls in idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-b5-5-1-8t-stalls-in-idle/186674)
**Author:** [@andreas.sakskoebing\_182480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreas.sakskoebing_182480)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-b5-5-1-8t-stalls-in-idle/186674 "2022-10-02T21:54:19Z")
I own a 2004 VW passat B5.5 1.8T. I have just changed the cat. because the the old one broke. I also cleaned the throttle body and replaced the gasket. As i started the car it would idle just fine at 800 rpm, however wh… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback Broken Timing Belt - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587)
**Author:** [@allywest707\_182430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allywest707_182430)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587 "2022-10-02T19:56:54Z")
Hi there, My 2011 Subaru Outback’s timing belt broke while driving a while back. We have not had the car looked at to assess further damage. I am wondering if it is worth getting it looked at? Is there a way we can ass… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback rough idle and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012)
**Author:** [@ambenz13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ambenz13)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-rough-idle-and-stalling/59012 "2022-10-02T16:45:05Z")
I have a manual 2006 subaru outback 2.5L XT that idles rough pretty much all the time and the rpm gauge fluctuates at stop lights between 500-1000rpm. The car also stalls at low speeds and almost always about 1/2 a mile … --- ## [Does this shop cost seem fair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-shop-cost-seem-fair/186354)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-shop-cost-seem-fair/186354 "2022-10-02T15:26:50Z")
I have a 2009 Nissan Infiniti G37. The car went into limp mode. I took it to a repair shop. They charge $130 for a diagnostic fee. They called me back and said spark plugs need changing and a fuel induction cleaning nee… --- ## [Mystery Water in Engine Oil. Not usual Suspects](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-water-in-engine-oil-not-usual-suspects/161999)
**Author:** [@mandolinwalt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandolinwalt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-water-in-engine-oil-not-usual-suspects/161999 "2022-10-02T02:38:11Z")
2006 Dodge Durango, 4.7L V8, 120,000 miles. I am getting massive amounts of water in the engine (I just drained 5 gallons of oil/water mixture). The cause does not seem to be one of the usual suspects. Background: –3 … --- ## [1996 Subaru Outback - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-outback-battery-drain/186664)
**Author:** [@LOJO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LOJO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-outback-battery-drain/186664 "2022-10-02T02:35:59Z")
what is draining my battery on my 1996 subaru outback --- ## [Rapid Flashing turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-flashing-turn-signal/186668)
**Author:** [@ADP41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADP41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-flashing-turn-signal/186668 "2022-10-02T01:44:09Z")
My left turn signal started blinking rapidly. The right one blinks at the normal rate. Can someone tell me what might be the cause of this? --- ## [Tool to Clean Caliper Bracket Bore Holes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-clean-caliper-bracket-bore-holes/186535)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-clean-caliper-bracket-bore-holes/186535 "2022-10-01T04:38:52Z")
Is there a specific tool available to clean the bore holes in the caliper bracket for the guide pins? I have seen these brushes online I’ve seen these brushes on amazon and it seems like this would do the trick? I ju… --- ## [How long does it take to do a smoke test for an evap leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-to-do-a-smoke-test-for-an-evap-leak/186642)
**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-to-do-a-smoke-test-for-an-evap-leak/186642 "2022-10-01T02:25:06Z")
I had gotten a P0456 code (“minor evap leak”) and took it to a shop. No more than 5 or 10 minutes after the mechanic started looking at it, I was told it needed a new cannister purge valve. So they replaced the canniste… --- ## [2012 Infiniti G25 - melting dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g25-melting-dashboard/186620)
**Author:** [@BlackCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlackCar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g25-melting-dashboard/186620 "2022-09-30T22:50:50Z")
I have a INFINTI 2012 G25 with 37,582 miles. the car is well maintained, but the dashboard is melting it is very shiny and sticky. The shininess interferes with the your vison in the windshield when driving. This is not… --- ## [2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Swirls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-c-class-swirls/186603)
**Author:** [@rogerdsl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerdsl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-c-class-swirls/186603 "2022-09-30T22:33:20Z")
Mercedes c300 2011 4-matic makes a swirling noise at 40+ mph. I was determined that it was not the wheel bearing or the fan belts. I think is resonance from air entering in but don’t know where [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=133) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=135)