# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=145 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 146 --- ## [Rapid change of brake symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-change-of-brake-symptoms/185673)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-change-of-brake-symptoms/185673 "2022-08-06T16:15:03Z")
Without warning, one morning, I drove 100 feet and braked on a downhill grade. I heard a heavy thumping, probably once per tire rotation, from the left front. I tried to diagnose it or change it by braking more heavily … --- ## [Trunk pan crushed in After getting rear ended](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-pan-crushed-in-after-getting-rear-ended/185596)
**Author:** [@travissb3\_181776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travissb3_181776)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-pan-crushed-in-after-getting-rear-ended/185596 "2022-08-05T23:29:09Z")
2002 mustang Rear ended by a dude going about 50 while i was stopped. he only messed up the passenger side of the rear. the car runs and actually still drives, but the trunk pan was pushed inwards, which tore the top s… --- ## [Is fixing minor bumper damage worth it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fixing-minor-bumper-damage-worth-it/185634)
**Author:** [@nashdayspring\_181821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nashdayspring_181821)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fixing-minor-bumper-damage-worth-it/185634 "2022-08-05T23:13:48Z")
Some jerk hit my rear bumper when he/she was parked behind me. The damage to bumper is minor: scuffed, small crack, bumper slightly dislodged from body (you can barely see unless you stand next to car). Is it worth fix… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - BF Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-bf-service/185581)
**Author:** [@RogerLarsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerLarsen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-bf-service/185581 "2022-08-05T22:18:51Z")
2016 mercedes C300. Dash displays time for BF service. Only 32000 miles. What should be done and at what cost? Car has had all A and B services as recommended. --- ## [2007 Dodge Caliber Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-starting-problems/185651)
**Author:** [@ALynn830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALynn830)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-starting-problems/185651 "2022-08-05T22:08:01Z")
So I have 2007 Dodge Caliber that I’ve had for about 6 months now and haven’t had any real issues with it until today. I drove to work this morning perfectly fine but when I went on my lunch break my car wouldn’t start s… --- ## [2022 Subaru Outback battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-battery/185658)
**Author:** [@KathyH1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyH1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-battery/185658 "2022-08-05T20:15:54Z")
I got my Outback 8/27/21 and have less than 6000 miles on it. I drive it 5-6 days/week. A few months ago was unable to unlock to drive to work, battery dead, assumption was “must have left something turned on”, battery c… --- ## [Changed out my ect sensor but obd code p0115 persists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-out-my-ect-sensor-but-obd-code-p0115-persists/185638)
**Author:** [@x\_the\_alien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/x_the_alien)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-out-my-ect-sensor-but-obd-code-p0115-persists/185638 "2022-08-05T05:16:29Z")
Hi all, so about a month ago my car (1999, Toyota Camry, 2.2L engine) started acting rather strange. I took it out for a drive and it began hesitating while accelerating, I was going about 60mph. As soon as I noticed thi… --- ## [Replaced battery and alternator, battery still wont charge, now CE light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-and-alternator-battery-still-wont-charge-now-ce-light-is-on/185633)
**Author:** [@devgordon19\_181777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devgordon19_181777)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-battery-and-alternator-battery-still-wont-charge-now-ce-light-is-on/185633 "2022-08-05T04:05:21Z")
So during a 6 hour drive recently I had to replace my battery and alrernator, as both had quit on me. We got the van working for a bit, but I couldnt use my a/c and charge my phone at the same time or a bunch of lights o… --- ## [2014 Fiat 500 - Dealer can't make fob work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-dealer-cant-make-fob-work/185598)
**Author:** [@Flscotsman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Flscotsman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-fiat-500-dealer-cant-make-fob-work/185598 "2022-08-05T03:53:15Z")
Dealer can’t program new key and fob for Fiat 500 --- ## [Multiple tire blowouts/Same wheel -need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-tire-blowouts-same-wheel-need-advice/185556)
**Author:** [@Pvanevery\_181761](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pvanevery_181761)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-tire-blowouts-same-wheel-need-advice/185556 "2022-08-05T03:07:47Z")
Four weeks ago had a blowout of right rear tire which was about 6 months old, part of a new set of four all mounted at the same time. An unrepairable tear was obvious in the middle of the tread of the blown tire. Blown … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-issue/185645)
**Author:** [@craigbeamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigbeamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ac-issue/185645 "2022-08-05T02:54:45Z")
My outside sir/ recirc does not seem to be working. the air does not get cold. system is fully charged. can you help --- ## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Fueling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-fueling-issue/185601)
**Author:** [@Jkimpton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jkimpton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-fueling-issue/185601 "2022-08-04T23:20:52Z")
My XT% has problems filling fuel. Seems like the vapor in the fuel tank kicks off the fuel filling nozzle? Why is that and why is it doing this? --- ## [2004 Ford Mustang - New battery and loss of electrical - Causatoin or correlation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-mustang-new-battery-and-loss-of-electrical-causatoin-or-correlation/185594)
**Author:** [@DarrickLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrickLee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-mustang-new-battery-and-loss-of-electrical-causatoin-or-correlation/185594 "2022-08-04T22:32:08Z")
Car died while driving loss electrical. Was able to pull over in bank lot wait a few minutes and it stated back. Also I have a new battery. --- ## [1995 Dodge Grand Caravan - limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-grand-caravan-limp-mode/185312)
**Author:** [@ZAYE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZAYE)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-grand-caravan-limp-mode/185312 "2022-08-04T22:30:03Z")
My 95 Dodge Grand Caravan goes into Limp Mode after the transmission warms up. Usually after driving a couple miles. start up the next day shifts fine until driven a few miles will go into limp mode again. The wiring har… --- ## [2017 Acura Legend - Bluetooth issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-legend-bluetooth-issue/185583)
**Author:** [@LeahC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeahC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-legend-bluetooth-issue/185583 "2022-08-04T22:09:20Z")
My Bluetooth is not working, I can hear others talking to me, but they can’t hear me, what could cause this problem. --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-whines/185636)
**Author:** [@pat54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pat54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-whines/185636 "2022-08-04T20:12:15Z")
high pitch whine from trans. in 5th gear at all speeds --- ## [2019 Dodge Charger - Audio conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-charger-audio-conundrum/185643)
**Author:** [@DonH59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonH59)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-charger-audio-conundrum/185643 "2022-08-04T20:08:52Z")
Had the same issues, I called Dodge Customer Care and raised 9 kinds of hell about the lack of authority a dealer can’t replace radios. I too had pictures, videos etc of the non-stop issue. Updates won’t fix the issue. R… --- ## [New brakes making clicking sound; mechanic doesn't know what's causing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-making-clicking-sound-mechanic-doesnt-know-whats-causing-it/185521)
**Author:** [@airdizzy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/airdizzy43)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-making-clicking-sound-mechanic-doesnt-know-whats-causing-it/185521 "2022-08-04T16:07:42Z")
We just had front and back brakes replaced in our 2015 RAV4, with a new mechanic after our previous one retired after being with him for nearly 20 years. The brakes are stopping the car fine, but we occasionally hear and… --- ## [Autobody Parts Online?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autobody-parts-online/175574)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autobody-parts-online/175574 "2021-06-24T21:36:32Z")
Anyone with experience in DIY autobody repair know of a good place to secure parts online? The car is a 2005 Mazda 6. I was the victim in a hit and run. I want to replace the left front and right rear fenders, and the l… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Accent - Rolling thunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-rolling-thunk/185603)
**Author:** [@Liza36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liza36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-rolling-thunk/185603 "2022-08-03T22:55:03Z")
I have a random rolling thunk in the rear of my car. I thought it was a loose spare Tyre. I’ve taken it in and they’ve replaced the c-clip in the brake drum, but it’s still happening. It happens when I brake, sometimes w… --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra - Radio does a reboot sort of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-radio-does-a-reboot-sort-of/185609)
**Author:** [@BigDaddy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigDaddy54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-radio-does-a-reboot-sort-of/185609 "2022-08-03T15:48:57Z")
entire radio system goes out like its rebooting it self. No bluetooth service, screen sensitivity don’t work.Can’t put in addresses. --- ## [LOTS of gas in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-gas-in-oil/61096)
**Author:** [@TrueLucky13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrueLucky13)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-gas-in-oil/61096 "2022-08-03T13:33:20Z")
I have a 2000 Subaru Forester that had blown a head gasket (internally) last February on a very cold morning so overheating was minimal. We had only purchased the car about 13 months prior so I do not have a huge histor… --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-whines/185587)
**Author:** [@Mechanic325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mechanic325)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-whines/185587 "2022-08-02T22:03:53Z")
2017 Honda CR-V LX 2.4 l . Whine noise shows up around 10 mph and gets louder til about 60mph when road noise drowns it out a bit . 60600 miles --- ## [Expensive fuel hose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-fuel-hose/185589)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-fuel-hose/185589 "2022-08-02T22:00:38Z")
I bought some fuel hose the other day, very expensive, like $6 per foot. R9 spec. Doesn’t seem like fuel hose used to cost nearly as much. R9 apparently is geared to fuel injected engines requiring high fuel pressure… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet 1500 - what to do with this truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-what-to-do-with-this-truck/185471)
**Author:** [@AndyR40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyR40)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-what-to-do-with-this-truck/185471 "2022-08-02T19:29:27Z")
My 2016 V6-Chevy Silverado 1500 model currently at 140,000 mile when I bought it second hand from used car dealer,check engine light, came on after a week from the dealer , so 1st time brought to mechanic for system chec… --- ## [Redundant AC Not Blowing Chilled Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redundant-ac-not-blowing-chilled-air/185549)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redundant-ac-not-blowing-chilled-air/185549 "2022-08-02T19:18:27Z")
Current Mileage- 108,000 miles Vehicle has never had refrigerant added to system. Belt is good and ac clutch spins freely by hand but will not engage when engine is operating at normal temperature and ac is on and set … --- ## [To store or not to store?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-store-or-not-to-store/185570)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-store-or-not-to-store/185570 "2022-08-02T12:53:54Z")
Hello, all! I will be deployed overseas for a year and need to leave my 2016 Jetta behind. I have two options: (1) put it in storage, where they will drive the car for 10 feet forward and back once a month to keep tires … --- ## [2009 Mercury Grand Marquis - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercury-grand-marquis-ac-issues/185552)
**Author:** [@lajcind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lajcind)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercury-grand-marquis-ac-issues/185552 "2022-08-02T04:01:06Z")
.when ac is on blower cycles from vent to defrost. then stays on defrost. --- ## [2016 Toyota Highlander - Clanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-clanks/185565)
**Author:** [@Jimeedee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimeedee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-clanks/185565 "2022-08-02T01:15:26Z")
2016 highlander 60,000 miles loud metal clanking sound when accelerating noise increases from 20 to 30 mph car put in park to check then resumed driving with no problems. Drivetrain? --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda2 - loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda2-loses-power/185524)
**Author:** [@sharondworkman-johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharondworkman-johnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda2-loses-power/185524 "2022-08-02T00:47:51Z")
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