# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=168 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 169 --- ## [Fragile bumper covers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fragile-bumper-covers/175984)
**Author:** [@byline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byline)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fragile-bumper-covers/175984 "2022-04-06T20:03:31Z")
Full confession: This a venting complaint, not an “I expect someone to help me solve this” complaint. We have a 2012 Ford Fusion. Overall we like the car, shown here when we first bought it: But there’s one aspect th… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Electrical glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-electrical-glitches/183400)
**Author:** [@Eileen23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eileen23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-electrical-glitches/183400 "2022-04-06T02:27:50Z")
Intermittent low lights on dashboard . Also unable to turn off or turn off the radio. Also the air conditioner will not turn on until I turn the car off, remove the key and and reinsert the key and restart the car. --- ## [Alternator Rebuild as Preventative Maintenance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-rebuild-as-preventative-maintenance/183390)
**Author:** [@kcac\_1\_157641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcac_1_157641)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-rebuild-as-preventative-maintenance/183390 "2022-04-06T01:46:46Z")
I recently had a failed alternator rebuilt for a vehicle with 138,000 miles on it Another vehicle I maintain 175,000 miles on it with the original alternator. Because the car is used by a college student who travels 250… --- ## [I lost my oil cap, I turned to Google](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-my-oil-cap-i-turned-to-google/183338)
**Author:** [@Smsheilamiller\_180197](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smsheilamiller_180197)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-lost-my-oil-cap-i-turned-to-google/183338 "2022-04-06T01:27:19Z")
And someone says stick a towel in there and drive to the gas station so I stuck a towel in there and started it and the towel is stuck down in whatever is below the fill cap. --- ## [Car vibrates when at idle and in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-at-idle-and-in-gear/183403)
**Author:** [@BPM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BPM)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-at-idle-and-in-gear/183403 "2022-04-05T23:43:26Z")
I recently bought a 2010 Ford Fusion 2.5L 4 cyl, with 145000 miles. When at idle and in gear, the car vibrates, not terrible, but annoying. When I put in neutral or accelerate, vibration goes away. When in gear and id… --- ## [2006 Nissan note shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-note-shifting/183132)
**Author:** [@Ryxn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryxn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-note-shifting/183132 "2022-04-05T23:35:42Z")
I have a 2006 1.4L petrol Nissan Note SE. Recently when I tried to shift into 4th on a dual carriage way it went into the direction of 4th but when I applied gas it just revved as if it was in neutral, I put my clutch ba… --- ## [2018 Nissan Altima - Sport vs. overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-sport-vs-overdrive/183415)
**Author:** [@Jmoney1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jmoney1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-altima-sport-vs-overdrive/183415 "2022-04-05T19:12:53Z")
I have a 2018 Altima and it has sport mode and the over drive button so basically over drive is the same as sport mode because they both make the pedal response more assertive --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - whirring noise 25 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-whirring-noise-25-mph/177636)
**Author:** [@gabe.darab\_175879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabe.darab_175879)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-whirring-noise-25-mph/177636 "2022-04-05T13:44:16Z")
My car makes a whir, almost high pitch whistle noise, occasionally when I hit 25 mph and accelerate to 35. The sound only occurs in the warmer months (over 80 degrees F). Source sounds like it’s coming from to the right … --- ## [Ozone Generator damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generator-damage/64240)
**Author:** [@Fred2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred2011)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozone-generator-damage/64240 "2022-04-05T01:45:48Z")
What is the documented official maximum time to use an ozone generator in an auto interior without causing degradation of the leather, vinyl or electrical wiring? I have done quite a bit of research online and found the… --- ## [1998 Lamborghini Diablo - Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266)
**Author:** [@tom36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom36)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266 "2022-04-05T01:39:31Z")
engine light comes on --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra Eco - Overheats - Get it seen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-eco-overheats-get-it-seen/183325)
**Author:** [@Phil23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phil23)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-eco-overheats-get-it-seen/183325 "2022-04-05T01:10:08Z")
I have an overheating engine is it ideal to keep adding coolant or cold water?, or is it best to get it seen because mechanics love asking for a lot just to check the car. --- ## [2021 Audi Q5 - worried about leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-audi-q5-worried-about-leaking/183101)
**Author:** [@HollyCameron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HollyCameron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-audi-q5-worried-about-leaking/183101 "2022-04-05T00:50:45Z")
after heavy rain, we found the back passenger floor of our brand new 2021 Audi soaked, right through the mat and the carpet… the windows were all closed, the doors were closed, there were no water bottles etc in the car … --- ## [2018 Nissan Rogue - new battery is draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-new-battery-is-draining/183121)
**Author:** [@AlexTorres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexTorres)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-new-battery-is-draining/183121 "2022-04-05T00:43:44Z")
The battery is draining, bought a battery less than a month ago. yesterday car would not start got a new battery. what can be doing this? --- ## [Engine dies between short trips, why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-between-short-trips-why/183393)
**Author:** [@stillkicking\_180240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stillkicking_180240)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies-between-short-trips-why/183393 "2022-04-05T00:24:12Z")
Thank you for taking a look at my question. Some background on the car. My uncle gave me his 99’ Honda Accord 4 door v6. He was in charge of tank maintenance in Vietnam so he always talks about preventative maintenance … --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 turns over but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/183387)
**Author:** [@Bill02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill02)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-turns-over-but-won-t-start/183387 "2022-04-05T00:19:21Z")
2002 Ford F150, Engine turns over but wii not start. Iput in new fuel pump and fuel relay. Carb. is not gettig gas. --- ## [2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Question on restarting a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-c-class-question-on-restarting-a-car/183405)
**Author:** [@Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Florida)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-benz-c-class-question-on-restarting-a-car/183405 "2022-04-04T23:36:14Z")
How much gas do it take to Start c300 --- ## [1996 Honda Accord transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-transmission-replacement/183382)
**Author:** [@Liza-Baby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liza-Baby)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-transmission-replacement/183382 "2022-04-04T22:58:21Z")
Friend (no, really ) has this 1996 car. Not garaged, defintely not well-maintained (175K) on anything, transmission about dead. Plans on ordering used transmission (1992 Accord), $400, to be delivered to “shade tree mech… --- ## [2011 Ford E350 - Door lock help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-e350-door-lock-help/183398)
**Author:** [@RoyButts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyButts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-e350-door-lock-help/183398 "2022-04-04T17:48:18Z")
driver side door lock does not work but all others do --- ## [2017 Mazda CX-9 - Nav issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-9-nav-issue/183371)
**Author:** [@Fuzz222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fuzz222)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-cx-9-nav-issue/183371 "2022-04-04T03:02:13Z")
My Mazda navigation system was instruction me to exit off highway at every exit in NYC. Upon entering New Jersey I no longer experienced this problem. Is there a fix for this? I have a 2017 CX9 touring. --- ## [2017 Honda CR-V - Warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-warning-lights/183374)
**Author:** [@shirj14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shirj14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-cr-v-warning-lights/183374 "2022-04-04T02:54:31Z")
2017 Honda crv 1.5 turbo. it has 69,000 miles and has had warning lights on dashboard go off randomly i reset it and in a few days they come back on my number starts with 5J6rw. does anyone else have this problem. tha… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Ioniq - Throttle does not work plus check brakes warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-ioniq-throttle-does-not-work-plus-check-brakes-warning/183276)
**Author:** [@lower77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lower77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-ioniq-throttle-does-not-work-plus-check-brakes-warning/183276 "2022-04-04T00:21:12Z")
car starts but when i step on gas pedal, even to the floor, it only idles along. the “Check Brakes” light came on. --- ## [Clutch oddly worn What's the prognosis DOC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-oddly-worn-whats-the-prognosis-doc/183134)
**Author:** [@will\_180055](https://community.cartalk.com/u/will_180055)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-oddly-worn-whats-the-prognosis-doc/183134 "2022-04-04T00:07:57Z")
Today I’ve pulled out a 350 small block attached to a muncie 4 speed to find the clutch worn strangely. What do you all thing caused this? There’s only 3k Miles, clutch never slipped and only dumped it a couple of times … --- ## [2008 Ford Explorer - Still getting codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-still-getting-codes/183268)
**Author:** [@NANCY05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NANCY05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-still-getting-codes/183268 "2022-04-03T23:58:41Z")
i have a 2008 ford explorer i replaced the throttle body and gas pedal and its still giving me the same codes p2135 p2104 p2111 --- ## [2003 Hyundai Tiburon - How do I fix cruise control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-tiburon-how-do-i-fix-cruise-control/183351)
**Author:** [@Winj166](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Winj166)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-tiburon-how-do-i-fix-cruise-control/183351 "2022-04-03T23:07:42Z")
Cruise control not work. Mileage 157,000 --- ## [Nissan 720 overheating but im not sure if really is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-720-overheating-but-im-not-sure-if-really-is/183369)
**Author:** [@MrDisprosium](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrDisprosium)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-720-overheating-but-im-not-sure-if-really-is/183369 "2022-04-03T22:42:02Z")
My nissan 720 3 months ago ran fine with no overheating issues but then it got smashed up so i started taking parts off to fix another one including the radiator thermostat a bunch of other stuff but thats all that matte… --- ## [Oil on plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-plugs/182726)
**Author:** [@shezza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shezza)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-plugs/182726 "2022-04-03T18:49:10Z")
I have a 2012 Audi A6 with a 3.0T engine. I recently did the PCV, waterpump and thermostat. Since doing it, my car has been playing up. At first, the No 3 cylinder began misifiring, I found the plug was oily and replace… --- ## [Steering Wheel won't lock after swapping cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wont-lock-after-swapping-cylinder/183293)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wont-lock-after-swapping-cylinder/183293 "2022-04-02T23:58:51Z")
I recently bought a car that doesn’t run. The car was towed to my house, but they keys were lost by the previous owner. I had to pry the ignition mount off the steering wheel because the screw holding it down had no head… --- ## [At slow speeds, my 1998 Honda Accord sometimes sounds like it's dragging something under the rear of the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-slow-speeds-my-1998-honda-accord-sometimes-sounds-like-its-dragging-something-under-the-rear-of-the-car/183362)
**Author:** [@yewtwteiy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yewtwteiy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-slow-speeds-my-1998-honda-accord-sometimes-sounds-like-its-dragging-something-under-the-rear-of-the-car/183362 "2022-04-02T16:36:37Z")
When I’m driving at slow speeds (e.g., drive-thru, parking lot, traffic light), I will occasionally hear a scraping/dragging sound coming from the back of the car. It seems to happen more when I’m turning than when I’m d… --- ## [2015 Lincoln MKS - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mks-infotainment-issues/183360)
**Author:** [@patrick32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mks-infotainment-issues/183360 "2022-04-02T06:20:13Z")
My radio audio does not work - cannot hear anything. i can change to sirius radio i can change to CD player but i cannot change to the am or fm selection. No sound --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester - Window stutter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-window-stutter/183297)
**Author:** [@Luigi02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luigi02)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-window-stutter/183297 "2022-04-02T00:48:41Z")
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5 Driver’s window “stutters” when wet and being operated. Does not stutter when dry. Tech stated that the “run channel and window belt trim pieces” are the cause. Vehicle has less than 48,000… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=167) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=169)