# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=17 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [2014 Taurus loss of power and surging idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-taurus-loss-of-power-and-surging-idle/200040)
**Author:** [@afordguy2025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afordguy2025)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-taurus-loss-of-power-and-surging-idle/200040 "2025-05-03T20:44:56Z")
14 Ford Taurus Recently, I found my car has a lack of power when accelerating and has been surging at idle. I’m not sure how to explain it but its like when I press on the gas, the car feels like it’s bogging down befor… --- ## [Intermittent dropout on one ABS sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-dropout-on-one-abs-sensor/200061)
**Author:** [@dbergloev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbergloev)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-dropout-on-one-abs-sensor/200061 "2025-05-03T20:36:10Z")
Hi I was checking a friends Skoda Superb from 2014, because he had some ABS issues. First of all the ABS indicator was turned on and second, some times when he breaks, the ABS system activates like when you break on … --- ## [ATV Help with starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atv-help-with-starting-issues/193119)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atv-help-with-starting-issues/193119 "2023-09-29T23:39:52Z")
Not sure if this is the right spot for this or not, but I figured I would try. If not, I would appreciate someone directing me to the right spot. I recently acquired my neighbors 2012 Bennche Bighorn 700 UTV. It sat … --- ## [Key replacement (the no-FOB type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-replacement-the-no-fob-type/199969)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-replacement-the-no-fob-type/199969 "2025-05-03T17:21:32Z")
I bought the base version of the Nissan Versa which came with just one key that doesn’t have remote entry. Unsure if my local hardware store could do an adequate job of duplicating it? Any recommendations? Thanks. --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Dash info went dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-dash-info-went-dark/200097)
**Author:** [@DG00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DG00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-dash-info-went-dark/200097 "2025-05-03T15:51:53Z")
Trailblazer ext The digital display for mileage, trip-tic, and programming simply went dart while I was programming the door locks to activate when in gear rather than at slow speed. Nothing I have found will bring back… --- ## [Nissan Rogue Sport AC and radiator fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-sport-ac-and-radiator-fan/200012)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-sport-ac-and-radiator-fan/200012 "2025-05-03T03:54:16Z")
The car is a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport with 45K miles. The problem is that the AC works well when driving but not so well at idle. The car was in a different states and driven by my kid while in college, problem started … --- ## [Do I need to know anything important when replacing battery myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-know-anything-important-when-replacing-battery-myself/200050)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-know-anything-important-when-replacing-battery-myself/200050 "2025-05-01T13:53:53Z")
Hello guys! It’s been awhile. I’ve been away due to health reasons. My 18 Lexus IS 300 FSPORT battery needs replacing. My brother in law wants to do the replacement himself but I worry there might be things I nee… --- ## [Torque app for Android?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-app-for-android/77210)
**Author:** [@Proac\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Proac_fan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-app-for-android/77210 "2013-02-10T08:58:32Z")
Just curious if anyone has tried the torque app for android smartphones? It's an app designed to work with a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into your OBD2 port and allows you to pull the trouble codes and to read the status… --- ## [Steering angle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-angle/198441)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-angle/198441 "2025-04-30T18:22:26Z")
I replaced the elec steering motor on my 08 equinox. It’s under dash attached to column. Now I have a stabilitrak error. I do not have an abs error. I got a code reader that does steering angle calibration. It says cente… --- ## [2003 Honda Accord Sdn - Power issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-power-issues/200018)
**Author:** [@bmfrana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmfrana)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-accord-sdn-power-issues/200018 "2025-04-30T03:35:30Z")
Car will crank only. No spark/no fuel. The door locks or windows fail to operate. Fuses and relays are ok. All lights work as well as the sunroof. New fuel pump. 4 cylinder EX. --- ## [2012 Nissan Pathfinder - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-pathfinder-cel/199979)
**Author:** [@CarrieMewhinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarrieMewhinney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-pathfinder-cel/199979 "2025-04-30T01:07:51Z")
The check engine light keeps coming on for a while then it will shut off after a while --- ## [Issues with speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-speed-sensor/199896)
**Author:** [@anso-engineer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anso-engineer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-speed-sensor/199896 "2025-04-29T06:37:12Z")
Hello. Before yesterday I saw that at the dashboard speedo showed 200+ km/h at the idle. When I started to move, it jumped from the zero to max randomly, but mainly stayed at zero. Yesterday, I saw the same behaviour, a… --- ## [Memory control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/memory-control-module/200011)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/memory-control-module/200011 "2025-04-29T02:35:06Z")
I am helping my brother in law replace the driver’s side seat memory control module, part # 15196668. I am seeing some talk on the web saying these have to be programmed to the vehicle. I am seeing some places on the w… --- ## [2024 Acura RDX - Premium or is regular ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-acura-rdx-premium-or-is-regular-ok/196174)
**Author:** [@tZ1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tZ1)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-acura-rdx-premium-or-is-regular-ok/196174 "2025-04-28T23:56:10Z")
Does the 2024 Acura RDX require premium fuel or is this only recommended ? --- ## [2013 Ford Taurus dies when put into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-dies-when-put-into-gear/199948)
**Author:** [@brcisna\_193450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brcisna_193450)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-dies-when-put-into-gear/199948 "2025-04-28T21:42:51Z")
Looking at buying a project 2013 Ford Taurus that dies when put into gear,either forward or reverse. 173K miles The car is two hours away. The owner says wifey came out from work one day and the car was doing this and d… --- ## [2018 Kia Sedona - Seepage around head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-seepage-around-head-gasket/200008)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sedona-seepage-around-head-gasket/200008 "2025-04-28T18:25:26Z")
I’m looking at a 2018 Kia Sedona with 70k miles. I’m noticing seepage (not a leak) around the head gasket going around the majority of the engine. I did a exhaust gas leak test in the coolant reservoir reservoir and the … --- ## [Fuse Blows when key is turned on, sometimes after start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-key-is-turned-on-sometimes-after-start/199955)
**Author:** [@jonasbutler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonasbutler)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 10:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuse-blows-when-key-is-turned-on-sometimes-after-start/199955 "2025-04-28T10:41:15Z")
Hi all. Long time, no post. I have an '09 Pontiac Vibe GT (or, Toyota Matrix XRS) 2.4L with a strange issue. The 10amp (ECU-IG NO. 2) Back-up lights, charging system, rear window defogger fuse blows when I turn the key … --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback - Reasonable price for this work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-reasonable-price-for-this-work/199940)
**Author:** [@AprilS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AprilS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-reasonable-price-for-this-work/199940 "2025-04-27T10:40:43Z")
Need to reseal the engine in my 2018 subaru outback. Looking for a reasonable price. --- ## [EGR tube for a 1992 Nissan 240SX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-tube-for-a-1992-nissan-240sx/199960)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-tube-for-a-1992-nissan-240sx/199960 "2025-04-27T03:31:17Z")
Where would you find one? RockAuto doesn’t, nor AutoZone. --- ## [Cataclean Additive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cataclean-additive/199997)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cataclean-additive/199997 "2025-04-26T21:33:21Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Century with a 3.1L V6. I recently retrieved a code P0420 which indicates the catalytic converter is operating below its efficiency threshold. I’m considering using a gasoline additive called Cataclea… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Once-sided AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-once-sided-ac/199950)
**Author:** [@ToyotaJocky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyotaJocky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-once-sided-ac/199950 "2025-04-26T00:58:22Z")
Heat/AC flows weakly from drivers window side vent and not at all from driver side center vent. Heat/AC for passenger side works fine. Can anyone identify probable cause --- ## [What will be my next service for Acura RDX 2015 model?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-be-my-next-service-for-acura-rdx-2015-model/199982)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-be-my-next-service-for-acura-rdx-2015-model/199982 "2025-04-25T22:39:15Z")
Hi. I have Acura RDX 2015 model. It is at 59,690 miles and 15% oil left currently. But I don’t see any alert or code for upcoming service. I want to give to mechanic shop earlier than codes will appear (due to some pers… --- ## [All power windows 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-power-windows-2001/199984)
**Author:** [@Helen-Joseph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen-Joseph)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-power-windows-2001/199984 "2025-04-25T22:18:05Z")
Pontiac grand prix 2001, none of the power windows will work, There is no fuse. Just the metal 25amp circuit breaker with the regular fuses. Everything else power works fine, just no windows. Manual shows no other locat… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-starting-issues/199981)
**Author:** [@GB27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GB27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-starting-issues/199981 "2025-04-25T01:21:03Z")
Several times I will turn the key on and no power. I disconnect the negative battery terminal for a few seconds and then I can start the vehicle. The negative battery terminal has quick disconnect for when I am towing be… --- ## [Mechanic destryoed my engine tuning a DOD delete that he performed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-destryoed-my-engine-tuning-a-dod-delete-that-he-performed/199880)
**Author:** [@wesp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesp)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-destryoed-my-engine-tuning-a-dod-delete-that-he-performed/199880 "2025-04-24T17:23:05Z")
I sent my escalade to a mechanic to address lifter failure on cylinder 4. He suggested a dod delete kit… long story short, I took his advice and went that route. He replaced the entire top end! Cam, heads, everything. Wh… --- ## [2001 Toyota timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-timing-belt/199957)
**Author:** [@krisbarnes89\_193460](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krisbarnes89_193460)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-timing-belt/199957 "2025-04-24T16:27:01Z")
I recently had to replace my oil pump seal doing so I had to take the timing belt off without getting to much into it or blaming people that helped we didn’t mark the timing belt right and is no longer lined up right. Wh… --- ## [Head Gasket Leak Test Guidance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leak-test-guidance/199962)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-leak-test-guidance/199962 "2025-04-24T00:22:09Z")
Hoping to get some guidance on how to use this device. So while the car is cold open either the coolant reservoir lid. Start the car and wait for it to get to operating temperature. Insert device into reservoir and s… --- ## [2018 Jeep Compass -Wiggly front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-wiggly-front-end/199964)
**Author:** [@emmawalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmawalter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-wiggly-front-end/199964 "2025-04-23T22:00:40Z")
I have taken my car to different repair shops including chrysler dealer ships’ they all say the same thing that nothing is wrong. Well I disagree because the front is still wiggling just the slightest whenever my car is … --- ## [ABS issue with 2010 Mercury Mariner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-issue-with-2010-mercury-mariner/199959)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-issue-with-2010-mercury-mariner/199959 "2025-04-22T19:54:45Z")
I have a 2010 Mercury Mariner that my wife really loves. The ABS system has failed and our mechanic has been trying to source a new one. Unfortunately, Ford no longer makes them and the mechanic hasn’t been able to sourc… --- ## [Mercedes 2018 GLC 300 - Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-2018-glc-300-check-engine-light/199958)
**Author:** [@2robertc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2robertc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-2018-glc-300-check-engine-light/199958 "2025-04-22T16:23:32Z")
Hi - So my check engine light has been going on and off for at least the last year or two. It’s been to the dealer a couple of times and they have not been able to diagnosis the problem until recently when on 4/8 they to… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=16) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=18)