# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=184 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 185 --- ## [Mouse proofing a 2012 Toyota Prius V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-proofing-a-2012-toyota-prius-v/181735)
**Author:** [@cerise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cerise)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mouse-proofing-a-2012-toyota-prius-v/181735 "2022-01-11T20:47:15Z")
I am buying a 2012 Toyota Prius V from a friend. It’s in great shape except for a mouse problem. They are able to get into the cabin, and one has died somewhere and we can’t find it. Are there professionals who can fi… --- ## [Car clicking transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-clicking-transmission/181774)
**Author:** [@Holtzzackery\_178938](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holtzzackery_178938)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-clicking-transmission/181774 "2022-01-11T20:23:23Z")
2012 Honda Civic here, 109K miles, new to me car. I’ve been having some shaking issues on acceleration, the entire car would shake so I replaced one cv axle and all engine mounts. I have yet to replace the other cv axle… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Spark 0.8 random acceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-spark-0-8-random-acceleration-problems/181782)
**Author:** [@THK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-spark-0-8-random-acceleration-problems/181782 "2022-01-11T17:54:10Z")
Hello everyone, here’s the situation. I have a 2005 Chevrolet Spark 0.8S (in some places known as Chevrolet Matiz) with 185.000 km / 115.000 miles on the clock. I’m experiencing two strange problems. The first one is a … --- ## [Headlight bulb replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-replacement/181741)
**Author:** [@hiker16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker16)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-replacement/181741 "2022-01-11T15:02:25Z")
So, I attempted to replace the drivers side headlight bulb in my daily driver- 2014 Honda CRV. The headlight is protected by a removeable rubber boot…which didn’t/ does not seem to want to come out of its socket. Best … --- ## [Speedometer/ABS issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-abs-issue/181707)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-abs-issue/181707 "2022-01-11T03:26:00Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 WT with the V-6. It has approximately 161000 miles. I don’t drive it much, only put about 30000 on it in the last 3 years that I have owned it. Last month, I noticed the ABS light on during… --- ## [2019 Dodge Grand Caravan - infotainment fails during driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-grand-caravan-infotainment-fails-during-driving/181746)
**Author:** [@jeff12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-grand-caravan-infotainment-fails-during-driving/181746 "2022-01-11T01:25:13Z")
what causes radio? infotainment system to shut down while driving? --- ## [Is this rust under the dash normal on lexus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-under-the-dash-normal-on-lexus/181729)
**Author:** [@xuchengwang0206\_178911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xuchengwang0206_178911)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-rust-under-the-dash-normal-on-lexus/181729 "2022-01-10T21:56:29Z")
I bought a Lexus certified pre-owned car and found this when checking the OBD port. I am afraid of buying a flood damaged car. But it is L-certified for sure. I am confused. It is 2018 model with 52000 miles. --- ## [2019 GMC Acadia - did I get rooked?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-acadia-did-i-get-rooked/181737)
**Author:** [@Evan25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evan25)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-gmc-acadia-did-i-get-rooked/181737 "2022-01-10T19:53:31Z")
Trying to see if I got rooked… My son was driving a friend’s 2019 GMC Acadia over the summer and hit a curb with the front passenger side tire, flattening it. When I asked for the bill to pay for the tire, the invoice n… --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - backup camera blue screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-backup-camera-blue-screen/181734)
**Author:** [@dcrobins1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcrobins1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-backup-camera-blue-screen/181734 "2022-01-10T17:49:54Z")
Back up camera occasional shows blue screen --- ## [1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme battery keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-battery-keeps-dying/181739)
**Author:** [@loc59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loc59)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme-battery-keeps-dying/181739 "2022-01-10T16:20:45Z")
my battery keep going dead and nothing on --- ## [Mobil 1 Extended Performance excessive oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-extended-performance-excessive-oil-consumption/181643)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mobil-1-extended-performance-excessive-oil-consumption/181643 "2022-01-10T04:06:59Z")
I’ve come to the conclusion that Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil, or possible the newer formula (last 10 years or such) has been changed so that it breaks down fairly quickly and the result is high oil consumption. I as… --- ## [Issue with jump starting Mitsubishi lancer with battery which is only 1.5 year old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-jump-starting-mitsubishi-lancer-with-battery-which-is-only-1-5-year-old/181278)
**Author:** [@HappyDiscoveries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HappyDiscoveries)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-jump-starting-mitsubishi-lancer-with-battery-which-is-only-1-5-year-old/181278 "2022-01-10T04:00:04Z")
Over the course of winter we didn’t drive the car for about 2-3 months. This car also has a Immobiliser and we need to use a remote switch communicate with the immobiliser before we can start the car. Press the switch th… --- ## [Battery change at Autozone -car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-change-at-autozone-car-wont-start/181488)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-change-at-autozone-car-wont-start/181488 "2022-01-09T23:40:25Z")
I had a little hassle starting my car, had to crank it a few times. Drove to Autozone to test battery…they said battery bad…so they replaced it with new battery. Afterwards, the lights came one, but the motor does not … --- ## [Remove heater core box it’s stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-heater-core-box-it-s-stuck/181742)
**Author:** [@Twinflame15\_178781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Twinflame15_178781)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-heater-core-box-it-s-stuck/181742 "2022-01-09T20:46:04Z")
I’m trying to replace the heater core on my 98 blazer. I have removed the whole dashboard I’m down to the heater core but can’t get separated. I have removed 5 bolts around it why won’t it separate I can’t get it apart … --- ## [Headlight bulb glued in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-glued-in/181721)
**Author:** [@Hurin34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hurin34)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-glued-in/181721 "2022-01-09T20:31:52Z")
So a year ago or so my headlight had to be glued and hardwired in by a mechanic so I can’t replace my headlight without figuring out how to get it out. It’s been a pain. Image is below. … --- ## [2017 Jeep Compass - Cracked sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-cracked-sunroof/181720)
**Author:** [@claudia14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/claudia14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-cracked-sunroof/181720 "2022-01-09T14:34:06Z")
Hairline crack in drain from the sunroof causing the headliner to be soaked and stained from water or rain --- ## [2010 Cadillac SRX - Dead dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-dead-dash/181651)
**Author:** [@confused26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/confused26)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-dead-dash/181651 "2022-01-09T14:08:15Z")
dashboard completely dead drove out anyway like 15 miles with dashboard black everything was off than when I stopped at auto repair was no one available so I took off while driving dashboard came back on and said 3 keys … --- ## [1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-explorer-sport-trac-wont-start/181727)
**Author:** [@esp.lil.i.ball.esp18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esp.lil.i.ball.esp18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-explorer-sport-trac-wont-start/181727 "2022-01-09T03:53:20Z")
My car won’t start it just click when turn it over --- ## [What is the minimum routine maintenance my car needs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-minimum-routine-maintenance-my-car-needs/181713)
**Author:** [@KristinDzugan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristinDzugan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-minimum-routine-maintenance-my-car-needs/181713 "2022-01-09T02:13:01Z")
I don’t trust what the Honda dealership recommends, because they’re always trying to upsell me. I just want to know what REALLY needs to be done when. Where can I find a reasonable maintenance calendar? --- ## [2020 Nissan Altima - Camera issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-altima-camera-issues/181697)
**Author:** [@Dasher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dasher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-altima-camera-issues/181697 "2022-01-09T00:20:42Z")
back up camera front and rear view stop working intermittently. Now that I have had my front bumper replace those view do not work at all. When in split screen left live view is blank and right virtual view front and … --- ## [2014 Subaru Forster Blower not fully working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forster-blower-not-fully-working/181703)
**Author:** [@emt337574\_178898](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emt337574_178898)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forster-blower-not-fully-working/181703 "2022-01-08T23:58:55Z")
Hello All, My blower for the HVAC system only works on two settings out of the four. Speeds 1, 2 are working not speeds 3,4 I have replaced the blower resistor still doing the same. Visually checked the fuses for the … --- ## [2017 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Infotainment is frozen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-gl-class-infotainment-is-frozen/181659)
**Author:** [@aspana01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aspana01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-gl-class-infotainment-is-frozen/181659 "2022-01-08T23:55:47Z")
my radio is not working and navigation. everything is frozen and will not work --- ## [Do you think i damaged my new engine swap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-think-i-damaged-my-new-engine-swap/181584)
**Author:** [@War165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/War165)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-think-i-damaged-my-new-engine-swap/181584 "2022-01-08T22:14:37Z")
I’m currently in the middle of an engine swap from my old engine which threw a rod, i’ve done this swap before with the old 2v to a 2009 crown vic 2v which just recently threw a rod. I’ve always done maintenance on my v… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - Timing chain noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-timing-chain-noise/181699)
**Author:** [@HemSBilkhu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HemSBilkhu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-timing-chain-noise/181699 "2022-01-08T14:32:54Z")
Timing Chain making loud noise at starting for few mins than quite down and water collecting in the PCV tube going to the engine from air box burning oil every 1000 km have to add a 1 Litre every time should have been a … --- ## [2011 Nissan Maxima- Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-maxima-transmission-issues/181687)
**Author:** [@donnathompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donnathompson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-maxima-transmission-issues/181687 "2022-01-08T09:32:37Z")
driving down the street n stoped at stop light n went to take off n my car took off n got threw the light and it made a sound and it stoped moving n my car didnt turn off n it still starts with no problem but wen i put i… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-transmission-issues/181647)
**Author:** [@johnfantini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnfantini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-transmission-issues/181647 "2022-01-08T02:48:51Z")
down shift and up shift hard now my car court fire t --- ## [Problem with Plugging Craftsman Tire Inflator into BMW Cigarette Lighter Power Outlet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-plugging-craftsman-tire-inflator-into-bmw-cigarette-lighter-power-outlet/181601)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-plugging-craftsman-tire-inflator-into-bmw-cigarette-lighter-power-outlet/181601 "2022-01-08T02:37:45Z")
Hi I am having trouble plugging my Craftsman tire inflator into my 2002 BMW 330 Ci cigarette lighter power outlet. I used to use one of these Bestek adapters no problem. I don’t remember if I gave my old Bestek to my dad… --- ## [2017 GMC Terrain - Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-whines/181695)
**Author:** [@lacey41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lacey41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-terrain-whines/181695 "2022-01-07T22:35:41Z")
whining sound coming from car on and off sound not all the time just at high speeds --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Headlight issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-headlight-issue/181685)
**Author:** [@Jane\_Jim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jane_Jim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-headlight-issue/181685 "2022-01-07T22:27:49Z")
Hi I purchased my 2014 Honda CRV used in 2018. It’s been a great car except I have had to replace the the headlight bulbs approximately 7 times. Either the passenger or drivers side head light will go out; it is not alwa… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape- Key won'tmove](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-key-wontmove/181664)
**Author:** [@Carlos09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlos09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-key-wontmove/181664 "2022-01-07T21:33:27Z")
2005 ford escape problem, I put key in ignition and it won’t move from the anti theft position thus car won’t start at all so any ideas would be appreciated [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=183) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=185)