# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=188 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 189 --- ## [Suggestions for diagnosing intermittent charge warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-diagnosing-intermittent-charge-warning-light/181188)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-diagnosing-intermittent-charge-warning-light/181188 "2021-12-23T00:29:42Z")
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325iT, 262k miles, Bosch 120A alternator History: At 260k miles, I decided that the brushes must be about shot, so I replaced the voltage regulator/brush assembly pro-actively. Brushes were about sh… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Impala - No sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-no-sound/181340)
**Author:** [@Tman26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tman26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-no-sound/181340 "2021-12-22T23:06:33Z")
No sound from radio or any chimes on a 2015 Impala. --- ## [Does front cover have to come off to adjust timing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-front-cover-have-to-come-off-to-adjust-timing/181314)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-front-cover-have-to-come-off-to-adjust-timing/181314 "2021-12-22T22:28:33Z")
Does the front cover have to be removed to fix jumped timing or is it possible to just remove the valve covers and correct it? Specifically on a 4.6 3v engine --- ## [2012 Mazda 3 Touring Hatchback: Rattling Noise Under Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-3-touring-hatchback-rattling-noise-under-car/156570)
**Author:** [@Mookie3041\_162113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mookie3041_162113)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-3-touring-hatchback-rattling-noise-under-car/156570 "2021-12-22T16:45:13Z")
About a month ago, I started noticing a very loud, annoying rattling coming from under my car. It is very apparent over any imperfection on the road. At first I thought it was the sway bar bushings needing to be replaced… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Differential failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-differential-failed/181353)
**Author:** [@Hector21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hector21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-differential-failed/181353 "2021-12-22T01:24:20Z")
My wife while driving the KIA heard a load noise and felt the vehicle loose power, the next day I took it for a test run, every thing felt OK until I pulled into the drive way and got out of the KIA, I smelled oil, looke… --- ## [2010 Ford Escape - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-codes/181364)
**Author:** [@den55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/den55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-codes/181364 "2021-12-21T21:24:45Z")
i change 2 coil on no 5 they were melted it giving me p0355 code it giving a surcharge on that coil it melt in no time all bulge and stink very much could it be the pcm sending to much charge if i change it with a pcm f… --- ## [Transmission for 81 malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-for-81-malibu/181385)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-for-81-malibu/181385 "2021-12-21T21:20:33Z")
I have a 81 malibu classic I’m trying to restore and I have a Chevy small block 350 from a 74 c10, but I need to know if I need a transmission to go with my engine because there are two possible transmissions I could hav… --- ## [2019 Honda HR-V - Infotainment failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-infotainment-failure/181362)
**Author:** [@BonBon35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BonBon35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-infotainment-failure/181362 "2021-12-21T21:07:49Z")
has had many problems with the display and cellphone connection. The display screen at times is blank, when this happens, I have no audio, cellphone connection or back-up camera. The whole system has been replaced (inclu… --- ## [2012 BMW X5 - Start button issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-x5-start-button-issues/181355)
**Author:** [@girishsawnani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/girishsawnani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-bmw-x5-start-button-issues/181355 "2021-12-21T16:06:47Z")
Start button doesn’t start the car sometimes. Requires to press the brake very hard --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - Power problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-power-problem/181343)
**Author:** [@donu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-power-problem/181343 "2021-12-21T00:03:28Z")
I have tried passing in the gas saving mode and when you accelerate hard the car chokes out & you have to try to back off passing. This is real dangerous. Just had it in the shop & they said there was a recall not sure i… --- ## [Where would you go to buy tires on a Sunday?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-would-you-go-to-buy-tires-on-a-sunday/181345)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-would-you-go-to-buy-tires-on-a-sunday/181345 "2021-12-20T23:52:15Z")
So my wife managed to ruin one of the front tires on her car, which is the 2004 Toyota Corolla, and the aftermarket radiator in my Daewoo started leaking today after less than 1700 miles. I am obviously going to park th… --- ## [08 HHR freeze frame data help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-hhr-freeze-frame-data-help/181329)
**Author:** [@TaDluv0713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaDluv0713)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-hhr-freeze-frame-data-help/181329 "2021-12-20T23:48:20Z")
Fuel Sys 1 - OL Fuel Sys 2 - N/A Calc Load - 54.9% ECT - 79 degrees F STFT B1 - 0.0% LTFT B1 - 5.5% MAP - 14 inHg Eng RPM - 1121 Veh Speed - 0mph Spark Adv - -2.0 IAT - 75 degrees F MAF - 1.15 (lb/min) hours, … --- ## [New Version of Super Tech Synthetic Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-version-of-super-tech-synthetic-oil/176146)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 6:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-version-of-super-tech-synthetic-oil/176146 "2021-12-20T06:05:54Z")
My apologies in advance as I know oil gets beaten to death on this site (and the net) but I went to get oil for my Rav yesterday at Wally World. I usually bounce from Super Tech to Castrol Magnatic/Edge to even Royal Pur… --- ## [2004 Toyota Highlander - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-battery-drain/181338)
**Author:** [@sauceman62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sauceman62)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-highlander-battery-drain/181338 "2021-12-19T22:34:18Z")
Son has a 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited 200,000 miles ont it. Something keeps draining the battery after it sits for a day or so. Replaced alternator with a 130amp desno. Replaced the battery and same problem. Ther c… --- ## [2017 BMW 3 Series - Can I rotate these?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-3-series-can-i-rotate-these/181302)
**Author:** [@Elaine30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-3-series-can-i-rotate-these/181302 "2021-12-19T17:35:59Z")
Can I rotate no flat tires? --- ## [Intake gasket ports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-gasket-ports/181348)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intake-gasket-ports/181348 "2021-12-19T15:40:02Z")
these are 2 felpro gaskets. one is 98003 and one is 98013. the coolant ports on the ends are the only thing i can see different. info says 003 is preferred but 013 might fit? I assume steel core is preferred over plastic… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze - Water damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-water-damage/181275)
**Author:** [@mandrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandrews)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-water-damage/181275 "2021-12-19T14:39:18Z")
USED 2013 CHEVY CRUZE ,maybe water damage ,do i need to replace the computer --- ## [PT cruiser has a rough idle, very boggy, loss of acceleration, smells like gas,engine shaky, really crappy fuel mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-has-a-rough-idle-very-boggy-loss-of-acceleration-smells-like-gas-engine-shaky-really-crappy-fuel-mileage/181290)
**Author:** [@collierjay1987\_178606](https://community.cartalk.com/u/collierjay1987_178606)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 7:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-has-a-rough-idle-very-boggy-loss-of-acceleration-smells-like-gas-engine-shaky-really-crappy-fuel-mileage/181290 "2021-12-19T07:57:22Z")
Please help it started a few days ago and keeps getting worse. I cleaned the EGR valve, throttle body. Replaced the PCV valve,camshaft sensor,air filter… cleaned crank shaft sensor. --- ## [INSIDE v. OUTSIDE tire sidewall marking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-v-outside-tire-sidewall-marking/181271)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-v-outside-tire-sidewall-marking/181271 "2021-12-18T09:42:18Z")
Long story short, visited a tire shop down the street to mount and balance used, satisfactory, matching tires onto my second set of rims in preparation for getting new winter tires installed on my current rims next week.… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - Heat shield price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-heat-shield-price/181316)
**Author:** [@Karen50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karen50)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-heat-shield-price/181316 "2021-12-17T23:23:21Z")
Estimated price range for replacing the rusted out heat shield? Also, hear acorns rattling when fan level on 2 or above. Car sat parked outside since 3/2020 due to Covid. Yikes. Thanks, Karen --- ## [How to remove cord for antenna?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-cord-for-antenna/181123)
**Author:** [@Mlandera08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mlandera08)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-cord-for-antenna/181123 "2021-12-18T00:22:49Z")
Hey all, looking for advice how to remove the cord from my antenna. (Please note, I don’t mean just unscrewing the antenna. I mean removing the cord which runs from the car to the antenna.) I was going through a drive t… --- ## [Takakakaka noise from back right wheel and goes away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takakakaka-noise-from-back-right-wheel-and-goes-away/181288)
**Author:** [@kesemdv\_178604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kesemdv_178604)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/takakakaka-noise-from-back-right-wheel-and-goes-away/181288 "2021-12-16T23:53:39Z")
After I had calipers and breaks done we went camping. Coming back home there was a takakakaka noise from back wheel. Drove a bit and stopped several times and after a while it stopped. That was a couple months ago. Yeste… --- ## [03 Honda Pilot group of electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-pilot-group-of-electrical-issues/181307)
**Author:** [@maikan.email\_178615](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maikan.email_178615)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-honda-pilot-group-of-electrical-issues/181307 "2021-12-16T23:11:04Z")
Hi everyone, I just bought a used 03 pilot, 225000km. There is an odd bunch of electrical issues: DRL fault light sometimes comes on, when it does, passenger side DRL and high beam don’t work, but they work when it’… --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-codes/181313)
**Author:** [@FrankieD1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankieD1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-codes/181313 "2021-12-16T23:01:04Z")
Exhaust roar and p0300 random multiple misfire with rich bank 1 and lean bank 2 --- ## [2005 Kia Sorento - Light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-light-stays-on/181311)
**Author:** [@wayne40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne40)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-light-stays-on/181311 "2021-12-16T22:49:34Z")
park.light.stayon.with.switch.off.2005.kia.serento --- ## [2021 Hyundai Tucson - Crazy wait for dealer help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-tucson-crazy-wait-for-dealer-help/181056)
**Author:** [@di2021](https://community.cartalk.com/u/di2021)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-tucson-crazy-wait-for-dealer-help/181056 "2021-12-16T00:58:28Z")
Have collision avoidance system checked… System will stop functioning (will not alert to cars next to me. Several warning lights will illuminate on display and not go off until car is turned off. Problem is cleared wh… --- ## [OBD2 Scanners: What's good for, say, $99 or less? Does it read ABS codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scanners-whats-good-for-say-99-or-less-does-it-read-abs-codes/181280)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scanners-whats-good-for-say-99-or-less-does-it-read-abs-codes/181280 "2021-12-15T18:36:32Z")
…does it need a subscription or any on-line interaction to work properly? --- ## [Lost keys - Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-toyota-camry/123108)
**Author:** [@BrielleHolland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrielleHolland)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-toyota-camry/123108 "2018-08-17T13:32:56Z")
If I lost my keys do I need both keys replaced? --- ## [Ford Ranger 3.0 L 4x4 Manual, brief intermittent grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-3-0-l-4x4-manual-brief-intermittent-grinding-noise/180513)
**Author:** [@Bosterrier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bosterrier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-3-0-l-4x4-manual-brief-intermittent-grinding-noise/180513 "2021-12-15T08:25:52Z")
Ford Ranger 3.0 Litre Turbodiesel Manual Transmission, 4x4. Ford Ranger made a single brief spontaneous grinding noise while already engaged in 3rd gear without any action applied to the clutch or gear lever. Vehicle wa… --- ## [2010 Volvo S80 - My sprag clutch went bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-my-sprag-clutch-went-bad/181283)
**Author:** [@SharonPhelps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonPhelps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volvo-s80-my-sprag-clutch-went-bad/181283 "2021-12-15T06:01:21Z")
When in for an oil change mechanic said the sprag clutch was bad. Replacement would cost $1100. Not replacing could damage R.E.A.D to the tune of $4700. What are symptoms of bad sprag clutch and can that be diagnosed … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=187) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=189)