# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=195 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 196 --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 AM radio doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-am-radio-doesn-t-work/180706)
**Author:** [@jkittson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkittson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-am-radio-doesn-t-work/180706 "2021-11-18T03:30:09Z")
am radio will not worrk --- ## [1994 Ford F-150 - Ran it out of gas and then](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-ran-it-out-of-gas-and-then/180671)
**Author:** [@Ron45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron45)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-ran-it-out-of-gas-and-then/180671 "2021-11-18T02:36:42Z")
Dear Car Talk; I have a 1994 Ford F-150 XLT with all the amenities, and with only 75,000 miles. Its red and white and looks great, but have a problem. I let it run out of gas about a year ago and when I filled it up it… --- ## [2017 Dodge Charger - I'm angry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-im-angry/180688)
**Author:** [@BLT05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BLT05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-im-angry/180688 "2021-11-18T02:07:27Z")
I reported the warped front door panels to my dealer Nov 5. (2017 SXT CHARGER) I went in today to follow up and apparently “this was new to them”. I informed them of the known issue since 2010. I was supposed to hear… --- ## [Question re: dealership and first time maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-dealership-and-first-time-maintenance/180690)
**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-dealership-and-first-time-maintenance/180690 "2021-11-18T01:19:57Z")
Okay, so my 2018 Kona drives really well, no problem other than filling a tire after seeing a warning on the screen. It also reminded me that I needed to have basic maintenance seen to, after x amount of miles (@22,000) … --- ## [Wrangler misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-misfire/180643)
**Author:** [@Matt-S1111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt-S1111)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-misfire/180643 "2021-11-17T23:17:10Z")
I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport, about a month ago I had a spark plug shoot out the head of my motor when I went to start it up. I was able to take it in where a Heli Coil kit was installed. After, it ran fine… Until I… --- ## [Krown drilling holes for rust protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-drilling-holes-for-rust-protection/180683)
**Author:** [@94Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94Mustang)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-drilling-holes-for-rust-protection/180683 "2021-11-17T22:21:39Z")
I will be taking my car to Krown for the first time, and somebody told me that they drill holes to get to the inside of the panels. My car is a Chevy Cruze if that makes any difference. What are your thoughts on this? Sh… --- ## [Damage Repair: Attempted Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-repair-attempted-theft/180242)
**Author:** [@49IntlTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/49IntlTruck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-repair-attempted-theft/180242 "2021-11-17T21:28:40Z")
Someone broke into my car and attempted to steal it. Fortunately, he was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, one door lock and the ignition were damaged. Now I have the insurance claim paperwork and need to find someone to repa… --- ## [Substituting all-mileage oil with synthetic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/substituting-all-mileage-oil-with-synthetic/180632)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/substituting-all-mileage-oil-with-synthetic/180632 "2021-11-17T21:08:51Z")
My Nissan Versa had its last oil-change using “regular” oil (5W 30). Wanting to top it off I initially bought something with the label “All Mileage.” Is this the same as what is considered to be non-synthetic or “regular… --- ## [2022 Audi A6 - Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-audi-a6-tire-wear/180680)
**Author:** [@accobra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/accobra)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-audi-a6-tire-wear/180680 "2021-11-17T15:22:17Z")
rear tires at 6000 miles fathering across the face of the rear tires and need changing --- ## [Rattling noise after a very hard brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-after-a-very-hard-brake/180602)
**Author:** [@SD1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SD1984)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-after-a-very-hard-brake/180602 "2021-11-16T00:58:29Z")
While driving this morning I had to brake extremely hard to avoid a rear end collision as the vehicle in front of me broke suddenly. Beginning after this, I started hearing a light rattling noise coming from the undernea… --- ## [GMC Sierra 2021 - \*\*\*BUYER BEWARE\*\*\* --\> Service Parking Brake = Failed Lifters, Bent/Broken Pushrods, Catastrophic Damage to Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sierra-2021-buyer-beware-service-parking-brake-failed-lifters-bent-broken-pushrods-catastrophic-damage-to-engine/180604)
**Author:** [@hugofrog\_178132](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hugofrog_178132)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-sierra-2021-buyer-beware-service-parking-brake-failed-lifters-bent-broken-pushrods-catastrophic-damage-to-engine/180604 "2021-11-16T00:39:57Z")
2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6 months old / 8000 miles. After my recent issue and customer experience with GMC, I posted the following to Twitter. @GMC #GMC #GMCSierra #Sierra #Silverado #truck Day 37 - GMC Sierra 2021 -… --- ## [2020 Honda Civic, To Low to Ground?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-civic-to-low-to-ground/180628)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-civic-to-low-to-ground/180628 "2021-11-16T00:12:39Z")
I have a 2020 Honda Civic. The car seems to be very low to the ground, by design. This portion underneath the car, where the plastic splash apron fastens to a metal plate, appears to be the lowest part of the car. Go… --- ## [Budget alternator (new) from China](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-alternator-new-from-china/180554)
**Author:** [@Steven5000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven5000)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-alternator-new-from-china/180554 "2021-11-15T23:48:31Z")
If you have thoughts on alternator quality, read on. I recently installed a budget alternator (DB Electronics) that I bought on Amazon for $101 delivered, including tax. I think a local purchase would have cost far more… --- ## [Door won’t close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-won-t-close/180651)
**Author:** [@esadler83\_178166](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esadler83_178166)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-won-t-close/180651 "2021-11-15T23:19:45Z")
2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL Off and on issues with the passenger side door not always closing on the first try. No big deal, until yesterday. The door latch was stuck in the closed position so I flipped it to open however i… --- ## [2020 Toyota RAV4 - Glass issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-glass-issues/180659)
**Author:** [@Julesmazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julesmazz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-rav4-glass-issues/180659 "2021-11-15T16:38:52Z")
I have a crack in my windshield that starts at the bottom of the glass. It was not hit with a rock or any other object. It looks like a compression crack. Has anyone else come across this issue? --- ## [Is this car totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-totaled/180614)
**Author:** [@emilyannerandall\_178143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilyannerandall_178143)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-totaled/180614 "2021-11-15T13:52:55Z")
Hi, I got in a fender bender today and would like a preliminary opinion on the damage. I assume it’s totaled, but thought I would check in here to hear from you all. Thank you, Emily --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox - TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-tpms/180634)
**Author:** [@WendyHorton-Leigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WendyHorton-Leigh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-tpms/180634 "2021-11-15T03:28:20Z")
Tire sensor goes off. Can be any tire from time to time. Had it to the Chevy dealer and they could not find anything wrong. Reset the sensor and it will be fne for 5-6 weeks and then it happens again. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Dome light questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-dome-light-questions/180657)
**Author:** [@janosh13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janosh13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-malibu-dome-light-questions/180657 "2021-11-14T22:33:16Z")
the lights above my head wont turn on. curious as to what fuse number i need to look at and how to fix the issue when i open the door, lights do not turn on. i even have the switch turned on so i can have the lights… --- ## [P0171 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-code/180647)
**Author:** [@Sawyerernst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sawyerernst)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0171-code/180647 "2021-11-14T02:38:04Z")
Truck died on the road about a week ago and had fuel problems whether air or gas. So got it home and every so often throughout the week I would start it up idle for about five minutes drop rpms and die and then every tim… --- ## [Hyundai Santa Fee 2005 O2 Sensor not working. New catalytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fee-2005-o2-sensor-not-working-new-catalytic-converter/180638)
**Author:** [@zille007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zille007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-santa-fee-2005-o2-sensor-not-working-new-catalytic-converter/180638 "2021-11-13T01:59:43Z")
Hyundai Santa Fee 2005 O2 Sensor not working. New catalytic converter and using old sensor. I bought 2 cheap o2 sensor and code came back again. So now new catalytic converter and old o2 sensor but same code. Can you c… --- ## [Tips needed for draining Ford 9 inch differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-needed-for-draining-ford-9-inch-differential/179717)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-needed-for-draining-ford-9-inch-differential/179717 "2021-11-13T00:07:50Z")
Early 70’s Ford truck, Ford 9 inch limited slip differential. There’s no drain plug in either the housing or the carrier. I’ve drained it in the past by loosening the bolts that hold the carrier to the housing enough t… --- ## [70's Ford truck carb problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70s-ford-truck-carb-problem/180434)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/70s-ford-truck-carb-problem/180434 "2021-11-12T23:55:24Z")
302 engine. Autolite 2100 2B carb. Relatively minor problem, but annoying. After sitting 48 hours most of the gasoline in the fuel bowl has disappeared, which makes for longer cranking when starting the engine. When… --- ## [2010 Subaru Outback - Emissions concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-emissions-concern/180523)
**Author:** [@HaliTrainor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HaliTrainor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-outback-emissions-concern/180523 "2021-11-12T22:03:16Z")
2010 Subaru Outback is testing positive for hydrocarbons. How do I… Prolong the life of my car until I am able to sell it/trade it in? What is the best way to sell/trade in my vehicle and maximize my payout/trade in? I… --- ## [2013 Kia Soul - Easy blemishes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-easy-blemishes/180631)
**Author:** [@joeymack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeymack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-easy-blemishes/180631 "2021-11-12T20:09:01Z")
I’m finding dent everywhere on this car, and scratches if you sneeze on the Kia its , gets dents or scratches, also my air vents had replaces 3 times due to just cracking and falling apart on passenger side where no one … --- ## [Should i even try to fix this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-even-try-to-fix-this/180472)
**Author:** [@srosa0327\_178045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srosa0327_178045)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-even-try-to-fix-this/180472 "2021-11-12T17:57:50Z")
So, my husband fell asleep driving bc he’s been working close to 90 hours a week.so long story short about 3 houses down from ours he ended up running over our neighbors mailboxes and he knocked down a electric cement po… --- ## [2017 Honda Civic unexpected acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-unexpected-acceleration/180611)
**Author:** [@Waldrepkerri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waldrepkerri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-unexpected-acceleration/180611 "2021-11-12T17:50:54Z")
Car unexpectedly accelerated & accelerator stuck until car crashed totaling vehicle. --- ## [2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca - trouble lights, loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-trouble-lights-loss-of-power/180626)
**Author:** [@Johnhayes43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnhayes43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-b9-tribeca-trouble-lights-loss-of-power/180626 "2021-11-12T05:45:03Z")
Driving in a snow storm, my trouble lights came on. First, the break light, the I noticed the headlights were getting dim and noticed the battery light come on. Next thing I realized that the windshield wipers were movin… --- ## [2016 Jetta - Rear/Left trunk running lights won't turn on, but bulbs are still good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jetta-rear-left-trunk-running-lights-wont-turn-on-but-bulbs-are-still-good/180616)
**Author:** [@shavertech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shavertech)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jetta-rear-left-trunk-running-lights-wont-turn-on-but-bulbs-are-still-good/180616 "2021-11-12T02:27:11Z")
As the title says, my left rear running lights won’t turn on. I pulled the assembly and tested each of the three bulbs with a multimeter, and they’re all good. I tried checking the fuses but honestly, I’m having a toug… --- ## [2004 Nissan Sentra - Slipping transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-slipping-transmission/180591)
**Author:** [@AVDUBB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AVDUBB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-sentra-slipping-transmission/180591 "2021-11-12T02:17:21Z")
Transmission slips from first to second only when its cold, for maybe the first 30 minutes. After that it goes away…anyone know a solution? --- ## [Golf 5 plus car launcher home screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-5-plus-car-launcher-home-screen/180609)
**Author:** [@raulm1\_178141](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raulm1_178141)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-5-plus-car-launcher-home-screen/180609 "2021-11-11T23:23:25Z")
Hello everybody! I just got myself a vehicle (golf 5 plus 2009) and I have a question regarding the default car launcher that my car comes with. It is an android 9.1 version and I want to change the homescreen apps but … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=194) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=196)