# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=207 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 208 --- ## [2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Just 4 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-just-4-problems/179531)
**Author:** [@Henk58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henk58)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-sl-class-just-4-problems/179531 "2021-09-24T01:57:28Z")
SL 500, 2004 Suspension…car lowers when stationary Electronics…most functions on dash not working Fuel tank noises from loose baffle plates Booth cover does not stay open --- ## [2011 BMW 335 - Built to last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-built-to-last/179456)
**Author:** [@apowers12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apowers12)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-built-to-last/179456 "2021-09-24T00:27:59Z")
I am in the process of purchasing a 2011 BMW 335i. It has 135,000 Miles on it, it has had services done to it already like, oil gaskets, water pumps and fuel pumps. Are these cars built to last? It will be my daily drive… --- ## [Cv axle installed wrong? PLEASE HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-installed-wrong-please-help/72829)
**Author:** [@Krisvroom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krisvroom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-installed-wrong-please-help/72829 "2021-09-24T00:19:31Z")
I live with an exmechanic. Today we enstalled a new engine mount and cv axle on the passenger side of my 2002 Audi a4 quattro 1.8l Turbo. Already did the drivers side without issue. When I tried to test drive as soon as … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze - Sprayed by a skunk!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-sprayed-by-a-skunk/179540)
**Author:** [@Klaek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Klaek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-sprayed-by-a-skunk/179540 "2021-09-24T00:10:33Z")
Skunk sprayed the outside of my car. How do I get rid of smell? --- ## [ECM 2005 Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-2005-honda-element/179178)
**Author:** [@DVDHOMMEL\_177059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DVDHOMMEL_177059)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ecm-2005-honda-element/179178 "2021-09-23T23:26:47Z")
My 2005 Honda Element AWD, is having some issues that may or may not be related to the ECM. The check engine light was on and at speeds above 55mph it would have intermittent shifting issues when attempting to accelerate… --- ## [1987 VW Cabriolet (Manaul Transmission)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-vw-cabriolet-manaul-transmission/179520)
**Author:** [@j\_tapia99\_176604](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j_tapia99_176604)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-vw-cabriolet-manaul-transmission/179520 "2021-09-23T23:00:25Z")
I need some advice, all help provide will be greatly appreciated. Our Cabriolet is having few issues, when placed in reverse and engaged it tends to pop out or grind, when we drive on the highway not able to engage 5th … --- ## [2018 GMC Terrain - Paint bubble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-paint-bubble/179536)
**Author:** [@RaymondFlint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondFlint)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-terrain-paint-bubble/179536 "2021-09-23T21:33:40Z")
A big bubble of paint on back hatch near handle came off. Took to dealer and won’t do anything as it’s not rusted through. called Gmc on hold for an hour and then left name and number. No one has called me back --- ## [2003 Camry LE Power Seat Recline Clicking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-le-power-seat-recline-clicking-noise/179516)
**Author:** [@cpduke22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpduke22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-le-power-seat-recline-clicking-noise/179516 "2021-09-23T02:09:39Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 Camry LE. The driver’s seat, which is a power seat, moves back and forth fine (aka the entire seat moves closer and further from the steering wheel without issue) but when I attempt to recline or bring… --- ## [Help Replacing Oil Pan Bolts on a Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-replacing-oil-pan-bolts-on-a-toyota/179325)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-replacing-oil-pan-bolts-on-a-toyota/179325 "2021-09-22T23:57:17Z")
My oil pan is leaking. I’m going to replace it because the oil pan is starting to rot, and so are some of the bolts and nuts. I plan on replacing the fasteners to as a result of them rotting, very badly. Don’t think they… --- ## [Car will no longer start after dead battery and jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-no-longer-start-after-dead-battery-and-jump/63758)
**Author:** [@rspfenni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rspfenni)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-no-longer-start-after-dead-battery-and-jump/63758 "2021-09-22T23:55:49Z")
My wife left the lights on in the 2001 Camry and completely draining the battery. I tried to jump her but the car would not start (turns over great). Also the electrical system was strange in that the lights would not … --- ## [2015 Nissan Leaf - Key question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-leaf-key-question/179488)
**Author:** [@Leafowneroregon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leafowneroregon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-leaf-key-question/179488 "2021-09-22T23:20:47Z")
IM getting an I- Key system fault. from what ive read on the internet its dew to moisture on the sensor maby. Others have taken it in and the dealer returns the car and it comes back. has any one else seen this and figu… --- ## [Tool to drive a fully threaded stud?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-drive-a-fully-threaded-stud/179430)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-to-drive-a-fully-threaded-stud/179430 "2021-09-22T20:58:01Z")
If I have a stud, that doesn’t have any notch in it to drive it, or a tapered end in hexagon shop or e-torx. Meaning a threaded rod with threads all the way on it. Is there a socket or wrenches that can go around the dia… --- ## [Would anyone by chance know what depin tool is needed for this UEGO cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-anyone-by-chance-know-what-depin-tool-is-needed-for-this-uego-cable/179509)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-anyone-by-chance-know-what-depin-tool-is-needed-for-this-uego-cable/179509 "2021-09-22T19:55:20Z")
I was thinking the 2 prong one but none seem to fit correctly and it’s my first time depinning and getting frustrated --- ## [Truck fan blower doesn’t work on high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-fan-blower-doesn-t-work-on-high-speed/178437)
**Author:** [@Mitchell-31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitchell-31)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-fan-blower-doesn-t-work-on-high-speed/178437 "2021-09-22T00:43:37Z")
2011 Ford f 150 For a couple of years I’ve had an issue with the high speed fan setting on my truck. After a while, all speed settings started to fail. The blower motor would make this weird moaning sound and no air wou… --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer BSM issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bsm-issue/179482)
**Author:** [@pb35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pb35)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bsm-issue/179482 "2021-09-22T00:34:28Z")
only passenger side blind spot working why --- ## [How To Tell If Wheels Will Wear Unevenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-if-wheels-will-wear-unevenly/179497)
**Author:** [@webmonk\_177310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webmonk_177310)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-if-wheels-will-wear-unevenly/179497 "2021-09-21T23:52:57Z")
Setting the stage: We live in the country a mile down gravel road from the blacktop. There are lots of curves and hills in this area also. Issue: It seems like we are having to replace tires left and right due to uneve… --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse - Loss of power light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-loss-of-power-light/179514)
**Author:** [@Marypeavy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marypeavy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-loss-of-power-light/179514 "2021-09-21T22:15:26Z")
Loss of power light comes along with with tc light --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Rust question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-rust-question/179423)
**Author:** [@sk1maxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sk1maxxx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-rust-question/179423 "2021-09-21T06:21:04Z")
What is the most economical way to remove rust along the roof edges both left and right side? Seems to be expensive to have the entire roof done to fix the little lines of rust along the edges. --- ## [Oil change, dumb question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dumb-question/179340)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-dumb-question/179340 "2021-09-21T03:08:48Z")
2011 Toyota Venza, V6, about 95000 miles, garaged. Gets driven mostly in town most days of the week, supermarket, library, etc, about 3000 miles per year, even less since Covid. Uses no oil between changes. Oil light … --- ## [2012 Volkswagen Passat Brakes don't catch in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-brakes-dont-catch-in-the-rain/179413)
**Author:** [@Mountaindweller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mountaindweller)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-passat-brakes-dont-catch-in-the-rain/179413 "2021-09-20T23:01:40Z")
My elderly mother is driving a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. I drove the car recently, in the rain, and when I went to stop at a red light, the brakes slipped–didn’t catch–and the car almost went into the intersection. She say… --- ## [2021 Honda CR-V - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-cr-v-battery-drain/179474)
**Author:** [@GaryKnotts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryKnotts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 11:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-cr-v-battery-drain/179474 "2021-09-20T11:25:06Z")
Parasitic battery drain. Twice in 2 weeks --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger - Fuel pump status update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-fuel-pump-status-update/179468)
**Author:** [@p58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-fuel-pump-status-update/179468 "2021-09-20T16:55:39Z")
fuel pump quit…had to replace at115,000 km --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ - How to turn on dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-how-to-turn-on-dash-lights/179465)
**Author:** [@DebraDelgado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraDelgado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-how-to-turn-on-dash-lights/179465 "2021-09-20T12:28:34Z")
How do I turn on the dash lights --- ## [Stripped Thread for Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-for-alternator/179460)
**Author:** [@jacob\_PNW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob_PNW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-thread-for-alternator/179460 "2021-09-20T09:56:10Z")
Hey Everybody, First post here. Having a little issue with my old but dang reliable 1984 ford f-150. I just replaced the alternator as it was going out and the top insert thread attaching the alternator to the engine b… --- ## [2014 Audi Q7 - Just these four problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-q7-just-these-four-problems/179359)
**Author:** [@SLest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SLest)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-q7-just-these-four-problems/179359 "2021-09-20T03:21:31Z")
We have had four major problems with our Audi Q7 - 2014 Prestige. 1) excessive oil consumption, 2)Excessive break squeak, wear, and dust on wheel wells (black at all times), Timing chain/Tensioners ($3K for that one), a… --- ## [2008 jeep grand laredo Won’t turn over, alt,bat,start good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-laredo-won-t-turn-over-alt-bat-start-good/179462)
**Author:** [@Tdlitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tdlitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-grand-laredo-won-t-turn-over-alt-bat-start-good/179462 "2021-09-19T22:57:56Z")
It’s not the alternator, or battery or starter issue but I am betting it’s the starter, my jeep has had all 3 of what I mentioned replaced in the last 3 years and the starter was replaced 2 times “had a warranty on it a… --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda5 - Can I extend the life of door trim gaskets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-can-i-extend-the-life-of-door-trim-gaskets/179405)
**Author:** [@JaneBiscoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaneBiscoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda5-can-i-extend-the-life-of-door-trim-gaskets/179405 "2021-09-19T02:13:17Z")
Rubberized trim gaskets on doors is wearing down. Is there a way to extend the life of the gaskets? --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Blazer - Why are my tires flat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-blazer-why-are-my-tires-flat/179439)
**Author:** [@davisbeatrice311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davisbeatrice311)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-blazer-why-are-my-tires-flat/179439 "2021-09-19T02:02:54Z")
My truck a 1998 Chevy blazer has been sitting for the past 4 years and I just noticed that the tires are completely flat why all of a sudden unless someone punctured them --- ## [Trying to find a Machanic in Albuquerque for my Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-a-machanic-in-albuquerque-for-my-dakota/179322)
**Author:** [@bklynspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklynspringer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-a-machanic-in-albuquerque-for-my-dakota/179322 "2021-09-19T00:08:07Z")
I have a 2000 dodge dakoda that needs a new motor. Any chance anybody here lives in or near Albuquerque NM and can recommend a trustworthy Machanic that knows dodges? I have a Machanic I trust but he told me they won’t … --- ## [2007 Buick Lucerne - TPMS blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-tpms-blinking/179445)
**Author:** [@adelavega](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adelavega)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-tpms-blinking/179445 "2021-09-18T23:45:12Z")
My service tire monitoring system is on but not blinking, why is that and how do I fix it??? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=206) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=208)