# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=22 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [2013 Fiat 500 - Smoke and burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-smoke-and-burning-smell/199297)
**Author:** [@Daisy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daisy58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-smoke-and-burning-smell/199297 "2025-02-28T21:07:36Z")
Black smoke and metalic burni g smell --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla - Do I really need shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-do-i-really-need-shocks/199182)
**Author:** [@Sharon00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon00)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-do-i-really-need-shocks/199182 "2025-02-28T20:12:51Z")
My 2004 Toyota Corolla has 145,000 miles on it and I’m the original owner. The car has been well maintained. I drive around town most of the time since I retired. It was suggested I have my front and rear shocks and s… --- ## [Charcoal oil caked on block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298)
**Author:** [@purplehzink\_192988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/purplehzink_192988)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charcoal-oil-caked-on-block/199298 "2025-02-27T22:42:01Z")
I went to do a spark plug change and then had to replace the valve cover gasket and then stopped in shock. The previous owners (friends of mine who gave me the car) never changed the oil so this was the results. What is … --- ## [This is a maintenance list](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-maintenance-list/199289)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-a-maintenance-list/199289 "2025-02-27T22:15:02Z")
This was emailed to me; some things need checking and possibly replacing. I was wondering if you could tell me which will be the hardest and easiest to do. Manufacturer Recommended Services at 60,000 Miles Inspect Acce… --- ## [Parking brake needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-needed/199300)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake-needed/199300 "2025-02-27T20:32:24Z")
Car i got was making noise from rear area. From this. The cable end is gone. Is it hard to replace missing cable? No hardware. No shoes. This is all I found. The linkage was loose and bouncing around. --- ## [Corolla E120 dashboard night lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-e120-dashboard-night-lights/192926)
**Author:** [@Ido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ido)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-e120-dashboard-night-lights/192926 "2025-02-27T18:32:11Z")
Hi I have a problem with my 2006-2007 Corolla E120 that came in the interim since last winter. I noticed that when I drive at night that the dashboard, among other things, that the speed indicator misses Dim mode and g… --- ## [Lambo Aventador 2013 - Airbag Control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambo-aventador-2013-airbag-control-module/199226)
**Author:** [@abbie\_192933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abbie_192933)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lambo-aventador-2013-airbag-control-module/199226 "2025-02-27T02:17:21Z")
Hi All , My boss has a 2013 Lambo Aventador and he has purchased a new airbag conrol module which needs to be coded to the car. We are looking for a mechanic who can do this? Any help would be great. We are based in Her… --- ## [Drum break issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-break-issue/199267)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-break-issue/199267 "2025-02-26T20:30:56Z")
I am doing the brake drums on a 2019 Chevy Trax. I took the drums off, but I am only repairing one at a time to check my work. I’ve watched a few videos, even one similar to my brake setup, so I think everything is corre… --- ## [Part for Mercedes-Benz CLK320 work with E320?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-for-mercedes-benz-clk320-work-with-e320/199283)
**Author:** [@laquintessenceofdust](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laquintessenceofdust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-for-mercedes-benz-clk320-work-with-e320/199283 "2025-02-26T13:22:56Z")
Hi. My sister bought a used Mercedes Benz E320 (2000) and when it indicated it was low on oil and we went to top it off, the dipstick had no markings on it whatsoever. It is some piece of junk replacement. I need to buy … --- ## [Ford Fiesta 2001 Suspension Frame Crash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2001-suspension-frame-crash/199265)
**Author:** [@austraray\_192965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/austraray_192965)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2001-suspension-frame-crash/199265 "2025-02-26T11:24:04Z")
Hi, i am fixing this Ford fiesta that had a frontal left crash. It wasn’t that bad if it isn’t for the fact that the frame where the suspensions are located got bent during the crash. It’s not really that much, but at… --- ## [Door handle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-handle-problem/199281)
**Author:** [@Matt01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt01)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-handle-problem/199281 "2025-02-26T02:24:53Z")
Hi all, Does someone know how this nut is called? I need one for my door handle. The bolt is M6 and I tried with a rivet nut, but the hole is too small for it, and I do not want to drill because of the paint damage. Th… --- ## [Audi a3 700e repair did nothing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-700e-repair-did-nothing/199254)
**Author:** [@gamenasta5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gamenasta5)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-700e-repair-did-nothing/199254 "2025-02-25T15:18:35Z")
Hello, i have already wrote here before about my car. Audi a3 2010 1.6TDI 105HP 7 speed automatic. Once winter started i had a problem that when i start the car cold, rpm scale would go up and down and car would begin to… --- ## [Locating Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor on 2014 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L Turbocharged EcoBoost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-cylinder-head-temperature-sensor-on-2014-ford-fusion-se-1-5l-turbocharged-ecoboost/199275)
**Author:** [@cwillett05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwillett05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locating-cylinder-head-temperature-sensor-on-2014-ford-fusion-se-1-5l-turbocharged-ecoboost/199275 "2025-02-25T14:30:42Z")
I am having serious difficulty locating the CHT sensor on my engine. Where exactly is the CHT sensor located on a 2014 Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost? I have the Ford schematic, but I can’t find it. What do I need to remove to acc… --- ## [2014 Nissan Juke - Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-juke-overheating/199159)
**Author:** [@alan32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan32)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-juke-overheating/199159 "2025-02-24T16:11:43Z")
car over heating blowing out steam after using air con on hot day --- ## [Car Won't Start, Battery, Alternator, and Starter Test Good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411)
**Author:** [@miketho16\_192233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miketho16_192233)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-alternator-and-starter-test-good/198411 "2025-02-24T13:30:20Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Accord LX. After running several errands with 5 to 10 minutes of city driving between each stop, it wouldn’t start after the final stop (20 minutes in the grocery store). The lights were not left on, … --- ## [Honing Alusil Engine blocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honing-alusil-engine-blocks/199146)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honing-alusil-engine-blocks/199146 "2025-02-23T04:03:56Z")
Im taking my N62 V8 engine down to the block, im going to drop it off at a local BMW shop once removed. id really love to check the cylinder walls but i heard you cant hone alusil blocks like usual has any mechanic had e… --- ## [Car doesn't allow me to accelerate when raining/wet roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-allow-me-to-accelerate-when-raining-wet-roads/199243)
**Author:** [@ldevers9\_192947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldevers9_192947)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-doesnt-allow-me-to-accelerate-when-raining-wet-roads/199243 "2025-02-22T20:40:20Z")
Hi, I drive a 2015 Hyundai Accent automatic with under 90,000km and am having trouble with the vehicle when it’s raining/really wet streets (puddles). When the roads are wet my car drives fine at first but then starts s… --- ## [Need help diagnosing swaying issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-swaying-issue/199233)
**Author:** [@ThatDudeBishop222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThatDudeBishop222)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-swaying-issue/199233 "2025-02-21T22:16:19Z")
In Nov of 2024 I bought a 2018 Ford fusion Titanium Hybrid from a car dealership in St Louis. That evening on the way there it started snowing. After buying the car as I got on the highway the readend began swaying left … --- ## [Faulty parts replacement responsibility for labor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-parts-replacement-responsibility-for-labor/199198)
**Author:** [@aakaash3404\_192910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aakaash3404_192910)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/faulty-parts-replacement-responsibility-for-labor/199198 "2025-02-21T17:01:10Z")
A year ago at car inspection, I had to have a brake job. This year, the brakes failed again, due to what they said was a faulty part, which they were able to get replaced by the manufacturer + $50 for the labor. Their st… --- ## [Some light maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-light-maintenance/199109)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-light-maintenance/199109 "2025-02-21T02:42:47Z")
I’m finally getting around to something I’ve been planning to do since I got this 12 mazda 3 skyactiv 3k miles ago. I did the oil change today (it was fresh when I got it) and want to replace the plugs, not that theres a… --- ## [2021 Mazda CX-5 - How to update GPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-5-how-to-update-gps/199216)
**Author:** [@Bluey39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluey39)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-5-how-to-update-gps/199216 "2025-02-21T01:27:26Z")
Easy and cheap way to update GPS --- ## [Porsche Paint Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-paint-advice/199220)
**Author:** [@Gooner2216\_192923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gooner2216_192923)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/porsche-paint-advice/199220 "2025-02-20T20:00:28Z")
Hi people! I have a beautiful 991 from 2013. I bought it from a family friend (old lady) who unfortunately mistreated the car badly. The paint was scratched all over and it had started to loosen up in some of the corner… --- ## [Citroen Xsara hatchback 1.6 petrol stalls at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-xsara-hatchback-1-6-petrol-stalls-at-idle/199207)
**Author:** [@Matt01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-xsara-hatchback-1-6-petrol-stalls-at-idle/199207 "2025-02-20T14:22:58Z")
Hello all, First time writing here. I have a problem with Citroen Xsara hatchback 1.6 petrol. It keep stalling at idle, no matter the engine is hot or cold. I have cleaned the throttle body, but it is still stalling whe… --- ## [Help with a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-car/199128)
**Author:** [@Mp315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mp315)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-a-car/199128 "2025-02-20T09:45:13Z")
Hi folks, I have a 1992 Chrysler Spirit R/T that has been sitting outdoors for 10 years without being started, so it needs to be painted. However, I need to know if it would be a good idea to restore it to use as a perso… --- ## [Avalon: P0012 P0014 and a noise after valve cover gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-p0012-p0014-and-a-noise-after-valve-cover-gasket/199217)
**Author:** [@leaningdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leaningdog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-p0012-p0014-and-a-noise-after-valve-cover-gasket/199217 "2025-02-20T03:36:55Z")
I have a myriad of issues after doing the bank 1 valve cover gasket kit, and all 6 coils and plugs. Shortly after starting up, there was a P0335 for the Crankshaft position sensor. After a few miles there was also a p001… --- ## [2004 Subaru Outback won't start after a short drive on a very cold day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-wont-start-after-a-short-drive-on-a-very-cold-day/199208)
**Author:** [@pedersdan\_192922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pedersdan_192922)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-outback-wont-start-after-a-short-drive-on-a-very-cold-day/199208 "2025-02-20T01:20:30Z")
Once in a while my 2004 Subaru outback won’t start after a short drive on a very cold morning (below zero Fahrenheit). It starts fine first thing in the morning then I drive it a quarter of a mile to the store, and 20 m… --- ## [Red Flag for Service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-flag-for-service/199188)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-flag-for-service/199188 "2025-02-19T20:07:16Z")
Last Saturday, I wanted to test drive a 2012 Honda CRV that’s for sale by a new car dealership that also sells used vehicles of other brands. I was told the car was being serviced by a dealership of another brand down th… --- ## [2010 GMC Terrain - ABS issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-abs-issues/199178)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_MichelleFaerber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_MichelleFaerber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-terrain-abs-issues/199178 "2025-02-19T19:38:40Z")
Does anyone else have problem with the ABS on the front of their 2010 GMC terrain on the right side replaced the pigtail and the sensor and it’s still coming up that it’s not working on the left side I just noticed it’s … --- ## [My car takes extra long to accelerate over 2500rpms in every gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-extra-long-to-accelerate-over-2500rpms-in-every-gear/199077)
**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-extra-long-to-accelerate-over-2500rpms-in-every-gear/199077 "2025-02-19T04:42:20Z")
Car: 1996 Honda Civic EX, d16y8 engine, manual transmission. Bone stock. Problem: When I am accelerating in any gear my car will take extra long to get over 2500 rpms, the higher the gear the longer it takes. But I ha… --- ## [Where is the transmission range sensor/neutral safety switch on a Daewoo Lanos?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-transmission-range-sensor-neutral-safety-switch-on-a-daewoo-lanos/197985)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-transmission-range-sensor-neutral-safety-switch-on-a-daewoo-lanos/197985 "2025-02-19T00:11:51Z")
I am having problems with my 2002 Daewoo Lanos not cranking or starting randomly. In the past, I have been able to resolve this problem by inserting the key into the interlock slot on the transmission shifter, cycling t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=21) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=23)