# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=23 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 24 --- ## [Truck Transmission Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-transmission-failure/199185)
**Author:** [@percules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/percules)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-transmission-failure/199185 "2025-02-18T21:04:29Z")
Hello all, I don’t know much about cars but I bought an old 2000 2wd 4.6 f150 for work. Long story short replacing the radiator myself I twisted off part of the transmission line going to the radiator during the install … --- ## [2014 Kia Sportage - CEL says Catalytic converter, but I don't believe it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118)
**Author:** [@jrich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sportage-cel-says-catalytic-converter-but-i-dont-believe-it/199118 "2025-02-18T00:11:11Z")
check light on and code shows catalytic converter but car displays none of the symptoms associated with that. what else could it be? --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee Not Starrting Sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-not-starrting-sometimes/199104)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-not-starrting-sometimes/199104 "2025-02-17T20:44:10Z")
Hello All. Most all the time we turn the key and nothing happens. It does start eventually…sometimes after 4-5 turns of the key. I don’t hear any sounds at all. Any idea what this could be or what I can check? Thank you… --- ## [2007 Acura RDX (tech) NAV DVD update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174)
**Author:** [@rkohli2000\_192884](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkohli2000_192884)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-tech-nav-dvd-update/199174 "2025-02-17T18:58:57Z")
Hello, I purchased the new Nav DVD (2021 from Acura) for update of the navigation maps. I’ve located the Nav DVD player on the passenger side near the console floor behind the carpet hatch. It has an orange “open” push… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Kona - Can I use this oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-can-i-use-this-oil/199125)
**Author:** [@VergilioSy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VergilioSy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-kona-can-i-use-this-oil/199125 "2025-02-17T16:56:20Z")
Is the engine oil “Motion 5W 30” ILSAC GF-6AAPI SP/CFACEA A3/B4 C3100% applicable for use on my 2019 Hyundai Kona gas engine? --- ## [Looking for a bidirection scan tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-bidirection-scan-tool/198860)
**Author:** [@BrianSki445\_192638](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianSki445_192638)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-bidirection-scan-tool/198860 "2025-02-17T15:35:04Z")
I want to upgrade to an budget entry level bidirectional one. (Not just a code reader.) Autel seems to be good but there are so many models. I am looking for one that can do TPMS. BT is not really needed. Reading the sen… --- ## [A serpentine belt issue wouldn't have anything to do with an overdue oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-serpentine-belt-issue-wouldnt-have-anything-to-do-with-an-overdue-oil-change/199168)
**Author:** [@Jneufeld2021\_192300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jneufeld2021_192300)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-serpentine-belt-issue-wouldnt-have-anything-to-do-with-an-overdue-oil-change/199168 "2025-02-17T15:04:07Z")
So today, I noticed a squeaking sound when my car is running. It is very cold where I live, and after doing some research I am fairly sure it’s the serpentine belt. That’s no issue I will have to bring it to a mechanic t… --- ## [2022 Nissan Pathfinder - Fast brake wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-pathfinder-fast-brake-wear/199167)
**Author:** [@RIZZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIZZ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-nissan-pathfinder-fast-brake-wear/199167 "2025-02-17T14:30:15Z")
But the 22 Pathfinder 3 years ago and we’re up to 18,000 mi on it and the rear brakes were squealing when you were going in reverse. Needless to say got him repaired $540 later New rotors new pads mechanic said he’s neve… --- ## ['94 buick century crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-buick-century-crank-no-start/199170)
**Author:** [@Skylar-Rohaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skylar-Rohaley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-buick-century-crank-no-start/199170 "2025-02-17T05:29:28Z")
I have a 1994 buick century that started to sputter really bad on a half hour trip away. It felt as if one of the coil packs went bad, and was running on 4/6 cyl. All of a sudden, it sputtered out and died. Tried to thro… --- ## [How to keep vent doors closed after engine is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161 "2025-02-16T17:11:33Z")
It appears that my 2013 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4-cyl FWD automatically opens the vent blend doors after a few minutes with the engine off - which is the case overnight, every night. In my older vehicles, I was able to manuall… --- ## [2006 Jeep Commander - Driveshaft noise while turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-driveshaft-noise-while-turning/199149)
**Author:** [@roger6632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger6632)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-driveshaft-noise-while-turning/199149 "2025-02-15T22:16:17Z")
when your driving or turning right or left make noise allmost like dvive shaft --- ## [Mystery Power Outage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-power-outage/199147)
**Author:** [@JDawg4721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDawg4721)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-power-outage/199147 "2025-02-15T18:07:11Z")
Got a bit of a doozy here, I have an 84 lesabre. Everything seems to be working fine up until the other day when I took it onto the highway, it was having a hard time turning over when I got to my destination, it was cra… --- ## [GM "Customer Satisfaction Program" Recall of 3.6L V6 Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806)
**Author:** [@CT4111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CT4111)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806 "2025-02-14T20:04:23Z")
I just got a "Customer Satisfaction Program" letter from GM stating that GM's 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is showing premature wear of th… --- ## [A friend's 2011 Accord, 2.4L, AT is presenting quite a challenge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-friends-2011-accord-2-4l-at-is-presenting-quite-a-challenge/198949)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-friends-2011-accord-2-4l-at-is-presenting-quite-a-challenge/198949 "2025-02-14T17:35:28Z")
The car has about 215,000 miles and was well cared for. It currently presents two drivability problems, two error codes, and has poor gas mileage according to her son. These problems have been going on for months. No s… --- ## [Coolant Level Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-question/199116)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-question/199116 "2025-02-14T13:18:12Z")
Hi I have a quick question about topping off the coolant system. My manual says “The coolant is correct when the upper end of the red float is at least even with the upper edge of the filler neck, but no more than .8 inc… --- ## [Window wet/ trunk flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982)
**Author:** [@starsandboulevards\_192728](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starsandboulevards_192728)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982 "2025-02-14T01:16:50Z")
Help. We’ve checked the plug in the trunk and the filter behind the glove box and i believe one other place that i can’t remember at the moment. The seals are an supposedly fine. Problem. My windshield is soaked. Spare… --- ## [2014 GMC Terrain - Who is best to fix a cracked exhaust housing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-who-is-best-to-fix-a-cracked-exhaust-housing/199114)
**Author:** [@BobCBerwynIL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobCBerwynIL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-who-is-best-to-fix-a-cracked-exhaust-housing/199114 "2025-02-13T22:35:20Z")
2014 gmc denali terrain 4 cyl exhaust housing cracked off now tail pipe is exposed. all else is functional . just the plastic cracked off. someone must have ran into it. --- ## [OBD Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-issues/199057)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-issues/199057 "2025-02-10T03:15:05Z")
My 2005 Buick Century failed a NJ state emission test. The inspection report says “This vehicle has failed the emissions inspection due to a communication problem with the On-Board Diagnostic system. To continue with the… --- ## [Changing tranny fluid Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-tranny-fluid-cherokee/199106)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-tranny-fluid-cherokee/199106 "2025-02-13T19:02:47Z")
2014 Jeep Cherokee and want to get tranny fluid changed. Been watching so.e.you tube videos and it seems I have to drop a panel cover off some sort to get to the drain. Anyone familiar with this? Is it a diy thing I can … --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Lost key inside car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-lost-key-inside-car/198951)
**Author:** [@Val26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Val26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-lost-key-inside-car/198951 "2025-02-13T16:06:49Z")
I lost my car keys inside my car. Do you know of any hidden spots for keys to fall into. Car has been searched by about 11 people and unable to find. How do I know they are in the car because i’m unable to lock it. --- ## [Advice on electrical short and power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-electrical-short-and-power-windows/199108)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-electrical-short-and-power-windows/199108 "2025-02-13T16:03:27Z")
hello. can anyone tell me the name of this part? the black wire goes the to the POSitive power terminal on my battery and the red disappears under dash. when its not hooked up, power windows don’t work. when it IS hoo… --- ## [Grinding/scraping in the back at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-scraping-in-the-back-at-slow-speeds/199102)
**Author:** [@jace\_192844](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jace_192844)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-scraping-in-the-back-at-slow-speeds/199102 "2025-02-13T13:50:53Z")
I bought a 98 crv awd this weekend and there’s a grinding/scraping sound coming from the rear (sounds like the driver side). It’s mainly at slow speeds and when turning, goes away at higher speeds. It’s also not all the … --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger - ABS engages when it should not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-abs-engages-when-it-should-not/199051)
**Author:** [@EdL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-abs-engages-when-it-should-not/199051 "2025-02-10T17:05:28Z")
Only at low speed and turning to the left (driver’s side), Anti-lock brake engages. No visible notifications or alarms, just the noise of engagement . --- ## [Chrysler 200 door lock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-200-door-lock-replacement/199079)
**Author:** [@keith\_192826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith_192826)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-200-door-lock-replacement/199079 "2025-02-12T20:08:08Z")
Have a 2013 Chrysler 200 convertible with a busted exterior door lock. Door does not have the access hole to change the lock. Any videos out there to show how to replace? --- ## [I'm losing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-losing-it/199061)
**Author:** [@Wisteria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wisteria)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-losing-it/199061 "2025-02-11T07:31:13Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Civic manual LX. I was told the ignition cylinder was bad. My key kept getting stuck and not coming out. So I replaced the entire unit in hopes that it would fix the issue. It did not. I was then told… --- ## [04 pilot master window switch going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pilot-master-window-switch-going-bad/199059)
**Author:** [@Ravizzaw\_192792](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ravizzaw_192792)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pilot-master-window-switch-going-bad/199059 "2025-02-10T21:31:09Z")
Master window switch stopped working. No windows up or down. I replaced it with a used one… worked for less than 24 hours and stopped working as well. What could be killing the switch? Any insight? Thanks, Bill --- ## [HM oil on a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hm-oil-on-a-used-car/198969)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hm-oil-on-a-used-car/198969 "2025-02-10T15:15:24Z")
I put synthetic blend in my used 09 focus like about 2 weeks ago. 123k miles. No maintenance history. Driving it daily. The oil on the dipstick still looks clean but from where you put oil in, it looks like there might b… --- ## [Shift lock button not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-lock-button-not-working/199045)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-lock-button-not-working/199045 "2025-02-10T01:12:59Z")
I have a 2015 landcruiser,it is a queen on the road and had only driven 73000kms,its toyota maintained. I bought it from a friend about an year ago,it had the interior upgraded to the 2017 look. I tried to use the phys… --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - CEL and engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-cel-and-engine-issues/199033)
**Author:** [@Wayne32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-cel-and-engine-issues/199033 "2025-02-10T00:58:03Z")
engine light flashing then goes solid, engine vibrates with acceleration. Problem arose accidently driving in low gear at about 35mph for a half mile. realized I bumped the stick to the right putting it in drive --- ## [Car suddenly shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-suddenly-shuts-off/193511)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-suddenly-shuts-off/193511 "2025-02-09T13:12:51Z")
Car is a 2004 chevy classic with the 2.2l ecotec… About 276k on the clock. I clocked out of work earlier and was rolling through the line in the parking lot waiting my turn to get out. While I was stopped for a brief mo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=22) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=24)