# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=24 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [3rd tail doesn't work but brake lights do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-tail-doesnt-work-but-brake-lights-do/199029)
**Author:** [@I.am9010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/I.am9010)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-tail-doesnt-work-but-brake-lights-do/199029 "2025-02-09T03:41:00Z")
Why does my 3rd tail light not work but my 3rd brake light does? --- ## [Mitsubishi Galant -00 ABS Relay doesn't make the "click" sound. ABS and TCS light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-00-abs-relay-doesnt-make-the-click-sound-abs-and-tcs-light-is-on/199038)
**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-00-abs-relay-doesnt-make-the-click-sound-abs-and-tcs-light-is-on/199038 "2025-02-08T22:58:13Z")
Hello. So I’ve been working on my project car and it’s almost finished. It’s a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from 2000 with a 6A13 engine. The ABS and TCS light is on and turns out the ABS relay doesn’t make the usual “click… --- ## [One of the Car dome light doesn’t work with doors or if i turn the lights on. But it works if i try to turn it on separately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-the-car-dome-light-doesn-t-work-with-doors-or-if-i-turn-the-lights-on-but-it-works-if-i-try-to-turn-it-on-separately/192960)
**Author:** [@manny.kanwar\_186925](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manny.kanwar_186925)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-of-the-car-dome-light-doesn-t-work-with-doors-or-if-i-turn-the-lights-on-but-it-works-if-i-try-to-turn-it-on-separately/192960 "2025-02-08T20:31:13Z")
Its Hyundai Santa fe 2013, if you are familiar with its dome lights you know that thera are 3 ways to turn on dome lights 1- Open Door 2- On button which will turn on all interior dome lights 3- By pressing the indivi… --- ## [Is this a transmission problem that I can fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-transmission-problem-that-i-can-fix/199025)
**Author:** [@tjmaurer999\_181643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tjmaurer999_181643)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-transmission-problem-that-i-can-fix/199025 "2025-02-08T14:01:44Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Accord 4cyl with 130K miles on on it. It has been very reliable. Lately it has been make a strange SLIGHT revving sound right when I accelerate from a stop. It seems like it only happens right before … --- ## [MIL and emmison codes reset time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mil-and-emmison-codes-reset-time/199024)
**Author:** [@chrisl2700\_192759](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisl2700_192759)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mil-and-emmison-codes-reset-time/199024 "2025-02-07T16:52:27Z")
2016 Town amd Country. Had 0128 code, replaced thermostat, temp is holding properly. Can I disconnect battery to clear codes and take for emmision test ? How long will it take for codes to clear, if problem is repaired… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Dash cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-dash-cracks/198999)
**Author:** [@armandog07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/armandog07)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-dash-cracks/198999 "2025-02-07T16:15:51Z")
Dash board began cracking 18 months ago and as kept cracking all over. Car with 23,000 miles always parked in shaded garage --- ## [2015 Ford Festiva - Brake light out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-festiva-brake-light-out/199022)
**Author:** [@smoothies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smoothies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-festiva-brake-light-out/199022 "2025-02-07T02:31:33Z")
please help i cant get none of my brake lights to work thank you --- ## [Need Extreme Help BMW guys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-extreme-help-bmw-guys/199006)
**Author:** [@Dakotawoodsusa\_192743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotawoodsusa_192743)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-extreme-help-bmw-guys/199006 "2025-02-06T19:53:29Z")
I have a 2008 BMW 5 series. With V8 Engine. The Plastic Oil filter housing had a feline crack down the side. I started the car, it showed no Low oil pressure lights. Car idled fine, I left for work about 6 seconds later … --- ## [Seeking Advice: Retire CC or Make the Repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013)
**Author:** [@CluelessCC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CluelessCC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seeking-advice-retire-cc-or-make-the-repairs/199013 "2025-02-06T16:12:25Z")
Have a 2012 CC at 140k miles. The check engine light came on and the car started to shake during ignition (went away when started driving). I changed the spark plugs and coils but the problem remained. The shop is telli… --- ## [Homemade smoke machine for vacuum leaks using incense. No baby oil needed. Pics included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/homemade-smoke-machine-for-vacuum-leaks-using-incense-no-baby-oil-needed-pics-included/199005)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/homemade-smoke-machine-for-vacuum-leaks-using-incense-no-baby-oil-needed-pics-included/199005 "2025-02-06T02:23:33Z")
I was able to cobble this together from stuff I had on hand except for 10 feet of 1/4 inch ID vinyl tubing from HD. I broke the incense in half so they would fit in the jar and wrapped about 12-16 sticks with thread. The… --- ## [Should I change Transmission Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-fluid/198663)
**Author:** [@Davidgonzalez542\_192457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davidgonzalez542_192457)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-fluid/198663 "2025-02-05T19:23:50Z")
I have a 2016 Camry Se (2.5 L engine) with 59k miles. I bought it 8 months ago with 45k miles on it. I heard some cars you can check the transmission fluid but on mine it’s sealed. Should I consider changing if i want to… --- ## [2003 BMW Z4 - Engine Shuts down when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-engine-shuts-down-when-warm/198973)
**Author:** [@garrysxgd71\_192720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garrysxgd71_192720)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-engine-shuts-down-when-warm/198973 "2025-02-05T08:49:02Z")
engine shuts of after warmed up. no eml codes stored. car will usualy start back up but will stall again few mins later. any advice --- ## [Issue starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-starting/198985)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-starting/198985 "2025-02-05T04:05:49Z")
I think its a 2008 or something civic now its with gas no matter if its empty or half ful when they decide to put gas in it they always have a problem starting it what could it be should i puy a scanner to it this perso… --- ## [2005 Toyota Highlander - Battery issue leads to failed smog test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-battery-issue-leads-to-failed-smog-test/198978)
**Author:** [@Peggy46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy46)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-battery-issue-leads-to-failed-smog-test/198978 "2025-02-05T03:47:52Z")
Replaced battery in August, 2024 after existing battery died. I had regular service in October at 161,933 miles. Failed Smog Test on January 12, 2025, “NOT READY,” at 163,068 miles. I have driven over 350 miles, city and… --- ## [Spare tire blown while in trunk, yellow residue on the outside? Remount or Replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blown-while-in-trunk-yellow-residue-on-the-outside-remount-or-replace/198997)
**Author:** [@cfarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfarv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blown-while-in-trunk-yellow-residue-on-the-outside-remount-or-replace/198997 "2025-02-04T22:58:46Z")
My full size spare tire for my Toyota Corolla deflated (Possibly spontaneously given the yellow residue surrounding the entire rim). CLARIFICATION EDIT: I didn’t get used tires from the junkyard, I just got a used rim, … --- ## [Fuel pump keeps dying in 2005 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-keeps-dying-in-2005-toyota-corolla/179103)
**Author:** [@cfarv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cfarv)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-keeps-dying-in-2005-toyota-corolla/179103 "2025-02-04T21:14:46Z")
2005 Toyota Corolla with 220,000± miles. So I’m typing this as I lay stranded at work, my car has died twice in the past 2 years due to a fuel pump failure and this would be the 3rd time if it is the fuel pump again. Wh… --- ## [Is this normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-normal/198996)
**Author:** [@tpagano78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tpagano78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-normal/198996 "2025-02-04T21:08:51Z")
Maybe we can learn something new today. Is it normal for the tire size to be R16 and the rim diameter 17"? --- ## [RPM dependent vibrations in Nissan Altima 2016](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-dependent-vibrations-in-nissan-altima-2016/198595)
**Author:** [@m.irshad84\_192399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m.irshad84_192399)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-dependent-vibrations-in-nissan-altima-2016/198595 "2025-02-04T04:01:59Z")
Dear All, I just bought a Nissan Altima 2016 SV (Automatic). It has a reading of 240k km on odometer. The car runs fine except for one issue. When the RPM is close to 1500, it starts vibrating. The vibration is not too … --- ## [Diagnosing a misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-a-misfire/198903)
**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-a-misfire/198903 "2025-02-03T22:48:28Z")
My sisters truck transmission crapped the bed shortly after I got my new (to me) car so I gave her my old chevy which was very close to being sent to the junk yard. She desperately needed a vehicle and it was still runni… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Elantra - Engine Shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-engine-shuts-off/198968)
**Author:** [@Sammie19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammie19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-engine-shuts-off/198968 "2025-02-03T22:28:56Z")
Engine goes off on the road --- ## [2007 Toyota Sienna - Should I buy my own parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-should-i-buy-my-own-parts/198880)
**Author:** [@rnjha1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rnjha1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-should-i-buy-my-own-parts/198880 "2025-02-03T12:35:07Z")
I want to get brakes and rotors on my car replaced. I would prefer buying the parts myself and then having a mechanic replace them. --- ## [Can I swap my driver seat with a bucket seat (2nd row)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-my-driver-seat-with-a-bucket-seat-2nd-row/198935)
**Author:** [@owners4life5\_192692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owners4life5_192692)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-my-driver-seat-with-a-bucket-seat-2nd-row/198935 "2025-02-03T00:28:49Z")
Hello, I was recently hired by the post office and have been delivering mail. I drive on the passenger side when I am working. I want to keep a seat on the driver’s side instead of just removing it like most people do (… --- ## [Stopped accelerating while driving now wont turn over or crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopped-accelerating-while-driving-now-wont-turn-over-or-crank/198938)
**Author:** [@Confused\_as\_hell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Confused_as_hell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stopped-accelerating-while-driving-now-wont-turn-over-or-crank/198938 "2025-02-02T16:53:20Z")
I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden my van stopped accelerating. I still had power and no lights came on. I pulled over and tried to restart but the key when turned wont do anything. No cranking or turnover.… --- ## [Camry 2004 -- cold feet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2004-cold-feet/198798)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2004-cold-feet/198798 "2025-02-02T15:17:39Z")
No matter which way I set the vent control knob, forced air seems to be coming only out of the dashboard vents (i.e., not from the under-dash toward my feet, nor from the defrost vents). How do I diagnose whether the … --- ## [Free Maintenance on New Car - Can you get free parts instead lol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-maintenance-on-new-car-can-you-get-free-parts-instead-lol/198926)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-maintenance-on-new-car-can-you-get-free-parts-instead-lol/198926 "2025-02-02T15:07:50Z")
I see new cars have like two years of free oil changes etc… Has anyone ever tried showing up at the dealership with your car, showed the odometer, asked for you free oil, filter crush washer and drove away, or will they … --- ## [Exhaust hanging by a thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-hanging-by-a-thread/198931)
**Author:** [@goalie408\_192691](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goalie408_192691)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-hanging-by-a-thread/198931 "2025-02-02T00:40:07Z")
Hello, My mechanic says that my exhaust is hanging by a thread and driving overca pothoke or speed bump may cause an issue. What am i looking at in terms of repair? Is he speaking about the hangar or would this invol… --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento - Alternator replacement cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-alternator-replacement-cost/198882)
**Author:** [@whatisthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatisthis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-alternator-replacement-cost/198882 "2025-02-01T18:52:55Z")
cost to replace an alternator on car with 130,000 miles and battery --- ## [2021 Ford Escape - Won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910)
**Author:** [@MCoyne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCoyne)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910 "2025-02-01T16:54:11Z")
Start Escape, shuts off, tried multiple times --- ## [Fuel in EVAP vent line P0451 very low tank pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-in-evap-vent-line-p0451-very-low-tank-pressure/198670)
**Author:** [@PaintPaint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaintPaint)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-in-evap-vent-line-p0451-very-low-tank-pressure/198670 "2025-02-01T14:54:01Z")
Hello everyone I am having some problems with a 2011 Yukon 6.2L Issue: Finding gas in evap vent lines not tied to overfilling. Cleaned/cleared and it returns very low fuel tank pressure readings (up to -4112pa) p045… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Touareg - Problems with new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-touareg-problems-with-new-car/198889)
**Author:** [@Altaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Altaf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-touareg-problems-with-new-car/198889 "2025-01-31T22:36:14Z")
Hi, I purchased VW Tuareg 2011 on December 10, 2024. I paid 1000 advance and asked customer service representative (CSR) to certify and get license plate. The car dealer arranged certification and plate. On December 18 … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=23) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=25)