# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=253 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 254 --- ## [2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD - Dropped off the lift at very first service visit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-2500hd-dropped-off-the-lift-at-very-first-service-visit/175414)
**Author:** [@tonyg25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonyg25)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-2500hd-dropped-off-the-lift-at-very-first-service-visit/175414 "2021-02-28T04:23:55Z")
dealer dropped off lift at two ft broke sidestep and fender moldings truck is only 7 weeks old it just hit 3000 miles i took it in to have a first service early because the DEF system failed in the first week i owned it… --- ## [A.C.problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problem/175463)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problem/175463 "2021-02-28T02:55:57Z")
2011 3.0 140,000 mi. My daughter following a salt truck got splattered real good with salt. That’s when A.C. started acting up. By her description it sounds like the compressor is trying to seize only when A.C. is activ… --- ## [Repair for almost-but-not-stolen catalytic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-for-almost-but-not-stolen-catalytic/175386)
**Author:** [@asant2\_174225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asant2_174225)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-for-almost-but-not-stolen-catalytic/175386 "2021-02-28T02:21:33Z")
The bad guys were spooked off before they could finish the job on my 2002, 260k mi CRV. So my (replaced only a few years ago) catalytic is still there, but there’s a nice clean cut in the pipe behind it. Of course, I j… --- ## [Resetting tire warning light on 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-tire-warning-light-on-2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid/175462)
**Author:** [@Harold58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harold58)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-tire-warning-light-on-2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid/175462 "2021-02-27T23:36:27Z")
how to reset tire warning lite? --- ## [Heating & cooling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-cooling/172155)
**Author:** [@scottadams650\_166242](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottadams650_166242)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-cooling/172155 "2021-02-27T18:35:59Z")
So my 03 Altima (152k) temp gauge reads right where it should ,but I’ve been noticing that the only time I get hot or warm air from vents is when the car is being driven under load (like freeway) as soon as im at a stop … --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - do I really need to change my trans fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-do-i-really-need-to-change-my-trans-fluid/175435)
**Author:** [@AccidentalFarmLady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AccidentalFarmLady)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-do-i-really-need-to-change-my-trans-fluid/175435 "2021-02-27T18:29:18Z")
They guy at the oil change place tells me I need to replace my transmission fluid because it is dark not bright red. Is he pulling my leg? --- ## [Van won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start/175406)
**Author:** [@Ben39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben39)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start/175406 "2021-02-27T01:32:45Z")
I parked my 2014 dodge grand caravan in May 2020 in my garage and 2 days ago tried to start it but it was dead. I assumed it was the battery so I charged it for 24 hours and I only got flashing dash lights. I then tried… --- ## [Fuel Trim is always positive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-trim-is-always-positive/175447)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-trim-is-always-positive/175447 "2021-02-27T00:26:03Z")
1999 integra LS 145k My FT is always positive. LTFT is fixed at 6.25% at idle and at 2k. STFT @2k rpm: B1, B1S1 B2S2 7, 1.6, 9.4 8.6, 8.6, 10.1 Ie total \> 10% At idle B1, B1S1 B2S2 7, 7.8, 8.6 … --- ## [4.7 WJ ECU plug connectors - how to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-7-wj-ecu-plug-connectors-how-to-fix/175359)
**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-7-wj-ecu-plug-connectors-how-to-fix/175359 "2021-02-26T23:49:12Z")
Hi there, The jeep year 2000 4.7 WJ What is the best way to fix ECU WIRING HARNESS PLUG CONNECTORS? Currently, connectors plastic fixators are broken, which might be the reason why the engine is stalling or not workin… --- ## [2022 Cadillac CTS noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-cadillac-cts-noise-when-accelerating/175430)
**Author:** [@tomw23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomw23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-cadillac-cts-noise-when-accelerating/175430 "2021-02-26T20:08:21Z")
car has noise when accelatate. is this transmission or differantial? --- ## [Jeep Compass 2019 - Clicking noise issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-2019-clicking-noise-issue/175022)
**Author:** [@marcob\_173971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcob_173971)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-2019-clicking-noise-issue/175022 "2021-02-26T19:24:50Z")
Hey folks. I hope I can receive an advice. One month ago, my Compass started to make an annoying clicking noise whenever I steer on parking. I brought the car to the dealer to get it checked. I was told the rotors have … --- ## [2014 Subaru Legacy - where’s the outside air temp sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-where-s-the-outside-air-temp-sensor/175446)
**Author:** [@higuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/higuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-legacy-where-s-the-outside-air-temp-sensor/175446 "2021-02-26T18:43:26Z")
Cannot find the location of the outside air temperature sensor to replace it. --- ## [Did I get the wrong fuel pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-the-wrong-fuel-pump/175440)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-get-the-wrong-fuel-pump/175440 "2021-02-26T15:35:19Z")
Autozone had a Delphi AMF003 in stock; I would have had to wait for the Spectra; both matched my truck ('87 Toyota pickup, carbureted, 4-cylinder, 2WD, XtraCab, long bed). I bought the Delphi (the AZ guy told me it was b… --- ## [1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Broward County mechanic seach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-broward-county-mechanic-seach/175417)
**Author:** [@Kgcento](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kgcento)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-broward-county-mechanic-seach/175417 "2021-02-26T09:24:42Z")
Looking for a mechanic in the Broward County area that can work on vintage pre-1980 VW beetles . --- ## [2002 BMW 525 - water on the crank position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-525-water-on-the-crank-position-sensor/175449)
**Author:** [@EmmettFBenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmettFBenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-525-water-on-the-crank-position-sensor/175449 "2021-02-26T05:20:35Z")
i flushed heater core and think water got on the crank position sensor. i bought one and hope this is the problem. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Power window self-opening](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399)
**Author:** [@WilliamFBaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamFBaum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399 "2021-02-25T15:31:07Z")
power window goes down on its own --- ## [1978 Cadillac DeVille - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-cadillac-deville-loses-power/175419)
**Author:** [@Bubbles3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bubbles3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-cadillac-deville-loses-power/175419 "2021-02-25T15:04:24Z")
When I turn the key to start car it looses all power when had power before. --- ## [2006 Mazda 3 2.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-3-2-0/175409)
**Author:** [@Jake-Gittes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake-Gittes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-3-2-0/175409 "2021-02-25T01:33:34Z")
About 6 months ago my Mazda 3 began revving extremely high on start up. This would sustain for a good 20 seconds, sometimes longer. This is also accompanied by a lot of vibration and buzziness. I know Mazdas rev high on … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Hesitation only on start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hesitation-only-on-start-up/175421)
**Author:** [@turbo321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbo321)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hesitation-only-on-start-up/175421 "2021-02-25T01:21:00Z")
hesitation and jerking on take off then ok --- ## [2004 Honda CR-V - flashing lights run down battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-flashing-lights-run-down-battery/175313)
**Author:** [@Mike03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-flashing-lights-run-down-battery/175313 "2021-02-25T00:11:36Z")
Battery flat - when charged up again, the car’s emergency flashers came on and could not be switched off. Ditto for a red flashing light on the dash, on the left hand side of the taco - not mentioned in the User Handbook… --- ## [2015 GMC 3500 - Rusty running boards and honesty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-3500-rusty-running-boards-and-honesty/175123)
**Author:** [@Rbela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rbela)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-3500-rusty-running-boards-and-honesty/175123 "2021-02-24T21:44:19Z")
Has GM ever owned up to the rusting running board issue, as have the identical problem with a 2015 I purchased less than a year old from a GMC dealer in Canada. I feel that they are unsafe to use as a step know and will … --- ## [I'm new, and definitely not a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-new-and-definitely-not-a-mechanic/173793)
**Author:** [@oleskoolchevys\_173231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oleskoolchevys_173231)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-new-and-definitely-not-a-mechanic/173793 "2021-02-24T20:50:01Z")
As I said, I’m not a mechanic, but I like to tinker and if it’s possible to do things myself I try to do it that way because if you don’t try you don’t learn. That being said I have a 01 chevy blazer with a few issues. … --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion - 4 steering racks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-4-steering-racks/175395)
**Author:** [@ScotMyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScotMyers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-4-steering-racks/175395 "2021-02-24T18:02:42Z")
I purchased my 2011 Fusion in Oct. 2019. I’m about to replace the power steering rack for the 4th time in a car that is 9 years old! I contacted Ford directly and was told they can’t do anything for me, that the car wa… --- ## [2003 Dodge Neon - felt like the e-brake was on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-felt-like-the-e-brake-was-on/175323)
**Author:** [@Roland10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-felt-like-the-e-brake-was-on/175323 "2021-02-23T23:35:38Z")
My car is a SX 2.0 sport. 2003 With around 95,000 km. It started shifting harder than usual, I didn’t pay much attention to that until one day on a main hwy. I had to pull off for some reason, when getting back on t… --- ## [2020 Cadillac XTS struggles to get up to working temp in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365)
**Author:** [@GeorgeMcLeod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeMcLeod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365 "2021-02-23T17:23:56Z")
2020 Cadillac XT4 Sport Having problem getting engine temp up to working temp in cold -Weather ok on Highway driving but struggles driving around town. --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Horn problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-horn-problem/175390)
**Author:** [@teddy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teddy43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-horn-problem/175390 "2021-02-23T16:27:06Z")
car had been sitting in driveway for a month when the horn( not the security alarm ) started sounding solid. unhooked the battery and the horns . the doors unlocked during this episode… reset alarm and one month late… --- ## [2011 escalade no sound from radio after battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-escalade-no-sound-from-radio-after-battery-replacement/175381)
**Author:** [@venomous59\_174224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/venomous59_174224)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-escalade-no-sound-from-radio-after-battery-replacement/175381 "2021-02-23T15:50:09Z")
2011 escalade no sound from radio after battery replacement --- ## [2015 Nissan Versa intermittent wipers quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-intermittent-wipers-quit-working/175368)
**Author:** [@don15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-intermittent-wipers-quit-working/175368 "2021-02-23T15:32:37Z")
intermitten wipers stopped working --- ## [2013 Ford Taurus - testing front struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-testing-front-struts/175371)
**Author:** [@Al48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-testing-front-struts/175371 "2021-02-22T23:51:51Z")
I own a 2013 Ford Taurus with 84,000 miles. What is the best way to test if I need new front struts? The car tracks straight and rebounds good over bumps. The rear has shock absorbers. --- ## [Peugeot 206 exhaust muffler. Worth it to replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-exhaust-muffler-worth-it-to-replace/175378)
**Author:** [@davquak\_174223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davquak_174223)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-exhaust-muffler-worth-it-to-replace/175378 "2021-02-22T23:02:43Z")
Hi there, I have a peugeot 206 and the muffler was completely rusted and fell off the pipe (except for the rubber bands). I already detached the old one and I was thinking to repair it myself with a new muffler and some… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=252) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=254)