# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=254 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 255 --- ## [1994 Honda Accord - intermittent CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-intermittent-cel/175340)
**Author:** [@Thack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-intermittent-cel/175340 "2021-02-22T21:17:14Z")
1994 Honda Accord check engine light on intermittently for 5 months. My mechanic’s computer showed distributor problem back then, but I didn’t have it replaced then. The light only comes on when it is very damp or rain… --- ## [Driving my 20 year old S500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-my-20-year-old-s500/175292)
**Author:** [@Penny.wells1974\_174170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Penny.wells1974_174170)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-my-20-year-old-s500/175292 "2021-02-22T20:04:05Z")
I bought a brand new 2000 Mercedes S500 and this 21 year old car only has 50,000 miles. I rarely drive it, only weekends. Some weeks it sits in the garage. Is it bad for the car not to drive as much? The battery is fi… --- ## [Help please identifying part piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-identifying-part-piece/175347)
**Author:** [@jpschaper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpschaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-identifying-part-piece/175347 "2021-02-22T18:36:20Z")
While trying to figure out what is wrong with our vehicle, we found a piece of a part. It got too dark to try to figure out where it came from, so I thought maybe someone would recognize it. Thanks in advance. --- ## [2008 Mercury Grand Marquis - Unexpected acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-unexpected-acceleration/175358)
**Author:** [@farnak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farnak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-unexpected-acceleration/175358 "2021-02-22T18:21:22Z")
unexpected car acceleration when slowing down --- ## [2012 GMC Terrain radio trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-radio-trouble/175330)
**Author:** [@ThomasDOUGLASHubbard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasDOUGLASHubbard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-radio-trouble/175330 "2021-02-22T15:42:28Z")
Good Morning I have been reading complaint after complaint about this problem with the radios that were installed in the years 2011 to 2016 and they are the same as mine. Is There A Recall one them and if not there sh… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Malibu Random HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-random-hvac-issue/175356)
**Author:** [@CliffCrawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CliffCrawford)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-malibu-random-hvac-issue/175356 "2021-02-22T15:29:35Z")
Nothing blowing out vents when turned on. Happens randomly often. I can’t get the issue fixed because by the time I make it to Chevrolet the problem has fixed itself. --- ## [2020 Lexus ES 300h - make/model of battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-es-300h-make-model-of-battery/175338)
**Author:** [@Rombar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rombar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-lexus-es-300h-make-model-of-battery/175338 "2021-02-22T15:15:15Z")
Make and Model of 12 V Battery --- ## [Grinding noise when steering wheel is turned to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-to-the-right/175361)
**Author:** [@Volvonoob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvonoob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-to-the-right/175361 "2021-02-22T15:01:19Z")
Hello, first time posting on a car repair forum. Does anyone know what this noise could be? It only happens when the steering wheel is nearly fully turned towards the right and when the car’s been sitting for a while, th… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-no-heat/175354)
**Author:** [@RobertSeawright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertSeawright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-no-heat/175354 "2021-02-22T14:29:04Z")
no heat at idle blowing water out or the coolant tank. --- ## [2016 Nissan Rogue - different tire pressures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-different-tire-pressures/175308)
**Author:** [@Coco43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Coco43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-different-tire-pressures/175308 "2021-02-22T12:25:52Z")
Im questioning a disparity fr tire2 tire. One tire is 33 another 35 while a fourth is 36. What affect does this have on wear & everything else? --- ## [Suspension/serpentine belt issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-serpentine-belt-issues/175321)
**Author:** [@thomasjosephcimino\_174189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasjosephcimino_174189)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-serpentine-belt-issues/175321 "2021-02-22T00:08:28Z")
Hello all, I hope I am posting this in the correct place. This is a repair/maintenance question I hope someone will be able to answer. First off, I have a 2013 Kia Forte EX sedan. I bought the car from one previous (lea… --- ## [2018 Lincoln MKZ - loud back end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-loud-back-end-noise/175325)
**Author:** [@EarnestinePolk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarnestinePolk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-loud-back-end-noise/175325 "2021-02-21T22:13:10Z")
The backend of my car make a very loud noise at times have you had this problem? --- ## ['00 Chevy Silverado making a ominous clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-chevy-silverado-making-a-ominous-clicking-noise/175334)
**Author:** [@sean\_frac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sean_frac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/00-chevy-silverado-making-a-ominous-clicking-noise/175334 "2021-02-21T17:35:35Z")
Woof. I love this truck and fear I goofed it up good. Truck hadn’t been driven in a while (6+ years) until this past September. Drove it from PA to MA with no problem, trips to grocery store, Home Depot, and the like fo… --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion has had lots of problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-has-had-lots-of-problems/175288)
**Author:** [@harryberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harryberg)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-has-had-lots-of-problems/175288 "2021-02-21T15:52:54Z")
transmission problem coolant problems engine dying problems --- ## [2017 GMC Sierra 1500 seems to shift to neutral when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-sierra-1500-seems-to-shift-to-neutral-when-driving/175127)
**Author:** [@walwal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walwal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-sierra-1500-seems-to-shift-to-neutral-when-driving/175127 "2021-02-21T05:42:58Z")
acts like shifts to newtral when driving, will not pull to you stop engine and restart --- ## [2008 Chrysler Pacifica - AC/heater recirculation light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pacifica-ac-heater-recirculation-light/175319)
**Author:** [@cunninaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cunninaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pacifica-ac-heater-recirculation-light/175319 "2021-02-21T04:09:30Z")
AC/Heater Recirculation light flashing after cleaning the battery terminal. --- ## [2015 Dodge Dart - no power, won’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-no-power-won-t-shift/175317)
**Author:** [@mspam4u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mspam4u)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-no-power-won-t-shift/175317 "2021-02-20T23:26:15Z")
will not shift and has no power --- ## [2015 Hyundai Elantra - Loose oil plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-loose-oil-plug/175234)
**Author:** [@Rhaney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rhaney)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-loose-oil-plug/175234 "2021-02-20T22:43:00Z")
oil plug supposedly came loose causing rapid oil leak --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 shakes at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-shakes-at-low-speeds/175275)
**Author:** [@rwj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-shakes-at-low-speeds/175275 "2021-02-20T22:37:05Z")
shaking or vibrating at low speeds almost flat ground(about 20 mph) also shaking while sitting at stop light. --- ## [2004 Kia Spectra alternator issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-alternator-issue/175295)
**Author:** [@emeraldstranquility](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emeraldstranquility)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-alternator-issue/175295 "2021-02-20T21:39:55Z")
Alternator gauge goes up high 17+ when all electrical is on. Lights on high beam, all interior lights on, heater on full blast, advance auto said it should be going down the gauge when all is own full blast but is going … --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-leaks/174754)
**Author:** [@amalave986](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amalave986)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-leaks/174754 "2021-02-20T21:34:25Z")
When it rains there is water in the car. I usually here the swishing of water at the back panels of the car as i am coming to a stop. I usually let the water drain from the holes at the back doors. Just can’t figure o… --- ## [2008 Honda Odyssey has constant front-end suspension noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-has-constant-front-end-suspension-noise/175154)
**Author:** [@Darwood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darwood)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-odyssey-has-constant-front-end-suspension-noise/175154 "2021-02-20T21:28:49Z")
Have constant front end suspension noise of some kind since I’ve owned the vehicle. Have replaced struts, brake caliper pins, sway bar links and bushings, control arms. The brake caliper pins got rid of the most noise. S… --- ## [2008 Ram 2500 Starter Clicks Once When Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-2500-starter-clicks-once-when-dead/175315)
**Author:** [@mattlucs925\_174186](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattlucs925_174186)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ram-2500-starter-clicks-once-when-dead/175315 "2021-02-20T20:52:44Z")
I have a 2008 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins, and when my batteries are too dead to start, the starter just clicks once and gives up. I’m pretty sure I have battery issues already, but is that normal for the starter or do I need t… --- ## [2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara air blows cold at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-air-blows-cold-at-idle/175303)
**Author:** [@ricardo639](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricardo639)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-air-blows-cold-at-idle/175303 "2021-02-20T17:35:43Z")
o heat at idle I own this car when was brand new, way back in 2007. Until about a month ago, everything was fine. When the temperature fell. I realized that there is no heat while at idle. As soon as you start moving th… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe delamination](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-delamination/175297)
**Author:** [@KimH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-delamination/175297 "2021-02-20T17:19:33Z")
I have a 2014 Hyundai Sante Fe that color is pearl white where I am experiencing a lot of delamination issues especially on the hood! I have been told by numerous body shops this is common in white hyundai’s. Has anyon… --- ## [Transission change on 2005 Suzuki Reno](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transission-change-on-2005-suzuki-reno/175299)
**Author:** [@dallasg3214\_174175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dallasg3214_174175)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transission-change-on-2005-suzuki-reno/175299 "2021-02-20T16:26:53Z")
How hard is it to change the transmission on a 2005 Suzuki Reno? --- ## [2006 Impala Screaming After Warming Up And Getting Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-screaming-after-warming-up-and-getting-hot/175279)
**Author:** [@Kewizzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kewizzle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-screaming-after-warming-up-and-getting-hot/175279 "2021-02-20T06:17:09Z")
My car just started screaming when it gets to the halfway point and heating up kinda sounds like a failed motor or possibly the propeller for water pump, if someone can help me verify if its the water pump cuz i basicall… --- ## [P1193 when stuck in snow? Kia amanti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-when-stuck-in-snow-kia-amanti/175293)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-when-stuck-in-snow-kia-amanti/175293 "2021-02-19T21:20:12Z")
2004 kia amanti. For the past 2 years I’ve gotten the p1193 only ONCE during those times. It goes away after I drive a bit and don’t see it til next winter. But i only get the code when I’m stuck in the snow. (Reversin… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Azera - clanking power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-azera-clanking-power-steering/175286)
**Author:** [@CurtWarren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtWarren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-azera-clanking-power-steering/175286 "2021-02-19T16:17:22Z")
Our Power Steering Rack on our 2012 Azera makes a clanking sound when making a turns. Noticed a slop or play when sitting still. We found that part numbers: 11375122, 11374748 & 11366666 have to be replaced. Evidently… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-oil-light/175273)
**Author:** [@robertmcgrane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertmcgrane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-oil-light/175273 "2021-02-19T16:14:03Z")
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