# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=268 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 269 --- ## [Can I keep old pads with new calipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-keep-old-pads-with-new-calipers/173834)
**Author:** [@jrbirdman07\_166596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrbirdman07_166596)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-keep-old-pads-with-new-calipers/173834 "2021-01-05T14:11:30Z")
So I’ve got my 2015 Toyota 4Runner limited, and it has developed a vibration in the steering wheel when braking. I checked the front rotors and they are good (only +/- 0.001 inches runout both sides). However I noticed m… --- ## [And old problem with Colorado and Canyon with immobilizer (no start sometimes)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-old-problem-with-colorado-and-canyon-with-immobilizer-no-start-sometimes/173790)
**Author:** [@carguy7766](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carguy7766)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-old-problem-with-colorado-and-canyon-with-immobilizer-no-start-sometimes/173790 "2021-01-05T13:45:32Z")
It has been a while for me on this forum. I have an old problem. Since it only happens about every 3 months, I usually just forget about it. My 2007 GMC Canyon just sometimes does not start. It turns over, no start. … --- ## [2003 Toyota Corolla loses power climbing hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-loses-power-climbing-hills/173875)
**Author:** [@ProsperAsiegbu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ProsperAsiegbu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-corolla-loses-power-climbing-hills/173875 "2021-01-05T12:24:16Z")
It looses power climbing hill and also reduce in acceleration while I drive on it’s own especially after driving for a while --- ## [2009 BMW 528 - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-vibration/173786)
**Author:** [@Skeesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skeesey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-528-vibration/173786 "2021-01-05T01:01:21Z")
I also have replace many things and still get trucking and vibrayion --- ## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica - Crank sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-crank-sensors/173817)
**Author:** [@Lin-Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lin-Z)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-crank-sensors/173817 "2021-01-04T23:54:34Z")
05 Pacific@ was driving 65 mph car completely shut down said cam or crank change both sensors still cranks no start still says cam bank 1 sensor 1 --- ## [2011 Buick Lucerne - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-transmission-issue/173848)
**Author:** [@BradleyWinters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradleyWinters)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-lucerne-transmission-issue/173848 "2021-01-04T23:54:08Z")
transmission disengaging after serring and cool it engaged turned off, restarted would not engage. no leaks and fluid level OK. --- ## [2012 Cadillac SRX - Kill switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-kill-switch/173818)
**Author:** [@805-dreamin603](https://community.cartalk.com/u/805-dreamin603)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-kill-switch/173818 "2021-01-04T19:41:12Z")
KEY FOB VS Ignition Kill Switch. Help, please. Neighbor removed kill switch from 2012 Hyundai Elantra (not sure if aftermarket or not) because he said fob was missing and car wouldn’t lock so this was his work-around to… --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Paddle shifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-paddle-shifters/173850)
**Author:** [@daveszilagyi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveszilagyi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-paddle-shifters/173850 "2021-01-04T19:28:36Z")
hello, The flappy paddles of the steering wheel, can they be used the same as a 5-speed stick or do you have to be gentle with them? When I go to pass some one I’ll drop it in to a lower gear and I shot past them. Is the… --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Equinox - Infotainment blackout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-infotainment-blackout/173770)
**Author:** [@Yooper24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yooper24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-equinox-infotainment-blackout/173770 "2021-01-04T19:09:33Z")
Twice recently, my radio/backup screen has been completely black when starting my drive – and later come back on while driving around town. What’s happening? --- ## [2008 Dodge Caravan - Washer dribbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-washer-dribbles/173831)
**Author:** [@ibleedblue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibleedblue)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-caravan-washer-dribbles/173831 "2021-01-04T18:43:25Z")
rear window washer leaks at winsheild onto dash --- ## [Please Help! 98 Chevy intermittent stalling mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-98-chevy-intermittent-stalling-mystery/112154)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Whitaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_Whitaker)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-98-chevy-intermittent-stalling-mystery/112154 "2021-01-04T18:35:40Z")
Hi all- I have a 98 Chevy C2500 pickup (5.7L Vortec 350) that I am having a real frustrating time with. A few weeks ago, I noticed that very occasionally, after the vehicle was warm, I would see a sudden full RPM dip to … --- ## [2016 Toyota Highlander - runs rough in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-runs-rough-in-winter/173721)
**Author:** [@kennyboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennyboy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-runs-rough-in-winter/173721 "2021-01-04T15:35:57Z")
My 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited engine runs rough during the winter months (NY). Vehicle now has 45,000 miles stil no changes and no luck with Toyota for a fix. please advise. --- ## [2006 Accord sedan intermittent keyfob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-accord-sedan-intermittent-keyfob-issue/173764)
**Author:** [@nospamnyc\_173217](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nospamnyc_173217)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-accord-sedan-intermittent-keyfob-issue/173764 "2021-01-04T14:17:45Z")
Happy New Year all. I’m in the southeast and we’ve experienced a cold spell for a few days. It was then this issue first cropped up. Found I could not unlock doors with fob. Manual unlock and car start up w/o problem… --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200c](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200c/173815)
**Author:** [@robertcdavis45\_173254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertcdavis45_173254)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200c/173815 "2021-01-04T03:06:18Z")
Maybe someone can give me some advice on my 2016 Chrysler 200c my engine light is on I went to AutoZone and borrow their check light engine scanner the code come up PO301 No1 Cylinder misfire detected. So I changed the c… --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 - Which brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-which-brakes/173823)
**Author:** [@JamesAllison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesAllison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-which-brakes/173823 "2021-01-04T03:05:57Z")
Need to replace the factory brakes on my truck. Which replacement brakes are recommended? --- ## [2016 Ford Escape radio issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-radio-issue/173805)
**Author:** [@az351\_173249](https://community.cartalk.com/u/az351_173249)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-radio-issue/173805 "2021-01-03T21:16:18Z")
Usually the radio is on when I turn the key off. When I start it, sometimes the radio comes on and other times it doesn’t. If it does not come on, I have to push the on/volume dial button a few times to get it to come on… --- ## [Spark plug replacement leads to more problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-leads-to-more-problems/173809)
**Author:** [@Vegasgustan\_173251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vegasgustan_173251)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-replacement-leads-to-more-problems/173809 "2021-01-03T19:27:38Z")
Hello, I have a 2014 Nissan Sentra. I started noticing that the car was driving sluggish, gas mileage was getting worse and just didn’t feel right. However, it was still getting power to the engine and could go on the h… --- ## [Not unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-unintended-acceleration/173750)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-unintended-acceleration/173750 "2021-01-03T18:29:25Z")
Well, in this case, at least according to the news report, the driver did not try to shift the blame to the car/manufacturer. I’ve mentioned my own similar errors on this forum: Happy New Year. May your car always … --- ## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Won't crank sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-crank-sometimes/173754)
**Author:** [@dwingthing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwingthing)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-crank-sometimes/173754 "2021-01-03T18:15:10Z")
My wife’s Jeep will randomly not crank. when I try to test the starter wiring etc. it will decide to start or will be too hot to reach the starter wiring to test it. I have replaced the starter 3 times now to no avail. S… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Equinox - Driver's door is on strike](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-drivers-door-is-on-strike/173772)
**Author:** [@krause345](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krause345)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-equinox-drivers-door-is-on-strike/173772 "2021-01-03T16:54:12Z")
nothing associated with the driver door works. window wont open, lights don’t go on and radio wont shut off when door is opened. --- ## [Front End Seized in 4wd - Drives Fine in 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-seized-in-4wd-drives-fine-in-2wd/83428)
**Author:** [@gabeha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabeha)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-seized-in-4wd-drives-fine-in-2wd/83428 "2021-01-03T13:12:24Z")
I was driving to work today in my 1998 Toyota Tacoma in 4WD on snow covered roads. I had driven for a few miles without a problem when, without any prior warning (that I noticed), the pickup came to a screeching halt. … --- ## [Likelihood of Honda Civic cracked engine blocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-of-honda-civic-cracked-engine-blocks/120900)
**Author:** [@PaulLaRocca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulLaRocca)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/likelihood-of-honda-civic-cracked-engine-blocks/120900 "2021-01-03T06:44:19Z")
What percentage of 2006-8 Honda Civics develop a cracked engine block (aluminum)? I love my 2008 Honda, but reading about this possible defect worries me. Any preventive steps to take? Am I worrying needlessly? I mis… --- ## ["No Key Detected"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-key-detected/109563)
**Author:** [@annieba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annieba)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-key-detected/109563 "2021-01-03T06:14:10Z")
Our 2013 Ford Escape refuses to start every once in a while, for no apparent reason. When we insert the key in the ignition, it says “no key detected.” This seems only to happen when we have driven the car, and then go t… --- ## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Poor headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-poor-headlights/173801)
**Author:** [@GaryaWilloughby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryaWilloughby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-poor-headlights/173801 "2021-01-03T04:02:39Z")
can,t see on low beam headlights --- ## [2008 Lexus RX350 Parasitic Battery Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx350-parasitic-battery-drain/173627)
**Author:** [@imintenn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/imintenn)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-rx350-parasitic-battery-drain/173627 "2021-01-03T02:16:24Z")
2008 Lexus RX 350 Looking for help in troubleshooting a problem with battery draining after 2-3 days if car is not started. New battery and charging system checks OK. Have had to replace the battery 3 times in last 2 … --- ## [2015 Chrysler 200 - Trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-trouble-starting/173788)
**Author:** [@ebony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebony57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-trouble-starting/173788 "2021-01-02T23:34:07Z")
trouble starting. then when started unable to shift gears and stayed in neutral. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Won't go into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-wont-go-into-reverse/173782)
**Author:** [@jim36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-wont-go-into-reverse/173782 "2021-01-02T23:17:13Z")
2002 chevy slv hd2500 turbo with allison trans wont go into reverse sometimes --- ## [2018 Toyota Yaris - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-yaris-cel/173776)
**Author:** [@PhyllisWalters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhyllisWalters)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-yaris-cel/173776 "2021-01-02T23:10:03Z")
Engine light is on but car drives okay. --- ## [Smoke coming from area around forward oxygen sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-coming-from-area-around-forward-oxygen-sensor/173804)
**Author:** [@camhick706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camhick706)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-coming-from-area-around-forward-oxygen-sensor/173804 "2021-01-02T23:09:49Z")
I decided to clean a small area on the front of my engine on the intake manifold that was covered in what i figured was oil sludge and small clumps of it fell further down, later on when i turned the engine on there was … --- ## [AC Pressure Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-problem/173799)
**Author:** [@Groover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Groover)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pressure-problem/173799 "2021-01-02T22:25:18Z")
I am working on charging my AC system and I am running into a problem with pressure readings. This is an R12 system with R12 to R134a adapters. I have two manifold gauge sets, OR and AZ. If I connect OR I get a hi side … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=267) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=269)