# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=269 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 270 --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-battery-issues/173796)
**Author:** [@MaryD06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryD06)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-battery-issues/173796 "2021-01-02T21:58:06Z")
My battery keeps going dead and will not start the car. Took it in and had it tested and when you get it started it charges up fast, 14.3. Second time I took it in, I was told I need to drive it daily in the winter, beca… --- ## [2017 honda accord third brake light does not work. no mention of the issue online](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-third-brake-light-does-not-work-no-mention-of-the-issue-online/173726)
**Author:** [@2017acrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2017acrd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-third-brake-light-does-not-work-no-mention-of-the-issue-online/173726 "2021-01-02T21:57:27Z")
i have scoured the internet but can’t find anything about this issue (except that the bulb is a led assembly). does anyone have any insight on what the issue might be in the third brake light does not light up when the b… --- ## [Battery charging question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging-question/173693)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-charging-question/173693 "2021-01-02T16:21:26Z")
2014 Toyota Camry 4-cyl Because most of my driving is short distance, often with stops at several locations, I typically have made a point for years of taking an uninterrupted drive of about 35 miles each week to keep t… --- ## [2014 Suzuki SX4 - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-sx4-transmission-issues/173774)
**Author:** [@brucedockrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucedockrey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-suzuki-sx4-transmission-issues/173774 "2021-01-02T15:04:09Z")
the transmission jumps and dose not want to go --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-steering-issues/173778)
**Author:** [@Hawkeye25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hawkeye25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-steering-issues/173778 "2021-01-02T12:19:16Z")
The steering is unstable and the front tires have worn unevenly. I took it to a mechanic who said it was fine. The car continues to dance around the road often feeling like it will go out of control when hitting a bump o… --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Oil seal hassles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-oil-seal-hassles/173742)
**Author:** [@Moneypit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moneypit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-m-class-oil-seal-hassles/173742 "2021-01-01T17:21:40Z")
Oil cooler seals replaced at 74k and now at 123k, they need to be replaced again along with super expensive Nox sensors. 2010 ML 350 Bluetec most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. Have had to replace compressor also. … --- ## [2004 honda civic lx all gauges falling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-lx-all-gauges-falling/173733)
**Author:** [@ariana.allen257\_173201](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ariana.allen257_173201)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-lx-all-gauges-falling/173733 "2021-01-01T16:39:54Z")
I’m unsure what issue I’m having with my car and I’ve been to different mechanics and have different work done but the problem seems to be persistent. The needles on my odometer board fall and dim when I’m driving(my ac,… --- ## [Front wheel well collision repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-well-collision-repair-question/173740)
**Author:** [@e.maccratic\_173204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/e.maccratic_173204)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 6:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-well-collision-repair-question/173740 "2021-01-01T06:00:02Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve attached a photo of some damage done to my parked car, and I’d appreciate any input about the repair process. The autobody shop manager told me that based on a visual assessment and after driving it… --- ## [P0302 & Jumpy/shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-jumpy-shuddering/173736)
**Author:** [@esde5901\_173202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esde5901_173202)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-jumpy-shuddering/173736 "2020-12-31T23:13:24Z")
Chrysler 200 2012 3.5L P0302 engine light code Replaced spark plugs - still get the light. Swapped ignition packs - still get the same code. Put fuel injector cleaner in and working through the gas currently. Car al… --- ## [1992 Honda Accord EX turns over but won’t crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-ex-turns-over-but-won-t-crank/173712)
**Author:** [@MikeD47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeD47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-honda-accord-ex-turns-over-but-won-t-crank/173712 "2020-12-31T22:29:07Z")
Turns over wont crank. Been told is common and consistant for timing belt issue. Saw video of ignition switch loose causing stalls. \*\*It’s a 92 Honda Accord wagon/hatchback EX --- ## [I fixed alot of stuff with my old friend, The Craftsman Tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-fixed-alot-of-stuff-with-my-old-friend-the-craftsman-tool/86889)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-fixed-alot-of-stuff-with-my-old-friend-the-craftsman-tool/86889 "2020-12-31T21:30:38Z")
I was in the garage tonight trying to organize my mess and I have ALOT of craftsman tools, I was a craftsman guy, hand tools, rotary tool, even a wheel cylinder hone. All craftsman. All made in the USA, from the sockets … --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - transmission slipping in low gears?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-transmission-slipping-in-low-gears/134510)
**Author:** [@BrianHaines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianHaines)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-transmission-slipping-in-low-gears/134510 "2020-12-30T19:58:08Z")
I have a 2018 F150 Lariat Crew Cab with a 5L engine and the new 10 speed transmission. There are only 16K miles on it, and almost since new, it feels like the transmission slips in the lowest gears. I didn’t feel this … --- ## [2018 Honda Fit - sticks in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-sticks-in-park/173728)
**Author:** [@GUY24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GUY24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-fit-sticks-in-park/173728 "2020-12-30T18:47:45Z")
Shift sticks in park when veh has stopped. This is happening even when you first place the veh in neutral and apply the park brake first before moving it to park. Next time you want to use the veh shifting is locked in … --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-dead-battery/173683)
**Author:** [@topper29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/topper29)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-dead-battery/173683 "2020-12-30T17:38:28Z")
Battery goes dead if car not driven for 2 days. Have had to have it towed 2xs in 1 week. Dealer finds no leaking & says battery is good but I need to start it every day or every other day & not do just short trips…30 mi… --- ## [Any Suggestions For A Best Reader/Scanner For A 2011 Toyota Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700 "2020-12-30T16:17:35Z")
The car is a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cyl Since its old… I probably wont need the LATEST GREATEST Reader/Scanner But I would like to see EVERY possible code the car can throw at me with live reads n stuff. Especially tra… --- ## [TPMS problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-problem/173697)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-problem/173697 "2020-12-30T16:01:35Z")
I have a 2015 Rav 4 and 2016 Optima. 1st cars with TPMS in tires. My rav 4 goes low and I pump up and the light goes off. The same happened with the Optima and I pumped to 36 and they read from 31 to 36. I’m not too wor… --- ## [2003 2006 Trailblazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-2006-trailblazer/173644)
**Author:** [@wally\_173150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wally_173150)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-2006-trailblazer/173644 "2020-12-30T15:06:41Z")
Looks like an interesting community, I thought I would try to get some advice. We purchased a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer on the cheap because it had an engine fire. Looked like the air conditioning hose was leaking around th… --- ## [2015 chevy silverado fuse block - Multiple charge-related issues unresolved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado-fuse-block-multiple-charge-related-issues-unresolved/173689)
**Author:** [@CDePew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDePew)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado-fuse-block-multiple-charge-related-issues-unresolved/173689 "2020-12-30T14:59:47Z")
Electronic nightmare. No power anywhere. Started as no ignition. Dealership says bad battery, power cable n fuse block, first 3 times. Continued with issues. Took it to my shop. $1000 later. Same fuse block and power cab… --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-infotainment-issues/173714)
**Author:** [@kmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-infotainment-issues/173714 "2020-12-30T03:43:15Z")
for about a year now my radio and seat posistion have been going to default by them selves this has happend atleast a dozen times with no fix as of yet --- ## [Is differential noise normal after installing new gears?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-differential-noise-normal-after-installing-new-gears/173684)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-differential-noise-normal-after-installing-new-gears/173684 "2020-12-30T02:12:36Z")
I just bought a 2011 mustang v6 today with 86,000 miles for an extremely good price. Mechanically, everything is in amazing shape. The only thing I noticed is the rear differential (with 3.73 gears installed in the past … --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - moon roof cover sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-moon-roof-cover-sticking/173708)
**Author:** [@annie2180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie2180)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-moon-roof-cover-sticking/173708 "2020-12-29T23:27:07Z")
2018 Camry XSE V6, panoramic moon roof - cover stuck while opening it. looking at it I discovered the cover (across the middle between the stationary window and the front window that opens) is no loner attached. It sli… --- ## [Chiseling my wheels off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chiseling-my-wheels-off/173405)
**Author:** [@CastorEL\_173002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CastorEL_173002)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chiseling-my-wheels-off/173405 "2020-12-29T23:04:12Z")
I have a 2017 VW Jetta VW. I live in Vermont. How can I keep my alloy wheels from gluing themselves to my rotors? As it is I have to chisel them off at the beginning of Winter when I want to put my snows on. --- ## [Front wheel won't spin freely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-wont-spin-freely/112089)
**Author:** [@Stormy\_Gallant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stormy_Gallant)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-wont-spin-freely/112089 "2020-12-29T19:04:30Z")
Before took off my tires, when lifted my tires spin freely. after changing all tires, i turned on my car and tried to reverse but the engine would rev but car was still. I then put it on drive it moved a little but had c… --- ## [Won't start unless sitting for a few hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-unless-sitting-for-a-few-hours/173381)
**Author:** [@vudu07\_172985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vudu07_172985)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-unless-sitting-for-a-few-hours/173381 "2020-12-29T17:30:10Z")
My 2002 honda civic won’t start (no crank, no clicking, nothing) after I stop for groceries and such. However, it starts up fine every morning when I drive to work, and starts up in the evening when I drive back home. Bu… --- ## [2014 MINI Cooper Countryman - RND unavailable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-countryman-rnd-unavailable/173696)
**Author:** [@harryMcKeddie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harryMcKeddie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-countryman-rnd-unavailable/173696 "2020-12-29T16:43:59Z")
My mini started this morning, but wouldn’t let me put it in gear. Dash said Malfunction RND unavailable. It is cold so I waited and let the car run for fifteen minutes and then it functioned normally. Is there an issue, … --- ## [Two automotive theory questions:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-automotive-theory-questions/173669)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-automotive-theory-questions/173669 "2020-12-29T15:56:28Z")
Does a stiffer (less compliant) suspension burn more gas? A year and a half ago, I installed a Bilstein B12 kit on my 2007 Corolla. The kit lowers the car by an inch with a set of Eibach springs with Bilstein B8 damper… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet 1500 - swapping seat cushions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-1500-swapping-seat-cushions/173642)
**Author:** [@sellsworth55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sellsworth55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-1500-swapping-seat-cushions/173642 "2020-12-29T14:50:45Z")
change seat bottoms pass to driver side 2005 silverado pick up standard model --- ## [2015 chevy silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado/173688)
**Author:** [@CDePew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDePew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado/173688 "2020-12-29T14:36:14Z")
Bought my 2015 Silverado in October of 2019. Had a loss of power issue in April of 2020 and again a month later. Replaced the battery, battery cable and fuse block through a chevy dealer. Still had issues after. 5 tows a… --- ## [2013 Escape Transmission Not Engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-escape-transmission-not-engaging/173617)
**Author:** [@Ben-Zaleschuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Zaleschuk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-escape-transmission-not-engaging/173617 "2020-12-29T02:56:54Z")
Hey all, So I just bought a used 2013 Escape from the dealership just over a month ago with about 130,000 km on it. We got a significant dump of snow recently and sure enough I got stuck in it. So while trying to rock i… --- ## [2014 Nissan Altima - Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-squeak/173675)
**Author:** [@T57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-squeak/173675 "2020-12-29T00:12:33Z")
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