# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=270 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 271 --- ## [2006 Toyota Solara - Will they fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-solara-will-they-fit/173631)
**Author:** [@Cher27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cher27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-solara-will-they-fit/173631 "2020-12-28T23:14:05Z")
Friend has new tires from a car ending in lea Like like something financial. 2006. Tirez 5x114.3 18 Says they fit my Toyota 2006 Solar v6 sale 2 door coupe 5 x 114.3. 17 I disagree…is he trying to pull a fast one? He … --- ## [2003 Lincoln Town Car - Power steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-power-steering-issue/173649)
**Author:** [@Exon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-power-steering-issue/173649 "2020-12-28T21:44:05Z")
Power steering failure. Replaced pump, rack and pinion, high pressure lines and bled system. Vehicle steers hard after replacing the aforementioned. What else to be done or replaced? --- ## [Swollen lugnuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-lugnuts/78188)
**Author:** [@timsmasal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timsmasal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-lugnuts/78188 "2020-12-28T19:19:07Z")
Has anyone ever heard of "swelling lugnuts"? My wife took her car to tire shop for tire rotation and they told her the lugnuts were swelling and needed replacement, of which they could/would happily do for $35. Really??? … --- ## [1998 Honda Accord EX V6 strong fumes smell passenger's side under car (slight white smoke), then flames](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-ex-v6-strong-fumes-smell-passengers-side-under-car-slight-white-smoke-then-flames/173659)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-ex-v6-strong-fumes-smell-passengers-side-under-car-slight-white-smoke-then-flames/173659 "2020-12-28T13:56:30Z")
So, at one point, I started smelling a strong fumes-like smell as I was driving down the road… it seemed it was worse when standing (of course, the smoke/fumes prob came from below the car directly to the inside of the c… --- ## [Truck wont recognize my key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-recognize-my-key/173652)
**Author:** [@maddmaxxx1\_173153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maddmaxxx1_173153)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-recognize-my-key/173652 "2020-12-28T12:53:55Z")
i went to the store the other day and when I got back in my truck it turned off ( I left my trucking running) and would not recognize my key was in the ignition at all. I was able to turn the key but nothing would happe… --- ## [VW Volkwagen 2011 Jetta 4-door Sedan AC Air Conditioner Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-ac-air-conditioner-issues/145438)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-ac-air-conditioner-issues/145438 "2020-12-28T10:28:06Z")
I have a VW 2011 Jetta 4-door Sedan. Air always comes in through the vents when the AC is on, but the problem is that sometimes it is cold, sometimes it is not. It is unpredictable and intermittent, but in a 1-hr drive… --- ## [Honda Accord EX 1998 (Sedan) V6 - After changing radiator, car's RPM too high (2500-3000) when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-ex-1998-sedan-v6-after-changing-radiator-cars-rpm-too-high-2500-3000-when-idle/148864)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-ex-1998-sedan-v6-after-changing-radiator-cars-rpm-too-high-2500-3000-when-idle/148864 "2020-12-28T04:23:42Z")
My old radiator cracked, so I changed it myself. I put the new one in and then bought 3 1-gal of 50/50 coolant/antifreeze. I added about 3/4 of a bottle, turned on the car, and it’s rpm was about 3000 I then followed t… --- ## [2018 Lexus ES 350 Battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-es-350-battery-light/173655)
**Author:** [@Ranger2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranger2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-es-350-battery-light/173655 "2020-12-28T04:20:46Z")
Battery lights show in my panel whats the problem , before that is eng, light ,disappear. Then battery show up. --- ## [2014 Mazda 3 Bumper Dent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-bumper-dent/173448)
**Author:** [@im\_the\_grinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/im_the_grinch)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-bumper-dent/173448 "2020-12-28T03:58:54Z")
How much would it cost to repair this dent? Would it possible to do it myself? Im confused on what tools are needed to do at-home dent repair and don’t want to cause anymore damage. --- ## [Both Air conditioning and Heater only work properly at high RPMs(kia rio5 2010)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-air-conditioning-and-heater-only-work-properly-at-high-rpms-kia-rio5-2010/173499)
**Author:** [@pititipetata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pititipetata)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/both-air-conditioning-and-heater-only-work-properly-at-high-rpms-kia-rio5-2010/173499 "2020-12-27T23:52:31Z")
Summer: My A/C would blow warm air at idle, ice cold when driving. Winter: Heater blows cold(ish) air at idle, lukewarm when driving, blazing hot at highway speeds. I really don’t know what to do. I’ve checked my coola… --- ## [2012 Honda CR-V - EPS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-eps-light/173647)
**Author:** [@brina74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brina74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-cr-v-eps-light/173647 "2020-12-27T22:14:42Z")
I bought a 2012 Honda CR-V as well and just recently the eps; light and steering has been going out every now and then. Very scary. Has anyone had an update to theirs as to Honda fixing the issue? --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee grinding noise when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-grinding-noise-when-driving/173599)
**Author:** [@Karena23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karena23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-grinding-noise-when-driving/173599 "2020-12-27T21:40:13Z")
Car makes grinding noise while driving. May be the drive shaft that is the problem. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet 1500 - poor idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-1500-poor-idle/173579)
**Author:** [@NathanVanAuken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NathanVanAuken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-1500-poor-idle/173579 "2020-12-27T19:00:46Z")
Car runs great, just wont idle worth a crap. If you let it sit for a bit, it will start again - no funny noises or anything. Still has get up and go. Gas consumption seems to be ok. Not the greates,t but looks the same b… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet 1500 - do I really need to replace the battery under the back seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601)
**Author:** [@tbone31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbone31)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-do-i-really-need-to-replace-the-battery-under-the-back-seat/173601 "2020-12-27T16:37:52Z")
2009 Chev 1500 4x4 Hybrid. Jumps at starting from stop sign, bells & dingers too. Were told we needed a new battery system under back seat. $5000.00. 101,000 miles on the truck. Can we run the truck without replacing the… --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 - Not smooth on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-not-smooth-on-bumps/173625)
**Author:** [@Shurland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shurland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-not-smooth-on-bumps/173625 "2020-12-27T16:31:19Z")
not driving smooth specially in corners and bumpy roads --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass shuts off and CEL comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-shuts-off-and-cel-comes-on/173586)
**Author:** [@myrz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myrz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-shuts-off-and-cel-comes-on/173586 "2020-12-27T16:09:15Z")
Shutting off and engine light on, I have changed the battery and dry gas still not working. It normally shuts off after I have the car on but just park or stop for a while. Then I drive it again that’s when it stops. I h… --- ## [Hyundai tucson 2008 2L ecu flash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-2008-2l-ecu-flash/173638)
**Author:** [@vrontzos.pan\_172739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vrontzos.pan_172739)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-2008-2l-ecu-flash/173638 "2020-12-27T05:47:07Z")
Hello.Anybody knows where I can find and download the software update or flash for my ecu? Also would a cheap scanner like ancel ad410 with laptop connectivity is enough for the flash/update? --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Dies in three days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-dies-in-three-days/173635)
**Author:** [@Johnpradat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnpradat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-dies-in-three-days/173635 "2020-12-27T02:14:55Z")
2017 RAV 4 if the car sits for 3 or 4 days without starting it , it won’t start , after an hour battery charge , it’s good to go .Toyota changed the battery in June 2020 I had to jump it 4 times . returned three times to… --- ## [VW Golf 2.3 V5 Battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-2-3-v5-battery-light/173609)
**Author:** [@stavabu1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stavabu1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-2-3-v5-battery-light/173609 "2020-12-26T23:41:10Z")
Been having the battery light on my dash for a year. So I did some measuring today. Before I started the engine, I measured 12.9 volts. But when the engine was running it went to 12.1-2 volts which is low, but after a si… --- ## [Not sure of this Symbol on 04 Z4 pls help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-of-this-symbol-on-04-z4-pls-help/173629)
**Author:** [@Lisette1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-sure-of-this-symbol-on-04-z4-pls-help/173629 "2020-12-26T22:59:42Z")
--- ## [2012 Ford Focus - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-cel/173614)
**Author:** [@JStickley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JStickley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-cel/173614 "2020-12-26T22:27:21Z")
My Ford Focus engine stop while driving and the censor said engine malfunctioned . I started it back up and now the engine censor stays on? --- ## [2016 Ford Fusion steering wheel locked at a certain place](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-steering-wheel-locked-at-a-certain-place/173621)
**Author:** [@jIMbRADY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jIMbRADY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-fusion-steering-wheel-locked-at-a-certain-place/173621 "2020-12-26T22:15:39Z")
steering WHEEL SEEMED TO LOK AT A CERTAIN PLAC --- ## [Surging 2004 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2004-subaru-forester/173611)
**Author:** [@matthew15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthew15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2004-subaru-forester/173611 "2020-12-26T22:09:01Z")
Forester surges under acceleration in any gear. --- ## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe key won’t turn the car on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-key-won-t-turn-the-car-on/173597)
**Author:** [@georgiacollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgiacollins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-key-won-t-turn-the-car-on/173597 "2020-12-26T22:00:47Z")
key will not turn the car on --- ## [2018 Chevy Trax radio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-trax-radio-issues/173623)
**Author:** [@jloretta2415\_173136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jloretta2415_173136)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-trax-radio-issues/173623 "2020-12-26T21:57:49Z")
I have a 2018 Chevy Trax and ever since I’ve had the car, the radio will randomly cut off. No music and the screen goes completely black. Most times it will come back on after a minute or two, but this last time, it went… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu audio system and computer screen quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-audio-system-and-computer-screen-quit-working/173606)
**Author:** [@wm.dibart2aol.com](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wm.dibart2aol.com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-audio-system-and-computer-screen-quit-working/173606 "2020-12-26T21:53:55Z")
audio system and computer screen stopped working --- ## [Is It Possible For An O2 Sensor To Work Well When Cold But Then Malfunction When Hot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-for-an-o2-sensor-to-work-well-when-cold-but-then-malfunction-when-hot/173149)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-for-an-o2-sensor-to-work-well-when-cold-but-then-malfunction-when-hot/173149 "2020-12-26T17:17:57Z")
Just curious. Any of you ever deal with a faulty O2 sensor before? --- ## [Coolant hose replaced - now car sometimes won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-hose-replaced-now-car-sometimes-won-t-turn-over/173603)
**Author:** [@ShawnaG-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnaG-1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-hose-replaced-now-car-sometimes-won-t-turn-over/173603 "2020-12-26T05:59:58Z")
I have a 5 year old Chevy Cruze and we had a coolant leak. Took it to the shop and they replaced the hose. When they gave us the car back, a bunch of the warning lights came on which they fixed (not exactly sure what the… --- ## [Poured Anti-freeze windshield washer to Brake Fluid reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poured-anti-freeze-windshield-washer-to-brake-fluid-reservoir/173551)
**Author:** [@PorceCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PorceCar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/poured-anti-freeze-windshield-washer-to-brake-fluid-reservoir/173551 "2020-12-26T03:15:42Z")
Idiot reporting here. I had to travel to a cold area, and dropped by AutoZone to buy Rain-X all season window washer fluid (1 gallon) at 5 bucks. I drained the washer fluid, and opened my Acura MDX bonnet. Then I searc… --- ## [2016 MINI Cooper Countryman oil issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mini-cooper-countryman-oil-issues/173589)
**Author:** [@Fgb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fgb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mini-cooper-countryman-oil-issues/173589 "2020-12-26T00:41:19Z")
I have a 2016 Mini Cooper countryman base model, I have 41,300 miles on the car and have oil issues, took it to BMW for oil change, no oil leak, but I was told to check my oil every 1,000 miles, BMW telling me I might ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=269) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=271)