# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=274 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 275 --- ## [2015 Nissan Murano - condensation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-murano-condensation/173304)
**Author:** [@winfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/winfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-murano-condensation/173304 "2020-12-14T21:52:31Z")
On a cold morning following a mild/warm day (using air conditioning) the windshield is COVERED with HEAVY condensation. First 3 years no problem but after 3 years (16,000 miles) problem started. Sounds like a damper is n… --- ## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - “steering assist reduced” message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-steering-assist-reduced-message/173266)
**Author:** [@WilliamNeilAdams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamNeilAdams)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-steering-assist-reduced-message/173266 "2020-12-14T21:18:34Z")
car says: Action required, steering assist reduced, drive with care --- ## [2011 Chrysler 300 - Shifter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-300-shifter-issues/173327)
**Author:** [@bg510664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bg510664)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-300-shifter-issues/173327 "2020-12-14T21:16:14Z")
The vehicle had a shifter malfunction, i replaced the whole shifter and now it does not want to turn on … i can hear the gas pump working but it wont turn on. --- ## [Hyundai tucson 2008 2L FWD p0304 missfirr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-2008-2l-fwd-p0304-missfirr/172983)
**Author:** [@vrontzos.pan\_172739](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vrontzos.pan_172739)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-tucson-2008-2l-fwd-p0304-missfirr/172983 "2020-12-14T20:06:53Z")
Hello this is the first time I post here and I like to ask you guys if anyone expirinced the same or similar issue in the past.I am having a p0304 code missife for the past few months on my 2008 Tucson 2L FWD 190.000 klm… --- ## [No Crank No Start 2004 Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-2004-explorer/152068)
**Author:** [@strase88\_159370](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strase88_159370)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-crank-no-start-2004-explorer/152068 "2020-12-14T18:13:04Z")
Ok. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer. The car is not cranking when the ignition is turned. New battery so that is not the issue. I am able to get the engine to crank by bypassing the starter relay. Checked the starter re… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Azera seat moves while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-azera-seat-moves-while-driving/173299)
**Author:** [@robby\_khehra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robby_khehra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-azera-seat-moves-while-driving/173299 "2020-12-14T14:37:01Z")
Driver car seats, automatically starts moving while driving or otherwise. Really frustrating, has to disconnect the wiring of the seat for it to stop moving but that resulted in airbag sign. --- ## [Timing Belt Replacement Schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-schedule/34283)
**Author:** [@Hastey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hastey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement-schedule/34283 "2020-12-14T13:27:23Z")
I was told by the dealer yesterday that my 2002 Toyota Tundra is 3-years over due for a timing belt replacement. The recommended schedule is 5-years/90,000 miles. The truck has only 52,000 miles and in my mind mileage… --- ## [2000 chevy blazer whirring noise under drivers side dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-blazer-whirring-noise-under-drivers-side-dash/173288)
**Author:** [@wayne.c.hosler1\_172922](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wayne.c.hosler1_172922)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-blazer-whirring-noise-under-drivers-side-dash/173288 "2020-12-14T06:49:33Z")
I got an oil change, a transmission fluid change and the PCV valve cleaned at a chain repair shop. Since then I have noticed a whirring noise coming from under the dashboard on the drivers side. When it is in gear and I … --- ## [Can a Battery Completely Fail Out of the Blue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-battery-completely-fail-out-of-the-blue/173229)
**Author:** [@democracyforone\_152219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/democracyforone_152219)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-battery-completely-fail-out-of-the-blue/173229 "2020-12-13T23:59:07Z")
The battery is less than two years old and displayed no issues prior to this. Installed on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. The vehicle was completely dead after sitting for four days and read at 3.4 volts. I don’t have a slow … --- ## [2014 Mazda 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-6/173180)
**Author:** [@trcour\_172865](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trcour_172865)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-6/173180 "2020-12-13T21:23:26Z")
Car will randomly rev up at idle (around 1500-2000 rpm) and then return to normal. Is throwing a lean engine code p0171 and p0507. Unplugging maf sensor returns car to regular idle (around 750) instantly. Tried replacing… --- ## [2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe - $10,000 airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-infiniti-g37-coupe-10-000-airbag/173153)
**Author:** [@jtm30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtm30)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-infiniti-g37-coupe-10-000-airbag/173153 "2020-12-12T23:06:41Z")
I have under 50,000 miles and my air bag sensoe light on the passenger side came on. The estimate to fix is $9472.11. What are my options? Has anyone filed a complain with the federal government on the safety issue? Ha… --- ## [Honda CRV 2011 scheduled maintenance 117K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2011-scheduled-maintenance-117k-miles/173006)
**Author:** [@VJ03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VJ03)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2011-scheduled-maintenance-117k-miles/173006 "2020-12-12T22:50:01Z")
I have a 2011 Honda CRV due for service at 117K miles next week. It is in great running condition but wanted to get an estimate of how much to expect when I leave it for regular scheduled maintenance with the dealer. Any… --- ## [2021 Buick LeSabre - Thunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-lesabre-thunks/173214)
**Author:** [@jimmgabe\_172875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmgabe_172875)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-lesabre-thunks/173214 "2020-12-12T12:58:02Z")
It isn’t consistent, but when accelerating suddenly from from a full stop, like from a stoplight, or the on-ramp of a highway, it feels and sounds like the transmission is moving. It is a dull, thunk sound, like u-joints… --- ## [Get rid of power steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-rid-of-power-steering/173215)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/get-rid-of-power-steering/173215 "2020-12-12T07:08:50Z")
Is it possible to just take out the power steering pump and either put in just a pulley for the existing belt configuration, OR get a short belt to bypass the power steering? I can’t afford to have the rack replaced and… --- ## [Bumping noise when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumping-noise-when-turning-left/45478)
**Author:** [@bumpbump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bumpbump)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumping-noise-when-turning-left/45478 "2020-12-11T22:30:22Z")
When making a 30 degree or greater turn to the left, there's a low bumping/thumping, repeating noise. Sounds sort of like hard taps on your chest. The frequency of the sound increases with the speed. As soon as the vehic… --- ## [2015 Kia Sportage - Knock leads to new engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sportage-knock-leads-to-new-engine/173162)
**Author:** [@DebY38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebY38)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sportage-knock-leads-to-new-engine/173162 "2020-12-11T22:28:32Z")
Engine light flickered on and off. Power began to decline. Barely reached my destination which was a mile away. The dealer who sold me the car said it came up with a knock sensor code error.(Note: There was a Knock sens… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Tail Light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-tail-light-mystery/173221)
**Author:** [@CarlosPena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlosPena)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-tail-light-mystery/173221 "2020-12-11T20:18:57Z")
I have the same problem with my 2017 Elantra left tail or break light stays on after car is off. Had the junction fuse box replaced that help for about 3 months. Break switch is good this is kicking my butt. what I’m I… --- ## [Car won't move in drive, reverse, or neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-move-in-drive-reverse-or-neutral/172996)
**Author:** [@carzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carzilla)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-move-in-drive-reverse-or-neutral/172996 "2020-12-11T17:41:39Z")
I had just finished working out and got in my car to go home when I noticed an unusual smell in the car, I thought nothing of it and drove home, when I got home I put the car in reverse to park the car and heard a grindi… --- ## [Heat-conducting "grease" coats KATS 5/8 x 3-1/2-inch cartridge block heater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-conducting-grease-coats-kats-5-8-x-3-1-2-inch-cartridge-block-heater/173045)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-conducting-grease-coats-kats-5-8-x-3-1-2-inch-cartridge-block-heater/173045 "2020-12-11T02:15:16Z")
Before inserting the 400-watt electric block heater into the heater hole of the RX350, some kind of heat-conducting material is to fill in any gaps between theater metal jacket and block metal. Any ideas of what heat-co… --- ## [DIY yoke replace or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-yoke-replace-or-not/173197)
**Author:** [@judith.mitchell\_172596](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judith.mitchell_172596)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-yoke-replace-or-not/173197 "2020-12-10T23:47:45Z")
I have a 97 chevy k2500 While driving down the hwy, sheared off one of the bolts thats holds the ujoint and drive shaft to the rear differential. Needless to say it killed the ujoint and bent the driveshaft. Upon tryin… --- ## [2006 Lexus RX 400h - Battery issues when parked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-battery-issues-when-parked/173187)
**Author:** [@singh47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/singh47)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-battery-issues-when-parked/173187 "2020-12-10T22:28:21Z")
if I park the suv for a weak the battery is drained never recharge have to buy new want to know what is the problem --- ## [Mechanic “forgot” to empty old oil and added full Amt of new on top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-forgot-to-empty-old-oil-and-added-full-amt-of-new-on-top/172931)
**Author:** [@Uh-help](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Uh-help)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-forgot-to-empty-old-oil-and-added-full-amt-of-new-on-top/172931 "2020-12-10T21:33:17Z")
Help! I’m going out of town this week so I stopped by a quick service location for an oil change instead of going to the dealership. This is my first oil change since I got my vehicle. I got the oil change on Monday, an… --- ## [2014 Buick Verano - Paint problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-paint-problems/173194)
**Author:** [@JD20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JD20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-paint-problems/173194 "2020-12-10T20:37:45Z")
Over drivers door and alongside rear glass it looks like someone has sanded the clear coat off. 30k miles on car.Try to keep it waxed but still fading. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra PZEV Upper (2nd) Air Filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-pzev-upper-2nd-air-filter/173188)
**Author:** [@j.cogitation\_172512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.cogitation_172512)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-pzev-upper-2nd-air-filter/173188 "2020-12-10T17:10:58Z")
Was trying to replace the air filter. It turns out there is a second air filter attached to the top of the housing, in PZEV engine vehicles. It’s not meant to be replaced. A friend thought it wasn’t supposed to be there… --- ## [Last Straw for my 2001 Honda Accord coupe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-straw-for-my-2001-honda-accord-coupe/171343)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/last-straw-for-my-2001-honda-accord-coupe/171343 "2020-12-10T16:55:47Z")
Well my 2001 Honda Accord is not starting. Engine cranks but wont turn over, battery is fine (as far I can tell). Radio, lights, …all come on but it just won’t turnover. Not a mechanical bone in my body, so I have no clu… --- ## [Audi Q7 2007 timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-q7-2007-timing-belt/173174)
**Author:** [@kregerkj\_172858](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kregerkj_172858)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-q7-2007-timing-belt/173174 "2020-12-10T16:29:27Z")
My car starting misfiring so I did a diagnostic on it. It threw out a handful of codes. Long story short, KISS-kept it simple and replaced the spark plugs and coil packs…same codes still came up.\` Did a smoke test and … --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - How do I find a good mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-how-do-i-find-a-good-mechanic/173121)
**Author:** [@AlexandraBDiMarco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexandraBDiMarco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-how-do-i-find-a-good-mechanic/173121 "2020-12-10T11:09:06Z")
Need a good mechanic for general maintenance. Reasonable and reliable. --- ## [Battery trouble again, really need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-trouble-again-really-need-advice/172152)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-trouble-again-really-need-advice/172152 "2020-12-10T03:38:44Z")
Hi everyone, i don’t want to tell a long and boring story but i need some advise very bad. It’s just me and my mom we don’t have any family to take us anywhere. We have a 1993 grand marquis , Back in march our car batter… --- ## [2003 Mercedes CLK 430 problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-clk-430-problems/77014)
**Author:** [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-clk-430-problems/77014 "2020-12-10T01:21:35Z")
My mom just picked up a CLK 430. I drove it around for a bit and noticed that a few things didn't seem quite right The transmission seems to start out in 2nd gear rather than first even when the transmission is not in… --- ## [Fan comes on even if car is off - Pontiac Grand Am](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-comes-on-even-if-car-is-off-pontiac-grand-am/173183)
**Author:** [@katcunnington\_172866](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katcunnington_172866)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-comes-on-even-if-car-is-off-pontiac-grand-am/173183 "2020-12-09T21:51:59Z")
I recently bought my son his first car, a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am - got it from a small car lot and thought it would be a good “beater with a heater” for his first go around. We recently pulled the car inside our garage s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=273) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=275)