# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=287 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 288 --- ## [If you own a 2013-2017 Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2013-2017-explorer/171968)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2013-2017-explorer/171968 "2020-11-04T21:45:22Z")
--- ## [2001 Ford F250 - Electronic module issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f250-electronic-module-issue/171920)
**Author:** [@captbub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/captbub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f250-electronic-module-issue/171920 "2020-11-04T19:37:11Z")
The General Electronics Module on my 2001 Ford F-250 has failed. It operates the door locks and the door ajar light. It worked perfectly fine before dropping my truck off for a complete paint job. During the paint wor… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Impala - Seat heater quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-seat-heater-quit/171927)
**Author:** [@Kmattis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kmattis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-impala-seat-heater-quit/171927 "2020-11-04T16:04:54Z")
Seat warmer not working in driver’s seat. --- ## [2013 Hyundai Accent - Idle and AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-idle-and-ac/171943)
**Author:** [@crash28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crash28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-idle-and-ac/171943 "2020-11-04T15:55:20Z")
car is idling too low and almost dies when the AC compressor comes on. This is a new condition with this car and never has had anything like this. No new tune up or other work other than front wheel bearing replacement.… --- ## [2004 Honda Civic Sdn - Squeaks and rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-sdn-squeaks-and-rumbles/171917)
**Author:** [@AustinOtt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AustinOtt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-sdn-squeaks-and-rumbles/171917 "2020-11-04T15:06:23Z")
Squeaking when making left turn and rumbling over certain speeds --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class periodically won’t start right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-periodically-won-t-start-right-away/171856)
**Author:** [@Muse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-periodically-won-t-start-right-away/171856 "2020-11-04T14:40:53Z")
About once a week - When I start my 2012 GLK 350 it won’t start . I wait 5 minutes & then it starts. --- ## [Shock problems after new brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-problems-after-new-brake-pads/31021)
**Author:** [@jrodmizuh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrodmizuh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-problems-after-new-brake-pads/31021 "2020-11-04T13:45:49Z")
I took my '02 Hyundai Elantra (84k mi) in to replace brake pads. When I got it back, I was bouncing down the road. Every bump sent me oscillating like a slinky, and it seems to be mostly driven from front left tire. I f… --- ## [Knocking noise from around timing cover area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-from-around-timing-cover-area/171896)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-from-around-timing-cover-area/171896 "2020-11-04T07:30:21Z")
Hello, I’m going to copy and paste this question that I asked to reddit. Knocking sort of noise I have a Chevy 350 from 1987 and it’s starting to get a knocking noise again. Last time it made a knocking noise it was th… --- ## [Still temperature issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-temperature-issue/171939)
**Author:** [@lari.cadi04\_172062](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lari.cadi04_172062)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-temperature-issue/171939 "2020-11-04T05:44:38Z")
Have a honda civic 2002. radiator, thermostat and sensors changed. once i turn on ac, temp gauge goes up almost reaching H on the gauge. cold air coming out when heater is on. what else can i do? --- ## [2014 Ford Edge won’t connect to my phone anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-won-t-connect-to-my-phone-anymore/171879)
**Author:** [@Carole25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carole25)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-won-t-connect-to-my-phone-anymore/171879 "2020-11-04T01:24:49Z")
Hi all, My 'phone was connected OK to my Ford KA Edge 2014 then, suddenly last weekend it tells me no phone is connected. When I first connected all I did was made my phone bluetooth visible and everything was OK but n… --- ## [Lexus IS 350 starting issue. new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-350-starting-issue-new-battery/171923)
**Author:** [@calebmunson\_172054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebmunson_172054)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-350-starting-issue-new-battery/171923 "2020-11-03T23:38:54Z")
About 20% of the time when I click the button to start the car, nothing happens. Maybe a single “click” and nothing. No electrical power at all in the car. I cannot use the FOB or open the trunk. Just dead electrically… --- ## [2000 Honda Odyssey - Heater Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-heater-issue/171925)
**Author:** [@SPD41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SPD41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-heater-issue/171925 "2020-11-03T21:28:23Z")
My van’s air conditioning and heater blower stopped working. I don’t feel any cold or hot air coming through the vents. The same situation exists with the ceiling passenger back vents. What do you suggest I do? SPD --- ## [2017 Jeep Patriot starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-patriot-starting-issue/171911)
**Author:** [@Mps0026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mps0026)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-patriot-starting-issue/171911 "2020-11-03T19:29:18Z")
I have a 2017 Patriot. I left my lights on and it would not start. I turned the lights off and it started right up. Drove across town and went into the bank and it started right up. Went to leave work and it would no… --- ## [Do I have my timing belt properly aligned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-my-timing-belt-properly-aligned/171828)
**Author:** [@BeelzebubKringle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeelzebubKringle)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-my-timing-belt-properly-aligned/171828 "2020-11-03T19:26:59Z")
This is the first time I’ve ever tried changing my timing belt/water pump and so I’m overly cautious about not screwing up the timing and wrecking my engine. I just got the belt cover off and have been manually rotating … --- ## [2010 Ford Escape - high mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-high-mileage/171877)
**Author:** [@Georgie22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgie22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-high-mileage/171877 "2020-11-03T18:40:13Z")
Is 186000 miles a lot for 2010 4 cylinder Escape --- ## [2009 Nissan Murano’s radio mysteriously jumps stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-s-radio-mysteriously-jumps-stations/171884)
**Author:** [@samhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samhart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-s-radio-mysteriously-jumps-stations/171884 "2020-11-03T15:59:49Z")
mysteriously changes radio stations without touching controls --- ## [2009 Volvo S80 doesn’t recognize the door is shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s80-doesn-t-recognize-the-door-is-shut/171787)
**Author:** [@d5rile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d5rile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s80-doesn-t-recognize-the-door-is-shut/171787 "2020-11-03T14:24:18Z")
why doesn’t my 2009 volvo s80 not recognize when my drivers’ door is shut --- ## [Spark plug boot remover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-boot-remover/171893)
**Author:** [@dmayne7878\_172030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayne7878_172030)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-boot-remover/171893 "2020-11-03T04:40:54Z")
Help please i happen dealing with this for over 6 months and have tried almost everything but apparently the one thing that WORKS.I have a 2001 ford f-150. I have a rubber boot stuck around my spark plug. yes i have trie… --- ## [Nissan Juke Smoking on Front Right Pls Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-juke-smoking-on-front-right-pls-help/171890)
**Author:** [@meliarose\_172029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meliarose_172029)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-juke-smoking-on-front-right-pls-help/171890 "2020-11-03T02:17:15Z")
Hi so I have a 2012 Nissan Juke and yesterday after pulling out of a drive through I noticed an oily/gassy smell that was coming from my AC. I turned the AC up to make sure, and then it got worse so I immediately turned … --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata sticky steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-sticky-steering/171872)
**Author:** [@RoyCracknell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyCracknell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-sticky-steering/171872 "2020-11-03T01:37:13Z")
on a long run steering seems to stick when going about 60mph in the straight ahead position , and when trying to adjust to keep it straight --- ## [2002 toyota solara. Stalls after 5-10 minutes of running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-solara-stalls-after-5-10-minutes-of-running/171797)
**Author:** [@effimero89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/effimero89)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-solara-stalls-after-5-10-minutes-of-running/171797 "2020-11-03T01:12:01Z")
2002 Toyota Solara 210k miles Battery, Alternator, and fuel pump assembly have been replaced. My ECU has no logged codes so I have nothing to go by. I cleaned the throttle body off of a whim but nothing. Basically the … --- ## [2000 Chrysler 300M - too much play in the steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-300m-too-much-play-in-the-steering/171882)
**Author:** [@george28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-300m-too-much-play-in-the-steering/171882 "2020-11-02T23:18:54Z")
too much play in the steering --- ## [2017 Ford Escape motor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-motor-issues/171850)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-motor-issues/171850 "2020-11-02T22:47:21Z")
I just purchased a used 2017 Ford Escape with the 1.5L Ecoboost engine from a dealership that had less than 81000 miles on it. I have had it for maybe a week now and have ran into trouble. Going down the road last nigh… --- ## [Air conditioning drains battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-drains-battery/16976)
**Author:** [@wile\_e\_wonka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wile_e_wonka)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-drains-battery/16976 "2020-11-02T21:16:24Z")
My wife, when we first married, was always in the habit of turning off the AC in our car before turning the actual car off. I didn't understand why, and she fell out of the habit after seeing that I never did it and not… --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - does it really need heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-does-it-really-need-heat-shield/171714)
**Author:** [@ROBERTDELINE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTDELINE)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-does-it-really-need-heat-shield/171714 "2020-11-02T20:53:26Z")
Gas tank heat shield rusting away, dealer says piece obsolete here in Canada, do I really need to replace it or can I run without one, if I need it any ideas where to locate one, can’t seem to obtain here in Canada --- ## [What wrecked this tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-wrecked-this-tire/171622)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-wrecked-this-tire/171622 "2020-11-02T19:20:37Z")
My next door neighbor is disabled and doesn’t drive any more. Her Volvo wagon lives in her driveway/carport for weeks and months at a time unless somebody borrows it. A couple of weeks ago it was gone for a few days, … --- ## [Kia Rio Car is sliding when driving over manholes n bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-car-is-sliding-when-driving-over-manholes-n-bumps/171867)
**Author:** [@454chevrolet\_172015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/454chevrolet_172015)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-car-is-sliding-when-driving-over-manholes-n-bumps/171867 "2020-11-02T18:03:55Z")
I have this problem with my Kia Rio 1.4 Crdi 2016. When i drive over small bumps or especially manholes on the road the steering turns slightly to the left also the wheels witch is making the car move slightly to the lef… --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 - injector tap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-injector-tap/171814)
**Author:** [@Nailz35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nailz35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-injector-tap/171814 "2020-11-02T12:18:45Z")
Have what sounds like an injector tap, when cold, but disappears when warm up. --- ## [F150 2006 error code p0345](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-2006-error-code-p0345/171849)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-2006-error-code-p0345/171849 "2020-11-02T14:16:39Z")
So I just got a f150 2006 from my pops. He says every once in awhile it idles rough. Well it did it today and I captured the error code p0345 with several others all referring to misfiring. Anyone have experience on thi… --- ## [Need repair shop for 2014 Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-repair-shop-for-2014-hyundai-sonata/171822)
**Author:** [@Art42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Art42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-repair-shop-for-2014-hyundai-sonata/171822 "2020-11-02T13:04:53Z")
minor damage to rear bumper of 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Need repair shop. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=286) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=288)