# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=292 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 293 --- ## [12v socket works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-socket-works-intermittently/171441)
**Author:** [@Sammy-43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammy-43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/12v-socket-works-intermittently/171441 "2020-10-21T23:52:51Z")
I use a Bluetooth plug-in in my car that allows USB chargers to plug into it to charge devices. About a week ago it started turning on and off on its own, and I figured it was probably time for a new one since I’ve had i… --- ## [2020 Honda Accord Sdn - The first 52 miles were perfect. Then](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-the-first-52-miles-were-perfect-then/171178)
**Author:** [@bk21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bk21)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-honda-accord-sdn-the-first-52-miles-were-perfect-then/171178 "2020-10-21T23:16:54Z")
Just bought a 2020 Honda accord sport off the show room floor with 52 miles. Once I drove it off the lot got a half a mile when the check engine light came on it became hard to drive, all the different messages came on … --- ## [09 Dodge Charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-dodge-charger/171449)
**Author:** [@Stephanie-58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie-58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-dodge-charger/171449 "2020-10-21T22:55:24Z")
Car won’t start, spraying starter fluid in and will run but when stop spraying it shuts off, red lighting bolt light on, check engine light, ideas on what it could be? --- ## [2005 Mazda Mazda3 - Did I break it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda3-did-i-break-it/171425)
**Author:** [@Jo18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo18)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-mazda3-did-i-break-it/171425 "2020-10-21T21:53:22Z")
I drive a2005 Mazda 3 automatic transmission and I started and drove for about 2miles at 30mph in neutral, (by accident) it was making a really loud noise and no power, noise kept getting louder I thought I was losing th… --- ## [Fill-up and Fuel Pump Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fill-up-and-fuel-pump-failure/171429)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fill-up-and-fuel-pump-failure/171429 "2020-10-21T19:59:18Z")
I stopped for gas with my 2005 Buick Century and after I filled it up, the engine stalled and shut off after a few seconds. I tried to restart it a few times and had the same symptoms. Luckily, my mechanic was right next… --- ## [Overheating 2008 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-ford-focus/117819)
**Author:** [@Chrislee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrislee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2008-ford-focus/117819 "2020-10-21T18:08:49Z")
My car overheats when I’m driving at highway speeds for longer than 10 minutes. When I turn the heat on, the engine temperature drops. Some sources say to replace the thermostat and some say to flush the radiator. What s… --- ## [Blower motor resistor keeps going out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-resistor-keeps-going-out/171421)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor-resistor-keeps-going-out/171421 "2020-10-21T16:57:50Z")
My 2001 mustangs fan for the AC and heat only works on the highest speed but not any of the lower speeds. I replace the blower motor resistor which fixes the problem but within 2 weeks it burns out and again, only the hi… --- ## [08 Honda Civic won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-honda-civic-won-t-start/171434)
**Author:** [@Betsy-30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betsy-30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-honda-civic-won-t-start/171434 "2020-10-21T15:26:06Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Civic that won’t start. I’ve been having issues this past week and have jumped it numerous times. Now even jumping it won’t get it to start. We had the battery and alternator checked. Both good. Actua… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-reliability/171347)
**Author:** [@House59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/House59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-reliability/171347 "2020-10-21T12:53:24Z")
Reliability of the 2012 jeep grand Cherokee overland --- ## [XM Radio and car batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xm-radio-and-car-batteries/562)
**Author:** [@boea07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boea07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xm-radio-and-car-batteries/562 "2020-10-21T12:43:31Z")
I have a 2002 Mercedes C 240. When I bought the car it had XM radio already installed. Shortly after, I started experiencing dead batteries. I took it to a repair man and he said it was the seat sensor and "fixed it… --- ## [Left front tire locking up and then releasing while in drive...but not in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-locking-up-and-then-releasing-while-in-drive-but-not-in-reverse/86664)
**Author:** [@caseyosmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caseyosmith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-front-tire-locking-up-and-then-releasing-while-in-drive-but-not-in-reverse/86664 "2020-10-21T04:40:40Z")
Hi. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer V8 4 wheel drive. Yesterday I was on the way home from a 2 hour drive and was on the expressway at a complete stop on a downhill grade. When I hit the gas, the car started lurching - it… --- ## [1988 Chevrolet Van surges and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-van-surges-and-stalls/171032)
**Author:** [@beachmezz\_171460](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beachmezz_171460)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-van-surges-and-stalls/171032 "2020-10-21T03:57:45Z")
sporadic surging at idle, check engine lite on , sometimes stalls at stoplite New distributer cap, wires, plugs, MAP sensor IAC, 02sensor air filter,oil coolant --- ## [Car won't start after removing radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-removing-radio/171415)
**Author:** [@Taren-13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taren-13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-removing-radio/171415 "2020-10-21T00:44:50Z")
I recently bought a 2001 pontiac grand am which needs a new radio so I got a aftermarket radio to install went to install it found out I had the wrong harness so I went to start my car after reinstalling old radio and th… --- ## [02 sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sensors/171374)
**Author:** [@natewenger9\_171681](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natewenger9_171681)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sensors/171374 "2020-10-20T23:43:18Z")
I had three 02 sensor codes up for the bank2 sensor2 on my Sierra. I replaced the sensor and immediately had all three come back along with the same three counterpart codes for bank1 sensor1. Does anyone have any idea wh… --- ## [Impact tool or breaker bar?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impact-tool-or-breaker-bar/171192)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/impact-tool-or-breaker-bar/171192 "2020-10-20T23:29:45Z")
I need to remove the bed on my 2007 Silverado Classic to replace the fuel sender. The bolts are very rusted, three have been broken in the past, before I bought it. Last year, I sprayed down the bolts with SeaFoam and … --- ## [2007 Chrysler Town & Country transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-transmission/171407)
**Author:** [@Jurey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jurey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-transmission/171407 "2020-10-20T22:59:56Z")
Transmission does not engage immediately. Have to tap accelerater before it engages. Even when it fully engages does not shift properly tac at 3000 rpm --- ## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country Front blower not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-front-blower-not-working/171397)
**Author:** [@NNvic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NNvic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-front-blower-not-working/171397 "2020-10-20T22:53:07Z")
Front Blower not working --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot - fixed my window regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-fixed-my-window-regulator/171338)
**Author:** [@Msparky44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Msparky44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-fixed-my-window-regulator/171338 "2020-10-20T22:34:12Z")
I just wanted to thank you all for this forum. I have a 2005 pilot ,which had a drivers side window regulator that came apart which I replaced but when I put new one in I was trying to line up screw holes to window befor… --- ## [Intermittent Steering Wheel Shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-steering-wheel-shaking/171398)
**Author:** [@Rev-Kev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rev-Kev)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-steering-wheel-shaking/171398 "2020-10-20T19:59:29Z")
I have a 2011 Ford E150 passenger van. The steering wheel shakes intermittently- like it would if a tire was unbalanced only more intense sometimes. The speed I am driving doesn’t seem to matter. Sometimes it does it dri… --- ## [RPM problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-problems/171289)
**Author:** [@Jland7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jland7)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-problems/171289 "2020-10-20T19:22:14Z")
Hello, I’m new here. I just bought a 2009 429R Roush mustang supercharged at only 12,000 miles on the car. I was shifting to 4th from 3rd at a higher RPM starting a race and I accidently caught 2nd gear. Check engine l… --- ## [Looking for recalls on 2015 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-recalls-on-2015-jeep-cherokee/171395)
**Author:** [@Cnewman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cnewman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-recalls-on-2015-jeep-cherokee/171395 "2020-10-20T18:12:17Z")
can you tell me the recalls for my 2015 jeep trialhawk --- ## [Chevy s10 1996 No Power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-no-power/171336)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-no-power/171336 "2020-10-20T17:46:47Z")
Hello! My chevy s10 will not start! No power is getting to the dash or anything. No starter kicking on or anything. We’ve changed the ignition lock cylinder , the ignition switch, and checked if the battery was good. Any… --- ## [Automobiles and Covid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobiles-and-covid/171340)
**Author:** [@Ted-626](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted-626)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automobiles-and-covid/171340 "2020-10-20T15:24:31Z")
Regardless of make and model or your feelings about the pandemic many folks, myself included, have seen a sharp decline in vehicle use. Cars that were making trips almost everyday are now lucky to leave the driveway onc… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - CEL when I stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-cel-when-i-stop/171367)
**Author:** [@Lashun75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lashun75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-cel-when-i-stop/171367 "2020-10-20T14:35:00Z")
Check engine light on keep cutting off at red lights or stop sigh --- ## [2014 Buick Encore - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-ac-issues/171376)
**Author:** [@aweso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aweso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-encore-ac-issues/171376 "2020-10-20T14:33:48Z")
The air condition has been going off and on. Sometimes it just blow hot air. --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - Cost of hitting a rail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-cost-of-hitting-a-rail/171331)
**Author:** [@Brenda44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda44)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-cost-of-hitting-a-rail/171331 "2020-10-20T12:15:09Z")
Hit a rail. Knowked two tires off how much its cost to fix --- ## [2012 hyundai sonata limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-limited/171345)
**Author:** [@Tonya-20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonya-20)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-limited/171345 "2020-10-20T05:48:08Z")
I have a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited. The alternator had been going out for some time, and it finally went out the other day on the freeway. so it wouldn’t start after that even with the cables. So I got another alternat… --- ## [2007 Kia Sorento RWD 3.8L Valve Cover Torque Spec](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-rwd-3-8l-valve-cover-torque-spec/171381)
**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-rwd-3-8l-valve-cover-torque-spec/171381 "2020-10-20T04:58:33Z")
Doing the valve cover gaskets (as well as a ton of other things) and, after an exhaustive search, I can’t seem to find the torque spec or tightening order for the valve covers and I’m starting to feel stabby. Does anybod… --- ## [Could a tire balance or allignment reduce my cars shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-tire-balance-or-allignment-reduce-my-cars-shaking/171363)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-a-tire-balance-or-allignment-reduce-my-cars-shaking/171363 "2020-10-20T04:23:20Z")
about 3,000 miles ago i noticed my car swaying, almost like the wind was pushing it however i was holding the wheel straight. With newer car I thought that was super weird with only 80k miles. So noticed my wheels in th… --- ## [Car will sometimes start and sometimes not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-sometimes-start-and-sometimes-not/171372)
**Author:** [@Tucker-Manis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tucker-Manis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-sometimes-start-and-sometimes-not/171372 "2020-10-20T02:37:11Z")
Lately when i sit in my car while it’s running for maybe 20-30mins i’ll turn it off and when i got back to start it, it won’t at all, it wont even make a cranking noise, maybe once. the battery is fine in it because all … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=291) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=293)