# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=298 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 299 --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport - We got a P0446](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-we-got-a-p0446/170934)
**Author:** [@Clark46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-we-got-a-p0446/170934 "2020-10-07T21:57:28Z")
Check engine light (P0446) for EVAP system vent problem. --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica- Backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-backup-camera/170929)
**Author:** [@AlineJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlineJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-backup-camera/170929 "2020-10-07T21:56:53Z")
When putting car in reverse, the view on the dash shows the yellow lines, but the rest of the picture is foggy. Is the lens dirty or what? Ans where is the lens and how to clean it. --- ## [2017 Ford F250 - Electronic cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f250-electronic-cluster/170938)
**Author:** [@TW50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TW50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-f250-electronic-cluster/170938 "2020-10-07T21:38:12Z")
The truck electronic cluster…radio, a/c etc…has begun malfunctioning. When trying to use the controls to change stations on the radio or a/c controls, it hesitate for about 15 seconds or more or not at all and cannot be… --- ## [Do performance chips work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-performance-chips-work/59966)
**Author:** [@kypiper01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kypiper01)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-performance-chips-work/59966 "2011-01-19T00:27:43Z")
I found a performance chip for my 2005 Nissan Maxima SE. It states an increase in fuel efficiency of 4-7mpg. Do these chips work and if so can they damage the ECU (Electronic Control Unit? --- ## [Misfiring badly on three cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-badly-on-three-cylinders/170848)
**Author:** [@ozarkcavefish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozarkcavefish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-badly-on-three-cylinders/170848 "2020-10-07T21:08:24Z")
I have a 2003 Jeep liberty with about 195,000 miles on it. All of a sudden it’s misfiring pretty badly. I was able to park it for a few minutes the other day and drive home 40 miles normally, but the next day it didn’t … --- ## [2015 Honda Odyssey - Jerks on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-jerks-on-highway/170783)
**Author:** [@IlovemyOdyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IlovemyOdyssey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-odyssey-jerks-on-highway/170783 "2020-10-07T21:07:36Z")
I seems like when I’m going slow or starting to go into the freeway and I step on the gas it jerks. It doesn’t go full gear. --- ## [2017 Jeep Renegade - Hesitates and jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-hesitates-and-jerks/170756)
**Author:** [@Jenn46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenn46)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-hesitates-and-jerks/170756 "2020-10-07T18:25:05Z")
My car has been hesitating and jerking for about 4 months now. First it was the spark plugs as it completely hesitated and then threw a code for it so we changed the spark plugs but it still was doing it. I took it to … --- ## [2017 Dodge Ram 2500 - Headlight out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-2500-headlight-out/170906)
**Author:** [@KimberlyCDyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimberlyCDyer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-2500-headlight-out/170906 "2020-10-07T17:31:58Z")
Front left headlight is out. --- ## [Bad gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-mileage/91325)
**Author:** [@Slim93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slim93)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-mileage/91325 "2020-10-07T17:23:03Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Maxima SV that has poor gas mileage. I took it to Nissan to get checked out but they said there's nothing they could do because the car is showing no codes or no check engine light. I got my spark pl… --- ## [Car's Been Sitting for 1.5 Years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-been-sitting-for-1-5-years/170808)
**Author:** [@burtacomoose\_171306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/burtacomoose_171306)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-been-sitting-for-1-5-years/170808 "2020-10-07T12:34:38Z")
Hello. I’ve neglected a car in my garage for over a year and a half. Mice have been hanging out in there, tires are flat, all that fun stuff. About to install new battery. Are there any particular steps I should take in … --- ## [2004 Ford Focus (occasionally) won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-occasionally-wont-start/74864)
**Author:** [@Dim5th](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dim5th)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-occasionally-wont-start/74864 "2020-10-07T04:43:15Z")
Short version of the problem: Occasionally my 2004 Ford Focus will not start. I put in the keys and turn them. The lights and radio fire up and there is a click, but the engine won't turn over. To resolve thisI remo… --- ## [High beams and turn signals not working - 325xi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams-and-turn-signals-not-working-325xi/170870)
**Author:** [@arwcca\_166186](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arwcca_166186)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-beams-and-turn-signals-not-working-325xi/170870 "2020-10-06T23:21:30Z")
Hello all, recently I purchased a 2003 BMW 325xi with a turn signal problem. The problem is, the turn signals don’t work at all (not even a clicking noise), and the high beams also don’t work (its on the same stick). Th… --- ## [2017 RAM 2500 - Can I add rear defrost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-2500-can-i-add-rear-defrost/170902)
**Author:** [@WilliamBryden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamBryden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-2500-can-i-add-rear-defrost/170902 "2020-10-06T21:23:08Z")
I just had a non rear defrosting window replaced and they only had the window with the defroster already incorporated in the window. Is there a way to actually hook this up so it works? --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion - Door control issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-door-control-issues/170898)
**Author:** [@Pops58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pops58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-door-control-issues/170898 "2020-10-06T21:14:48Z")
2014 ford Fusion SE. A/C, radio, driver’s side door controls not working all simultaneously. Does not reset by disconnecting the battery. Similar issues, solutions, experiences out there? TIA. --- ## [2000 Dodge Ram 2500 - heat shield removed during exhaust service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-2500-heat-shield-removed-during-exhaust-service/170866)
**Author:** [@Terry25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-2500-heat-shield-removed-during-exhaust-service/170866 "2020-10-06T20:20:34Z")
I had my old 2500 ram fuel pump and straps or hangers and exhaust system replaced they removed the heat shield that ran along side gas tank which is approximately 6inches away from exhaust system and muffler is the cause… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - get out now before engine failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-get-out-now-before-engine-failure/170831)
**Author:** [@SteveSutherland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveSutherland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-get-out-now-before-engine-failure/170831 "2020-10-06T19:09:06Z")
I have a 2017 Kia Sportage EX that apparently will suffer an engine failure from manufacturing debris left in the engine that eventually will block the oil from circulating. Dealer says I shouldn’t worry until I hit 60 … --- ## [2018 Kia Sorento - Stripped wire for Passenger Side view mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-stripped-wire-for-passenger-side-view-mirror/170792)
**Author:** [@bluenautica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluenautica)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-stripped-wire-for-passenger-side-view-mirror/170792 "2020-10-06T18:24:31Z")
I had my passenger side view mirror stolen and when they ripped it out of the side view holder one of the wires got stripped. I am looking to find what goes on the wire so I can connect it to the new mirror I just bought… --- ## [2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid mpg drop after relocation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-hybrid-mpg-drop-after-relocation/170860)
**Author:** [@RMullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RMullins)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-hybrid-mpg-drop-after-relocation/170860 "2020-10-06T18:18:04Z")
My 2015 Fusion Hybrid got 43 mpg when I lived in the San Jose, CA area. As I drove east moving back to my hometown of Milwaukee, the MPG steadily dropped. Now in Wisconsin it gets only about 33 mpg. Can that be due to cl… --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion - What does See Dealer mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-what-does-see-dealer-mean/170894)
**Author:** [@DebSchue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebSchue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-what-does-see-dealer-mean/170894 "2020-10-06T18:03:18Z")
Camera frequently displays a flipped image. Left to right. Sometimes just a blank screen stating “See Dealer”. --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - Frozen lugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-frozen-lugs/170880)
**Author:** [@Yvette42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yvette42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-frozen-lugs/170880 "2020-10-06T16:01:34Z")
The mechanic said that the driver rear hub and lug nuts feel seized together and rusted so my tires can’t be rotated. What can I do? --- ## [2006 Hyundai Santa Fe - Gauge cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-gauge-cluster/170895)
**Author:** [@rlrjysb\_171358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rlrjysb_171358)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-gauge-cluster/170895 "2020-10-06T15:36:21Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. The problem I am having is when I first start my vehicle the instrument panel cluster doesn’t work. When the vehicle starts warming up then the odometer starts blinking and then th… --- ## [2012 Toyota Highlander - White paint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-white-paint-issue/170882)
**Author:** [@PossibleFutureHondaPurchaser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PossibleFutureHondaPurchaser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-white-paint-issue/170882 "2020-10-06T14:27:23Z")
I also have a 2012 Toyota Highlander (108,347 Miles) with Blizzard Pearl paint peeling off of the roof and around the front windshield. What can we do? Who in Toyota and our government can we address these major Toyota d… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester - pricey windshield repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-pricey-windshield-repair/170869)
**Author:** [@JohnK33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnK33)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-pricey-windshield-repair/170869 "2020-10-06T12:34:12Z")
Nine months ago, we were on the highway with the normal flow of traffic when we heard a pebble hit the center of our windshield. We then saw “star burst” shaped cracks about the size of a golf ball; a center divot with s… --- ## [2008 Toyota Matrix - AC goes out in rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-matrix-ac-goes-out-in-rain/170885)
**Author:** [@Nicole32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicole32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-matrix-ac-goes-out-in-rain/170885 "2020-10-06T11:36:31Z")
Y does my car Ac goes out when am driving true rain water? --- ## [Major engine repair, new issues \*\*Need help please\*\*](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-engine-repair-new-issues-need-help-please/170557)
**Author:** [@ajrunke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ajrunke)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-engine-repair-new-issues-need-help-please/170557 "2020-10-06T11:36:23Z")
Hi all. First post here and looking for help. My 2011 5.7 Grand Cherokee went in mid January 2020 for a $5700 entire engine rebuild at a certified dealer (Bergstrom in Wisconsin) which included a 2 year parts and labor w… --- ## [Fluid leak from the bottom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-leak-from-the-bottom/170855)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-leak-from-the-bottom/170855 "2020-10-06T11:00:21Z")
2010 Kia Sedona Yesterday after I got home, I noticed fluid leaking out of the pipe located bottom center (more to the passenger side) of the vehicle. It was clear and had slightly oily texture with a tint of rubbery o… --- ## [P0420 code on a 2006 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-code-on-a-2006-subaru-impreza/170835)
**Author:** [@Pran-75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pran-75)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 8:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0420-code-on-a-2006-subaru-impreza/170835 "2020-10-06T08:24:18Z")
My Impreza has been leaking oil, I think from the head gasket on the right cylinder bank. Could be the valve cover gasket, as the exhaust still seemed clean. But all of a sudden, the exhaust is blue and the check engine … --- ## [Can someone explain what this light means on 04 Z4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-explain-what-this-light-means-on-04-z4/170887)
**Author:** [@Lisette1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-explain-what-this-light-means-on-04-z4/170887 "2020-10-06T04:15:04Z")
--- ## [Should I do the Subaru R&R coil springs recall or leave well-enough alone?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-the-subaru-r-r-coil-springs-recall-or-leave-well-enough-alone/170883)
**Author:** [@acensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acensor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-do-the-subaru-r-r-coil-springs-recall-or-leave-well-enough-alone/170883 "2020-10-06T03:30:30Z")
Got the notice: It’s about anti corrosion coating that can chip off, particularly with off-road use, expose spring to corrosion, and in worst extreme case cause a serious break. If I read it right the dealer servic… --- ## [Any potential major issues with a 2012 Cadillac SRX with 169k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-potential-major-issues-with-a-2012-cadillac-srx-with-169k/170826)
**Author:** [@BDazzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BDazzle)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-potential-major-issues-with-a-2012-cadillac-srx-with-169k/170826 "2020-10-05T22:01:45Z")
I’m looking to get this vehicle from a used car lot… :grimacing: i understand the miles are ridiculously high, but this car has everything I want! I’m willing to do some preventative work, but i was hoping you guys could… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=297) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=299)