# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=354 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 355 --- ## [2021 Hyundai Santa Fe - AC issues (always at the worst time)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-ac-issues-always-at-the-worst-time/165825)
**Author:** [@RicDee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RicDee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-ac-issues-always-at-the-worst-time/165825 "2020-06-15T17:54:37Z")
Dear Mr. Magliozzi My grandson inherited a 2011 Hyundai, Santa Fe (eco). 4 cyl, DOHC. The other morning he had to take me to the hospital. When I got into the car the AC was on but was blowing warm air. I asked him … --- ## [Steering wheel jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-jerking/165811)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-jerking/165811 "2020-06-15T15:54:45Z")
I have a 2011 Toyota Camry that I bought the end of last year. Whenever I brake suddenly on a downhill, or whenever there’s a slightly deep pothole, the steering wheel jerks either to the left or the right. I had it loo… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-3 - Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-3-options/165785)
**Author:** [@lorieM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorieM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-3-options/165785 "2020-06-15T14:30:44Z")
Have you driven a 2020 Mazda CX3 What other brands did you consider? --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 3500 - AC not cold after battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-3500-ac-not-cold-after-battery-drain/165619)
**Author:** [@sfcturbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfcturbo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-3500-ac-not-cold-after-battery-drain/165619 "2020-06-15T14:29:14Z")
batteries drained because I had left my 5th wheel plugged in and a ceiling fan and 2 lights were on for about 3 days, remote or key won’t open the doors. Used a slim jim to unlock door,now no cold air, was very cold prio… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-codes/164793)
**Author:** [@TB47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TB47)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-silverado-1500-codes/164793 "2020-06-15T13:32:12Z")
Getting a b1000 b0084 and b0083 trouble code on a 06 Silverado. Can the b0084 and b0083 cause the b1000 code to also display? --- ## [Service bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-bleed/165575 "2020-06-15T09:17:47Z")
2008, 3.5L. Disk on all 4. I have an autoenginuity scanner. I want to bleed the ABS. The instructions on scanner says to open the appropriate bleeder screw, pump brakes once every 2 seconds. Then actuate the scanner and… --- ## [13 impala starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-impala-starting-issues/165783)
**Author:** [@NateCre8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateCre8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/13-impala-starting-issues/165783 "2020-06-15T08:55:19Z")
My car has had issues in the past where it would say “starting disabled, service throttle”. Strangely this would only happen if the fuel level was below 1/4 left. It would also allow me to start the car by unplugging the… --- ## [2014 Toyota Tundra touch screen stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-touch-screen-stopped-working/165771)
**Author:** [@dezboy47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dezboy47)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-touch-screen-stopped-working/165771 "2020-06-15T03:34:17Z")
Hi everyone, I have 2014 Toyota tundra, Last night my touch screen suddenly stopped working when I was listening to the radio it is blink sometimes and shows back camera for a Second then nothing. --- ## [Transmission and axle have a lot of play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-axle-have-a-lot-of-play/165792)
**Author:** [@hoonygi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoonygi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-and-axle-have-a-lot-of-play/165792 "2020-06-15T03:14:05Z")
I was working on replacing the passenger side wheel bearing and noticed the extra play and loud clunking noise coming either from the inner shaft bearing assembly that connect cv joint to transmission (passenger side) or… --- ## [2004 Honda Accord slows uphill on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-slows-uphill-on-highway/165777)
**Author:** [@devonhansen\_168212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/devonhansen_168212)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-slows-uphill-on-highway/165777 "2020-06-15T02:36:35Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Accord 2.4L (K24) 4 door 5 speed Automatic trans, I’ve replaced various parts on my car and it still struggles to go uphill on the highway, (just saying I use Mobil1 full synthetic with good filters … --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer has low rumble at highway speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-has-low-rumble-at-highway-speed/165781)
**Author:** [@Muckleg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muckleg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-has-low-rumble-at-highway-speed/165781 "2020-06-15T02:15:53Z")
My ‘16 Explorer has a new issue, when traveling at 65-70 mph I am hearing a low rumble. I haven’t seen any new recalls. My main concern is safety. Could this be caused by a bad bearing??? --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox - loud noise from the rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-loud-noise-from-the-rear/165758)
**Author:** [@midge77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/midge77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-loud-noise-from-the-rear/165758 "2020-06-14T21:12:47Z")
A loud noise coming from the rear of the car which sometimes becomes almost deafening. Drives ok. --- ## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Overheating warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-overheating-warning/165721)
**Author:** [@stevehenderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevehenderson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-overheating-warning/165721 "2020-06-14T20:40:19Z")
dashboard reads engine is overheated --- ## [Check engine light flashed, then shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashed-then-shut-off/165769)
**Author:** [@Carlton-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlton-22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashed-then-shut-off/165769 "2020-06-14T19:19:54Z")
2002 Grand Marquis, 150k+ The CEL started flashing on me with some sputtering. I pulled over to check the code and it stopped. Stopped sputtering as well. Drove a few miles and the exact same thing happened and it again… --- ## [Neutral Safety Switch Previously Replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-previously-replaced/165766)
**Author:** [@JLingenfelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLingenfelder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutral-safety-switch-previously-replaced/165766 "2020-06-14T17:37:05Z")
Had the Neutral Safety Switch (NSS) replaced about six months ago, because the car wouldn’t start and I recalled a CarTalk program about the NSS, so decided this must be the problem. But did not have any diagnostics perf… --- ## [BMW E46 Heater Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-heater-valve/165759)
**Author:** [@alirad547](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alirad547)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-e46-heater-valve/165759 "2020-06-14T17:29:12Z")
Hi I have a BMW E46 2005 The air conditioner in my car was not very cold in the summer The mechanic said there was a problem with the heater valve And when he bypass the heater valve completely The problem was solve… --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKZ - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-battery-drain/165677)
**Author:** [@Charles29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkz-battery-drain/165677 "2020-06-14T15:15:10Z")
Battery drain overnight --- ## [Car Shop Taking Forever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-taking-forever/154732)
**Author:** [@Majinvegito123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Majinvegito123)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-taking-forever/154732 "2020-06-14T13:35:04Z")
Hey guys. I’m posting this in a sort of frustration. So last year I essentially killed my motor on my vehicle (the car just wasn’t built to handle such boost amounts). Anyway, I had a whole system planned out of how to g… --- ## [Car heats up only when ac is working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heats-up-only-when-ac-is-working/165734)
**Author:** [@Ibrahim-4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ibrahim-4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heats-up-only-when-ac-is-working/165734 "2020-06-14T13:21:05Z")
I have 2006 nissan tiida,I can drive anywhere without ac turning on and the car won’t heat up but the moment I turn the ac on after almost 10 min car heats up, I changed the water radiator and I check the water pump also… --- ## [Is BMW battery registration a scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bmw-battery-registration-a-scam/120376)
**Author:** [@DaveMazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMazz)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bmw-battery-registration-a-scam/120376 "2020-06-14T02:56:10Z")
A friend needed a replacement battery for his 7-year-old BMW, and the dealer quoted him a $400 price. Part of this cost was to cover “Registration” of the new battery. Not many other car makers seem to require “registr… --- ## [Spill proof cap for coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spill-proof-cap-for-coolant/165742)
**Author:** [@ronpon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronpon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spill-proof-cap-for-coolant/165742 "2020-06-14T02:54:53Z")
I’ve had this spill proof cap for many years and would like to get another but can’t find one. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks --- ## [2003 Lexus RX 300 oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-oil-change-interval/163296)
**Author:** [@JamesCarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCarney)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-oil-change-interval/163296 "2020-06-14T02:05:50Z")
I have a 2003 Lexus RX-300 but my question applies to all cars. If the recommended oil change is every year or 5000 miles but I drive only 3000 miles in a year can I wait until I reach 5000 miles? --- ## [My car won't start after my husband changed out the radio pls help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-my-husband-changed-out-the-radio-pls-help/73919)
**Author:** [@rubyslipprz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubyslipprz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-my-husband-changed-out-the-radio-pls-help/73919 "2020-06-13T23:37:23Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Compass. My husband changed out the radio today and then the car wouldn't start. It will turn over and over and over, but will not start. Any advice is appreciated! --- ## [Caprice Classic electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-classic-electrical-problems/165706)
**Author:** [@Marshal1324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshal1324)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-classic-electrical-problems/165706 "2020-06-13T23:20:42Z")
My caprice has been sitting for about 8 years in a shed, I put a good battery in it and the cables spark showing that they get power but nothing else does, the lights and electronics don’t work on the inside or outside a… --- ## [2002 Subaru Forester shuts off in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-shuts-off-in-traffic/165656)
**Author:** [@BahatiWenslars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BahatiWenslars)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-shuts-off-in-traffic/165656 "2020-06-13T20:42:08Z")
My Subaru Forester 2002 is giving hard moments. When I drive in Traffic Jam or brake abruptly the engine is always switched of, I restart it and most of other cars behind me or on both sides of the lane give me horrible … --- ## [2009 Honda Ridgeline - Hybrid coming?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-hybrid-coming/165726)
**Author:** [@MikeA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-hybrid-coming/165726 "2020-06-13T20:34:26Z")
I enjoy your column immensely every week in the Minneapolis Star & Tribune. I never thought I’d be writing to you but after seeing your answer to the person wanting to know if they should buy a Kona I thought I’d give yo… --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra bad idle/accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-bad-idle-accelerate/165711)
**Author:** [@Jman55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-bad-idle-accelerate/165711 "2020-06-13T17:53:36Z")
Thank you to everyone who is on here helping people out. My father and I have loved the show, was glad to see a reliable place to ask for help. I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra base with 84000 miles that is giving me such a … --- ## [Why did my car die at a light after I let off the brake and gave gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-car-die-at-a-light-after-i-let-off-the-brake-and-gave-gas/165713)
**Author:** [@filter2700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/filter2700)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-car-die-at-a-light-after-i-let-off-the-brake-and-gave-gas/165713 "2020-06-13T17:46:55Z")
2006 Honda Accord EX 4 Cyl 2.40 Hello everyone. I have a older car with 200,000 miles on it. I’ve never really had any problems with it at all, except that sometimes when I will be driving (maybe once a month) I’ll be s… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - alternator lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-alternator-lifespan/165630)
**Author:** [@VFox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VFox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-alternator-lifespan/165630 "2020-06-13T15:57:08Z")
wondering how long an alternator should las on a Honda CRV 2016, I had to have CRV jumped several times for not starting- without any obvious reason. At 45,713 miles was told needed new alternator. This seems Wrong! --- ## [Loud clicking that matches acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clicking-that-matches-acceleration/165724)
**Author:** [@maastmike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maastmike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clicking-that-matches-acceleration/165724 "2020-06-13T14:12:39Z")
2013 Dodge Avenger 2.4l Last week I was driving home, 35mph, when I heard a loud metal clunk from the engine. Seconds later my AC stopped working and there is a loud clicking noise that matches the rpms. Any help or id… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=353) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=355)