# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=355 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 356 --- ## [Master Window Switch Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-window-switch-replacement/165694)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-window-switch-replacement/165694 "2020-06-13T13:50:39Z")
I need to replace my Master Window Switch on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. I found the following video Video. I know it says that it is for 2010 and older, but I’m willing to assume that the process is very similar. My quest… --- ## [BMW X1 Service is due](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x1-service-is-due/165698)
**Author:** [@Vishu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vishu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x1-service-is-due/165698 "2020-06-13T12:40:15Z")
I’ve got a 2018 BMW X1 that was last serviced about a year ago. Because of COVID and self quarantining the car has been very lightly driven since then. I show that while the next service is due timewise, I am still 700… --- ## [2003 Lexus ES 300 evap codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-evap-codes/114914)
**Author:** [@FilipPascale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilipPascale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-evap-codes/114914 "2020-06-13T08:47:43Z")
My check engine light came on so I had my mechanic check the code. The code was po441 and po442 evap system.They did the smoke test and found the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. 200 miles later it came on again s… --- ## [2013 Ford Explorer - there ought to be a recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-there-ought-to-be-a-recall/165647)
**Author:** [@jnkbarton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnkbarton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-there-ought-to-be-a-recall/165647 "2020-06-13T04:08:18Z")
Panel surrounding front windshield on drivers side flew off while driving on I-10 west just outside of San Antonio. Ford is aware of this happening in years past too, They should issue a recall before lawsuits result. --- ## [Want to replace brake fluid but three bleeder screws are stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-brake-fluid-but-three-bleeder-screws-are-stuck/165563)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-brake-fluid-but-three-bleeder-screws-are-stuck/165563 "2020-06-13T03:44:49Z")
I asked a shop to replace my brake fluid when I brought my 1994 Celica in for alignment. Upon picking it up they said that they could not do the brake fluid flush because they didn’t want to risk breaking the bleeder sc… --- ## [2004 Kia Amanti - Engine skips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-engine-skips/165696)
**Author:** [@MaryGM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryGM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-engine-skips/165696 "2020-06-13T02:19:37Z")
Trying to figure out why the engine is skipping a beat. Does it just need a tune-up, an oil change, or something else? It doesn’t matter if I’m accelerating or not. The battery cable was loose earlier today. Maybe that … --- ## [2005 Lexus RX 400h - new gearbox malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-400h-new-gearbox-malfunction/165661)
**Author:** [@Shagari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shagari)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-400h-new-gearbox-malfunction/165661 "2020-06-13T02:15:51Z")
My car shows AT oil temperature warning light on the dash board which later destroyed my gear box. We replaced the gear box but the gear is not functioning well at 3 although the selection is okay. --- ## [2006 Lexus Weird Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-weird-noises/165700)
**Author:** [@iolani0108\_168172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iolani0108_168172)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-weird-noises/165700 "2020-06-13T01:01:57Z")
Recently my 2006 Lexus IS-250 has been making weird noises. It started off with a popping sound that I thought was coming from the radio but continued on after I turned the radio off. Today while using the turn signal th… --- ## [2016 Dodge Dart braking issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-braking-issue/165679)
**Author:** [@Charles20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-braking-issue/165679 "2020-06-13T00:42:28Z")
I have a braking problem that I have described to the Service department at the Dealership I purchased my vehicle at. They had never heard of such a problem or were unaware that such a problem could occur! The situation … --- ## [O2 sensor code, 800 dollar repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-code-800-dollar-repair/165216)
**Author:** [@natalielipoma\_167860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natalielipoma_167860)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-code-800-dollar-repair/165216 "2020-06-13T00:40:31Z")
I have a Mazda Tribute lx v6, 6 cylinder engine. I had bought it as my first car last year at 198k miles and now its at 204k miles. The engine light has been going off and on since then and I wanted to get it fixed befor… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Transmission leads to electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-leads-to-electrical-issues/165593)
**Author:** [@klroussel\_168082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klroussel_168082)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-leads-to-electrical-issues/165593 "2020-06-13T00:28:55Z")
Started with me thinking we needed a new transmission. our truck has 220,000 miles and we have used it to tow. It would occasionally get stuck in 3rd gear. Took it to get a new transmission put in, the mechanic told me i… --- ## [Brake light on - parking brake disengaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-on-parking-brake-disengaged/165666)
**Author:** [@mankbad\_168152](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mankbad_168152)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-on-parking-brake-disengaged/165666 "2020-06-13T00:24:25Z")
My brake light is on; I get a message in the dashboard to disengage parking brake. The brake is diengaged. The brake fluid is above the min line but not all the way at the max. Any ideas? Anyone know how to least shut of… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0L please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-limited-2-0l-please-help/165691)
**Author:** [@Brandon1088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon1088)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-limited-2-0l-please-help/165691 "2020-06-12T21:16:38Z")
After backing out of driveway and switching to drive vehicle did not light up the N or D on the shifter, or on the dash. Check engine light popped on. The code read P0705. I ordered the nuetral safety switch and replaced… --- ## [2006 Dodge Charger - stalling mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-stalling-mystery/165636)
**Author:** [@SeanBeckler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanBeckler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-stalling-mystery/165636 "2020-06-12T21:32:27Z")
06 RT 5.7…Started with the usual stalling NO CODES …Then my tranny fluid everywhere…Brought to chrysler dealership…$1600 later ran okay for a couple months,Stalling problem again,And again and again…New transmission $300… --- ## [2002 GMC Sierra 1500 - Slightly fluctuating RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-1500-slightly-fluctuating-rpms/165680)
**Author:** [@David5292\_150742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David5292_150742)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sierra-1500-slightly-fluctuating-rpms/165680 "2020-06-12T20:20:14Z")
I have a 2002 GMC sierra 1500, V6 4.3L. I am having an issue with the RPMs slightly fluctuating when accelerating. It does not seem to do it all the time. Or eventually it will go away for a while and come back when driv… --- ## [Exaust manifold nut spinning with the bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exaust-manifold-nut-spinning-with-the-bolt/165687)
**Author:** [@Dean-143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-143)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exaust-manifold-nut-spinning-with-the-bolt/165687 "2020-06-12T19:18:07Z")
I am replacing the gasket on the front exaust manifold, got it off, got the new one on, and putting the bolts back in, now on the last one, and I can’t get the nut to stop turning with the bolt, any suggestions? Cause I … --- ## [2007 Buick LaCrosse key stuck after battery died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-key-stuck-after-battery-died/165633)
**Author:** [@Tay15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tay15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lacrosse-key-stuck-after-battery-died/165633 "2020-06-12T19:03:38Z")
My battery died, I put the key in to try and start it then the key was stuck. --- ## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe dashboard rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-dashboard-rattle/165642)
**Author:** [@Andrew47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-dashboard-rattle/165642 "2020-06-12T18:33:01Z")
Rattle from dashboard when car hits a bump in road --- ## [2018 Sonata Hybrid Electronic Water Pump issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-sonata-hybrid-electronic-water-pump-issues/165682)
**Author:** [@Softscience](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Softscience)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-sonata-hybrid-electronic-water-pump-issues/165682 "2020-06-12T17:53:05Z")
Hi folks Purchased a 2018 sonata Hybrid last year and it’s already in the shop (23k miles) Warning lights and beeps came on. The dealer says the electronic water pump is faulty and needs to be replaced. This is covered… --- ## [2015 Dodge Ram 2500 — oil changes for Cummins diesels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-oil-changes-for-cummins-diesels/165414)
**Author:** [@RVingLizBruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RVingLizBruce)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-2500-oil-changes-for-cummins-diesels/165414 "2020-06-12T17:29:02Z")
I have a question about oil changes on Cummins diesel engines. Cummins recommends changing the oil on my 6.7L diesel every 15K miles or 12 months. I drive less than 15k per year and understood that oil does not degrade w… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - do I really need add-on services?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-do-i-really-need-add-on-services/165668)
**Author:** [@OldRob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldRob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-do-i-really-need-add-on-services/165668 "2020-06-12T16:25:20Z")
Every time I go to a dealership to have an oil change, I have to say ‘no’ several times to add on service offers. Do I really need to change all the fluids , filters, etc. they pitch to you? --- ## [Engine Fault Light in 2013 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fault-light-in-2013-ford-escape/96736)
**Author:** [@Linda\_Murray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda_Murray)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fault-light-in-2013-ford-escape/96736 "2020-06-12T16:24:56Z")
I bought a 2013 Ford Escape in March of 2016 and have had a recurring problem ever since. I get a problem message on my display stating " ENGINE FAULT - SERVICE NOW" and the car will slow down, buck, and hesitate as if i… --- ## [Intermittent low pitch metallic clattering only between 65 mph & 75 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-low-pitch-metallic-clattering-only-between-65-mph-75-mph/165645)
**Author:** [@kailee\_168137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kailee_168137)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-low-pitch-metallic-clattering-only-between-65-mph-75-mph/165645 "2020-06-12T13:34:54Z")
For the past year or so, I have noticed an intermittent faint low pitch metallic clattering or jangling noise coming from under the driver’s side at speeds only between 65 mph & 75 mph - no such noise below speeds of 65 … --- ## [Why does an unpluged egr valve run better then](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-an-unpluged-egr-valve-run-better-then/47058)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-an-unpluged-egr-valve-run-better-then/47058 "2020-06-12T12:42:45Z")
I have a EGR issue with my car according to my SEL and will be taking it to the meachinc in a couple of weeks to repair. A friend told me to unplug the vacum hose that plugs into the top of the EGR valve until I get it … --- ## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - So hot it snapped the dipstick - twice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-so-hot-it-snapped-the-dipstick-twice/165599)
**Author:** [@Al53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al53)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-so-hot-it-snapped-the-dipstick-twice/165599 "2020-06-12T12:22:30Z")
2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible limited 3.5L flex fuel I had this car from new it now has only 33000 miles Oil gets very hot 215 - 245 degrees, the water temp is find 180 - 190 degrees When the oil is very hot after… --- ## [1996 k1500 4.3l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-k1500-4-3l/165030)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-k1500-4-3l/165030 "2020-06-12T02:43:29Z")
Hello Everyone, I have being working on this truck for a long time now. The engine was replaced and since then, it has had some sort of problem. By now I am pretty sure I have replaced all sensors, computer, 3 Oxygen se… --- ## [Can I drive long distance with cvt slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-long-distance-with-cvt-slipping/165328)
**Author:** [@Mykuh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mykuh)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-drive-long-distance-with-cvt-slipping/165328 "2020-06-12T00:01:59Z")
Nissan is 2016 Cvt started not switching gears and was revving but I had it fixed to an extent by one mechanic and it actually drives past 30-40 now where it didn’t before but still revs to pick up to the next gear. I k… --- ## [Stripped plug on aluminum head of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-plug-on-aluminum-head-of-engine/165608)
**Author:** [@Darlene-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darlene-22)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-plug-on-aluminum-head-of-engine/165608 "2020-06-11T22:55:04Z")
Need help!!! doing my 1st ever head gasket replacement and in doing so I stripped the shiizzz out of the access plug which was a 10m countersunk hex… I need to get this out in order to remove the screw mounting the timin… --- ## [Need advice ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-asap/165555)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-asap/165555 "2020-06-11T22:03:48Z")
Hi everyone, hope everyone is staying safe. I need some advise, it’s just me and my mom and we don’t have anyone to take us if we need a ride so our car is very important. Back in march our car wouldn’t start, we calle… --- ## [Warped Flywheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-flywheel/54797)
**Author:** [@wvdawg25627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wvdawg25627)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-flywheel/54797 "2020-06-11T21:10:30Z")
I have a Honda Passport, I have replaced the transmission. About a month after replacing the transmission, I noticed a loud clicking noise coming from under my vehicle. I took it to a nearby shop and they told me that … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=354) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=356)