# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=389 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 390 --- ## [1988 toyota pickup won't start when hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-pickup-wont-start-when-hot/162277)
**Author:** [@hannabanana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannabanana)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-toyota-pickup-wont-start-when-hot/162277 "2020-04-03T02:08:05Z")
Hi, I have a 1988 V6 toyota pick up, standard transmission. She starts up on the first try when the engine is cold and runs great as long as she’s still running. The problem is when I turn her off when i get to home d… --- ## [2013 Ford F-150 - Call drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-call-drop/162323)
**Author:** [@warren27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warren27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f-150-call-drop/162323 "2020-04-02T23:36:24Z")
when making a phone call the call goes through but ends when someone answers\< same for inbound calls, as soon as I answer the calls end --- ## [2014 Honda Accord - time for valve adjustment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-time-for-valve-adjustment/162240)
**Author:** [@StephenMorel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenMorel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-time-for-valve-adjustment/162240 "2020-04-02T22:52:48Z")
Dealer keeps saying its time for a valve adjustment (140,000 miles). Is this true? Engine and vehicle runs fine but finding it difficult to find gasket kit complet. --- ## [2006 Scion xA - Stick with Stainless Exhaust or go regular?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xa-stick-with-stainless-exhaust-or-go-regular/162333)
**Author:** [@BillShay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillShay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xa-stick-with-stainless-exhaust-or-go-regular/162333 "2020-04-02T22:51:30Z")
My 2006 Scion xA with nearly 85,000 miles on it has a stainless steel exhaust. It is getting a little noisy and needs to be repaired. Should I stay with stainless, or go with the normal muffler shops products? The car ru… --- ## [Electrical whiper fluid issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-whiper-fluid-issue/162278)
**Author:** [@kschuler44\_166056](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kschuler44_166056)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-whiper-fluid-issue/162278 "2020-04-02T22:04:09Z")
I recently brought this 2013 Hyundai sonata and came to find out that my windshield washer fluid didn’t work. I thought it was the pump at 1st and replaced it. Thant didn’t work. Then 1 day I hit my horn and the fluid w… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - Audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-audio/162335)
**Author:** [@SteveMixter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveMixter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-audio/162335 "2020-04-02T20:50:52Z")
the fader in my 2015 colorado fades from left to right and to the front but not to the rear --- ## [2016 Hyundai Santa Fe - Roars and knocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-roars-and-knocks/162346)
**Author:** [@ErikJames](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErikJames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-roars-and-knocks/162346 "2020-04-02T20:17:28Z")
when the rear passenger window is down… there is a deafening noise and the vehicle vibrates at highway speeds… there is also a knock from under the vehicle (rear) at lower speeds --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Car Play Update?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-car-play-update/162289)
**Author:** [@AnnamalaiASHOKANMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnamalaiASHOKANMD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-car-play-update/162289 "2020-04-02T19:26:34Z")
Any car play adaption available for 2016 MBZ 250 sedan? --- ## [Chevy Traverse’s driver’s seat — so uncomfortable!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-traverse-s-driver-s-seat-so-uncomfortable/162275)
**Author:** [@SarahMcGough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahMcGough)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-traverse-s-driver-s-seat-so-uncomfortable/162275 "2020-04-02T17:07:56Z")
2019 Chevy Traverse Lt Most uncomfortable driver’s seat I have ever had in a car. I am thinking about selling the car it is so uncomfortable for short or long travel. --- ## [2011 Lincoln MKS - Blew two turbos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mks-blew-two-turbos/142495)
**Author:** [@ROBBIEFLOYD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBBIEFLOYD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mks-blew-two-turbos/142495 "2020-04-02T16:39:32Z")
blew one turbo both less than 10, at about 78000 miles then blew both less than 10000 miles later --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Corvette - Corvette grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-corvette-corvette-grinding-noise/162317)
**Author:** [@ReathaBorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ReathaBorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-corvette-corvette-grinding-noise/162317 "2020-04-02T15:21:52Z")
Wheel jump and grinding noise when turning forward or reverse when executing a sharp turn like backing out of driveway or making a turn at a corner --- ## [Lack of Locking Wires in Automobiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-locking-wires-in-automobiles/161513)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-locking-wires-in-automobiles/161513 "2020-04-02T12:04:13Z")
How come automobiles don’t use locking wires on fasteners? It would seem to me that several of the fasteners are safety critical. If the nut or bolt comes loose as a result of vibrations, then it could put the driver’s l… --- ## [Desperate money hole - Mystery of "Check Gauges"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-money-hole-mystery-of-check-gauges/162246)
**Author:** [@raharder1\_166038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raharder1_166038)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/desperate-money-hole-mystery-of-check-gauges/162246 "2020-04-02T03:37:57Z")
I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel, 162,000 miles. I keep taking it to the mechanic and it fails a week or two after being fixed. I use it to haul hay and horses and it goes up a steep winding grade and down eve… --- ## [Engine knock? or something else](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock-or-something-else/162255)
**Author:** [@Warrensivrup\_166044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Warrensivrup_166044)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-knock-or-something-else/162255 "2020-04-02T01:03:28Z")
Okay hey guys I’ve made a post about this before but old account wouldn’t let me login so had to make a new one, anyhow I’ve have this knock or tap in my engine that I’ve been trying to figure out for the longest time, i… --- ## [2003 Hyundai Santa Fe - persistent battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-persistent-battery-drain/162268)
**Author:** [@Ross03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-hyundai-santa-fe-persistent-battery-drain/162268 "2020-04-01T19:50:29Z")
New battery,new alt.still have battery drain… starter seems fine…no lights on.found cd player ran on when not in use,fixed that checked all lights none on…no blown fuses. \>\>confused,lol --- ## [My car won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-accelerate/162237)
**Author:** [@Cristram19\_148770](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cristram19_148770)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-accelerate/162237 "2020-04-01T18:58:36Z")
So I have a 97 Accord after driving the car for 10minutes it just won’t accelerate smoke was coming from under engine bay on car was driving the road and car stopped couldnt accelerate so I put in neutral to push the veh… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Beetle - Door handles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-door-handles/162252)
**Author:** [@LeilaKennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeilaKennedy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-beetle-door-handles/162252 "2020-04-01T17:21:03Z")
Everybody is disinfecting the surfaces they touch because of the coronavirus. What about car door handles? My husband is adamant that we NOT disinfect the door handles on our VW beetle because it will destroy the paint. … --- ## [2008 Toyota Solara whines when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-whines-when-idling/162271)
**Author:** [@RichardDickson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardDickson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-whines-when-idling/162271 "2020-04-01T17:10:47Z")
There is a whining sound when idling. Is it the transmission? --- ## [1jz non vvti ran out of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1jz-non-vvti-ran-out-of-oil/162250)
**Author:** [@Darrien\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrien_Miller)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1jz-non-vvti-ran-out-of-oil/162250 "2020-04-01T15:30:36Z")
I have a 1998 m3 with a 1jz non vvti twin turbo swap. The turbo had a oil leak and as we were moving the car to another shop I guess it leaked out all the oil and ran the engine dry and shut the car off. We added oil and… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - constant ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-constant-ticking/162218)
**Author:** [@Charlene12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlene12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-constant-ticking/162218 "2020-04-01T14:48:29Z")
constant ticking on the passenger side of the motor. It does it idling and driving --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - strange groan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-strange-groan/162216)
**Author:** [@JoeyFrampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyFrampton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-strange-groan/162216 "2020-04-01T13:31:19Z")
My honda crv makes a strange groaning from the engine when i make a slow turn or i take off from a stop sign while turning the wheel. This noise is more prominent when the weather is cold, but it has gotten worse over th… --- ## [2018 Honda Civic shakes around 40 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-shakes-around-40-mph/162235)
**Author:** [@Sandrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandrap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-shakes-around-40-mph/162235 "2020-04-01T13:04:41Z")
My car shakes when I drive 40… --- ## [2007 Acura RDX - Bluetooth question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-bluetooth-question/162072)
**Author:** [@graciano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graciano)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-rdx-bluetooth-question/162072 "2020-04-01T03:23:13Z")
ubication modulo bluetooth remplazing --- ## [2014 Buick Regal P0583](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-p0583/162224)
**Author:** [@FRANKSCHMIDT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FRANKSCHMIDT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-p0583/162224 "2020-03-31T19:41:14Z")
2014 2.0 l code PO583. What do i check first? --- ## [2011 Lexus IS 250- Why not a better battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-is-250-why-not-a-better-battery/162181)
**Author:** [@DonHorst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonHorst)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-is-250-why-not-a-better-battery/162181 "2020-04-01T01:35:51Z")
Lately with all the new electric vehicles powered by Li ion batteries and power banks used to jump start dead batteries why are we still using lead acid batteries in gasoline cars? Why not a Li ion battery? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Camaro - Stuck CD - Who to turn to?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-camaro-stuck-cd-who-to-turn-to/162210)
**Author:** [@Barry38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry38)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-camaro-stuck-cd-who-to-turn-to/162210 "2020-04-01T01:20:10Z")
My radio / CD player has been quitting on me mid song in the radio and with these power shorts it appears the cd is stuck in the player and won’t eject even though the display is receiving the command When I restart the… --- ## [Dead battery and strange noise and smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-and-strange-noise-and-smell/162170)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-and-strange-noise-and-smell/162170 "2020-04-01T00:35:36Z")
Hi, hope everyone is staying safe. The other night i was on my way to the store, when i tried to turn on the car it wouldn’t start. It just made a little noise. Anyway i called AAA the man came out and jumped it and sh… --- ## [Redneck Auto Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redneck-auto-repairs/85385)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redneck-auto-repairs/85385 "2020-04-01T00:21:11Z")
I'm sure many of you have seen some of these before, but some are so innovative that I thought I would share them. http://s536.photobucket.com/user/jrhoyt0895/slideshow/Redneck%20Auto%20Repairs --- ## [1986 Toyota Camry - Reliable car now has this issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-reliable-car-now-has-this-issue/162025)
**Author:** [@skylerengelke\_165887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skylerengelke_165887)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-reliable-car-now-has-this-issue/162025 "2020-03-31T23:25:53Z")
My 86 Camry has 158k miles on it and starts great and runs fine. About a month ago I was driving it in the rain for the first time since I had it and it randomly dies on me. Wouldn’t start up until the next day when it w… --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima - Battery draw over 2-3 weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-battery-draw-over-2-3-weeks/162160)
**Author:** [@AttholCline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AttholCline)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-battery-draw-over-2-3-weeks/162160 "2020-03-31T21:05:54Z")
My wife’s 2010 Nissan Altima doesn’t get driven very much. The actual current mileage is 19240 miles!! The problem is that something is draining the battery so that the 2-3 week hiatuses in her driving results in a de… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=388) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=390)