# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=39 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [2017 Lexus RX 350 - AWD issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-awd-issue/196080)
**Author:** [@Matteo14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matteo14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lexus-rx-350-awd-issue/196080 "2024-09-03T20:43:49Z")
All wheel drive malfunction 2wheel drive engaged --- ## [Strut noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-noise/196024)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-noise/196024 "2024-08-31T12:05:50Z")
I fix equinoxes and have owned 10+. Got a noise from driver strut. Strut is newer quick strut per sticker. Sway bar links are new. As are sway bar bushings. I threw on a good looking strut assy as test and sound is no… --- ## [2014 Buick Regal Di Turbo P0302/P0299](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-di-turbo-p0302-p0299/196067)
**Author:** [@Kushycrypto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kushycrypto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-di-turbo-p0302-p0299/196067 "2024-09-03T19:54:58Z")
Buick regal 2014 2L 4cyl Di Turbo. Ran almost out of gas. Like put put almost out of gas. Filled up, drove maybe 800yd home. Let sot overnight. Tried to go to work in morning and now engine is stuttering, extremely slug… --- ## [How to make a too-low beam higher?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-a-too-low-beam-higher/196073)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-a-too-low-beam-higher/196073 "2024-09-03T16:46:46Z")
My 2011 Civic’s headlights are problematic for night driving at highway speeds, because the light from the low beam bulbs is angled too low, and blacks out sharply not far ahead. The angle of the light onto the street in… --- ## [Honda Civic Rumbles around 35mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-rumbles-around-35mph/190926)
**Author:** [@ladycyg\_184794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladycyg_184794)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-rumbles-around-35mph/190926 "2024-09-03T12:25:31Z")
I have a 2004 Honda Civic Coup (automatic) with 230k miles. For the last year or so, every ~10-100 miles it’ll “rumble” briefly. The best I can describe it is like going over rumble strips on the side of the highway (6-7… --- ## [Airbag recall, stuck between a rock and a hard place ;(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-recall-stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/196045)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-recall-stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/196045 "2024-09-02T20:38:39Z")
So yes I use a dealer for maintenance, competitive pricing with local shops. New battery needed, Local shop said take it to the dealer as we would have to to get the battery reprogrammed for auto-start on 2017 Acadia lim… --- ## [2009 corolla rearview mirror base is loose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corolla-rearview-mirror-base-is-loose/196055)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corolla-rearview-mirror-base-is-loose/196055 "2024-09-01T17:38:26Z")
2009 corolla rear view mirror (located inside the car - not the side mirror) is wobbly when driving. Realized that one side of the base is broke -plastic. Got one from a Prius which matches the OEM part #. Seven months … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-transmission-issue/196051)
**Author:** [@DJ\_B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ_B)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-transmission-issue/196051 "2024-09-01T13:21:00Z")
Transmission only goes in 1,2 R, N, and P. In drive it goes 1,2 then nothing. --- ## [2017 Chevy Colorado steering wheel noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-colorado-steering-wheel-noise/195996)
**Author:** [@birdman6111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdman6111)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevy-colorado-steering-wheel-noise/195996 "2024-08-31T06:57:50Z")
Truck has begun making a small noise (sounds like tunk/clunk?) when I turn the steering wheel back and forth across the twelve o clock mark. This happens at low speed when the truck is running and while parked. Maybe I j… --- ## [AC works only after jumping AC Comp relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-after-jumping-ac-comp-relay/184729)
**Author:** [@gstromme\_181206](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstromme_181206)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-works-only-after-jumping-ac-comp-relay/184729 "2024-08-31T06:44:45Z")
The AC on my GX460 isn’t blowing cold air unless I jump the compressor relay. Thinking it might be the AC Senor/Pressure Switch, I tried to jump the switch through the 3-pronged connector. However, doing so I was unabile… --- ## [A/C blowing hot when fan is on high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-hot-when-fan-is-on-high/196004)
**Author:** [@kierst28\_191138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kierst28_191138)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-hot-when-fan-is-on-high/196004 "2024-08-31T04:01:27Z")
I have a 2005 Acura MDX, and the air conditioning recently has not been working the way that it should. I had my compressor replaced June 2023 and it’s only been a year. I did check and my compressor is turning on and wo… --- ## [Water-cooled VW Beetle perplexing problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-cooled-vw-beetle-perplexing-problem/194866)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-cooled-vw-beetle-perplexing-problem/194866 "2024-08-30T22:02:38Z")
I found this perplexing problem described in a classic-car magazine (Classics World, May, 2024). VW Beetle (new type , water-cooled), don’t know model year, but OBD II era . OBD II codes say “too lean”. But no… --- ## [Banging noise while decelerating 15-20mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/banging-noise-while-decelerating-15-20mph/195761)
**Author:** [@Redroxie3\_190974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redroxie3_190974)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/banging-noise-while-decelerating-15-20mph/195761 "2024-08-30T20:09:30Z")
I have a 2020 rav4 with 103k miles. I’ve only had the car for about 8 months. It’s been great so far. Last week it started making a noise that sounded like somebody was beating on the underside of my car like a drum whil… --- ## [2002 Mazda Tribute - Help with engine light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-tribute-help-with-engine-light-problem/195969)
**Author:** [@doview](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doview)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-tribute-help-with-engine-light-problem/195969 "2024-08-30T16:54:50Z")
Hi all, I’ll be providing all the details I have on an Engine Light problem I’m having on my 2002 Mazda Tribute (automatic). I got this car for $2000 2 years back and it’s been super reliable, never broke down. I’m tigh… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback making intermittent noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-making-intermittent-noise-when-accelerating/196022)
**Author:** [@yokolinam\_191147](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yokolinam_191147)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-making-intermittent-noise-when-accelerating/196022 "2024-08-30T16:31:09Z")
My outback is making intermittent noise when it’s in Drive, only when it’s in 1st or 2nd gear. The noise stops when I switch it to Manual mode. Any guesses as to why, and is it something I should take care of right away? … --- ## [Is this an average price for the work that has been done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-an-average-price-for-the-work-that-has-been-done/195957)
**Author:** [@Xdjperez93\_191100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xdjperez93_191100)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-an-average-price-for-the-work-that-has-been-done/195957 "2024-08-30T12:20:53Z")
I have a 2016 jeep wrangler 2 door. The air was not blowing hot when i turned it to hot but it was blowing cold. I also needed some lug nuts replaced because they were in pretty bad shape over time. So i took it to my me… --- ## [2002 Hyundai Sante Fe Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-sante-fe-transmission/195986)
**Author:** [@chris\_191129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris_191129)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-sante-fe-transmission/195986 "2024-08-30T02:44:31Z")
Vehicle was having hard time shifting, took it the dealer and said transmission was bad. 2002 105,000 miles, garage kept. Dealer had vehicle for 3 months finding right used transmission and replaced both CV boots Test … --- ## [2008 Lexus IS 350 - Best option for sticky dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-350-best-option-for-sticky-dash/196006)
**Author:** [@jhunter1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhunter1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lexus-is-350-best-option-for-sticky-dash/196006 "2024-08-29T22:15:15Z")
What are some options (besides buying all new components) for my sticky, cracked dash and door panels? --- ## [1999 Ford Explorer key gets stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-key-gets-stuck/128206)
**Author:** [@ervingAlvarez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ervingAlvarez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-key-gets-stuck/128206 "2024-08-29T21:14:25Z")
When I try turn off the car the key gets stuck and wont get out and it wont let me get out either. --- ## [1987 Nissan 300ZX - Oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-nissan-300zx-oil-question/196010)
**Author:** [@Hashim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hashim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-nissan-300zx-oil-question/196010 "2024-08-29T20:53:03Z")
Hello guys, I am confused about choosing the right engine oil for my Nissan 300 ZX 1987 Turbo. It is written in the owner’s book to use SF/CC or SF/CD engine oil. I want to know what oil is similar to this type or classi… --- ## [2006 Porsche 911 - Airbag light worries me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-911-airbag-light-worries-me/195988)
**Author:** [@KarlSchaarschmidt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarlSchaarschmidt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-911-airbag-light-worries-me/195988 "2024-08-29T19:42:05Z")
“System Fault Airbag” light came on. I presume either a faulty sensor or computer issue. How extensive of a repair is this, cost? --- ## [2008 Subaru Legacy - Coolant issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-coolant-issues/195869)
**Author:** [@bleuy2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bleuy2)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-legacy-coolant-issues/195869 "2024-08-29T19:27:58Z")
Engine does not pull the coolant back from the expansion tank so it has to be transferred back to radiator with a siphon after driving a trip or two. 17t4,000 miles on it --- ## [Anyone aware of a good quality, accurate tire pressure gauge which is reasonably priced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-aware-of-a-good-quality-accurate-tire-pressure-gauge-which-is-reasonably-priced/187603)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-aware-of-a-good-quality-accurate-tire-pressure-gauge-which-is-reasonably-priced/187603 "2024-08-29T14:44:12Z")
I would like to have a tire pressure gauge in each of my cars, and also in my work truck. Currently, I have a Milton mechanical gauge, and a Husky digital gauge. The Milton gauge was accurate for a long time, but now t… --- ## [XC60 MAF error code despite new MAF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc60-maf-error-code-despite-new-maf/195981)
**Author:** [@mlewis033\_191122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlewis033_191122)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc60-maf-error-code-despite-new-maf/195981 "2024-08-29T13:11:39Z")
Hey guys, looking for any general help here! Issue - MAF error code, Turtle (lean mode) always on. Car struggling when first started - needs a few revs or it cuts out. The above symptoms we have been experiencing for a… --- ## [A/C lowside won't go above 40psi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-lowside-wont-go-above-40psi/165080)
**Author:** [@bigjoncoop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigjoncoop)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-lowside-wont-go-above-40psi/165080 "2024-08-29T11:49:43Z")
I’ve got a 02 Ford Taurus Sel and when I purchase the car recently AC would blow hot air. The compressor would click on and off constantly. So I recharge the system with one small can of R134a and the PSI gauge was read… --- ## [Rear lid/rear trunk 2010 vw jetta 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974)
**Author:** [@Tony57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-lid-rear-trunk-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/195974 "2024-08-29T08:13:51Z")
The jetta has a trunk opener on the driver’s door. With the key you can override and lock it on the door. Which I did, as it probably has never been used before. Now, I cannot push the key in to unlock it so that I ca… --- ## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - Rear camera issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-rear-camera-issues/195984)
**Author:** [@chito02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chito02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-rear-camera-issues/195984 "2024-08-28T22:19:33Z")
oe rear camera went bad, replaced twice but no image. no bent connector on plug. --- ## [Hex cap on spark plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hex-cap-on-spark-plugs/194002)
**Author:** [@Small-steps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Small-steps)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hex-cap-on-spark-plugs/194002 "2024-08-27T22:27:48Z")
Hi everyone, So I’m currently serving my niece’s 2013 Rav4. I’m trying to change the spark plugs but can’t figure out how to remove them. I’ve got a spark plug socket but when I put it down the channel it just spins an… --- ## [Cold intake for Nissan terrano xl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-intake-for-nissan-terrano-xl/195972)
**Author:** [@daviddsouza20238\_191115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daviddsouza20238_191115)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-intake-for-nissan-terrano-xl/195972 "2024-08-27T20:45:27Z")
Hi I would like to know which cold intake would be suitable for NISSAN TERRANO XL plz guide me --- ## [2023 Hyundai Santa Fe - I don't like the grill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-santa-fe-i-dont-like-the-grill/195947)
**Author:** [@HarryC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarryC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-hyundai-santa-fe-i-dont-like-the-grill/195947 "2024-08-27T18:46:25Z")
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