# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=392 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 393 --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Impala - Problem with brakes when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-problem-with-brakes-when-turning/161946)
**Author:** [@BarbPariseau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbPariseau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-problem-with-brakes-when-turning/161946 "2020-03-27T20:51:46Z")
When going forward from a stop in turning to the right my left front wheel seems to be breaking and making a noise and then the brake disengages could this be a malfunctioning traction control on that wheel these are on … --- ## [2013 Ford Edge— who designed this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-who-designed-this/161777)
**Author:** [@Algraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Algraham)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-who-designed-this/161777 "2020-03-27T18:22:32Z")
I bought a 2013 Ford Edge, used, in 2015. It is in great shape and priced great. I thought I had done adequate due diligence, but I must not have, as I completely missed the fact that the water pump is in the engine, run… --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Bucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-bucks/161860)
**Author:** [@curt56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curt56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-bucks/161860 "2020-03-27T17:49:07Z")
I have a 2008 ford f150 xl 4.6 2 wheel drive supercab when ever im driving between 30 and 45 mph sometimes truck will start bucking like it cant go into gear started doing this when I had new plugs and coils installed so… --- ## [1957 Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-thunderbird/159428)
**Author:** [@JohnPapa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPapa)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-thunderbird/159428 "2020-03-27T17:25:39Z")
I am putting a 57 Thunderbird back in use after 15 years in storage. This was a rotisery restoration 25 years ago and we have replaced a lot. It won’t run when after about 15 minutes of running. Starts hard, idles rou… --- ## [Light issues, probably electical](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-issues-probably-electical/161829)
**Author:** [@Sven3B\_165743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sven3B_165743)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-issues-probably-electical/161829 "2020-03-27T16:36:15Z")
I have an electrical issue with my 2004 Saturn Ion, and with everything shut down, I figured I’d try to fix it myself, if possible. It started out with what appeared to be my front, left (driver-side) turn signal going … --- ## [Headlights problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-problems/36421)
**Author:** [@mikekristenjake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikekristenjake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-problems/36421 "2020-03-27T14:49:29Z")
I have a 2003 Grand Marquis with automatic lights that shut off at random times. Sometimes they are on then they just shut off by themselves. Sometimes they come back on if I hit a bump sometimes they do not. --- ## [Strong silicone smell from vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-silicone-smell-from-vents/38464)
**Author:** [@kaijam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaijam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-silicone-smell-from-vents/38464 "2020-03-27T13:59:53Z")
about two to three times a week for the past year, the vents in my car omit a VERY strong silicone smell, almost burning my nose hairs. The a/c is on when this happens. Took it to the dealership and they cant figure it o… --- ## [Weird looking oil plug piece got stuck inside of the oil pan is it okay to just leave it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-oil-plug-piece-got-stuck-inside-of-the-oil-pan-is-it-okay-to-just-leave-it/161608)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-oil-plug-piece-got-stuck-inside-of-the-oil-pan-is-it-okay-to-just-leave-it/161608 "2020-03-27T13:59:39Z")
I changed the oil on my kia rio for the first time and noticed that instead of a bolt there was a weird looking oil plug it looked like this one: As you can see there’s a weird thing up there that keeps it from coming … --- ## [2009 Lincoln MKS Torque converter vs trans replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-torque-converter-vs-trans-replacement/161787)
**Author:** [@Ken37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-torque-converter-vs-trans-replacement/161787 "2020-03-27T11:36:04Z")
I bought my son a 2009 AWD Lincoln MKS with a 2 year warranty for up to the purchase price about 15 months ago with 169,000 miles. He has put 6,000 miles on it and between 3rd and 4th gears there seems to be a transmiss… --- ## [2000 Chrysler Sebring - Fuel pump issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-fuel-pump-issue/161834)
**Author:** [@larry561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry561)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-fuel-pump-issue/161834 "2020-03-27T09:21:15Z")
turn key fuel pump will not come on engine will not turn over every thing else work as it should --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKX - Spongy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkx-spongy-brakes/161827)
**Author:** [@KarynFMerrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarynFMerrill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkx-spongy-brakes/161827 "2020-03-27T04:34:08Z")
2012 MKX. Spongy brakes, had rear brakes put on now I feel my brakes are terrible! --- ## [Electrical problems with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-with-my-car/161870)
**Author:** [@jaylenparks78\_165771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaylenparks78_165771)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-with-my-car/161870 "2020-03-27T02:39:16Z")
97 Acura 2.2 CL So this has been a long month of car problems but long story short. One day my car wouldn’t crank, got it jumped off then took it to a shop, they said I should get a new battery, got a new one. Then drov… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla - having trouble with the wiring for LED lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-having-trouble-with-the-wiring-for-led-lights/161552)
**Author:** [@jasonn\_richardson\_165504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonn_richardson_165504)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-having-trouble-with-the-wiring-for-led-lights/161552 "2020-03-26T22:55:50Z")
Switching halogen headlights out of 2002 Toyota fielder to the easier LED setup having trouble with the wiring setup not as simple as I thort. --- ## [1999 Porsche Boxster battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-battery-drain/161845)
**Author:** [@JohnnyutahRawls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyutahRawls)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-battery-drain/161845 "2020-03-26T21:29:32Z")
Everything was running just fine until one morning I go to start it, the battery was dead. I get a jump and it was good all day. Until the about a week later. Same thing. And I keep it in a heated garage. Not sure if it… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Sebring - Horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-horn/161832)
**Author:** [@DanGiovannelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanGiovannelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-horn/161832 "2020-03-26T20:06:04Z")
Horn goes off intermittently. --- ## [2011 BMW 328 - windshield wipers won’t turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-windshield-wipers-won-t-turn-off/161785)
**Author:** [@RobertALasky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertALasky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-windshield-wipers-won-t-turn-off/161785 "2020-03-26T18:44:11Z")
I can’t turn the windshield wipers off whilst the car is on. They stop when I remove the fob. --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Reluctant to shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-reluctant-to-shift/161814)
**Author:** [@AARON38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AARON38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-reluctant-to-shift/161814 "2020-03-26T16:18:31Z")
The gear sometimes when you stop at a traffic or after moving some distance just refuse to chage gear or selects until you put off the engine and start it again before it shifts. --- ## [2018 BMW 320 - Worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-320-worth-it/161364)
**Author:** [@Liz10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz10)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-320-worth-it/161364 "2020-03-26T16:15:02Z")
I found a used BMW 320i for $27,800. It is a 2018 and has 8,000 miles on it. It’s in perfect condition, so it’s like-new, and the 2020 320i’s sell for around $42,000. This seems like a good deal but I’m not really in … --- ## [2009 Hyundai Elantra - Why does car lose presets?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-why-does-car-lose-presets/158450)
**Author:** [@JimLehane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLehane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-elantra-why-does-car-lose-presets/158450 "2020-03-26T15:57:11Z")
Every few weeks my car loses the saved radio stations I have on it. It’s like the battery got disconnected although it didn’t. It has done this randomly for years even with the previous battery. I bought the car brand… --- ## [Gouge in tire sidewall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gouge-in-tire-sidewall/161583)
**Author:** [@zowie\_howie17\_165558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zowie_howie17_165558)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gouge-in-tire-sidewall/161583 "2020-03-26T15:27:17Z")
I just purchased a used 2017 SUV with around 39K miles on it. The fronts have 6/32, the backs have 4/32. I noticed one of the back tires has a gouge on the sidewal. When mentioning this to the salesperson, he had someon… --- ## [2008 Acura RDX jerks back when applying the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-jerks-back-when-applying-the-gas/161756)
**Author:** [@Sabrina54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabrina54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-jerks-back-when-applying-the-gas/161756 "2020-03-26T15:17:55Z")
every time im at stop and try to push the gas to go the car does a jerk back and does not want to move forward. please help! --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-battery/161769)
**Author:** [@JanetAlbanowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetAlbanowski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-battery/161769 "2020-03-26T14:58:23Z")
I think my problem is the STARTING battery. It started yesterday with a bit of battery charging,drove around the block, and would not start today? --- ## [1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Speed density conversion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-speed-density-conversion/161767)
**Author:** [@JosephBilger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephBilger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chevrolet-cavalier-speed-density-conversion/161767 "2020-03-26T13:37:14Z")
1987 chev cavalier speed density conversion how do i know it was or was not done --- ## [Fog light wiring - Pathfiner 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-light-wiring-pathfiner-2004/161758)
**Author:** [@nebal-harb\_165696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nebal-harb_165696)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fog-light-wiring-pathfiner-2004/161758 "2020-03-26T02:57:46Z")
Hello I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2004 (3.5 V6) and i was installing fog lights. I bought a set that comes with all the wires snd relay… I installed everything and set up the wiring except for one connector (picture). I … --- ## [2008 Silverado overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-silverado-overheating-problem/161722)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-silverado-overheating-problem/161722 "2020-03-26T02:52:03Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado 1500 work truck that has started to give me overheating issues. I have narrowed it down to the electric fans not kicking on unless the A/C is on. I know this is generally a relay issue, but a fri… --- ## [Will hardly move when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-hardly-move-when-cold/161708)
**Author:** [@dflisw\_165656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dflisw_165656)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-hardly-move-when-cold/161708 "2020-03-26T02:43:34Z")
When it is very cold outside the car will barely move. It takes a block or so for it to begin running properly. I noticed this began happening after dealership flushed the transmission. Not sure if it was a coincidenc… --- ## [Subaru transmission install](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-transmission-install/160537)
**Author:** [@John\_Sawyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Sawyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-transmission-install/160537 "2020-03-26T02:40:04Z")
2002 car has been sitting 2 years in worcester mass…needs transmission 3.0 liter…any help out there appreciated,helping find used one,someone to install…is it worth it??, --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup - infamous hardbody belt squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-infamous-hardbody-belt-squeal/161727)
**Author:** [@Mitch07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitch07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-infamous-hardbody-belt-squeal/161727 "2020-03-26T02:35:54Z")
Anyone know about infamous Nissan hardbody belt squeal? I’d like to hear thoughts and solutions --- ## [2001 Dodge Dakota - Thar she blows!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-thar-she-blows/161642)
**Author:** [@Scott25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott25)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-thar-she-blows/161642 "2020-03-26T01:50:17Z")
What would of caused My oil field cap to blow off --- ## [Can’t see out of the driver’s side mirror - 2008 GMC Sierra 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-see-out-of-the-driver-s-side-mirror-2008-gmc-sierra-1500/161172)
**Author:** [@MichaelOehler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelOehler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-t-see-out-of-the-driver-s-side-mirror-2008-gmc-sierra-1500/161172 "2020-03-26T00:37:46Z")
I can’t see out of my driver side mirror. Looks like the layer or glue or whatever between the glass and the reflective surface is gelled up or frozen. I can push on the glass and it squishes around a little underneath. … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=391) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=393)