# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=398 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 399 --- ## [2007 Buick Lucerne - how do I get in the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-how-do-i-get-in-the-car/161003)
**Author:** [@barbara50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbara50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-how-do-i-get-in-the-car/161003 "2020-03-14T23:09:29Z")
dead battery no door key key fob wont work how do i get in the car? --- ## [2008 Acura TL - Do I need heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-do-i-need-heat-shield/160981)
**Author:** [@Charles56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles56)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-do-i-need-heat-shield/160981 "2020-03-14T21:12:55Z")
The top heat shield on my muffler was loose and when I took it to a shop the mechanic just took it off and told me to come back when something serious was wrong with the car. Do I need it ?.. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Impala gas gauge malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-gas-gauge-malfunction/161024)
**Author:** [@jacobmeans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobmeans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-gas-gauge-malfunction/161024 "2020-03-14T20:45:56Z")
gas gauge does not work properly…when car is full of gas, gauge works properly and shows full tank. when car is down to three or so gallons left, the gauge still shows approx. half tank left. --- ## [2009 Honda Ridgeline - Kaput?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-kaput/160916)
**Author:** [@CarolCulton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolCulton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-kaput/160916 "2020-03-14T20:25:28Z")
3.5L.Timing belt broke at 144K (oops).Tried to restart. Interference type engine? Told “Camshaft fozen” by Honda, yet they are Replacing belt, tensioner & H2O pump. What next if camshaft kaput? Cost?? Thankx --- ## [No start on chevy astro van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-on-chevy-astro-van/34550)
**Author:** [@urwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/urwill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-on-chevy-astro-van/34550 "2020-03-14T17:53:32Z")
I have 2 Chevy Astro cargo vans, a 1999 and a 2000. Both of them give me no start problems particularly when it's damp out such as aftar a rain storm. I've replaced distributors, caps, rotors, fuel pumps, and crank pos… --- ## [Gauging the future reliability of a 2016 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauging-the-future-reliability-of-a-2016-ford-explorer/161009)
**Author:** [@PaulCusson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulCusson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauging-the-future-reliability-of-a-2016-ford-explorer/161009 "2020-03-14T16:43:10Z")
Bought new. First breakdown at 26 miles. Trans. cooling line blew off. Dealer repaired…did it again at less than 40 miles…dealer reconnected apparently without checking if it was plugged. Transmission overheat wrench lig… --- ## [2019 Honda HR-V right side of dash went dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-right-side-of-dash-went-dark/161015)
**Author:** [@klink51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klink51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-right-side-of-dash-went-dark/161015 "2020-03-14T14:47:33Z")
driving down the road and lost right side of dash panel. no lights,nothing. --- ## [Are any Rotors or Drums Made in the USA nowadays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-any-rotors-or-drums-made-in-the-usa-nowadays/86508)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-any-rotors-or-drums-made-in-the-usa-nowadays/86508 "2020-03-14T13:23:52Z")
You can no longer buy aftermarket Brake Rotors or Drums Made In USA. Even if it says made in the USA they are getting slugs from china and machining them here. Are OEM rotors made in the USA still? If so i will just… --- ## [Dash and lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994)
**Author:** [@Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_D_Vazquez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994 "2020-03-14T12:09:54Z")
I have a 2009 Honda element and at random my center radio flicks on and of and my a/c knobs will flash and it’ll say that my door is open but its really not and theres a clicking noise that goes with all the light flashi… --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - boot repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-boot-repair-question/160199)
**Author:** [@ruthwirth2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruthwirth2000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-boot-repair-question/160199 "2020-03-14T10:05:28Z")
HI, I have a 2008 Avalon which I take in for regular maintenance. I took it in for a smog check and when I got it back they told me that it had cracks in the: torque mount, lower control arm, rack & pinion and th… --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey #- Roars (and its not a hub bearing)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-roars-and-its-not-a-hub-bearing/160904)
**Author:** [@Tim45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim45)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-roars-and-its-not-a-hub-bearing/160904 "2020-03-14T04:00:04Z")
I have a 2012 Odyssey makes a roaring noise in front starts @ 30mph everyone I’ve taken it too says hub bearing, noise will stop if you turn to the right. So it should be drivers side…right … I have had Acura dealership… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry seat heater malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-seat-heater-malfunction/160992)
**Author:** [@BobHeath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHeath)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-seat-heater-malfunction/160992 "2020-03-14T03:35:57Z")
seat; heater malfinction --- ## [Passenger side leaks in floorboard when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-leaks-in-floorboard-when-it-rains/160914)
**Author:** [@criket9627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/criket9627)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-leaks-in-floorboard-when-it-rains/160914 "2020-03-14T02:48:14Z")
I am new and a female so bear with me if my words aren’t correct car talk. My 2007 Izuzu Ascender recently started leaking on the passenger side. I’ve pulled carpet back and I have traced the water up to the point where … --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry rear end thumps loudly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-rear-end-thumps-loudly/160928)
**Author:** [@ed111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-rear-end-thumps-loudly/160928 "2020-03-13T21:20:15Z")
Loud thumping noise from rear end when driving over speed bumps. also rear end seems to sway from one side to the other when going over speed bumps or large potholes. thx --- ## [Engine timing without timing light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing-without-timing-light/160821)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing-without-timing-light/160821 "2020-03-13T21:09:57Z")
Is it possible to properly set the ignition timing with a basic actron scan tool and skip the timing light altogether? My scan tool shows engine timing so that’s why I’m wondering. Plus it seems like it could be a bit ea… --- ## [Potentially Bad Strut/ Front end Creak and Pop over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potentially-bad-strut-front-end-creak-and-pop-over-bumps/105562)
**Author:** [@mountainbee77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainbee77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potentially-bad-strut-front-end-creak-and-pop-over-bumps/105562 "2020-03-13T20:45:09Z")
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have a 2010 ML350 Blutec that i bought at 80K miles. I had the front control arms replaced and still have significant poping/creaking over bumps in the front end. The mech… --- ## [2018 Ford Mustang - Water in gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-water-in-gas/160743)
**Author:** [@Carl48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl48)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-mustang-water-in-gas/160743 "2020-03-13T18:18:42Z")
Dealer says I have large amount of water in my gas but my car runs fine. They me a 17 oz bottle of 1/2 water and 1/2 gas and said that is what is in my tank. I always run premium gas. This diagnosis came because I have… --- ## [Ask Someone: Hyundai Elantra 2013 HO2 and EVAP issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-hyundai-elantra-2013-ho2-and-evap-issues/160952)
**Author:** [@dani\_sada\_165085](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dani_sada_165085)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-hyundai-elantra-2013-ho2-and-evap-issues/160952 "2020-03-13T18:17:21Z")
Hi everyone, I bought a Hyundai Elantra 2013 with Front end Damage. Just replaced Radiator and Condenser and bumper cover. However, after finishing the aethetics of the car, I started it and got the smell of fumes. So … --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V - Bulb life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-bulb-life/160804)
**Author:** [@TomGuarisco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomGuarisco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-bulb-life/160804 "2020-03-13T12:33:44Z")
Please shine some light on my maddening problem: The flippin’ bulbs in my headlights only last about two or three months before they go out, usually when I start the car but sometimes while driving. Have tried multiple b… --- ## [Inspection - Windshield Wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-windshield-wipers/160895)
**Author:** [@melaniekourbage\_165046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melaniekourbage_165046)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-windshield-wipers/160895 "2020-03-13T12:25:19Z")
My windshield wipers do not operate at the slowest setting, but they do work on the two faster settings. The windshield wiper fluid will dispense onto the windshield, but I need to turn the wipers on “fast” in order to c… --- ## [1995 Volvo 850 - Vac leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-850-vac-leak/160477)
**Author:** [@Piety](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piety)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-volvo-850-vac-leak/160477 "2020-03-12T23:31:30Z")
Maf lean & Rough idle & poor acceleration… I have a vacuum leak leaking into my intake manifold… somewhere. I believe Not enough air with fuel mix… Or too much air with fuel mix. My car 95’ turbo has EGR & PCT \*ALSO … --- ## [2006 Hyundai Elantra GT - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-gt-wont-start/160902)
**Author:** [@daleackman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daleackman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-elantra-gt-wont-start/160902 "2020-03-12T22:17:50Z")
car is getting fuel and has spark but radio wont work and wont start --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - 30 Seems low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-30-seems-low/160900)
**Author:** [@harrywhittaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harrywhittaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-30-seems-low/160900 "2020-03-12T21:51:49Z")
I am only getting about 30 mpg urban and I hardly touch the gas pedal .have you got the same problem I don’t have the air con on . --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 - Window blew out!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-window-blew-out/160893)
**Author:** [@vazquez21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vazquez21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-window-blew-out/160893 "2020-03-12T21:41:45Z")
driver rear side window blow out --- ## [Hose connector?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-connector/160907)
**Author:** [@Rodgerschris1981\_155515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodgerschris1981_155515)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hose-connector/160907 "2020-03-12T21:09:24Z")
Upper radiator hose connector at the water pump side wore and broke off. All hoses are still good. Question is can I buy just the plastic connector? If so where? No matter how I look it up I find the entire hose assembly… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - Buy or lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-buy-or-lease/160669)
**Author:** [@vamshi90\_164870](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vamshi90_164870)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-buy-or-lease/160669 "2020-03-12T21:05:40Z")
I am planning for a Mazda CX5 2020. I am confused if I should lease it or finance it. I need help in making a decision. Please help me guys! --- ## [Honda insight / adding an alternator or bypassing mcm shutting down dc-dc converter charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-adding-an-alternator-or-bypassing-mcm-shutting-down-dc-dc-converter-charging/160887)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Barajas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Barajas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-adding-an-alternator-or-bypassing-mcm-shutting-down-dc-dc-converter-charging/160887 "2020-03-12T19:05:03Z")
so i have the service manual here for this model insight, witch no one seemed to have. I was wondering if anyone can help me do a bypass or add an alternator to this vehicle. ive seen all of the other posts, spent countl… --- ## [Using a 2008 Toyota Prius as a generator for my house](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-2008-toyota-prius-as-a-generator-for-my-house/158124)
**Author:** [@Kathiezembal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathiezembal)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-2008-toyota-prius-as-a-generator-for-my-house/158124 "2020-03-12T16:54:13Z")
I love my Prius and I hope I can love it more. We in NorCal have seen so many power outages replaced by extremely loud and environmentally toxic generators. I’m hoping that my Prius can be used as a generator for my hous… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry - excessive oil consumption without smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-excessive-oil-consumption-without-smoke/160835)
**Author:** [@David\_Galvez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Galvez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-excessive-oil-consumption-without-smoke/160835 "2020-03-12T11:47:21Z")
Excessive engine oil consumption but no smoke. Leak seems near propeller shafts leading to wheels. --- ## [Driveshaft busted, transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-busted-transmission-problems/160832)
**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driveshaft-busted-transmission-problems/160832 "2020-03-12T10:57:00Z")
u joint fell out at 60mph on the highway and the driveshafts snapped at the ends and fell out. I have a 2004 Tahoe 2wd. The yoke stayed in the transmission and there was no other damage from the drive shaft falling o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=397) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=399)