# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento left turn signal doesn't work...mostly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-left-turn-signal-doesnt-work-mostly/205367)
**Author:** [@Carlsauter\_196478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlsauter_196478)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-left-turn-signal-doesnt-work-mostly/205367 "2026-04-24T21:12:58Z")
My left turn signal is blinking fast. One night it was fast, then the next night it was slow, then the next night it was fast again. Now it’s fast all the time. I was going to just buy a cheap bulb to replace it, but … --- ## [Another Tire-Related Development](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tire-related-development/205447)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tire-related-development/205447 "2026-04-16T12:40:32Z")
Good morning. Recently I conducted a search on why, after long-term storage of my car about 5 months, one of my tires pressure was 4psi lower than the others. I had set them all a little high, 40psi for storage. Upon … --- ## [2001 Ford Power Steering Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508 "2026-04-14T10:20:05Z")
I replaced the power steering pump on my U code engine and am having difficulty knowing the configuration of the high pressure seal(s) at the pump. I would be interested in knowing the exact part number and the specific … --- ## [Grumbling or Growling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grumbling-or-growling/205490)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grumbling-or-growling/205490 "2026-04-09T02:02:33Z")
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3.6L. I have what sounds like a grumbling or growling sound when I accelerate onto the highway. It’s only presenting when I am heavy on the gas. Stops once I let off. Nothing when turning or sto… --- ## [What is causing this no start problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-causing-this-no-start-problem/205467)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-causing-this-no-start-problem/205467 "2026-04-07T17:23:42Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4 and I’m dealing with a no start problem that I can’t figure out. I’m thinking it’s probably the fuel pump, but it could also be the ignition switch or maybe crankshaft/camshaft senso… --- ## [Car repair taking more time. Is it ok to leave car idle at dealer's place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-taking-more-time-is-it-ok-to-leave-car-idle-at-dealers-place/98005)
**Author:** [@pvijaybabube](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pvijaybabube)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-taking-more-time-is-it-ok-to-leave-car-idle-at-dealers-place/98005 "2026-04-07T00:26:02Z")
Hi, I have a 2010 Mazda 6 car. I received a letter for airbag recall. When I dropped my car for service they said it would 1 hr to fix the airbag. Later they called me and said the parts are not available and it would … --- ## [Failed smog test - visible smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-test-visible-smoke/37429)
**Author:** [@Bob\_C](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_C)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-test-visible-smoke/37429 "2026-04-06T20:15:39Z")
What causes visible smoke and how do I fix it. --- ## [Fisker Owners Association wants to take over maintenance of the Ocean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fisker-owners-association-wants-to-take-over-maintenance-of-the-ocean/205318)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fisker-owners-association-wants-to-take-over-maintenance-of-the-ocean/205318 "2026-04-04T21:23:06Z")
Aarian Marshall of Wired reports The Righteous EV Owners Who Won’t Let Their Broken Cars Die | WIRED I heard about it on Marketplace https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/03/10/who-makes-car-repairs-if-the-maker-went-b… --- ## [Repairing the orange lens of a rear side marker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-the-orange-lens-of-a-rear-side-marker/205440)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-the-orange-lens-of-a-rear-side-marker/205440 "2026-04-03T01:22:43Z")
I tried to clean off a blob of white paint on the rear side marker light’s lens. I guessed it was latex. It wouldn’t come off with fingernail or plastic scraper. I didn’t want to use a metal scraper so I painted on a … --- ## [Reliability of Subaru vs Audi - Used Car Buying Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-subaru-vs-audi-used-car-buying-advice/89123)
**Author:** [@Longtimesubeguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Longtimesubeguy)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-of-subaru-vs-audi-used-car-buying-advice/89123 "2026-03-31T00:05:24Z")
I'm interested in buying either a Subaru Outback or an Audi A4 Avant (quattro 2.0 T) in the 2005-2009 range. Most of the cars I've seen available have between 70-100K miles and, between the two brands, the prices are pr… --- ## [Problem while braking downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-while-braking-downhill/205274)
**Author:** [@TheApache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheApache)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-while-braking-downhill/205274 "2026-03-29T15:40:00Z")
I am here with another question Civic (european version) sedan 2010 80k miles. I have a situation which s been going on for long time and it only gets worse. Couple of mechanics seen it and i trust my guy however no s… --- ## [2014 Jeep Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-noises/205416)
**Author:** [@bkelley502\_187614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkelley502_187614)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-noises/205416 "2026-03-28T20:08:31Z")
Good evening. I got something I hope someone can help me out with. My son’s 2014 Jeep Patriot had the transmission replaced recently, and ever since there has been a noise that he hears whenever he starts to accelerate,… --- ## [My car clicks when turning at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-clicks-when-turning-at-low-speeds/205421)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-clicks-when-turning-at-low-speeds/205421 "2026-03-28T09:35:22Z")
and today i drove on some dirt roads and felt something rub on the bottom of my car so i inspected below and it seems one of the rubber boots is missing a clamp? any advice or input? my car clicks when it turns at low … --- ## [Jamie efficiently diagnosed the 1999 4Runner problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jamie-efficiently-diagnosed-the-1999-4runner-problem/205409)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jamie-efficiently-diagnosed-the-1999-4runner-problem/205409 "2026-03-27T17:44:19Z")
--- ## [Car Stalls When Trying To Pass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-trying-to-pass/193728)
**Author:** [@bkelley502\_187614](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkelley502_187614)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-trying-to-pass/193728 "2026-03-27T02:09:11Z")
Good afternoon all. My car, a 1997 Toyota Corolla has developed a problem I’m hoping maybe someone can help me figure out. Lately I’ve had a plethora of work done to the car. I’ve had the gas tank, fuel pump, all four s… --- ## [Toyota OBD Code P1604](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-obd-code-p1604/205380)
**Author:** [@johnlambe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnlambe)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-obd-code-p1604/205380 "2026-03-26T04:26:45Z")
I’m considering buying a 2015 Toyota Aygo that’s reporting this DTC code: P1604 (Startability Malfunction) - Toyota P1604 Code: What It Means and How to Fix the Startability Malfunction - Daily Car Tips (From what I’ve … --- ## [Intermittent noise in 2003 Honda Civic that no mechanic can diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-noise-in-2003-honda-civic-that-no-mechanic-can-diagnose/80797)
**Author:** [@wncgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wncgirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-noise-in-2003-honda-civic-that-no-mechanic-can-diagnose/80797 "2026-03-25T18:06:42Z")
Hi all, I am new here and have a question. About 3 weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe, automatic transmission with 131,000 on it. I took it to my mechanic before purchasing it and he said it looked good. … --- ## [Loud "squeal" coming from engine of 2003 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeal-coming-from-engine-of-2003-honda-civic/75289)
**Author:** [@sjd181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjd181)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeal-coming-from-engine-of-2003-honda-civic/75289 "2026-03-24T23:28:54Z")
I have a 2003 Honda Civic coupe (EX) that makes a loud squeal. It starts when I just get going in the car, maybe two or three minutes into the drive. The squeal seems to come from the engine, and lasts for 15 to 30 secon… --- ## [Bucking issue while accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-issue-while-accelerating/205344)
**Author:** [@cja800](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cja800)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bucking-issue-while-accelerating/205344 "2026-03-22T23:38:58Z")
1993 f150 4.9 5 speed manual Having bucking issues while accelerating. When I got the truck a month ago, it would only happen once in a while. Mainly on the highway and would just cut out for a few seconds then kick bac… --- ## [Ever Had a Road Trip from Hell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178 "2026-03-22T13:10:24Z")
If so, we want to hear about it! (If you can bear to recount the sordid details, that is.) For the next few weeks, we'll be gathering your favorite or, rather, least-favorite tales of road trips gone by. Stories of 2,0… --- ## [Socket Won't Grip Bolt Head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/socket-wont-grip-bolt-head/199580)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/socket-wont-grip-bolt-head/199580 "2026-03-21T18:23:14Z")
A buddy and I were trying to replace his right front wheel hub, on his 2008 Chevy Impala LTZ. He described the engine size as 3900, I would think that means 3.9 liter, although I didn’t know there is a 3.9, I only know o… --- ## [Can you help me identify this noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-identify-this-noise/205369)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-help-me-identify-this-noise/205369 "2026-03-21T15:10:30Z")
Hello! I have not driven my car for a month and now have this noise. It is a 2016 V Jetta and normally in great shape. The noise is in the background and sounds like something soft is rubbing against something. It picks… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Intermittent Hesitation/Stalling Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-intermittent-hesitation-stalling-issues/205267)
**Author:** [@sentience](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sentience)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-intermittent-hesitation-stalling-issues/205267 "2026-03-16T19:38:56Z")
Hello! I have a 1999 Honda Accord EX 4cyl automatic with 227k miles. I’ll post a more detailed description below, but here’s the tldr: my car stalled after driving about 10 miles and stalls again if I try to turn it off … --- ## [2003 Chevy Venture Overheating issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture-overheating-issues/74029)
**Author:** [@theroadshowguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theroadshowguy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture-overheating-issues/74029 "2026-03-12T01:38:23Z")
I have been chasing this overheating problem for a couple of months now, and I am thoroughly frustrated. The first issue was a hole in a short, S-shaped hose that goes from the the air bleed valve on the top of the wa… --- ## [Car vibrate only between 30-40 mph, not before or after](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrate-only-between-30-40-mph-not-before-or-after/188139)
**Author:** [@power.rst8\_183478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/power.rst8_183478)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrate-only-between-30-40-mph-not-before-or-after/188139 "2026-03-11T15:42:52Z")
I drive a 2014 Honda CR-V. My steering wheel vibrates whenever my car speed is between 30-40 mph. Once past 40 mph, the vibration stops completely. While most explanation mentions about bad CV joint, motor mount, loose l… --- ## [Car Shakes - 2016 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-2016-sonata/191562)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-2016-sonata/191562 "2026-03-11T10:47:57Z")
Now and then my 2016 Sonata Hybrid will start shaking. The first time it happened, I was on the highway and it felt like I was driving over (mild) speed bumps (but I wasn’t). When it happens, which isn’t frequent, it u… --- ## [94 Camry 4cyl Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-4cyl-power-steering/204713)
**Author:** [@Dean-in-Des-Moines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean-in-Des-Moines)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-camry-4cyl-power-steering/204713 "2026-03-09T14:29:05Z")
Hi, friends. Anyone know which of the two hoses on the power steering reservoir is the return line? I need to change the fluid in my 94 Camry with the 2.2 l. Alternatively, is there an easy way to differentiate between r… --- ## [Extended crank time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-crank-time/205303)
**Author:** [@PapaScott1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PapaScott1972)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-crank-time/205303 "2026-03-08T03:33:19Z")
My 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited with a 3.6L started taking a few seconds to start. Ran a scan and there’s no codes. --- ## ['04 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L Hard, Lurching Shift into 3rd Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-3-5l-hard-lurching-shift-into-3rd-gear/82821)
**Author:** [@Meteorologist87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meteorologist87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-3-5l-hard-lurching-shift-into-3rd-gear/82821 "2026-03-07T04:55:53Z")
Here's the backstory, For the past 3 months, upon shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, the car lurches forward in a hard shift. Sometimes, it is nothing more than a benign "clunk", and other times it is violent, as if hittin… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry Rough idle, no engine codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rough-idle-no-engine-codes/195586)
**Author:** [@yussef08\_190851](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yussef08_190851)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-rough-idle-no-engine-codes/195586 "2026-03-06T15:12:12Z")
My 2007 Toyota Camry has a 2.4l engine 4 cylinders and it’s at about 197,000 miles. I’ve been going crazy trying to figure out while the engine is vibrating horribly when at a red light and it’s a lot worse with the ac o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=5)