# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=424 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 425 --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion - No cruise or turn signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-no-cruise-or-turn-signals/157856)
**Author:** [@MikeEverett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeEverett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-no-cruise-or-turn-signals/157856 "2020-02-03T22:06:46Z")
Cruise control quit working and turn signals --- ## [2018 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-tucson/157508)
**Author:** [@Lacy\_Ramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacy_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-tucson/157508 "2020-02-03T21:49:40Z")
My Tucson started making a squeaking noise. It only squeaks two to three times when it does it. When I slowly accelerate, when I slow down, and when I turn the car off. When I turn it off there’s a loud clicking sound b… --- ## [Car sometimes vibrates when pressing on gas petal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-vibrates-when-pressing-on-gas-petal/157845)
**Author:** [@michelle.lainez\_162908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michelle.lainez_162908)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-vibrates-when-pressing-on-gas-petal/157845 "2020-02-03T21:46:52Z")
I bought this car used a while ago. It happens randomly and I can go days without it happening again, but sometimes, especially if I’m driving on the highway, I press on the gas petal to go faster but the car starts to v… --- ## [Beware of misinformation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-misinformation/157286)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-misinformation/157286 "2020-02-03T21:08:28Z")
Hopefully nobody is dumb enough to believe the nonsense in this spam, which is currently circulating via email. Obviously, the veterans of this forum know better, but there are people out there who might believe it. … --- ## [Replace '96 Grand Marquis door keppad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-96-grand-marquis-door-keppad/157843)
**Author:** [@connman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-96-grand-marquis-door-keppad/157843 "2020-02-03T20:51:53Z")
Hi. Ford dealership says my keyless entry keypad is bad. About $350 to replace. Independent mechanic says they can’t because of issues requiring programming. Since this is a wired keypad and is just inputting “numbers” i… --- ## [Squealing sound after new belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-after-new-belt/157850)
**Author:** [@CRH\_000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRH_000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-after-new-belt/157850 "2020-02-03T18:56:50Z")
I have an 08 Nissan Sentra SE-R. Took it to Valvoline a month ago for an oil change and got talked into having my serpentine belt replaced. I didn’t have any issues with my car until a few days ago, it’s making a squeali… --- ## [2019 Jeep Compass - Auto trans starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-auto-trans-starting/157803)
**Author:** [@wallacebiggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wallacebiggs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-auto-trans-starting/157803 "2020-02-03T18:12:47Z")
Owners manual says towing (or presumably coasting) a 6-speed auto trans to start the engine won’t work and will damage transmission. Why? --- ## [How do I get this rusty Exhaust off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-rusty-exhaust-off/157821)
**Author:** [@Jerry-Graves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry-Graves)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-rusty-exhaust-off/157821 "2020-02-03T17:58:30Z")
Hey i have a question for you. I’m trying to replace my transfer case because it’s literally right about to go out but I have to remove my exhaust pipes first because they block my transfer case. The problem is my exhau… --- ## [Help! Nissan Altima 2000 wont start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-nissan-altima-2000-wont-start/157812)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Knowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-nissan-altima-2000-wont-start/157812 "2020-02-03T17:57:55Z")
I need help figuring out this problem. I was driving to work in the morning and while on the freeway my rpm wouldnt go above 2rpm and it was flickering just above 2rpms and that has never happen so i decided to get off a… --- ## [2019 Toyota Avalon blind spot monitor doesn’t work well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blind-spot-monitor-doesn-t-work-well/140288)
**Author:** [@Don35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don35)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blind-spot-monitor-doesn-t-work-well/140288 "2020-02-03T17:55:57Z")
Our 2019 Avalon Limited has a right side BSM that detects 4-wheel or more vehicles less than 50 percent of the time. The Avalon has had the problem since it has had 246 miles, it had 203 miles when we bought it. After … --- ## [2013 Kia Soul - Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-smoke/157847)
**Author:** [@PaulJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-smoke/157847 "2020-02-03T16:21:17Z")
My Kia Soul has 90k miles on Iran’s has developed a bit of a smoking problem. About 5-10 minutes into my drive, smoke starts pouring from under the hood, it smells really bad (like a combination of burnt toast and meltin… --- ## [Adaptor for German cable to American trailer hitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adaptor-for-german-cable-to-american-trailer-hitch/157838)
**Author:** [@Earl48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earl48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adaptor-for-german-cable-to-american-trailer-hitch/157838 "2020-02-03T15:20:59Z")
I am currently stationed in Germany. Before leaving the US Nissan Rogue SV 2018. Last November, I purchased a trailer hitch assembly because I wanted to buy a trailer to haul stuff. I brought the parts to a german auto … --- ## [Transmission fluid, should I or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-should-i-or-not/157833)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-should-i-or-not/157833 "2020-02-03T14:52:32Z")
My radiator has a hole and have to add 1-2 quarts like every week and it seems to be getting worse. It seems my car loses transmission fluid when changing the radiator so I will need to add like a quart trans fluid and … --- ## [3 February 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-february-2020/157839)
**Author:** [@d1mrsm\_162901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d1mrsm_162901)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-february-2020/157839 "2020-02-03T14:16:52Z")
Hi wondering if anyone could help, I bought a Renault Captur 2 days ago and had it back to the garage today as it’s making a rattling noise mainly when the car is labouring, I just had to attach a link to the video of t… --- ## [ACC Fuse voltage in internal fusebox reads 12 volts on both terminals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acc-fuse-voltage-in-internal-fusebox-reads-12-volts-on-both-terminals/155914)
**Author:** [@bijoy.mathew\_161714](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bijoy.mathew_161714)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acc-fuse-voltage-in-internal-fusebox-reads-12-volts-on-both-terminals/155914 "2020-02-03T13:37:59Z")
I’m trying to hardwire a dash cam, I want it to turn on when the car is on and off otherwise. However -The dash cam won’t turn on when the acc wire is connected through a fuse tap. Further testing reveals: -The cigarett… --- ## [1986 Toyota Pickup - Smog failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-pickup-smog-failure/157798)
**Author:** [@RobertB.Gray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertB.Gray)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-pickup-smog-failure/157798 "2020-02-03T13:25:39Z")
The car runs smoothly, starts immediately, gets 20-22 mpg around town, doesn’t smoke or use oil. It flunked a smog test because the spark advance is at 25 Degrees not 5 Degrees. How is the #of degrees advance really a … --- ## [2015 Audi Q5- CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-cel/157805)
**Author:** [@Allan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allan52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-cel/157805 "2020-02-03T12:12:10Z")
Check engine lite is on --- ## [2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Suggestions on a key-related battery dead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-suggestions-on-a-key-related-battery-dead/157783)
**Author:** [@DennisPitchford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisPitchford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-suggestions-on-a-key-related-battery-dead/157783 "2020-02-03T05:25:27Z")
I use my 2009 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi to pull a 24 enclosed car trailer however I have not used it in a while although I have been starting the truck on a regular basis. A couple of months ago I started it and let it… --- ## [2002 Chrysler Sebring - Fuse blows when I start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-fuse-blows-when-i-start/157814)
**Author:** [@Jim25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-fuse-blows-when-i-start/157814 "2020-02-03T03:41:38Z")
fuse for starter blows out when starting the car --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - Headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-headrest/157773)
**Author:** [@Marlene48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marlene48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-headrest/157773 "2020-02-03T01:40:23Z")
My headrest is slanted to far forward-what is the best way to bend it or find a replacement headrest that works better? --- ## [2017 Ford Explorer - Bluetooth issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bluetooth-issue/157795)
**Author:** [@Mary55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-explorer-bluetooth-issue/157795 "2020-02-03T01:15:10Z")
Sound wont work through Bluetooth in Ford Explorer --- ## [2005 Toyota Sienna -HVAC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-hvac-issue/157762)
**Author:** [@BobRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobRoberts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sienna-hvac-issue/157762 "2020-02-03T01:10:32Z")
With A/C off,and heat turned on,temperature goes from outsise air to heated air and back.No reason found --- ## [2001 Honda CR-V - Driver door won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-driver-door-wont-open/157780)
**Author:** [@DanR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanR1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-cr-v-driver-door-wont-open/157780 "2020-02-02T23:42:16Z")
Driver door won’t open. Evidently a common problem. Anyone have a solution? --- ## [2012 Infiniti G37 Sedan - Smog failure with every code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g37-sedan-smog-failure-with-every-code/157800)
**Author:** [@leontan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leontan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-infiniti-g37-sedan-smog-failure-with-every-code/157800 "2020-02-02T22:51:49Z")
Took my infiniti 2012 G37 for smog test.Fail withh long list of P0031,P0037,P0051,P0057,P0130,P1148 andP1168. --- ## [2015 Ford Van - Cuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-van-cuts-off/157792)
**Author:** [@mo46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mo46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-van-cuts-off/157792 "2020-02-02T22:48:23Z")
Transit 250 Van will not start – will run 5 seconds with help from starting fluid and then cut-off … --- ## [2008 Toyota RAV4 - Wasn't the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-wasnt-the-alternator/157790)
**Author:** [@RuthannCarlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RuthannCarlson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-wasnt-the-alternator/157790 "2020-02-02T22:41:38Z")
Vehicle was not purring as usual, sounding more like a low rough growl. Alternator was changed, repair people said they thought was fine, twice. Now is skipping and they think it has a head-gasket leak. (Would that mak… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - what to do after going into deep water?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-what-to-do-after-going-into-deep-water/157754)
**Author:** [@jose07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jose07)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-what-to-do-after-going-into-deep-water/157754 "2020-02-02T21:44:00Z")
my car run in to deep water my air filter got wet and the car stop have to call the tow to remove the car cant star since the day what shoud I do --- ## [Cleaning Altima Battery Terminals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-altima-battery-terminals/157718)
**Author:** [@greenbayrod12\_162763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenbayrod12_162763)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-altima-battery-terminals/157718 "2020-02-02T21:41:53Z")
Does anyone have any suggestions to clean the battery terminals or something I can put on them to prevent future corrosion? Thanks --- ## [2011 Toyota RAV4 - Blizzard pearl peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-blizzard-pearl-peeling/157775)
**Author:** [@Sally49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sally49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-rav4-blizzard-pearl-peeling/157775 "2020-02-02T19:11:00Z")
2011 RAV4 blizzard white paint bubbling off fuel door. Already had Toyota fix the roof problem of peeling paint, measured both they read a 3 when the rest of the car was a 4. They told me that it would only cost me 80.0… --- ## [2019 Lexus ES 300h gets fewer mpg than advertised](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-300h-gets-fewer-mpg-than-advertised/157748)
**Author:** [@Fred33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fred33)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lexus-es-300h-gets-fewer-mpg-than-advertised/157748 "2020-02-02T19:06:42Z")
my 2019 Lexus 300h hybrid has been registering about 29 mpg in town and not more than 35,5 on the road… far below the 44/45 advertised when i bought it six months ago. also after start, it sounds like engine comes on wi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=423) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=425)