# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=425 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 426 --- ## [Does anyone have a video or guide for replacing the rear wiper motor assembly on a 2015 impreza hatchback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-video-or-guide-for-replacing-the-rear-wiper-motor-assembly-on-a-2015-impreza-hatchback/156361)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-video-or-guide-for-replacing-the-rear-wiper-motor-assembly-on-a-2015-impreza-hatchback/156361 "2020-02-02T18:43:38Z")
I have a 2015 subaru impreza hatchback I had the rear wiper get stuck on a bike rack and it seems to have burned out the motor. I can find the parts but I dont see any good video tutorials on replacing the rear wiper mot… --- ## [2012 Toyota Prius starts on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-starts-on-its-own/157735)
**Author:** [@Joann26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joann26)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-prius-starts-on-its-own/157735 "2020-02-02T18:01:00Z")
My prius is starting by it self --- ## [2015 Lexus is250 Parasitic Drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-is250-parasitic-drain/151838)
**Author:** [@jameslovelyhan\_159218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameslovelyhan_159218)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-is250-parasitic-drain/151838 "2020-02-02T17:50:38Z")
I’ve had the car for about 2 and a half years and last summer my battery died. Took it to dealer and they said it was a bad battery. Changed it and couple weeks later battery dies again. Only aftermarket parts that are e… --- ## [2005 mazda Two of the windows wont move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-two-of-the-windows-wont-move/157763)
**Author:** [@aalarue\_160030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aalarue_160030)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-two-of-the-windows-wont-move/157763 "2020-02-02T17:32:05Z")
I am trying to figure out why two of my windows wont go up or down. I have taken the doors apart and slaved in the motors to a wire harness I know works and the motor spins. I have also slaved in the window switches to… --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-limp-mode/157731)
**Author:** [@randyjohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randyjohnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-limp-mode/157731 "2020-02-02T16:33:57Z")
had transmission replaced works fine unless your backing uphill it goes into limp mode --- ## [Cooling Fan does not stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-does-not-stop/87108)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-does-not-stop/87108 "2020-02-02T15:53:41Z")
Yesterday, I had to accelerate really really fast...ever since then, my fan does not turn off (when the car starts). I just started the car cold and it is running. I think the fan relay has gone out. I'm not sure which… --- ## [2012 Kia Sedona sliding door won’t open from the outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-sliding-door-won-t-open-from-the-outside/157723)
**Author:** [@Rory22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rory22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-sliding-door-won-t-open-from-the-outside/157723 "2020-02-02T14:46:14Z")
2012 kia sedona, sliding door will not open from the outside --- ## [Squealing sound as I start the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-as-i-start-the-car/157715)
**Author:** [@Kristen\_Reed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristen_Reed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-as-i-start-the-car/157715 "2020-02-02T14:40:11Z")
Hi all, I have a Chevy impala ls 2011 and when I started it, I heard a high pitched kinda screaming it subsided once I drove around a bit but still there… I’m thinking the fuel injectors need cleaned so is it ok to put … --- ## [2011 Ford Flex battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-battery-drain/157729)
**Author:** [@WillliamLineberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillliamLineberger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-flex-battery-drain/157729 "2020-02-02T14:35:52Z")
when it rain the and the car is not running and the doors locked the park lights, interior lights come on and kills the battery, pls.tell me what’s going on. this is a 2011 ford flex with 110,000 miles! --- ## [Car will only start with starting fluid on cold startup, runs fine, and starts fine when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid-on-cold-startup-runs-fine-and-starts-fine-when-warm/112170)
**Author:** [@hwalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hwalk)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-only-start-with-starting-fluid-on-cold-startup-runs-fine-and-starts-fine-when-warm/112170 "2020-02-02T14:08:36Z")
My 2002 Oldsmobile Alero (3.4L V6) has developed this issue where it will only start with starting fluid when it is cold, but once it starts it runs normally, and it will start up just fine if it is still warm. It feels … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet 1500 driver’s side door lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-driver-s-side-door-lock/157703)
**Author:** [@Cher43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cher43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-driver-s-side-door-lock/157703 "2020-02-02T13:06:41Z")
Driver side door lock will not open when key is pressed --- ## [Bad Gas Still Exists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-still-exists/157744)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-still-exists/157744 "2020-02-02T11:26:13Z")
Recently truck was rough starting in morning. I’m already thinking about dropping tank to do fuel pump because it seems like its losing its prime. Then I remember that all of this started to happen after filling up. I… --- ## [Resetting battery management for 2013 VW Tiguan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-battery-management-for-2013-vw-tiguan/157739)
**Author:** [@A-TIGUANO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A-TIGUANO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-battery-management-for-2013-vw-tiguan/157739 "2020-02-02T05:47:07Z")
My old Battery Died \*5 years old & I Replaced it with a new one. HOW DO I RESET THE BATTERY MGT SYSTEM? My new AGM Duracell Battery has no BEG code. VW Corporate denies my 2013 Tiguan has a Battery MGT SYS but BMW said i… --- ## [Rough start, runs hot, flickering lightsk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-start-runs-hot-flickering-lightsk/157678)
**Author:** [@Stephanie\_Deemer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Deemer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-start-runs-hot-flickering-lightsk/157678 "2020-02-02T05:06:44Z")
My lovely 2004 158600 mile honda civic has been feeling under the wheather latley and all my fixes don’t seem to well… Fix it. I’ve only owned the car for about 3-4 months. (I was told last week by a third party the car … --- ## [Does this foam hose need patched?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-foam-hose-need-patched/157719)
**Author:** [@greenbayrod12\_162763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenbayrod12_162763)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-foam-hose-need-patched/157719 "2020-02-02T04:11:00Z")
The picture below is on my Nissan Altima. As you can see, the foam tube hose has a small rip in it. Does this need to be patched up. If so, any suggestions on what to use? Thanks --- ## [Starter wont come off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-wont-come-off/157712)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Reichert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_Reichert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-wont-come-off/157712 "2020-02-02T03:34:59Z")
Tring to take starter off my 99 town and country. I have all the bolts off have wacked it wont budge any ideas --- ## [Wacky GM gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wacky-gm-gauges/155452)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wacky-gm-gauges/155452 "2020-02-02T03:19:03Z")
So, GM had some well known issues with their instrument clusters due to failing stepper motors (little electric motors that control the gauge needle movement). I’m fortunate enough to own two 2005 GM’s. I think this was … --- ## [2007 Kia Sorento - blower motor doesn't blow at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-blower-motor-doesnt-blow-at-all/144055)
**Author:** [@youdunnojack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youdunnojack)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-sorento-blower-motor-doesnt-blow-at-all/144055 "2020-02-02T02:22:58Z")
This blower motor is driving me insane. I connected the motor directly to a battery and it works. Replaced the blower motor resistor, checked the fuses, swapped the relay, tried a new control switch, wire harness seems i… --- ## [99 Sebring Convertible: Turn signal/hazard flashers don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-turn-signal-hazard-flashers-dont-work/74135)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Roy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Uncle_Roy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-sebring-convertible-turn-signal-hazard-flashers-dont-work/74135 "2020-02-02T02:20:00Z")
The turn signals/hazard flasher on my 99 Sebring Jxi stopped working a couple of weeks ago. When I use the signal lever or press the hazard flasher switch, you don't hear any click of the flasher relay, and the lights (f… --- ## [Replaced Lower Seat Cushion - What a Change!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-seat-cushion-what-a-change/157743)
**Author:** [@CapitalTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapitalTruck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-lower-seat-cushion-what-a-change/157743 "2020-02-02T01:36:21Z")
My ‘13 Silverado has 125k on the clock. Today I finally bit the bullet and put 160 down for a new OEM seat cushion. Took about 45 mins to install (had to remove/install seat). This was all spurred by sitting in the pa… --- ## [2019 Ford Fusion - Window shattered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-window-shattered/157656)
**Author:** [@Hamblen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hamblen)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-window-shattered/157656 "2020-02-02T00:21:59Z")
rear window spontaneously shattered… anybody else have this problem? --- ## [1989 Chevrolet Tahoe code 1345](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-tahoe-code-1345/157721)
**Author:** [@Kristie44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristie44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-tahoe-code-1345/157721 "2020-02-02T00:12:19Z")
When I am driving it loves really bad like it’s as if it’s going to die and when I come to a stop at does the same but not as hard and I can’t get my check engine light to come off it my check engine service engine light… --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - looking for a fuel rail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-looking-for-a-fuel-rail/157737)
**Author:** [@MichaelRamirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelRamirez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-looking-for-a-fuel-rail/157737 "2020-02-01T23:34:38Z")
I need help finding a fuel rail And putting it on for me and fuel injectors --- ## [Mysterious clunk/click noise when turning - just replaced strut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-clunk-click-noise-when-turning-just-replaced-strut/91481)
**Author:** [@prech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prech)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-clunk-click-noise-when-turning-just-replaced-strut/91481 "2020-02-01T21:51:57Z")
Recently replaced the two front struts and noticed the passenger side is exhibiting this peculiar clunking/clicking/popping sound when turning. It mostly happens when turning in motion but once in a while when parked. Cl… --- ## [2006 Honda Civic decelerating sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-decelerating-sound/157704)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Aldaba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Aldaba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-decelerating-sound/157704 "2020-02-01T19:38:43Z")
I hear a high pitched sound during releasing the gas pedal from acceleration (rolling mode) It triggers usually during traffic 2-10kph with a hot weather, and then gets worse eventually if I use the brakes. It goes awa… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe #1580567381](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2015-hyundai-santa-fe-1580567381/157689)
**Author:** [@fschaffe\_162812](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fschaffe_162812)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2015-hyundai-santa-fe-1580567381/157689 "2020-02-01T17:48:06Z")
Can anyone provide detailed procedures to remover the lift gate trim from a 2015 Sante fe? --- ## [Blue Devil for an oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-devil-for-an-oil-leak/157676)
**Author:** [@ebc1680\_159666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebc1680_159666)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blue-devil-for-an-oil-leak/157676 "2020-02-01T16:19:55Z")
I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla that is leaking some oil, its not dripping, its just all over the engine. When I pour in 3qts of oil, it typically lasts only 1000 miles. I had recently changed the valve cover gasket and the… --- ## [ABS light on after Wheel Bearing Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-after-wheel-bearing-replacement/157665)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Cote](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah_Cote)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-on-after-wheel-bearing-replacement/157665 "2020-02-01T15:02:54Z")
So I went to a mechanic recommended to me as I am new to the area. I needed my front right wheel bearing replaced. He called me up and said it’s done but they may have “bumped some wires or something” because the ABS lig… --- ## [Car Sometimes wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-wont-start/157672)
**Author:** [@daboy85\_161905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daboy85_161905)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-wont-start/157672 "2020-02-01T14:00:24Z")
Good Morning, I am experiencing an issue with the car looking for help. I drove my car about 20 miles to work. I stopped at the store, and when I came out, the car would crank but not start. I checked for codes and saw … --- ## [Car makes a humming noise that gets louder at certain speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-a-humming-noise-that-gets-louder-at-certain-speeds/74540)
**Author:** [@gshankara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gshankara)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-a-humming-noise-that-gets-louder-at-certain-speeds/74540 "2020-02-01T14:38:48Z")
My 2010 civic started making noise about a couple of months ago. It appears to be coming from the front wheel area driver side. The humming starts off with a lower tone (almost like a small plane flying overhead) and get… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=424) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=426)