# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=440 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 441 --- ## [My car needs a "smoke test"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-needs-a-smoke-test/71151)
**Author:** [@jwm369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwm369)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-needs-a-smoke-test/71151 "2020-01-11T02:39:24Z")
First off, let me just say that I know absolutely nothing about cars. So feel free to speak to me like an idiot. Moving on, I drive a 2004 Crown Vic with almost 92,000 miles on it. I recently purchased it from a priva… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Wiring issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-wiring-issue/134559)
**Author:** [@SHERYLWARN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SHERYLWARN)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-wiring-issue/134559 "2020-01-11T02:25:10Z")
I purchased my 2018 Sonata 5/2018. I took it in for it’s 1st check up & oil change 1/22/19 @ only 4k miles. They also did an ‘update’. As I drove home, the car was losing power. Took it back to the dealer who finally det… --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima Burns oil bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-burns-oil-bad/155999)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Cool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_Cool)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-burns-oil-bad/155999 "2020-01-11T00:33:17Z")
I was wondering if anybody can help me out I have a 2000 Nissan Altima and it burns oil extremely bad when I did the last oil change there was a semi large o-ring stuck in my oil screen and by the color of it it looks to… --- ## [CRV Auto. Transmision oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-auto-transmision-oil-change/156207)
**Author:** [@bartsimp63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bartsimp63)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-auto-transmision-oil-change/156207 "2020-01-11T00:24:29Z")
Hi peeps I have a 2009 CRV Auto just coming up to 90000 miles. Do I need a transmission oil changed? Can this be done by any garage or should I stick with main dealer. Anyone have an idea of cost in the UK. Thanks A… --- ## [Mercury Villager running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-villager-running-rough/34944)
**Author:** [@Tool\_gal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tool_gal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-villager-running-rough/34944 "2020-01-10T22:12:35Z")
I have a 2000 Mercury Villager with 150k miles and it is idling and running very rough. When I start the van, there is a slight rough idle, but when it warms to normal running temperature, it starts to run very roug… --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Gearbox service already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-gearbox-service-already/156257)
**Author:** [@laura58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laura58)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-gearbox-service-already/156257 "2020-01-10T22:02:34Z")
i have a jeep cherokee & a message comes up service gear box what is this about ? --- ## [Am I potentially liable? (1994 Grand Cherokee)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-potentially-liable-1994-grand-cherokee/155860)
**Author:** [@Greg52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg52)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-potentially-liable-1994-grand-cherokee/155860 "2020-01-10T21:33:51Z")
Most of the time you have to hold the gas peddle down a little to start the car. Then it won't idle unless you keep the gas peddle down a little for about 5 to 10 minutes. ALSO, when backing up, the engine will die whe… --- ## [2016 Nissan Altima - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-paint-peeling/156252)
**Author:** [@LindaNolastname](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaNolastname)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-paint-peeling/156252 "2020-01-10T21:31:13Z")
2016 Nissan Altima \> Paint peeling ridiculously! --- ## [1999 Volvo S70 - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-s70-starting-issues/156255)
**Author:** [@brucegoodwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucegoodwin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-s70-starting-issues/156255 "2020-01-10T20:08:14Z")
we have a99 volvo s 70 that has a starting issue. it will start then quit and when we try to restart it will turn over but with no spark we have replaced the antenna that read the chip key but it still has the same probl… --- ## [2003 buick lesaber custom idles rough and dies once and a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesaber-custom-idles-rough-and-dies-once-and-a-while/156244)
**Author:** [@lance.gibson5190\_161904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lance.gibson5190_161904)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesaber-custom-idles-rough-and-dies-once-and-a-while/156244 "2020-01-10T18:53:55Z")
i have a 2003 buick lesaber and i have a bunch of codes that came up po102/po107/po122/po463/po650/p1107/p1122 ive replace the map , tp, idle airvalve, pcv valve im hoping it isnt the emc --- ## [2008 Nissan Pathfinder shakes a little on startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-pathfinder-shakes-a-little-on-startup/156202)
**Author:** [@Curtis41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curtis41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-pathfinder-shakes-a-little-on-startup/156202 "2020-01-10T17:55:47Z")
08 pathfinder shakes a little when starting up from cold --- ## [2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee No engine crank-Msg of transmission over temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-engine-crank-msg-of-transmission-over-temp/80296)
**Author:** [@sdb6515](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sdb6515)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-engine-crank-msg-of-transmission-over-temp/80296 "2020-01-10T17:41:46Z")
2007 Grand Cherokee - no previous problem - no work done in last year. No engine crank - brief dash msg of "transmission over temp" - then msg disappears and vehicle is silent when key turned. Has happened 4xs in the pa… --- ## [New battery and alternator yet battery still going dead! 2015 Honda Accord Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-and-alternator-yet-battery-still-going-dead-2015-honda-accord-sport/156219)
**Author:** [@gandt2017\_161892](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandt2017_161892)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-and-alternator-yet-battery-still-going-dead-2015-honda-accord-sport/156219 "2020-01-10T16:41:32Z")
Due to being a 6 speed manual, I was unable to get a car start installed from factory so Honda recommended I get it installed at Custom Auto approx. 4 yrs ago. A little over a year ago, I replaced the battery because you… --- ## [How to tell production date of a Hyundai with vin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-production-date-of-a-hyundai-with-vin/156097)
**Author:** [@sonata2006](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonata2006)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-production-date-of-a-hyundai-with-vin/156097 "2020-01-10T14:16:29Z")
For 2006 sonata 3.3 v6. Video on YouTube says last letter of vin is production month, my vin ends in numbers --- ## [1986 Ford Bronco - Starter-related issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-bronco-starter-related-issues/156083)
**Author:** [@etta\_161810](https://community.cartalk.com/u/etta_161810)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-ford-bronco-starter-related-issues/156083 "2020-01-10T13:49:58Z")
I have a full-size 1986 bronco. It’s the 5.8L V8 OHV 16V, 4wD, I bought it and was told the starter solenoid was bad and needed to be replaced. So I did. Started fine that day. Then in a week something wasn’t right. I … --- ## [2008 Volkswagen Eos lost power, limped home, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-eos-lost-power-limped-home-won-t-start/156217)
**Author:** [@Kaminski2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaminski2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volkswagen-eos-lost-power-limped-home-won-t-start/156217 "2020-01-10T13:09:25Z")
My eos was running and then lost power Limped home Battery good Car will not start --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - Worried](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-worried/156228)
**Author:** [@GuyStacy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GuyStacy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-worried/156228 "2020-01-10T05:21:00Z")
I bought my 2014 new and have not had a problem with anything as of yet. Will have have a problem that has been common for the 2014 Jeep Compass that I should know about and more then likely will occur? --- ## [Verano brake issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/verano-brake-issue/156194)
**Author:** [@Jules-Rosen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jules-Rosen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/verano-brake-issue/156194 "2020-01-10T04:22:46Z")
2012 Verano with 44,000 miles … My brakes seem to work ok except that after I press down on them I feel a thunk a second or two later . any suggestions ? --- ## [17Accord V6 sluggish since fuel pump software update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17accord-v6-sluggish-since-fuel-pump-software-update/156209)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/17accord-v6-sluggish-since-fuel-pump-software-update/156209 "2020-01-10T03:38:55Z")
Per the following recall; Safety Recall: 2015-17 Accord V6 Fuel Pump Work was accomplished last fall, physical inspection of the fuel pump was satisfactory but the dealer performed the remedial software update - I t… --- ## [Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP Sensor Code 2000 Buick LeSabre but Running fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manifold-absolute-pressure-map-sensor-code-2000-buick-lesabre-but-running-fine/112185)
**Author:** [@Michiganger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michiganger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manifold-absolute-pressure-map-sensor-code-2000-buick-lesabre-but-running-fine/112185 "2020-01-10T03:29:29Z")
Purchased this car to resell and make some money on. It runs and drives great but the service engine soon light is on and buyers get worried about those. So took it to Autozone who scanned it for a MAP code. We sprayed c… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Kona has touchy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-kona-has-touchy-brakes/156175)
**Author:** [@GeorgeDutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeDutton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-kona-has-touchy-brakes/156175 "2020-01-10T03:24:26Z")
The brakes on my 2020 Hyundai Kona with less than 1,000 miles on it are very touchy and grab when the pedal is barely pushed. The dealership says there is no way to address this issue. Anyone else have this problem? --- ## [Weird car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-car-problem/156236)
**Author:** [@Lexie\_Garner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lexie_Garner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-car-problem/156236 "2020-01-10T03:17:12Z")
So I have a 2013 Nissan Versa and for the past year it has been giving me problems. It always starts if I am idle for a long time. The first time it happened, I was on my lunch break and was sitting in my car parked with… --- ## [2004 Ford Transit Connect - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-transit-connect-electrical-gremlins/156050)
**Author:** [@donald17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donald17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-transit-connect-electrical-gremlins/156050 "2020-01-10T03:01:14Z")
bulbs behind speedo fuel gauge flickering on when engine is off no gauges working battery getting drained over night --- ## [Scared by my 2016 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scared-by-my-2016-honda-cr-v/156157)
**Author:** [@Patricia23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia23)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scared-by-my-2016-honda-cr-v/156157 "2020-01-09T22:28:25Z")
I have a 2016 HONDA CRVX which I purchased used on 7-2-19. It has approximately 65,000 miles on it now (more or less). It is a 2.4L engine. It has had 2 scary incidents. The 1st was a couple months ago. I was on the f… --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer- who pays for the tow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-who-pays-for-the-tow/156223)
**Author:** [@Tonygreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonygreen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-who-pays-for-the-tow/156223 "2020-01-09T22:23:43Z")
Who is responsible for paying a tow after the garage has installed a second hand engine and gave a 1 year warranty and 12,000.The engine had a coolant leak after 300 miles and it had to be towed back to the garage,this i… --- ## [Do You think I should go for a car note?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-think-i-should-go-for-a-car-note/155832)
**Author:** [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-think-i-should-go-for-a-car-note/155832 "2020-01-09T22:11:39Z")
I honestly don’t that much and I don’t see how people afford these newer cars that I see them driving in the road everyday. I have a 2004 dodge stratus that has had problems this year and I actually posted about it on he… --- ## [Upgrading older nav screens?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrading-older-nav-screens/156206)
**Author:** [@textured\_153461](https://community.cartalk.com/u/textured_153461)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upgrading-older-nav-screens/156206 "2020-01-09T21:57:16Z")
Hi, I am not very familiar with modifying or upgrading stereos or infotainment screens, but I’m trying to figure out my options for an old 2007 Lexus RX400H. This car has the nav screen plus the basic Lexus stereo (incl… --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - looking for a wider brake pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-looking-for-a-wider-brake-pedal/156212)
**Author:** [@EllenGinzler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EllenGinzler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-looking-for-a-wider-brake-pedal/156212 "2020-01-09T21:16:41Z")
Is it possible to install a wider brake pedal on my car. If so, where can it be done --- ## [4x4 will not engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-will-not-engage/156190)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Hall\_Jr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Hall_Jr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-will-not-engage/156190 "2020-01-09T17:54:07Z")
I have a 2019 ram 1500 4x4 but my 4wd will not engage any of them 4wd auto will not engage nor will low and high it doesn’t say service it just blinks repeatedly and then it eventually goes away and it will not engage --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback rear end banging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-rear-end-banging/156173)
**Author:** [@Solimena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solimena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-rear-end-banging/156173 "2020-01-09T17:53:41Z")
Rear end banging noise as if being hit by another car… car jerks very sharply . Usually happens when excellerating from slow start or roll. Then shifts thru 3,4,5 usually. Happens only intermittently… 3.5 v6 awd… All f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=439) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=441)