# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=449 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 450 --- ## [Dealer Dignosis says after market stereo prevents communication with ECM. BS or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-dignosis-says-after-market-stereo-prevents-communication-with-ecm-bs-or-not/75107)
**Author:** [@IM-MTO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IM-MTO)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-dignosis-says-after-market-stereo-prevents-communication-with-ecm-bs-or-not/75107 "2019-12-27T23:21:16Z")
I also pose this question on another post in regards to my past brake issue. I had a wierd pulse in my brake pedal the first time I would press the brakes from a cold start. I had several people tell me this was my … --- ## [1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria - Vibrations & Gas Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-vibrations-gas-issue/154619)
**Author:** [@natexdog7417\_157562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natexdog7417_157562)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-vibrations-gas-issue/154619 "2019-12-27T22:22:18Z")
So here’s the deal. About a month ago, my car, a 1988 LTD Crown Vic (Automatic Transmission), started doing something strange. When I’m on the highway, and I go about 70 mph, everything is fine until I start releasing th… --- ## [1997 Subaru Legacy - Drink spilled on radio, horrid and extremely loud squealing noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-drink-spilled-on-radio-horrid-and-extremely-loud-squealing-noises/155353)
**Author:** [@Hatlessgopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatlessgopher)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-subaru-legacy-drink-spilled-on-radio-horrid-and-extremely-loud-squealing-noises/155353 "2019-12-27T22:05:28Z")
Was driving with my girlfriend after just stopping by a coffee stand so she could get a redbull italian soda. Driving my 1997 subaru legacy outback which has the cup holders that pop out from directly above the stereo. A… --- ## [2019 Honda Odyssey - Screen reluctant in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-screen-reluctant-in-cold-weather/155333)
**Author:** [@Smitathakkar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smitathakkar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-odyssey-screen-reluctant-in-cold-weather/155333 "2019-12-27T21:51:55Z")
why does the honda screen not come on when its cold outside so even the backup camera wont work --- ## [2008 Honda Fit - Grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-grinding-noise/155325)
**Author:** [@randyloder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randyloder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-fit-grinding-noise/155325 "2019-12-27T20:39:40Z")
I have a 2008 Honda fit. It has a low grinding noise in the area of the rear passenger side. sometimes, I had my mechanic check it but his answer is. Turn the radio up. I don’t see anything wrong, The bakes do not sh… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-issues/155351)
**Author:** [@LJSmith5\_158710](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LJSmith5_158710)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-issues/155351 "2019-12-27T18:28:27Z")
I have an automatic transmission that has a manual option. My car will not go into drive. It will go into reverse, neutral or park but not drive. The word manual came up on my car but I was able to drive it until I stopp… --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-headrest/140904)
**Author:** [@ShirleyMcCall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyMcCall)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-headrest/140904 "2019-12-27T18:17:39Z")
Just bought a 2019 Forester. After many trips to the chiropractor, I realize the headrest was pushing my head forward. I can pull the headrest forward for adjustment, but it pops back into the too far forward position. I… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Stalls at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-stalls-at-low-speeds/155339)
**Author:** [@RodneyHasenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodneyHasenberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-stalls-at-low-speeds/155339 "2019-12-27T17:10:34Z")
engine is stalling at low speeds or when turning into a garage door --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - Blinking light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-blinking-light/155312)
**Author:** [@joeLinhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeLinhart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-blinking-light/155312 "2019-12-27T17:04:15Z")
how do i get rid of the blinking red light on the dashboard on my 2019 crv --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - When will I know if the worst has happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-when-will-i-know-if-the-worst-has-happened/155293)
**Author:** [@DonaldBrossette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldBrossette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-when-will-i-know-if-the-worst-has-happened/155293 "2019-12-27T15:47:00Z")
Heater blowing cold air. Temp gauge at hot. Drove car 6 miles before I stopped. Missing clamp for upper radiator hose. How long will it take to know if damage happened --- ## [What is this engine noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-engine-noise/155237)
**Author:** [@jeffreyd182\_161151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyd182_161151)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-engine-noise/155237 "2019-12-27T15:27:04Z")
2007 Hyundai Accent. 83k miles. Oil is still relatively fresh (about 1k more miles) and oil level is good. The car only seems to make this noise after running for a little while or after driving it. It doesn’t make the n… --- ## [1989 Plymouth Voyager - Turn signals - what to check next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-plymouth-voyager-turn-signals-what-to-check-next/155323)
**Author:** [@Jan39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-plymouth-voyager-turn-signals-what-to-check-next/155323 "2019-12-27T15:12:04Z")
Turn signals only work intermittently. Have checked the lightbulbs, all work when the emergency flashers are turned on. --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Tahoe - Wheel jerks - what to check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-tahoe-wheel-jerks-what-to-check/155314)
**Author:** [@R.B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R.B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-tahoe-wheel-jerks-what-to-check/155314 "2019-12-27T15:09:30Z")
Steering wheel jerks suddenly as I am driving. Very scary --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Energi - Car overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316)
**Author:** [@RalphFelt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphFelt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-energi-car-overheats/155316 "2019-12-27T14:37:05Z")
suddenly my car starts overheating? Turn it off for a short while then it seems ok again for a while. any suggestions? --- ## [Oldest or Highest Mileage Timing Belt: Who Holds the Record?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-or-highest-mileage-timing-belt-who-holds-the-record/60643)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-or-highest-mileage-timing-belt-who-holds-the-record/60643 "2019-12-27T14:02:26Z")
Questions about the proper replacement interval for timing belts seem to appear frequently on this forum. Owners who apparently haven't read their owners manual are often admonished for not knowing that the manual recomm… --- ## [Toyota front end styling means bigger repair bills?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-front-end-styling-means-bigger-repair-bills/155251)
**Author:** [@RichYuknavich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichYuknavich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-front-end-styling-means-bigger-repair-bills/155251 "2019-12-27T12:12:36Z")
Ray, my 2002 Tundra has over 225,000 miles, and I would like to stick with a Toyota/Lexus SUV or sedan as a replacement for the reliability. My problem is that I hate the current Toyota front end styling. The front bumpe… --- ## [Neutralizing alarm sound during rain - 2005 Jaguar XK8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281)
**Author:** [@AdrianFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrianFarmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281 "2019-12-27T09:45:44Z")
Hi XK8 owners … Does anyone know how to adjust/newtralise or turn off the alarm sound which takes place during heavy rain. Thank you, Adrian M. Farmer --- ## [Looking for rear air shocks for my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-rear-air-shocks-for-my-2006-nissan-pathfinder/155279)
**Author:** [@Mike00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike00)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-rear-air-shocks-for-my-2006-nissan-pathfinder/155279 "2019-12-27T06:45:21Z")
I cant find rear air shocks for my 2006 Nissan pathfinder 4×4 can anyone help --- ## [2000 Chrysler Sebring cuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-cuts-off-while-driving/155117)
**Author:** [@TK21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TK21)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-cuts-off-while-driving/155117 "2019-12-27T04:00:21Z")
My daughter’s car cuts off while driving. If I pump the accelerator it comes back but she’s inexperienced and is scared of driving it. Sometimes, she needs to park on the side of the road to restart it as it cruises down… --- ## [Oil cooler repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cooler-repair-question/155330)
**Author:** [@jbh706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbh706)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-cooler-repair-question/155330 "2019-12-27T03:29:08Z")
I brought my Audi A4 in to the mechanic 5 days ago for an oil change and to have an annual NY state inspection. While there, the mechanic said I needed the flex pipe to be replaced, which I had them do. A days after the … --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - New horn for $500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-new-horn-for-500/155180)
**Author:** [@MargaretDiBella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargaretDiBella)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-new-horn-for-500/155180 "2019-12-27T02:15:49Z")
My horn only works when I use the key fob. Dealer charged me over $500. to “replace the harness” - is that reasonable? --- ## [Is there such a thing as clear antifreeze?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-clear-antifreeze/136126)
**Author:** [@ALANCHRISTENSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALANCHRISTENSON)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-clear-antifreeze/136126 "2019-12-27T02:00:10Z")
My '05 Jeep Wrangler has 41k miles on it. I recently took it in to have the radiator flushed and new fluid put in. The shop told me that he used a “new” type of clear anti-freeze, as compared to the usual orange or blu… --- ## [2011 Buick Regal - black transmission fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-black-transmission-fluid/155148)
**Author:** [@CBaer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBaer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-buick-regal-black-transmission-fluid/155148 "2019-12-27T01:57:21Z")
My 2011 Buick Regal has only 45,800 miles on it. Recent oil change included a 10-point check. Mechanic brought to the waiting room a paper cup with sample of transmission fluid that was dark black. He said he has never s… --- ## [1992 Buick Regal - Headlights Stuck on Hi Beam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-regal-headlights-stuck-on-hi-beam/38978)
**Author:** [@qb\_s\_buick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qb_s_buick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-regal-headlights-stuck-on-hi-beam/38978 "2019-12-27T00:42:22Z")
Seems like this should have a simple answer, but I can't figure it out. At my last oil change, they wanted to check my high beams. My high-low-beam selector is my turn signal selector. Pulling the selector toward m… --- ## [2004 Toyota 4Runner - Seals DIY or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-seals-diy-or-no/155319)
**Author:** [@AG14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AG14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-seals-diy-or-no/155319 "2019-12-26T20:18:10Z")
I have a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. I want to replace the seals/weatherstripping on the windows, rear window, and the sunroof in an effort to make the vehicle less noisy, stop rattles, and improve the waterproofing. How do I … --- ## [What pros and cons does your car have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-pros-and-cons-does-your-car-have/155272)
**Author:** [@Vicky\_Nie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicky_Nie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-pros-and-cons-does-your-car-have/155272 "2019-12-26T17:27:37Z")
HYUNDAI has a problem with the car’s steering system, heavy steering, and abnormal noise. But its shape is young and fashionable. I like it. --- ## [2014 Kia Optima - Did I just ruin this engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-did-i-just-ruin-this-engine/155258)
**Author:** [@crowder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crowder)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-optima-did-i-just-ruin-this-engine/155258 "2019-12-26T03:21:34Z")
I went to add oil to where you add the oil I had my funnel and everything ready , as I began to pour the oil the plastic lid on the oil I was adding fell off bounced around a little bit and I can’t find it anywhere. Have… --- ## [2009 Ford Crown Victoria - Trouble Getting Wipers Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-crown-victoria-trouble-getting-wipers-off/153144)
**Author:** [@LemuelBurris29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemuelBurris29)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-crown-victoria-trouble-getting-wipers-off/153144 "2019-12-26T01:48:17Z")
i cannot get the wiper arm to release so that I can replace the wiper blade. It is supposed to rain hard tomorrow and I will be driving a lot. --- ## [2001 Acura TL - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-acura-tl-starting-issues/155271)
**Author:** [@Tran17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tran17)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-acura-tl-starting-issues/155271 "2019-12-25T10:58:32Z")
I accidentally started my running car twice and then after 1 hour I tried to start my car and it didn’t turn on I wanna know what happened to it --- ## [Leaking Unknown Fluid From Top of Engine Block - 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-unknown-fluid-from-top-of-engine-block-2005-camry/155254)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-unknown-fluid-from-top-of-engine-block-2005-camry/155254 "2019-12-25T05:03:49Z")
This is from my 2005 Camry with 155k on it. You can see videos of the engine with with the leaking fluid on these videos that I created for my squeakiness serpentine belt. Any idea what this fluid may be? The fl… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=448) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=450)