# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=450 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 451 --- ## [2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class front headlight failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-front-headlight-failure/155253)
**Author:** [@Orlando35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Orlando35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-front-headlight-failure/155253 "2019-12-25T03:11:23Z")
Front head light failure. I’ve replaced the bulb with no resolution. --- ## [How do I get a second opinion when my car’s already taken apart in the shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-second-opinion-when-my-car-s-already-taken-apart-in-the-shop/155091)
**Author:** [@MikeBennett40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeBennett40)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-second-opinion-when-my-car-s-already-taken-apart-in-the-shop/155091 "2019-12-25T00:31:50Z")
My 2013 Ford with a 5.0L V8 was recently diagnosed with a misfiring #8 cylinder after getting a check engine light. I took it to the dealership (instead of my normal mech) to have them check it out. They gave me a loan… --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger - how bad is the alternator damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-how-bad-is-the-alternator-damage/155260)
**Author:** [@Monie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-how-bad-is-the-alternator-damage/155260 "2019-12-25T00:24:54Z")
I accidentally tried hooing up the negative to the positive post and the positive to the negative post…what do you think the damage is at my alternater --- ## [In The Spirit Of Christmas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-the-spirit-of-christmas/155285)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-the-spirit-of-christmas/155285 "2019-12-24T23:59:56Z")
Tester --- ## [2010 Ford Transit Connect - Rolls when in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-rolls-when-in-park/155231)
**Author:** [@mark46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark46)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-rolls-when-in-park/155231 "2019-12-24T23:51:32Z")
we put it in park and it rolls?? is there an adjustment we can make? --- ## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Extended warranty?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-extended-warranty/155264)
**Author:** [@Terese38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terese38)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-extended-warranty/155264 "2019-12-24T23:44:31Z")
Should i buy an extended warranty fora used 2018 Jeep Cherokee? --- ## [2015 Nissan Versa battery keeps draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-battery-keeps-draining/155244)
**Author:** [@Locke29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Locke29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-battery-keeps-draining/155244 "2019-12-24T23:35:37Z")
My car battery keeps on draining and I found out its the fuse 29 for the blue tooth and the radio which is combined is draining the battery. I am going to write to Nissan Manufacturer and complain. I want everyone that i… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport - 3 radiators in 1.5 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-captiva-sport-3-radiators-in-1-5-years/154870)
**Author:** [@Carleen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carleen)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-captiva-sport-3-radiators-in-1-5-years/154870 "2019-12-24T14:26:41Z")
Engine hot comes on, ac goes out then lights all stops until next time. It has had 3 radiators and a thermostat in 1.5 yrs. dealer keeps saying it is the radiator. This last one lasted 3 days before the lights came on. I… --- ## [Royal Purple High Performance/Extended Life - How Many Miles can I go before next oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/royal-purple-high-performance-extended-life-how-many-miles-can-i-go-before-next-oil-change/154735)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/royal-purple-high-performance-extended-life-how-many-miles-can-i-go-before-next-oil-change/154735 "2019-12-24T12:51:10Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry and I just put in the following into it. Oil - Royal Purple 51530 API-Licensed SAE 5W-30 High Performance Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 qt. Filter - Royal Purple 10-2840 Extended Life Premium Oi… --- ## [Passenger-side heat not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-heat-not-working/154924)
**Author:** [@nbrisley\_161067](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbrisley_161067)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-heat-not-working/154924 "2019-12-24T12:18:04Z")
After replacing the actuator behind the glove box, the passenger side heat and defrost are still not working. I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the problem is? How to fix it? Or show me to a diagram for you to v… --- ## [2004 Tahoe stalls while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-tahoe-stalls-while-driving/154284)
**Author:** [@glennst1011\_160276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glennst1011_160276)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-tahoe-stalls-while-driving/154284 "2019-12-24T06:29:36Z")
I have a 2004 Tahoe 5.3L Z Flex that my wife drives. 1 month ago she drove out of a Burger King drive thru and it died. She could not crank it and ran the battery down trying. Had AAA tow it home. I thought it might be a… --- ## [2014 Ford fusion see 2.5l Rough startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-see-2-5l-rough-startup/155176)
**Author:** [@willb11690\_159658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willb11690_159658)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-see-2-5l-rough-startup/155176 "2019-12-24T04:38:19Z")
I was wondering if any car guys could give me a couple pointers here. I dropped a new motor in this car awhile ago and put about 1000 miles on it since with no issue. Yesterday an issue popped up. After it cooled off an… --- ## [RPMs Fluctuate at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuate-at-idle/61183)
**Author:** [@nzinzer\_150054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nzinzer_150054)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-fluctuate-at-idle/61183 "2019-12-24T02:33:32Z")
My 1998 Honda Civic DX's RPMs are fluctuating during idle. I start the car and it is normal for about two seconds. I am assuming around 800 rpms (I don't have a tachometer). Then it jumps drastically higher, then lower, … --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Tahoe - Drivetrain locked into Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-tahoe-drivetrain-locked-into-auto/155225)
**Author:** [@MikeJochum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeJochum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-tahoe-drivetrain-locked-into-auto/155225 "2019-12-24T00:38:00Z")
Unit is locked into “auto” mode, will not return to 2wd. Have checked the fuse and OK. Any ideas ? --- ## [2018 Honda Civic Sdn - What tire pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-what-tire-pressure/155227)
**Author:** [@JimLaBorde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLaBorde)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-what-tire-pressure/155227 "2019-12-24T00:26:06Z")
Desire tire pressure, we live in Louisiana --- ## [2006 BMW 3 Series - Idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-3-series-idle-issues/155145)
**Author:** [@JoseFlores](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseFlores)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-bmw-3-series-idle-issues/155145 "2019-12-24T00:02:25Z")
I have problems with the idling,I thought it was a broken hose,but everything looks normal,a friend of mine did a compression test on all cylinders and cylinder #6 only gave us 50 in pressure,he thinks is a blown head ga… --- ## [2007 Dodge Caliber - Shifting to neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-shifting-to-neutral/155195)
**Author:** [@LarryCrump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryCrump)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-caliber-shifting-to-neutral/155195 "2019-12-24T00:02:08Z")
I’ve enjoyed listening and reading you for years now-with that finished- When stopped at a light for some time, I put the transmission into neutral thinking it might take some of the strain off the engine. My wife quest… --- ## [Dodge charger door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-door-locks/73929)
**Author:** [@jtjevic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtjevic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-charger-door-locks/73929 "2019-12-24T00:00:50Z")
Ii have a 2010 dodge charger. Recently it has been unlocking on its own,sometimes when using the key fob it will not lock. It unlocks its self even when the key is in the house and I have not bumped it.I have changed the… --- ## [2014 Kia Sorento- Dim low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-dim-low-beams/155220)
**Author:** [@sylviaevans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sylviaevans)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-dim-low-beams/155220 "2019-12-23T23:54:57Z")
the low beam lights are dim at night when driving. --- ## [2019 Lincoln Navigator - Bad cam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-bad-cam/155202)
**Author:** [@Jack48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack48)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-bad-cam/155202 "2019-12-23T23:21:24Z")
Bad Cam in the engine. Back in May i had issues with my 2019 Lincoln Navigator. It started losing power with 9000 Miles, took it to the dealer and it sat there for 4 days and they informed me that there was issues with v… --- ## [1995 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight - Trans slips - Could it be the ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-trans-slips-could-it-be-the-ecm/155205)
**Author:** [@DARYLwLOCKHART](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DARYLwLOCKHART)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-oldsmobile-eighty-eight-trans-slips-could-it-be-the-ecm/155205 "2019-12-23T23:07:29Z")
My Automatic transmission slips while driving and will not downshift to 1st gear at the light unless I shut it off and restart the engine. I think it may be a bad ECM (Engine Control Module). --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-audio-issues/155199)
**Author:** [@jimharkreader](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimharkreader)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-audio-issues/155199 "2019-12-23T22:31:44Z")
No sound from the radio or cd player. Radio is on and cd plyer is working --- ## [2015 Nissan Pathfinder - Won't acccellerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-pathfinder-wont-acccellerate/155222)
**Author:** [@Rebecca10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rebecca10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-pathfinder-wont-acccellerate/155222 "2019-12-23T22:30:08Z")
My car won’t accelerate. It does not happen all the time. Also I cannot turn the brake lights off this does not happen all the time. Faulkner Nissian said there is nothing wrong with the car but there is a $69.95 diagnos… --- ## [Car stuttering and lacking power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttering-and-lacking-power/155040)
**Author:** [@jeffreyd182\_161151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyd182_161151)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttering-and-lacking-power/155040 "2019-12-23T22:13:59Z")
2007 Hyundai Accent For the last couple of months my car has been misfiring, rough idle, weak acceleration, etc. To date (since around august) I replaced my spark plugs (car ran great after that for a bit) then in the … --- ## [2019 Subaru Crosstrek - Very loud warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-very-loud-warnings/155192)
**Author:** [@Marcia38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marcia38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-crosstrek-very-loud-warnings/155192 "2019-12-23T21:53:05Z")
The seatbelt chime started getting louder as it chimed. The engine sounded as if there was a sirens in it. I turned off the car and it stopped. --- ## [2018 Honda Civic Sdn - Trunk opens itslef](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-trunk-opens-itslef/155218)
**Author:** [@ChrisSchleider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisSchleider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-sdn-trunk-opens-itslef/155218 "2019-12-23T21:47:44Z")
honda civic 2018 trunk opens by itself --- ## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Service Trans light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-service-trans-light/155233)
**Author:** [@AllenWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenWheeler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-service-trans-light/155233 "2019-12-23T21:27:40Z")
Service transmission light comes on.Had it checked and said could be torque convert problem.Any recall on this.How much to fix.Got 55,127 miles on it.Bought used had 40,000 on it. --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - What now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-what-now/155212)
**Author:** [@MarkVanzile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkVanzile)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-what-now/155212 "2019-12-23T21:03:25Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 I’m not used to feeling ejected so I pumped it like carburetor held it to the floor I like flooded it real bad I just change the oil I got gas in the oil flooded spark plugs we took all… --- ## [Loud steering at startup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-steering-at-startup/154028)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-steering-at-startup/154028 "2019-12-23T20:48:05Z")
My family has an '06 Accord V6 EX-L with about 107K miles on it. When my son was home from college I drove it just to see how it was doing and when cold it made a loud growl when I turned the wheel side to side. Sure sou… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - check oil hot or cold?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-check-oil-hot-or-cold/155130)
**Author:** [@LAVERNE38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LAVERNE38)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-check-oil-hot-or-cold/155130 "2019-12-23T20:33:32Z")
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