# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=459 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 460 --- ## [Please help :( driver side front brake does not work.. 2010 kia forte koup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-driver-side-front-brake-does-not-work-2010-kia-forte-koup/154427)
**Author:** [@Miggmo10721\_160778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miggmo10721_160778)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-driver-side-front-brake-does-not-work-2010-kia-forte-koup/154427 "2019-12-11T03:50:33Z")
I have a 2010 kia forte koup… just purchased it from a used dealer about a month ago and it’s over one hour away… I noticed the car pulling to the right every time I pressed the brakes. So I immediately knew something wa… --- ## [2012 Toyota Venza - Creaks and groans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-venza-creaks-and-groans/154435)
**Author:** [@frankvarga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankvarga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-venza-creaks-and-groans/154435 "2019-12-11T01:32:39Z")
creaking and groaning from sunroof on 2012 Toyota venza. started couple months ago and car has 112000 miles it is the limited version. Love the car and is perfect in every other way. has to be some fix without taking hea… --- ## [Subaru Legacy 2017](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-2017/153731)
**Author:** [@Barry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barry01)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-2017/153731 "2019-12-11T00:32:02Z")
Subaru 2months out of warranty with noisecoming from front do you think dealer will honor warranty or charge for service --- ## [2012 Hyundai Accent - Power steering fails](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-power-steering-fails/154424)
**Author:** [@Donna07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-power-steering-fails/154424 "2019-12-10T22:25:04Z")
I own a 2012 Hyundai Accent with 87,000 miles. Twice for no reason the powersteering stopped working and the EPS light came on. First time in August 2019 and then today December 2019. Took it to the repairman the first… --- ## [Replaced engine, fuel pump has no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-engine-fuel-pump-has-no-power/154402)
**Author:** [@dkrowe9\_160763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkrowe9_160763)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-engine-fuel-pump-has-no-power/154402 "2019-12-10T20:22:15Z")
My friend just replace the engine in my sons 2008 Honda Civic Cpe. He was able to get it to run by introducing fuel by hand but the fuel pump doesn’t have power. The fuel pump worked before. We tried new relays and fuses… --- ## [2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Rats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-rats/154418)
**Author:** [@Polk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Polk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-rats/154418 "2019-12-10T20:20:12Z")
I recently purchased a car from a local dealership in September of this year in SW Florida.After only 3 months and 4500 miles, I had some electrical issues and took the car to the dealership to diagnose the problem. I wa… --- ## [Have I been had? Missed alignment & tread gone on two new tires, incorrect rims were hitting calipers, wheel bearing & hub assembly, changes valve stems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-i-been-had-missed-alignment-tread-gone-on-two-new-tires-incorrect-rims-were-hitting-calipers-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly-changes-valve-stems/154084)
**Author:** [@mymsnmtl\_160571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mymsnmtl_160571)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-i-been-had-missed-alignment-tread-gone-on-two-new-tires-incorrect-rims-were-hitting-calipers-wheel-bearing-hub-assembly-changes-valve-stems/154084 "2019-12-10T19:44:40Z")
Hey everyone, I’ll start from the beginning. This is for a Nissan Versa 2008, standard transmission. I bought 4 new Michelin tires from mechanic, he changed two rims for rims he had in his shop without charge. Time c… --- ## [Which type of brake rotors do you choose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-type-of-brake-rotors-do-you-choose/154373)
**Author:** [@Sylviabizslink\_160752](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sylviabizslink_160752)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-type-of-brake-rotors-do-you-choose/154373 "2019-12-10T19:37:55Z")
I see many of my friends use drilled and slotted rotors rather than oem.\` They said the slotted drilled rotors work better in wet climates when frequent precipitation occurs. Are they better than OEM rotors ? What typ… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue heating problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-heating-problems/154416)
**Author:** [@normandgosselin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/normandgosselin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-heating-problems/154416 "2019-12-10T19:36:28Z")
heating problems,4 times at the dealer still not fix.many parts have been change.no heat at the floor front and rear also at time you want ac but heat come out or you want heat and here come ac.i wonder if they can fixed… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Elantra - rear end swerves right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-rear-end-swerves-right/154413)
**Author:** [@Abraham44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abraham44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-rear-end-swerves-right/154413 "2019-12-10T19:30:05Z")
The vehicle is swerving to the right at the back when at speed of 120km. I check the wheel alignment,replace rear tyres but is doing the same. what must I check as i am afraid the car is very unstable --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - lights dimming or flickering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-lights-dimming-or-flickering/154334)
**Author:** [@Roland47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-lights-dimming-or-flickering/154334 "2019-12-10T18:45:41Z")
Dash lights dimming, overhead light flickering, headlights on and off while driving at night. Switches? Fuse panel? Alt? Wiring harness? --- ## [2016 Dodge Dart - No clutch won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-no-clutch-wont-shift/154405)
**Author:** [@Povlich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Povlich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-no-clutch-wont-shift/154405 "2019-12-10T18:10:39Z")
Clutch goes to the floor and won’t come back up. Won’t shift --- ## [2013 Ford Edge - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-clunks/154407)
**Author:** [@Hannah38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannah38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-clunks/154407 "2019-12-10T16:32:00Z")
Clunking noise when coming to a stop. Ford dealer changed break booster but it didn’t solve the problem. Is it safe to drive. Can you help? --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - turbo malfunction after recall repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-turbo-malfunction-after-recall-repair/154296)
**Author:** [@SergeLavallee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SergeLavallee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-turbo-malfunction-after-recall-repair/154296 "2019-12-10T14:24:44Z")
This model was recalled to fix a problem with a software related to the fuel injection (so was I told) and to prevent a motor failure. Just getting out of the garage I noticed that the Santa Fe sport was no longer sport.… --- ## [2013 Audi Q5 - Timing Chain or Belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-q5-timing-chain-or-belt/146512)
**Author:** [@Noel31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noel31)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-q5-timing-chain-or-belt/146512 "2019-12-10T14:14:36Z")
A 2013 Audi Q5, is it timing chain or timing belt? --- ## [2014 Kia Sorento - single trans thump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-single-trans-thump/154339)
**Author:** [@JimO\_Brien35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimO_Brien35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-single-trans-thump/154339 "2019-12-10T13:26:41Z")
2014 Sorento LX 2.4, FWD, auto trans., 95,000 km The trans makes a single thump when first driven on cold days. It is fine for the rest of the day. --- ## [How long can I drive with bad camshafts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-with-bad-camshafts/154308)
**Author:** [@SarahKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahKelly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-i-drive-with-bad-camshafts/154308 "2019-12-10T09:19:08Z")
How long can I drive my car with bad camshafts --- ## [Whining Accelerator: Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-accelerator-dodge-grand-caravan/80862)
**Author:** [@isabelmqt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isabelmqt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-accelerator-dodge-grand-caravan/80862 "2019-12-10T03:27:18Z")
I enjoy listening to Car Talk, but never seem to be in the right place to ask this question which has evaded answering by all our mechanics so far. My husband is an artist and we travel in the midwest and in Florida year… --- ## [2002 Toyota Camry running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-running-rough/125090)
**Author:** [@Allison\_Hahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allison_Hahn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-running-rough/125090 "2019-12-10T03:08:03Z")
My camry just recently started running really rough anytime it idles or is going slow. The issue goes away once I get it driving fast enough. But if I’m going slow or idling it sounds like a diesel. The check engine ligh… --- ## [2015 Volkswagen Passat - AC compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-ac-compressor/154238)
**Author:** [@Bobby27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby27)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-passat-ac-compressor/154238 "2019-12-10T02:56:04Z")
I own a 2015 VW Passat TSi SEL (4 cylinder gas engine). I drive a fair amount for work and have put about 88k miles on the car in just over 4 years. The AC compressor started to whine about three months ago, and when I… --- ## [2001 Dodge Caravan does not blow heat at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-does-not-blow-heat-at-high-speeds/154293)
**Author:** [@Olanrewaju\_Olukosi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olanrewaju_Olukosi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-caravan-does-not-blow-heat-at-high-speeds/154293 "2019-12-10T02:50:07Z")
Hello, I have been having some issued with my Car for some time and have been looking for solutions online. I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan and when it is parked or moving at a low speed below 50kph, the heater works well a… --- ## [Shocks and struts for a 2006 Buick Lucerne](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-and-struts-for-a-2006-buick-lucerne/154348)
**Author:** [@KeithGish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithGish)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-and-struts-for-a-2006-buick-lucerne/154348 "2019-12-10T00:18:54Z")
what kind of shocks/struts on car? --- ## [2019 Toyota RAV4 -Wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-wind-noise/148903)
**Author:** [@Ira40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ira40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-rav4-wind-noise/148903 "2019-12-09T21:50:54Z")
Wind noise appears on speed more than 50 km/h. Dealership insists it’s a normal sound, I am driver more than 40 years and never experience that annoying sound, feeling like you are driving with open windows. How can I … --- ## [2018 Ford Focus oil level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-oil-level/154336)
**Author:** [@BrittanyYow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrittanyYow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-focus-oil-level/154336 "2019-12-09T20:28:26Z")
I just got a 2018 ford focus sel like 2 weeks ago and its been running great but the problem is my dad and I checked the oil last friday and it was pretty low so we put more oil in it and dad went under the car to check … --- ## [2009 Subaru Outback airbag light stays on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-airbag-light-stays-on/154343)
**Author:** [@CarolynMullally](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolynMullally)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-airbag-light-stays-on/154343 "2019-12-09T20:32:40Z")
airbag light remains on –what needs to be done? --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 overheating at 215k, fix at $2500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-h6-3-0-overheating-at-215k-fix-at-2500/81384)
**Author:** [@mh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mh1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-h6-3-0-overheating-at-215k-fix-at-2500/81384 "2019-12-09T19:06:38Z")
My 2001 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 is at 215k miles (I bought it for $4k at 201k miles). It overheats only when I drive for a while on a hot day. I was trying to get to Yosemite with my whole family in the car, and rather t… --- ## [2006 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 Overheat Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-3-3-v6-overheat-issues/154019)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Harris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Harris)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-caravan-3-3-v6-overheat-issues/154019 "2019-12-09T18:55:11Z")
Hey guys, my 2006 Dodge Caravan recently overheated and we’re trying to get a clear idea on what could be going on before we completely break this thing down. To begin most of the cooling system failed at once. I had to … --- ## [2016 Volvo S60 - installing dipsticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-installing-dipsticks/154331)
**Author:** [@LEWISHEDGEPETH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEWISHEDGEPETH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-installing-dipsticks/154331 "2019-12-09T18:42:36Z")
car doesn’t have an oil or trans dipstick…dumb nerd idea…can one be installed ? I’ve never had a dipstick go kaput, but a computer ? Yep. --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox shut down at 65 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-shut-down-at-65-mph/154328)
**Author:** [@Drago09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Drago09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-shut-down-at-65-mph/154328 "2019-12-09T18:39:21Z")
2013 Equinox 2.4L 2LT (AWD). Driving at 65mph car just shuts down. No dashboard code or indicator. It just turned off with all electrical still on. Would not restart until jumper cables were applied, then it started … --- ## [Do I really need a new stereo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-stereo/154176)
**Author:** [@KorySiegers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KorySiegers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-stereo/154176 "2019-12-09T18:18:06Z")
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento LX and for the past 2 winters the Stereo system stops working. It works fine in the summer, but as soon as the temperature starts to drop it starts to cut out intermittently. Everything else wor… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=458) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=460)