# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=465 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 466 --- ## [Scan tool to program key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902)
**Author:** [@FrugalFatGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrugalFatGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902 "2019-12-02T01:17:02Z")
It was easy to program the FOB portion of a 2009 Toyota key, but it seems that the only way to get the car to recognize the new key in the ignition is with a high end scan tool or by whatever means a lock smith uses. Is… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Aveo - Steering lock broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-aveo-steering-lock-broken/153835)
**Author:** [@jerry00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-aveo-steering-lock-broken/153835 "2019-12-02T01:13:37Z")
My steering wheel lock has stopped working, except when you really don’t need it to. I’ve taken it to several mechanics who say all Chevrolet says is you have to replace the entire steering column. Anyone know how to dis… --- ## [2001 Nissan Sentra oil dipstick broke off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-oil-dipstick-broke-off/153660)
**Author:** [@Trula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trula)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-oil-dipstick-broke-off/153660 "2019-12-02T01:11:47Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra gxe the oil dipstick broke off and been googled how to get it out am female lol so it need to be easy and to understand i can’t go out and buy tools plus i on fix income --- ## [2011 Kia Sorento engine ticking and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-engine-ticking-and-stalling/153776)
**Author:** [@Kenny\_Ball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny_Ball)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-engine-ticking-and-stalling/153776 "2019-12-01T23:23:28Z")
Hey guys. I have a 2011 Kia sorento. A few weeks ago on my way in to work, my engine jolted a few times and then started to make a ticking sound, and i got a mile or so down the road and my power steering and acceleratio… --- ## [2001 Ford E350 - Lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e350-lifespan/153721)
**Author:** [@EdwardWilgus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardWilgus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-e350-lifespan/153721 "2019-12-01T22:18:41Z")
What is the longevity prospect for this vehicle? Reasonably maintained - It has the 5.4L engine, driven gently for 200K miles - about 2/3 in SanDiego, & 1/3 various climes but min. winter roads. Has had relatively r… --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - Do I need this belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-do-i-need-this-belt/152572)
**Author:** [@Mary29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary29)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-do-i-need-this-belt/152572 "2019-12-01T22:17:40Z")
2012 Toyota w/24,000 miles. I was told serpentine belt needs to be replaced. I don’t drive that much. I was told they should last much longer - yes? --- ## [1981 Ford Granada 3.3L 200 Only Tries to Start When Key Is Released](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-ford-granada-3-3l-200-only-tries-to-start-when-key-is-released/153123)
**Author:** [@williams801048\_160005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williams801048_160005)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-ford-granada-3-3l-200-only-tries-to-start-when-key-is-released/153123 "2019-12-01T21:51:57Z")
Hello, I have a 1981 Ford Granada 3.3L 200. I changed my water pump now the car doesn’t want to start for some reason. I try to crank the car it won’t start but when I release the key it tries to start but won’t. I’m get… --- ## [2004 Nissan Maxima - AC question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-ac-question/153824)
**Author:** [@FredMarchesi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredMarchesi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-maxima-ac-question/153824 "2019-12-01T21:41:43Z")
My question is about AC usage in a very hot climate. I live in Phoenix, AZ, a similar climate as Las Vegas, NV and Palm Springs, CA. Many people I know do not use MAX AC because they think the AC unit is working harder… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - trouble with the key fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-trouble-with-the-key-fob/153886)
**Author:** [@NeilMorea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilMorea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-trouble-with-the-key-fob/153886 "2019-12-01T20:56:06Z")
My key fob does not work sometimes on my car. This usually occurs in the evening or early morning when my car is parked either in my garage or upper half of my driveway. I have never had this happen away from my house,… --- ## [1992 Nissan Pickup - Temp issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-pickup-temp-issues/153843)
**Author:** [@CHADSWANSON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHADSWANSON)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-nissan-pickup-temp-issues/153843 "2019-12-01T19:51:12Z")
My Nissan Pickup will not come up to temperature. In the summer the temp gauge makes it to the half way point, but during the winter it struggles to get to the first line on the gauge. I have changed the thermostat. Any … --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 - hair coming out of the tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-hair-coming-out-of-the-tailpipe/153875)
**Author:** [@Tim27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-hair-coming-out-of-the-tailpipe/153875 "2019-12-01T19:42:48Z")
Hair coming out of the tail pipe --- ## [2012 Volvo XC60 - Coolant light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-coolant-light/153805)
**Author:** [@Martin33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martin33)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-coolant-light/153805 "2019-12-01T19:38:54Z")
Suddenly the coolant light came on low level on my xc60 volvo 2012 any ideas --- ## [2012 Toyota Camry - Which oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-which-oil/153839)
**Author:** [@chrissackman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrissackman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-camry-which-oil/153839 "2019-12-01T19:35:42Z")
Hello,my wifes car uses 0w20 full synthetic oil and we have always used Mobil one and my ? is, can i use a off brand? the car has 150,000 miles and the miejer brand is a full 1/3 the price,just have been wondering.Thank … --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Dealer no help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-dealer-no-help/153793)
**Author:** [@JaniceHildebrand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaniceHildebrand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-dealer-no-help/153793 "2019-12-01T19:28:41Z")
I told the dealer I have electrical problems…now cannot start car…make all kinds of noise. Dealer claims no issues. Alexander Dealer --- ## [Why don’t motor mounts trigger the CEL?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-don-t-motor-mounts-trigger-the-cel/153880)
**Author:** [@DG27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DG27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-don-t-motor-mounts-trigger-the-cel/153880 "2019-12-01T19:20:28Z")
Why do motor mount problems not trigger the check engine sign? --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey TPMS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-tpms-light/153869)
**Author:** [@EileenFrazier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EileenFrazier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-tpms-light/153869 "2019-12-01T17:47:57Z")
The TMPS light is on but all tires are inflated to proper amount. is it just a sensor problem --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Equinox - music flash drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-music-flash-drive/153861)
**Author:** [@Duck05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duck05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-equinox-music-flash-drive/153861 "2019-12-01T16:22:27Z")
Musical flash drive almost always wants to start with first song, instead of picking up where it left off. --- ## [2020 Ford Escape - 1 year depreciation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-1-year-depreciation/153209)
**Author:** [@BernardFredette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardFredette)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-1-year-depreciation/153209 "2019-12-01T12:35:28Z")
What is the percentage of depreciation of a new leftover (2019) as opposed to a new 2020 model? --- ## [02 Accord regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-regulator/153796)
**Author:** [@TimJohnson26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimJohnson26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-regulator/153796 "2019-12-01T05:39:20Z")
My Jag is a 54 and has nothing to do with my “comment” ! Ray, I read your column every week and love your seasoned humor records sometimes unworthy questions, like the lady with the 17 year old Accord that had the power … --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - Side window broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-side-window-broke/153837)
**Author:** [@JeannineReynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeannineReynolds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-side-window-broke/153837 "2019-12-01T03:11:39Z")
I have a Honda CRV and the right front passenger window shattered into millions of pieces on the highway. It had no nicks in it and nothing hit it-it just shattered all over. This happened six months ago and was replace… --- ## [2005 Honda Element - transmission whine on cold days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-transmission-whine-on-cold-days/153767)
**Author:** [@Genelabarbera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Genelabarbera)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-element-transmission-whine-on-cold-days/153767 "2019-12-01T02:01:17Z")
Wine in transmission on cold days is that bad --- ## [Intermittant dead electrical system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-dead-electrical-system/153650)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-dead-electrical-system/153650 "2019-12-01T01:53:40Z")
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, 5.3L engine, 230k miles. A couple of nights ago, I got a call at midnight from my son who said the truck was completely dead, no lights, no noise, no response of any kind. I got u… --- ## [1970 Jeep Wrangler - Tires needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-jeep-wrangler-tires-needed/153735)
**Author:** [@GaryNinzeheltzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryNinzeheltzer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-jeep-wrangler-tires-needed/153735 "2019-12-01T01:43:45Z")
1964 jeep snow plow with 700/15 tires need new snow tires --- ## [My engine seized](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-engine-seized/153665)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_Love](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maggie_Love)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-engine-seized/153665 "2019-12-01T01:03:19Z")
I have a Toyota Camry 2004 with 21100 miles so I went to jiffy lub to get a oil change on Sunday on Tuesday morning my oil flitter was off and no oil my car stop running my engine is seized what should I do is this there… --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-thumps/150025)
**Author:** [@JosephKarcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephKarcher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-thumps/150025 "2019-12-01T00:53:51Z")
It sounds like a thump from behind the front seats(the rear deck). When it thumps the radio will stop playing for about one second. I thought it might be the radio, it happens with the radio off. There is no consistancy … --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - Needs a grab barh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-needs-a-grab-barh/153828)
**Author:** [@LarryKiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryKiser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-needs-a-grab-barh/153828 "2019-12-01T00:14:49Z")
Need to install a safety grab bar on the c pillar for a handicapped passenger Braunability conversion van without setting off airbag --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Inverters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-inverters/153820)
**Author:** [@TonyFavero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyFavero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-inverters/153820 "2019-11-30T22:55:10Z")
Dear Car Talk: Here’s a new car topic: Inverters on cars for power outages. The inverters I am talking about are ones attached to car batteries, I’d rather avoid the cigarette lighter plug-ins for safety. With all the… --- ## [2014 Buick Regal - Change, drain, lush, or service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-change-drain-lush-or-service/153826)
**Author:** [@Shannon15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shannon15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-regal-change-drain-lush-or-service/153826 "2019-11-30T22:15:52Z")
Hello, I have a 2014 Buick Regal 4 cylinder turbo with 101000 miles. According to the owner’s manual, the transmission fluid should be changed (97500). The question I have is whether to just drain fluid, replace or serv… --- ## [2011 Dodge Caravan - Switches FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-switches-fubar/153808)
**Author:** [@DebbieKnutson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebbieKnutson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caravan-switches-fubar/153808 "2019-11-30T22:11:05Z")
Passenger window control switch quit working. (Door locks still work.) Driver side can control passenger window. Replaced switch - same problem. However when driver side control switch was disconnected, the passenger… --- ## [2012 Cadillac CTS - Need strut parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-need-strut-parts/153822)
**Author:** [@WayneEllicott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneEllicott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-need-strut-parts/153822 "2019-11-30T21:46:12Z")
Front 2 Complete Quick Struts Coil Assembly for 2008-12 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6 rwd can not find them [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=464) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=466)