# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=471 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 472 --- ## [Hyundai Elantra 2014 Radio, Clock and locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-2014-radio-clock-and-locks/153368)
**Author:** [@Lacy\_Ramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacy_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-2014-radio-clock-and-locks/153368 "2019-11-23T17:26:45Z")
Radio, clock and locks aren’t working. Had all the fuses checked and they’re said to be good. They said to contact Hyundai and it should be something to do with the TSB…? That they would fix it even though I bought it fr… --- ## [2019 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - What fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gl-class-what-fuel/153390)
**Author:** [@DennisHutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisHutton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gl-class-what-fuel/153390 "2019-11-23T16:51:21Z")
we bought a mercedes-2019-the manufacturer recommends that we use 91 octane only. Is this necessary or can we use a lower octane --- ## [2008 Ford Expedition - Coolant service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-coolant-service/153333)
**Author:** [@ChrisKopczyk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisKopczyk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-coolant-service/153333 "2019-11-23T15:06:29Z")
So I was at a gas station all they had was green coolant mixed 50/50 but the car had yellow coolant. The level in the reservoir was just under the minimum level and proceeded to top off the coolant which mind you I thoug… --- ## [1991 Ford Ranger - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-ranger-thumps/153367)
**Author:** [@manuel\_jrrobles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manuel_jrrobles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-ranger-thumps/153367 "2019-11-23T15:04:56Z")
thumping noise and up and down temperature gauge --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Concerns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-concerns/153387)
**Author:** [@tyler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyler05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-concerns/153387 "2019-11-23T14:43:53Z")
overall concerns around 200,000km 4x4 issues looking to get into a used one would like to know anything about them --- ## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-stalls/153371)
**Author:** [@Buck26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buck26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-stalls/153371 "2019-11-23T14:04:05Z")
I have a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with 40,000 miles on it. I have a dangerous situation which Chrysler cannot solve. Twice when I changed lanes, the engine quit. After hitting the accelerator pedal a few times, it started … --- ## [2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Which battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-which-battery/153375)
**Author:** [@DMerck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMerck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-which-battery/153375 "2019-11-23T13:52:13Z")
My car battery (size 47) has died and my model can fit a size 47 or 48 battery. The owners manual recommends the gas models use size 47 but for the diesel model the size 48 battery is recommended. Both batteries are t… --- ## [2015 RAM 1500 - Bad fobs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-bad-fobs/153348)
**Author:** [@DennisWillard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisWillard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ram-1500-bad-fobs/153348 "2019-11-22T19:09:09Z")
I have a 2015 Ram 1500 that I purchased new. My remote start stopped working 4 1/2 years after I got the truck. I thought no problem, I have the spare key fob that hasn’t been used at all and I will use it. It quit worki… --- ## [Mini cabriolet 1300cc mis-sfire on no. 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cabriolet-1300cc-mis-sfire-on-no-3/153380)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Boylett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy_Boylett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cabriolet-1300cc-mis-sfire-on-no-3/153380 "2019-11-23T13:37:36Z")
Hi, what should I check/replace for this problem. Miss-fire on cyl 3 (I read the code). It does it most of the time and is a little better when warm, but still does it. Cheers Andy --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Malibu - 3 Months in the shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-3-months-in-the-shop/153259)
**Author:** [@CharlieOth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieOth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-3-months-in-the-shop/153259 "2019-11-23T12:29:28Z")
Transmission problems. Mechanic did not fix first time. Been over 3 months waiting for him to fix it properly. What do i do? --- ## [1971 Morgan Roadster -Flame thrower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-morgan-roadster-flame-thrower/153216)
**Author:** [@MoMini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoMini)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-morgan-roadster-flame-thrower/153216 "2019-11-23T06:19:40Z")
I have a 1971 Morgan which I frequently drive. My problem is with the people who pull up very closely to my rear bumper to get a look at my car. I am afraid that if I have to stop suddenly that I will be rear ended and b… --- ## [Green Massachuetts License Plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-massachuetts-license-plates/65214)
**Author:** [@BoosBees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoosBees)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/green-massachuetts-license-plates/65214 "2019-11-23T05:53:45Z")
My vehicle failed inspection due to a worn green Massachusetts license plate. After some research, I figure I would like to try repainting it myself. Any suggestions? --- ## [2015 Toyota Sienna - Headlights used wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-headlights-used-wrong/152986)
**Author:** [@TimClaes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimClaes)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-sienna-headlights-used-wrong/152986 "2019-11-23T04:02:14Z")
I have noticed over the recent few year a lot of cars that drive 1. without headlights on at night 2. with high beams on at night while they seem completely unaware of it (e.g. in a residential area with a lot of traffic… --- ## [Brake fade and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-and-vibration/153301)
**Author:** [@brown.andym\_160046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brown.andym_160046)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fade-and-vibration/153301 "2019-11-23T03:07:13Z")
I have a 2017 genesis G 90 that will occasionally suffer from brake fade and vibration. I drive a lot for work and often through mountain passes with steep inclines and declines. I do notice on my left front rotor there … --- ## [2002 Mercury Villager - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-villager-stalls/152620)
**Author:** [@Sam56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam56)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-villager-stalls/152620 "2019-11-23T03:02:46Z")
Engine started stalling at the end of city driving and quit running just as I got into the driveway. I was able to start it again and it idled smoothly for a brief time and then started sputtering and died again. It ha… --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - Won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-stay-running/153354)
**Author:** [@JamesWilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesWilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-stay-running/153354 "2019-11-22T23:24:41Z")
Engine turns over starts with starter fluid won’t stay running --- ## [97 Ford escort need help finding out what this part is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-escort-need-help-finding-out-what-this-part-is/153359)
**Author:** [@Justina\_Gilles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justina_Gilles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-escort-need-help-finding-out-what-this-part-is/153359 "2019-11-22T23:23:20Z")
I was told this broke bar was a trailing arm, it’s not but I’m not positive what it is. Can anyone help. I don’t want to buy another part I don’t need. Please and thank you --- ## [Persistent P0140 Code - Buick 3.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-p0140-code-buick-3-8/153282)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/persistent-p0140-code-buick-3-8/153282 "2019-11-22T22:27:59Z")
The P0140 code persists after I have replaced the O2 sensor and EGR valve on my 1996 Park Avenue (115K). The engine, however, runs flawlessly. Besides any suggestions to remedy this problem, is it advisable to take a roa… --- ## [OBD code pair in color using Thinkcar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-code-pair-in-color-using-thinkcar/153357)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-code-pair-in-color-using-thinkcar/153357 "2019-11-22T22:24:00Z")
2014 Chevy Volt using Thinkcar app - car is at the Dealership (not Chevy) P1E00 (Blue) P1E00 (Green) P1F58 (Red) P1F58 (Blue) App does not have manual - I am unsure what these color coding is about? P1F58 CHEVROLET… --- ## [Confuseddd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confuseddd/153352)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tyler_Griffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confuseddd/153352 "2019-11-22T22:18:59Z")
So I was checking oil in my 95 Astro when putting the dipstick back in was a lot of tension and the alternator turned over and started smoking and dip stick got super hot out of no where --- ## [1999 Honda CR-V - SRS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-srs-light/153340)
**Author:** [@Penelope54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Penelope54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-cr-v-srs-light/153340 "2019-11-22T21:08:07Z")
The SRS light came on and stays on --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Clogged cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-clogged-cats/153334)
**Author:** [@TomSouthern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomSouthern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-clogged-cats/153334 "2019-11-22T18:52:18Z")
When I started my 05 Tundra I heard a pop like a backfire. As I drove home I couldn’t get above 40mpf and it was worse going up any inclines. My mechanics said the cats were clogged and replace them with generic models a… --- ## [Car won’t try to start first key turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-try-to-start-first-key-turn/153169)
**Author:** [@aalarue\_160030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aalarue_160030)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-try-to-start-first-key-turn/153169 "2019-11-22T13:52:47Z")
My Mazda 3 2008 with just. Under 100,000 has started doing this thing pretty often now where I turn the key and it just makes a click noise but nothing else then I stop and try to turn it again and it starts right up and… --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Inflate to Tire or Door Spec?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-inflate-to-tire-or-door-spec/153127)
**Author:** [@Therese13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Therese13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-inflate-to-tire-or-door-spec/153127 "2019-11-22T14:38:39Z")
Manual and doorjam call for 38 front, 36 back, Max on tire is 40 lbs. What to do? --- ## [1990 Ford Econoline Commercial Chassis - Fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-econoline-commercial-chassis-fumes/153322)
**Author:** [@RodneyMcmillian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodneyMcmillian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-econoline-commercial-chassis-fumes/153322 "2019-11-22T14:37:57Z")
Smell fumes when parked about 15mins --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Wham!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wham/153201)
**Author:** [@AlanRobetoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanRobetoy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500-wham/153201 "2019-11-22T14:31:00Z")
When I back up and then go forward I go about twenty feet ahead -wham. It feels like you getting hit in the rear end and it makes a loud noise. The dealer says if it does not do it all the time they would not be able to… --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-dies/153285)
**Author:** [@CharlotteWelch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlotteWelch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-dies/153285 "2019-11-22T14:24:11Z")
Just dropped my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude off at Chrysler because it keeps dying on me. Second time for this problem. last time they flashed transmission. This time they are saying it 3-4 quarts low on oil. Where d… --- ## [Bypass AC compressor 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0 v6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-compressor-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-3-0-v6/95692)
**Author:** [@Mac33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac33)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-ac-compressor-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-3-0-v6/95692 "2019-11-22T11:15:24Z")
I charged my AC a few weeks ago. After I added oil it began to make noise. Like metal on metal or a bad bearing. Could be the clutch pulley, bad bearing from what I've read. I don't want to replace it, nor do I want to s… --- ## [Distributer 1994 Ford F-150 302](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-1994-ford-f-150-302/153314)
**Author:** [@Cornett\_gregory\_160122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cornett_gregory_160122)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/distributer-1994-ford-f-150-302/153314 "2019-11-22T08:40:11Z")
So I was having an issue with my Ford F-150 302 it has 269k great truck and sat for 6 months. Did oil change first thing fresh fuel. Ran great for a couple of days. Then it started having trouble accelerating, even when … --- ## [2011 Chrysler 200 - Horn blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-horn-blows/153296)
**Author:** [@CosimoCira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CosimoCira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-horn-blows/153296 "2019-11-22T03:52:21Z")
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