# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=479 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 480 --- ## [2005 Pontiac G6 - Locks acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-g6-locks-acting-up/152709)
**Author:** [@SteveReagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveReagan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-g6-locks-acting-up/152709 "2019-11-13T16:53:52Z")
door locks and trunk operate sporadically. Appears to be a rain issue. --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot - Timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-timing-belt-replacement/152584)
**Author:** [@RohithPalagiri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RohithPalagiri)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-timing-belt-replacement/152584 "2019-11-13T15:40:50Z")
How much did you pay for your timing belt replacement? --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-headlight/152417)
**Author:** [@olearyk58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olearyk58)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-headlight/152417 "2019-11-13T14:11:13Z")
L headlight isn’t working. this is my landlady’s car. Autozone sold her a new bulb that I installed since they took the old one. Still no light. I exchanged fuses that didn’t change anything --- ## [Is my tire okay? Should I repair/fix or must replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-tire-okay-should-i-repair-fix-or-must-replace/152687)
**Author:** [@shouhutianshi\_159753](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shouhutianshi_159753)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-tire-okay-should-i-repair-fix-or-must-replace/152687 "2019-11-13T14:06:39Z")
Hey guys I hit a curb few days ago and just realized the damage to my rim/tire. Is this bad ?? It’s not leaking or anything but I’m just worried. Is this fixable ? Or must be replaced? --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - Lift back changes its mind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-lift-back-changes-its-mind/152593)
**Author:** [@EdOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdOwens)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-lift-back-changes-its-mind/152593 "2019-11-13T13:45:08Z")
The rear lift back on my wagon occasionally starts to open, and then when about 1/4 of the way open it shudders and goes back down. I have to manually lift it up. Happens only occasionally, and no matter if I use the key… --- ## [2011 Subaru Forester - Tire mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-tire-mileage/152618)
**Author:** [@MaryNavin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryNavin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-forester-tire-mileage/152618 "2019-11-13T11:55:53Z")
I have Goodyear Assurance tires “weather ready” with 60k mi coverage. I have replaced x 2 since purchasing my Subaru Forester in 2011. So, getting 45,000 mi only on them. The front left tire seems to have a slow leak ov… --- ## [Question about automobile battery charger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-automobile-battery-charger/152633)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Parcell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Parcell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-automobile-battery-charger/152633 "2019-11-13T09:35:39Z")
Bad amp switch on DieHard battery charger. Does anyone know if I can bypass the two 10 and 50 amp switch to jest say up 50 amp. I know I wouldn’t want to leave that on a battery for a long, butt in case of emergency coul… --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 - whooooing sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-whooooing-sounds/152102)
**Author:** [@SteveMcCaffrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveMcCaffrey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-whooooing-sounds/152102 "2019-11-13T07:49:15Z")
there is a whooing sound coming from under the hood. Sounds like air? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Rough Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rough-shift/152668)
**Author:** [@BlakeButler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlakeButler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rough-shift/152668 "2019-11-13T05:33:58Z")
Rough shifting in my 2016 Silvarado. Very hard shift from 1st to 2nd , usually in a parking lot or after pulling out of my driveway. Chevy offers no explanation. --- ## [2014 VW Jetta Revs Like an Airplane Sound While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-jetta-revs-like-an-airplane-sound-while-driving/149859)
**Author:** [@hominid4\_148340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hominid4_148340)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-vw-jetta-revs-like-an-airplane-sound-while-driving/149859 "2019-11-13T05:14:27Z")
Hi, my car is sounding like an airplane (best way I can describe it) while I’m driving. Someone told me it may be the wheel bearings but it’s not a wobbling sound, and it seems to be coming from the engine - although I … --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - TPMS Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-tpms-light/152648)
**Author:** [@Pat09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-tpms-light/152648 "2019-11-13T04:04:19Z")
Had tires rotated. Six weeks ago. Tire pressure light will not go out and tire pressure is fine. As for the spare I’ll need to ask as it seems it needs to be reset as well --- ## [2014 Jaguar XJ - Idle Stop Battery Info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jaguar-xj-idle-stop-battery-info/152666)
**Author:** [@Arthur25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jaguar-xj-idle-stop-battery-info/152666 "2019-11-13T03:54:00Z")
Ray, You did an article on the feature of an engine stopping when the car is at rest. In Naples, FL we turn it off because the A/C won’t run when the engine is off. Way too hot to use that feature. I have a Jaguar and … --- ## [No pressure to back drum brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-pressure-to-back-drum-brakes/152638)
**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-pressure-to-back-drum-brakes/152638 "2019-11-13T03:36:12Z")
I have a 03 gmc Sonoma that’s been sitting idle for at least 3 years…I was attempting to bleed brakes but cant get any fluid to back drum brakes…I opened the line at the back right where it splits to let and rt brake lin… --- ## [1999 Ford Focus - Lights but no action](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-focus-lights-but-no-action/152531)
**Author:** [@BOBTREY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOBTREY)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-focus-lights-but-no-action/152531 "2019-11-13T03:16:09Z")
Car was starting just fine noise from starter. Went to go start it and nothing. RED LIGHTS ALL LIT UP ON DASH BOARD LIKE USUAL BUT NOTHING ELSE. lights didnt dim at all when i turned the keyChecked for spark there wasnt … --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Sluggish after sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-sluggish-after-sitting/152635)
**Author:** [@Tonya55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonya55)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-sluggish-after-sitting/152635 "2019-11-13T03:04:04Z")
My 2012 Hyundai sonata has been sitting outside for 2yrs. The take off is very poor. What can I do? Should I add Techron fuel cleaner? --- ## [Reversing flow to heater core](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reversing-flow-to-heater-core/82936)
**Author:** [@Biobob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biobob)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reversing-flow-to-heater-core/82936 "2019-11-13T02:55:23Z")
The heater on my 2001 ford F150 is not heating. The blower is working, the inlet hose is hot, the outlet hose is cold. Removal of hoses confirms that there is very limited flow through the heater core. I flushed it bu… --- ## [Brief Clicking/Whirring at Startup (Video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-clicking-whirring-at-startup-video/152698)
**Author:** [@Paulfon\_159759](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulfon_159759)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brief-clicking-whirring-at-startup-video/152698 "2019-11-13T02:17:44Z")
Video below. Definitely doesn’t sound like it’s just the cold causing this. Only happens once’s the cars sat for a few hours; sounds fine when running and upon startup if I just run into the store and out and start it ba… --- ## [2004 Hyundai XG350 - Brake shudder and noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-xg350-brake-shudder-and-noise/152579)
**Author:** [@AlPicanso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlPicanso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-xg350-brake-shudder-and-noise/152579 "2019-11-12T22:18:44Z")
i have had this problem on and off where the front brake s will shuder and some times i hear some type of a motor noise comes on and i hit the brake and the nose goes away --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer Washer Fluid Pump Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-washer-fluid-pump-issue/152676)
**Author:** [@andyeheler\_159748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyeheler_159748)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-washer-fluid-pump-issue/152676 "2019-11-12T21:06:26Z")
I’ve replaced the washer pump on my 2006 Explorer XLT and still have no fluid spraying. I cleared the tubes with compressed air, so I’m thinking it is probably a fuse. However, I’m having trouble finding which fuse the w… --- ## [2004 Saab 9-3 - Fob trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-fob-trouble/152559)
**Author:** [@ChrisGarigliano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisGarigliano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-fob-trouble/152559 "2019-11-12T19:14:03Z")
Replaced car battery, now keyless remotes don’t work. They do start the car, but cannot lock/unlock remotely. Yes–fob batteries are good. Thx --- ## [2002 Highlander LTD Whining around 40mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-highlander-ltd-whining-around-40mph/152663)
**Author:** [@evandempsey01\_159738](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evandempsey01_159738)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-highlander-ltd-whining-around-40mph/152663 "2019-11-12T19:01:41Z")
Hi all, New to the site but a long time fan. We have a 2002 Highlander with about 112k miles and started getting some high pitched noises coming from the rear a couple of months ago. Now, it whines even louder around 40m… --- ## [2018 Audi Q5 - Nav Wont Update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q5-nav-wont-update/152674)
**Author:** [@RobertMarsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMarsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q5-nav-wont-update/152674 "2019-11-12T18:45:57Z")
cannot update MMI navigation --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta - Serpentine Belt Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-serpentine-belt-change/152672)
**Author:** [@Sarah29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarah29)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-serpentine-belt-change/152672 "2019-11-12T18:35:44Z")
Am I able to change the serpentine belt on my 2011 VW Jetta SE myself for cheaper than going to a shop or dealer? --- ## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country - Blower Motor Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-blower-motor-problem/152670)
**Author:** [@Rea56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rea56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country-blower-motor-problem/152670 "2019-11-12T18:10:13Z")
Heater fan comes on sometimes when it doesn’t come on there is a clicking in the dash --- ## [Brake Fluid flush? &how often should you change your brake fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-flush-how-often-should-you-change-your-brake-fluid/59608)
**Author:** [@BunzBundy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BunzBundy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-flush-how-often-should-you-change-your-brake-fluid/59608 "2019-11-12T16:25:34Z")
I've been doing alot of reading, car maintence is crucial and i havent been the best with it. I was curious if anyone has ever had abrake fluid flush? and the pros and cons? is this just a money maker for mechanics or is… --- ## [2006 GMC Envoy XL - Slipping Tranny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-xl-slipping-tranny/152659)
**Author:** [@johnbridges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbridges)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-envoy-xl-slipping-tranny/152659 "2019-11-12T16:20:09Z")
hard shifts from 1st to 2nd and slips wehen going into drive --- ## [2006 Buick LaCrosse - Rear Window Exploded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-rear-window-exploded/152657)
**Author:** [@ERobichau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ERobichau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-rear-window-exploded/152657 "2019-11-12T15:51:14Z")
rear window exploded with engine off and defrost off --- ## [1976 Ford E150 - Wont Engage 4wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-ford-e150-wont-engage-4wd/152661)
**Author:** [@Chad12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1976-ford-e150-wont-engage-4wd/152661 "2019-11-12T15:44:04Z")
I recently purchased a 1976 Ford F150 4x4 that will not engage 4H. I have heard of issues similar to mine for this model and year and was curious if this was a know problem or not. --- ## [Would my car fall under lemon law?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-my-car-fall-under-lemon-law/152396)
**Author:** [@Katelyn\_Miranda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katelyn_Miranda)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-my-car-fall-under-lemon-law/152396 "2019-11-12T15:42:06Z")
I bought a brand new 2017 Mini Cooper S Convertible in June of 2017. Within 3 months, I had an issue with the clutch, a small pin ended up getting dislodged and needed to be repaired which was covered. A couple of months… --- ## [When A Dealer Mechanic Damages A Car What Do You Do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-dealer-mechanic-damages-a-car-what-do-you-do/152610)
**Author:** [@sasha.mayoras\_159702](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sasha.mayoras_159702)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-a-dealer-mechanic-damages-a-car-what-do-you-do/152610 "2019-11-12T15:19:30Z")
I brought my 2017 car (21,000 miles on it) to a local dealer for an oil change (I didn’t buy it at this dealer but they are the biggest one in the area for my car make). I drove it home and a day later the car stopped w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=478) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=480)