# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=50 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [2010 Honda Accord - Had green key light (not recognizing key)…now a P2118 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-had-green-key-light-not-recognizing-key-now-a-p2118-code/194732)
**Author:** [@brandonscurrey\_168459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonscurrey_168459)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-had-green-key-light-not-recognizing-key-now-a-p2118-code/194732 "2024-04-15T23:49:41Z")
Daughter was driving our 2010 Accord (180k miles). She came home one day and said it was struggling to start. I tried it and it seemed him. Tested the battery and saw it was a little low, so I replaced it. Problem cont… --- ## [Can the throttle linkage be sticky?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-throttle-linkage-be-sticky/194600)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-the-throttle-linkage-be-sticky/194600 "2024-04-15T23:03:52Z")
Acceleration lags badly for the first 10 minutes (1 mile - residential streets with stop signs every 2 blocks) after a cold start. It feels like it’s sticking: I push the pedal to the floor, nothing happens, then it roar… --- ## [2014 Toyota Highlander - When do I need plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-when-do-i-need-plugs/194730)
**Author:** [@orville35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orville35)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-when-do-i-need-plugs/194730 "2024-04-15T21:52:32Z")
Does a 2014 Highlander need new spark plugs at 120,000 miles --- ## [2017 Jaguar XE - Shifter error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jaguar-xe-shifter-error/194711)
**Author:** [@Greg10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg10)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jaguar-xe-shifter-error/194711 "2024-04-15T06:14:10Z")
Shifter not in park error --- ## [Normal engine noise or is it muffler problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-engine-noise-or-is-it-muffler-problem/194723)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/normal-engine-noise-or-is-it-muffler-problem/194723 "2024-04-14T23:21:16Z")
I have a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 Cyl FWD with 211,000 miles. When I accelerate, the car makes a loud roaring noise. I’m not sure if it is normal engine noise or is it exhaust system problem? When I step on the gas pe… --- ## [Crimping fuel injector connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crimping-fuel-injector-connector/194722)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crimping-fuel-injector-connector/194722 "2024-04-14T20:34:59Z")
2013 mustang gt/v8. One of the wires broke on one of the fuel injector plug/connectors causing the connector to come off the wire from the fuel rail. Would it be safe and effective to crimp the wires back together and t… --- ## [Diag Knocking Sound While Turning, Will I need an Alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diag-knocking-sound-while-turning-will-i-need-an-alignment/194713)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diag-knocking-sound-while-turning-will-i-need-an-alignment/194713 "2024-04-13T22:42:11Z")
2005 Camry. 210k miles. I’m trying to diag a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. Hear it with the car lifted up, car off and turning steering wheel, or while driving it. I checked the intermediate steering … --- ## [Updated 289 with starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/updated-289-with-starting-issues/193414)
**Author:** [@quig\_at\_home\_187298](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quig_at_home_187298)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/updated-289-with-starting-issues/193414 "2024-04-13T22:26:21Z")
I have a 1966 Mustang with a 289. Edelbrock carb/MSD ignition/electric choke. I have a very difficult time getting it started. It cranks and cranks. Should I get it started it runs very well. The car has been restor… --- ## [2014 Chrysler 300 - Backwards control arms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-300-backwards-control-arms/194717)
**Author:** [@Gwen18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwen18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-300-backwards-control-arms/194717 "2024-04-13T02:01:05Z")
Is it possible to get a good alignment reading if the control arms were out on backwards ? --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - Cracked diffusor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-cracked-diffusor/194715)
**Author:** [@JevonJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JevonJones)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-cracked-diffusor/194715 "2024-04-13T01:31:47Z")
AC won’t blow cool, small crack on the front diffuser. --- ## [Pcm u3000 4b](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-u3000-4b/194699)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-u3000-4b/194699 "2024-04-12T23:40:08Z")
2019 Ford Escape. 1.5 Turbo. 46,000 mi. My daughter recently bought this. She just got her learners permit. I was teaching her to parallel park on the lawn backout, so the steering was getting very used. The steering as… --- ## ['BP Gas' has 10% Ethanol in their GAS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bp-gas-has-10-ethanol-in-their-gas/193409)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bp-gas-has-10-ethanol-in-their-gas/193409 "2024-04-11T19:25:36Z")
So I was at BP Gas station the other day & there was a sign: “May Contain Up To 10% Ethanol”. Read that Ethanol is not good for the Engine. Thoughts? --- ## [2008 Pontiac G6 automatic transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-automatic-transmission/194694)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g6-automatic-transmission/194694 "2024-04-11T12:29:07Z")
The car is already at a garage, but the mechanic is apparently fairly booked, and I wonder if anybody wants to guess at how bad this is? The automatic transmission on my friend’s 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible went out … --- ## [E85 Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-question/194578)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85-question/194578 "2024-04-10T19:49:52Z")
I had a question regarding E85 on a 2013 Mustang GT (although I imagine it could be applied to any other vehicle as well). I’ve been considering switching over to E85, it’s pretty decent in the spring/summertime in term… --- ## [Valve noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-noise/194691 "2024-04-10T03:50:29Z")
My Sable has a 3.5L in it. I thought it has developed lifter noise (normal clicks). Now I understand my car doesn’t have lifters? So, what normally needs to be done with “lifter noise” if the car doesn’t have lifters? --- ## [1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL - Cranks, but won't fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-mercedes-benz-280sl-cranks-but-wont-fire/194686)
**Author:** [@Rickce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickce)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-mercedes-benz-280sl-cranks-but-wont-fire/194686 "2024-04-10T01:36:52Z")
need service on 1971 mercedes 280s cranks, but won’t fire up looking for tech in orange county, NY --- ## [Tire Valve Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-replacement/194649)
**Author:** [@PatSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatSmith)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-valve-replacement/194649 "2024-04-09T22:06:49Z")
My mother got her Tire Valve Replaced at the (2019 5-Series) BMW Dealership in Tenafly, NJ bc it was Loosing Air. It was $104 to Replace the “Tire Valve”. So my question is: Did She Get Ripped Off ? \_. Is it really … --- ## [Can you use a blown head gasket liquid tester on the reservoir?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-a-blown-head-gasket-liquid-tester-on-the-reservoir/194675)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-use-a-blown-head-gasket-liquid-tester-on-the-reservoir/194675 "2024-04-09T20:12:59Z")
Trying to use a blown head gasket tube tester. I opened the radiator cap, started the car for 15 minutes, put the heater on and extracted a whole water bottle of coolant from radiator cap because it kept rising out of th… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Traverse - Tire scrub?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-tire-scrub/194684)
**Author:** [@manzano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manzano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-traverse-tire-scrub/194684 "2024-04-09T12:41:47Z")
when I turn right or left it sounds like the tire touches plastic, front and back, when I go straight, it runs very well without noisy. --- ## [Oxygen sensor not ready for NJ inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-not-ready-for-nj-inspection/194591)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-not-ready-for-nj-inspection/194591 "2024-04-09T02:26:31Z")
2012 Impala. Car didn’t pass inspection, didn’t fail either. The check engine light is NOT on. O2 oxygen sensor “Not Ready” for NJ inspection. Drove the car over a hundred miles and it’s still is not ready. Inspectio… --- ## [Blown Heater Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-heater-hose/194676)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-heater-hose/194676 "2024-04-09T00:32:43Z")
I have a 1982 Ford Granada. I added a small bottle of Barr’s leak stopper to stop a pinhole leak in the radiator where the trans fluid line enters the radiator. About two weeks later I took the car out for a short drive.… --- ## [2021 Ford Edge - Safety failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-edge-safety-failure/194666)
**Author:** [@Donny300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donny300)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-edge-safety-failure/194666 "2024-04-08T16:41:59Z")
My name is Donny, and I am the owner of a Ford Edge 2021. I wish to bring to your attention an incident involving my vehicle where the Collision Assist system did not activate. This event was fully recorded on my dashcam… --- ## [Exhaust system and Oil pressure light problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-and-oil-pressure-light-problems/194638)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-system-and-oil-pressure-light-problems/194638 "2024-04-07T15:37:08Z")
I have two problems with my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 Cyl FWD with 210,000 miles. The first one is the exhaust system. Whenever I am driving and pressing the accelerator, the car makes a loud roaring or revving sound. … --- ## [2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Battery health question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-health-question/194648)
**Author:** [@gregggo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregggo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-hybrid-battery-health-question/194648 "2024-04-07T12:46:29Z")
how can I tell if the batteries are about spent, or shot? --- ## [Drum brake master cylinder design](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brake-master-cylinder-design/194672)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brake-master-cylinder-design/194672 "2024-04-06T22:32:17Z")
An magazine article says (some or all?) drum brake MC’s have a one way valve in their output port so to maintain some hydraulic pressure in the brake line even after the brake pedal is released. Said to keep the wheel… --- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-taps/194661)
**Author:** [@Ronnie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ronnie54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-taps/194661 "2024-04-04T23:55:57Z")
Sound like valve tapping when I start up my truck about a min then it runs like normal I’m thinking it could be a exhaust leak???/ --- ## [1994 Buick LeSabre - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-lesabre-lights-out/194659)
**Author:** [@Airmaxguy97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Airmaxguy97)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-lesabre-lights-out/194659 "2024-04-04T21:25:15Z")
Headlight went out last night high beam work not low beam --- ## [What's wrong with my 2006 Mazda3... transmission Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-2006-mazda3-transmission-problem/194584)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-2006-mazda3-transmission-problem/194584 "2024-04-04T15:04:55Z")
Guys I just got Check engine light ON and when I change gears I only see AT light up. The car drives but jerks hard when shifting into gears R and D. Does anybody know what could be wrong? --- ## [Exhaust connection help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-connection-help/194623)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-connection-help/194623 "2024-04-04T02:10:33Z")
I replaced the front catalytic converter for my girlfriend’s 2010 Honda CR-V. It’s the type that is integral to the exhaust manifold. Everything is good except for a seeping exhaust leak where the unit bolts to the pipin… --- ## [2020 Hyundai Elantra - Engine loses oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra-engine-loses-oil/194657)
**Author:** [@Hammer11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hammer11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-elantra-engine-loses-oil/194657 "2024-04-03T21:19:46Z")
My engine is losing alot of oil. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=49) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=51)