# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=544 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 545 --- ## [2006 Dakota 4.7 V8 won't accelerate after hitting curb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dakota-4-7-v8-wont-accelerate-after-hitting-curb/146918)
**Author:** [@David\_Keeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Keeler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dakota-4-7-v8-wont-accelerate-after-hitting-curb/146918 "2019-08-18T00:33:30Z")
I hit a curb on the passenger front tire sideways going about 30-35 mph this morning trying to avoid a head on collision with a moron flying around a sharp corner on the wrong side on the road. Aside from a damaged rim a… --- ## [Abs light came back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-came-back/145884)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-light-came-back/145884 "2019-08-18T00:19:51Z")
i fixed a broken wheel speed sensor wire 2 weeks ago. no lights on dash now. everyday i cross some rough train tracks. always slow down. till yesterday i had a car on my bumper so i went over at 20mph or so and looked at… --- ## [2013 Toyota Sienna - Clock Spring Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-sienna-clock-spring-repair/146926)
**Author:** [@AveshRaina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AveshRaina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-sienna-clock-spring-repair/146926 "2019-08-17T23:53:18Z")
Hi, The SRS light came on. Self check and Toyota $125 check later, Toyota quotes $1100 + tax to change clock spring and sensor assembly. I watched a couple of videos explaining the clockspring - can’t understand what is … --- ## [2013 Chrysler 300C - Red Lightning Bolt on Dashboard/Power Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300c-red-lightning-bolt-on-dashboard-power-failure/146912)
**Author:** [@Lite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-300c-red-lightning-bolt-on-dashboard-power-failure/146912 "2019-08-17T23:01:38Z")
What does the red lightin’ bolt showing on the dash mean? It appeared and all power died. Battery won’t stay charged after recently replacing it and the alternator (last June under recall). We had the car towed to the… --- ## [Timing belt broke at 3,000 miles. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-at-3-000-miles-why/146384)
**Author:** [@Frankie802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankie802)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-at-3-000-miles-why/146384 "2019-08-17T22:28:55Z")
I had my timing belt was replaced 3,000 miles ago. It recently broke and the shop that installed it is refusing to take any responsibility. Neither they, or the Honda dealership could find any reason that this happened. … --- ## [Hit a curb hard - acceleration lags, inconsistent RPM, & strange humming noise (at higher speeds)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-curb-hard-acceleration-lags-inconsistent-rpm-strange-humming-noise-at-higher-speeds/82654)
**Author:** [@Godot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Godot)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-curb-hard-acceleration-lags-inconsistent-rpm-strange-humming-noise-at-higher-speeds/82654 "2019-08-17T21:46:58Z")
Yesterday I lost control of my roommate's 1997 Toyota Camry LE, spun out going about 50mph and plowed into a curb head-on, popped over it and slid down the ditch. Sadly I was driving his car because my 97 Escort crapped … --- ## [2010 Jeep Cherokee - Exhaust Fumes From Air Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-cherokee-exhaust-fumes-from-air-vents/146908)
**Author:** [@PaulGallagher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulGallagher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-cherokee-exhaust-fumes-from-air-vents/146908 "2019-08-17T20:41:31Z")
Fumes coming from air vents when on --- ## [2003 Dodge Neon - Tranny Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-tranny-problems/146901)
**Author:** [@TroyDiehl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TroyDiehl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-tranny-problems/146901 "2019-08-17T19:10:11Z")
automatic transmission shifts 1st to 3rd no drive gear --- ## [A funny thing happened on the way home from the brake shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-home-from-the-brake-shop/146862)
**Author:** [@nwscout\_156301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nwscout_156301)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-home-from-the-brake-shop/146862 "2019-08-17T17:17:22Z")
I had a local muffler & brake shop inspect and repair my brakes(pads,rotors, calipers) on both axles. They completed the job and I start driving home. 5 miles into the journey home, on the interstate my rear driver-side… --- ## [Clunking noise - 2013 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-2013-nissan-altima/145532)
**Author:** [@Gloria58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gloria58)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-2013-nissan-altima/145532 "2019-08-17T16:49:35Z")
clunking noise at slow speed from driver side. Not struts or wheel related so far. 50k miles on car. --- ## [2012 Ford Focus - Underbody Shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-underbody-shield/146905)
**Author:** [@NancyManning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyManning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-underbody-shield/146905 "2019-08-17T16:43:29Z")
How much is it going to cost to get a car sheild fix is can u drive it what will happen it u don’t get it fixed right away --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Dealer Makes Up Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-dealer-makes-up-repairs/146892)
**Author:** [@JosephJDagastino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephJDagastino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-dealer-makes-up-repairs/146892 "2019-08-17T14:05:47Z")
ON AUGUST 5 2019 I brought my 2016 Chevrolet Malibu to the Joe Basil Chevrolet service dept for a N.Y. state inspection. On my arrival the service Adviser (Anthony Beback) asked if I was having any problems with the car… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - Using Oil/Whistling Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-using-oil-whistling-noise/146850)
**Author:** [@NoelHarrington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoelHarrington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-using-oil-whistling-noise/146850 "2019-08-17T13:45:05Z")
Oil disappearing.i filled it up on 24th July 2019 and checked again today 16aug 2 019.It was empty.The oil light on the dash should be on when I drive but it’s not. My car is a i20 2016. Second hand.I heard some Hyundai’… --- ## [2009 Mazda 3 Hatchback downshifts from 5th to 3rd on interstate when in heavy rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-3-hatchback-downshifts-from-5th-to-3rd-on-interstate-when-in-heavy-rain/146876)
**Author:** [@Tristan\_Hertzler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tristan_Hertzler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-3-hatchback-downshifts-from-5th-to-3rd-on-interstate-when-in-heavy-rain/146876 "2019-08-17T13:40:05Z")
As the topic states, I will be cruising down the interstate at 60 or more mph in my '09 Mazda 3 hatchback when it will suddenly downshift roughly into 3rd gear and will not leave 3rd until I have turned the key to off an… --- ## [1991 Honda CRX/Modified - Flooding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-crx-modified-flooding/146884)
**Author:** [@Jakub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-honda-crx-modified-flooding/146884 "2019-08-17T13:10:31Z")
Hello, I have a built d16a6 turbo in my 1991 Honda crx. I have reached the stages of starting but can’t seem to get it running. I have an obd1 conversion with a hondata s300 v1 running a stock d16a6 basemap. The engine h… --- ## [Subaru Dash Lights Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-dash-lights-out/31514)
**Author:** [@Pitt\_Cairn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pitt_Cairn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-dash-lights-out/31514 "2019-08-17T12:23:56Z")
Hi, The dash lights went out on (in) my 1998 Subaru Forester. I checked all the fuses that seemed appropriate (based on the cryptic descriptions under the lids), and they were all fine. The manual does not discuss… --- ## [2000 Buick LeSabre shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-shimmy/146744)
**Author:** [@DaveHernesman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHernesman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-shimmy/146744 "2019-08-17T12:08:52Z")
My 2000 Buick Le Sabre Limited has 46,000 miles. The car shimmies at 50 MPH. The tires have. B balanced and aligned. New struts, new right front axel, new front and back brakes, my mechanic says tie rods and ball join… --- ## [2016 Kia Sorento - Heater Not Working Properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-heater-not-working-properly/146871)
**Author:** [@RandyPerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyPerry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-heater-not-working-properly/146871 "2019-08-17T00:32:41Z")
Heater not working properly. Took my 2016 Sorento to the dealer due to cold air coming out of vents. Was told everything is working properly however I have to turn the temperature up to past 80 before any warm or hot a… --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300 - Leaking Sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-leaking-sunroof/146869)
**Author:** [@jgarseneault\_156306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgarseneault_156306)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300-leaking-sunroof/146869 "2019-08-16T23:56:34Z")
I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 ltd and have a leak moonroof. The leak is in the rear back corner of the moonroof assembly. The drain tube has been blown through and cleaned and there is water coming out of the wheel well, … --- ## [Wheel bearing or what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-or-what/146860)
**Author:** [@Johnathan\_Brooks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnathan_Brooks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-bearing-or-what/146860 "2019-08-16T23:12:58Z")
Okay, so, new here, but not necessarily new to backyard mechanics. I own an 05 Jeep liberty 3.7l . It currently has 166XXX miles on it. Recently got new tires and they were mounted and balanced, but upon doing so they to… --- ## [2010 Cobalt Fuel Line Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cobalt-fuel-line-question/146851)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cobalt-fuel-line-question/146851 "2019-08-16T22:55:55Z")
Just dropped off my daughter’s 2010 Cobalt at the mechanic after discovering a leak in the fuel line. The line rusted out at an attachment. He’s ordering both the feed and return lines from the dealer, he will not atte… --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cruise control question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-silverado-1500-cruise-control-question/146772)
**Author:** [@DarrylForeman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrylForeman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-silverado-1500-cruise-control-question/146772 "2019-08-16T22:01:14Z")
Intermitant cruise control operation. It works for a while then cuts off. Will not engage again until it “cools off” . If engine turned off and restarted, it works again for a while then disengages. --- ## [O2 sensor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-question/145769)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Scheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason_Scheel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-question/145769 "2019-08-16T21:29:06Z")
Question: I took my Subaru to get smogged. Didn’t pass the said up stream o2 sensor. So I replaced it and took back in for smog. Didn’t pass again same problem --- ## [2012 Ford Focus - No Compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-no-compression/146855)
**Author:** [@TrevorAShivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TrevorAShivers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-no-compression/146855 "2019-08-16T21:20:08Z")
no compression car will not turn over --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - Car Dies on Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-car-dies-on-highway/146858)
**Author:** [@Mary04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-car-dies-on-highway/146858 "2019-08-16T21:18:25Z")
A few months after purchasing the car from new, while driving on the highway the car died. I couldnt brake or steer for a bit and then it came back on. I pulled over restarted and it was ok. Since then it has been interm… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet 1500 - Radio Changes Stations on its Own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-radio-changes-stations-on-its-own/146741)
**Author:** [@RobertWheelerJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertWheelerJr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-1500-radio-changes-stations-on-its-own/146741 "2019-08-16T21:10:53Z")
Radio will change stations while driving --- ## [2014 MINI Cooper Clubman - Question About Service Requirement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-clubman-question-about-service-requirement/146843)
**Author:** [@StephenMathews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenMathews)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-clubman-question-about-service-requirement/146843 "2019-08-16T19:44:50Z")
I enjoy your article every week in the Sacramento Bee. (Please don’t publish this- they probably read your column also.) I bought my 2014 Mini at CarMax a year ago. My initial visit to a European Auto Service agency for… --- ## [2017 Toyota Yaris - Door guards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-yaris-door-guards/146158)
**Author:** [@Nick30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-yaris-door-guards/146158 "2019-08-16T19:18:56Z")
Plastic sill guards on the rear door rubbers rubbing the paint off due to insufficient clearance between the . Has any one else had this? --- ## [2013 Toyota Pickup - Vapor From Breather/Dip Stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-pickup-vapor-from-breather-dip-stick/146846)
**Author:** [@SolTib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SolTib)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-pickup-vapor-from-breather-dip-stick/146846 "2019-08-16T17:35:07Z")
The car is Toyota Hilux. It is driven about 182000 Km. After driving it for about 30 minutes, that is after the engine is hot, we opened the oil cap, removed the oil dip stick and the breather. We saw vapor like exhaust … --- ## [98 Lumina no start, no turn, no click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-no-start-no-turn-no-click/91368)
**Author:** [@roothorick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roothorick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-lumina-no-start-no-turn-no-click/91368 "2019-08-16T17:09:26Z")
Car decided to start doing this today. Turn key to start, absolutely no response from the engine bay. No movement, no relay click, nothing. I noticed the Security light on the dash isn't coming on at all. Before, I'd g… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=543) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=545)