# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=551 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 552 --- ## [Help please plastic pen in air vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-plastic-pen-in-air-vent/146352)
**Author:** [@Tania\_Warner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tania_Warner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-plastic-pen-in-air-vent/146352 "2019-08-09T19:58:58Z")
I have a Mazda Demio 2006 and 2 weeks ago my son dropped a plastic pen down the central air vent. I tried to retrieve it but it slid right down inside to where I can’t even see it anymore. I wouldn’t have thought it wou… --- ## [Ciocca Subaru Express Service Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ciocca-subaru-express-service-help/146313)
**Author:** [@Huynh199761\_155929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Huynh199761_155929)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ciocca-subaru-express-service-help/146313 "2019-08-09T19:50:13Z")
Hi guys, I don’t know much about cars so I’m here looking for help. I have a 2005 Subaru Legacy and recently have been dealing with the car steering to the right and steering wheel shaking at highway speeds. I got my ca… --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Tiguan - Rear Brake Lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-brake-lifespan/146343)
**Author:** [@Jason00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jason00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-rear-brake-lifespan/146343 "2019-08-09T18:17:47Z")
I have a 2016 VW Tiguan. I took it in for the 45000 km check up. They told me it required rear brakes, that the brakes are only good for 35000. I questioned that, have you had any issues with the brakes wearing out so qu… --- ## [2006 Honda Ridgeline - All Wheel Drive Disabled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-all-wheel-drive-disabled/146335)
**Author:** [@MarkLewis38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkLewis38)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-all-wheel-drive-disabled/146335 "2019-08-09T17:52:12Z")
The VTM on my truck stopped working. The light is on solid and only front wheel drive is working. This happened after a stormy day when there was alot of sticks on the road. Is there a chance that a wire got pulled off … --- ## [2019 Honda Pilot - Burnt paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-burnt-paint/146281)
**Author:** [@Arthur11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-pilot-burnt-paint/146281 "2019-08-09T16:47:16Z")
I have a quarter size paint wrinkle on rear plastic fender on my new 2019 Honda Pilot and dealer refuses to fix it saying that it is “burn” mark caused by me. Is that a common issue with Honda Paint? --- ## [2007 Toyota Avalon - Possible Tranny Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-avalon-possible-tranny-problem/146293)
**Author:** [@DaveFortner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveFortner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-avalon-possible-tranny-problem/146293 "2019-08-09T16:33:08Z")
2007 Toyota Avalon, 142,000 miles, we feel a clunk on deceleration when the transmission abruptly downshifts around 20 mph. Not always, but particularly when we have to slow more quickly than normal for traffic. My sus… --- ## [Help with weird squeal 1995 540i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-weird-squeal-1995-540i/146204)
**Author:** [@afjr80\_155856](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afjr80_155856)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-weird-squeal-1995-540i/146204 "2019-08-09T13:38:38Z")
I need help with an unknown squeal. 1995 bmw 540i with 6 speed manual Squeal starts from about 20mph and changes slightly as speed goes up. Will happen while coasting in neutral, so it is drive dependent .Tried revvi… --- ## [2019 Buick Regal - Electronic Glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-regal-electronic-glitches/146308)
**Author:** [@PrestonLeingang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrestonLeingang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-buick-regal-electronic-glitches/146308 "2019-08-09T11:33:27Z")
Electronics of varying degrees. Will not recognize thumb drives with mp3 music on it. At times. Sometimes will/sometimes not. Bluetooth phone system has a mine of its own. Several problems too long to go into here. … --- ## [2009 Mitsubishi Lancer - Random No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-lancer-random-no-start/146311)
**Author:** [@OZ34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OZ34)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mitsubishi-lancer-random-no-start/146311 "2019-08-08T23:28:37Z")
My car would not start ? Got my day started yesterday as I always do. Car turned on fine in the AM. Went ran some errands… still no car issue. before heading to work I stopped by the bank, when I got in my car to start… --- ## [Rotors and brakepads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-and-brakepads/146234)
**Author:** [@The-Pilar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The-Pilar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-and-brakepads/146234 "2019-08-09T02:25:46Z")
My 2004 car recently passed its annual inspection and the mechanic told me it’s in great shape but that I need to have my rear brake pads replaced, especially the rotors. He recommended getting it done within the next 3… --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Abrupt Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-abrupt-acceleration/146142)
**Author:** [@gertieogles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gertieogles)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-abrupt-acceleration/146142 "2019-08-09T01:55:44Z")
came to red light in heavy traffic.try to go car wont go into gear im inching along but rpms are going going going.all of a sudden it decides to go into gear slammed on brakes just in time to avoid collision.was nearly r… --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Dealer Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-dealer-question/146213)
**Author:** [@Baheerathan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baheerathan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-dealer-question/146213 "2019-08-09T01:37:22Z")
I went to Subaru dealer for a tire change,they made me wait for so long. When they realized I was upset they said they will also replace the lights with new LED and rear brakes free. after a week we found the car drain… --- ## [1987 Ford Mustang - Problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-mustang-problems/146246)
**Author:** [@Skrenes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skrenes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-mustang-problems/146246 "2019-08-09T01:04:25Z")
What inherent problems are there in a used 1987 Ford Mustang convertibles? Do they have suspension or steering problems? --- ## [What will caused advanced timing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-caused-advanced-timing/146244)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Travis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Travis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-will-caused-advanced-timing/146244 "2019-08-09T00:02:15Z")
I have a 2004 v6 3.9l mustang and the timing is advanced and causing the valves to ping/chatter once the car is warmed up. It’s really bad with 87 octane and not as bad but still present with 93. I have replaced the cam … --- ## [What causes valve chatter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-valve-chatter/146306)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Travis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Travis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-valve-chatter/146306 "2019-08-08T23:43:46Z")
I have a 2004 3.9l v6 Mustang with 125k miles and the valves started chattering with 87 octane a few months ago so I just started running 93 octane and now they’re starting to chatter with 93 octane. The chattering doesn… --- ## [Is this still legal to drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-still-legal-to-drive/146276)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Dtanmanson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan_Dtanmanson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-still-legal-to-drive/146276 "2019-08-08T22:35:31Z")
I woke up to my car like this. Lights still work and it latches. Can I get pulled over while driving it? --- ## [2009 Honda Civic Sdn - Sounds like ball bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-sounds-like-ball-bearings/146248)
**Author:** [@AshishSharma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AshishSharma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-sdn-sounds-like-ball-bearings/146248 "2019-08-08T21:33:37Z")
Lately my 2009 Honda Civic LX has started making a noise that sounds like ball bearings… a steady rumble that rises in pitch, most loud between 35 and 50 miles an hour. It is too low of a pitch to be heard below 35 mph a… --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - AC controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-ac-controls/146270)
**Author:** [@CJThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJThomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-ac-controls/146270 "2019-08-08T21:21:28Z")
Does anyone have a problem with the Heater/AC not switching over from Foot to Dashboard. Control goes to foot when I put the setting on Dashboard. The controls don’t work properly. --- ## [2007 Maserati Quattroporte - Interior Pieces Breaking Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-maserati-quattroporte-interior-pieces-breaking-down/146148)
**Author:** [@BillBromiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillBromiley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-maserati-quattroporte-interior-pieces-breaking-down/146148 "2019-08-08T21:02:09Z")
All of the car’s interior black dash components including the buttons, trim(including door black trim and center console black trim) have turned sticky. Its a rubberized or vinyl coating the manufacturer used to coat th… --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 lEAK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-leak/146274)
**Author:** [@PhilipGonzalez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilipGonzalez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-leak/146274 "2019-08-08T19:55:32Z")
mAJOR OIL LEAK FROM FRONT SEALS. sEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED,NO HELP oIL PUMP HOUSING WAS REPLACED STILL LEAKS. eNGINE OIL PRESSURE IS FINE WAS CHECKED WITH GAUGE. aLSO CHECKED FOR BACKPRESSURE NONE FOUND. --- ## [2001 GMC 1500 - Noisy AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-1500-noisy-ac/144045)
**Author:** [@LorenDickey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LorenDickey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-1500-noisy-ac/144045 "2019-08-08T19:45:27Z")
A/C makes noise like a fan blade hitting spokes of a by cycle wheel I can turn a/c off and back on sometime stops, can speed up and it quits. Heater fan not affected only a/c. When it isn’t making noise the unit cools f… --- ## [What does it mean when the low side a/c line sweats?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-the-low-side-a-c-line-sweats/146261)
**Author:** [@johnf123\_155896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnf123_155896)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-the-low-side-a-c-line-sweats/146261 "2019-08-08T19:35:57Z")
It is very wet and almost dripping. Is this normal or could it mean the system is perhaps over or under charged? --- ## [2019 Ford Ranger - Rustproofing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-rustproofing/146264)
**Author:** [@LanceTorres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LanceTorres)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-ranger-rustproofing/146264 "2019-08-08T18:59:25Z")
Hello I have been trying to find out if i need to get my truck rustproofed. My dealer did not offer it and it surprised me a bit. So my question is: Do I need to get the undercoating for my new truck? --- ## [Pass side cv axle seal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pass-side-cv-axle-seal/146291)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pass-side-cv-axle-seal/146291 "2019-08-08T17:49:13Z")
nephew has a small leak on the cv axle seal on trans pass side case. 2012 nissan rogue. it has the 2 piece axle which uses a middle support that bolts to the bottom edge of motor. is yanking the axle a PITA? i assume you… --- ## [2002 Toyota Sequoia - Throttle Body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sequoia-throttle-body/146290)
**Author:** [@Sabrina45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sabrina45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sequoia-throttle-body/146290 "2019-08-08T17:45:13Z")
Throttle body on a Toyota Sequoia 2002 --- ## [2009 Chrysler Town & Country - Dead Battery Every Morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-dead-battery-every-morning/146279)
**Author:** [@Don54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-dead-battery-every-morning/146279 "2019-08-08T17:44:27Z")
The battery is dead every morning. Have new battery and have replaced the TIPM. The mechanic said I have a drain on the system. --- ## [2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Infamous TIPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-grand-cherokee-infamous-tipm/146283)
**Author:** [@IanThomson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IanThomson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-grand-cherokee-infamous-tipm/146283 "2019-08-08T17:42:53Z")
TIPM issue likely with Random Starts and Stops --- ## [2005 Mitsubishi Lancer - Coolant Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-lancer-coolant-leaking/146287)
**Author:** [@Robyn00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robyn00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mitsubishi-lancer-coolant-leaking/146287 "2019-08-08T17:41:15Z")
My car takes ages to turn off like the faan keeps running also the radiator does not flow through over flow or the other way around whichever it goes cars not over heating but fan just takes ages to shut down and coolant… --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger - Miss When Cold/#3 Cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-miss-when-cold-3-cylinder/146237)
**Author:** [@Lyle17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lyle17)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-miss-when-cold-3-cylinder/146237 "2019-08-08T15:06:47Z")
engine misses when cold on #3 cyljnder --- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty ac compressor has no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-ac-compressor-has-no-power/146260)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Hampton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad_Hampton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-ac-compressor-has-no-power/146260 "2019-08-08T14:53:07Z")
My 03 Jeep Liberty so I went and had my ac vacuumed and charged I noticed it was barely working only when it wanted to. Maybe a couple of times a week it would just kick in for a few minutes and never blew very cold well… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=550) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=552)