# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=565 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 566 --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Phantom Trailer Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-phantom-trailer-electrical-problem/145102)
**Author:** [@EmeryStautzenberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmeryStautzenberger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-phantom-trailer-electrical-problem/145102 "2019-07-23T20:32:12Z")
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4X4. Driving down the road and Trailer light flashers on trailer braked or engaged ( I am not pulling a trailer . I pull over and stop and restart the engine and it is good for a while unti… --- ## [2017 GMC Sierra 1500 - Upholstery Wearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-sierra-1500-upholstery-wearing/144984)
**Author:** [@J00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J00)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-sierra-1500-upholstery-wearing/144984 "2019-07-23T20:30:16Z")
We have taken our truck in to dealer, we have called the gm Canada about our seats material in the back are all puckered The front seats have marks on them that look like they are wearing… and it’s all in the fabric…de… --- ## [Scheduled Maintenance - 2014](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scheduled-maintenance-2014/145082)
**Author:** [@ng8111\_150582](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ng8111_150582)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scheduled-maintenance-2014/145082 "2019-07-23T19:54:14Z")
Have a 2014 Subaru Impreza with 121,000 miles. I had the oil changed at 120,100 miles and plan to change it at 127,000 miles. I do every 5,000 - 7,000 miles so I’m probably throwing money away, lol, but I want to keep th… --- ## [2003 Chevy Venture..idling high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture-idling-high/80004)
**Author:** [@mommyto2worms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mommyto2worms)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-venture-idling-high/80004 "2019-07-23T19:07:01Z")
Good morning! My Chevy Venture 2003 approx 120 thousand miles is idling high at times. It will drive fast. I can feel it speeding up even when I am not pushing on the gas. When I put the car in reverse it flys backwar… --- ## [2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - HVAC Occasionally Blows Only Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-m-class-hvac-occasionally-blows-only-hot/145078)
**Author:** [@MiracleAgabi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiracleAgabi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-benz-m-class-hvac-occasionally-blows-only-hot/145078 "2019-07-23T18:22:48Z")
The Car’s (2000 ML430) HVAC only randomly blows heat air, and won’t blow cold air after turning the climate control nob to cold air. I’ve replaced the air blend motor actuator and it’s still randomly changing from blowin… --- ## [2017 Ford Taurus - Any particular issues to be on the lookout for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-taurus-any-particular-issues-to-be-on-the-lookout-for/144997)
**Author:** [@Maryann35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryann35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-taurus-any-particular-issues-to-be-on-the-lookout-for/144997 "2019-07-23T16:09:27Z")
Dear Car Talk My Dad (who is 80 years old) bought a Ford Taurus Limited 2017 back in Feb. It had 5800 miles on it, and is loaded with electronics. To your knowledge, has there been any bulletins or otherwise things that… --- ## [Knocking sound when tapping the trottle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-when-tapping-the-trottle/145079)
**Author:** [@Alex\_VW\_1337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alex_VW_1337)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-when-tapping-the-trottle/145079 "2019-07-23T15:58:02Z")
Hello guyz , it’s been a while that im noticing weird sound coming from my Tiguan’s 2.0 TDI engine So first of all my engine sound changed slightly when im in 1750 - 2000 rpm if im holding the throtlle for 5 - 10 % and … --- ## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - Ran Out of Fuel/Now Won't Crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-ran-out-of-fuel-now-wont-crank/144974)
**Author:** [@Bradley11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley11)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-ran-out-of-fuel-now-wont-crank/144974 "2019-07-23T15:27:39Z")
The truck had ran out of gas so I put some more gas in tried to start it only to hear a tick noise but the engine would not start it wouldn’t even turn over I keep up with the oil changes every 4,000 miles it has oil it … --- ## [2013 Hyundai Equus - Very Hard Downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-very-hard-downshift/145074)
**Author:** [@LisaTGray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaTGray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-very-hard-downshift/145074 "2019-07-23T15:26:19Z")
2013 Equus after accelerating at a good speed 65 and over to slow down, periodically the vehicle bangs into a gear causing a hard jerk as if you have been struck by another vehicle from behind and no one is there. Diagno… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - Front End Vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-front-end-vibrations/145047)
**Author:** [@NateD-A](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateD-A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-front-end-vibrations/145047 "2019-07-23T15:05:49Z")
I’m having shaking that feels like it’s in the front end of the car (drivers side, but not the steering wheel, it feels like the wheels) that happens randomly anywhere between 20-90mph, the shaking will only occur when m… --- ## [Vcm and c.e.l on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vcm-and-c-e-l-on/145042)
**Author:** [@christina\_mike\_155099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christina_mike_155099)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vcm-and-c-e-l-on/145042 "2019-07-23T14:12:17Z")
hooked up computer have an engine miss fire cylinder 1 and 3, also 83-1 is ECM/PCM relation failure… engine vibrates more on acceleration on the steering wheel… Spark plugs were changed 2 months ago, engine vibrates on … --- ## [1999 Mazda Mazda3 - Brake Flush Necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-mazda3-brake-flush-necessary/145015)
**Author:** [@ChuckNiedzialkowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckNiedzialkowski)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-mazda3-brake-flush-necessary/145015 "2019-07-23T14:08:46Z")
Is it really necessary to have a brake line flush? --- ## [Can insects get into a closed car cabin? Or do rodents have to chew a path for them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-insects-get-into-a-closed-car-cabin-or-do-rodents-have-to-chew-a-path-for-them/145055)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-insects-get-into-a-closed-car-cabin-or-do-rodents-have-to-chew-a-path-for-them/145055 "2019-07-23T14:02:48Z")
I read about rodents chewing up soy based wires in Priuses and some other modern cars and coming into the cabin via chewing up a filter as well as through various vents and openings. Obviously insects can get into a car… --- ## [2003 Jaguar S-Type - Very Rarely Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-s-type-very-rarely-stalls/145054)
**Author:** [@ArtWilen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtWilen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jaguar-s-type-very-rarely-stalls/145054 "2019-07-23T14:02:35Z")
For no apparent reason my car slows to a halt and dies. After letting it sit 15 minutes it restarts and runs OK. First time it happened 3 years ago I replaced the fuel pump and was told it will never need to be replaced … --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Display Died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-display-died/144989)
**Author:** [@TinaReisdorf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinaReisdorf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-display-died/144989 "2019-07-23T13:32:57Z")
The multi-function display (the screen that shows you, among other things, what gear you are in, how many miles to empty and your car’s mileage aka odometer) went blank on my car. There was a recall on this very item but… --- ## [Linglong tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/linglong-tires/79913)
**Author:** [@geri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geri)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/linglong-tires/79913 "2019-07-22T14:11:05Z")
So here's a story: My grandson is in town, funny how they all come back to Grandma's house. Anyway, he is in town for some surfing contests. I thought since he lived in Saint Croix, USVI, all this surfing would be dow… --- ## [Help with Tire Rotation Schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-tire-rotation-schedule/145056)
**Author:** [@GrandMarquis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrandMarquis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-tire-rotation-schedule/145056 "2019-07-23T12:09:32Z")
My 2016 Buick Verano front wheel drive, that I purchased one year ago with 8500 miles now has 13000 miles. At 12000 miles I had the tires rotated believing that this had never been done although the maintenance schedul… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord Cpe - Cuts Out at Highway Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-cpe-cuts-out-at-highway-speeds/144980)
**Author:** [@PrestonCooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PrestonCooper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-cpe-cuts-out-at-highway-speeds/144980 "2019-07-23T12:00:48Z")
when accelerating it will sputter and not speed up fast enough to stay running fast cuts out around 80 miles and hour its a five speed changed plugs and wires --- ## [Rough idle after timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-after-timing-belt-change/45692)
**Author:** [@RedSoxRock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedSoxRock)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-after-timing-belt-change/45692 "2019-07-23T11:02:21Z")
I had my timing belt changed at 90k miles. Also, changed all belts, hoses, oil,water pump. Now engine runs rough. The mechanic suggested I put in injector cleaner-might help. Does anyone have any ideas. --- ## [What can cause car to overheat with heater still blowing hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-cause-car-to-overheat-with-heater-still-blowing-hot/145020)
**Author:** [@Cameron\_Gunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron_Gunn)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-cause-car-to-overheat-with-heater-still-blowing-hot/145020 "2019-07-23T07:09:25Z")
My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 V6 is overheating but the heater is working. What could be the problem? --- ## [2001 Jeep Cherokee sport turns over wont start PLZZZZ help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-sport-turns-over-wont-start-plzzzz-help/144968)
**Author:** [@Danweik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danweik)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-sport-turns-over-wont-start-plzzzz-help/144968 "2019-07-23T06:08:28Z")
I am writing this for my old man due to the fact hes in garage trying get our jeep working. I tell you this so u will bear with me on some things but we have a 2001 jeep cherokee sport with inline 6 cylinder and 4.0 lite… --- ## [2008 Nissan Maxima - Bad eggs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-maxima-bad-eggs/144829)
**Author:** [@Markgalper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markgalper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-maxima-bad-eggs/144829 "2019-07-23T04:46:38Z")
2008 Nissan Maxima se bad rotten egg smell while driving. --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - CEL, Anti-Skid, Brake Lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-cel-anti-skid-brake-lights-on/145049)
**Author:** [@RobertEiting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertEiting)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-cel-anti-skid-brake-lights-on/145049 "2019-07-23T04:26:57Z")
We have a 2012 Subaru Outback and the check engine light is on, anti skid light flashes, and the brake light is flashing?? Took it to a mechanic and they think it maybe a oxygen sensor $450.00 approx. The code read Bank … --- ## [2018 Nissan Frontier - Runaway Engine/Unintended Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-runaway-engine-unintended-acceleration/145027)
**Author:** [@DanielMartin40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielMartin40)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-runaway-engine-unintended-acceleration/145027 "2019-07-23T03:52:29Z")
For the second time. After start up and moving from park to drive rpms went from 1100 to 6000. Thankgod had my foot on brake. With tires screaming slammed back into park still with 6000+ shutdown and waited 5 min. restar… --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento - Paint Defect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-paint-defect/145010)
**Author:** [@Pamelagray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pamelagray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-paint-defect/145010 "2019-07-23T03:41:59Z")
Paint is just falling off. Gets bubbly and just falls off. This is happening in several places. Customer service won’t even acknowledge it --- ## [Dana 44 4WD Front Axle: How does a single u-joint do the job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dana-44-4wd-front-axle-how-does-a-single-u-joint-do-the-job/144643)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dana-44-4wd-front-axle-how-does-a-single-u-joint-do-the-job/144643 "2019-07-23T02:25:00Z")
While crawling under my 4WD truck today I got curious how a single u-joint could handle the steering angles encountered for a front 4WD axle. I’m referring to part 47 in the diagram. It seems like the physics would … --- ## [2002 Toyota Highlander - CEL, VSC, Trac Control Off Lights all on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-cel-vsc-trac-control-off-lights-all-on/145024)
**Author:** [@FrankAtkinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankAtkinson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-cel-vsc-trac-control-off-lights-all-on/145024 "2019-07-23T01:31:28Z")
Dash board warning engine check light (faulty sensor?),VSC light and Trac Off lights are all on at same time. This happens for a week or so and everything returns to normal then the warning lights come back on. Should I… --- ## [2009 Ford F-250 - Exhaust Manifolds Going Bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-250-exhaust-manifolds-going-bad/145022)
**Author:** [@Colna\_Joseph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colna_Joseph)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-250-exhaust-manifolds-going-bad/145022 "2019-07-23T01:29:29Z")
Replaced left exhaust manifold at 27,000 miles. Replaced right exhaust manifold at 29,000 miles. Now at 30,000 miles the left exhaust manifold need replaced again. Is this typical for this model? --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - CEL, Brake, Cruise lights on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-cel-brake-cruise-lights-on/145041)
**Author:** [@Sharon44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-cel-brake-cruise-lights-on/145041 "2019-07-23T01:17:25Z")
My check engine light, brake light, and cruise light all came on at the same time and continue to blink. --- ## [2009 Toyota Yaris no communications after throttle body clean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-no-communications-after-throttle-body-clean/144941)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-yaris-no-communications-after-throttle-body-clean/144941 "2019-07-23T01:15:49Z")
Hey guys. so we ran into a problem with our 09 yaris. The engine was running a bit poorly and we noticed the spark plugs were way out of gap (.066-.070) instead of the .044) We also cleaned out the throttle body since it… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=564) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=566)