# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=574 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 575 --- ## [2012 Chrysler 300C - Steering Very Hard/Service Power Steering Message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-steering-very-hard-service-power-steering-message/144306)
**Author:** [@FranciscoJRamos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FranciscoJRamos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300c-steering-very-hard-service-power-steering-message/144306 "2019-07-13T13:23:50Z")
I owned a 2012 300c 5.7 Litter with 55,000 miles. For the first time today after hitting the gas pedal few times for a more powerful take off and better response to see how fast can go from one street light to another; j… --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Auto Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-auto-stop-start/143982)
**Author:** [@bukhari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bukhari)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-auto-stop-start/143982 "2019-07-13T13:01:58Z")
Is there a feature in this car that makes it shut down at every traffic light to save gas and if there is how do you override that --- ## [Program FOB for Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/program-fob-for-impala/143432)
**Author:** [@sundayDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sundayDriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/program-fob-for-impala/143432 "2019-07-13T12:33:27Z")
Is it possible to program the fobs 4 GM cars, specifically a Chevy Impala. They want to charge me too much money for the fob b and then another $40 to program it. I figured I probably can’t avoid the charge for the f o b… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Pwr Steering Out When Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-pwr-steering-out-when-accelerating/144294)
**Author:** [@keith41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-pwr-steering-out-when-accelerating/144294 "2019-07-13T05:41:55Z")
loss of power steering while driving with A/C on and acceleration then all of a sudden it comes back --- ## [Air in cooling system (not head gasket or intake manifold gasket)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-in-cooling-system-not-head-gasket-or-intake-manifold-gasket/92631)
**Author:** [@pwesley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwesley)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-in-cooling-system-not-head-gasket-or-intake-manifold-gasket/92631 "2019-07-13T04:15:04Z")
2002 Pontiac Montana Minivan (3.4L GM 6-cyl). 3 different mechanics, can't find where air is coming from. All of them say it's just residual air from recent work (intake gasket replacement). No other symptoms other than … --- ## [2006 Dodge Stratus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus/144240)
**Author:** [@Donna\_Dwyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna_Dwyer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus/144240 "2019-07-13T02:58:21Z")
My car check engine light came on then my battery light came on and my car just started to drive really slow and it stop I had to restart it oh and when I turned the car on the windshield wipers just moved up and down … --- ## [2010 Porsche Panamera - Funnel Broke in Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-porsche-panamera-funnel-broke-in-engine/144222)
**Author:** [@Cassidy08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassidy08)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-porsche-panamera-funnel-broke-in-engine/144222 "2019-07-13T01:53:22Z")
Broke the tip of a plastic funnel in the engine while adding engine oil. --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan - Throwing Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-throwing-codes/144288)
**Author:** [@JAMESWOODS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JAMESWOODS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-throwing-codes/144288 "2019-07-13T01:15:05Z")
How to I Fax a DTC P0700 AND P1776. I was advised that its a software problem and my PCM need updated. Does this problem have a TSB ? Thanks --- ## [2015 GMC Sierra 1500 - MagnaRide Shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-magnaride-shocks/144283)
**Author:** [@Bob12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-sierra-1500-magnaride-shocks/144283 "2019-07-13T01:09:48Z")
I have a GMC Denali with the magnetic ride electric shocks and was told by the dealer one was leaking on the rear and the other should be watched for any leaks. I purchased the vehicle at only 2 years old and I suspect … --- ## [2011 BMW 335 - Push start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-push-start/144147)
**Author:** [@RockyGriffith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RockyGriffith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-push-start/144147 "2019-07-12T22:00:17Z")
“Push to start” won’t start car unless key fob is inserted also. How can I start without key fob inserted? --- ## [2000 Infiniti Q45 - No Cool Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-q45-no-cool-air/144275)
**Author:** [@GiannaThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GiannaThompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-q45-no-cool-air/144275 "2019-07-12T21:38:24Z")
No cool air coming from Air conditioner and makes a loud noise when turned on --- ## [Brake problem's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems/144173)
**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-problems/144173 "2019-07-12T20:58:53Z")
It has been many year’s since I have had to do a brake job. The right front caliper is hanging up so I need to replace it + pad’s that are at about 50%. Two question’s. … --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza Wagon - Brake Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-wagon-brake-vibration/144265)
**Author:** [@SadeFridy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SadeFridy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-wagon-brake-vibration/144265 "2019-07-12T20:43:35Z")
I’ve got a 2008 Subaru Impreza 5 door. When breaking particularly when on the highway or breaking on a downhill the back of the car vibrates. I’m thinking it might be the rotor/brake pads but aren’t sure. --- ## [2003 Ford F350 - Exhaust Through HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f350-exhaust-through-hvac/144250)
**Author:** [@AlbertWRachel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertWRachel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f350-exhaust-through-hvac/144250 "2019-07-12T20:39:05Z")
exhaust smell is comming out of the ac sometimes --- ## [2003 Volvo V40 - Should I buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-should-i-buy/144267)
**Author:** [@DerrickYaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DerrickYaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volvo-v40-should-i-buy/144267 "2019-07-12T20:12:43Z")
Is the car worth buying at 167k miles --- ## [Windshield Treatments](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-treatments/29080)
**Author:** [@jammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jammer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-treatments/29080 "2019-07-12T19:07:22Z")
I just purchased a new Toyota and the dealer tried to sell us several dealer options such as undercoating, interior and exterior finish insurance etc. One of these was a windshield treatment that purported to shed rain,… --- ## [Strut boot worth replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-boot-worth-replacement/63046)
**Author:** [@whatsthis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatsthis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-boot-worth-replacement/63046 "2019-07-12T19:03:45Z")
I have a 2003 Corolla at 82500 miles. Had oil change recently (I follow the 7500 mile schedule). The repair shop (a tires plus in suburban Washington DC) told and showed me that both front strut boots (bellows?) were j… --- ## [2008 Pontiac G5 - How to Install Fuel Lines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-how-to-install-fuel-lines/144260)
**Author:** [@jordan58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jordan58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-g5-how-to-install-fuel-lines/144260 "2019-07-12T18:47:54Z")
i dont know how to put my fuel lines on --- ## [2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG - Should I Rustproof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-should-i-rustproof/144255)
**Author:** [@Kay23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kay23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-should-i-rustproof/144255 "2019-07-12T18:30:31Z")
I just bought a new 2019 mercedes GLA hatchback and i would like to know if I should have my car rustproofed and if so what type of rustproofing should I get? L --- ## [2008 Honda Civic intermittent starting issues - electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-intermittent-starting-issues-electrical-problem/144258)
**Author:** [@limbodog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/limbodog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-intermittent-starting-issues-electrical-problem/144258 "2019-07-12T18:24:20Z")
Hello all, A brief history, as it may be relevant: -I’ve got a 120k mile car with a 50k mile engine thanks to a recall. -I got side-swiped at about 10mph, and since then I notice water droplets in my turn-signal -My … --- ## [2019 Nissan Rogue - Bumper Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-rogue-bumper-question/144248)
**Author:** [@Joyce09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce09)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-rogue-bumper-question/144248 "2019-07-12T17:48:52Z")
Should I be able to see the prongs on my 2019 nissan rouges back bumper? I can stick a credit card in the space above bumper. --- ## [2008 Mazda CX-9 - Clock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-cx-9-clock/143106)
**Author:** [@KimSchneider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimSchneider)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-cx-9-clock/143106 "2019-07-12T17:34:20Z")
My clock in car and on gps system stopped working. The clock tell time but it’s not the right time and the screen won’t let me change the time? --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Brakes Don’t Release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-brakes-don-t-release/144242)
**Author:** [@SteveDorsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveDorsey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-brakes-don-t-release/144242 "2019-07-12T16:26:00Z")
brakes do not fully release, even after replacing calipers. --- ## [Headlights flickering and air conditioning not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flickering-and-air-conditioning-not-working/144057)
**Author:** [@Jesus\_Reyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesus_Reyes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flickering-and-air-conditioning-not-working/144057 "2019-07-12T16:25:00Z")
So I have a problem with my 2010 F-150 and it’s really bothering/concerning me. Before I get to the problem I’m going to discuss of what happened before some repairs and the repairs I did. One day out of the ordinary, I… --- ## [2006 Acura RSX - Performance boost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-performance-boost/144154)
**Author:** [@Dane26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dane26)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-performance-boost/144154 "2019-07-12T16:19:08Z")
I’m thinking about getting a performance chip for my RSX Type S 06. I really want a little boost to horsepower and torque. What should I do? --- ## [Clutch (or gearbox?) Problem. Transmission gets stuck after pressing the clutch up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-or-gearbox-problem-transmission-gets-stuck-after-pressing-the-clutch-up/144131)
**Author:** [@le\_ho1999\_154499](https://community.cartalk.com/u/le_ho1999_154499)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-or-gearbox-problem-transmission-gets-stuck-after-pressing-the-clutch-up/144131 "2019-07-12T16:13:27Z")
Hello together. I don’t really know a lot about cars and English isn’t my first language, so sorry for some stupid sounding sentences. I own an old 1997 Subaru Forester 2l manual. I had my clutch changed and now I h… --- ## [02 Sentra power windows and locks not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sentra-power-windows-and-locks-not-working/144209)
**Author:** [@Amy\_Craig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amy_Craig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sentra-power-windows-and-locks-not-working/144209 "2019-07-12T16:06:08Z")
I have an 02 Nissan Sentra with power windows and locks one day they just stopped working I checked the fuses in the dash but cannot seem to find a relay under the hood when you push the controllers you can hear a click … --- ## [Musry smell in my 2012 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/musry-smell-in-my-2012-toyota-camry/142183)
**Author:** [@Wendy14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wendy14)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/musry-smell-in-my-2012-toyota-camry/142183 "2019-07-12T15:56:55Z")
I live near Dallas, and it’s very hot here now. About a week ago, I noticed a musty, funky smell when I got in the car. I had to open my windows AND put the A/C on high, recirculating off, to get the smell to go away. Th… --- ## [2004 Dodge Stratus Almost Dies at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-almost-dies-at-idle/144238)
**Author:** [@JuanGonzalez08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuanGonzalez08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-almost-dies-at-idle/144238 "2019-07-12T15:16:33Z")
Hello. I have a 04 Dodge Stratus, 4 cylinders, 2.4L, VIN X that hesitates or stumbles when I have the air conditioning ON, this fortunately only happens when I am STOP at a traffic light, or I am decelerating to STOP. I… --- ## [Cold Tire PSI during summer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-tire-psi-during-summer/143868)
**Author:** [@TC8130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TC8130)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-tire-psi-during-summer/143868 "2019-07-12T13:54:25Z")
About 3 months ago, I had my tires serviced at Costco by their tire tech which included nitrogen air refill. My car’s cold tire PSI is 33 PSI per Totyota spec on the label on the door frame. Now being in summer in July… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=573) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=575)