# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=577 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 578 --- ## [1999 Buick Park Avenue - Security](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-park-avenue-security/144043)
**Author:** [@jennifermanning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jennifermanning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-park-avenue-security/144043 "2019-07-09T23:41:51Z")
I bought a 1999 Buick Park Avenue. It doesn’t trust me and decides to play dead all the time when it isn’t. The “Security System” is running amok. How can I disable it? The car strands me by thinking I’m a car thief. … --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Tire vibes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-tire-vibes/144022)
**Author:** [@MARKDWHITE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARKDWHITE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-tire-vibes/144022 "2019-07-09T22:15:57Z")
Vibration at 60-70 New tires road force balanced. Still vibrates. --- ## [2003 Ford E150 - Won't restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-e150-wont-restart/143998)
**Author:** [@nicolas43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicolas43)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-e150-wont-restart/143998 "2019-07-09T21:35:26Z")
I turn it on i turn off no turn on again --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKX - Hot one side cold the other](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-hot-one-side-cold-the-other/144020)
**Author:** [@sara49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sara49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkx-hot-one-side-cold-the-other/144020 "2019-07-09T21:15:44Z")
ac one one vent and heat in the other --- ## [2016 Chrysler 200 - Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-consumes-oil/143990)
**Author:** [@CharlieClinard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieClinard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-200-consumes-oil/143990 "2019-07-09T21:11:42Z")
using over a quart of oil very 1000 mile. Dealership keeps wanting to do a consumption test 3 times be fore they will do any thing about it. --- ## [Toyota engine clicking when AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-engine-clicking-when-ac-is-on/144028)
**Author:** [@lakoniku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lakoniku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-engine-clicking-when-ac-is-on/144028 "2019-07-09T20:53:18Z")
I own a Toyota Avensis 2004 1.6 petrol, whenever I turn AC on and I drive a high gear with low rpm or even low gear with low rpm it makes a clicking noise as shown in the video below, what could be the cause of this or w… --- ## [Blur AC light flickering on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blur-ac-light-flickering-on-dash/143965)
**Author:** [@Ann\_Lothian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ann_Lothian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blur-ac-light-flickering-on-dash/143965 "2019-07-09T20:36:51Z")
I have 1 2012 Hyundai Accent that runs great but today just began having thr blur AC light begin flickering. What does it mean and what do I do? --- ## [2014 Mitsubishi Outlander - Light says lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-outlander-light-says-lock/143994)
**Author:** [@Lawrie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lawrie1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-outlander-light-says-lock/143994 "2019-07-09T20:34:31Z")
Orange dash light lock on what does this mean --- ## [1988 Buick Skylark - Hesitates / sputters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-buick-skylark-hesitates-sputters/143985)
**Author:** [@Don56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-buick-skylark-hesitates-sputters/143985 "2019-07-09T20:10:58Z")
2.3L Quad 4. 77K miles. After driving in city traffic, shutting off engine during a stop to shop car starts OK but once moving occasionally hesitates/sputters usually clearing up to run smoothly…until the other day whe… --- ## [2011 GMC Terrain - Muffler shots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-muffler-shots/143979)
**Author:** [@AL40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AL40)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-terrain-muffler-shots/143979 "2019-07-09T19:35:58Z")
need picture of muffler system, --- ## [2002 Toyota Sienna - Engine misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sienna-engine-misses/143975)
**Author:** [@ChrisLiles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisLiles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-sienna-engine-misses/143975 "2019-07-09T19:34:18Z")
Engine miss when accelerating after New plugs ,injector cleaner 3 times ,oxygen sensor replaced what else could it be? --- ## [2012 RAM 1500 - can’t remote start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-can-t-remote-start/143942)
**Author:** [@NeilDeriggi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilDeriggi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-can-t-remote-start/143942 "2019-07-09T19:22:14Z")
When I try the remote start The lights blink but the truck doesen’t start. I get a “HOOD AJAR “ message on the dash. I insured the hood was closed but it made no difference… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Major service schedule?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-major-service-schedule/144012)
**Author:** [@JoeVento](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeVento)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-major-service-schedule/144012 "2019-07-09T18:47:18Z")
When should change the tranny fluid and spark plugs? --- ## [2002 Chevrolet 1500 - Brake to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-1500-brake-to-floor/144003)
**Author:** [@larry35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-1500-brake-to-floor/144003 "2019-07-09T18:31:36Z")
the brake pedal goes very close to the floor when i brake. cant rember if it always did this.any idieas --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Cruze - Blank screen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-blank-screen/144009)
**Author:** [@Lee10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-cruze-blank-screen/144009 "2019-07-09T18:30:14Z")
radio and back up camera not working,screen is black --- ## [2013 Jeep Compass - Trans overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-trans-overheating/143954)
**Author:** [@RANDY26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RANDY26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-compass-trans-overheating/143954 "2019-07-09T18:25:47Z")
transmission overheating --- ## [Can large, jagged hail chip my car's paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-large-jagged-hail-chip-my-cars-paint/16645)
**Author:** [@shamrock\_cat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamrock_cat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-large-jagged-hail-chip-my-cars-paint/16645 "2019-07-09T18:24:32Z")
My car got pummeled in a recent hail storm which left the hood, roof, trunk, door posts, etc. very badly "dimpled." On top of that, I have noticed several small chips in the paint, mainly on the hood, but also one promi… --- ## [Does my 2013 Jetta (77,000 miles) need a new instrument cluster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2013-jetta-77-000-miles-need-a-new-instrument-cluster/143980)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-2013-jetta-77-000-miles-need-a-new-instrument-cluster/143980 "2019-07-09T17:18:52Z")
Went to a few mechanics and ultimately to dealer for car not starting once or twice a week. Battery, starter and alternator check out. Purge valve has been replaced (twice, since according to dealer the first one was bad… --- ## [2008 Toyota RAV4 - What pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-what-pressure/143951)
**Author:** [@ManuelGonzales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelGonzales)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-rav4-what-pressure/143951 "2019-07-09T17:05:46Z")
I recently had to buy new tires due to an almost blowout on one. They gave me close to 70k miles and were H/T tires which I always put in 44psi according to the sidewall my my vehicles sticker says 32psi and my 44psi the… --- ## [Broken tinted glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-tinted-glass/141581)
**Author:** [@omsairam911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omsairam911)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-tinted-glass/141581 "2019-07-09T16:19:52Z")
I have a 2015 Certified used Honda CRV with 55000 miles. Last week was adventurous. My son graduated from medical school. The family visited and we were going to get dinner. My niece sat in the driver side back seat. Whe… --- ## [2015 Dodge Challenger drove through deep water - now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-drove-through-deep-water-now-what/143898)
**Author:** [@Jerryreiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerryreiser)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-drove-through-deep-water-now-what/143898 "2019-07-09T15:47:19Z")
Big rainfall one day, following all other cars, went through 10-12" water in road, car was out of the puddle when it stalled. Dealer says the intake is in front left panel, near bottom and very low water level can cause … --- ## [1964 unusual tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-unusual-tire-wear/143939)
**Author:** [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1964-unusual-tire-wear/143939 "2019-07-09T15:30:06Z")
1964 Bonneville unusual tire wear. Inside shoulder of passenger side rear tire is wearing out. All other tires good. 2years old 11K miles. New front end, alignment, shocks, bushings all around, 4 link rear end, tire ro… --- ## [2008 Subaru Impreza cam belt failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-cam-belt-failure/143946)
**Author:** [@Michael02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-impreza-cam-belt-failure/143946 "2019-07-09T15:18:04Z")
I bought this car new and have keep it in a garage at my vacation home. It is driven 3 months a year, has only 35K miles, and looks like a new car. The dealer tells me I need to change the cam belt, because of the car’… --- ## [Rusted Fuel Filler Neck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-fuel-filler-neck/143952)
**Author:** [@dmdaugert\_154379](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmdaugert_154379)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-fuel-filler-neck/143952 "2019-07-09T14:27:34Z")
2005, Nissian Sentra. Fuel was leaking when filling so I figured it had to be the filler neck. Which he could see was rusted. But he insisted on doing a smoke test. So after he told me the Fuel neck was rusted he wants t… --- ## [To Cover or not to Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-cover-or-not-to-cover/143769)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-cover-or-not-to-cover/143769 "2019-07-09T12:25:33Z")
I recently put my 1993 Chevrolet Caprice back on the road after a 7 year hiatus. I had it covered the entire time as it was outdoors. As I will be driving it at least once a week I am on the fence about getting a new … --- ## [2017 Honda Civic Cpe - Prox sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-cpe-prox-sensors/143893)
**Author:** [@mick49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mick49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-cpe-prox-sensors/143893 "2019-07-09T09:38:50Z")
Front proximity sensor beeps when raining. At the moment I disarm the sensors when raining. The switch is located about knee high on the drivers side. Electronics on vehicle I think are becoming too complex. When somethi… --- ## [My brakes make a squealing noise and when i press all the way down on the brakes it makes a vrooom type of sound, there is also brake dust on the hubcaps after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brakes-make-a-squealing-noise-and-when-i-press-all-the-way-down-on-the-brakes-it-makes-a-vrooom-type-of-sound-there-is-also-brake-dust-on-the-hubcaps-after-driving/126724)
**Author:** [@pwhiteiii\_143246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pwhiteiii_143246)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-brakes-make-a-squealing-noise-and-when-i-press-all-the-way-down-on-the-brakes-it-makes-a-vrooom-type-of-sound-there-is-also-brake-dust-on-the-hubcaps-after-driving/126724 "2018-10-14T23:27:06Z")
I have a 2014 hyundai accent 84,000 miles on it… I got my brakes and rotors changed two months ago and since then when i press on brakes my car makes a squealing noise and when i press all the way down on the brakes it m… --- ## [DIY Bumper Repair w/ Bondo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-bumper-repair-w-bondo/143673)
**Author:** [@Hannahpandaa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hannahpandaa)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-bumper-repair-w-bondo/143673 "2019-07-09T06:04:35Z")
My 2018 Hyundai Ioniq was the victim of some road debris in Arizona. Pitch black back roads, dark car bumper laying in the road - lead to a nasty hole in my front bumper when it hit. My bumper moulding and lip came undon… --- ## [Really early tie rod failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-early-tie-rod-failing/143935)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-early-tie-rod-failing/143935 "2019-07-09T06:02:59Z")
I had really loose tie rods so I replaced them myself. Now after 6 months they are again loose and should be changed according to my mechanic. I used really cheap ones which says OE and brand is Moog. Do you think I did… --- ## [2004 dodge stratus won’t hot restart (2.4l)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-won-t-hot-restart-2-4l/143960)
**Author:** [@Dorin\_Deacu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorin_Deacu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-won-t-hot-restart-2-4l/143960 "2019-07-09T01:56:49Z")
So, in the morning when i start the car it stalls the rpm at around 1500 for a couple of minutes and then runs just fine until i have to stop. When i am close to stopping the car the cars seems to want to die but it does… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=576) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=578)