# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=581 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 582 --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Premature fob deaths](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-premature-fob-deaths/143641)
**Author:** [@peteryaworski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peteryaworski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-premature-fob-deaths/143641 "2019-07-04T17:11:38Z")
key fob batteries die appox. every couple months. i live on second floor of apartment complex. fobs are not close to car. --- ## [Body work after a couple of dings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-after-a-couple-of-dings/143655)
**Author:** [@nsmodi73\_151512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsmodi73_151512)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-work-after-a-couple-of-dings/143655 "2019-07-05T18:55:06Z")
OK, so very recently got into two little accidents, if you can call them that with my 2011 Honda Accord. First, a light tap on the rear bumper in, well, bumper-to-bumper traffic. The second, a moving security gate hit on… --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer cuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-cuts-off-while-driving/91953)
**Author:** [@thebeaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebeaver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-cuts-off-while-driving/91953 "2019-07-05T18:52:50Z")
Has happened twice. No check engine light, no code. Lights and electronics stay on, beeps like the door is open,shuts off and I am able to turn it right back on. Definitely do not want this happening on the highway. Don'… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Fleet - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-stalls/143683)
**Author:** [@Redlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Redlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-captiva-sport-fleet-stalls/143683 "2019-07-05T16:04:06Z")
My Captive stall on me often! No lights go on, on the dash. It just stalls whenever it wants. I’ve taken it to many different mechanics who have tried small fixed that did nothing. It’s been scanned many times but they… --- ## [2008 explorer misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-explorer-misfire/104904)
**Author:** [@Evanh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Evanh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-explorer-misfire/104904 "2019-07-05T14:42:15Z")
cylinder 2 misfire. already replaced the ignition coil, spark plugs, plug wires, fuel pressure regulator, fuel inector, had a compression test run results were normal. took to dealer they wanted $600 to check the valve s… --- ## [Air conditioning stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-stuff/143656)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-stuff/143656 "2019-07-05T14:19:46Z")
2010 Ford E350 5.4 15 passenger van. Over 200,000 miles. Extremely well maintained. I know I’ve said I don’t mess with A.C. unless it’s last resort and am willing to sacrifice it because I do not have the proper equipm… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Azera - SCC light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-azera-scc-light/143672)
**Author:** [@SalehAlkhalaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SalehAlkhalaf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-azera-scc-light/143672 "2019-07-05T13:18:54Z")
The gearbox is stock, and i cannot shift it because of the SCC (Smart Cruise Control) system light is on. please advise me --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna - Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-timing-belt/143293)
**Author:** [@NielKempe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NielKempe)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-timing-belt/143293 "2019-07-05T08:34:50Z")
I have a 2006 Toyota Van with 75K. The manual says to change the timing belt at 100K OR 10 years. When should I change the belt? Also should the water pump be replaced at the same time? Any other advice? --- ## [2008 Ford Focus hard start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-hard-start/143576)
**Author:** [@BruceCollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceCollins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-focus-hard-start/143576 "2019-07-05T01:57:40Z")
last few mornings experiencing hard starting problems. Engine indicating light remaining on. Battery checked & replaced. Still same problem. Once started initially a lot of exhaust smoke.ODP meter at 212,000km --- ## [2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-panel/143648)
**Author:** [@randy53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pt-cruiser-panel/143648 "2019-07-04T23:01:37Z")
insterment panal stoped working --- ## [Brake job price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-job-price/143456 "2019-07-04T22:17:46Z")
What do you think of $400 for a front brake job (rotors and pads)? 1999 Lexus ES300. --- ## [2009 Subaru Legacy - Odd electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-odd-electrical-issues/142865)
**Author:** [@Ramirezmatthew12\_153697](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ramirezmatthew12_153697)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-legacy-odd-electrical-issues/142865 "2019-07-04T22:09:28Z")
Just yesterday as I was driving home from work my car started dying. I noticed this because the battery check light was on so were the contraction lights on and also when I tried to turn my windshield wipers on they were… --- ## [2015 Toyota Corolla - Hubcaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-hubcaps/143654)
**Author:** [@RooEbrahimian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RooEbrahimian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-corolla-hubcaps/143654 "2019-07-04T22:05:09Z")
Hi Tom and Ray, When buying hubcaps what does one need to consider? Obviously design is important, but other than that, what kind of material is considered durable? Any tips in buying hubcaps is appreciated! Thank you… --- ## [1999 Dodge 3500 Van Squeaking Noise from Front Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-3500-van-squeaking-noise-from-front-wheel/143498)
**Author:** [@Sciencemagic1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sciencemagic1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-3500-van-squeaking-noise-from-front-wheel/143498 "2019-07-04T20:18:12Z")
I’ve been noticing a squeaking/squealing from the left front wheel. Usually, but not always, when making left turns. Sometimes when going straight, but never on right turns. Also it comes and goes. When it is present… --- ## [2005 Cadillac SRX - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-srx-jerks/143651)
**Author:** [@LarryRucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryRucker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-cadillac-srx-jerks/143651 "2019-07-04T19:22:08Z")
Transmission started to jerk when changing gears --- ## [2014 Toyota Highlander - S Mode issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-s-mode-issues/143636)
**Author:** [@George15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George15)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-highlander-s-mode-issues/143636 "2019-07-04T18:49:13Z")
I have a Toyota highlander 2014 model, when I am in motion and I move the gear lever from driver to S, which is manual drive, the whole dashboard lighting goes off. If however the vehicle is static and I put it from driv… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-grinds/143643)
**Author:** [@pi1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pi1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-grinds/143643 "2019-07-04T18:43:41Z")
grinding noise when turning the wheel all the way right --- ## [2005 Saturn L - Fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-l-fuse/143646)
**Author:** [@Diane43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-l-fuse/143646 "2019-07-04T18:40:47Z")
MY drivers window has stopped working. The window will not go up or down , my car is a 2005 Saturn. I was told that it may be a fuse? I was told the windows run on a motor can you give me some insight? Any info would … --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - AC on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-ac-on-one-side/143618)
**Author:** [@Linda56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-ac-on-one-side/143618 "2019-07-04T15:33:27Z")
Air conditioner doesn’t work on passenger’s side. Front or rear. Blows out hot air. Sometimes the defroster doesn’t work either. Sometimes when I turn on the defroster, it blows out through the air conditioner vents. --- ## [1993 Mazda B2600 - Runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mazda-b2600-runs-rough/143627)
**Author:** [@SeanRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanRobertson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-mazda-b2600-runs-rough/143627 "2019-07-04T15:09:01Z")
I have a 93 mazda B2600i. It start to run rough and run very rich… when I go to start it dies after a couple seconds. On the second attempt it will stay running… where do I start?? --- ## [2019 Ford Transit Connect - Is 2 liters enough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-transit-connect-is-2-liters-enough/143411)
**Author:** [@DaveTreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveTreen)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-transit-connect-is-2-liters-enough/143411 "2019-07-04T14:01:38Z")
Is a 4 cylinder/2 litre engine (in a cargo van (i.e a Ford Transit-Connect or Nissian 1500 Series van)) durable enough to handle a lot of highway speed driving.year after year? I do a lot of traveling throughout the yea… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Tiguan - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-rattles/143634)
**Author:** [@Ben19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-rattles/143634 "2019-07-04T14:01:24Z")
rattle passenger side and winning sound --- ## [06 Trailblazer just up and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-trailblazer-just-up-and-dies/143247)
**Author:** [@Cargal75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cargal75)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-trailblazer-just-up-and-dies/143247 "2019-07-04T03:37:25Z")
Just bought a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer 146k miles on it the end of May. Was driving it home yesterday the AC fan stops blowing in the front and the battery light comes on and the message said “battery not charging”. Then l… --- ## [Burping gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burping-gas-cap/141032)
**Author:** [@Burger1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burger1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burping-gas-cap/141032 "2019-07-04T02:51:29Z")
1997 Ford Explorer Sport Ever hear of a burping gas cap? Mine burps at regular intervals while running. Meaning, the spring and seal are bouncing rapidly against the filler tube opening. Sounds like burping. Do I just n… --- ## [I saw a premature death today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-saw-a-premature-death-today/143467)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-saw-a-premature-death-today/143467 "2019-07-04T02:21:13Z")
I was crossing a street in Center City Philadelphia today, in front of a line of cars waiting for their light to turn green. The first car in line was a very recent model Impala, and it looked sharp. As I was even with t… --- ## [2020 Buick LeSabre - turn signal won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-lesabre-turn-signal-won-t-work/143460)
**Author:** [@LarrySmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarrySmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-buick-lesabre-turn-signal-won-t-work/143460 "2019-07-04T02:06:08Z")
My left turn signal will not work even tho I have replaced both front and rear bulbs. the flasher works rapidly but no light blinks. the right works fine, any suggestions? --- ## [2018 Sonata limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-sonata-limp-mode/143477)
**Author:** [@John\_Fedor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Fedor)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-sonata-limp-mode/143477 "2019-07-03T22:54:03Z")
I had the software update for the knocksensor done about a month ago in my 2018 Sonata GLS. 2.4l . Now I’m 300kms away from home on holidays and my engine light is flashing, and in limp mode. Being Canada day my home … --- ## [2009 Lincoln MKS - water pump question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-water-pump-question/143206)
**Author:** [@theStever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theStever)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-water-pump-question/143206 "2019-07-03T21:48:27Z")
My 2009 Lincoln MKS has an internal (“infernal?”) water pump. I hear these can go at any time and they take the engine with them when they do. There is nothing in the Owner’s Manual regarding changing the water pump. T… --- ## [Limp mode solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limp-mode-solved/143605)
**Author:** [@John\_Fedor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Fedor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/limp-mode-solved/143605 "2019-07-03T21:42:24Z")
Just picked up my 2018 Sonata 2.4l from the dealership, new harness installed. It was the harness that put my car into limp mode. Wiring harness I guess from factory is short and taunt, routed too close to body/ frame c… --- ## [Will these wheels fit my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-these-wheels-fit-my-car/142907)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-these-wheels-fit-my-car/142907 "2019-07-03T18:22:41Z")
Hello folks, I am looking for replacement wheels for my 2006 Sentra. I have had a couple of threads on it. My car’s wheel size is 16" x 6", 4 Lug, 4.5" Bolt Pattern and I found a good set of 16" x 6.5", 4 Lug, 4.5" Bol… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=580) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=582)