# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=583 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 584 --- ## [2014 BMW X3 - Will it die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x3-will-it-die/143399)
**Author:** [@Caroline23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caroline23)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x3-will-it-die/143399 "2019-07-02T13:15:36Z")
Not having any problems as of today , but have just owned this vehicle for a week so far , I’ve had great experiences, just wandering from a lot of reviews I’ve read if I’ve made a mistake , I really do love this SUV , b… --- ## [Do our cars have to be warmed up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-our-cars-have-to-be-warmed-up/143299)
**Author:** [@ScottO\_Hare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottO_Hare)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-our-cars-have-to-be-warmed-up/143299 "2019-07-02T12:17:33Z")
Dear CarTalk, Who is right? We have a 2003 Honda Odyssey & a 2007 Nissan Frontier. I try to let the Frontier warm up a couple minutes, but my wife insists that our cars don’t need warming up. I argue that the warm up cy… --- ## [2003 Acura RSX losing power and shutting off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-losing-power-and-shutting-off-at-stop/143493)
**Author:** [@Marc28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marc28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-losing-power-and-shutting-off-at-stop/143493 "2019-07-02T11:57:29Z")
My vehicle is losing power and shutting off when it comes to a complete stop. --- ## [2004 Nissan Quest jerks when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-jerks-when-idling/143490)
**Author:** [@Taiwo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taiwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-quest-jerks-when-idling/143490 "2019-07-02T11:51:15Z")
I have 2004 Nissan Quest. It jerks while idle and go off. Scanned and have P0345 code. Bank 2 camshaft sensor replaced still problem persist and code isn’t cleared. --- ## [2005 Buick Rendezvous - overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-overheating/143485)
**Author:** [@AngelaMarieHudgens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AngelaMarieHudgens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-rendezvous-overheating/143485 "2019-07-02T11:48:23Z")
2005 buick ron… keeps over heating new water pump. I have no thermostat new hoses new battery fan seems to come on goes on red after driving 20 min want get to more than half way Mark if I’m not seating. I just don’t no … --- ## [Infinity CD player jammed. Stays on even when cars off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-player-jammed-stays-on-even-when-cars-off/143156)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-player-jammed-stays-on-even-when-cars-off/143156 "2019-07-02T04:26:59Z")
2004 Kia amanti The infinity 6 CD player lights stay on even when the keys are out of ignition! The lights constantly blinks orange and green until my car battery dies off. When I try to actually use the CD player, it … --- ## [1995 4Runner shudders - torque converter or transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-shudders-torque-converter-or-transmission/143458)
**Author:** [@didgplayer\_154061](https://community.cartalk.com/u/didgplayer_154061)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-4runner-shudders-torque-converter-or-transmission/143458 "2019-07-02T03:12:57Z")
Recently my 4Runner (290K mi) has developed a strange issue. This starts at highway speeds, once the engine has warmed up. It’s a re-occurring single jerk, intermittent and irregular, feels similar to another car that ha… --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda6 - Died and offers clues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda6-died-and-offers-clues/143444)
**Author:** [@Donna40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donna40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda6-died-and-offers-clues/143444 "2019-07-02T02:56:10Z")
turned my car off so I could open a gate , and my car would not start. acted like battery was dead . I tried jumping it and still nothing. horn works , trunk pops. a month ago it started making a hmmmm noise soft soundi… --- ## [What’s the Damage Of Spinning Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-damage-of-spinning-out/143471)
**Author:** [@Normanhardrick90\_154065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Normanhardrick90_154065)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-damage-of-spinning-out/143471 "2019-07-02T00:00:28Z")
So I Did a spin out on the highway goin abt 60 to 70 it was kinda wet but I didn’t hit anything An now my car seems like it wants to lose control at every bump remembered I got bad rear struts --- ## [2013 Ford Taurus X cranks, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-x-cranks-but-wont-start/143463)
**Author:** [@EdParkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdParkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-x-cranks-but-wont-start/143463 "2019-07-01T23:58:12Z")
Car cranks well but will not start. Also it keeps cranking until I turn the switch off. --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Tailgate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-tailgate/143295)
**Author:** [@DelyorceRebouche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DelyorceRebouche)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-tailgate/143295 "2019-07-01T22:26:31Z")
Tailgate stopped working from buttons on dash or key fob. Mechanic replaced Power Lift Gate module, 63350SJ004. Now the lift gate opens from the dash if the engine is off and door open. It opens with very loud clunks… --- ## [Car dies after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-after-oil-change/142815)
**Author:** [@britni2\_153660](https://community.cartalk.com/u/britni2_153660)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-after-oil-change/142815 "2019-06-27T05:31:31Z")
I took my 2008 Ford Ford Escape XLT to Valvoline for an oil change today. The car was running fine, no problems or leaks of any kind. When we pull in without saying anything they spray off my undercarriage with water say… --- ## [1997 Dodge Caravan Fuel gauge first steps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-caravan-fuel-gauge-first-steps/143446)
**Author:** [@David30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-caravan-fuel-gauge-first-steps/143446 "2019-07-01T20:43:55Z")
Intermittent fuel gauge on 1997 Dodge caravan --- ## [1999 Buick Regal - Help with hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-regal-help-with-hoses/143408)
**Author:** [@Greg05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg05)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-regal-help-with-hoses/143408 "2019-07-01T12:43:09Z")
Fuel Pressure Regulator Purge Harness. Vacuum hose falling apart and looking for new part hard to locate. Any suggestions on the right way to splice with just some new vacuum hose, etc. Also having trouble getting the co… --- ## [2020 Toyota Corolla - Clear film](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-clear-film/143350)
**Author:** [@mike281](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike281)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-corolla-clear-film/143350 "2019-07-01T20:24:56Z")
rear bumper and 4door guards, are covered with clear plastic that has become undercoated with bacteria, and unable to clean. this coating was installed at the factoroy ! Dealers reufuse to remove and clean the paint und… --- ## [2008 Buick Enclave P0700 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-p0700-code/143352)
**Author:** [@MATTHEWLEHMBERG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MATTHEWLEHMBERG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-p0700-code/143352 "2019-07-01T20:12:41Z")
I just bought a used 2008 Buick Enclave with an error code p0700. I initially read that changing the solenoid is a good first step in fixing because the car won’t upshift like it should. Now I’m reading hundreds of terri… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 No AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-no-ac/143431)
**Author:** [@birdbrainxzx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdbrainxzx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-silverado-1500-no-ac/143431 "2019-07-01T19:24:31Z")
Hi guys I’m looking at my grampa’s truck and the AC stopped working. It was a bit intermittent for a while but pretty dead now. This is the 5.3 Vortec V8 engine. I hooked my gauge to the rear access port where i was told… --- ## [2016 Toyota RAV4 - switch to LEDs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-switch-to-leds/143383)
**Author:** [@DonnaCivitella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaCivitella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-rav4-switch-to-leds/143383 "2019-07-01T19:20:48Z")
I like my 2016 Toyota RAV4 except for one big thing: the headlights do not let me see adequately up ahead of me. I live in rural area and if I use the high-beams, I can see better however if there is any fog or misty ra… --- ## [Key gets stuck in ignition - 2012 GMC Terrain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-stuck-in-ignition-2012-gmc-terrain/143325)
**Author:** [@Julie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-stuck-in-ignition-2012-gmc-terrain/143325 "2019-07-01T18:54:12Z")
Key gets stuck in ignition when shutting car off. Not every time. Showed it to GMC mechanic who said to run car through the gears multiple times, but that doesn’t work. I usually end up leaving the key in the switch and … --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry - AC and codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-ac-and-codes/143434)
**Author:** [@Ryan45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-ac-and-codes/143434 "2019-07-01T18:44:19Z")
2015 Camry with 41K miles. AC blows warm air, error code reads B1479 - flow sensor. Replacing the flow sensor should be about a $500 repair. Apparently nobody makes a reliable flow sensor that mounts on the compressor; … --- ## [How do mechanics know if a part in your car is aftermarket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-mechanics-know-if-a-part-in-your-car-is-aftermarket/143409)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-mechanics-know-if-a-part-in-your-car-is-aftermarket/143409 "2019-07-01T18:41:11Z")
Is it usually because it looks newer than it should? Is it usually the brand name? I know this is a very general question. The reason I ask is because my 2013 VW Jetta wouldn’t start after I got gas, so I got a new purg… --- ## [How to manage car maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-manage-car-maintenance/3845)
**Author:** [@mjsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjsmith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-manage-car-maintenance/3845 "2019-07-01T16:21:37Z")
Is there a website to help manage car maintenance? --- ## [Help 2006 CLS 500 Wont Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2006-cls-500-wont-start/143429)
**Author:** [@Kaitlyin\_Youngblood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kaitlyin_Youngblood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2006-cls-500-wont-start/143429 "2019-07-01T16:20:54Z")
I have a Mecedes Benz CLS500, that will not start. It does not make any clicking noises or anything. Just had battery changed. Two error messages are shown, Reduced braking power-start engine and Visit Workshop With Ba… --- ## [Automatic transmission downshifts at high speeds + check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-downshifts-at-high-speeds-check-engine-light/42298)
**Author:** [@missyyssim22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missyyssim22)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-downshifts-at-high-speeds-check-engine-light/42298 "2019-07-01T15:31:06Z")
2003 automatic five speed (original owner)124,585 mi. 1) will not shift to 5th gear (via selectronic) 2) downshifts to 3rd after 12 miles @ \>60 mps 3) amber check engine light comes back on @ each time of above ref… --- ## [Installed a new aftermarket radio, gauge cluster won't work when its turned on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-a-new-aftermarket-radio-gauge-cluster-wont-work-when-its-turned-on/143397)
**Author:** [@Itjustwontwork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Itjustwontwork)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-a-new-aftermarket-radio-gauge-cluster-wont-work-when-its-turned-on/143397 "2019-07-01T14:30:50Z")
Hello, I recently had an aftermarket radio installed by a couple of friends that sort of do it as a hobby. I’m not the most mechanically or electrically inclined. Anyways, everything in my pickup works fine when the radi… --- ## [2005 Mercury Monterey - Seat help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-monterey-seat-help/143401)
**Author:** [@KarenSquires](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenSquires)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-monterey-seat-help/143401 "2019-07-01T12:45:48Z")
Front drivers seat will not adjust forward or back. Stuck in back position. Is it a fuse, if so which one. If not what do you think?. --- ## [2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD - What next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-2500hd-what-next/143390)
**Author:** [@JeffK40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffK40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-2500hd-what-next/143390 "2019-07-01T12:37:39Z")
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD with Duramax and Allison trans. 30,000 miles exhaust fluid sensor - heater replaced, 46,000 miles computer replaced, 49,000 miles steering wheel position sensor replaced, 55,100 miles shift modula… --- ## [1997 Toyota Tercel - bell sound when turning left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-tercel-bell-sound-when-turning-left/143356)
**Author:** [@KathyRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyRoberts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-tercel-bell-sound-when-turning-left/143356 "2019-07-01T12:00:14Z")
My car has a bell sound when I turn left. The A/C was on (I haven’t tried with it off.) I know the car is old but it runs great (except perhaps for the bell? Maybe not!) --- ## [2004 v6 Mustang engine rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-v6-mustang-engine-rattle/143392)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Travis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Travis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-v6-mustang-engine-rattle/143392 "2019-07-01T11:35:59Z")
I have a 2004 v6 automatic mustang with 125k miles. Around 105k miles my car started randomly making a rattle from what sounds like the engine when I accelerated and it’s been slowly getting worse. Now it is a loud rattl… --- ## [2006 Ford Explorer won’t start if tank is full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-won-t-start-if-tank-is-full/143261)
**Author:** [@LynBartges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynBartges)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-won-t-start-if-tank-is-full/143261 "2019-06-29T13:21:51Z")
Normally when I turn the key, the engine starts right up. No hesitation. But for the past 6 months every time I fill up my tank, the car won’t start. It won’t turn over. It sounds like the gas has water in it. After tryi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=582) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=584)