# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=588 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 589 --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid brake vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-brake-vibration/142965)
**Author:** [@JohnJensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnJensen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-brake-vibration/142965 "2019-06-25T19:55:52Z")
Regenerative electric motor braking in (low 1) has bad vibration at around 50 miles per hour. It doesn’t stop at any speed until returned to Drive mode. --- ## [2017 Honda Accord Hybrid - brake pedal goes to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-hybrid-brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor/142959)
**Author:** [@RichNourie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichNourie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-hybrid-brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor/142959 "2019-06-25T19:03:37Z")
Looking to see if anyone is having the same problem with the braking system. My pedal goes to the floor it’s happened five times so far and honda won’t do anything about because they can’t replicate the issue and there’s… --- ## [Popcorn sound under my truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popcorn-sound-under-my-truck/142992)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Rodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricky_Rodriguez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/popcorn-sound-under-my-truck/142992 "2019-06-25T18:53:56Z")
Hi. I have a 2000 chevy S10 pick up truck. Yesterday when I started my truck, it immediately started making a noise that sounded like popcorn popping. Its not really loud but loud enough to easily hear it. The sound happ… --- ## [Garage door opener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-door-opener/136241)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-door-opener/136241 "2019-06-25T17:37:01Z")
This is sort of car related, I do park my car in the garage. I have an intermittent problem when closing the door, it will stop, reverse and flash it’s light as if the sensor has been tripped. If I hold the button dow… --- ## [2009 Nissan Altima - Broke 3 coil springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-broke-3-coil-springs/142951)
**Author:** [@MazenDajani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MazenDajani)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-broke-3-coil-springs/142951 "2019-06-25T16:27:27Z")
Broken coil spring in front left side, and broken two rear coil springs in 2009 Nissan Altima SE Sedan V6 engine. --- ## [2016 Toyota Sienna - starts and stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-sienna-starts-and-stops/142924)
**Author:** [@Herman48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herman48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-sienna-starts-and-stops/142924 "2019-06-25T16:21:03Z")
My car starts for a second and then stops. there is a lot of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The screen says check power steering. --- ## [2014 Jeep Cherokee -Whines and grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-whines-and-grinds/142962)
**Author:** [@AliahWing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliahWing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-whines-and-grinds/142962 "2019-06-25T16:10:44Z")
A whining grinding sound --- ## [High humudity in the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-humudity-in-the-car/22885)
**Author:** [@geg1633](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geg1633)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2008, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-humudity-in-the-car/22885 "2008-12-04T02:27:50Z")
Hello, I own a 1999 Honda Civic hatchback. I live in Oregon, where it rains quite a lot. I've noticed that there is a fair amount of humidity in the car, to the point that mold is developing on the dashboard. I … --- ## [Torsion bar? 05 Chevy Suburban 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torsion-bar-05-chevy-suburban-1500/142957)
**Author:** [@Djryan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djryan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torsion-bar-05-chevy-suburban-1500/142957 "2019-06-25T15:57:53Z")
So I recently replaced the lower control arms in my Suburban. I made sure to mark the orientation of the torsion bar when I took it out of the origional lower arm and put it back in the same orientation in the new one… … --- ## [2005 Honda Accord immobilizer question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-immobilizer-question/142940)
**Author:** [@BobZahilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobZahilla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-immobilizer-question/142940 "2019-06-25T14:55:26Z")
Our Honda Accord will not start and we think the Immobilizer is not working but how should we fix it and do we need to? At first we thought it was a battery error as the battery was drained after the car had been sittin… --- ## [2012 Cadillac SRX knocking at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-knocking-at-low-speed/142933)
**Author:** [@LouieCabassa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouieCabassa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-knocking-at-low-speed/142933 "2019-06-25T14:35:23Z")
when accelerating from zero, at 20mph I hear a slight knocking from right front of car.goes away at 21 or 22mph --- ## [74AMC Gremlin dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/74amc-gremlin-dying/121456)
**Author:** [@74AMCGrem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/74AMCGrem)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/74amc-gremlin-dying/121456 "2019-06-25T14:29:19Z")
I recently bought a 74 AMC Gremlin. I drove it 90 miles home without an issue but the past few days it has been dying intermittently. It starts right back up and drives another mile or so and dies again…Everytike it star… --- ## [2018 Honda Accord Sdn - Does it waander?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-does-it-waander/142944)
**Author:** [@ChrisCagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisCagan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-sdn-does-it-waander/142944 "2019-06-25T13:33:53Z")
Am considering buying a 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T EX-L. But I read of wandering issues for the previous generation: 2017, 2016, etc. Has that been fixed in the 18? What did they do to fix it? Or are there still complaint… --- ## [Ignition switch Ford van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-ford-van/142954)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-switch-ford-van/142954 "2019-06-25T13:17:23Z")
2010 Ford 15 passenger van E-350 Super duty XLT 5.4. 200,000 plus miles. I need to replace this ignition switch. Do I need to worry about having to reset the security system in some way, or is it plug and play? --- ## [Again, GM Doesn't Give A Damn About Their Customers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/again-gm-doesnt-give-a-damn-about-their-customers/142934)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/again-gm-doesnt-give-a-damn-about-their-customers/142934 "2019-06-25T06:36:32Z")
Only the bottom line! GM filed a request with NHTSA in January to avoid recalling some of its SUVs and pickups equipped with Takata airbags, the third time the Detroit automaker has sought relief, according to a Feb. 6 … --- ## [2011 Honda CR-V - CV issues after just 8 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-cv-issues-after-just-8-years/142318)
**Author:** [@JoanneDerr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanneDerr)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-cv-issues-after-just-8-years/142318 "2019-06-25T01:45:50Z")
2011 Honda CRV with 98441 miles on it. CV joint broke on rear passenger side. No part available in USA. Had to go off market for part. Honda service repair was surprised that I could drive to the shop. The report ca… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic Sdn - Odd sound after battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-sdn-odd-sound-after-battery-change/142716)
**Author:** [@ann29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ann29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-sdn-odd-sound-after-battery-change/142716 "2019-06-25T00:21:32Z")
battery changed saturday when i drive the can a sound is heard under front of car like a low siren sound the goes away after about 10 minutes. any ideas --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento steering controls aren't working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-steering-controls-arent-working/142922)
**Author:** [@john311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john311)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-steering-controls-arent-working/142922 "2019-06-24T23:37:27Z")
steering wheel controls not working propably --- ## [Stripped Torx Tricky Place — Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-torx-tricky-place-help/142926)
**Author:** [@Xion\_English](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xion_English)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripped-torx-tricky-place-help/142926 "2019-06-24T23:28:32Z")
Hey! I’m pretty defeated. I was trying to take off the intake manifold on my mk6 GTI and stripped two torx bolts because I used the wrong bit before I realized the problem (facepalm). There isn’t much room so it’s hard… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen Jetta - How can I get a radio code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-how-can-i-get-a-radio-code/142898)
**Author:** [@jk2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jk2002)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-jetta-how-can-i-get-a-radio-code/142898 "2019-06-24T23:22:32Z")
Where can I get a programming code for my 2011 volkswagen Jetta SL radio? Is there someplace other than the dealership? --- ## [2011 Ford Edge - cost of shock absorber installation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-cost-of-shock-absorber-installation/142929)
**Author:** [@FrankMulville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankMulville)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-edge-cost-of-shock-absorber-installation/142929 "2019-06-24T22:58:25Z")
how much to install shock absorbers --- ## [2019 Hyundai Sonata - warning buzzer too quiet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-warning-buzzer-too-quiet/142918)
**Author:** [@Marv45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marv45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-warning-buzzer-too-quiet/142918 "2019-06-24T22:58:03Z")
backup & cross traffic warning buzzer can hardly be heard --- ## [Really not sure exactly what happened](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-not-sure-exactly-what-happened/142808)
**Author:** [@DjWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DjWallace)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-not-sure-exactly-what-happened/142808 "2019-06-24T21:54:56Z")
(Not car savvy, but would like to know why I almost died. Also not sure if this goes here. There’s a tldr) I was driving home in my 2003 Chevy Cavalier (mi:213,273) today, when it was almost like the brake was stomped a… --- ## [Causes of emergency brake failure? (2001 GMC Jimmy)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/causes-of-emergency-brake-failure-2001-gmc-jimmy/142909)
**Author:** [@Sherry11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherry11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/causes-of-emergency-brake-failure-2001-gmc-jimmy/142909 "2019-06-24T20:50:01Z")
What would make the emergency brake stop working --- ## [2018 Honda Civic Hybrid - Cassettes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-hybrid-cassettes/142873)
**Author:** [@VishIyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VishIyer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-hybrid-cassettes/142873 "2019-06-24T20:23:29Z")
Being an old timer, I would still like to listen to my cassette tapes played on a Walkman (remember those). However the new Honda Clarity 2018 does not have an Aux port. Is there any cable to convert an aux to USB --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-transmission-trouble/142912)
**Author:** [@Laura30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-transmission-trouble/142912 "2019-06-24T19:44:54Z")
Service transmission light came on. Vehicle is not safe to drive and was almost in a accident with my kids in the vehicle. Vehicles is having problems starting as well. My Jeep is not part of the recall and I do still ha… --- ## [2003 Ford Mustang - interior lights won't go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-interior-lights-wont-go-off/142885)
**Author:** [@Harris35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harris35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-mustang-interior-lights-wont-go-off/142885 "2019-06-24T18:41:23Z")
interior lights on the mirror wont go off --- ## [Toyota Sienna 3rd row seat stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-3rd-row-seat-stuck/91721)
**Author:** [@nordee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nordee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-3rd-row-seat-stuck/91721 "2019-06-24T17:57:21Z")
The larger (60) side of my 2005 Sienna's third row seat is stuck in the "up" position. That is: the seat back will fold down, but the seat will not release from the floor in order to fold down into the well at the back o… --- ## [2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-electrical-issues/142786)
**Author:** [@TedOehlert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TedOehlert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-grand-cherokee-electrical-issues/142786 "2019-06-24T16:42:13Z")
Driver door open switch not working. Interior lights do not come on and radio will not turn off when door opens. Door locks can’t be controlled and front door windows can’t be controlled from driver door --- ## [2019 Subaru Forester - Windshields and warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-windshields-and-warranties/142883)
**Author:** [@BethTinshow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BethTinshow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-forester-windshields-and-warranties/142883 "2019-06-24T16:22:09Z")
I’m about to buy a 2019 Forester and read in Consumer Reports that there were 48 cases of windshields cracking, sometimes spontaneously, and that it was a known problem but there hasn’t yet been a recall. Anyone else h… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=587) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=589)