# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=603 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 604 --- ## [Do we rent one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-we-rent-one/49125)
**Author:** [@lindatan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindatan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-we-rent-one/49125 "2010-05-26T21:17:11Z")
We will be making a trip to Los Angeles, CA from Eastern Oregon - about a 15 hour trip each way. We need to bring home our children, their bikes, suitcases, etc. Would it be wiser to rent a pick up, large van, instead … --- ## [2007 Honda Civic Cpe - Wiper glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cpe-wiper-glitch/141564)
**Author:** [@ManuelFernandez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelFernandez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cpe-wiper-glitch/141564 "2019-06-05T16:49:51Z")
Have a 2007 Civic Ex w/Manual 5-spd. Wiper delay function works only at max delay at engine start-up w/control set at min delay (fully clock-wise rotation). After engine rpms are up a bit (batt voltage goes up?) wiper de… --- ## [2016 Honda Civic unexplained beep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-unexplained-beep/141247)
**Author:** [@EricMurray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricMurray)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-unexplained-beep/141247 "2019-06-05T16:08:16Z")
The car is parked in the garage and turned off. While upstairs, I will hear a loud beep (not a horn sound). About every 20 minutes or so, I hear it again. When I go to check on car, nothing is out of the ordinary (no … --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - XM issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-xm-issues/141571)
**Author:** [@johnirwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnirwin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-xm-issues/141571 "2019-06-05T15:16:27Z")
intermittent problem with xm radio, no sound.locks on to selected channel,will not switch,screen says channel unavailable.tried refresh signal.car is 2weeks old.has happened 3 times since I got the car --- ## [2017 Subaru Outback - iPhone and voice commands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-iphone-and-voice-commands/141567)
**Author:** [@Sharon39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-outback-iphone-and-voice-commands/141567 "2019-06-05T14:35:59Z")
When my iphone 6s is charging my GPS will not talk to me. If it is not plugged in I get voice directions fine. --- ## [Diagnosis P02999 Turbo/Super Charger Underboost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-p02999-turbo-super-charger-underboost/141579)
**Author:** [@Suhoan\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suhoan_Lee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosis-p02999-turbo-super-charger-underboost/141579 "2019-06-05T13:18:48Z")
Hello guys, I hope you guys are having a great day. I have 2012 Chelvy Cruze and my engine light check showed up today. I did a diagnosis check and it says P02999 Turbo/Super charger underboost. I included a picture … --- ## [Starting problem saga](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-saga/141117)
**Author:** [@myfirstnameat\_152523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myfirstnameat_152523)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-saga/141117 "2019-06-05T13:17:46Z")
fyi: 96 mits 3000gt sl It has been a 2 year saga that only got serious about 3 weeks ago. I turn the key to start it and it went click(relay) 1 or 2 times only to start. That was the 2 years. Recently i turned the key… --- ## [2009 Honda Fit - Clanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-clanks/141600)
**Author:** [@JoeSimonetti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeSimonetti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-clanks/141600 "2019-06-05T13:12:34Z")
Hearing a clanking in the front of the car when I go over a bump and a thumping when I back up and turning the steering wheel hard to parallel park. --- ## [1998 Dodge Ram 1500 torque converter code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-torque-converter-code/141586)
**Author:** [@Craig52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-torque-converter-code/141586 "2019-06-05T13:02:33Z")
Torque converter code , circuit malfunction. What is best way to go about this to correct issue --- ## [2013 Jaguar XJ - noticeable vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jaguar-xj-noticeable-vibration/141553)
**Author:** [@Jim43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jaguar-xj-noticeable-vibration/141553 "2019-06-05T11:49:10Z")
Noticible vibration between 60 and 75 MPH, especially when maintaining low throttle pressure such as driving uphill maintaining 65 mph. --- ## [F250 brake light and 4x4 low light come on, truck looses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-brake-light-and-4x4-low-light-come-on-truck-looses-power/140879)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f250-brake-light-and-4x4-low-light-come-on-truck-looses-power/140879 "2019-06-05T09:17:32Z")
Trying to help my friend with his 2006 f250 3valve superduty 5.4. It’s been randomly loosing power(sluggish acceleration). Sometimes it lasts for a couple minutes, sometimes all day. Usually, but not always, the power … --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla - AC feels cool when switch isn’t on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-ac-feels-cool-when-switch-isn-t-on/141526)
**Author:** [@Sunday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunday)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-ac-feels-cool-when-switch-isn-t-on/141526 "2019-06-04T15:28:05Z")
Why is my car ac fan is cool without climate control switch on --- ## [Can a transmission just repair itself? (2001 Chevy Metro LSi)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-just-repair-itself-2001-chevy-metro-lsi/89451)
**Author:** [@oddtruth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oddtruth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-just-repair-itself-2001-chevy-metro-lsi/89451 "2019-06-05T04:33:52Z")
So, I own a 2001 Chevrolet Metro LSi. It's got the 1.3L original Suzuki engine and the original transmission in it with about 300,000 miles on both. I bought it about a year ago for $1000 and has treated me well ever sen… --- ## [Clicking Steering Column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-steering-column/140877)
**Author:** [@Christopher\_Rosario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christopher_Rosario)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-steering-column/140877 "2019-06-05T02:27:48Z")
So my ES330 2004 is now making this noise after replacing Dryrotted PS lines. Only makes noise when going straight, not turning. --- ## [2002 Buick Rendevous Giving 8.2 volt reading between battery gnd terminal and the chasis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendevous-giving-8-2-volt-reading-between-battery-gnd-terminal-and-the-chasis/141513)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Ketchens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward_Ketchens)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendevous-giving-8-2-volt-reading-between-battery-gnd-terminal-and-the-chasis/141513 "2019-06-05T01:21:50Z")
Was previously getting sparks every time I connected the ground cable to battery negative terminal. with the extra ground wire removed from chassis, I do not get that spark. Reading good 12 volts between battery ground … --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKT vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkt-vibration/141239)
**Author:** [@Mike09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike09)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkt-vibration/141239 "2019-06-05T00:20:10Z")
Hi, Do have the vibration problem? If so! Have you had it fixed? What was it? --- ## [6 Starters on 2012 bmw 135](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-starters-on-2012-bmw-135/141467)
**Author:** [@Engineer\_Cliff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Engineer_Cliff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-starters-on-2012-bmw-135/141467 "2019-06-04T23:02:18Z")
The first time, it wouldn’t crank when warm. Took it to the dealer under an extended warranty, he replaced the starter. Within a week it happened again. This time he thought he had it, called me in, but it wouldn’t st… --- ## [2009 Nissan Rogue noise when turning. CV Joint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-rogue-noise-when-turning-cv-joint/67000)
**Author:** [@Goggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goggs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-rogue-noise-when-turning-cv-joint/67000 "2019-06-04T22:56:06Z")
Long time listener, first time poster so I'll try and keep this brief 09 AWD Rogue w/ approx 34K miles. For a while my wife and I have been hearing what can best be described as a popping noise (just one) and vibratio… --- ## [Turn signal is knocking out brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-is-knocking-out-brake-light/141505)
**Author:** [@Isaac\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac_Smith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-is-knocking-out-brake-light/141505 "2019-06-04T22:30:49Z")
I have a 1995 F250 and the turn signals are not working. I have checked the fuse, turn signal relay and even replaced the multi-function switch. Hazards work and brake lights work. I have noticed also that when I have th… --- ## [Is my Caliper broken?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-caliper-broken/141521)
**Author:** [@Deckal\_Danielson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deckal_Danielson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-caliper-broken/141521 "2019-06-04T22:09:20Z")
Hey everyone how’s it going. So I decided to do my own maintenance recently. The first job that I’ve gotten is a malfunctioning caliper. I heard some concerning noises from my wheel. I took it off and found that my brake… --- ## [2002 Buick Rendezvous - Won't start the second time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-wont-start-the-second-time/140274)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Ketchens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward_Ketchens)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-wont-start-the-second-time/140274 "2019-06-04T21:44:13Z")
Vehicle starts and runs ok , for any length of time. Just turn it off and it may not start again for another 36 hours. What might this be? --- ## [Oil Disappeared then Reappeared?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-disappeared-then-reappeared/141493)
**Author:** [@foxrl03\_152812](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foxrl03_152812)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-disappeared-then-reappeared/141493 "2019-06-04T21:29:53Z")
We just bought a Ford F-150 from a dealer about a week ago and they “inspected” it before selling. However, when my husband checked the oil it was empty. He bought oil and filled it then came home and when he looked agai… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Accent - gauge anomaly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-gauge-anomaly/141531)
**Author:** [@VictoriaL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VictoriaL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-gauge-anomaly/141531 "2019-06-04T21:16:48Z")
Driving Down the highway at about 60 mph and all of my dash lights lit up and started blinking, then just the seatbelt light before all my gauges reset. The avg. mpg guage then said I was getting 99.9 mpg. Everything sta… --- ## [2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shuts off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-c-class-shuts-off-at-stop/141562)
**Author:** [@Don23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mercedes-benz-c-class-shuts-off-at-stop/141562 "2019-06-04T21:01:04Z")
My wife just bought a new Mercedes. At red lights or in heavy traffic the engine shuts off and re starts went the brake is released. She was told by the dealer this is a gas saving feature. How long before the starter mo… --- ## [Heavy Rain New Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-rain-new-noise/140789)
**Author:** [@paul.stejskal\_152301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paul.stejskal_152301)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heavy-rain-new-noise/140789 "2019-06-04T20:36:24Z")
So I was driving yesterday in some heavy rain. I went fairly slow when it was heavier because I was afraid of hydroplaning and I was not in a hurry. I got passed by everyone so you know I wasn’t going that fast, maybe 40… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata noise in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-noise-in-reverse/141555)
**Author:** [@virginia34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/virginia34)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-noise-in-reverse/141555 "2019-06-04T20:36:06Z")
i bought the car use, but whenever i use the gear in reverse is hard it makes a noise why? --- ## [2002 Ford Explorer blows different temp on each side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-blows-different-temp-on-each-side/141551)
**Author:** [@Alexandra56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexandra56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-explorer-blows-different-temp-on-each-side/141551 "2019-06-04T20:31:51Z")
A/C blowing cold air on driver’s side, but warm on passenger side --- ## [2010 Buick LaCrosse CEL on but fading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-cel-on-but-fading/141547)
**Author:** [@Nixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nixon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-cel-on-but-fading/141547 "2019-06-04T20:29:48Z")
The check engine light came on and stayed on, doesn’t seem to have as much strength as it had before. --- ## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-rumbles/141545)
**Author:** [@DianaGruensteiner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaGruensteiner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-rumbles/141545 "2019-06-04T20:27:12Z")
makes rumbling noise when reversing. --- ## [Urgent help for camry 2008 hybrid control arms replacement - Houston Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-help-for-camry-2008-hybrid-control-arms-replacement-houston-area/141507)
**Author:** [@hadybouserhal\_152821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hadybouserhal_152821)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-help-for-camry-2008-hybrid-control-arms-replacement-houston-area/141507 "2019-06-04T20:09:18Z")
Unfortunately, I lost my job recently and been trying to rely on ride share to put food on the table, but of course this caused wear and tear on my car. I recently found both front lower control arms needs changing, and … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=602) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=604)