# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=661 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 662 --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento clunking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-clunking/136220)
**Author:** [@AlanSauve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanSauve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-clunking/136220 "2019-03-10T17:29:50Z")
Since I purchased this auto new, there has been intermittent clunking in the front. I have had the dealer look at this several times to no avail. The last time they told me it was in the auto. transmission linkage. The p… --- ## [HELP! CLUTCH ISSUES! - 2005 Scion tC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204)
**Author:** [@alex.johns6217\_149285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.johns6217_149285)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204 "2019-03-10T14:18:10Z")
I need help diagnosing whether my clutch went bad or my slave or master cylinder went bad. So the car drove perfectly fine all day, went to work, came home, perfect. I went to go sell it after i got home from work, drove… --- ## [2011 BMW X5 - Burns oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-burns-oil/135156)
**Author:** [@CozetteElliott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CozetteElliott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-burns-oil/135156 "2019-03-10T14:16:42Z")
I have the same issue with my 2011 X5 burning oil. It drinks oil like it’s water. I have to carry two quarts of oil in my truck and add the two quarts per week. I figure out if I leave the truck in park to warm up the… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra Keyless entry woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-keyless-entry-woes/136182)
**Author:** [@Shane\_Aubrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shane_Aubrey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-keyless-entry-woes/136182 "2019-03-10T13:30:07Z")
My wife has a 2009 Hyundai Elantra and recently the keyless fobs quit working. Actually, I think they are fine and already tested the batteries, but the cars wireless receiver seems to have quit working. I have been all … --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac blowing cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac-blowing-cold/136168)
**Author:** [@WilliamHyland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamHyland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac-blowing-cold/136168 "2019-03-10T12:33:55Z")
Changed thermostat housing’ car still blows cold air; little better than it was. --- ## [Replacing seats - 2013 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats-2013-toyota-rav4/136134)
**Author:** [@AnnMoser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnMoser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats-2013-toyota-rav4/136134 "2019-03-10T12:25:49Z")
Dear Car Talk, I have a toyota suv 2013. I am fairly happy with the vehicle but would like to know if the seats can be replaced with something more comfortable? --- ## [2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid - battery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-yukon-hybrid-battery-problem/136207)
**Author:** [@Edwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-yukon-hybrid-battery-problem/136207 "2019-03-10T12:00:04Z")
My GMC was stopping for a longtime when I start it run for 10 second and the battery Dead I charge it again same think happen again --- ## [Should I buy? And is it repairable? If so will it last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-and-is-it-repairable-if-so-will-it-last/135733)
**Author:** [@tyson.mcdowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyson.mcdowell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-and-is-it-repairable-if-so-will-it-last/135733 "2019-03-10T07:58:35Z")
This is a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 and I really think I could repair it. It has 114k and runs and drives smooth. Is there a tool I could use to push the roof back in place a little? I’m not wanting it to look perfect ju… --- ## [Overheating 1993 Chevrolet 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1993-chevrolet-1500/136142)
**Author:** [@roy24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roy24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1993-chevrolet-1500/136142 "2019-03-10T07:13:21Z")
I have over heating problem on my 93 chevy p/u 4.3, with in 2miles it will red line and steam come out from under the hood. put in new parts , radiator, thermostat, reset timing,changed heater core.please HELP. Thank you… --- ## [Engine swap - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-2006-chrysler-town-country/135955)
**Author:** [@Steven35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven35)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-2006-chrysler-town-country/135955 "2019-03-10T05:55:06Z")
I am buying a 2006 Chrysler town and country touring but it has a blown rod but I also have the same van color and everything hit a deer in it but the engine is good how much would it cost to put the my engine in the one… --- ## [Won't turn over after installing new neutral safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over-after-installing-new-neutral-safety-switch/136159)
**Author:** [@Cabe\_McKinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabe_McKinney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over-after-installing-new-neutral-safety-switch/136159 "2019-03-10T05:08:56Z")
I installed a new neutral safety switch in my 78 Camaro. And after I did I turned the key and it cranked fine. I turned it off and I came back and tried to turn it over again and it didn’t even click. My lights and AC tu… --- ## [Brakes pulsate at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-pulsate-at-highway-speeds/136131)
**Author:** [@MikeA26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeA26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-pulsate-at-highway-speeds/136131 "2019-03-10T01:44:19Z")
I have a 2002 honda civic LX, the previous owner mentioned that the brakes had been done recently, but “one rotor may be botched” the car shakes around 50-60 mph, and the brakes pulsate when braking at highway speeds, i… --- ## [2002 Hyundai Accent gl 1.6l auto trans problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-gl-1-6l-auto-trans-problem/136064)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Jefferson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Justin_Jefferson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-gl-1-6l-auto-trans-problem/136064 "2019-03-10T01:39:30Z")
Got this little car, keeps slipping from 4th back into third. Changed input output sensors. Also common problem is there’s a couple of shims and Torrington race bearings that go back and shared in the trans… found the pi… --- ## [Transponder program mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transponder-program-mode/136186)
**Author:** [@FrugalFatGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrugalFatGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transponder-program-mode/136186 "2019-03-10T01:36:31Z")
I successfully programed the FOB of a replacement key for an '09 Yaris but I can’t get her into program mode to accept the new transponder. I tried two methods I found on youtube and haven’t any success. Does anybody h… --- ## [08 Yukon Denali mysterious problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-yukon-denali-mysterious-problem/134584)
**Author:** [@Jsoda22\_148274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jsoda22_148274)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-yukon-denali-mysterious-problem/134584 "2019-03-10T01:21:43Z")
Hello! I have an 08’ Yukon Denal XL and I have been experiencing an issue ONLY while the car is in drive and ONLY from a cold start and while outside temperatures are very cold as well, like freezing temps. When I start… --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - lost power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-lost-power/136129)
**Author:** [@DanielBecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielBecker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-lost-power/136129 "2019-03-10T01:00:18Z")
My son is having problems with his KIA Sportage. The car loses power and it doesn’t go any faster than 25mph. The dealer says its his fault for not changing the oil at the proper times. Also he said that the engine heads… --- ## [2007 Ford Edge clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-clicking-noise/136175)
**Author:** [@dave31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-clicking-noise/136175 "2019-03-10T00:56:57Z")
car makes clicking when turning left and accellerating --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla VCS light and codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-vcs-light-and-codes/136177)
**Author:** [@KenHodges](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenHodges)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-vcs-light-and-codes/136177 "2019-03-10T00:53:36Z")
2010 Corolla S keeps throwing codes P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402, P2419. VCS light comes on and blinks along with check engine light and traction control light. I’ve read fix is anything from a new gas cap to complete Evap… --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - tire pressure gauges dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-tire-pressure-gauges-dead/136136)
**Author:** [@Don38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-tire-pressure-gauges-dead/136136 "2019-03-10T00:32:15Z")
I left the country for 30 days, so disconnected the car’s battery. When I reconnected, the tire-pressure gauge didn’t work, and hasn’t worked since. Same story with my 2010 Corolla. --- ## [2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - obtaining advance data](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-prix-obtaining-advance-data/136170)
**Author:** [@GeorgeMeitzner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeMeitzner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-pontiac-grand-prix-obtaining-advance-data/136170 "2019-03-10T00:22:01Z")
I live near Denver. My Pontiac (below) runs cooler and gets better gas mileage only in the mountains, on high-octane gasoline. I think this has to do with the ping sensor and timing retarder. Is there a way to configu… --- ## [Resetting radio after battery change - 2005 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-radio-after-battery-change-2005-ford-explorer/136184)
**Author:** [@thomasmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasmiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-radio-after-battery-change-2005-ford-explorer/136184 "2019-03-09T23:55:04Z")
how do I reset radio on ford explorer after changing battery --- ## [2001 Volvo S60 - worth buying used?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-worth-buying-used/136061)
**Author:** [@Sam22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam22)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-worth-buying-used/136061 "2019-03-09T21:56:42Z")
Anybody out there that are currently still driving this car, I would appreciate it if you could share some insights into the service it has given you and would you recommend me buying one with 160 000 km. I need to repla… --- ## [My car won't drive forward but is able to go in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-drive-forward-but-is-able-to-go-in-reverse/136165)
**Author:** [@Mackenzie\_Cammock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mackenzie_Cammock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-drive-forward-but-is-able-to-go-in-reverse/136165 "2019-03-09T21:01:48Z")
2008 Ford Fusion 153km --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer trans fluid leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-trans-fluid-leak/136149)
**Author:** [@connie58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connie58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-trans-fluid-leak/136149 "2019-03-09T20:52:21Z")
leaking transmission fluid between motor and front transmission --- ## [2003 Ford Windstar brake pedal sinks to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-brake-pedal-sinks-to-floor/136161)
**Author:** [@douglasroane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/douglasroane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-brake-pedal-sinks-to-floor/136161 "2019-03-09T20:38:04Z")
why do the brake paddle go all the way to the floor I replaced everything that I know to do --- ## [Windows frost in the cold - 2007 Pontiac G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-frost-in-the-cold-2007-pontiac-g6/136120)
**Author:** [@JoyceDecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceDecker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-frost-in-the-cold-2007-pontiac-g6/136120 "2019-03-09T20:32:53Z")
My car windows frost/ice up as soon as I open the door on cold morning Have only had this happen after moving where I do not have a garage or carport. It’s very difficult scraping the inside windows! --- ## [P0012 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0012-code/136146)
**Author:** [@manhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manhal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0012-code/136146 "2019-03-09T19:37:34Z")
I ,ve got a check engine light on and the code p0012 . I googled it and it is related to camshaft. My car’s , kia forte 2009, performance is ok and every thing seems normal . Does this problem call for prompt action? --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry: doors lock on their own?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-doors-lock-on-their-own/136151)
**Author:** [@ricky19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricky19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-doors-lock-on-their-own/136151 "2019-03-09T19:12:31Z")
my wife swears her car doors are locking after she parks and comes in the house? is this possible? --- ## [2013 Subaru Outback extended crank problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-extended-crank-problems/92502)
**Author:** [@Peggyfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggyfish)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-extended-crank-problems/92502 "2019-03-09T17:35:40Z")
My outback started giving me intermittent extended crank starting problems on cold engine starts a few months ago. I brought it in first to repair shop and then dealership. Battery replaced, all systems checked out, comp… --- ## [2004 Toyota Tundra - 4WD won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tundra-4wd-won-t-engage/136100)
**Author:** [@JohnVehrs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnVehrs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-tundra-4wd-won-t-engage/136100 "2019-03-09T14:30:34Z")
My 04’ Toyota Tundra won’t go into 4wd. Lights on dash flash from time to time and other times not , but still won’t go into 4H or 4L. Is there a service bulletin on this issue? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=660) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=662)