# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=706 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 707 --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox - new problems after battery change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-new-problems-after-battery-change/132223)
**Author:** [@bobbymitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobbymitchell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-new-problems-after-battery-change/132223 "2019-01-08T04:27:23Z")
changed battery, blend doors are flapping, radio flashes on & off, no display for radio or heater controls --- ## [2015 Hyundai Elantra Eco - eco light goes out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-eco-eco-light-goes-out/132211)
**Author:** [@bobcollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobcollins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-eco-eco-light-goes-out/132211 "2019-01-08T03:32:14Z")
1 have an 2015 elantra and on occasion the econo light goes out on the dash,l and when i move the gear shiftier to select it is still in econo. is this normal? --- ## [Where can I find 1979 Toyota Pickup parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-1979-toyota-pickup-parts/132132)
**Author:** [@LErwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LErwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-1979-toyota-pickup-parts/132132 "2019-01-08T02:47:17Z")
can you help me find a turnsignal hazard relay for a 1979 Toyota 20r longbed truck? Also the passenger side windshield wiper ARM --- ## ["Easy Steering Switch" - Need Help Identifying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-steering-switch-need-help-identifying/132227)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Marchewa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Marchewa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easy-steering-switch-need-help-identifying/132227 "2019-01-08T00:59:59Z")
I have a 1997 GMC Yukon. There have been issues with the truck’s steering; it has been jerky, and, a couple of times, it feels as if the wheels have locked. The truck was taken to a shop; they said the problem was an “ea… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry with 165K, 4cyl, shakes at low rpms and cuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-with-165k-4cyl-shakes-at-low-rpms-and-cuts-off/132229)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-with-165k-4cyl-shakes-at-low-rpms-and-cuts-off/132229 "2019-01-08T00:16:56Z")
My son has a 2005 Toyota Camry with 165K, 4cyl. He came home from college for Christmas and left his car at school for almost 3 weeks. When he got back, he realized he left a dome light on and battery was dead. Battery… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - bump during idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-bump-during-idle/132203)
**Author:** [@DonMorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonMorton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-bump-during-idle/132203 "2019-01-07T21:42:48Z")
As you may know, the Prius has a secondary power source, a gasoline engine. I believe it is basically a Corolla engine. Sometimes when I’m idling and the secondary engine engages, there’s a “bump”. It feels like somet… --- ## [F150 dead battery mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-dead-battery-mystery/132107)
**Author:** [@mmccullo\_146668](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmccullo_146668)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-dead-battery-mystery/132107 "2019-01-07T21:02:13Z")
I have a 2013 F150, about 125,000 miles, 5.0L. Replaced original battery less than a year ago. No problems with that to date. It sat for about 36 hours over the weekend, nothing left on. When I tried to unlock it Sunday … --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid brakes squeal only in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-brakes-squeal-only-in-reverse/132198)
**Author:** [@Freas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Freas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-hybrid-brakes-squeal-only-in-reverse/132198 "2019-01-07T19:36:42Z")
Brakes squeal while backing up, only while backing up. --- ## [2005 Ford F250 battery can’t maintain a charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f250-battery-can-t-maintain-a-charge/132196)
**Author:** [@PeteConaty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PeteConaty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f250-battery-can-t-maintain-a-charge/132196 "2019-01-07T19:35:57Z")
Having problem maintaining a charge on the battery. Have tested the battery and it is good. It still won’t start after registering " fully charged". Will not start!!! --- ## [1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport - Clutch issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-clutch-issues/132150)
**Author:** [@Jacob23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-impreza-outback-sport-clutch-issues/132150 "2019-01-07T17:12:55Z")
Why do I get a juttering, vibrating, or shaking at low speeds when I release the clutch? If I give it an excessive amount of throttle/gas while I release the clutch it does not do this. --- ## [$160 for Honda Civic A1 service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/160-for-honda-civic-a1-service/67895)
**Author:** [@PhilM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/160-for-honda-civic-a1-service/67895 "2019-01-07T16:56:00Z")
I have just been had. My little Civic maintenance minder came up with A1 which means it's time for an oil change and tire rotation. As the warranty just ran out on my car, I decided to get smart and find a good mechanic … --- ## [2011 Mazda CX-9 “shift shock”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-cx-9-shift-shock/131189)
**Author:** [@DominickAccurso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DominickAccurso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-cx-9-shift-shock/131189 "2018-12-26T23:12:59Z")
I was curious if anyone had what is referred to as shift-shock with their car’s transmission, which is when the transmission shifts into drive really hard. After the trained Mazda service technicians finally diagnosed t… --- ## [1983 Buick Riviera - Can't find a part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141)
**Author:** [@JefferyWeber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JefferyWeber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141 "2019-01-07T16:32:46Z")
im looking for a heat actuator valve gm number 25506257 --- ## [Information on what Blind Spot Sensor calibration actually does/verifies?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-on-what-blind-spot-sensor-calibration-actually-does-verifies/132177)
**Author:** [@lschenk\_146708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lschenk_146708)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/information-on-what-blind-spot-sensor-calibration-actually-does-verifies/132177 "2019-01-07T16:31:44Z")
This is more a general question than specific to any vehicle or even any make. My understanding is that when an OE or aftermarket Blind Spot Sensor is installed on a vehicle it has to go through a calibration procedure … --- ## [2013 Subaru Forester - How do the manuals hold up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-how-do-the-manuals-hold-up/132134)
**Author:** [@john54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-how-do-the-manuals-hold-up/132134 "2019-01-07T16:30:51Z")
How is the Manual transmission? Have you had ANY problems with it? --- ## [2017 Nissan Maxima - Seems to rev high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-seems-to-rev-high/132166)
**Author:** [@Dwain54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dwain54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-seems-to-rev-high/132166 "2019-01-07T16:30:30Z")
Do Nissan Maxima’s rev high? Was on highway going 45mph and car sounded like it was going 80mph. Very loud and rpm’s were high. Is that the norm for newer Nissan cars with the xtronic CVT transmission? --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Problems after changing the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-problems-after-changing-the-battery/132154)
**Author:** [@BobSchlaefer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobSchlaefer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-problems-after-changing-the-battery/132154 "2019-01-07T16:27:45Z")
Dear Car talk, When the battery was replaced in my 2015 Subaru Forester, It blew the engine control fuse and turned on the check engine light. It also made the cruise control and transmission mode lights blink. A perso… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet Colorado - Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-colorado-leaking/132183)
**Author:** [@AdalbertoSanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdalbertoSanchez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-colorado-leaking/132183 "2019-01-07T16:18:46Z")
Why is there air coming out of the oil filler cap and dipstick ,and oil seaping out of valve cover where cover meets the cylinder head ? --- ## [2009 Lexus RX 350 - TPMS sensor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-rx-350-tpms-sensor-issues/132109)
**Author:** [@Benjamin35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benjamin35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-rx-350-tpms-sensor-issues/132109 "2019-01-07T16:16:17Z")
My 2002 Lexus SC430 TPMS is functioning properly for the last 16 years. However, for my 2009 Lexus RX350, the TPMS warning light came on after my tire rotation. The tire company did the rotation said two of the sensors … --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 1500 - leaving cruise control on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-leaving-cruise-control-on/132023)
**Author:** [@Mike06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike06)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-leaving-cruise-control-on/132023 "2019-01-07T14:52:37Z")
Is it bad for your vehicle to leave cruise control on when going up or down inclines? --- ## [Noise from clutch after 70% pressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-clutch-after-70-pressed/132158)
**Author:** [@redbullah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redbullah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-clutch-after-70-pressed/132158 "2019-01-07T14:52:01Z")
Hello friends, I have a manual transmission 2007 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D hatchback. Replaced the clutch few days ago (original AISIN brand). I hear a ‘tatatata’ type of noise (like something is loose or shaky, not really … --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry - Looking for buying advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-looking-for-buying-advice/132173)
**Author:** [@T39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-looking-for-buying-advice/132173 "2019-01-07T14:46:48Z")
should I buy a 2008 Toyota Camry Le with 186000 miles. Is that miles too high for purchase --- ## [Bleeding brakes, bubbles don't stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes-bubbles-dont-stop/132050)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bleeding-brakes-bubbles-dont-stop/132050 "2019-01-07T13:38:26Z")
Hi all. I am bleeding the brakes in my wifes car. I did the first back passenger, fine no prob, then to the back drivers side and the bubbles don’t stop. any ideas? I am using this: https://www.harborfreight.com/automot… --- ## [I'm all packed up at the pump!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-all-packed-up-at-the-pump/132164)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Monroe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles_Monroe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-all-packed-up-at-the-pump/132164 "2019-01-07T13:18:58Z")
Everytime I drive up to the gas station I start to get this puckered up feeling cause I know that every time I get gas in my 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe… it pumps about one dollar then shuts off… and I proceed to pump the rest… --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V feels like it won’t stay on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-feels-like-it-won-t-stay-on-the-road/132112)
**Author:** [@EliseOrlando](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliseOrlando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-feels-like-it-won-t-stay-on-the-road/132112 "2019-01-07T10:23:56Z")
Despite $4000 worth of service the car continues to not ride properly. Daughter says driving 65 mph it feels as though the car is not staying on the road properly. Feels like when i big gust of wind hits you on a windy… --- ## [2017 Subaru Forester still in the shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-still-in-the-shop/132081)
**Author:** [@Phyllis48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phyllis48)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-forester-still-in-the-shop/132081 "2019-01-07T05:17:24Z")
My 2017 subaru would not start suddenly…it has been in the Subaru dealer for almost a week and they still have not even looked at it…I was told because I didn’t schedule the maintenance… --- ## [09 Mini Cooper ignition comes on and turns back off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mini-cooper-ignition-comes-on-and-turns-back-off/132143)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Mendele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick_Mendele)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-mini-cooper-ignition-comes-on-and-turns-back-off/132143 "2019-01-07T02:51:00Z")
I have an 09 Mini Cooper I just put a new clutch in. And I got everything back together went to go start the car and the ignition now turns on and turns right back off makes all the intro and outro noises like it should … --- ## [Escape ticks and hesitates before starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escape-ticks-and-hesitates-before-starting/132060)
**Author:** [@Cindy33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cindy33)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/escape-ticks-and-hesitates-before-starting/132060 "2019-01-07T02:10:09Z")
2016 Ford Escape Titanium wouldn’t start and got roadside assistance. Jumped. Now ticking and hesitating before it starts. Only 33K miles. what could be wrong? Afraid it will strand me again on a dark parking lot. --- ## [2005 Honda Accord Cpe - is valve adjustment necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-cpe-is-valve-adjustment-necessary/131985)
**Author:** [@Belle42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Belle42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-cpe-is-valve-adjustment-necessary/131985 "2019-01-07T02:06:39Z")
The dealer said I need or recommened a valve adjustment for my 2005 Honda Accord Lx . It is at 108,000 miles. Charging $275. Is it necessary because my car is quiet. --- ## [Thinking about buying a 2006 Volvo XC90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2006-volvo-xc90/132079)
**Author:** [@patricia57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patricia57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-buying-a-2006-volvo-xc90/132079 "2019-01-07T01:47:01Z")
Hello friends… thinking of buying a 2006 Volvo xc90 2.5t suv . with 142 k miles… can you recommend what my need to be done . and is it a costly repair car to own? Patricia . Thanks [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=705) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=707)