# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=77 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Car turns itself on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-car-turns-itself-on/192228)
**Author:** [@TimW.Utah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimW.Utah)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-car-turns-itself-on/192228 "2023-08-12T22:25:36Z")
From time to time the car will turn on all by itself, key is 1000 yards away. I also have experiences a number of issues with the car not starting. The real issue is that the computer stores only the information it und… --- ## [VW Polo - Front Speaker Static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-front-speaker-static/192235)
**Author:** [@Jamesprestage101\_186399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesprestage101_186399)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-polo-front-speaker-static/192235 "2023-08-12T12:35:12Z")
Hi, New car owner here. 2018 VW Launch Edition Manual Polo AWZ. Recently started hearing static/crackling noises from my front left speaker. Have not installed any sound systems so everything stock. Speaker in question … --- ## [2024 BMW 328 - Need help with diesel mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-328-need-help-with-diesel-mechanic/192207)
**Author:** [@msaund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msaund)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-bmw-328-need-help-with-diesel-mechanic/192207 "2023-08-12T05:24:03Z")
2014 BMW 328d - apparently needs heated metering line to be replaced. I am unable to find a diesel mechanic around zip 02132 who can do this. BMW dealerships as anticipated are trying to skin me alive. Any advice will be… --- ## [Antifreeze flush disposal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-flush-disposal/192151)
**Author:** [@fwang01\_186334](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fwang01_186334)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antifreeze-flush-disposal/192151 "2023-08-12T00:59:33Z")
Hi all. I’m taking over a 2011 BMW from my in-laws and decided to do some work on it myself. I’m going to flush the cooling system. I know I need to capture and recycle the old antifreeze, but after I flush the system w… --- ## [Horn relay clicks when horn is press](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-relay-clicks-when-horn-is-press/192218)
**Author:** [@joseaguilarvargas39\_184259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseaguilarvargas39_184259)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-relay-clicks-when-horn-is-press/192218 "2023-08-11T23:00:53Z")
Horn doesn’t work when I press the horn the relay clicks all horn fuse are not pop and the horn works when I put power to it --- ## [1994 Ford Explorer - rear door power window questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-rear-door-power-window-questions/192000)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-rear-door-power-window-questions/192000 "2023-08-11T20:51:14Z")
Let me know if I’m posting too much and I’ll tone it down. A week ago I was ready to give this car away just so I wouldn’t have to deal with it anymore. Now it’s a different story. New windshield, fix broken ignition sw… --- ## [Can a bad crank sensor or bad coil cause stalling without setting a code?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-crank-sensor-or-bad-coil-cause-stalling-without-setting-a-code/191286)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-bad-crank-sensor-or-bad-coil-cause-stalling-without-setting-a-code/191286 "2023-08-11T17:28:38Z")
A neighbor and friend’s 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L with about 300,000 miles has been randomly stalling for years, at idle, city and freeway. It always starts back up, mosyt times right away, but always within a few m… --- ## [Brake Fluid Boiling and repairs. Is this reasonable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-boiling-and-repairs-is-this-reasonable/192171)
**Author:** [@Nealrm722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nealrm722)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-fluid-boiling-and-repairs-is-this-reasonable/192171 "2023-08-10T23:56:18Z")
I changed the front brakes and rotors on the my Sienna. Didn’t see anything wrong at the time. However, on driving noticed that one side was a little hot. Next day - the wife needs to head out of town and I am stuck at … --- ## [2008 Audi v8 trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-v8-trouble/192199)
**Author:** [@groganrj\_186368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/groganrj_186368)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-audi-v8-trouble/192199 "2023-08-10T23:19:24Z")
OK, I am trying to keep my car on the road, but I am having trouble making sense of what I am being told by the mechanic. The engine has had half rebuilt and the timing chain issue resolved. Now, after having some fuel … --- ## [Troubleshooting wheelbearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-wheelbearing-replacement/192156)
**Author:** [@Waynosgirl2011\_186338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waynosgirl2011_186338)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-wheelbearing-replacement/192156 "2023-08-10T23:10:27Z")
i recently had a wheel bearing go bad on the front of my 2000 dakota sport. i replaced the wheel bearing assembly on both sides. it was good for 2 days then the noise came back when turning in either direction.thinking … --- ## [2019 Dodge Durango - Wobbles, rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-durango-wobbles-rattles/192209)
**Author:** [@rob00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rob00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-dodge-durango-wobbles-rattles/192209 "2023-08-10T21:14:54Z")
when traveling slow feels like vehicle wobbling & steering rattles. --- ## [Weird sound-back left side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sound-back-left-side/75368)
**Author:** [@celestemk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/celestemk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-sound-back-left-side/75368 "2023-08-10T17:21:56Z")
My Mazda 626 is making a really weird noise somewhere around the back left corner of the car (from the driver's seat). I just noticed it a couple of days ago, ironically enough, shortly after I picked it up from the mech… --- ## [1985 Nissan Pulsar NX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-nissan-pulsar-nx/192120)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-nissan-pulsar-nx/192120 "2023-08-10T14:00:57Z")
Hi everyone. So I have this car and it does not want to pass smog. No CEL but the smog results say that the engine is idling higher than factory setting and the emissions are too high. So would I just need to adjust that… --- ## [1996 Toyota Tacoma Hot Weather Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422)
**Author:** [@Thomasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422 "2023-08-08T22:29:57Z")
I have a 1996 Toy. Tacoma, 2 whl, 2.4L - 4 cycl. Problem: occurs in hot weather only, after I drive a bit, if I stop for say 5-15 min. the car is very difficult to start. I have to engage the starter for at least 15-2… --- ## [2006 Honda Accord Sdn - How are the 4-cylinder engines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-how-are-the-4-cylinder-engines/192133)
**Author:** [@JB22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JB22)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-how-are-the-4-cylinder-engines/192133 "2023-08-08T21:35:36Z")
How do the 4 cylinder engines hold up in the Accord? Are there any problems with the 4 cyl. engine? --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Oil change - now I need a new motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-now-i-need-a-new-motor/192131)
**Author:** [@Sue57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sue57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-oil-change-now-i-need-a-new-motor/192131 "2023-08-08T17:12:52Z")
I took my car to a dealer for an oil change.going home it smoked which I thought just maybe oil was burning off that was spilled. However it smoked even more. I took it in and had it checked the guy said a piece of plast… --- ## [2003 Toyota Sequoia - clicks then puffs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-sequoia-clicks-then-puffs/192112)
**Author:** [@cruzinrdc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruzinrdc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-sequoia-clicks-then-puffs/192112 "2023-08-08T13:55:54Z")
puffing sound on driver side in cabin, after click passenger side in cabin. --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Cruze - CEL mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-cel-mystery/192139)
**Author:** [@ArletteReneeVegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArletteReneeVegas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-cruze-cel-mystery/192139 "2023-08-07T23:44:55Z")
Check engine light came on …auto zone code says Accumulator it’s also leaking oil …or leaking something… --- ## [Bumper Estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-estimate/192147)
**Author:** [@meggie.k.b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meggie.k.b)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bumper-estimate/192147 "2023-08-07T22:13:31Z")
Hello, I need a professional opinion/second opinion and I hope you can help me out. I backed into a car. We would like to settle without insurance and the owner of the car has given me an estimate for the front bumper t… --- ## [2013 Honda Accord Cpe - How to tell if you need shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-cpe-how-to-tell-if-you-need-shocks/192108)
**Author:** [@Roy30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roy30)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-cpe-how-to-tell-if-you-need-shocks/192108 "2023-08-07T21:53:06Z")
How can you tell if you need new shock absorbers --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - Keyless entry malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-keyless-entry-malfunction/192136)
**Author:** [@ed16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-keyless-entry-malfunction/192136 "2023-08-07T17:37:14Z")
keyless enter malfunction --- ## [2023 Tesla Model 3 - Which washer fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-tesla-model-3-which-washer-fluid/192129)
**Author:** [@heymull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heymull)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-tesla-model-3-which-washer-fluid/192129 "2023-08-07T13:51:02Z")
what kind of windshield wiper fluid is recommended for temps between -10 and +10 degrees Fahrenheit? --- ## [2002 Buick Lesabre Rear Lights, and Dsshboard Light Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-rear-lights-and-dsshboard-light-problem/192127)
**Author:** [@frinyd\_186321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frinyd_186321)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-lesabre-rear-lights-and-dsshboard-light-problem/192127 "2023-08-07T00:21:01Z")
I have a 2002 Buick Lesabre. The other night I noticed that no lights at all were working on the trunk lid. No tag lights, no running lights, and no reverse lights. They all were blown. Not sure if they all blew at once,… --- ## [Wheel speed sensor harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-speed-sensor-harness/192057)
**Author:** [@Juniormg20165\_186269](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juniormg20165_186269)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-speed-sensor-harness/192057 "2023-08-06T23:29:06Z")
Hey everyone, I have a 2015 Scion tc, and recently my ABS, traction control and power steering light came on. I ran the codes and it was saying my wheels speed sensor front driver side was not Reading. I checked and … --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4-Whines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-whines/192091)
**Author:** [@TomWillingham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomWillingham)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-whines/192091 "2023-08-06T22:51:07Z")
I have a 20121 Toyota RAV4 automatic transmission with 100,000 miles that just developed a whining noise in the transmission. It was about 1/2 qt low on fluid, so I topped it off and test drove it. The whine is more subd… --- ## [Are 1997 Volvo 850 sedan OEM parts no longer made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-1997-volvo-850-sedan-oem-parts-no-longer-made/192065)
**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-1997-volvo-850-sedan-oem-parts-no-longer-made/192065 "2023-08-06T22:39:37Z")
I recently went to the Volvo dealer with my 1997 Volvo 850 (152,920 miles) who found a power steering fluid leak, a transmission fluid leak and some broken (rear) engine mounts. So I left the car behind with them. After … --- ## [2008 Acura RDX- Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-brake-issues/192118)
**Author:** [@GeorgeRaymondBohrer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeRaymondBohrer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-rdx-brake-issues/192118 "2023-08-06T22:31:19Z")
I have to press the brakes harder to stop. The screen comes up and advises to “Check Brake System”. Then to select Voice and says to “Find Nearest Acura Dealer” --- ## [Oil life indicator at 15% after oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-indicator-at-15-after-oil-change/192124)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-indicator-at-15-after-oil-change/192124 "2023-08-06T17:08:13Z")
I got my '08 Civic oil changed about 300 miles ago, and I just got the oil life 15% indication. Is this likely due to the indicator needing to be reset at the oil change, or does that happen automatically? --- ## [94 Ford Explorer - Thank you for all your help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-explorer-thank-you-for-all-your-help/192094)
**Author:** [@gruntsparkles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gruntsparkles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-explorer-thank-you-for-all-your-help/192094 "2023-08-06T14:37:03Z")
I just finished putting all the door panels back in and fired it up. Everything works! First time since I bought it. Just wanted to thank the community for all the help, I needed it! Who needs a state of the art 94 Ford… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - How do I get this started after sitting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-monte-carlo-how-do-i-get-this-started-after-sitting/192110)
**Author:** [@Amkmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amkmiller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-monte-carlo-how-do-i-get-this-started-after-sitting/192110 "2023-08-06T05:02:30Z")
I have a 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo with only like 10,000 miles it has sit for a while and will not start. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=76) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=78)