# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=807 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 808 --- ## [2011 Porsche Panamera readout is Chinese](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-porsche-panamera-readout-is-chinese/122600)
**Author:** [@AllanHunter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllanHunter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-porsche-panamera-readout-is-chinese/122600 "2018-08-09T21:25:58Z")
Read out is in Chinese. Tried all attempts to change using the manual, but still does not change to english? --- ## [2008 Pontiac Torrent - Any background on the stepper motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-torrent-any-background-on-the-stepper-motor/122517)
**Author:** [@Dale32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-torrent-any-background-on-the-stepper-motor/122517 "2018-08-09T18:18:06Z")
I replaced the fuel sensor in the gas tank,and my fuel gauge still does not work most of the time. Did the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have this issue in other models with a faulty stepper motor? --- ## [How expensive is this oil change going to be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-expensive-is-this-oil-change-going-to-be/122373)
**Author:** [@Shaybee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaybee)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-expensive-is-this-oil-change-going-to-be/122373 "2018-08-09T18:03:30Z")
I just bought a 2015 Rav4 in April and took it in for its first oil change yesterday. Apparently, whoever owned my car before me had either tried to change the oil themselves or went to a bad garage, because they had us… --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ rear mirror vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-rear-mirror-vibrates/122566)
**Author:** [@terry03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-rear-mirror-vibrates/122566 "2018-08-09T13:28:06Z")
rear vie mirror vibrates and buzzes on rough roads --- ## [2004 Hyundai Sonata Loses Power while Driving!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-loses-power-while-driving/90029)
**Author:** [@Ericv28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ericv28)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-sonata-loses-power-while-driving/90029 "2018-08-09T11:47:13Z")
Hello experts, I was driving my Sonata this morning to work as usual. It was a wet morning but not raining. I hit a pothole (which I've hit before) going 35-40 mph. About 1-2 minutes later I was driving about 30-35 mph… --- ## [2009 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corvette/122400)
**Author:** [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-corvette/122400 "2018-08-09T05:32:57Z")
Can anyone address the following issue with a 2009 Vette w/ 45,000 miles? For the first time we have noticed that the “little oil can” on the HUD (Heads Up Display) on the windshield appears to be illuminated, however, … --- ## [2015 Jeep Renegade steering locked up, but came back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-steering-locked-up-but-came-back/122554)
**Author:** [@leog.portillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leog.portillo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-renegade-steering-locked-up-but-came-back/122554 "2018-08-09T04:44:42Z")
This problem happened twice for me and for my wife. I was backing up then suddenly the steering wheel locked and the wheels were unable to turning. Was there a delay time to get this thing works because after a minute an… --- ## [Trying to find best value in remanufactured transmission- Can you help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-best-value-in-remanufactured-transmission-can-you-help/122506)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-best-value-in-remanufactured-transmission-can-you-help/122506 "2018-08-09T04:27:43Z")
Hi, I am trying to get a remanufactured transmission and I noticed a few of different prices? Would anyone be willing to take a look at these couple transmissions I found and tell me the difference between them? Option… --- ## [Sticky Gas Pedal Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-gas-pedal-toyota-camry/84601)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-gas-pedal-toyota-camry/84601 "2018-08-09T02:28:12Z")
2001 Camry 4 cylinder 86000 miles. I lubricated the springs, mechanism, and cables under the hood and under the dashboard. Gas pedal is only sticky sometimes, usually when pulling away from a red light where the engine … --- ## [Car stalled while driving, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-while-driving-now-wont-start/122527)
**Author:** [@Ralph\_Torres](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph_Torres)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-while-driving-now-wont-start/122527 "2018-08-09T02:00:32Z")
99 Oldsmobile silhouette I was driving down the highway and without notice my car stalled, when I looked down It seemed I was overheating. I pulled to the side of the road and check the coolant, it was full with no lea… --- ## [2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-cl-class-flooded/122465)
**Author:** [@Taylor58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylor58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-cl-class-flooded/122465 "2018-08-09T01:49:08Z")
My car is flooded really bad I put some gas in there and still won’t start what should I do now I waited overnight to try to start it again and it still won’t start --- ## [2009 Honda Odyssey - Who tracks work done?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194)
**Author:** [@EmCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmCar)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-odyssey-who-tracks-work-done/122194 "2018-08-09T01:30:59Z")
Is timing chain/water pump wear something a repair shop can recognize? After we had the Odyssey’s timing chain/water pump replaced at 130,000 miles, I discovered a receipt showing we already had this done at 111,000 mil… --- ## [2007 Volkswagen Jetta - No power, jerky - Where should I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-jetta-no-power-jerky-where-should-i-start/122522)
**Author:** [@Gil08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gil08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-volkswagen-jetta-no-power-jerky-where-should-i-start/122522 "2018-08-09T00:19:00Z")
car does not feel like it has enough power and after it warms up hard dowshifts feels like jerking --- ## [When driving over puddles, car loses power steering and "check battery" light turns on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-driving-over-puddles-car-loses-power-steering-and-check-battery-light-turns-on/73829)
**Author:** [@LaserMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaserMan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-driving-over-puddles-car-loses-power-steering-and-check-battery-light-turns-on/73829 "2018-08-08T21:08:15Z")
Once this happens, simply turning the ignition off and then on again seems solves the problem. We've taken the car to two mechanics, one who said the belt was slipping and one who said the belt was fine! --- ## [2008 BMW 535 - Need a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-535-need-a-mechanic/122526)
**Author:** [@angelamoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelamoore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-535-need-a-mechanic/122526 "2018-08-08T20:49:19Z")
i need a bmw mechanic not the dealership too exspensive --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - What am I in for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-what-am-i-in-for/122535)
**Author:** [@arlene57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arlene57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-what-am-i-in-for/122535 "2018-08-08T20:48:31Z")
what do I have to replace when the window on my Tahoe doesn’t work --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer Max AC isn’t blowing right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-max-ac-isn-t-blowing-right/122497)
**Author:** [@StevePalmieri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevePalmieri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-max-ac-isn-t-blowing-right/122497 "2018-08-08T20:05:36Z")
the a/c works great, except the max air does not, it actually is blowing on floor also, is there a fix to take care of it? --- ## [$3000 dollars in the hole starting problems still persist!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-dollars-in-the-hole-starting-problems-still-persist/122519)
**Author:** [@Dax210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dax210)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3000-dollars-in-the-hole-starting-problems-still-persist/122519 "2018-08-08T18:37:55Z")
My 2005 Mazda MPV Minivan has been having a strange issue that 4 visits to 1 repair shop and 1 visit visit to the dealership plus 3000+ dollars has NOT SOLVED!!! This only happens after the car has been sitting over nigh… --- ## [Major sputtering problems after installing brand new O2 sensors in 2001 Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-sputtering-problems-after-installing-brand-new-o2-sensors-in-2001-celica/88295)
**Author:** [@AJRiddle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AJRiddle)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-sputtering-problems-after-installing-brand-new-o2-sensors-in-2001-celica/88295 "2018-08-08T18:37:05Z")
My fiance's 2001 Toyota Celica GT had a check engine light on for faulty o2 sensors for a long time and we just now got around to replacing them. Car was running perfectly fine on old sensors, good gas mileage and every… --- ## [2011 Nissan Tiida noisy acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-tiida-noisy-acceleration/122447)
**Author:** [@Jude36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jude36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-tiida-noisy-acceleration/122447 "2018-08-08T17:01:56Z")
Nissan Tiida 2011 model ( USA SPECS) makes noise while accelerating and is very hard to accelerate sometimes, may in know if there are any know issues of the gear box --- ## [Invest in 2nd rebuilt tranny for 2003 Eurovan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invest-in-2nd-rebuilt-tranny-for-2003-eurovan/122415)
**Author:** [@iffets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iffets)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/invest-in-2nd-rebuilt-tranny-for-2003-eurovan/122415 "2018-08-08T15:36:13Z")
Have a 2003 Eurovan with 160,000 miles. Transmission failed 4 years ago, and rebuilt tranny had to be serviced 5 times. Finally could no longer be repaired. Debating whether to buy one of two rebuilt tranmissions avai… --- ## [2009 Honda Fit - changing transmission kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-changing-transmission-kit/122481)
**Author:** [@stevengerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevengerman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-changing-transmission-kit/122481 "2018-08-08T13:12:47Z")
do you ever chance the transmission kit? and if yes where on the transmission is it located? --- ## [Radio won’t turn off, wiper won’t go into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-won-t-turn-off-wiper-won-t-go-into-park/122462)
**Author:** [@Aidan\_Orth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aidan_Orth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-won-t-turn-off-wiper-won-t-go-into-park/122462 "2018-08-08T12:39:35Z")
Hey y’all. As of today, my radio doesn’t turn off when the keys are removed from the ignition as it’s usually does and my windshield wiped won’t go into park mode and are struggling just to make it across the windshield.… --- ## [2007 Jeep Compass brake light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-brake-light/122427)
**Author:** [@bobvanhouten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobvanhouten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-brake-light/122427 "2018-08-08T12:03:17Z")
red brake lite comes on intermitantly sstays on unplugged park brake switch,still on, brake fluid level full, no other lites on comes on and off could just be sittin no bumps wiggled harness nothing changed could the cl… --- ## [Replace timing chain, chain guides and timing chain tensioner along with timing cover gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-timing-chain-chain-guides-and-timing-chain-tensioner-along-with-timing-cover-gasket/70514)
**Author:** [@dcmatthew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcmatthew)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-timing-chain-chain-guides-and-timing-chain-tensioner-along-with-timing-cover-gasket/70514 "2018-08-08T03:28:56Z")
My mechanic discovered an oil leak and recommends replacing the timing cover gasket, timing chain, chain guides, and timing chain tensioner. I can understand replacing the gasket, but is it necessary and/or worthwhile t… --- ## [Tundra 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-2011/122451)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Hulsey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Hulsey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tundra-2011/122451 "2018-08-08T03:06:44Z")
I have a 2011 Tundra my ABS,CEL,4LOW are are all flashing I took it in to my mechanic they cleared it all out the next time I got in the use my truck it started again. But the truck seems to be running normal. --- ## [2015 Ford Escape climate control housing crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-climate-control-housing-crack/122470)
**Author:** [@NancyOlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyOlson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-climate-control-housing-crack/122470 "2018-08-08T02:59:06Z")
My 2015 Ford Escape supposedly has a cracked climate control housing and the dealer says it needs to be replaced at a cost of $2600.00. Seriously, why would it be cracked? I take good care of it and most miles are high… --- ## [Issue after overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-after-overheating/122367)
**Author:** [@Solphilos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Solphilos)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-after-overheating/122367 "2018-08-08T02:17:54Z")
Hey guys, new member and desperate for some advice. I was driving to work a few days ago and about 5 miles into my drive my a.c. started blowing hot. Looking at my gauges I saw the temp was as far in the red as it could… --- ## [1991 Ford F150 - AC fuse melted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-f150-ac-fuse-melted/122290)
**Author:** [@StevePatrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevePatrick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-f150-ac-fuse-melted/122290 "2018-08-07T23:31:13Z")
I have a 1991 Ford F-150. AC was running fine then one day the fuse melted. Badly. Melted the area in the fuse box! I cannot replace the fuse. Anyone have this problem?. Any suggestions on what I can do? Do I have to … --- ## [Squeaky rear brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-rear-brakes/122485)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-rear-brakes/122485 "2018-08-07T22:28:19Z")
From my recent post about adjusting parking brake on my 2004 Camry LE (125K miles) I learned that it has drum brakes on the rear. Rear brakes were adjusted along with the p-brake. Ever since, I have had a fairly consis… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=806) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=808)