# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=827 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 828 --- ## [1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - how do I check for prior flood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercedes-benz-s-class-how-do-i-check-for-prior-flood/120757)
**Author:** [@LarryBoatright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryBoatright)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercedes-benz-s-class-how-do-i-check-for-prior-flood/120757 "2018-07-10T21:55:24Z")
Wanna know if my car was in a flood --- ## [2010 Cadillac Escalade uncontrolled acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-escalade-uncontrolled-acceleration/120702)
**Author:** [@Lawrencedaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lawrencedaley)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-escalade-uncontrolled-acceleration/120702 "2018-07-10T21:50:45Z")
Uncontrollable acceleration of the engine --- ## [2007 Acura TSX needs service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-tsx-needs-service/120778)
**Author:** [@Clayton11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clayton11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-acura-tsx-needs-service/120778 "2018-07-10T20:49:35Z")
Need service for my Acura --- ## [Need red lens for taillight - 2008 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-red-lens-for-taillight-2008-ford-focus/120776)
**Author:** [@TimothyHueber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyHueber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-red-lens-for-taillight-2008-ford-focus/120776 "2018-07-10T20:34:37Z")
just looking for a red lens for a tail light 2008 Ford Focus any suggestions --- ## [2011 BMW 335 front vs. rear tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-front-vs-rear-tire-wear/120654)
**Author:** [@DieterHentschel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DieterHentschel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335-front-vs-rear-tire-wear/120654 "2018-07-10T19:41:34Z")
I purchased my 2011 BMW 335I X Drive mainly becausse it was a std. trns. (Six Speed); it also came with the M package which meant Run Flat Tire w. 225/40R18 in front and 255/35R18 rear. The Run Flats were Summer Only an… --- ## [2004 Cadillac DeVille Gas cap issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-deville-gas-cap-issue/120772)
**Author:** [@Louise31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise31)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-cadillac-deville-gas-cap-issue/120772 "2018-07-10T19:35:42Z")
What to do about “Check gas cap” problem. 2004 Cadillac DeVille, 50,000 miles. --- ## [2015 Toyota RAV4 - Stinky tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-stinky-tailpipe/120760)
**Author:** [@MargeWaldron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargeWaldron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-stinky-tailpipe/120760 "2018-07-10T18:44:36Z")
Why would my car emit an exhaust smell upon decelerating? It happens when I get off on an exit., --- ## [1991 Acura Legend: new transmission, stalls at stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-acura-legend-new-transmission-stalls-at-stops/120723)
**Author:** [@BenRez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenRez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-acura-legend-new-transmission-stalls-at-stops/120723 "2018-07-10T17:10:29Z")
Right after the transmission was replaced, it started stalling at stops, idling low and trying to die. I parked the car in my drive way and it refuses to stay running since. When turning on the car, you have to keep your… --- ## [Cell Phone Pairing/Contacts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phone-pairing-contacts/120576)
**Author:** [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cell-phone-pairing-contacts/120576 "2018-07-10T16:54:48Z")
Recently paired iPhone to Enclave but when I tried to use I found out that accessing my contact list to make a call while driving using the voice activation button on the steering wheel one has to know a digital number (… --- ## [2003 Ford Windstar - Intermittent speedo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-intermittent-speedo/120755)
**Author:** [@DianaBoirum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaBoirum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-intermittent-speedo/120755 "2018-07-10T15:11:41Z")
Hi, I have a 2003 Ford Windstar with 88K miles bought used in 2014. There is an odd thing happening with the speedometer. It works sometimes then sometimes not. It might be working when I first start the vehicle, but su… --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-trouble-starting/120729)
**Author:** [@Jimmy33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmy33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-trouble-starting/120729 "2018-07-10T15:06:00Z")
The car is having problems starting. With the key in the ignition, it will turn on the electronics and lights, but the car will not start. An hour later, it may start with no problem. I took the car to a local Ford de… --- ## [Change 2010 Honda Odyssey CD player without changing nav?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2010-honda-odyssey-cd-player-without-changing-nav/120724)
**Author:** [@grettadonahue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grettadonahue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-2010-honda-odyssey-cd-player-without-changing-nav/120724 "2018-07-10T14:40:53Z")
Can I replace the 6 cd changer in my 2010 Honda Odyssey without replacing the Navigation system. --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-cruise-control/120700)
**Author:** [@bill17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill17)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-cruise-control/120700 "2018-07-10T13:20:56Z")
at times when in cruise control and going downhilll it will downshift by itself a few gears… when it is disengaged it will return to normal by itself after a short time. the dealer says that it is supposed to do that to … --- ## [2005 Ford Freestar squeaks after new belt and tension bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestar-squeaks-after-new-belt-and-tension-bar/120611)
**Author:** [@DavidDhepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidDhepherd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestar-squeaks-after-new-belt-and-tension-bar/120611 "2018-07-10T11:45:58Z")
Had a belt and tension bar replaced twice on my vehicle to stop the squeaking but it still squeaks either stopped or moving? --- ## [2011 Toyota Avalon locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-avalon-locks/120746)
**Author:** [@Bob02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-avalon-locks/120746 "2018-07-10T07:39:01Z")
Anyone else loose lock-control on passenger and rear doors. Driver door works from fob or inside door switch. All 4 will lock from fob or inside door switch. Passenger/rear doors will not unlock from either. Looked for … --- ## [2003 Acura TL fails to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-fails-to-start/120706)
**Author:** [@ArifKhatib](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArifKhatib)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-fails-to-start/120706 "2018-07-10T05:13:50Z")
Why does the car failed to start at all times (makes no noise) when attempting to start? The charging system output is normal, battery meets or exceeds standard. I’m testing a theory now to see if its connected to the an… --- ## [2013 Subaru Forester oil use + engine clatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-oil-use-engine-clatter/120633)
**Author:** [@Harrington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harrington)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-forester-oil-use-engine-clatter/120633 "2018-07-10T04:18:15Z")
I have a 2013 Subaru forester that uses one qt. Oil about every one to twelve hundred miles no smoking or leaking. Some oil around the filter drip tray no other signs of use. Engine clatters when cold. --- ## [1991 Toyota 4Runner rough idle in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-4runner-rough-idle-in-park/120711)
**Author:** [@Charles19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles19)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-4runner-rough-idle-in-park/120711 "2018-07-10T03:50:28Z")
my 4runner has a rough idle when in park, putting it in gear seems to make it slightly less rough but it still is rough. sometimes the idle is fine after driving it a bit but then when I am taking off from a stoplight or… --- ## [2014 Nissan Versa droning from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-droning-from-front-end/120744)
**Author:** [@Timothy\_Tim\_GarlandGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timothy_Tim_GarlandGardner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-droning-from-front-end/120744 "2018-07-10T03:09:22Z")
My 2014 Nissan Versa Note has a droning, womp-womp-womp sound coming from the front end wheels area. Just got new tires last week and a front end alignment and it’s still making these loud sounds. Thoughts??? --- ## [2004 Volvo S40 AC stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s40-ac-stops/120717)
**Author:** [@RalphStever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphStever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-s40-ac-stops/120717 "2018-07-10T03:08:27Z")
AC/heat in automatic mode stops. Will start working when fan is in 1 - 5 setting. Solutions. --- ## [2005 Toyota Sequoia VSC off light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-vsc-off-light/120708)
**Author:** [@brian09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-vsc-off-light/120708 "2018-07-10T03:07:27Z")
vsc off - vsc trac and brake warning light on. After turning off engine and back on it resets sometimes. Replace anti skid computer 2 years ago and it was fine until this week doing it again --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 brake noise when going downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-brake-noise-when-going-downhill/120727)
**Author:** [@WaynePrather](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WaynePrather)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-brake-noise-when-going-downhill/120727 "2018-07-10T02:58:32Z")
The lower pin on the front brake pads retainer is broke at the point it enters the caliper Just went on line and determined the problem. Brakes were causing noise when going downhill. --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-battery-light/120719)
**Author:** [@RoyKeeney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyKeeney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-battery-light/120719 "2018-07-10T01:28:04Z")
Battery light comes on in my 2013 2 Liter Fusion Titanium model. Is this most likely the alternator? --- ## [Changing the ATF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-the-atf/120647)
**Author:** [@manhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manhal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-the-atf/120647 "2018-07-10T00:48:16Z")
Is it recommended to change the transmission fluid after certain period for the prius 3rd gen. Toyota’s user manual don’t mention changing the ATF . --- ## [Converting 2000 Jaguar XK8 to EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-2000-jaguar-xk8-to-ev/120660)
**Author:** [@RalphCheng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphCheng)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-2000-jaguar-xk8-to-ev/120660 "2018-07-10T00:02:20Z")
My 2000 Jag XK8 is still running well in most aspects, and body is in great shape. But its trade-in value is only about $3 to 4 K. Is it worthwhile to convert it to an EV. I only need to have a range of 100 miles and … --- ## [1985 Chevrolet Corvette overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-corvette-overdrive/120715)
**Author:** [@AugustWelland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AugustWelland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-chevrolet-corvette-overdrive/120715 "2018-07-09T22:55:06Z")
any info on overdrive unit electronics would be great… doesn’t engage… --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 AC compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-ac-compressor/120731)
**Author:** [@WilliamDavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamDavidson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-ac-compressor/120731 "2018-07-09T21:03:34Z")
A/C compressor shuts off until engine is shut off and restarted. then runs for about 10 minutes before it shuts off again. When the compressor is running, it produces cold air (all vents) --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu bucks at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-bucks-at-low-speed/120586)
**Author:** [@Chuck19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-bucks-at-low-speed/120586 "2018-07-09T20:50:24Z")
got a 2914 Malibu with 47k miles and just started a mild “bucking” sensation at various low speeds. First thought was the roads because they r bad but then happened on a newly resurfaced road. does not happen until after… --- ## [Best OBD scanners under $100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-obd-scanners-under-100/120591)
**Author:** [@5000fingers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/5000fingers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-obd-scanners-under-100/120591 "2018-07-09T20:29:42Z")
There have been a lot of Bluetooth OBD scanners that have come on the market over the last couple years. I’m looking to update my old clunky scanner that just spits codes out at me, and trade up to something more full fe… --- ## [Several oil leaks on a car with 170k : is repair worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-oil-leaks-on-a-car-with-170k-is-repair-worth-it/95489)
**Author:** [@shustyv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shustyv)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/several-oil-leaks-on-a-car-with-170k-is-repair-worth-it/95489 "2018-07-09T20:15:43Z")
This is Toyota Camry 98 with V6 3.0 engine. After smelling burnt oil while driving (mostly during stops, to be more precise), I took the car to Toyota service mechanics. They found leaks in both valve cover gaskets, and … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=826) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=828)