# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=857 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 858 --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Bolt brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-bolt-brake-lights/117279)
**Author:** [@John55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-bolt-brake-lights/117279 "2018-05-26T23:13:05Z")
How soon do the brake lights come on when using regenerative braking? --- ## [Battery cable bolts loose - but it is more complicated than that](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cable-bolts-loose-but-it-is-more-complicated-than-that/118055)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-cable-bolts-loose-but-it-is-more-complicated-than-that/118055 "2018-05-26T22:49:22Z")
New battery - 6 weeks old. Went to start last night - nothing. Popped hood and negative cable was loose. Bolt just spins and spins can’t tighten. Threads on the bolt are fine. The metal on these bolts (which I have repla… --- ## [Thermometer reading stuck in 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermometer-reading-stuck-in-2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500/118019)
**Author:** [@Patrick21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patrick21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thermometer-reading-stuck-in-2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500/118019 "2018-05-26T22:33:57Z")
Just noticed that my thermometer reading shown on my navigation screen is stuck at 19C. Do you think the sensor needs to be replaced? --- ## [2007 Ford F150 hesitates on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f150-hesitates-on-acceleration/117445)
**Author:** [@dave46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave46)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f150-hesitates-on-acceleration/117445 "2018-05-26T22:08:25Z")
hesitates on acceleration (full pedal). double tapping pedal, accelerates normally. 5.4l 3v --- ## [Hesitating 2007 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2007-ford-f150/118126)
**Author:** [@ToddMcDonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToddMcDonald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2007-ford-f150/118126 "2018-05-26T22:17:04Z")
Hi, the truck hesitates or bucks sometimes, whether I’m driving up slopes or even on flat surfaces; but more frequently while going up a slope. As long as I gas the truck it runs fine, & it rarely happens with the cruise… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Sebring power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-power-windows/118121)
**Author:** [@ruben38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruben38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-power-windows/118121 "2018-05-26T20:46:34Z")
power windows won’t roll down what should I look at? --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Van paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-van-paint-peeling/118041)
**Author:** [@MarkP1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkP1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-van-paint-peeling/118041 "2018-05-26T20:26:53Z")
My white chevy work van (2010) is starting to peel paint off of hood. anyone have this issue? Recall??? --- ## [2003 Pontiac Bonneville oil pressure gauge bounces](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-bonneville-oil-pressure-gauge-bounces/118108)
**Author:** [@JerryWampler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryWampler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-bonneville-oil-pressure-gauge-bounces/118108 "2018-05-26T17:07:00Z")
After driving a few miles, the oil pressure gauge on my 2003 Bonneville with 203,000 miles will start bouncing between 70 to 120 psi, the car will start missing out and eventually stall as if not getting fuel. The sensor… --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester: better to downshift and brake, or just brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-better-to-downshift-and-brake-or-just-brake/118103)
**Author:** [@GaryShepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryShepherd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-better-to-downshift-and-brake-or-just-brake/118103 "2018-05-26T17:06:31Z")
Vehicle has shift paddles on the steering wheel. When slowing down, is it better for the ‘health’ of the car to downshift first (less on brake) or just brake (less on transmission). Or for modern cars does it just not m… --- ## [Do I need to replace coil springs '04 Sienna?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-coil-springs-04-sienna/118088)
**Author:** [@over\_the\_limit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/over_the_limit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-to-replace-coil-springs-04-sienna/118088 "2018-05-26T16:59:17Z")
Hello Couch Mechanics… Both of my coil springs (rear) are broken. The Sienna drives fine with no sway, or noticeable lower of body, It will cost about $500 - $600 parts and labor to replace + new shocks if I do. D… --- ## [Driving in L on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-l-on-the-highway/118113)
**Author:** [@Mike36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-in-l-on-the-highway/118113 "2018-05-26T16:59:04Z")
Driving in L on highway for 2 hours. Has any damage been done to the engine or transmission? --- ## [1998 Volvo S70 known radiator issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-known-radiator-issues/118039)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-known-radiator-issues/118039 "2018-05-26T13:25:03Z")
I love Volvo’s. My spouse drives the brand new ones, and I drive the used older ones because I just love them. However, I had a 98 S70 last year that was running well, and then the radiator began to malfunction. So, i… --- ## [My 75 dodge 360 Motorhome wont start sitting too long](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-75-dodge-360-motorhome-wont-start-sitting-too-long/117861)
**Author:** [@Nisa\_Baca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nisa_Baca)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-75-dodge-360-motorhome-wont-start-sitting-too-long/117861 "2018-05-26T05:21:40Z")
I have a 1975 doge sportsman cobra motorhome with a 5.9L 360 2 barrel engine in it. Its been sitting approx 8mon. Prior to the 8mon it started just fine. So im pretty sure this is just due to it sitting. Any suggestions? … --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 2500 steering box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-steering-box/118065)
**Author:** [@Jay19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-2500-steering-box/118065 "2018-05-26T04:16:05Z")
What is the best way to fix the steering box problems on dodge trucks. I recently had vibrations of the front end and put new tires on and it went away. Been researching it and i’m worried as I use the truck to carry a c… --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda3 fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda3-fan/118034)
**Author:** [@MichaelJameson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelJameson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda3-fan/118034 "2018-05-26T01:56:06Z")
The Climate Control meter adjustments to the temperature, and the fan speed meter indicates speed adjustments but the fan never activates. Fan has been tested externally and is functioning. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu runs rough and then smooths our?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-runs-rough-and-then-smooths-our/117721)
**Author:** [@AnthonyViera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyViera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-runs-rough-and-then-smooths-our/117721 "2018-05-26T01:23:56Z")
Cold start and it runs rough for awhile then smoothies out. Service esc and service traction message was displayed. Brake light are stuck on. Cruise control was malfunctioning and it’s difficult to get out of park… --- ## [Soft Clutch noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-clutch-noise/118052)
**Author:** [@SilverRocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverRocket)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-clutch-noise/118052 "2018-05-26T00:52:12Z")
My 2008 outback got a new clutch last summer. It has started making a soft revving noise. It is hard to hear with radio on. When accelerating in first and second gear, if I press the clutch in, the noise occurs just AF… --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class/118078)
**Author:** [@Arthur37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class/118078 "2018-05-25T22:00:56Z")
The check engine light in my 2006 Mercedes E320 CDI is on. Can someone share your experience please? --- ## [2006 Ford F150 dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f150-dies/118027)
**Author:** [@GaryH19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GaryH19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f150-dies/118027 "2018-05-25T21:21:40Z")
Truck had vacuum leak. Fixed that issue. Now truck dies after 25 minutes of drive time. No warning. Battery is fine. Replaced fuel filter. No change. After an hour of cooking down truck starts and works fine until… --- ## [2005 Ford Freestyle didn't move, but RPMs surged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-didnt-move-but-rpms-surged/118043)
**Author:** [@DarleneKrizovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarleneKrizovich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-freestyle-didnt-move-but-rpms-surged/118043 "2018-05-25T21:12:35Z")
Driving my van, stopped at a red light, when I went to go, the van didn’t move but the RPMs went up high. This happened 3 times while I was driving. I was told there is a recall on it, but when I put the VIN# in, it said… --- ## [2018 Toyota RAV4 EV navigation updates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-ev-navigation-updates/118076)
**Author:** [@MaryLou49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryLou49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-ev-navigation-updates/118076 "2018-05-25T21:08:46Z")
While getting my 5,000 service for my Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, I asked the service rep how the navigation system is updated. With my Garmin Nuvi, I periodically update it by connecting to my computer. I asked whether Toyota… --- ## [2009 Porsche Boxster squeaky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-boxster-squeaky-brakes/118037)
**Author:** [@FredStarke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredStarke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-porsche-boxster-squeaky-brakes/118037 "2018-05-25T20:57:05Z")
I bought a used 2009 with 32,000 miles Porsche Boxter S that brake squeak. I took it to 3 auto service places including the Porsche dealer, all stated brakes are goood (pads etc.) the dealer stated it was common with t… --- ## [Steering Rack leaks questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-rack-leaks-questions/117746)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-rack-leaks-questions/117746 "2018-05-25T20:44:00Z")
Vehicle: 2006 Mazda 6 S 3.0L V6 Hatchback Hi everybody, I noticed my brother’s Mazda 6 steering was a bit too tight compared to my own Mazda 6. It also has problems returning to the center if you turn the wheels all th… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V needs trans fluid change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-needs-trans-fluid-change/118070)
**Author:** [@FrankRunnels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankRunnels)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-needs-trans-fluid-change/118070 "2018-05-25T20:41:07Z")
Took our CR-V (33,000 miles) in for service and was told the next time it came in would need to have the transmission fluid changed. Does this need to be done? I can remember driving some of my cars with hundreds of th… --- ## [If you drive a Chrysler product made between 2014 and 2018](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-drive-a-chrysler-product-made-between-2014-and-2018/118057)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-drive-a-chrysler-product-made-between-2014-and-2018/118057 "2018-05-25T16:08:19Z")
… you may have a very serious safety defect lurking in your car’s electronic system: :astonished: --- ## [2010 Honda Accord blinking check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-blinking-check-engine-light/118067)
**Author:** [@Linda22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-blinking-check-engine-light/118067 "2018-05-25T19:20:51Z")
Engine light comes on, starts to blink and car will not accelerate. What is wrong? --- ## [Tools-- what kind etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tools-what-kind-etc/117504)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tools-what-kind-etc/117504 "2018-05-25T18:34:56Z")
I am posting this under repairs because I need some advice from mechanics. My son has got a new job where he has to buy tools, including socket sets and wrenches. Since I am 71 and not doing much work that calls for th… --- ## [2016 Toyota Tacoma AC comes on during defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tacoma-ac-comes-on-during-defrost/118059)
**Author:** [@KennethAsting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethAsting)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-tacoma-ac-comes-on-during-defrost/118059 "2018-05-25T18:28:19Z")
Peculiar problem I just noticed. When the interior fan is switched on, and the air is directed to the windshield defrost position(s), and the temp setting is at low (NOT max a/c), the a/c starts sending cold air out. A/C… --- ## [2004 Chrysler Pacifica electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-electrical-problem/117787)
**Author:** [@BILLSTOCK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BILLSTOCK)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-pacifica-electrical-problem/117787 "2018-05-25T17:48:30Z")
no power to parking lamp, side marker or turn signal. RIGHT FRONT ONLY. Other lights work normal and the rear right turn signal works, but blinks fast --- ## [A/C issue, only blows as defrost, nothing through other vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-issue-only-blows-as-defrost-nothing-through-other-vents/118012)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-issue-only-blows-as-defrost-nothing-through-other-vents/118012 "2018-05-25T17:39:14Z")
Hey all, need to see if anyone has had a similar or the same issue. For reference I have a ‘93 ford f250 XLT with a 5.8L. My A/C and heat will only blow through the defrost vent, and none of the others. It’ll blow as ha… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=856) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=858)