# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=889 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 890 --- ## [2012 Honda Civic needs replacement key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-needs-replacement-key/115418)
**Author:** [@kromaga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kromaga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-civic-needs-replacement-key/115418 "2018-04-10T21:28:53Z")
My honda civic 2012 model key bad and i need a replacement key that will work with the car sensor perfectly --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Jetta oil type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-oil-type/115365)
**Author:** [@Rubie1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rubie1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-jetta-oil-type/115365 "2018-04-10T20:26:24Z")
I owe a 2016 VW Jetta and have been using regular oil, not knowing it needs synthetic oil. Could this cause the EPC and engine light to appear? --- ## [Lights/Ground Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-ground-problem/115055)
**Author:** [@DylS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DylS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-ground-problem/115055 "2018-04-10T18:32:41Z")
2005F150. It sat all winter while I was using my other truck, few days after I brought it back out No brake lights, all rear lights dim on signal/hazard, all lights blink on signal even the license plate lights. Driver … --- ## [Voltage gauge fluctuates, but alternator checks out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-gauge-fluctuates-but-alternator-checks-out/115282)
**Author:** [@Jordan\_Glad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan_Glad)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-gauge-fluctuates-but-alternator-checks-out/115282 "2018-04-10T15:49:11Z")
I have a 1994 GMC safari van, when the cars on the voltmeter fluctuates between 13 an 18ish, and I hear a rhythmic wirrring sound that matches the movement of the needle and of course the pulsing lights. This happens if… --- ## [2016 Acura MDX transmission slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-mdx-transmission-slips/115389)
**Author:** [@Robert571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert571)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-acura-mdx-transmission-slips/115389 "2018-04-10T15:18:05Z")
Our 2016 MDX with FWD has a transmission that intermittently slips upon accelerating. During moderate accelerating the RPM’s hit around 3000 but the car isn’t taking off like it should. This will happen in 1st and 2nd … --- ## [Unknown ABS code 08](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-abs-code-08/112343)
**Author:** [@goathead1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goathead1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unknown-abs-code-08/112343 "2018-04-10T15:05:16Z")
Hi everyone. Brand new to the community and never joined any other forum actually. I have a 2002 dodge grand caravan with an abs code of 08 on my new little cheap code checker. I can’t find any information as to what co… --- ## [2000 Mazda Mazda2 runs hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mazda2-runs-hot/115270)
**Author:** [@Joann20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joann20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mazda2-runs-hot/115270 "2018-04-10T14:36:29Z")
Car running hot somtimes 2000 masda --- ## [1996 Dodge Grand Caravan instrument cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-grand-caravan-instrument-cluster/115334)
**Author:** [@Brenda50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-grand-caravan-instrument-cluster/115334 "2018-04-10T14:05:55Z")
Instrument cluster comes on after van warms up . --- ## [Prius question in Sunday's newspaper column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-question-in-sundays-newspaper-column/115253)
**Author:** [@Kit\_Kat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kit_Kat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-question-in-sundays-newspaper-column/115253 "2018-04-10T13:58:49Z")
Today’s question was about the 2013 Prius with 55K miles and an oil leak the dealer wanted $1600 to repair. This sounds like what happened to me at the dealer a year or so ago (which I posted in this forum). They said … --- ## [2000 Ford F250 bucks when shifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250-bucks-when-shifting/115276)
**Author:** [@dennis02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennis02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-f250-bucks-when-shifting/115276 "2018-04-10T13:39:43Z")
why does my truck buck sometimes when shifting?usually around 30 mph,in the city --- ## [2005 Ford Focus won't reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-wont-reverse/115278)
**Author:** [@JimmyChavez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimmyChavez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-focus-wont-reverse/115278 "2018-04-10T13:38:00Z")
I changed both c v axles on a 05 ford focus now it won’t go into reverse --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe chunking/bumping transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-chunking-bumping-transmission/115358)
**Author:** [@RobertPickers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertPickers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-chunking-bumping-transmission/115358 "2018-04-10T12:55:45Z")
Have owned this 2012 Hyundai 4 cylinder AWD since bought new in Virginia. No problems until lately at 92,000 miles with the transmission starts to chunk or bump several times and then clears up and runs great for maybe a… --- ## [2013 Dodge Grand Caravan won't shift out of first](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-shift-out-of-first/115375)
**Author:** [@howard50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howard50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-shift-out-of-first/115375 "2018-04-10T12:47:32Z")
why Transmission won’t shift out of first gear. --- ## [2019 Toyota 4Runner idle pulleys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-4runner-idle-pulleys/115373)
**Author:** [@ledezma00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledezma00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-4runner-idle-pulleys/115373 "2018-04-10T06:44:57Z")
I purchased a new 2016 4runner the have replaced the idle pullies I took it in because the engine was pretty loud while idling and it almost had a knocking sound to it this was concerning it took it back and they replace… --- ## [2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats while stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-while-stopped/115306)
**Author:** [@peter41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peter41)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-pt-cruiser-overheats-while-stopped/115306 "2018-04-10T03:10:32Z")
mechanic couldnt find anything…car still overheats while stopped. coolant runs out what could be the problem? --- ## [2010 Honda Accord creeps forward without gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-creeps-forward-without-gas-pedal/115201)
**Author:** [@JeanFelsted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanFelsted)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-creeps-forward-without-gas-pedal/115201 "2018-04-10T03:05:29Z")
In Drive, on level surface, it goes merrily down the street at 10 mph w/o foot on accelerator. Is this normal? --- ## [2011 Hyundai Accent OK for road trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-accent-ok-for-road-trip/115162)
**Author:** [@Janet29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janet29)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-accent-ok-for-road-trip/115162 "2018-04-10T02:57:37Z")
Can a 2011 hyndai accent of 4 cyli ders in perfect consitions drive from denver to port saint lucie florida? --- ## [Unexplained Honda troble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexplained-honda-troble/115264)
**Author:** [@Finisher1stL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Finisher1stL)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexplained-honda-troble/115264 "2018-04-10T02:40:35Z")
My car has been misfiring, the throttle has been replaced, and spark plugs and coils are new. Month later engine light on and the engine light starts blinking. Checks out it’s misfiring again. The Honda dealership now ha… --- ## [2005 Land Rover LR3 AC mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-land-rover-lr3-ac-mystery/114853)
**Author:** [@SharonDardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonDardis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-land-rover-lr3-ac-mystery/114853 "2018-04-10T02:24:10Z")
A couple years ago, I agreed to turn my 2005 reliable, much-loved white Landrover over to my husband. He “manned it up” with all sorts of add-ons (lights, racks, grills, etc.) and planned to use it forever….until the A.C… --- ## [2001 Volkswagen Camshaft Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volkswagen-camshaft-sensor/115288)
**Author:** [@jlister1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlister1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volkswagen-camshaft-sensor/115288 "2018-04-10T00:08:46Z")
My car will not accelerate quickly and the RPMs never go above 3000. After an engine diagnostic, I got an “Error Code P0340: Camshaft Position Sensor”. However, I was trouble shooting the sensor with a voltmeter hooked u… --- ## [Saturn Ion transmissions...when do they die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-transmissions-when-do-they-die/115289)
**Author:** [@jkelsey2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkelsey2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-transmissions-when-do-they-die/115289 "2018-04-09T23:36:34Z")
My 2004 Saturn Ion is starting to near the 70,000 mile mark; it was at 58,000 when I bought it in 2013, and I do a decent amount of driving with it. As I get closer and closer to 100,000, I’m beginning to wonder if the t… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet TrailBlazer engine intermittently shuts off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-trailblazer-engine-intermittently-shuts-off/115056)
**Author:** [@ciscotek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ciscotek)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-trailblazer-engine-intermittently-shuts-off/115056 "2018-04-09T23:29:33Z")
I have a 2000 Chevy Trailblazer with 156k miles. Within the last month when at a stoplight or stop sign or even when I hit the brake backing into the driveway, the car’s engine will shutoff. The only way to fix is to pu… --- ## [Side View mirror repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-view-mirror-repair/114925)
**Author:** [@Clab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-view-mirror-repair/114925 "2018-04-09T22:56:07Z")
I accidentally hit the back side of the mirror today and I was wondering if there is anyway to fix it? This is it when it’s out of place : https://gyazo.com/c48b4131821c1874394a0999d308b541 This is it when it’s in plac… --- ## [2004 Toyota Camry wobbles on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-wobbles-on-acceleration/115246)
**Author:** [@osker894](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osker894)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-wobbles-on-acceleration/115246 "2018-04-09T22:28:52Z")
I have a 2004 camry SE Automatic. When i accelerate my whole car starts to vibrate/wobble… when i let off the gas it kinda goes away… not completely but mosly… there is no clicking when i turn… i took off both front tire… --- ## [Did botched oil change cause head gasket to blow? Please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-botched-oil-change-cause-head-gasket-to-blow-please-help/90633)
**Author:** [@AmyS84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmyS84)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-botched-oil-change-cause-head-gasket-to-blow-please-help/90633 "2018-04-09T21:43:37Z")
I drive a 2012 Ford Fusion. I took my car to a chain car repair store for an oil change on In June. At the time, a full inspection was done, and the only recommended services were an air filter replacement and wiper bl… --- ## [I love my 2008 Lexus RX 400h!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-love-my-2008-lexus-rx-400h/115164)
**Author:** [@MichaelDeWitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelDeWitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-love-my-2008-lexus-rx-400h/115164 "2018-04-09T21:20:24Z")
Is this the best car you’ve ever owned, or what!? With routine maintenance, I’ve had zero problems through ten years and 249,000 miles. It’s comfortable, peppy and handles well for a fairly large car. And with the hybrid… --- ## [Suspicious scraping sound from my 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco 6-speed MT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-scraping-sound-from-my-2011-chevy-cruze-eco-6-speed-mt/115217)
**Author:** [@manualmillenial](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manualmillenial)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspicious-scraping-sound-from-my-2011-chevy-cruze-eco-6-speed-mt/115217 "2018-04-09T20:48:04Z")
Greetings everyone, I have strange noises coming from my 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 6-speed MT (ODO 81,000 Mi) and I was hoping some of you might have some insights into what the problem might be. I have noticed that whe… --- ## [Replacing one bass speaker for 2001 Toyota Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-one-bass-speaker-for-2001-toyota-avalon/115337)
**Author:** [@andrewdvanfelix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewdvanfelix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-one-bass-speaker-for-2001-toyota-avalon/115337 "2018-04-09T20:45:34Z")
can you replace only the bass speaker on JBL system? --- ## [2004 Honda Civic Oil leak .. need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-oil-leak-need-help/115349)
**Author:** [@LilAzure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LilAzure)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-oil-leak-need-help/115349 "2018-04-09T20:26:34Z")
Hello, I don’t have a single clue about cars and am wondering about an oil leak on my car. The area above the … blue thing is slick with oil and the ground has a small oil spot when I checked under it. Where/what is the … --- ## [2014 Subaru Crosstrek headrest stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-crosstrek-headrest-stuck/115231)
**Author:** [@JenniferWysong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferWysong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-crosstrek-headrest-stuck/115231 "2018-04-09T20:26:18Z")
I turned the passenger seat headrest around due to the uncomfortable forward angle. Now it’s stuck backwards and I can’t get it back out. Any tips? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=888) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=890)