# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=963 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 964 --- ## [Cleaning mass air flow sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-mass-air-flow-sensor/105794)
**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-mass-air-flow-sensor/105794 "2017-07-14T23:43:22Z")
Is there any value in cleaning a mass air flow sensor using a MAF cleaner ? --- ## [Volkswagen ABS Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-abs-module/105881)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-abs-module/105881 "2017-07-14T21:08:17Z")
This is a tip for other Volkswagen owners who get the dreaded ABS fault code 01435 and/or G 201 (failed brake pressure sensor). This just happened to my sister, and the VW dealer diagnosed it and told her the only fix wa… --- ## [First start of the day is a struggle, but only the first 00 Lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-start-of-the-day-is-a-struggle-but-only-the-first-00-lesabre/105825)
**Author:** [@pawood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pawood)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-start-of-the-day-is-a-struggle-but-only-the-first-00-lesabre/105825 "2017-07-14T05:19:09Z")
My 2000 Buick Lesabre has started having problems with the first start of the day. It's not like a dead battery where the starter runs and the engine doesn't take over. The starter goes, the engine takes over for a secon… --- ## [Cable type throttle non-responsive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cable-type-throttle-non-responsive/105824)
**Author:** [@saraotech](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saraotech)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cable-type-throttle-non-responsive/105824 "2017-07-14T03:28:39Z")
I was just cruising on the highway then suddenly power got cut and the check engine light came on. I pulled over to the side to find out that my throttle does not respond at all. Stepping on the pedal virtually does noth… --- ## [Can a brake flush cause master cylinder and clutch issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-brake-flush-cause-master-cylinder-and-clutch-issues/105776)
**Author:** [@commonclover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/commonclover)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-brake-flush-cause-master-cylinder-and-clutch-issues/105776 "2017-07-13T19:44:12Z")
In May I asked my dealer to change my tires and check my fluids. They recommended a brake fluid flush. I agreed. they said I had room left on my brake pads, etc. Had the car for 2 weeks and then completely lost my b… --- ## [Digital display not working intermitently on camry 98](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-display-not-working-intermitently-on-camry-98/105586)
**Author:** [@montunopr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/montunopr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/digital-display-not-working-intermitently-on-camry-98/105586 "2017-07-13T14:33:12Z")
For some time my 98 Camry has had the odometer display not working particularly when it is very warm outside, after it cools down(temp inside car) it will come on and the speed needle will shoe the speed which is another… --- ## [Old car, CEL (twice, once flashing), diagnostic codes, runs fine, what's wrong with it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-cel-twice-once-flashing-diagnostic-codes-runs-fine-whats-wrong-with-it/105575)
**Author:** [@Jeanie14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanie14)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-cel-twice-once-flashing-diagnostic-codes-runs-fine-whats-wrong-with-it/105575 "2017-07-13T03:24:36Z")
My first post. A story about a CEL - I can't seem to tell it in just a few words. My 1997 Mercury Villager minivan (163K miles) has some problem that has triggered the CEL twice - but not recently. I don't know what i… --- ## [Loose Gas Pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-pedal/105721)
**Author:** [@fathiaeldeeb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fathiaeldeeb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-pedal/105721 "2017-07-13T02:52:13Z")
Recently I was driving and my boyfriend pulled the e brake while I was driving about 25 mph there was a lot of grinding noises and it made me concerned. I have no idea if it's related but the next day I went to drive and… --- ## [Car Surges sometimes while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-surges-sometimes-while-accelerating/105813)
**Author:** [@Tayyab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayyab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-surges-sometimes-while-accelerating/105813 "2017-07-12T20:14:30Z")
My car has automatic transmission and I'm having this issue but it's not frequent, I'd say 3 to 4 times a month it happens, that while driving when I push brake and car goes to 20 km/h or around that, after that when I p… --- ## [Help needed for future reference](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-for-future-reference/105788)
**Author:** [@mattwilliamd34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattwilliamd34)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-for-future-reference/105788 "2017-07-12T18:27:59Z")
Need someone to help me with this question for future reference I have asked this on numerous forums but people don't give me a simple answer just a massive description which don't make sense. The question is that i… --- ## [Fram Oil Filters 2017?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fram-oil-filters-2017/105533)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fram-oil-filters-2017/105533 "2017-07-12T17:55:57Z")
I know that generally Fram oil filters are not to be trusted, but I think I recall one of their flavors that people think is decent. Was it Extra Guard? --- ## [2009 Odyssey making noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-odyssey-making-noise-when-accelerating/105782)
**Author:** [@shanu07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanu07)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-odyssey-making-noise-when-accelerating/105782 "2017-07-12T11:10:17Z")
Lately i notice that my odyssey makes a noise like" krrrrrrrrrrr" when accelerating. It does not do so when in neutral. It has been to the dealer about 15 days back and since then weve driven it about a 500 mi. It may h… --- ## [Tell me what rubber boot this is and how to fix it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-what-rubber-boot-this-is-and-how-to-fix-it/105752)
**Author:** [@treetrunk280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/treetrunk280)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tell-me-what-rubber-boot-this-is-and-how-to-fix-it/105752 "2017-07-12T05:46:37Z")
This rubber boot has a small tear and leaking oil. I was thinking lf using an epoxy for sealant to seal it. I dont really want to pay huge $$ to fix it. Please let me knkw what this is called or if therr is a “quick fix” … --- ## [Extra wire needs a home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-wire-needs-a-home/105800)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-wire-needs-a-home/105800 "2017-07-12T05:12:54Z")
I recently inherited a 1977 corvette. I’ve been going through the vehicle taking note of everything and learning this vehicles ins and outs. I stumbled upon this wire coming off of the alternator’s harness. I’m sure it g… --- ## [Car makes humming like it has a racing exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-humming-like-it-has-a-racing-exhaust/105736)
**Author:** [@jdhunt5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdhunt5)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2017, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-humming-like-it-has-a-racing-exhaust/105736 "2017-07-12T03:16:11Z")
I am always embarrassed to ask questions about cars because of my extremely low knowledge, but I am getting really frustrated and hope someone can help. I have a 2017 acura TLX with 30k miles that has had a humming sound… --- ## [Rear door will not lock or unlock with keyless or button by driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-will-not-lock-or-unlock-with-keyless-or-button-by-driver/105768)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-will-not-lock-or-unlock-with-keyless-or-button-by-driver/105768 "2017-07-11T13:43:31Z")
2006 Acura Mdx with 91K Miles. The driver side rear door will not lock/unlock either with the keyless or the keypad by driver. Any help appreciated. Thanks --- ## [Rotors and vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-and-vibration/105749)
**Author:** [@wildlaurelrn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildlaurelrn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-and-vibration/105749 "2017-07-11T04:38:00Z")
Hello! Last August I had 4 new tires put on my Subaru and the following month, in September, I had my front brake pads replaced and the rotors "turned." I rarely drive on the highway, but in March I took a 5 hour tr… --- ## [Rusted out Bushing Knocking Around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-out-bushing-knocking-around/105647)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-out-bushing-knocking-around/105647 "2017-07-11T04:00:45Z")
My 2000 Buick Century has a rusted out metal bushing that houses a rubber shock mount grommet in the lower control arm, left side. When I hit bumps, there is an uncomfortable banging sound, I assume it is from this ruste… --- ## [AC Compressor AND evaporator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-and-evaporator/105754)
**Author:** [@RichOBrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichOBrien)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-and-evaporator/105754 "2017-07-11T03:59:22Z")
Our 2004 F150 AC pooped out and we took it in for a look. They charged it, said they found no leaks. One hour after we picked it up, no cold air. Took it back and they now say it won't hold a charge (duh). The mechan… --- ## [2006 Equinox overheating. Coolant leaking out of bottom when refilling reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-equinox-overheating-coolant-leaking-out-of-bottom-when-refilling-reservoir/105519)
**Author:** [@realest901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realest901)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-equinox-overheating-coolant-leaking-out-of-bottom-when-refilling-reservoir/105519 "2017-07-11T03:24:18Z")
Hi new to the forum and at an impasse. I recently (11days ago) purchased a 2006 Chevy Equinox from an auction. 190xxx miles. When i bought it I checked to coolant or so I thought (not a mechanic or versed in cars in the … --- ## [Steering wheel vibrates when brake is applied over 65 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibrates-when-brake-is-applied-over-65-mph/36950)
**Author:** [@Dezmondz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dezmondz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-vibrates-when-brake-is-applied-over-65-mph/36950 "2017-07-11T01:49:26Z")
I have 2007 Honda Odyssey. When I hit the brake at or over 65 mph, the steering wheel start to vibrate. This does not happen when driving under 65 mph. I took my car to the mechanic, and he resurfaced all four rotors… --- ## [Time to learn...teach me o wise one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-learn-teach-me-o-wise-one/105622)
**Author:** [@troys\_facebook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troys_facebook)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/time-to-learn-teach-me-o-wise-one/105622 "2017-07-10T23:41:34Z")
So I helped my parents fix some things (New pads, wheel bearing, hub, cv axle passenger side) on their 99 Toyota Corolla. They then took it to a "trusted" longtime mechanic for an alignment. Well they told him go ahead a… --- ## [Problems with Thermistor (Temp Sensor) in Hyundai Santa Fe (2002)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-thermistor-temp-sensor-in-hyundai-santa-fe-2002/50535)
**Author:** [@misterwinter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/misterwinter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-thermistor-temp-sensor-in-hyundai-santa-fe-2002/50535 "2017-07-10T19:00:42Z")
Hi everyone, I was going to submit a question for the radio show, but thought I'd try the discussion boards first. Here's my situation. I'm the owner of a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe with approximately 84,000 miles … --- ## [Is this car safe to drive to the shop? Metal on metal noise from front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-safe-to-drive-to-the-shop-metal-on-metal-noise-from-front-wheel/105702)
**Author:** [@Psterino1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psterino1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-car-safe-to-drive-to-the-shop-metal-on-metal-noise-from-front-wheel/105702 "2017-07-10T12:50:06Z")
As I drove slowly on the gravel road to our home, I hear a loud metal on metal noise - thought the neighbor might be doing using heavy machinery on his pasture - but realized it was coming from my car. Turned into the dr… --- ## [A/C is loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-is-loud/105743)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 10:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-is-loud/105743 "2017-07-10T10:54:02Z")
2006 Acura MDX with 91K miles on it. A/C blows cold and seems to work it's just loud when you turn up the fan speed. It's so loud anyone that rides with me mentions it. I've looked in ducts on don't see anything obvio… --- ## [Could it be coincidence? Dealership damaged car? Is it safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-be-coincidence-dealership-damaged-car-is-it-safe/105688)
**Author:** [@Livesmiley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Livesmiley)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-be-coincidence-dealership-damaged-car-is-it-safe/105688 "2017-07-10T04:04:01Z")
So, I'm about to take the family on a driving trip from San Diego to Southern Coastal Oregon (yes, I know we are insane) and so I took the minivan to the dealership for 105k mileage check. The car had a corroded batter… --- ## [Does gas mileage improve after break-in?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-gas-mileage-improve-after-break-in/68903)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-gas-mileage-improve-after-break-in/68903 "2017-07-10T03:18:01Z")
Just curious if gas mileage for a brand new car improves as the engine breaks in. If so, how long does it generally take and what kind of improvements can be expected? --- ## [2006 Acura MDX, grinding noise in rear of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-mdx-grinding-noise-in-rear-of-car/97507)
**Author:** [@kescott1910](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kescott1910)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-mdx-grinding-noise-in-rear-of-car/97507 "2017-07-09T21:13:42Z")
2006 MDX with 88k miles. It's not all the time but there's a metal on metal grinding noise in the rear of the car at times. I never hear it when braking. I hear it mostly when turning right and accelerating. Such as … --- ## [What's That Sound? Rear Wheels '10 Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-sound-rear-wheels-10-hyundai-accent/105041)
**Author:** [@voicefromunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voicefromunder)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-that-sound-rear-wheels-10-hyundai-accent/105041 "2017-07-09T17:31:28Z")
Would massively appreciate any insights on a difficult to diagnose sound. Hyundai Accent 2010, 96,000 miles. Struts and shocks one year old. I've never been one to humanize cars, but I swear this thing hates me. Consta… --- ## [Bent strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-strut/105683)
**Author:** [@lorijo17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lorijo17)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-strut/105683 "2017-07-09T15:10:41Z")
I took my Ford Escape 2016 to a tire store to get new tires, since my front driver's side tire had worn completely down on the interior side of the tire. Wires were sticking out and it went flat just before I took it in.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=962) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=964)