Ioniq 5 car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
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Catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally — 2019 GS
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
Brake fluid is old but still looks clean — 2023
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in Detroit.…
X5: no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
Noticed this on the BMW: twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clea…
2017 Nissan Altima — carPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute.
Battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — 2013 G37
Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasi…
Anyone else: going one inch smaller for winter wheels — trying to narrow this down?
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
Anyone else: intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop?
Intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop. Worth a shop visit?
Windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter — 2024 1500 (Miami)
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend — second opinion before I spend money
Noticed this on the CTS-V: battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank.…
Windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter (Texas)
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
CTS-V: driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — buyer question from Nationwide — 2018
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
2022 Honda Accord — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is m…
Wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection — trying to narrow this down (Charlotte)
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
UsedCarDIYer737Community StarterMar 8, 20262022 Tesla Model 3 Long RangeCharlotte22 replies0 helpful
2023 Lincoln Navigator — shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds more like…
NorthMechanicish33Community StarterMar 11, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReserveNew York17 replies0 helpful
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — 2023 Bronco
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
Older sports car on nearly unused but old tires
1. The tires have deep tread but the manufacture dates are old. 2. I have time to clarify this before committing. 3. Would you pause here, or is there a straig…
S4: my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databa…
Civic: new pads squeal more than the old ones — 2025
Civic: new pads squeal more than the old ones — 2025. About 8,200 miles on it.
RoadEnthusiast64Community StarterMar 7, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridAustin37 replies0 helpful
R1S: new pads squeal at parking-lot speeds — 2024
Noticed this on the R1S: pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubri…
RotorCommuter84Community StarterMar 19, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorPennsylvania4 replies0 helpful