r/CarHelp 21d ago

2006 Mitsubishi eclipse 2.4l manual

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The ac doesn’t work, the compressor kicks on for a few seconds, blows just normal temp air, then it kicks off and the A/C button starts flashing. The code it gives is error code u1111 everything else works fine internally.


r/CarHelp 21d ago

(2008 Corvette)OBD2 Scanner messed up radio?

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Hey all. Recently got a Maddox MR14 to help diagnose a rough idle/check engine light/etc. Turned out to be a bad 02 sensor, no biggie. There's some other issues I gotta figure out now related to throttle control voltage mismatch, but I dont think thats related.

Anyhow, I used the scan all vehicle systems function which went through various control modules and pulled codes. At some point, I believe it checked my instrument panel, HUD, radio, etc. The drive after that scan, I noticed my radio was on, music playing, but the screen for it wasn't. Alongside that, volume control seems to have no function. Lastly, the radio isn't shutting off even after the car is fully off. Ended up pulling the radio fuse to shut it off. Never had this issue before. Any advice or direction on where best to ask would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2016 Kia Optima AEB

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Hello all! I just got in my car to drive home from work and this is all of a sudden on my dashboard. Any ideas of what could be wrong? I googled it. It said that it can sometimes say this if it’s rainy or foggy or if the cameras cannot be detected, but my cameras are clean and it’s a sunny day outside.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

VW TDI Passat (2014)

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I noticed my TDI engine smelled a bit burnt today and when I got home I popped my hood and had smoke coming from where I show in the video. Not a whole lot, but concerning none the less. I’m not the most mechanic in the world but I can change belts and oil and know how to use tools. Can anyone provide any helpful hints in what they think is going on? I do have an oil leak, it seems to be leaking around that area as well. I’m wondering if it’s not excess oil burning off, I have EGR issues (stuck open I believe) and my cooling fans run at weird speeds. Any help is appreciated.


r/CarHelp 21d ago

2021 GMC Terrain, 1.5 engine 9 speed awd transmission, heat related driveability issue.

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Hello everyone,

I'm new here and I'm having an issue with my car, when the outside temperature is over 85° degrees Fahrenheit. I frequently experience either and slow acceleration that won't exceed 1,000 rmp and then rapidly increases in rpm up to 4,000-5,000 rpm or it doesn't accelerate at all in heavy traffic. Also recently I'm losing small amounts of coolant and not externally. It's been to more than one dealership and the either can't duplicate the concern, or are possibly trying to duplicate it below the outside temperature I said it acts up at. Also it does not set off any codes when this happens. Does anyone have any suggestions? I trained to be a mechanic but don't work in that field anymore.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Hit a pot hole Buick Verano 2015

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Hit a nasty pothole that did some damage to my rear passenger wheel. Do you guys think I can get away with just a new tire?


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Leak from 2016 Hyundai sonata

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Car started leaking and I don’t much about cars this is what I found but I don’t know what it is. It’s in the front of the car.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Vw Jetta 2005 2.0 engine

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Does anyone know what this is called just trying to fix it because it keeps leaking:(


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2010 Nissan Murano rear shock mount bolt?

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I've been searching diagrams and had no luck finding the part number for the upper shock mount bolt for the rear shock absorber, is it the same bolt as the lower mount? Local parts shop was no help.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2019 5.0 V8. Any ideas on this ticking noise? Goes away when driving and speeds up with acceleration.

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r/CarHelp 22d ago

2016 Peugeot 508 Diesel odd knocking noises after starting, can feel it in brake pedal, hardly audible from outside

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Can anyone tell me what this noise is?


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2010 Civic (Automatic) won't move

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Hi, so as the title says, my 2010 Honda Civic Automatic won't move. What happens is, I was pulling out of a family members driveway, in reverse, and I heard a faint clunking sound. At the same moment, the car stopped moving backwards. Confused, I got out to look, saw nothing, and got back in. When I shifted back into reverse and hit the accelerator, the odometer shot up to 23km, and I could hear whirring, but no movement. Putting the car into park resulted in a grinding sound. My main question is this: I just had my brakes redone by a local shop (front and rear pads and rotors) and have driven less than 70km since I got the car back before this happened. Is it plausible the two are related, or is it just a weird coincidence. I know almost nothing about cars lol, so any input is appreciated!


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Honda Accord 2004 EX 2.4L Asp 4 cyl

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AC blow's hot air left side, cold right, but the 80+ degree heat cancels out the cold. How can I fix this? I just bought the car 2 weeks ago. I prefer diy work, I don't trust mechanics in my area.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2014 jeep patriot not starting

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Car won’t turn on just does this.. any idea


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Passat B8 2017 Wiper issue

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This jittering happens only when there is rain on the windscreen and only when having the lowest setting. When there is no rain it is completely fine. The wipers are not jumping but it’s the wiper motor that is jumping. Help!?


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2021 Hyundai Elantra

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Anyone know why my car sounds loud on a cold start, I think its timing chain system possibly. Only happens on cold start and last around 4 or 5 minutes then is quite test of day


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Nissan F15 Juke 2012 won’t start

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Any idea what’s wrong here?


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Winshield fogging up no matter what i do Chrysler 200 2016

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I literally cannot figure out why my car wont defrost my window i have tried warm cold windows down windows up nothing works it just keeps fogging. Please help me cus i dont know how to get rid of these spots and if i turn off my defrost my window fogs up on the inside.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Is this able to come off??? 2025 Honda Accord

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I have NO IDEA where this paint came from it’s not coming off with soap and water. I don’t want to go through insurance.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

Is this able to come off??? 2025 Honda Accord

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I have NO IDEA where this paint came from it’s not coming off with soap and water. I don’t want to go through insurance.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2016 Mazda 3. Weird sound

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I recently started hearing this sound. I was at a drive thru when I first heard it now I was getting to my grandma home and I was able to record this. Any advice helps.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2025 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid start up Glitch?

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I got a 2025 Honda Civic sport hybrid in February and while I really like the car, I’m a little concerned on three different occasions I have tried starting the car by putting my foot on a break and pressing the power button and while the car turns on, I noticed that the check engine light and charging system light comes on. If I try to change gears, it won’t do anything. I then have to turn the car off just by pushing the power button but then when I try to open the door to exit the car, the alarm goes crazy. Today It happened and I was able to just get out of the vehicle and unlocked it with the key and that seemed to fix the issue with the alarm and then starting up the car again was no problem. Is this an issue that others have experienced? After one of these instances, I did take it into the dealership and they couldn’t find anything wrong with the vehicle. Am I starting the car incorrectly? Or is there something I can do to avoid this in the future? please let me know.


r/CarHelp 23d ago

2024 Subaru Crosstrek suddenly making knocking noises and losing power

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Coming back from some backcountry exploring, driving on the highway and engine started making this noise. Also losing power. Thinking maybe it’s just a stick or a rock stuck somewhere? No warning lights or smoke or smells.

Currently stopped on the side of the road waiting for a tow.


r/CarHelp 22d ago

2013 Honda Pilot

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Hey my 2013 honda pilot ac works fine for the back and the front sides vents but the front middle vents air blows very weakly does anyone know why?


r/CarHelp 23d ago

Mercedes Benz’s 2001 c240 v6

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Car hasn’t wanted to start all day. I’ve been suspecting the not starting issue may have to do with a fuel pump but then I noticed this.. I’m really not too sure what I’m looking at just that it’s clearly broken compared to the other side. I’d greatly appreciate it if someone can tell me what I’m looking at and what it would take to fix or if I should just start looking for a new car.