# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=100 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 101 --- ## [Chirping Tapping Sound Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-tapping-sound-help/189561)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-tapping-sound-help/189561 "2023-04-10T14:59:23Z")
I have a 2005 Camry. 4 Cylinder engine, Automatic Transmission. I hear a whining sound when pressing on the accelerator pedal. I hear this sound even with the car in parked. It seemed to be coming from the serpentine be… --- ## [Headlight Adjustment or bulb issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-adjustment-or-bulb-issue/188878)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-adjustment-or-bulb-issue/188878 "2023-04-10T05:56:57Z")
Wife has a 2017 Ford escape. The headlights were great when we first got the car a few years ago. Now, it seems the low beam lights seem like they are barely putting light out a few feet in front of the car. I am look… --- ## [High mount brake light wire broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mount-brake-light-wire-broke/190010)
**Author:** [@josh.linman\_184782](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josh.linman_184782)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mount-brake-light-wire-broke/190010 "2023-04-10T00:04:08Z")
I snapped the green wire attached to the high mount brake light bulb socket while trying to replace a burned out bulb. Trying to figure out if I can fix this myself or someone who isn’t a dealer. Hard to even find the… --- ## [Transmission Oil Cooler Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-cooler-flush/190018)
**Author:** [@sullivan.king10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sullivan.king10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-cooler-flush/190018 "2023-04-09T18:59:20Z")
Doing my first transmission rebuild and I hear a lot about the trans oil cooler Is the can flush worth it? Am I forced to shell out for a new part to avoid ruining the new trans with contamination? --- ## [2016 Subaru Impreza Battery drain - It's new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-battery-drain-its-new/189995)
**Author:** [@EvTarbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvTarbell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-impreza-battery-drain-its-new/189995 "2023-04-09T17:16:31Z")
Drain on new battery --- ## [2AZ-FE Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement, Wire Harness Clamp Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2az-fe-timing-chain-tensioner-replacement-wire-harness-clamp-help/190008)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2az-fe-timing-chain-tensioner-replacement-wire-harness-clamp-help/190008 "2023-04-09T13:16:29Z")
I have a 2005 Camry with a 2AZ-FE engine, 2.4 L. I’m trying to replace the timing chain tensioner, and having some difficulty removing a wire/hose clamp that is at the back of the tensioner, that needs to be unlatched a… --- ## [1985 Ford F-150 starter won’t engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-f-150-starter-won-t-engage/160610)
**Author:** [@GeraldBurnette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldBurnette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-ford-f-150-starter-won-t-engage/160610 "2023-04-09T04:48:00Z")
When you turn the key, there is a slight click but the starter does not engage, and then it’s just like the battery is disconnected – the lights won’t work, the dome light does not come on, etc. If I disconnect the batt… --- ## [1997 Lincoln Town Car - ABS light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lincoln-town-car-abs-light/189952)
**Author:** [@william21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-lincoln-town-car-abs-light/189952 "2023-04-08T19:12:10Z")
abs light comes on and dont go away --- ## [Transmission fluid is disappearing, no leaks evident](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-is-disappearing-no-leaks-evident/54441)
**Author:** [@nowmaybe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nowmaybe)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-is-disappearing-no-leaks-evident/54441 "2023-04-08T17:08:40Z")
I have a '96 Buick Skylark with a 3.1L V-6. It has been using a quart of transmission fluid in less than 100 miles. There is no smoke to indicate that it might be getting sucked into the vacuum modulator like in the old … --- ## [Noise Coming Dodge Durango 2021](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-coming-dodge-durango-2021/190001)
**Author:** [@atuul9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atuul9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-coming-dodge-durango-2021/190001 "2023-04-08T10:31:03Z")
I purchased a new car (Dodge Durango 2021 ) last year, and since then, I have been experiencing a noise coming from my vehicle. but unfortunately, technicians have not been able to identify the problem and fix it, despit… --- ## [No cat, running RICH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cat-running-rich/189980)
**Author:** [@jeff\_177189](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff_177189)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cat-running-rich/189980 "2023-04-08T00:02:05Z")
'05 3.8 series 2. So someone cut off the cat while it was parked on the street, and so in the mean time while waiting to replace the cat, it’s got a temp pipe and is now I find it’s running super rich. Was 21 MPG now 13M… --- ## [2002 Cadillac DeVille - Dead electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-dead-electronics/189989)
**Author:** [@deville24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deville24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-dead-electronics/189989 "2023-04-07T23:27:30Z")
, no interior lite, gas lid, truck lid buttons do not work ,windows head lites, do not work, car would not turn on unless use battery charger --- ## [2018 Kia Niro - Warranty for mobile charger?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-niro-warranty-for-mobile-charger/177655)
**Author:** [@RobM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-niro-warranty-for-mobile-charger/177655 "2023-04-07T21:33:53Z")
Anyone had this problem and if yes, was it covered under warranty? Note Niro is not included on the model drop down so I had to use an Optima 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid. 10,450 miles. Car is a 3 year 36k mile lease that expi… --- ## [2003 Buick Park Avenue - Help - Broken plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-park-avenue-help-broken-plug/189965)
**Author:** [@TMG4L](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMG4L)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-park-avenue-help-broken-plug/189965 "2023-04-07T16:14:52Z")
How to take a broken spark plug out on the left side in the back of the engine. --- ## [2007 Honda CR-V - Looking for a shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-looking-for-a-shop/189950)
**Author:** [@Mstonya165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mstonya165)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-looking-for-a-shop/189950 "2023-04-07T12:14:49Z")
Best Repair and Auto body shop --- ## [Car shuts off after a couple minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-after-a-couple-minutes/189961)
**Author:** [@919Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/919Blazer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shuts-off-after-a-couple-minutes/189961 "2023-04-07T01:04:35Z")
I have this weird problem with my 1999 Chevy Blazer 6 Cyl 4 WD. When I start the engine, the car will run for about 1 minute or a few minutes at most, and it will just randomly shut off. I can put the key back in and sta… --- ## [Trying to find resistance specs for upstream o2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-resistance-specs-for-upstream-o2-sensor/189981)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-resistance-specs-for-upstream-o2-sensor/189981 "2023-04-07T00:18:03Z")
Nissan Versa 2007. I have repair manual for it, but perhaps I’m too unfamiliar with the manual format. I can’t find the specs for proper ohms across the 2 heater wires for the sensor. It’s the o2 sensor upstream, aka “ai… --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza - Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-rattle/189983)
**Author:** [@papanbushi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papanbushi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-rattle/189983 "2023-04-06T23:34:35Z")
Rattling noise in the right front suspension. --- ## [2007 Chrysler 300C - Suspension issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300c-suspension-issue/189985)
**Author:** [@JonR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-300c-suspension-issue/189985 "2023-04-06T23:29:38Z")
Sounds like we all have this suspension issue with this front-end design. I fixed it once and now it is back again. This suspension is a bit more complicated than just an upper and lower ball joint system. I suppose that… --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - New tires are unusually loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-new-tires-are-unusually-loud/189963)
**Author:** [@AmandaNoelCrabtree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaNoelCrabtree)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-new-tires-are-unusually-loud/189963 "2023-04-06T20:21:13Z")
I had tires put on my Rav4 and, since then, there is road noise especially when I get to 40mph and turning my wheel slightly left or right it gets slightly louder, kind of a rhythmic whirring/knocking sound but only at a… --- ## [MY BIG MYSTERY-14.5 volts on first start.12.5 volts next start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-big-mystery-14-5-volts-on-first-start-12-5-volts-next-start/189719)
**Author:** [@mikecmiller34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikecmiller34)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-big-mystery-14-5-volts-on-first-start-12-5-volts-next-start/189719 "2023-04-06T17:13:56Z")
I can’t figure it out. 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4. I installed a new alternator and a new battery. I start the car in the morning and get 14.5 volts. I can drive around no issues. If I turn the car off and back on I… --- ## [Issue with push start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-push-start/189975)
**Author:** [@alex.j.slingerland\_184748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.j.slingerland_184748)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-push-start/189975 "2023-04-06T15:51:50Z")
My 2014 versa note will not start when I push the start button The radio and dash lights will come on then when I try turn It off the radio stays on but the dash lights turn off then turn on by themselves. Any advice oth… --- ## ["Hole" on transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-on-transmission/189974)
**Author:** [@mliang2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mliang2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hole-on-transmission/189974 "2023-04-06T14:58:41Z")
--- ## [2001 Honda Accord will not start - sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-will-not-start-sometimes/74184)
**Author:** [@Markbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markbe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-will-not-start-sometimes/74184 "2023-04-05T22:08:07Z")
All, Any help would be appreciated. I have a 2001 Accord coupe with 148K on it. This car is very well maintained as we perform all services and oil changes on time. During the past 2 months, the car has not wanted … --- ## [Brake lockup on 98 Durango](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lockup-on-98-durango/189946)
**Author:** [@cordellmilford701\_184730](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cordellmilford701_184730)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lockup-on-98-durango/189946 "2023-04-05T21:56:23Z")
I have replaced multiple times the brake lines calipers I have done the master cylinder and rear drums full system bleed several times and replaced the proportioning valve with a used one. I think it might be the proport… --- ## [1993 Caprice Radiator Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-caprice-radiator-replacement/189935)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-caprice-radiator-replacement/189935 "2023-04-05T21:45:51Z")
Hi, I’m going to be replacing the radiator on a 1993 Caprice (plus hoses, radiator cap, thermostat). I was debating replacing the water pump while I’m at it or leaving well enough alone. I’m concerned about breaking any… --- ## [AC Issues in Buick Century](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-issues-in-buick-century/189966)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-issues-in-buick-century/189966 "2023-04-05T18:41:37Z")
The AC in my 2005 Buick Century blew hot air. I added a can of R134A last year for maintenance reasons, and I added another can recently after the AC’s failure with little results. I bought the car 7 years ago and never … --- ## [Why don't manufactures have a maintenance schedules that go beyond 150k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-dont-manufactures-have-a-maintenance-schedules-that-go-beyond-150k/189929)
**Author:** [@Ilikecars2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ilikecars2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-dont-manufactures-have-a-maintenance-schedules-that-go-beyond-150k/189929 "2023-04-05T15:50:58Z")
Why don’t manufactures have a maintenance schedules that go beyond 150k --- ## [When accelerating, car will jerk sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-accelerating-car-will-jerk-sometimes/189752)
**Author:** [@dale001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dale001)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-accelerating-car-will-jerk-sometimes/189752 "2023-04-04T22:33:18Z")
Hi, I have an automatic 2014 Mustang v6 convertible, 94,000 miles on it. Regular maintenance always. Well, the last few weeks I have noticed that sometimes when I accelerate the car will jerk or misfire for a two secon… --- ## [Crankshaft timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-timing/189887)
**Author:** [@sim8t3\_170340](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sim8t3_170340)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-timing/189887 "2023-04-04T21:41:53Z")
Need Help So my timing belt on my 98 Sienna broke at a slow speed and I’ve slowly been DIY with the help of Siennachat and YouTube videos being that it’s a non interference engine also referred to as free wheeling, I’m … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=99) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=101)