# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=153 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 154 --- ## [Noise while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-braking/184725)
**Author:** [@benjamip2005\_145997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjamip2005_145997)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-braking/184725 "2022-06-23T20:34:09Z")
2013 Honda Civic with 40000 miles. While turning right, it was making a thumping noise that varied with the car speed… Mechanic removed rust from rear passenger side brake drum and backing plate, that fixed the problem… --- ## [:2013 Infiniti G37 - won’t start, thinks it’s in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-won-t-start-thinks-it-s-in-neutral/184819)
**Author:** [@none26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/none26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-won-t-start-thinks-it-s-in-neutral/184819 "2022-06-23T20:02:21Z")
Car won’t start thinks it;s in Drive how the f\*\*\* does this happen --- ## [2014 Dodge Avenger - Oil change hurt my AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-oil-change-hurt-my-ac/184689)
**Author:** [@DollyO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DollyO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-avenger-oil-change-hurt-my-ac/184689 "2022-06-23T18:24:43Z")
Had oil filter housing changed and now my a/c doesn’t have the force or coolness it had prior to me taking in. Something happened when they put car back together because air worked great before dealer repaired oil filter… --- ## [2010 Nissan Armada front end vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-armada-front-end-vibration/184815)
**Author:** [@rotimi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rotimi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-armada-front-end-vibration/184815 "2022-06-23T17:18:28Z")
After driving 100 meters on my nissan armada 2010 the front wheel shakes and vibrate , and the slip light come on --- ## [1995 Chrysler Concorde front end shakes at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-concorde-front-end-shakes-at-low-speed/184746)
**Author:** [@Rose54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rose54)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-concorde-front-end-shakes-at-low-speed/184746 "2022-06-23T15:19:34Z")
The front of the car shakes while driving slowly or coming to a stop. --- ## [Worth swapping final drive ratio?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-swapping-final-drive-ratio/184718)
**Author:** [@realgomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realgomer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-swapping-final-drive-ratio/184718 "2022-06-23T15:06:55Z")
I have a Sky Redline which has 3.73 final drive ratio. I really don’t care for neck breaking take offs. I’m more interested in having a cruiser, especially since most of my driving is long distance. Would it be worth swa… --- ## [2000 S10 4.3L - No check engine light and no pending codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s10-4-3l-no-check-engine-light-and-no-pending-codes/184810)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s10-4-3l-no-check-engine-light-and-no-pending-codes/184810 "2022-06-23T13:21:57Z")
My 2000 S10 with a 4.3L has started doing some strange things. Of course it was during the time my girlfriend needed to borrow it but I don’t think it is anything she has done. The truck is over 20 years old. It is go… --- ## [2004 BMW 325 - power steering system failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-power-steering-system-failure/184800)
**Author:** [@kfloener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kfloener)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-325-power-steering-system-failure/184800 "2022-06-23T05:24:18Z")
On my BMW 325i my power steering pump was replaced last year but I’m not sure if it was flushed properly .and I’m also not sure if the belt was put on correctly but would that cause my power steering system to fail a yea… --- ## [Overheating coolant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-coolant/184791)
**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-coolant/184791 "2022-06-23T02:46:50Z")
Was watching some YouTube videos to check the radiator hoses temp because my engine just seems abnormally hot compared to other vehicles I’ve driven. My upper hose reaches 180-195f degrees and the lower one is the same. … --- ## [Toyota Tacoma Shift/Transmission puzzle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-shift-transmission-puzzle/184789)
**Author:** [@WestSeattleMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WestSeattleMom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-tacoma-shift-transmission-puzzle/184789 "2022-06-23T02:38:42Z")
Hi there all! I have a Toyota Tacoma, automatic (2008) with 119903 miles and something weird happened last night. I started the engine and shifted into Drive and nothing happened, all the check lights came on and there w… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu - AC stops at stop lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-ac-stops-at-stop-lights/184826)
**Author:** [@QueenKnot7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QueenKnot7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-ac-stops-at-stop-lights/184826 "2022-06-23T01:16:42Z")
AC stops blowing when auto stop at lights. It’s not just the engine. --- ## [2010 CRV Rear Driver's Side Door Not Locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-crv-rear-drivers-side-door-not-locking/184821)
**Author:** [@lebryo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lebryo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-crv-rear-drivers-side-door-not-locking/184821 "2022-06-22T22:31:55Z")
My 2010 Honda CRV’s rear driver’s side door stopped locking. When the autolock kicks on while driving, there is a loud buzzing sound when the doors try to lock. All doors lock except this one. The same thing happens if I… --- ## [Torn CV boot 2014 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-cv-boot-2014-ford-focus/184736)
**Author:** [@Wsoldier182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wsoldier182)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-cv-boot-2014-ford-focus/184736 "2022-06-22T22:09:01Z")
I’m going to get this fixed. But I’m wondering, what is the plastic part that made contact with the boot and tore it? --- ## [Clutch pedal in free play.. no control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-in-free-play-no-control/184793)
**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-pedal-in-free-play-no-control/184793 "2022-06-22T19:38:36Z")
1992 manual trans… I went to start the car , when I put it in reverse the car jack rabbited backwards…I shifted into neutral…I felt had no control… The clutch pedal is in free play …there is no tension or resistance… --- ## [Knocking noise from steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-from-steering-wheel/184792)
**Author:** [@aiden167](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aiden167)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-from-steering-wheel/184792 "2022-06-22T11:35:27Z")
Hello eveyone, so i got a peugeot 206 1.4l 2003, and since I have it i have a knocking noise from the steering wheel, it only happens on a specific area on the wheel. i doesnt really bother me much, no mechanics know w… --- ## [AC stops working when car gets hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-stops-working-when-car-gets-hot/85351)
**Author:** [@Scalesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scalesey)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-stops-working-when-car-gets-hot/85351 "2022-06-22T10:44:02Z")
I drive a Volvo S40, 2006 with 45K miles. When I take the car out of my garage the AC works beautifully until the car begins to get warm. At about 30 minutes into the driving trip, only warm air blows. If I park anywh… --- ## [\[Golf 3 TDI \] AC stops when engine warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-3-tdi-ac-stops-when-engine-warm/184806)
**Author:** [@mouadh.balti\_181235](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mouadh.balti_181235)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-3-tdi-ac-stops-when-engine-warm/184806 "2022-06-22T10:43:13Z")
Hello all, I have a strange problem on my Golf 3 TDI. The air conditionner stops when the engine is warm. In fact I did some tests . When the engine temperature is under 90 degree the air conditioner works fine when … --- ## [2019 Lincoln MKC - Odd noise on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkc-odd-noise-on-the-road/184757)
**Author:** [@DonBrown07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonBrown07)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkc-odd-noise-on-the-road/184757 "2022-06-22T01:01:01Z")
on the road, I hear what sounds like a fan noise, or tire noise. Cannot pinpoint it. otherwise, car is fine. Sound is coming from under the hood on driver’s side --- ## [Clicking sound from alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-from-alternator/184805)
**Author:** [@BRANDONORNAH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRANDONORNAH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-from-alternator/184805 "2022-06-22T00:45:18Z")
Clicking sound coming from the alternator is this typical or a sign I need to replace it. My serpentine belt is shredding so I am trying to rule out a few different issues. Not to mention looks like the pulley is bent. J… --- ## [2012 Volvo S60 Blown Engine after Repair Shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-blown-engine-after-repair-shop/184721)
**Author:** [@yglavery\_181190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yglavery_181190)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-blown-engine-after-repair-shop/184721 "2022-06-22T00:30:42Z")
Hi - We have a 2012 Volvo s60 that we took to a repair shop. They diagnosed a faulty fuel pump and did some regular maintenance like belts and break pads all to the tune of over $2k. A few days later the car starts mak… --- ## [2016 Ford Ranger - How long to change oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-ranger-how-long-to-change-oil/184777)
**Author:** [@Arfa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arfa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-ranger-how-long-to-change-oil/184777 "2022-06-21T22:58:49Z")
Should the oil and filter change be less than 10 minutes in duration in a 3.2 ltr diesal engine --- ## [Honda Accord Engine Vibration & Noise @ 1500 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-engine-vibration-noise-1500-rpm/159226)
**Author:** [@benyosen\_163797](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benyosen_163797)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-engine-vibration-noise-1500-rpm/159226 "2022-06-21T21:03:15Z")
Hi, I have a 2012 honda accord 4-cyl engine, automatic transmission with 71K miles. For the 2-3 past months, I have noticed a vibration and low humming noise at around 1500-1600 RPM. It is present when maintaining this … --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla randomly won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-randomly-wont-start/184760)
**Author:** [@ireallydontlol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ireallydontlol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-randomly-wont-start/184760 "2022-06-21T20:29:29Z")
My car will randomly decide to not start, for example I can drive it to work just fine but sometimes it won’t start after it’s been shut off. When trying to start it my door will ding but the dash lights and radio don’t … --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Door issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-door-issues/184765)
**Author:** [@kcopk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcopk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-door-issues/184765 "2022-06-21T17:48:17Z")
rear passenger slide door stopped working. Used it earlier today and it worked just fine. Left for another errand and saw that the slide door light was on. The door was shut, but pulled over and tried the auto to open… --- ## [Is this a fair cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fair-cost/184676)
**Author:** [@Consumer011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Consumer011)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fair-cost/184676 "2022-06-21T13:21:57Z")
Ford Transit Connect XLT 2012 My Serpentine belt came off due to a broken idler pulley. The local service shop said they would purchase a new serpentine belt and idler pulley. Here is what My bill ended up being: … --- ## [Crankshaft position sensor, where are you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-where-are-you/184741)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-position-sensor-where-are-you/184741 "2022-06-21T09:46:19Z")
I want to replace the crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 Buick Century Limited 3.1 L.For quick help, I watched a few youtube videos but there were different types of sensors used there. One had an arc shape with screw… --- ## [2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Infotainment SNAFUs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-infotainment-snafus/184753)
**Author:** [@Michelle44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-infotainment-snafus/184753 "2022-06-20T21:06:46Z")
Radio jumps all over the place my A/C GOES HI AND LOW HEAT COMES ON. Can not even turn the radio on anymore cause it drives me crazy. My car was put in reverse without touching the break. --- ## [2015 Dodge Dart - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-peeling-paint/184751)
**Author:** [@Dale51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-peeling-paint/184751 "2022-06-20T19:08:25Z")
The vehicle is paited black. The paint coat is pealing off around one of the tail lights. It looks like a plastic type layer is coming off in one spot by the tail light. The paint itself is not coming off, just an out… --- ## [2017 Kia Optima - Bad engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-bad-engine/184579)
**Author:** [@PatrickGillis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickGillis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-bad-engine/184579 "2022-06-20T05:48:57Z")
Bad engine, Does not run properly - miss fires a lot. Had it into dealers 6 times (Over 6 months) Still does not run properly even after a new engine put in. What can I do to get it fixed? KIA headquarters no help. --- ## [92 Saab 9000s 5th gear problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-9000s-5th-gear-problems/80782)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-9000s-5th-gear-problems/80782 "2022-06-20T01:14:11Z")
I recently bought a manual 92 saab, and in the past few days I have been having trouble with the 5th gear. The fluids are all fine and I have not put any real strain on the trans since I've had the car. It worked fine wh… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=152) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=154)