# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=273 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 274 --- ## [2017 Hyundai Accent dashboard blinks and resets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-accent-dashboard-blinks-and-resets/173371)
**Author:** [@AaronDSkinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AaronDSkinner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-accent-dashboard-blinks-and-resets/173371 "2020-12-18T02:37:28Z")
Just like the comment I read. Driving down the highway and the whole dashboard goes out, then blinks a couple times and when it comes back on everything but the odometer resets. Was told it would be expensive to look at… --- ## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Multiple warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-multiple-warning-lights/173401)
**Author:** [@SNimmons1010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SNimmons1010)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-multiple-warning-lights/173401 "2020-12-18T02:04:57Z")
Multiple indicator lights keep coming on and going back out randomly. Is this part of the faulty body control module issues? This thing is about to drive me crazy. It only used to happen once in a while, now it’s every t… --- ## [2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Blower fan in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-blower-fan-in-and-out/173387)
**Author:** [@ELM19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ELM19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-blower-fan-in-and-out/173387 "2020-12-18T01:58:05Z")
blower fan comes on sporadicaaly --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - alarm not working and backup lines not visible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-alarm-not-working-and-backup-lines-not-visible/173362)
**Author:** [@lynnlepinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynnlepinski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-alarm-not-working-and-backup-lines-not-visible/173362 "2020-12-17T22:56:32Z")
alarm not working and lines dont appear when I back up --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-transmission/173231)
**Author:** [@Alanfvidlund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alanfvidlund)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-transmission/173231 "2020-12-17T21:09:57Z")
Transmission surges/sways , 100k miles Are there any known issues with the transmission as described, if so is there a resolution --- ## [2006 f150 4x4 low light on (I didn’t engage 4x4)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f150-4x4-low-light-on-i-didn-t-engage-4x4/173202)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f150-4x4-low-light-on-i-didn-t-engage-4x4/173202 "2020-12-17T19:49:31Z")
Hello friends, New issue on my recent truck handed down to me. The 4x4 low light engages on the dashboard without me touching the 4x4 control. The car thinks it in 4x4, the speedometer will even read low mph, ie 10mphs,… --- ## [2012 Jeep Liberty - right front rumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-right-front-rumble/173348)
**Author:** [@walkent24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walkent24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-right-front-rumble/173348 "2020-12-17T17:38:15Z")
Right front tire has a rumble sound when driving in the city but not on the highway. Its not all the time but it feels like the tire may come off sometimes. Had two mechanics check but they did not have the same experien… --- ## [2013 Cadillac CTS Coupe - left headlight trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-coupe-left-headlight-trouble/173373)
**Author:** [@jackinfremont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackinfremont)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-coupe-left-headlight-trouble/173373 "2020-12-17T16:50:20Z")
left headlight comes on then off. dealer can not find the problem. they say they checked everything related to the headlight. all other lights on the left work fine. i ma guessing a short. --- ## [2006 Toyota Scion’s windows don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-scion-s-windows-don-t-work/173376)
**Author:** [@williamcollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamcollins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-scion-s-windows-don-t-work/173376 "2020-12-17T10:07:11Z")
i have a scion xb. My windows do not work. What could be the problem I have a 2006 --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue - how do I protect my paint?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-how-do-i-protect-my-paint/173319)
**Author:** [@Al38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al38)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-how-do-i-protect-my-paint/173319 "2020-12-17T02:10:00Z")
After seeing dozens other white Rogues in Florida, how do I protect my 2017 white paint on my Rogue? I have seen these other Rogues in various forms of paint failure and some are really in bad shape. Paint gone, chippe… --- ## [95 Dodge 3500 Ram Van 65k - severe roof rust - replace entire body shell? Discuss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-3500-ram-van-65k-severe-roof-rust-replace-entire-body-shell-discuss/173356)
**Author:** [@tcb\_dj\_162976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcb_dj_162976)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-3500-ram-van-65k-severe-roof-rust-replace-entire-body-shell-discuss/173356 "2020-12-17T01:21:12Z")
I own a 1995 Dodge 3500 series 1-ton Ram wagon (Basically a Ram Van with windows), 5.9L V8, ABS brakes, in great mechanical condition all the way around, very low miles (65k). I’ve done a lot to keep it perfect mechani… --- ## [2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - AM radio static only in drive or reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-am-radio-static-only-in-drive-or-reverse/172986)
**Author:** [@BobV1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobV1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-am-radio-static-only-in-drive-or-reverse/172986 "2020-12-16T23:47:53Z")
AM Radio has severe static while in drive or reverse, noise stops when in park or neutral. Noise slightly increases in frequency with speed, but not dramatically. CVT transmission keeps engine RPMs somewhat constant so s… --- ## [1970 Ford F250 - Zerk hygiene](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-f250-zerk-hygiene/173329)
**Author:** [@RCGregory21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCGregory21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-ford-f250-zerk-hygiene/173329 "2020-12-16T18:40:19Z")
If I’m greasing my zerk fittings, is it better to take them out and clean them first? --- ## [Transmission shudder quick fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shudder-quick-fix/40586)
**Author:** [@fieldsr71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fieldsr71)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shudder-quick-fix/40586 "2020-12-16T16:40:03Z")
my son recently took his 2001 ford pick up to a transmission guy after experiencing a shuddering when the gears shifted...the guy told him he needed a new transmission and when my son explained he was gonna have to come … --- ## [Motor replaceed no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-replaceed-no-crank/173325)
**Author:** [@Paul-443](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul-443)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-replaceed-no-crank/173325 "2020-12-16T16:30:36Z")
Aftern replaceing motor in a 2002 highlander i have a no crank condition where im not getting power to the 7.5amp started fuse. i have power on 3 of the 4 pins on the starter relay, and good battery voltage… all power in… --- ## [2013 Accord Rear Main Seal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-accord-rear-main-seal/173351)
**Author:** [@Jasona27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jasona27)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-accord-rear-main-seal/173351 "2020-12-16T03:20:18Z")
I’ve been looking to buy a 2013 accord. This is an exl with good mileage and price but this is the only thing throwing me off. Is this a rear main seal leak? Should I avoid this car? Is this a major or minor issue? --- ## [2001 Hyundai Santa Fe loses power after downshifting to 3rd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-loses-power-after-downshifting-to-3rd/173226)
**Author:** [@ROBERTSANDERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTSANDERS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-hyundai-santa-fe-loses-power-after-downshifting-to-3rd/173226 "2020-12-16T01:13:04Z")
i have the same problem as John M., Brighton, IL, US (The car will down shift out of 4th to 3 rd gear and will lose power it will not shift back up and will not go into 1 st gear till it is shut off for awhile ) --- ## [Can anyone ID this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-part/173346)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-part/173346 "2020-12-16T01:04:15Z")
It’s from an '07 Mazda3 manual. It seems loose and may be the origin of a clunking noise I’m searching for. --- ## [Temp gauge inop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-inop/173339)
**Author:** [@vipergg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vipergg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temp-gauge-inop/173339 "2020-12-16T00:12:19Z")
2008 Izuzu Ascender which is a GMC Envoy with the 4.2 liter straight six in it . Temperature guage was working and now it is down to the cold mark even after driving it for awhile. I have scanned the codes and t… --- ## [Is synthetic oil better than conventional oil in older cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-synthetic-oil-better-than-conventional-oil-in-older-cars/173133)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-synthetic-oil-better-than-conventional-oil-in-older-cars/173133 "2020-12-15T23:45:13Z")
Hi everyone, were going to get our oil changed at new place Valvoline. They say they have full synthetic or conventional oil. I think we have always used a synthetic blend. We are thinking of using full synthetic but i … --- ## [2006 Jeep Wrangler won’t start at times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-won-t-start-at-times/172303)
**Author:** [@shanksr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanksr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-wrangler-won-t-start-at-times/172303 "2020-12-15T23:19:39Z")
jeep wont start at times…mostly following driving, i will park, return 15 min to half hour later and wont start --- ## [How was my 2010 Ford Mustang stolen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-was-my-2010-ford-mustang-stolen/173273)
**Author:** [@Greneyztx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greneyztx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-was-my-2010-ford-mustang-stolen/173273 "2020-12-15T22:21:51Z")
My car (2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium) was stolen and recovered but when we got it back the steering column was not broke and I do not understand how they stole it. We forgot to lock the car door the night it was stolen b… --- ## [2018 Nissan Murano - Passenger seat warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-passenger-seat-warning/173343)
**Author:** [@mucker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mucker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-passenger-seat-warning/173343 "2020-12-15T21:56:57Z")
passenger seat belt warning light always on --- ## [Spark Plug Wire Arcing at Spark Plug Wire Boot and Ignition Coil Connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-wire-arcing-at-spark-plug-wire-boot-and-ignition-coil-connection/112553)
**Author:** [@Tone1873](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tone1873)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-wire-arcing-at-spark-plug-wire-boot-and-ignition-coil-connection/112553 "2020-12-15T18:45:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Misfire… New wires arcing?: I have a 2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE and my check engine lights come on for periods of time…Sometimes it blinks on and off when accelerating or going up a hill…… --- ## [2005 Mercury Grand Marquis - It dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-it-dies/173116)
**Author:** [@drewtorres330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewtorres330)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-grand-marquis-it-dies/173116 "2020-12-15T16:52:04Z")
I went to start my car at lunch and it completely died. I had a guy boost me off and the car ran fine. I left it on while i was at my home for lunch. I drove the car back to work. about a 20-mile round trip. I turned off… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - new battery, same problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-new-battery-same-problem/173279)
**Author:** [@DaveS09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveS09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-new-battery-same-problem/173279 "2020-12-15T14:27:16Z")
2015 jeep cherokee start-stop displays not available charging battery. installed new battery, same issue. --- ## [2015 Buick Verano - Multiple issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-multiple-issues/173323)
**Author:** [@shersher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shersher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-multiple-issues/173323 "2020-12-15T12:57:40Z")
Car stalls when stopping, but does restart. sensor or engine. was using a lot of oil but not leaking 100k miles. garage indicates sensors and timing belt --- ## [2016 BMW X3 - weird warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-x3-weird-warranty/173316)
**Author:** [@JohnHill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-x3-weird-warranty/173316 "2020-12-15T04:24:02Z")
In Sept got Drivetrain Malfunction warning and shop put in new diesel fuel filter, which was needed (had 42000 miles), and code justified. Got another code warning three wks ago and then shut.down in traffic last wk (d… --- ## [Need help to identify these parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-to-identify-these-parts/173320)
**Author:** [@Furphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Furphy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-to-identify-these-parts/173320 "2020-12-14T22:28:42Z")
I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and have 2 broken parts that needs to be replaced. But despite my efforts searching and asking around couldnt identify the necessary part’s numbers to order (I do not live in USA and there is … --- ## [2000 Audi A4 - good first car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-audi-a4-good-first-car/173228)
**Author:** [@FireFox552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FireFox552)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-audi-a4-good-first-car/173228 "2020-12-14T22:03:36Z")
would a used 2000 Audi A4 1.8t sedan be a good first car? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=272) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=274)