# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=289 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 290 --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback tailgate opened, battery died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-tailgate-opened-battery-died/171750)
**Author:** [@ED42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ED42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-tailgate-opened-battery-died/171750 "2020-10-30T22:25:32Z")
2018 tailgate open during the night. Result: dead battery. --- ## [2006 Buick LaCrosse reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-reliability/171709)
**Author:** [@JerryOdom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryOdom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-reliability/171709 "2020-10-30T21:44:49Z")
06 buick lacrosse, what is your rating for the reliability of this vehicle --- ## [Left mirror for 1993 Nissan Bluebird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-mirror-for-1993-nissan-bluebird/171729)
**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-mirror-for-1993-nissan-bluebird/171729 "2020-10-30T20:53:43Z")
Hello, I am helping for friend to find a left mirror of his 1993 Nissan Bluebird. The exact name of the part is “Nissan Bluebird U13 1993-97 L/h Electric Mirror Genuine J6302-1e700” Any suggestion about where I can find… --- ## [Exhaust Noise Only When Accelerating After Catalytic Converter Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-noise-only-when-accelerating-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/113986)
**Author:** [@rustycar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rustycar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-noise-only-when-accelerating-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/113986 "2020-10-30T20:40:20Z")
I have a 2005 Honda CRV LX. I replaced my catalytic converter with an aftermarket one I found on Amazon (https://goo.gl/GTBnjD). The check engine light came on for the converter and I took it to a shop that confirmed it … --- ## [2011 BMW 328 Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-maintenance/171744)
**Author:** [@ROBERTOPACZEWSKI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTOPACZEWSKI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-maintenance/171744 "2020-10-30T16:51:31Z")
general maintenance on bmw’s --- ## [Whirring Sound On Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-sound-on-acceleration/170847)
**Author:** [@Andrew-Shallcross](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew-Shallcross)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whirring-sound-on-acceleration/170847 "2020-10-30T15:03:33Z")
2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 100,000 KM. Started making a whirring sound on starting that increases with acceleration. Ill be taking it in soon but curious what you all thought (and what the bill will be). It otherw… --- ## [2001 Mercury Grand Marquis won’t start in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-won-t-start-in-cold-weather/171726)
**Author:** [@rabbit07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rabbit07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-won-t-start-in-cold-weather/171726 "2020-10-30T12:07:59Z")
mercury marquis will not start in cold weather --- ## [Chevy Silverado Electrical Nightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-electrical-nightmare/69285)
**Author:** [@SilveradoNightmare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilveradoNightmare)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-silverado-electrical-nightmare/69285 "2020-10-30T11:13:41Z")
I have a 2007 Silverado 1500, purchased as "certified" used from a Chevy dealer and now with less than 40,000 miles on the vehicle. It has two major electrical problems. 1) The truck intermittently loses all electrica… --- ## [2017 BMW X3 gps doesn’t accept voice requests anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x3-gps-doesn-t-accept-voice-requests-anymore/171718)
**Author:** [@DJ25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x3-gps-doesn-t-accept-voice-requests-anymore/171718 "2020-10-30T04:48:03Z")
GPS no longer understands requests audibly --- ## [1995 Chrysler Cirrus Auto Trans Control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-cirrus-auto-trans-control-module/35325)
**Author:** [@Fiddlinaround](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fiddlinaround)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-cirrus-auto-trans-control-module/35325 "2020-10-29T23:35:06Z")
This car has had problems with the auto trans control module since new. Sometimes the problems are infrequent. Sometimes they are frequent. At 125,000 miles, all the mechanics agreed I needed a remanufactured transmissio… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Looking to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-looking-to-buy/171654)
**Author:** [@DonaldandBarbaracChad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldandBarbaracChad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-looking-to-buy/171654 "2020-10-29T23:19:41Z")
looking to buy a 2005 crossfire converable 28000. what problems do they have. we were told can t find parts to fix not a good idea. would like your opnion before we purchase’ --- ## [Oil in spark plug cylinder 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-spark-plug-cylinder-4/171505)
**Author:** [@Mrnicefordguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrnicefordguy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-spark-plug-cylinder-4/171505 "2020-10-29T17:15:07Z")
Hey guys, A project car that my buddy’s been working on - a 2002 mustang 6 banger with 130k miles has been getting the cylinder 4 spark plug oil fouled. The fouling happens somewhat quickly. I’ll clean the plug or put a… --- ## [No headlights on 98 Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-headlights-on-98-protege/171610)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-headlights-on-98-protege/171610 "2020-10-29T17:05:15Z")
While driving at night with the low beam headlights on I noticed that the high beam indicator light was on, but very dimly lit. A few more night drives and the high beam indicator light would get a little brighter each t… --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion - Recall on an auction car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-recall-on-an-auction-car/171666)
**Author:** [@hawkeyemike1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hawkeyemike1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-recall-on-an-auction-car/171666 "2020-10-29T16:58:03Z")
Good morning… My sister has a 2012 Ford Fusion 4 door and it has an Electric steering that has gone out. She is being told by the local dealer that there is a 'recall 'on it. But her title say’s ‘Auction’ and the car is … --- ## [2003 Acura Legend - Thumps when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-legend-thumps-when-turning/171649)
**Author:** [@anwwalyssa1993](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anwwalyssa1993)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-legend-thumps-when-turning/171649 "2020-10-29T15:09:20Z")
There is a big bump on the back of my car when I make a turn. --- ## [Car can be placed into gear but will not drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-can-be-placed-into-gear-but-will-not-drive/85085)
**Author:** [@missManual](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missManual)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-can-be-placed-into-gear-but-will-not-drive/85085 "2020-10-29T13:22:26Z")
Hello there! I drive a 2007 Toyota Camry V6 LE. The other day when I tried to drive it, the car started, I was able to put it into drive, the engine will rev, but the car will not more forward. I tried putting it in reve… --- ## [Expensive Fix Oil Leak Engine Lift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-fix-oil-leak-engine-lift/32766)
**Author:** [@magnum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/magnum)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/expensive-fix-oil-leak-engine-lift/32766 "2020-10-29T01:00:29Z")
We have an oil leak that requires the repair person to have to lift our engine out of our Ford Ranger to repair the leak. This could be costly due to the amount of labor time. Has any one else had this situation? --- ## [2014 Kia Sorento steering wheel button doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-steering-wheel-button-doesn-t-work/171682)
**Author:** [@wyattearp370](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyattearp370)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-steering-wheel-button-doesn-t-work/171682 "2020-10-29T00:19:54Z")
On my steering wheel when I push the button to change Trip A to Trip B and so on etc it will not change and the reset button will not clear the numbers back to 00 what is wrong with it ??? Please HELP !!! --- ## [2017 Buick Encore key fob problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-key-fob-problems/171679)
**Author:** [@RoshandaBonner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoshandaBonner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-key-fob-problems/171679 "2020-10-29T00:16:20Z")
Anyone have electrical issues…key fob stops working, car won’t start sometimes --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 - radio turns back on after shutting off the truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-radio-turns-back-on-after-shutting-off-the-truck/171673)
**Author:** [@ella40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ella40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-radio-turns-back-on-after-shutting-off-the-truck/171673 "2020-10-29T00:07:50Z")
When i turn the truck off the radio goes off then comes back on and the heater blower comes on --- ## [2002 GMC Yukon - Thump goes the transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-yukon-thump-goes-the-transmission/171660)
**Author:** [@SamB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamB1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-yukon-thump-goes-the-transmission/171660 "2020-10-28T22:14:04Z")
Driving near home about 30 mph a big Blow/Thump noise then constant grinding noise five minutes to home, next put gear in reverse nothing moved but forward GMC moves OK. Everything else looks OK. Cannot back-up turn Yuko… --- ## [Tie Rods and steering wheel position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rods-and-steering-wheel-position/82537)
**Author:** [@JimBobJumpBack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBobJumpBack)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tie-rods-and-steering-wheel-position/82537 "2020-10-28T21:57:04Z")
I recently replaced the passenger side tie rod on my 2008 Dakota Sport. I counted the number of turns required to remove the old piece, measured it against the new to make sure they were the same size (they were) and tur… --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Stability Control lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-stability-control-lights/171631)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-stability-control-lights/171631 "2020-10-28T21:32:28Z")
Hello friends, So my Ford Fusion hybrid has 110k miles on it. My wife was driving it today when the stability control lights both came on. I attempted to turn traction control on as it was showing off. The system won’… --- ## [2017 Nissan Rogue’s gritty sound from brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-s-gritty-sound-from-brakes/171676)
**Author:** [@Skeeter04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skeeter04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-s-gritty-sound-from-brakes/171676 "2020-10-28T21:06:48Z")
Brakes have gritty sound when backing up --- ## [2013 chevy cruze. Headlight issue, might not be the bulb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-cruze-headlight-issue-might-not-be-the-bulb/171613)
**Author:** [@Kel.sleeper\_171837](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kel.sleeper_171837)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-cruze-headlight-issue-might-not-be-the-bulb/171613 "2020-10-28T19:48:02Z")
I have an issue where when I turn on my headlights there is one light that sometimes comes on and sometimes comes off. The easy answer is that I could replace the light bulb however, what I noticed is that if it turns o… --- ## [UTV adding a bigger battery and brake in period](https://community.cartalk.com/t/utv-adding-a-bigger-battery-and-brake-in-period/169724)
**Author:** [@Josh12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josh12)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/utv-adding-a-bigger-battery-and-brake-in-period/169724 "2020-10-28T17:17:11Z")
I have a 2020 Polaris Ranger Crew 570 4 person. Sorry if this site is only for cars but figured I would try. Well its at the end of its Brake in period the owner manual only tells me to change the oil and filter should… --- ## [Rumblings under my 2008 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumblings-under-my-2008-corvette/143080)
**Author:** [@Lopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lopez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rumblings-under-my-2008-corvette/143080 "2020-10-28T15:34:49Z")
I have a Chevy corvette 2008 I bought from a certified car dealership. I purchased the car with 6,700 miles five years ago. The vehicle now has 17,900 miles. About six months ago I started hearing a rumbling noise undern… --- ## [Brand new control arm squeaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-control-arm-squeaking/171585)
**Author:** [@Melissa-48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melissa-48)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-control-arm-squeaking/171585 "2020-10-28T13:50:26Z")
I have a 2018 Trax with 23k miles on it. I had to bring it to the dealership last week due to it leaking coolant (covered under warranty) and while I was there they notified me there was a recall on it for both lower con… --- ## [Oil leaks that require the engine to be lifted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaks-that-require-the-engine-to-be-lifted/171662)
**Author:** [@Amarion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amarion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-leaks-that-require-the-engine-to-be-lifted/171662 "2020-10-28T05:51:04Z")
So we went to shells to see how much it would cost to fix the oil leaks of my bmw, they said it would be $3000, which during the pandemic is almost impossible, any place in the Dallas area that y’all know can handle my i… --- ## [Lifter Tick, Manifold Leak, or Something Else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-tick-manifold-leak-or-something-else/171658)
**Author:** [@TheSPencerJM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheSPencerJM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-tick-manifold-leak-or-something-else/171658 "2020-10-28T04:14:47Z")
Hey All! My 89 Lincoln Town car is making a ticking noise when driving it for the first 5 minutes or so after starting. I was thinking it’s a lifter tick or an exhaust manifold leak, but it only makes the tick when drivi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=288) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=290)