# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=32 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 33 --- ## [Can short trips charge battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-short-trips-charge-battery/197990)
**Author:** [@TheseusBoat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheseusBoat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-short-trips-charge-battery/197990 "2024-11-12T13:28:45Z")
Suppose you drive your car and make really short trips like typically 5-10 minutes. Is this enough time to keep the battery charged? If not, has anyone use a solar battery tender so that it can keep the battery charged … --- ## [2010 Mazda 3 window/regulator alignment mishap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-window-regulator-alignment-mishap/197986)
**Author:** [@DIY\_Wannabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIY_Wannabe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-window-regulator-alignment-mishap/197986 "2024-11-12T01:30:21Z")
I need help understanding what I’ve done wrong here! A few years ago I posted on this forum requesting advice on how to fix or replace a broken (front passenger) door actuator (the cable had frayed at one of the cams). … --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - It wasn't the throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-it-wasnt-the-throttle-body/197976)
**Author:** [@cjp241963.cp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjp241963.cp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-it-wasnt-the-throttle-body/197976 "2024-11-11T19:30:20Z")
the checklight came on then a redlight came on it were the trobby body i put a new one on and it not cranking. --- ## [2003 Tundra V8 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-v8-overheating/197970)
**Author:** [@hqgrizzard\_191863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hqgrizzard_191863)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-v8-overheating/197970 "2024-11-11T19:15:57Z")
Radiator blew a crack in the top. I replaced the radiator, replaced the thermostat. Put it all back together and still overheats. I removed and reinstalled the thermostat on the off chance I didn’t put the bleeder at th… --- ## [Obscure sources for GM catalytic converters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obscure-sources-for-gm-catalytic-converters/197663)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obscure-sources-for-gm-catalytic-converters/197663 "2024-11-11T12:10:52Z")
This is a companion question to my P0420 post here: Understanding P0420 code on 2008 Pontiac G6 GT . I am curious if anybody can recommend sources for GM catalytic converters beyond GM itself and the usual web search hi… --- ## [Allfa romeo 147 hard gear engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allfa-romeo-147-hard-gear-engine-noise/197960)
**Author:** [@Richardghazawi\_191853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardghazawi_191853)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allfa-romeo-147-hard-gear-engine-noise/197960 "2024-11-10T22:31:04Z")
I have an alfa romeo \[147 2007\](tel:147 2007), lately the manual gear got so hard, and i also noticed some oil on the ground where i park the car, and today i noticed when i accelerate the engine is making a strange nois… --- ## [Understanding P0420 code on 2008 Pontiac G6 GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-p0420-code-on-2008-pontiac-g6-gt/197558)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-p0420-code-on-2008-pontiac-g6-gt/197558 "2024-11-10T21:42:56Z")
Yet another P0420 code question. :frowning: The car is a friend’s 2008 V6 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible. The P0420 is constant but with no driveability issues. A wrinkle is that it’s a 3.9L engine and we literally cannot fi… --- ## [2018 Ford Escape - New battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965)
**Author:** [@Dennis48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965 "2024-11-10T21:30:28Z")
brand new battery in jan.2024 and 4 times it has gone completely dead dealer had it for a total of 5 days and could not find anything wrong with drawdown test --- ## [2010 Mazda CX-9 - Smoking from front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-9-smoking-from-front/197912)
**Author:** [@SpencerAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpencerAnderson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-9-smoking-from-front/197912 "2024-11-09T23:47:03Z")
My car is smoking from the front end. Not from the radiator. Not sure if it is the transfer case or transmission --- ## [peugeut 307 can't go uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeut-307-cant-go-uphill/197933)
**Author:** [@ibo\_ego\_191801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibo_ego_191801)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeut-307-cant-go-uphill/197933 "2024-11-09T21:17:31Z")
I have a peugeut 307 1.4 hdi 2004 model diesel car. 4 months ago I gave my car to the mechanic because the radiator was leaking water and the brake discs were broken. when I got my car back, my car no longer started to p… --- ## [2020 Subaru Outback - Clock changed oddly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-outback-clock-changed-oddly/197950)
**Author:** [@JJYurko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJYurko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-outback-clock-changed-oddly/197950 "2024-11-09T20:34:34Z")
Clock randomly changed the time of day. First time this happened. Changed from 2pm to 7PM --- ## [GMC Terrain wiper blade adapter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-wiper-blade-adapter/197953)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-wiper-blade-adapter/197953 "2024-11-09T18:54:07Z")
Went to replace the wiper blades for the first time on this car, get out there open up the packages, slide the old ones off - no adapter in new box. Can’t get the old adapters off the old blades. New blades don’t fit wit… --- ## [2005 Ford F150 - Very loud 'clunk' when turning left - with videos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-very-loud-clunk-when-turning-left-with-videos/188290)
**Author:** [@Danstar10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danstar10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-very-loud-clunk-when-turning-left-with-videos/188290 "2024-11-08T20:49:04Z")
Hey guys, I have a very strange noise that I am trying to figure out. I got a 2005 F150 FX4, 5.4 litre engine with about 150,000kms on it - when I am turning left and start to straighten out the wheels (so start turning… --- ## [Can a tire/wheel cause knocking noises?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-tire-wheel-cause-knocking-noises/197947)
**Author:** [@Mark51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-tire-wheel-cause-knocking-noises/197947 "2024-11-08T16:28:51Z")
Can a bad tire/wheel cause a knocking noise? I was hearing a knocking noise in the front drivers side when making a left turn and applying the brakes. When I rotated the tire with the rear, the noise stopped. --- ## [2017 Honda Civic Sdn - ECU connector isssue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-sdn-ecu-connector-isssue/197946)
**Author:** [@BC20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BC20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-sdn-ecu-connector-isssue/197946 "2024-11-08T12:41:54Z")
I have same issue. the small connector on the ECU seems loose, I disconnect the battery, remove the connector, disconnect the battery, reconnect the connector use a small strap to tighten it down, reconnect the battery, … --- ## [Tire noise after tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-after-tire-rotation/197937)
**Author:** [@silvermanmoira\_191819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silvermanmoira_191819)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-after-tire-rotation/197937 "2024-11-07T13:41:30Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2015 Subaru Legacy. I took it to the dealer for a routine tire rotation, and now there’s a cyclical whump-whump noise when I drive. It’s loudest at lower speeds( below 35), but I can hear it when go… --- ## [Is this engine sound normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-sound-normal/197921)
**Author:** [@Mariah234765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariah234765)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-sound-normal/197921 "2024-11-07T01:01:33Z")
Chevrolete cruze 1.6 2012 Is this sound normal for this kind of engine ? \[Album\] … --- ## [check keyless starting system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-keyless-starting-system-light/197931)
**Author:** [@saulgarcia.r12\_191803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saulgarcia.r12_191803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-keyless-starting-system-light/197931 "2024-11-06T20:29:51Z")
Hello, guys I have a civic 2014, and the problem is that check keyless starting system light. I changed the control battery, but the issue persist. Every works fine (open and close doors, open the trunk, proximity unloc… --- ## [2014 pruis traction control light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-pruis-traction-control-light/197883)
**Author:** [@n2s3\_191791](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2s3_191791)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-pruis-traction-control-light/197883 "2024-11-06T15:56:30Z")
have a traction warning and feel abs braking,had alot of suspension noise so I Replaced struts, helped with the noise but now notice play in the steering,jacked up front end and can feel play left to right on front wh… --- ## [Power Steering Dilemma…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-dilemma/197902)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-dilemma/197902 "2024-11-06T11:18:29Z")
2005 Toyota Solara 4 cyl. Trying to diagnose mysterious whine when turning steering wheel that started after replacing pump (twice now in the span of about a week) and high pressure hose (aftermarket). I replaced these … --- ## [2019 Jeep Compass - Odd electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-odd-electrical-gremlins/197892)
**Author:** [@ToyStoryAndy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToyStoryAndy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-odd-electrical-gremlins/197892 "2024-11-06T09:07:12Z")
I turn off my ‘auto start and stop’ and my jeep puts the parking break on. This isn’t the only electrical problem I’ve been having. A few times my screen wouldn’t come on, it wasn’t due to it being turned off with the v… --- ## [Another weird noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-weird-noise/197913)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-weird-noise/197913 "2024-11-05T19:01:39Z")
2005 Toyota Solara 4 cylinder, 4 speed automatic. I just noticed today what sounds like a very faint humming sound coming from the drivers side of the car from either the engine bay or underneath. Hard to tell but it’s … --- ## [2010 Lexus HS 250h - Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-hs-250h-bad-paint/197886)
**Author:** [@GeorgeKarmazyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeKarmazyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-hs-250h-bad-paint/197886 "2024-11-05T18:41:27Z")
paint clear coat failure lexus HS 250 2010 --- ## [Wipers Won't Retract Under Hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-wont-retract-under-hood/197605)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-wont-retract-under-hood/197605 "2024-11-04T23:36:07Z")
The windshield wipers of my 2000 Buick Century will not retract under the hood anymore since today, when I turn the wipers off. Unlike some wiper parking problems, mine do not stop in the top position, they stop in the l… --- ## [2011 Nissan Cube - Won't accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-cube-wont-accelerate/197678)
**Author:** [@Darrell21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell21)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-cube-wont-accelerate/197678 "2024-11-04T22:30:48Z")
My 2011 Nissan Cube after just driving 5 miles or more when I stop at a light or stop sign my engine idling just fine but won’t accelerate and I have to put flashers on for about a 100 yds until it takes off and seems ju… --- ## [New brake pads. does everything look ok?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-does-everything-look-ok/197887)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brake-pads-does-everything-look-ok/197887 "2024-11-04T01:55:49Z")
i looked and noted the pads are new. rotor is also new. however i also note it seems the pad has space in middle that doesnt make full contact. i already test drove it on freeway and everything seems fine othewise. d… --- ## [Windshield chip from yesterday](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-chip-from-yesterday/197826)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-chip-from-yesterday/197826 "2024-11-03T21:44:59Z")
me again with more car issues. makes me think i have bad luck or perhaps this area has problems. does this chip require repair or will the crack stay where its at? pretty sure this happened yesterday i heard something… --- ## [Electronic failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-failure/197893)
**Author:** [@k916lewis\_191651](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k916lewis_191651)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-failure/197893 "2024-11-03T21:00:18Z")
Previously, I discussed my 2014 Buick Verano battery having ,to be charged multiple times a year. I noticed when I used my key insert to unlock the car because the plastic caved in on the wireless lock and unlock fob, t… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Dies and grinds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-dies-and-grinds/197863)
**Author:** [@Tsusie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tsusie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-dies-and-grinds/197863 "2024-11-03T17:40:37Z")
It randomly dies at any given time while driving it, and when I started, it has a grinding noise --- ## [2005 Solara Weird Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-solara-weird-noise/197859)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-solara-weird-noise/197859 "2024-11-03T01:56:50Z")
2005 Toyota solara with the 2.4. Makes a weird noise at idle. Almost like a buzzing/scraping. Idles smooth and runs great, no check engine light. Just has the weird noise. It can’t be heard while driving (although that … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=31) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=33)