# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=320 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 321 --- ## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country popping from left front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-popping-from-left-front/168723)
**Author:** [@michaelcoley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelcoley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-popping-from-left-front/168723 "2020-08-17T18:05:11Z")
popping on left front when accerating and braking --- ## [1988 Volvo 740 brakes have stumped the mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-volvo-740-brakes-have-stumped-the-mechanic/168702)
**Author:** [@Volvolover1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvolover1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-volvo-740-brakes-have-stumped-the-mechanic/168702 "2020-08-17T15:31:05Z")
My old Volvo has an intermittent problem of the front brakes dragging. The drag gets harder and harder, until, once, I could only drive at 20mph. I have replaced the pads, rotors, calipers , hoses and now my mechanic say… --- ## [1991 GMC Sierra 1500 surges after replacing ignition control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-gmc-sierra-1500-surges-after-replacing-ignition-control-module/168729)
**Author:** [@edgarmarsaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edgarmarsaw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-gmc-sierra-1500-surges-after-replacing-ignition-control-module/168729 "2020-08-17T13:29:58Z")
pick up a surging problem after replacing ignition control module --- ## [EVAP fault after service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-fault-after-service/168802)
**Author:** [@Gemma-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gemma-11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-fault-after-service/168802 "2020-08-17T05:22:42Z")
Looking for a bit of advice before I return my car to the garage for the third time…! I have a 2012 Peugeot 3008 Diesel. Took it in for service and MOT a fortnight ago, was running fine other than a tyre losing pressure… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - putting diesel in petrol car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-putting-diesel-in-petrol-car/168776)
**Author:** [@Jacob32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-putting-diesel-in-petrol-car/168776 "2020-08-17T04:23:40Z")
Putting diesel in petrol car --- ## [2015 Lexus ES 350 - anticipating future issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-anticipating-future-issues/168809)
**Author:** [@AllanRoudebush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllanRoudebush)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-es-350-anticipating-future-issues/168809 "2020-08-17T02:22:50Z")
Wondering about weaknesses in the future ? Low mileage 2015 Lexus ES 350 --- ## [99 Ford Escort low engine rattle noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-escort-low-engine-rattle-noise/110746)
**Author:** [@Brian\_Ragland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian_Ragland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-escort-low-engine-rattle-noise/110746 "2020-08-17T01:50:12Z")
Noise is loudest when engine is cold and on the down idle. Noise seems to lesson a lot when engine warms up. Chased the noise for over a month, Parts changed include; Timing belt, Timing belt tensioner, water pump, Drive… --- ## [Starter on 1998 ford ranger! Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-on-1998-ford-ranger-help/168740)
**Author:** [@Tom-567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom-567)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-on-1998-ford-ranger-help/168740 "2020-08-16T20:19:47Z")
So I replaced the starter on my girlfriends 98 ranger with the 3.0 v6 motor . After replaced and all connected the starter is just making a clicking sound as it was before I replaced the starter ! Anyone have any clue as… --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot - Help with fuse location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-help-with-fuse-location/168664)
**Author:** [@DawnM.l](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DawnM.l)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-help-with-fuse-location/168664 "2020-08-16T16:09:03Z")
headlight not working but bulb is good, can not locate the fuse for right headlamp to checkl --- ## [Mazda 6 noise upon decelerating...could it be a bearing in the transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-noise-upon-decelerating-could-it-be-a-bearing-in-the-transmission/168760)
**Author:** [@th5512\_170009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/th5512_170009)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-noise-upon-decelerating-could-it-be-a-bearing-in-the-transmission/168760 "2020-08-16T15:56:06Z")
Folks: 2014 Mazda 6 with Automatic transmission. 80K miles. I recently replaced the driver-side front hub and bearing assembly thinking that would fix my issue. Nope. I know I have the passenger side I can replace, b… --- ## [Did my mechanic kill my AC compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-kill-my-ac-compressor/67316)
**Author:** [@natebroomfield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natebroomfield)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-my-mechanic-kill-my-ac-compressor/67316 "2020-08-16T14:39:55Z")
I had an AC recharge done a couple of weeks ago and ever since the AC has been, well, loud. The sounds is sort of a grinding sound. I've heard it before a few years back when it died and needed to be replaced. Anyway, … --- ## [Stalls when put in gear or ac switched on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalls-when-put-in-gear-or-ac-switched-on/168736)
**Author:** [@dhall27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhall27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalls-when-put-in-gear-or-ac-switched-on/168736 "2020-08-16T14:31:51Z")
2000 Passport 3.2L v6 Stalls when it is put in gear or whenever the ac is switched on. If you rev it up then switch the ac on it will stay on as long as you keep your foot on the gas. The items below have already been … --- ## [Car shifts weird when raining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shifts-weird-when-raining/89876)
**Author:** [@jasn88cubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasn88cubs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shifts-weird-when-raining/89876 "2020-08-16T11:09:15Z")
i got new brakes pu ton lats month (semi-metalic) anyway i was driving to work and it was raining , roads were wet and my car was shifting weird after comng to a complete stop. once i went it would shift into first gea… --- ## [Slow acceleration with noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-acceleration-with-noise/168545)
**Author:** [@rkabir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rkabir)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slow-acceleration-with-noise/168545 "2020-08-16T03:20:26Z")
My car Mileage is 150,000. Automatic transmission. Suddenly at lower gear, the acceleration became really slow and when I hit the acceleration padel, there is a rattling noise. I went to 1 mechanic shop and they told me… --- ## [1998 Buick Century Custom Turn Signal Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-century-custom-turn-signal-problem/69486)
**Author:** [@dupreemarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dupreemarc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-buick-century-custom-turn-signal-problem/69486 "2020-08-16T01:57:03Z")
Currently I have a 1998 Buick Century Custom having turn signal issues. The front left blinker is not blinking. Understandably, with this malfunction, the rear left blinker blinks rapidly when the turn signal switch i… --- ## [2011 Chrysler 200 radio works intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-radio-works-intermittently/168748)
**Author:** [@Rayk52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayk52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chrysler-200-radio-works-intermittently/168748 "2020-08-16T01:32:50Z")
The radio works intermittently no matter what function it is on. radio, cd, aux or sxm --- ## [2015 Cadillac SRX clunks when shifting at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-clunks-when-shifting-at-low-speed/168745)
**Author:** [@LawrenceCuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LawrenceCuster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-srx-clunks-when-shifting-at-low-speed/168745 "2020-08-16T01:30:24Z")
car “clunks” at times when shifting at very low speeds --- ## [Trying for about 3 weeks to fix this car/starter - main issue: 5 wires heading to starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-for-about-3-weeks-to-fix-this-car-starter-main-issue-5-wires-heading-to-starter/168686)
**Author:** [@deeppvddles666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deeppvddles666)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-for-about-3-weeks-to-fix-this-car-starter-main-issue-5-wires-heading-to-starter/168686 "2020-08-15T23:02:11Z")
So, it’s a 1999 Chevy Cavalier, manual transmission. When it first stopped starting, it was like a three day process - it first day, it was /kinda/ a slow start, 2nd day it felt like it barely started, and the third day … --- ## [Vibrating noise from 2009 Subaru Legacy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-noise-from-2009-subaru-legacy/168734)
**Author:** [@Mathewl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mathewl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-noise-from-2009-subaru-legacy/168734 "2020-08-15T21:43:21Z")
2009 Subaru 2.5i legacy limited mileage 1,18,000+ approximately Buying from a dealer, when you press the gas and on the course of initial pickup I get Sounds like engine vibrating noise but after the initial pick up it … --- ## [Bad transmission - what are my options?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-transmission-what-are-my-options/168439)
**Author:** [@Tim-351](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim-351)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-transmission-what-are-my-options/168439 "2020-08-15T21:28:23Z")
I’ve just been informed that my 2010 Nissan Maxima with 130k miles has a bad transmission - a $6,000 repair. The problem is that - if I’m lucky - this car is only worth $6,000 itself. However, minus the transmission, it … --- ## [2010 Nissan Altima tire pressure light remains on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-tire-pressure-light-remains-on/168711)
**Author:** [@dy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dy1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-altima-tire-pressure-light-remains-on/168711 "2020-08-15T21:17:54Z")
the tire pressure light is still on in my 2010 Nissan Altima after I have purchased new tires, what should I do --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKX - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-battery-drain/168682)
**Author:** [@HeatherLewko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeatherLewko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-battery-drain/168682 "2020-08-15T20:33:02Z")
Over night battery drains and car wont stop but dealership cannot find a problem --- ## [2015 Volvo XC60 coolant loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-coolant-loss/168716)
**Author:** [@BathBoy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BathBoy54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-coolant-loss/168716 "2020-08-15T19:13:30Z")
My XC 60 (15 reg) is losing coolant at an alarming rate. It has been into the Volvo main dealer 3 times and has had a cold and a hot pressure test with nothing found. They are now talking about gasket or engine block pr… --- ## [Overheating on mountain roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-mountain-roads/74446)
**Author:** [@wyosubaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wyosubaru)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-on-mountain-roads/74446 "2020-08-15T18:14:06Z")
I have a 2002 Subaru Outback that has started overheating only when I try to go up into the mountains. It starts within a few miles of starting up a steep grade and cools down the instant you start down the mountain. I… --- ## [Mysterious ticking noise coming from behind dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-ticking-noise-coming-from-behind-dash/75110)
**Author:** [@itsdanilove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itsdanilove)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-ticking-noise-coming-from-behind-dash/75110 "2020-08-15T17:56:52Z")
My 2005 Pontiac Vibe started spontaneously making a strange ticking noise after a grocery run. It's loud, and doesn't accelerate in time with the engine, so we have ruled out fan for now. It sounds like it's coming fro… --- ## [5.7L vortec oil cooler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-7l-vortec-oil-cooler/168709)
**Author:** [@wrathofthecorn\_cartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrathofthecorn_cartalk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-7l-vortec-oil-cooler/168709 "2020-08-15T14:58:42Z")
I have a chevy van with a 5.7L V8. I recently took off the lower cooler line on the radiator on the driver’s side and brown oil/sludge dripped out. I checked the oil dipstick and the oil looked normal/clean. I did some r… --- ## [2021 Chevrolet Malibu - Engine died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-malibu-engine-died/168684)
**Author:** [@vergiljdecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vergiljdecker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-malibu-engine-died/168684 "2020-08-15T14:38:25Z")
engine died starter wont do anything checked starter its ok starter wont do anything like everything dead could it be a computer or ignition switch 3.9 engine 2006 malibu ss --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Malibu - Warning lights and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-warning-lights-and-shaking/168679)
**Author:** [@kvstc2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kvstc2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-malibu-warning-lights-and-shaking/168679 "2020-08-15T12:46:36Z")
when coming to stop sign stabilitrac and engine light come on and start shaking --- ## [1996 Toyota 4Runner - Vibrations and a leaking rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-4runner-vibrations-and-a-leaking-rear-end/167687)
**Author:** [@TimothyEBass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimothyEBass)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-4runner-vibrations-and-a-leaking-rear-end/167687 "2020-08-15T10:39:53Z")
Vibration at 60miles per hour in the rearend leaking fluid inside of rim --- ## [2006 Ford Five Hundred intermittent misfires without CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-intermittent-misfires-without-cel/125125)
**Author:** [@Haynes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haynes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-five-hundred-intermittent-misfires-without-cel/125125 "2020-08-15T05:18:47Z")
Having intermittent misfires, but no check engine light. Mileage performance is down about 10% but everything else is fine. In fact, car passed annual emissions test. My mechanic said if it passed emissions test, an engi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=319) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=321)