# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=334 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 335 --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-shakes/167524)
**Author:** [@Marsha33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marsha33)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-shakes/167524 "2020-07-20T22:47:38Z")
My car shakes violently when I come to a stop light. The shaking stops if I put it in neutral or park. Ruled out motor mount, air control value, brake roaders. --- ## [Rear or downstream O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-or-downstream-o2-sensor/29845)
**Author:** [@Kuiama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kuiama)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-or-downstream-o2-sensor/29845 "2020-07-20T22:09:57Z")
OK, the heating circuit has failed on my downstream O2 sensor(CEL code P0141). As I understand it, this sensor does not affect fuel trim but only monitors exhaust. My Subaru still runs fine with a very slight decrease in… --- ## [07 Corolla didn’t start, starts next day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-corolla-didn-t-start-starts-next-day/167586)
**Author:** [@Angdrea21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angdrea21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-corolla-didn-t-start-starts-next-day/167586 "2020-07-20T19:54:37Z")
Hi, I’ve been having issues with my car. The latest issue is I went to drive it on Sunday and it wouldn’t start. The dashboard lights came on and everything but no noise, no turn over, nothing. I tried three times and ga… --- ## [Hyundai XG350 - Instrument panel power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-xg350-instrument-panel-power/167578)
**Author:** [@Frank49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank49)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-xg350-instrument-panel-power/167578 "2020-07-20T17:51:13Z")
No Power to instrument panel? --- ## [Grease on cv axle shaft transmission end?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-on-cv-axle-shaft-transmission-end/167584)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grease-on-cv-axle-shaft-transmission-end/167584 "2020-07-20T16:13:54Z")
Saw something on Scotty Kilmers YouTube where he puts extra heavy duty grease on the cv axle shaft that goes into transmission to make installation of shaft easier. Wondering if that’s safe to do or can it damage your tr… --- ## [Interior backlighting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-backlighting-issues/167571)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-backlighting-issues/167571 "2020-07-20T11:57:42Z")
The backlighting behind the buttons along my trim, half of the steering wheel buttons, and half of my stereo buttons are out. Fuses are all intact. Car is a 2003 Buick LeSabre and I didn’t know if it could have been a po… --- ## [2001 Toyota RAV4 - should I remove the thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-rav4-should-i-remove-the-thermostat/167543)
**Author:** [@CharlesCrispin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesCrispin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-rav4-should-i-remove-the-thermostat/167543 "2020-07-20T10:57:12Z")
Should I remove the thermostat in high temperature countries? --- ## [2017 Subaru Legacy - key won’t come out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-key-won-t-come-out/167144)
**Author:** [@Marie40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marie40)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-key-won-t-come-out/167144 "2020-07-20T05:55:45Z")
Have the car in P, but key will not come out. Can not turn car off. Have to turn car on and jam it into park to get the key out. --- ## [Electronic sound when braking and when shifting into reverse/drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-sound-when-braking-and-when-shifting-into-reverse-drive/167560)
**Author:** [@Ryan-119](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan-119)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronic-sound-when-braking-and-when-shifting-into-reverse-drive/167560 "2020-07-20T03:17:02Z")
Hi everyone, my 2009 Prius makes a sound similar to what I can best describe as an old computer struggling to complete a task when I either hit the brake or shift into drive or reverse. The sound is not constant, it happ… --- ## [2001 Mustang V6 - Can’t figure out why it’s overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-can-t-figure-out-why-it-s-overheating/167566)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-can-t-figure-out-why-it-s-overheating/167566 "2020-07-20T02:37:00Z")
I have a 2001 mustang that was overheating. I say WAS because the old engine had overheated one too many times and lost compression in 2 cylinders. I just replaced the engine with a low mileage one, however the car still… --- ## [Crankshaft pulley won't come off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-wont-come-off/167556)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-wont-come-off/167556 "2020-07-20T02:23:02Z")
I’m currently trying to replace the crankshaft seal on a chevy s-10 1996 but the crankshaft pulley won’t come off! I got the pulley wheel off but the part that spins it won’t come off. I’ve tried using a harmonic bolt pu… --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-hybrid-wrong-fuel/167510)
**Author:** [@Jimsecka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimsecka)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-hybrid-wrong-fuel/167510 "2020-07-20T01:42:56Z")
I mistaken put $10 worth of diesel in my toyata Camry hybrid, shortly after running for about 3hrs, the engine went off and won’t start again. Is there any likely that the engine might be dead? What should I do next to f… --- ## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Weird starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-weird-starting/167486)
**Author:** [@workforumwork\_169205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/workforumwork_169205)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-weird-starting/167486 "2020-07-19T23:59:09Z")
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 petrol+gas sometimes won’t start unless I disconnect the battery. Car sometimes won’t start, so disconnecting battery helps. I believe it resets car pc and then car knows, okay I can start now. … --- ## [2017 Acura RDX - Failed brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-failed-brakes/167551)
**Author:** [@NeilGiampietro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilGiampietro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rdx-failed-brakes/167551 "2020-07-19T22:04:00Z")
Brakes failed, in a drive thru picking up food, the car in front of me moved fordward, i had this same thing happen, so i had the car in park my time to go shifted the car in drive it would not stop, shifted in park s… --- ## [Toyota Spewing out smoke in only one place. Huh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-spewing-out-smoke-in-only-one-place-huh/167555)
**Author:** [@rwtahoe\_169245](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwtahoe_169245)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-spewing-out-smoke-in-only-one-place-huh/167555 "2020-07-19T21:02:28Z")
I have a 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid which has been serviced regularly according to the manufacturers maintenance schedule. At 128k miles, we noticed smoke spewing from the back of the car when descending a large moun… --- ## [Remote Starter Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-issues/167557)
**Author:** [@Dscott2194\_167127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dscott2194_167127)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-starter-issues/167557 "2020-07-19T19:21:24Z")
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with remote start. Remote start stopped working. When I attempt to use it, the information display on the dash states “Remote start aborted - Hood ajar”, even though the hood is latched. A… --- ## [Does anybody know if I could get a loaner axle spindle rethreader kit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535)
**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535 "2020-07-19T17:09:26Z")
Damaged threads while tapping CV axle Into place. The kits are around $100 and I don’t want to buy a kit only to use it once. Only outer threads are damaged. If you don’t know of a place that gives out loaner axle spindl… --- ## [2013 Ford Expedition battery light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-battery-light-issues/167527)
**Author:** [@Tirednlost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tirednlost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-battery-light-issues/167527 "2020-07-19T15:26:10Z")
Hey all, own a 2013 expedition. Had a new engine put in at 84,000 miles. Everything is working great except the battery light is on constantly. New battery, 2 different alternators, new pig tail. Computer says ecm. Ecm h… --- ## [2019 Nissan Murano - Differing pressures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-differing-pressures/167502)
**Author:** [@Rose30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rose30)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-murano-differing-pressures/167502 "2020-07-19T14:25:09Z")
Why do I have 36 tire psi on 3 tires and 38 psi on one tire? Is that dangerous? What can I do about it? --- ## [2017 Grand Caravan Drain Tube Location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-grand-caravan-drain-tube-location/167545)
**Author:** [@Ryan-122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan-122)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-grand-caravan-drain-tube-location/167545 "2020-07-19T13:47:16Z")
Hi Everyone, We’ve got a 2017 Dodge caravan with a fishy smelling AC. From my understanding the drain tube could be clogged and is a simple repair. The issue I’m having is finding the actual drain tub Could anyone he… --- ## [2008 Saturn Astra - Help me remove this alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-astra-help-me-remove-this-alternator/167512)
**Author:** [@Trob39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trob39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-astra-help-me-remove-this-alternator/167512 "2020-07-19T00:19:56Z")
How in the heck do you remove the alternator from the engine compartment on 2008 Saturn Astra XR? --- ## [2012 Toyota Matrix - Which bolt size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-matrix-which-bolt-size/167515)
**Author:** [@Bonnie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonnie02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-matrix-which-bolt-size/167515 "2020-07-19T00:02:49Z")
Would anyone know the size of bolt that is used to hold the exhaust heat shield to the frame? Thanks --- ## [2016 kia rio noise on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-noise-on-acceleration/167522)
**Author:** [@apegoat73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apegoat73)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-noise-on-acceleration/167522 "2020-07-18T20:51:21Z")
i have a 2016 kia rio with 61k miles a month ago it started making a noise at low acceleration i found this video on youtube with a rio with the same noise. noise is from 8-15 seconds in any suggestions? o… --- ## [Car won't restart. Have to wait 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506)
**Author:** [@eegle1748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eegle1748)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506 "2020-07-18T20:21:26Z")
Our 1999 Cougar runs fine but, randomly, after stopping and shutting down won't restart. After 30 minutes it starts right up. It doesn't appear to be the fuel pump. Help, it alwyas happens at the most unopportune times! --- ## [Can't recharge AC System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-recharge-ac-system/167478)
**Author:** [@duhwynning\_169199](https://community.cartalk.com/u/duhwynning_169199)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-recharge-ac-system/167478 "2020-07-18T19:55:14Z")
Hello, I have a 2008 Honda Accord that is not blowing out cold air. I first tried doing some research and purchasing a canister of R134a. I had an existing hose and gauge from my dad from recharging the AC on another ca… --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - service transmission light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-service-transmission-light/165744)
**Author:** [@Srb31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Srb31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-service-transmission-light/165744 "2020-07-18T19:50:54Z")
Service transmission light comes on and shuts down tranny until you park it for a while --- ## [Brake pads replacement issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-replacement-issue/167426)
**Author:** [@MH-491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MH-491)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pads-replacement-issue/167426 "2020-07-18T19:06:41Z")
First time poster…long time lurker! I think I finally have an issue, that I haven’t found the answer for (though I’m happy to be corrected). I’m hoping someone has experience of this issue. I changed the front brake p… --- ## [1992 dodge only starts with ether](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-only-starts-with-ether/167472)
**Author:** [@Severin-2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Severin-2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-only-starts-with-ether/167472 "2020-07-18T14:36:41Z")
I just replaced my spark plugs the next day I got half a mile down the road when I stopped for a stop sign the truck died and wouldn’t start untill I gave it a shot of ether then it started after a few seconds of crankin… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Colorado -Speedo and Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-speedo-and-trans-issues/167489)
**Author:** [@ghigdon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghigdon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-colorado-speedo-and-trans-issues/167489 "2020-07-18T02:49:38Z")
speedometer is too fast and trans shifts too soon --- ## [2015 BMW Z4 - Low profiles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-z4-low-profiles/167475)
**Author:** [@AimeeSchwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AimeeSchwartz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-bmw-z4-low-profiles/167475 "2020-07-18T01:39:28Z")
Hi, I had my front struts replaced last March, my car has low profile tires and hits the bumps and potholes pretty hard. I just had the car inspected again and a different mechanic now says these struts are worn and lea… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=333) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=335)