# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=351 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 352 --- ## [2012 Volvo S60 - Low battery warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-low-battery-warning/166066)
**Author:** [@Marilyn53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marilyn53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-low-battery-warning/166066 "2020-06-21T06:25:39Z")
My car consistently shows a low battery warning even after a new battery has been installed. It has been this way for years but the Volvo dealer just tells me to run the car more often which I do. Do other Volvo owners … --- ## [2009 Mercedes c300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-c300/166052)
**Author:** [@TimC300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimC300)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mercedes-c300/166052 "2020-06-21T06:13:06Z")
My car over heard while driving the temperature reaches past 120 into the red if I don’t turn the heater on and then it finnaly cools down to around 90-100 degrees and the only way I would cool down is if the heaters on --- ## [2005 Jeep Liberty no crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-no-crank/166087)
**Author:** [@bowenhazen\_156997](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bowenhazen_156997)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-liberty-no-crank/166087 "2020-06-21T04:27:52Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty manual 4 cylinder. A few day ago I tried to start it and it would crank for a while before it would turn over (about 5-7 seconds) so I figured the started was on the way out. Yesterday I went t… --- ## [Key gets locked in ignition, all electronics shut off, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-locked-in-ignition-all-electronics-shut-off-won-t-start/166080)
**Author:** [@Bumzag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bumzag)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-gets-locked-in-ignition-all-electronics-shut-off-won-t-start/166080 "2020-06-21T02:39:26Z")
I have a 2002 Buick Regal and I can’t figure out why my security system keeps getting tripped and locks the car down. Every so often, although a lot more frequently, I’ll get in the car, put the key in the ignition but w… --- ## [1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalling/164101)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalling/164101 "2020-06-21T02:23:53Z")
Many of you may be aware of the stalling problem that various Jeep models and years have. My neighbor is experiencing this with his 1997 Grand Cherokee. In my effort to help him I learned of what some call “the voodoo fi… --- ## [2019 Kia Forte EX making ticking sounds at 26,000 miles. (video included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-forte-ex-making-ticking-sounds-at-26-000-miles-video-included/158678)
**Author:** [@chromehed\_163415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chromehed_163415)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-forte-ex-making-ticking-sounds-at-26-000-miles-video-included/158678 "2020-06-21T00:30:21Z")
Hello all, First time poster. Hoping to get some guidance. I bought the car brand new in April 2019 and have racked up 26000 miles of highway driving in this time. I get a synthetic oil change done at the dealership 5w… --- ## [1987 Ford Crown Victoria - How many digits?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-crown-victoria-how-many-digits/166072)
**Author:** [@ElijioArrona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElijioArrona)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-crown-victoria-how-many-digits/166072 "2020-06-20T22:25:01Z")
Does a 1987 crown Victoria speedometer go to 99,999or. An go to 500,000? --- ## [Upper intake manifold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-intake-manifold/166085)
**Author:** [@Cody-40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cody-40)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upper-intake-manifold/166085 "2020-06-20T22:18:44Z")
I need to know if the intake manifold for a v8 4.6 will fit and operate the same as an intake from a v8 5.4 my engine is the 5.4 --- ## [2016 Dodge Grand Caravan - Won't start - clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-start-clicks/166069)
**Author:** [@CWarren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CWarren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-start-clicks/166069 "2020-06-20T22:17:49Z")
All dash lights come on, car does not start or make an attempt to turn over, clicking sounds coming from the fuse box area, also the key fob will not lock or unlock the car --- ## [Help part is hanging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-part-is-hanging/166081)
**Author:** [@svinalon11\_168396](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svinalon11_168396)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-part-is-hanging/166081 "2020-06-20T21:47:05Z")
Help does anyone know what this part is hanging? --- ## [99 Toyota rav coolant leak (heater core housing unit intake) & clunk in driver side front end concerns on important immment trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-rav-coolant-leak-heater-core-housing-unit-intake-clunk-in-driver-side-front-end-concerns-on-important-immment-trip/166040)
**Author:** [@parmanrobbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parmanrobbie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-rav-coolant-leak-heater-core-housing-unit-intake-clunk-in-driver-side-front-end-concerns-on-important-immment-trip/166040 "2020-06-20T20:44:17Z")
I am pretty profusely leaking coolant from (the intake?) of my housing heater core unit. I am not a good YouTube mechanic but am trying to learn. How easy is this to fix with everyday tools and minuim $ (almost none) b… --- ## [Coolant flush on Ford Fusion hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush-on-ford-fusion-hybrid/165324)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-flush-on-ford-fusion-hybrid/165324 "2020-06-20T19:42:21Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid and I was going to do a coolant flush (106k) on it. I have to do the main system and the inverter system. I planned to drain it. Add distilled water, run it and drain it. Then add a c… --- ## [Ford Fusion 2013-2019 Engine Coolant/Antifreeze partial flush for maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2013-2019-engine-coolant-antifreeze-partial-flush-for-maintenance/166032)
**Author:** [@Van0110](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Van0110)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-2013-2019-engine-coolant-antifreeze-partial-flush-for-maintenance/166032 "2020-06-20T18:14:43Z")
Ok I saw this youtube video called 2015 Ford Fusion coolant flush Its a very short video. here is the link I own a Ford Fusion 2014 Ecoboost 2.0L. I am new to car maintenance, please be kind with my lac… --- ## [Mazda 2010 CX-7 shifted after fluid changed does not now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2010-cx-7-shifted-after-fluid-changed-does-not-now/166030)
**Author:** [@jakej1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakej1978)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-2010-cx-7-shifted-after-fluid-changed-does-not-now/166030 "2020-06-20T17:17:21Z")
Purchased a 2010 6spd auotmatic with manual shift. Car did not shift into 2nd gear or reverse. Felt like neutral. Let a trans cleaner do its course and did a full vaccuum flush removing all fluid. Pan was clean. Tran f… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Trax - Died then came back to life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-died-then-came-back-to-life/165982)
**Author:** [@Haley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-trax-died-then-came-back-to-life/165982 "2020-06-20T16:26:37Z")
I was driving down the hwy and my odometer reading went to 0 and I was losing power streaming also the brakes didn’t brake properly. As soon as I pulled over it stalled. I tried starting it and fired up right away as if … --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Lobe failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-lobe-failure/165984)
**Author:** [@masseyrenes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/masseyrenes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-silverado-1500-lobe-failure/165984 "2020-06-20T14:15:15Z")
my 2013 silverado 5.3 liter developed so call lobe failure --- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata - AC doesn’t blow cool when idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-ac-doesn-t-blow-cool-when-idling/166042)
**Author:** [@BobWillard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobWillard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-ac-doesn-t-blow-cool-when-idling/166042 "2020-06-20T14:11:03Z")
Ac works when on the rode driving but fails to cool when sitting at idle. --- ## [2014 Engine Light turns on then goes Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-engine-light-turns-on-then-goes-off/166018)
**Author:** [@McLarnon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McLarnon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-engine-light-turns-on-then-goes-off/166018 "2020-06-20T13:21:02Z")
The Engine Light of my 2014 Chevy Impala LT comes on then goes Off, typically after starting the car a couple of times. I had it hooked up to the computer and read the OBD II Code, and it states that"Bank 1 and Bank 2 a… --- ## [1977 Pontiac Grand Prix - Wipers win't hide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-pontiac-grand-prix-wipers-wint-hide/165962)
**Author:** [@SidneySpeiden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SidneySpeiden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-pontiac-grand-prix-wipers-wint-hide/165962 "2020-06-20T13:13:43Z")
My 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix wipers work fine , but when I turn them off they don’t parking the “hidden” position, they stop in the down position and will only go to “hide” when you turn them back on and off. Also the wash… --- ## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-leak/165970)
**Author:** [@bh29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bh29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-oil-leak/165970 "2020-06-20T02:29:00Z")
looks like oil is coming out back of motor but had valve cover replaced and stil leaks cant see where it is coming from two spots one on both side in back please help --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Died and melted my harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-died-and-melted-my-harness/166008)
**Author:** [@JBW46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBW46)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-died-and-melted-my-harness/166008 "2020-06-19T17:50:48Z")
I have a 2018 F-150 with the 2.7 ecoboost turbo. 13000 miles. My truck died cold turkey. Couldn’t even get it to turn over. Nothing. All sorts of warnings, parking brake locked up. A large wiring harness clip came undone… --- ## [Lock nut for exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-nut-for-exhaust/87065)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-nut-for-exhaust/87065 "2020-06-19T23:50:08Z")
I bought nylon lock nuts for the muffler (because that's what I took off). wouldn't those deformable lock nuts be better for exhaust? wouldn't nylon lock nuts get soft and (potentially) back out? --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Flashers won't quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-flashers-wont-quit/166027)
**Author:** [@DanielNovembnrino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielNovembnrino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-flashers-wont-quit/166027 "2020-06-19T23:38:33Z")
signal lights flashing on both sides can’t shut off --- ## [2009 Ford Escape losing Power Steering and Air Conditioning going on and off when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-losing-power-steering-and-air-conditioning-going-on-and-off-when-driving/166012)
**Author:** [@2009fordescape\_168354](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2009fordescape_168354)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-losing-power-steering-and-air-conditioning-going-on-and-off-when-driving/166012 "2020-06-19T23:23:07Z")
Sorry if this is confusing, I’m not the best at cars. So I have a 2009 Ford Escape. About two weeks ago the battery light came on for less than a minute, and I thought nothing of it. Then about three days after that, I … --- ## [Chirping sound when I hit the acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound-when-i-hit-the-acceleration/166024)
**Author:** [@David-Hammond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-Hammond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-sound-when-i-hit-the-acceleration/166024 "2020-06-19T23:15:04Z")
Recently I started getting this chirping sound when I hit the accelerator at low speeds. Does anyone know what exactly this is? I’m supposed to take it to Dodge on monday to get it diagnosed, but wondering if anyone has … --- ## [Care for Black Metallic Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/care-for-black-metallic-paint/165859)
**Author:** [@AudiFlyGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AudiFlyGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/care-for-black-metallic-paint/165859 "2020-06-19T17:42:59Z")
Does anyone have a cleaning and paint protectant product they can recommend for black metallic paint surfaces? Specifically, I’m concerned about protecting paint from bugs and from water spotting. I did not purchase t… --- ## [2013 GMC Acadia - Infotainment glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-acadia-infotainment-glitches/166002)
**Author:** [@Dedda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dedda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-acadia-infotainment-glitches/166002 "2020-06-19T16:54:09Z")
Interior /dash lights go out or dim to nothing intermittently sometimes during rainy periods, but not always .Sometimes the cd player starts to activate with nothing in it, never used it even. To charge my phone, someti… --- ## [2019 Ford Escape - bangs and then surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-bangs-and-then-surges/165972)
**Author:** [@DrDawn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DrDawn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-bangs-and-then-surges/165972 "2020-06-19T16:36:35Z")
Repetitive banging noise starts when backing up and continues until about to pull out into traffic. Then when accelerating gradually to enter traffic, it surges forward. --- ## [Urgent! whine after brake change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-whine-after-brake-change/165990)
**Author:** [@Caleb-Griffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caleb-Griffin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-whine-after-brake-change/165990 "2020-06-19T13:54:39Z")
front brake pads were changed on a 2007 ford focus. brake fluid cap was taken off while calipers were being compressed, and brakes were all put on correctly. car then started whining after brakes were changed and power s… --- ## [1990 Ford Ranger - Shuts off, but acts like it is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-ranger-shuts-off-but-acts-like-it-is-on/165987)
**Author:** [@Carpkiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carpkiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-ford-ranger-shuts-off-but-acts-like-it-is-on/165987 "2020-06-19T13:47:18Z")
Truck shuts off while driving or in neutral. Weirdly though, all my gauges read like it’s still running,and my power steering is still function. When tested flashes code 67, but AC was off during test and I didn’t think … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=350) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=352)