# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=357 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 358 --- ## [2004 Chrysler Sebring Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-electrical-issue/165553)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chrysler-sebring-electrical-issue/165553 "2020-06-10T00:21:11Z")
My daughters car has been parked for about three months. Of coarse when she got in it the battery was dead. I put the charger on it and after about three hours of charging I got the car started. She drove the car about a… --- ## [2002 Dodge Intrepid overheating problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-intrepid-overheating-problem/81416)
**Author:** [@RHIBDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RHIBDriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-dodge-intrepid-overheating-problem/81416 "2020-06-09T23:32:07Z")
I have a 2002 Intrepid ES with a 3.5L V-6 with 264,000 miles on it. I have recently had the timing belt and water pump changed. Three weeks later I am driving home and the temperature gauge starts climbing. This is the f… --- ## [Need advice on changing out radiator cooling lines for 2001 gmc sonoma 4.3 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-changing-out-radiator-cooling-lines-for-2001-gmc-sonoma-4-3-2wd/165535)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-changing-out-radiator-cooling-lines-for-2001-gmc-sonoma-4-3-2wd/165535 "2020-06-09T23:24:09Z")
I was driving down the freeway and my truck started driving rough. Pulled over and saw transmission fluid dripping out everywhere. It went everywhere. It even managed to get on the tailgate and the outside of the rear w… --- ## [2014 KIA Sorento Beeps in Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-beeps-in-reverse/165536)
**Author:** [@dankahn88\_164842](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dankahn88_164842)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-sorento-beeps-in-reverse/165536 "2020-06-09T23:17:28Z")
Investigating why the beep happens when in reverse. Seems one of the sensors is bad. This requires the removal of the bumper. Anyone have insight into the procedure to remove the bumper? Appears I need some kind of s… --- ## [Crush washers questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crush-washers-questions/165532)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crush-washers-questions/165532 "2020-06-09T22:58:33Z")
Question on crush washers- using metal ones vs rubber washers ones I’m swapping fluids on the car (Fusion and Impreza) ie oil, differential oil, transmission fluid. When replacing the washers on these drain and fill p… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra GT jerks and won’t pick up speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-jerks-and-won-t-pick-up-speed/165539)
**Author:** [@Pete\_sFamily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pete_sFamily)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-gt-jerks-and-won-t-pick-up-speed/165539 "2020-06-09T22:20:05Z")
the car engine won’t pick up speed just jerk --- ## [Car stalls and after while starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-and-after-while-starts/165541)
**Author:** [@rakensk\_168074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rakensk_168074)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-and-after-while-starts/165541 "2020-06-09T22:03:08Z")
Hi, I have a problem with my vw polo 1.4 44kw, while I driving, my car suddenly stop reacting to gas pedal and after a while stalls if I turn to the neutral gear. When I want start engine it doesn’t start I must wait for… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - GPS won't work on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-gps-wont-work-on-highway/165508)
**Author:** [@LoiMach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoiMach)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-gps-wont-work-on-highway/165508 "2020-06-09T17:48:26Z")
My GPS is working in the city but not on highway --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - Stuck keys](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-stuck-keys/165500)
**Author:** [@Fran06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fran06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-stuck-keys/165500 "2020-06-09T16:28:19Z")
Can’t remove the keys car won’t go into park and can not remove keys. --- ## [2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - What should I check before a long trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-what-should-i-check-before-a-long-trip/165477)
**Author:** [@DavidGAcevedo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidGAcevedo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-grand-caravan-what-should-i-check-before-a-long-trip/165477 "2020-06-09T13:17:58Z")
I am going on a long trip and I need to check my van. --- ## [2007 Honda Civic doesn't take off well from dead stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-doesnt-take-off-well-from-dead-stop/165513)
**Author:** [@justin\_weaver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin_weaver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-doesnt-take-off-well-from-dead-stop/165513 "2020-06-09T13:15:20Z")
My Civic doesn’t take off well from a dead stop. Either the whole car shakes and almost stalls (sometimes does stall) or you have to slip the clutch to get it going. Is it because the transmission isn’t geared right, or … --- ## [Road noise - 2017 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise-2017-subaru-outback/127264)
**Author:** [@peterFawlter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterFawlter)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-noise-2017-subaru-outback/127264 "2020-06-09T12:30:33Z")
does the car normally have lots of road niose. I changed from the original Bridgestone to Michelins and it’s still very loud. I only have 11k miles --- ## [1993 civic won’t stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-civic-won-t-stay-on/165509)
**Author:** [@Jacob-James](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob-James)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-civic-won-t-stay-on/165509 "2020-06-09T03:05:02Z")
Hi I have a 93 Honda Civic with a 1.5 non-VTEC. My car starts I’ve been driving it for the past few days I change the main fuel relay, changed the fuel pump. The problem I’m having is that when I turn the car over it wil… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic Cpe - Won't keep running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-cpe-wont-keep-running/165503)
**Author:** [@WedMcNeely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WedMcNeely)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-cpe-wont-keep-running/165503 "2020-06-09T00:17:14Z")
My 2008 Honda Civic will start but won’t stay running, I’ve been having problems with the wiring from starter to battery, i had this problem fixed once before but I don’t remember exactly what all was done. Any ideas ? --- ## [2000 Honda Civic Cpe - Brake trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-cpe-brake-trouble/165452)
**Author:** [@pbmitchell2015\_168020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbmitchell2015_168020)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-cpe-brake-trouble/165452 "2020-06-08T23:12:58Z")
My brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor. There is resistance with the engine off but almost no resistance with the engine running. However, during the last couple of inches of travel with the engine running, th… --- ## [Drive line slack in gearbox 2003 cavalier 5-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-line-slack-in-gearbox-2003-cavalier-5-speed/165493)
**Author:** [@Lewbish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lewbish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-line-slack-in-gearbox-2003-cavalier-5-speed/165493 "2020-06-08T21:01:22Z")
Car has a violent yanking slack in first gear, so I have to baby it sensitively to take off by keeping the rpm up over 1200 or so. Could bad motor mounts cause this? In gear, with one wheel off the ground, it has two o… --- ## [Car A/C not cooling in 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-a-c-not-cooling-in-2001-hyundai-santa-fe/165482)
**Author:** [@Ditren444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ditren444)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-a-c-not-cooling-in-2001-hyundai-santa-fe/165482 "2020-06-08T20:32:04Z")
So I have a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, 115,000 miles, and a V6 2.7L engine. The A/C compressor went out on it around November and I just recently got it replaced, the compressor, expansion valve, and accumulator/dryer but th… --- ## [2012 Dodge Avenger - Runs hot - is it the CVT?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-runs-hot-is-it-the-cvt/165488)
**Author:** [@AvDriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AvDriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-dodge-avenger-runs-hot-is-it-the-cvt/165488 "2020-06-08T20:28:35Z")
My 2012 Dodge Avenger has started to run hot (temperature on dash is just above the middle mark), This started happening a few months ago when I was driving over a mountain pass (Cajon Pass). My mechanic said this is no… --- ## [2013 Ford Flex - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-flex-thumps/165485)
**Author:** [@DaleGGWolschlager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleGGWolschlager)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-flex-thumps/165485 "2020-06-08T20:21:40Z")
Thumping noise when accelerating from stop with wheels turned FULL right or left. As I straighten the wheels, the noise goes away --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Sdn - Does AC drag on a car engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-sdn-does-ac-drag-on-a-car-engine/165402)
**Author:** [@Donny11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donny11)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-sdn-does-ac-drag-on-a-car-engine/165402 "2020-06-08T20:04:00Z")
A friend of mine leaves his air-conditioning on all the time whether he needs it or not and even if he’s going up a mountain punching the gas and wondering why he doesn’t have much acceleration I told him I think putting… --- ## [Brake Lights on 93 Toyota T100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-on-93-toyota-t100/165478)
**Author:** [@MichiganFool2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichiganFool2020)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-on-93-toyota-t100/165478 "2020-06-08T19:44:16Z")
I have a Toyota T100 with brake light problems. The fuse continues to blow out. It doesn’t happen in cooler weather but it was in the 90s and as soon as I put a new fuse in, it blew out right way. This also burns out the… --- ## [Question about restoring a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-restoring-a-car/153674)
**Author:** [@mojodragon42\_160328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojodragon42_160328)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-restoring-a-car/153674 "2020-06-08T18:53:07Z")
I have a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL4 (non Turbo), with 190k+ miles on it. I’m thinking of doing some major work to it to make it like new (will cost about $10K for engine, transmission, paint). I’m worried about the insur… --- ## [2014 Kia Soul - motor vibrates in lower gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-motor-vibrates-in-lower-gears/165481)
**Author:** [@jack471](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack471)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-soul-motor-vibrates-in-lower-gears/165481 "2020-06-08T17:31:11Z")
Motor vibrating when idling & in lower gears, but straightens out when finished shifting. --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Roars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-roars/165468)
**Author:** [@Avorndran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Avorndran)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-roars/165468 "2020-06-08T17:15:03Z")
I have a roaring sound coming from the rear of the car. --- ## [Rear brakes worn out within 5 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brakes-worn-out-within-5-months/165358)
**Author:** [@Audi55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audi55)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-brakes-worn-out-within-5-months/165358 "2020-06-08T15:30:31Z")
I have an old (2007) Jeep liberty, I had my rear brakes redone at the end of January. The calipers, rotors and pads were all replaced by a close friend. I just started having horrific grinding in the rear brakes this wee… --- ## [2006 Toyota Avalon - 3 AC failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-3-ac-failures/165455)
**Author:** [@Kalemba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kalemba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-3-ac-failures/165455 "2020-06-08T11:27:24Z")
air conditioner failed last 3 summers --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - How to make the car more reliable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-how-to-make-the-car-more-reliable/165364)
**Author:** [@TheSeafaring\_SafariLovingCouple](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheSeafaring_SafariLovingCouple)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-how-to-make-the-car-more-reliable/165364 "2020-06-08T02:56:24Z")
Oh, one with so many answers we feel not worthy to address you: You have answered so may questions we never even knew we had. We are hoping you can guide our future automotive choice. In January 2019, we bought a new H… --- ## [2016 Ford Escape - When to schedule maintenence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-when-to-schedule-maintenence/165463)
**Author:** [@PatrickTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatrickTaylor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-escape-when-to-schedule-maintenence/165463 "2020-06-08T01:22:12Z")
Own two vehicles - 2016 Ford Escape Titanium and 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited - my question is this - since we have only put on 1500 - 1600 miles on each vehicle in 6 months, should we still schedule a maintenance appointm… --- ## [Air flow performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-flow-performance/165450)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-flow-performance/165450 "2020-06-08T00:43:16Z")
So if I understand correctly, my 2008 Silverado doesn’t have a cabin air filter. My A/C blows really cold and the blower motor works well. However, while sitting idling for work, which I do a lot, I have to crank the fan… --- ## [Gears grinding after clutch replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-grinding-after-clutch-replacement/165386)
**Author:** [@Christian-58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christian-58)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gears-grinding-after-clutch-replacement/165386 "2020-06-07T22:06:47Z")
Hello, I have an 06 vw gti that recently had a new clutch installed by my parent’s friend. After he replaced the clutch the car started to make this horrible heartbreaking grinding noise whenever you try to put the car i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=356) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=358)