# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=416 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 417 --- ## [2005 Toyota 4Runner vibration after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-vibration-after-repair/158562)
**Author:** [@AndiLuna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndiLuna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-4runner-vibration-after-repair/158562 "2020-02-15T19:12:37Z")
After an accident and repairs 9/19, I notice a vibration both auditory and tactile front left wheel when I reach 65-70 m/p/h. The slight sound is primarily the vibration. The repair company said it’s not their failure … --- ## [2008 Ford Taurus - Battery drain where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurus-battery-drain-where-to-start/158392)
**Author:** [@Dannis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dannis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-taurus-battery-drain-where-to-start/158392 "2020-02-15T16:21:42Z")
New battery…car not driven much…once a week short distance…something is draining battery. --- ## [2005 Lincoln LS - What problems do owners see?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-what-problems-do-owners-see/158502)
**Author:** [@StevenWest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenWest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-what-problems-do-owners-see/158502 "2020-02-15T15:52:48Z")
Just looking to see what other problems people have with this car, mines a v8. I have a little oil leak, need to get new brakes and do maintenance on the park break. Heater doesn’t, there’s a hard shift between drive and… --- ## [2009 Toyota Prius heater is marginal in very cold temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-heater-is-marginal-in-very-cold-temps/158512)
**Author:** [@CharlesHersant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesHersant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-heater-is-marginal-in-very-cold-temps/158512 "2020-02-14T23:12:46Z")
heater is marginal in 5 degree weather --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Tahoe - Rain X](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-rain-x/158469)
**Author:** [@Keeney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keeney)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-tahoe-rain-x/158469 "2020-02-15T09:58:15Z")
How much for Rain ex windshield wipers? --- ## [Alarm chirp Honda Civic 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-chirp-honda-civic-2015/158528)
**Author:** [@Kennypowel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennypowel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alarm-chirp-honda-civic-2015/158528 "2020-02-15T04:18:28Z")
So my car chirps at me 5 times when I’m not around my car. I’m not sure why it’s chirping and I’ve received a lot of complains about it. When I lock the car, it’s fine, it’s not until a while later while I’m in my house,… --- ## [2003 Honda Odyssey recurrent failure to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-recurrent-failure-to-start/154697)
**Author:** [@toprankkinen\_160921](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toprankkinen_160921)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-odyssey-recurrent-failure-to-start/154697 "2020-02-15T04:00:55Z")
2003 Honda Odyssey fails to start. Problem was intermittent last winter. Dealer couldn’t find a problem, battery good. Said to return when problem consistent. Problem became consistent. Dealer replaced battery. Car worke… --- ## [2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - wear and tear from manual downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-wear-and-tear-from-manual-downshift/158531)
**Author:** [@JanHarbutiak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanHarbutiak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-wear-and-tear-from-manual-downshift/158531 "2020-02-15T02:52:34Z")
Will manually down shifting the six speed automatic transmission cause undo and or premature wear of the transmission? The truck has 147000+ miles on it. --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Remote won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-remote-wont-work/158479)
**Author:** [@jerrybowman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrybowman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-remote-wont-work/158479 "2020-02-15T01:32:14Z")
my remote will make flashers blink twice but will not lock or unlock doors or emergency horn work… i have new batteries in remote --- ## [2007 Ford Escape - underside covered in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-underside-covered-in-oil/158521)
**Author:** [@ScottTaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottTaylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-underside-covered-in-oil/158521 "2020-02-14T23:06:57Z")
I have a ford escape motor blew with no noise oil was changed and the under side of car coverd in oil whats up with that it has the 2.4 --- ## [2007 Honda Odyssey battery light, then trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-battery-light-then-trouble/158515)
**Author:** [@RandallThorntonSr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandallThorntonSr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey-battery-light-then-trouble/158515 "2020-02-14T23:02:00Z")
Battery light came on,stayed on and Van ran fine,while parked and idling the gauges ,radio all dropped and came back on ,just kept doing this off and on.My battery is practically new? I checked if Belt was good,yes it lo… --- ## [2005 Saturn Relay -Manifold leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-relay-manifold-leak-question/158462)
**Author:** [@Ron41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron41)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-relay-manifold-leak-question/158462 "2020-02-14T19:58:42Z")
repair shop claims intake manifold leaks on 2005 saturn relay. any way to tell for sure. --- ## [Busted Lip, Fix Before I Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-lip-fix-before-i-sell/158484)
**Author:** [@tylerjkozak\_163293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerjkozak_163293)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-lip-fix-before-i-sell/158484 "2020-02-14T19:50:28Z")
Hello. I would like to sell my Lancer but I am concerned about being able to get a good price for it while the Front Passenger Side Lip is cracked in half. I have attached a picture so you can get an idea of the damage. … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 50% fuel economy reduction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-50-fuel-economy-reduction/158453)
**Author:** [@ScottSmuzok](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottSmuzok)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-silverado-1500-50-fuel-economy-reduction/158453 "2020-02-14T17:59:31Z")
My 2007 Silverado has recently lost approximately 1/2 of it’s fuel efficiency. No check engine light. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Scott --- ## [2014 Buick LaCrosse - Remote issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-lacrosse-remote-issues/158482)
**Author:** [@Holly01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-lacrosse-remote-issues/158482 "2020-02-13T23:18:04Z")
Our remote will lock etc but will not start the car. --- ## [Corolla Grinding Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-grinding-noise/76890)
**Author:** [@clunker2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clunker2001)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-grinding-noise/76890 "2020-02-14T13:49:37Z")
My 2009 Toyota Corolla has started to make a grinding noise when starting. The sound is identical to when you try to start an idling car. Any ideas on what the problem is? thanks. --- ## [Do I keep spending money to diagnose my Sonic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-keep-spending-money-to-diagnose-my-sonic/155522)
**Author:** [@LisaMcIntire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaMcIntire)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-keep-spending-money-to-diagnose-my-sonic/155522 "2020-02-14T05:40:09Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Sonic with 77,400 miles on it. It was Hertz Rent A Car that I purchased in 2016. Before you groan, here is the story of why I bought it. A drunk blowing .12 totaled my Chrysler Sebring the second week… --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid - ruined engine after changed water pump and other parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-hybrid-ruined-engine-after-changed-water-pump-and-other-parts/158441)
**Author:** [@StacyGiron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StacyGiron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-hybrid-ruined-engine-after-changed-water-pump-and-other-parts/158441 "2020-02-14T04:34:55Z")
My son had his car towed to a new mechanic after a light signal showed on his dashboard. He was told he had to replace the wAter pump, belt, coolant, and tensioner for $700.00. After installing my son went to pick up his… --- ## [Seat movement in 2018 GMC Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-movement-in-2018-gmc-yukon/158498)
**Author:** [@Zachjmack\_163286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zachjmack_163286)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-movement-in-2018-gmc-yukon/158498 "2020-02-14T03:26:12Z")
I recently purchased a used 2018 Yukon Denali (4x4) w/ 43k miles. I have noticed a sound/sensation combination since shortly after taking possession of it. It is a slight “clunk” that reverberates through the seat and… --- ## [2008 BMW 3 Series - MAny issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-3-series-many-issues/158425)
**Author:** [@CheriLeath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CheriLeath)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-3-series-many-issues/158425 "2020-02-14T02:58:10Z")
As I was driving, my wipers came on by themselves and I had multiple messages come on the display. They were transmission malfunction, DSC malfunction, brake system malfunction, and engine overheating. The radio wouldn… --- ## [CV Joint Keeps Snapping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-keeps-snapping/158032)
**Author:** [@support\_163027](https://community.cartalk.com/u/support_163027)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-keeps-snapping/158032 "2020-02-14T01:41:32Z")
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla which I recently hit a curb straight on with going about 30 miles an hour. Most of the damage was on the drivers side, where the wheel got bent into the fender. Some of the things that brok… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 - Lock issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-lock-issues/158489)
**Author:** [@MARKARMSTRONG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARKARMSTRONG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-lock-issues/158489 "2020-02-14T01:26:45Z")
power lock will open drivers side locked all time other doors open have crawl in other to get in driver side use handle to does not unlock --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Traverse - Speaker issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-speaker-issues/158402)
**Author:** [@SarahWard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SarahWard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-speaker-issues/158402 "2020-02-14T00:29:02Z")
I have own a 2010 Traverse LT AWD. I have had many major issues with this that have been since taken care of. Now I’m having trouble with left speakers just out of the blue. Only left speaker working is the front left tw… --- ## [New tires came in! ...but stripes? pic included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-came-in-but-stripes-pic-included/34530)
**Author:** [@mulaman984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mulaman984)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-came-in-but-stripes-pic-included/34530 "2020-02-13T22:36:37Z")
Ok, I admit I know nothing about tires. So, I just got my four brand new tires in. Great. What is the colored stripes on them below? I assume this is some sort of "marking" that they are brand new, but never seen this… --- ## [Transmission forward in all gears help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-forward-in-all-gears-help/158460)
**Author:** [@bethelconstable\_163276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bethelconstable_163276)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-forward-in-all-gears-help/158460 "2020-02-13T22:28:46Z")
Hello all, I am finally joining the site after reading it for some time now. I have just completed replacing shift solenoids on my 2011 HHR. I now have a transmission that wants to go forward in all shift positions. It s… --- ## [2003 BMW X5 - Why the problems after service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-x5-why-the-problems-after-service/158472)
**Author:** [@Mason05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mason05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-x5-why-the-problems-after-service/158472 "2020-02-13T22:11:09Z")
I am the original owner of a 2003 BMW X5 3.0 with a standard transmission. It has approximately 160K/miles. Over the years, +90% of the maintenance & repairs have been performed by the dealer. There was a period where… --- ## [2015 Kia Sorento - electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-electrical-issues/158365)
**Author:** [@Lora11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lora11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-sorento-electrical-issues/158365 "2020-02-13T20:21:42Z")
I don’t have any headlights, low or high and my blinkers aren’t working on the front (working on the side mirrors and back). Neighbor hooked up to car for diag. and nothing was wrong even though 3 or 4 lights are on. We… --- ## [2002 GMC Sonoma - Stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sonoma-stalled/158369)
**Author:** [@Tony45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-sonoma-stalled/158369 "2020-02-13T19:56:43Z")
Eng stalled while driving app 30 MPH, will not restart. Replaced cap and rotor, checked coil. Fuel 3 pressure good 50 psi. I’m thinking crankshaft position sensor or PCM. My question is how to check the crank sensor an… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-infotainment-issues/158464)
**Author:** [@Terry09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-infotainment-issues/158464 "2020-02-13T19:53:19Z")
radio and navigation not working. Back up camera works intermittently. --- ## [2007 Compass - Heat Only During Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-compass-heat-only-during-acceleration/158454)
**Author:** [@icer22x\_162045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icer22x_162045)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-compass-heat-only-during-acceleration/158454 "2020-02-13T18:53:06Z")
Recent Repairs: New heater core New radiator cap Complete coolant flush New thermostat housing and thermostats New coolant temp sensor In the past few days, at idle and the coolant temp where it should be, my heat has… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=415) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=417)