# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=438 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 439 --- ## ['10 Ford Escape - Alarm keeps going off randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-ford-escape-alarm-keeps-going-off-randomly/156487)
**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-ford-escape-alarm-keeps-going-off-randomly/156487 "2020-01-14T10:24:35Z")
The alarm in my V6 Escape Ltd keeps, on a daily basis, randomly going off when parked on street. As well as when I open a door after the alarm had seemingly been disarmed and doors unlocked. Could it be as simple(?) as … --- ## [Group Therapy Session Needed... Assemble the Council](https://community.cartalk.com/t/group-therapy-session-needed-assemble-the-council/155931)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/group-therapy-session-needed-assemble-the-council/155931 "2020-01-14T10:18:29Z")
Aw man… Guys, Gals… someone try to talk me down (Do I want to be talked down? Undetermined at present). Blackbird is about to get into another thicket methinks… When I was a kid one of our family cars was a 67’ Dodge … --- ## [Quick Buzzing Vibration @ 40MPH During Moderate/Heavy Acceleration - Out of Options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-buzzing-vibration-40mph-during-moderate-heavy-acceleration-out-of-options/156460)
**Author:** [@icer22x\_162045](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icer22x_162045)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-buzzing-vibration-40mph-during-moderate-heavy-acceleration-out-of-options/156460 "2020-01-14T07:08:03Z")
I have a 2015 Pilot Touring. 60K miles. When I get on the gas (medium to heavy acceleration), I get a buzzing vibration felt through the steering wheel and gas pedal at exactly 40 mph. It lasts about a second and ends o… --- ## [HELP! Car won’t start. New alternator and battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-won-t-start-new-alternator-and-battery/152433)
**Author:** [@oh.lisa.marie\_159594](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oh.lisa.marie_159594)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-won-t-start-new-alternator-and-battery/152433 "2020-01-14T04:16:38Z")
I had the alternator replaced in my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo about 3 months ago. The car was running great since then until it got cold. I went out to my car after work and I just heard a “click” but no start. The… --- ## [Panel Lights mishehave after 100,000 maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/panel-lights-mishehave-after-100-000-maintenance/156293)
**Author:** [@alexlau.ny\_161870](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexlau.ny_161870)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/panel-lights-mishehave-after-100-000-maintenance/156293 "2020-01-14T03:47:48Z")
My 2014 Toyota RAV4 Limited turned 100,000 miles and I took it in for the 100k maintenance. It is not a dealer who serviced my car. After that, the Check Engine, Tracks OFF and AWD light would come on, not going out aft… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox completely turns off 10 seconds after I start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-completely-turns-off-10-seconds-after-i-start-car/156297)
**Author:** [@Emmy\_Jones\_161936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmy_Jones_161936)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-completely-turns-off-10-seconds-after-i-start-car/156297 "2020-01-14T03:34:25Z")
Please help!!! I am desperate. We just bought a used 2013 Chevy Equinox, 88,000 miles. Everything was going fine until three days after we bought it. It started shaking then completely turned off after I started to back… --- ## [2007 Scion using oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-using-oil/124584)
**Author:** [@blancharddds\_141890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blancharddds_141890)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-scion-using-oil/124584 "2020-01-14T01:39:47Z")
My daughter’s Scion has 235,000 miles on it, runs great, instant acceleration and has no problems reaching 75-80 mph on the interstate. The problem is that after you have used half a tank of gas, or less, the oil is a q… --- ## ['98 Pontiac Grand Prix RPMs Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-grand-prix-rpms-issue/156338)
**Author:** [@johndupree522\_161965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johndupree522_161965)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-pontiac-grand-prix-rpms-issue/156338 "2020-01-13T23:59:53Z")
When I press down on the gas, it doesn’t respond like it should. It’s slow to get going and takes too long just to even get to 35 MPH; longer up a hill or any angle. If I press down harder, the RPM reader jumps up and … --- ## [2009 Pontiac Torrent - Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-torrent-rusty/156452)
**Author:** [@walterbennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walterbennett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-torrent-rusty/156452 "2020-01-13T20:44:52Z")
I bought a used 2009 Pontiac torrent with 104000 miles on it in spring of 2018, it is a great looking and good running car, it had some oil leaks and my wife took it to the shop to have it repaired, it was the oil pan ga… --- ## [Driver door does not latch in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-does-not-latch-in-cold-weather/156463)
**Author:** [@willallison7\_162051](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willallison7_162051)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-door-does-not-latch-in-cold-weather/156463 "2020-01-13T18:00:57Z")
Hey all, I have what seems to be a common problem. When it gets cold (below freezing), sometimes in the morning the driver side door will open but will refuse to latch closed. Most of the time, after about 10 minutes o… --- ## [Replacing drum brake shoes and springs on 1998 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-drum-brake-shoes-and-springs-on-1998-nissan-altima/156420)
**Author:** [@Sequoia\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sequoia_1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-drum-brake-shoes-and-springs-on-1998-nissan-altima/156420 "2020-01-13T17:53:30Z")
I am replacing drum brake shoes and springs on my Altima and am having the hardest time getting the spring, this spring has a different design than any that i have seen in the many how to videos I have watched about th… --- ## [2005 Dodge Durango - how to get moving again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-durango-how-to-get-moving-again/156413)
**Author:** [@heff35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heff35)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-durango-how-to-get-moving-again/156413 "2020-01-13T17:36:59Z")
My dodge durago 05 near the 4 wheel drive knob is a liitle yellow light that is lit and says my trans is in nutral so my shifter when put into drive the truck dont move and when u put it back in park theres a grinding. a… --- ## [Front end wanders?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wanders/156446)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-wanders/156446 "2020-01-13T17:30:29Z")
06 equinox FWD. hard to describe various front end issues. MN roads. mostly dry. some ice. got stuck at light last week. almost felt like 1 tire was on ice and just spun. drove 50 miles on saturday. dry roads. felt fine.… --- ## [Misfire P0307](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-p0307/156340)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-p0307/156340 "2020-01-13T17:07:14Z")
2007 Silverado Classic 1500, 5.3L engine, 233k miles. Got p0307 last week, cleared the code and it hasn’t come back. I’ve checked for pending codes, still nothing. Went to check the $06 for misfires and I can’t get i… --- ## [GLA Fuse Box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gla-fuse-box/156428)
**Author:** [@Brendangoss7\_162028](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brendangoss7_162028)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gla-fuse-box/156428 "2020-01-13T17:03:00Z")
Hey guys - I have a Mercedes 2015 GLA and recently my car battery went flat. Since then, the key no longer connects to the car. I have researched this and have been told I need to change the fuse with a 7.5 amp. I don’t… --- ## [2006 Dodge Charger won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-won-t-start/156367)
**Author:** [@Robert13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-won-t-start/156367 "2020-01-13T16:50:36Z")
car was running great but when I turned it off for about 15 min. I started it and it died right away. I started the engine about 4-5 more times with the same result and then the car quit cranking over when I tried to sta… --- ## [2019 Infiniti QX50 - Gas odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-gas-odor/145758)
**Author:** [@Terri49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terri49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-infiniti-qx50-gas-odor/145758 "2020-01-13T16:49:20Z")
Has anyone had issues with gas odor inside the car cabin ? Also when having car parked in garage it makes the entire garage smell like gas. I have read complaints on a forum about this. --- ## [1977 Nissan 200SX - Headlight switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-nissan-200sx-headlight-switch/156454)
**Author:** [@Newland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Newland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-nissan-200sx-headlight-switch/156454 "2020-01-13T16:21:54Z")
I have a 1977 Datsun B210. It’s got 62000 miles and one previous owner! I like to drive it to work, but the other night on my way home the headlights went out (parking lights stayed on). I stopped the car, and pulled … --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 random misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-random-misfire/156396)
**Author:** [@artperhacs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artperhacs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-random-misfire/156396 "2020-01-13T16:01:07Z")
I have a p0300 code on my 2006 gmc sierra with 4.8 v8. random misfire. I have changed plugs wires and all eight coils with no change. also put in can of bg fuel injection cleaner. truck runs smooth. no hesitation smooth … --- ## [1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - is the tire pressure OK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-e-class-is-the-tire-pressure-ok/156401)
**Author:** [@MarioDragicevic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioDragicevic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercedes-benz-e-class-is-the-tire-pressure-ok/156401 "2020-01-13T15:57:22Z")
The factory recommends air pressure in the tires, front 27psi and back 27 to 33 psi (depends on loading). I replaced all 4 tires 3 weeks ago and BIG O maintained a pressure of 35 psi for all tires. Is this approach wrong… --- ## [Best brake pads for my 2002 Subaru Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brake-pads-for-my-2002-subaru-forester/156431)
**Author:** [@JoeJackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeJackson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-brake-pads-for-my-2002-subaru-forester/156431 "2020-01-13T14:19:32Z")
What are the best brake pads for my 2002 Forester? --- ## [Flat towing with my 1995 Toyota 4Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-towing-with-my-1995-toyota-4runner/156381)
**Author:** [@Williams\_Lydia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williams_Lydia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-towing-with-my-1995-toyota-4runner/156381 "2020-01-13T13:19:50Z")
Can I flat tow my 1995 4Runner 4 wheel drive without damaging anything. I has a standard transmission. --- ## [2007 GMC Yukon rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-rough-idle/156388)
**Author:** [@mel14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mel14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-gmc-yukon-rough-idle/156388 "2020-01-12T18:30:16Z")
I have ruff idling when stopped, ‘stumbling’. Yukon Denali with168,000 miles. --- ## [A Regular Regulator Problem? 12a](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-regular-regulator-problem-12a/156415)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-regular-regulator-problem-12a/156415 "2020-01-13T07:49:59Z")
I smelled fuel & found that my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 L fuel regulator had fuel coating it from about halfway up the vacuum diaphragm chamber on down to the fuel inlet slipnut. No fuel dripping or spraying. But I couldnt… --- ## [Changed fuel filter but still not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-fuel-filter-but-still-not-working/156351)
**Author:** [@Diarmuid\_Gallagher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diarmuid_Gallagher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changed-fuel-filter-but-still-not-working/156351 "2020-01-13T05:38:33Z")
Hey guys I was driving today in my corolla and the power I was getting just suddenly dropped to the point I could barely get up hills… changed the fuel filter and it’s still the same. Any ideas what it might be? --- ## [Prop shaft and front suspension problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prop-shaft-and-front-suspension-problems/156421)
**Author:** [@Jill\_Marks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jill_Marks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prop-shaft-and-front-suspension-problems/156421 "2020-01-13T04:55:57Z")
ok so here it goes. please bare with me as I am still learning. I have a 2004 Liberty Limited 4X4 3.7 Last winter we replaced the WHOLE front end suspension along with the rack & pinion. We added a 2.5" lift and 32" Mi… --- ## [Water Pump Pulley Chirps - 2005 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-pulley-chirps-2005-camry/156416)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-pulley-chirps-2005-camry/156416 "2020-01-13T04:03:19Z")
I took the belt off of my 2005 Toyota camry. I had the belt replaced recently, no cracks and in good shape. I heard a chirping sound when starting from cold start in the cold weather that last for about 30 seconds and th… --- ## [Click/Spark noise after changing spark plugs - 1990 Porsche 944 S2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-spark-noise-after-changing-spark-plugs-1990-porsche-944-s2/156360)
**Author:** [@sajjad.mussani\_161980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sajjad.mussani_161980)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-spark-noise-after-changing-spark-plugs-1990-porsche-944-s2/156360 "2020-01-13T03:43:51Z")
Need some guidance… just changed my car’s spark plugs with NGK Iridiums… wires seemed ok so didn’t change them… It was my first time using a torque wrench. I did set it to 20 ft lbs but stopped before I heard the click… --- ## [Which fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-fuse/155248)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-fuse/155248 "2020-01-13T02:28:04Z")
Nissan Sentra SV 2015 – friend’s car. The power outlet (formerly called cigarette lighter) and the lamp for the gear indicator on the shift console are out. The manual I found online does NOT have a list of which fuse … --- ## [Can anyone help me interpret scan tool data for rough idle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-interpret-scan-tool-data-for-rough-idle/150478)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-interpret-scan-tool-data-for-rough-idle/150478 "2020-01-13T01:09:07Z")
This is in regard to a 2002 Daewoo Lanos 1.6L Automatic. I have owned this car for approximately two months. It ran great for the first month, I even had a professional mechanic change the timing belt on it. Now, for … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=437) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=439)