# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=443 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 444 --- ## [Ford focus rear end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-rear-end-noise/25810)
**Author:** [@moosieman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moosieman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-rear-end-noise/25810 "2020-01-07T06:41:14Z")
i have a ford focus w/ 150k miles. about 8 months ago i was having very load noise from the rear end, the faster I drove, the loader it got. i finally replaced the bearings (actually replaced with a complete drum kit); p… --- ## [Jeep Compass limp mode, rough idle, lightening bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-limp-mode-rough-idle-lightening-bolt/104094)
**Author:** [@ryneishere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryneishere)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-compass-limp-mode-rough-idle-lightening-bolt/104094 "2020-01-07T05:07:03Z")
2010 Jeep Compass....on start up idles up to a little over 1500 rpm and is very rough, occasionally it dies. Has no power. Will not get above 25 mph. I have reset ecu by taking the negative battery terminal off. I tried … --- ## [Awful fuel consumption - up and down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-fuel-consumption-up-and-down/155966)
**Author:** [@alecleong\_161742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alecleong_161742)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-fuel-consumption-up-and-down/155966 "2020-01-07T04:52:01Z")
About 4k miles ago I replaced the previous spark plugs in my 2007 mazda 3 2.3l hatch with bosch double iridium plugs. Since that was when I bought the car I had no benchmark for how much mpg I was getting and ended up ge… --- ## [1999 Lincoln Town Car - Hard to get out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-hard-to-get-out-of-park/156019)
**Author:** [@Moore34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moore34)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-town-car-hard-to-get-out-of-park/156019 "2020-01-07T02:57:36Z")
I parked again the curb, when I tried to leave I had serious trouble getting it out of park, felt like it was locked up. --- ## [2005 Pontiac Grand Am - Headliner help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-am-headliner-help/155947)
**Author:** [@Janice32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janice32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-grand-am-headliner-help/155947 "2020-01-07T02:00:50Z")
Headliner is coming loose & I would like to know if there is a shop in Cottonwood, AZ that could help me or is there a glue that I could use myself. --- ## [Rattling Noise 2011 Infiniti G25when between 1000 and 1500 rpm; louder at higher speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-2011-infiniti-g25when-between-1000-and-1500-rpm-louder-at-higher-speed/155979)
**Author:** [@Mike\_C1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike_C1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-2011-infiniti-g25when-between-1000-and-1500-rpm-louder-at-higher-speed/155979 "2020-01-06T21:31:13Z")
2011 Infiniti G25 V6 160,000 miles automatic transmission. Rattling noise gets louder with speed and happens when the car is coasting or breaking and between 1000 and 1500 rpm. It sounds like a grinding sound, metal on … --- ## [1997 Ford F-150 - Alternator issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-alternator-issues/155917)
**Author:** [@Glennthomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glennthomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-alternator-issues/155917 "2020-01-06T17:44:49Z")
Hi, I have a Ford F150. Sticker says 4 of 96 but VIN and body are a 97, so I am going with 97. 4.6 with A/C My Alt went bad so bought a new one, removed the belt, put on new ALT, using the belt guide sticker on radiato… --- ## [2016 Kia Soul - Clutch adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-clutch-adjustment/155923)
**Author:** [@brucesharp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucesharp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-clutch-adjustment/155923 "2020-01-06T17:36:15Z")
Need to find how to adjust the clutch on a 2016 Soul --- ## [2018 Hyundai Kona - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-kona-loses-power/155905)
**Author:** [@johnkelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnkelly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-kona-loses-power/155905 "2020-01-06T15:24:40Z")
2 litre auto. at most times when you take off the car inittally goes ok then just loses power . local dealer says hyundai know of the problem but there is no fix. they say just suck it up. we have purchaced hyundai vech… --- ## [1981 Buick Century - Alternator help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-buick-century-alternator-help-request/155969)
**Author:** [@RobertGrogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertGrogg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-buick-century-alternator-help-request/155969 "2020-01-06T14:53:42Z")
How to install alternator and bracket on 1981 Buick Century with 3.8 --- ## [2008 Buick Lucerne - Heat on one side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-heat-on-one-side-only/155943)
**Author:** [@JefferyGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JefferyGreen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-lucerne-heat-on-one-side-only/155943 "2020-01-06T14:48:52Z")
no heat passenger side --- ## [2009 Subaru Outback P0341](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-p0341/155867)
**Author:** [@RobertoVasquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertoVasquez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-p0341/155867 "2020-01-06T14:35:11Z")
Camshaft position sensor code p0341 is showing up. I have replaced the sensor and checked for continuity from the wiring harness, and everything seems ok. The code is still showing up and the care has a heavy oil leak fr… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - Cam sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-cam-sensor/155884)
**Author:** [@JohnBenkers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBenkers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-cam-sensor/155884 "2020-01-06T14:23:38Z")
Engine warning light is ON. Diagnosis about Cam sensor to be replaced. This scenario has been repeated twice within a couple of months. Sometimes the light went off and then came on again a couple of days later. We w… --- ## [1993 Buick Park Avenue wouldn’t start after serpentine belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-buick-park-avenue-wouldn-t-start-after-serpentine-belt-change/155882)
**Author:** [@Toddpratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toddpratt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-buick-park-avenue-wouldn-t-start-after-serpentine-belt-change/155882 "2020-01-06T14:18:23Z")
My 93 Park Avenue Ultra broke the serpentine belt and put the temperature into the red I pulled into a O’Reilly’s and changed the serpentine only to find that the car would not start and stay running could it have jumped… --- ## [In search of the brightest legal replacement low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-the-brightest-legal-replacement-low-beams/155870)
**Author:** [@richardweinstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardweinstein)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-the-brightest-legal-replacement-low-beams/155870 "2020-01-06T13:48:40Z")
I have a 2011 Hyundai Sante Fe GLS. I need a pair of new low beam headlamps. I have some cataracts starting and need the brightest lamps I can legally use. How many lumens are the brightest legal replacement lamps and wh… --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKX - Trans gets stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkx-trans-gets-stuck/155952)
**Author:** [@KennethMccallum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KennethMccallum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkx-trans-gets-stuck/155952 "2020-01-06T13:42:08Z")
Occassionly the transmission won’t shift up from first gear. --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Fuel level issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-fuel-level-issues/155926)
**Author:** [@StephenFinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenFinch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-fuel-level-issues/155926 "2020-01-05T19:11:35Z")
Fuel level fluctuates between full and empty. Replace fuel sending unit and no resolution to the problem. Any ideas? --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica has mysterious headlight blob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-has-mysterious-headlight-blob/155862)
**Author:** [@AnthonyNisi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyNisi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-has-mysterious-headlight-blob/155862 "2020-01-06T13:17:17Z")
I have a blob of melted and hardened plastic on the out side of my head light lens with spider cracks on the inside around the blob. My Chrysler dealer is baffled. The blob is on the pass.side and also have some spider … --- ## [Engine noise and shaking over 70kmh](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-and-shaking-over-70kmh/152848)
**Author:** [@skahya\_159849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skahya_159849)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-and-shaking-over-70kmh/152848 "2020-01-06T06:28:17Z")
Hello I’m new here and this is my Jaguar XF, 2014, 3.0L Supercharged. I don’t know much about cars, so here I am to get some help! Lately it has been having vibrations and some noise issues so I changed the tires, wheel… --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima air conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-air-conditioning/155879)
**Author:** [@Michelle32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-air-conditioning/155879 "2020-01-06T03:53:14Z")
My air conditioning failed at 75k, had it repaired at great expense. Four months later, it goes out again…BUT comes back in three weeks. What should I do? --- ## [2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Head Gasket and Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-head-gasket-and-coolant-leak/155847)
**Author:** [@shawndickey1\_161658](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawndickey1_161658)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-grand-cherokee-head-gasket-and-coolant-leak/155847 "2020-01-06T03:13:35Z")
Hello! First Post. I have a head gasket leak and a coolant leak on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. I was wondering if I could use the head gasket sealer and a coolant sealer together? Or if I should use them separately? And if… --- ## [High Rev or Grinding Noise on Cold Starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rev-or-grinding-noise-on-cold-starts/155957)
**Author:** [@kyth2008\_161736](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyth2008_161736)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-rev-or-grinding-noise-on-cold-starts/155957 "2020-01-06T03:09:39Z")
Listen to this sound at startup. Car only does this on cold days after sitting. Starter? Something else? I can take a video of the rpms if needed. --- ## [Car lurches and dashboard flickers when making moderate speed left turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lurches-and-dashboard-flickers-when-making-moderate-speed-left-turn/155950)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nathan_Johnson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-lurches-and-dashboard-flickers-when-making-moderate-speed-left-turn/155950 "2020-01-06T01:47:17Z")
Hi all, I drive a manual 2000 Toyota Celica GTS. Whenever I make a moderate left turn at 15-20 mph it makes a clicking/rattling noise. I have had a couple instances where if the turn is sharp enough at those speeds, the… --- ## [1992 Toyota Paseo - weirdest electrical problem ever. Gauge cluster lights & side markers flash when battery installed. No crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-paseo-weirdest-electrical-problem-ever-gauge-cluster-lights-side-markers-flash-when-battery-installed-no-crank-no-start/155816)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-paseo-weirdest-electrical-problem-ever-gauge-cluster-lights-side-markers-flash-when-battery-installed-no-crank-no-start/155816 "2020-01-06T00:58:43Z")
OK this is so weird. 1992 Toyota Paseo 5spd 155,000 miles. I let it sit a while, and the battery was low. It cranked and wouldn’t start because the battery was just too low. As I was getting out of the car, I noticed … --- ## [CC Sport Coolant Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cc-sport-coolant-issue/155938)
**Author:** [@Firenze35\_161727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Firenze35_161727)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cc-sport-coolant-issue/155938 "2020-01-05T23:38:45Z")
I have a 2011 CC Sport with a coolant leak. I have someone looking at the car (a family member) but they do not work on Volkswagens typically. The leak isn’t coming from the passenger side and he suspects it’s this part … --- ## [Head gasket fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-fail/155927)
**Author:** [@Tlrbowman\_148803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tlrbowman_148803)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-fail/155927 "2020-01-05T23:28:24Z")
2011 Ford Fusion 2.5l I5. Just changed oil. Full synthetic, with 1 quart of lucas oil stabilizer. Went about 200 miles over before changing. It looked weird to me so just posting to see if anyone else could tell me wha… --- ## [2020 Volvo XC40 - Can't get one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volvo-xc40-cant-get-one/155823)
**Author:** [@CaroleKey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaroleKey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volvo-xc40-cant-get-one/155823 "2020-01-05T23:11:39Z")
I am trying to buy a black Volvo XC40(not in your model list) Inscription T5 AWD fully loaded. I have been trying since right after Thanksgiving and been given dates when it would be in. Then it is another date. The la… --- ## [P1195 on Protege](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1195-on-protege/155932)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1195-on-protege/155932 "2020-01-05T22:41:41Z")
The EGR boost sensor and the EGR boost sensor solenoid valve have been replaced with brand new OE versions. The vacuum hoses are clear and the port that the boost sensor solenoid valve plugs into is clear also, as far as… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer -OK to disconnect 4x4 unit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ok-to-disconnect-4x4-unit/155831)
**Author:** [@jasonfarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonfarm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ok-to-disconnect-4x4-unit/155831 "2020-01-05T18:21:31Z")
can I disconnect the 4x4 unit and have everything else work properly. I have an electrical gremlin in my Trailblazer, that randomly causes trouble. The dash selector,recently showed it was in 4low,and 2hi at the same tim… --- ## [Doors Locking and Unlocking While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-locking-and-unlocking-while-driving/110300)
**Author:** [@jhtallent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhtallent)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-locking-and-unlocking-while-driving/110300 "2020-01-05T17:43:07Z")
While driving down the road, my 2013 Murano door locks are locking and unlocking and the dash flashes that the back hatch is open (when it’s not). Also, my car alarm will randomly go off in parking lots. We had it to the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=442) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=444)