# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=475 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 476 --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Remote battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-remote-battery/153045)
**Author:** [@TerriStevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerriStevens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-remote-battery/153045 "2019-11-18T19:52:37Z")
the sensor for my car door stopped working. Had to use the key. Then it didn’t want to start when I pushed the start button. --- ## [08 G35 won't start after sitting a few days. Interior lights fade in and out along side a high pitched whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-g35-wont-start-after-sitting-a-few-days-interior-lights-fade-in-and-out-along-side-a-high-pitched-whine/152973)
**Author:** [@carlosf012\_159923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlosf012_159923)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-g35-wont-start-after-sitting-a-few-days-interior-lights-fade-in-and-out-along-side-a-high-pitched-whine/152973 "2019-11-18T16:38:02Z")
After about 2 or 3 days of sitting, the car won’t start. Before garaging the car for the day, I’ll sometimes notice the dome lights and a high pitched whine will fade in and out along side jumpy revs while ideling. These… --- ## [Repair Estimate on My Ford Fusion?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-estimate-on-my-ford-fusion/152939)
**Author:** [@adrian-321\_159905](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adrian-321_159905)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-estimate-on-my-ford-fusion/152939 "2019-11-18T16:09:42Z")
What would you guys say about this car? https://imgur.com/a/RaADFAo more pics in link. --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Thermal control design questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-thermal-control-design-questions/152969)
**Author:** [@BillBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillBrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-thermal-control-design-questions/152969 "2019-11-18T15:23:49Z")
Actually 2 general questions: Why don’t manufacturers use an electric water pump on cars in this day and age? Why isn’t the coolant thermostat place in the radiator hose or as part of the radiator, where it would be ve… --- ## [2000 Silverado heater not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-heater-not-working/152933)
**Author:** [@sstark93\_159897](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sstark93_159897)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-silverado-heater-not-working/152933 "2019-11-18T15:39:15Z")
My heater in my truck is not working. It’s a 2000 Silverado 5.3 Replaced the thermostat, flushed out the heater core, and checked to make sure the actuator under the passenger dash is moving when I switch from cold to ho… --- ## [2006 Saturn Ion - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-starting-issues/153023)
**Author:** [@WillG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-ion-starting-issues/153023 "2019-11-18T15:17:52Z")
I have pulsating instrument panel and rapid clicking (from the starter?) in my car this morning and it wouldn’t start. The thing that has me totally confused is that this occurs in the on/run position of the key, not in… --- ## [Subaru Outback makes loud low humming sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-makes-loud-low-humming-sound/82929)
**Author:** [@ottertrack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ottertrack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-makes-loud-low-humming-sound/82929 "2019-11-18T14:22:58Z")
Hello folks, This is a question about a Subaru Outback, but probably pertains to many other cars as well. I have a 2006 Subaru Outback with 112K miles. I bought new tires for it in May 2012, and in September 2013 I start… --- ## [Fix body damage? nah](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-body-damage-nah/153017)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-body-damage-nah/153017 "2019-11-18T14:07:11Z")
ok. cheap car. might not fix it --- ## [1999 corolla, 190K miles, burns 5 qt oil in 1000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-corolla-190k-miles-burns-5-qt-oil-in-1000-miles/152549)
**Author:** [@ebc1680\_159666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebc1680_159666)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-corolla-190k-miles-burns-5-qt-oil-in-1000-miles/152549 "2019-11-18T13:44:31Z")
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla with 190K miles on it. Recently, I have seen its burning a lot of oil. I put in 5qt and it disappears within 1000 miles. There are no leaks whatsoever and there is no blue or white smoke comi… --- ## [Bad mystery smell. Brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mystery-smell-brakes/152977)
**Author:** [@Ekerr86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ekerr86)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-mystery-smell-brakes/152977 "2019-11-18T14:04:01Z")
After driving home the last 2 days I have noticed a bad smell in my yard. There is no obvious culprit from the yard itself and the common denominator is the smell arose after I pulled into the driveway with my Toyota Rav… --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus - starts but doesn’t go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-starts-but-doesn-t-go/152910)
**Author:** [@JeanelleRutledge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeanelleRutledge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-starts-but-doesn-t-go/152910 "2019-11-18T14:00:43Z")
Engine works but press the gas and nothing happens. --- ## [Did collision shop cause service 4wheel drive light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-collision-shop-cause-service-4wheel-drive-light/153009)
**Author:** [@Lindsaynehra\_159945](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsaynehra_159945)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-collision-shop-cause-service-4wheel-drive-light/153009 "2019-11-18T13:59:49Z")
Hey guys, had some collision work done (shown in pic attached) and now my “service 4wheel drive” light is on. This was not on prior to dropping off truck. Is there something that was done to that area of repair which… --- ## [1999 Ford Escort - Jerks and clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-jerks-and-clunks/153013)
**Author:** [@Preston23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Preston23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-jerks-and-clunks/153013 "2019-11-18T13:02:30Z")
1999 Ford Escort, w/ manual transmission, jerks and make clunking noise when I let off the gas. --- ## [2008 Honda Accord Sdn - Hard starting and codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-hard-starting-and-codes/152952)
**Author:** [@HillaryBarnhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HillaryBarnhart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-hard-starting-and-codes/152952 "2019-11-18T10:53:10Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Accord with 95K miles and an intermittent problem that I’ve “fixed” multiple times, and it’s driving me crazy. Sometimes (especially if I’ve driven, parked the car and returned within 30 minutes), th… --- ## [SUV suddenly stalls out/dies while driving!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-suddenly-stalls-out-dies-while-driving/151515)
**Author:** [@Matthew-Kristina-Coleman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew-Kristina-Coleman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-suddenly-stalls-out-dies-while-driving/151515 "2019-11-18T04:53:17Z")
My wife has tried to explain this, now it has finally happened while I was driving. 08’ GMC Envoy: I have noticed that while driving, the SUV will some times stall a bit when the A/C kicks on. Also, if I try to ‘roll’ t… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Volt - loud turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-volt-loud-turn-signal/152916)
**Author:** [@BillSunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillSunder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-volt-loud-turn-signal/152916 "2019-11-18T03:11:10Z")
My car sometime when I want to make a turn the turn signal is very loud, like hitting a piece of woof of the floor very load, how can I stop this problem, I already disconnect the Battery as I saw that in another similar… --- ## [Jerking 2014 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2014-subaru-forester/152929)
**Author:** [@Joey19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey19)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jerking-2014-subaru-forester/152929 "2019-11-17T01:39:22Z")
My car jerks roughly at acceleration when I first start(until about 25mph) Once warmed up, it’s pretty normal, especially at high speeds. It’s may jerk or buck a bit at acceleration after warmed up, but it’s hardest when… --- ## [Can a transmission be run with a CV axel removed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-be-run-with-a-cv-axel-removed/152992)
**Author:** [@Daelin\_Hulse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daelin_Hulse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-transmission-be-run-with-a-cv-axel-removed/152992 "2019-11-18T00:54:35Z")
While doing some maintenance on my Altima’s front suspension (struts, control arms, sway bar links, tie rod ends), I noticed the axel would not stop spinning to allow for removal of axel nut (this was because I had both … --- ## [2001 Dodge Durango - Antifreeze predictions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-antifreeze-predictions/152988)
**Author:** [@JeniseDixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeniseDixon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-antifreeze-predictions/152988 "2019-11-18T00:52:33Z")
How can i tell if the head gasket is going to leak? I did have the antifreeze disappear but its now in radiator --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry = Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-taps/152991)
**Author:** [@Vrusho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vrusho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-taps/152991 "2019-11-18T00:46:14Z")
New rear brakes, that make a tapping sound when I come to a stop. Been to the garage 3 times, without good results. This car has 150,000 miles on it! --- ## [Weird noise when releasing throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-releasing-throttle/152989)
**Author:** [@nuno\_david\_tf\_159929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nuno_david_tf_159929)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-releasing-throttle/152989 "2019-11-18T00:11:40Z")
I’ve been getting this weird noise whenever I release my gas pedal, it sounds like something grinding and it looks like its coming from the front passenger side, I’ve been to a few “mechanics” and each one of them gave m… --- ## [2000 mustang transponder issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-transponder-issue/152472)
**Author:** [@Jody\_Randolph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jody_Randolph)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mustang-transponder-issue/152472 "2019-11-17T23:36:53Z")
I have a 2000 Ford mustang 3.8 l v6 I have the key but the broke and my fiance lost the transponder chip is there anyway to bypass this and start my car will it start if I have the key fob in the car I mean is there a tr… --- ## [2013 Ford Edge - How long does a battery last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-how-long-does-a-battery-last/152961)
**Author:** [@Elston39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elston39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-how-long-does-a-battery-last/152961 "2019-11-17T22:45:42Z")
How soon am I likely to need a new battery. My Ford Edge is lightly driven - 12,000 - dealer installed new battery on service and I did not question it - New location for me - new dealer. --- ## [2015 Kia Optima - Consumer oil and rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-consumer-oil-and-rattles/152959)
**Author:** [@LeonE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-consumer-oil-and-rattles/152959 "2019-11-17T22:39:47Z")
Having to add a quart of oil between oil changes, Sometimes hear a rattling noise from the engine when accelerating on the highway. Had software update done and not check engine lights come on. --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Tahoe - AC issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-issue/152823)
**Author:** [@Monet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-tahoe-ac-issue/152823 "2019-11-17T22:03:38Z")
what cause the a/c compression clutch stay attach to the A/c compressor --- ## [Looking for ideas why dash lights flash and then engine dies for my Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-ideas-why-dash-lights-flash-and-then-engine-dies-for-my-jetta/68472)
**Author:** [@vch457](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vch457)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-ideas-why-dash-lights-flash-and-then-engine-dies-for-my-jetta/68472 "2019-11-17T22:00:32Z")
Hi, I have an 02 2.0L Jetta which has started to die when slowing down or stopped. So kind of scary when you have a line of cars waiting behind you at a stop light. It only started this past Sunday and has happened 6 ti… --- ## [2010 Honda CR-V & 2005 TSX - Rack leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-2005-tsx-rack-leaks/152817)
**Author:** [@JustinKill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JustinKill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-cr-v-2005-tsx-rack-leaks/152817 "2019-11-17T21:34:43Z")
I’ve had two cars that had leaks on the power steering rack at the boot by the wheel in one year requiring replacement of the rack. One was a 2005 Acura TSX and the other one was a 2010 Honda CRV. The shop told me that H… --- ## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - Stop Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-stop-start/152846)
**Author:** [@RichardSwan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardSwan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-stop-start/152846 "2019-11-17T21:15:31Z")
More and more, I see people shutting off their engines red lights and in the drive-through ,this can’t be a good idea,Or am I wrong? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet S-10 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-oil-leak/138187)
**Author:** [@Jo43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-oil-leak/138187 "2019-11-17T20:58:03Z")
The “check gage” light came on. When S10 PU was stopped, it was evident that it was leaking oil. The inside oil gage showed zero. When the oil level was checked by the dip stick, it indicated that the oil was on minim… --- ## [Humming like noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-like-noise/152908)
**Author:** [@Traci\_Stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Traci_Stewart)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-like-noise/152908 "2019-11-17T20:45:05Z")
Dodge Dakota. I hear a humming noise from front suspension area. Just did an alignment also new ball Joints and tie rods. Thought it would be the hub assembly so I bought a new one put it on and drove but noise is stil… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=474) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=476)