# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=483 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 484 --- ## [Engine acts like it's governed . UPDATE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-acts-like-its-governed-update/91908)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-acts-like-its-governed-update/91908 "2019-11-08T15:55:11Z")
2005 Jeep Liberty 3.7 V6 Automatic transmission , 4x4 . I just replaced the engine in this vehicle with another one also out of a 2005 . I bought a wrecked Liberty that still run & drove so I heard the engine run before … --- ## [2011 Ford Escape - Front wheel rattling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-front-wheel-rattling-noise/152384)
**Author:** [@grekowski1\_159558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grekowski1_159558)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-front-wheel-rattling-noise/152384 "2019-11-08T15:19:59Z")
Newbie here looking for some advice. I’ve got a rattling noise coming from the front of my car, seems to be coming from the wheel areas. At slow speeds, less than 45 mph, the noise is very pronounced when going over bump… --- ## [2017 Toyota Prius Prime - Charging from USB Acts Flakey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-prime-charging-from-usb-acts-flakey/152349)
**Author:** [@JPCl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JPCl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-prius-prime-charging-from-usb-acts-flakey/152349 "2019-11-08T15:07:24Z")
Is anybody else having trouble with the USB charger on the 2017 Prius Prime Advanced? The iPhone charges about half the time and the charging light on the phone flickers when I connect it to the USB port. Toyota replace… --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-dead-battery/152014)
**Author:** [@Bob46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-dead-battery/152014 "2019-11-08T15:02:23Z")
I was using a portable air compressor (to fill golf cart tires) plugged into the cigarette lighter with the truck ignition on accessory (engine not running). Now I can’t start the truck. Fuel pump (under truck bed) is cl… --- ## [2008 Hyundai Tiburon - Rattle and Whistle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-rattle-and-whistle/150858)
**Author:** [@Skylercarlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skylercarlson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-tiburon-rattle-and-whistle/150858 "2019-11-08T14:38:49Z")
My car makes a rattle an whistle noise only when the car is warmed up an it follows rpms usually very noticeable above 2,000rpms. Any ideas? Starting to drive me crazy! --- ## [Easiest way to repair an engine which knocks, without pulling it from the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easiest-way-to-repair-an-engine-which-knocks-without-pulling-it-from-the-car/125137)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/easiest-way-to-repair-an-engine-which-knocks-without-pulling-it-from-the-car/125137 "2019-11-08T14:36:53Z")
So I have been given a 1994 Plymouth Sundance 4-door with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. It has only 98,000 miles on it, and the body is like new, but the engine knocks loudly. Also, the “check engine” light is on, and th… --- ## [2019 Lincoln MKZ - Auto stop start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkz-auto-stop-start/152232)
**Author:** [@MarkHunka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkHunka)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkz-auto-stop-start/152232 "2019-11-08T14:26:25Z")
I have a 2019 Lincoln Nautilus. I was always told that the hardest thing you can do to an engine is start it. The starter is used to start the vehicle from a cold start. Yet, when sitting idle at a traffic light, the eng… --- ## [2004 Dodge Stratus - Airbag Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-airbag-light/152322)
**Author:** [@Burress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burress)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-stratus-airbag-light/152322 "2019-11-08T14:13:29Z")
Air bag stays lit. During warmer weather it goes on and off with an accompanying ding - very annoying. Except for that the fliver goes and goes. --- ## [2007 Mazda Mazda5 - Tranny Growl When Coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-tranny-growl-when-coasting/152356)
**Author:** [@Ecurb14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ecurb14)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-mazda5-tranny-growl-when-coasting/152356 "2019-11-08T04:52:45Z")
There’s a slight how Long sound from trans. It’s automatic, with bout 130k. Only used synthetic trans fluid since 80k…Mazda spec. Trans shifts fine. Can manual downshifting be a factor. My mechanic feels it’s ok. But… --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKC - Crank No Start After Refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-crank-no-start-after-refueling/152351)
**Author:** [@jaime21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaime21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkc-crank-no-start-after-refueling/152351 "2019-11-08T04:35:53Z")
car will crank but not start after refueling --- ## [2013 Honda Odyssey - Engine Cranks But No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-engine-cranks-but-no-start/152344)
**Author:** [@leilani21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leilani21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-odyssey-engine-cranks-but-no-start/152344 "2019-11-08T03:31:07Z")
The engine can turn on but it wont start. --- ## [2000 Chevy 3500 Slumber Queen! - So many Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-3500-slumber-queen-so-many-symptoms/152190)
**Author:** [@lukealexanderdoyle\_159447](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lukealexanderdoyle_159447)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-3500-slumber-queen-so-many-symptoms/152190 "2019-11-08T03:17:55Z")
Hey! I have a RV. Its built on a Chevy 3500 Slumber Queen. Its got a few minor issues that I feel are pointing to possibly one issue. Not sure but hopefully you can help me diagnose. I’ll try and describe everything and… --- ## [2013 GMC Sierra 1500 - Driveline Clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-driveline-clunk/152312)
**Author:** [@Kenneth10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-sierra-1500-driveline-clunk/152312 "2019-11-07T18:22:12Z")
Loose play in drive train when decelerating and when taking off after stopping kind of seems like a bad u joint but it seems to be from the front of the transmission or drive shaft.the truck is a 2013 gmc sierra and only… --- ## [Update - Thunk on acceleration from coasting in OD - 2005 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-thunk-on-acceleration-from-coasting-in-od-2005-ford-escape/152197)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-thunk-on-acceleration-from-coasting-in-od-2005-ford-escape/152197 "2019-11-08T03:03:26Z")
Greetings once again fellow wrench-heads. I still have the thunk. I just checked the play on each drive wheel to transaxle. There is none that I could detect by jacking up each wheel in turn and rotating it by hand in pa… --- ## [1984 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - Restart After 1.5 Years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-restart-after-1-5-years/152316)
**Author:** [@RoxanneAllen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoxanneAllen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-restart-after-1-5-years/152316 "2019-11-08T00:59:36Z")
I need to start my truck after it has been sitting for a year and a half. Any suggestions other than priming the carb. that insures it will go smoothly. I don’t plan on driving it but need to get it out of the carport … --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-life/151596)
**Author:** [@ArtTiedemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtTiedemann)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-life/151596 "2019-11-08T00:10:07Z")
My service advisor has told me that I should expect serious, not repairable engine failure at about 120,000 miles of my 4.7 liter V-8 in my 2001 Grand Cherokee made by Mercedes Benz. I love this car and the engine. I l… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic Cpe - Shy wing mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cpe-shy-wing-mirror/152287)
**Author:** [@MarkJackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkJackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cpe-shy-wing-mirror/152287 "2019-11-08T00:04:16Z")
I have a problem with my off-side wing mirror. Always reverts to the’fold away’ position and impossible to move except by manual manipulation, only for it to revert back. Any Ideas please --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - Storage Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-storage-question/152336)
**Author:** [@AlbertMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlbertMartinez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-storage-question/152336 "2019-11-07T23:42:28Z")
I am storing my vehicles for 77 days. My 2017 will be in the garage, with battery disconnected, the other(2016) will be outside of garage exposed to the elements of Vermont winter. Should I disconnect that battery too? a… --- ## [2014 Toyota Avalon - Chrome peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-chrome-peeling/152194)
**Author:** [@ShivanNaidu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShivanNaidu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-avalon-chrome-peeling/152194 "2019-11-07T22:56:29Z")
I have the chrome peeling on the center console cup. very bad material. I took my car for a car wash and I was advised one of the cleaner cut herself with the chrome peeling. So they will not clean the rest. --- ## [2004 BMW X3 - Blend Doors Shot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-blend-doors-shot/152329)
**Author:** [@MichaelLeary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelLeary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-x3-blend-doors-shot/152329 "2019-11-07T22:35:40Z")
My BMW X-3 has something strange going on with its AC. No matter the temp it’s set to, the air coming out starts cold, then warms. The odd thing is, when I set the air mixture to come out on top (windshield) its hot, but… --- ## [4wheel drive locked down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wheel-drive-locked-down-while-driving/152298)
**Author:** [@Jessica\_Owens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica_Owens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4wheel-drive-locked-down-while-driving/152298 "2019-11-07T22:24:05Z")
4wheel drive locked down all lights started flashing, has not cranked since. do you think it might be the alarm or something because the battery died and we had to jump it off to drive it as far as about a mile that day.… --- ## [Civic si 2009 8th gen small knock/ping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-si-2009-8th-gen-small-knock-ping-noise/144024)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Kay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Kay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/civic-si-2009-8th-gen-small-knock-ping-noise/144024 "2019-11-07T21:49:57Z")
Please help me diagnose. I ran this 8th gen civic si k20z3 mistakenly with little to no oil in it, no engine light or codes popped up. The oil level showed at the tip end of dipstick but barely. I drove it hard and hit … --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot Sport 4WD. Fix, Sell, or Trade in??](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-sport-4wd-fix-sell-or-trade-in/152306)
**Author:** [@KristaF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KristaF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-sport-4wd-fix-sell-or-trade-in/152306 "2019-11-07T21:36:28Z")
I’ve had this Jeep for about 3 years with no issues. 65k miles on it now. Just had to replace the rear engine mount and the struts will need work all around likely by next summer. Also need new tires and my back rotors a… --- ## [EMR center cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emr-center-cap/152330)
**Author:** [@Jared\_Novak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared_Novak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emr-center-cap/152330 "2019-11-07T21:21:47Z")
I recently purchased some used EMR wheels for my truck. They did not come with the center caps, and I am having a hard time figuring out what model they are to find the proper center caps. If anyone has some knowledge on… --- ## [2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Where to Find Power Steering Hose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-where-to-find-power-steering-hose/152320)
**Author:** [@ChrisBowen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisBowen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-volkswagen-jetta-where-to-find-power-steering-hose/152320 "2019-11-07T20:47:07Z")
Power steering hose is leaking, where do i order from --- ## [2001 Mustang V6 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-won-t-start/152291)
**Author:** [@gareth.gutierrez79\_159510](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gareth.gutierrez79_159510)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-won-t-start/152291 "2019-11-07T20:32:53Z")
I have a 2001 Mustang V6 and it won’t start. When I bought the car about 3 weeks ago I was told that the fuel pump was out. So I went ahead and bought a new one and had it installed, we primed it of course before we trie… --- ## [Ford Taurus Transmission Fluid Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-transmission-fluid-leak/152301)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-transmission-fluid-leak/152301 "2019-11-07T18:14:54Z")
Hello, I recently noticed a drip under my car of transmission fluid. We have a few low spots in our driveway where we have scrapped a few times over the past few months. I look underneath and the transmission pan has a… --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird - Moulding Piece Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-moulding-piece-needed/152310)
**Author:** [@Rocky48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocky48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-moulding-piece-needed/152310 "2019-11-07T18:12:48Z")
Hi, I am needing a moulded trim piece Part # 1W6Z-7650584-BAA Is there a link to either a junkyard or salvage yard that I can simply enter this number or find out if they have a wrecked 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird Conve… --- ## [Hit a very TINY curb and bent my rear tire (also threw off steering wheel)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-very-tiny-curb-and-bent-my-rear-tire-also-threw-off-steering-wheel/151650)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-very-tiny-curb-and-bent-my-rear-tire-also-threw-off-steering-wheel/151650 "2019-11-07T16:19:52Z")
The first thing I want to say is before this happened, I noticed my steering wheel was a half inch off for a bit maybe a week (thought it was just low air) so maybe that’s where this started Anyway, I pulled out of a pa… --- ## [Inside lights on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-lights-on-dash/152049)
**Author:** [@KathyRoberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathyRoberts)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inside-lights-on-dash/152049 "2019-11-07T15:49:55Z")
A few months ago I got a 2015 Toyota Yaris. I love it! I’ve never had a car this new. Usually I buy 10 year old cars and keep them for another 10-15 years. The inside light on my dash is red; meaning when I look to se… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=482) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=484)