# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=485 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 486 --- ## [CV halft shaft troubles in my 99' caviler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-halft-shaft-troubles-in-my-99-caviler/152213)
**Author:** [@Seana\_Cunningham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seana_Cunningham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-halft-shaft-troubles-in-my-99-caviler/152213 "2019-11-06T04:35:36Z")
99’ Chevy cavalier. I’ve had problems with my driverside axle popping out. I replaced one of the motor mounts and when I was doing that notice not all my bolts from my motor mount to the trany was there leaving a huge ga… --- ## [2003 Pontiac Sunfire - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start/152192)
**Author:** [@tyree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-sunfire-wont-start/152192 "2019-11-06T04:18:15Z")
put cover valve gasket back on now it wont start why --- ## [2011 Ford F-150 rear end clunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-rear-end-clunk/152110)
**Author:** [@JohnAbdo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnAbdo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-f-150-rear-end-clunk/152110 "2019-11-06T03:53:06Z")
Clunk in the rear-end when applying the brakes in reverse. The clunk becomes less after putting in drive then reverse repeatedly (noticed that when testing with someone outside vehicle to listen for) Thanks for any idea… --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - What killed the cat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-what-killed-the-cat/152136)
**Author:** [@jamesmorawski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesmorawski)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-what-killed-the-cat/152136 "2019-11-06T03:40:55Z")
is a bad catalytic converter on 2012 Equinox common --- ## [Sometimes Slow Start & Come-and-Go PO420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-slow-start-come-and-go-po420/152211)
**Author:** [@abe.clabby\_151869](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abe.clabby_151869)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-slow-start-come-and-go-po420/152211 "2019-11-06T03:39:30Z")
Slow Start has happened about twice a week, particularly when I drive somewhere, stop for under an hour, and try to start again. Normally it’d take three DIT DIT DITS and then it VROOMS (see? Car terms everyone knows.)… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2002 Jeep Liberty #1572925510](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2002-jeep-liberty-1572925510/152140)
**Author:** [@elisabeth.lainez94\_159417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisabeth.lainez94_159417)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2002-jeep-liberty-1572925510/152140 "2019-11-06T03:05:45Z")
Hey all, New here! Had questions about a problem With my car and needed some input since I can’t really get a clear answer from mechanics. All they’ve been telling me is watch and wait. To begin, I have a 2002 Jeep Li… --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - Gains speed on cruise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gains-speed-on-cruise/152179)
**Author:** [@RogerBriggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogerBriggs)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gains-speed-on-cruise/152179 "2019-11-06T01:07:27Z")
I have a 2017 Pacifica and it gains 10-20 mph going down hill in cruise control (depending of course on grade of hill). --- ## [1999 Toyota Corolla - Trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-trans-issues/152207)
**Author:** [@ricksmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricksmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-corolla-trans-issues/152207 "2019-11-06T00:18:00Z")
driving it and then no power to transmission, giving it gas and it was like I was in nuetral --- ## [2001 Pontiac Aztek - keeping the battery charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-keeping-the-battery-charged/152129)
**Author:** [@LindaWawrzaszek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaWawrzaszek)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-keeping-the-battery-charged/152129 "2019-11-06T00:04:25Z")
I have MS and dont drive mr car much anymore. I also have an Interstate battery. How often do I have to run the car per month in order to keep the battery charged and how long should I run the car? --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-whistles/152174)
**Author:** [@robert37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-whistles/152174 "2019-11-05T22:10:27Z")
My truck makes A high pitch whistling sound when it is parked, not running and keys removed. seems like it is getting more frequent . any suggestions??? --- ## [2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Multiple issues related?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-multiple-issues-related/152160)
**Author:** [@mark05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mark05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-e-class-multiple-issues-related/152160 "2019-11-05T21:42:08Z")
Power trunk release, rear 3rd brake light and license plate lights all do not work. Thinking they are all tied to one issue ? --- ## [2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wont-turn-over/152189)
**Author:** [@SueFoglesong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueFoglesong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wont-turn-over/152189 "2019-11-05T21:30:29Z")
When clutch is depressed sometimes engine will not turn over. --- ## [2006 Nissan Altima - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-start/152181)
**Author:** [@travis10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travis10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-altima-wont-start/152181 "2019-11-05T19:43:50Z")
car turns over but not getting spark --- ## [2018 Audi Q5 - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q5-unintended-acceleration/152176)
**Author:** [@GobindAnand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GobindAnand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-q5-unintended-acceleration/152176 "2019-11-05T19:41:25Z")
I bought Audi, Q5/2018 last year. I tried to park in parking lot and put my foot on brake to stop the car. Instead the car accelerated on its own and hit the stair rail on 10/25/19. Same accident happened last year on 10… --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 -parked and sat for 5 years... wont turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora-3-5-parked-and-sat-for-5-years-wont-turn-over/152171)
**Author:** [@7jaelynn7\_159437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/7jaelynn7_159437)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-aurora-3-5-parked-and-sat-for-5-years-wont-turn-over/152171 "2019-11-05T18:29:53Z")
Can anyone suggest what I might try next… so far I’ve replaced… the fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, coil packs, new starter. update removing old gas now --- ## [90 Camry Pass. Axle and control arm replacement... weird noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-camry-pass-axle-and-control-arm-replacement-weird-noise/152164)
**Author:** [@Anna\_Dashkova](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anna_Dashkova)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-camry-pass-axle-and-control-arm-replacement-weird-noise/152164 "2019-11-05T17:41:31Z")
1990 Toyota Camry DX I just replaced the passenger side control arm and ball joint assembly and CV axle. As soon as we did it, this weird grinding noise started happening. I tried to hammer out the dust cover and make i… --- ## [2006 Toyota Corolla - water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-water-pump/152094)
**Author:** [@DebraPalenik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraPalenik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-water-pump/152094 "2019-11-05T14:50:18Z")
I took my 2006 Toyota Corolla to have the radiator and water pump replaced and after the work was complete the dash board, gauges, and lights stopped working. The shop tells me the cars computer needs to be reflashed an… --- ## [1990 Buick LeSabre - Bad axles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-lesabre-bad-axles/152149)
**Author:** [@Katherinealverson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katherinealverson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-lesabre-bad-axles/152149 "2019-11-05T14:16:09Z")
I have a 1990 Buick LeSabre limited both axles went bad and needed replaced. I took it to a mechanic yesterday at 10:30am and left at closing time they were only able to replace the passenger axle. The driver axle it stu… --- ## [2005 grand marquis brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-marquis-brake-lights/152085)
**Author:** [@Todd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd58)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-grand-marquis-brake-lights/152085 "2019-11-05T14:04:45Z")
2005 grand marquis. Brake lights all work but I have to press the pedal down almost to the floor to get them to come on. What do I do? --- ## [Loss of Power in a 2002 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-in-a-2002-forester/46857)
**Author:** [@cydnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cydnes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-in-a-2002-forester/46857 "2019-11-05T13:30:37Z")
I have a 2002 Subaru Forester that has recently been losing power upon acceleration--especially when starting at the bottom of a hill. Trouble escalated when I started to experience a complete loss of power where I'd hav… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet 1500 - Seat stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-1500-seat-stuck/152154)
**Author:** [@Utu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Utu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-1500-seat-stuck/152154 "2019-11-05T13:19:55Z")
Driver side seat went all the way forward and won’t go backward. It move side way when I try to go backward. --- ## [2009 MINI Cooper Clubman P0977](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-clubman-p0977/152133)
**Author:** [@Andrea54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea54)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-clubman-p0977/152133 "2019-11-05T12:45:18Z")
My 2009 Mini (non-turbo) Clubman has 95K. Compared to others I’ve read about on other forums, I fortunately have not had many problems w/car until last year. Have been religious in maintenance (oil changes etc) In Augu… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius Wheel Noise when Turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-wheel-noise-when-turning/152121)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Thi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alan_Thi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-wheel-noise-when-turning/152121 "2019-11-05T11:01:51Z")
Hi guys, I’ve got a noise that seems to come from one or both front wheels, occurring mainly when I’m turning. It’s very rhythmic, occurring at regular intervals, and seems to match my wheels RPM, getting louder and fast… --- ## [93 Corolla headlight switch replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-corolla-headlight-switch-replacement/152069)
**Author:** [@btpcrew05\_159369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btpcrew05_159369)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-corolla-headlight-switch-replacement/152069 "2019-11-05T05:51:39Z")
Trying to replace the headlight/turn signal switch in a 93 Toyota Corolla. The switch combos with the wiper controls on the other side and I unfortunately have the more pricey edition with intermittent wiping options. Ca… --- ## [2008 Honda Ridgeline vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-vibration/152112)
**Author:** [@ChrisParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisParker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-vibration/152112 "2019-11-05T04:47:15Z")
Intermittant vibration at 30mph like driving over a rumble strip. Can happen above 30 to 45mph. Does not happen all the time. --- ## [2004 Buick Regal - Odometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-regal-odometer/151977)
**Author:** [@Vaughnj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vaughnj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-regal-odometer/151977 "2019-11-05T04:20:52Z")
Have a situation where all dash lights work, except the odometer, which comes on, maybe once every 3months. The bigger problem is that I can’t get the emissions check done without it. --- ## [I have mysterious scratches on the hood of my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-mysterious-scratches-on-the-hood-of-my-car/152012)
**Author:** [@Farkles8888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farkles8888)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-mysterious-scratches-on-the-hood-of-my-car/152012 "2019-11-05T03:15:35Z")
I live in Florida. My car is parked outside 80% of the time. My car is a 2018 mustang ecoboost. I was recently washing my car when I noticed it had the weirdest scratches. I took a photo and didn’t know what to do so I e… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Spark - Shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-spark-shut-off/151983)
**Author:** [@PatHughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatHughes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-spark-shut-off/151983 "2019-11-05T02:55:50Z")
Spark EV 2LT 35000 km - I bought this vehicle used with 30800 km on it on April 6/2019. One day while driving home for about 5 minutes I was just starting to go after stopping and waiting at a red light when something q… --- ## [1999 Toyota Camry - Water Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-water-leaks/151890)
**Author:** [@Elaine46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elaine46)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-water-leaks/151890 "2019-11-05T02:40:57Z")
when it rains there always is water that collects in the left wheel well.how do i fix this . --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Why not a backup battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-why-not-a-backup-battery/152063)
**Author:** [@BerlKaufman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BerlKaufman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-why-not-a-backup-battery/152063 "2019-11-05T00:32:44Z")
Why can’t auto manufacturers connect one of those small backup batteries that is kept permanently charged and will allow you to jumpstart your vehicle in the evident the battery is drained by simply pressing a button ins… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=484) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=486)