# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=494 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 495 --- ## [Car breaks sinking and sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-breaks-sinking-and-sticking/151292)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-breaks-sinking-and-sticking/151292 "2019-10-24T09:02:23Z")
My $800 junk car is on its final limb at 255k, I assumed sticking and squeaking was from low breaks / caliper pin sticking, Now I’m worried that the master cylinder is the culprit, the pump still works and has pressure … --- ## [Drivetrain noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivetrain-noise/151378)
**Author:** [@hing\_ss\_158940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hing_ss_158940)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivetrain-noise/151378 "2019-10-24T08:59:40Z")
Hello I have a jdm 2003 Subaru Forester XT Weird drivetrain noise while accelerating/maintaining speed and sometimes when decelerating. Here is a video of the noise --- ## [Undiagnosed 04’ Jeep Cherokee Mechanical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-04-jeep-cherokee-mechanical-problem/150972)
**Author:** [@Angelica\_Crane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelica_Crane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-04-jeep-cherokee-mechanical-problem/150972 "2019-10-24T07:03:04Z")
Hi, I just purchased a used 2004 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 2WD two weeks in it started jerking left and right. I thought it was a tire(still may be) and took it to a local tire center they looked and said not a tire but s… --- ## [Where to report a bad, dishonest mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-report-a-bad-dishonest-mechanic/48014)
**Author:** [@grindstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grindstone)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-report-a-bad-dishonest-mechanic/48014 "2019-10-24T02:50:15Z")
A friend recently got ripped off by her local mechanic--he not only failed to fix the problem and overcharged her $100, but it turned out that the problem he failed to fix was a broken caliper and brake fluid that had le… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-dies/151321)
**Author:** [@billboth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billboth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-dies/151321 "2019-10-24T02:41:55Z")
give it fuel and it dies but idles and starts great --- ## [2006 Saab 9-3 - Leak and starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-9-3-leak-and-starting/151298)
**Author:** [@andrewbates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewbates)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-9-3-leak-and-starting/151298 "2019-10-24T02:41:39Z")
i changed my fuel filter and found a leak so i swiched the car off and then sorted the leak and now all the dash lights come on but it dont even try and start --- ## [Brakes Knocking Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-knocking-sound/151280)
**Author:** [@Jeremiah53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremiah53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-knocking-sound/151280 "2019-10-24T02:39:39Z")
Well, I make a topic earlier about how reliable my car was (2001 Chrysler Concorde LXI). For the past few days, whenever I press on the brakes (even a little) it starts making a knocking sound from the drivers side rear … --- ## [1998 GMC 3500 - Fuse blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-3500-fuse-blows/151349)
**Author:** [@joseserrano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseserrano)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-3500-fuse-blows/151349 "2019-10-24T02:22:29Z")
my fuse keeps blowing out it my turning signal --- ## [2005 Mazda 323 - Code P2177](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-323-code-p2177/148207)
**Author:** [@Jlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jlow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-323-code-p2177/148207 "2019-10-24T01:32:59Z")
I have a 2005 mazda 3 sp23 check engine light on. Code p 2177. I had mechanic place code reader on car and was getting sensors reading according to mechanic. Mechanic replaced a sensor in exhaust. He is lost. Can someo… --- ## [2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - lost power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-lost-power-steering/151369)
**Author:** [@Bruce34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-lost-power-steering/151369 "2019-10-24T01:14:54Z")
lost power steering. I changed the entire rack assembly w/new electric pump and torque sensor. There is no change at all the power steering still doesnt assist. is there a relay I can change or test? --- ## [2010 Ford Edge - battery light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-battery-light-mystery/151365)
**Author:** [@havard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/havard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-battery-light-mystery/151365 "2019-10-23T23:59:27Z")
what wood cause the battery light to stay on when the battery , alternator and everything else checks good. --- ## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - Shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-shuddering/151244)
**Author:** [@StanLeonard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StanLeonard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-shuddering/151244 "2019-10-23T22:52:16Z")
2006 GMC Denali shudders at 40-59 MPH but stops when given more gas. --- ## [Honda battery or system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-battery-or-system-problem/123010)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-battery-or-system-problem/123010 "2019-10-23T22:45:34Z")
2012 Honda Accord ~ 47k miles not used everyday. I had a problem a couple of weeks ago with the car not having enough juice to turn over. I used a lead acid jump pack to start it and took it to Advance Auto Parts where… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - Dash flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-dash-flashes/151345)
**Author:** [@RickWilliams1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickWilliams1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-dash-flashes/151345 "2019-10-23T19:25:47Z")
When trying to start instrument dash flashes rapidly then stopes. --- ## [Wobbling like unbalanced tires, but it's not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-like-unbalanced-tires-but-its-not/70835)
**Author:** [@Didjeridug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Didjeridug)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-like-unbalanced-tires-but-its-not/70835 "2019-10-23T12:31:20Z")
Hello, I'm hoping someone out there might have some insight to my mysterious problem. It's been going on for a while now so I've accumulated some good details to help with the diagnosis. So, a little over a year ago … --- ## [Still dead Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-dead-audi/79540)
**Author:** [@RDunc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RDunc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-dead-audi/79540 "2019-10-23T08:26:06Z")
Thanks for all the help so far. Now I have found that it was a worn out battery. So new battery goes in and my 2008 A4 2.0 computer tells me in order to start the car I need to " depress the clutch pedal to start the c… --- ## [1999 Ford F450 - Needs new Cat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f450-needs-new-cat/151223)
**Author:** [@ElizabethFinklerHanasaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethFinklerHanasaki)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f450-needs-new-cat/151223 "2019-10-23T05:33:00Z")
Help! I work for a small contracting firm in California. We have a 1999 Ford F-450 truck that had its catalytic converter damaged in a theft attempt. Unfortunately, Ford no longer makes the part, and I’m striking out at … --- ## [Aerosl spray for clear coat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aerosl-spray-for-clear-coat/151296)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aerosl-spray-for-clear-coat/151296 "2019-10-23T02:55:17Z")
Would it be the case that when the paint level is low, the aerosol spray won;t product great results? I bought this 2k clear coat - first effort was on the metal - a small area - it came out well. Nice glossy, glass lik… --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius - Vibration from Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-vibration-from-stop/151294)
**Author:** [@TomPallardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomPallardy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-vibration-from-stop/151294 "2019-10-23T02:51:18Z")
2011 Prius, 223,000 miles. Car shakes & rattles (probably rolls too!)when backing up or going forward from a stop. Check engine light is on, sometimes flashes when rattling. Vibration stops at about 20 mph or so. No indi… --- ## [2004 Toyota RAV4 - Stability Control and Check Engine On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-stability-control-and-check-engine-on/151300)
**Author:** [@Michele31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michele31)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-stability-control-and-check-engine-on/151300 "2019-10-23T02:38:10Z")
VSC Track and Check Engine icons --- ## [Engine Noise - Honda Accord V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-honda-accord-v6/109137)
**Author:** [@smccosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smccosh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-honda-accord-v6/109137 "2019-10-23T02:35:49Z")
2003 Honda Accord V6 My car makes this noise on a cold start, then the noise goes away after it warms up. What are all the possible causes of a sound like this? Thank You!! --- ## [2007 Nissan Pathfinder - Died at Stoplight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pathfinder-died-at-stoplight/151287)
**Author:** [@MicaelaPadilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicaelaPadilla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pathfinder-died-at-stoplight/151287 "2019-10-23T02:16:33Z")
My vehicle had the same issue, stopped at a stop sign, it turned off and now can´t turn it back on. --- ## [I've fallen behind on Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-fallen-behind-on-maintenance/151262)
**Author:** [@Johnny-Bravo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny-Bravo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-fallen-behind-on-maintenance/151262 "2019-10-23T02:06:48Z")
It’s true. I’ve fallen way behind on maintenance for my 2007 Toyota Highlander. Now, I’m trying to figure if I need to do anything different to help “catch up” and save any vehicle components. The service guide recomm… --- ## [Clicking Sound After Battery Reset, Initial Turbo Issue - Sonata Turbo 2.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-after-battery-reset-initial-turbo-issue-sonata-turbo-2-0/151308)
**Author:** [@derek.tompkins\_158871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derek.tompkins_158871)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-after-battery-reset-initial-turbo-issue-sonata-turbo-2-0/151308 "2019-10-23T01:34:38Z")
Hi all, I need some help with my 2011 Sonata Limited Turbo 2.0. I disconnected my battery yesterday to do some wiring-related work. After reconnecting my battery I have a clicking sound coming from the engine bay when th… --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - How reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/151221)
**Author:** [@KevinLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinLong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/151221 "2019-10-23T01:12:19Z")
how has reliability been so far, and what do you regret about buying it? --- ## [Best tunes/upgrades to do to a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tunes-upgrades-to-do-to-a-car/150470)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tunes-upgrades-to-do-to-a-car/150470 "2019-10-22T23:49:24Z")
Bought a 2002 Chevy prizm. Got a super nice deal on it $1400 140k miles on it. 2 problems I did notice on it, on uneven roads, potholes etc. there’s like a thud, knock from passenger side. Next problem is the gas pedal … --- ## [2010 Pontiac G6 - Broke Engine Mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-g6-broke-engine-mount/151276)
**Author:** [@lili21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lili21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-pontiac-g6-broke-engine-mount/151276 "2019-10-22T23:11:18Z")
motor shaking and making a click noise when at a stop. engine mounts damage --- ## [2004 Ford F-150 - Jerkiness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-jerkiness/149488)
**Author:** [@Ray05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray05)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-f-150-jerkiness/149488 "2019-10-22T22:47:50Z")
My truck has a hard jerk at times while accelerating. Sometimes it will be multiple jerks. Usually happens when going between 30 and 40 mph. If I accelerate slowly it won’t do it. Usually happens when accelerating up hil… --- ## [2014 Sonata Tire Pressure Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-sonata-tire-pressure-sensors/151230)
**Author:** [@asmith6151\_158850](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asmith6151_158850)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-sonata-tire-pressure-sensors/151230 "2019-10-22T22:07:32Z")
2014 Sonata Tire Pressure Sensors 3 of 4 tire pressure sensors just lit up. Tire pressure is good. Any ideas ? --- ## [2005 Honda Odyssey - Leaking gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-leaking-gasket/151258)
**Author:** [@Whiting](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whiting)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-odyssey-leaking-gasket/151258 "2019-10-22T21:53:00Z")
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