# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=501 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 502 --- ## [2014 Ford Escape - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-electrical-issues/150689)
**Author:** [@NancyBarslou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyBarslou)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-electrical-issues/150689 "2019-10-16T01:17:24Z")
Starting to have electrical component problems. Unable to fix the time as it is stuck on 3:26 and the mileage until empty is not working correctly. I drove 6 miles and it went 32 . Wondering what’ next on the not wor… --- ## [2020 GMC Acadia - LEDs and glare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-acadia-leds-and-glare/150665)
**Author:** [@CarylMyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarylMyers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-acadia-leds-and-glare/150665 "2019-10-16T01:08:19Z")
not about my car but others: I thought LED headlights were illegal. Why am I seeing more and more cars with these lights that hurt my eyes at night? --- ## [2004 Camry no defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-no-defrost/149946)
**Author:** [@bzb882](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bzb882)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-no-defrost/149946 "2019-10-16T01:04:15Z")
Last week the defrost on my 2004 Camry stopped working. It blows air, but it’s the same temp as the air outside. Consequently, moisture keeps condensing on the outside of the window. The a/c works and the heater blows… --- ## [Loud Buzz When switched to park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-buzz-when-switched-to-park/150571)
**Author:** [@vrodriquez\_147252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vrodriquez_147252)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-buzz-when-switched-to-park/150571 "2019-10-16T00:47:42Z")
2000 Toyota Sienna CE 3.0L - Car switch gear fine but won’t move or go in any gear. Whenever I switch from any gear to “park” I hear a loud buzz coming out from the transmission around the linkage area. No signs of broke… --- ## [Suggestions for getting a stubborn axle out of a hub? Frozen solid by rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-getting-a-stubborn-axle-out-of-a-hub-frozen-solid-by-rust/150671)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-getting-a-stubborn-axle-out-of-a-hub-frozen-solid-by-rust/150671 "2019-10-16T00:47:25Z")
'07 Acura TL. Driver’s axle snapped because it rusted under the vibration dampener. Apparently the average cost to have a shop do it is 2 grand, which seems very high, but I’m sure there’s a reason. Nonetheless, I’d rath… --- ## [2012 Buick Verano - Growls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-growls/150772)
**Author:** [@Ruby11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ruby11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-verano-growls/150772 "2019-10-15T12:44:13Z")
Sitting still and sometimes a loud growling noise starts. Also before this a noise starts and barley can hear it and it goes off after about 4 to 5 min and will start again after about 5 to 6 hrs. I am really concerned… --- ## [2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Panel lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-panel-lights/150770)
**Author:** [@EDBogan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EDBogan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-pt-cruiser-panel-lights/150770 "2019-10-15T12:43:43Z")
After turning headlights on, instrument panel lights flash 5 times, then turn off. No instrument panel lights at all after that. --- ## [2011 BMW X6 - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x6-vibrates/150762)
**Author:** [@Neo07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neo07)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x6-vibrates/150762 "2019-10-15T07:30:11Z")
X6 3l Diesel single turbo auto 98,000kms Vibration and resonance appearing in driver side door and rear left passenger door. Intermittent and less when weather is humid but problem is slowly worsening. Less when in spor… --- ## [1998 Toyota 4Runner - CEL and fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4runner-cel-and-fumes/150824)
**Author:** [@Henderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henderson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4runner-cel-and-fumes/150824 "2019-10-16T00:34:30Z")
the check engine light came on then I started smelling exhaust fumes in the cabin real bad any ideas? --- ## [2015 Buick Verano - Dead battery and my key is stuck - What do I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-dead-battery-and-my-key-is-stuck-what-do-i-do/150817)
**Author:** [@Kim35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-verano-dead-battery-and-my-key-is-stuck-what-do-i-do/150817 "2019-10-15T23:15:43Z")
Key stuck battery dead --- ## [2009 Dodge Charger - Timing Belt Blew](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-charger-timing-belt-blew/150445)
**Author:** [@ryaneicke\_158378](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryaneicke_158378)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-charger-timing-belt-blew/150445 "2019-10-15T23:13:46Z")
Ok so my timing belt busted in mid drive with no warnings. Dealership says its a 3k-6k fix. My car didn’t sound bad and was running fine It hasn’t even been a month since i took it in to get the alternator fixed. If th… --- ## [Why do the majority of mechanics rip you off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-majority-of-mechanics-rip-you-off/149856)
**Author:** [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-the-majority-of-mechanics-rip-you-off/149856 "2019-10-15T23:04:27Z")
I have an 04 dodge stratus. It’s running again now the only problem I’m having is water come on the floor while it rains but the engine seems to be doing great. It just that I find it shameful the fact that most mechani… --- ## [1994 Mazda RX-7 - swapping steering right to left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-rx-7-swapping-steering-right-to-left/150813)
**Author:** [@RafaelCrespo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RafaelCrespo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mazda-rx-7-swapping-steering-right-to-left/150813 "2019-10-15T21:24:38Z")
Is it possible to swap the driver’s seat and steering wheel on the right to the left? --- ## [Transportation problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transportation-problem/150257)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transportation-problem/150257 "2019-10-15T21:20:47Z")
Won’t work right. Please help --- ## [2013 Ford Escape overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-overheating/150808)
**Author:** [@Anna35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anna35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-overheating/150808 "2019-10-15T20:52:29Z")
same thing 3x. Drive for 1/2 mile and it says warning - pull over immediately. Overheating. And then it just stops wherever you are. I’ve had the engine replaced, too. --- ## [2010 Honda Accord - diagnosing humming sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-diagnosing-humming-sound/150800)
**Author:** [@subhashmecha\_158590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subhashmecha_158590)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-diagnosing-humming-sound/150800 "2019-10-15T20:52:12Z")
My 2010 Accord started making noise about 2 weeks ago. It appears to be coming from the front area. The humming starts at certain speeds (35-40mph; 55-65 mph) and it goes louder with increasing speed. I have switched to … --- ## [2007 Lexus IS 250 electronic suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-electronic-suspension/150786)
**Author:** [@Rick07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-is-250-electronic-suspension/150786 "2019-10-15T20:37:04Z")
does a 2007 IS 250 awd have an electronic suspension, or is that suspension only offered on rear wheel drive 250’s I need struts my rear tires are cupping. --- ## [2006 Pontiac G6 intermittently won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-intermittently-won-t-start/150789)
**Author:** [@TimCranston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimCranston)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-g6-intermittently-won-t-start/150789 "2019-10-15T18:31:18Z")
Have a 2006 Pontiac G6 sometimes it’ll start sometimes it won’t took it to Pontiac spent $2,000 still doing the same thing new starter alternator battery wiring everything is there something with those cars that were mis… --- ## [2007 Nissan Titan heater trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-titan-heater-trouble/150782)
**Author:** [@Wayne39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-titan-heater-trouble/150782 "2019-10-15T17:46:26Z")
Heater doesn’t work. I replaced the heater water control valve under the hood on the firewall. When I turn the temp. control knob to the right I hear a buzzing noise that runs for about 15 seconds. When I turn the key of… --- ## [2014 Ford Mustang rear defoggers quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-rear-defoggers-quit-working/150744)
**Author:** [@Cheri11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheri11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-mustang-rear-defoggers-quit-working/150744 "2019-10-15T17:40:32Z")
2014 Mustang Convertable. Rear de-foggers quit working. Front defrost works fine. --- ## [Car Battery Brands, CCAs, and Warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-brands-ccas-and-warranties/149797 "2019-10-15T17:29:33Z")
This is for My 2009 Vibe base model. I went to Valvoline for an oil change, and they tested my car’s battery, it failed. One month shy of being 4 years old. It is an Ever Start Maxx, mad by Exide. The battery measured 5… --- ## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-cel/150746)
**Author:** [@JohnNewport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnNewport)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-cel/150746 "2019-10-15T16:49:36Z")
My check engine light came on. I ordered a FIXD error code detector. Before it arrived the check engine light turned off by itself (it had been on 2 days). The FIXD unit said it was a PO400 exhaust gas recirculation erro… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - Smells like exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-smells-like-exhaust/150777)
**Author:** [@giorgio27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/giorgio27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-smells-like-exhaust/150777 "2019-10-15T14:55:42Z")
Smelling exhaust fumes in the car. Possible causes: exhaust leak? --- ## [2010 Nissan Teana (=Altima or Maxima) - Power steering rack leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-teana-altima-or-maxima-power-steering-rack-leak/150004)
**Author:** [@nsr.honda\_158117](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nsr.honda_158117)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2019, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-teana-altima-or-maxima-power-steering-rack-leak/150004 "2019-10-11T12:21:58Z")
Hi everyone, my car had maintenance by Nissan yesterday, I was told the Power Steering rack needs to be replaced, cost around 2000 USD… I’ve checked the level of the refill tank, and it has not dropped over 24hrs, also… --- ## [Battery is Black](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-is-black/150763)
**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-is-black/150763 "2019-10-15T12:34:29Z")
hi there, just a quick one i am not the best with cars at all so i have had trouble starting my car the last week and i am waiting until Thursday for it to be repaired .this morning i went and looked at the batter… --- ## [2006 Toyota 4Runner - Dash crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-dash-crack/150765)
**Author:** [@Dan57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-dash-crack/150765 "2019-10-15T10:46:28Z")
I Also have a harrier with cracks in the dash, over all it is a good unit over all, how ever, the cracks are just getting worse in our harsh New Zealand sun, --- ## [2011 Hyundai Sonata - Pre-seizure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-pre-seizure/150718)
**Author:** [@BryanWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BryanWhite)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-sonata-pre-seizure/150718 "2019-10-15T06:13:52Z")
Hello, was the 2011 Hyundai Sonata engine seizure problem ever diagnosed correctly and is there a pre- seizure repair available? --- ## [2006 Hyundai Sonata - Burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-burning-smell/150693)
**Author:** [@TimLewis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimLewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-sonata-burning-smell/150693 "2019-10-15T05:56:05Z")
When the blower is on (either A/C or heat), it sometimes smells like a fireplace - burning wood or leaves. --- ## [2020 Hyundai Genesis - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-genesis-vibrates/150753)
**Author:** [@EricLee1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricLee1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-genesis-vibrates/150753 "2019-10-15T04:35:38Z")
the car has distinctive increase in felt vibration at about 45~50 km/hr speed. i feel it when both increasing and decreasing in speed and is constantly there when I “hoover” at ~47km/hr --- ## [Can I replace ruptured rear brake line 2000 Century?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-replace-ruptured-rear-brake-line-2000-century/80282)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-replace-ruptured-rear-brake-line-2000-century/80282 "2019-10-15T04:25:56Z")
On my 2000 Buick Century, the rear brake line on the passenger side ruptured at that flexing coil behind the gas tank and inside the rear crossmember between the wheels. I certainly would want to replace the entire run o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=500) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=502)