# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=532 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 533 --- ## [Stuck in Park, abs and esc off lights are staying on. Replaced Alternator, battery, brake light switch, brake lights are working. Also changed out bad alternator fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-park-abs-and-esc-off-lights-are-staying-on-replaced-alternator-battery-brake-light-switch-brake-lights-are-working-also-changed-out-bad-alternator-fuse/147793)
**Author:** [@mikeflake219\_156858](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeflake219_156858)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-park-abs-and-esc-off-lights-are-staying-on-replaced-alternator-battery-brake-light-switch-brake-lights-are-working-also-changed-out-bad-alternator-fuse/147793 "2019-09-02T13:49:24Z")
2006 hyundai Sonata, Stuck in Park, abs and esc off lights are staying on. Replaced Alternator, battery, brake light switch, brake lights are working. Also changed out bad alternator fuse. --- ## [2003 Subaru Outback - Body transplant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-body-transplant/147861)
**Author:** [@CharlesApostolik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesApostolik)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-outback-body-transplant/147861 "2019-09-02T13:36:56Z")
This may be outside the scope of your helpful services, but here goes anyway: My 2003 Outback developed severe engine problems, so I got a replacement engine from an unknown source, and of course the replacement engine r… --- ## [Whining noise: alternator, compressor, or pulley?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-alternator-compressor-or-pulley/147153)
**Author:** [@gcttutor\_156480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcttutor_156480)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-noise-alternator-compressor-or-pulley/147153 "2019-09-02T12:19:13Z")
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Accord coupe EX Problem: whining noise coming from a bearing in either the alternator, compressor, pulley (according to a mechanic, but he can’t tell at the moment). Supporting information: The whin… --- ## [2008 Honda CR-V - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-cel/147974)
**Author:** [@FAWZI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FAWZI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-cel/147974 "2019-09-02T10:55:29Z")
engine mal function light on TPM light on --- ## [1998 Ford Expedition - Taps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-expedition-taps/147880)
**Author:** [@faatonu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faatonu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-expedition-taps/147880 "2019-09-02T02:48:55Z")
the engine sounds smooth when i start the car but as soon as i shift to the drive or the reverse positions the engine sounds like a tap tap noise but still runs good… --- ## [Why are extremely loud Harleys not banned for disturbing the peace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-extremely-loud-harleys-not-banned-for-disturbing-the-peace/62)
**Author:** [@shawtimothy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawtimothy)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-extremely-loud-harleys-not-banned-for-disturbing-the-peace/62 "2019-09-02T02:37:56Z")
It baffles me that the drivers of the many Harley Davidson motorcycles which are equipped with excessively loud exhaust systems (or rather, exhaust systems which muffle very little) do not find them cited for disturbing … --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Passat -Driving after stroke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-passat-driving-after-stroke/147964)
**Author:** [@MikeFenwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeFenwick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-passat-driving-after-stroke/147964 "2019-09-02T02:25:29Z")
I had a stroke at the beginning of the year and a friendly, she is very pleasant banned me from driving. After several months of not driving and suffering extreme with drawl symptoms she wants me to take a driving course… --- ## [2015 Honda CR-V - Loud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-loud/147942)
**Author:** [@Sandy29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandy29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-loud/147942 "2019-09-02T01:37:00Z")
My 2015 Honda CRV 2015 upon driving down the road is loud and also appears to be coming from the driver side of the vehicle, (the noise.) I am afraid to drive too fast, no more that 35 or 40 mph? --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - Detached headliner - Where to start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-detached-headliner-where-to-start/147864)
**Author:** [@CarlosH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlosH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-detached-headliner-where-to-start/147864 "2019-09-02T01:07:55Z")
I am the original owner of an Avalon XLE-Touring model. I also have a detaching headliner as Robin G. It measures the entire length of the rear ceiling by about 21/2 inches detached from ceiling. --- ## [2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette - Gas gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-silhouette-gas-gauge/147940)
**Author:** [@DianneSkiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianneSkiver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-oldsmobile-silhouette-gas-gauge/147940 "2019-09-02T01:01:27Z")
Gas gauge quick working --- ## [2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Cracks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-e-class-cracks/147959)
**Author:** [@MichaelJOConnor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelJOConnor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-e-class-cracks/147959 "2019-09-02T00:58:44Z")
Our 2015 Mercedes E400 has recently started making a sharp cracking sound when we take a right hand turn or go over bumps. This sound seems to come from the sunroof area. Some think this is not covered by our pre-owned e… --- ## [Ford Escape city gas mileage dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-city-gas-mileage-dropped/147888)
**Author:** [@MauriceCombs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauriceCombs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-city-gas-mileage-dropped/147888 "2019-09-02T00:50:26Z")
Hello, I have a 2015 Ford Escape 2.0 Liter Eco Boost SUV. Recently, my city gas mileage has tanked! If I drive 15 miles it will show I burned 75 miles of gas. I already did a full additive treatment. It helped for the… --- ## [Defective instrument cluster?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-instrument-cluster/146887)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-instrument-cluster/146887 "2019-09-02T00:47:10Z")
I have a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, which I recently purchased. The car runs well, and has approximately 80,000 miles on it. I have noticed that the gauges do not work properly. The temperature gauge only goes to 1/3, however… --- ## [2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-hybrid-thoughts/147825)
**Author:** [@GeorgeStafford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeStafford)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-camry-hybrid-thoughts/147825 "2019-09-02T00:38:47Z")
What’s your opinion of this car? --- ## [Proper mechanical advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-mechanical-advice/147947)
**Author:** [@Nila\_Jeanne\_Knight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nila_Jeanne_Knight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/proper-mechanical-advice/147947 "2019-09-02T00:34:59Z")
2001 Chevy Prism door mechanism- broke. How do I ask a mechanic who does cars to fix it --- ## [Stick shift has too much vertical play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-shift-has-too-much-vertical-play/147957)
**Author:** [@loicloicloicloic\_156951](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loicloicloicloic_156951)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stick-shift-has-too-much-vertical-play/147957 "2019-09-02T00:28:58Z")
My friend got a manual 95 ford aspire for cheap in pretty good shape to drive around town. I gave it a spin this morning, and noticed the stick shift has A LOT of vertical travel…im talking like 3 inches up and down… w… --- ## [1979 Fiat Spyder - Won't run right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-fiat-spyder-wont-run-right/147815)
**Author:** [@LeonardOwens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonardOwens)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-fiat-spyder-wont-run-right/147815 "2019-09-02T00:26:24Z")
Cant get engine to run proper,need to set timing, help runs rough,sometimes first low rpm --- ## [Compression test reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-reliability/147688)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-reliability/147688 "2019-09-01T21:27:52Z")
2010 Ford Fusion. 2.5 L. Variable valve timing , electronic throttle, auto trans. 89,000 miles. My daughter just had this used engine installed by a shop I or she knows nothing about. She came to town, so I made necessa… --- ## [2000 Buick Century low beams](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-low-beams/136629)
**Author:** [@russell57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russell57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-low-beams/136629 "2019-09-01T20:59:42Z")
low beams wont go on --- ## [1995 Honda Accord Sdn - Tires are 16](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-sdn-tires-are-16/147931)
**Author:** [@RondaGlikin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RondaGlikin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-accord-sdn-tires-are-16/147931 "2019-09-01T20:31:00Z")
I have a 1995 Honda Accord wagon, 128,000 miles, 16-year-old tires. Do I have to worry that my tires are going to split apart one of these days? The car is in excellent condition otherwise. I am a member of the Old Lad… --- ## [94 Accord Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-accord-wont-start/2561)
**Author:** [@jfa63jfa63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfa63jfa63)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-accord-wont-start/2561 "2019-09-01T19:42:47Z")
Hello, 94 Accord LX History: Had intermittent shut down and no start condition approx 1.5 yrs ago. Finally, wouldn't ever start and I troubleshot it and found a bad Ignition Control Module in the distributor. Rep… --- ## [2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 Engine Block Drain Bolt Location?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-galant-es-v6-engine-block-drain-bolt-location/147943)
**Author:** [@Exnihilate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exnihilate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-galant-es-v6-engine-block-drain-bolt-location/147943 "2019-09-01T19:17:01Z")
Hi All! I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 3.0 and I am attempting to do an antifreeze flush. Does anyone know the location of the antifreeze engine block drain bolt(s)? Thanks for any guidance. --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot - Rattle pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-rattle-pan/147929)
**Author:** [@KARENHEIDEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KARENHEIDEN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-rattle-pan/147929 "2019-09-01T17:28:12Z")
my 2014 jeep was making some noise, so I looked under the rear and saw an aluminium plate rattling on top of my gas tank, what is it? --- ## [Dodge dart problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dart-problem/147894)
**Author:** [@drake\_snider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drake_snider)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dart-problem/147894 "2019-09-01T16:59:51Z")
So the bushing on the shifter cable came off. i took out my battery and the battery tray to get to it, turns out the bushing was completely destroyed. i replaced it. put everything back where it went, triple, quadruple, … --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Pros and COns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pros-and-cons/147897)
**Author:** [@RichardPalmaymesa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardPalmaymesa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-silverado-1500-pros-and-cons/147897 "2019-09-01T16:03:17Z")
List doesn’t mention K1500 . Question is why I can’t find anything online about this version of the 4x4. Only the Z71. What are diffences, pro and cons? --- ## [2003 Pontiac Grand Prix - Rear sits low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-grand-prix-rear-sits-low/147924)
**Author:** [@Jarod1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarod1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-pontiac-grand-prix-rear-sits-low/147924 "2019-09-01T12:42:27Z")
I have a 2003 grand prix gtp really fun car to drive but my issue is my rear suspension has been replaced a couple years ago and it sits to low lower than the front which in turn affects the time off the line what can I … --- ## [2001 Ford Focus Mysterious Idle Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-mysterious-idle-problem/80047)
**Author:** [@DelSol94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DelSol94)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-mysterious-idle-problem/80047 "2019-09-01T12:16:56Z")
My daughter's automatic DOHC SE Focus had suddenly been stalling, becoming harder to start and not maintaining a steady idle. I took it to our semi-trusted repair shop and was told it needed an EGR valve, plugs, coil, an… --- ## [2014 Jaguar XJ - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jaguar-xj-ac-issues/147908)
**Author:** [@Golia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Golia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 11:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jaguar-xj-ac-issues/147908 "2019-09-01T11:24:36Z")
The ac in my xj jaguar. 2014 comes out not as cold on the passage front vent. Why is that --- ## [2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Clicks, won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-m-class-clicks-wont-crank/147917)
**Author:** [@JeffreyRLampson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyRLampson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-m-class-clicks-wont-crank/147917 "2019-09-01T09:46:50Z")
My car clicks but will not crank I replace the starter a year ago I thought it went bad again I got a replacement it clicks but will not turn over I’ve changed the starter relay any suggestions on what else could be wron… --- ## [Sugar in the tank - 1999 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sugar-in-the-tank-1999-ford-f-150/145973)
**Author:** [@Joe30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sugar-in-the-tank-1999-ford-f-150/145973 "2019-09-01T03:33:51Z")
Someone put sugar in my gas tank what do I do. I am my own mechanic. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=531) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=533)