# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=558 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 559 --- ## [2003 Ford Escape Alternator Wire Harness Charred](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-alternator-wire-harness-charred/145412)
**Author:** [@JeffT92264](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffT92264)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-alternator-wire-harness-charred/145412 "2019-08-01T12:03:46Z")
last year i replaced a fuel injector in my 2003 ford escape XLT 2 wheel drive 6 cylinder. I replaced it because my check engine light came on and my ob2 reader said there was a misfire on cylinder #5. after reading eve… --- ## [2002 Accord Jumping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-accord-jumping/145714)
**Author:** [@jakern74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakern74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-accord-jumping/145714 "2019-08-01T11:15:07Z")
Hello everyone, So I recently bought a 2002 Accord, 6 cylinder, for a good deal. It ran great for about 2 weeks. Then I noticed there was a short delay upon pushing the gas pedal to acceleration. Eventually that delay… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Tucson - Computer update?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-computer-update/145722)
**Author:** [@DAVID41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVID41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-computer-update/145722 "2019-08-01T11:07:45Z")
MECHANIC SAID CAR MIGHT NEED COMPUTER UPDATE.CAR ALWAYS STALLING.diagnotic machine no codes show up. --- ## [2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - A/C Fan Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-s-class-a-c-fan-motor/145668)
**Author:** [@LARRY23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LARRY23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercedes-benz-s-class-a-c-fan-motor/145668 "2019-07-31T14:38:25Z")
Replaced ac fan motor 4 months ago worked fine. Started to get fishy smell through ac vents then ac blower motor worked intermittently then stopped working all in 1 day. Cannot find blown fuse. But maybe relay module bec… --- ## [Toyota Highlander Limited AC issues driving me crazy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-limited-ac-issues-driving-me-crazy/141632)
**Author:** [@registereduser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/registereduser)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-limited-ac-issues-driving-me-crazy/141632 "2019-08-01T03:10:36Z")
My wifes 2009 Highlander with rear AC is not cooling properly. The lowest it will cool is 60 when on the highway, but normally it will cool to 71 or so in the front and 65 in the rear. This is all i’ve done so far and i’… --- ## [2012 Chevy Equinox - Burning Smell from Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-equinox-burning-smell-from-engine/145510)
**Author:** [@teknoprep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teknoprep)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-equinox-burning-smell-from-engine/145510 "2019-08-01T02:47:44Z")
I have a two part newbie question. Own a 2012 Chevy Equinox with 80k miles on it. Always do proper maintenance (oil changes and scheduled items) and have never had an issue. It’s the first car I’ve ever owned, bought … --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra brake lights staying on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-brake-lights-staying-on/145599)
**Author:** [@JoseEsteMcDonald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseEsteMcDonald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-brake-lights-staying-on/145599 "2019-08-01T02:29:47Z")
My 2011 Hyundai Elantra brake lights remain on. ( The only antecedent I can think of is i changed the passenger side brake light 2 weeks ago also I brought to the dealer for airbag recall last week) --- ## [Smell from exhaust after catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-exhaust-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/145512)
**Author:** [@gregory.chatelain\_155414](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregory.chatelain_155414)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-exhaust-after-catalytic-converter-replacement/145512 "2019-08-01T01:56:48Z")
About a month ago I had the catalytic converter replaced on my 2007 Honda Accord. Within a week I smelled an odor that smelled like a burning fluid. I did research online regarding the smell and apparently their is an ad… --- ## [2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Paint defect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-paint-defect/145539)
**Author:** [@Mikemulligan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikemulligan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-paint-defect/145539 "2019-08-01T01:52:13Z")
Bubbling paint edge of hood. --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer - tire malfunction light briefly illuminates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-tire-malfunction-light-briefly-illuminates/145616)
**Author:** [@Carolyn03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolyn03)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-tire-malfunction-light-briefly-illuminates/145616 "2019-08-01T01:40:24Z")
Tire malfunction lightcomes on but don’t stay on comes on for a little while and goes off --- ## [2005 Kia Sorento - Can't move the wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-cant-move-the-wheel/144400)
**Author:** [@wananitaconklin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wananitaconklin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-sorento-cant-move-the-wheel/144400 "2019-08-01T00:31:02Z")
i have a 2005 kia sorento ex and it starts and runs but two of my belts stop running and when this happens i cant move my steering wheel and the break light and batery light are on at the same time what could … --- ## [Help! Cars breakin down randomly and i dont know why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-cars-breakin-down-randomly-and-i-dont-know-why/145640)
**Author:** [@Payton\_Morris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Payton_Morris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-cars-breakin-down-randomly-and-i-dont-know-why/145640 "2019-07-31T21:24:22Z")
So recently my truck broke down, i had figuredit was the fuel pump, but after some tests, realized it wasnt. Ive replaced the starter, the battery is good, amd i cant see what else it could be. Can it be trash in my fuel… --- ## [Cleaning the Idle Air Control Valve and Throttle made things \*worse\*?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-idle-air-control-valve-and-throttle-made-things-worse/103014)
**Author:** [@darth\_tater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darth_tater)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-idle-air-control-valve-and-throttle-made-things-worse/103014 "2019-07-31T21:17:59Z")
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2.4L, 4 Cylinder I had some rough acceleration at times, so I got some of that spray cleaner and cleaned the Idle Air Control Valve and Throttle and now it drives a little better but the the id… --- ## [2018 Honda CR-V - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-trans-issue/144781)
**Author:** [@Murray02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Murray02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-trans-issue/144781 "2019-07-31T20:30:39Z")
2018 Honda CRV. problem #1: The transmission allowed the vehicle to roll backward when parked on a grade. The dealer did not care. They tried to put the blame on me for not putting it in park. It had been parked alread… --- ## [2013 Ford Explorer - Engine Misses When Stepping on Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-engine-misses-when-stepping-on-gas/145692)
**Author:** [@RobertWells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertWells)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-engine-misses-when-stepping-on-gas/145692 "2019-07-31T19:55:18Z")
engine misses while stepping on gas. ford said solenoid for catalytic converter. --- ## [Subaru Crosstrek Rear Toe Arm Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693)
**Author:** [@thepipesthepipes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thepipesthepipes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-crosstrek-rear-toe-arm-replacement/145693 "2019-07-31T19:40:40Z")
Hi all, A couple months ago I had to remove my driver’s side rear steering knuckle in order to remove a frozen bearing hub assembly. While doing that job, I managed to strip the bolt/nut securing what I think is the toe… --- ## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Smell of Gas in Cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-smell-of-gas-in-cabin/145689)
**Author:** [@JohnDykes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDykes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-smell-of-gas-in-cabin/145689 "2019-07-31T18:09:25Z")
Smell of gas in cabin --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V - tire warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-tire-warning-light/145597)
**Author:** [@AnnieFahey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnieFahey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-tire-warning-light/145597 "2019-07-31T18:08:11Z")
Put 38 psi in all tyres but warning light still on is it safe to drive? --- ## [2000 Ford Ranger - Dies When it Gets Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-dies-when-it-gets-hot/145685)
**Author:** [@RobertPalmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertPalmer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-ranger-dies-when-it-gets-hot/145685 "2019-07-31T17:57:01Z")
Have a 2000 Ford Ranger it runs good till it gets hot and it sounds like it’s flooded out then it dies have to wait to restart it --- ## [2009 Ford F-150 - Blower Motor Only Works on One Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-blower-motor-only-works-on-one-speed/145676)
**Author:** [@JamesBentley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesBentley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-f-150-blower-motor-only-works-on-one-speed/145676 "2019-07-31T17:54:15Z")
heater blower speed can’t be adjusted. --- ## [1989 Chevrolet Suburban smells like gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-suburban-smells-like-gas/145626)
**Author:** [@Joshmoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshmoore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-chevrolet-suburban-smells-like-gas/145626 "2019-07-31T16:42:15Z")
when it’s cold it runs great. once it warms up, it starts to hesitate, and bog down. and then we get a strong smell of gasoline while we are driving. there is no check engine light except for rarely and it only shows a c… --- ## [2010 Toyota Prius - Need Replacement Hybrid Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-need-replacement-hybrid-battery/145674)
**Author:** [@DonMorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonMorton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-need-replacement-hybrid-battery/145674 "2019-07-31T16:40:43Z")
My 2010 Prius needs a new hybrid battery. Where can I get the best deal? New or rebuilt recommended? (The cost I’ve been able to find for a new one at the dealer is twice that of a rebuilt. But the dealer offers a 10… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Genesis - Back Window Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-back-window-problem/145672)
**Author:** [@BogdanZbyszewski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BogdanZbyszewski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-back-window-problem/145672 "2019-07-31T16:37:03Z")
Why is my driver side back window having problem to open and close --- ## [2018 Mazda Mazda3 - Defective Brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mazda3-defective-brakes/145678)
**Author:** [@MariaDiaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MariaDiaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-mazda3-defective-brakes/145678 "2019-07-31T16:31:26Z")
was parking in front of my office, pressed the brakes and car kept going, would not stop, hitting the front of the building. could this be a defect on the brakes? --- ## [1990 Buick Skylark - Shuts Off When Engine Gets Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-skylark-shuts-off-when-engine-gets-hot/145683)
**Author:** [@DaleMccausland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaleMccausland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-buick-skylark-shuts-off-when-engine-gets-hot/145683 "2019-07-31T16:26:48Z")
Shuts off when starts to heat up --- ## [2017 Corolla cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-corolla-cruise-control/145528)
**Author:** [@WilliamRiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamRiche)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-corolla-cruise-control/145528 "2019-07-31T15:31:31Z")
When driving my Corolla with the cruise control engaged and I go up (or Down) a relatively small incline the engine speed will quickly increase from about 2,000 rpm to over 4,000 rpm (it sounds like the engine is coming … --- ## [2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Random Shutoff At Freeway Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-m-class-random-shutoff-at-freeway-speed/145664)
**Author:** [@Narayanan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Narayanan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mercedes-benz-m-class-random-shutoff-at-freeway-speed/145664 "2019-07-31T14:19:29Z")
My 2015 ML350 just shut off while I was driving on freeway - 35- 45 MPH. The engine indicator on the dashboard came on and I didn’t lose any power. I tried to re-start, it would start but only to die back. I have roughl… --- ## [Air Conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner/16415)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Howland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry_Howland)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner/16415 "2019-07-31T14:13:44Z")
My 1998 Ford Windstar blows hot air out of the rear vents when the front AC is on. The front vents blow cold air. Is this a problem with switch on the rear AC? --- ## [2016 Jeep Cherokee jerking back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-jerking-back/145603)
**Author:** [@Maryanne17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryanne17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-jerking-back/145603 "2019-07-31T14:04:59Z")
My car jerks back feels like slipping gears most notices on acceleration and going up hill. It has jolted back even backing out of my garage. The engine revs high at lower speed --- ## [Engine noise at start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-at-start-up/145661)
**Author:** [@Tjtiffany1\_155509](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tjtiffany1_155509)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-at-start-up/145661 "2019-07-31T13:48:22Z")
Hi, I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson with about 50k miles on it. I had an oil change on 7/3. I started hearing the noise last week. It sounds like someone hitting a rock against the engine ONCE. I don’t hear the knocking wh… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=557) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=559)