# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=559 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 560 --- ## [2010 Lexus RX 350 - rattling while braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-rattling-while-braking/145631)
**Author:** [@JessicaMcCollum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JessicaMcCollum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-rattling-while-braking/145631 "2019-07-31T13:10:46Z")
My 2010 Lexus rx350 began having a rattle when braking just after having new brake pads put on. Easy right? The mechanic didn’t smooth out the rotors! So I took it back. Twice! And they say they did! (And that they can’t… --- ## [Bad clutch master cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-clutch-master-cylinder/144995)
**Author:** [@crakumskull\_153659](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crakumskull_153659)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-clutch-master-cylinder/144995 "2019-07-31T12:19:08Z")
I have a 2000 toyota tacoma and the clutch pedal has never come all the way back up after shifting gears. I just changed the slave cylinder in hopes that would help and it didnt. Now im thinkin it may be a bad master cyl… --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-transmission/145648)
**Author:** [@Martin05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martin05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-transmission/145648 "2019-07-31T11:57:29Z")
I have just bought a Honda CRV 2014. I live in Indonesia and the top traffic speed generally speaking is 50-60ks. I wondered if the automatic will select top gear at those speeds and does it matter? If it doesn’t over… --- ## [Guttural Noise when Accelerating - Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guttural-noise-when-accelerating-camry/89884)
**Author:** [@Messie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Messie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/guttural-noise-when-accelerating-camry/89884 "2019-07-31T08:06:15Z")
I have a 2014 Camry SE that I'm the first time owner of. I've only had it about 5 months and it has 5000 miles on it. Recently, I have noticed that whenever I press the gas pedal, there is a guttural/guzzling sound. I… --- ## [2015 Jeep Compass - Limps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-compass-limps/145520)
**Author:** [@KathiHummel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathiHummel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-compass-limps/145520 "2019-07-31T04:48:35Z")
I have a 2015 Jeep Compass. Twice in the past week, it has gone “limp” while I’m driving – the accelerator doesn’t work when I press on it and the steering wheel is hard to turn. I pull off the road w/the little moment… --- ## [2018 Mitsubishi EclipseCross - Quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-eclipsecross-quality/145526)
**Author:** [@agnes30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agnes30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mitsubishi-eclipsecross-quality/145526 "2019-07-31T02:23:16Z")
I got my car Mitsubishi Eclipse cross 2018 last September , and this April I have noticed that my roof moulding is getting off, my body shop told me there is a missing clip, I went to my dealership, And they want me to p… --- ## [Conductance battery testers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conductance-battery-testers/144511)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conductance-battery-testers/144511 "2019-07-31T02:02:00Z")
I was working on a 2002 Ford E350 Econoline van 5.4 engine over 200,000 miles. Well maintained. If leaving van set for 3 weeks or so, the battery would discharge. Alternator output 14 - 14.3 volts, although I did see it… --- ## [2017 Dodge Journey climate control comes on after turning it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-climate-control-comes-on-after-turning-it-off/145628)
**Author:** [@Nadine43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nadine43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-climate-control-comes-on-after-turning-it-off/145628 "2019-07-31T01:02:15Z")
When I turn my control climate off it comes back on. I’m tired of tuning it off when it comes on by itself. In suggestions on fixing this problem. It’s annoying driving to work and having to keep turning it off. --- ## [Brakes won't bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-wont-bleed/145620)
**Author:** [@Nexus\_Oblivion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nexus_Oblivion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-wont-bleed/145620 "2019-07-30T23:33:16Z")
Ok, Chrysler 300, we’ve replaced the brakes roters etc, time to bleed the lines. We’re working it and getting fluid to all points but no pressure. We have our suspicions as to what but I’ve heard some theories. 1 in pa… --- ## [Instrument panel isn't illuminated in daylight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-panel-isnt-illuminated-in-daylight/145622)
**Author:** [@JimLambert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimLambert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-panel-isnt-illuminated-in-daylight/145622 "2019-07-30T22:38:09Z")
the instrument panel is not illuminated in daylight making it impossible to see speedometer, gas gauge, and other intstruments on 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. It is just fine when it cloudy and at night. --- ## [Headlight on and Abs Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-on-and-abs-light-on/145581)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-on-and-abs-light-on/145581 "2019-07-30T21:47:29Z")
My wife driving our 2007 Nissan Murano home this morning with the headlight on lost power as in, press the gas and it barely move. Also the ABS light come on and hazards didn’t work. Shut off it and it was a slow crank b… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Corvette - No code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-no-code/145483)
**Author:** [@Saul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-no-code/145483 "2019-07-30T20:39:50Z")
I own 2015 c7stingray misfires but will not give a code. Should I start by changing spark plugs --- ## [Smoking from the belt area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-from-the-belt-area/145614)
**Author:** [@Jamie40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-from-the-belt-area/145614 "2019-07-30T20:32:18Z")
I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu I have had it for a little over a year and a few days ago anytime I went into the drive it would knock, but it stopped when my brother and i put oil into my car, but the same day that i noticed… --- ## [Alternator stopped working then came back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-stopped-working-then-came-back/145523)
**Author:** [@blackbelt99\_154374](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackbelt99_154374)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-stopped-working-then-came-back/145523 "2019-07-30T20:28:39Z")
2005 Mustang Gt with month old alternator. Yesterday, Stopped at train and started to lose electric power. Battery gauge all the way to zero. Car died and wouldn’t start. With a jump, the car started and runs fine now. B… --- ## [Car making noise after replacing rotors + brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-noise-after-replacing-rotors-brake-pads/145548)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Brylski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zach_Brylski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-noise-after-replacing-rotors-brake-pads/145548 "2019-07-30T20:22:46Z")
Changed the brakes on my 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8L car and when i was finished and went to drive there is a scraping sound, loudest at 35 mph. Checked to make sure the back plate isnt touching the rotor and it isnt. I als… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Camaro - AC turned off due to high engine temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-camaro-ac-turned-off-due-to-high-engine-temp/145601)
**Author:** [@Meadows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meadows)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-camaro-ac-turned-off-due-to-high-engine-temp/145601 "2019-07-30T19:54:00Z")
ac off due to high engine --- ## [Screeching Coming From Left Side of Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-coming-from-left-side-of-car/145609)
**Author:** [@Deruitda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deruitda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-coming-from-left-side-of-car/145609 "2019-07-30T19:48:22Z")
Hello CarTalk Community, I have a 2015 Subaru Legacy that has been running great. Recently I have noticed some squeaking coming from the left side of my car. Some info about the squeaking: Only happens when going unde… --- ## [Help confirm auto diagnoses for a friend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-confirm-auto-diagnoses-for-a-friend/145486)
**Author:** [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-confirm-auto-diagnoses-for-a-friend/145486 "2019-07-30T19:25:29Z")
A guy at work wanted me to look at his car the other day. It’s an early 2000’s GM car with a 3.8 liter. He said it overheats, but only at idle. My first thought was the electric cooling fans were not coming on. However, … --- ## [2008 GMC Acadia temp gauge running hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-temp-gauge-running-hot/145586)
**Author:** [@Douglas341](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Douglas341)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-acadia-temp-gauge-running-hot/145586 "2019-07-30T16:01:13Z")
temp gauge appears to be running hot and high with engine reducing power --- ## [2003 Ford Escape coolant reservoir replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-coolant-reservoir-replacement/145591)
**Author:** [@MelyaStylos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelyaStylos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-escape-coolant-reservoir-replacement/145591 "2019-07-30T15:29:52Z")
Ok, so I have a 2003 Ford Escape and recently the coolant light came on. I filled up the reservoir tank and carried on, thinking perhaps the sensor was just ready to die. Checked the tank the next morning and it appears … --- ## [2017 Buick Enclave oil filter removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-oil-filter-removal/145552)
**Author:** [@IsaacHorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IsaacHorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-enclave-oil-filter-removal/145552 "2019-07-30T15:24:48Z")
2017 Buick Enclave 3.6 V6 Oil Filter Access—How is best way to remove PF-63E Oil Filter? Very Little space to get to oil filter from top by Oil Check dipstick and A/C Refrigerant Lines. Your Suggestions on way to reach… --- ## [2012 Jeep Cherokee limp mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-cherokee-limp-mode/145559)
**Author:** [@AndyFirth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndyFirth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-cherokee-limp-mode/145559 "2019-07-30T15:18:59Z")
2012 Jeep Cherokee SRT8 when decelerating from 100km per hour the engine check light comes on, the code is for low oil pressure and the vehicle goes into limp mode and has reduced power, has had a new oil pressure switch… --- ## [Mazda CX-7 timing chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-7-timing-chain/145556)
**Author:** [@R.A.Palmieri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/R.A.Palmieri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-cx-7-timing-chain/145556 "2019-07-30T15:15:42Z")
My sister’s Mazda CX-7 was recently diagnosed by the dealership as having a loose timing chain. She bought the car new in 2007 and has meticulously maintained it through regularly scheduled maintenance by said dealershi… --- ## [2016 Porsche Cayman - dealer or independent service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-porsche-cayman-dealer-or-independent-service/145580)
**Author:** [@STANLEYGREEN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STANLEYGREEN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-porsche-cayman-dealer-or-independent-service/145580 "2019-07-30T13:30:46Z")
Service at dealer or independent --- ## [Problem with temp gauge and AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-temp-gauge-and-ac/145513)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-temp-gauge-and-ac/145513 "2019-07-30T04:06:12Z")
My son told me his 2016 Chevy truck temperature gauge and AC both just stopped working suddenly. The electric fan is running. I have done a little googling and found some mention of the temperature sensor being out? Any… --- ## [Stalling 2003 Nissan Maxima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-nissan-maxima/145567)
**Author:** [@TheodorePetro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheodorePetro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-nissan-maxima/145567 "2019-07-30T03:26:34Z")
Car stalls every so often, but not always, at stop or coasting to stop. Loss of power steering, brakes. Check engine oil and battery lights come on. Car restarted after a few cranks. Took it to mechanic - no codes cam… --- ## [1996 Buick Roadmaster - How do I drain it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-roadmaster-how-do-i-drain-it/145509)
**Author:** [@George50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-roadmaster-how-do-i-drain-it/145509 "2019-07-30T03:17:18Z")
Where is the drain line for 1996Buick Roadmaster Collector Edition? --- ## [2010 Ford Fusion - steering gear assembly cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-steering-gear-assembly-cost/145550)
**Author:** [@Goolsby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goolsby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-steering-gear-assembly-cost/145550 "2019-07-30T01:51:40Z")
Just got my car checked out at the local dealer. Was told the steering gear assembly would have to be replaced (I presently have no power steering) at a cost of $1700. Dollars. Granted, i really cant complain because t… --- ## [94 Honda Accord--overheating!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-honda-accord-overheating/75642)
**Author:** [@bad-plan-mobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bad-plan-mobile)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-honda-accord-overheating/75642 "2019-07-30T01:04:08Z")
Alright, car's overheating, but generally not at under ~55mph or so. When I hit the highway and accelerate, the thermostat climbs and hovers 3/4s of the way to red. But only sometimes. Sometimes, often when I'm going dow… --- ## [2000 GMC safari minivan - intermittent scraping noise in automatic transmission when shifting between modes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-safari-minivan-intermittent-scraping-noise-in-automatic-transmission-when-shifting-between-modes/145376)
**Author:** [@Britney\_Wheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Britney_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-safari-minivan-intermittent-scraping-noise-in-automatic-transmission-when-shifting-between-modes/145376 "2019-07-30T00:41:45Z")
The nature of this problem is strange, kind of puzzling me. Van has 156k miles on it. Sometimes the power to the dashboard circuit presumably fails, because the LED display won’t light and various dials don’t work (oil … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=558) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=560)