# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=572 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 573 --- ## [Broken bolt on alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-bolt-on-alternator/144464)
**Author:** [@instock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/instock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-bolt-on-alternator/144464 "2019-07-15T22:09:09Z")
My buddy has a 2005 Camry. He was trying to change the alternator, but broke the bottom bolt. The top bolt is out, but with half a bolt left in the bottom, he still can’t wiggle it out. Not much access to use a drill/e… --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Active hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-active-hood/144445)
**Author:** [@Jim03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim03)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-active-hood/144445 "2019-07-15T21:59:31Z")
While driving at highway speeds mostly, hood jumps up and down when a gust of wind or Truck passes. This seems a bit scary as it makes me feel the hood is going to come unlatched. Is anyone else been experiencing this ho… --- ## [2015 Subaru Crosstrek - Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-transmission/144427)
**Author:** [@gayle05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gayle05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-transmission/144427 "2019-07-15T21:35:26Z")
there is a noise in the front end of the car,gets worse when i brake, no shaking. went to dealer they said it is the transmission. car is 2015 crosstrec. 48.000 is that normal --- ## [2004 Chevrolet Impala - Problems after recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-problems-after-recall/144368)
**Author:** [@BillSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-problems-after-recall/144368 "2019-07-15T20:55:22Z")
I have a 2004 Impala which I know that there was a recall on the ignition switch at one time shutting off going down the road. I took it in on the recall, but I am still having the same thing happening again. What can be… --- ## [2017 Toyota Highlander - Multiple finds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-multiple-finds/144395)
**Author:** [@Diana50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diana50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-highlander-multiple-finds/144395 "2019-07-15T20:36:20Z")
Incidental find when oil was changed at dealer - right axel boot was leaking; replacement done (4/19). Noticed moderate vibration on steering wheel when gas pedal pushed. Took in to dealer - another incidental find - rig… --- ## [2015 Dodge Dart - Bad lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-bad-lights/144456)
**Author:** [@AlCala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlCala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-dart-bad-lights/144456 "2019-07-15T20:27:52Z")
Headlights are so weak and are the worst I have ever experienced . The car is unsafe to drive at night . What is the best solution ? I’m told LED lights are not the best for projector lights , advise --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra - Rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-rotors/144452)
**Author:** [@Caldwell41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caldwell41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-rotors/144452 "2019-07-15T20:09:23Z")
Replace and resurface my rotors 3 times. The parts came from Napa . Do I need to replace with Hyundai rotors. --- ## [2018 Toyota RAV4 - foggy windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-foggy-windshield/143860)
**Author:** [@GeraldFCerami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeraldFCerami)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-rav4-foggy-windshield/143860 "2019-07-15T20:00:31Z")
I have a2018 RAV4 with less than10000. miles on it. When we turn on the air and defroster , the outside of the windscheild fogs up the wipers will remove the fog but it just keeps coming back. is there a solution for thi… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - How to clean injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-how-to-clean-injectors/144424)
**Author:** [@Steve13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve13)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-how-to-clean-injectors/144424 "2019-07-15T19:47:26Z")
What is the best way to clean the fuel injectors? Thanks! --- ## [2010 Ford Edge - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-wrong-fuel/144372)
**Author:** [@Ellliot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellliot)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-wrong-fuel/144372 "2019-07-15T19:36:08Z")
My son just put $20 diesel gas on his gas car. What and How can we repair this? --- ## [2006 Jeep Liberty - Dash lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-dash-lights-stay-on/144436)
**Author:** [@nancy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nancy58)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-dash-lights-stay-on/144436 "2019-07-15T17:56:31Z")
2006 jeep liberty,all dash lights stay on --- ## [Turned out to be the simplist fix. (Updated, Solved)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turned-out-to-be-the-simplist-fix-updated-solved/143567)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turned-out-to-be-the-simplist-fix-updated-solved/143567 "2019-07-15T17:43:48Z")
Update 7/14/19: It actually turned out to be low and old/dirty transmission fluid. It’s a Subaru all wheel drive, issue went away when only FWD was enabled. Did a drain and fill of transmission fluid 4 times and the issu… --- ## [2012 Ford Fusion - Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-noise/144422)
**Author:** [@Echeban](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Echeban)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-noise/144422 "2019-07-15T15:29:28Z")
Ford Fusion 2012 v6, 60K miles, engine makes sucking noise, suck, suck, suck, with frequency proportional to rpm, only when pressing the gas pedal, at low rpm, otherwise, other normal noise engine hides the sucking. It q… --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Oil Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-oil-change/144379)
**Author:** [@BruceHerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceHerman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-oil-change/144379 "2019-07-15T15:26:26Z")
My wife’s hybrid plug-in gets 85 miles per gallon. Every night, we plug the car in to recharge the battery and get 27 miles off a full charge. Then the gas engine kicks in, or whenever needed. Sometimes we can go 800 … --- ## [2007 Chevrolet Aveo - E or P brake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-aveo-e-or-p-brake/144415)
**Author:** [@GeorgeChippendale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeChippendale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-aveo-e-or-p-brake/144415 "2019-07-15T15:10:28Z")
In your response to John (San Jose Ca Mercury News, July 14 2019) on safely stopping a car if the driver dies, you don’t mention the use of the emergency brake. Most cars have the emergency brake easily reachable by the … --- ## [2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-smokes/144420)
**Author:** [@FaithBegede](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FaithBegede)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercedes-benz-c-class-smokes/144420 "2019-07-15T15:05:42Z")
My c240 is exhuming white smoke which is smelling like gadand one of the catalytic converter is not working.also its consuming a lot of petrol.what could be happening.should i be worried --- ## [1998 Pontiac Bonneville - Hard to find parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-pontiac-bonneville-hard-to-find-parts/144405)
**Author:** [@WandaVallandingham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WandaVallandingham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-pontiac-bonneville-hard-to-find-parts/144405 "2019-07-15T14:58:31Z")
A/C programmer part AC Delco 15-72276 needed. Anyone know where I can get one? --- ## [Bad Wagner rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wagner-rotors/64146)
**Author:** [@kochin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kochin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-wagner-rotors/64146 "2011-04-30T21:07:30Z")
In June 2009, I went to a local ETD shop for maintenance on my Pilot (38,000 miles). The guy at the shop told me that the car needs a pair of new rotors and pads, and I let the shop replace them (Wagner rotors and cerami… --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V - Torque Converter Warranty/Assistance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-torque-converter-warranty-assistance/144245)
**Author:** [@shermeenfarid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shermeenfarid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-torque-converter-warranty-assistance/144245 "2019-07-15T12:39:34Z")
has anybody with a torque converter repair at around 130000, gotten honda to help? --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V - Rear Hatch Won’t Stay Open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-rear-hatch-won-t-stay-open/144342)
**Author:** [@TerriMasztak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerriMasztak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-rear-hatch-won-t-stay-open/144342 "2019-07-15T12:31:06Z")
Trunk door won’t stay open how much are parts and can anyone attach new parts? --- ## [2004 Lexus ES 330 - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-codes/144417)
**Author:** [@ADEL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ADEL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-codes/144417 "2019-07-15T12:13:01Z")
my vehicle have code SCV & ABS --- ## [2003 Mazda Miata Grumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-miata-grumbles/144407)
**Author:** [@JerryFinkelstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryFinkelstein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-miata-grumbles/144407 "2019-07-15T11:42:28Z")
My 2003 Miata is doing something I don’t understand. Sometimes when I stop, just at the point of stopping there is a very load rumbling sound. The first time it happened I thought I had run over a very rough spot in th… --- ## [2012 Ford F-150 - Do I need a heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-do-i-need-a-heat-shield/144385)
**Author:** [@Steve54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve54)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-do-i-need-a-heat-shield/144385 "2019-07-15T08:05:37Z")
Heat sheld around manifold on passenger side corroded around bolts,falling off,is it necessary? --- ## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - Brake Malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-brake-malfunction/144355)
**Author:** [@DarylRomine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarylRomine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-brake-malfunction/144355 "2019-07-15T06:37:20Z")
I’m driving my new 2019 Honda Ridgeline north bound on a highway driving at about 40 mph a car at a local burger joint decides to pull onto the road making a left turn directly in front of me. I steered from the outside … --- ## [Jeep Wrangler - Knocking Sound - Question - Video Inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wrangler-knocking-sound-question-video-inside/144409)
**Author:** [@kushal4\_154677](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kushal4_154677)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wrangler-knocking-sound-question-video-inside/144409 "2019-07-15T03:12:50Z")
Hi everyone, I’m fairly new to the wrangler scene, but have run into a problem with my wrangler. 2004 TJ Wrangler Manual, Petrol. 100k kms I bought it about 3 weeks ago, and the engine sounded great - not an issue. I … --- ## [2001 Toyota Tundra - Trans fluid in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tundra-trans-fluid-in-oil/144377)
**Author:** [@hopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hopkins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-tundra-trans-fluid-in-oil/144377 "2019-07-15T03:12:10Z")
transmission fluid getting in crankcase oil level on dip stick at least two quarts above full --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corsica - High Fuel Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corsica-high-fuel-consumption/144326)
**Author:** [@ramitannoura](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramitannoura)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corsica-high-fuel-consumption/144326 "2019-07-15T02:28:17Z")
high petrol consumption --- ## [2015 Jeep Patriot - Hesitates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-hesitates/144388)
**Author:** [@Rod09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-hesitates/144388 "2019-07-15T01:49:49Z")
when i accelerate the car hesitates once in awhile --- ## [1966 Ford Mustang - HVAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-ford-mustang-hvac/144366)
**Author:** [@ChuckKeortge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChuckKeortge)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-ford-mustang-hvac/144366 "2019-07-15T01:22:02Z")
To honest it is a 1966 Ford Mustang classic convertible. 302 v/8 a/c, auto transmission. Beautiful. The engine is new as is the radiator and $1,000 plus parts to remedy the fact that on a warm day in SoCal were we li… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Impala - Voltmeter Jumping Around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-voltmeter-jumping-around/144298)
**Author:** [@TerryFowler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryFowler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-voltmeter-jumping-around/144298 "2019-07-15T00:19:59Z")
The battery voltage meter is jumping from 12.6 all the way up to 15.1 while driving at a steady pace. Is this an alternator problem? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=571) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=573)