# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=639 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 640 --- ## [Serp belt growl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serp-belt-growl/137964)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serp-belt-growl/137964 "2019-04-10T13:42:46Z")
kids 03 vue 3.0 has a serp belt growl. it has 2 idler pulleys. 1 is next to ac compressor and really growls with a stethoscope. the 2nd is further away and seem quieter. the noise seems to vary with the ac on/off. i put … --- ## [2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee stopped dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-stopped-dead/138258)
**Author:** [@Jane39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jane39)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-stopped-dead/138258 "2019-04-10T21:13:22Z")
We bought our Jeep Cherokee brand new less than 3 months ago and it suddenly stopped, in the middle of heavy traffic. We almost got rear-ended many times. I took it back to the selling and the selling yelled at me for … --- ## [2014 Chrysler 300 - Long Turnover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-300-long-turnover/136194)
**Author:** [@Deel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-300-long-turnover/136194 "2019-04-10T21:03:39Z")
Hi. I’ve got a 2014 Chrysler 300S, and lately I’ve been noticing that it’s been taking quite a bit longer to turn over. It sounds healthy; imagine the normal sound your car makes when starting but just extend it by 7-8 s… --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 dies immediately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-dies-immediately/138271)
**Author:** [@Eddie51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddie51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-dies-immediately/138271 "2019-04-10T19:28:51Z")
My trucks starting up but dies immediately after what could it be --- ## [2017 Volvo S90 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s90-check-engine-light/138261)
**Author:** [@Ray34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volvo-s90-check-engine-light/138261 "2019-04-10T17:23:14Z")
I just purchased a S90 T6 with 15K miles on it. I have driven it approximately 500 miles. This morning my CEL came on and I have no information or idea how to check up on this in the car… Any assistance would be apprecia… --- ## [2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/137997)
**Author:** [@Patricia10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/137997 "2019-04-10T17:14:23Z")
I too have a 2012 jeep grand Cherokee that will not start it just set there and whirls when you try to remote start it or when you start it by the push button start tried the key start to but to no luck we need to ge… --- ## [2007 Jeep Compass dies after filling up the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-dies-after-filling-up-the-gas/138247)
**Author:** [@DarcieRegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarcieRegan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-compass-dies-after-filling-up-the-gas/138247 "2019-04-10T14:28:52Z")
2007 jeep compass. Every time I fill my gas tank up after words I go and have to stop. It will dye. It’s the only time it does it. It’s fine until fill up agian and it dyes after agien filled up. --- ## [1999 Honda Civic-- difficulty starting, now stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-difficulty-starting-now-stalling/65206)
**Author:** [@seer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-difficulty-starting-now-stalling/65206 "2019-04-10T13:57:00Z")
Vehicle inconsistantly/occassionally taking multiple turns of key to start. Then, multiple turns of key with pressing of gas pedal, which has now progress to staling (three times within one month) immediately after diffi… --- ## [2011 Audi A5 - 3 issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a5-3-issues/125660)
**Author:** [@Nuredin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nuredin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a5-3-issues/125660 "2019-04-10T13:53:16Z")
Lags when I accelerate The car often jerks a lot when driving on sports mode Uses to much oil --- ## [2007 Ford Edge brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-brake-noise/138245)
**Author:** [@jacquelineBlake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacquelineBlake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-brake-noise/138245 "2019-04-10T10:46:49Z")
replace master cyclinder brakes still make noise sometimes i have to pump the brake to put the car in gear, it shutters alot while driving i wsas told to put shutter stop in it but mot sure how safe that would ne --- ## [Front end knock when turning,sometimes on bumps too](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-knock-when-turning-sometimes-on-bumps-too/138211)
**Author:** [@denthomasjr\_150571](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denthomasjr_150571)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-knock-when-turning-sometimes-on-bumps-too/138211 "2019-04-10T05:59:24Z")
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze with recently replaced passenger side cv axle,subframe,control arm,etc. due to an accident 2 months ago(I have a full list of parts but can’t find it right now). I think I got it back two week… --- ## [2011 Kia Soul 2.0 L, looking for crankshaft position sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-2-0-l-looking-for-crankshaft-position-sensor/138206)
**Author:** [@jrdbrndt\_150533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrdbrndt_150533)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-soul-2-0-l-looking-for-crankshaft-position-sensor/138206 "2019-04-10T03:45:26Z")
The only diagram I’ve been able to find online that mentions the crank sensor at all is this one: https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.sectionDiagram&vehicleID=314637&diagram=2455125 Does anyone know where … --- ## [Why is the check engine light so important?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-the-check-engine-light-so-important/137987)
**Author:** [@Stevehenkel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevehenkel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-the-check-engine-light-so-important/137987 "2019-04-10T03:29:21Z")
Why does the check engine light come on all the time on cars and trucks? Should i ignore it? --- ## [Help with my 99 Pontiac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-99-pontiac/138228)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Colburn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobby_Colburn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-my-99-pontiac/138228 "2019-04-10T03:04:27Z")
I have a 99 Pontiac Bonneville it just stopped working while driving down the road in the rain now I have no power at all and won’t start dead in the water any idea what’s going on? --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Jetta - Is it safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-jetta-is-it-safe/138126)
**Author:** [@MyaTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyaTurner)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-jetta-is-it-safe/138126 "2019-04-10T02:58:28Z")
I have a slipping transmission. The car always lurches and gets bumpy when I go faster or stop if I drive more than 5 miles at a time. Just today the car wouldn’t start unless I pushed the accelerator while turning the k… --- ## [2015 Toyota Camry - trouble starting after shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-trouble-starting-after-shutting-off/138171)
**Author:** [@bob55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-trouble-starting-after-shutting-off/138171 "2019-04-10T02:51:15Z")
starts good the first thing in the morning runs good but if you shut it off and wait 10 minutes it cranks for 30 seconds before it starts . there is no maintanace lights on I can smell gas after it starts from exaust --- ## [1999 Sephia fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sephia-fuel-pump/2681)
**Author:** [@mojocentral](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mojocentral)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sephia-fuel-pump/2681 "2019-04-10T01:33:21Z")
Do you need to remove the gas tank to replace the fuel pump in a 1999 Kia Sephia? --- ## [Soft brake pedal - 2007 Toyota Avalon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brake-pedal-2007-toyota-avalon/138233)
**Author:** [@Dick33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dick33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brake-pedal-2007-toyota-avalon/138233 "2019-04-09T21:38:28Z")
Here’s a puzzle for the ages. My '07 Avalon has a soft brake pedal (almost to the floor). Mechanics replaced the master cylinder with a factory one; no help. Mechanics changed the callipers and turned the rotors; mini… --- ## [Should I clean my 2016 Chevrolet Malibu's throttle body?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-clean-my-2016-chevrolet-malibus-throttle-body/138235)
**Author:** [@ObediahHarrisjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ObediahHarrisjr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-clean-my-2016-chevrolet-malibus-throttle-body/138235 "2019-04-09T21:37:06Z")
Should my throttle body be cleaned at 73,000 miles --- ## [Tow, tow tow my boat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-tow-tow-my-boat/35136)
**Author:** [@bassman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bassman)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tow-tow-tow-my-boat/35136 "2019-04-09T15:21:09Z")
I'm thinking of buying a small fishing boat. Something in the range of 12 to 16 feet with an outboard motor of 40hp or less. I'm wondering if I can tow a rig of that size with my current car. I drive a 1996 lexus ES. … --- ## [Cylinder misfire, car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-car-wont-start/138146)
**Author:** [@jrdbrndt\_150533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrdbrndt_150533)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire-car-wont-start/138146 "2019-04-09T14:50:36Z")
I have a 2011 Kia Soul that stopped running. It was running when I parked it in the driveway on Friday, but then refused to start on Saturday morning. It cranks, but won’t start. Checking for OBD-II codes, I saw a P0303 … --- ## [1996 Cadillac De Ville with 12 gallons of old fuel in tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cadillac-de-ville-with-12-gallons-of-old-fuel-in-tank/133077)
**Author:** [@reginaconn\_147307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reginaconn_147307)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cadillac-de-ville-with-12-gallons-of-old-fuel-in-tank/133077 "2019-04-09T12:38:59Z")
I have a 1996 Cadillac De Ville. It sat for 1 1/2 years due to a dead battery. I replaced the battery and the car started. I am concerned about the 12 gallons of old fuel in the car. Do I have to drain the old fuel? Can … --- ## [2015 Dodge Caravan heater is always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-caravan-heater-is-always-on/138198)
**Author:** [@StuMeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StuMeier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-caravan-heater-is-always-on/138198 "2019-04-09T12:38:13Z")
heater always on, on passenger side --- ## [1996 Lexus LS 400 runs badly when it’s wet out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-runs-badly-when-it-s-wet-out/138173)
**Author:** [@JamieDean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamieDean)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-runs-badly-when-it-s-wet-out/138173 "2019-04-09T07:22:58Z")
I have a 96 Lexus Ls400 that runs very badly when it’s wet out have replaced both plugs and wires And I have no clue what is wring with it --- ## [Grinding sound after brakes/wheel bearing/tie rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-after-brakes-wheel-bearing-tie-rod/138062)
**Author:** [@Hatred871\_150488](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hatred871_150488)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-sound-after-brakes-wheel-bearing-tie-rod/138062 "2019-04-09T05:08:34Z")
I just finished doing my brake pads and front right wheel bearing and tie rod end. After 7 hours of being rained on and busting knuckles I took it for a test drive and got a horrible rhythmic metal on metal sound. It see… --- ## [2006 Lincoln Town Car - Battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-battery-light/137288)
**Author:** [@9toes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/9toes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lincoln-town-car-battery-light/137288 "2019-04-09T05:01:29Z")
My car battery warning light remains lit a majority of the time. I have taken the car to the dealership to be checked. They checked the starter, charging system, and battery. They can’t seem to find the problem. It ha… --- ## [2012 VW GTI Timing Chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-gti-timing-chain/138166)
**Author:** [@tcw1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcw1982)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-vw-gti-timing-chain/138166 "2019-04-09T03:45:19Z")
So I took my GTI in to the dealership to get the 100000 mile service done on it. When I was done, the mechanic told me what I needed to do soon, which included a timing chain replacement. Thinking that it seemed to be … --- ## [2007 Sonata - Feels like lumpy tire(sl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-feels-like-lumpy-tire-sl/138194)
**Author:** [@Davinya.soucy\_150555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davinya.soucy_150555)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-sonata-feels-like-lumpy-tire-sl/138194 "2019-04-09T03:38:06Z")
Firstly, please forgive me if I am novice. I didn’t drive until I was in my mid 30s and this is my first car. It is a 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS. I purchased it used about three, maybe four years ago from a garage, probabl… --- ## [Squeaking noise from Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-from-ford-ranger/138178)
**Author:** [@Dan17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-from-ford-ranger/138178 "2019-04-09T03:33:08Z")
My 08 0r 09 Ford Ranger is making squeaking noises when I am driving at slow speeds and when I enter the vehicle and sit behind the wheel.The sound seems to be coming from under the passenger compartment. What causes thi… --- ## [Severe service or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-service-or-not/138111)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/severe-service-or-not/138111 "2019-04-09T03:19:50Z")
2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. I drive around town for about two weeks, short trips of a few miles. Then about every two weeks, I take it on a 350 mile highway trip with very few stops. Would you use the severe service in… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=638) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=640)