# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=643 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 644 --- ## [Need electrical diagram of 1973 Ford F100](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-electrical-diagram-of-1973-ford-f100/137881)
**Author:** [@ernest29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ernest29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-electrical-diagram-of-1973-ford-f100/137881 "2019-04-03T23:05:50Z")
where can I get diagram of electrical wires on 1973 ford f100,trying to find why turns signals are not working --- ## [1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche - Brake test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-rolls-royce-corniche-brake-test/137618)
**Author:** [@KevinJones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinJones)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-rolls-royce-corniche-brake-test/137618 "2019-04-03T19:53:03Z")
1979 Rolls Royce leaks hydraulic fluid from right-front brake circuit. It does this when simply parked with engine running, while operation of brake pedal has no affect (either way) on fluid drip. This makes me think i… --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 - flashing ignition control module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-flashing-ignition-control-module/137870)
**Author:** [@LeroyLennardGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeroyLennardGreen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-flashing-ignition-control-module/137870 "2019-04-03T18:17:15Z")
Do you have to have your new ignition control module flashed b4 starting up --- ## [PO420 fix suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po420-fix-suggestions/137740)
**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/po420-fix-suggestions/137740 "2019-04-03T16:38:15Z")
Hi guys, OK, got the PO420 and deciding the best course of action to clean the cat converter. I should say it doesn’t seem to be causing any problems yet and I’ve read to code can be triggered if the cat is operating a… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Accent - Help with MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-help-with-mpg/137632)
**Author:** [@Glenda32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenda32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-accent-help-with-mpg/137632 "2019-04-03T15:27:59Z")
It is giving only 19 mpg. What can I do to improve efficiency. Thanks --- ## [Can't replicate 2016 Toyota RAV4 gurgling noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-replicate-2016-toyota-rav4-gurgling-noise/137852)
**Author:** [@Pat44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-replicate-2016-toyota-rav4-gurgling-noise/137852 "2019-04-03T14:26:25Z")
My 2016 rav4 has similar issue with right front brakes making grinding gurgling sound. Took to dealer they said no issues. Returning to dealer service again. Problem is intermittent and they said they couldn’t replicate … --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion - check fuel filler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-check-fuel-filler/137848)
**Author:** [@RobertK.Keyes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertK.Keyes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-check-fuel-filler/137848 "2019-04-03T13:49:39Z")
check fuel filler shows on my dash board. There isn’t any cap on the fill tube , --- ## [Mixing oil brands](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oil-brands/17591)
**Author:** [@homeboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homeboy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oil-brands/17591 "2019-04-03T13:48:34Z")
I change oil myself in my vehicles on a regular basis. I buy 10w30 oil by the case when its on sale(name brands only). Over a period of time I end up with 2 1/2qts of different brands. Is it OK to change oil again mixing… --- ## [Surging 2004 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2004-honda-accord/137830)
**Author:** [@Blumke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blumke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2004-honda-accord/137830 "2019-04-03T13:30:41Z")
My ’04 Honda Accord 4 has a warm-up problem. It will serge for 5 or 10 seconds when it is nearly warmed up. I keep my hand on the shifter when I think this will happen. Sometimes it will jump to 5000 rpm. It can be v… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Santa Fe - rubbing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-rubbing-noise/137843)
**Author:** [@MelissaRSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaRSmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-santa-fe-rubbing-noise/137843 "2019-04-03T12:06:29Z")
What could a rubbing noise coming from the pully area. That increases as you accelerate on a 2005 hyundai sante fe be --- ## [Random loud popping & heat issues 2003 Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loud-popping-heat-issues-2003-buick-rendezvous/137761)
**Author:** [@rhans632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhans632)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-loud-popping-heat-issues-2003-buick-rendezvous/137761 "2019-04-03T11:11:52Z")
I’m buying this car from a good friend, but it has a couple strange issues…not sure if they’re related? The heat works great on the drivers side but blows cold on the passenger side. There is a loud popping sound that co… --- ## [2005 Ford Explorer - snapping noise, no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-snapping-noise-no-power/137841)
**Author:** [@EnriqueDeJesus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EnriqueDeJesus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 10:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-explorer-snapping-noise-no-power/137841 "2019-04-03T10:13:34Z")
Try to start. Herd a snap. No power. --- ## [2001 Saturn SL - idles at 1600](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-idles-at-1600/137827)
**Author:** [@francistraupman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/francistraupman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saturn-sl-idles-at-1600/137827 "2019-04-03T04:26:32Z")
why does my 2001 Saturn sl2 -72500 miles ocasionaly idle at 1600 rpm instead of 800 rpm,two ase certified mechanichs failed to find problem? --- ## [Issues with a 2003 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-a-2003-ford-escape/137813)
**Author:** [@Christina\_S](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christina_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-a-2003-ford-escape/137813 "2019-04-03T02:02:10Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Escape which was running fine up until two months ago. All of a sudden it was making a slight noise and giving me an oxygen sensor code. I replaced the oxygen sensor and then I got a leak. I thought it… --- ## [No oil, damaged motor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-damaged-motor/137771)
**Author:** [@Barajas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barajas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-oil-damaged-motor/137771 "2019-04-03T00:04:36Z")
So i bought this NEW 2018 chevy cruze rs last may and i got an oil change on it at a chevy dealership 2 months ago and it hasnt even reached 1,000 miles since then and today i started my car and it was making a LOUD clan… --- ## [Rattle/Clunking noise going over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-clunking-noise-going-over-bumps/95310)
**Author:** [@mcerk02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcerk02)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-clunking-noise-going-over-bumps/95310 "2019-04-02T21:50:02Z")
Can anyone help me figure out what is causing this noise. When the rear of my truck goes over bumps it makes a rattle/clunking noise but I can't find where it is coming from. Here is a video of the noise. http://youtu.b… --- ## [AT doesn't hold fluid for more than a week to 10 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-doesnt-hold-fluid-for-more-than-a-week-to-10-days/137146)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/at-doesnt-hold-fluid-for-more-than-a-week-to-10-days/137146 "2019-04-02T21:44:25Z")
Acura Integra 90 Auto 115k miles There was fresh fluid about 10days ago - when I drove, it was fine - when the car got heated up, there was minor gear-slip prob 2nd to 3rd. Ten days later, there is no trace of oil on t… --- ## [Electric signal from AT is weak that key from ignition is hard to remove at times?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-signal-from-at-is-weak-that-key-from-ignition-is-hard-to-remove-at-times/136539 "2019-04-02T21:43:09Z")
1990 Acura Integra Car doesn’t know or takes time to know that the tranny is in Park and engine is off - until then it does not let the key to be removed despite the engine is turned off! What kind of fix - it was poor… --- ## [2008 Toyota Highlander camshaft bolts sheared off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-camshaft-bolts-sheared-off/137718)
**Author:** [@Jamesmccrimmon\_150259](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesmccrimmon_150259)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-highlander-camshaft-bolts-sheared-off/137718 "2019-04-02T21:02:57Z")
Hi, I need help. I sent my Highlander in for the 200000km service (spark plugs etc) and 30 min after picking up the $900 job the “check engine” light came on. The vehicle was returned to the shop and we were told “to dri… --- ## [Power Steering During the Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-during-the-rain/78547)
**Author:** [@lanceroberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lanceroberts)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-during-the-rain/78547 "2019-04-02T20:57:24Z")
I drive an 03 Honda Accord and every time I drive through a puddle and get a bit of splash in the undercarriage on the passenger side, my steering wheel locks up. This is a nightmare during the rain because I have to com… --- ## [2006 Buick Lucerne - Northstar LD 8 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lucerne-northstar-ld-8-engine/137716)
**Author:** [@JulieThomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JulieThomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lucerne-northstar-ld-8-engine/137716 "2019-04-02T20:54:36Z")
What concern should I have about a Northstar LD 8 engine? Car has 100,000 miles. Never had any issues. --- ## [Air Conditioning only works when driving forward?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-only-works-when-driving-forward/63027)
**Author:** [@mdconnell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdconnell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-only-works-when-driving-forward/63027 "2019-04-02T19:59:12Z")
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Big Horn, 5.8L V8 Hemi my air conditioning only works when I'm driving forward, and does not work at all any more when I'm sitting still at an idle. this is a new problem. the A/C has worked … --- ## [2011 Hyundai Elantra - Safety question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-safety-question/137188)
**Author:** [@JoanBLund](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanBLund)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-safety-question/137188 "2019-04-02T19:20:17Z")
Is it safer (by that I mean collision-wise) to be in neutral rather than drive when stopped at light? --- ## [2004 Buick Rendezvous Gas Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-smell/136707)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Smolinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_Smolinski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rendezvous-gas-smell/136707 "2019-04-02T17:12:12Z")
I recently had my transmission rebuilt in my 2004 Buick Rendezvous and it drives good but ever since the repair I smell gas when the car is parked in the garage. I checked for leaks but see none and the smell was never t… --- ## [2003 Chevy Impala Wiper Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-wiper-issues/137799)
**Author:** [@jacobvp4\_150311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobvp4_150311)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-impala-wiper-issues/137799 "2019-04-02T15:55:52Z")
About a month and a half ago, I started having various issues with my windshield wipers. First, I thought the motor was dead, as the wipers didn’t work no matter what. After about two weeks of not working at all, the wip… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord burnt oil smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-burnt-oil-smell/137744)
**Author:** [@JoeCarleo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeCarleo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-burnt-oil-smell/137744 "2019-04-02T15:34:25Z")
My 1999 Accord has 180,000 miles and runs great, but when I pull into the garage after driving for 15 minutes or longer, there is a smell that I can only describe as a combination of burnt oil and rubber. Any ideas on w… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - did oil make my gasket cover deteriorate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-did-oil-make-my-gasket-cover-deteriorate/137765)
**Author:** [@LauriePoage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LauriePoage)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-did-oil-make-my-gasket-cover-deteriorate/137765 "2019-04-02T15:27:40Z")
Dear Car Talk: I own a 2012 Subaru Outback with 52,000 miles on it. Halfway through a 3 hour trip the check engine light came on as well as the brake light. After having the car towed 11/2 hours to my dealer, they told… --- ## [Fiat 500 2015 - water in fuel tank when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-2015-water-in-fuel-tank-when-it-rains/137800)
**Author:** [@FinnangerFlorida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FinnangerFlorida)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500-2015-water-in-fuel-tank-when-it-rains/137800 "2019-04-02T15:02:25Z")
Hi! So, my problem is that my tank always fills up with water when it rains. I have replaced the fuel tank cap, and that didnt solve the problem. This is the second time I have had water in my tank the last month, and i… --- ## [2015 Lexus RX 350 - staticky speakers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-staticky-speakers/137759)
**Author:** [@AileenDawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AileenDawson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-350-staticky-speakers/137759 "2019-04-02T14:28:29Z")
When l play my audio, turn the volume up above 36 to the max. To the music started to sound distorted. It dont matter if l do any adjustments to the treble or bass neg or pos. It still sound like static. It more on the p… --- ## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - driving range drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-driving-range-drop/137796)
**Author:** [@ShannonMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShannonMartinez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-driving-range-drop/137796 "2019-04-02T14:13:03Z")
When I purchased my vehicle, the driving range said 380. Now when I fill up my gas tank, the driving range is only 330. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=642) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=644)