# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=690 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 691 --- ## [Car whining when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-whining-when-accelerating/133169)
**Author:** [@buzzdonldex\_147371](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buzzdonldex_147371)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-whining-when-accelerating/133169 "2019-01-30T12:34:34Z")
Hi, I’m new to cars and got my first car off a friend. I’ve had it for three days and now when I accelerate, there’s a whine. I’m wondering what it could be. --- ## [Felt like some power is being disconnected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/felt-like-some-power-is-being-disconnected/133572)
**Author:** [@thomascgty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomascgty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/felt-like-some-power-is-being-disconnected/133572 "2019-01-30T04:29:39Z")
Hey! It’s me again. P0401 has already been fixed (for now). Just cleaned the EGR valve. That’s good for now. Another question. This happened twice already. Im driving, cruising, when I felt likea power got cut off some… --- ## [1990 k1500 new tranny or throwout?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-k1500-new-tranny-or-throwout/133588)
**Author:** [@mp8938\_147621](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mp8938_147621)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-k1500-new-tranny-or-throwout/133588 "2019-01-30T04:14:37Z")
So about a month ago, I noticed a small whining coming from under the gear selector, but up a little bit. It only started very quiet, barely loud enough to hear over the already loud old engine, that is straight piped an… --- ## [2017 Rav4 Check Engine/Power Steering/Tire Pressure Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-rav4-check-engine-power-steering-tire-pressure-light/133570)
**Author:** [@ferrdoggsmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ferrdoggsmd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-rav4-check-engine-power-steering-tire-pressure-light/133570 "2019-01-30T04:05:32Z")
So when turning the key to the on position all lights blink and go away except the Check Engine, the Power Steering and Tire Pressure light. Once I crank the engine the Check Engine and Power Steering Light go away and t… --- ## [Car jerking after filling up gas? Feels like wheel wants to fall off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerking-after-filling-up-gas-feels-like-wheel-wants-to-fall-off/133516)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerking-after-filling-up-gas-feels-like-wheel-wants-to-fall-off/133516 "2019-01-30T03:03:19Z")
2004 Kia amanti. How come I just went and got gas, after I took off my car started jerking? Like as soon as I took a turn at low speed my car stuttered and not even as I’m shifting… I can feel it in the floorboard and it… --- ## [98 Explorer sport front driver tire locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-explorer-sport-front-driver-tire-locking/133503)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Campbell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Campbell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-explorer-sport-front-driver-tire-locking/133503 "2019-01-30T02:35:25Z")
Truck driver side wheel was grinding and locking up, I changed the cv axle and its still doing the same thing HELP --- ## [2015 Volkswagen Tiguan - Change oil but not filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-tiguan-change-oil-but-not-filter/133139)
**Author:** [@dilapi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dilapi)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volkswagen-tiguan-change-oil-but-not-filter/133139 "2019-01-30T01:39:21Z")
ifi changed my oil every 10000 miles but i dont think they changed the oil fitler in 2 years can that cause my engine to die --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Lemon law or warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-lemon-law-or-warranty/133370)
**Author:** [@ShawnYork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnYork)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-lemon-law-or-warranty/133370 "2019-01-30T00:08:47Z")
I picked a 2013 Equinox in April mo last year with 77,500 miles on it. Since then I have put an additional 11,000 miles on it. The oil has been changed twice( at 5,000 mile intervals) On Monday January 21st, as cold as o… --- ## [2005 Hyundai Tucson - scanners won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-scanners-wont-work/133559)
**Author:** [@JamesLedley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesLedley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-tucson-scanners-wont-work/133559 "2019-01-29T23:25:23Z")
Hi… Ive a hyundai tucson 2005 and the engine light has been on for 8 years. Ive bought 2 scanners and none will work. . Found the fuse to turn the liggt off but its also the main fuse to let the car start at all! I wou… --- ## [Orig. wheels suspect 1999 Z24 Cavalier convertible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orig-wheels-suspect-1999-z24-cavalier-convertible/133533)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/orig-wheels-suspect-1999-z24-cavalier-convertible/133533 "2019-01-29T22:56:01Z")
A few years back, went to driving range and with tires not PSI checked recently, brushed against the curb when pulling out, then a tire felt funny driving away after an hour of ball smashing. A few yards later @ stop si… --- ## [2008 Dodge Grand Caravan -- stiffness in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-stiffness-in-reverse/133549)
**Author:** [@MichaelVanVolkinburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelVanVolkinburg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-grand-caravan-stiffness-in-reverse/133549 "2019-01-29T22:34:30Z")
08 grand caravan with 195k+ miles. Braking system locked up while reversing out of the garage. brake pedal and gas pedal stiff. would not go forward either. turned van off and back on, worked fine. put the van back in re… --- ## [2005 Toyota Matrix - How do I reset odometer (in French)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-how-do-i-reset-odometer-in-french/133555)
**Author:** [@plourde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plourde)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-matrix-how-do-i-reset-odometer-in-french/133555 "2019-01-29T22:28:46Z")
apres 299 999 comment on fait pour remettre l odometre a 0 --- ## [2001 Buick LeSabre - Can I switch the rack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-can-i-switch-the-rack/133539)
**Author:** [@davidd58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidd58)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-lesabre-can-i-switch-the-rack/133539 "2019-01-29T20:56:35Z")
can i swap a none magnasteer rack with one that has magnasteer --- ## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-steering/133545)
**Author:** [@Ayers10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ayers10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-steering/133545 "2019-01-29T20:18:01Z")
Cranked engine and steering asst did not work. After driving for a couple of blocks asst began working, but anti skid light could not be turned off. After turning engine off and restarting everything has worked as usual.… --- ## ['04 Chevy Cav Kills Battery If Not Driven Daily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chevy-cav-kills-battery-if-not-driven-daily/133528)
**Author:** [@kyti825\_147588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyti825_147588)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-chevy-cav-kills-battery-if-not-driven-daily/133528 "2019-01-29T19:04:58Z")
I have an '04 Chevy Cavalier purchased from previous owner a few years ago. Have been through 3 or 4 new batteries already. It will be fine if driven daily (even if only a couple miles a day), but if it’s not driven for … --- ## [Volvo check engine light -- urgent? cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light-urgent-cause/89133)
**Author:** [@Ted\_s\_Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted_s_Volvo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-check-engine-light-urgent-cause/89133 "2015-02-27T11:53:18Z")
I have a 2006 S6 2.5T. My car drove fine 3 miles to school drop-off, where I turned off my car. 5 minutes later, I restarted the car but it stuttered significantly in idle for a minute or two. It drove fine but within… --- ## [2010 Jeep Liberty electrical trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-electrical-trouble/133440)
**Author:** [@Ammar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ammar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-jeep-liberty-electrical-trouble/133440 "2019-01-29T18:44:26Z")
My 2010 Jeep Liberty is having some sort of electrical problem. All of the warning lights on the dash light up all at once, and the wipers and headlights come on. This happening everyday now. Does anyone have any idea wh… --- ## [72 Buick Skylark, Seized engine. Need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/72-buick-skylark-seized-engine-need-advice/125566)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Davis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Davis)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/72-buick-skylark-seized-engine-need-advice/125566 "2019-01-29T18:13:55Z")
1972 Skylark, v8 350. 47000 miles. Purchased by my Aunt, driven till late 80s or early 90s. Purchased by my step father, driven minimally, possibly due to gasket isssue below. parked in barn and cranked occasionally unti… --- ## [Car voltage is low under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-voltage-is-low-under-load/133375)
**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-voltage-is-low-under-load/133375 "2019-01-29T17:49:01Z")
Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. I’m looking for on advice on what could be possibly wrong with it. The major issue is that it has a chirping noise. It also has voltage under 13 volts when it is under load but over 14 i… --- ## [2015 Kia Soul - Rough ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-rough-ride/133537)
**Author:** [@Leon19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leon19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-soul-rough-ride/133537 "2019-01-29T15:49:06Z")
our kia idles rough we turned the hazard lights on last night and it almost stopped running --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - faulty error system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-faulty-error-system/133525)
**Author:** [@WilhelmEngstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilhelmEngstrom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-faulty-error-system/133525 "2019-01-29T15:40:19Z")
What is wrong with my vehicle? I get a fault notice that left turn signal light is broke. However the turn signal lights all work fine. It´s the notice system that is bust. What can I do? --- ## [Moonroof cracked on 2014 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moonroof-cracked-on-2014-toyota-corolla/133530)
**Author:** [@Liz04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz04)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moonroof-cracked-on-2014-toyota-corolla/133530 "2019-01-29T15:33:11Z")
My 2014 Toyota Corolla has developed a cracked moonroof. Has anyone the same problem ? --- ## [Replacing a door -- try to do it myself?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-door-try-to-do-it-myself/22212)
**Author:** [@jacweho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacweho)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-door-try-to-do-it-myself/22212 "2019-01-29T14:45:51Z")
Hi there! I have a pretty big dent in the front passenger door of my Toyota Echo and I was thinking of avoiding the body shop and just ordering the door & parts and trying to put in on myself. It doesn't have power loc… --- ## [2004 Buick Park Avenue - Car won't start after adding gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-park-avenue-car-wont-start-after-adding-gas/133468)
**Author:** [@JoeAndrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeAndrews)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-park-avenue-car-wont-start-after-adding-gas/133468 "2019-01-29T04:51:52Z")
I ran out of gas and put gas in the car and now it won’t start --- ## [2014 Kia Forte - Engine written off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-engine-written-off/133431)
**Author:** [@Rawat13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rawat13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-engine-written-off/133431 "2019-01-29T04:35:21Z")
my KIA Forte just stalled and it seems the engine is written off. All servicing at Dealership. They dont want to repair. --- ## [Car battery disconnecting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-disconnecting/133477)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Morales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Morales)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-disconnecting/133477 "2019-01-29T04:00:59Z")
If I disconnect the negative post of the car battery to the car while it’s running and it dies out what will be the problem!??? Could it be the altenator and how can I be sure!??? Thanx!!! --- ## [2003 Honda CR-V - Squeak normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-squeak-normal/133460)
**Author:** [@Brandon17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-cr-v-squeak-normal/133460 "2019-01-28T23:39:03Z")
My 2003 CRV has a loud squeak in both the front driver and passenger suspension. It is most noticeable in cold/wet weather going over bumps and more prominent on the driver side. Any assistance would be greatly appreciat… --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-turn-signal/133470)
**Author:** [@RachelNewton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RachelNewton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-turn-signal/133470 "2019-01-28T23:14:43Z")
My turn signal keeps going out, but will turn back on if I hit the light (physically bang on the plastic covering over the light). I know it’s not the bulb because I tried replacing it. What could it be? --- ## [Is it ok to sand thrust bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-sand-thrust-bearings/133222)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-sand-thrust-bearings/133222 "2019-01-28T22:52:51Z")
Working on an 89 Subaru justy. Had the crank ground .02 under. Got the bearings for it. Clearances are all good except the thrust bearing is way too tight. It wedges into the crank and won’t turn. Should I bring it back … --- ## [Power steering moves wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-moves-wheel/133493)
**Author:** [@jahnzefer\_147567](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jahnzefer_147567)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-moves-wheel/133493 "2019-01-28T22:14:37Z")
Steering wheel moves on its own when turned a third of a turn or more. Pulse back and forth . Have new rack and pinion, steering pump and high pressure line. All the system cleaned and fluid replace. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=689) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=691)