# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=693 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 694 --- ## [Stiff steering at low speeds, no leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stiff-steering-at-low-speeds-no-leak/133303)
**Author:** [@Rickyspencer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rickyspencer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stiff-steering-at-low-speeds-no-leak/133303 "2019-01-25T17:17:01Z")
06 Sonata LX About two weeks ago i slid into a guardrail on an icy road. The damage wasnt bad at all just a small dent in between the driver side doors and a bent tie rod in the left front. I was only going about 10mph … --- ## [How to determine need for maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-determine-need-for-maintenance/133295)
**Author:** [@Kali\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kali_G)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-determine-need-for-maintenance/133295 "2019-01-25T16:48:51Z")
I have a 2000 hoda civic rebuild that i just bought online for $1000. A few quirks have poped up and im trying to find out if its worth it to take it to a mechanic if i only need the car to run for 4-6 months before i up… --- ## [2007 Ford Focus - temp gauge rises on long drives](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-temp-gauge-rises-on-long-drives/132669)
**Author:** [@Livolsi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Livolsi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-temp-gauge-rises-on-long-drives/132669 "2019-01-25T16:48:21Z")
Hi the temperature gauge slowly moves to red while riding a longer distance (parkway etc). When the heat is put on full the needle will slowly go back to middle. A new radiator was put in but it’s still a problem. Ford… --- ## [2005 Subaru Legacy will not Start, Strange Engine Cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-legacy-will-not-start-strange-engine-cranking/133294)
**Author:** [@kevinmcmullen61601\_147445](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinmcmullen61601_147445)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-legacy-will-not-start-strange-engine-cranking/133294 "2019-01-25T13:57:05Z")
So I had gotten in my car and pulled the car up in my driveway as I was getting it warmed up to go to school. I usually give the car a little rev so the heat will come quicker as I don’t have too much time in the morning… --- ## [Instrument cluster failed on ‘98 Ram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-failed-on-98-ram/133238)
**Author:** [@Dale23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dale23)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-failed-on-98-ram/133238 "2019-01-25T12:04:25Z")
Why did the instrument cluster on my 98 ram stop working and now the ABS and — lights are on? — It starts and runs fine but no speedometer, tach, oil pressure, temp, ect!!! — I checked all fuses and swapped out relays un… --- ## [1990 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class sporadic downshift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mercedes-benz-sl-class-sporadic-downshift/133200)
**Author:** [@Gail27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail27)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-mercedes-benz-sl-class-sporadic-downshift/133200 "2019-01-23T22:18:29Z")
sporadically my car will be traveling along at 60 mph and it sounds like it down shifts and will only go 40 mph. Every time I take it to the mechanic it won’t do it. I’ll leave and it will do this down shift thing. I hav… --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Bluetooth phone calls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-bluetooth-phone-calls/133255)
**Author:** [@john28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john28)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-bluetooth-phone-calls/133255 "2019-01-24T17:37:31Z")
When someone calls or I call someone using Microsoft Sync Bluetooth installed in the car, they cannot hear me.also poping in speaker when play my music, some time it play great an then the poping cracking noises. --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry - why did the gap grow on my plugs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-why-did-the-gap-grow-on-my-plugs/133230)
**Author:** [@John59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John59)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-why-did-the-gap-grow-on-my-plugs/133230 "2019-01-25T06:19:13Z")
Dear 2007 Toyota Camry 2.4L engine owner, After only 30,000 miles on my Iridium DENSO SK20R11 plugs, the gap grew from a .043 in. to a whopping .073 in. on all four plugs! This increase of gap seems a lot from the previ… --- ## [Known problems in the 2008 Lexus GX 470?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-problems-in-the-2008-lexus-gx-470/133286)
**Author:** [@allenstaples](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allenstaples)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/known-problems-in-the-2008-lexus-gx-470/133286 "2019-01-25T05:01:06Z")
Hello, What type of problems have you had with your 2008 GX 470 if any? --- ## [Truck only runs when steering wheel is turned to left or right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-runs-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-to-left-or-right/82881)
**Author:** [@freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/freestyle)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-only-runs-when-steering-wheel-is-turned-to-left-or-right/82881 "2019-01-25T02:28:35Z")
I just bought this nicely used 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 series pickup truck for $650. It started up and ran fine when I gave the seller the money - the few leaks in the break lines. Easy fix right! So my son (19 that k… --- ## [1998 Honda Civic LX brakes stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-lx-brakes-stopped-working/133267)
**Author:** [@Molly\_Murray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Molly_Murray)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-lx-brakes-stopped-working/133267 "2019-01-25T01:10:31Z")
Hi guys, first post. A few weeks ago my brakes started making a grinding noise when I used them. Last night I was going 15 and tried to use them again, but there was a pop and the brakes quit working( I had to use my eme… --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - problems after alarm installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-problems-after-alarm-installation/133282)
**Author:** [@Ricky40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricky40)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-problems-after-alarm-installation/133282 "2019-01-25T00:10:58Z")
01 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo, had keyless starter, alarm installed, rear wiper stopped, interior lights stopped, sometimes have to slap dash or shut door to get a/c to blow. Took to shop they took out whole alarm system… --- ## [Worth repair? Estimate? What parts do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-repair-estimate-what-parts-do-i-need/133241)
**Author:** [@Joshacb123\_147417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshacb123_147417)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worth-repair-estimate-what-parts-do-i-need/133241 "2019-01-25T00:04:33Z")
--- ## [Hyundai Accent cranks but wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-cranks-but-wont-start/133233)
**Author:** [@Albert02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albert02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-accent-cranks-but-wont-start/133233 "2019-01-24T23:55:05Z")
My 2002 Hyundai Accent is a cool small car but for some odd reason it Cranks but no start. Has a strong battery, plenty of gas. Checked for spark. Fuel pump ok. Distebuter, Timing seems to be fine. So now what? 32 psi i… --- ## [Saab 9-3 key won't turn in the ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-key-wont-turn-in-the-ignition/133170)
**Author:** [@ccmcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccmcar)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-key-wont-turn-in-the-ignition/133170 "2019-01-24T22:53:41Z")
We have a 2002 Saab 9-3 automatic car. We inserted the key in the ignition and it wouldn’t turn. It’s not possible to change the gear even. Three days back when we drove it, it worked fine. Don’t know what has happened s… --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-dim-headlights/133278)
**Author:** [@NancyMcintyre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyMcintyre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-dim-headlights/133278 "2019-01-24T22:38:32Z")
Thanks for the info about the GMC pickups with dim headlights. My 2013 Nissan Altima has a similar problem. From what I’ve discovered online, this is common. I’ve reported to NHTSA & two ‘class-action’ law firm website… --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Impala P0171](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-impala-p0171/133273)
**Author:** [@GregLefevre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregLefevre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-impala-p0171/133273 "2019-01-24T22:04:48Z")
Hi, I’m having some problems with my 2002 Chevy Impala. It was having an engine code of Fuel Lean Bank 1 and was hard to start with bad gas mileage which the car mechanics thought was just a broken fuel line end. Then a … --- ## [Strange noise, not sure what it is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-not-sure-what-it-is/133243)
**Author:** [@Shelby\_D\_Tenn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby_D_Tenn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-not-sure-what-it-is/133243 "2019-01-24T22:02:20Z")
Turning to the internet for help: 2013 Mazda 3i Sport 80k-ish miles I’ve had a noise coming from my front passenger side tire area since I had my tire replaced in November. It’s gotten increasingly louder. I’ve taken … --- ## [2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - had to power down because engine went to 100%](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-had-to-power-down-because-engine-went-to-100/133269)
**Author:** [@ChrisScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisScott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-had-to-power-down-because-engine-went-to-100/133269 "2019-01-24T21:48:45Z")
I had an incident one time where as i was pulling into a parking space, the engine went 100% and didn’t stop until i held the power button down for a few seconds. i was not applying any pressure to the accelerator while … --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Malibu delay between shifting to drive and engaging to move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-delay-between-shifting-to-drive-and-engaging-to-move/133257)
**Author:** [@RobertGreig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertGreig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-malibu-delay-between-shifting-to-drive-and-engaging-to-move/133257 "2019-01-24T20:16:13Z")
My car has a slight delay form when I put the car in drive to when it engages and moves. Otherwise the car shifts fine through all the gears. Anyone know what this may be? --- ## [2002 Infiniti QX4 -Surges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti-qx4-surges/133264)
**Author:** [@jhoncarlstad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhoncarlstad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-infiniti-qx4-surges/133264 "2019-01-24T19:00:49Z")
my engine keeps surging --- ## [No sharp turns in 4 Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sharp-turns-in-4-wheel-drive/44208)
**Author:** [@mellow97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mellow97)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sharp-turns-in-4-wheel-drive/44208 "2019-01-24T18:23:14Z")
I have a 2009 Jeep Liberty with 1900 miles on it and have a problem with the 4 Wheel Drive. When backing out of my driveway or pulling into a parking space at very slow speeds the car just stops as though i have applied… --- ## [What’s this? Air vent edition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-this-air-vent-edition/133215)
**Author:** [@Lindseywelton30\_147397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindseywelton30_147397)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-this-air-vent-edition/133215 "2019-01-24T16:30:33Z")
Mercedes M class, 2001. Was gifted this car with only 110,000 miles on it! But the vents keep shooting out this mess pictured. Face and defrost. Probably feet too. Appears to be some kind of foam substance. What is it?… --- ## [Smoke/steam coming from under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-steam-coming-from-under-the-hood/133198)
**Author:** [@Roydrick\_West1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roydrick_West1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-steam-coming-from-under-the-hood/133198 "2019-01-24T15:20:55Z")
I have a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving to work the other day i began to smell an unusual smell coming from what i assumed to be under my hood. I exited the highway and as i came to a stop i noticed what appeared to be … --- ## [RPM rev and no acceleration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-rev-and-no-acceleration/41972)
**Author:** [@rebpel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebpel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpm-rev-and-no-acceleration/41972 "2019-01-24T13:54:03Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Sonata with about 85,000 miles. For the past few weeks, when trying to accelerate, I press down steady on the gas pedal, and sometimes the car does not accelerate. Also, the RPMs rev very high fro… --- ## [Possibly flooded 2000 Oldsmobile Alero](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-flooded-2000-oldsmobile-alero/133236)
**Author:** [@Darrinpratcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrinpratcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possibly-flooded-2000-oldsmobile-alero/133236 "2019-01-24T13:21:59Z")
Hw do you get a car bk started that possibly flooded due to constantly attempting to start it --- ## [Which cylinder is #4 on 2004 Kia amanti?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cylinder-is-4-on-2004-kia-amanti/133206)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-cylinder-is-4-on-2004-kia-amanti/133206 "2019-01-24T12:28:49Z")
There are 6 cylinders. 3 under the intake and 3 where I can see them. It looks like… Behind intake\>\>\> 1. 2. 3. The ones I see \>\>\> 4. 5. 6. From left to right. I believe #5 above is cylinder 4 correct? --- ## [VW Beetle head lights blow out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-head-lights-blow-out/88561)
**Author:** [@nbpt100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbpt100)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 11:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-head-lights-blow-out/88561 "2019-01-24T11:08:42Z")
My friend has a 2002 Beetle and the head lamps seems to blow out about every 2-3 months. I looked at the connectors and there is no water leaking in and the connectors seem sound. Nothing appears obvious by eye. Ther… --- ## [Start and stop thud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-and-stop-thud/29359)
**Author:** [@greggw3g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greggw3g)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-and-stop-thud/29359 "2019-01-24T04:18:34Z")
The vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 liter automatic transmission. I feel a slight to moderate (thud, jerk, or jolt) like feeling after I reach a complete stop and right when I start from a standing stop. I do not… --- ## [Burning eyes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-eyes/47542)
**Author:** [@okeefecybermesa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okeefecybermesa)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-eyes/47542 "2019-01-24T03:35:40Z")
We have a '06 Mazda3. When driving with 2 passengers my wife and I noticed that our eyes started burning and tearing. The passengers weren't effected. After dropping off the passengers we drove home "crying" all the way.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=692) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=694)