# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=715 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 716 --- ## [Power locks do not Unlock sometimes - Toyota Camry 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-do-not-unlock-sometimes-toyota-camry-2007/80267)
**Author:** [@PDSUBBU](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PDSUBBU)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-do-not-unlock-sometimes-toyota-camry-2007/80267 "2018-12-23T00:06:49Z")
I have a 2007 Camry LE and the locks on the passenger doors and back doors stopped responding to the remote key UNLOCK OR the driver side UNLOCK button. I have to manually unlock the three doors. However, the key LOCK an… --- ## [Car sounds like an old computer loading](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-an-old-computer-loading/131277)
**Author:** [@Beccah\_Alex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beccah_Alex)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-an-old-computer-loading/131277 "2018-12-22T21:58:10Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty and recently it has started making this weird noise while I’m driving. It almost sounds like a very old computer trying to load the internet. It only makes the noise when I’m trying to accelera… --- ## [2011 Ford Escape loses power when slowing down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-loses-power-when-slowing-down/131275)
**Author:** [@Dondavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dondavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-loses-power-when-slowing-down/131275 "2018-12-22T20:38:27Z")
My escape loses power when I slow down; slowing for traffic, making a left turn, driving on the highway. Doesn’t happen all the time, but it is often enough to scare me, especially facing oncoming traffic when I want to … --- ## [2017 Lincoln Continental engine buzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-continental-engine-buzz/131252)
**Author:** [@Tom06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom06)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-continental-engine-buzz/131252 "2018-12-22T14:47:00Z")
17 Continental with 3.7 motor. Engine has a vibration more like a buzz that can be felt at idle at the floor and steering wheel and thru the gas pedal at speed… Anyone else notice this or have the same engine without the… --- ## [2006 Honda Accord vibrating badly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-vibrating-badly/131248)
**Author:** [@Mustafa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustafa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-vibrating-badly/131248 "2018-12-22T13:47:48Z")
My Honda Accord Hybrid 3.0 started vibrating badly when in gear mode, not transitioning into next gear, so I am not sure what’s going on. I am looking for someone to figure it out and if it’s the transmission that went … --- ## [2008 Pontiac Vibe - 4 alternators in a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-vibe-4-alternators-in-a-year/131239)
**Author:** [@EdwardAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdwardAnderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-pontiac-vibe-4-alternators-in-a-year/131239 "2018-12-22T12:08:14Z")
My 2008 Pontiac Vibe has gone through four alternators in a year. I put a new battery in today the battery lite came on every time every stop or slowed under 30 mph. --- ## [Engine issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-issues/131034)
**Author:** [@thebatdude03\_145941](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebatdude03_145941)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-issues/131034 "2018-12-22T04:50:42Z")
I’m having issues with my 98 k1500 5.7L Vortec where it is sputtering and when I’m accelerating down the road and sitting in idle I’ve replaced everything in ignition and just replaced the EGR valve. Video is linked belo… --- ## [1999 Mercury Capri Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-capri-not-starting/131204)
**Author:** [@gskoesnadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gskoesnadi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mercury-capri-not-starting/131204 "2018-12-22T04:23:13Z")
Hello, this is my first post here and I am in dire need of help. I have a 1999 Mercury Cougar and I can not get it to start after letting it sit for a few hours. It will only start after you disconnect and reconnect the … --- ## ['05 Neon SXT issue(s)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-neon-sxt-issue-s/130867)
**Author:** [@abcducati](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abcducati)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-neon-sxt-issue-s/130867 "2018-12-22T04:06:23Z")
I need help. So I bought a 2005 Neon SXT for my wife with 118k miles on it. Background to problem: We had a high idling problem that was resolved (kinda) by replacing the TPS unit. Also had the timing belt and water pump… --- ## [2007 Audi A4: P2177 and P0455 codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-p2177-and-p0455-codes/131218)
**Author:** [@Geometrospam\_146087](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geometrospam_146087)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a4-p2177-and-p0455-codes/131218 "2018-12-22T03:50:40Z")
I have been having issues with my car. The codes in the title are the ones i have right now but have also had Cylinder 1 misfire and random misfire, aswell as low fuel rail pressure a couple times. I had a stage 2 Eurody… --- ## [Please help: LOUD rattling noise coming from belt area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-loud-rattling-noise-coming-from-belt-area/131230)
**Author:** [@Cpt.jcup](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cpt.jcup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-loud-rattling-noise-coming-from-belt-area/131230 "2018-12-22T03:38:36Z")
So the other day our Durango just all of a sudden started making a rattling noise as we were driving it. It’s coming from the water pump/ belt pulleys. And today it just up and cut off on us. It started right back up, bu… --- ## [2001 Silverado 2500hd front axle seal leaks both sides](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-2500hd-front-axle-seal-leaks-both-sides/118601)
**Author:** [@Jdm2500hd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdm2500hd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-silverado-2500hd-front-axle-seal-leaks-both-sides/118601 "2018-12-22T02:25:43Z")
I recently replaced my front axle seals. Both sides were leaking before being replaced and now it seems like both sides are leaking just as bad or possibly even worse. Any ideas what else I can try. It’s a 2001 8.1l with… --- ## [Fuel system cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaner/131233)
**Author:** [@Bradley\_Street](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_Street)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaner/131233 "2018-12-22T01:54:12Z")
I have an 05 Chevy Malibu and I bought two of the gum out brand complete fuel system cleaners. It says on there to add on a nearly empty tank. However I rarely ever go anywhere, a full tank lasts me over a month. Can I a… --- ## [Tire rotation after driving 15k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-after-driving-15k-miles/131154)
**Author:** [@cko010270\_146044](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cko010270_146044)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rotation-after-driving-15k-miles/131154 "2018-12-22T00:27:20Z")
hello, A while back, I bought a set of 4 new tires. Unfortunately, I haven’t rotated them at all and after 15K miles, the front tires are at ~5.5/32nd tread while the rear tires are at 8/32nd tread. My question is: s… --- ## [2007 Chevrolet 2500 - Pump vibrating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-2500-pump-vibrating/130943)
**Author:** [@Erich30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erich30)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-2500-pump-vibrating/130943 "2018-12-21T23:05:57Z")
2007 Chevy pick up power. Pump is vibrating and making a noise --- ## [2006 Mazda B2300 temperature is low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-b2300-temperature-is-low/131212)
**Author:** [@NorbertoFigueroa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NorbertoFigueroa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-b2300-temperature-is-low/131212 "2018-12-21T22:02:24Z")
The temperature is always low. When the engine is cold fail and the check engine turn on. --- ## [Put in Dexron VI instead of Dexron III](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-in-dexron-vi-instead-of-dexron-iii/80909)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/put-in-dexron-vi-instead-of-dexron-iii/80909 "2018-12-21T21:06:27Z")
Changed Transmission filter and fluid plus Slick 50 tranny on my 2002 Toyota 4 Runner SR5 3.4 with 206,962 on the OD. The Fluid container with the Dexron VI stated that it was Okay for vehicle recommending the Dex III … --- ## [2012 Ford Escape steering is stiff after replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-steering-is-stiff-after-replacement/131214)
**Author:** [@eugeniorios](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eugeniorios)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-steering-is-stiff-after-replacement/131214 "2018-12-21T19:47:51Z")
Have a 2012 Ford Escape limited edition. It’s a 3.0L v6 has 58xxx miles and it had a crash in the front driver side which destroy the fuse box and other composites and after the crash, the steering wheel is hard to turn … --- ## [Another quickie lube story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-quickie-lube-story/130836)
**Author:** [@Ben-T\_Spanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-T_Spanner)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-quickie-lube-story/130836 "2018-12-21T14:48:18Z")
My Sister has been widowed for three years and lives in the Rust belt. She bought a 2004 Taurus Wagon new. She kept it as second car. 45000 miles as of last month. She used a quick oil change place and remarked how she … --- ## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-oil-change-interval/131199)
**Author:** [@Pat23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-oil-change-interval/131199 "2018-12-21T17:11:31Z")
How often should I change oil? Dealer says 3000 miles or 3 months; owners manual says go by maint. sked. your advice. Thank you…Pat --- ## [1995 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - new LEDs caused radio static](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-1500-new-leds-caused-radio-static/131197)
**Author:** [@DavidKorsi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidKorsi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chevrolet-silverado-1500-new-leds-caused-radio-static/131197 "2018-12-21T15:53:23Z")
best way to eliminate static in radio for new LED lights? --- ## [2009 Subaru Outback noise when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-noise-when-braking/131014)
**Author:** [@Jayne17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayne17)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-outback-noise-when-braking/131014 "2018-12-21T13:50:57Z")
When I step on the brake to slow down, my car make a ruff sound. --- ## [Broken Timing Chain on 2007 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-timing-chain-on-2007-ford-focus/131091)
**Author:** [@jamestsellers\_145998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamestsellers_145998)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-timing-chain-on-2007-ford-focus/131091 "2018-12-21T04:03:07Z")
Ford Focus. 2007. 96,000 miles I took my car to a shop For a tire alignment. I’ve been a customer of this shop for about a year now and trusted their recommendations. The owner recommended to have my chassis and suspens… --- ## [2011 BMW 335d - As bad as its reputation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335d-as-bad-as-its-reputation/131165)
**Author:** [@kevin26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-335d-as-bad-as-its-reputation/131165 "2018-12-21T00:59:04Z")
335d is this car as bad as sounds according to all the complaints --- ## [2002 Mercury Marauder - Puddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-marauder-puddle/131162)
**Author:** [@keithflory](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithflory)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mercury-marauder-puddle/131162 "2018-12-20T20:19:53Z")
when it rains I get a puddle on the pass front floor cant find it any where inside but on the floor --- ## [2015 Acura TLX - Shaky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-tlx-shaky/131170)
**Author:** [@JohnWestfall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnWestfall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-acura-tlx-shaky/131170 "2018-12-20T20:17:44Z")
Stop at a light car starts shaking and car feels like a stall.Hit the gas and problem disappear until another stop. --- ## [Bad Fuel Pump? 04 Mustang GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-pump-04-mustang-gt/131038)
**Author:** [@iani9\_143806](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iani9_143806)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-fuel-pump-04-mustang-gt/131038 "2018-12-20T19:35:48Z")
I started the car in the supermarket parking lot, then I heard some buzzing, kind of like when you prime the fuel pump, but always on. I drove away and didn’t think anything about it. I got home with an insane smell of b… --- ## [Aluminum Alloy Corrosion Rim Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aluminum-alloy-corrosion-rim-leaks/88135)
**Author:** [@auto-owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auto-owner)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aluminum-alloy-corrosion-rim-leaks/88135 "2018-12-20T19:27:09Z")
Just how common is this? How much can be done about it? Is it sometimes hopeless? Surely no one ever actually welds them up and then machines them back off? --- ## [2005 Buick LeSabre - Fuel system clean - Is it a DIY job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-fuel-system-clean-is-it-a-diy-job/131061)
**Author:** [@JackieParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackieParker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-fuel-system-clean-is-it-a-diy-job/131061 "2018-12-20T18:13:08Z")
Is fuel system cleaning something I can do myself? versus 109.99 in the shop? --- ## [2012 Ford F150 - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f150-dash-lights/131158)
**Author:** [@MarkWitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkWitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f150-dash-lights/131158 "2018-12-20T17:53:31Z")
While driving dasboard lights turned off then back on, although the motor did not shut off the. truck continued forward motion, it was still a little unnerving so I made an appointment on Saturday unable to get in before… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=714) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=716)