# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=731 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 732 --- ## [What cause a car axel, ball joint to break and tire to blow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-cause-a-car-axel-ball-joint-to-break-and-tire-to-blow/120159)
**Author:** [@Ash123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ash123)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-cause-a-car-axel-ball-joint-to-break-and-tire-to-blow/120159 "2018-11-28T19:47:41Z")
I own Honda pilot 2016. It has about 30,000 miles. Over weeks ago, I was out-of-town and driving on a highway about a 65 miles an hour; then I slow down to take an exit. As I was exiting the exit, the front passenger sid… --- ## [Oil light, 2004 pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-2004-pacifica/129806)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-2004-pacifica/129806 "2018-11-28T19:39:05Z")
The oil light is coming on at idle, but goes off when i just rev the engine slightly. I suspect that it might be a bad sending unit, but I am would like some other ideas, as i try to free up time to get the car to the m… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 - Headlight out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500-headlight-out/129697)
**Author:** [@Charlie54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie54)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-silverado-2500-headlight-out/129697 "2018-11-28T18:44:16Z")
Driver side headlights not working --- ## [2016 Kia Soul - Engine cuts out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-engine-cuts-out/129754)
**Author:** [@JeffNorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffNorton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-engine-cuts-out/129754 "2018-11-28T18:32:10Z")
Several times while driving and turning either direction the engine cuts out for about 6 seconds,. I’m going to get hit one of these days. The company I bought it from said it is the hazard feature kicking in…wtf? So … --- ## [Is a heated steering wheel warm all the way around?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-heated-steering-wheel-warm-all-the-way-around/129668)
**Author:** [@richardpacheco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardpacheco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-heated-steering-wheel-warm-all-the-way-around/129668 "2018-11-28T17:54:06Z")
2015 sierra slt ; heated steering wheel should the heat be noticed on the FULL CIRCUMFERENCE of the wheel?? Nobody really could give me a accurate answer, thanks!, --- ## [2007 Ford Edge SE - Sounds like metal on metal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-se-sounds-like-metal-on-metal/129744)
**Author:** [@Zenobia49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zenobia49)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-edge-se-sounds-like-metal-on-metal/129744 "2018-11-28T17:38:24Z")
I have a '07 Ford Edge SE with 171K miles. When I push on the gas it sounds like metal running with no oil. I’m thinking one of my belts has thinned to the point it’s completely ineffective. --- ## [1997 GMC Yukon - How to Identify Alternator Amperage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-yukon-how-to-identify-alternator-amperage/129759)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Marchewa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Marchewa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-gmc-yukon-how-to-identify-alternator-amperage/129759 "2018-11-28T17:28:14Z")
I recently purchased a 1997 GMC Yukon. The SUV needs a new serpentine belt; however, it appears the “proper” belt length is dependent on the alternator’s amp. It appears as if the vehicle could have come with either a 12… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry fuel pump relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-fuel-pump-relay/129745)
**Author:** [@Kat\_O\_Keeffe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kat_O_Keeffe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-fuel-pump-relay/129745 "2018-11-28T17:04:47Z")
Does anyone know where the relay for the fuel pump is in a 2008 Toyota Camry?? I checked the lid for the box and there is no relay labeled for the fuel pump!! I read on one site where one guy said in the 2008 it was misl… --- ## [Sometimes van engine revs and then All trans gears slam](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-van-engine-revs-and-then-all-trans-gears-slam/129794)
**Author:** [@renten10er](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renten10er)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sometimes-van-engine-revs-and-then-all-trans-gears-slam/129794 "2018-11-28T16:32:52Z")
As above Recently car backed into my 2006 Chevy Van. Shortly thereafter, engine. Sometimes revved high and ALL gears started slamming. When idling normally van shifts normally . Since it’s all gears involved with hi… --- ## [2003 Subaru Forester Acceleration Trouble and Check Engine Light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-acceleration-trouble-and-check-engine-light-flashing/129653)
**Author:** [@kelleherk415\_145078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelleherk415_145078)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-acceleration-trouble-and-check-engine-light-flashing/129653 "2018-11-28T16:10:58Z")
A few months ago my check engine light came on, it would go on and off. I got it checked and it read as emissions and they said it was fine to drive. Check Engine light would go off sometimes, then come back on. A few we… --- ## [Ticking noise 99 civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-99-civic/129389)
**Author:** [@morrisramirez15\_144655](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morrisramirez15_144655)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-noise-99-civic/129389 "2018-11-28T15:14:11Z")
Hey , I always wanted to know if a ticking noise is normal for a civic year 98 d16y7 non vtec. The noise always bothered me. Ticks at idle a bit but ticks more ans idles Low when put in drive. the things I done are: Re… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry - power loss after alternator change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-power-loss-after-alternator-change/129662)
**Author:** [@Gilliam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gilliam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-power-loss-after-alternator-change/129662 "2018-11-28T14:45:34Z")
Have had to replace the alternator and the battery in my 2009 Camry, and 2 weeks later and it losting power again. --- ## [Idle over heat fixed by AC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-over-heat-fixed-by-ac/129777)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-over-heat-fixed-by-ac/129777 "2018-11-28T13:48:53Z")
I got 2005 Malibu 3.5L v6 and when my AC is off the temp goes from 50% to 65% close to red zone which is 75% and above but the thing is when I turn on the AC it is like problem doesnt exist also when AC is off and it is … --- ## [Pending camshaft positioning sensor truck runs great check Engine light on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pending-camshaft-positioning-sensor-truck-runs-great-check-engine-light-on/129559)
**Author:** [@MichaelG1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelG1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pending-camshaft-positioning-sensor-truck-runs-great-check-engine-light-on/129559 "2018-11-28T12:19:05Z")
Pending camshaft positioning sensor on 2007 Ford F150 4x4. Check engine light on but truck runs great. Problem is getting it to pass inspection. HELP!? --- ## [2004 Jaguar XJ8 - Too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xj8-too-low/129768)
**Author:** [@MarilynGaffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynGaffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xj8-too-low/129768 "2018-11-28T11:52:14Z")
my jaguar light comes on saying cart too low. suspension not working properly --- ## [2011 Jeep Liberty Driver Master Switches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-driver-master-switches/129760)
**Author:** [@Scottiepimpin16\_142938](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scottiepimpin16_142938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-driver-master-switches/129760 "2018-11-28T02:36:24Z")
Hello, the other day i was brushing snow off my car and some of it landed on the master power switch where i control all my windows and mirrors on the driver side. I cleaned as much as i could off of the buttons and stuf… --- ## [Loud rattle at 4K RPMS+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-rattle-at-4k-rpms/126852)
**Author:** [@RainbowCamaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RainbowCamaro)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-rattle-at-4k-rpms/126852 "2018-11-28T02:06:57Z")
Okay so one night I was out w friends, having fun driving about 40-45 then someone tried to pass me I was like oh hell no and slammed on the gas it kicked down to second gear, 4K rpms, climbed up to 5.5k and shifted, wel… --- ## [Loud screeching noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-screeching-noise/122383)
**Author:** [@RainbowCamaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RainbowCamaro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-screeching-noise/122383 "2018-11-28T02:03:47Z")
Okay, so about 3 days ago I was at school, I had arrived at 7:15 and then went in blah blah blah, days over, so I come out at 2:50 and then I start my truck. All good and everything, I wait for 5 minutes or so, revving i… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil spotting under exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-oil-spotting-under-exhaust/129717)
**Author:** [@MikeBauerle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeBauerle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-oil-spotting-under-exhaust/129717 "2018-11-28T00:32:24Z")
We are noticing an small amount of (about the size of a credit card) oily, sooty residue on the driveway by the exhaust after 10 minutes of idling. It is cold here and we are using the remote start. The vehicle has 24k… --- ## [1999 Ford Windstar #- My remote failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-my-remote-failed/129756)
**Author:** [@rodriguez18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodriguez18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-my-remote-failed/129756 "2018-11-27T23:58:30Z")
my door lock remote wont work 99 windstar --- ## [Shaky Silverado - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-silverado-help/76875)
**Author:** [@traderyoda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/traderyoda)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaky-silverado-help/76875 "2018-11-27T23:51:40Z")
I have a '99 Silverado 1500 with a 4.3L V-6 amd 188,000. It picked up a problem recently that's been stumping me. Occassionally, and for no reason I can sort out, it starts to shimmy badly. This behavior has come abou… --- ## [2007 Dodge Durango - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-durango-misfires/129742)
**Author:** [@StevenZale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenZale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-durango-misfires/129742 "2018-11-27T21:16:16Z")
5.7 Ltr automatic with 100K miles. Engine light on, misfiring. Replaced plug and coil still doing same. Make a lot of noise when cold. Help? --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Traverse - Can't see why no warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-traverse-cant-see-why-no-warranty/129520)
**Author:** [@Curious27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Curious27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-traverse-cant-see-why-no-warranty/129520 "2018-11-27T20:49:33Z")
Anyone else have windshield defrosting issues on driver’s side? There is ZERO air flow half of the driver’s side. Dealer agrees. Said other years have same issue? But not covered under warranty? This is a serious safety … --- ## [Changing 1970 Datsun carbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1970-datsun-carbs/129524)
**Author:** [@JimVanEyck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimVanEyck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-1970-datsun-carbs/129524 "2018-11-27T20:01:04Z")
1970 Datsun 2000. I am thinking of replacing my dual SU carbs with something more modern like dual Webers. I am open to suggestions. I am looking for a complete bolt off-bolt on kit. OPEN TO ANY THOUGHTS OF WISDOM. I… --- ## [2014 Hyundai Elantra - Key won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-key-wont-work/129714)
**Author:** [@SusanMack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanMack)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-elantra-key-wont-work/129714 "2018-11-27T18:58:30Z")
I have a 2014 Hyundai Elantra no problem for 2 years I got home but when I was trying to open the door the electric key to the car wouldn’t open it I couldn’t get in it’s like the car just shut down finally I got in and… --- ## [Car not starting - already have new battery and alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-already-have-new-battery-and-alternator/129724)
**Author:** [@Geyser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geyser)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-already-have-new-battery-and-alternator/129724 "2018-11-27T18:31:54Z")
First off I wanna say I appreciate any knowledge you all can contribute. I have a 2004 Honda Element with 203,000 miles (I know, it’s a lot). Anyways, I got a new alternator a few months ago, and then a new (maybe refurb… --- ## [2001 Dodge Dakota overdrive question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-overdrive-question/129507)
**Author:** [@Walter13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter13)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-dakota-overdrive-question/129507 "2018-11-27T18:19:08Z")
Confusing , I just got a 2001 Dodge Dakota V8 4.7 L Automatic. The previous owner told me I must to turn the Overdrive ON (Indicator light ON) when driving on Freeway to save fuel and get better performance. I also own … --- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 noise in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-noise-in-reverse/129557)
**Author:** [@Russell45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell45)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-noise-in-reverse/129557 "2018-11-27T17:40:52Z")
Truck making noise when you are coasting backward and put on brake then sounds like fan hitting shroud or like rocks inside a hubcap --- ## [2008 Toyota Yaris - Odd electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-odd-electrical-issue/129728)
**Author:** [@DavidHallberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidHallberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-odd-electrical-issue/129728 "2018-11-27T17:29:14Z")
On going problem with the battery dashboard light. Light comes on intermittently. By the time the mechanic looks at it the battery light is off, battery is good, alternator is good as indicated by their equipment. Take… --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Astro Speedo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-astro-speedo/129723)
**Author:** [@darrel27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darrel27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-astro-speedo/129723 "2018-11-27T16:44:38Z")
speedometer stopped working but odometer and trip odometer still work. 1994 astrovan. everything else works fine [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=730) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=732)