# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=740 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 741 --- ## [2000 Acura TL - Sudden onset sluggishness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-tl-sudden-onset-sluggishness/128853)
**Author:** [@leedohl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leedohl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-tl-sudden-onset-sluggishness/128853 "2018-11-15T16:17:05Z")
all of a sudden car is struggling to move, all most like brakes are on. seems to be getting warm but temp. guage shows normal temp. --- ## [2014 Dodge Journey - False alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-false-alarm/128856)
**Author:** [@JoeDepowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeDepowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-journey-false-alarm/128856 "2018-11-15T15:09:05Z")
The car alarm keeps going off for no reason. We already changed the batteries on the key fobs did not help --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer - CEL -Where to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-cel-where-to-start/128837)
**Author:** [@JoeMerced](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMerced)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-cel-where-to-start/128837 "2018-11-15T15:05:35Z")
Check Gauge light just came on, lost Speedometer and Radio only --- ## [2016 Jeep Renegade bad gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-bad-gas-mileage/117580)
**Author:** [@KevinGreenstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinGreenstein)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-renegade-bad-gas-mileage/117580 "2018-11-15T13:56:39Z")
I’ve been getting exceptionally bad gas mileage with my 2016 Jeep Renegade. It’s the 70th anniversary edition, a 4-cylinder engine w/ automatic transmission and 4WD. The sticker said 29 highway, 21 city, 24 mixed use. I’… --- ## [Ground wire location in Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-wire-location-in-ford-escape/128851)
**Author:** [@sam01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ground-wire-location-in-ford-escape/128851 "2018-11-15T13:27:08Z")
where is the ground wire (cable) located on a 2011 ford escape limited --- ## [2008 Honda Accord - Smashing clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-smashing-clutch/128871)
**Author:** [@J49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-smashing-clutch/128871 "2018-11-15T13:25:03Z")
2008 Honda Accord EX 2.4 L 5MT 91,000 mi. Pressed the clutch pedal, heard a smashing sound ! No clutch. I have driven standard for 48 years … never had this happen! What’s up? --- ## [Ford Fusion Transmission Hangs During Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-transmission-hangs-during-shift/128880)
**Author:** [@frontolysis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frontolysis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-transmission-hangs-during-shift/128880 "2018-11-15T12:39:08Z")
2010 Fusion SE 2.5L 4 Cylinder 205K miles The issue has progressively gotten worse over the last few years. More pronounced in the cold season vs summer. Also more pronounced between 3rd and 4th gear. When ready to… --- ## [Golf Mk3 Noise inside dashboard. PLS HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk3-noise-inside-dashboard-pls-help/128889)
**Author:** [@Tino\_Slither](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tino_Slither)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 7:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk3-noise-inside-dashboard-pls-help/128889 "2018-11-15T07:41:38Z")
Hello hi, I have a problem, it’s not noise it sounds like a small motor. When i turn my battery on. but not the engine, i get that sound It stays like that all the time until i turn off battery or car Stays while driv… --- ## [2003 VW Beetle Wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-beetle-wont-start/128766)
**Author:** [@David\_Byrum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Byrum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-beetle-wont-start/128766 "2018-11-15T03:41:25Z")
Hello I have a WV beetle 2003 and my engine cranks but it will not start now I have an electric flip key and right before this started I dropped the key and it came apart but I put it back together now it wont start coul… --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 4WD Fluid leak coming out of hose running along the top side of radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-3-0-v6-4wd-fluid-leak-coming-out-of-hose-running-along-the-top-side-of-radiator/128777)
**Author:** [@bigbuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbuck)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-3-0-v6-4wd-fluid-leak-coming-out-of-hose-running-along-the-top-side-of-radiator/128777 "2018-11-15T03:37:48Z")
Hey guys, I ended up having to slam on the brakes the other day and lost all brakes, it looked like there was a small explosion of fluid that squirted all over the engine bay. I found where the fluid is coming out of an… --- ## [MAZDA MAYHEM: Jumped car--\> Put in Park/Reverse --\> Car stalls!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mayhem-jumped-car-put-in-park-reverse-car-stalls/128804)
**Author:** [@mazda\_protege](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mazda_protege)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-mayhem-jumped-car-put-in-park-reverse-car-stalls/128804 "2018-11-15T03:28:47Z")
Hi there, quite frustrated by now: Didnt drive car whole of sunday CAr wouldn’t start on monday, jumped car, let it idle for 20min. Put in Drive = car stalls. Jump car again, let idle for 10min, drive around th… --- ## [2009 Jaguar XF - Parts search](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jaguar-xf-parts-search/128874)
**Author:** [@artisesttewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artisesttewart)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jaguar-xf-parts-search/128874 "2018-11-15T02:19:54Z")
were can I purchase a gas flap for xf2009 jaguar --- ## [Dashboard/Console Lights Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-console-lights-not-working/74523)
**Author:** [@lrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lrice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-console-lights-not-working/74523 "2018-11-15T02:08:36Z")
Last night when I was driving home, I noticed that all of my "night lights" were off. The lights on the speedometer, gas gauge, gear shift, etc. did not seem to be working, but all of my system warning lights (Traction,… --- ## [Intermittent Start Issue (won't start if sitting in sun)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-issue-wont-start-if-sitting-in-sun/16454)
**Author:** [@mail4ajc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mail4ajc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-issue-wont-start-if-sitting-in-sun/16454 "2018-11-15T01:48:56Z")
Crazy as it sounds I've had my mechanic scratching his head for a month over an intermittent issue starting my car. It's a 1998 Jetta GLX and it won't start if it gets too hot outside. I drive the car daily, but freque… --- ## [2006 Toyota Scion - Skips and went away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-scion-skips-and-went-away/128770)
**Author:** [@PAYTON\_SMACHINEWORKS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAYTON_SMACHINEWORKS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-scion-skips-and-went-away/128770 "2018-11-14T20:31:37Z")
car been running fine then all the sudden it started skipping and when you mashed the gas it would kinda rev. then the gas peddle went away --- ## [2003 Ford Windstar - Which is the B key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-which-is-the-b-key/128849)
**Author:** [@DianaBoirum27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianaBoirum27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-which-is-the-b-key/128849 "2018-11-14T20:15:00Z")
I was told to install a remote starter in my Ford I would need the “A” and “B” keys. I bought it used, came with one key. What are they talking about? --- ## [2012 Ford Focus - Slight crepitus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-slight-crepitus/128846)
**Author:** [@Reid37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reid37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-slight-crepitus/128846 "2018-11-14T19:50:10Z")
A cyclical clicking comes from the front driver side wheel area. It is louder when turning to the right, and almost absent when turning to the left. I jacked the car up and checked the CV boot and there are no cracks. If… --- ## [Are these fuel injectors leaking? How to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-fuel-injectors-leaking-how-to-fix/128833)
**Author:** [@Alessio2110\_143485](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alessio2110_143485)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-these-fuel-injectors-leaking-how-to-fix/128833 "2018-11-14T19:20:54Z")
Hi everyone, please advise me if these 2 fuel injectors are leaking? If so, how to fix? My car is Toyota Matrix 2010 (103,000km). Photos are below. (Edited: added more close up photos) --- ## [2011 Nissan Altima blower motor isn’t working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-blower-motor-isn-t-working/128809)
**Author:** [@JohnEkman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnEkman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-blower-motor-isn-t-working/128809 "2018-11-14T18:25:39Z")
blower motor is not working in any position. power to fuses is good and fuses are good. --- ## [2006 Jeep Liberty- Trying to figure out whats wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-trying-to-figure-out-whats-wrong/128830)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Specht](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Specht)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-liberty-trying-to-figure-out-whats-wrong/128830 "2018-11-14T18:04:43Z")
So here are the symptoms: When putting into drive, it stayed in reverse. When put into park it still went in reverse Shut the car off then tried to turn back on. It did not turn over, not even a sound. Started charging… --- ## [2014 RAM 1500 transmission getting too hot?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-transmission-getting-too-hot/128789)
**Author:** [@JasonHultquist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonHultquist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-transmission-getting-too-hot/128789 "2018-11-14T17:41:47Z")
I have a 2014 Ram 1500 with the 8 speed automatic. I bought it June of this year with 39000 miles on it, currently it has 45000, A few weeks ago I took a trip to Richmond (about 90 miles away), was parked for several hou… --- ## [Rattle sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-sound/128815)
**Author:** [@Katie\_Bartosiewicz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katie_Bartosiewicz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-sound/128815 "2018-11-14T17:36:59Z")
I have a 2010 Malibu and when I get to 70mph something starts making a quiet, fast rattling sound with a vibration in the steering wheel that matches the pace of the rattling. This car has had new struts put on, new driv… --- ## [Ask Someone: 1987 Nissan NX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1987-nissan-nx/125806)
**Author:** [@VerlinSchock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VerlinSchock)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-1987-nissan-nx/125806 "2018-11-14T17:34:38Z")
After driving maybe 10 miles I have no acceleration or more than an idle. Car will restart if turned off but no more than an idle. It’s as if something under the hood doesn’t work after heating up. The coolant is not … --- ## [2017 Ford Escape - Gas in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-gas-in-oil/128843)
**Author:** [@Melanie15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melanie15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-gas-in-oil/128843 "2018-11-14T16:59:09Z")
Anyone experience gas in their oil and being told it was due to not driving the vehicle enough or running it before driving to let it warm up? --- ## [Ask someone: Scion XB engine wiring harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-scion-xb-engine-wiring-harness/128760)
**Author:** [@Garrett.fenchel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garrett.fenchel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-scion-xb-engine-wiring-harness/128760 "2018-11-14T16:37:22Z")
I have a question if anyone has some advice. I have a 2008 Scion XB, 154k miles. The check engine light came on spitting out the code P0172. Which it looks like is typically the MAF sensor. So I brought it in to a mechan… --- ## [My 2005 300c Hemi knocking and won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-300c-hemi-knocking-and-won-t-start/128839)
**Author:** [@Tremayne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tremayne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-300c-hemi-knocking-and-won-t-start/128839 "2018-11-14T16:34:54Z")
My car started overheating yesterday so I checked it and filled it up with antifreeze but the it started smoking again and then shut off. The only way I can get it to start is if I pump the gas pedal the whole time but i… --- ## [2015 GMC Terrain chimes with no warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-chimes-with-no-warning-light/128798)
**Author:** [@MARIEHICKS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MARIEHICKS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-terrain-chimes-with-no-warning-light/128798 "2018-11-14T15:35:13Z")
The car is sometimes beeping/chiming at me. It’s the same sounds it makes when my seatbelt is undone, the gas is low, or other things that usually come with a warning light - but there’s no light. I’ve checked gas, tire … --- ## [1987 F150 stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-f150-stalling/128521)
**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-f150-stalling/128521 "2018-11-14T14:12:48Z")
1987 Ford F150, 302, 5.0, v8, 120k miles I haven’t been driving my truck in recent months because it stalls while driving (starts back up). I’ve only drive short distances lately for diagnosis reasons and fear for it st… --- ## [2013 Ford F150 ignition switch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f150-ignition-switch-issue/128813)
**Author:** [@Ricky21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricky21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-f150-ignition-switch-issue/128813 "2018-11-14T13:17:21Z")
Has anyone had a problem with the ignition switch not wanting to start your vehicle once in a while. After a few tries then it will start the vehicle??? --- ## [2010 Kia Forte - Odd revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-odd-revs/128779)
**Author:** [@Natosha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Natosha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-odd-revs/128779 "2018-11-14T12:43:01Z")
I have a 2010 Kia Forte and my cars rpm keeps jumping up and down while driving making it feel as if it is about to go out, it jerks and the engine revs up while driving even if I hit the gas a tad bit. What could be the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=739) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=741)