# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=746 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 747 --- ## [2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - Clunker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-clunker/128338)
**Author:** [@gus13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gus13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-clunker/128338 "2018-11-07T13:13:51Z")
What is causing a clunking noise in the rear right of my 2010 grand caravan all seats were removed and noise still there as well as sway bar bushing and shocks? --- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Multiple warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-multiple-warnings/127995)
**Author:** [@JerryMcGowan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryMcGowan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-multiple-warnings/127995 "2018-11-07T12:50:17Z")
all lights concerning brake system on.cruse shuts off.speedometer jumps back and forth to zero.instrument cluster lights go out radio goes off .all this happens at different times and different speeds.it may be in one bl… --- ## [1999 Honda Accord - Tried to install LED door lights, now none of the interior lights work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-tried-to-install-led-door-lights-now-none-of-the-interior-lights-work/128352)
**Author:** [@Money\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Money_Man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-tried-to-install-led-door-lights-now-none-of-the-interior-lights-work/128352 "2018-11-07T04:29:49Z")
I tried to change the door lights on my 1999 Honda Accord EX V6. I took off the plastic cover on one of the driver’s side of the door, dome on the front, dome on the back, and one of the driver’s visor’s cover. However, … --- ## [2001 Mazda Protege making popping noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-protege-making-popping-noises/128324)
**Author:** [@Madmoney512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Madmoney512)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-protege-making-popping-noises/128324 "2018-11-07T04:14:43Z")
2001 Mazda Protege with 196,700 miles on it. Good inspection in April. Recent spark plugs and replacement. Just got an oil change last week. I have very recently noticed a popping or creaking sound from the front end. I … --- ## [2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-fumes/128342)
**Author:** [@CarolWargula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolWargula)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-fumes/128342 "2018-11-06T23:19:42Z")
I have a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Recently I have noticed the odor of gas fumes in the cabin. Have their been problems with the Ford’s exhaust system? --- ## [2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet - New top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-new-top/128340)
**Author:** [@JohnBaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-new-top/128340 "2018-11-06T23:01:36Z")
need good mechanic to repair covetable top --- ## [2007 Ford Expedition - Repair estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-expedition-repair-estimate/128335)
**Author:** [@KaySutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaySutton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-expedition-repair-estimate/128335 "2018-11-06T21:37:09Z")
What should it cost to replace the power steering lines and unit --- ## [PT Cruiser Dies When Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-dies-when-starting/128316)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-dies-when-starting/128316 "2018-11-06T19:57:41Z")
So… I have some friends who are snowbirds. While they’re gone, I keep an eye on their place and start their car, which is a PT Cruiser (2001, I think). It gets started about twice a month, and they always want me to run … --- ## [Walmart auto center HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-auto-center-help/128262)
**Author:** [@Tamrah\_Clark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tamrah_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-auto-center-help/128262 "2018-11-06T19:48:05Z")
So I traveled to Denver from Kansas City and I decided to stop in to Walmart to get my two back tires replaced for my drive home and they finished everything in 13 minutes. Whenever I went to pay they told me I needed to… --- ## [Bad PCM - Car in Limp Mode - Safe to Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-pcm-car-in-limp-mode-safe-to-drive/128110)
**Author:** [@CarDontWork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarDontWork)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-pcm-car-in-limp-mode-safe-to-drive/128110 "2018-11-06T17:41:08Z")
My check engine light went on and I took it to the shop and the mechanic said it was a problem with the computer, bad pcm, and that it needed to be replaced and reprogrammed (cost more then 1K). They said it’s not sensin… --- ## [2013 Ford Escape - Blown transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-blown-transmission/128302)
**Author:** [@john491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john491)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-escape-blown-transmission/128302 "2018-11-06T16:55:38Z")
Need help have a 2013 ford escape 71000 miles transmissin is blown need to have it replaced. Is there any recourse. I have heard lots of complaints about the transmission --- ## [2009 Jeep Patriot - Elbows deep in the transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-elbows-deep-in-the-transmission/128296)
**Author:** [@JohnT47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnT47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-patriot-elbows-deep-in-the-transmission/128296 "2018-11-06T16:46:46Z")
Rebuilding a T355 Five-speed manual transmission. Why is the output shaft serviced as an assembly? I would like to replace first and second gear syncro rings, but service manual indicates output shaft must be replaced … --- ## [2011 jeep liberty 6 cyl no 5 coil might need replacing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-6-cyl-no-5-coil-might-need-replacing/127796)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-liberty-6-cyl-no-5-coil-might-need-replacing/127796 "2018-11-06T15:27:43Z")
jeep liberty 6 cyl ode 5 misfire pops up then engine light goes out jeep runs OK sometimes at 60 MPH mises then goes back to good again ,. is it the coil plug or fuel injector --- ## [1998 Subaru Forester - All the oil came out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-all-the-oil-came-out/128270)
**Author:** [@jadeperidot73\_144180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jadeperidot73_144180)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-subaru-forester-all-the-oil-came-out/128270 "2018-11-06T13:48:41Z")
This is my son’s car, he was driving and all of his oil just dropped out from the bottom… can’t put more oil in it so he hasn’t been able to start it since… he was told that it was the cam seal? I have no idea but I thi… --- ## [2011 Dodge Ram 1500 - Intermittent heated seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-intermittent-heated-seat/128204)
**Author:** [@JohnMcGinniss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMcGinniss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-ram-1500-intermittent-heated-seat/128204 "2018-11-06T12:06:43Z")
heated seat on passenger side keeps cutting off. --- ## [03 toyota corolla coil problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-toyota-corolla-coil-problem/128166)
**Author:** [@Mel\_Barrientos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel_Barrientos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-toyota-corolla-coil-problem/128166 "2018-11-06T05:34:41Z")
I replace all coils as spark plugs on my car, drive it for 3 days and it blew one of the coil, now the car will not start, no electricity in coming to the Engine the starer will not turn or do anything All the other e… --- ## [2012 Toyota Matrix - eBay buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-matrix-ebay-buy/128200)
**Author:** [@pam49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pam49)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-matrix-ebay-buy/128200 "2018-11-06T04:50:42Z")
wondering if there is any major problems with the 2012 1.8 I4-SFI engines or major concerns with this vehicle. Trying to purchase off ebay. --- ## [2013 Infiniti JX35 - Clunks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-jx35-clunks/128193)
**Author:** [@AKEEMADEWUYI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AKEEMADEWUYI)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-jx35-clunks/128193 "2018-11-06T04:32:29Z")
2013 Jx35 makes a clucking noise in the rear in of the car when you turn right or left --- ## [P0300, P0303, AND P0303 codes on my VW CC with intermittent engine light blinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-p0303-and-p0303-codes-on-my-vw-cc-with-intermittent-engine-light-blinking/128224)
**Author:** [@ryan.nix\_144156](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan.nix_144156)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0300-p0303-and-p0303-codes-on-my-vw-cc-with-intermittent-engine-light-blinking/128224 "2018-11-06T02:24:03Z")
Hello, My 2011 CC LUX 2.0T has been intermittently acting up all year, with Automatic (which I highly recommend) telling me there is something wrong. The codes are pretty wide-ranging in the diagnosis, and my mechanic … --- ## [Growling noise from front of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-noise-from-front-of-car/104033)
**Author:** [@tyler1duke2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyler1duke2)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-noise-from-front-of-car/104033 "2018-11-06T02:02:47Z")
So I've been trying to get my dads car to stop making this horrible growling noise for about 2 months now. I've replaced the wheel baring and the CV shaft on the front drivers side and it hasn't done a thing to make the … --- ## [Car Jerking 2004 Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerking-2004-santa-fe/127756)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Prater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshua_Prater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerking-2004-santa-fe/127756 "2018-11-06T00:02:25Z")
I own a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 2.7 Liter engine with a AWD four speed shiftable auto. Now, I’ve noticed recently that sometimes going up hill or on take off, or using “Sports Mode” (a.k.a the shiftable in shiftable… --- ## [Car is jerking when going up hills and accelerating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-jerking-when-going-up-hills-and-accelerating/38950)
**Author:** [@louearly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/louearly)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-jerking-when-going-up-hills-and-accelerating/38950 "2010-07-19T13:52:51Z")
So when I am driving along and the vehicle is in top gear and I begin to go up a hill and the car needs to downshift to maintain the speed it begins to jerk around like it is having trouble downshifting. Also sometimes w… --- ## [2003 Subaru Forester - Symptoms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-symptoms/128177)
**Author:** [@JimKessler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimKessler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-symptoms/128177 "2018-11-05T20:36:52Z")
How do you know if your torque converter is having troubles? --- ## [2019 Honda Civic - CVT question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-cvt-question/128160)
**Author:** [@JimCottrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimCottrell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-cvt-question/128160 "2018-11-05T19:16:27Z")
What’s the real story on CVT My mechanic tells me to stay away from them. Costly to maintain and repair/replace. --- ## [08 Toyota Solara Headlight Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-toyota-solara-headlight-help/128282)
**Author:** [@Danton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-toyota-solara-headlight-help/128282 "2018-11-05T19:07:49Z")
Looking for some help… Trying to repair some damages to an 08 Toyota Solara SLE. I clipped a deer and took out the drivers side headlight and dented same the fender. Have been searching for replacement parts and trying … --- ## [TBoned 2018 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tboned-2018-toyota-corolla/128251)
**Author:** [@jrandolph87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrandolph87)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tboned-2018-toyota-corolla/128251 "2018-11-05T18:53:37Z")
Greetings, Wondering if you guy’s have any idea by looking at the picture of my vehicle if it’s totaled or not? It’s worth about $18,000 I’ve had it 3 months and it has a little over 12,000 miles on it. I was TBoned on … --- ## [2016 Honda HR-V - Fluid change or no](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-fluid-change-or-no/128103)
**Author:** [@MelvinGeithmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelvinGeithmann)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-fluid-change-or-no/128103 "2018-11-05T16:55:31Z")
Does the differential lubricant need changing after 16,000 miles? I had the oil changed and the dealer said I needed it done. Nothing in owners manual suggests this. He said it is lighter fluid. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Corvette - Any warnings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-any-warnings/127939)
**Author:** [@Mark42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark42)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-corvette-any-warnings/127939 "2018-11-05T16:12:31Z")
Possibly buying a 2008 Corvette convertible with the LS3 engine. It has 33,000 miles on it. Anything I should be aware of? --- ## [GMC needs brighter bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-needs-brighter-bulbs/128226)
**Author:** [@MINUS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MINUS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-needs-brighter-bulbs/128226 "2018-11-05T15:52:50Z")
My wife has a 2017 gmc acadia fits grandkids great only issue is the headlights are not bright enough ,really hard to see on rainy nights.Can I replace headlight bulb with brighter bulb? --- ## [2012 Ford F150 - Plenty of gas, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f150-plenty-of-gas-but-wont-start/128007)
**Author:** [@RandyBinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyBinder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f150-plenty-of-gas-but-wont-start/128007 "2018-11-05T15:19:07Z")
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