# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=760 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 761 --- ## [2012 Ram 1500 Front End Screeching](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-front-end-screeching/127114)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_Young)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ram-1500-front-end-screeching/127114 "2018-10-19T14:29:50Z")
A few months ago my front left tie rod broke and was replaced by a shop mechanic (along with my brake pads). I’ve been getting a screeching sound from that side now. It comes and goes, but usually comes after about 15 mi… --- ## [2012 Cadillac SRX - Why does my trunk open by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-why-does-my-trunk-open-by-itself/127112)
**Author:** [@Alton07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alton07)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-why-does-my-trunk-open-by-itself/127112 "2018-10-19T14:27:34Z")
My trunk opens on its own sitting in the driveway locked. --- ## [2000 Honda Civic needs an engine fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-needs-an-engine-fan/127003)
**Author:** [@SheilaRichardson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheilaRichardson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-needs-an-engine-fan/127003 "2018-10-19T13:55:03Z")
I own a Honda Civic 2000 with about 200000 miles. It needs a fan for its engine. I need another year, but need to know is it worth fixing. I have already put about $700 worth of parts… --- ## [2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Where to start - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-pt-cruiser-where-to-start-battery-drain/126916)
**Author:** [@RobertCollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertCollins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-pt-cruiser-where-to-start-battery-drain/126916 "2018-10-19T13:41:08Z")
Battery keeps draining even after a full charge --- ## [2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer rolls in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-rolls-in-park/127063)
**Author:** [@MarkR.Rawlins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkR.Rawlins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-trailblazer-rolls-in-park/127063 "2018-10-19T10:10:09Z")
car rolls while in park --- ## [Key sticks in ignition - 2006 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-sticks-in-ignition-2006-honda-odyssey/127080)
**Author:** [@BarbaraCaudill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraCaudill)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-sticks-in-ignition-2006-honda-odyssey/127080 "2018-10-19T10:02:53Z")
I’m having trouble with the key ignition the key not wanting to come out when you turn it off are they any recalls on it. If they are any recalls on honda odyssey 2006 please let me know,So I can get them fixed. --- ## [Dodge Durango - adding new gas to old gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-adding-new-gas-to-old-gas/126994)
**Author:** [@Matt10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-adding-new-gas-to-old-gas/126994 "2018-10-19T05:18:38Z")
My car has a 12 month old quarter tank of gas. If i fill it up with premium will it start? Also already cycled some bad gas throughbthe system ran for about 60 seconds or less and not well . thanks - matt --- ## [Power steering won’t engage in 2014 Buick LaCrosse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-won-t-engage-in-2014-buick-lacrosse/126990)
**Author:** [@BillHunt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillHunt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-won-t-engage-in-2014-buick-lacrosse/126990 "2018-10-19T03:52:24Z")
Filled gas tank restarted engine, power steering will not Engadget, wheels will turn --- ## [Can a machine tell you when a timing chain is failing? (1998 Buick Park Avenue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-machine-tell-you-when-a-timing-chain-is-failing-1998-buick-park-avenue/126876)
**Author:** [@FatherPaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FatherPaul)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-machine-tell-you-when-a-timing-chain-is-failing-1998-buick-park-avenue/126876 "2018-10-19T02:22:03Z")
Can one of a auto garage’s diagnostic machine’s check to see if my timing chain needs to be replaced? Also I want to purchase one of your three dollar booklets called, “10 ways of ruining your car without even knowing … --- ## [2005 Dodge Neon valve lash adjusters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-valve-lash-adjusters/126988)
**Author:** [@WilliamLehman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamLehman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-neon-valve-lash-adjusters/126988 "2018-10-19T00:49:38Z")
My mechanic replaced the cylinder head gasket on my car and installed the exhaust rocker arm shaft notch down with new rocker arms. I’m reassembling the rocker arm shaft ass’y but can’t get the valve lash adjusters to ma… --- ## [ABS Speed sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-speed-sensor/125515)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-speed-sensor/125515 "2018-10-18T23:22:49Z")
2006 Honda CR-V 4 WD. L F wheel speed sensor. Daughters car. ABS light came on. Codes for LF sensor came up. Inspection showed that bracket came loose. Sensor wire was damaged. Replaced with a “Standard” brand sensor. Te… --- ## [2015 Honda Civic - When to change the battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-when-to-change-the-battery/126893)
**Author:** [@yy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yy1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-civic-when-to-change-the-battery/126893 "2018-10-18T21:43:20Z")
is it time to change the battery when it is 30% left? --- ## [2016 Kia Sportage smart key problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sportage-smart-key-problems/127058)
**Author:** [@wilf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wilf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sportage-smart-key-problems/127058 "2018-10-18T21:27:56Z")
smart key will not lock the doors as you walk away and return later without a key in your pocket to try and open the doors. yes the doors are still not locked as they should be --- ## [2005 Dodge Grand Caravan: is it my battery or alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-is-it-my-battery-or-alternator/127051)
**Author:** [@LouisClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouisClark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-is-it-my-battery-or-alternator/127051 "2018-10-18T20:16:48Z")
I have an 05 Dodge Grand caravan that I got used from my grandma. I play in a band and in the past couple years I’ve taken the van on 2+ cross country 5000+ mile tours. It’s been pretty reliable. Recently, someone broke… --- ## [2000 Accord hesitates to start throughout the day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-accord-hesitates-to-start-throughout-the-day/127025)
**Author:** [@Accord\_2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accord_2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-accord-hesitates-to-start-throughout-the-day/127025 "2018-10-18T20:04:20Z")
My 2000 Accord is hesitating throughout the day and I do not know why… the battery is new and all of that --- ## [Help please! Check Engine light just came on in my 2003 Dodge Caravan. It is giving the codes of P0601 and P1684](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-check-engine-light-just-came-on-in-my-2003-dodge-caravan-it-is-giving-the-codes-of-p0601-and-p1684/126910)
**Author:** [@Shaun\_Fitzgerald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaun_Fitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-check-engine-light-just-came-on-in-my-2003-dodge-caravan-it-is-giving-the-codes-of-p0601-and-p1684/126910 "2018-10-18T19:52:55Z")
I have two weeks before my registration expires and need to figure this out in order to pass the inspection. I was in a car accident two years ago and had to have my PCM replaced so I don’t think the computer is the prob… --- ## [Creaky 2002 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaky-2002-honda-accord/126939)
**Author:** [@BriannaMelgar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BriannaMelgar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaky-2002-honda-accord/126939 "2018-10-18T19:21:22Z")
My car has been creaking more and more for the last month, when I start accelerating, when I go over bumps, when I turn. I hear it under the passenger seat and also in the back. I can’t see anything visibly dangling off … --- ## [Scheduled maintenance replacements vs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scheduled-maintenance-replacements-vs/126657)
**Author:** [@LewisCBall\_143203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LewisCBall_143203)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scheduled-maintenance-replacements-vs/126657 "2018-10-18T19:19:13Z")
So, I’ve been trying to research on the internet and on this forum. I apologize if this is a duplicate thread. What I am trying to figure out is, what items should be included in the maintenance replacement as you are g… --- ## [95 Buick 3.1 dead after fuel injector swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-3-1-dead-after-fuel-injector-swap/126838)
**Author:** [@muaddib78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muaddib78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-buick-3-1-dead-after-fuel-injector-swap/126838 "2018-10-18T18:43:25Z")
Got a 95 Buick a year and a half ago in exchange for doing a tune-up and tranny rebuild on a 98 ranger. First year no issues but while driving the exhaust blew out at one of it’s hangers so I replaced everything from th… --- ## [2015 chevy Sonic Compressor failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-sonic-compressor-failure/127036)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Speese](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel_Speese)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-sonic-compressor-failure/127036 "2018-10-18T17:28:58Z")
My 2015 chevy Sonic was hit and had to be repaired. The shop repaired the condenser for my AC. I got the car back and the AC worked for 2 days max but then blew hot. I took it back. They recharged it. 12 hours later and … --- ## [2013 rogue Cvt transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-rogue-cvt-transmission/127030)
**Author:** [@jbates194646\_142576](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbates194646_142576)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-rogue-cvt-transmission/127030 "2018-10-18T17:12:36Z")
The Nissan CVT transmission has been known to have trouble since at least 2008. Nissan is recommended to us that we had an external cooler. Does anyone know if this external cooler was part of the Nissan Rogue CVT transm… --- ## [2000 Ford Focus radiator fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-radiator-fan/127009)
**Author:** [@roger31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-radiator-fan/127009 "2018-10-18T16:04:11Z")
radiator fan does not come on. i have replaced sensors an when i unplug cooling senor on thermstat housing fan comes on. i like the car so i would like to fix it. thank u --- ## [2011 Ford Taurus sunroof leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-sunroof-leak/127033)
**Author:** [@Chris16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-taurus-sunroof-leak/127033 "2018-10-18T15:56:37Z")
Hello. I own a 2011 Ford Taurus, which has a sunroof. Lately, during heavy rain, I’ve noticed water getting in and soaking the front of my headboard. Initially, I thought this had something to do with the windshield. Now… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Cruze - is an intake manifold diaphragm pricey to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-is-an-intake-manifold-diaphragm-pricey-to-fix/127027)
**Author:** [@SheridaMiddleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheridaMiddleton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-cruze-is-an-intake-manifold-diaphragm-pricey-to-fix/127027 "2018-10-18T15:43:46Z")
Is a rupture in the intake manifold diaphragm common and expensive to repair? --- ## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Poor FM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-poor-fm/127020)
**Author:** [@BillKnight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillKnight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-poor-fm/127020 "2018-10-18T15:04:59Z")
Poor FM radio reception. Works sometime and others it does not. AM is OK as well as satalite radio. --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-transmission-issue/33787)
**Author:** [@da9ves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/da9ves)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-transmission-issue/33787 "2018-10-18T14:28:59Z")
I recently had my 2005 Outback (6-cyl automatic, LL Bean edition) in for its 60,000 mile checkups, which indicated no major problems, and then not long after had the transmission fluid flushed (the dealer did say they re… --- ## [1988 Honda Civic won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-honda-civic-won-t-start/127007)
**Author:** [@venus05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/venus05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-honda-civic-won-t-start/127007 "2018-10-18T13:37:08Z")
1988 honda civic problems with starting, was acting up after we put fuel injection fluidd and was messing up in first and secound gear but when put gas was acting normal but then last time i turned it offf it never start… --- ## [2014 Honda Odyssey - swapping passenger seat belt to driver’s side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-swapping-passenger-seat-belt-to-driver-s-side/127011)
**Author:** [@JamesLopez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesLopez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-swapping-passenger-seat-belt-to-driver-s-side/127011 "2018-10-18T13:18:28Z")
Hi, Is it possible to swap the seat belt from the passenger side to the driver side, or the second row back seat belt to the front driver seat. I am planning on picking a the car that was in an accident in a one way trip… --- ## [1990 Nissan Sunny JX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-nissan-sunny-jx/126963)
**Author:** [@Naveed51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naveed51)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-nissan-sunny-jx/126963 "2018-10-18T12:45:25Z")
Kindly suggest me for 1990 Nissan sunny jx petrol engine 1000 cc. So what type of engine oil I should use for my car?? --- ## [Battery disconnect for car at summer home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-disconnect-for-car-at-summer-home/126920)
**Author:** [@vicparkguy\_143369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vicparkguy_143369)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-disconnect-for-car-at-summer-home/126920 "2018-10-18T06:13:19Z")
Hey everyone - I have a summer home where I keep my 2006 Infiniti M45. Every year when I leave the house for the winter, I connect my battery to a trickler, but every year when I return the battery doesn’t start. So was … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=759) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=761)