# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=831 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 832 --- ## [Differential whine - 2002 GMC 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-whine-2002-gmc-1500/120343)
**Author:** [@rebernhardt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebernhardt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-whine-2002-gmc-1500/120343 "2018-07-05T19:57:06Z")
I now (90K miles) have the exact same differential whine that was described in last Sunday’s (7/1/2018) article regarding the new Dodge pickup. My question is how do I determine which differential is making the noise?… --- ## [2009 Dodge Grand Caravan with diesel in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-with-diesel-in-the-tank/120297)
**Author:** [@EstherR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EstherR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-grand-caravan-with-diesel-in-the-tank/120297 "2018-07-05T17:07:26Z")
.59 worth of diesel in gas tank, my car will not start. would that be the problem? battery is ok. --- ## [2008 Toyota Solara oxygen sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-oxygen-sensors/120354)
**Author:** [@MichaelInduni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelInduni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-solara-oxygen-sensors/120354 "2018-07-05T15:50:50Z")
Oxygen sensors keep going out on my 2008 Toyota Solara (50K miles). Is this a common problem with this vehicle? Dealer says running the car with the check engine light on hurts gas mileage and may harm the catalytic conv… --- ## [2013 Honda Accord wheel bearing failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-wheel-bearing-failure/120306)
**Author:** [@DaveLeigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveLeigh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-wheel-bearing-failure/120306 "2018-07-05T15:32:17Z")
I have a 2013 Honda Accord with 34000 miles. It had a noise from the rear that was speed dependent. It needed both rear hub bearing assemblies replaced. Why do wheel bearings fail? Is 34000 miles common for wheel bea… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Equinox sputters and stalls at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-sputters-and-stalls-at-stop/120363)
**Author:** [@warrenarnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warrenarnett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-sputters-and-stalls-at-stop/120363 "2018-07-05T15:28:36Z")
car sputters and sometimes stalls when you stop. turn off ac fan and it runs smooth. --- ## [AC and heater blowing at same time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-and-heater-blowing-at-same-time/120316)
**Author:** [@fredster1022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fredster1022)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-and-heater-blowing-at-same-time/120316 "2018-07-05T14:32:16Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota and the AC hasn’t been working. I took it to a mechanic. They vacuum tested it added stop leak and recharged the Freon. However it’s not blowing cold air. They said that the blend door … --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class feels like it has a flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-feels-like-it-has-a-flat/120361)
**Author:** [@ArleneSablan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArleneSablan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-glk-class-feels-like-it-has-a-flat/120361 "2018-07-05T14:23:34Z")
When I drive the car it seems like I have a flat. Only when I step on the gas, when I let go, the ride is smooth again. They checked my tires but all my tires are ok. Also, when I step on the gas it seems like its ski… --- ## [Touchy brakes in 2015 Lexus GS 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touchy-brakes-in-2015-lexus-gs-350/120328)
**Author:** [@bob30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob30)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/touchy-brakes-in-2015-lexus-gs-350/120328 "2018-07-05T13:13:43Z")
Brakes are really touchy…must use very light foot when braking… Can the brakes be adjusted(backed off)? --- ## [Electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronics/120408)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Fagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim_Fagan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electronics/120408 "2018-07-05T13:12:27Z")
I was driving my car today when everything seemed to fail at once. The dash is saying power steering is out (it does not feel like it is), the check engine light is giving me a code saying communication was lost with the… --- ## [2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class master key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class-master-key/120402)
**Author:** [@MervatHAllam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MervatHAllam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class-master-key/120402 "2018-07-05T13:11:43Z")
The Problem 1- The master key does not open the doors or the trunk. 2- when I put the key in the starter (ignition) it does not turn, and I can not start the engine and it makes a sign in the front (re… --- ## [2009 Honda CR-V overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-overheating/120314)
**Author:** [@Diane34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-cr-v-overheating/120314 "2018-07-05T11:30:38Z")
Honda CRV overheating --- ## [Flush 2001 Toyota Corolla trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-2001-toyota-corolla-trans/120336)
**Author:** [@MosesDurosawo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MosesDurosawo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flush-2001-toyota-corolla-trans/120336 "2018-07-05T08:10:58Z")
Should I flush the transmission of a Toyota Corolla with about 240,000 miles? --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla won't reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-wont-reverse/120374)
**Author:** [@KolaAdegoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KolaAdegoke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-wont-reverse/120374 "2018-07-05T04:09:24Z")
I drive 2009 toyota corolla 1.8. the car do not reverse even when the lever is put in R. The auto mechanic replaced the reverse lever inside the gear. Yet the problem persists. He now said that the brain box inside the g… --- ## [2007 Hyundai Sonata intake camshaft position timing code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-sonata-intake-camshaft-position-timing-code/120323)
**Author:** [@JoeyViera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyViera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-hyundai-sonata-intake-camshaft-position-timing-code/120323 "2018-07-05T03:56:52Z")
Just put a new motor, new cat converter, and new starter, fuel pump, and valve cover on. Car has 119k but the new motor has 82k on it. My engine light came on and I got it check out and it said Intake Camshaft position t… --- ## [2005 Mazda Protege5 e-brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-protege5-e-brake/120308)
**Author:** [@jeff47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-protege5-e-brake/120308 "2018-07-03T15:15:49Z")
how do you re-adjust rear caliper piston / e-brake allen-wrench adjustment screw. I replaced brake pads and rotors, and now there is no e-brake --- ## [Is This "Simple" Alternator Test Correct?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-simple-alternator-test-correct/120382)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-simple-alternator-test-correct/120382 "2018-07-05T01:27:30Z")
I’m linking a YouTube video for reference. In it, the man says that you can determine whether your alternator is bad or your battery is the problem by starting your engine and then removing the positive terminal on your… --- ## [2007 Chrysler Sebring won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-wont-start/120388)
**Author:** [@guythurston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guythurston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-sebring-wont-start/120388 "2018-07-04T23:15:32Z")
lighting bolt on screen came on wont start --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V “green leaf” doesn’t help mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-green-leaf-doesn-t-help-mileage/120338)
**Author:** [@JeffreyClark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyClark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-green-leaf-doesn-t-help-mileage/120338 "2018-07-04T23:07:37Z")
Although the “green leaf” button is supposed to increase mileage I see no increase although the cruse control is definitely negatively effected. Is something wrong with this CR-V? --- ## [Hood Won't Close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-wont-close/120348)
**Author:** [@RobDude16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobDude16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-wont-close/120348 "2018-07-04T20:33:04Z")
My radio/in-dash navigation unit stopped working last week. I checked the fuse and it wasn’t blown. I’d read online that sometimes disconnecting the battery can fix this. I gave it a try…waited 15 minutes…and like mag… --- ## [2019 Volkswagen Jetta compact spares: safe for the average driver?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-compact-spares-safe-for-the-average-driver/120332)
**Author:** [@SteveSnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveSnyder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volkswagen-jetta-compact-spares-safe-for-the-average-driver/120332 "2018-07-04T16:40:49Z")
Ray, The 2019 VW Jetta comes with at mobility set instead of a spare tire i.e.,a can of goop and a air compressor. The user complicated instructions and warnings in the Owners Manual, pages 353-356 seem to make the use o… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Colorado key sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-key-sticking/120365)
**Author:** [@Ridings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ridings)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-colorado-key-sticking/120365 "2018-07-04T16:20:35Z")
2017 Chevy Colorado sticking key in ignition switch. --- ## [Engine vibration 2012 kia Optima lx 2.4L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-vibration-2012-kia-optima-lx-2-4l/120355)
**Author:** [@Emurry8448](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emurry8448)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-vibration-2012-kia-optima-lx-2-4l/120355 "2018-07-04T14:54:45Z")
So I just bought a 2012 kia Optima Lx 2.4L from my job (Moritz Chevrolet dealership-used cars), it has 53k miles on it surprisingly, but means it sat for a while. I’ve had it for not even a month and the engine vibrates … --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Cavalier AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-ac/120219)
**Author:** [@Nickpotsos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickpotsos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-cavalier-ac/120219 "2018-07-04T13:36:47Z")
Like 2003 Chevy cavalier air-conditioner works fine when you’re on the highway but is soon as you get off and stop for a little bit of time at a light or whatever the engine light and the engine starts getting warm and s… --- ## [Post accident diagnostic and repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-accident-diagnostic-and-repair/119650)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Allen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_Allen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-accident-diagnostic-and-repair/119650 "2018-07-04T13:25:06Z")
So my parents 2001 Nissan Maxima was hit head on while parked in the road. Remarkably the front looks mostly fine even though it was hit. But the impact was hard enough to move it back about 4-5ft and hit the truck parke… --- ## [Camry LE 2004 parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-le-2004-parking-brake/120012)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-le-2004-parking-brake/120012 "2018-07-04T13:17:52Z")
125K miles. Ever since I inherited the car about 10 years and 90K miles ago the car spends a lot of time parked and the p-brake is always used. Lever-type parking brake needed adjusting (maybe second time). I looked at… --- ## [2005 Chrysler 300C needs another rear axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300c-needs-another-rear-axle/120342)
**Author:** [@LindaLovitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaLovitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-300c-needs-another-rear-axle/120342 "2018-07-04T11:51:30Z")
Keep having to replace the rear axles on both sides, once in 2013, 2017 and think thats the problem again. This car only has 84,000 on it what the heck? --- ## [2000 Volvo S70 strut costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-strut-costs/120273)
**Author:** [@MaryBarbes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryBarbes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-strut-costs/120273 "2018-07-04T03:36:40Z")
How much are new struts for a 2000 Volvo S70? And Where do I find a good place to take it in the Schaumburg/OHare area? --- ## [Can i rethread a spark pluck thats been retreaded once already](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-rethread-a-spark-pluck-thats-been-retreaded-once-already/120207)
**Author:** [@Jayjay302](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jayjay302)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-rethread-a-spark-pluck-thats-been-retreaded-once-already/120207 "2018-07-03T23:18:45Z")
Im confused cause the mechanics saying you can’t just rethread it again is this true. Thank in advance for any help --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche speedometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-speedometer/120288)
**Author:** [@Jerry47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-speedometer/120288 "2018-07-03T21:45:58Z")
My speedomater and speedomater lights don,t work --- ## [2001 Pontiac Aztek won't stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-wont-stay-running/120299)
**Author:** [@gene32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gene32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pontiac-aztek-wont-stay-running/120299 "2018-07-03T21:45:00Z")
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