# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=839 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 840 --- ## [2012 Chrysler 300 - Shakes at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300-shakes-at-idle/119702)
**Author:** [@SteveStrecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveStrecker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-300-shakes-at-idle/119702 "2018-06-23T21:51:19Z")
Does anyone know what it means when check engine flashes and car shakes at idle? Does anyone experience fluttering Rpm on highway? --- ## [2016 Lincoln MKX- New battery already?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-new-battery-already/119712)
**Author:** [@Jan48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jan48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lincoln-mkx-new-battery-already/119712 "2018-06-23T19:56:34Z")
I bought my vehicle new and it currently has 4570 miles on it. Two months ago the battery died. The dealer said it was drained because I don’t drive enough to support all the computerization. The advice I got was to dr… --- ## [Front vs rear brake pad wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-vs-rear-brake-pad-wear/119594)
**Author:** [@haagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haagen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-vs-rear-brake-pad-wear/119594 "2018-06-23T19:43:56Z")
a mechanic recently told me that the rear brake pads on the newer cars wear out faster than the front pads. I was always under the impression that it was the opposite. I have a 2005 Camry and it just seemed like someth… --- ## [2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee drops to lower gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-drops-to-lower-gear/119617)
**Author:** [@KenRob1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenRob1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-drops-to-lower-gear/119617 "2018-06-23T19:22:20Z")
while driving suv Bougs down too a lower gear then I pull over an turn off suv an restart runs great again till next time it happenes --- ## [Engine help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-help/119276)
**Author:** [@Fionna\_Marie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fionna_Marie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-help/119276 "2018-06-23T19:13:24Z")
Just got finished putting engine together. Not sure what this wire is or where it goes. It’s a 2000 ford focus 2.0 spi\[15290928532451796827770978605742\] --- ## [1998 BMW Z3 - Wiper blades](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-z3-wiper-blades/119700)
**Author:** [@RalphHigginbotham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphHigginbotham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-z3-wiper-blades/119700 "2018-06-23T18:08:11Z")
Are pricey wiper replacements really worth the money? --- ## [1998 BMW M clutch replacement estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-m-clutch-replacement-estimate/119681)
**Author:** [@TimDorn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimDorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-m-clutch-replacement-estimate/119681 "2018-06-23T14:55:24Z")
How much to replace the clutch? --- ## [Humming/buzzing sound at low acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-buzzing-sound-at-low-acceleration/119669)
**Author:** [@Yan\_Jie\_Hui](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yan_Jie_Hui)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-buzzing-sound-at-low-acceleration/119669 "2018-06-23T13:57:17Z")
Hi, I got a Camry 99 le 2.2l I took my car to th mechanics because of this humming/buzzing sound. I can hear in the cabin, but I am not 100% sure from where’s it’s coming from, it might be coming from the front right. … --- ## [No horn and no cruise control, ideas? Also air horn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-horn-and-no-cruise-control-ideas-also-air-horn/119665)
**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-horn-and-no-cruise-control-ideas-also-air-horn/119665 "2018-06-23T13:37:12Z")
Hey folks, im back to pick y’alls brains a bit. Mostly because im all out of trouble to cause elsewhere.\[image\] (old 3-prong thingy shown) Awhile back, after my steering column replacement, my horn worked with no cruise… --- ## [How to reset 2016 Honda Accord dash dials?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reset-2016-honda-accord-dash-dials/119675)
**Author:** [@LeaAstin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeaAstin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reset-2016-honda-accord-dash-dials/119675 "2018-06-23T12:45:01Z")
Dashboard re-setting dials. Initial dial for driving speed with digitalized acceleration dial missing after regular oil change. How to re-set this? --- ## [2002 sebring Cylinder 4 misfire (P0304)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-cylinder-4-misfire-p0304/119678)
**Author:** [@Poiznivy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Poiznivy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-sebring-cylinder-4-misfire-p0304/119678 "2018-06-23T12:14:33Z")
I bought a 2002 Sebring back in February. It had low miles and was in excellent condition for it’s age. It ran great at first but now sometimes while driving my radio will lose power. Then the brake and battery light fl… --- ## [2013 Nissan Quest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-quest/119621)
**Author:** [@bROWN06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bROWN06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-quest/119621 "2018-06-23T03:34:00Z")
The ac went out on our car. We paid over $800 to get it fixed but the cold air was not as cold as we thought it should be and we took it back to be checked. The repair shop said that our Quest had a dual air conditione… --- ## [Help my car isnt going when i step on gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-isnt-going-when-i-step-on-gas/119613)
**Author:** [@Samangie1426](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Samangie1426)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-isnt-going-when-i-step-on-gas/119613 "2018-06-23T03:18:20Z")
Ok my 1999 saturn sl manual wont go. I put the car in first and slowly let of clutch n the car will pull n go but i press gas it wont go only revs. Does the same in reverse…i HAVE NO HELP IM A SINGLE MOTHER N MY DAD WHO … --- ## [2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid brakes squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-hybrid-brakes-squeak/119635)
**Author:** [@larryvishnevsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryvishnevsky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-hybrid-brakes-squeak/119635 "2018-06-23T02:44:56Z")
my question is when i press the breaks it gives a squeaking i went to the mechanic and he told me its the abs pump i changed it and it still makes the same noise what do i need to do to get rid of the noise. --- ## [2014 Jeep Patriot 4wd needs an oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-4wd-needs-an-oil-change/119652)
**Author:** [@TammyRobertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TammyRobertson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-patriot-4wd-needs-an-oil-change/119652 "2018-06-23T02:37:54Z")
I have a 2014 Jeep Patroit. I get regularly scheduled oil changes. I have been told my 4 wheel drive needs an oil change. Is this true? --- ## [Lift gate pops open by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lift-gate-pops-open-by-itself/119640)
**Author:** [@Olliecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olliecat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lift-gate-pops-open-by-itself/119640 "2018-06-23T01:12:21Z")
The lift gate pops open by itself and I have to open it the rest of the way with the key remote and then close it. Sometimes it opens again right away. This happens for like a month or so and then it stops. Then it will … --- ## [2013 Buick Enclave: doors don’t auto-unlock anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-doors-don-t-auto-unlock-anymore/119633)
**Author:** [@SamMcNeiland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamMcNeiland)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-enclave-doors-don-t-auto-unlock-anymore/119633 "2018-06-23T01:09:14Z")
Normally the doors unlock when transmission car is placed in PARK position but this has stopped working. One has to punch the unlock button on driver’s door to unlock doors now, which is just an inconvenience. Is there… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 passenger windows won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-passenger-windows-won-t-work/119576)
**Author:** [@OliverGrillmeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OliverGrillmeyer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-passenger-windows-won-t-work/119576 "2018-06-23T00:30:43Z")
Hi. All of my electric passenger windows stopped working. No movement using driver side switches or passenger switches. Both power window fuses are good (tested with ohm meter). I have not disconnected the battery. The p… --- ## [Aftermarket rearview mirror for 1992 Ford Probe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rearview-mirror-for-1992-ford-probe/119394)
**Author:** [@StephenReynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenReynolds)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rearview-mirror-for-1992-ford-probe/119394 "2018-06-23T00:03:46Z")
This is the GF’s car. The rear view mirror is glued onto the windshield, at least until the glue fails, which is a ± five-year event. For several reasons I would like to replace it with a ceiling-mounted mirror. Selle… --- ## [2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara leaks after new blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-leaks-after-new-blower-motor/119628)
**Author:** [@EvolaMatthews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvolaMatthews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-grand-vitara-leaks-after-new-blower-motor/119628 "2018-06-22T23:26:05Z")
I change the blower motor fo ac/heater. Now the water is leaking into the car, --- ## [2015 Nissan Rogue - Humming Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-humming-transmission/119578)
**Author:** [@yvette1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yvette1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-rogue-humming-transmission/119578 "2018-06-22T23:15:43Z")
Nissan Rouge purchased brand new in August of 2015. 91,115 miles. Last Friday I began hearing a humming sound. Took it too the dealer today who told me my transmission needed to be replaced. --- ## [06 Pontiac Grand Prix white smoke from under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-grand-prix-white-smoke-from-under-hood/119639)
**Author:** [@CajunGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CajunGirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-pontiac-grand-prix-white-smoke-from-under-hood/119639 "2018-06-22T22:50:32Z")
I have a 06 Pontiac Grand Prix and was driving yesterday and started seeing what looked like white smoke coming from under the hood. The temperature gage did go to the red and I immediately pulled over and had the car to… --- ## [1987 Dodge W250 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-dodge-w250-won-t-start/119644)
**Author:** [@PETERGEIKIE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PETERGEIKIE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-dodge-w250-won-t-start/119644 "2018-06-22T22:30:32Z")
rebuilt carburated 360 w/an msd 6al multispark unit & blaster 2 coil. Purchased the vehicle this way. Recently,after driving vehicle for a short period of time (1/2 hr to 1 hr), it will not restart after shut down. after… --- ## [2010 Dodge Journey horn randomly beeps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-horn-randomly-beeps/119642)
**Author:** [@linda57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/linda57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-journey-horn-randomly-beeps/119642 "2018-06-22T22:26:22Z")
my horn randomly beeps --- ## [2005 Subaru Forester harmonic balancer related to timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-harmonic-balancer-related-to-timing-belt/119529)
**Author:** [@Nick24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick24)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-forester-harmonic-balancer-related-to-timing-belt/119529 "2018-06-22T21:22:48Z")
Hi, My harmonic balancer needs to be replaced. About 9000 miles ago I had the timing belt replaced and am wondering what are the chances the mechanic messed up the balancer in the process? --- ## [2002 Honda CR-V AC Causes Vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-ac-causes-vibrations/119623)
**Author:** [@JuliaKirschel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuliaKirschel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-ac-causes-vibrations/119623 "2018-06-22T16:24:36Z")
What could cause my engine to start to vibrate when I turn on the fan for the air conditioner and stops when I turn it off? I feel the vibration in the steering wheel and, to a lesser extent, the front seat. --- ## [2006 Pontiac Torrent - no running lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-torrent-no-running-lights/119619)
**Author:** [@Herman38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Herman38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-torrent-no-running-lights/119619 "2018-06-22T16:12:14Z")
2006 chevrolet Equinox Pontiac Torrent no running lights no tag lights no dash lights --- ## [Locking my 2009 Nissan Versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-my-2009-nissan-versa/119601)
**Author:** [@NancyOConnor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyOConnor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-my-2009-nissan-versa/119601 "2018-06-22T16:06:57Z")
When using remote to open door, front lights do not flicker. and when locking doors signal no longer heard --- ## [Smell of burning clutch in a car with a recently replaced clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-burning-clutch-in-a-car-with-a-recently-replaced-clutch/119589)
**Author:** [@CR17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CR17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-burning-clutch-in-a-car-with-a-recently-replaced-clutch/119589 "2018-06-22T13:29:23Z")
Hey folks! I have a 2003 Subaru Forester, manual transmission, about 185,000 miles. I had the clutch replaced back in March. It’s happened several times over the past, oh, two weeks or so, that I’ve been driving and sme… --- ## [Stalling 2015 Infiniti Q50](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-infiniti-q50/119366)
**Author:** [@LarryWheeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryWheeler)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2015-infiniti-q50/119366 "2018-06-22T13:23:45Z")
My Infiniti q50 hybrid stalls before every take off. My dealership told me that"s just what hybrids do. it did not do it when i bought it. it started a month or so after. why no recall when they supposedly all do it ? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=838) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=840)