# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=84 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 85 --- ## [A/C Bypass Pulley for Ford Escape 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-bypass-pulley-for-ford-escape-2011/191607)
**Author:** [@Emkay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emkay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-bypass-pulley-for-ford-escape-2011/191607 "2023-07-10T06:25:34Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2011 Ford Escape XLT (4 cyl). The A/C compressor has seized up and basically burnt up my belt. I really would rather just put an A/C Bypass Pulley on there instead of spending money replacing the c… --- ## [2011 Ford Transit Connect - inconsistent oil dipstick readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-transit-connect-inconsistent-oil-dipstick-readings/176204)
**Author:** [@Terry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-transit-connect-inconsistent-oil-dipstick-readings/176204 "2023-07-10T04:12:00Z")
When I checkI the oil in the morning, it shows dry. When I run and shut off, even for a couple hrs, it shows overflow. Don,t know what to believe . --- ## [Car Not Starting Only In Morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-only-in-morning/191605)
**Author:** [@peterkmin83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterkmin83)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-only-in-morning/191605 "2023-07-10T03:37:48Z")
Yesterday morning, I drove the car about 30 minutes and turned it off for 45 minutes. When I tried turning it on, the car did not start so I jumped it. It ran fine the rest of the day and I was able to turn the car on an… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Impala - Speedo goes nuts then car shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-speedo-goes-nuts-then-car-shuts-down/191590)
**Author:** [@akwayn48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akwayn48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-speedo-goes-nuts-then-car-shuts-down/191590 "2023-07-09T21:32:37Z")
The needle on the MPH erratically jumps up and down and then the car dies out. --- ## [Have the mechanics caused more problems to my car or is it a coincidence it has broken again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-the-mechanics-caused-more-problems-to-my-car-or-is-it-a-coincidence-it-has-broken-again/191593)
**Author:** [@Benbaylis10\_185952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benbaylis10_185952)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-the-mechanics-caused-more-problems-to-my-car-or-is-it-a-coincidence-it-has-broken-again/191593 "2023-07-09T21:28:00Z")
Hi, I have a petrol Ford Focus 2017 eco boost. This has done 45k miles. A couple weeks ago the clutch went so I got this replaced and also had to get the dual mass fly wheel replaced. Now just a week later after it bein… --- ## [2016 Volvo S60 - Excessive oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-excessive-oil-consumption/191569)
**Author:** [@General-Home-1134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/General-Home-1134)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-excessive-oil-consumption/191569 "2023-07-09T18:20:03Z")
I have a 2016 Volvo S60 which I purchased in July 2016 with about 6000 miles. I started having problems with excessive oil consumption about a year ago. I was adding oil. I received a letter from Volvo about 6 months… --- ## [2015 Ford Transit Connect Wagon has mystery popping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-transit-connect-wagon-has-mystery-popping-noise/159668)
**Author:** [@SimoneLivingwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimoneLivingwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-transit-connect-wagon-has-mystery-popping-noise/159668 "2023-07-09T13:01:28Z")
Even when the radio is off, the weather is clear, warm or cold there is a very loud POP that happens at random about every 20 minutes inside the cab seemingly from the dash board, that scares me and Ford won’t fix it on … --- ## [2010 Ford Transit Connect still shakes after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-still-shakes-after-repair/164282)
**Author:** [@EvaPena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaPena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-still-shakes-after-repair/164282 "2023-07-09T11:48:54Z")
i take my transit to mechanic shop for shake engine and they find out was on engine mount ,and they replace it …buth still doing the same problems …any idea what can be … --- ## [2011 Volvo C70 - Headliner replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-headliner-replacement/191428)
**Author:** [@edo08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edo08)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-headliner-replacement/191428 "2023-07-09T04:12:53Z")
what is the total cost and labor for replacing center headliner on 2011 Volvo c70 t please. --- ## [Could ECU act up intermittently causing high idle? Any other ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-ecu-act-up-intermittently-causing-high-idle-any-other-ideas/191366)
**Author:** [@Jahagafut\_185280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jahagafut_185280)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-ecu-act-up-intermittently-causing-high-idle-any-other-ideas/191366 "2023-07-08T22:24:05Z")
I’ve got an 03 Buick Lesabre, 3800 Series II, predictably after an hour of driving the idle starts to get high, it used to go to 3500 but I’ve since replaced the parts I’ll list at the end and it now hangs out around 180… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - Exhaust odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-exhaust-odor/191572)
**Author:** [@sensitivenose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sensitivenose)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-exhaust-odor/191572 "2023-07-08T21:30:13Z")
Noxious engine exhaust odor coming into the cabin at the driver’s side feet. Taken regularly to dealer for maintenance, filter changes, etc. Have complained about it a few times and no one else smells it. I have often… --- ## [2009 Honda Accord runs rough in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-runs-rough-in-park/191580)
**Author:** [@grudzibp\_185943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grudzibp_185943)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-runs-rough-in-park/191580 "2023-07-08T21:04:43Z")
My 2009 v6 Accord slightly sputters when in park but not when stopped in drive. It has about 120K miles. Any idea why? No check engine light and RPMs are stable when it happens. --- ## [Can a new car battery solve transmission issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-car-battery-solve-transmission-issues/191519)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-car-battery-solve-transmission-issues/191519 "2023-07-08T20:43:05Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE. For about 5 weeks, have had error code P07A3 come and go. Have had stuttering come and go when accelerating from stop. Transmission issue. Learned yesterday that my battery was completely dea… --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Rattles in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-rattles-in-cold/191549)
**Author:** [@Psul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-rattles-in-cold/191549 "2023-07-08T12:55:52Z")
Cold 5l has rattle when starting in cold weather Ford changed baffle near exhaust $20 bucks Not fixed (80k btw) Warmer weather rattle starts after a bit goes for longer time No noise after 10 min Thank you --- ## [Does anyone know what this tube is on my 2006 Ford Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tube-is-on-my-2006-ford-focus/191570)
**Author:** [@bradyk6\_185911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradyk6_185911)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tube-is-on-my-2006-ford-focus/191570 "2023-07-08T03:52:11Z")
I noticed this tube sticking out below my car and I don’t think it was like that before. Does anyone know what it is and if it needs to be repaired? The pictures are taken from the rear, driver’s side corner of the car. … --- ## [1994 Ford Aerostar - AC charge gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-aerostar-ac-charge-gone-wrong/191555)
**Author:** [@TheCadillacKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheCadillacKid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-aerostar-ac-charge-gone-wrong/191555 "2023-07-08T02:02:34Z")
Yesterday I charged my A/C. It did not get real cold. I kept the pressure in the green. Today it worked great but when getting home, there was an odd smell. The engine seemed to have an oily film on it. Not any normal e… --- ## [Strange Problems with 70 Maverick I Once Had](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problems-with-70-maverick-i-once-had/190108)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problems-with-70-maverick-i-once-had/190108 "2023-07-08T01:33:24Z")
I had a '70 Maverick. The heater only had about 2/3 the normal amount of heat though. I found a thermostat that wouldnt close but when I replaced it, still only 2/3 the heat. I then found the heater core to be 1/3 plugge… --- ## [Camry 2010 can't move forwards, but will reverse normally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2010-cant-move-forwards-but-will-reverse-normally/191485)
**Author:** [@binhduong0908\_185737](https://community.cartalk.com/u/binhduong0908_185737)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-2010-cant-move-forwards-but-will-reverse-normally/191485 "2023-07-07T22:08:32Z")
Hi. My car can’t move in driving. However, I can reverse it as usual. When I try to accelerate in D, there is noise coming from the rear wheels. Then, I tried to jack each rear wheel and it turns out that the left rear… --- ## [Is it OK to erase a DTC freeze frame from a scanner?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-erase-a-dtc-freeze-frame-from-a-scanner/191535)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-ok-to-erase-a-dtc-freeze-frame-from-a-scanner/191535 "2023-07-07T16:18:52Z")
I’ve been dealing with a DTC P07A3 (transmission code) for a few weeks. I had the code 3 times – freeze frame, pending, and permanent. I got the transmission issue corrected, and the pending and permanent codes went away… --- ## [1998 Honda CR-V - Suspension failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-suspension-failure/191491)
**Author:** [@Trapper41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trapper41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-suspension-failure/191491 "2023-07-07T15:58:30Z")
I have 98 honda crv turned in my drive and wheel and hub broke away and it was bottomed out on my lower ball joint suspension what could cause this other then bad ball joints I guess and my axle came out also --- ## [Misfire, loss of brakes, and code P0017](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-loss-of-brakes-and-code-p0017/191517)
**Author:** [@jenni1011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenni1011)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-loss-of-brakes-and-code-p0017/191517 "2023-07-06T22:51:25Z")
I’m hoping I can get some answers/advice about my car before I approve any expensive repairs, I’ll put my questions after the description of the issues. Thanks for reading :slightly\_smiling\_face: A quick summary of my c… --- ## [Cooling fans not working properly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-not-working-properly/191332)
**Author:** [@khanhkpu1710cartalk\_185778](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khanhkpu1710cartalk_185778)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fans-not-working-properly/191332 "2023-07-06T22:40:15Z")
Hi everybody! My 2001 toyota camry has been overheating. I noticed that the cooling fan on the passenger side isn’t spinning, and replaced it but it still overheat. Then I noticed that both fans spin slow when the AC is… --- ## [Engine only goes to 2000 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-only-goes-to-2000-rpm/191527)
**Author:** [@baron11212\_185896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baron11212_185896)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-only-goes-to-2000-rpm/191527 "2023-07-06T22:08:13Z")
2003 pt cruiser MANUAL trans wont go above 2000 rpm no matter if sitting or driving replaced crank position sensor had previously replaced map sensor also air control valve --- ## [Car dealership trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dealership-trouble/191524)
**Author:** [@dmccubrey\_185895](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmccubrey_185895)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dealership-trouble/191524 "2023-07-06T21:49:55Z")
So I have a dilemma Back in February 2023 my 2013 VW Passat started making weird noises . Would not accelerate. Local mechanic said they could not repair it . Looked like a timing chain . Sent the car to a dealership. D… --- ## [2014 Porsche Panamera Hybrid - New battery may help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-panamera-hybrid-new-battery-may-help/191539)
**Author:** [@alotash4u2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alotash4u2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-porsche-panamera-hybrid-new-battery-may-help/191539 "2023-07-06T20:14:13Z")
2014 porsche panamera hybrid wont start brought a new battery --- ## [2007 Honda Fit Dashboard Electrical Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-dashboard-electrical-issues/191449)
**Author:** [@nussjohnathan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nussjohnathan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-fit-dashboard-electrical-issues/191449 "2023-07-06T13:26:16Z")
Hey everyone, Whilst driving a long distance drive, the dash was showing random different engine light errors. There were two that I observed but was unable to replicate. The ABS and E-brake lights were on, and the gr… --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 - Water from tailpipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-water-from-tailpipe/191515)
**Author:** [@Help46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Help46)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-water-from-tailpipe/191515 "2023-07-06T03:20:11Z")
Why does water spray out my tailpipe when goin down road but doesn’t drip sitting at a idle and haven’t lost any from radiator --- ## [Hammer rotor heavily cause problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hammer-rotor-heavily-cause-problems/191470)
**Author:** [@pigvet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pigvet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hammer-rotor-heavily-cause-problems/191470 "2023-07-06T00:02:00Z")
HI, My rotor is rusted and stuck on the hub, I hammer the rotor at the 9 o’clock point (looking at the car) heavily for a long time. Now I got the rotor off but the new rotor contact the mounting support tightly. Did I m… --- ## [2000 Saturn SL - won't stay cranked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl-wont-stay-cranked/191530)
**Author:** [@randy3178](https://community.cartalk.com/u/randy3178)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-saturn-sl-wont-stay-cranked/191530 "2023-07-05T21:36:56Z")
engine cranks but wont stay cranked --- ## [2014 Dodge Challenger - Noise at highway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-challenger-noise-at-highway-speeds/191512)
**Author:** [@dave40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-challenger-noise-at-highway-speeds/191512 "2023-07-05T21:28:58Z")
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