# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=841 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 842 --- ## [Creaking right after a stop and when the weight of the car shifts back from stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-right-after-a-stop-and-when-the-weight-of-the-car-shifts-back-from-stopping/82789)
**Author:** [@amandalam88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amandalam88)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-right-after-a-stop-and-when-the-weight-of-the-car-shifts-back-from-stopping/82789 "2018-06-21T04:48:56Z")
My 2003 Hyundai Elantra makes this creaking noise when I come to a stop. It seems to make it when the weight is shifting back from a stop. It's not a brake noise. I've checked my brakes and they're fine. It's not eve… --- ## [How many thermostats does a 2003 Nissan X-Trail have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-thermostats-does-a-2003-nissan-x-trail-have/119515)
**Author:** [@shadreckVangana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadreckVangana)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-thermostats-does-a-2003-nissan-x-trail-have/119515 "2018-06-21T04:15:23Z")
does nissan x trail have 2 themostarts --- ## [1996 Buick Park Avenue Part Name Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-part-name-needed/119555)
**Author:** [@jimmy\_mcgee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmy_mcgee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-park-avenue-part-name-needed/119555 "2018-06-21T03:37:07Z")
\[0612182012a\] My car released all of it’s refrigerant a few days ago. I Put some spare refrigerant in and tracked the leak back to the small hole in that top left cavity you can see in that picture of my a/c compressor. … --- ## [2006 CRV Chemical smell inside cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-crv-chemical-smell-inside-cabin/119524)
**Author:** [@thuegli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thuegli)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-crv-chemical-smell-inside-cabin/119524 "2018-06-21T03:26:33Z")
My wife has a 2006 Honda CR-V. She purchased new and has had it serviced at the dealer for all the regular service intervals and fluid changes etc. Her last service was about 1 month ago. She’s never had any issues wit… --- ## [2001 Mercury Grand Marquis AC won’t blow cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-ac-won-t-blow-cold/119506)
**Author:** [@brandon55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandon55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-grand-marquis-ac-won-t-blow-cold/119506 "2018-06-21T02:44:49Z")
my a/c doesn’t blow cold air at all, the compresser still comes on, I replaced a relay switch and I tried to put Freon, into it but it would not take it. I’m thinking that the lines might be blocked what can I do??? --- ## [2013 RAM 1500 cam shaft lifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-cam-shaft-lifter/119493)
**Author:** [@Aimee1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aimee1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ram-1500-cam-shaft-lifter/119493 "2018-06-21T02:37:52Z")
Dodge 1500 Hemi Ram most likely has a camshaft lifter problem. I just put new tires on bout 6 months ago, new starter in and tune up 2 weeks ago. So $850 trying to fix the problem already. I am 5000 miles out of my warra… --- ## [Broke a bolt while doing my valve cover gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-a-bolt-while-doing-my-valve-cover-gasket/119417)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-a-bolt-while-doing-my-valve-cover-gasket/119417 "2018-06-21T02:16:55Z")
Broke the following bolt while screwing my valve cover back on after doing a new gasket. Can’t tell if oil is leaking near the missing bolt since I never really cleaned up the original mess. Suggestions? Maybe it’s ok wi… --- ## [2014 Ford Explorer police interceptor with blistering paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-police-interceptor-with-blistering-paint/119480)
**Author:** [@RaymondDunbar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaymondDunbar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-police-interceptor-with-blistering-paint/119480 "2018-06-21T01:57:31Z")
I have 20 ford police interceptor utility. 2014 to 2017 several have started to blister. some are no chips of paint falling off. Dealer called ford and was told must have holes before covering. Ford selling vehicles to… --- ## [2006 Dodge Magnum SXT Won't Crank (Video Included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-magnum-sxt-wont-crank-video-included/119541)
**Author:** [@RobEarthOne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobEarthOne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-magnum-sxt-wont-crank-video-included/119541 "2018-06-21T01:42:06Z")
My 2006 Dodge Magnum will not crank. When I put the key in and turn it, I just hear a click and a buzzing noise. I checked the starter relay and there seems to be a click coming from it when I turn the key. I have a new … --- ## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport blind spot detector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-blind-spot-detector/119468)
**Author:** [@Catherine20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catherine20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-blind-spot-detector/119468 "2018-06-21T01:40:19Z")
Blind spot detector suddenly stopped working. Light will not go on when button is pressed. --- ## [2008 Ford F150 got rain in the interior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f150-got-rain-in-the-interior/119508)
**Author:** [@BradE.Olsen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BradE.Olsen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f150-got-rain-in-the-interior/119508 "2018-06-21T01:35:59Z")
I have a 2008 F-150 with a little over 100K on it. I left the drivers window open one night and it rained in. Next day I started it up, heard a noise coming from the dash area (warning alarm). All the warning lights came… --- ## [Mechanic vs. Dealer for 2008 Acura TL service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-vs-dealer-for-2008-acura-tl-service/119534)
**Author:** [@KarenPoole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenPoole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-vs-dealer-for-2008-acura-tl-service/119534 "2018-06-20T19:28:06Z")
Is it best to take my acura to the dealership for the big maintenance services such as the 100,000 or 200,000 mile service? Or could I get my local mechanic to do those services successfully and less expensively? --- ## [205 Taurus sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/205-taurus-sudden-acceleration/38343)
**Author:** [@mrantenna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrantenna)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/205-taurus-sudden-acceleration/38343 "2018-06-20T18:53:51Z")
My gf has a 2005 Ford Taurus with 68000 miles. Lately it has suddenly accelerates for no reason , and does this randomly. We took it to bell tire because they were open when we could get there. There was an engine lig… --- ## [Permanently opening 2013 Ford Focus ST symposer valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanently-opening-2013-ford-focus-st-symposer-valve/119485)
**Author:** [@AlexLindemann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexLindemann)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanently-opening-2013-ford-focus-st-symposer-valve/119485 "2018-06-20T18:41:05Z")
Does anyone know how I can easily get the symposer valve permanently open? --- ## [2011 Nissan Juke goes lame, but comes back. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-juke-goes-lame-but-comes-back-why/119531)
**Author:** [@chuck421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck421)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-juke-goes-lame-but-comes-back-why/119531 "2018-06-20T17:34:05Z")
while traveling on NYS thruway, juke went lame. No power, car slowed down and transmission would not downshift. This went on for about 15-20 minutes on the highway and when I got closer to NYC and got in heavy traffic it… --- ## [Mini-van with fallen suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-van-with-fallen-suspension/68017)
**Author:** [@Adriannest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adriannest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-van-with-fallen-suspension/68017 "2018-06-20T16:43:16Z")
We have a 1999 Chrysler Town and Country mini-van with 156,000 miles on it. There is rust damage to the left front strut suspension tower. Suspension has fallen onto the tire. Got an estimate for $2000 to fix. Does that … --- ## [1994 Ford Explorer fuel relays](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-fuel-relays/119510)
**Author:** [@dollie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dollie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-explorer-fuel-relays/119510 "2018-06-20T15:42:35Z")
were are the relay on fuel system --- ## [Shifter indicator for 2003 Pontiac Bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-indicator-for-2003-pontiac-bonneville/119521)
**Author:** [@JoseSaavedra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoseSaavedra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifter-indicator-for-2003-pontiac-bonneville/119521 "2018-06-20T14:39:29Z")
Does anybody know where to get the piece that attaches from the shifter to the indicator (P-R-N-D-1-2-3). I accidentally broke it off while replacing the light bulb to illuminate the indicator. When I shift to Drive, the… --- ## [Disabling 2011 Subaru Outback EPB system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-2011-subaru-outback-epb-system/119477)
**Author:** [@DanDayton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanDayton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabling-2011-subaru-outback-epb-system/119477 "2018-06-20T14:20:26Z")
Gee, Contacted Subaru of America and they said there was no problem with the EPB System, that has been in use since 2011…so why do they put an emergency EPB release TORX and handle in these vehicles? Brakes are locked … --- ## [2000 Honda Civic trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-trouble-starting/119398)
**Author:** [@ChristopherRoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristopherRoss)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-civic-trouble-starting/119398 "2018-06-20T12:06:31Z")
If my car sits overnight, first thing in the morning, it will start. But after driving maybe 30 mins I’ll turn it off and it won’t start again. If i let it sit for maybe 30-45 mins, it’ll start up with a strong gas smell… --- ## [Magnetic Ride Control Struts, High Cost to Replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnetic-ride-control-struts-high-cost-to-replace/101566)
**Author:** [@larrylitle55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larrylitle55)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnetic-ride-control-struts-high-cost-to-replace/101566 "2018-06-20T07:40:38Z")
I have a 2008 Buick Lucerne CXS with the Northstar V-8 & an special suspension.It has 88,000 miles Its an Electronic Front Strut called Magnetic Ride Control. I took it in to have the brakes checked. The Mechanic foun… --- ## [Replacing Single Car Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-single-car-tire/119410)
**Author:** [@teknoprep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teknoprep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-single-car-tire/119410 "2018-06-20T06:35:02Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Fusion Front-Wheel-Drive with 40,000 miles on it. Recently got a nail in the corner (near sidewall) which I don’t think can be plugged. The tires show very little wear and specs show at least 25k mil… --- ## [1991 Dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-dakota/118866)
**Author:** [@AlexRocha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexRocha)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-dodge-dakota/118866 "2018-06-20T05:45:46Z")
Will my car run without my power steering belt connected? --- ## [2000 Nissan Pickup fault code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-pickup-fault-code/119424)
**Author:** [@Bob13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob13)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-pickup-fault-code/119424 "2018-06-20T03:50:27Z")
P044 code on 2000 frontier 4cyl with 110,000 miles. what is most likely cause??? --- ## [2005 Volkswagen Passat check engine light went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-check-engine-light-went-out/119497)
**Author:** [@Tina03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-check-engine-light-went-out/119497 "2018-06-20T01:12:12Z")
2005 very Passat, the check engine light was on for about a yr everything ran smoothly now light went off car runs smoothly what is it? --- ## [OBD2 or OBD3? 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-or-obd3-2015-toyota-land-cruiser/119503)
**Author:** [@Graham10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graham10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-or-obd3-2015-toyota-land-cruiser/119503 "2018-06-20T01:09:45Z")
Would this vehicle be obd2 or obd3 compliant. --- ## [2009 Chevrolet 1500 transmission doesn’t shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-transmission-doesn-t-shift/119482)
**Author:** [@audreyhemingway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/audreyhemingway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-transmission-doesn-t-shift/119482 "2018-06-19T23:52:49Z")
transmission not shifting --- ## [How to make my 2005 Toyota Camry last](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-my-2005-toyota-camry-last/119429)
**Author:** [@LeonLiebman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeonLiebman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-my-2005-toyota-camry-last/119429 "2018-06-19T22:28:57Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with 173000 miles. Runs great. Burns a little oil? Probably 1/2 quart per 1000 miles. Had been run low on oil once within the last year. Use full synthetic oil. Normal? If not then recommendat… --- ## [Need a mechanic in Seattle for a 1963 Volkswagen Microbus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-seattle-for-a-1963-volkswagen-microbus/119488)
**Author:** [@Adam05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-seattle-for-a-1963-volkswagen-microbus/119488 "2018-06-19T21:12:33Z")
Does anyone have a mechanic in the Seattle area who can handle tuning up an old VW? Specifically, a 1963 Type 2 bus? --- ## [2001 Chrysler Sebring Takes a while to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-sebring-takes-a-while-to-start/119298)
**Author:** [@a\_june](https://community.cartalk.com/u/a_june)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-sebring-takes-a-while-to-start/119298 "2018-06-19T20:01:14Z")
Hello, The current issue with my car is that it takes a long time to start, around 5 seconds or so when just earlier this week it was nearly instantaneous. A little background, my issues started one day about two weeks… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=840) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=842)