# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=842 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 843 --- ## [2011 Chevrolet HHR speakers cut out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-speakers-cut-out/119426)
**Author:** [@Janis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Janis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-speakers-cut-out/119426 "2018-06-19T19:06:36Z")
My speakers cut in and out. When it’s damp they cut out, when it’s very dry they work. What’s the issue? When they aren’t working I get only one speaker and can’t hear the door locking chimes. When they work I get it all… --- ## [I need some help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-some-help/119441)
**Author:** [@msdaniel924](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msdaniel924)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-some-help/119441 "2018-06-19T16:23:43Z")
Hi all! Car is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata I was having some car trouble, so I took my car to a mechanic, and in addition to diagnosing the problems I had, he did a “complimentary vehicle inspection”. During this inspection h… --- ## [2009 Chevrolet Suburban vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-suburban-vibration/119413)
**Author:** [@Andrew53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew53)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-suburban-vibration/119413 "2018-06-19T16:07:05Z")
I have a 4x4 Z71 2009 Chevy Suburban with 178,000mi. It has a vibration that is very slightly felt at 55-60, and by 78 the car is shaking like a high school kid on prom night, and then 90-95 it dissipates (what ever caus… --- ## [Need a wheel jack (2007 Lexus RX 400h)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-wheel-jack-2007-lexus-rx-400h/119455)
**Author:** [@anneredfern](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anneredfern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-wheel-jack-2007-lexus-rx-400h/119455 "2018-06-19T15:44:05Z")
what type of wheel jack can I buy? --- ## [2009 Acura MDX shock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-shock-replacement/119450)
**Author:** [@TassAli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TassAli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-mdx-shock-replacement/119450 "2018-06-19T15:26:22Z")
Clunking noise, rough ride over road bumps and small pot holes; All shocks changed on Acura good will recall 2016, problem reappearing 14 months later, very bad at the moment, dealer says all 4 shocks are shot, $5200.00 … --- ## [Tahoe tranny](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-tranny/119452)
**Author:** [@Aden\_Andrew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aden_Andrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-tranny/119452 "2018-06-19T14:18:47Z")
Have a 2003 Tahoe 4 by 4 that was a police suv. It starts up good, has 170,000 miles on it. Fluids been check. No metal shaving!! Check engine light is on. Issues is that it changes gears in high rpm above 3… --- ## [2006 Dodge Stratus front end growling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-front-end-growling-sound/119447)
**Author:** [@kdawg7736](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdawg7736)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-front-end-growling-sound/119447 "2018-06-19T13:17:20Z")
I have a 2006 Dodge Stratus SXT. Last month I had a lower ball joint, a constant velocity axle, ans a sway bar replaced on the front driver side as that broke on my parents’ street. I had it fixed with a refill of transm… --- ## [2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-locked-up/119431)
**Author:** [@JoyceForthman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceForthman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-locked-up/119431 "2018-06-19T05:13:40Z")
Something popped there’s oil everywhere and the engine locked up. --- ## [1978 Chrysler Aspen running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chrysler-aspen-running-rough/119291)
**Author:** [@DanielMcCarthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielMcCarthy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-chrysler-aspen-running-rough/119291 "2018-06-19T02:28:54Z")
The 360 V8 still running pretty roughly. Put new two barrel, filters, plugs like a normal tuneup. Only 80,000 miles on the Cordoba chassis when come from Santa Fe. Had harsh idle since; don’t know why. --- ## [Sugar in the tank - 2000 Chevrolet Tracker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sugar-in-the-tank-2000-chevrolet-tracker/119434)
**Author:** [@Ricks53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricks53)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sugar-in-the-tank-2000-chevrolet-tracker/119434 "2018-06-19T01:41:47Z")
I have a lil bit of sugar where you put the gas in what will it do --- ## [Need Input- 06 Honda Pilot Bad Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-input-06-honda-pilot-bad-catalytic-converter/100538)
**Author:** [@onesent77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onesent77)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-input-06-honda-pilot-bad-catalytic-converter/100538 "2018-06-19T00:31:09Z")
So, my wife and I bought an 06' Honda Pilot second hand from a one time owner about five months ago. It was at 107,000. A week later the check engine light comes on and we find out it is the Bank 1 Catalytic Converter. E… --- ## [When is tuneup needed, 2007 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-tuneup-needed-2007-corolla/119161)
**Author:** [@al46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/al46)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-tuneup-needed-2007-corolla/119161 "2018-06-18T22:25:44Z")
My car is 11 years old, but only has 41,000 miles on it (I don’t drive much). The dealer wants to do a tune-up, but I wonder if I really need it. The car gets the same mileage it always has, runs smoothly. Also, do yo… --- ## [2007 Toyota Highlander bumper fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-highlander-bumper-fix/119335)
**Author:** [@LucyNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LucyNelson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-highlander-bumper-fix/119335 "2018-06-18T22:15:37Z")
I love your column and read it every week. I have a '07 Toyota Highlander with 120,000 miles on it. I tapped a telephone pole backing out of a friends driveway. That evidently broke the clips and now the bumper wont sta… --- ## [Quality cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-cost/119387)
**Author:** [@Milena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Milena)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quality-cost/119387 "2018-06-18T21:58:00Z")
Hello, For my studies I am trying to find the cost of poor quality. Meaning I am trying to find how much it costs for an automotive company to recall or refund a client that received a defectuous car. Do you have any in… --- ## [2008 Ford F250 whistles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f250-whistles/118987)
**Author:** [@mikesanture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikesanture)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f250-whistles/118987 "2018-06-18T21:49:58Z")
6.4l powerstroke started up at store yesterday and it started making this really loud whistling noise drove it 20 mi to garage and they couldnt figure where its coming from I drive about a hundred miles a day to work hau… --- ## [Valve cover gasket Saturn ion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-gasket-saturn-ion/119340)
**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/valve-cover-gasket-saturn-ion/119340 "2018-06-18T20:24:54Z")
hi all, I’m putting in a new valve cover gasket, the thing was hard to get out and was was pretty hard. 125K and never been done. I had to use a small screw driver to pry it out. I was wonder what is a good way to clean … --- ## [Wiper fluid in power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-fluid-in-power-steering/119415)
**Author:** [@AliTanveer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliTanveer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-fluid-in-power-steering/119415 "2018-06-18T20:18:48Z")
Accidentally placed a little wiper fluid in power steering system. --- ## [Whining 2009 Dodge Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-2009-dodge-caravan/119380)
**Author:** [@KarenMartin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenMartin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-2009-dodge-caravan/119380 "2018-06-18T18:06:09Z")
Why does my dodge caravan make a whining noise every time I accelerate? (I’m looking for something more specific than because it’s an old piece of junk). It’s a 2009 with 205,000kms (about 120,000mi). --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla security light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-security-light/118817)
**Author:** [@Jenny44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny44)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-security-light/118817 "2018-06-18T17:21:14Z")
Security light won’t go out there for the car won’t start! Where is the ECU computer lcatedl in car? --- ## [94 Ford Ranger, died while driving; no spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-died-while-driving-no-spark/91774)
**Author:** [@Th0m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Th0m)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ford-ranger-died-while-driving-no-spark/91774 "2018-06-18T16:56:21Z")
Replaced coil, ignition control module, and distributor. Have checked fuses. Cranks fine. --- ## [Car overheats when idleing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheats-when-idleing/119296)
**Author:** [@andrea.h6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrea.h6)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheats-when-idleing/119296 "2018-06-18T16:50:12Z")
My car goes up to 220 degrees when going under 35mph but otherwise stays between 195-205. I’ve replaced the thermostat, relays for the fans and done a coolant flush. Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be? --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited navigation can't access maps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-navigation-cant-access-maps/118894)
**Author:** [@DougGamblin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougGamblin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-navigation-cant-access-maps/118894 "2018-06-18T16:41:16Z")
Uconnect 430N with Garmin Navigation can’t access maps. Is there a fix for this? Iv’e heard that it’s a common problem yet Chrysler keeps installing this crap in their vehicles. --- ## [2000 Ford Focus clicks but won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-clicks-but-wont-crank/118737)
**Author:** [@Beneyjahwatkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beneyjahwatkins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-clicks-but-wont-crank/118737 "2018-06-18T16:01:28Z")
If my car will click when turning the key how come it won’t crank with the check engine light on? --- ## [2003 Ford Ranger grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-grinding-noise/118898)
**Author:** [@JeffSchirmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffSchirmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-grinding-noise/118898 "2018-06-18T15:59:14Z")
After I had my front rotors, calipers and pads replaced everything seemed fine. During normal driving conditions (for me which is 12 miles to and from work and a few short trips around a small town to run errands) every… --- ## [2016 Ford Mustang makes noise when decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-mustang-makes-noise-when-decelerating/119390)
**Author:** [@Mohyt\_Reddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mohyt_Reddy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-mustang-makes-noise-when-decelerating/119390 "2018-06-18T15:34:14Z")
my mustang is making noise when decelerating from 50mph to 0mph. I serviced it regularly and miles on it are 16100. --- ## [Adjusting 2008 Buick Lucerne transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-2008-buick-lucerne-transmission/119362)
**Author:** [@FrankShepherd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankShepherd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adjusting-2008-buick-lucerne-transmission/119362 "2018-06-18T14:00:34Z")
2008 Buick Lucerne, transmission is slipping, can it be adjusted in frame ? --- ## [2013 Honda CR-V "ticks" after engine repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-ticks-after-engine-repair/119043)
**Author:** [@Kai56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kai56)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-cr-v-ticks-after-engine-repair/119043 "2018-06-18T10:34:36Z")
My 2013 CR-V died on the highway due to a catastrophic engine failure. Techs found a small patch of rust inside a cylinder and replaced the engine block. No the car runs noisy and has a “tick” and sometimes vibration in … --- ## [Rear balance shaft bearing failure in 1999 Chevrolet S-10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-balance-shaft-bearing-failure-in-1999-chevrolet-s-10/119369)
**Author:** [@MichaelRasmusson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelRasmusson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-balance-shaft-bearing-failure-in-1999-chevrolet-s-10/119369 "2018-06-18T05:44:17Z")
Anyone else have an issue with the 4.3 V6 taking out the rear balance shaft bearing? Mine did it when I hit resume on the cruise and it down-shifted the transmission too far and within 3 seconds had over-sped the engine… --- ## [1994 Villager hesitation and occasionally dies from a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-villager-hesitation-and-occasionally-dies-from-a-stop/119264)
**Author:** [@kcducttaper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcducttaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-villager-hesitation-and-occasionally-dies-from-a-stop/119264 "2018-06-18T02:25:45Z")
I’ve got a 1994 Mercury Villager with 360,000+ miles on the clock. My current issue is that it will stumble a little bit from a stop pretty much every time, but I can live with that. My real issue is that after coming to… --- ## [Dealer recommends service for 2011 Toyota Tacoma - is this necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-recommends-service-for-2011-toyota-tacoma-is-this-necessary/118833)
**Author:** [@RayHorner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayHorner)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-recommends-service-for-2011-toyota-tacoma-is-this-necessary/118833 "2018-06-18T01:26:39Z")
The Tacoma has 60,000 miles and the dealer wants to flush the transmission, the brakes, power steering and perform fuel induction service and 4X4 fluid service. Is all of this necessary? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=841) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=843)