# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=869 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 870 --- ## [2008 Suzuki SX4 shuts off, resumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4-shuts-off-resumes/117056)
**Author:** [@Lothar48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lothar48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-suzuki-sx4-shuts-off-resumes/117056 "2018-05-10T03:38:22Z")
I am an owner of a suzuki sx4 and while driving the car just turns off, then after a few seconds will resume running. the mechanic tells me that it is a electrical problem but is unable to find the fault as the computer… --- ## [2011 Ford Ranger grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-grinding-noise/117084)
**Author:** [@philraskin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philraskin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-grinding-noise/117084 "2018-05-10T03:22:59Z")
Makes a grinding noise at speeds from 20-40 mph. Not the wheel bearing as its replaced. Mechanic says its the front differential. --- ## [2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class battery wont charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-battery-wont-charge/117090)
**Author:** [@BrendanLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrendanLong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-battery-wont-charge/117090 "2018-05-10T03:14:07Z")
My Battery won’t charge, both the alternator and battery have been checked and are fine. When I get the car started the engine revs up and down while in park and the traction control shows that it is turned off. --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Cavalier hot dashboard affecting AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-hot-dashboard-affecting-ac/117068)
**Author:** [@LindaKarner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaKarner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-cavalier-hot-dashboard-affecting-ac/117068 "2018-05-10T03:11:50Z")
My 2002 Chevy Cavalier seems to have a design flaw: the top of the dashboard gets extremely hot, affects the A/C and the part nearest the window is all cracked up now. I want to design an “awning” for it. Any ideas on … --- ## [2012 Jeep Patriot coughing engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-coughing-engine/117074)
**Author:** [@augustpeters](https://community.cartalk.com/u/augustpeters)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-patriot-coughing-engine/117074 "2018-05-10T02:52:35Z")
when accellarating the engion coughs and misses out --- ## [2009 Ford Fusion airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-airbag/117027)
**Author:** [@DanOKain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanOKain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-airbag/117027 "2018-05-09T23:07:09Z")
Is Ford dragging there feet on this airbag issue? I have a 2009 fusion and my son has a 2006 or 7 Ranger the only answer I can get is that the parts are on backorder --- ## [How to test a trunk lock actuator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-trunk-lock-actuator/117008)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-test-a-trunk-lock-actuator/117008 "2018-05-09T21:05:01Z")
2005 Mazda 6 – 133,000 miles. Could anyone walk me through the steps of testing the trunk release actuator? The trunk on my wife’s car stopped opening when using the remote or pressing the trunk release button on the das… --- ## [2008 BMW 335 cabin air filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335-cabin-air-filters/117058)
**Author:** [@TScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TScott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-335-cabin-air-filters/117058 "2018-05-09T19:40:09Z")
My car has 2 cabin air filters. The first is under the hood. I’ve replaced that one. The second should be under the glove box but I can’t find it. Any suggestions? --- ## [Need a 2nd opinion about this engine oil (?) issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-2nd-opinion-about-this-engine-oil-issue/116398)
**Author:** [@Vicki\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vicki_G)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-2nd-opinion-about-this-engine-oil-issue/116398 "2018-05-09T19:38:00Z")
This is my first post since I just joined in, and I am so glad to be here :smile: My car is a 2008 Honda Accord with 91,000 miles. In late November 2017 it was in for a regular maintenance service at this Honda dealer’… --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry rear shade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-rear-shade/117039)
**Author:** [@Cox02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cox02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-rear-shade/117039 "2018-05-09T19:30:43Z")
Can the springs be repaired in the rear window shade for Toyota Camry XLE? I’ve been told that the whole assembly needs replacing and the only thing wrong is that the shade won’t spring back into the assembly. --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot tire specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-tire-specs/117060)
**Author:** [@Murude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Murude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-tire-specs/117060 "2018-05-09T19:10:23Z")
My car has 245x70xR16 Petlas Explore PT411 tires. What should be the minimum and maximum tire pressure --- ## [2007 Ford Focus power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-power-steering/117062)
**Author:** [@Carolyn57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carolyn57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-power-steering/117062 "2018-05-09T18:55:51Z")
Power steering is very bad. Need a cheap fix. --- ## [How to bypass a chip key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-bypass-a-chip-key/117041)
**Author:** [@Liz46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-bypass-a-chip-key/117041 "2018-05-09T18:09:03Z")
How do you bypass the chip key in a 2006 Pontiac Solstice?I --- ## [Stalling 2007 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2007-subaru-outback/117029)
**Author:** [@kelly15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kelly15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2007-subaru-outback/117029 "2018-05-09T17:42:10Z")
hi. I just bought a used 2007 Subaru Outback 4 cyl with 125k. long story short, it sometimes won’t stay running stalls multiple times and has no power. stomp on the gas and rpms go up but speed is about 20mph. internet … --- ## [Can a cat converter cause transmission problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-cat-converter-cause-transmission-problems/65242)
**Author:** [@unipresser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unipresser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-cat-converter-cause-transmission-problems/65242 "2018-05-09T17:40:54Z")
Our 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe with the 2.7L V6 and auto transmission has been a great car for us, with 230,000 miles of almost exclusively high-speed driving so far and no major problems. But now it won't shift out of 2nd ge… --- ## [Wheel cylinder leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-cylinder-leak/116967)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-cylinder-leak/116967 "2018-05-09T17:03:39Z")
i changed my rear wheel cylinder, brake drum, shoes about 5 months ago. last week i stopped way hard and today i see a leak at the wheel. new thick shoes, new drum so it should be real snug for clearances? i would expect… --- ## ['02 Impala 3.4L, 211.6k : Annoying Window Motor Assembly Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-211-6k-annoying-window-motor-assembly-problem/116631)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-impala-3-4l-211-6k-annoying-window-motor-assembly-problem/116631 "2018-05-09T16:56:00Z")
'02 Impala 3.4L, 211.6k : Annoying Window Motor Assembly Problem The vehicle was bought brand new in June 2002. Original driver’s side window motor assembly lasted to 184k miles. Three years ago (but only 26,000 miles… --- ## [O2 Sensor Error Code vs Loose Gas Cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-error-code-vs-loose-gas-cap/44508)
**Author:** [@Sara17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sara17)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-error-code-vs-loose-gas-cap/44508 "2018-05-09T15:49:17Z")
Occasionally, my gas cap is screwed on tight enough. The check engine light comes on, usually when the gas tank is just above half. I unscrew it and screw it back on. Eight to ten engine starts later, the check engine li… --- ## [Golf ball in the exhaust pipe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-ball-in-the-exhaust-pipe/116791)
**Author:** [@ChristineC1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristineC1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-ball-in-the-exhaust-pipe/116791 "2018-05-09T13:44:35Z")
I have a BMW X5 and my 2yr old just dropped a golf ball into the driver’s side exhaust pipe. How do I get it out? --- ## [2009 Chrysler Town & Country AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-ac/117045)
**Author:** [@jeffvernon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffvernon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chrysler-town-country-ac/117045 "2018-05-09T04:26:29Z")
AC clutch doesnt come on when I turn on AC. FUSE OK. --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKT battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkt-battery-drain/117020)
**Author:** [@Harvey23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harvey23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mkt-battery-drain/117020 "2018-05-09T03:50:51Z")
over 3-4 weeks the Battery drain down, I think car is supposed to have an electronic disconnect to pre vent this? --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Malibu dealer pushback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-malibu-dealer-pushback/116781)
**Author:** [@josue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/josue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-malibu-dealer-pushback/116781 "2018-05-09T02:55:00Z")
i do have the same problems with my car, but they told me it was because it was new and it had to break down in order to drive soft. but I don’t believe that I been driving other vehicles but none of them did what main … --- ## [Xterra won't rev past 3,000 rpm in 5th gear...Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-wont-rev-past-3-000-rpm-in-5th-gear-help/69912)
**Author:** [@Jack5885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack5885)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xterra-wont-rev-past-3-000-rpm-in-5th-gear-help/69912 "2018-05-09T02:09:04Z")
I can get my car to rev past 4,000 rpm in gears 1-4 but in 5th gear it wont pass 3,000. It used to be fine, but one day it was just like this and hasn't changed since. This is annoying because where I live some of the sp… --- ## [2011 Ford Escape gas smell after fillup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-gas-smell-after-fillup/116947)
**Author:** [@KevinGarit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinGarit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-escape-gas-smell-after-fillup/116947 "2018-05-09T01:52:19Z")
Does anyone have a gas smell in the passenger compartment after filling up car? --- ## [2004 Kia Sorento cranks, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-cranks-won-t-start/116991)
**Author:** [@Paul27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-cranks-won-t-start/116991 "2018-05-09T01:47:23Z")
My Kia when cold it cranks but doesnt want to start,when you get it started and its hot it still battle to start. the glo plugs was changed and about a month ago i changed the Crack and Cab Sensors. --- ## [1991 Toyota 4Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-4runner/117036)
**Author:** [@Charles19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-4runner/117036 "2018-05-09T01:29:24Z")
My 1991 4Runner wants to “die” when it idles. It will idle regularly but then every 3-5 seconds the RPMs will drop and then return, drop then return, so on and so on. I haven’t noticed any other issues, it seems to only … --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima back window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-back-window/116784)
**Author:** [@Sherry37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sherry37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-back-window/116784 "2018-05-09T01:10:06Z")
My Altima is a coupe. I was sitting in it waiting for a friend in a parking lot and the back window shattered for no apparent reason. I jumped out quickly thinking somebody threw a rock or something but nobody was arou… --- ## [Noisy AC in 2006 Chevrolet HHR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-ac-in-2006-chevrolet-hhr/117005)
**Author:** [@Norma09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norma09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-ac-in-2006-chevrolet-hhr/117005 "2018-05-09T01:05:12Z")
My AC blows air but makes this horrible loud noise…so bad I have to shut it off. Air is cool enough but the sound it makes is unbearable. Any suggestions? Thanks for any help… --- ## [2008 Ford Mustang transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-mustang-transmission/117001)
**Author:** [@VincentPerschilli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VincentPerschilli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-mustang-transmission/117001 "2018-05-08T21:17:13Z")
What are the most common signs for the transmission going in a mustang? I also just put new wheels on my car and they are 2 inches bigger. Can that cause a problem also? But they fit and been driving fine. --- ## [1995 Toyota Camry leaking O-ring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-leaking-o-ring/116959)
**Author:** [@SteveSlaback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveSlaback)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-toyota-camry-leaking-o-ring/116959 "2018-05-08T21:05:53Z")
on the distributor shaft there is an O-Ring that keep oil seepage from happening. Mine started to leak and I replace with OEM part. The problem persist. Would replacing the distributor be the solution? Help Steve [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=868) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=870)