# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=924 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 925 --- ## [Strange unknown noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-unknown-noise/108903)
**Author:** [@JOE1983](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOE1983)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-unknown-noise/108903 "2018-02-03T23:12:10Z")
JOE1983 1h I been having a similar nose I cannot figure out. When I park my car after driving it and wait ten minutes. When I restart it. My engine rpms drop and it almost sounds like a growling sound coming from the f… --- ## [Front Seat belt locks up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-seat-belt-locks-up/58913)
**Author:** [@LT2211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LT2211)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-seat-belt-locks-up/58913 "2018-02-03T20:40:10Z")
The front passenger seat belt locks up, pinning the wife to the seat in a most uncomfortable manner. The inertia lock, locks, and can't be moved. This annoys the wife and that, of course, is not a good thing. Honda has c… --- ## [What to do with my lemon of a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-my-lemon-of-a-car/56146)
**Author:** [@AmazingGrayce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmazingGrayce)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-with-my-lemon-of-a-car/56146 "2018-02-03T19:44:52Z")
In 2008 I purchased my first brand new car ever. Since the Honda Fit came out I had wanted one knowing it would be a great little car with plenty of space for me and my dogs. I considered other cars similar to the Fit … --- ## [How does a person wear a clutch out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-person-wear-a-clutch-out/70605)
**Author:** [@katidid79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katidid79)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-person-wear-a-clutch-out/70605 "2018-02-03T18:32:40Z")
This has never happened to me personally...I was taught how to drive a manual the right way. Push down clutch, shift gears, release...I never rode the clutch like I've seen some people do and never grinded the gears, pr… --- ## [£1,100 paid for Dodgey motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-100-paid-for-dodgey-motor/111747)
**Author:** [@Jake-Snake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake-Snake)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1-100-paid-for-dodgey-motor/111747 "2018-02-03T12:23:08Z")
So I went to view this car it had a very good right up about it \[Screenshot\_20180123-092818\] Anyway got there test drove it and all looked good except he was acting as a private seller although he did have a tiny premi… --- ## [Heater Core Challenge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-challenge/111937)
**Author:** [@ABLE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ABLE1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-challenge/111937 "2018-02-03T02:49:25Z")
So with the extra measure of cold this winter I was again freezing my butt. Last year I tried all kinds of possible solutions non of which effectively worked and then it got Springy again and it became a minor issue. T… --- ## [Hood jammed shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-jammed-shut/111871)
**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-jammed-shut/111871 "2018-02-03T01:22:43Z")
2001 Taurus. Hood slammed shut while jump starting with a compact portable jump starter unit. Hood came down on unit. Hood is now jammed shut, cockeyed. Interior Hood release won’t work. Tried pushing down to get it … --- ## [Loud high pitched whining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-high-pitched-whining/111898)
**Author:** [@Naoise\_O\_Shea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naoise_O_Shea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-high-pitched-whining/111898 "2018-02-02T19:14:27Z")
So I have a 91’ mk2 VW golf, it’s been off the road for a bout 4 months and I just got it back on the road today. I have found that when I get to 40mph this very loud high pitched whining starts coming from behind the d… --- ## [Too much ethanol in engine -- does it accumulate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-ethanol-in-engine-does-it-accumulate/111865)
**Author:** [@Blatherscribe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blatherscribe)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-much-ethanol-in-engine-does-it-accumulate/111865 "2018-02-02T17:51:05Z")
This will be a bit long, but I’m providing all the information in case it sheds light on the weird things my engine is doing. On a recent long trip, just after filling the tank at one of those highway travel plazas (Ci… --- ## [Please listen to the video and tell me what you think the problem is?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-listen-to-the-video-and-tell-me-what-you-think-the-problem-is/111894)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Baldwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lee_Baldwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-listen-to-the-video-and-tell-me-what-you-think-the-problem-is/111894 "2018-02-02T03:05:42Z")
There was a weird smell only on the left side of the engine that kind of smelled electrical. Please help me --- ## [Oxygen sensor code: Is this the wiring or the ECU?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-code-is-this-the-wiring-or-the-ecu/89518)
**Author:** [@jtherrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtherrien)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-code-is-this-the-wiring-or-the-ecu/89518 "2018-02-02T03:04:28Z")
Hello. I recently had my Hyundai Entourage (2008) come up with the following engine codes: P0057 and P0037, both related to the downstream oxygen sensors. The generic description of the code is heated oxygen sensor heate… --- ## [Miss fire codes in my 2010 VW Jetta 2.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-fire-codes-in-my-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/111555)
**Author:** [@smc85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smc85)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/miss-fire-codes-in-my-2010-vw-jetta-2-5/111555 "2018-02-02T02:45:34Z")
Just got some miss fire codes in my Jetta check engine light is on but not blinking I know and sorry for saying like this but I can’t take it to the shop I’m trying to learn also so any suggestions I was thinking about r… --- ## [Slack in the steering system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slack-in-the-steering-system/111826)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slack-in-the-steering-system/111826 "2018-02-01T04:58:23Z")
I have a small amount of slack or play in thesteering system of our 2015 Kia Optima which allows the vehicle to wander a bit on the highway. It requires a small amountof correction quite often to keep it centered in the… --- ## [Just this AM I noticed a whining sound that goes up or down with the car speed..it is especially noticable when slowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-this-am-i-noticed-a-whining-sound-that-goes-up-or-down-with-the-car-speed-it-is-especially-noticable-when-slowing/111833)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-this-am-i-noticed-a-whining-sound-that-goes-up-or-down-with-the-car-speed-it-is-especially-noticable-when-slowing/111833 "2018-02-01T00:12:03Z")
Just this AM I noticed a whining sound in my 2015 Optima …that goes up or down with the car speed…it is especially noticable when slowing. --- ## [Pep Boys pleads guilty to scamming customers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-pleads-guilty-to-scamming-customers/111449)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-pleads-guilty-to-scamming-customers/111449 "2018-01-31T20:42:48Z")
Kudos to the Office of the NJ Attorney General! --- ## [1996 Acura Integra - shifting problem, axle click and a clunk....?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-acura-integra-shifting-problem-axle-click-and-a-clunk/111798)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-acura-integra-shifting-problem-axle-click-and-a-clunk/111798 "2018-01-31T18:28:03Z")
Hello All! I am the owner of a 1996 "Dad"Tegra, 4 door auto with 159k miles. Bought it from a friend and brought it back to life, I got some help from the group here when getting her on the road. 1st issue - major ove… --- ## [Vins don't match](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vins-dont-match/111859)
**Author:** [@sparky725](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sparky725)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vins-dont-match/111859 "2018-01-31T14:02:38Z")
I’ll try and make this short and sweet. First off thanks for reading. Hope you have an answer. Lol I bought a 98 ho da civic Lx in July of 2017. Registration is due in feb 2018 (just a few days away now). I never recei… --- ## [Trunk lock malfunctioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-lock-malfunctioning/111827)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trunk-lock-malfunctioning/111827 "2018-01-31T13:14:01Z")
I went out one day and suddenly without warning, I could not get my trunk to open. I tried the remote and could hear the electronic relay working, but the trunk lock would not release. I tried the inside release latch … --- ## [2016 Fiat 500X Lounge Problem starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiat-500x-lounge-problem-starting/111479)
**Author:** [@jackie.domzalski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackie.domzalski)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiat-500x-lounge-problem-starting/111479 "2018-01-31T11:50:38Z")
I bought a 2016 Fiat 500X Lounge less than a month ago. It has a keyless entry. Last week, the engine light came on, so I took it in to the Chrysler shop for service. They replaced the thermostat. They performed a 27… --- ## [2012 Audi A6 3.0T - Bad Motor Mounts or Valve Timing Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-3-0t-bad-motor-mounts-or-valve-timing-issue/111841)
**Author:** [@techageguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techageguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-3-0t-bad-motor-mounts-or-valve-timing-issue/111841 "2018-01-31T06:13:18Z")
About a month ago, my 2012 A6 with 49K miles started to idle roughly. A local repair shop diagnosed the issue and found bank 2 intake and exhaust cams out of time and showed me with the head covers removed using an Audi … --- ## [Diesel Loses Power When Glow Plugs Engage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-loses-power-when-glow-plugs-engage/111628)
**Author:** [@revots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/revots)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-loses-power-when-glow-plugs-engage/111628 "2018-01-31T02:53:17Z")
When I went to start my van today I was unable to get power. Initially I engaged the glow plugs four times. The glow plugs heat, then the relay chatters. When I turned the key to start there was a pop and the power dropp… --- ## [Trans help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-help/111819)
**Author:** [@Alika\_Young](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alika_Young)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-help/111819 "2018-01-31T01:53:20Z")
Okay so my 2003 Ford Escape has been down, car starts up fine and everything but it doesn’t click into drive reverse or anything. We think it could be the transmission filter or the shift serlanoid lmk thank you! --- ## [Spark plug change at 125K for Toyota Sienna - worthwhile?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-at-125k-for-toyota-sienna-worthwhile/109263)
**Author:** [@adamsdp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdp)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-change-at-125k-for-toyota-sienna-worthwhile/109263 "2018-01-31T01:29:03Z")
Hi, I have a 2004 Toyota Sienna with 124K that has been and is running perfectly as far as I can tell. It starts up easily and fuel economy has been steady since day 1. I am coming up on the recommended 125K spark plu… --- ## [Gas treatment additive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-treatment-additive/111821)
**Author:** [@tonyabeckca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonyabeckca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-treatment-additive/111821 "2018-01-30T18:31:28Z")
I was wondering if anybody has ever had a check engine light come on due to any gas treatment additive added to there vehicle? or stp product? I was doing it for smog that was coming up…the light was not on before… Is it… --- ## [2007 mazda3 air compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda3-air-compressor/111815)
**Author:** [@Aj\_Schure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aj_Schure)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda3-air-compressor/111815 "2018-01-30T18:02:41Z")
when i run the a/c it starts to make a noise and begins to leak fluilds is it the air compressor ?if so how hard is it to replce and what might the cost be??thank for any help --- ## [Camaro emmision failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-emmision-failure/111732)
**Author:** [@Tonyr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonyr)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-emmision-failure/111732 "2018-01-30T16:52:56Z")
Emissions I have a 1995 Camaro Z-28. I went to emissions and failed all three listings. So had catalytic converter changed. Went again and passed first two test with flying colors but the third which is NOX failed max i… --- ## [Anyone in Colorado Springs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-in-colorado-springs/111727)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-in-colorado-springs/111727 "2018-01-30T15:46:40Z")
We need help regarding engine work. A mechanic we got recommended off the mechanics files turned out to be a complete ripoff. I also know from what I’ve seen at my home town, but this is for my son who lives out there. --- ## [Tugging and resistance in steering with sharp turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751)
**Author:** [@Slowtogo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slowtogo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751 "2018-01-30T04:56:19Z")
I have an increasing problem with tugging and resistance in my steering especially when getting in and out of parking spaces, It is not so much noticeable when driving and making turns at intersections. Early on i was he… --- ## [2009 Ford Ranger intermittent cranking issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-intermittent-cranking-issue/111399)
**Author:** [@Logans98](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Logans98)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-intermittent-cranking-issue/111399 "2018-01-30T04:38:02Z")
I have a 2009 Ford Ranger with a 2.3. I’ve had a couple of instances lately where it will crank longer than it should before it starts. It cranked about 7 seconds instead of 1 to 2 seconds. I tested the fuel pressure and… --- ## [Hollow sound from rear wheel area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hollow-sound-from-rear-wheel-area/111791)
**Author:** [@SethAmaha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SethAmaha)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2018, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hollow-sound-from-rear-wheel-area/111791 "2018-01-30T04:20:02Z")
I have a 2003 Nissan Altima with a problem coming from the rear passenger side wheel area. Several months ago I had replaced the shocks at a shop, only to have them not put one of the nuts on properly, causing it to s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=923) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=925)