# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=944 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 945 --- ## [Alternator, Regulator or Both?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-regulator-or-both/108626)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-regulator-or-both/108626 "2017-10-23T22:46:07Z")
My 1982 Ford Granada has a separate, external voltage regulator. It’s not built into the alternator. After leaving the car sit in my garage for a few days, I discovered the battery was completely dead. I disconnected one… --- ## [Mercedes suspension failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-suspension-failure/108806)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-suspension-failure/108806 "2017-10-23T20:55:57Z")
I saw this in a parking garage a couple of days ago and thought you might be amused. The driver said it happened all of a sudden. I’ll bet it did. I got driver’s permission to take photo’s and post. \[IMG\_0476\]\[IMG\_04… --- ## [When/Where To Use Loctite](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-where-to-use-loctite/88584)
**Author:** [@joshranwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshranwest)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2017, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-where-to-use-loctite/88584 "2017-10-23T18:22:34Z")
Redoing my entire front end, complete with upper and lower control arms, wheel hubs, brakes, shocks, pads, the whole nine yards! I am paranoid of nuts backing off over time as these are kinda critical to the safety of th… --- ## [Question about tie rods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tie-rods/108761)
**Author:** [@jasonpalooada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonpalooada)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tie-rods/108761 "2017-10-22T21:23:04Z")
So I was checking my tie rods by hand last night, car on the ground, handbrake on. My outer tie rods were good on both sides no play or noise, when I checked my inner tie rods the driver’s side was solid, the other made… --- ## ['08 Civic "Connector Tamper"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-civic-connector-tamper/108730)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-civic-connector-tamper/108730 "2017-10-22T20:41:46Z")
Daughter took the car for Maryland emissions inspection. Failed for “Connector Tamper”. Took car to nearby indy shop on the list of approved emission repair shops. They said it’s a common problem with Civic, and fixed … --- ## [2004 Ford Escape Fuel Pump repeated failure -Solved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-fuel-pump-repeated-failure-solved/92971)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Brotherton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon_Brotherton)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-escape-fuel-pump-repeated-failure-solved/92971 "2017-10-22T18:02:41Z")
Got this 04 Escape 3.0 FWD for my son's first car. It was his mom's and she drove it for years and parked it when she got another car. I charged the battery and it is holding a good charge. Car would crank but not star… --- ## [Hybrid battery repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-repair/89484)
**Author:** [@yogabilly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogabilly)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-repair/89484 "2017-10-22T17:14:09Z")
I am wondering if anyone has had their hybrid battery repaired? Toyota wants to charge over 3 grand to repair my hybrid battery. I've done some research and found that the individual bad cells can be repaired, but I'm… --- ## [Manual Transmision 3rd Gear grind!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmision-3rd-gear-grind/108770)
**Author:** [@Soni\_Drives](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soni_Drives)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmision-3rd-gear-grind/108770 "2017-10-22T04:37:36Z")
Hello all: I am new to driving a stick shift and I am finally getting the hang of it! I bought a used yaris, a 2007. As I was new to driving a stick and the car is older, I evetually had to get a new clutch. I have … --- ## [Random no start on 1998 Oldsmobile Regency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-no-start-on-1998-oldsmobile-regency/76773)
**Author:** [@Fargo\_Car\_Go](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fargo_Car_Go)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-no-start-on-1998-oldsmobile-regency/76773 "2017-10-22T02:26:05Z")
My Regency will randomly not start. No turn-over, interior lights nice and bright, all lights on dashboard come up. No security light shows up on dashboard thus does not appear to be security system. Seems to occur m… --- ## [Saab 9-3 rattling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-rattling/108808)
**Author:** [@Nickelodeon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nickelodeon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-rattling/108808 "2017-10-22T01:16:15Z")
hey guys ive been hearing rattling under my car lately only when it is cold. i am wondering what it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXh7oGffzPM also when i drive, i hear a small grinding sound but i can only hear i… --- ## [Turning signal issue -](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-issue/108771)
**Author:** [@davkbod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davkbod)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-issue/108771 "2017-10-21T23:37:15Z")
Ford Freestar Van 2005. I have attached two sound files. The first one is the normal turn signal sound… However, some times I hear the second sound, where it sounds like there’s another “clicker” relay firing… I’ve r… --- ## [Humming / buzzing noise with key turned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-buzzing-noise-with-key-turned/108799)
**Author:** [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-buzzing-noise-with-key-turned/108799 "2017-10-21T21:37:59Z")
Hey there so my mom’s car has been having a bunch of problems and when I was just looking over her car I noticed that with the key turned to on it makes a buzzing or humming noise I’ll link a video hope you can hear it. … --- ## [2000 VW Passat Wagon, passenger door locks and gas cap cover issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-passat-wagon-passenger-door-locks-and-gas-cap-cover-issue/108775)
**Author:** [@Fargo\_Car\_Go](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fargo_Car_Go)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-vw-passat-wagon-passenger-door-locks-and-gas-cap-cover-issue/108775 "2017-10-21T14:38:56Z")
Trying to figure out why there is no power to switch for gas cap cover. In doing so, a friend of mine used a jumper wire connected to gas cap cover switch harness and got the gas cap cover motor to engage and open the c… --- ## [2003 sonata rear upper control arm bushing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sonata-rear-upper-control-arm-bushing/108763)
**Author:** [@Junked](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Junked)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-sonata-rear-upper-control-arm-bushing/108763 "2017-10-20T22:37:31Z")
How would i go about replacing rear upper control arm bushing? Seems like there wouldnt be enough room to get a impact or wrench in there --- ## [Front radio speakers not working on 2011 Malibu lt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-radio-speakers-not-working-on-2011-malibu-lt/108399)
**Author:** [@XOM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/XOM)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-radio-speakers-not-working-on-2011-malibu-lt/108399 "2017-10-20T21:45:01Z")
THe front speakers on the base radio of our 2011 malibu quit working. The fade and balance are set in the middle. If all set the fade and balance all the way for the front speakers you can barely hear them. Also, the … --- ## [Outside rear tire wear problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outside-rear-tire-wear-problems/108726)
**Author:** [@Debo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/outside-rear-tire-wear-problems/108726 "2017-10-20T17:11:11Z")
I’m getting bad outside tire wear on both sides in the REAR. I’ve replaced all of the suspension components, shocks, struts, control arm and panhard bar. What else could be causing it? \[9C33B5F5-2991-4C19-AD13-FEB91CB3B… --- ## [Coolant Disappears in Volkswagen Jetta 2003](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-disappears-in-volkswagen-jetta-2003/108702)
**Author:** [@albertus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/albertus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-disappears-in-volkswagen-jetta-2003/108702 "2017-10-20T13:58:55Z")
My coolant in Jetta disappears very fast, no puddles, no smell, exhaust looks good, floor boards are not wet, oil is clean. What could it be? --- ## [Loss of power from time to time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-from-time-to-time/108745)
**Author:** [@David1337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David1337)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loss-of-power-from-time-to-time/108745 "2017-10-20T05:24:10Z")
My car runs normal when I drive but after going 30min or 20 miles it looses power, my acceleration doesn’t go above 3,000 rpm and i have to press on the gas to make it go up there. Plus it takes a while for it to get to … --- ## [Liberty CRD - Started/Stalled/Won't Start - Mechanic Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liberty-crd-started-stalled-wont-start-mechanic-needed/108736)
**Author:** [@LyndseyPaige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LyndseyPaige)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liberty-crd-started-stalled-wont-start-mechanic-needed/108736 "2017-10-20T04:28:23Z")
Hey all, Newbie to this forum. In need of some help. I own a 2005 Liberty CRD. About 150,000 miles on, and I’ve kept up with maintenance. Never have had an issue with starting the vehicle, until this week. Started it u… --- ## [Transmission leak after shop replaced transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leak-after-shop-replaced-transmission/107130)
**Author:** [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-leak-after-shop-replaced-transmission/107130 "2017-10-20T03:44:51Z")
So the crazy story goes that this car is new to me. A family member on vacation was visiting and the transmission went out on the 2010 Santa Fe with 170K (2.4L FWD early production). So another family member gave her t… --- ## [Car Won’t Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start/108741)
**Author:** [@Tootieemarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tootieemarie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start/108741 "2017-10-19T23:46:28Z")
Oh okay I don’t care anymore. Worst forum ever. Just wanted a stress reliever pet project. --- ## [Colder AC after changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colder-ac-after-changes/108665)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colder-ac-after-changes/108665 "2017-10-19T01:56:03Z")
This past weekend I went in and had my 2003 Impala’s radiator fluid drained and refilled, the cabin filter replaced and the engine filter replaced. Since we got to over 80 on Saturday after I picked up the car I actuall… --- ## [Increased oil change intervals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increased-oil-change-intervals/108409)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increased-oil-change-intervals/108409 "2017-10-19T01:46:47Z")
So, many Toyota/Lexus cars from the 90’s have 5000 mile oil change intervals. My fairly new Toyota says 10000. Is this due to better oil, or cleaner running engines, or just hype to sell cars? I am using Mobil 1 in a… --- ## [2003 Buick Regal Brake Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-regal-brake-issue/108729)
**Author:** [@darkprincerazor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/darkprincerazor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-regal-brake-issue/108729 "2017-10-19T01:37:31Z")
So my issue is I was driving to work one day and lost all pressure in the brakes, with the brake light coming on. I checked the fluid which had an almost half full reservoir and added more as a precaution. Not driving … --- ## [Cabin features not working 2011 Kia Soul +](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-features-not-working-2011-kia-soul/108698)
**Author:** [@shslayton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shslayton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-features-not-working-2011-kia-soul/108698 "2017-10-18T22:00:10Z")
All of the following issues began at the same time: Wipers only work intermittently and only on high. Speedometer only works intermittently but is accurate when it does. Inside temperature display shows dashes instead o… --- ## [Extra TPMS Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-tpms-sensor/108583)
**Author:** [@seebear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seebear)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extra-tpms-sensor/108583 "2017-10-18T17:44:37Z")
A recent car inspection resulted in my old car passing, but the inspector showed me the cracks in the Goodyear Eagles that were mounted on the rear wheels. The Mr. Tire location only stocked 2 tires for me; both good tir… --- ## [Brake and reverse lights come on together. No tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-reverse-lights-come-on-together-no-tail-lights/108681)
**Author:** [@AlaskaIan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlaskaIan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-and-reverse-lights-come-on-together-no-tail-lights/108681 "2017-10-18T17:31:10Z")
On my 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport, the brake lights and reverse lights always come on together if I am in reverse or applying the brakes. The tail lights will not come on at all. It has a towing harness, and the same symptom… --- ## [Chronic Warped Rotors on a 2010 Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chronic-warped-rotors-on-a-2010-odyssey/108658)
**Author:** [@hgkk1218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hgkk1218)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chronic-warped-rotors-on-a-2010-odyssey/108658 "2017-10-18T04:59:55Z")
We bought a 2010 Odyssey in November of 2013. It had about 40k miles on it. By spring of 2015 and a little over 50k miles, we had a shimmy when braking at highway speeds. A mechanic replaced the rotors with OEM rotors an… --- ## [Accidentally poured oil in antifreeze reservoir. Safe to drive short distance after siphon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-poured-oil-in-antifreeze-reservoir-safe-to-drive-short-distance-after-siphon/108576)
**Author:** [@pdenton20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdenton20)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-poured-oil-in-antifreeze-reservoir-safe-to-drive-short-distance-after-siphon/108576 "2017-10-18T01:15:28Z")
Ok, was inspecting my antifreeze in my reservoir because my heater has been blowing cold air. Looking to see if it was dirty or anything. It was brown. Decided to check the oil on the dipstick to see if it was milky. I n… --- ## [Car stops accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stops-accelerating/108594)
**Author:** [@Arty94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arty94)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stops-accelerating/108594 "2017-10-18T00:30:27Z")
Hi, I drive a 2002 Toyota Rav4. Recently my car developed a tendency to stop accelerating while driving. What i mean is, I m cruising at say 60mph and then notice that my speed is dropping, I step on the gas and nothing … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=943) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=945)