# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=956 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 957 --- ## [Juke problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/juke-problems/106866)
**Author:** [@adrianjmartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adrianjmartinez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/juke-problems/106866 "2017-08-14T13:46:52Z")
I have a 2013 Juke Nismo that I drive quite a lot. It’s currently at 73k miles and I’ve had it for just over 3 years. That said, it’s always driven very well with no major issues, but there are some minor issues that I… --- ## [Rotational noise front passsenger wheel when turning left (even when front wheels jacked off ground)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-noise-front-passsenger-wheel-when-turning-left-even-when-front-wheels-jacked-off-ground/72226)
**Author:** [@meetloaf13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meetloaf13)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotational-noise-front-passsenger-wheel-when-turning-left-even-when-front-wheels-jacked-off-ground/72226 "2017-08-14T04:47:21Z")
I have a 2007 Honda Pilot. 65K Miles. Several months ago, when turning left, regardless of speed, my wife starting hearing a noise. It is not a knocking or harsh grinding noise, but a low grumble (I don't have a grea… --- ## [ScyTek car alarm will not deactivate when I push the "open" button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scytek-car-alarm-will-not-deactivate-when-i-push-the-open-button/106871)
**Author:** [@Hoosier37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoosier37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scytek-car-alarm-will-not-deactivate-when-i-push-the-open-button/106871 "2017-08-14T01:54:30Z")
I have a ScyTek car alarm. It is over five years old. The remote control that activates and deactivates the alarm no longer works reliably. I cannot disarm the alarm with one click – even when I am very close to my ca… --- ## [Broken vacuum line. SBC 350 1977 Corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-vacuum-line-sbc-350-1977-corvette/106843)
**Author:** [@CascadeDiver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CascadeDiver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-vacuum-line-sbc-350-1977-corvette/106843 "2017-08-14T00:30:28Z")
Oops, I broke this fitting. But what is it? One end is a hard-line going somewhere in the other end is a hose. Can anyone point me in the right direction on what this is so I can replace it please. SBC 350 1977 Corvet… --- ## [AC turns off for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-turns-off-for-no-reason/106856)
**Author:** [@mkazem.safari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkazem.safari)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-turns-off-for-no-reason/106856 "2017-08-13T21:22:56Z")
starting the car after a few hours, my AC works and blows cold air but then after a few minutes it turn off /restarts randomly, then after a few more minutes the ac climate control switch turns off and can’t be turned on… --- ## [Weird Live Data P0172](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-live-data-p0172/106788)
**Author:** [@calebdbaker1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebdbaker1001)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-live-data-p0172/106788 "2017-08-13T00:04:11Z")
I have a 2000 Malibu 3100 V6 and my live data showed something interesting with fuel trims. After it switched from Open Loop to Closed, the LTFT went to 0.0% and plummeted immediately back to -29.7%. When it was at 0.0% … --- ## [Voltage regulator/charging problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-regulator-charging-problem/106398)
**Author:** [@evanokane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanokane)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltage-regulator-charging-problem/106398 "2017-08-13T00:00:25Z")
Looking for second opinions or other leads to investigate for a charging problem. On the return leg of a cross-country trip, the battery in my 2007 Kia Rondo died. I was able to limp to a parts store, where they checked… --- ## [Strange goings on with Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-goings-on-with-ford-ranger/106789)
**Author:** [@Eddie123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eddie123)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-goings-on-with-ford-ranger/106789 "2017-08-12T23:12:16Z")
I have a '77 Ranger which will not respond to the idle control when it is started in a half-warm condition. About a mile or so down the road everything is back to normal but letting the hot engine sit for 30 minutes wil… --- ## [Electrical problems 2004 Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-2004-grand-cherokee/106811)
**Author:** [@Ranch\_hand](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranch_hand)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-2004-grand-cherokee/106811 "2017-08-12T17:37:11Z")
I’m having trouble with my 2004 Grand Cherokee not starting. When I turn the key I get absolutely nothing, until 1-5 seconds after I turn it back from the crank position when all of my dash gauges flap back and forth for… --- ## [Electrical delay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-delay/106528)
**Author:** [@shelbot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shelbot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-delay/106528 "2017-08-12T00:53:23Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2001 trans am and am having a strange delay in electrics. I’ll start the car, but it will be a good 20 seconds or so before I’m able to roll the power windows down or for the radio lights to come on… --- ## [GMC Envoy revving high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-revving-high/83544)
**Author:** [@famv68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/famv68)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-envoy-revving-high/83544 "2017-08-12T00:13:46Z")
Before I call a local mechanic shop, I thought I would post my problem on here and get an idea of what might be the cause. We have a 2003 GMC Envoy. Normally upon starting the car, the engine will rev high for a few mi… --- ## [Differential Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-service/106758)
**Author:** [@casper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/differential-service/106758 "2017-08-11T23:30:30Z")
I’m getting ready to change the fluid in the differential on my 2001 Ram 1500 with the 5.2L engine with close to 100K miles. This will be the first time I’m doing it since acquiring the truck. Upon looking in the Haynes … --- ## [Fuel problem in 1979 bmw 528i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-1979-bmw-528i/78943)
**Author:** [@lealea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lealea)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-problem-in-1979-bmw-528i/78943 "2017-08-11T14:13:33Z")
I posted this same question a few years ago. The problem went away (really!) for 3 years and but has resurfaced. I have since moved back to the east coast and cannot find a mechanic that knows how to fix older cars. When… --- ## [Can changing shaft break transfer case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-changing-shaft-break-transfer-case/106781)
**Author:** [@Girlgoa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Girlgoa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-changing-shaft-break-transfer-case/106781 "2017-08-11T11:36:28Z")
Just had pathfinder repaired 6 wks ago after accident including replacing the propeller shaft. Car just died and 2nd repair place said both the shaft and the transfer case need to be replaced. Could the original repair… --- ## [What are these brown spots under my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-brown-spots-under-my-car/106784)
**Author:** [@guardianheroes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guardianheroes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-these-brown-spots-under-my-car/106784 "2017-08-11T06:06:27Z")
\[Album\] Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet \[Imgur: The most awesome images on the In… --- ## [Brakes pulsating while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-pulsating-while-accelerating/106744)
**Author:** [@wes098](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wes098)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-pulsating-while-accelerating/106744 "2017-08-11T02:33:19Z")
Okay so the brakes are not warped. As I drive down the highway at highway speeds what happens is the VSC seems to kick in and starts to break mildly at first and then aggressively harder until I stop. Once I stop the s… --- ## [Hood Latch for Pontiac Vibe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-for-pontiac-vibe/106443)
**Author:** [@sragets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sragets)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-latch-for-pontiac-vibe/106443 "2017-08-10T17:12:23Z")
I need to replace my hood latch on my Vibe. I had to do this about 5 years ago as the spring mechanism wasn’t working anymore and kept getting stuck so the hood wouldn’t stay down. Back then, the part I bought was about … --- ## [Wrong fluids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-fluids/106753)
**Author:** [@joseph.self57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph.self57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-fluids/106753 "2017-08-10T15:50:26Z")
I made a mistake and put gear oil in my 1988 5 speed Ford Ranger now I know that I put it in about a month ago but not that much well when I picked it up from the mechanic shop I found out that the line was leaking hydra… --- ## [Car starting on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-on-its-own/106747)
**Author:** [@genitles01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genitles01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-on-its-own/106747 "2017-08-10T14:51:57Z")
I have an 04 Hyundai Tiburon. Its been draining the battery during the day and trying to start itself in mornings or at night. I’ve been unhooking the battery at night but when I go to hook it back up it just turns itse… --- ## [HELP! Did I do a lot of damage to my truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-did-i-do-a-lot-of-damage-to-my-truck/106721)
**Author:** [@Ettumkelley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ettumkelley)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-did-i-do-a-lot-of-damage-to-my-truck/106721 "2017-08-10T10:19:39Z")
So, I made a mistake. My oil indicator kept going nuts and it only flickers on idle. While driving it’s fine. I checked the dipstick and the oil level APPEARED fine. So, I figured “nice my indicator is going”. No leaks b… --- ## [Kia Sedona PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-pcm/106755)
**Author:** [@draculesti27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/draculesti27)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 5:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-sedona-pcm/106755 "2017-08-10T05:26:23Z")
Long story short, I have a 2008 Kia Sedona and it was recently diagnosed with an internal PCM short. The $1,500 price tag for a new PCM is a bit much. So, what are the chances of a used PCM working? I’ve heard varying op… --- ## [Liquid Fuel in 3 Intake Valves, Metal Flakes in 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-fuel-in-3-intake-valves-metal-flakes-in-2/105806)
**Author:** [@Outtaluck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Outtaluck)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-fuel-in-3-intake-valves-metal-flakes-in-2/105806 "2017-08-10T04:09:18Z")
I have a '99 Malibu VIN M 3.1 that gave up on me about a year ago, and has sat in my driveway since. When I bought it 2 years prior, it was throwing a camshaft code, (got it at a great price), so I replaced the sensor, … --- ## [Catalytic exaust system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-exaust-system/106705)
**Author:** [@blue3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blue3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-exaust-system/106705 "2017-08-10T02:19:44Z")
Hello I have a Wonderful Subaru Forester made in 2004. It has 189K on it. All the points of maintenance have always been done in time and with professional manners. Since a couple of months ago, I can hear rattling noi… --- ## [Rear Door will not open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-will-not-open/106533)
**Author:** [@dmauch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmauch)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-door-will-not-open/106533 "2017-08-09T19:18:31Z")
I have a 1997 MB S320 LWB that I want to get repainted as the clear coat is failing. The problem is the left rear door will not open. You cannot open it from inside or outside. I tried the push pull method shown on you t… --- ## [Speedometer broken (or disconnected)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-broken-or-disconnected/106635)
**Author:** [@christy.day90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christy.day90)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speedometer-broken-or-disconnected/106635 "2017-08-09T03:05:36Z")
Hey everyone! I have a 1978 Toyota Celica. While I was out of town last year, my husband took it to an auto shop to get a bunch of old hoses and wires replaced. Ever since then, the speedometer has not worked at all. Unf… --- ## [Electrical spook](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-spook/106697)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-spook/106697 "2017-08-09T02:53:42Z")
My son is driving along and suddenly all his instruments go dark and the speedometer drops to zero. The car continues going along normally. In a couple minutes, the panel comes back and everything looks normal. ??? --- ## [Low Idle and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle-and-stalling/106710)
**Author:** [@barteileen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barteileen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle-and-stalling/106710 "2017-08-09T02:37:29Z")
CHEVY C1500 1993 V8 5.7 L Truck has over 200,000 miles but the engine only has around 500 miles on it. My truck runs great except for when it first starts and when I drive really slow (i.e. pulling into a parking spot, … --- ## [Again! If You Own A GM Pickup, You May Want To Park It!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/again-if-you-own-a-gm-pickup-you-may-want-to-park-it/106672)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/again-if-you-own-a-gm-pickup-you-may-want-to-park-it/106672 "2017-08-09T02:27:07Z")
Tester --- ## [GM OE O2 Sensor Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-oe-o2-sensor-problems/106724)
**Author:** [@calebdbaker1001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebdbaker1001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-oe-o2-sensor-problems/106724 "2017-08-09T02:16:27Z")
I have a 2000 Malibu with the 3100 V6 LG8 and I just want to add what my -29.7% LTFT originated from. I replaced the original narrowband O2 sensor which was a Bosch thimble type with AC stamping on it. I buy the new AFS1… --- ## [Suggestions for 1989 Camaro Restoration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-1989-camaro-restoration/106683)
**Author:** [@jonahmarrows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonahmarrows)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-1989-camaro-restoration/106683 "2017-08-09T02:01:49Z")
I recently inherited an 1989 Camaro Iroc-z and its in pretty bad shape. The paint is peeling on pretty much every part of the car, as well as gaping rust holes along the roof of the vehicle. So far i have prioritized the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=955) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=957)