# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=97 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 98 --- ## [2002 Jaguar XK8 - CEL off and on and the experts can't figure it out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xk8-cel-off-and-on-and-the-experts-cant-figure-it-out/190336)
**Author:** [@MJBrazier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJBrazier)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xk8-cel-off-and-on-and-the-experts-cant-figure-it-out/190336 "2023-04-29T15:38:52Z")
The engine light comes on after a short time, the car will drive to a safe spot, wait a short time then the light is off and away it goes, It is not consistent, some times it will drive and the next day the engine light… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Trax - Coil pack trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-trax-coil-pack-trouble/190270)
**Author:** [@Tina07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina07)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-trax-coil-pack-trouble/190270 "2023-04-28T21:40:27Z")
How many times does the coil pack need to change? --- ## [Intermittent starting problem with 2009 Hyundai Accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem-with-2009-hyundai-accent/190274)
**Author:** [@osephj502\_184966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/osephj502_184966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem-with-2009-hyundai-accent/190274 "2023-04-28T15:50:24Z")
1.6 liter engine cranks but didn’t start. Mechanic replaced fuel pump. Car starts good for a couple days then does not again. Towed to shop and then started fine. Tried switching horn relay with the fuel pump relay but… --- ## [Noise from driver side front wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-driver-side-front-wheel/190304)
**Author:** [@keishcity](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keishcity)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-driver-side-front-wheel/190304 "2023-04-27T22:16:36Z")
I recently replaced the brake pads and front struts to my ‘02 accord. When I drive I hear a higher pitched sound from the driver side of the car. I don’t think the sound was there before replacing these things but I didn… --- ## [Chevy spark 2011 clutch pedal making noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-2011-clutch-pedal-making-noise/190309)
**Author:** [@Jona\_NewCar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jona_NewCar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-spark-2011-clutch-pedal-making-noise/190309 "2023-04-27T22:15:42Z")
My chevy spark is making weird noise from the clutch pedal anytime its pressed,its working just fine not any additional problem/ i filmed the noise here: --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - Car only works normally when gas talk is over half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-car-only-works-normally-when-gas-talk-is-over-half-full/190279)
**Author:** [@Jordo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-car-only-works-normally-when-gas-talk-is-over-half-full/190279 "2023-04-27T20:49:38Z")
My Chevy Cruz seems to have issues when the gas level gets below half. When this happens, I can push the accelerator all the way to the floor and still only get up to 35 MPH. There is white smoke coming out of my exhaust… --- ## [2013 GMC Terrain - Display too dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-display-too-dark/190302)
**Author:** [@HeinzMissun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HeinzMissun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-gmc-terrain-display-too-dark/190302 "2023-04-27T17:12:26Z")
Backup camera display to dark. How do I adjust the brightness? --- ## [2007 Toyota Camry died while driving but then came back to live after 10 mins as if nothing happens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-died-while-driving-but-then-came-back-to-live-after-10-mins-as-if-nothing-happens/190282)
**Author:** [@utekjunk\_184949](https://community.cartalk.com/u/utekjunk_184949)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-camry-died-while-driving-but-then-came-back-to-live-after-10-mins-as-if-nothing-happens/190282 "2023-04-27T01:21:59Z")
I ran into this situation 3 days ago. My 2007 Camry v6 has 170K on it. Wonder what some of the possible causes are…before I take it to the mechanics… I was driving at 60 mph. The car had been running fine for the prev… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Tiguan - Consumes oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-consumes-oil/185299)
**Author:** [@Denis50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denis50)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-tiguan-consumes-oil/185299 "2023-04-27T00:27:03Z")
My 2013 Tiguan 2.0 4Motion while driving long distances in hilly conditions consumes excessive oil. There are no leaks or visible burning of oil. City driving has no oil consumption. 136,000kms. What could be the problem… --- ## [Vibration from new tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074)
**Author:** [@tsb8m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsb8m)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-from-new-tires/181074 "2023-04-27T00:16:06Z")
Just put Pirelli Scorpion A/S Plus 3 on my Acura RDX. I got 50K on my OEM Michelin Primacy MXM4. Driving the car out of the tire shop, I immediately felt the vibration of the road. By the time I got home 4 miles away, m… --- ## [Great Idea. Wish I thought of it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-idea-wish-i-thought-of-it/190185)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-idea-wish-i-thought-of-it/190185 "2023-04-26T20:01:15Z")
Need a carburetor repaired? Just ask this Florida teen | Popular Science (popsci.com) --- ## [Bad A/C Manifold Quick Couplers? Can't be... Doing something wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-a-c-manifold-quick-couplers-cant-be-doing-something-wrong/190285)
**Author:** [@DS777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DS777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-a-c-manifold-quick-couplers-cant-be-doing-something-wrong/190285 "2023-04-26T17:20:39Z")
Ages ago - I was trained on how to deal with A/C systems and Freon - for Aircraft. Been some years… Anyway - my 92 Chev Truck (converted to R134a) hasn’t had working A/C for quite some time. I also have to replace the… --- ## [AC manifold gauges defective?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-manifold-gauges-defective/66170)
**Author:** [@Big\_Dawg1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Dawg1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-manifold-gauges-defective/66170 "2023-04-26T08:27:42Z")
Just purchased a AC manifold gauge to test low and high side pressures and for adding freon if needed. For those that have used them, I'd like to see if you have run into this issue. After hooking up the low and high si… --- ## [2016 Volkswagen Tiguan - New cam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-new-cam/190263)
**Author:** [@Cheryl16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volkswagen-tiguan-new-cam/190263 "2023-04-26T00:54:50Z")
I’ve been told that my 2016 VW Tiguan needs a new camshaft at the cost of over $5k. The dealership told me the filter screen has been sucked up into the camshaft. I really like the vehicle, but this is probably the las… --- ## [2019 Hyundai Sonata - Possum problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-possum-problem/190265)
**Author:** [@Ken36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken36)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-sonata-possum-problem/190265 "2023-04-25T23:15:20Z")
Recently on a cold night a possum crawled into the engine compartment to enjoy the free heat. When I started the engine the possum jumped and was destroyed by the water pump pulley and drive belt. The belt jumped off the… --- ## [2016 Volvo S60 - Alternator broke belt which then broke the head - Any help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-alternator-broke-belt-which-then-broke-the-head-any-help/190233)
**Author:** [@FrCalamari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrCalamari)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-alternator-broke-belt-which-then-broke-the-head-any-help/190233 "2023-04-25T21:26:37Z")
I have a question I own a 2016 Volvo S60 T6 with less than 47k miles on it. Recently the alternator froze causing the serpentine belt to snap and I think damaged the head. I am showing zero compression in the one cylin… --- ## [Vibrating sound front driver tire (2012 beetle)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-sound-front-driver-tire-2012-beetle/190273)
**Author:** [@noahhans3n\_184967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noahhans3n_184967)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-sound-front-driver-tire-2012-beetle/190273 "2023-04-25T19:27:40Z")
I have a 2012 VW beetle and it’s been making a rhythmic metallic sound at the driver side floorboard. I wouldn’t say it sounds like grinding but it’s very similar to the sound of a warped rotor rubbing against a brake pa… --- ## [Lock/unlock and hazards flash while driving or parked and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-unlock-and-hazards-flash-while-driving-or-parked-and-off/190268)
**Author:** [@Sutter2017\_184964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sutter2017_184964)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lock-unlock-and-hazards-flash-while-driving-or-parked-and-off/190268 "2023-04-25T16:02:24Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Escape, a week ago my hazards would flash on and doors would lock and unlock randomly while driving or just parked no key in car. My car died needed to be jumped, Took my car into dealership my batter… --- ## [Fluid and friction sounds when braking- any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-and-friction-sounds-when-braking-any-ideas/190231)
**Author:** [@Amandahale103\_184940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amandahale103_184940)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-and-friction-sounds-when-braking-any-ideas/190231 "2023-04-24T22:38:03Z")
Vehicle: 2018 Toyota Highlander SE Issue: Grinding/Friction Rub and Fluid noise when braking Details: On Feb 23, I replaced all 4 brake pads and front rotors. Ten days later, I noticed an intermittent grinding/friction… --- ## [2011 Volkswagen GTI - Dead spot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-gti-dead-spot/190217)
**Author:** [@BrianWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianWilson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-gti-dead-spot/190217 "2023-04-24T21:38:32Z")
When starting from stationary position, accelerator sometimes has a dead spot and sometimes jerks forward. Car judders at very slow speeds. Once moving, the car drives beautifully with no problems. --- ## [2012 Corolla - Driver Door Difficult to Open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-driver-door-difficult-to-open/190201)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-corolla-driver-door-difficult-to-open/190201 "2023-04-24T20:54:11Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got a 2012 Corolla with a door/handle problem. If I’m inside the car and I pull on the door handle, it’ll get 80% of the way there and stop. I can pull as hard as I want to and it won’t open. I try … --- ## [2003 Dodge Ram 1500 - Mechanic can't make it work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-mechanic-cant-make-it-work/190221)
**Author:** [@An03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/An03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-ram-1500-mechanic-cant-make-it-work/190221 "2023-04-24T19:49:58Z")
My 2003 cargo van just quit while I was driving, scary! I coast to the side and and after 7-days mechanic still can’t get it started. It has 55k miles, garage kept. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Dodge said there… --- ## [What is this called](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-called/190214)
**Author:** [@Alexchavez21802\_183994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexchavez21802_183994)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-called/190214 "2023-04-24T16:06:12Z")
I have a 2004 mustang gt and when I came across this it felt loose to me but I don’t know the torque specs since I can’t figure out what it’s called. --- ## [2009 Toyota Corolla - Grinds when started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-grinds-when-started/190239)
**Author:** [@SuzySmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzySmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-grinds-when-started/190239 "2023-04-24T14:44:46Z")
my 2009 corolla makes a grinding loud noise while starting the engine --- ## [1990 Alfa Romeo Spider - Clutch trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209)
**Author:** [@warren07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warren07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-alfa-romeo-spider-clutch-trouble-starting/190209 "2023-04-24T13:32:12Z")
My clutch is grinding. I need a person who knows old Alfa/s. the dealership has not been helpful --- ## [Car Insurance: Who do you trust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-who-do-you-trust/1791)
**Author:** [@gberkson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gberkson)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-who-do-you-trust/1791 "2023-04-24T12:52:58Z")
Am moving to the US from Europe so I don't currently have (obviously) car insurance. My proposed car of purchase would be a Prius. Are there suggestions of insurance companies to either check into or avoid based on your … --- ## [2012 sonata engine problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-engine-problem/190180)
**Author:** [@gstacksisback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gstacksisback)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-sonata-engine-problem/190180 "2023-04-23T23:51:43Z")
Was driving to work and my car shut off on me. It had only been running for a minute. I made it one block from my house. Tried to cut it back on and it just made the stutter cranking noise. After a while it stopped stutt… --- ## [Cd4e tranny temp sensor location?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd4e-tranny-temp-sensor-location/190223)
**Author:** [@medicaljohnny\_184484](https://community.cartalk.com/u/medicaljohnny_184484)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cd4e-tranny-temp-sensor-location/190223 "2023-04-23T23:46:44Z")
Does anyone know where the temp sensor on a cd4e tranny is? Cant find it for the life of me. --- ## [2014 Nissan Versa - can I remove heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-can-i-remove-heat-shield/190177)
**Author:** [@JennaB62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JennaB62)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-can-i-remove-heat-shield/190177 "2023-04-23T21:19:56Z")
Can I take the heat shield above the muffler off my car? I’ve had it pinned back up multiple times and it still keeps rattling. --- ## [99 accord f23a4 manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-f23a4-manual-transmission/190211)
**Author:** [@g.flores2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g.flores2000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-accord-f23a4-manual-transmission/190211 "2023-04-23T16:39:21Z")
Hello everyone. I was needing help identifying the correct cat for my 99 accord. It has a swapped f23a4 ulev vtec engine. I’ve done some research but cant be too sure which one it is. Thank you to all that reply. It is v… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=96) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=98)