# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=970 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 971 --- ## [Turning off the Prius backup beeping sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-the-prius-backup-beeping-sound/18185)
**Author:** [@sweedlb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sweedlb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-the-prius-backup-beeping-sound/18185 "2017-06-10T14:25:29Z")
Does anyone know how to turn off the backup beeping sound on the Prius. Everytime I back up, I feel as if I'm driving a bulldozer. Clicking the beeping off option does no good. The dealer said it can't be turned off. … --- ## [Can power steering fluid level fluctuate with temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-power-steering-fluid-level-fluctuate-with-temperature/104783)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-power-steering-fluid-level-fluctuate-with-temperature/104783 "2017-06-10T07:12:14Z")
I had PS pump changed, and PS fluid flushed 4 months ago. I notice that PS fluid level has gone above max line in the container when the car is cold. Can the PS fluid level go up during summer? I live in North East so… --- ## [98 Buick stalls and wont start for hours later](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-buick-stalls-and-wont-start-for-hours-later/96413)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-buick-stalls-and-wont-start-for-hours-later/96413 "2017-06-10T05:12:24Z")
My dad has a 98 Buick La Sabre that will shut off at times. It once shut off as he was turning on the air cond. last summer. Right after it stalled and would not start he attempted to open the windows but they would no… --- ## [Dome Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dome-lights/50954)
**Author:** [@RB\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RB_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dome-lights/50954 "2017-06-10T04:56:20Z")
We have a 99 Chevy Tahoe & recently the dome lights would not go off after having the AC serviced. We called the shop and since it was the end of the day they suggested either removing the lights or diconnecting the bat… --- ## [2008 mazda 6 CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-6-cel/104735)
**Author:** [@repaim5634](https://community.cartalk.com/u/repaim5634)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-6-cel/104735 "2017-06-10T02:10:03Z")
So I have a CEL on my 2008 mazda6i 2.3 liter. The Mazda mechanic said that the code was for a bad catalyic converter. But I used a Snap-on Ethos Scanner and with the snap on scanner it says "TFP Sensor/Switch "A" Circui… --- ## [Chevy 2012 equinox electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-2012-equinox-electrical-issues/104708)
**Author:** [@dorianstedman77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorianstedman77)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-2012-equinox-electrical-issues/104708 "2017-06-10T00:20:03Z")
My friend has a equinox that has developed electrical issues. An example is you start the car an the hazard warning lights are on, radio is on full and wipers are going. None of this was turned on when leaving the car.… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla has a rough idle after replacing PCV valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-has-a-rough-idle-after-replacing-pcv-valve/103574)
**Author:** [@Novice22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Novice22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-has-a-rough-idle-after-replacing-pcv-valve/103574 "2017-06-09T23:38:57Z")
I have never done work on my car before except adding oil and a few other basic things. The vehicle has run great up until now, its just always had some oil consumption. The tail pipe is quite sooty and oily on the insid… --- ## [TelAid-Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/telaid-mercedes/104781)
**Author:** [@HWood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HWood)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/telaid-mercedes/104781 "2017-06-09T21:15:13Z")
How do you remove tel-aid from a 2001 e320 Mercedes Benz sedan. My car wants to call emergency number and then tell me to take to the shop for repairs. When this is going on my radio is muted. Thanks. --- ## [Saturn Ion Leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-leaking/104753)
**Author:** [@carrillodesign](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carrillodesign)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-leaking/104753 "2017-06-09T14:08:49Z")
Hi guys im new here, so sorry if this isnt the right place to post this question. I have a 2003 saturn ion and have just recently replaced the radiator fan that wasnt working. I managed to do that successfully but in t… --- ## [Should I junk this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-junk-this-car/104622)
**Author:** [@HomerS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HomerS)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-junk-this-car/104622 "2017-06-09T12:17:26Z")
Car has 245,000 miles on it. Check engine light came on recently and the mechanic said there is a misfire in one of the cylinders with a compression of only 60 and should be 120. He said it could cost up to $2000 dependi… --- ## [09 Ford Focus rocker panel replacement cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-ford-focus-rocker-panel-replacement-cost/104744)
**Author:** [@b.fensom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b.fensom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-ford-focus-rocker-panel-replacement-cost/104744 "2017-06-09T12:14:03Z")
Just wondering what it would cost to have a new rocker panel put on my 09 focus. I'm in Ontario, Canada. Thanks --- ## [Whine upon brake release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-upon-brake-release/104725)
**Author:** [@jjustinmbirchb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjustinmbirchb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whine-upon-brake-release/104725 "2017-06-08T19:50:20Z")
hey guys, sometimes, usually cold and humid nights, when I release the brake from a stop, it lets out a long downward whine. A friend thought it was a vacuum leak and upon release the air goes in the hole and makes a n… --- ## [P1443 Code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1443-code/104255)
**Author:** [@lehman.mc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lehman.mc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1443-code/104255 "2017-06-08T15:18:04Z")
I had a P1443 Code pop up on my 2004 Subaru Forester a while back. I looked up the code, and it pointed towards the EVAP solenoid. While replacing that I noticed that the charcoal filter down there was falling apart, so … --- ## [E320 E-class 2001 Mercedes-Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e320-e-class-2001-mercedes-benz/104728)
**Author:** [@HWood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HWood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e320-e-class-2001-mercedes-benz/104728 "2017-06-08T10:32:11Z")
I recently discovered water under the back seat of car where the battery and fuses are located. Has anyone had this problem and might know where the water could be coming from. There is no water stains inside the car fro… --- ## [Problems adjusting shifter linkage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-adjusting-shifter-linkage/104729)
**Author:** [@clarusignus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clarusignus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-adjusting-shifter-linkage/104729 "2017-06-08T04:59:09Z")
My 05 Cadillac SRX has had the typical linkage issues since I bought it 2 weeks ago.i initially bought a replacement joint yesterday when for some reason the car would pop into neutral. I installed it last night and ha… --- ## [Cabin Air Duct Odor Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-duct-odor-repair/104717)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cabin-air-duct-odor-repair/104717 "2017-06-08T04:35:21Z")
Vehicle: 2013 Lexus 300h Since my wife purchased her car, we have noticed it has an odor when the cabin air is on. Best description I can give is that is smells like old gym clothes... not good at all. I've read up tha… --- ## [Vue 3.0 motor info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-motor-info/104615)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vue-3-0-motor-info/104615 "2017-06-08T03:55:57Z")
trying to fix broken timing belt saturn vue 3.0 which is opel motor not honda have heads off. this motor uses hydraulic valve buckets i bolt down cams and i see the valves are being slightly pushed open off valve seat … --- ## [Nissan Murano Car Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-car-engine/104674)
**Author:** [@andreanataguirre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreanataguirre)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-car-engine/104674 "2017-06-08T03:17:40Z")
So I've had my Nissan Murano for 2 years, recently there has been white smoke coming out from the mufflers, I didn't think anything of it because no check engine light came on. But I called Nissan anyway and they told me… --- ## [1995 Maxima running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-maxima-running-rough/104713)
**Author:** [@Cain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-maxima-running-rough/104713 "2017-06-08T01:55:48Z")
I have a '95 Maxima that just turned 160k miles that just recently started running rough especially at idle. It is even worse when I turn the A/C on. Two years ago I had the fuel injectors, mass airflow sensor, and air… --- ## [Tool suggestion - Cost effective impact wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-suggestion-cost-effective-impact-wrench/104675)
**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tool-suggestion-cost-effective-impact-wrench/104675 "2017-06-07T22:09:12Z")
Hello folks, Recently started working on the car by myself and still collecting the tools. The impact wrench was on my list but I met the budget rather quickly, so it was left out. Now, I have reached to the point, I… --- ## [2000 Lincoln Towncar P0401](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-towncar-p0401/104714)
**Author:** [@TownCarGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TownCarGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-lincoln-towncar-p0401/104714 "2017-06-07T20:23:07Z")
I have an evil P0401 (Insufficient air flow to the EGR) code that will not go away. I had this code two years ago and read that 99% of the time with these motors it is the DPFE sensor. I changed that sensor and it fixed… --- ## [05 Impala running issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-impala-running-issues/104689)
**Author:** [@Adam081887](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam081887)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-impala-running-issues/104689 "2017-06-07T15:13:56Z")
So I'm having an issues with my 05 Impala. It starts and idles fine with no abnormal shakes or sounds. When the engine warms up, when traveling over 30mph it starts to chug and stall like it's running out of gas. I've ch… --- ## [Need some help with a noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-noise/104599)
**Author:** [@tsaulmon1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsaulmon1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-noise/104599 "2017-06-07T14:16:05Z")
Looking for some friendly direction on a noise under the hood. I've got a 2004 SRT-4. The car starts, runs, and drives great. But, when I let off the gas I get a high pitch whistle that starts around 2200 rpm and stops a… --- ## [Intermittent Hot Air - but not on NPR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-hot-air-but-not-on-npr/104671)
**Author:** [@JunkOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkOwner)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-hot-air-but-not-on-npr/104671 "2017-06-07T02:07:14Z")
We have a 2004 Chrysler Town and Country Limited, approximately 160K. Recently, the air conditioning started working intermittently - or not working intermittently, depending on how one looks at it. When the van is fir… --- ## [Coolant problem 05 ford freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-problem-05-ford-freestyle/104699)
**Author:** [@j98mula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j98mula)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-problem-05-ford-freestyle/104699 "2017-06-07T01:57:08Z")
My 2005 ford freestyle has been overheating and running out of coolant very quickly. I've gotten it pressured tested twice and they haven't found a leak. The coolant seems to not be draining out of the reservoir. It seem… --- ## [Tick in 2005 3.5 liter GM engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tick-in-2005-3-5-liter-gm-engine/99515)
**Author:** [@Budmkr\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Budmkr_1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tick-in-2005-3-5-liter-gm-engine/99515 "2017-06-07T01:30:35Z")
A few months back, my 2005 Buick Terraza mini-van developed a tick. Some history; 3 years ago I installed a Jasper transmission and just over a year ago I completed a head job on the motor after a head gasket failed. I… --- ## [Magic eraser info that might help others](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magic-eraser-info-that-might-help-others/104661)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magic-eraser-info-that-might-help-others/104661 "2017-06-06T21:30:20Z")
Magic erasers are a kind of foam that works as an abrasive for cleaning. In the past, I've wondered about how it compares to sandpaper in terms of grit. I had the chance to test it out against 1000 grit sandpaper in h… --- ## [Help Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-jeep-grand-cherokee-2004/104682)
**Author:** [@Jennyb1994](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jennyb1994)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 6:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-jeep-grand-cherokee-2004/104682 "2017-06-06T06:19:23Z")
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee it idles perfect drives perfect but !! When it drive and stopped at a light or something the car vibrates bad but as soon as I put it in neutral or park it completely stops vibrating nee… --- ## [Corolla 1997 turn signal stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-1997-turn-signal-stuck/104631)
**Author:** [@PalmerCarlos10475](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PalmerCarlos10475)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-1997-turn-signal-stuck/104631 "2017-06-06T02:36:04Z")
Corolla 1997 signal stays stuck when I put full lights on car --- ## [Spark plugs fail in slow traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-fail-in-slow-traffic/104649)
**Author:** [@dpw28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dpw28)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plugs-fail-in-slow-traffic/104649 "2017-06-06T02:32:37Z")
Morning everyone. Spark plugs failed on me again this weekend, was suck in a huge traffic jam for almost an hour/moving alittle no more than 5mph 1st gear. Its the 3rd time this year they have gone, all when stuck in tr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=969) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=971)