# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=994 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 995 --- ## ['98 Mountaineer - both outside door locks sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mountaineer-both-outside-door-locks-sticking/100247)
**Author:** [@Takem01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Takem01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mountaineer-both-outside-door-locks-sticking/100247 "2017-02-21T15:29:06Z")
Hi. I've got a 98 Mountaineer that we use as a third car (backup). Wife's complaining that the key locks refuse to work sometimes, leaving her locked out of the car. Do the microchips in the keys play any part in allow… --- ## [Grid charger for hybrid cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grid-charger-for-hybrid-cars/88585)
**Author:** [@Creatureman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Creatureman)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grid-charger-for-hybrid-cars/88585 "2017-02-21T14:36:26Z")
I've posted about the problems I'm having with my Honda Civic Hybrid (2003) elsewhere, but I just wanted to start a separate discussion of grid chargers (i.e., chargers that use the regular electric 'grid,' rather than r… --- ## [Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 2006 sudden loud noise when hitting bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-2006-sudden-loud-noise-when-hitting-bumps/49488)
**Author:** [@maxelou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxelou)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-2006-sudden-loud-noise-when-hitting-bumps/49488 "2017-02-21T14:21:38Z")
Hi! And please excuse my English. I am a French Canadian women from Quebec who loves your show. It is the most pleasant moment of my week. When I leave home on Saturday mornings to do the family groceries, I feel free. I… --- ## [2000 Isuzu Trooper windshield wipers dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-trooper-windshield-wipers-dead/100091)
**Author:** [@gthimmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gthimmes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-isuzu-trooper-windshield-wipers-dead/100091 "2017-02-21T07:02:35Z")
Made the mistake of running these while they were frozen to the windshield. Once I got the ice off, they kind of ran slowly then blew the fuse. Couple months later now, after all slow is melted, I replaced the fuse and t… --- ## [1995 Blazer Electrical Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-blazer-electrical-issue/100210)
**Author:** [@metallica5456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/metallica5456)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-blazer-electrical-issue/100210 "2017-02-21T05:52:55Z")
I have an issue where I had to replace both door ajar sensors on my blazer. (the little sensors on the front dashboard that are pressed in when the front doors are closed to tell the car weather or not to turn off the in… --- ## [Car squeals while moving but immediately stops when I hit the brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-squeals-while-moving-but-immediately-stops-when-i-hit-the-brake/100055)
**Author:** [@toria.lauren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toria.lauren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-squeals-while-moving-but-immediately-stops-when-i-hit-the-brake/100055 "2017-02-21T02:18:25Z")
My 2009 Toyota Corolla (130,000 miles) squeals/ squeaks sometimes while driving. The squeal isn't constant, it usually starts a few miles in to each drive. It only squeals when the car is moving, and the faster I go, the… --- ## [To fix or buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-buy/100070)
**Author:** [@Autiemom2177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autiemom2177)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-fix-or-buy/100070 "2017-02-21T02:10:37Z")
We have a 2005 Chrysler t and country with 180,000 miles on it. Today I noticed the brakes making a grinding sound sometimes when I brake. Then when I turned the car off I noticed a puddle of clear liquid under the car. … --- ## [I broke my new PCV valve because the fit was so tight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-broke-my-new-pcv-valve-because-the-fit-was-so-tight/99894)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-broke-my-new-pcv-valve-because-the-fit-was-so-tight/99894 "2017-02-21T01:56:04Z")
I bought a new PCV valve, a Duralast PCV1139DL, the one the AutoZone site says is correct for my vehicle ('87 toyota pickup carbureted 4-cylinder 2WD 5-speed manual). It was so tight I had to use so much force that I br… --- ## [Check engine light flashing......again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashing-again/68272)
**Author:** [@flashing\_lights](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flashing_lights)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashing-again/68272 "2017-02-21T00:09:36Z")
Now I know I'm having problems when I go to start my car, and the check engine light starts flashing and my engine is idling really erratic. What could this be? I have a 2000 Buick Park Ave. I went to start it today and … --- ## [350z Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/350z-question/100201)
**Author:** [@mvpbroncos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mvpbroncos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/350z-question/100201 "2017-02-20T22:20:50Z")
Hey guys so I have a question. I bought my 350z from a person who really didn't drive it much it had about 16500 miles when I got it. I have put about 15000 miles in the last 3 years. I have done oil and oil filter … --- ## [Question about body damage repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-body-damage-repair/99989)
**Author:** [@garzay79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garzay79)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-body-damage-repair/99989 "2017-02-20T21:12:39Z")
I backed into a tree in my van and it had a little over 9k worth of damage. The roof of the van was supposed to have been replaced but the shop felt that it didn't need to and that the money saved could go towards additi… --- ## [Prolong Engine treatment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolong-engine-treatment/100120)
**Author:** [@astro\_pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/astro_pilot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prolong-engine-treatment/100120 "2017-02-20T19:44:45Z")
I have a 2000 Avalon with 130000 miles.....how well does Prolong Engine Treatment work on metal to metal friction reduction? --- ## [Fix or get rid of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-get-rid-of/100171)
**Author:** [@bcurci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcurci)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-get-rid-of/100171 "2017-02-20T15:10:41Z")
My husband's 2006 Jeep Cherokee needs a new transmission and we were told by the garage that it will cost $2800. We just replaced the engine a few years ago. We are thinking on getting rid of it due to it being older and… --- ## [Diagnosing starting issue 95 Gmc jimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-starting-issue-95-gmc-jimmy/100174)
**Author:** [@pengu530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pengu530)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-starting-issue-95-gmc-jimmy/100174 "2017-02-20T13:30:01Z")
First let me say I am clearly not a mechanic but I do try to do as much as I can myself. So I think my starter might be failing to engage the flywheel after I drove through some flood water and the car died (engine could… --- ## [2013 Hybrid Subaru, Okay to change battery ourselves?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hybrid-subaru-okay-to-change-battery-ourselves/100149)
**Author:** [@BeckyNissan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeckyNissan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hybrid-subaru-okay-to-change-battery-ourselves/100149 "2017-02-20T02:28:29Z")
My husband has a 2013 hybrid Subaru Crosstrek. The battery seems to be dead (it's been really cold and he has let it sit for quite awhile). We tried to jump it to no avail. Can we replace the battery ourselves? I'm a l… --- ## [Low idle rpm and dipping volt meter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle-rpm-and-dipping-volt-meter/99874)
**Author:** [@mwilliamspls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwilliamspls)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-idle-rpm-and-dipping-volt-meter/99874 "2017-02-20T01:49:15Z")
Went to start the truck on Saturday and had a dead battery. Not too surprised because I only drive it once a week or so. Charged it up and Sunday it fired right up. Then it started to lose rpm down to 400 then back up to… --- ## [California Autozone not reading codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-autozone-not-reading-codes/51782)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-autozone-not-reading-codes/51782 "2017-02-20T01:38:29Z")
A friend of mine who lives in LA told me last night that Autozone won't read codes anymore in California because they got sued for it once. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me, but I figured I'd ask here. Anyone… --- ## [Disconnecting a new-to-me green electrical connector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-a-new-to-me-green-electrical-connector/100165)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnecting-a-new-to-me-green-electrical-connector/100165 "2017-02-19T23:50:19Z")
I need to take this unusual (to me) electrical connector apart. It's unlike the Molex and others I have dealt with, and doesn't seem to work the way I think it should. The other connectors under the hood are different. … --- ## [Clunking noise at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-at-idle/100164)
**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-at-idle/100164 "2017-02-19T23:21:53Z")
My car has clunking noise when in gear at idle. Driving is smooth and no noise. This noise few times mysteriously goes away. What can that be? Transaxle fluid replacement few months go, gear shifts are fine. --- ## [Mirror LED indicator flashing rapidly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-led-indicator-flashing-rapidly/99837)
**Author:** [@l2389219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/l2389219)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mirror-led-indicator-flashing-rapidly/99837 "2017-02-18T23:27:33Z")
Hi all, I drive a 2010 w169, Mercedes A-Class a180 cdi and I started to notice that my left LED turn indicator in the mirror on the driver's side blinks too fast at times, flashing rapidly. It happens very irregula… --- ## ["Fuel Injection Service" vs. A Bottle of Techron.... is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-service-vs-a-bottle-of-techron-is-it-worth-it/96659)
**Author:** [@Stegy\_Frany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stegy_Frany)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-service-vs-a-bottle-of-techron-is-it-worth-it/96659 "2017-02-19T18:27:48Z")
My mechanic..... who I trust, is reputable, and has a 5 star rating from the mechanics files here at Car Talk, wants to do this "Fuel Injection Service" on my 2007 Suzuki SX4 (currently, 182k miles). I think they said it… --- ## [Mazda3 window motor failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-window-motor-failing/100093)
**Author:** [@im1dermike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/im1dermike)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-window-motor-failing/100093 "2017-02-19T15:31:37Z")
My wife complained that her 2005 Mazda3 driver's window is not working properly. It will go down about 3" before stopping and making a horrible noise. I am able to physically push the window up and down while engaging … --- ## [2013 accord - sudden power steering failure while driving. Error code 71-01](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-accord-sudden-power-steering-failure-while-driving-error-code-71-01/100095)
**Author:** [@bradforj287](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradforj287)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-accord-sudden-power-steering-failure-while-driving-error-code-71-01/100095 "2017-02-19T14:04:27Z")
I experienced something very frightening with my 2013 honda accord v6. While driving about 40mph in a straight line I suddenly lost power steering. I had the EPS light show on my dash. I pulled over and restarted the car… --- ## [1999 Ford Escort, Exhaust problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-exhaust-problem/100106)
**Author:** [@Jenni101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenni101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-escort-exhaust-problem/100106 "2017-02-19T13:55:50Z")
Need some help figuring out what is wrong with my car ford escort 1999, 80000miles, a few weeks ago my check engine light came on, nothing changed with the car. A week or so later the light is still on and the car makes … --- ## [Clunk in front drivers side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-in-front-drivers-side/100139)
**Author:** [@starkiez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starkiez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-in-front-drivers-side/100139 "2017-02-19T08:10:30Z")
Hey, My friends car has an overly annoying clunk and your help would be greatly appreciated. It only makes the noise when braking hard or accelerating hard at any speed. I replaced the motor mounts, sway bars and s… --- ## [Buy out my lease or lease new, but repairs needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-lease-or-lease-new-but-repairs-needed/56861)
**Author:** [@soconfused](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soconfused)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-lease-or-lease-new-but-repairs-needed/56861 "2017-02-19T05:35:54Z")
I currently have a 2005 Porsche Cayenne and I'm paying $600 a month with 8 months remaining. My lease is for 3 years and 12,000 miles and I started the lease with 15,000 miles on it. At the end of the lease the mileage i… --- ## [2000 Chevy Cavalier Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-cavalier-misfire/100056)
**Author:** [@travisgruber28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/travisgruber28)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-cavalier-misfire/100056 "2017-02-19T03:50:38Z")
So i just got a 2000 Chevy Cavalier and the guy said he ran it our of gas and it has not ran right since. We cleaned out the fuel tank and replaced the fuel pump. But it still misfired so we changed spark plugs wires and… --- ## [Sounds like a small cardboard box of 6-8 metal washers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-small-cardboard-box-of-6-8-metal-washers/100123)
**Author:** [@gelbarda01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gelbarda01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-like-a-small-cardboard-box-of-6-8-metal-washers/100123 "2017-02-19T01:54:35Z")
Someone anyone please help --- ## [Help with 2001 Saturn 2.2 L100 long distance diaagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2001-saturn-2-2-l100-long-distance-diaagnosis/99731)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-2001-saturn-2-2-l100-long-distance-diaagnosis/99731 "2017-02-19T00:49:42Z")
So daughter drove to school and car would not start when leaving school. Starter would crank and engine would not fire. Starter motor deemed bad and replaced because was messed up, no missing teeth on flywheel noted. … --- ## [2002 galant won't operate when the lights are on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-galant-wont-operate-when-the-lights-are-on/100084)
**Author:** [@mellowy64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mellowy64)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-galant-wont-operate-when-the-lights-are-on/100084 "2017-02-19T00:11:51Z")
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