# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=142 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 143 --- ## [Cutting off sway bar links?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cutting-off-sway-bar-links/191312)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cutting-off-sway-bar-links/191312 "2023-07-10T23:04:27Z")
I see videos to cut off stuck sway bar end links but how would the ones I have come off if the shaft seems larger than the holes on the fork and sway bar. If I cut the area circled in white, it looks like the shaft on t… --- ## [2014 Ford Transit Connect Sliding Door Issues-Child Saftey Lock Engaged-Latch Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-transit-connect-sliding-door-issues-child-saftey-lock-engaged-latch-problems/164592)
**Author:** [@davidrossauto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidrossauto)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-transit-connect-sliding-door-issues-child-saftey-lock-engaged-latch-problems/164592 "2023-07-10T20:59:53Z")
Thanks in advance for any input. Greatly appreciated! What a nightmare Uhgg. :wink: 2014 Ford Transit Connect Passanger XLT Sliding Rear Door Issues. I’ll try not to be too long winded yet hopefully leaving enough det… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - How long will engine last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-how-long-will-engine-last/191552)
**Author:** [@sharon49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sharon49)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-how-long-will-engine-last/191552 "2023-07-10T20:25:38Z")
the car has high kms want to know wat is the highest or at what point wil a new engine need to be --- ## [Hydrogen Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-engine/191609)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-engine/191609 "2023-07-10T18:38:54Z")
Great concept. Lets see if it’s actually viable. Hydrogen engine --- ## [1999 Cadillac DeVille - I need a new button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cadillac-deville-i-need-a-new-button/191578)
**Author:** [@EarvinHaynes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarvinHaynes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cadillac-deville-i-need-a-new-button/191578 "2023-07-10T17:10:37Z")
In need of a replacement hazardous warning button ( red or tan color )… --- ## [Is tension lost on a broken spring while still on a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tension-lost-on-a-broken-spring-while-still-on-a-car/191281)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tension-lost-on-a-broken-spring-while-still-on-a-car/191281 "2023-07-10T16:19:34Z")
This spring cracked or came out from seat at the top. Can this be removed like normal or is there still too much tension in the spring? Don’t think there is enough room to put on spring tension bars. 06 Sonata 3.3 v6 … --- ## [2019 Subaru Legacy - Infotainment bubble causing issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-legacy-infotainment-bubble-causing-issues/191599)
**Author:** [@Pops56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pops56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-legacy-infotainment-bubble-causing-issues/191599 "2023-07-10T15:51:16Z")
Info screen developed an inaccessible bubble-like formation behind the screen. The system is uncontrollable and transitions from one program to another on its own. --- ## [2020 Accord Hybrid, AC Not Blowing Cold Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-accord-hybrid-ac-not-blowing-cold-air/191601)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-accord-hybrid-ac-not-blowing-cold-air/191601 "2023-07-10T14:43:47Z")
I have a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid with about 20K miles on it. The AC is blowing air but it does not get cold. With the hood up and turning on the AC hear a moderately loud whine. When turning AC off it goes away. So I do… --- ## [Ford 02 mustang wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-02-mustang-wont-start/191584)
**Author:** [@aclark662635\_185948](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aclark662635_185948)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-02-mustang-wont-start/191584 "2023-07-10T12:21:22Z")
My car wont start. It turns over and has fuel pressure. Battery read 10.2 v. Its been having trouble starting in the mornings but it eventually will start. It has been starting to overheat when the ac is on while im driv… --- ## [Tahoe, Explorer, or expedition?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-explorer-or-expedition/191574)
**Author:** [@selary1102](https://community.cartalk.com/u/selary1102)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tahoe-explorer-or-expedition/191574 "2023-07-10T12:16:53Z")
For context; I’m moving to Maryland later next year, and my wife and I drive a 2008 accord and a 2004 3.9 mustang respectively, neither of those are really good at hauling boxes so I’m needing to get rid of my car sadly … --- ## [2017 Mazda Mazda6 - BSM trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda6-bsm-trouble/191565)
**Author:** [@Walker2023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walker2023)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda6-bsm-trouble/191565 "2023-07-10T10:42:58Z")
Having issues with my blind spot monitor on my 2017 mazda mazda6 touring --- ## [BMW's IX3 motor cause transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmws-ix3-motor-cause-transmission-issue/191521)
**Author:** [@gagaisgage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gagaisgage)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmws-ix3-motor-cause-transmission-issue/191521 "2023-07-10T07:30:46Z")
As a global model BMW’s IX3 buyer, I wonder if the occurrence rate of transmission failures leading to power interruption is as high as it is in China. Last month, while driving normally, my vehicle alerted me and lost p… --- ## [A/C Bypass Pulley for Ford Escape 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-bypass-pulley-for-ford-escape-2011/191607)
**Author:** [@Emkay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emkay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-bypass-pulley-for-ford-escape-2011/191607 "2023-07-10T06:25:34Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2011 Ford Escape XLT (4 cyl). The A/C compressor has seized up and basically burnt up my belt. I really would rather just put an A/C Bypass Pulley on there instead of spending money replacing the c… --- ## [2011 Ford Transit Connect - inconsistent oil dipstick readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-transit-connect-inconsistent-oil-dipstick-readings/176204)
**Author:** [@Terry01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry01)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-transit-connect-inconsistent-oil-dipstick-readings/176204 "2023-07-10T04:12:00Z")
When I checkI the oil in the morning, it shows dry. When I run and shut off, even for a couple hrs, it shows overflow. Don,t know what to believe . --- ## [Car Not Starting Only In Morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-only-in-morning/191605)
**Author:** [@peterkmin83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peterkmin83)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-not-starting-only-in-morning/191605 "2023-07-10T03:37:48Z")
Yesterday morning, I drove the car about 30 minutes and turned it off for 45 minutes. When I tried turning it on, the car did not start so I jumped it. It ran fine the rest of the day and I was able to turn the car on an… --- ## [2010 Chevrolet Impala - Speedo goes nuts then car shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-speedo-goes-nuts-then-car-shuts-down/191590)
**Author:** [@akwayn48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akwayn48)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-speedo-goes-nuts-then-car-shuts-down/191590 "2023-07-09T21:32:37Z")
The needle on the MPH erratically jumps up and down and then the car dies out. --- ## [Have the mechanics caused more problems to my car or is it a coincidence it has broken again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-the-mechanics-caused-more-problems-to-my-car-or-is-it-a-coincidence-it-has-broken-again/191593)
**Author:** [@Benbaylis10\_185952](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Benbaylis10_185952)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-the-mechanics-caused-more-problems-to-my-car-or-is-it-a-coincidence-it-has-broken-again/191593 "2023-07-09T21:28:00Z")
Hi, I have a petrol Ford Focus 2017 eco boost. This has done 45k miles. A couple weeks ago the clutch went so I got this replaced and also had to get the dual mass fly wheel replaced. Now just a week later after it bein… --- ## [2016 Volvo S60 - Excessive oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-excessive-oil-consumption/191569)
**Author:** [@General-Home-1134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/General-Home-1134)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-excessive-oil-consumption/191569 "2023-07-09T18:20:03Z")
I have a 2016 Volvo S60 which I purchased in July 2016 with about 6000 miles. I started having problems with excessive oil consumption about a year ago. I was adding oil. I received a letter from Volvo about 6 months… --- ## [2015 Ford Transit Connect Wagon has mystery popping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-transit-connect-wagon-has-mystery-popping-noise/159668)
**Author:** [@SimoneLivingwell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimoneLivingwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-transit-connect-wagon-has-mystery-popping-noise/159668 "2023-07-09T13:01:28Z")
Even when the radio is off, the weather is clear, warm or cold there is a very loud POP that happens at random about every 20 minutes inside the cab seemingly from the dash board, that scares me and Ford won’t fix it on … --- ## [2010 Ford Transit Connect still shakes after repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-still-shakes-after-repair/164282)
**Author:** [@EvaPena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaPena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-transit-connect-still-shakes-after-repair/164282 "2023-07-09T11:48:54Z")
i take my transit to mechanic shop for shake engine and they find out was on engine mount ,and they replace it …buth still doing the same problems …any idea what can be … --- ## [2011 Volvo C70 - Headliner replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-headliner-replacement/191428)
**Author:** [@edo08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edo08)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-headliner-replacement/191428 "2023-07-09T04:12:53Z")
what is the total cost and labor for replacing center headliner on 2011 Volvo c70 t please. --- ## [Could ECU act up intermittently causing high idle? Any other ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-ecu-act-up-intermittently-causing-high-idle-any-other-ideas/191366)
**Author:** [@Jahagafut\_185280](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jahagafut_185280)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-ecu-act-up-intermittently-causing-high-idle-any-other-ideas/191366 "2023-07-08T22:24:05Z")
I’ve got an 03 Buick Lesabre, 3800 Series II, predictably after an hour of driving the idle starts to get high, it used to go to 3500 but I’ve since replaced the parts I’ll list at the end and it now hangs out around 180… --- ## [2012 Subaru Outback - Exhaust odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-exhaust-odor/191572)
**Author:** [@sensitivenose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sensitivenose)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-outback-exhaust-odor/191572 "2023-07-08T21:30:13Z")
Noxious engine exhaust odor coming into the cabin at the driver’s side feet. Taken regularly to dealer for maintenance, filter changes, etc. Have complained about it a few times and no one else smells it. I have often… --- ## [2009 Honda Accord runs rough in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-runs-rough-in-park/191580)
**Author:** [@grudzibp\_185943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grudzibp_185943)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-runs-rough-in-park/191580 "2023-07-08T21:04:43Z")
My 2009 v6 Accord slightly sputters when in park but not when stopped in drive. It has about 120K miles. Any idea why? No check engine light and RPMs are stable when it happens. --- ## [Can a new car battery solve transmission issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-car-battery-solve-transmission-issues/191519)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-car-battery-solve-transmission-issues/191519 "2023-07-08T20:43:05Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE. For about 5 weeks, have had error code P07A3 come and go. Have had stuttering come and go when accelerating from stop. Transmission issue. Learned yesterday that my battery was completely dea… --- ## [If you own a 2020 to 2023 Acura or Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2020-to-2023-acura-or-honda/191544)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2020-to-2023-acura-or-honda/191544 "2023-07-08T13:24:13Z")
… you may be getting a recall notice regarding a potentially very serious brake defect: --- ## [2018 Ford F-150 - Rattles in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-rattles-in-cold/191549)
**Author:** [@Psul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-f-150-rattles-in-cold/191549 "2023-07-08T12:55:52Z")
Cold 5l has rattle when starting in cold weather Ford changed baffle near exhaust $20 bucks Not fixed (80k btw) Warmer weather rattle starts after a bit goes for longer time No noise after 10 min Thank you --- ## [Does anyone know what this tube is on my 2006 Ford Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tube-is-on-my-2006-ford-focus/191570)
**Author:** [@bradyk6\_185911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradyk6_185911)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tube-is-on-my-2006-ford-focus/191570 "2023-07-08T03:52:11Z")
I noticed this tube sticking out below my car and I don’t think it was like that before. Does anyone know what it is and if it needs to be repaired? The pictures are taken from the rear, driver’s side corner of the car. … --- ## [1994 Ford Aerostar - AC charge gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-aerostar-ac-charge-gone-wrong/191555)
**Author:** [@TheCadillacKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheCadillacKid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-aerostar-ac-charge-gone-wrong/191555 "2023-07-08T02:02:34Z")
Yesterday I charged my A/C. It did not get real cold. I kept the pressure in the green. Today it worked great but when getting home, there was an odd smell. The engine seemed to have an oily film on it. Not any normal e… --- ## [Strange Problems with 70 Maverick I Once Had](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problems-with-70-maverick-i-once-had/190108)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problems-with-70-maverick-i-once-had/190108 "2023-07-08T01:33:24Z")
I had a '70 Maverick. The heater only had about 2/3 the normal amount of heat though. I found a thermostat that wouldnt close but when I replaced it, still only 2/3 the heat. I then found the heater core to be 1/3 plugge… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=141) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=143)