# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=186 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 187 --- ## [2005 Toyota Prius - I think I need an alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-i-think-i-need-an-alternator/188598)
**Author:** [@JoyceGhigliotti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceGhigliotti)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-i-think-i-need-an-alternator/188598 "2023-01-20T22:46:41Z")
I think I may need a new alternator. Aux battery keeps dying. Looking for a local shop that works on Priuses. --- ## [2008 Hyundai Sonata - Stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-stalled/188611)
**Author:** [@fanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-stalled/188611 "2023-01-20T21:55:59Z")
2008 Sonata…101K…3.3 V-6…bought new Engine stalled (just stopped running) while on highway coasted to breakdown lane …able restart a few minutes later 1st time happened --- ## [1995 Jeep Cherokee - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-cherokee-lights-out/188569)
**Author:** [@jeepabc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeepabc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-cherokee-lights-out/188569 "2023-01-20T15:58:04Z")
All my front lights on my 95 xj cherokee wont come on. no blinkers,or running lights, or low/high beams, checked fuses,?? --- ## [Helping friend get idea of value on 2006 Pontiac G6 needing work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-get-idea-of-value-on-2006-pontiac-g6-needing-work/188594)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-get-idea-of-value-on-2006-pontiac-g6-needing-work/188594 "2023-01-20T15:43:57Z")
One of my friends has a Pontiac G6 that his son has been driving. He said cosmetically the car is OK with no real rust but some dings since a young driver has been using it. Anyway, it failed inspection and now needs a… --- ## [Anti-Lock Brakes on an icy hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes-on-an-icy-hill/88583)
**Author:** [@paullavin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paullavin)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-lock-brakes-on-an-icy-hill/88583 "2023-01-20T05:18:16Z")
My driveway slopes fairly steeply down to the road. When it's icy and the car starts to slide, what's the best way to control it? Jam the brakes and let the anti-lock take over or work the brake pedal gently? This isn'… --- ## [Money grab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/money-grab/188355)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/money-grab/188355 "2023-01-19T23:57:21Z")
Went to renew my DL online. Nice option to have, saves everyone a lot of time and money. As the process winds through the information and options, I am presented with the option to keep my motorcycle certification for an… --- ## [Chevy suburban engine hot a/c turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-engine-hot-a-c-turned-off/188596)
**Author:** [@jeninfo\_183795](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeninfo_183795)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-engine-hot-a-c-turned-off/188596 "2023-01-19T22:40:35Z")
I have an ongoing issue with the dash warning “engine hot a/c turned off”. When this happens, the engine light is on and the temp gauge does not function (stays flat on the left). This started right after I had the trans… --- ## [2002 BMW 530 - EMIL flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-530-emil-flashes/188485)
**Author:** [@CarolePadilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolePadilla)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-530-emil-flashes/188485 "2023-01-19T18:09:11Z")
Engine light comes on and EMIL flashes up --- ## [Locksmith Couldn't Program New Key Fob? Trying To Resolve ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locksmith-couldnt-program-new-key-fob-trying-to-resolve-asap/188554)
**Author:** [@sahvi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sahvi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locksmith-couldnt-program-new-key-fob-trying-to-resolve-asap/188554 "2023-01-19T17:11:17Z")
for context incase relevant: USA, 2017 Jeep SRT, 0 keys , push button start , curtain and driver seat airbags are blown i had a locksmith come out to my car last week to program a new key fob (bought from same locksmith… --- ## [1987 Mitsubishi Raider - Towing question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mitsubishi-raider-towing-question/188592)
**Author:** [@sherry03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherry03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mitsubishi-raider-towing-question/188592 "2023-01-19T16:13:33Z")
what gears do I put a 1987 dodge raider manual trant. 4x4 in to flat tow it has a transfer case --- ## [Hairbrained idea on Facebook - burning used oil in gas engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hairbrained-idea-on-facebook-burning-used-oil-in-gas-engine/188566)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hairbrained-idea-on-facebook-burning-used-oil-in-gas-engine/188566 "2023-01-19T16:08:14Z")
So a guy is thinking he can “run” his gasoline car on gasoline blended with used motor oil to increase mileage and increase power. He has an entire 55 gallon drum full of various mixed automotive fluids like oil, transm… --- ## [Hybrid2Go Experiences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid2go-experiences/188556)
**Author:** [@zvsmedia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zvsmedia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid2go-experiences/188556 "2023-01-19T15:50:14Z")
I’m looking for feedback on Hybrid2Go as our 2010 Prius needs a new battery pack. We’re in Scottsdale AZ in case anyone has other suggestions for other shops, and the fault code it’s showing is P0a7f, for what it’s worth… --- ## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-tire-pressure/137839)
**Author:** [@Chris14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris14)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-tire-pressure/137839 "2023-01-19T15:24:37Z")
I have a 2006 chevy trailblazer ls.the door sticker says 30 psi in the front and 35 psi in the back.is it ok to run 35 psi all around? --- ## [Suddenly losing acceleration, now it won't start :D](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suddenly-losing-acceleration-now-it-wont-start-d/188557)
**Author:** [@Jazzy-Marooony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzy-Marooony)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suddenly-losing-acceleration-now-it-wont-start-d/188557 "2023-01-19T01:01:16Z")
About six months back I bought this 2003 Subaru Impreza with the goal of tuning and eventually doing some basic and aesthetic mods. The previous owner of the car replaced all the main important components (Heads, timing,… --- ## [2003 Camry noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-noise/188581)
**Author:** [@michael\_a\_kraft\_177958](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michael_a_kraft_177958)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-noise/188581 "2023-01-18T23:36:36Z")
Greetings, friends. Well, my faithful 2003 Camry LE 2.4 with 196k miles suddenly started making a loud whining noise from the engine compartment. Everything checks out except, the power steering reservoir was low to th… --- ## [2014 Cadillac XTS - fair price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-fair-price/180158)
**Author:** [@Jerry54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry54)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-fair-price/180158 "2023-01-18T23:17:26Z")
I have a 2014 Cadilac XTS V sport My left brake light went out . I took it to the dealer and they said they would have to change the whole tail light assembly at a cost of $870.00 After a veterans discount. ??? Doesn… --- ## [Lower tire pressure in one tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-tire-pressure-in-one-tire/143465)
**Author:** [@DanaFillipp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanaFillipp)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-tire-pressure-in-one-tire/143465 "2023-01-18T23:04:31Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Explorer and my back right tire is at 33 psi, the other 3 are 38-40. Is this cause for concern? This back right tire did have a gauge mark in it about a week after I bought it, but the dealer said it… --- ## [2018 Subaru Impreza Sedan - Same problems after new engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-sedan-same-problems-after-new-engine/188571)
**Author:** [@Shyly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shyly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-impreza-sedan-same-problems-after-new-engine/188571 "2023-01-18T21:53:15Z")
Our Impreza blew the motor at 49,000 miles just before end of warranty so a new motor was installed. Before that it was jerking and hesitation and into the shop 4-5 times. Now it’s off warranty and still doing the same… --- ## [2006 Mazda Miata MX-5 - Water in trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-miata-mx-5-water-in-trunk/188573)
**Author:** [@DarrellMelymick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarrellMelymick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-miata-mx-5-water-in-trunk/188573 "2023-01-18T21:31:48Z")
Water gathers in the trunk. How to take care of this problem? --- ## [GM Steering wheel angle sensor failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-steering-wheel-angle-sensor-failure/188508)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-steering-wheel-angle-sensor-failure/188508 "2023-01-18T21:07:53Z")
Well, I had another one of these sensors fail. OEM part. I did a tear down on a prior one of these I had fail and posted it here but this time, I believe I understand the root cause- the proverbial smoking gun. It’s a s… --- ## [2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Sluggish Acceleration on Hot Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-sluggish-acceleration-on-hot-days/141483)
**Author:** [@jacob.b.nelson2\_152789](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacob.b.nelson2_152789)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-escape-hybrid-sluggish-acceleration-on-hot-days/141483 "2023-01-18T17:34:22Z")
Y’all were really helpful with diagnosing my Fusion’s AC compressor problem, so maybe you can give me some pointers with an issue I’m having with my Escape. Some background: 2009 Ford Escape 4WD 4 Cylinders 3 2.5L MFI… --- ## [Automatic not shifting, sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-not-shifting-sometimes/183423)
**Author:** [@lionheart001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lionheart001)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-not-shifting-sometimes/183423 "2023-01-18T17:28:32Z")
Hello Ray and everyone, I have a 2005 Infiniti FX35 with rear wheel drive. She (Betsy) has a odd shifting anomaly where she will go about 100 yards, there is a clunk, and she goes into drive, no shifting down. If y… --- ## [P11C7 code from a gasoline engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p11c7-code-from-a-gasoline-engine/187886)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p11c7-code-from-a-gasoline-engine/187886 "2023-01-18T17:09:57Z")
2019 BMW X1 with a B46A engine CEL illuminated and a generic OBD II reader reports code P11C7, and defines that as a fault with the NOx sensor circuit. Wait, what? My understanding is that NOx sensors are used only in… --- ## [The fastest Corvette--ever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fastest-corvette-ever/188539)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fastest-corvette-ever/188539 "2023-01-18T14:27:24Z")
… is an AWD hybrid, and it will hit showrooms in the latter part of 2024: --- ## [2024 Ford Focus - Air bad light but it checks out ok](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-ford-focus-air-bad-light-but-it-checks-out-ok/188520)
**Author:** [@faye69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faye69)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-ford-focus-air-bad-light-but-it-checks-out-ok/188520 "2023-01-18T13:01:50Z")
Air bag light on had the wires check but everthing is ok --- ## [2002 Jaguar XJR - Unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xjr-unintended-acceleration/188543)
**Author:** [@Powers01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Powers01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-xjr-unintended-acceleration/188543 "2023-01-18T05:25:36Z")
My car keeps accelerating even when I stop pressing the gas pedal. It does not happen all the time, but way too often. I cleaned the throttle body often, and removed a carbon ball in the ERG valve that was the size of ma… --- ## [The tire shoulder was cut by a sharp object](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tire-shoulder-was-cut-by-a-sharp-object/188404)
**Author:** [@packsisme6\_183673](https://community.cartalk.com/u/packsisme6_183673)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-tire-shoulder-was-cut-by-a-sharp-object/188404 "2023-01-18T04:04:29Z")
my brand new car. have a tire cut on the shoulder (~3mm). No air is leaking out. Is there any flexible glue to fill and bond the cut? or should be replace? Thanks you. --- ## [Bmw starting issues because of stereo wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-starting-issues-because-of-stereo-wire/188511)
**Author:** [@willdenson10\_183746](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willdenson10_183746)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-starting-issues-because-of-stereo-wire/188511 "2023-01-18T01:39:23Z")
Asking for a friend, one of my friends who drives a 2003 BMW 525i has an after market stereo and he was doing something with the wiring and a wire came unplugged he doesnt know where from but now his car wont start witho… --- ## [Renault is not doing well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-is-not-doing-well/188534)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/renault-is-not-doing-well/188534 "2023-01-17T21:36:37Z")
… and has recorded its 4th consecutive year of declining sales. Even in France, their sales have dropped by 15%. --- ## [Please help figure out my Torrent p0303 data included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-figure-out-my-torrent-p0303-data-included/188412)
**Author:** [@kitti08mama\_183680](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kitti08mama_183680)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-figure-out-my-torrent-p0303-data-included/188412 "2023-01-17T19:14:48Z")
DTCFRZF: p0303 FUELSYS1: ol FUELSYS2: n/a LOAD PCT(): 41.6 ETC(F): 144 SHRTFT1(): 6.3 LONGFT1(): 0.0 MAP (inHg): 15.6 RPM (/min)1647 VSS (mph) : 8 SPARKADV (): 37 TAT (F): 93 MAF (lb/min):2.552 TP):32.2 RUN… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=185) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=187)