# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=196 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 197 --- ## [Highlander Hybrid 12 Volt Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa_W)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highlander-hybrid-12-volt-battery/16414 "2022-12-16T18:46:12Z")
I and a number of other Highlander Hybrid (HH) owners are having a problem with the 12 volt battery discharging. Most of us are experiencing the problem at intermittent intervals. Toyota maintains there is no problem sin… --- ## [The best and the worst drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-and-the-worst-drivers/187914)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-best-and-the-worst-drivers/187914 "2022-12-16T17:29:15Z")
… by state, as compiled by an insurance-centric website. Let the bickering begin! :wink: --- ## [I hope that ok4450 is okay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-ok4450-is-okay/187867)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-that-ok4450-is-okay/187867 "2022-12-16T17:03:46Z")
It’s now been one month since his last post. --- ## [Which spray adhesive should I use for trunk carpet and headliner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-spray-adhesive-should-i-use-for-trunk-carpet-and-headliner/187943)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-spray-adhesive-should-i-use-for-trunk-carpet-and-headliner/187943 "2022-12-16T01:34:36Z")
Hello. I need to glue new carpet on my floor mat for my trunk. Also I need to glue up my ripped headliner. I am either between two adhesive sprays (picture attached). They are within my price range and has good reviews.… --- ## [Issues with my Honda Civic 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-honda-civic-2012/187937)
**Author:** [@card51short51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/card51short51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-honda-civic-2012/187937 "2022-12-15T23:29:40Z")
Hey guys I’ve woken up the last 2 days to my honda out of battery because the auto lock kept going on all night and drained the battery. Anyone know why this issue is happening? Seems like it keeps trying to auto lock u… --- ## [03 Civic Stalls/Starts For 1/2 Second While Running, Click Under Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-civic-stalls-starts-for-1-2-second-while-running-click-under-dash/103107)
**Author:** [@Piracanto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piracanto)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-civic-stalls-starts-for-1-2-second-while-running-click-under-dash/103107 "2022-12-15T23:06:34Z")
Car: Honda Civic 2003 EX, with 110,000 miles, Timing Belt replaced 2k miles ago. Manual Transmission. When: Issue surfaces only when the weather is over 70, on cold weather it doesn't do it. What: Starts normally, dr… --- ## [Alternator / Computer, or am I being scammed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-computer-or-am-i-being-scammed/187916)
**Author:** [@bcloud1967\_183326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcloud1967_183326)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-computer-or-am-i-being-scammed/187916 "2022-12-15T22:03:32Z")
My son’s 2007 Ford Edge lost power driving down interstate in another state. Afterward, when trying to start it he only got the familiar clicking sound, so I assumed it was the alternator. I found a repair shop online wh… --- ## [2012 Jeep Compass - Won't take fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-wont-take-fuel/187946)
**Author:** [@patches27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patches27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-compass-wont-take-fuel/187946 "2022-12-15T20:48:12Z")
trouble getting fuel in to car, keeps backing up, --- ## [2013 Hyundai Accent - Not enough power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-not-enough-power/187776)
**Author:** [@chiedoziemc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chiedoziemc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accent-not-enough-power/187776 "2022-12-15T17:00:41Z")
can looses power when climbing a hill --- ## [2014 Nissan Murano - Dash lights out, fob acting up - Related?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-murano-dash-lights-out-fob-acting-up-related/187463)
**Author:** [@benn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-murano-dash-lights-out-fob-acting-up-related/187463 "2022-12-15T16:40:05Z")
no dash lights, tried to program the fob and nothing does not comunicate w the computer --- ## [Who is to blame for computer failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-to-blame-for-computer-failure/187929)
**Author:** [@jpfuraus\_183335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpfuraus_183335)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-is-to-blame-for-computer-failure/187929 "2022-12-15T15:48:06Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Expedition. One month ago I took it to my neighborhood garage for an oil change and a tire rotation. They also performed a “Comprehensive Vehicle Inspection.” Last week the car would not start in a par… --- ## [1999 Dodge Ram 1500 - Brake shuts off AC and there is smoke!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-brake-shuts-off-ac-and-there-is-smoke/187934)
**Author:** [@WilliamLane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamLane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-ram-1500-brake-shuts-off-ac-and-there-is-smoke/187934 "2022-12-15T15:33:53Z")
Every time I hit my brakes I get heat instead of AC and I get smoke and fumes --- ## [Auto Registration Fees](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-registration-fees/187845)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-registration-fees/187845 "2022-12-15T04:58:33Z")
My daughter just had to renew her registration in washington state, and the cost iis $600 annually!! I nearly fell over in shock. My wife pays $67.00 per year here in Nj. What do you folks in other areas of the country p… --- ## [2017 Nissan Altima - Dealer won't help with transmission problem+](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-dealer-wont-help-with-transmission-problem/187922)
**Author:** [@Cragt111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cragt111)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-altima-dealer-wont-help-with-transmission-problem/187922 "2022-12-15T04:43:33Z")
Our local Nissan dealer, despite thousands of complaints found online, nationwide, continues to claim that our 2017 Nissan Altima has a “software” problem (rather than a major transmission problem. No matter the weather,… --- ## [What causes this rattle? (Please listen to 10 sec. recording)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-this-rattle-please-listen-to-10-sec-recording/187935)
**Author:** [@ronalddoornink\_183336](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronalddoornink_183336)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-this-rattle-please-listen-to-10-sec-recording/187935 "2022-12-15T01:54:36Z")
It is a 2001 with 75K miles and recently developed a weird rattle. It seems to be coming from underneath the car. It only rattles when in gear, not when idling or in neutral. I checked the transmission oil level and it i… --- ## [Electrically (almost) dead Sonata 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrically-almost-dead-sonata-2009/187904)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrically-almost-dead-sonata-2009/187904 "2022-12-15T00:24:46Z")
Daughter-in-law pulled into parking place and shut off engine. Then realized she had to adjust the car’s position, but car would not even turn over. Her husband had recently cleaned corrosion from battery terminals; ba… --- ## [Brakes get soft every 6 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-get-soft-every-6-months/187742)
**Author:** [@deegore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deegore)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-get-soft-every-6-months/187742 "2022-12-15T00:19:05Z")
1989 Subaru Justy I start noticing my brakes not working as well as they should. When I pump the pedal a few times they get solid again for a few seconds. I bleed the brand lines and it is good for about 6 months, then… --- ## [Will my 2007 Totoya Highlander have issues in cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2007-totoya-highlander-have-issues-in-cold-weather/187927)
**Author:** [@1157fish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1157fish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-my-2007-totoya-highlander-have-issues-in-cold-weather/187927 "2022-12-14T22:17:41Z")
I have a 2007 Highlander without problems in Los Angeles where the low temperature in winter is about 45 F (=7 C). I plan to drive up to a ski mountain resort this winter where the low temperature is about 25 F (= -4 C).… --- ## [An explanation of Hyundai/Kia's problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-explanation-of-hyundai-kias-problems/187912)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-explanation-of-hyundai-kias-problems/187912 "2022-12-14T21:47:43Z")
… relating to their Theta II, Nu GDI, and Gamma GDI engines-plus a few major electrical problems–all of which can present a risk of fires. --- ## [Driving Under the Influence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-under-the-influence/187923)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-under-the-influence/187923 "2022-12-14T19:02:24Z")
I saw an article in today’s newspaper about DUI. Over 50% of accidents in love someone that have THC, alcohol, opioids, or stimulants in their blood system. I was surprised to read that THC edged out alcohol as the highe… --- ## [2013 Ford Expedition - AC Blower issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-ac-blower-issue/187920)
**Author:** [@BertGarcia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BertGarcia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-expedition-ac-blower-issue/187920 "2022-12-14T17:53:58Z")
I am adding to the "A/C often stops blowing. My expedition started doing the same thing, but I did not take it to a shop. I changed out the Terminal Blower Motor Resistor that I purchased at a parts store. The same thing… --- ## [Noise from under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-under-the-hood/187901)
**Author:** [@keyser318\_183318](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keyser318_183318)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-from-under-the-hood/187901 "2022-12-14T17:24:06Z")
I have a 2014 Tradesman Van that seems to be running fine but is making a strange noise. I am hoping someone can help me identify it. I have a recording of the noise if there is a way to post it. It is an intermittent… --- ## [2000 Honda CR-V - Needs an evaluation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-needs-an-evaluation/187824)
**Author:** [@Albert39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albert39)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-cr-v-needs-an-evaluation/187824 "2022-12-14T14:36:41Z")
We are planning a long road trip and we need an assessment of what needs to be done on this older CRV. It has only a little over 100,000 miles on it. Hoses, belts, timing belt, etc may need attention. --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Impala - Electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-electrical-gremlins/187894)
**Author:** [@Charlie26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlie26)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-impala-electrical-gremlins/187894 "2022-12-14T03:04:28Z")
Heater actuator often engages for no reason causing failure of actuator. Low washer fluid message is on when not low. Low beam headlights do not come on either in automatic or manual mode --- ## [New LA Mayor says cost of car repairs is part of cause of homeless problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-la-mayor-says-cost-of-car-repairs-is-part-of-cause-of-homeless-problem/187906)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-la-mayor-says-cost-of-car-repairs-is-part-of-cause-of-homeless-problem/187906 "2022-12-14T01:45:39Z")
"According to Bass, far too many Angelinos do not have any other choice but to crowd multiple families into homes. Many people are struggling to pay their bills and cover car repairs." What do you folk think? Have … --- ## [Headlight "streaks / scuffs" repair question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-streaks-scuffs-repair-question/187903)
**Author:** [@mormegil27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mormegil27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-streaks-scuffs-repair-question/187903 "2022-12-13T23:49:49Z")
I was trying to get ice off my car and I slipped with the scraper, sending it down over my headlight and created “scuffs” or “streaks” on the outer poly-carbonate cover. These streaks appear to be permanent, and there i… --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class- Is steering lock plroblem common?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-is-steering-lock-plroblem-common/187908)
**Author:** [@EdF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-is-steering-lock-plroblem-common/187908 "2022-12-13T21:26:29Z")
Is the electronic steering lock a common issue with the C250? --- ## [Stall when switching to Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-when-switching-to-reverse/187733)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stall-when-switching-to-reverse/187733 "2022-12-13T16:43:43Z")
My 2003 Tribute has gotten into a mode where it frequently stalls when switching from Park or Neutral to Reverse. Idle speed is perfect at 750-800 rpm and, in fact, the idle controller was replaced six months ago. I read… --- ## [Negative battery terminal/cable change question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-terminal-cable-change-question/187892)
**Author:** [@BTBAMthony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BTBAMthony)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negative-battery-terminal-cable-change-question/187892 "2022-12-13T15:00:57Z")
So I can’t post pictures here? I will do best to describe issue. I need to replace negative battery terminal. Ford Fusion 2010 Sport 3.5L My negative battery terminal is different than standard terminals. It is the som… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - When I remove oil cap, engine stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-when-i-remove-oil-cap-engine-stalls/187898)
**Author:** [@E.Goar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/E.Goar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-when-i-remove-oil-cap-engine-stalls/187898 "2022-12-13T14:50:24Z")
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