# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=223 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 224 --- ## [Lower Control Arm on Mercedes C220](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-on-mercedes-c220/186145)
**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-on-mercedes-c220/186145 "2022-09-01T21:34:26Z")
I recently acquired a 1995 Mercedes C220 that was involved in a crash. In the crash, the lower control arm broke. I am trying to fix it myself. What do I need to replace it? I know I need the lower control arm but do I a… --- ## [Weird charging/battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-charging-battery-issue/185874)
**Author:** [@grendel2121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grendel2121)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-charging-battery-issue/185874 "2022-09-01T15:08:49Z")
I have a '98 sable that seems to be killing batteries. It wasn’t starting in the mornings, though once I jumped it it would start fine for the rest of the day. I took the battery in to Carquest & they checked it and said… --- ## [My Stabilizer Sway Bar Link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stabilizer-sway-bar-link/186047)
**Author:** [@cowware2\_182084](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowware2_182084)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stabilizer-sway-bar-link/186047 "2022-09-01T04:27:54Z")
is like borken ( the top part) but the bottom part is attatched ? how do i fix this looks like this… --- ## [All sorts of lights, bells, warnings error messages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-lights-bells-warnings-error-messages/185806)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-lights-bells-warnings-error-messages/185806 "2022-08-31T23:14:33Z")
2013 GMC Terrain SLT 4-cyl 2.4. Kept in garage 100% of the time, barely ever driven, 15K miles like brand new everything in perfect showroom condition including under the hood. No problems no issues. 1 month ago 5 year … --- ## [How Tesla lost the affordable EV race to GM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tesla-lost-the-affordable-ev-race-to-gm/185897)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tesla-lost-the-affordable-ev-race-to-gm/185897 "2022-08-31T23:00:36Z")
An interesting article from Forbes magazine: --- ## [Intermittent no crank unless bang under key ignition on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-crank-unless-bang-under-key-ignition-on-dash/186140)
**Author:** [@Jswestka\_182141](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jswestka_182141)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-no-crank-unless-bang-under-key-ignition-on-dash/186140 "2022-08-31T20:58:12Z")
‘07 Hyundai entourage. At times it won’t crank unless you hit under the key ignition on the lower dash. We’ve made all repairs as diagnosed. 1st was told, starter. 2nd some waterproofing around crank sensor. Sensor n… --- ## [How long does it take for automotive AC refrigerant to leak out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-automotive-ac-refrigerant-to-leak-out/186143)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-automotive-ac-refrigerant-to-leak-out/186143 "2022-08-31T20:27:14Z")
I was reading about CFC (R12 and R22) refrigerants and the claimed effect on the ozone layer. So that got me thinking, how much delay is there between when a new vehicle is charged with refrigerant until that much has le… --- ## [Overheating problem with 2004 Chevy Venture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-with-2004-chevy-venture/186041)
**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-with-2004-chevy-venture/186041 "2022-08-31T17:21:38Z")
My GM 3.4L has an overheat problem. When I have it running with the radiator cap off (I also put a spill free funnel on it), tiny bubbles come up. If I rev the engine, the coolant gets sucked back into the radiator. … --- ## [2019 Accent fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accent-fuel-issues/186079)
**Author:** [@themadgrenadier\_182103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themadgrenadier_182103)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accent-fuel-issues/186079 "2022-08-31T13:21:55Z")
2019 Accent with 6spd manual just under 79,000 miles. A few months and likely a few thousand miles ago I noticed the engine stumbled and had no power when I tried to open the throttle going slightly downhill at 30-40 M… --- ## [2021 Hyundai Kona - Antenna suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-antenna-suggestions/186124)
**Author:** [@ken56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-antenna-suggestions/186124 "2022-08-31T02:59:08Z")
car antenna cover and topper came off at car wash . no radio reception --- ## [Stalling issue on '05 Dodge Magnum SXT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue-on-05-dodge-magnum-sxt/186085)
**Author:** [@sycamore\_183](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sycamore_183)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue-on-05-dodge-magnum-sxt/186085 "2022-08-31T00:51:50Z")
New to the forum but struggling to resolve an issue that popped up with my Magnum. It stalled on me at a stoplight one day out of nowhere. Luckily it was right in front of a tow/service shop and they were able to quickly… --- ## [2010 Honda Civic Starts Late](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-starts-late/185483)
**Author:** [@chemicalpipit99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemicalpipit99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-starts-late/185483 "2022-08-31T00:37:14Z")
Since about New Years, on the first start up of the day, my Honda Civic takes between 6 and 15 seconds to start after you turn the key. 2 Local mechanics and the dealer cannot recreate the problem, even if I leave it fo… --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima - shifter won’t let me out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-shifter-won-t-let-me-out-of-park/186055)
**Author:** [@mlambley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlambley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-shifter-won-t-let-me-out-of-park/186055 "2022-08-30T23:58:43Z")
My nissan altima 2013 the shifter won’t let me out of park --- ## [Car part shock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-shock/185956)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-shock/185956 "2022-08-30T23:55:18Z")
GMC 2017 Acadia limited. So there I was putting on the last bungie cord before backing the boat into the weeds for the winter. Started to drizzle so I went in to wait it out. It turned into a 3 inch storm. Passenger win… --- ## [2012 Jeep Liberty - Remote operation question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116)
**Author:** [@alfe221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alfe221)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116 "2022-08-30T23:39:48Z")
Remote1click drivers door unlocks 2 clicks other 3doors plus tailgate are supposed to unlock but do not Modify remote feature 1 click all doors plus tailgate unlock Worked once now nothing unlocks with remote or armrest… --- ## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-engine-issues/186132)
**Author:** [@kennethwilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennethwilson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-engine-issues/186132 "2022-08-30T23:30:06Z")
not much power guzzling gas bad --- ## [2011 Jeep Cherokee - random flashers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-random-flashers/186043)
**Author:** [@Andrew01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-random-flashers/186043 "2022-08-30T23:26:17Z")
Similar to the problem above. Recently I’ve been walking out to my Jeep and the lights have been greeting me as if I’ve pushed the button on the key fob… don’t think I have. And then today, when I would begin to press … --- ## [Large Stop Signs confuse Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" Technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-stop-signs-confuse-teslas-full-self-driving-technology/186094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/large-stop-signs-confuse-teslas-full-self-driving-technology/186094 "2022-08-30T22:32:41Z")
In addition to NOT always stopping for pedestrians, now there are complaints that Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” tech will stop the car very far from a stop sign if the sign is larger than usual. --- ## [Charging System Failure after replacing alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-failure-after-replacing-alternator/185519)
**Author:** [@BRANDONORNAH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRANDONORNAH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-failure-after-replacing-alternator/185519 "2022-08-30T22:08:05Z")
Recently had an issue with my Alternator where it had a chunk of metal lose inside so I ended up replacing it with a brand new one from AutoZone. Recently, after only a month, I am running into issues with my car having … --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - Can I swap the seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-can-i-swap-the-seats/186130)
**Author:** [@Ed25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-can-i-swap-the-seats/186130 "2022-08-30T20:41:12Z")
can passenger seat be swaped with the driver’s seat in a 2012 Buick Lacrosse? --- ## [Octane Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-question/186062)
**Author:** [@Joe-Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe-Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/octane-question/186062 "2022-08-30T20:08:39Z")
What does this mean in a car’s manual under Fuel: “87 Octane (Research 91)”? When I searched Google there were inconsistent answers. The answer given by 2 sources was that 87 octane is a U.S. rating and “Research 91” … --- ## [New car purchase optional extras](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase-optional-extras/183866)
**Author:** [@Bmm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bmm)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase-optional-extras/183866 "2022-08-30T10:58:25Z")
Looking to buy a new car. The dealer said, we have not increased the recommended sale price like other dealers but we have these optional extras at $800 each and you have to take these certain two. One was the inside co… --- ## [Antique cars are more fun to drive than modern cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antique-cars-are-more-fun-to-drive-than-modern-cars/185990)
**Author:** [@oldhistorybook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldhistorybook)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/antique-cars-are-more-fun-to-drive-than-modern-cars/185990 "2022-08-30T16:47:46Z")
My parents had recently gotten me a 1977 Ford F-150 Ranger (automatic) with only 23k miles as a daily and I’ve absolutely fallen in love with it. The beautiful dash, the noises, the old timey bright switch in the floor, … --- ## [Alignment On A/C Equipped Automobiles Cost 2.00 More!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-on-a-c-equipped-automobiles-cost-2-00-more/186066)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-on-a-c-equipped-automobiles-cost-2-00-more/186066 "2022-08-30T16:06:06Z")
So one of my hobbies is reminiscing about the good old days, back when you could go to KMart and get your oil changed, brake shoes relined and an alignment done all while you shopped waiting for the next blue light speci… --- ## [Trying to identify a car part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-part/186106)
**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car-part/186106 "2022-08-30T12:05:50Z")
Hi. I was watching a video about a tuned Elantra 2009 and saw this part but I don’t know what is it and it’s purpose. --- ## [2019 Ford Focus - Can I jump start this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-focus-can-i-jump-start-this-car/185993)
**Author:** [@Bandittabby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bandittabby)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-focus-can-i-jump-start-this-car/185993 "2022-08-30T04:41:41Z")
Can my vehicle with a flat battery be restarted with normal jumper leads? --- ## [Toyota 4runner 2001 Should I Buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-2001-should-i-buy/185496)
**Author:** [@slaymanben\_181717](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slaymanben_181717)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-2001-should-i-buy/185496 "2022-08-29T23:55:44Z")
So I’m looking into purchasing a 2001 Toyota 4 runner with around 60,000 miles on it, its relatively expensive and there is claimed to be no visible rust, Is there anything other than rust I should be concerned about whe… --- ## [Car too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-too-low/185730)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-too-low/185730 "2022-08-29T21:41:15Z")
Car us e5000 4matic, 2005 model, 144K miles, drives great, dealer maintained. From last week started to flash red alarm sign “car too low” on start. After engine runs for a while the red alarm sign disappears since hydra… --- ## [Car loses power randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-randomly/186074)
**Author:** [@MCCA8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCCA8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-randomly/186074 "2022-08-29T20:19:08Z")
I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with automatic transmission. Recently the car loses power when trying to accelerate (flooring it does nothing) and has stalled a few times. The tachometer gets stuck @ 0 while driving regard… --- ## [Ray says there's a Puzzler, but there isn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-says-theres-a-puzzler-but-there-isnt/185425)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-says-theres-a-puzzler-but-there-isnt/185425 "2022-08-29T18:53:13Z")
I have noticed with these condensed episodes from the 90s that even if there isn’t a Puzzler, Ray says before the break the Puzzler response is coming up. The Puzzler has been on vacation for weeks, and they read a postc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=222) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=224)