# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=25 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 26 --- ## [Neon ignition switch won’t turn to lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neon-ignition-switch-won-t-turn-to-lock/201184)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neon-ignition-switch-won-t-turn-to-lock/201184 "2025-08-06T15:41:23Z")
Car starts runs fine. Everything works. Key just won’t turn to lock. Key can’t be pulled out. Steering does not lock. Have to unplug battery if sitting for a king time. I assume it’s a bad switch. --- ## [Car battery tests fine, but needs jumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-tests-fine-but-needs-jumped/201318)
**Author:** [@trevorcc2000\_194301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trevorcc2000_194301)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-tests-fine-but-needs-jumped/201318 "2025-08-06T14:46:17Z")
I’ve ran into a bit of an odd issue with my start system for my Kia. I installed a cruise control kit from Kia which is really just a plug n play. I disconnected the battery and installed the cruise control without issue… --- ## [2004 Acura MDX headlights and taillights won't turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-mdx-headlights-and-taillights-wont-turn-on/201308)
**Author:** [@grandfireboi88\_194292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grandfireboi88_194292)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-mdx-headlights-and-taillights-wont-turn-on/201308 "2025-08-05T19:22:21Z")
Both my 2004 Acura MDX headlights and taillights won’t turn on when I press start the car and turn on all the lights, everything works except the low beams and taillights, but they were working fine up until a couple of … --- ## [Car Loan Delinquencies are at a 15 year high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loan-delinquencies-are-at-a-15-year-high/201076)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loan-delinquencies-are-at-a-15-year-high/201076 "2025-08-05T18:50:17Z")
… and this should result in an increased supply of used cars, but it’s likely to also be a bellwether of problems in our economy. --- ## [2005 Ford Five Hundred crank, no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-five-hundred-crank-no-start/201286)
**Author:** [@ulysses38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ulysses38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-five-hundred-crank-no-start/201286 "2025-08-05T13:08:47Z")
Change engine ,upper,lower gasket alternator broke booster ,now just a crank and no start any suggestions --- ## [Ray sez gasoline good for a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-sez-gasoline-good-for-a-year/201262)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-sez-gasoline-good-for-a-year/201262 "2025-08-05T11:02:51Z")
In the column published in last Sunday’s paper Ray said year-old gasoline is still good. --- ## [Armrest plastic removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/armrest-plastic-removal/201261)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/armrest-plastic-removal/201261 "2025-08-04T21:07:23Z")
I have a 2008 Silverado with a torn armrest cover. It is the center console armrest without the lid, it has the cupholder and storage bin all in one plastic piece. My kids bought me a replacement cover off of one of th… --- ## [2020 Mazda 3 New battery drained twice for no apparent reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-3-new-battery-drained-twice-for-no-apparent-reason/200706)
**Author:** [@mercedes.baillargeon\_193921](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercedes.baillargeon_193921)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-3-new-battery-drained-twice-for-no-apparent-reason/200706 "2025-08-04T15:36:02Z")
Twice in the last 6 weeks has my battery completely drained on my 2020 Mazda 3… engine is off, lights are off, no obvious culprit… has anybody else experienced this? any idea what might be causing this? --- ## [1994 ford ranger 5 speed manual v6 3.0 gearbox plug washer size?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-5-speed-manual-v6-3-0-gearbox-plug-washer-size/201260)
**Author:** [@Personalmine33\_183556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personalmine33_183556)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-5-speed-manual-v6-3-0-gearbox-plug-washer-size/201260 "2025-08-04T02:43:52Z")
i have a old ford that the transmission leaked since i bought it and i just went on a 200 mile drive and when i stopped it was dripping fluid like crazy. well i checked at home and it wasn’t perfectly level but close eno… --- ## [Brakes: strut replacement leads to soft pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-strut-replacement-leads-to-soft-pedal/201244)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-strut-replacement-leads-to-soft-pedal/201244 "2025-08-04T01:22:59Z")
I had front and rear struts and upper mounts replaced on my 1988 Chevrolet Nova. The mechanic said I should have work done on my brakes: replace the front rotors and pads and the leaking rear cylinders. When I picked up… --- ## [98 Civic LX Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-lx-troubles/201259)
**Author:** [@apbow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apbow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-lx-troubles/201259 "2025-08-04T00:32:32Z")
Recently I did my own replacement of the head gasket on my civic and after the repair It had started properly and was able to be driven, but I had misplaced a VC Bolt and wanted to get it shipped before driving it out. 9… --- ## [Is my auto dealer trying to upsell me on things I do not need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-auto-dealer-trying-to-upsell-me-on-things-i-do-not-need/201150)
**Author:** [@netmouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/netmouse)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-auto-dealer-trying-to-upsell-me-on-things-i-do-not-need/201150 "2025-08-03T17:41:55Z")
I have driven 70,000 miles in my 2015 Toyota Corolla, automatic. I don’t drive much in recent years. My dealership recommended a coolant flush, brake system flush and fuel system clean. They are a little pricy. Otherwi… --- ## [Sputtering in drive: 2001 Ford Ranger V6 3.0 Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-in-drive-2001-ford-ranger-v6-3-0-automatic-transmission/201239)
**Author:** [@TannerR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TannerR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-in-drive-2001-ford-ranger-v6-3-0-automatic-transmission/201239 "2025-08-03T13:06:34Z")
I recently acquired a 2001 Ford Ranger and put a 3.0 V6 Engine (not transmission) from a 2006 Ranger in it. Once everything was plugged up, i replaced the air filter, fuel pump, coil pack, plugs, plug wires, battery, fue… --- ## [Dent/paint/scratch removal by self, possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dent-paint-scratch-removal-by-self-possible/201196)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dent-paint-scratch-removal-by-self-possible/201196 "2025-08-03T00:48:46Z")
Hi, I have Acura RDX 2015 model. Since sometime, there are scratches at two places. Earlier this year I took it to a body shop, who gave me quote of $1800, so I never thought of fixing it. Other day I was reading about… --- ## [Misfiring again, could it be spark plugs again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-again-could-it-be-spark-plugs-again/201230)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfiring-again-could-it-be-spark-plugs-again/201230 "2025-08-03T00:39:04Z")
I have a turbo charged 2008 R18 civic. I was misfiring 20,000 miles ago. Cleaned the fuel injectors, put new K&N cold air intake filter on, did spark plugs and coils. Ran great. Fast forward 8 months later, having the s… --- ## [I don't rotate my tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-rotate-my-tires/201130)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-rotate-my-tires/201130 "2025-08-02T17:38:20Z")
I am challenging the big SHOULD that we all hear regarding tire rotation. I don’t understand fully why there is a need to rotate my tires. If my car is out of alignment, I will learn that sooner if I don’t rotate. If … --- ## [Redightsiren catching up to a diesel pickup. He blasts so much black smoke we can hardly see!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redightsiren-catching-up-to-a-diesel-pickup-he-blasts-so-much-black-smoke-we-can-hardly-see/201229)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redightsiren-catching-up-to-a-diesel-pickup-he-blasts-so-much-black-smoke-we-can-hardly-see/201229 "2025-08-02T06:18:45Z")
Wish I could post the emergencyehicle’s dash cam video. No need to accelerate. Just signal and change lanes to lane 2. What is wrong with his pickup that it produced so much air pollution? Switched the air vent from … --- ## [Which maintenance items really need to happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-maintenance-items-really-need-to-happen/201212)
**Author:** [@carbuyers123\_194244](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carbuyers123_194244)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-maintenance-items-really-need-to-happen/201212 "2025-08-01T22:21:11Z")
Looking for some help from people who know a little bit more about cars than I do! So, I took my Toyota Rav4 hybrid (2021) in for a check up before an upcoming trip. I got a huge list of things that “should be” done. … --- ## [AC Blows Stronger when Turning Right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-stronger-when-turning-right/184754)
**Author:** [@Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-Wilcox-Wilcox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-stronger-when-turning-right/184754 "2025-07-31T13:38:26Z")
Hello! I just had my 2020 Nissan Rogue in for an oil change and such about 3 weeks ago and got a clean bill of health. Since then I have since noticed that any time the wheel turns to the right (not even a full right t… --- ## [2015 Scion xB - How to deal with blind spots?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-scion-xb-how-to-deal-with-blind-spots/201186)
**Author:** [@4625LA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4625LA)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-scion-xb-how-to-deal-with-blind-spots/201186 "2025-07-31T00:07:20Z")
The rear blind spots in 2015 Scion xB are big. How do you resolve that? --- ## [2024 Chevrolet Trax - Is this a troublesome car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-chevrolet-trax-is-this-a-troublesome-car/201174)
**Author:** [@car45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-chevrolet-trax-is-this-a-troublesome-car/201174 "2025-07-30T22:56:12Z")
Any major problem with the car --- ## [Honda/Acura Plastic Piece Removal from Engine Bay, L and R with Arrow, Fender Trim?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-plastic-piece-removal-from-engine-bay-l-and-r-with-arrow-fender-trim/201207)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-acura-plastic-piece-removal-from-engine-bay-l-and-r-with-arrow-fender-trim/201207 "2025-07-30T17:16:59Z")
2014 Acura TSX Anyone know how to remove this trim? There’s an arrow with “L” and “R”, which I assume I need to but some sort of allen key or socket into to release the trim? I’m not entirely sure. --- ## [Catalytic converters keep failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-keep-failing/201183)
**Author:** [@mayerthomas0\_194215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mayerthomas0_194215)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converters-keep-failing/201183 "2025-07-29T02:43:31Z")
I had my catalytic converter stolen off my 1998 Toyota 4Runner (4cyl. 5 speed manual) about 4 years ago. I had an exhaust shop weld on an EPA compliant converter which lasted for about a year and a half before I got a P0… --- ## [Too late to enter, unfortunately](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-late-to-enter-unfortunately/201129)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-late-to-enter-unfortunately/201129 "2025-07-28T15:56:45Z")
--- ## [2014 Nissan Pathfinder continued white smoke after spending a fortune at shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-continued-white-smoke-after-spending-a-fortune-at-shop/201178)
**Author:** [@chefgina88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chefgina88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-pathfinder-continued-white-smoke-after-spending-a-fortune-at-shop/201178 "2025-07-28T15:22:31Z")
My car sat without starting for 5 weeks, and when i started it for the first time when i got back, white smoke came out of the exhaust. The next day it did the same, also whenever i gave the gas pedal a heavy press. I to… --- ## [Why the decline is automotive technicians](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-the-decline-is-automotive-technicians/201034)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 11:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-the-decline-is-automotive-technicians/201034 "2025-07-28T11:12:50Z")
I thought this was a pretty good video, makes some sense… IMHO: Here is another reason, as emissions and fuel mileage standards keep going up and up and up over the years, vehicles are getting more and mo… --- ## [2020 Chevrolet Colorado - Hot engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-colorado-hot-engine/201180)
**Author:** [@rock12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rock12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-colorado-hot-engine/201180 "2025-07-28T02:07:18Z")
engine gets extremly hot --- ## [Drum Brakes, Self Adjuster Screw Bent "Normal"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-self-adjuster-screw-bent-normal/201163 "2025-07-27T22:53:30Z")
2005 Camry, drum brakes. Is the threaded portion supposed to be bent like this? This is part of the drum brakes. It’s a pretty thick screw, so I find it hard to believe somehow this got bent. But when disassembling i… --- ## [Ozzy gone at age 76](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozzy-gone-at-age-76/201118)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ozzy-gone-at-age-76/201118 "2025-07-27T22:35:21Z")
For the head bangers out there that love to jam while driving, the Great Grammy winning Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning at the age of 76.. RIP Ozzy, here’s to that Crazy Train of life… Sad day. --- ## [2019 Subaru Outback - Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-electrical-issue/200845)
**Author:** [@MBB4RWA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MBB4RWA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-electrical-issue/200845 "2025-07-27T20:59:55Z")
Bought the car on 8-24-24 with 109K miles on it. There was an apparent electrical problem with the passenger side front window would go down but would not go back up. In mid to late October the Oil light can on and qu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=24) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=26)