# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=289 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 290 --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Jetta - WTH is an EPC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-wth-is-an-epc/181513)
**Author:** [@CFinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CFinn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-jetta-wth-is-an-epc/181513 "2021-12-28T22:07:07Z")
The EPC Light EPC light is on and the car has no power and barly runs. what is the EPC light? --- ## [For those with Diesels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-with-diesels/181511)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-with-diesels/181511 "2021-12-28T20:28:07Z")
IT will probably happen here too. so stock up. Trucking Crisis: AdBlue Chemical Shortage Strands Diesel Trucks (ampproject.org) --- ## [Vibration at idle (and a little above)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-idle-and-a-little-above/179884)
**Author:** [@jonasbutler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonasbutler)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-at-idle-and-a-little-above/179884 "2021-12-28T20:26:24Z")
Hi all. I posted a thread similar to this before, but I wanted to be more specific. My 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT (Toyota 2.4l 2AZ FE engine) has had a rather intense vibration between 700-1000 rpm ever since the engine was re… --- ## [DIY Disasters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-disasters/181429)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-disasters/181429 "2021-12-28T20:12:22Z")
Periodically I post here about some funny (or not) things I see at the shop. Customer has a 2003 DeVille that’s an extra car, hardly driven. Visitors are coming for Christmas, so he goes to fill the gas. On the way home… --- ## [Low voltage to fuel pump on pt cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-to-fuel-pump-on-pt-cruiser/181504)
**Author:** [@jimmoore21\_178755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmoore21_178755)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-voltage-to-fuel-pump-on-pt-cruiser/181504 "2021-12-28T19:50:05Z")
hey everyone …first time poster…long time mechanic I have a 2008 PT cruiser that I am only getting 10 volts to my fuel pump. and obviously at 10 volts pump will not kick on. Has anyone dealt with this pr ran into this… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Tahoe - Temp question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-temp-question/181472)
**Author:** [@Gary33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary33)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-tahoe-temp-question/181472 "2021-12-28T18:06:13Z")
What temp should a Tahoe transmissions to last longer. --- ## [CA City Bans new gas stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-city-bans-new-gas-stations/181322)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ca-city-bans-new-gas-stations/181322 "2021-12-28T17:28:02Z")
Add that to banning fireplaces in new homes, things are going even further to make us dependent on the electrical grid. Who cares about rolling brownouts power outages. Maine is even predicting power outages due to natur… --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-5 - Mystery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-mystery-problem/178208)
**Author:** [@PatDitucci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatDitucci)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-5-mystery-problem/178208 "2021-12-28T16:56:00Z")
Same exact car & model. Same exact problem. It’s a manufacturer defect in design & material. Hey Mazda, get responsible for your mistakes. --- ## [2000 Hyundai Accent - Which oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-accent-which-oil/181496)
**Author:** [@SIGS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SIGS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-hyundai-accent-which-oil/181496 "2021-12-28T14:27:58Z")
i wish to know whay oil and oil filter to use --- ## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Cheap window regulators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-cheap-window-regulators/167085)
**Author:** [@KA19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KA19)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-cheap-window-regulators/167085 "2021-12-28T14:01:45Z")
I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited that has 44K miles. I live in Florida and have frequent window regulator problems, told by the dealership that the heat affects the cheap plastic part. I was also told that there wa… --- ## [2009 Kia Borrego - Shifts rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-borrego-shifts-rough/181465)
**Author:** [@gonzo666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gonzo666)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-borrego-shifts-rough/181465 "2021-12-28T12:57:20Z")
Truck shifts rough when accelerating. I can’t tell if it’s th transmission or maybe fuel delivery or something else. I don’t know much about auto repair, just enough to be dangerous and get a good knuckle scrapping. --- ## [Dealer responsibility for engine trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-responsibility-for-engine-trouble/181402)
**Author:** [@cf2frss\_178688](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cf2frss_178688)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-responsibility-for-engine-trouble/181402 "2021-12-28T12:28:34Z")
We have a 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i, at 72,000 have been told by dealer short engine block needs to be replaced due to engine sludge & caking. Have been told this is due to not changing oil often enough. We’re missing a f… --- ## [Battery terminal has crack on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-has-crack-on-it/150026)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-has-crack-on-it/150026 "2021-12-28T09:07:19Z")
Does anyone know what type of metal this is and if I can weld some onto it? Car barely has a crank if I don’t drive it for 24 hours straight Kia amanti 2004 Battery is tested and it’s decent. Id rather not have to pul… --- ## [Can a mis-installed serpentine belt cause the a/c compressor to fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-mis-installed-serpentine-belt-cause-the-a-c-compressor-to-fail/181482)
**Author:** [@GriffBr1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GriffBr1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-mis-installed-serpentine-belt-cause-the-a-c-compressor-to-fail/181482 "2021-12-28T08:58:46Z")
My daughters 2008 Xterra had the alternator fail. I had it replaced and we drove home, about 3 miles. When we started the car up again there was a knocking (metallic in sound) coming from the engine. When I looked und… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-misfires/181487)
**Author:** [@tomsmith1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomsmith1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-misfires/181487 "2021-12-28T02:54:14Z")
engine light cylinders 1 and 4 misfire --- ## [2006 Lexus RX 400h - Steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-steering-issue/181485)
**Author:** [@Susu09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susu09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-steering-issue/181485 "2021-12-28T02:20:41Z")
Hit a 11 inch curb and steering immediately stopped working. Insurance denied claim. --- ## [Temperature gauge question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-question/181457)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-question/181457 "2021-12-27T22:28:59Z")
As some of you know, I recently left my 2009 Corolla overnight to have a TPMS sensor replaced. As a result, I drove my wife’s 2016 Tucson to work. I noticed it took considerably longer for the temperature gauge to regist… --- ## [Head or block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-or-block/181459)
**Author:** [@johnmichalhomes\_178350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnmichalhomes_178350)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-or-block/181459 "2021-12-27T22:19:38Z")
I have an '87 Toyota Corolla FX16 with the 4AGE DOHC engine, and fuel injection. It’s a long time piddle project. I think I’ve had the car for 14 years. Not so long ago, mileage wise, I had the engine rebuilt w/30 over h… --- ## [Shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issues/181395)
**Author:** [@Haightdrew876\_178682](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haightdrew876_178682)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issues/181395 "2021-12-27T21:49:16Z")
I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 6 speed manual and for the past 5 months or so the clutch has been on its way out it slips very slightly and the bearings I feel are going out causing the bulk of the issues not allowing prop… --- ## [2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Won't take gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wont-take-gas/181477)
**Author:** [@Henry-GeneGilbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry-GeneGilbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wont-take-gas/181477 "2021-12-27T21:30:21Z")
I have problems getting gas in as well. I have replaced the tank and the problem stills continue --- ## [1988 Ford Bronco - Ignition switch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-bronco-ignition-switch-issue/181480)
**Author:** [@RodPerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodPerry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-bronco-ignition-switch-issue/181480 "2021-12-27T21:01:58Z")
1988 bronco ll will stay but dies when key returns to run position --- ## [2016 Chevrolet 1500 - Bad lifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-bad-lifters/181469)
**Author:** [@Spydaboi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spydaboi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-bad-lifters/181469 "2021-12-27T20:34:15Z")
Does anyone have a solution to the bad lifter problems --- ## [2013 Hyundai Equus - Keyless malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-keyless-malfunction/181474)
**Author:** [@GeoffreyStanway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeoffreyStanway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-keyless-malfunction/181474 "2021-12-27T20:27:35Z")
Truck won’t open. Just with key --- ## [Four Bulbs in Headlight Assembly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-bulbs-in-headlight-assembly/181466)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-bulbs-in-headlight-assembly/181466 "2021-12-27T12:42:33Z")
Hi I have a 2005 Toyota Camry. The front head light assembly appears to have four different bulbs. What is the purpose of the fourth bulb? I know that the ones furthest from the radiator on either side are turn signal b… --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 - Stalls in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-stalls-in-reverse/181440)
**Author:** [@Volvet1385](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvet1385)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-stalls-in-reverse/181440 "2021-12-27T03:21:22Z")
2001 Ford F-150 used to stall when I put it in any gear and gave it gas, so starting small I replaced the fuel filter, no biggie. Now truck stalls when I put it in reverse. Ive heard of the inertia switch but never dealt… --- ## [Toyota stalls when shifted out of reverse or drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-stalls-when-shifted-out-of-reverse-or-drive/181461)
**Author:** [@awb8989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awb8989)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-stalls-when-shifted-out-of-reverse-or-drive/181461 "2021-12-27T00:28:03Z")
Howdy, I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix. I have a couple of issues. First is coil for starter relay is receiving 6vdc, I’m curious if that could possibly be due to poor grounding on ecu, I’m not sure which ground wire it is. … --- ## [Driving with a slightly bulged tire is dangerous?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-a-slightly-bulged-tire-is-dangerous/181365)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-a-slightly-bulged-tire-is-dangerous/181365 "2021-12-26T23:35:22Z")
I was getting a tire rotation and balancing after that my car start vibrating and making a noise around 15-20mph I took it back and they found out my rear tires which is on front is not smooth it is hard to visually see… --- ## [1999 Chrysler Town & Country - Two tine - no extra charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-country-two-tine-no-extra-charge/181453)
**Author:** [@LouRunyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouRunyan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-country-two-tine-no-extra-charge/181453 "2021-12-26T23:20:24Z")
Half my car is pink and other half is a very nice red. --- ## [Car smokes white, smells burnt, misfires on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smokes-white-smells-burnt-misfires-on-cold-start/181463)
**Author:** [@Unverbaut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unverbaut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smokes-white-smells-burnt-misfires-on-cold-start/181463 "2021-12-26T21:34:45Z")
Hi, thank you for your time. Yesterday I started my car (2006 Hyundai Tucson, engine code: G4GC) and it cranked over just fine. But after one second it started smoking white, knocking pretty bad and smelled burnt. Unsu… --- ## [Flaky tire pressure indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaky-tire-pressure-indicator/181351)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaky-tire-pressure-indicator/181351 "2021-12-26T21:34:46Z")
Last night when I started my car the tire pressure indicator started blinking. I stopped ASAP and checked my tires. All were well above 30 psi and within 1 psi of each other. I restarted the car and the indicator continu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=288) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=290)