# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=303 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 304 --- ## [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - How do I turn off lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-how-do-i-turn-off-lights/180597)
**Author:** [@Char22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Char22)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-how-do-i-turn-off-lights/180597 "2021-11-11T01:25:32Z")
back seat ceiling lights won’t turn off while driving --- ## [Violent Infrequent Shake from Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/violent-infrequent-shake-from-wheels/180582)
**Author:** [@jdownie580](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdownie580)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/violent-infrequent-shake-from-wheels/180582 "2021-11-11T00:57:26Z")
My car shakes violently when I drive, it isn’t restricted by speed but is more aggressive the faster I go. It feels as though it’s coming from the wheels. I’ve had the tires balanced 3 times. At first a balance would hel… --- ## [Gel vs Acid Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gel-vs-acid-battery/180317)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gel-vs-acid-battery/180317 "2021-11-10T17:55:35Z")
I just replaced an acid-type battery with a new gel-type. First time for me. Are gel-type better? They’re more expensive and carry a similar 3-year warranty. --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-trans-issue/180575)
**Author:** [@Wei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wei)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-trans-issue/180575 "2021-11-10T12:59:30Z")
My escape face similar transmission issue. It first show up the “Transmission Fault, Service Now” warning the first day. And then couldn’t start the second day. It is now under repair on warranty. But I will lost my warr… --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V- Heater problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-heater-problems/180467)
**Author:** [@kittycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittycat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-heater-problems/180467 "2021-11-10T06:09:47Z")
I have tried three times to have my car heater serviced. It still will not blow air hot enough for the coming winter months. The radiator service man wants to try it again this time letting the flushing liquid sit for … --- ## [What do you guys think about the SEAT Mii?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-about-the-seat-mii/180551)
**Author:** [@Mooni9978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooni9978)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-guys-think-about-the-seat-mii/180551 "2021-11-10T04:02:47Z")
Hello everyone Me and my girlfriend are looking for a car for her, she is a petite girl and needs a car mainly for city driving and i think the SEAT Mii will fit her needs, its a 2015 model with 75 HP and fits in her bu… --- ## [Intermittent lazy start w/ 2012 Subaru Impreza, 100k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-lazy-start-w-2012-subaru-impreza-100k-miles/180567)
**Author:** [@jamesarobe\_178075](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesarobe_178075)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-lazy-start-w-2012-subaru-impreza-100k-miles/180567 "2021-11-10T03:17:40Z")
I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza with 100k miles. Back in March of 2021, it started having an intermittent lazy start issue. It typically occurs if the following happens. Multiple trips within a few hours, say, a grocery s… --- ## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Wet carpets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-wet-carpets/180539)
**Author:** [@MelindaLeggett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelindaLeggett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-wet-carpets/180539 "2021-11-09T23:55:01Z")
What causes the passenger side floorboard carpet to be wet? --- ## [Smoke from low front of engine. Any thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-low-front-of-engine-any-thoughts/180546)
**Author:** [@gforceboone1979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gforceboone1979)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-low-front-of-engine-any-thoughts/180546 "2021-11-09T23:24:47Z")
I have a 2008 Honda Odyssey. Has been a wonderful driver. It was my dad’s who passed away recently. From the day I started driving it, 1 year ago, I have smelt a burning smell after starting the van. It usually goes away… --- ## [Cartoon from 'The New Yorker'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartoon-from-the-new-yorker/180549)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartoon-from-the-new-yorker/180549 "2021-11-09T22:51:28Z")
--- ## [Link to Tom and Ray's Objectives for Diyers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-to-tom-and-rays-objectives-for-diyers/180504)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/link-to-tom-and-rays-objectives-for-diyers/180504 "2021-11-09T22:16:23Z")
There used to be a link on this website which listed a number of objectives for diyer’s, like, first, don’t injure yourself, second, don’t create new problems, etc. Is that page still here? If not, is it possible to… --- ## [Go with OEM or aftermarket turn signal/headlight/wiper switch on Ford truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-with-oem-or-aftermarket-turn-signal-headlight-wiper-switch-on-ford-truck/180537)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-with-oem-or-aftermarket-turn-signal-headlight-wiper-switch-on-ford-truck/180537 "2021-11-09T02:55:21Z")
My 1999 F250 Super Duty decided to give me a little trouble on the first night after daylight savings time went off. The headlights decided not to turn on so I stayed behind a slow semi with my flashers on to get home. … --- ## [1993 Chevy G10 VAN been sitting up a while (approx. 188k miles)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-g10-van-been-sitting-up-a-while-approx-188k-miles/180533)
**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-g10-van-been-sitting-up-a-while-approx-188k-miles/180533 "2021-11-08T23:24:55Z")
Hello, My van has been sitting up (approx. middle of yr 2018) and I need to move it from my yard. It was running when parked but I lost the ignition key and had to have one made this past weekend. It had about 1 quart… --- ## [Honda Element low idle 800rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-low-idle-800rpm/180519)
**Author:** [@1defman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1defman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-low-idle-800rpm/180519 "2021-11-08T23:04:31Z")
So I have a 2007 Honda Element that has 300,000mi. I have been chasing a low idle ghost for about a year. I have replaced so many parts you might go…wtf? The body is good and interior is good plus it’s a reliable vehicle… --- ## [Correct Tire pressure Message!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-tire-pressure-message/180494)
**Author:** [@sidwelle\_175015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidwelle_175015)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-tire-pressure-message/180494 "2021-11-08T22:42:37Z")
My tire pressure light keeps going on “Correct Tire Pressure”. Both front tires have 32psi and the rears have 38-40psi. Last year we had a tire going down and the light only came on when one of the tires went below 25p… --- ## [Need your opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-opinion/180454)
**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-opinion/180454 "2021-11-08T22:11:46Z")
I have not brought a vehicle to a shop in years so I dont really no todays repair costs. my son knows my body is not letting me work on cars that much anymore. so he brought his 2008 acura tsx to a shop that works on his… --- ## [2020 Volkswagen Passat - Radio glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-passat-radio-glitch/180532)
**Author:** [@tweetconn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tweetconn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-passat-radio-glitch/180532 "2021-11-08T21:54:30Z")
Radio refuses to activate. Occurs about every two months or so. After attempting to start radio for about 15 minutes, it can be turned on again. --- ## [Should I buy this SUV?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-suv/167494)
**Author:** [@IdleBoulder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IdleBoulder)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-suv/167494 "2021-11-08T21:03:44Z")
I’m in the market for a first-generation Dodge Durango. Came across this one. 2000 R/T. 5.9L. 241K KM’s. Price is $2,000. I’ve attached two photos that show damage to the bumper and missing fog light. I want to kno… --- ## [LED dome lights stay dimly lit when off, will this drain battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-dome-lights-stay-dimly-lit-when-off-will-this-drain-battery/180407)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-dome-lights-stay-dimly-lit-when-off-will-this-drain-battery/180407 "2021-11-08T16:21:41Z")
Today I upgraded the stock map/dome lights on my 2005 mustang to Sylvania LED bulbs because one of the original halogen ones burned out. As the title suggests, both bulbs stay very dimly lit (probably 2-3% of the total o… --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - Glitch prevents re-fueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-glitch-prevents-re-fueling/180527)
**Author:** [@sand53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sand53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-glitch-prevents-re-fueling/180527 "2021-11-08T14:12:36Z")
My 2009 Forester has for the past several years had the annoying problem of the dash lights coming on or flashing from time to time. When that happens, the gas filling pipe shuts off and you can’t put gas in the car unt… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - Rear camera quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe-rear-camera-quit/180521)
**Author:** [@iller48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iller48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe-rear-camera-quit/180521 "2021-11-08T13:52:50Z")
back up camera in my 2013 hyndai elantra just stopped working. it comes on but no live picture --- ## [1986 Toyota Camry - Sway bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-sway-bar/180482)
**Author:** [@SeanRyan1137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanRyan1137)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-sway-bar/180482 "2021-11-07T22:11:01Z")
Can you install a sway bar on a car that doesn’t come with one? --- ## [Do you ever make useless noise so the wife is thinking you are working hard?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-ever-make-useless-noise-so-the-wife-is-thinking-you-are-working-hard/180415)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-ever-make-useless-noise-so-the-wife-is-thinking-you-are-working-hard/180415 "2021-11-07T21:07:41Z")
Not a car this time, pilot light went out on the furnace, was down to 60 degrees,So re lit it, I will put in a new thermocouple tomorrow. But I decided to do some extra clanging of the cover to make her think I was worki… --- ## [Accelerate jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerate-jump/179741)
**Author:** [@SuzanneLary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneLary)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accelerate-jump/179741 "2021-11-07T17:54:13Z")
Accelerating jump stopping at light and find jerk on acceleration . Idle speed … not sure what to tell my dealer to check… this is a certified used CTS 2017… 4000 miles … female widow not sure how not to e deemed stupi… --- ## [Why are the manual transmission EPA fuel economy ratings so low?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-the-manual-transmission-epa-fuel-economy-ratings-so-low/180220)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-the-manual-transmission-epa-fuel-economy-ratings-so-low/180220 "2021-11-07T17:28:17Z")
I know the modern 5+ speed automatics with torque converters that lock up in most gears do just as well as a manual transmission on fuel economy. I’m asking about the older 4 speed automatics where the torque converter o… --- ## [Need to buy a car, have a few models in mind, are they reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-car-have-a-few-models-in-mind-are-they-reliable/180493)
**Author:** [@Mooni9978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mooni9978)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-buy-a-car-have-a-few-models-in-mind-are-they-reliable/180493 "2021-11-07T14:22:40Z")
hello to everyone! first i just wanted to say that english is not my native language so i apologize for any spelling mistakes. i need to find a car for my GF and i need your help with this, i am not from the US and in … --- ## [I want to become a "car enthusiast"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-become-a-car-enthusiast/180413)
**Author:** [@Ethan-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethan-B)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-become-a-car-enthusiast/180413 "2021-11-07T13:51:56Z")
I haven’t ever had much to do with cars. I know how they run and basic stuff but I want to really get more into the community. I’m just not sure how to do so. How do I start to become a car enthusiast with little knowled… --- ## [Judge Judy gets a vehicle/bicycle collision right!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/judge-judy-gets-a-vehicle-bicycle-collision-right/89060)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/judge-judy-gets-a-vehicle-bicycle-collision-right/89060 "2021-11-07T13:26:31Z")
While Judge Judy sometimes displays ignorance of traffic laws especially if it involves a cyclist or pedestrian she made the correct decision this time. A cyclist crossing an intersection was struck by a car. The driver … --- ## [Steering coupler is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495)
**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495 "2021-11-07T01:31:28Z")
I was informed that the steering coupler is loose on my 2017 Kia Sorento, during a routine safety inspection it was discovered. It almost unnoticeable click in the steering column. Anyone know ANYTHING about this, before… --- ## [Help! Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/180503)
**Author:** [@Haleymadrid05\_178065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haleymadrid05_178065)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/180503 "2021-11-07T00:29:31Z")
Okay so my cars rpm in jumping and it’s making the car feel like it’s stuttering also the check engine light will turn on and off anyone know what it could be this is for a 2014 Kia Soul a [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=302) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=304)