# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=316 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 317 --- ## [Some kind words from Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-kind-words-from-ray/179662)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-kind-words-from-ray/179662 "2021-09-29T01:21:07Z")
--- ## [Tire pressure sensors reading wrong wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensors-reading-wrong-wheels/179655)
**Author:** [@StarSword](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StarSword)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-sensors-reading-wrong-wheels/179655 "2021-09-28T23:34:15Z")
2015 Chevy Equinox. I had an alert go off from a tire pressure sensor reading low, topped off the corresponding tire from a gas station air pump, and the alarm was still going afterwards. Somehow the right front tire is … --- ## [Can a new starter blow tail light fuses? (1999 Buick LeSabre)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-starter-blow-tail-light-fuses-1999-buick-lesabre/179636)
**Author:** [@natnizer\_177433](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natnizer_177433)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-new-starter-blow-tail-light-fuses-1999-buick-lesabre/179636 "2021-09-28T22:52:11Z")
TLDR: Could a new starter be causing my tail light fuses to blow? How dangerous is it to replace a 10 amp fuse with a 15 amp? Full story: I had my starter replaced last week, and shortly afterwards I noticed that my … --- ## [Ruined rear differential…how do I prevent this from happening again?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ruined-rear-differential-how-do-i-prevent-this-from-happening-again/179581)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ruined-rear-differential-how-do-i-prevent-this-from-happening-again/179581 "2021-09-28T22:43:12Z")
Title. To elaborate more, I had my 2005 mustang gt inspected by a mechanic shortly after buying. He found that one thing that needed fixing was a small leak from the pinion seal in the differential. I ended up buying a d… --- ## [Smearing / streaking on windshield after using wipers when raining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smearing-streaking-on-windshield-after-using-wipers-when-raining/179633)
**Author:** [@sjj3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjj3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smearing-streaking-on-windshield-after-using-wipers-when-raining/179633 "2021-09-28T13:49:27Z")
Bought my 208 at the start of August, been relatively dry where I live but recently we’ve had a bit of rain, and when driving in the rain I’ve noticed that there’s some weird streaking going on. I have washed the wip… --- ## [2019 Nissan Armada - Starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-armada-starting-issues/179262)
**Author:** [@mcmorga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcmorga)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-armada-starting-issues/179262 "2021-09-28T13:41:43Z")
Vehicle would not start. Dash lights would come on, but pushing the start button had no effect. I have replaced the battery about 3 to 4 weeks ago. seemed to clear the problem until today. doing the same as before. --- ## [2004 BMW Z4 Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-z4-power-steering/179519)
**Author:** [@Lisette1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-z4-power-steering/179519 "2021-09-28T07:37:30Z")
Steering wheel is making a whining/grinding sound on turns … anyone have clues as to what the problem might be ?? --- ## [Car Talk ends its radio run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-ends-its-radio-run/179608)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-ends-its-radio-run/179608 "2021-09-28T03:06:27Z")
:pensive: Even the show’s re-runs have come to an end. ‘Car Talk’ Ends Its Radio Run. Here’s What Ray Magliozzi Hopes You’ll Remember | WBUR News --- ## [An amusing cartoon involving an auto mechanic in this week's 'The new yorker'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amusing-cartoon-involving-an-auto-mechanic-in-this-weeks-the-new-yorker/179518)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-amusing-cartoon-involving-an-auto-mechanic-in-this-weeks-the-new-yorker/179518 "2021-09-28T00:09:10Z")
--- ## [2009 Pontiac G6 - Question on Camshaft warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-question-on-camshaft-warning/179599)
**Author:** [@Wildbrat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildbrat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-pontiac-g6-question-on-camshaft-warning/179599 "2021-09-28T00:05:48Z")
Check engine light on says something about the cam shaft out of balance. What are they talking about --- ## [2015 RAV4 Won't Start (Video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-rav4-wont-start-video/179618)
**Author:** [@lmccormick83\_177418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmccormick83_177418)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-rav4-wont-start-video/179618 "2021-09-27T21:02:56Z")
My RAV4 wouldn’t start this morning, here’s the video/sound below. What might it be? The last few start ups have been a little rough, like maybe the timing was off somehow, but it has been running smooth and the check en… --- ## [Hyundai Won't Honor Their Warranty on Theta II Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-wont-honor-their-warranty-on-theta-ii-engine/131513)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Reed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Reed)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-wont-honor-their-warranty-on-theta-ii-engine/131513 "2021-09-27T19:51:27Z")
I bought a brand new 2015 Hyundai Sonata in the fall of 2014. In the summer of 2016, with only 33,000 miles on the engine, it failed. If failed in the same manner that the 2011-2014 models failed and were recalled for. … --- ## [Changing battery terminal with existing splice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-battery-terminal-with-existing-splice/179589)
**Author:** [@jktoday\_177402](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jktoday_177402)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-battery-terminal-with-existing-splice/179589 "2021-09-27T16:28:55Z")
Hi, I was trying to change my battery terminals due to corrosion and age and the positive terminal has already been spliced before. It’s way too short to just cut the cable and put on a new terminal. Has anyone ever done… --- ## [2018 RAM 1500 - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-1500-shakes/179573)
**Author:** [@RyanG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RyanG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-1500-shakes/179573 "2021-09-27T11:50:46Z")
My truck shakes at high speeds, mostly over 70mph to the point my seat belt has locked up. I feel it in the body and bed. Steering no shaking. Just noticing It tends to shake more when 1/2 tank of fuel. I have had 3 diff… --- ## [Does anyone have experience with the GPS Tracker Mini from Youtube?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-the-gps-tracker-mini-from-youtube/176168)
**Author:** [@annetthoffmann776\_173416](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annetthoffmann776_173416)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-experience-with-the-gps-tracker-mini-from-youtube/176168 "2021-05-16T01:41:21Z")
Hi everyone! Youtube just recommended me this video of a car gps tracker and it looks so promising. Have any of you guys heard something about it? is it easy to install? --- ## [Whistle/Howl Sound at Certain Speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-howl-sound-at-certain-speeds/82337)
**Author:** [@56wrestler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/56wrestler)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistle-howl-sound-at-certain-speeds/82337 "2021-09-27T09:23:16Z")
I have 140,000 miles on my 2005 F-150 and for the past year I have noticed a somewhat high-pitch whistle or howling sound coming from either the front or underneath. The pitch and volume continuously varies as though it … --- ## [2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-s-class-dim-headlights/179591)
**Author:** [@davemc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davemc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mercedes-benz-s-class-dim-headlights/179591 "2021-09-27T03:09:48Z")
My 2004 S430 suffers from really dim headlights (not the brights, they are really good). They are so dim they honestly keep me in the dark. I know I need to fix them but cannot find out any info on doing that. Is this… --- ## [Code Reader - Which one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-reader-which-one/179570)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-reader-which-one/179570 "2021-09-26T23:02:04Z")
I’ve decided to join the 21st Century and get a code reader. What features should I be looking for? Is there a brand/model that you prefer? --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - Fading paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-fading-paint/179596)
**Author:** [@Ranay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-fading-paint/179596 "2021-09-26T21:15:05Z")
Purchase this vehicle in 2016. The paint is fading on the roof of the car and on front of this car. I’m pissed off. Hopefully ChevLabody in Greensboro NC will fix the problem. --- ## [SUV with Rear Opening Glass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-with-rear-opening-glass/94215)
**Author:** [@SFGDude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SFGDude)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-with-rear-opening-glass/94215 "2021-09-26T20:57:19Z")
I currently have a 2008 Escape. You can open the rear glass separately from the rear hatch. This is a feature that we love because we travel with large dogs and can reach into to the back without opening the rear hatch. … --- ## [GM’s 3.0 turbo diesel towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-s-3-0-turbo-diesel-towing/179574)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-s-3-0-turbo-diesel-towing/179574 "2021-09-26T14:03:47Z")
GM increased the towing capacity for the 3.0 turbo diesel, I’m impressed: “ The other engine that sees improvements is the popular 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel. Chassis changes now allow inclusion of the max tow package, s… --- ## [Just Learned About Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-learned-about-car-talk/173837)
**Author:** [@Jstevenson2400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jstevenson2400)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-learned-about-car-talk/173837 "2021-09-26T15:52:00Z")
I just learned about car talk from a friend a few weeks ago. I’m 22 and love working on cars but had never heard of the show as none of the adults in my life have ever been car enthusiasts of any kind. I’ve been waiting … --- ## [02 Grand Cherokee, Bad transfer case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-grand-cherokee-bad-transfer-case/179585)
**Author:** [@CMcE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMcE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-grand-cherokee-bad-transfer-case/179585 "2021-09-26T15:05:07Z")
Hello everyone im new to vehicles so please bear with me and ill do my best to make sense. I bought an 02 grand cherokee v8 4.7 with Quadradrive (awd, all the time) recently. The dude before me had tires waaaay to big … --- ## [Auto parts from Copart cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-parts-from-copart-cars/179452)
**Author:** [@jagoallegro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jagoallegro)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 10:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-parts-from-copart-cars/179452 "2021-09-26T10:02:43Z")
Hello! I would like to buy a car from Copart, which are intended for parts. Where can I find a recycling company that can legally disassemble this car and ship it in parts? Thank and regards! :wink: --- ## [@Triedaq, I need some help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/triedaq-i-need-some-help/179567)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/triedaq-i-need-some-help/179567 "2021-09-26T02:48:13Z")
@Triedaq, I just got a call from a friend telling me he bought a “very nice” 1955 Pontiac Star Chief last weekend, and since he knows I have more than a passing familiarity with early automatic transmissions, asked if he… --- ## [Drive shaft details](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-details/179575)
**Author:** [@Jordan69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drive-shaft-details/179575 "2021-09-25T23:36:24Z")
Hello guys, I purchased this 2005 trailblazer LS V6 with high miles and as expected, it has some noises and vibrations. A friend told me that the front boot of the driveshaft needs replacement. I also noticed that the r… --- ## [2013 Kia Sorento "ERROR" message on Instrument Cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-error-message-on-instrument-cluster/179577)
**Author:** [@dave.dunmyer\_177392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave.dunmyer_177392)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sorento-error-message-on-instrument-cluster/179577 "2021-09-25T22:57:41Z")
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento V4. When putting something against the brake peddle to look at my break lights this “ERROR” came up. Key FOB doesn’t work, when inserting key fob into port it starts and gauges work (Fuel, Sp… --- ## [Puzzler's Prime Number Connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzlers-prime-number-connection/179578)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzlers-prime-number-connection/179578 "2021-09-25T22:36:20Z")
I’ve been listening to back-dated podcasts, and imo Car Talk didn’t take full advantage this puzzler, posted earlier in the year. Prime numbers play an important role in the solution, and this would have been a good… --- ## [2012 Chevy Malibu slipping transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-malibu-slipping-transmission/179560)
**Author:** [@JANICE.M.LOVE\_177371](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JANICE.M.LOVE_177371)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevy-malibu-slipping-transmission/179560 "2021-09-25T17:02:36Z")
I think the transmission on my car is slipping. When I left work yesterday it would not accelerate past ~20mph and the RPM needle would go up past 3. I pulled over when I could, turned it off, and turned it on a few minu… --- ## [2002 Deville computer issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-deville-computer-issue/179564)
**Author:** [@tbmichael44\_177373](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbmichael44_177373)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-deville-computer-issue/179564 "2021-09-25T14:06:44Z")
2002 Deville Base Battery went dead due to light being on Removed battery and charged. reinstalled. Shows proper voltage Car started up and runs fine. No radio. Getting power. Fuses ok. No station display or sound. Sec… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=315) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=317)