# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=401 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 402 --- ## [2017 Toyota RAV4 - Dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-dead-battery/173683)
**Author:** [@topper29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/topper29)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-rav4-dead-battery/173683 "2020-12-30T17:38:28Z")
Battery goes dead if car not driven for 2 days. Have had to have it towed 2xs in 1 week. Dealer finds no leaking & says battery is good but I need to start it every day or every other day & not do just short trips…30 mi… --- ## [2014 Nissan Maxima - Pros and cons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-maxima-pros-and-cons/173686)
**Author:** [@Tonya05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonya05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-maxima-pros-and-cons/173686 "2020-12-30T16:49:05Z")
any helpful pros and cons about this vehicle? --- ## [Any Suggestions For A Best Reader/Scanner For A 2011 Toyota Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-suggestions-for-a-best-reader-scanner-for-a-2011-toyota-camry/173700 "2020-12-30T16:17:35Z")
The car is a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cyl Since its old… I probably wont need the LATEST GREATEST Reader/Scanner But I would like to see EVERY possible code the car can throw at me with live reads n stuff. Especially tra… --- ## [TPMS problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-problem/173697)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-problem/173697 "2020-12-30T16:01:35Z")
I have a 2015 Rav 4 and 2016 Optima. 1st cars with TPMS in tires. My rav 4 goes low and I pump up and the light goes off. The same happened with the Optima and I pumped to 36 and they read from 31 to 36. I’m not too wor… --- ## [2003 2006 Trailblazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-2006-trailblazer/173644)
**Author:** [@wally\_173150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wally_173150)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-2006-trailblazer/173644 "2020-12-30T15:06:41Z")
Looks like an interesting community, I thought I would try to get some advice. We purchased a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer on the cheap because it had an engine fire. Looked like the air conditioning hose was leaking around th… --- ## [2015 chevy silverado fuse block - Multiple charge-related issues unresolved](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado-fuse-block-multiple-charge-related-issues-unresolved/173689)
**Author:** [@CDePew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDePew)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado-fuse-block-multiple-charge-related-issues-unresolved/173689 "2020-12-30T14:59:47Z")
Electronic nightmare. No power anywhere. Started as no ignition. Dealership says bad battery, power cable n fuse block, first 3 times. Continued with issues. Took it to my shop. $1000 later. Same fuse block and power cab… --- ## [2019 RAM 1500 - Infotainment issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-infotainment-issues/173714)
**Author:** [@kmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-infotainment-issues/173714 "2020-12-30T03:43:15Z")
for about a year now my radio and seat posistion have been going to default by them selves this has happend atleast a dozen times with no fix as of yet --- ## [Is differential noise normal after installing new gears?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-differential-noise-normal-after-installing-new-gears/173684)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-differential-noise-normal-after-installing-new-gears/173684 "2020-12-30T02:12:36Z")
I just bought a 2011 mustang v6 today with 86,000 miles for an extremely good price. Mechanically, everything is in amazing shape. The only thing I noticed is the rear differential (with 3.73 gears installed in the past … --- ## [1975 Blazer Hi Loc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-blazer-hi-loc/173703)
**Author:** [@pdm217\_173182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdm217_173182)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1975-blazer-hi-loc/173703 "2020-12-30T01:46:51Z")
Hi, I just bought a 1975 Jimmy to plow my driveway. Yesterday I got it stuck and I noticed that in both Hi Loc and Lo Lock only the passenger side wheels were turning. Is this normal? I thought all 4 wheels would turn… --- ## [2018 Toyota Camry - moon roof cover sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-moon-roof-cover-sticking/173708)
**Author:** [@annie2180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie2180)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-moon-roof-cover-sticking/173708 "2020-12-29T23:27:07Z")
2018 Camry XSE V6, panoramic moon roof - cover stuck while opening it. looking at it I discovered the cover (across the middle between the stationary window and the front window that opens) is no loner attached. It sli… --- ## [Chiseling my wheels off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chiseling-my-wheels-off/173405)
**Author:** [@CastorEL\_173002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CastorEL_173002)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chiseling-my-wheels-off/173405 "2020-12-29T23:04:12Z")
I have a 2017 VW Jetta VW. I live in Vermont. How can I keep my alloy wheels from gluing themselves to my rotors? As it is I have to chisel them off at the beginning of Winter when I want to put my snows on. --- ## [Open Loop/Closed Loop Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-loop-closed-loop-question/173451)
**Author:** [@ArgosNoble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArgosNoble)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-loop-closed-loop-question/173451 "2020-12-29T19:53:52Z")
Hi all!! Just curious. Do cars switch to Open Loop when in Park/Neutral? --- ## [Front wheel won't spin freely](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-wont-spin-freely/112089)
**Author:** [@Stormy\_Gallant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stormy_Gallant)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheel-wont-spin-freely/112089 "2020-12-29T19:04:30Z")
Before took off my tires, when lifted my tires spin freely. after changing all tires, i turned on my car and tried to reverse but the engine would rev but car was still. I then put it on drive it moved a little but had c… --- ## [Won't start unless sitting for a few hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-unless-sitting-for-a-few-hours/173381)
**Author:** [@vudu07\_172985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vudu07_172985)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-start-unless-sitting-for-a-few-hours/173381 "2020-12-29T17:30:10Z")
My 2002 honda civic won’t start (no crank, no clicking, nothing) after I stop for groceries and such. However, it starts up fine every morning when I drive to work, and starts up in the evening when I drive back home. Bu… --- ## [2014 MINI Cooper Countryman - RND unavailable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-countryman-rnd-unavailable/173696)
**Author:** [@harryMcKeddie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harryMcKeddie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-countryman-rnd-unavailable/173696 "2020-12-29T16:43:59Z")
My mini started this morning, but wouldn’t let me put it in gear. Dash said Malfunction RND unavailable. It is cold so I waited and let the car run for fifteen minutes and then it functioned normally. Is there an issue, … --- ## [Two automotive theory questions:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-automotive-theory-questions/173669)
**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-automotive-theory-questions/173669 "2020-12-29T15:56:28Z")
Does a stiffer (less compliant) suspension burn more gas? A year and a half ago, I installed a Bilstein B12 kit on my 2007 Corolla. The kit lowers the car by an inch with a set of Eibach springs with Bilstein B8 damper… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet 1500 - swapping seat cushions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-1500-swapping-seat-cushions/173642)
**Author:** [@sellsworth55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sellsworth55)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-1500-swapping-seat-cushions/173642 "2020-12-29T14:50:45Z")
change seat bottoms pass to driver side 2005 silverado pick up standard model --- ## [2015 chevy silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado/173688)
**Author:** [@CDePew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CDePew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevy-silverado/173688 "2020-12-29T14:36:14Z")
Bought my 2015 Silverado in October of 2019. Had a loss of power issue in April of 2020 and again a month later. Replaced the battery, battery cable and fuse block through a chevy dealer. Still had issues after. 5 tows a… --- ## [2013 Escape Transmission Not Engaging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-escape-transmission-not-engaging/173617)
**Author:** [@Ben-Zaleschuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Zaleschuk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-escape-transmission-not-engaging/173617 "2020-12-29T02:56:54Z")
Hey all, So I just bought a used 2013 Escape from the dealership just over a month ago with about 130,000 km on it. We got a significant dump of snow recently and sure enough I got stuck in it. So while trying to rock i… --- ## [2014 Nissan Altima - Squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-squeak/173675)
**Author:** [@T57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-altima-squeak/173675 "2020-12-29T00:12:33Z")
Car squeaking on left side and sounds off --- ## [2006 Toyota Solara - Will they fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-solara-will-they-fit/173631)
**Author:** [@Cher27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cher27)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-solara-will-they-fit/173631 "2020-12-28T23:14:05Z")
Friend has new tires from a car ending in lea Like like something financial. 2006. Tirez 5x114.3 18 Says they fit my Toyota 2006 Solar v6 sale 2 door coupe 5 x 114.3. 17 I disagree…is he trying to pull a fast one? He … --- ## [Uncertainty pertaining to family vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncertainty-pertaining-to-family-vehicles/173558)
**Author:** [@botard89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/botard89)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncertainty-pertaining-to-family-vehicles/173558 "2020-12-28T22:46:09Z")
I have a bit of a problem on my hands that I was hoping to have someone help me understand better. I believe the year was 2006 or 2007 (I would have to view the Bill of Sales) my grandfather, who passed away in 2008, sig… --- ## [2003 Lincoln Town Car - Power steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-power-steering-issue/173649)
**Author:** [@Exon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lincoln-town-car-power-steering-issue/173649 "2020-12-28T21:44:05Z")
Power steering failure. Replaced pump, rack and pinion, high pressure lines and bled system. Vehicle steers hard after replacing the aforementioned. What else to be done or replaced? --- ## [Swollen lugnuts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-lugnuts/78188)
**Author:** [@timsmasal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timsmasal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swollen-lugnuts/78188 "2020-12-28T19:19:07Z")
Has anyone ever heard of "swelling lugnuts"? My wife took her car to tire shop for tire rotation and they told her the lugnuts were swelling and needed replacement, of which they could/would happily do for $35. Really??? … --- ## [1998 Honda Accord EX V6 strong fumes smell passenger's side under car (slight white smoke), then flames](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-ex-v6-strong-fumes-smell-passengers-side-under-car-slight-white-smoke-then-flames/173659)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-accord-ex-v6-strong-fumes-smell-passengers-side-under-car-slight-white-smoke-then-flames/173659 "2020-12-28T13:56:30Z")
So, at one point, I started smelling a strong fumes-like smell as I was driving down the road… it seemed it was worse when standing (of course, the smoke/fumes prob came from below the car directly to the inside of the c… --- ## [Truck wont recognize my key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-recognize-my-key/173652)
**Author:** [@maddmaxxx1\_173153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maddmaxxx1_173153)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-recognize-my-key/173652 "2020-12-28T12:53:55Z")
i went to the store the other day and when I got back in my truck it turned off ( I left my trucking running) and would not recognize my key was in the ignition at all. I was able to turn the key but nothing would happe… --- ## [VW Volkwagen 2011 Jetta 4-door Sedan AC Air Conditioner Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-ac-air-conditioner-issues/145438)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-volkwagen-2011-jetta-4-door-sedan-ac-air-conditioner-issues/145438 "2020-12-28T10:28:06Z")
I have a VW 2011 Jetta 4-door Sedan. Air always comes in through the vents when the AC is on, but the problem is that sometimes it is cold, sometimes it is not. It is unpredictable and intermittent, but in a 1-hr drive… --- ## [Honda Accord EX 1998 (Sedan) V6 - After changing radiator, car's RPM too high (2500-3000) when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-ex-1998-sedan-v6-after-changing-radiator-cars-rpm-too-high-2500-3000-when-idle/148864)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-ex-1998-sedan-v6-after-changing-radiator-cars-rpm-too-high-2500-3000-when-idle/148864 "2020-12-28T04:23:42Z")
My old radiator cracked, so I changed it myself. I put the new one in and then bought 3 1-gal of 50/50 coolant/antifreeze. I added about 3/4 of a bottle, turned on the car, and it’s rpm was about 3000 I then followed t… --- ## [2018 Lexus ES 350 Battery light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-es-350-battery-light/173655)
**Author:** [@Ranger2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ranger2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lexus-es-350-battery-light/173655 "2020-12-28T04:20:46Z")
Battery lights show in my panel whats the problem , before that is eng, light ,disappear. Then battery show up. --- ## [2014 Mazda 3 Bumper Dent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-bumper-dent/173448)
**Author:** [@im\_the\_grinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/im_the_grinch)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-3-bumper-dent/173448 "2020-12-28T03:58:54Z")
How much would it cost to repair this dent? Would it possible to do it myself? Im confused on what tools are needed to do at-home dent repair and don’t want to cause anymore damage. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=400) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=402)