# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=415 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 416 --- ## [Toyota Matrix rough start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-rough-start/172602)
**Author:** [@Ross85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ross85)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-rough-start/172602 "2020-11-24T03:40:37Z")
Hi, I have a 1.8L 2014 Toyota Matrix. Today I noticed it sounding a bit rough starting, but not bad. Then the yellow engine light came on. It runs fine once started and starts fine after running for a bit. I scanned the … --- ## [2017 Volkswagen Passat - Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-passat-alignment/162459)
**Author:** [@JimBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBrown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-passat-alignment/162459 "2020-11-24T03:13:49Z")
I have a 2017 VW Passat. I’m told it needs a 4-wheel alignment. The problem is, the dealer tells me this comes with a calibration of the adaptive cruise control, to the tune of $600 just for the calibration. What gives? … --- ## [2017 Jeep Compass downshifting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611)
**Author:** [@baylor33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baylor33)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-compass-downshifting-problem/172611 "2020-11-24T02:02:29Z")
i have the same downshifting /noise problem on my car… --- ## [2009 Lexus RX 350 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-rx-350-oil-leak/172609)
**Author:** [@bbrag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbrag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lexus-rx-350-oil-leak/172609 "2020-11-24T00:07:25Z")
Oil leaking from underneath passenger side of the engine --- ## [Help identifying sunroof mounting part 2002 Chevy Prism](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identifying-sunroof-mounting-part-2002-chevy-prism/172501)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identifying-sunroof-mounting-part-2002-chevy-prism/172501 "2020-11-23T21:17:11Z")
Hi Folks, I’ve struck out identifying this part. It is the driver’s side sunvisor mounting part. It is a female part that accepts the male visor bar. It’s plastic. I cannot seem to identify the name or part number so I … --- ## [Ignition and Security Warnings in '04 Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-and-security-warnings-in-04-chevy-impala/71622)
**Author:** [@tseylin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tseylin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-and-security-warnings-in-04-chevy-impala/71622 "2020-11-23T21:15:13Z")
A year ago, I had a problem starting my car (a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, about 120,000 miles). When I put the key in the ignition, the engine wouldn't turn. I knew there wasn't a problem with the battery because my lights… --- ## [Car shake violently at traffic light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shake-violently-at-traffic-light/61637)
**Author:** [@qqqqqqq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/qqqqqqq)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shake-violently-at-traffic-light/61637 "2020-11-23T20:53:44Z")
1991 Honda Civic, automatic transmission, the car/steering wheel shake badly when the car stops at the red light. It only happens when brake pedal is pressed AND in D gear. If shift from D to N, the shake disappears. As … --- ## [2014 Lincoln MKS - Buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mks-buttons/172526)
**Author:** [@tempradiocontrolpanel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tempradiocontrolpanel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lincoln-mks-buttons/172526 "2020-11-23T20:46:40Z")
buttons go up and down by them self --- ## [1997 Chevrolet 1500 - Hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-hard-to-start/172544)
**Author:** [@Screwdrvr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Screwdrvr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-1500-hard-to-start/172544 "2020-11-23T20:23:42Z")
My 1997 C1500 4.3l chevy is very hard to start after sitting 2 or more days(I’m talking 30 minutes +) when driving it, it has an intermittent miss like somethink is losing connection. What could it be? --- ## [Pressure Gauge Calibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressure-gauge-calibration/172552)
**Author:** [@JimBrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimBrown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pressure-gauge-calibration/172552 "2020-11-23T20:10:33Z")
I check my tires weekly, using a digital pressure gauge. Here’s the problem: I recently got a new gauge and it reads about 10% different than my old one. One (or both) of these gauges is wrong. Anyone know how to calibra… --- ## [Avg. fuel number reads drastically different when I pick up my car from repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-number-reads-drastically-different-when-i-pick-up-my-car-from-repairs/172567)
**Author:** [@Omar-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Omar-25)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avg-fuel-number-reads-drastically-different-when-i-pick-up-my-car-from-repairs/172567 "2020-11-23T19:32:34Z")
I took my vehicle in for repairs after some front end damage from hitting a flying piece of plywood on the highway. The average fuel economy was posted at 18.4 before repairs. The day I pick up my vehicle from the shop i… --- ## [2011 Honda Pilot - Heater rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-heater-rattle/172596)
**Author:** [@KittyHaugen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KittyHaugen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-heater-rattle/172596 "2020-11-23T17:40:13Z")
Heater makes rattling noise --- ## [2011 Toyota Tundra - Manual downshifting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-tundra-manual-downshifting/172313)
**Author:** [@BillinColorado](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillinColorado)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-tundra-manual-downshifting/172313 "2020-11-23T16:21:56Z")
Hi Ray, I’m hoping you can settle an argument I’m having with a fishing buddy. When I’m driving my Tundra in the mountains, particularly when I’m pulling my boat, I often go into manual override mode to downshift. I do… --- ## [Camshaft identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-identification/172569)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camshaft-identification/172569 "2020-11-23T14:54:09Z")
I need to know the specs on my camshaft, it is stamped with “952159”. It also says “cmc 1579” next to one of the lobes. Does anyone have the specs on this cam? --- ## [Iso help car problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-help-car-problems/172581)
**Author:** [@Devin-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin-22)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-help-car-problems/172581 "2020-11-23T06:10:10Z")
I have a 2006 Hyundia Sonota GLS 3.3L FWD. When driving my car it lost acceleration and made a somewhat grinding noise. After hearing this and pulling over to park it to see what was up it would roll in Park then notici… --- ## [Gmc enoy 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-enoy-2004/172344)
**Author:** [@Jes-320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jes-320)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-enoy-2004/172344 "2020-11-23T03:47:07Z")
My gmc has been extremely sluggish for the past few months. It doesn’t speed up unless barely accelerated then it will a tad better but still slowly more I accelerate it just revs louder. Engine light it on but thts it --- ## [2007 Nissan Quest - Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-rough-idle/172574)
**Author:** [@AnitaS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnitaS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-quest-rough-idle/172574 "2020-11-23T03:23:51Z")
Rough dile. Down shifts hard, computer reset and runs fine until check engine comes on again. --- ## [Starting problem help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-help/172578)
**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-help/172578 "2020-11-23T02:37:25Z")
Hi so I’m having a problem with a 1999 Ford Explorer 4.0l v6. The car doesn’t want to turn on unless I go WOT but every time I let go of the throttle it turns off. Hope someone could give me some advise. --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion - Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-bad-paint/172550)
**Author:** [@ChristinaTrump](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristinaTrump)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-bad-paint/172550 "2020-11-23T00:44:06Z")
My 2014 Ford Fusion is having a Paint Problem on the hood something to do with the aluminum hood it is black. it need to be repaint but they dont want to pay for it --- ## [P1181 transmission help needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1181-transmission-help-needed/172559)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1181-transmission-help-needed/172559 "2020-11-22T21:43:08Z")
2003 Buick Lesabre 3800 V6 70K only on it. this problem Hard or long shifts it comes and goes, it seems when the engine is hot normally on a long run it starts with the hard transmission shifts, same as a P1181 c… --- ## [2012 Kia Rio paint inflated after water leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-paint-inflated-after-water-leak/172512)
**Author:** [@Gail36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail36)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-paint-inflated-after-water-leak/172512 "2020-11-22T19:03:53Z")
The paint right under the window on the trunk started inflating after I had water leaking from the windshield washer , they fixed it, however the paint has peeled off along the whole section.I asked about it when I broug… --- ## [Is it normal to have to change each headlight about 6 months apart consistently?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-normal-to-have-to-change-each-headlight-about-6-months-apart-consistently/172319)
**Author:** [@Melissa-79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melissa-79)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-normal-to-have-to-change-each-headlight-about-6-months-apart-consistently/172319 "2020-11-22T17:44:38Z")
I’ve had a 2008 Santa Fe for five years now and it’s been pretty much on the dot that I one headlight goes out and six months later, the other goes. Except it’s continuous over the life I’ve had the car. So basically eve… --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon - trouble after jump start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-trouble-after-jump-start/172426)
**Author:** [@TinaB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinaB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-trouble-after-jump-start/172426 "2020-11-22T17:18:29Z")
Battery discharged on my vehicle and once it was jumped the radio won’t come on, the door dinger doesn’t ding, the blinker works but you don’t hear it in the cab. I have checked fuses all are fine, battery is good. Hav… --- ## [2013 Camaro Brake Squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-brake-squeal/172520)
**Author:** [@Brandon-77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon-77)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-camaro-brake-squeal/172520 "2020-11-22T15:51:56Z")
My 2013 Camaro Brakes have been squealing for about a year. It only happens when they’re like 30%-70% compressed. I changed the pads and rotors a few months ago, and the squealing continued. Mechanic told me the pins an… --- ## [All wooden car - you have to see this masterpiece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wooden-car-you-have-to-see-this-masterpiece/172510)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-wooden-car-you-have-to-see-this-masterpiece/172510 "2020-11-22T15:36:10Z")
Talk about impressive wood working skills, this french cabinet maker crafted an entire working car from wood a few years ago. It’s a beautiful work of art. Amazing. --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre P1811 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-p1811-code/171594)
**Author:** [@lesabre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lesabre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 9:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-p1811-code/171594 "2020-11-22T09:37:03Z")
transmission hard shifts code is p1811 , so far cleaned MAF sensor added Lucas fix , if it happens again can I add 2oz OF SHUDDER ,I erased all codes and its OK going on 3 days ? --- ## [Safe to drive 2019 Ford Aspire downhill in automatic mode?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-2019-ford-aspire-downhill-in-automatic-mode/172514)
**Author:** [@9723773861](https://community.cartalk.com/u/9723773861)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-drive-2019-ford-aspire-downhill-in-automatic-mode/172514 "2020-11-22T07:22:40Z")
I drive ford aspire AT Torque Converter Car. Is it safe to drive the car while downhill in Automatic mode . If I do so what will happen and what mode will safe for me Automatically OR Manually please guide me. --- ## [2011 Chevrolet HHR - why two batteries?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-why-two-batteries/172536)
**Author:** [@bradmiddleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradmiddleton)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-hhr-why-two-batteries/172536 "2020-11-22T04:32:12Z")
why does it have 2 batteries --- ## [Winterizing a 2011 Prius for -60. (Ft Wainwright, AK)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winterizing-a-2011-prius-for-60-ft-wainwright-ak/82137)
**Author:** [@Charliefox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charliefox)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winterizing-a-2011-prius-for-60-ft-wainwright-ak/82137 "2020-11-22T02:41:47Z")
Hello. First time on this forum. I need to winterize my car but I don't know what I need to make sure it is done verses what is superfluous. I need a list or some direction to make sure it gets done right. Any help would… --- ## ["new" tire age](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-age/172421)
**Author:** [@dave\_lande\_172379](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave_lande_172379)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-age/172421 "2020-11-21T22:15:14Z")
I bought a new set of tires and noticed one of them had a mfg date that was almost 2 years ago. That doesn’t sound “new”, especially since tire rubber has a 5-7 year life expectancy. Tire dealer claims they can’t speci… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=414) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=416)