# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=46 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [Need help identifying car from tail lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-car-from-tail-lights/199073)
**Author:** [@car.uhay6\_192819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car.uhay6_192819)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-identifying-car-from-tail-lights/199073 "2025-02-17T00:41:03Z")
I need help identifying this vehicle. I think its probably a 90’s-00’s Jap/JDM. Ive had no luck trying to match the tail light shape or the spoiler after many many hours. The car hit my partners parked car at night, … --- ## [How to keep vent doors closed after engine is turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-keep-vent-doors-closed-after-engine-is-turned-off/199161 "2025-02-16T17:11:33Z")
It appears that my 2013 GMC Terrain SLT-1 4-cyl FWD automatically opens the vent blend doors after a few minutes with the engine off - which is the case overnight, every night. In my older vehicles, I was able to manuall… --- ## [2006 Jeep Commander - Driveshaft noise while turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-driveshaft-noise-while-turning/199149)
**Author:** [@roger6632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roger6632)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-driveshaft-noise-while-turning/199149 "2025-02-15T22:16:17Z")
when your driving or turning right or left make noise allmost like dvive shaft --- ## [Mystery Power Outage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-power-outage/199147)
**Author:** [@JDawg4721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDawg4721)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-power-outage/199147 "2025-02-15T18:07:11Z")
Got a bit of a doozy here, I have an 84 lesabre. Everything seems to be working fine up until the other day when I took it onto the highway, it was having a hard time turning over when I got to my destination, it was cra… --- ## [Highly unlikely I will turbo my new BRZ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highly-unlikely-i-will-turbo-my-new-brz/199145)
**Author:** [@FSH003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FSH003)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highly-unlikely-i-will-turbo-my-new-brz/199145 "2025-02-15T17:57:30Z")
It wasn’t that long ago I was having a tough time deciding between a used Mustang GT and a new '24 BRZ Limited. I chose the BRZ and am so glad I did. Originally I thought about eventually adding a turbo or supercharger… --- ## [2014 Lexus GX 460 - Keep or trade up to a GX550?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-keep-or-trade-up-to-a-gx550/199091)
**Author:** [@RsH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RsH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-keep-or-trade-up-to-a-gx550/199091 "2025-02-15T12:36:17Z")
to retain or upgrade to GX550? --- ## [GM "Customer Satisfaction Program" Recall of 3.6L V6 Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806)
**Author:** [@CT4111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CT4111)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806 "2025-02-14T20:04:23Z")
I just got a "Customer Satisfaction Program" letter from GM stating that GM's 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is showing premature wear of th… --- ## [Is this the normal sound of a land cruiser engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-the-normal-sound-of-a-land-cruiser-engine/199087)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-the-normal-sound-of-a-land-cruiser-engine/199087 "2025-02-14T18:21:10Z")
I listened to the sound of the engine of another V8 land cruiser and it didn’t sound the same as mine.Is the engine sound normal for a 4.7 Litre V8?It revved it up to around 2000 rpm (not cold) I had to link it to a g… --- ## [A friend's 2011 Accord, 2.4L, AT is presenting quite a challenge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-friends-2011-accord-2-4l-at-is-presenting-quite-a-challenge/198949)
**Author:** [@Fresno-Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fresno-Jack)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-friends-2011-accord-2-4l-at-is-presenting-quite-a-challenge/198949 "2025-02-14T17:35:28Z")
The car has about 215,000 miles and was well cared for. It currently presents two drivability problems, two error codes, and has poor gas mileage according to her son. These problems have been going on for months. No s… --- ## [Coolant Level Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-question/199116)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-level-question/199116 "2025-02-14T13:18:12Z")
Hi I have a quick question about topping off the coolant system. My manual says “The coolant is correct when the upper end of the red float is at least even with the upper edge of the filler neck, but no more than .8 inc… --- ## [Window wet/ trunk flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982)
**Author:** [@starsandboulevards\_192728](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starsandboulevards_192728)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982 "2025-02-14T01:16:50Z")
Help. We’ve checked the plug in the trunk and the filter behind the glove box and i believe one other place that i can’t remember at the moment. The seals are an supposedly fine. Problem. My windshield is soaked. Spare… --- ## [2014 GMC Terrain - Who is best to fix a cracked exhaust housing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-who-is-best-to-fix-a-cracked-exhaust-housing/199114)
**Author:** [@BobCBerwynIL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobCBerwynIL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-who-is-best-to-fix-a-cracked-exhaust-housing/199114 "2025-02-13T22:35:20Z")
2014 gmc denali terrain 4 cyl exhaust housing cracked off now tail pipe is exposed. all else is functional . just the plastic cracked off. someone must have ran into it. --- ## [If you bought or leased a 2017–2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-bought-or-leased-a-2017-2022-chevrolet-bolt-ev/199115)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-bought-or-leased-a-2017-2022-chevrolet-bolt-ev/199115 "2025-02-13T20:14:45Z")
… you might qualify for a cash settlement in regard to allegedly defective battery packs. The deadline to register is in ~10 days. --- ## [OBD Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-issues/199057)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd-issues/199057 "2025-02-10T03:15:05Z")
My 2005 Buick Century failed a NJ state emission test. The inspection report says “This vehicle has failed the emissions inspection due to a communication problem with the On-Board Diagnostic system. To continue with the… --- ## [Changing tranny fluid Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-tranny-fluid-cherokee/199106)
**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-tranny-fluid-cherokee/199106 "2025-02-13T19:02:47Z")
2014 Jeep Cherokee and want to get tranny fluid changed. Been watching so.e.you tube videos and it seems I have to drop a panel cover off some sort to get to the drain. Anyone familiar with this? Is it a diy thing I can … --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Lost key inside car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-lost-key-inside-car/198951)
**Author:** [@Val26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Val26)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-lost-key-inside-car/198951 "2025-02-13T16:06:49Z")
I lost my car keys inside my car. Do you know of any hidden spots for keys to fall into. Car has been searched by about 11 people and unable to find. How do I know they are in the car because i’m unable to lock it. --- ## [Advice on electrical short and power windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-electrical-short-and-power-windows/199108)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-electrical-short-and-power-windows/199108 "2025-02-13T16:03:27Z")
hello. can anyone tell me the name of this part? the black wire goes the to the POSitive power terminal on my battery and the red disappears under dash. when its not hooked up, power windows don’t work. when it IS hoo… --- ## [Grinding/scraping in the back at slow speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-scraping-in-the-back-at-slow-speeds/199102)
**Author:** [@jace\_192844](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jace_192844)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-scraping-in-the-back-at-slow-speeds/199102 "2025-02-13T13:50:53Z")
I bought a 98 crv awd this weekend and there’s a grinding/scraping sound coming from the rear (sounds like the driver side). It’s mainly at slow speeds and when turning, goes away at higher speeds. It’s also not all the … --- ## [2008 Ford Ranger - ABS engages when it should not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-abs-engages-when-it-should-not/199051)
**Author:** [@EdL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-abs-engages-when-it-should-not/199051 "2025-02-10T17:05:28Z")
Only at low speed and turning to the left (driver’s side), Anti-lock brake engages. No visible notifications or alarms, just the noise of engagement . --- ## [Chrysler 200 door lock replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-200-door-lock-replacement/199079)
**Author:** [@keith\_192826](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith_192826)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-200-door-lock-replacement/199079 "2025-02-12T20:08:08Z")
Have a 2013 Chrysler 200 convertible with a busted exterior door lock. Door does not have the access hole to change the lock. Any videos out there to show how to replace? --- ## [79 years young and doing burnouts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-years-young-and-doing-burnouts/198917)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/79-years-young-and-doing-burnouts/198917 "2025-02-11T14:58:13Z")
This Grandma has got to be one of the coolest Grandma’s out there for a car guy/gal… Something tells me that this Grandma don’t won’t no self driving contraption anytime soon… :wink: (and don’t give me no… --- ## [I'm losing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-losing-it/199061)
**Author:** [@Wisteria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wisteria)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-losing-it/199061 "2025-02-11T07:31:13Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Civic manual LX. I was told the ignition cylinder was bad. My key kept getting stuck and not coming out. So I replaced the entire unit in hopes that it would fix the issue. It did not. I was then told… --- ## [Star Chase for police](https://community.cartalk.com/t/star-chase-for-police/198836)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/star-chase-for-police/198836 "2025-02-11T05:32:47Z")
I saw a report on the evening news about Star Chase. It’s a GPS tracking device that is shot from the front of a police car and adheres to the rear of the speeding car that is trying to get away. Once activated, the poli… --- ## [Are AI replies okay in forum threads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-ai-replies-okay-in-forum-threads/198954)
**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-ai-replies-okay-in-forum-threads/198954 "2025-02-10T20:27:50Z")
Has anyone else noticed the growing frustration with low-quality AI replies flooding discussion threads(this forum is great) and comments? These replies take all of the fun of Q/As and are often useless information that … --- ## [04 pilot master window switch going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pilot-master-window-switch-going-bad/199059)
**Author:** [@Ravizzaw\_192792](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ravizzaw_192792)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-pilot-master-window-switch-going-bad/199059 "2025-02-10T21:31:09Z")
Master window switch stopped working. No windows up or down. I replaced it with a used one… worked for less than 24 hours and stopped working as well. What could be killing the switch? Any insight? Thanks, Bill --- ## [HM oil on a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hm-oil-on-a-used-car/198969)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hm-oil-on-a-used-car/198969 "2025-02-10T15:15:24Z")
I put synthetic blend in my used 09 focus like about 2 weeks ago. 123k miles. No maintenance history. Driving it daily. The oil on the dipstick still looks clean but from where you put oil in, it looks like there might b… --- ## [Shift lock button not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-lock-button-not-working/199045)
**Author:** [@davidwilliam79x\_192784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidwilliam79x_192784)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shift-lock-button-not-working/199045 "2025-02-10T01:12:59Z")
I have a 2015 landcruiser,it is a queen on the road and had only driven 73000kms,its toyota maintained. I bought it from a friend about an year ago,it had the interior upgraded to the 2017 look. I tried to use the phys… --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - CEL and engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-cel-and-engine-issues/199033)
**Author:** [@Wayne32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wayne32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-cel-and-engine-issues/199033 "2025-02-10T00:58:03Z")
engine light flashing then goes solid, engine vibrates with acceleration. Problem arose accidently driving in low gear at about 35mph for a half mile. realized I bumped the stick to the right putting it in drive --- ## [Who’s Right? (And Who’s Left?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-s-right-and-who-s-left/76944)
**Author:** [@jrweblackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrweblackey)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-s-right-and-who-s-left/76944 "2025-02-09T18:53:16Z")
Did you catch the show this weekend? Caller Julie from Cambridge, Our Fair City, MA., posed an interesting question. She wondered why we here in the U.S. we drive on the right-hand side of the road, when all other former… --- ## ['63 Dodge Dart - Value?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/63-dodge-dart-value/199008)
**Author:** [@Roy01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roy01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/63-dodge-dart-value/199008 "2025-02-09T18:11:43Z")
1963 Dodge dart 4 door. Hasn’t been driven in 5 years. What the value. Sell it as is or put money into it [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=45) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=47)