# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=475 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 476 --- ## [Need to know what this part is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-know-what-this-part-is/167708)
**Author:** [@watsuke\_169330](https://community.cartalk.com/u/watsuke_169330)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-know-what-this-part-is/167708 "2020-07-28T07:11:09Z")
Hello. Have been doing repairs on my car and found this bolt is very loose, don’t know what to look for as I don’t know what it’s called or even what it does. If someone knows the name, that would be swell. Thank you. --- ## [2001 Ford Mustang - warning sign of alternator failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-mustang-warning-sign-of-alternator-failure/167946)
**Author:** [@Stangg338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stangg338)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-mustang-warning-sign-of-alternator-failure/167946 "2020-07-28T06:26:47Z")
Alternator failure is a common issue on these 99-04 Mustangs. Not sure why but alternator just starts going out, you’ll know when you start getting that flashing battery light on your dash when driving. Luckily, my alter… --- ## [2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid - 12V battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-12v-battery-replacement/134141)
**Author:** [@RonaldBenedict](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldBenedict)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-camry-hybrid-12v-battery-replacement/134141 "2020-07-28T04:57:47Z")
12 volt battery replacement there are 2 batteries on this car i don’t need the hybrid one i need the 12 volt battery that only starts the car i can get one for 350 dollars I need to know if any other battery will wor… --- ## [Installing left foot accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-left-foot-accelerator/114017)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-left-foot-accelerator/114017 "2020-07-28T04:54:05Z")
I have not been able to drive for a year due to a chronic right ankle injury that makes it painful to drive. A local place wants alot of money to install a left foot gas pedal. I found a model that does not require drill… --- ## [2011 Audi A4 - Battery Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973)
**Author:** [@steelersfan223344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steelersfan223344)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a4-battery-replacement/167973 "2020-07-28T02:23:58Z")
Hello all! Novice car owner here looking to do a simple battery replacement in my Audi A4. I’m requesting help with the following… What type of battery should I get for my Audi A4? Attaching a picture of current bat… --- ## [Power windows/door locks stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-door-locks-stopped-working/78518)
**Author:** [@huckflinn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huckflinn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-door-locks-stopped-working/78518 "2020-07-28T01:51:38Z")
so i've searched and searched the intertubes, trying to find out if there is a fuse or relay or even circuit breaker that needs replacing. from all i've checked, i can't find a fuse, relay or circuit breaker labeled to c… --- ## [Tools for beginners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tools-for-beginners/167666)
**Author:** [@ramennoodle2004\_169307](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramennoodle2004_169307)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tools-for-beginners/167666 "2020-07-28T01:46:18Z")
For a beginner socket set, like the first set a person owns, would a 45 be better or would you go for a 99 piece? --- ## [1997 Toyota Camry - CEL on -cannot fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-cel-on-cannot-fix/167892)
**Author:** [@ALFREDUVA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALFREDUVA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-toyota-camry-cel-on-cannot-fix/167892 "2020-07-28T01:39:07Z")
97 Camry engine light stays on. I spent hundreds of dollars and dealer said cannot find part? The light needs to tunred off to pass state inspection. --- ## [2011 Dodge Caliber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caliber/167932)
**Author:** [@Birdie-5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Birdie-5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-dodge-caliber/167932 "2020-07-28T01:20:05Z")
So I wrote once before about my car’s transmission going out. My car dealer worked with me. I buy the part and he will handle the labor. What else should I look for with this kind of vehicle? Idk much about cars new or u… --- ## [2013 Toyota Avalon - using fuel injector cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-using-fuel-injector-cleaner/167922)
**Author:** [@THOMASMCCARTER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/THOMASMCCARTER)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-using-fuel-injector-cleaner/167922 "2020-07-28T00:20:02Z")
For years I have added a can of fuel injector cleaner (quality brand) at every third fillup. I normally use 86 octane from the “box store”.It seems to work perfectly. I would ask your comments of this practice, or use … --- ## [2012 Nissan Altima Won't Start But Dash Lights Come On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-wont-start-but-dash-lights-come-on/167930)
**Author:** [@greenbayrod12\_162763](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenbayrod12_162763)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-altima-wont-start-but-dash-lights-come-on/167930 "2020-07-28T00:09:15Z")
My 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe will not start, but the dash lights will come on. This is a push start car. When pushing the start button it will light up to the on position, but when I press in the brake and then the sta… --- ## [2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - brake diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-brake-diagnosis/167902)
**Author:** [@michaelmaloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelmaloney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-brake-diagnosis/167902 "2020-07-27T22:37:26Z")
Approaching a red light at low speed 10-15 MPH i applied the brakes to stop but the Jeep wasn’t stopping. I quickly pulled up the parking brake which is not very good on the Jeep but i was able to get the Jeep to stop. … --- ## [2009 Infiniti QX56 persistent vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-infiniti-qx56-persistent-vibration/167964)
**Author:** [@Vibratingcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vibratingcar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-infiniti-qx56-persistent-vibration/167964 "2020-07-27T22:01:44Z")
I have a 2009 Infiniti QX56. Last year I had the front struts replaced and placed brand new tires on last weekend. However, it still vibrates, minimum at 20mph, more at 49mph, it dies off a little at 60mph but comes back… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Accent - CEL mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-cel-mystery/167961)
**Author:** [@DianabelTrujillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianabelTrujillo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-accent-cel-mystery/167961 "2020-07-27T21:43:50Z")
check engine no code --- ## [Car stalled while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-while-driving/166013)
**Author:** [@H.kris45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/H.kris45)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalled-while-driving/166013 "2020-07-27T21:21:36Z")
Good afternoon, Trying to educate myself in hopes of not getting screwed again by another mechanic. 2016 Nissan Versa, 126K miles. No issues until this morning. Car died while driving. Thankfully I was only in a par… --- ## [Service engine light blinks while going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-blinks-while-going-uphill/167959)
**Author:** [@Heather-88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather-88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-blinks-while-going-uphill/167959 "2020-07-27T21:11:11Z")
Need help I have a 2000 GMC Yukon Denali with my Service engine soon light blinking at me when I go up hills. It also shakes and has a smell when I drive up hills. I had it scanned it said Misfire cylinder #4. So I had … --- ## [2015 Dodge Charger compressor doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-compressor-doesn-t-work/167958)
**Author:** [@metoo31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/metoo31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-compressor-doesn-t-work/167958 "2020-07-27T20:03:23Z")
Compressor leaked oil , clutch spins but compressor does not work. Black hard substance on ID of clutch plate. Full of freon but NO cold air. --- ## [2007 Chrysler Town & Country - black, smelly smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-black-smelly-smoke/167897)
**Author:** [@MaryC50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryC50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-black-smelly-smoke/167897 "2020-07-27T18:54:22Z")
When I let my car idle for a half hour, black smoke was pouring out from under the back Of the car. Not the exhaust. Smelly of course and a tad bit rubbery. Wht is burning? --- ## [2018 Ford Fiesta battery drained after three days of sitting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-fiesta-battery-drained-after-three-days-of-sitting/167949)
**Author:** [@rae20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rae20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-fiesta-battery-drained-after-three-days-of-sitting/167949 "2020-07-27T18:46:26Z")
battery drain after sitting 2 to 3 days --- ## [1997 Ford F-150 -odometer issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-odometer-issues/167871)
**Author:** [@Darrell30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrell30)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-f-150-odometer-issues/167871 "2020-07-27T18:09:35Z")
Odometer works the light comes on but the numbers are stuck at one set of numbers it does not change how to fix --- ## [2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor - water flooding driver’s side floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mitsubishi-endeavor-water-flooding-driver-s-side-floor/167906)
**Author:** [@RobertMHARDING](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertMHARDING)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mitsubishi-endeavor-water-flooding-driver-s-side-floor/167906 "2020-07-27T18:07:33Z")
water flooding driver side floor --- ## [A/C blowing less cold air after a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-less-cold-air-after-a-while/167926)
**Author:** [@jbh706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbh706)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-blowing-less-cold-air-after-a-while/167926 "2020-07-27T18:06:04Z")
I’m driving a 2007 Audi A4. Today was a very hot day (95F), and driving on the freeway. The A/C starts off very cold, then after about 45 minutes it starts to blow significantly less cool air. Drove again a few hours lat… --- ## [2002 Hyundai Accent - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-codes/167841)
**Author:** [@edgar25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edgar25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-codes/167841 "2020-07-27T17:36:14Z")
check engine lights, OBD2 code P3458 and P1xx --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Shift to drive light error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-shift-to-drive-light-error/167855)
**Author:** [@Jarvisappleberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarvisappleberry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-shift-to-drive-light-error/167855 "2020-07-27T16:04:18Z")
when shift to drive light flashes on and off. --- ## [Mixing oil weights in 2010 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oil-weights-in-2010-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck/167916)
**Author:** [@Larry10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mixing-oil-weights-in-2010-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck/167916 "2020-07-27T15:50:24Z")
I Have 2010 tundra with 160,000 miles.4.6 I have always used OW 20 oil Not always the same Brand…I have some OW 16 oil , can i mix say 5 qt of Ow 20 & 3 qt of Ow16 At oil change --- ## [1999 Ford Ranger - How to soften ride?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-how-to-soften-ride/167890)
**Author:** [@Chevyman48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevyman48)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-how-to-soften-ride/167890 "2020-07-27T15:23:56Z")
Ray love your column in the San Jose Mercury. My question is, I have a1999 Ford Ranger pickup, love the vehicle, though it has 215,000 miles. It is an extremely rough riding vehicle. I feel every bump on our roads and hi… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Corvette - scraping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-scraping-noise/167904)
**Author:** [@Mike46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-scraping-noise/167904 "2020-07-27T15:13:07Z")
Scraping noise when about 35 mph stops After depressing clutch --- ## [1983 Ford F350 gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ford-f350-gauge/167929)
**Author:** [@Grivy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grivy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ford-f350-gauge/167929 "2020-07-27T14:43:58Z")
Gauge on dash board for charging reads minus pegs the left when light’s get6 turned on --- ## [Weird noise when driving and broken plastic in the oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-driving-and-broken-plastic-in-the-oil-pan/167924)
**Author:** [@AlexRB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlexRB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-when-driving-and-broken-plastic-in-the-oil-pan/167924 "2020-07-27T03:51:39Z")
There is this weird noise when I brake hard/medium and it sounds like something getting constantly crunched. It has nothing to do with any of the axles. When we opened the oil pan we found small black broken plastic piec… --- ## [2010 Toyota Camry - Hard to jump start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-hard-to-jump-start/167809)
**Author:** [@JDC06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDC06)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-hard-to-jump-start/167809 "2020-07-27T03:03:29Z")
My 2010 Camry xle would not crank, or show any electrical signs so I attempted to jump crank it from another car battery. The lights then came on and the gear shift would work while the other car was connected and runni… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=474) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=476)