# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=505 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 506 --- ## [Car heats up only when ac is working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heats-up-only-when-ac-is-working/165734)
**Author:** [@Ibrahim-4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ibrahim-4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-heats-up-only-when-ac-is-working/165734 "2020-06-14T13:21:05Z")
I have 2006 nissan tiida,I can drive anywhere without ac turning on and the car won’t heat up but the moment I turn the ac on after almost 10 min car heats up, I changed the water radiator and I check the water pump also… --- ## [Moral Dilemma Selling My Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moral-dilemma-selling-my-camry/165748)
**Author:** [@Majid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Majid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moral-dilemma-selling-my-camry/165748 "2020-06-14T12:24:03Z")
I am selling my 2002 Camry LE (205000 miles on it) so I take it to this alignment service place for inspection in case there are any problems so I can let the buyers know (it only pulled to right a little bit and would v… --- ## [Is BMW battery registration a scam?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bmw-battery-registration-a-scam/120376)
**Author:** [@DaveMazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveMazz)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bmw-battery-registration-a-scam/120376 "2020-06-14T02:56:10Z")
A friend needed a replacement battery for his 7-year-old BMW, and the dealer quoted him a $400 price. Part of this cost was to cover “Registration” of the new battery. Not many other car makers seem to require “registr… --- ## [Spill proof cap for coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spill-proof-cap-for-coolant/165742)
**Author:** [@ronpon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronpon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spill-proof-cap-for-coolant/165742 "2020-06-14T02:54:53Z")
I’ve had this spill proof cap for many years and would like to get another but can’t find one. Anyone know where I can get one? Thanks --- ## [2003 Lexus RX 300 oil change interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-oil-change-interval/163296)
**Author:** [@JamesCarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesCarney)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-rx-300-oil-change-interval/163296 "2020-06-14T02:05:50Z")
I have a 2003 Lexus RX-300 but my question applies to all cars. If the recommended oil change is every year or 5000 miles but I drive only 3000 miles in a year can I wait until I reach 5000 miles? --- ## [2017 Hyundai Ioniq - Older cars and newer emissions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-ioniq-older-cars-and-newer-emissions/165730)
**Author:** [@LaurenceFryer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurenceFryer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-ioniq-older-cars-and-newer-emissions/165730 "2020-06-14T00:54:50Z")
Listening (online from UK) to the Q from Mabel who had a '82 model car. Isn’t it worth factoring in the benefits of 38 years improvements in CO2 / NO emissions and fuel economy too? She may save a lot more than money. … --- ## [My car won't start after my husband changed out the radio pls help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-my-husband-changed-out-the-radio-pls-help/73919)
**Author:** [@rubyslipprz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubyslipprz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start-after-my-husband-changed-out-the-radio-pls-help/73919 "2020-06-13T23:37:23Z")
I have a 2007 Jeep Compass. My husband changed out the radio today and then the car wouldn't start. It will turn over and over and over, but will not start. Any advice is appreciated! --- ## [Caprice Classic electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-classic-electrical-problems/165706)
**Author:** [@Marshal1324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marshal1324)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/caprice-classic-electrical-problems/165706 "2020-06-13T23:20:42Z")
My caprice has been sitting for about 8 years in a shed, I put a good battery in it and the cables spark showing that they get power but nothing else does, the lights and electronics don’t work on the inside or outside a… --- ## [Car battery and alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-and-alternator/165737)
**Author:** [@Eric0712](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric0712)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-and-alternator/165737 "2020-06-13T21:43:04Z")
Hello, I have a question… So my wife likes to sit in the car and jjournal balance the checkbook etc you know things most of us do at home. Anyway, while she does this, she likes to play the car radio on battery mode and… --- ## [2002 Subaru Forester shuts off in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-shuts-off-in-traffic/165656)
**Author:** [@BahatiWenslars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BahatiWenslars)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-forester-shuts-off-in-traffic/165656 "2020-06-13T20:42:08Z")
My Subaru Forester 2002 is giving hard moments. When I drive in Traffic Jam or brake abruptly the engine is always switched of, I restart it and most of other cars behind me or on both sides of the lane give me horrible … --- ## [2009 Honda Ridgeline - Hybrid coming?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-hybrid-coming/165726)
**Author:** [@MikeA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-hybrid-coming/165726 "2020-06-13T20:34:26Z")
I enjoy your column immensely every week in the Minneapolis Star & Tribune. I never thought I’d be writing to you but after seeing your answer to the person wanting to know if they should buy a Kona I thought I’d give yo… --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra bad idle/accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-bad-idle-accelerate/165711)
**Author:** [@Jman55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-bad-idle-accelerate/165711 "2020-06-13T17:53:36Z")
Thank you to everyone who is on here helping people out. My father and I have loved the show, was glad to see a reliable place to ask for help. I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra base with 84000 miles that is giving me such a … --- ## [Why did my car die at a light after I let off the brake and gave gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-car-die-at-a-light-after-i-let-off-the-brake-and-gave-gas/165713)
**Author:** [@filter2700](https://community.cartalk.com/u/filter2700)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-car-die-at-a-light-after-i-let-off-the-brake-and-gave-gas/165713 "2020-06-13T17:46:55Z")
2006 Honda Accord EX 4 Cyl 2.40 Hello everyone. I have a older car with 200,000 miles on it. I’ve never really had any problems with it at all, except that sometimes when I will be driving (maybe once a month) I’ll be s… --- ## [2016 Honda CR-V - alternator lifespan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-alternator-lifespan/165630)
**Author:** [@VFox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VFox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-alternator-lifespan/165630 "2020-06-13T15:57:08Z")
wondering how long an alternator should las on a Honda CRV 2016, I had to have CRV jumped several times for not starting- without any obvious reason. At 45,713 miles was told needed new alternator. This seems Wrong! --- ## [Loud clicking that matches acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clicking-that-matches-acceleration/165724)
**Author:** [@maastmike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maastmike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-clicking-that-matches-acceleration/165724 "2020-06-13T14:12:39Z")
2013 Dodge Avenger 2.4l Last week I was driving home, 35mph, when I heard a loud metal clunk from the engine. Seconds later my AC stopped working and there is a loud clicking noise that matches the rpms. Any help or id… --- ## [Master Window Switch Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-window-switch-replacement/165694)
**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-window-switch-replacement/165694 "2020-06-13T13:50:39Z")
I need to replace my Master Window Switch on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. I found the following video Video. I know it says that it is for 2010 and older, but I’m willing to assume that the process is very similar. My quest… --- ## [BMW X1 Service is due](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x1-service-is-due/165698)
**Author:** [@Vishu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vishu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x1-service-is-due/165698 "2020-06-13T12:40:15Z")
I’ve got a 2018 BMW X1 that was last serviced about a year ago. Because of COVID and self quarantining the car has been very lightly driven since then. I show that while the next service is due timewise, I am still 700… --- ## [Paradise Car Wash--how do I use it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paradise-car-wash-how-do-i-use-it/105066)
**Author:** [@kaydibee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaydibee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paradise-car-wash-how-do-i-use-it/105066 "2017-06-19T14:02:57Z")
Hear me out, because I just used a regular car wash for the first time last weekend. (First-time car owner.) But sometimes I drive past this place called Paradise Car Wash and it looks like they have multiple outdoor vac… --- ## [2003 Lexus ES 300 evap codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-evap-codes/114914)
**Author:** [@FilipPascale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FilipPascale)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-es-300-evap-codes/114914 "2020-06-13T08:47:43Z")
My check engine light came on so I had my mechanic check the code. The code was po441 and po442 evap system.They did the smoke test and found the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. 200 miles later it came on again s… --- ## [2013 Ford Explorer - there ought to be a recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-there-ought-to-be-a-recall/165647)
**Author:** [@jnkbarton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jnkbarton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-there-ought-to-be-a-recall/165647 "2020-06-13T04:08:18Z")
Panel surrounding front windshield on drivers side flew off while driving on I-10 west just outside of San Antonio. Ford is aware of this happening in years past too, They should issue a recall before lawsuits result. --- ## [Want to replace brake fluid but three bleeder screws are stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-brake-fluid-but-three-bleeder-screws-are-stuck/165563)
**Author:** [@sestivers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sestivers)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/want-to-replace-brake-fluid-but-three-bleeder-screws-are-stuck/165563 "2020-06-13T03:44:49Z")
I asked a shop to replace my brake fluid when I brought my 1994 Celica in for alignment. Upon picking it up they said that they could not do the brake fluid flush because they didn’t want to risk breaking the bleeder sc… --- ## [2004 Kia Amanti - Engine skips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-engine-skips/165696)
**Author:** [@MaryGM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryGM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-engine-skips/165696 "2020-06-13T02:19:37Z")
Trying to figure out why the engine is skipping a beat. Does it just need a tune-up, an oil change, or something else? It doesn’t matter if I’m accelerating or not. The battery cable was loose earlier today. Maybe that … --- ## [2005 Lexus RX 400h - new gearbox malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-400h-new-gearbox-malfunction/165661)
**Author:** [@Shagari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shagari)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-400h-new-gearbox-malfunction/165661 "2020-06-13T02:15:51Z")
My car shows AT oil temperature warning light on the dash board which later destroyed my gear box. We replaced the gear box but the gear is not functioning well at 3 although the selection is okay. --- ## [2006 Lexus Weird Noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-weird-noises/165700)
**Author:** [@iolani0108\_168172](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iolani0108_168172)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-weird-noises/165700 "2020-06-13T01:01:57Z")
Recently my 2006 Lexus IS-250 has been making weird noises. It started off with a popping sound that I thought was coming from the radio but continued on after I turned the radio off. Today while using the turn signal th… --- ## [2016 Dodge Dart braking issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-braking-issue/165679)
**Author:** [@Charles20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-dart-braking-issue/165679 "2020-06-13T00:42:28Z")
I have a braking problem that I have described to the Service department at the Dealership I purchased my vehicle at. They had never heard of such a problem or were unaware that such a problem could occur! The situation … --- ## [O2 sensor code, 800 dollar repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-code-800-dollar-repair/165216)
**Author:** [@natalielipoma\_167860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/natalielipoma_167860)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-code-800-dollar-repair/165216 "2020-06-13T00:40:31Z")
I have a Mazda Tribute lx v6, 6 cylinder engine. I had bought it as my first car last year at 198k miles and now its at 204k miles. The engine light has been going off and on since then and I wanted to get it fixed befor… --- ## [1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Transmission leads to electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-leads-to-electrical-issues/165593)
**Author:** [@klroussel\_168082](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klroussel_168082)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-leads-to-electrical-issues/165593 "2020-06-13T00:28:55Z")
Started with me thinking we needed a new transmission. our truck has 220,000 miles and we have used it to tow. It would occasionally get stuck in 3rd gear. Took it to get a new transmission put in, the mechanic told me i… --- ## [Brake light on - parking brake disengaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-on-parking-brake-disengaged/165666)
**Author:** [@mankbad\_168152](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mankbad_168152)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-on-parking-brake-disengaged/165666 "2020-06-13T00:24:25Z")
My brake light is on; I get a message in the dashboard to disengage parking brake. The brake is diengaged. The brake fluid is above the min line but not all the way at the max. Any ideas? Anyone know how to least shut of… --- ## [This is what happens to the Flux Capacitor when you set the date for 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-what-happens-to-the-flux-capacitor-when-you-set-the-date-for-2020/165529)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-is-what-happens-to-the-flux-capacitor-when-you-set-the-date-for-2020/165529 "2020-06-12T23:07:53Z")
--- ## [2014 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0L please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-limited-2-0l-please-help/165691)
**Author:** [@Brandon1088](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon1088)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-limited-2-0l-please-help/165691 "2020-06-12T21:16:38Z")
After backing out of driveway and switching to drive vehicle did not light up the N or D on the shifter, or on the dash. Check engine light popped on. The code read P0705. I ordered the nuetral safety switch and replaced… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=504) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=506)