# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=527 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 528 --- ## [1999 Lincoln TownCar security system anti-scan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-towncar-security-system-anti-scan/163670)
**Author:** [@isimmons\_166923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isimmons_166923)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-lincoln-towncar-security-system-anti-scan/163670 "2020-05-07T21:51:33Z")
I have a 1999 Lincoln Town Car and it cranks but no start. The battery died over the winter and I attempted to get a jump. Since no start I sent it to my local trusted shop and they told me there’s no fuel, fire and no… --- ## [Repainting My Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-my-audi/163918)
**Author:** [@jacobmhackworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobmhackworth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repainting-my-audi/163918 "2020-05-07T20:34:36Z")
So the paint on my car is starting to fade on the hood and roof. The clear coat is fading so there are just spots that look super dull in the middle of all the shiny red paint (it does not look good). I don’t have the mo… --- ## [Starter 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-2010/163422)
**Author:** [@SuzanneLary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneLary)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-2010/163422 "2020-05-07T20:12:29Z")
Earlier I was worried about battery AAA came and said I MIGHT need a starter!! The car has always had a slow start but I never worried just seemed normal for me. Can I put something in with gas that may help? I really d… --- ## [High School Graduation in Style](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-school-graduation-in-style/163974)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-school-graduation-in-style/163974 "2020-05-07T17:41:50Z")
Eat your hearts out. Two Florida high schools near Daytona will cross high school’s finish line in style. They will be taking a lap at the home of the Daytona 500. Each graduate’s family will be allowed one car at Dayto… --- ## [Thumpr cam on sbc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumpr-cam-on-sbc/163964)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumpr-cam-on-sbc/163964 "2020-05-07T17:22:02Z")
I want to know some peoples opinion on this since I have no idea about this stuff and I’m very inexperienced. I have a 1987 sbc 350 that I’m going to put in my 1968 firebird. It makes 250 hp and 350 lbs of torque (its a … --- ## [2015 Subaru Outback - oil consumption test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-oil-consumption-test/163896)
**Author:** [@DavidGebauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidGebauer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-oil-consumption-test/163896 "2020-05-07T16:47:39Z")
Loved your show for decades and still do! My car currently has 78,000. It has the four cylinder engine.The oil is changed every 6,000 miles. Shortly after reaching 60,000 miles the engine warning light would come on int… --- ## [Ford Focus clutch extended warranty problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-clutch-extended-warranty-problem/163950)
**Author:** [@DSmith2727](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DSmith2727)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-clutch-extended-warranty-problem/163950 "2020-05-07T15:18:00Z")
I need some help making a decision I never thought I’d face. Months ago I received a letter from FoMoCo stating that my car’s clutch warranty will be extended. Great. I’ve always had problems with the thing since I got i… --- ## [2002 Lexus RX 300 - upper plenum gouges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-rx-300-upper-plenum-gouges/163947)
**Author:** [@mike51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mike51)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-lexus-rx-300-upper-plenum-gouges/163947 "2020-05-07T13:18:40Z")
upper plenum flat surface has gouges on lexus rx300 2002 --- ## [How serious is this bumper damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-serious-is-this-bumper-damage/163959)
**Author:** [@brent2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brent2020)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-serious-is-this-bumper-damage/163959 "2020-05-07T12:53:34Z")
Hi all - Question on the front bumper of a 2014 Hyundai Elantra. My front driver’s side bumper was damaged in an accident many years ago. It was minor enough that I didn’t feel the need to have it repaired. Recently it… --- ## [Financially better to keep or sell my 2009 CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/financially-better-to-keep-or-sell-my-2009-cr-v/163739)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Stone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrea_Stone)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/financially-better-to-keep-or-sell-my-2009-cr-v/163739 "2020-05-07T12:48:09Z")
I am wondering if it makes more sense financially to keep my 2009 CR-V with 148k miles on it, or sell it and buy a 2016 CR-V with 22k miles on it for $17,900? I can only get about $3,000 for my 2009, as it has hail damag… --- ## [2010 Cadillac CTS - Worried about battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-worried-about-battery/162310)
**Author:** [@SuzanneLary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SuzanneLary)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-cts-worried-about-battery/162310 "2020-05-07T12:17:43Z")
I am worried since I cannot drive my car as usual it will not start. The battery is in the trunk and not easy to access at all. I did replace it once a few years ago … if I drive it only around the block this Could be… --- ## [Lost and confused](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-and-confused/163952)
**Author:** [@Cabby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-and-confused/163952 "2020-05-07T05:37:14Z")
I have a 2007 camry with a 2.4. I recently replaced the head gasket and set the timing. It will mot start and it is turning over real slow, people keep telling me the timing is 180 off. I have watched videos and gone thr… --- ## [Mechanic Lost My Key and Fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-lost-my-key-and-fob/163934)
**Author:** [@RebelRamble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RebelRamble)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-lost-my-key-and-fob/163934 "2020-05-07T05:17:46Z")
Brought my car to a local mechanic I’ve been using a while for a Check Engine light. The repair was too expensive for right now, but the car was driveable in the short term. He didn’t charge me anything for checking the … --- ## [COVID-19 Driver License... What? No Road Test Required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-driver-license-what-no-road-test-required/163611)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-driver-license-what-no-road-test-required/163611 "2020-05-07T04:12:33Z")
Because of the virus outbreak, the State of Georgia is temporarily allowing 16 year-olds to get a driver license without taking a driving test. Some 30,000 teens that had learner permits are on hold, waiting to be able … --- ## [Really loud fan. Is it normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-loud-fan-is-it-normal/163956)
**Author:** [@Julian\_serrano22\_167096](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian_serrano22_167096)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-loud-fan-is-it-normal/163956 "2020-05-07T02:31:52Z")
I have a 2016 Audi A3 2.0t premium Quattro and every couple of minutes my car will have this really loud fan going under the hood. Is it supposed to be this loud? I feel like it’s obnoxiously loud but if it is normal it’… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport - CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-cel/163840)
**Author:** [@mcdougal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcdougal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-captiva-sport-cel/163840 "2020-05-06T21:55:36Z")
2014 chevy captiva, in the dash it says lossing power, and of course, that is what happened turned the car off waited about 15 minutes turned it back on the everything went off except the engine light after reading all o… --- ## [Checking trans fluid in a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-trans-fluid-in-a-2011-mercedes-benz-e-class/163936)
**Author:** [@Schaefer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schaefer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-trans-fluid-in-a-2011-mercedes-benz-e-class/163936 "2020-05-06T21:48:32Z")
How to check transmission fluid --- ## [2015 Dodge Ram 1500 Won’t go into drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-won-t-go-into-drive/163898)
**Author:** [@RonMcClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonMcClure)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-ram-1500-won-t-go-into-drive/163898 "2020-05-06T21:39:25Z")
When I shift into (D) Drive on the steering column it goes to the +/- on the far right and has the number 4 showing. It will not go into Drive and the truck gears are not working properly. Does anyone know what the issue… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx shakes and jerks in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-shakes-and-jerks-in-drive/163943)
**Author:** [@ShirleyCopeland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyCopeland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-malibu-maxx-shakes-and-jerks-in-drive/163943 "2020-05-06T21:30:43Z")
while in drive car RPM’s act erratically and car won’t move and shakes and jerks. --- ## [Nissan Cedric, Datsun Fairlady, 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-cedric-datsun-fairlady-2000/163866)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-cedric-datsun-fairlady-2000/163866 "2020-05-06T21:26:46Z")
I’ve walked by a sad-looking Datsun 350Z in the 'hood recently. I remembered a college friend’s 2000, so I looked it up in Wikipedia. It was originally called the Fairlady, and was related to the Nissan Cedric - Cedri… --- ## [Surging 2003 Buick Rendezvous](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2003-buick-rendezvous/163908)
**Author:** [@syntyche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/syntyche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surging-2003-buick-rendezvous/163908 "2020-05-06T21:21:55Z")
the first problem is dash boared keeps flickering an surgeing an car is draining an ireplaced the altenatore an battery an the starter an map sensor an ignition control module an ignition switch. please help the second t… --- ## [ROCK HARD BRAKE PEDAL … OFF AND WHILE RUNNING….](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-hard-brake-pedal-off-and-while-running/163830)
**Author:** [@bigjoncoop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigjoncoop)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-hard-brake-pedal-off-and-while-running/163830 "2020-05-06T20:46:56Z")
just got a 2002 Ford Taurus Sel and the brakes have been fine. then I noticed my pedal was extremely hard for a moment and normal… about 5 mins later the pedal was again extremely hard and still is. weather the car is ru… --- ## [Rough/loud idle accelaration between 55-70 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-loud-idle-accelaration-between-55-70-mph/163925)
**Author:** [@Isaac-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaac-34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-loud-idle-accelaration-between-55-70-mph/163925 "2020-05-06T15:11:34Z")
08 ram 1500 170k miles. When in between 55 and 65 mph when staying at a contant speed or accelerateing in that window the motor i believe, makes like a rumble noise or vibration that is a little loud. When i get over 70 … --- ## [Why is recirculate the default for AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-recirculate-the-default-for-ac/163852)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-recirculate-the-default-for-ac/163852 "2020-05-06T14:35:39Z")
Our 2 2017 vehicles do this. Not hard to turn it off, I imagine I could change it somewhere, but I have never used recirculate, why is it the default? --- ## [Advice for 2016 Kia Sorento](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2016-kia-sorento/163917)
**Author:** [@Exgfs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Exgfs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2016-kia-sorento/163917 "2020-05-06T13:52:11Z")
I have a 2016 Kia Sorento that I just bought a few days ago and it has around 43k miles and I noticed that when you turn it on and only when you turn it on it has tiny little air bubbles that come up real slow for a for … --- ## [2009 Acura TSX electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-tsx-electrical-problem/163885)
**Author:** [@robert561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert561)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-acura-tsx-electrical-problem/163885 "2020-05-06T13:32:09Z")
electrical problem started when I started car and the horn would not stop honking . so I disconnected the battery and when I reconnected the battery the car lights come on when the battery is hooked up but there is no … --- ## [Tapping from engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-from-engine/163736)
**Author:** [@j12a20g90\_166959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j12a20g90_166959)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tapping-from-engine/163736 "2020-05-06T13:19:36Z")
2016 Chrysler 200s about 50,000 miles. Slight tapping sound I can only hear inside the car near front passenger floor area. Found out I had low oil. Drove it for a while. I’m not sure how long. Put oil in it. The sound l… --- ## [Fuel pump works and doesnt work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-works-and-doesnt-work/154905)
**Author:** [@Simonsgalaxy01\_161063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simonsgalaxy01_161063)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-works-and-doesnt-work/154905 "2020-05-06T12:41:40Z")
Hi Guys, I have a 2005 Explorer. The fuel pump died so I replaced it with an after market, Everything fitted fine, car started, used it, came home and next day no start. Thought pump must be dead, pulled the tank agai… --- ## [Why is the parking lot full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-the-parking-lot-full/163869)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-the-parking-lot-full/163869 "2020-05-06T10:19:58Z")
… if no games are being played at this arena? --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Cruze keeps overheating after head gasket repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-keeps-overheating-after-head-gasket-repair/163914)
**Author:** [@DoraniaLebron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoraniaLebron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-cruze-keeps-overheating-after-head-gasket-repair/163914 "2020-05-06T03:09:54Z")
Over heating, AC shut down, Replaced headgasset one year ago, over heating again, replaced, radiator hose, turn on AC over heated again. Dealer said they fix it, and it over heated the next day. mileage 93,046. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=526) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=528)