# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=543 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 544 --- ## [GPS Updates what's the deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-updates-whats-the-deal/162736)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-updates-whats-the-deal/162736 "2020-04-11T18:31:03Z")
So to update the Toyota GPS, 700, So bought a GM last week, only $199. Why is such a seeming necessity cost money? Our Garmins, at least 10 years old came with free map updates for life. Conspiracy theory of mine, maybe… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - I like radio off, but it likes to come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-i-like-radio-off-but-it-likes-to-come-on/162730)
**Author:** [@JerryMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryMiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-i-like-radio-off-but-it-likes-to-come-on/162730 "2020-04-11T18:29:12Z")
I generally don’t use my radio that much which means it is turned off when a shut down my truck. When I go to start the truck again, the radio comes on automatically. I’ve worked with Chevrolet customer support in tryi… --- ## [Side effects of stay at home order](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-effects-of-stay-at-home-order/162726)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-effects-of-stay-at-home-order/162726 "2020-04-11T11:21:22Z")
--- ## [Dunk in right front wheel-area after fully turning, car halted. Now, at high speed the car slightly wobbles. Anyone know what could have happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dunk-in-right-front-wheel-area-after-fully-turning-car-halted-now-at-high-speed-the-car-slightly-wobbles-anyone-know-what-could-have-happened/162707)
**Author:** [@marius\_166310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marius_166310)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dunk-in-right-front-wheel-area-after-fully-turning-car-halted-now-at-high-speed-the-car-slightly-wobbles-anyone-know-what-could-have-happened/162707 "2020-04-11T10:30:09Z")
The other day I was backing out from a parking lot. I fully turned the wheels, backing slowly, and suddenly I heard a dunk, and the car halted in the same moment, like something locked the front right wheel. I started dr… --- ## [Radial tube in radial tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radial-tube-in-radial-tire/29284)
**Author:** [@jabjtom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jabjtom)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radial-tube-in-radial-tire/29284 "2020-04-10T22:56:43Z")
What are the consequences of putting a radial tube in a radial tire? Noticed today that I had a mesquite thorn sticking in my sidewall. Didn't really look too big so pulled it out and air followed!! Tires are relatively … --- ## [Zero charge flowing to car even with jump cant start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907)
**Author:** [@TBIRD76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBIRD76)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907 "2011-01-15T23:17:37Z")
My Tbird wont start. turn key, no click, no, dash lights nothing. Rang AAA, they came out to jump car still nothing, i mean zero charge, even with the jumper pack attached to my battery there was no charge coming in. M… --- ## [Electric Driver Side Seat Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-driver-side-seat-problem/162705)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-driver-side-seat-problem/162705 "2020-04-10T21:52:07Z")
004 Sienna XLE Ltd. Just started having issue where the seat will not adjust frontward or backward for leg length. All other adjustments,raising/lowering and back rest tilt work fine.When I try to move the seat forward i… --- ## [Shocks/struts and mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-struts-and-mpg/162662)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shocks-struts-and-mpg/162662 "2020-04-10T19:21:44Z")
I had new shocks and struts installed a few weeks ago and yesterday I filled the tank ($1.499/gal.! Woot!) and noticed an uptick in mileage. A quick web search indicated that this can be “a thing” but the explanations we… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Reconditioned battery packs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-reconditioned-battery-packs/162661)
**Author:** [@ed22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed22)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-reconditioned-battery-packs/162661 "2020-04-10T19:03:47Z")
How reliable are reconditioned hybrid battery packs for a Prius (2007)? --- ## [2004 Ford Expedition won’t start up again after turning off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-won-t-start-up-again-after-turning-off/162671)
**Author:** [@Stapley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stapley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-won-t-start-up-again-after-turning-off/162671 "2020-04-10T17:05:24Z")
Start car everything seems to be fine. Turn car off, won’t start. Instrument lights come on, clicking sound from power box on passenger floor kickpanel. Starter not engaging? --- ## [2019 Hyundai Elantra - How does fuel impact maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-elantra-how-does-fuel-impact-maintenance/162555)
**Author:** [@Brad34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad34)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-elantra-how-does-fuel-impact-maintenance/162555 "2020-04-10T15:21:24Z")
Hyundai’s suggested maintenance schedule indicates every 3750 mi.severe use/7500 mi. regular use service be accompanied by Hyundai fuel treatment. How important is this if you’re selective where you buy gas or use non-et… --- ## [Why does my 2005 Volvo S60 shut off like this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2005-volvo-s60-shut-off-like-this/162668)
**Author:** [@Mulders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mulders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2005-volvo-s60-shut-off-like-this/162668 "2020-04-10T14:55:01Z")
Our car is parked engine is running radio is on.Then all of sudden Radio shuts off and I am unable to start my car. I ended up getting a jump. The car battery is only 23 mos old AAA checks the battery it tests fine. W… --- ## [Nissan Bluebird trans fit a laurel c 34](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-bluebird-trans-fit-a-laurel-c-34/162682)
**Author:** [@Oliver\_Phillips](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliver_Phillips)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-bluebird-trans-fit-a-laurel-c-34/162682 "2020-04-10T14:10:59Z")
Could a Nissan bluebird Manuel trans fit in a c34 Nissan Laurel??? --- ## [2012 Fiat 500 - are starter failures related to the transmission failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-are-starter-failures-related-to-the-transmission-failure/162620)
**Author:** [@Anne18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne18)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-are-starter-failures-related-to-the-transmission-failure/162620 "2020-04-10T14:02:13Z")
This car has had 3 starters since purchase, and the transmission is going. Could the starter failures have anything to do with the transmission going. The car has only 45,466 --- ## [Driving a car home with only 3 lug nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-home-with-only-3-lug-nuts/162496)
**Author:** [@matthewhettleman\_166188](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewhettleman_166188)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-a-car-home-with-only-3-lug-nuts/162496 "2020-04-10T13:48:49Z")
I am looking at an 86 Bronco II that I am looking to buy, but it is 50 minutes away (very curvy roads might I add), and it only has 3 lug nuts on 2 wheels, and 4 on the other two. If I were to buy this truck, can I drive… --- ## [Let's hear it for the truckers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-hear-it-for-the-truckers/161821)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-hear-it-for-the-truckers/161821 "2020-04-10T11:54:53Z")
… who are one of the most vital parts of our supply chain! --- ## [Replacing 2013 Audi A6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2013-audi-a6/162617)
**Author:** [@tom.molnar\_166257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom.molnar_166257)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2013-audi-a6/162617 "2020-04-10T06:02:27Z")
I have a 2013 Audi A6, and it was great for an urban car other than the maintenance expense. I recently moved to a rural area of Wyoming (lots of snow and mountains), and have two car seats in the back (with the kid beh… --- ## [2011 RAM 1500 - False alarms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-false-alarms/162645)
**Author:** [@whiten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whiten)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-false-alarms/162645 "2020-04-10T02:21:15Z")
alarm goes off for no reason usually 2 or 3 in the morning and the last week or so its been hapening more and more --- ## [2001 Ford Taurus - Sputtered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-sputtered/162643)
**Author:** [@Crystal\_Morris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystal_Morris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-sputtered/162643 "2020-04-09T23:55:02Z")
Hello my name is Crystal, I have a 2001 Taurus SES, it sputtered so l parked it. (it has not started since then) I have replaced the battery, alternator, starter, starter relay, fuel relay, spark plugs, spark plug wire… --- ## [1994 Ford Ranger - Parked for over year - how to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-parked-for-over-year-how-to-start/162649)
**Author:** [@WilliamJSwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamJSwartz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-parked-for-over-year-how-to-start/162649 "2020-04-09T23:51:47Z")
Vehicle has been parked for a year and a half. What is the best procedure to get it fired up again? --- ## [A little bit of good news for car owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-bit-of-good-news-for-car-owners/162674)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-bit-of-good-news-for-car-owners/162674 "2020-04-09T22:59:25Z")
… in regard to auto insurance rates: --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 - Won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-express-2500-wont-crank/162636)
**Author:** [@IonelPruteanu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IonelPruteanu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-express-2500-wont-crank/162636 "2020-04-09T20:49:18Z")
Won’t crank, replaced: fuel pump, spark plugs, crank sensor, cam sensor, ECM and programmed, --- ## [2019 Chevy Equinox - Wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevy-equinox-wind-noise/158332)
**Author:** [@alorenz5821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alorenz5821)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevy-equinox-wind-noise/158332 "2020-04-09T18:36:01Z")
After decades, I bought a new 2019 Chevy Equinx. It is a great car. Except, at highway speeds, the cabin has a definite wind noise (it is not a road noise.) After the last trip, I checkd all the windows and the sun roof… --- ## [2012 GMC Terrain - charge battery system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-charge-battery-system-light/162626)
**Author:** [@martha28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martha28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-charge-battery-system-light/162626 "2020-04-09T18:28:42Z")
battery and alternator were replaced , but the charge battery system light is still on also the car is going dead --- ## [2009 GMC Sierra 1500 - Oil consumption and one bad plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-oil-consumption-and-one-bad-plug/162654)
**Author:** [@William19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-sierra-1500-oil-consumption-and-one-bad-plug/162654 "2020-04-09T17:57:12Z")
Oil consumption and number 7 spark plug fouling --- ## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Poor performance after service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-poor-performance-after-service/160525)
**Author:** [@RosaFletcher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosaFletcher)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-poor-performance-after-service/160525 "2020-04-09T17:48:54Z")
My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is performing poorly after a major Maintenance 3/19 the MPG went from 19 ad 20 city driving to as low as 14.5mpg. Maintenance performed was: 1) Repl Air filte, 2)Throttle body Serv, 3)… --- ## [2008 Nissan Versa - New engine needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-versa-new-engine-needed/162533)
**Author:** [@WillGarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillGarrison)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-nissan-versa-new-engine-needed/162533 "2020-04-09T17:30:38Z")
I was told that my car needs a new engine due to lack of oil. It’s not running. I’m sure some of the parts can be salvaged I would like to have a good mechanic install it without charging the price of a used car. --- ## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - Locked out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-locked-out/162651)
**Author:** [@rountree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rountree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-locked-out/162651 "2020-04-09T16:41:43Z")
car door lock with fob key inside --- ## [Jeep Liberty-vibration at high speeds and whirring noise at lower speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-vibration-at-high-speeds-and-whirring-noise-at-lower-speeds/160646)
**Author:** [@Ethan\_Frakes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ethan_Frakes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-vibration-at-high-speeds-and-whirring-noise-at-lower-speeds/160646 "2020-04-09T14:34:55Z")
I bought this 2007 Jeep Liberty off of my friend in Jan. 2019 at 95,600 mi. It now has 113,500 mi. Last week, the check engine light came on when I turned the engine on as I was leaving work. I noticed the car was shaki… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Sebring intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-intermittent-starting-problem/162634)
**Author:** [@NolandOBoyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NolandOBoyle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-intermittent-starting-problem/162634 "2020-04-09T13:46:34Z")
Intermittent starting problem! All dash lights lite up but no Starter action. Come back the next day and it may start right up. Mechanic can’t make it happen so he can’t repair it. I’m a 50 year audio repair tech and i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=542) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=544)