# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=551 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 552 --- ## [New Alternator and VR, Showing High Voltage Output](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-and-vr-showing-high-voltage-output/161969)
**Author:** [@goodwink\_165855](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodwink_165855)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-alternator-and-vr-showing-high-voltage-output/161969 "2020-03-28T18:37:35Z")
My 1969 Plymouth Barracuda’s alternator was no good. I got a new one and installed it. The voltage was reading almost 18 at a high idle, and changed significantly with throttle changes. I replaced the voltage regulator a… --- ## [2005 Ford Escape Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-not-starting/161973)
**Author:** [@Eseoghene\_Duku](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eseoghene_Duku)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-not-starting/161973 "2020-03-28T16:42:07Z")
I recently bought a used 2005 Ford Escape and had to do some bodywork. Having removed the battery to weld some parts ,the car has refused to start and this sign is showing on the dashboard. It has a security device. How… --- ## [Does anyone know what this box that is dangling under my steering wheel of my Chevy lumina is. I have remote start and it doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-box-that-is-dangling-under-my-steering-wheel-of-my-chevy-lumina-is-i-have-remote-start-and-it-doesnt-work/161994)
**Author:** [@huntsman.mckay\_165871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huntsman.mckay_165871)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-box-that-is-dangling-under-my-steering-wheel-of-my-chevy-lumina-is-i-have-remote-start-and-it-doesnt-work/161994 "2020-03-28T16:14:29Z")
This is what’s under my steering wheel --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Brakes come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-brakes-come-on/161848)
**Author:** [@campbell22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/campbell22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-brakes-come-on/161848 "2020-03-28T16:02:06Z")
The brakes come on while your driving in the front --- ## [2013 Chevrolet Cruze won’t start after refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-won-t-start-after-refueling/157573)
**Author:** [@WallaceWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WallaceWhite)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-cruze-won-t-start-after-refueling/157573 "2020-03-28T15:35:54Z")
I ran out of gas (I think) and after refueling, she won’t start. I’ve pushed the valve stem on the fuel bar and gas shoots to the windshield. I pulled the coil pack and checked for spark and it’s good. I don’t have any… --- ## [No start 1994 Suburban](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-1994-suburban/161979)
**Author:** [@Blaine\_Vaughan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blaine_Vaughan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-1994-suburban/161979 "2020-03-28T15:30:01Z")
So I have a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Craziest thing is it will start and run fine only once a day after that the engine will turn over but I have no spark. Fuel is spraying in the TB. Changed coil, icm, ecm, rotary b… --- ## [Does it sense to buy a brand new (not used) car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-sense-to-buy-a-brand-new-not-used-car/158491)
**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-sense-to-buy-a-brand-new-not-used-car/158491 "2020-03-28T05:44:26Z")
Commuter cars (not collectibles) sink in a value like a rock. If you take malicious care of them or not, heck if you don’t even drive the thing, it drops in value significantly. Take for example this 2012 Toyota Camry L… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis #1585319128](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2003-mercury-grand-marquis-1585319128/161944)
**Author:** [@cristobalperez176\_165839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cristobalperez176_165839)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2003-mercury-grand-marquis-1585319128/161944 "2020-03-28T04:34:59Z")
I have a check engine light on, it doesn’t blink, it’s constant. My car is a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis and it has 186,000 miles. Recently had a muffler delete on it but the neighbors were complaining so about a week ago… --- ## [2000 Toyota Camry Solara - evaluating timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-solara-evaluating-timing-belt/161838)
**Author:** [@CARNELLWILLIAMS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CARNELLWILLIAMS)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-camry-solara-evaluating-timing-belt/161838 "2020-03-27T23:20:17Z")
How to test and/or change the timing belt beyond 180,000 miles. The car is running fine, but i’m not original owner, so I don’t know when it was last changed. --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Impala - Problem with brakes when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-problem-with-brakes-when-turning/161946)
**Author:** [@BarbPariseau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbPariseau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-impala-problem-with-brakes-when-turning/161946 "2020-03-27T20:51:46Z")
When going forward from a stop in turning to the right my left front wheel seems to be breaking and making a noise and then the brake disengages could this be a malfunctioning traction control on that wheel these are on … --- ## [What do prices of catalytic converters vary so widely?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-prices-of-catalytic-converters-vary-so-widely/76141)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-prices-of-catalytic-converters-vary-so-widely/76141 "2020-03-27T20:29:53Z")
I see cats being sold from $100 to $1000. Why is there such a range? I was told Infiniti G35 has to take a dealer/OEM cat for $1000/ea. I understand cheapo sensors that don't work, but what's the story with cheapo afterm… --- ## [2013 Ford Edge— who designed this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-who-designed-this/161777)
**Author:** [@Algraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Algraham)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-who-designed-this/161777 "2020-03-27T18:22:32Z")
I bought a 2013 Ford Edge, used, in 2015. It is in great shape and priced great. I thought I had done adequate due diligence, but I must not have, as I completely missed the fact that the water pump is in the engine, run… --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Bucks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-bucks/161860)
**Author:** [@curt56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curt56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-bucks/161860 "2020-03-27T17:49:07Z")
I have a 2008 ford f150 xl 4.6 2 wheel drive supercab when ever im driving between 30 and 45 mph sometimes truck will start bucking like it cant go into gear started doing this when I had new plugs and coils installed so… --- ## [1957 Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-thunderbird/159428)
**Author:** [@JohnPapa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPapa)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-thunderbird/159428 "2020-03-27T17:25:39Z")
I am putting a 57 Thunderbird back in use after 15 years in storage. This was a rotisery restoration 25 years ago and we have replaced a lot. It won’t run when after about 15 minutes of running. Starts hard, idles rou… --- ## [Light issues, probably electical](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-issues-probably-electical/161829)
**Author:** [@Sven3B\_165743](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sven3B_165743)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-issues-probably-electical/161829 "2020-03-27T16:36:15Z")
I have an electrical issue with my 2004 Saturn Ion, and with everything shut down, I figured I’d try to fix it myself, if possible. It started out with what appeared to be my front, left (driver-side) turn signal going … --- ## [Headlights problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-problems/36421)
**Author:** [@mikekristenjake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikekristenjake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-problems/36421 "2020-03-27T14:49:29Z")
I have a 2003 Grand Marquis with automatic lights that shut off at random times. Sometimes they are on then they just shut off by themselves. Sometimes they come back on if I hit a bump sometimes they do not. --- ## [Looking for opinions for what rims/tires I should go with for a 1997 Subaru Impreza](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-for-what-rims-tires-i-should-go-with-for-a-1997-subaru-impreza/161846)
**Author:** [@Marleyjacob67\_165507](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marleyjacob67_165507)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-opinions-for-what-rims-tires-i-should-go-with-for-a-1997-subaru-impreza/161846 "2020-03-27T14:05:00Z")
Hey, you guys were super helpful last topic for spark plugs. So now I am just looking to hear what some other owners of a impreza, or just anyone really, have to say on which way for rims/tires I should go. I’ve been on … --- ## [Strong silicone smell from vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-silicone-smell-from-vents/38464)
**Author:** [@kaijam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaijam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-silicone-smell-from-vents/38464 "2020-03-27T13:59:53Z")
about two to three times a week for the past year, the vents in my car omit a VERY strong silicone smell, almost burning my nose hairs. The a/c is on when this happens. Took it to the dealership and they cant figure it o… --- ## [Weird looking oil plug piece got stuck inside of the oil pan is it okay to just leave it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-oil-plug-piece-got-stuck-inside-of-the-oil-pan-is-it-okay-to-just-leave-it/161608)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-oil-plug-piece-got-stuck-inside-of-the-oil-pan-is-it-okay-to-just-leave-it/161608 "2020-03-27T13:59:39Z")
I changed the oil on my kia rio for the first time and noticed that instead of a bolt there was a weird looking oil plug it looked like this one: As you can see there’s a weird thing up there that keeps it from coming … --- ## [2009 Lincoln MKS Torque converter vs trans replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-torque-converter-vs-trans-replacement/161787)
**Author:** [@Ken37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken37)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-lincoln-mks-torque-converter-vs-trans-replacement/161787 "2020-03-27T11:36:04Z")
I bought my son a 2009 AWD Lincoln MKS with a 2 year warranty for up to the purchase price about 15 months ago with 169,000 miles. He has put 6,000 miles on it and between 3rd and 4th gears there seems to be a transmiss… --- ## [2000 Chrysler Sebring - Fuel pump issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-fuel-pump-issue/161834)
**Author:** [@larry561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry561)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 9:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-fuel-pump-issue/161834 "2020-03-27T09:21:15Z")
turn key fuel pump will not come on engine will not turn over every thing else work as it should --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKX - Spongy brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkx-spongy-brakes/161827)
**Author:** [@KarynFMerrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarynFMerrill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkx-spongy-brakes/161827 "2020-03-27T04:34:08Z")
2012 MKX. Spongy brakes, had rear brakes put on now I feel my brakes are terrible! --- ## [Bolstering optimism](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolstering-optimism/161481)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolstering-optimism/161481 "2020-03-27T03:23:15Z")
The Milford, PA, police department is trying to help everyone in that part of NE PA to keep their collective chins up. --- ## [Buy a used BMW 535i/Audi A6/ Subaru Legacy limited](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-used-bmw-535i-audi-a6-subaru-legacy-limited/161436)
**Author:** [@Beau\_Menegay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beau_Menegay)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-a-used-bmw-535i-audi-a6-subaru-legacy-limited/161436 "2020-03-27T03:10:25Z")
Hello I am looking to purchase a used vehicle $15k or less that I will be using to drive for work. I will be driving a lot and covering the entire state for work, probably 25-30k miles a year. All wheel drive is importan… --- ## [Electrical problems with my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-with-my-car/161870)
**Author:** [@jaylenparks78\_165771](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaylenparks78_165771)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-with-my-car/161870 "2020-03-27T02:39:16Z")
97 Acura 2.2 CL So this has been a long month of car problems but long story short. One day my car wouldn’t crank, got it jumped off then took it to a shop, they said I should get a new battery, got a new one. Then drov… --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid/38970)
**Author:** [@MauiGirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MauiGirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid/38970 "2020-03-26T23:07:13Z")
I am looking to buy a used 2006 Honda Civic hybrid but am concerned about life expectancy. My 2000 Dodge Neon has about 100,000 miles on it and has begun giving me engine and AC problems. I just want to get a car and pay… --- ## [2002 Toyota Corolla - having trouble with the wiring for LED lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-having-trouble-with-the-wiring-for-led-lights/161552)
**Author:** [@jasonn\_richardson\_165504](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jasonn_richardson_165504)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-corolla-having-trouble-with-the-wiring-for-led-lights/161552 "2020-03-26T22:55:50Z")
Switching halogen headlights out of 2002 Toyota fielder to the easier LED setup having trouble with the wiring setup not as simple as I thort. --- ## [1999 Porsche Boxster battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-battery-drain/161845)
**Author:** [@JohnnyutahRawls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyutahRawls)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-porsche-boxster-battery-drain/161845 "2020-03-26T21:29:32Z")
Everything was running just fine until one morning I go to start it, the battery was dead. I get a jump and it was good all day. Until the about a week later. Same thing. And I keep it in a heated garage. Not sure if it… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Sebring - Horn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-horn/161832)
**Author:** [@DanGiovannelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanGiovannelli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-horn/161832 "2020-03-26T20:06:04Z")
Horn goes off intermittently. --- ## [2011 BMW 328 - windshield wipers won’t turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-windshield-wipers-won-t-turn-off/161785)
**Author:** [@RobertALasky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertALasky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-328-windshield-wipers-won-t-turn-off/161785 "2020-03-26T18:44:11Z")
I can’t turn the windshield wipers off whilst the car is on. They stop when I remove the fob. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=550) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=552)