# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=558 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 559 --- ## [Alternator Drive Belt Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-drive-belt-broke/161081)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-drive-belt-broke/161081 "2020-03-15T19:30:48Z")
3 Different Drive Belts The alternator drive belt (the one marked as A in the picture) broke on me. I’ve got a few questions. First of all the car has some strange electronic issues (windows rolling themselves down thin… --- ## [2001 Honda Civic - is it the ECM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-is-it-the-ecm/161053)
**Author:** [@FatBoy\_112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FatBoy_112)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-is-it-the-ecm/161053 "2020-03-15T19:24:43Z")
One day I experienced my fob would not open my door locks. Also noticed that my interior light did not light when door was opened with the key. Also noticed that my emergency brake dash light would not go off. In the … --- ## [2001 BMW 525i 90,000 miles, starts, runs perfect, sets P0340 DTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-90-000-miles-starts-runs-perfect-sets-p0340-dtc/161054)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-bmw-525i-90-000-miles-starts-runs-perfect-sets-p0340-dtc/161054 "2020-03-15T19:24:18Z")
Hi folks, looking again for a possible cause of an automotive problem, or more specifically, the cause for the computer setting the P0340 DTC, as the car starts and runs fine. The stated reasons in a google search for th… --- ## [OBD2 Scan tool not connecting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scan-tool-not-connecting/161007)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd2-scan-tool-not-connecting/161007 "2020-03-15T18:08:56Z")
I got a 2009 Cobalt from my son that I am trying to repair so I have a starter car for my daughter. The check engine light is on. I connect my OBD2 scan tool to the port, but it does not connect and read the data. I h… --- ## [My Honda Lemon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-lemon/160909)
**Author:** [@SGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SGraves)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-honda-lemon/160909 "2020-03-15T17:18:13Z")
How is it right that Honda can sell me a “brand new,” Civic and 3 months into ownership there are major problems with the car resulting in a $3,000 replacement of the entire AC system and a complete malfunctioning of the… --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - Hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-hard-starting/161078)
**Author:** [@Chad16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chad16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-hard-starting/161078 "2020-03-15T16:58:48Z")
Engine dies after trying to start it,many times and it finally starts after the fourth or fifth time --- ## [Where is the gas filler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-gas-filler/161010)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-gas-filler/161010 "2020-03-15T15:12:48Z")
:smirk: This may well be a faked situation, but–if not–this woman might want to read the Owner’s Manual for her Tesla. --- ## [Actual Toyota Prius mileage doesn’t equal the readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-toyota-prius-mileage-doesn-t-equal-the-readout/161006)
**Author:** [@rolwitz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rolwitz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/actual-toyota-prius-mileage-doesn-t-equal-the-readout/161006 "2020-03-15T13:27:11Z")
I’ve had 3 Toyota Prius’s. I’ve calculated the mpg on each of them and all are 6-7 % less than what the meter in the car says. I’ve calculated on different pumps and stations and always the same. --- ## [1991 Toyota Pickup - Overheats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-overheats/160735)
**Author:** [@Stein34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stein34)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-toyota-pickup-overheats/160735 "2020-03-15T11:58:33Z")
I have a 1991 Toyota Pickup Winnebago Warrior with the 3VZE 6 cylinder… I think I know a solution to my issue, but want to hear your thoughts please! While I am sitting still or slowly moving in warm weather, the engine… --- ## [2010 Dodge Caravan Radio Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-radio-problems/140497)
**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-caravan-radio-problems/140497 "2020-03-15T03:28:22Z")
The radio stated having issues by intermittently losing radio stations – I would turn the radio on and stations I had programmed either wouldn’t come in or there would be a lot of static. It progressively got worse and … --- ## [2009 Ford Fusion side mirror fuse blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-side-mirror-fuse-blowing/161026)
**Author:** [@drewpherring\_165142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewpherring_165142)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-fusion-side-mirror-fuse-blowing/161026 "2020-03-15T03:12:09Z")
Daughter’s car blows the power mirror fuse as soon as it’s installed, ignition on or off. Disconnected the mirror switch to rule that out and the fuse still blows upon insertion. Not sure how it’s wired exactly so I don’… --- ## [2013 Hyundai Veloster - burnt rubber smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-veloster-burnt-rubber-smell/161051)
**Author:** [@RutheMcQue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RutheMcQue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-veloster-burnt-rubber-smell/161051 "2020-03-15T02:52:23Z")
Car was losing oil but wasn’t seeing any fluid on the ground. Took it to the dealer and they put a sealer on it. It seemed to help but now i smell a burnt rubber when I’m stopped. I noticed that the heat scale has gone… --- ## [2019 Lincoln Navigator jerks when shifted into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-jerks-when-shifted-into-reverse/161047)
**Author:** [@Hoormann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoormann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-navigator-jerks-when-shifted-into-reverse/161047 "2020-03-15T02:45:22Z")
When cold jerks when put in reverse. After warmed up it shifts very smooth --- ## [2007 Buick Lucerne - how do I get in the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-how-do-i-get-in-the-car/161003)
**Author:** [@barbara50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barbara50)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-how-do-i-get-in-the-car/161003 "2020-03-14T23:09:29Z")
dead battery no door key key fob wont work how do i get in the car? --- ## [2008 Acura TL - Do I need heat shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-do-i-need-heat-shield/160981)
**Author:** [@Charles56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles56)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-tl-do-i-need-heat-shield/160981 "2020-03-14T21:12:55Z")
The top heat shield on my muffler was loose and when I took it to a shop the mechanic just took it off and told me to come back when something serious was wrong with the car. Do I need it ?.. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Impala gas gauge malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-gas-gauge-malfunction/161024)
**Author:** [@jacobmeans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobmeans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-impala-gas-gauge-malfunction/161024 "2020-03-14T20:45:56Z")
gas gauge does not work properly…when car is full of gas, gauge works properly and shows full tank. when car is down to three or so gallons left, the gauge still shows approx. half tank left. --- ## [2009 Honda Ridgeline - Kaput?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-kaput/160916)
**Author:** [@CarolCulton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolCulton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-kaput/160916 "2020-03-14T20:25:28Z")
3.5L.Timing belt broke at 144K (oops).Tried to restart. Interference type engine? Told “Camshaft fozen” by Honda, yet they are Replacing belt, tensioner & H2O pump. What next if camshaft kaput? Cost?? Thankx --- ## [No start on chevy astro van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-on-chevy-astro-van/34550)
**Author:** [@urwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/urwill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-on-chevy-astro-van/34550 "2020-03-14T17:53:32Z")
I have 2 Chevy Astro cargo vans, a 1999 and a 2000. Both of them give me no start problems particularly when it's damp out such as aftar a rain storm. I've replaced distributors, caps, rotors, fuel pumps, and crank pos… --- ## [Gauging the future reliability of a 2016 Ford Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauging-the-future-reliability-of-a-2016-ford-explorer/161009)
**Author:** [@PaulCusson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulCusson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gauging-the-future-reliability-of-a-2016-ford-explorer/161009 "2020-03-14T16:43:10Z")
Bought new. First breakdown at 26 miles. Trans. cooling line blew off. Dealer repaired…did it again at less than 40 miles…dealer reconnected apparently without checking if it was plugged. Transmission overheat wrench lig… --- ## [2019 Honda HR-V right side of dash went dark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-right-side-of-dash-went-dark/161015)
**Author:** [@klink51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klink51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-right-side-of-dash-went-dark/161015 "2020-03-14T14:47:33Z")
driving down the road and lost right side of dash panel. no lights,nothing. --- ## [Are any Rotors or Drums Made in the USA nowadays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-any-rotors-or-drums-made-in-the-usa-nowadays/86508)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-any-rotors-or-drums-made-in-the-usa-nowadays/86508 "2020-03-14T13:23:52Z")
You can no longer buy aftermarket Brake Rotors or Drums Made In USA. Even if it says made in the USA they are getting slugs from china and machining them here. Are OEM rotors made in the USA still? If so i will just… --- ## [Dash and lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994)
**Author:** [@Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_D_Vazquez)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994 "2020-03-14T12:09:54Z")
I have a 2009 Honda element and at random my center radio flicks on and of and my a/c knobs will flash and it’ll say that my door is open but its really not and theres a clicking noise that goes with all the light flashi… --- ## [2008 Toyota Avalon - boot repair question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-boot-repair-question/160199)
**Author:** [@ruthwirth2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruthwirth2000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-avalon-boot-repair-question/160199 "2020-03-14T10:05:28Z")
HI, I have a 2008 Avalon which I take in for regular maintenance. I took it in for a smog check and when I got it back they told me that it had cracks in the: torque mount, lower control arm, rack & pinion and th… --- ## [2012 Honda Odyssey #- Roars (and its not a hub bearing)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-roars-and-its-not-a-hub-bearing/160904)
**Author:** [@Tim45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim45)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-odyssey-roars-and-its-not-a-hub-bearing/160904 "2020-03-14T04:00:04Z")
I have a 2012 Odyssey makes a roaring noise in front starts @ 30mph everyone I’ve taken it too says hub bearing, noise will stop if you turn to the right. So it should be drivers side…right … I have had Acura dealership… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry seat heater malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-seat-heater-malfunction/160992)
**Author:** [@BobHeath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobHeath)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-seat-heater-malfunction/160992 "2020-03-14T03:35:57Z")
seat; heater malfinction --- ## [Passenger side leaks in floorboard when it rains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-leaks-in-floorboard-when-it-rains/160914)
**Author:** [@criket9627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/criket9627)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-side-leaks-in-floorboard-when-it-rains/160914 "2020-03-14T02:48:14Z")
I am new and a female so bear with me if my words aren’t correct car talk. My 2007 Izuzu Ascender recently started leaking on the passenger side. I’ve pulled carpet back and I have traced the water up to the point where … --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry rear end thumps loudly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-rear-end-thumps-loudly/160928)
**Author:** [@ed111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-rear-end-thumps-loudly/160928 "2020-03-13T21:20:15Z")
Loud thumping noise from rear end when driving over speed bumps. also rear end seems to sway from one side to the other when going over speed bumps or large potholes. thx --- ## [Engine timing without timing light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing-without-timing-light/160821)
**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-timing-without-timing-light/160821 "2020-03-13T21:09:57Z")
Is it possible to properly set the ignition timing with a basic actron scan tool and skip the timing light altogether? My scan tool shows engine timing so that’s why I’m wondering. Plus it seems like it could be a bit ea… --- ## [High prices at local parts stores](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-prices-at-local-parts-stores/160721)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-prices-at-local-parts-stores/160721 "2020-03-13T20:54:47Z")
Does anyone else see a developing situation with local parts suppliers struggling for profits and charging full list price or more on stock parts? It is more obvious to me when buying parts for lawn equipment but now th… --- ## [Potentially Bad Strut/ Front end Creak and Pop over bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potentially-bad-strut-front-end-creak-and-pop-over-bumps/105562)
**Author:** [@mountainbee77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mountainbee77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potentially-bad-strut-front-end-creak-and-pop-over-bumps/105562 "2020-03-13T20:45:09Z")
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have a 2010 ML350 Blutec that i bought at 80K miles. I had the front control arms replaced and still have significant poping/creaking over bumps in the front end. The mech… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=557) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=559)