# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=588 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 589 --- ## [2001 Toyota Camry - The key question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-camry-the-key-question/157810)
**Author:** [@BruceSwank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceSwank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-camry-the-key-question/157810 "2020-02-04T02:54:25Z")
I bought a 2001 Toyota Camry LE for my HS daughter. It came with 2 valet keys so I can only open my trunk from the inside trunk release. I read that Toyota’s of this vintage had to pull computer out and either reprogram … --- ## [2018 Kia Soul - gas mileage fluctuates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-soul-gas-mileage-fluctuates/157878)
**Author:** [@Mark44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-soul-gas-mileage-fluctuates/157878 "2020-02-04T02:53:21Z")
Yes the gas Mileage is up and down not consistent. I too get bad gas Mileage --- ## [2017 Mitsubishi Mirage squeaky drive belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-squeaky-drive-belt/157825)
**Author:** [@KenHayward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenHayward)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-squeaky-drive-belt/157825 "2020-02-04T01:27:27Z")
Hello …. I have a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage with a 1.2 liter 3 cyl. engine. It has 37,000 miles on it. My problem with it is a squeaky drive belt. I have had it replaced , and had the pulleys checked, everything seems fine… --- ## [2011 Toyota Camry - HVAC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-hvac-issues/157854)
**Author:** [@Cheryl11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cheryl11)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-camry-hvac-issues/157854 "2020-02-04T00:55:17Z")
I love your column! I have a 2011 Toyota Camry. I’m having an issue of hearing clicking sounds when I turn on the AC or heating. I also smell fumes inside the vehicle whenever I use either. Just the other day, I star… --- ## [1998 Dodge Caravan - Trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-caravan-trans/157852)
**Author:** [@TerrySimono](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerrySimono)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-caravan-trans/157852 "2020-02-04T00:39:21Z")
I was driving down the road and I lost all the gears except 1st gear and now that’s all it has. No reverse. If I put it in drive it will go until it shifts out of 1st then nothing. I have to stop and shut it off. restart… --- ## [2003 Mazda MPV spark plugs pop out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869)
**Author:** [@Lucasmaceira](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucasmaceira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-mpv-spark-plugs-pop-out/157869 "2020-02-03T23:39:28Z")
Why do my spark plugs keep popping out and stripping the threads? --- ## [Electrical issues, relay fail hours after installation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-relay-fail-hours-after-installation/157864)
**Author:** [@ofergreenbergil\_162917](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ofergreenbergil_162917)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-relay-fail-hours-after-installation/157864 "2020-02-03T22:49:26Z")
I been having some electrical issues over the years, they seemed unrelated at first, but I don’t know anymore. Two relays that are placed next to each other both failed (AC clutch compressor and low beam headlights). I g… --- ## [Vibration while stopped - transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-while-stopped-transmission/157867)
**Author:** [@hrabbot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrabbot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-while-stopped-transmission/157867 "2020-02-03T22:31:40Z")
My Nissan NV3500 van vibrates/shudders while stopped and in gear. The vibration goes away if I shift into neutral, and also goes away as soon as I begin accelerating from a stop. I just (2 days ago) swapped the engine … --- ## [2013 Ford Fusion - No cruise or turn signals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-no-cruise-or-turn-signals/157856)
**Author:** [@MikeEverett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeEverett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-no-cruise-or-turn-signals/157856 "2020-02-03T22:06:46Z")
Cruise control quit working and turn signals --- ## [2018 Hyundai Tucson](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-tucson/157508)
**Author:** [@Lacy\_Ramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacy_Ramirez)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-tucson/157508 "2020-02-03T21:49:40Z")
My Tucson started making a squeaking noise. It only squeaks two to three times when it does it. When I slowly accelerate, when I slow down, and when I turn the car off. When I turn it off there’s a loud clicking sound b… --- ## [Car sometimes vibrates when pressing on gas petal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-vibrates-when-pressing-on-gas-petal/157845)
**Author:** [@michelle.lainez\_162908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michelle.lainez_162908)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sometimes-vibrates-when-pressing-on-gas-petal/157845 "2020-02-03T21:46:52Z")
I bought this car used a while ago. It happens randomly and I can go days without it happening again, but sometimes, especially if I’m driving on the highway, I press on the gas petal to go faster but the car starts to v… --- ## [Beware of misinformation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-misinformation/157286)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-misinformation/157286 "2020-02-03T21:08:28Z")
Hopefully nobody is dumb enough to believe the nonsense in this spam, which is currently circulating via email. Obviously, the veterans of this forum know better, but there are people out there who might believe it. … --- ## [Replace '96 Grand Marquis door keppad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-96-grand-marquis-door-keppad/157843)
**Author:** [@connman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/connman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-96-grand-marquis-door-keppad/157843 "2020-02-03T20:51:53Z")
Hi. Ford dealership says my keyless entry keypad is bad. About $350 to replace. Independent mechanic says they can’t because of issues requiring programming. Since this is a wired keypad and is just inputting “numbers” i… --- ## [RPMs -- I'm curious about something](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-im-curious-about-something/157827)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-im-curious-about-something/157827 "2020-02-03T20:16:35Z")
NOT having any problem, merely curious about something I’ve noticed for years about car engine rpms. Using my current 2014 Camry as an example. On a cold engine start the rpms are about 2000 then slowly drop to about 1… --- ## [Squealing sound after new belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-after-new-belt/157850)
**Author:** [@CRH\_000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRH_000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-after-new-belt/157850 "2020-02-03T18:56:50Z")
I have an 08 Nissan Sentra SE-R. Took it to Valvoline a month ago for an oil change and got talked into having my serpentine belt replaced. I didn’t have any issues with my car until a few days ago, it’s making a squeali… --- ## [2019 Jeep Compass - Auto trans starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-auto-trans-starting/157803)
**Author:** [@wallacebiggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wallacebiggs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-compass-auto-trans-starting/157803 "2020-02-03T18:12:47Z")
Owners manual says towing (or presumably coasting) a 6-speed auto trans to start the engine won’t work and will damage transmission. Why? --- ## [How do I get this rusty Exhaust off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-rusty-exhaust-off/157821)
**Author:** [@Jerry-Graves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry-Graves)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-get-this-rusty-exhaust-off/157821 "2020-02-03T17:58:30Z")
Hey i have a question for you. I’m trying to replace my transfer case because it’s literally right about to go out but I have to remove my exhaust pipes first because they block my transfer case. The problem is my exhau… --- ## [Help! Nissan Altima 2000 wont start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-nissan-altima-2000-wont-start/157812)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Knowles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Knowles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-nissan-altima-2000-wont-start/157812 "2020-02-03T17:57:55Z")
I need help figuring out this problem. I was driving to work in the morning and while on the freeway my rpm wouldnt go above 2rpm and it was flickering just above 2rpms and that has never happen so i decided to get off a… --- ## [2019 Toyota Avalon blind spot monitor doesn’t work well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blind-spot-monitor-doesn-t-work-well/140288)
**Author:** [@Don35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don35)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-avalon-blind-spot-monitor-doesn-t-work-well/140288 "2020-02-03T17:55:57Z")
Our 2019 Avalon Limited has a right side BSM that detects 4-wheel or more vehicles less than 50 percent of the time. The Avalon has had the problem since it has had 246 miles, it had 203 miles when we bought it. After … --- ## [2013 Kia Soul - Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-smoke/157847)
**Author:** [@PaulJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-soul-smoke/157847 "2020-02-03T16:21:17Z")
My Kia Soul has 90k miles on Iran’s has developed a bit of a smoking problem. About 5-10 minutes into my drive, smoke starts pouring from under the hood, it smells really bad (like a combination of burnt toast and meltin… --- ## [Adaptor for German cable to American trailer hitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adaptor-for-german-cable-to-american-trailer-hitch/157838)
**Author:** [@Earl48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Earl48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adaptor-for-german-cable-to-american-trailer-hitch/157838 "2020-02-03T15:20:59Z")
I am currently stationed in Germany. Before leaving the US Nissan Rogue SV 2018. Last November, I purchased a trailer hitch assembly because I wanted to buy a trailer to haul stuff. I brought the parts to a german auto … --- ## [Great demand for the Tesla truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-demand-for-the-tesla-truck/157581)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/great-demand-for-the-tesla-truck/157581 "2020-02-03T15:00:08Z")
Just how practical is the Tesla truck and just how shallow are those who seem to be racing to Tesla in FOMO? That vehicle looks like a 1930’s Sci-Fi movie prop. --- ## [Transmission fluid, should I or not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-should-i-or-not/157833)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-should-i-or-not/157833 "2020-02-03T14:52:32Z")
My radiator has a hole and have to add 1-2 quarts like every week and it seems to be getting worse. It seems my car loses transmission fluid when changing the radiator so I will need to add like a quart trans fluid and … --- ## [3 February 2020](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-february-2020/157839)
**Author:** [@d1mrsm\_162901](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d1mrsm_162901)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-february-2020/157839 "2020-02-03T14:16:52Z")
Hi wondering if anyone could help, I bought a Renault Captur 2 days ago and had it back to the garage today as it’s making a rattling noise mainly when the car is labouring, I just had to attach a link to the video of t… --- ## [Hot San Francisco real estate with car drivers in mind, lists for only $100,000!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-san-francisco-real-estate-with-car-drivers-in-mind-lists-for-only-100-000/157781)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-san-francisco-real-estate-with-car-drivers-in-mind-lists-for-only-100-000/157781 "2020-02-03T13:54:20Z")
The listing agent, who shows a photo of the listing in his advertising, has had many calls because real estate in the area is nearly impossible to find for $100,000. Then people discover that it is only a parking space! … --- ## [ACC Fuse voltage in internal fusebox reads 12 volts on both terminals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acc-fuse-voltage-in-internal-fusebox-reads-12-volts-on-both-terminals/155914)
**Author:** [@bijoy.mathew\_161714](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bijoy.mathew_161714)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acc-fuse-voltage-in-internal-fusebox-reads-12-volts-on-both-terminals/155914 "2020-02-03T13:37:59Z")
I’m trying to hardwire a dash cam, I want it to turn on when the car is on and off otherwise. However -The dash cam won’t turn on when the acc wire is connected through a fuse tap. Further testing reveals: -The cigarett… --- ## [1986 Toyota Pickup - Smog failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-pickup-smog-failure/157798)
**Author:** [@RobertB.Gray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertB.Gray)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-pickup-smog-failure/157798 "2020-02-03T13:25:39Z")
The car runs smoothly, starts immediately, gets 20-22 mpg around town, doesn’t smoke or use oil. It flunked a smog test because the spark advance is at 25 Degrees not 5 Degrees. How is the #of degrees advance really a … --- ## [2015 Audi Q5- CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-cel/157805)
**Author:** [@Allan52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allan52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-cel/157805 "2020-02-03T12:12:10Z")
Check engine lite is on --- ## [2009 Dodge Ram 1500 - Suggestions on a key-related battery dead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-suggestions-on-a-key-related-battery-dead/157783)
**Author:** [@DennisPitchford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennisPitchford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-dodge-ram-1500-suggestions-on-a-key-related-battery-dead/157783 "2020-02-03T05:25:27Z")
I use my 2009 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi to pull a 24 enclosed car trailer however I have not used it in a while although I have been starting the truck on a regular basis. A couple of months ago I started it and let it… --- ## [2002 Chrysler Sebring - Fuse blows when I start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-fuse-blows-when-i-start/157814)
**Author:** [@Jim25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-fuse-blows-when-i-start/157814 "2020-02-03T03:41:38Z")
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