# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=60 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 61 --- ## [2014 Jeep Compass - It wasn't the throttle body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-it-wasnt-the-throttle-body/197976)
**Author:** [@cjp241963.cp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjp241963.cp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-it-wasnt-the-throttle-body/197976 "2024-11-11T19:30:20Z")
the checklight came on then a redlight came on it were the trobby body i put a new one on and it not cranking. --- ## [2003 Tundra V8 Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-v8-overheating/197970)
**Author:** [@hqgrizzard\_191863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hqgrizzard_191863)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-tundra-v8-overheating/197970 "2024-11-11T19:15:57Z")
Radiator blew a crack in the top. I replaced the radiator, replaced the thermostat. Put it all back together and still overheats. I removed and reinstalled the thermostat on the off chance I didn’t put the bleeder at th… --- ## [Obscure sources for GM catalytic converters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obscure-sources-for-gm-catalytic-converters/197663)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obscure-sources-for-gm-catalytic-converters/197663 "2024-11-11T12:10:52Z")
This is a companion question to my P0420 post here: Understanding P0420 code on 2008 Pontiac G6 GT . I am curious if anybody can recommend sources for GM catalytic converters beyond GM itself and the usual web search hi… --- ## [A bit of humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bit-of-humor/197766)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-bit-of-humor/197766 "2024-11-10T23:05:37Z")
--- ## [NOW what? GMC Terrain SLT LOUD noises ! And suggestions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-what-gmc-terrain-slt-loud-noises-and-suggestions/197850)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/now-what-gmc-terrain-slt-loud-noises-and-suggestions/197850 "2024-11-10T22:32:26Z")
Have only had my 2021 GMC Terrain SLT 2 months, almost to the day, and yet another unexplainable thing happens. 2 weeks ago I was in a Target parking lot. Came out of my parking spot and drove about 5 car lengths, havi… --- ## [Allfa romeo 147 hard gear engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allfa-romeo-147-hard-gear-engine-noise/197960)
**Author:** [@Richardghazawi\_191853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardghazawi_191853)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/allfa-romeo-147-hard-gear-engine-noise/197960 "2024-11-10T22:31:04Z")
I have an alfa romeo \[147 2007\](tel:147 2007), lately the manual gear got so hard, and i also noticed some oil on the ground where i park the car, and today i noticed when i accelerate the engine is making a strange nois… --- ## [Understanding P0420 code on 2008 Pontiac G6 GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-p0420-code-on-2008-pontiac-g6-gt/197558)
**Author:** [@Todd52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd52)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/understanding-p0420-code-on-2008-pontiac-g6-gt/197558 "2024-11-10T21:42:56Z")
Yet another P0420 code question. :frowning: The car is a friend’s 2008 V6 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible. The P0420 is constant but with no driveability issues. A wrinkle is that it’s a 3.9L engine and we literally cannot fi… --- ## [2018 Ford Escape - New battery dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965)
**Author:** [@Dennis48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis48)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escape-new-battery-dies/197965 "2024-11-10T21:30:28Z")
brand new battery in jan.2024 and 4 times it has gone completely dead dealer had it for a total of 5 days and could not find anything wrong with drawdown test --- ## [2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 - Should I buy a Miata?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-miata-mx-5-should-i-buy-a-miata/197923)
**Author:** [@FOS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FOS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-miata-mx-5-should-i-buy-a-miata/197923 "2024-11-10T15:03:08Z")
Considering purchasing 2007 Miata MX-5 Grand Touring convertible --- ## [C clamp on a rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c-clamp-on-a-rim/197958)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c-clamp-on-a-rim/197958 "2024-11-10T01:34:13Z")
Can’t make this stuff up, saw this in a parking lot earlier today, the car had some fender danmage also. I don’t how the rim holds air and the vibration must be awful. --- ## [2010 Mazda CX-9 - Smoking from front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-9-smoking-from-front/197912)
**Author:** [@SpencerAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpencerAnderson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-9-smoking-from-front/197912 "2024-11-09T23:47:03Z")
My car is smoking from the front end. Not from the radiator. Not sure if it is the transfer case or transmission --- ## [Puzzler about exploding distributor cap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-about-exploding-distributor-cap/197898)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-about-exploding-distributor-cap/197898 "2024-11-09T22:57:54Z")
Within the past 2 months podcasts. It goes like this: Car is configured w/distributor and points. The problem is that the cap explodes on start-up. Why? The claimed reason is that the vacuum advance actuator ha… --- ## [2025 Equinox No Integrated Garage Door Opener](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-equinox-no-integrated-garage-door-opener/197890)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-equinox-no-integrated-garage-door-opener/197890 "2024-11-09T22:41:57Z")
We picked up a new 2025 Equinox a few days ago and we were shocked to find out it does not have an integrated garage door opener. This is the first car in 20 years that does not have the feature. We never even thought t… --- ## [peugeut 307 can't go uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeut-307-cant-go-uphill/197933)
**Author:** [@ibo\_ego\_191801](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ibo_ego_191801)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeut-307-cant-go-uphill/197933 "2024-11-09T21:17:31Z")
I have a peugeut 307 1.4 hdi 2004 model diesel car. 4 months ago I gave my car to the mechanic because the radiator was leaking water and the brake discs were broken. when I got my car back, my car no longer started to p… --- ## [2020 Subaru Outback - Clock changed oddly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-outback-clock-changed-oddly/197950)
**Author:** [@JJYurko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJYurko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-subaru-outback-clock-changed-oddly/197950 "2024-11-09T20:34:34Z")
Clock randomly changed the time of day. First time this happened. Changed from 2pm to 7PM --- ## [GMC Terrain wiper blade adapter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-wiper-blade-adapter/197953)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-wiper-blade-adapter/197953 "2024-11-09T18:54:07Z")
Went to replace the wiper blades for the first time on this car, get out there open up the packages, slide the old ones off - no adapter in new box. Can’t get the old adapters off the old blades. New blades don’t fit wit… --- ## [Need new/used/lease large sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-used-lease-large-sedan/197896)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-used-lease-large-sedan/197896 "2024-11-09T15:07:39Z")
Husband is looking for a spacious comfortable sedan. 2-3 years used, something new, or something in either category coming off a lease. He has a 2017 Toyota Avalon now that he may or may not trade in. He’s looking at … --- ## [Hybrid and ethanol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-and-ethanol/197938)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-and-ethanol/197938 "2024-11-09T14:25:56Z")
For my mower, my repair guy says that ethanol gas is bad. The ethanol absorbs water and degrades the seals. It’s an issue in mowers because you leave fuel in the tank for a long time. I’m wondering to what extent that’s … --- ## [Project- building a mid-engine car from a front wheel drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/project-building-a-mid-engine-car-from-a-front-wheel-drive/96285)
**Author:** [@yogfthagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogfthagen)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/project-building-a-mid-engine-car-from-a-front-wheel-drive/96285 "2024-11-09T14:17:47Z")
Hey, all I've been looking for a project over the past bit, and finally decided I wanted to go completely insane. I'm interested in building a mid engine car in the garage. The first choice in this is making an engine-p… --- ## [2005 Ford F150 - Very loud 'clunk' when turning left - with videos](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-very-loud-clunk-when-turning-left-with-videos/188290)
**Author:** [@Danstar10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danstar10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f150-very-loud-clunk-when-turning-left-with-videos/188290 "2024-11-08T20:49:04Z")
Hey guys, I have a very strange noise that I am trying to figure out. I got a 2005 F150 FX4, 5.4 litre engine with about 150,000kms on it - when I am turning left and start to straighten out the wheels (so start turning… --- ## [Can a tire/wheel cause knocking noises?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-tire-wheel-cause-knocking-noises/197947)
**Author:** [@Mark51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark51)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-tire-wheel-cause-knocking-noises/197947 "2024-11-08T16:28:51Z")
Can a bad tire/wheel cause a knocking noise? I was hearing a knocking noise in the front drivers side when making a left turn and applying the brakes. When I rotated the tire with the rear, the noise stopped. --- ## [First look at the new Scout vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-look-at-the-new-scout-vehicles/197920)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-look-at-the-new-scout-vehicles/197920 "2024-11-08T13:48:36Z")
I’m not interested in them, but I have to say that VW did include some features that some people will like. --- ## [2017 Honda Civic Sdn - ECU connector isssue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-sdn-ecu-connector-isssue/197946)
**Author:** [@BC20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BC20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-civic-sdn-ecu-connector-isssue/197946 "2024-11-08T12:41:54Z")
I have same issue. the small connector on the ECU seems loose, I disconnect the battery, remove the connector, disconnect the battery, reconnect the connector use a small strap to tighten it down, reconnect the battery, … --- ## [Elon does it again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-does-it-again/197861)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-does-it-again/197861 "2024-11-08T01:32:52Z")
Because his Tesla Cybertruck has been so well-received, he has now unveiled his CyberEarthmover. :smirk: --- ## [Conveyor belt road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conveyor-belt-road/197941)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/conveyor-belt-road/197941 "2024-11-07T19:48:00Z")
Japan plans to build a conveyor belt road to transport goods between Osaka and Tokyo. This is a response to a chronic shortage of drivers for large trucks. Would this work here? I’m thinking in limited situations like B… --- ## [Manual Transmision for EVs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmision-for-evs/197811)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmision-for-evs/197811 "2024-11-07T16:46:27Z")
This is interesting. Honda Wants To Be Next To Give Electrics Three Pedals --- ## [In praise of dealerships](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-praise-of-dealerships/197701)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-praise-of-dealerships/197701 "2024-11-07T14:41:35Z")
Dealerships tend to take some hard knocks here, harder than deserved imho. I got to thinking that dealerships must sometimes be victims of fraudsters, folks “buying” a car with a bad check etc. Or I expect there are a… --- ## [Tire noise after tire rotation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-after-tire-rotation/197937)
**Author:** [@silvermanmoira\_191819](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silvermanmoira_191819)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-after-tire-rotation/197937 "2024-11-07T13:41:30Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2015 Subaru Legacy. I took it to the dealer for a routine tire rotation, and now there’s a cyclical whump-whump noise when I drive. It’s loudest at lower speeds( below 35), but I can hear it when go… --- ## [Is this engine sound normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-sound-normal/197921)
**Author:** [@Mariah234765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariah234765)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-sound-normal/197921 "2024-11-07T01:01:33Z")
Chevrolete cruze 1.6 2012 Is this sound normal for this kind of engine ? \[Album\] … --- ## [check keyless starting system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-keyless-starting-system-light/197931)
**Author:** [@saulgarcia.r12\_191803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saulgarcia.r12_191803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-keyless-starting-system-light/197931 "2024-11-06T20:29:51Z")
Hello, guys I have a civic 2014, and the problem is that check keyless starting system light. I changed the control battery, but the issue persist. Every works fine (open and close doors, open the trunk, proximity unloc… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=59) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=61)