# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=70 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 71 --- ## [A/C air flow keeps switching from "vent" to "defrost"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-air-flow-keeps-switching-from-vent-to-defrost/103)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Nettles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim_Nettles)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-air-flow-keeps-switching-from-vent-to-defrost/103 "2024-09-11T23:05:54Z")
My 2002 F-150 AC air flow keeps switching back and forth between the "vent" setting and the "defrost" setting. It blows cold air just fine but I can't really control which vents it comes out of. Why is it doing this? --- ## [Strange problem with Garmin GPS (navigation system)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-garmin-gps-navigation-system/195735)
**Author:** [@alan1129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan1129)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-problem-with-garmin-gps-navigation-system/195735 "2024-09-11T18:36:22Z")
I’m experiencing a strange problem with my 2017 Accord. It started about a year ago and relates to the navigation system. When I first start the car, The navigation system doesn’t seem to know where it is and it places… --- ## [2023 Subaru Legacy - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-subaru-legacy-paint-issues/196121)
**Author:** [@JDS29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDS29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-subaru-legacy-paint-issues/196121 "2024-09-11T07:46:29Z")
paint defects, clear coat degrading --- ## [1991 Nissan Sentra - Dip stick issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-dip-stick-issue/196035)
**Author:** [@StevenPillay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenPillay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-nissan-sentra-dip-stick-issue/196035 "2024-09-11T07:22:07Z")
Dip stick broke at the bottom does it screw off or it is on the block --- ## [Leaf springs or regular truck noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-springs-or-regular-truck-noise/196171)
**Author:** [@TheFrontierGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheFrontierGuy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaf-springs-or-regular-truck-noise/196171 "2024-09-11T06:59:23Z")
When going over bumps and rough rides at speeds above 25mph I hear a clunking noise. The video on the link was taken from outside the vehicle. If I’m sitting inside I only hear a noise when I have the windows open. Mayb… --- ## [One new tire 9, all others at 6!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-new-tire-9-all-others-at-6/196156)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-new-tire-9-all-others-at-6/196156 "2024-09-11T00:57:36Z")
2009 Corolla Recently acquired car. Currently the new tire is one the rear. How to go about rotating the tire? Can I put a treads of 9 and 6 to the front? I might be paying 4x $22 for the lifetime balance rotation as… --- ## [Toyota Techstream, Mini VCI cable, key programming, 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-techstream-mini-vci-cable-key-programming-2009/196155)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-techstream-mini-vci-cable-key-programming-2009/196155 "2024-09-10T21:26:29Z")
2009 Corolla LE With Techstream I am getting the error below: Unable to connect to the VIM I also borrowed a friend’s and the same happened. I took it to a shop to program the new key - he didn’t use Techstream. Used… --- ## [Tuesday Night's Presidential Debate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuesday-nights-presidential-debate/196124)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuesday-nights-presidential-debate/196124 "2024-09-10T21:25:05Z")
Tuesday Night’s Presidential Debate! The main topic: TIRE PRESSURE Because no issue, local, national, or global, stirs up the emotions, and gets peoples’ hands around each others neck, like a good ol’ conversation abo… --- ## [How to tell if cylinder needs replacing or surfacing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-if-cylinder-needs-replacing-or-surfacing/196172)
**Author:** [@cdb\_star95030\_185741](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdb_star95030_185741)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-tell-if-cylinder-needs-replacing-or-surfacing/196172 "2024-09-10T21:00:31Z")
My 2004 RAV 4 cylinder 110k overheats, sometimes won’t start. One mechanic said a cylinder head might need to be replaced. (He doesn’t do that work). Is there way to tell if resurfacing is the fix or replacement? --- ## [Maintaining your vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-your-vehicle/196159)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintaining-your-vehicle/196159 "2024-09-10T19:18:01Z")
I saw this article called 11 Money wasting car repairs. Some are valid, some are NOT. #1 - Chip and crack replacement is usually covered for FREE by your insurance company. I have repaired a chip a couple times mysel… --- ## [Private Message problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/private-message-problems/196089)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/private-message-problems/196089 "2024-09-10T14:10:04Z")
@GorehamJ I don’t know if the problem is my end or the Community Forum. But i have to go through several tries to read any PM I get. I seem to remember that this was mentioned by Carolyn some time ago . --- ## [Strange sound at rear suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-at-rear-suspension/196141)
**Author:** [@mityaevtushenko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mityaevtushenko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-at-rear-suspension/196141 "2024-09-10T00:45:05Z")
Hi everyone! Need some help. Today I heard a strange sound from rear suspension at bumpy road on my Jetta’19. Noise comes from left side. What it can be? --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Traverse - Oil mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-oil-mystery/196091)
**Author:** [@Szmooz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Szmooz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-traverse-oil-mystery/196091 "2024-09-09T23:06:51Z")
I own a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse LT 3.6L with almost 71k miles. Purchased it just under a year ago with 52k miles on it. Noticed that I am 1 to 1.5qts low on oil after 4-5k miles. No signs of a leak on my driveway however… --- ## [Suzuki Liana 1.6 regular maintenance help (oil type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158)
**Author:** [@MilanS02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilanS02)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-liana-1-6-regular-maintenance-help-oil-type/196158 "2024-09-09T22:51:49Z")
Hello everybody, I have just bought a Suzuki Liana 1.6i 4wd with 107ps, petrol, manual. I want and need to do the regular maintenance but I have concerns about the oil type. The user manual says 5w30 and 5w40 would sui… --- ## [2015 Cadillac ATS - AC blows hot - It was not Cue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132)
**Author:** [@juanpagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juanpagan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132 "2024-09-09T22:08:56Z")
AC blowing hot air. I had a compressor replacement and fully checked whole system. Worked for a few months and did it again. Then I replaced the cue system but it keeps the same. --- ## [Remote start control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-control/195250)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-start-control/195250 "2024-09-09T21:15:34Z")
I dropped steering column to change elec steering motor and found this in the way. Sis had car for 10 years and did not know. She has no remote for it. Can you get replacement remotes? Not now of course. --- ## [PDF Owners Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pdf-owners-manual/195872)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pdf-owners-manual/195872 "2024-09-09T20:40:57Z")
I was out of town for a few days and needed to rent a vehicle. I got a Ford Escape. Decent vehicle - no complaints. But one thing I noticed when familiarizing myself with the center console was - as an option it had the … --- ## [Used car mileages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-mileages/196083)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-mileages/196083 "2024-09-09T16:51:17Z")
Looking to buy a used CR-V. Wondering what mileage cap I should use. The common rule is a not overly-used car should have mileage less than 12K x age. But pretty clearly, more mileage is worse. But what cutoff should I u… --- ## [The International Harvester Scout returns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-international-harvester-scout-returns/196087)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-international-harvester-scout-returns/196087 "2024-09-09T13:27:39Z")
… albeit as an EV produced by VW: --- ## [Lic Plate mounting nuts and bolts (that embedded in the plastic bumper)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lic-plate-mounting-nuts-and-bolts-that-embedded-in-the-plastic-bumper/195842)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lic-plate-mounting-nuts-and-bolts-that-embedded-in-the-plastic-bumper/195842 "2024-09-09T03:29:49Z")
2009 Corolla One of the Lic plate bolt tightens but beyond certain point, it just rotates! Any fix? For the other side, the bolt that is embedded in the plastic bumper - there is a V-shaped crack and the whole thing is… --- ## [2021 Lexus LS 460 - Air in brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-ls-460-air-in-brakes/196134)
**Author:** [@James-Johnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James-Johnson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-lexus-ls-460-air-in-brakes/196134 "2024-09-09T00:01:55Z")
Ray, can air in brake lines cause inconsistent (work sometimes and not work other times) braking problems? I drive a 2021 Lexus LS500 and twice the emergency collision brake system had to stop the car because pressing th… --- ## [A roundup of discontinued models for 2025](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roundup-of-discontinued-models-for-2025/195719)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-roundup-of-discontinued-models-for-2025/195719 "2024-09-08T22:54:44Z")
With the Mitsubishi Mirage reaching the end of the road in The US, the only really cheap new car will be the Nissan Versa. --- ## [Google Car Topics now has an AI section](https://community.cartalk.com/t/google-car-topics-now-has-an-ai-section/196133)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/google-car-topics-now-has-an-ai-section/196133 "2024-09-08T21:33:39Z")
For example Google “how to jump start a car”. Right at the top there’s a section titled AI Overview. I’ve been noticing this change for a couple of months. The AI responses at first weren’t very good, but I’m now not… --- ## [How Could They Not Know?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-could-they-not-know/196113)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-could-they-not-know/196113 "2024-09-08T21:28:59Z")
I have seen YouTube Videos of Dump Trailers that have somehow rose up and ultimately hit a sign or bridge, but I cannot imagine how the driver would not know that the Trailer had raised up either visually from the mirror… --- ## [VW Plant Closures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-plant-closures/196122)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-plant-closures/196122 "2024-09-08T19:38:52Z")
The manufacturer’s announcement this week that it is considering the closure of two German factories has shocked its workforce, who gave a first taste of the opposition they will mount with protest banners carried into a… --- ## [2022 Chevrolet Equinox - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-equinox-engine-issues/196138)
**Author:** [@Norrie14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norrie14)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-chevrolet-equinox-engine-issues/196138 "2024-09-08T19:35:52Z")
We were driving along with cruise on when a message came up on dash about engine losing power. We were able to get to the shoulder of the road. The car would no restart, we waited for about 15 minutes and tried again and… --- ## [Almost killed in manual mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/almost-killed-in-manual-mode/196130)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/almost-killed-in-manual-mode/196130 "2024-09-08T17:19:01Z")
I am new to this car. The transmission can be set to manual mode by placing the car in drive and then moving the shifter left. Unfortunately, since the driver is to the left of the shifter, when shifting from park to d… --- ## [What vehicle can replace a Safari/Astro Van?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-can-replace-a-safari-astro-van/42695)
**Author:** [@showland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/showland)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-vehicle-can-replace-a-safari-astro-van/42695 "2024-09-08T13:44:26Z")
I've got a 2001 GMC Safari Van that has been a great vehicle for me. I'd like to replace it with something new next year, but can't think of another vehicle with the same overall abilities of this van, and the Safari van… --- ## [Hot brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-brakes/196125)
**Author:** [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-brakes/196125 "2024-09-07T22:48:37Z")
2005 Caravan or Town and Country 300,000 Miles. My son worked on this as I watched. This was previously my vehicle. Ended up giving it to a widow. She brang it to my son cause it was driving funny for a week and front br… --- ## [Car won't start, battery and alternator are fine...what could it be?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-and-alternator-are-fine-what-could-it-be/85735)
**Author:** [@bluepowder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bluepowder)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-battery-and-alternator-are-fine-what-could-it-be/85735 "2024-09-07T15:51:16Z")
Hey guys, So 3 times in the last 2 days, my car has needed a jumpstart. Took it to pepboys and they told me to replace the battery, a new battery later, my car wouldn't start again and I needed to get it jumpstarted agai… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=69) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=71)