# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=74 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 75 --- ## [2011 Lexus RX 450h - Window opening issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-450h-window-opening-issue/195888)
**Author:** [@WilliamParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamParker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lexus-rx-450h-window-opening-issue/195888 "2024-08-21T19:00:13Z")
We just purchased a 2011 Lexus Rx450H, all 4 windows opened twice even though no one was in the car. Anyone see this problem? Could not make it repeat. --- ## [A/C Belt Fit for Honda Civic w/Different Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-belt-fit-for-honda-civic-w-different-engine/195876)
**Author:** [@wsbsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wsbsmith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-belt-fit-for-honda-civic-w-different-engine/195876 "2024-08-21T18:15:23Z")
Hey everyone, my son recently acquired a 1997 Honda Civic EX (coupe) that has a VTEC engine from a 2000 Civic SI. While this mismatch is apparently great for several reasons, it means that the belt that serves the A/C co… --- ## [Oil change on a lightly driven car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-a-lightly-driven-car/195749)
**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-a-lightly-driven-car/195749 "2024-08-21T17:08:39Z")
In January I purchased a 2020 Outlander which had 36000 miles on it. The dealership did a oil change and such prior to my purchase. Since January I have put about 1000 miles on the car with about 90% of it being city s… --- ## [2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan - AC leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-sedan-ac-leak/195883)
**Author:** [@DouglasJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DouglasJohnson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-infiniti-g37-sedan-ac-leak/195883 "2024-08-21T17:07:23Z")
I install freon it goes into car fine but it is coming out somewhere because by time I nstall a can of freon it shows empty again but don\`t see or hear no leaks what can this be? --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-brake-issues/195875)
**Author:** [@alcjr.6363](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alcjr.6363)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-brake-issues/195875 "2024-08-21T02:03:11Z")
brake pedal soft. found master cylinder leaking from piston seal. changed master and bleed system. still soft. did the brake booster get damaged.??? --- ## [Car shakes/rattles when Accelerating from Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-rattles-when-accelerating-from-stop/195841)
**Author:** [@Anxtros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anxtros)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-rattles-when-accelerating-from-stop/195841 "2024-08-20T23:36:07Z")
Hey, I have a 2011 Honda Insight 1.3 65kw. I’ve been noticing an issue that when I accelerate from a full-stop, the car rattles and shakes(you can feel it and tell it’s not coming from tires, but from most likely the eng… --- ## [2003 Saturn L - AC seems to do its own thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l-ac-seems-to-do-its-own-thing/195878)
**Author:** [@marten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marten)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saturn-l-ac-seems-to-do-its-own-thing/195878 "2024-08-20T17:41:54Z")
ac/heater comes on by itself with no prompting from driver or passengers. What could cause this? Is it the control module or a computer problem? --- ## [2016 Fiesta electrical fun](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiesta-electrical-fun/195301)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-fiesta-electrical-fun/195301 "2024-08-20T11:58:02Z")
Hi, i have a 2016 Fiesta SE hatch that has been pretty trouble free. However a few electrical quirks have shown up and I’m trying to figure out where to start. Here’s a list of what’s been going on. a couple weeks a… --- ## [The amazing sound of a V-12 turning 12k RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazing-sound-of-a-v-12-turning-12k-rpms/195845)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazing-sound-of-a-v-12-turning-12k-rpms/195845 "2024-08-19T12:23:42Z")
This is a Gordon Murray GT car, racing at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-IM3\_INBdE/?utm\_source=ig\_embed&utm\_campaign=embed\_video\_watch\_again --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Battery warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-classic-battery-warning/195828)
**Author:** [@tombruce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tombruce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-malibu-classic-battery-warning/195828 "2024-08-18T21:37:22Z")
battery light cones after 3 or 4 miles will not turn off untell you stop the engiine --- ## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Leaks oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-leaks-oil/195839)
**Author:** [@moonmen177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonmen177)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-leaks-oil/195839 "2024-08-18T21:28:30Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 6 cylinder with 155,000 miles on it. The transfer case is leaking oil. An auto repair shop told me that there are 3 seals that need to be replaced on the transfer case to try and… --- ## [Sluggish forum-site response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-forum-site-response/195309)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-forum-site-response/195309 "2024-08-18T19:14:21Z")
The high-memory usage, approaching 4 GB, for just a simple-format forum webpage is puzzling. For comparison, the main Google page is 0.05 GB, and an online magazine is 0.24 GB. Note: Today 7.9.24, on this exact … --- ## [2007 Pontiac Torrent - Vampire drain and CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-vampire-drain-and-cel/195671)
**Author:** [@adam03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adam03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-torrent-vampire-drain-and-cel/195671 "2024-08-18T14:13:39Z")
power draining from the battery. check engine light is on . --- ## [Brake vacuum pump leak question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755)
**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-vacuum-pump-leak-question/195755 "2024-08-18T13:20:19Z")
I had my 2012 VW Golf 2.5L serviced today and the inspection report mentions some seepage at the brake vacuum pump that they referred to as “level 1” and said I could just monitor it for now. To fix they said would invo… --- ## [2004 Dodge Ram 2500 - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-ac-issues/195824)
**Author:** [@HuntMaciy93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HuntMaciy93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-2500-ac-issues/195824 "2024-08-17T20:57:34Z")
AC not blowing cold air looking for recommendations to replace --- ## [Battery hold down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-hold-down/195751)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-hold-down/195751 "2024-08-17T13:37:05Z")
Previous owner cut out ribs that hold down lip of battery. They put in a bigger battery and it would only fit with ribs cut out. Battery they used is. Also 1.5” taller. So, cover does not fit. And clamp is missing.… --- ## [2009 Hyundai Sonata - Only one window works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-only-one-window-works/195657)
**Author:** [@Russell1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russell1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-sonata-only-one-window-works/195657 "2024-08-17T20:00:27Z")
windows with exception of driver doesn’t work. Now the int./ ext. awareness light ( from the a/c) doesn’t turn off causing the battery to drain-off neg. post( very hard or no start.So first the elec winws then a/c/shorti… --- ## [2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Fob issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-fob-issues/195698)
**Author:** [@Grim14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grim14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-fob-issues/195698 "2024-08-17T19:47:20Z")
fob not being detected Jeep Grand Cherokee changed battery in fob still won’t work. Tried taking fob and doing what I saw on you tub still not starting, does everything else but start the car. --- ## [2008 Ford Escape - Hazards come on by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hazards-come-on-by-themselves/195769)
**Author:** [@TomPatania](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomPatania)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hazards-come-on-by-themselves/195769 "2024-08-17T19:37:14Z")
Vehicle is in pristine condition with 24K miles. The hazard flasher goes on intermittently throughout the day. Changed the computer to no avail. Flasher will wear down battery so have to disconnect the battery. --- ## [Best day for a mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-day-for-a-mechanic/195650)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-day-for-a-mechanic/195650 "2024-08-17T17:40:51Z")
This might be a silly question but I was wondering what day or days are best to have a mechanic do his work? I’m assuming weekends are out. Does it really matter if it’s on a Monday after a weekend? Or a Friday before a … --- ## [Works-in-a-pinch fan-belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/works-in-a-pinch-fan-belt/195312)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/works-in-a-pinch-fan-belt/195312 "2024-08-17T16:11:09Z")
Have you ever needed to replace a failed fan belt on the road without a having an actual replacement fan belt? If so, what did you use? --- ## [Calculating fuel injection rate with no MAF?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calculating-fuel-injection-rate-with-no-maf/192215)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calculating-fuel-injection-rate-with-no-maf/192215 "2024-08-17T14:15:48Z")
My Corolla has an MAP, but no MAF. Wondering how the fuel injection rate is calculated? Is it just based on the MAP? More negative manifold pressures mean the throttle is more closed, so less fuel needed? Then some d… --- ## [Should I repair wife’s SUV or cut my losses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-wife-s-suv-or-cut-my-losses/195667)
**Author:** [@JGScatpack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGScatpack)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-repair-wife-s-suv-or-cut-my-losses/195667 "2024-08-16T18:16:59Z")
Hi all! My wife has a 2018 Infiniti QX60 85k. Timing chain noise…then check engine codes popped with $7E8: engine and 7E9: A/T. My local mechanic said it was the oxygen sensor and to go to the dealership. Infiniti did … --- ## [What's up with catalytic converter pricing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-catalytic-converter-pricing/195753)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-catalytic-converter-pricing/195753 "2024-08-16T17:46:29Z")
Summit racing sells a Prius cat for $2500, and a Corolla cat for $600. What is it about the Prius that its cat costs nearly 5X the Corolla’s? --- ## [A/C shudder noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-shudder-noise/139206)
**Author:** [@scj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-shudder-noise/139206 "2024-08-16T15:44:28Z")
2015 Nissan Rogue. 46,000 miles. When sitting at stop lights after about 30 seconds there is what I would call a shuddering sound along with a vibration that lasts about a second. It only occurs when the a/c is on. When … --- ## [Flooded car due to clogged drains in engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-due-to-clogged-drains-in-engine/65656)
**Author:** [@Rees](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rees)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-car-due-to-clogged-drains-in-engine/65656 "2024-08-16T04:21:50Z")
Monday rain and after work, I unlocked my car parked in the lot and there was approximately an inch of standing water on the drivers side of the passengers compartment. I bailed it out, drove home. Then Tuesday, the ra… --- ## [2007 Kia Amanti Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617 "2024-08-16T01:16:44Z")
Does anyone know the general reliability of a 2007 Kia Amanti with the 3.8L engine and 5 speed automatic? Any major known issues? I have not been able to find much info on this online. Found a very cheap one in my area w… --- ## [Geo Metro Xfi Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624)
**Author:** [@DickM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DickM)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-metro-xfi-repairs/195624 "2024-08-15T23:32:07Z")
My 92 metro Xfi surges while driving, as if I were pumping the gas pedal. This occurred after I put in a new ignition coil. I read that when a new part is installed, the computer adjusts itself and, while doing so, the… --- ## [Car wont start after radiator replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-radiator-replacement/195729)
**Author:** [@quindt0215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quindt0215)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-radiator-replacement/195729 "2024-08-14T21:47:43Z")
A week back my radiator was cracked in my 2012 outback and was billowing white smoke from the cap, but it still turned on and ran. I have since replaced the radiator and thermostat and after putting everything back toget… --- ## [2018 Subaru Forester - Intermittent Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-intermittent-starting-issues/195732)
**Author:** [@ddj5805\_190959](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddj5805_190959)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-intermittent-starting-issues/195732 "2024-08-14T21:37:45Z")
Long story. I took my Subaru Forester in for it’s 35,000 mile servicing. I had the usual oil change but also had the fuel system treated. Up to this point I’ve had no problems with the car. The next day after the servici… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=73) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=75)