# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=859 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 860 --- ## [Rough idle went defrost is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-went-defrost-is-on/59783)
**Author:** [@davegb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davegb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-went-defrost-is-on/59783 "2019-03-11T12:23:51Z")
I have a 2003 pt cruiser turbo 5 speed. I get a rough idle issuse when I turn on the defrost. I have replaced the plugs with champion idiom plugs gaped at 0.040, plug wires,coil,cam shaft sensor, engine temp sensor,mass … --- ## [2009 Chevrolet HHR warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-warning-lights/136238)
**Author:** [@GeorgeWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-hhr-warning-lights/136238 "2019-03-11T12:19:11Z")
I own a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. Sometime three light turn on indicating that ESC, Brakes, and Tracking needs to be serviced. I have spent several hundred dollars trying to get this problem solved to no avail. Do you have any… --- ## [1993 Honda Prelude - Crunch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-prelude-crunch/136200)
**Author:** [@Rayrex88\_149284](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rayrex88_149284)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-prelude-crunch/136200 "2019-03-11T11:59:21Z")
Please NEED HELP !!! So I was driving my 1993 Honda prelude(manual transmission) and I was going in reverse. while I was going in reverse I thought I was going over a branch(because I heard crunching noises) and while … --- ## [2009 GMC Envoy AC column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-envoy-ac-column/136153)
**Author:** [@RonWolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonWolf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-envoy-ac-column/136153 "2019-03-09T19:26:57Z")
Not a question, but a comment on your recent article about a guy with a GMC Envoy with a/c cycling from normal operation to poor operation with fog coming out the vents and then recovering to normal operation after being… --- ## [2014 Ford F-150 intermittent starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-intermittent-starting-trouble/136139)
**Author:** [@RobertGeneseo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertGeneseo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-intermittent-starting-trouble/136139 "2019-03-09T17:21:50Z")
Intermittent starting problem, turn key, dash light up, but nothing ,can be started remotely but goes into alarm as soon as the key is turned and then other times it starts??? --- ## [2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-heater-fan/136083)
**Author:** [@robert46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert46)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-heater-fan/136083 "2019-03-09T00:17:48Z")
my fan on the heater will not come --- ## [2018 Nissan Frontier - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-paint-chips/136203)
**Author:** [@ClintonCox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClintonCox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-frontier-paint-chips/136203 "2019-03-11T10:21:30Z")
paint is coming off in small chipS bought new in November starting happen right away I’ve owned several new and never have had this problem Very disappointed Probably never buy another nissan --- ## [2003 Ford F-150 sometimes won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-sometimes-won-t-start/133289)
**Author:** [@scottt973\_145678](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottt973_145678)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-sometimes-won-t-start/133289 "2019-01-30T07:49:46Z")
I. Have a 2003 Ford F-150 King Ranch. The problem I have is that it doesn’t want to start once in a while. It doesn’t matter if it is cold or hot or if it has been running then turn it off and it still won’t start back u… --- ## [RPMs drop when braking and/or when under electric load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-drop-when-braking-and-or-when-under-electric-load/77444)
**Author:** [@MrStutterZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrStutterZ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-drop-when-braking-and-or-when-under-electric-load/77444 "2019-03-11T04:34:18Z")
I have a 93 Nissan 240sx that exhibits weird electrical behavior. I've had the battery and alternator checked at two local Advance Auto Parts locations with results indicating no problems. The car starts and drives fi… --- ## [3 bad radiators in 2 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-bad-radiators-in-2-years/40530)
**Author:** [@elusis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elusis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-bad-radiators-in-2-years/40530 "2019-03-11T03:32:34Z")
I have a 2004 Suzuki Aerio that was passed on to me by my dad in spring 2007. He drove it from Indiana to Denver, and later that year, I drove it from Denver to San Francisco where I live now. In January 2008, my t… --- ## [Static on radio when rear window defroster is on - 2015 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-on-radio-when-rear-window-defroster-is-on-2015-corolla/136240)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-on-radio-when-rear-window-defroster-is-on-2015-corolla/136240 "2019-03-11T01:03:46Z")
My radio just started getting bad static when I turn the defroster on. In searching it seems to be a known problem, the solution being to replace the back window. Apparently the defogger traces and the antenna share th… --- ## [Do code readers work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-code-readers-work/135696)
**Author:** [@richardlombard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richardlombard)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-code-readers-work/135696 "2019-03-11T00:35:04Z")
are these modules that plug in and read your engine computer, like Micro Are plugin modules that read your engine computer, like MicroMechanic, worthwhile? --- ## [1998 gmc safari](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-safari/136180)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Taylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelly_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-safari/136180 "2019-03-10T21:50:59Z")
I have 1998 GMC Safari new fuel pump new distributor cap and rotor new fuel relay and fuel filter I’m having problems starting it after it’s rained or when it’s raining and when I get it started its severe engine sputter… --- ## [Please please please help me understand this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-please-please-help-me-understand-this/136198)
**Author:** [@Amardeep\_Virk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amardeep_Virk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-please-please-help-me-understand-this/136198 "2019-03-10T21:11:19Z")
I’m driving myself insane. I have taken my car to 3 different shops with all 3 having different answers to my problem. I own a 2010 Hyundai Genesis 4.6L my car has 115,000 miles on it. Every time the car goes from a com… --- ## [SSEI- Super Super Expensive Ingrediants](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ssei-super-super-expensive-ingrediants/136214)
**Author:** [@Jeannette\_Davidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeannette_Davidson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ssei-super-super-expensive-ingrediants/136214 "2019-03-10T19:14:40Z")
I have replaced the blower motor for my heater 3 times. I’ve gotten the 1st two replacement parts from the local used auto parts yard. The 3rd I bought new. My mechanic said it was different than the previous ones. Does… --- ## [1997 Nissan Maxima - worth repairing air/heat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-worth-repairing-air-heat/136223)
**Author:** [@HannaRoach](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HannaRoach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-worth-repairing-air-heat/136223 "2019-03-10T18:06:00Z")
The only way my air or heat work is in the High position. Being it’s an older car is it worth repairing. --- ## [OBDII Software](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obdii-software/136197)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obdii-software/136197 "2019-03-10T17:47:32Z")
I have an ODBII interface that plugs into the port, and sends the data via Bluetooth to my smartphone. I’m using Torque Pro on my phone, but it doesn’t do a great job with real time data. Anyone have any suggestions of o… --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento clunking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-clunking/136220)
**Author:** [@AlanSauve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanSauve)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-clunking/136220 "2019-03-10T17:29:50Z")
Since I purchased this auto new, there has been intermittent clunking in the front. I have had the dealer look at this several times to no avail. The last time they told me it was in the auto. transmission linkage. The p… --- ## [3rd party odometer reporting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-party-odometer-reporting/136137)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-party-odometer-reporting/136137 "2019-03-10T15:05:42Z")
My auto insurance uses third party odometer reporting to determine liability costs. I do maintenance on my vehicle, so I don’t need to take it in for service where the odometer is reported. Are drivers able to take a v… --- ## [HELP! CLUTCH ISSUES! - 2005 Scion tC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204)
**Author:** [@alex.johns6217\_149285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alex.johns6217_149285)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-clutch-issues-2005-scion-tc/136204 "2019-03-10T14:18:10Z")
I need help diagnosing whether my clutch went bad or my slave or master cylinder went bad. So the car drove perfectly fine all day, went to work, came home, perfect. I went to go sell it after i got home from work, drove… --- ## [2011 BMW X5 - Burns oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-burns-oil/135156)
**Author:** [@CozetteElliott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CozetteElliott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-x5-burns-oil/135156 "2019-03-10T14:16:42Z")
I have the same issue with my 2011 X5 burning oil. It drinks oil like it’s water. I have to carry two quarts of oil in my truck and add the two quarts per week. I figure out if I leave the truck in park to warm up the… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra Keyless entry woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-keyless-entry-woes/136182)
**Author:** [@Shane\_Aubrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shane_Aubrey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-keyless-entry-woes/136182 "2019-03-10T13:30:07Z")
My wife has a 2009 Hyundai Elantra and recently the keyless fobs quit working. Actually, I think they are fine and already tested the batteries, but the cars wireless receiver seems to have quit working. I have been all … --- ## [2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac blowing cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac-blowing-cold/136168)
**Author:** [@WilliamHyland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamHyland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-explorer-sport-trac-blowing-cold/136168 "2019-03-10T12:33:55Z")
Changed thermostat housing’ car still blows cold air; little better than it was. --- ## [Replacing seats - 2013 Toyota RAV4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats-2013-toyota-rav4/136134)
**Author:** [@AnnMoser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnMoser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-seats-2013-toyota-rav4/136134 "2019-03-10T12:25:49Z")
Dear Car Talk, I have a toyota suv 2013. I am fairly happy with the vehicle but would like to know if the seats can be replaced with something more comfortable? --- ## [2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid - battery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-yukon-hybrid-battery-problem/136207)
**Author:** [@Edwing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-gmc-yukon-hybrid-battery-problem/136207 "2019-03-10T12:00:04Z")
My GMC was stopping for a longtime when I start it run for 10 second and the battery Dead I charge it again same think happen again --- ## [Should I buy? And is it repairable? If so will it last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-and-is-it-repairable-if-so-will-it-last/135733)
**Author:** [@tyson.mcdowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyson.mcdowell)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-and-is-it-repairable-if-so-will-it-last/135733 "2019-03-10T07:58:35Z")
This is a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V6 and I really think I could repair it. It has 114k and runs and drives smooth. Is there a tool I could use to push the roof back in place a little? I’m not wanting it to look perfect ju… --- ## [Overheating 1993 Chevrolet 1500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1993-chevrolet-1500/136142)
**Author:** [@roy24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roy24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-1993-chevrolet-1500/136142 "2019-03-10T07:13:21Z")
I have over heating problem on my 93 chevy p/u 4.3, with in 2miles it will red line and steam come out from under the hood. put in new parts , radiator, thermostat, reset timing,changed heater core.please HELP. Thank you… --- ## [BMW no acceleration and shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-no-acceleration-and-shaking/56816 "2019-03-10T07:02:33Z")
I have a 1999 BMW 528i, I got used 4 years ago. In the last 2 months, I put on about 8K miles on it. Now it is up to 125K miles. I have been having two problems, I think are related, since they feel the same but I am no… --- ## [Engine swap - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-2006-chrysler-town-country/135955)
**Author:** [@Steven35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven35)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap-2006-chrysler-town-country/135955 "2019-03-10T05:55:06Z")
I am buying a 2006 Chrysler town and country touring but it has a blown rod but I also have the same van color and everything hit a deer in it but the engine is good how much would it cost to put the my engine in the one… --- ## [Won't turn over after installing new neutral safety switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over-after-installing-new-neutral-safety-switch/136159)
**Author:** [@Cabe\_McKinney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cabe_McKinney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-turn-over-after-installing-new-neutral-safety-switch/136159 "2019-03-10T05:08:56Z")
I installed a new neutral safety switch in my 78 Camaro. And after I did I turned the key and it cranked fine. I turned it off and I came back and tried to turn it over again and it didn’t even click. My lights and AC tu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=858) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=860)