# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=863 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 864 --- ## [Is this heater blower motor resistor problem? (2006 Ford Focus)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-heater-blower-motor-resistor-problem-2006-ford-focus/135937)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-heater-blower-motor-resistor-problem-2006-ford-focus/135937 "2019-03-07T03:39:13Z")
The problem with my 2006 Ford Focus looks like a heater blower motor problem. But I am not sure. I have a regular turn-the-knob type of heater/AC not the electronic type. The blower speed setting has 4 steps, and it doe… --- ## [On-board diagnostics drive cycle vs. check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-board-diagnostics-drive-cycle-vs-check-engine-light/135933)
**Author:** [@aj\_149109](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aj_149109)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-board-diagnostics-drive-cycle-vs-check-engine-light/135933 "2019-03-07T03:06:58Z")
Hey guys, I’m having a bit of confusion about my check engine light. I just had my catalytic converter replaced. My check engine light came on, we checked what was wrong, and tried two cans of sea foam that didn’t help,… --- ## [2014 Subaru Forester Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-vibration/135950)
**Author:** [@Tavo\_Madrigal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tavo_Madrigal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-forester-vibration/135950 "2019-03-07T02:59:54Z")
My 2014 Subaru forester Vibrates at high speed only (over 60 MPH) and only when going straight. when i turn the wheel even slightly on a freeway (like when changing lane) the vibration stops. I replaced the cv axle shaft… --- ## [Installed h11 leds in foglights; now have bad radio interference. Any suggestions to fix this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-h11-leds-in-foglights-now-have-bad-radio-interference-any-suggestions-to-fix-this/135895)
**Author:** [@Ducati234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ducati234)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installed-h11-leds-in-foglights-now-have-bad-radio-interference-any-suggestions-to-fix-this/135895 "2019-03-07T02:20:04Z")
Had these ordered from amazon and installed them in my 13 crv foglights. CAR ROVER H11 LED Headlight Bulbs, Fanless 6500K 8000 Lumens Extremely Bright H8 H9 1860 Chips Conversion Kit Was driving at night with them and … --- ## [A cryptic poem titled 'Automotive' in the current 'Annals of Internal Medicine'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cryptic-poem-titled-automotive-in-the-current-annals-of-internal-medicine/135931)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cryptic-poem-titled-automotive-in-the-current-annals-of-internal-medicine/135931 "2019-03-06T23:43:50Z")
https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2727253/automotive Tell me if you understand it. --- ## [Latte, in French, means "You paid too much for that coffee!" What does Bugatti's La Voiture Noire mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latte-in-french-means-you-paid-too-much-for-that-coffee-what-does-bugattis-la-voiture-noire-mean/135887)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/latte-in-french-means-you-paid-too-much-for-that-coffee-what-does-bugattis-la-voiture-noire-mean/135887 "2019-03-06T22:28:15Z")
It is supposed to mean “the black car” in French, but what do you think? (I only drink home brewed black coffee.) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/03/05/bugatti-reveal CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_t… --- ## ['04 GMC Envoy Transmission Problem or....?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-gmc-envoy-transmission-problem-or/135928)
**Author:** [@Brenden\_O\_Loughlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenden_O_Loughlin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-gmc-envoy-transmission-problem-or/135928 "2019-03-06T22:03:36Z")
Mileage: Just hit 200k Hey guys I’m having issues with what seems to be the transmission but to me it is unclear, and seems just as likely to be something else. When giving the car gas, instead of accelerating it REVs … --- ## [Rattling noise from the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-from-the-hood/135901)
**Author:** [@Dieu\_Donne\_Ojukwu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dieu_Donne_Ojukwu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-noise-from-the-hood/135901 "2019-03-06T21:37:03Z")
Hearing some rattling noise in my chevrolet sail 2017 model coming from the left side when facing the car, noticeable when the hood is open, doesn’t seem to be effecting the car performance in any way. And it only starts… --- ## [Ford Mustang 2004 V6 3.8L OBD codes P0461 P0316 P0303](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mustang-2004-v6-3-8l-obd-codes-p0461-p0316-p0303/135924)
**Author:** [@jonathanm.000\_149103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonathanm.000_149103)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mustang-2004-v6-3-8l-obd-codes-p0461-p0316-p0303/135924 "2019-03-06T19:29:04Z")
Hello broke college student here that would rather learn how to fix a car than take it in. odometer: ~135000 04 convertible mustang V6 showed p0461 OBD code initially just causing the gas gauge to fall to empty only on… --- ## [Squeaky brakes in 2011 Buick Lucerne](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-brakes-in-2011-buick-lucerne/135922)
**Author:** [@Bessie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bessie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-brakes-in-2011-buick-lucerne/135922 "2019-03-06T19:22:31Z")
Could brake pedal squeaking indicate power brake could fail? --- ## [2007 Chrysler Town & Country transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-transmission/135916)
**Author:** [@AutumnLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AutumnLee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-town-country-transmission/135916 "2019-03-06T19:17:29Z")
I have a 2007 town and county mini van I have been having transmission problems I have to start my van and let it sit for awhile and let it heat up before I can drive it if I don’t the transmission slips do I need a new … --- ## [1997 Honda Accord rebuilt transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-rebuilt-transmission/135911)
**Author:** [@Musa25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Musa25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-rebuilt-transmission/135911 "2019-03-06T14:23:25Z")
Hi, I recently had my 97 accord transmission replaced with a rebuilt one and immediately noticed that the RPMs are higher than with the old transmission for equivalent speeds. I used to hit 60mph with sub 3000 rpm but … --- ## [2012 Toyota 4Runner - Pressure in tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-4runner-pressure-in-tires/135790)
**Author:** [@CharlesRollman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesRollman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-4runner-pressure-in-tires/135790 "2019-03-06T18:54:38Z")
I live in Colorado Springs at 6600ft elevation. I was surprised when I discovered that the local tire repair shop had set tire pressure in my wife’s 2012 4Runner to 40psi. The rating plate calls for 32psi. When I aske… --- ## [AA Class Mercedes Electric New Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517)
**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517 "2019-03-06T17:43:21Z")
I’ve been waiting for EVs to have the range to be practical enough for my purchase consideration. Finally, that time has come! CSA :palm\_tree::sunglasses::palm\_tree: --- ## [Carmax Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmax-question/135878)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carmax-question/135878 "2019-03-06T17:42:28Z")
Just wondering, does anyone on here know anyone that has worked for carmax? I was thinking about applying for a vehicle appraiser, but thought I’d get some feedback on here from someone (if there is anyone) that knows a… --- ## [My vw is leaking gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-vw-is-leaking-gas/135874)
**Author:** [@dylanbaker12300\_149058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dylanbaker12300_149058)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-vw-is-leaking-gas/135874 "2019-03-06T17:24:00Z")
So i have a VW 92 golf gti 1.8 8v that is leaking gas I replaced my presue regulator already and then checked all of my electrical connections. When i go to start my car it cranks then i see gas dump out of my exhaust … --- ## [No Head Bumps Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-head-bumps-please/135851)
**Author:** [@pazer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pazer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-head-bumps-please/135851 "2019-03-06T16:33:11Z")
Car shopping for moderately tall people (I’m 6’4") starts, and often stops, with simply getting in the car. If I bump my head getting in the door - or have to bend into a contorted shape - I move on. The last car I bough… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport - Stuff stopped working - Fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-stuff-stopped-working-fuse/135920)
**Author:** [@tom19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-captiva-sport-stuff-stopped-working-fuse/135920 "2019-03-06T15:03:53Z")
heater blower and heated seats not working both stopped at the same time fuses ok relay ok ??? --- ## [Any radiator caps made in USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-radiator-caps-made-in-usa/135505)
**Author:** [@Mary26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary26)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-radiator-caps-made-in-usa/135505 "2019-03-06T14:52:35Z")
What brands / manufacturers make a “standard” radiator cap as a replacement part that is made in the USA? I need to replace my radiator cap (standard car - Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, 6-cyl), but I am interested in replacing … --- ## [Don't top off brake fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-top-off-brake-fluid/69974)
**Author:** [@AKCarol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AKCarol)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-top-off-brake-fluid/69974 "2019-03-06T14:48:45Z")
I took my car into a nation-wide car shop for its 30,000 mile maintenance (can't take it to the dealer, as the dealership folded 3 yrs ago). It was noted that the brake fluid was low when I got the car back. I asked why … --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-vibration/135914)
**Author:** [@Alfred12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alfred12)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-vibration/135914 "2019-03-06T14:36:13Z")
Vibration when driving on a highway,its been like this for a while now,sometimes embarrassing. --- ## [2006 Dodge Charger - Black soot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-black-soot/135903)
**Author:** [@Franklin53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franklin53)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-charger-black-soot/135903 "2019-03-06T14:20:44Z")
What does black soot inside your tailpipe come from? --- ## [2013 Dodge Dart - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-battery-drain/135848)
**Author:** [@joecourtney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joecourtney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-dart-battery-drain/135848 "2019-03-06T13:28:03Z")
What could be causing my battery to drain? It is less than 2 years old and it has gone dead 3 times within the last month. No I do not believe it is the cold weather as we have had an above normal winter. Only once did t… --- ## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 - Coolant spraying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-coolant-spraying/135907)
**Author:** [@jones29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jones29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-coolant-spraying/135907 "2019-03-06T11:59:06Z")
suddenly while idling started coolant spraying looked at my 97 owners manual for reference just recently purchased antifreeze as recommended…not been added yet…thinking to add to tank on fender have not yet…got to check … --- ## [1983 Toyota Corolla - Fans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-toyota-corolla-fans/135909)
**Author:** [@Sean55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-toyota-corolla-fans/135909 "2019-03-06T11:38:08Z")
I just want to know. Why did my radiator fan motor didnt operates when the thermostat open up? Mine use the electric fan instead of fan clutch. I’ve clean, changed the waterpump, relays, new wiring and sensor, fan switch… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - What are we missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-what-are-we-missing/135192)
**Author:** [@JosephAldridge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephAldridge)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-what-are-we-missing/135192 "2019-03-06T10:33:04Z")
Car ran well in warm Texas weather. \\When cold came, car would shudder so bad seemed would come off its blocks. Turn off, restart, run a bit, runs OK, but check-engine light on and throws ‘lean’ code (making fuel too ric… --- ## [2017 Toyota Yaris- TPMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-yaris-tpms/135868)
**Author:** [@KaAl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaAl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 8:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-yaris-tpms/135868 "2019-03-06T08:31:53Z")
My tire pressure warning light came on in my 2017 Yaris ia. The tire pressure in each tire was 30 vs 36 (33 rear). I filled the tires today and the light stayed on. I turned off the light. If there still was a problem wo… --- ## [Reprogramming a diesel for more power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-a-diesel-for-more-power/135800)
**Author:** [@BobDeMattei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobDeMattei)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reprogramming-a-diesel-for-more-power/135800 "2019-03-06T04:40:53Z")
Not a question but a comment. You recently answered a question about chipping or reprograming a diesel for more power. I’m not a diesel guy, but out here on the left coast we have a guy named Steve Dinan. He devoted a… --- ## [2017 Kia Optima - Range](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-range/135880)
**Author:** [@GUILA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GUILA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-optima-range/135880 "2019-03-06T04:14:39Z")
I put gas in my car and it read 388 miles fuel range. I drove 4.5 miles to home and it read 377. Started my car up for work this morning and it read 376. This is the second time this has happened and will be the second… --- ## [Trans help pls!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-help-pls/135889)
**Author:** [@Timothy\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Timothy_Miller)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trans-help-pls/135889 "2019-03-06T03:43:50Z")
On a 2007 Ford Mustang v6. The tranny is the 5r55s. I had problems before with my transmission clutch converter solenoid, the trans light came on and the code said that. I got 3 quarts changed on my tranny and it went aw… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=862) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=864)