# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=891 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 892 --- ## [2006 Chrysler 300 - is my alternator bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-is-my-alternator-bad/133741)
**Author:** [@Monica31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monica31)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-300-is-my-alternator-bad/133741 "2019-02-02T04:38:11Z")
I had the same problem with my 2006 300 hemi. I was driving and panel lights start flashing as if I was loosing power. I got a boost it drove for about 2 miles then shut off. I repeated this 2 times. thought it was the b… --- ## [2010 Mazda Miata MX-5 - Audio issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-miata-mx-5-audio-issues/133758)
**Author:** [@CherylDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylDavis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-miata-mx-5-audio-issues/133758 "2019-02-02T04:34:08Z")
I have a 2010 Mazda Mx5. If popping noise coming from my speakers and no sound from the radio, what do I do? Take it to the dealer? Will I have to pay for repairs? --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Impala - shuffling sound diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-shuffling-sound-diagnosis/133731)
**Author:** [@MarieMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarieMiller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-impala-shuffling-sound-diagnosis/133731 "2019-02-02T04:24:06Z")
Odd noise before starting car, and after driving a bit, a noise from under the hood that sounded like shuffling a deck of cards - but inconsistent. Mechanic took it 4 blocks and it died out, which it never did for me. T… --- ## [2002 Ford Taurus - Power steering troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-power-steering-troubles/133768)
**Author:** [@texasbrakes2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texasbrakes2017)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-taurus-power-steering-troubles/133768 "2019-02-02T04:08:08Z")
Replaced my power steering pump because it was making noise but power steering still worked. Once i replaced it nothing changed so I bled the system and after i did that i lost all power steering completely --- ## [Should I give up so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-give-up-so-soon/133705)
**Author:** [@CALDWELL.BETH\_147691](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CALDWELL.BETH_147691)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-give-up-so-soon/133705 "2019-02-02T02:49:48Z")
Last Friday I was in Washington, DC, parked legally on a street. A woman was sitting in her car behind me, parked beyond the No Parking sign. She was, at most, 3 feet (and I’m being generous) behind me. When I attempted… --- ## [1983 Mazda Mazda5 - Rear brakes lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-mazda-mazda5-rear-brakes-lock/133787)
**Author:** [@Burrola.Danny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Burrola.Danny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-mazda-mazda5-rear-brakes-lock/133787 "2019-02-02T02:22:10Z")
Why do my rear tires lock up? I haven’t driven the carin the last 9 months. It’s a 1983 Mazda GLC front wheel drive with a 5 speed manual transmission. I have already replaced all 4 shocks. And have brand new brakes a… --- ## [After airbag recall work, controls on steering wheel don't work: Coincidence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-airbag-recall-work-controls-on-steering-wheel-dont-work-coincidence/97731)
**Author:** [@katherine.hinchey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katherine.hinchey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-airbag-recall-work-controls-on-steering-wheel-dont-work-coincidence/97731 "2019-02-02T02:10:06Z")
I have a 2010 Ford Mustang GT. I took the car to the dealership to have the airbag replaced (because of the recall). Now, the cruise control and radio buttons on my steering wheel don't work. No warning lights are on, an… --- ## [What causes 2007 Nissan Altima engine surge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-2007-nissan-altima-engine-surge/133779)
**Author:** [@PatRepsik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatRepsik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-2007-nissan-altima-engine-surge/133779 "2019-02-02T00:43:40Z")
what is the cause of engine rpm surging from idle to high rpm then back to idle continuously? --- ## [2007 Cadillac SRX - Third row issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-srx-third-row-issues/133744)
**Author:** [@DanielDyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielDyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-srx-third-row-issues/133744 "2019-02-01T23:22:42Z")
Third row seat won’t go down all the way --- ## [1966 Morgan Roadster -oil from dipstick tube](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-morgan-roadster-oil-from-dipstick-tube/133693)
**Author:** [@RonRoughead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonRoughead)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1966-morgan-roadster-oil-from-dipstick-tube/133693 "2019-02-01T21:45:28Z")
I have a 1966 Morgan 4/4 that was restored in 2015. On hard acceleration I get oil from the dipstick tube which then hits the hot exhaust. This occurs when the engine is warm and/or when the air temperature is above 80F.… --- ## [2001 Explorer Limited T-Boned, is it worth the fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-limited-t-boned-is-it-worth-the-fix/133356)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Spann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Spann)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-explorer-limited-t-boned-is-it-worth-the-fix/133356 "2019-02-01T22:07:27Z")
My 19 year old Explorer limited was in its first and only collision today. I was T-Boned during a turn and thus received a bit of damage to my left rear door. Despite my cars age, it was in pretty good condition all thin… --- ## [2007 Honda Accord - is there overdrive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-is-there-overdrive/133770)
**Author:** [@RonMcKune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonMcKune)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-is-there-overdrive/133770 "2019-02-01T21:07:01Z")
2007 Honda Accord Used Overdrive I’m looking a 2007 The salesman says it’s got overdrive. I find nothing in the ovnersmanual about o/d for the 2007. There’s no control on the dash or a switch on the shifter. What’s… --- ## [Stablilink on 2006 cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stablilink-on-2006-cadillac/60755)
**Author:** [@hdyoung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hdyoung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stablilink-on-2006-cadillac/60755 "2019-02-01T20:40:33Z")
When we start the car a signal comes on to service the stablilink. What does this mean. --- ## [2014 Kia Forte Sounds Like Lawn Mower When Accelerating (video link included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-sounds-like-lawn-mower-when-accelerating-video-link-included/133714)
**Author:** [@alucas1505\_147696](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alucas1505_147696)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-sounds-like-lawn-mower-when-accelerating-video-link-included/133714 "2019-02-01T19:37:47Z")
As the title says, my Kia Forte sounds like a lawn mower (or like holding a piece of paper into a fan) when I give it gas. Happens both while in drive (as you’ll hear in the video) and when actually moving. I tried looki… --- ## [2012 Chrysler 200 - Light won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-light-wont-work/133763)
**Author:** [@warwick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warwick1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-200-light-wont-work/133763 "2019-02-01T18:30:57Z")
headlights wont come on fuses are ok --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback leaky head gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-leaky-head-gaskets/132625)
**Author:** [@JeffGehbauer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffGehbauer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-leaky-head-gaskets/132625 "2019-02-01T18:10:16Z")
So this is an expense for the owner to cover even though this problem is widespread over Outbacks? --- ## [2007 BMW 320 won't crank or shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-320-wont-crank-or-shift/133755)
**Author:** [@Naemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naemi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-320-wont-crank-or-shift/133755 "2019-02-01T15:26:11Z")
Please help. My car would start but wont crank. It won’t shift into any other gear, only in Park. What could be the problem ? --- ## [2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport tires won’t hold air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-tires-won-t-hold-air/133699)
**Author:** [@patriciamulray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patriciamulray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-tires-won-t-hold-air/133699 "2019-02-01T14:49:40Z")
40,000 miles . 2 of the tires will not hold air. My mechanic put 80 lbs. of air in them and could not find a leak. They are Continentals and came with the car. Do I need to replace them? Help! --- ## [Car cranks but wont start unless press gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-wont-start-unless-press-gas-pedal/62757)
**Author:** [@tzhang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tzhang)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-cranks-but-wont-start-unless-press-gas-pedal/62757 "2019-02-01T14:25:15Z")
I have a 2002 avalon XLS. In the morning the car cranks but wont start unless I press the gas pedal. After that everything was fine. But recently the problem is getting worse. The car became harder to start although it w… --- ## [Doors lock automatically while outside of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-lock-automatically-while-outside-of-car/48399)
**Author:** [@wenganna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wenganna)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doors-lock-automatically-while-outside-of-car/48399 "2019-02-01T14:22:33Z")
Today, the car doors of my 2005 Toyota Camry suddenly locked while I was outside the vehicle talking to someone. I thought I had touched the lock button on the key remote so I unlocked the door and continued talking. T… --- ## [2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - propellor noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-c-class-propellor-noise/133726)
**Author:** [@John47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-c-class-propellor-noise/133726 "2019-02-01T13:16:28Z")
When driving below 50 mph, there is a propellor noice like Wuuuuuuuuu, is it come from tires or somewhere of the body ? Thank you so much --- ## [2004 Ford Freestar - gears won’t engage after movement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-freestar-gears-won-t-engage-after-movement/133707)
**Author:** [@Clifford30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clifford30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-freestar-gears-won-t-engage-after-movement/133707 "2019-02-01T10:55:43Z")
When the car has moved for like minutes or more the gear refuse to engage.you will have to first put it off and start it again and engage the the gear before it will moves. --- ## [Mazda 3 , AT light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-at-light/133720)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Clement](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ken_Clement)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-at-light/133720 "2019-02-01T05:32:34Z")
I own a Mazda 3 2010, have had problems in the past with the AT light. Just recently, the AT light has been coming on when the car attempts to shift into 5th gear. I do not drive the car in “slap shift”. Wondering if any… --- ## [2017 Kia Sorento stiff steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-stiff-steering/133644)
**Author:** [@Brett22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brett22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-stiff-steering/133644 "2019-02-01T04:50:28Z")
Hi Car Talk, appreciate your columns. My wife has had a 2017 Kia Sorento (2x2), for about a year. Miles are about 30k. She’s been telling me lately that at speeds around 60-65 mph, that she’s experiencing steering wh… --- ## [1998 Oldsmobile 98 starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-98-starting-problems/133689)
**Author:** [@Michael59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael59)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-98-starting-problems/133689 "2019-02-01T04:22:16Z")
1996 Olds 98 Regency starting problems . When the engine is cold the car starts a little rough but smooths our and runs great. Once it’s been driven a bit and is hot, it will not restart. It spits and sputters and even b… --- ## [Volvo S40 2007 Crank/No start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2007-crank-no-start/133728)
**Author:** [@FinnangerFlorida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FinnangerFlorida)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-2007-crank-no-start/133728 "2019-02-01T03:50:10Z")
So, I drove to school today, and the car was running fine, and when I came back to my car after school it would not start (engine starter didn’t start). I switched the R13 (which is the engine starter relay I belive), an… --- ## [Pumping gas takes forever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-takes-forever/133724)
**Author:** [@Charles\_Monroe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charles_Monroe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pumping-gas-takes-forever/133724 "2019-02-01T02:59:47Z")
Hello everyone… Please help me find a solution for why I spend so much time at the gas pump … My pump will shut off fast like it builds up pressure due to lack of ventilation in fill tube…what do u think? Any suggestio… --- ## [Is there a problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-problem/133677)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-problem/133677 "2019-02-01T02:52:00Z")
--- ## [Volvo etm reprogram](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-etm-reprogram/133685)
**Author:** [@Jafepf\_144731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jafepf_144731)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-etm-reprogram/133685 "2019-02-01T00:50:51Z")
Has anyone ever found, someone who can reprogram a throttle body on a Volvo 02 S60? I can’t afford do you have a dealer do it for $1,300 as my car only has a value of $1,500. --- ## [Car stutters/jerks forward when pressing the brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-jerks-forward-when-pressing-the-brakes/133702)
**Author:** [@bbroderick85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbroderick85)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stutters-jerks-forward-when-pressing-the-brakes/133702 "2019-02-01T00:10:20Z")
When I press the brakes to slow down, my car jerks or stutters forward. Not sure if it’s the brakes or something else. It’s kind of like when you ride a bike and keep pressing and releasing the brakes and it jerks you.… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=890) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=892)