Check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it — 2022 X3
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
MarketMiles399Community StarterFeb 25, 20262017 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedBay Area3 replies0 helpful
Camaro inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
In Pennsylvania, front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than jus…
Sanity check: delayed engagement into Drive when cold — Philadelphia owner
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
CleanCollector835Community StarterFeb 25, 20262013 Nissan 370Z TouringPhiladelphia6 replies0 helpful
CTS-V: how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded
A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to separate confirmed affected populations, pen…
S2000: square wheel setup on a car that came staggered (Denver)
In Denver, i am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Thoughts?
CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute?
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
FlatSixEnthusiast40Community StarterFeb 12, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Seattle16 replies0 helpful
WRX intermittent hesitation pulling away from a stop — 2016
Every few days the car hesitates for a split second leaving a stop, then drives normally. No permanent warning light. I want to know what data to capture the n…
Vibration under acceleration but not while coasting
The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. Happening around Bay Area.
Sanity check: pPI found $1,800 of upcoming work
Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negotiati…
Random misfire code but engine feels fine — 1988 Land Cruiser
Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs aren't that old.
Anyone else: infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
Noticed this on the Model S: after a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset…
GarageWrench215Community StarterFeb 14, 20262021 Tesla Model S Long RangeCalifornia21 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: new tires are much louder than the old set (Nashville)
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
NoMarkupGal502Community StarterFeb 25, 20262024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual MotorNashville1 reply0 helpful
2020 Toyota Tundra — metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start — second opinion before I spend money
There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet. Where would you st…
No crank, lights work, then it suddenly starts — 2025 Civic
Quick one about the Civic. Twice this month I turned the key/button and got lights but no crank. After trying again a few minutes later it started normally. Ba…
ColdStartRunner19Community StarterFeb 11, 20262025 Honda Civic Sport Touring HybridDenver / Front Range6 replies0 helpful
2023 Acura Integra — carPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute (Dallas–Fort Worth)
Noticed this on the Integra: wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are the…
RustNomad51Community StarterFeb 24, 20262023 Acura Integra A-SpecDallas–Fort Worth3 replies0 helpful
2014 Subaru Impreza 2.0: P0137 with a damaged exhaust connector
The rear sensor wiring looks scuffed near an earlier exhaust repair. How would you approach the first diagnostic visit?
S5 windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter — 2023
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
Sanity check: g37 runs hot at idle but cools once moving — 2013
Quick one about the G37. Temperature creeps up sitting still and drops once road speed gives it airflow. Fans appear to run, but I haven't checked actual comma…
Buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — Philadelphia owner question
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
BrakeCommuterCommunity StarterFeb 13, 20262023 Lincoln Navigator ReservePhiladelphia9 replies0 helpful