# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1728 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1729 --- ## [94 Volvo 960 Sedan Loses Power & Then Starts Right Back Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-volvo-960-sedan-loses-power-amp-then-starts-right-back-up/81489)
**Author:** [@Volvolina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvolina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-volvo-960-sedan-loses-power-amp-then-starts-right-back-up/81489 "2013-09-27T02:45:21Z")
My '94 Volvo Sedan just loses power, no dash lights come on, it just silently dies. It starts right back up. I took it to a mechanic who checked out the fuel pumps (he said there were 2) and they tested fine. He replaced… --- ## [Power outlet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-outlet/81510)
**Author:** [@JANIS\_GIROUX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JANIS_GIROUX)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-outlet/81510 "2013-09-27T02:39:09Z")
My power outlet that runs off the battery in my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan stopped working. The manual says it has a circuit breaker. The fuses are not blown. Disconnecting the negative battery cable did not work. There is… --- ## [Ford Windstar EVAP Canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-evap-canister/81430)
**Author:** [@wildfire78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildfire78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-evap-canister/81430 "2013-09-27T02:36:15Z")
Can anyone tell me where the EVAP canister purge solenoid is located on a 1999 Ford Windstar with the 3.8 engine?? I replaced the vent valve that is located on the canister itself but cannot locate the purge solenoid val… --- ## [2006 Porsche Cayman S engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayman-s-engine-failure/81299)
**Author:** [@DanNewton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanNewton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayman-s-engine-failure/81299 "2013-09-26T09:08:45Z")
73K miles, oil changed less than 3000 miles ago, traveling at 65 mph, dry conditions, slight descent, 1 passenger. A huge plume of mixed coolant/oil spewed of the tailpipes. Check engine light came on and the car ground … --- ## [Cross Country Trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-trip/81502)
**Author:** [@Palee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Palee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-trip/81502 "2013-09-26T09:04:38Z")
In August/September of 2014, my family of 4 is going to head from Kentucky to Spokane, WA, and back. Two adults and two small kids (will be 3 and 4 by then). I am trying to decide upon the best way to travel, and one of … --- ## [P0401 Code - EGR Valve/Ports/Check Engine Light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-code-egr-valve-ports-check-engine-light/81506)
**Author:** [@jaymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaymax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-code-egr-valve-ports-check-engine-light/81506 "2013-09-26T09:01:51Z")
An Acura RL 3.5L 6cycl 1997 \[i\] Code due to Insufficient flow - Is there away of differentiating whether the problem is due to a faulty EGR valve or just dirty ports; (i.e. a way of testing the EGR valve) \[ii\] Are th… --- ## [No air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-air/81488)
**Author:** [@forrestotter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/forrestotter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-air/81488 "2013-09-26T07:51:18Z")
2007 toyota yaris, we have had no cool or hot air blow out when we turn on the fan on our way home the last two times we went somewhere. On the way there when the car is cold it has been fine, but the other day when we … --- ## [Synthetic Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/81514)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Seaweed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Captain_Seaweed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/synthetic-oil/81514 "2013-09-26T07:20:30Z")
From what I've read here Synthetic oil can expose leaks in an older engine oil because of greater cleaning properties that removes sludge build up. I bought my Ford E350 110K, 2 months ago and the oil was changed at that… --- ## [Corolla radiator fan switch: Parts Store confusion about number of connector pins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-radiator-fan-switch-parts-store-confusion-about-number-of-connector-pins/81478)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-radiator-fan-switch-parts-store-confusion-about-number-of-connector-pins/81478 "2013-09-26T07:12:47Z")
My early 90's Corolla radiator fan switch in on the fritz. It's what turns the radiator fan on and off, according to coolant temp. This gadget sort of looks like a meat thermometer and screws into the engine in th… --- ## [Why Isn't The Check Engine Light Coming On?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-isnt-the-check-engine-light-coming-on/81512)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-isnt-the-check-engine-light-coming-on/81512 "2013-09-26T05:31:57Z")
I just had a customer drop off their 2001 Chevy S10 pickup with a complaint of a gas odor coming from the vehicle. They said this had been happening for about a month. Before bringing it to me they brought to another sho… --- ## [02 Accord Spark Test Equals 2 Sparks and No More](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-spark-test-equals-2-sparks-and-no-more/81477)
**Author:** [@jfa63jfa63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfa63jfa63)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-accord-spark-test-equals-2-sparks-and-no-more/81477 "2013-09-26T03:34:23Z")
Cranks, but won't start. I spark tested 2 of the 6 cylinders and saw only 2 sparks and no more each time I attempted cranking. They were strong, good looking sparks. I spark tested with an Autocraft Ignition Tester, P… --- ## [Honda CRV with intermittent whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-with-intermittent-whine/81452)
**Author:** [@silverCRV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silverCRV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-with-intermittent-whine/81452 "2013-09-26T03:16:17Z")
My car started whining a couple of months ago. It is intermittent, at slow speeds or totally stopped. It's a high-pitched whine that sounds like a small dog yelp. I can't make it happen and can't discern a pattern as … --- ## [Mechanic Keeping My Truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-keeping-my-truck/81501)
**Author:** [@jclaytonljones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jclaytonljones)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-keeping-my-truck/81501 "2013-09-26T01:54:20Z")
My transmission went out on my 2001 Tahoe. The shop I took it to replaced it immediately, yet it took me about 6 weeks to pay him in full. I got it back one month ago today, and the transmission went out again! He keeps … --- ## [Car Alarm Goes off Randomly even after fuse was removed/How Can I permanently disconnect alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-goes-off-randomly-even-after-fuse-was-removed-how-can-i-permanently-disconnect-alarm/81482)
**Author:** [@Mammamia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mammamia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-alarm-goes-off-randomly-even-after-fuse-was-removed-how-can-i-permanently-disconnect-alarm/81482 "2013-09-26T01:52:17Z")
2001 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. Also may it be related to same car going into a deep puddle of water ( road was dark ). It was towed to nearest mechanic, where "engine was flushed", and I was charged $250. What does an engi… --- ## [Waht a Gas, Actually Lack of It](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waht-a-gas-actually-lack-of-it/81503)
**Author:** [@stu-u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu-u)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waht-a-gas-actually-lack-of-it/81503 "2013-09-26T00:56:47Z")
My GMC Yukon's original fuel pump lasted for 14 years, 171000 miles, It was replaced July 5, 1013, it expired August 10, 2013, it again expired September 11, 2013. The wiring has been checked, the new module wiring plug … --- ## ["Service Engine Light Soon" appears on dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-soon-appears-on-dash/81453)
**Author:** [@philllll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philllll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/service-engine-light-soon-appears-on-dash/81453 "2013-09-25T23:08:05Z")
The Buick Century has about 22,000 miles. The Service Engine Soon light has appeared on the dash. The instruction manual is not clear. What would you recoomend? What might cause the light to appear? --- ## [1997 Sebring convertible. New battery dead each morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-sebring-convertible-new-battery-dead-each-morning/81495)
**Author:** [@gearbuster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gearbuster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-sebring-convertible-new-battery-dead-each-morning/81495 "2013-09-25T22:26:18Z")
Nothing has been found to be draining it. Chrysler mechanic says have to check it overnight ($130 just to check) as the computer runs all night. Maybe or maybe not they find problem with computer. He didn't sound too … --- ## [Changing Motor Oil Type](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-motor-oil-type/81498)
**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-motor-oil-type/81498 "2013-09-25T22:18:39Z")
I own a 2004 Toyota Sienna and have used standard Pennzoil multiviscosity oil for all service to date. The van now has ~75k miles and I am posting to ask if there is any true benefit to change to Pennzoil's oil for high … --- ## [Why are rotors consistenly failing way too soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-rotors-consistenly-failing-way-too-soon/79374)
**Author:** [@LChase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LChase)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-rotors-consistenly-failing-way-too-soon/79374 "2013-09-25T21:36:01Z")
We have a 2001 Toyota Solara we bought in 2003 with 30K miles. Our issues with front brake rotors began after we installed new front rotors at 173K. 25K miles and 18 months later we brought the car into the shop b/c of… --- ## [What is the problem on my rear right stop/turn light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-problem-on-my-rear-right-stop-turn-light/81499)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-problem-on-my-rear-right-stop-turn-light/81499 "2013-09-25T21:09:31Z")
I have a 1990 F350 super duty truck, the rear stop/turn light doesn’t work. It has voltage, light bulb and connector are new and connection is good, is some thing else I need check? --- ## [2006 Saturn Vue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-vue/81496)
**Author:** [@DaveDD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveDD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saturn-vue/81496 "2013-09-25T20:53:23Z")
While driving about 40mph yesterday, the car suddenly began to slow down and pressing on the gas did nothing. I was able to coast to a parking lot and stop. The car would not start again. I towed to local shop. Was told … --- ## [1985 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-jeep-cherokee/81490)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-jeep-cherokee/81490 "2013-09-25T17:37:16Z")
I found a 1985 Jeep real cheap with a 5 speed transmission. Problem is it has a V6 in it....I just dont like V6 engines. Any input on the problems i might have with pulling the V6 and putting an inline 6 in it??????? S… --- ## [Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting/81451)
**Author:** [@craddock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craddock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting/81451 "2013-09-25T17:34:34Z")
I recently bought an 02 Chrysler sebring (4 cyl) When cold, it takes about 5-10 secs of cranking for engine to start. Is that normal? --- ## [What is the downside of winter wipers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-downside-of-winter-wipers/81449)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-downside-of-winter-wipers/81449 "2013-09-25T16:43:48Z")
Had to replace wipers. For the same $12, I decided to try Duralast Winter wipers. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/\_/N-5yc1s?itemIdentifier=861188 Why don't people just use winter wipers all year round? What is … --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird/81437)
**Author:** [@umsondra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umsondra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird/81437 "2013-09-25T16:17:05Z")
I have a brother-in-law who thinks he is the go-to-guy for information. He told me I might as well enjoy and drive the wheels off my 2003 Ford Thunderbird because it will never be worth very much. Is that true? If so,… --- ## [Help! Brought my car in to shop for flat tire - picked it up with engine problems!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brought-my-car-in-to-shop-for-flat-tire-picked-it-up-with-engine-problems/81419)
**Author:** [@JackiB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackiB)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-brought-my-car-in-to-shop-for-flat-tire-picked-it-up-with-engine-problems/81419 "2013-09-25T16:03:31Z")
I have a 2010 VW GTI with just under 36,000 miles. I dropped my car off at 1pm yesterday for a leaky tire and went home to wait. They patched it up and I went to pick it up at 5. This is what I found: -Car started slow… --- ## [2005 Subaru Outback XT overheating w/AC on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-xt-overheating-w-ac-on/74201)
**Author:** [@FlatSphere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FlatSphere)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-xt-overheating-w-ac-on/74201 "2013-09-25T15:48:13Z")
Hi everyone, My wife has a 2005 Subaru Outback XT w/auto trans, about 135k miles. We live in SoCal. The car runs great...well, most of the time. During the summer, or when driving up steep mountains with the AC running… --- ## [2005 Honda Pilot electrical issues after accident/repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-electrical-issues-after-accident-repair/81484)
**Author:** [@Garnet08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garnet08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-electrical-issues-after-accident-repair/81484 "2013-09-25T15:45:06Z")
I have an issue with my 2005 Honda Pilot. It was in an accident involving the front driver's side fender/bumper, hood and door. When it came back from the body shop, the interior panel where the window/lock controls are… --- ## [Street parking rant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/street-parking-rant/81407)
**Author:** [@El\_Padrino\_1977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El_Padrino_1977)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/street-parking-rant/81407 "2013-09-25T08:38:38Z")
I mostly need to rant about something, but I guess I have a few questions at the end. I own a new Jeep that is my primary transportation, but I also own an old Ford F250 pickup that I've been slowly working on that I d… --- ## [Collision tactics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collision-tactics/81444)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collision-tactics/81444 "2013-09-25T08:18:18Z")
2 recent fatalities. Similar impact. Car is passing thru intersection. Cross traffic blows thru red light. Car #1 serves to avoid 2nd car and is hit broadside and passenger dies. Both cars are totaled. 2nd incident, driv… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1727) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1729)