# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1729 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1730 --- ## [2000 Camry that fades to a halt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-that-fades-to-a-halt/81483)
**Author:** [@spiggman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spiggman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-that-fades-to-a-halt/81483 "2013-09-25T07:45:30Z")
Greetings one and all...! I have a 2000 Camry CE with 80k on the clock. Getting ready to sell and had the garage check it out to give me a sense of any issues. Only one seen was thaqt the A/C pump is whining and needs… --- ## [Toyota Decelerates Suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-decelerates-suddenly/81221)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Bonnie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Bonnie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-decelerates-suddenly/81221 "2013-09-25T07:29:15Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 312,000 miles. I was driving in extreme desert heat, uphill, ac off, and the car continuously stopped. Gauge did not show overheating. Engine light has been on because of the catalytic c… --- ## [Odometer, 1996 Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-1996-honda-odyssey/81471)
**Author:** [@CricketMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CricketMoore)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odometer-1996-honda-odyssey/81471 "2013-09-25T05:18:16Z")
Both the odometer and trip meter on my 1996 Honda Odyssey have quit. The speedometer still works. When I called the local Honda dealership to get an estimate to fix it, I was told that Honda no longer makes the part or… --- ## [2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 v6 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-silverado-1500-v6-wont-start/81486)
**Author:** [@khaynes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khaynes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-silverado-1500-v6-wont-start/81486 "2013-09-25T02:00:20Z")
Hi, I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500. I went to start it today and it wouldn't do anything....acted like it wanted to turn over but nothing. But something was running under the hood sounded like it was near the oil p… --- ## [Wrong Ride Height - New Springs, Struts, Mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-ride-height-new-springs-struts-mount/81481)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-ride-height-new-springs-struts-mount/81481 "2013-09-24T22:43:16Z")
My car is a 2000 Corolla.....this past week I got brand new complete Gabriel ReadyMount struts which included the springs, struts, and mounts already assembled. These struts were direct fit and replacement of OE struts f… --- ## [Excessive oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-oil-consumption/81472)
**Author:** [@HollyCow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HollyCow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-oil-consumption/81472 "2013-09-24T21:58:15Z")
I read the comments on excessive oil consumption for a 2001 Toyota corolla. They were very good! I did a leak test using 15psi and could hear nothing! I went from cylinder to cylinder (NOT at TDC.). Again Not a whisper. … --- ## [2013 Subaru. Subaru will not fix! Should be recalled for the noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-subaru-will-not-fix-should-be-recalled-for-the-noises/81465)
**Author:** [@GOliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GOliver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-subaru-will-not-fix-should-be-recalled-for-the-noises/81465 "2013-09-24T16:20:01Z")
I have taken the crosstrex in several times for this noise that happens during moderate cross winds through the windshield. Going about 65 plus. Subaru cant seem to duplicate it due to protocols. They cannot exceed th… --- ## [Daughter runs over branch in storm, busts radiator and condenser, Should I call insurance co?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughter-runs-over-branch-in-storm-busts-radiator-and-condenser-should-i-call-insurance-co/81415)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/daughter-runs-over-branch-in-storm-busts-radiator-and-condenser-should-i-call-insurance-co/81415 "2013-09-24T16:03:55Z")
Looking for any past experiences for a $600.00 repair, New Radiator, condenser and freon etc. Thanks in advance. I think it has a $100 deductible comprehensive, no collision. --- ## [2000 Ford Focus Se DOHC Instrument Panel Brake Light "ON"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-se-dohc-instrument-panel-brake-light-on/81470)
**Author:** [@Calbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calbert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-se-dohc-instrument-panel-brake-light-on/81470 "2013-09-24T14:28:57Z")
A few weeks ago the dash panel brake light would light up when I made right turns. After the car finished turning and went straight forward the light would stay on for 2 or 3 seconds, then flicker and finally go off. T… --- ## [Steerage issue on 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 w/Z71](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steerage-issue-on-2002-chevy-silverado-1500-w-z71/81456)
**Author:** [@PhillnotPhill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillnotPhill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steerage-issue-on-2002-chevy-silverado-1500-w-z71/81456 "2013-09-24T07:01:44Z")
The vehicle: 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 w/ Z71. The problem: Steerage issue. No problem exhibited while driving. However, at stop or very slow there is a loss of power steering but only when turning the wheels right. Th… --- ## [Audi A4 1.8T Cabriolet Comfort control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-1-8t-cabriolet-comfort-control-module/81476)
**Author:** [@English\_Rose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/English_Rose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-1-8t-cabriolet-comfort-control-module/81476 "2013-09-24T06:20:34Z")
I am looking at buying a 2005 Audi A4 1.8T Convertible. the dealer is waiting for a Comfort control Module to come from Europe. I've looked on line to see if this model and year had a recurring problem with the CCM, but … --- ## [Engine Light keeps coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-keeps-coming-on/81462)
**Author:** [@jeepfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeepfan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-keeps-coming-on/81462 "2013-09-24T04:14:39Z")
I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 120,000 miles. The engine light came on and I took it in for service. The catalytic converter was defective and replaced. After service and 30 miles the light came back on. They… --- ## [2005 vw beetle convertible window regulator problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-beetle-convertible-window-regulator-problems/81435)
**Author:** [@05vwmess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/05vwmess)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-vw-beetle-convertible-window-regulator-problems/81435 "2013-09-24T04:09:07Z")
LOVE MY CAR BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL WINDOW REGULATORS AT LEAST ONE TIME. --- ## [Short Term storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81473)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81473 "2013-09-24T03:36:16Z")
I got a 2013 model car, I might have to travel for business for two months in December and January, I live around Detroit which gets cold and snowed during this time. So I want to see if its going to be okay to live the … --- ## [Do I really need an alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-an-alignment/81474)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-an-alignment/81474 "2013-09-24T03:18:08Z")
My car is a 2000 corolla with 51k miles that I bought a couple of months ago. It had the following problems: Creaking noise from front drivers side when going over bumps Steering wheel vibration when braking Steering… --- ## [Warping rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warping-rotors/77914)
**Author:** [@dilligara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dilligara)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warping-rotors/77914 "2013-09-24T01:29:39Z")
I have a problem with the front rotors on my '01 Impala warping. The pulsing is really bad when decelerating from highway speed. They will last maybe a month after installing before they start to warp again. I purchase m… --- ## [PT Cruiser 2001 "door" light on dashboard will not go off indicating that a door may be open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2001-door-light-on-dashboard-will-not-go-off-indicating-that-a-door-may-be-open/81475)
**Author:** [@Obe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Obe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-2001-door-light-on-dashboard-will-not-go-off-indicating-that-a-door-may-be-open/81475 "2013-09-24T01:27:54Z")
Irradically the "door" light on the dash board will stay on indicating that there may be a door open and also making the overhead lights stay on. There is no rhythm to this except that after I drive it for 15 minutes in … --- ## [Short term storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81436)
**Author:** [@Lesq27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lesq27)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-term-storage/81436 "2013-09-24T00:52:10Z")
My wife has a 2007 CTS which is in great shape mechanically and otherwise, and has about 35,000 miles on it with all but about 500 miles occurring in Florida. We plan to leave it parked in our co-op's outdoor parking lo… --- ## [Replacing brake drums - already have new brake shoes - change them too?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-brake-drums-already-have-new-brake-shoes-change-them-too/81424)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-brake-drums-already-have-new-brake-shoes-change-them-too/81424 "2013-09-23T23:18:40Z")
My car is a 2000 Corolla CE with 51k miles that I bought a couple of months ago. I had steering wheel vibration when it braked so I replaced a couple of parts last month and it reduced the vibration but it is still there… --- ## [Mini Cooper Service/Repair shop recommendation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-service-repair-shop-recommendation/81469)
**Author:** [@vale46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vale46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mini-cooper-service-repair-shop-recommendation/81469 "2013-09-23T19:43:16Z")
Looking for an independent repair shop around Stamford CT (southern Fairfield county) who can work on my 2005 Cooper S. --- ## [3rd gear gone in automatic trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gear-gone-in-automatic-trans/81458)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3rd-gear-gone-in-automatic-trans/81458 "2013-09-23T19:02:52Z")
98 Ford f150 172984 miles automatic with 4x4 runs and drives transmission is going out will not hit 3rd gear have to drive in 2nd is there a fix without pulling the transmission? --- ## [Fuel pressure loss on LBZ Duramax engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-loss-on-lbz-duramax-engine/81460)
**Author:** [@curtito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/curtito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-loss-on-lbz-duramax-engine/81460 "2013-09-23T17:32:21Z")
Looking for some help with my 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax. When I park it with the front end elevated even just slightly higher than the rear the fuel system loses pressure and I have to pump it up using the ma… --- ## [Tire purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-purchase/81468)
**Author:** [@janetguntersville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janetguntersville)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-purchase/81468 "2013-09-23T16:50:22Z")
tire grade confusion --- ## [Just wondering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/81447)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-wondering/81447 "2013-09-23T14:17:28Z")
Boss got way over a100K miles on a set of ten ply Michelins on his personal truck (07 1500 4wd silverado),tread was still legal when he had them changed,rotated every 5K when someone did the maintenence on his truck-h… --- ## [Starting a car, and then immediately turning it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-and-then-immediately-turning-it-off/81461)
**Author:** [@KOA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KOA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-car-and-then-immediately-turning-it-off/81461 "2013-09-23T14:14:50Z")
I know someone who likes to test the condition of their car by turning it on, then off again after a few seconds, so he can listen and see how easy it is to start. For example a year ago he told me he had a bad battery/… --- ## [Could changing 3 brake lines cause "service engine soon" light to appear on dash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-changing-3-brake-lines-cause-service-engine-soon-light-to-appear-on-dash/81467)
**Author:** [@philllll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philllll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-changing-3-brake-lines-cause-service-engine-soon-light-to-appear-on-dash/81467 "2013-09-23T11:58:08Z")
Mechanic recently changed 3 brake lines. Could changing the 3 brake lines cause the "service engine soon" light to light-up on the dash? --- ## [Kid Mechanic wannabe for real!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kid-mechanic-wannabe-for-real/81289)
**Author:** [@waremares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waremares)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kid-mechanic-wannabe-for-real/81289 "2013-09-23T08:21:55Z")
I have a 12 yo son that is into muscle cars and wants to learn more about mechanics. He took a summer 'camp' where he worked on small engines, but I'm not sure where to go from here. If he had his way, he'd take all his… --- ## [Hot engine won't restart on hot day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-engine-wont-restart-on-hot-day/81464)
**Author:** [@retired1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/retired1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 6:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-engine-wont-restart-on-hot-day/81464 "2013-09-23T06:16:21Z")
About once each summer on a hot day, my Cadillac Catera won't restart until it cools for 15-20 minutes. I turn the key and the dash idiot lights come on but the starter does nothing. It only happens rarely and only on a … --- ## [Brake lines replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lines-replaced/81455)
**Author:** [@philllll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philllll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lines-replaced/81455 "2013-09-23T06:12:58Z")
Buick Century had a brake fluid leak about half-way down from the fluid reservoir. To see the leak, a mirror on the end of an adjustable rod is needed. Mechanic said he would replace 2 brake lines and the fee would be… --- ## [Van running doors locked no key in ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-running-doors-locked-no-key-in-ignition/81428)
**Author:** [@mikkey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikkey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-running-doors-locked-no-key-in-ignition/81428 "2013-09-23T03:03:25Z")
came home after a run to mcdonalds in my chysler and the 1997 dodge caravan that we own was in driveway running with parking lights on the van doors locked. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1728) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1730)