# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1747 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1748 --- ## [Recurring Ignition Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-ignition-troubles/80902)
**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recurring-ignition-troubles/80902 "2013-08-16T17:45:09Z")
Only two weeks ago I had the crankshaft sensor and the ignition module replaced in my 1992 Buick Century (3.3L V6). Without any warning, the car abruptly died while cruising. Are there any things outside of the ignition … --- ## [2005 Dodge Stratus 2.4L Sedan STX Hesitation & Not Always Turning Over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-stratus-2-4l-sedan-stx-hesitation-not-always-turning-over/80942)
**Author:** [@selsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/selsmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-stratus-2-4l-sedan-stx-hesitation-not-always-turning-over/80942 "2013-08-16T16:27:01Z")
We have a 2005 Dodge Stratus with about 85k miles. Seem to have two problems not sure if they are related. It doesn't always kick over, it tries but won't always do it. Waiting a few minutes it will normally kick over. T… --- ## [Water in rear passenger door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-rear-passenger-door/80709)
**Author:** [@Jobre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jobre)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-in-rear-passenger-door/80709 "2013-08-16T14:38:12Z")
My 1996 Toyota Avalon runs great. However, it is starting to smell musty because rain water is somehow entering my rear passenger door. I have checked the seals and there does not appear to be any leaks where the water… --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/80928)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/80928 "2013-08-16T08:49:00Z")
is it better to patch or plug a flat tire. --- ## [E85](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85/80934)
**Author:** [@Morph](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morph)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/e85/80934 "2013-08-16T07:37:15Z")
What r the consequences of using a blend of e85 & gas or of solely e85 in a 2003 s10 4.3 --- ## [Blower Relay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-relay/80931)
**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-relay/80931 "2013-08-16T04:33:20Z")
Howdy All, I can't thank all you guys and gals enough for saving me big bucks over the years with your helpful advice on minor car repairs. Now for my next question. The a/c and heater blower fan doesn't always shut of… --- ## [Old collision tire alignment problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-collision-tire-alignment-problem/80870)
**Author:** [@JimM3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimM3)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-collision-tire-alignment-problem/80870 "2013-08-16T04:16:39Z")
Well over a year ago my Mazda 3 was rammed in the parking lot by a Jeep suv. The point of contact was to the body above and side of the driver side rear wheel. Note there was no damage to the wheel only the body, smashed… --- ## [Fixing a car with oatmeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-car-with-oatmeal/80920)
**Author:** [@danr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-car-with-oatmeal/80920 "2013-08-16T02:52:46Z")
After listening to a recent podcast that included a caller asking about fixing his car with oatmeal, I saw this old Hints For Happy Motoring sign at the Larz Anderson auto museum. Note the third item on the list. \[image… --- ## [2006 Kia Rio AC doesn't work when it's hot outside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-ac-doesnt-work-when-its-hot-outside/80924)
**Author:** [@MaryMaria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryMaria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-ac-doesnt-work-when-its-hot-outside/80924 "2013-08-16T02:20:33Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Rio. About a month ago, I noticed that the car's AC only works when it's not hot outside. For example, it works when I leave for work early in the morning, but it blows hot air later in the afternoon wh… --- ## [Front End Vibration at certain speed and when turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-vibration-at-certain-speed-and-when-turning-right/80926)
**Author:** [@michaelscai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelscai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-end-vibration-at-certain-speed-and-when-turning-right/80926 "2013-08-16T01:28:53Z")
2009 mazda6, I feel some vibration feels like wheel is out of balance coming from the front left wheel, it's most noticable at 30mph and again at 60mph. It's more noticable when i'm turning right, e.g. shiting to the rig… --- ## [Ford Escort Window Channel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-window-channel/80861)
**Author:** [@Harland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harland)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-window-channel/80861 "2013-08-16T00:15:18Z")
Got a window channel that is missing on my 98 Ford Escort (four door). Went to dealership and Ford does not make them any more. With winter heading in soon I'd like to find one but can't seem to find them anywhere...it… --- ## [Rolled off the lot today, engine problems within an hour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolled-off-the-lot-today-engine-problems-within-an-hour/78221)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rolled-off-the-lot-today-engine-problems-within-an-hour/78221 "2013-08-15T22:20:58Z")
I bought a used 2004 Chevy Impala today, using $5,300 of my hard-earned money (I am a college-student). 123,000 miles. Reputable Subaru dealer, CT. I “Kicked the tires”…test drove it, checked CarFax, inquired about any r… --- ## [What's going on - Integra CEL - second time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-on-integra-cel-second-time/80841)
**Author:** [@mgrimwall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mgrimwall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-going-on-integra-cel-second-time/80841 "2013-08-15T21:59:25Z")
Hello, the check engine light on my 1997 Integra (LS, 119K miles) has come on for the second time. Including background below. Appreciate in advance any suggestions & apologize for the long post. Incident #1: In mid-Ju… --- ## [1990 Toyota Corolla clutch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-clutch-issue/80198)
**Author:** [@tom72212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom72212)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-corolla-clutch-issue/80198 "2013-08-15T21:31:36Z")
So I am the proud second owner of a twenty year old Toyota Corolla my girlfriend and I lovingly refer to as "Old Blue". I discovered I was having to push the clutch most of the way to the floor and assumed I needed to re… --- ## [96 Subaru Legacy sometimes will not start unless brake pedal is pressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-subaru-legacy-sometimes-will-not-start-unless-brake-pedal-is-pressed/80917)
**Author:** [@Popcorn\_Farm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Popcorn_Farm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-subaru-legacy-sometimes-will-not-start-unless-brake-pedal-is-pressed/80917 "2013-08-15T20:24:55Z")
Sometimes my 96 Subaru Legacy will not turnover unless the brake pedal is pressed. Other times starts without my foot on the pedal. It seems to need the brake pedal addition more often if it has sat a couple hours or m… --- ## [Tire questions, how to tell TPMS sensor or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-questions-how-to-tell-tpms-sensor-or-not/80885)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-questions-how-to-tell-tpms-sensor-or-not/80885 "2013-08-15T20:20:50Z")
My car steering wheel has been shaking and it has gotten worse after a alignment, balance, and rotation 3 weeks ago (2 of the tires were bad and they put them in the rear). I'm just going to go ahead and replace all 4 ti… --- ## [Should you replace the ignition coils when you replace the ignition coil housing on a late model car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-you-replace-the-ignition-coils-when-you-replace-the-ignition-coil-housing-on-a-late-model-car/80908)
**Author:** [@Veejr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veejr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-you-replace-the-ignition-coils-when-you-replace-the-ignition-coil-housing-on-a-late-model-car/80908 "2013-08-15T20:06:04Z")
A shop replaced the ignition coil housing on my 1988 Olds Cutlass a couple of months ago. The car showed the same problem (rough running and an electrical smell) yesterday. Now they say the actual coils need to be replac… --- ## [2000 Chrysler Sebring Jxi amplifier](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-jxi-amplifier/80731)
**Author:** [@Bluckey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluckey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-sebring-jxi-amplifier/80731 "2013-08-15T19:28:41Z")
If I have a 2000 Chrysler Sebring Jxi and my amplifier (it has infinity speakers) was removed before my purchase, what should I get as a replacement so I no longer have to drive in silence? I just need an amplifier but h… --- ## [Car stalls when stopped at lights, etc and restarts after a few minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-stopped-at-lights-etc-and-restarts-after-a-few-minutes/80810)
**Author:** [@mdf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mdf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-stopped-at-lights-etc-and-restarts-after-a-few-minutes/80810 "2013-08-15T17:35:51Z")
My 2000 Mercedes Benz ML 320 with 203,000 miles stalls when I stop at traffic signals. It restarts after a few minutes. Yesterday it would not restart for several minutes after I stopped for gas. --- ## ["Dissing" Dissimiliar Metals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dissing-dissimiliar-metals/80820)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dissing-dissimiliar-metals/80820 "2013-08-15T13:03:03Z")
I want to replace my rusting fuel and evap cannister steel lines with non rusting, copper refrigeration tubing. CUNI would be rather pricey, I'm told. But to avoid the dissimiliar metal oxidation that occurs with readil… --- ## [Is GEICO decent insurance?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-geico-decent-insurance/80772)
**Author:** [@cilevans1989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cilevans1989)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 10:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-geico-decent-insurance/80772 "2013-08-15T10:00:58Z")
I'm buying my first policy for car insurance on my own. As a 23 year old driver with a new 2013 Mazda 3 iTouring car, I'm getting pretty boned. I have one accident (not at fault - all comprehensive due to a deer in 20… --- ## [Subaru P1498 code FYI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-p1498-code-fyi/80922)
**Author:** [@clinchknot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clinchknot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-p1498-code-fyi/80922 "2013-08-15T09:58:41Z")
Recently got my first check engine/flashing cruise light on my ’05 Outback Sport (2.5 Impreza, 5 speed manual, 50K miles.) I purchased a basic code scanner (Actron CP9125) which displayed a P1498 code. Unfortunately, th… --- ## [Jeep sounds like a 747 but no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-sounds-like-a-747-but-no-power/80915)
**Author:** [@Personage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Personage)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-sounds-like-a-747-but-no-power/80915 "2013-08-15T08:26:13Z")
I've a 1998 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 In the morning when it's cold the motor sounds like it's in high rev but the jeep isn't really moving all that fast - just more noise than speed. After it warms up it has plenty of pep a… --- ## [2006 GMC 1500 5.3 spark knock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-1500-5-3-spark-knock/80916)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-1500-5-3-spark-knock/80916 "2013-08-15T07:31:39Z")
Hi guys I have a 2006 GMC 1500 4x4 just under 100,000 miles on a GM crate engine, 266,000 on truck, runs great no loss of power, no drop in MPG. sill get 17-18 around town on 87. If I put 90-91 gas in when pulling a load… --- ## [Car crawls when I step on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-crawls-when-i-step-on-the-gas/80906)
**Author:** [@editorjoan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/editorjoan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-crawls-when-i-step-on-the-gas/80906 "2013-08-15T07:17:04Z")
This past January (I live in Minnesota), I started to have an issue with my 2002 Ford Focus 4D SE (120,000 miles, automatic transmission). Sometimes (not always) when I first start the car, either at home or after it's b… --- ## [Volvo 760 turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-760-turbo/80913)
**Author:** [@judyr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judyr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-760-turbo/80913 "2013-08-15T06:43:00Z")
My 1990 Volvo 760 turbo has a problem. The brakes are sometimes hard to depress (although they work). When this happens, there are accompanying problems with sluggish acceleration and difficulty with the automatic shif… --- ## [2003 VW Jetta Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-jetta-overheating/80459)
**Author:** [@Kashka11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kashka11)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-jetta-overheating/80459 "2013-08-15T06:42:11Z")
My Jetta started to overheat on Friday. I've since changed the expansion tank, the radiator and the thermostat. It idles fine, but once I start to rev the engine it overheats. When I stop revving the engine the temperatu… --- ## [SUBARU SVX Transmission Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-svx-transmission-swap/80409)
**Author:** [@atropical1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atropical1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-svx-transmission-swap/80409 "2013-08-15T05:48:05Z")
Hello, Has anyone done, or has had done, a tranny swap for this vehicle? I am having to replace the transmission with that of a 1993-1998 Legacy 2.5L, which requires changing the rear differential also. What pit-falls … --- ## [Bmw 740i - 2002](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-740i-2002/80886)
**Author:** [@ssk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-740i-2002/80886 "2013-08-15T05:10:35Z")
Hi, I have a BMW 740I that has over 200,000 miles on the clock, I have noticed in the past couple of day that the check engine light when I turn on the ignition that it flashes then becomes still, does anyone know what… --- ## [Bought a 03 Toyota Sienna 53k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-03-toyota-sienna-53k/80910)
**Author:** [@Takem01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Takem01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-a-03-toyota-sienna-53k/80910 "2013-08-15T04:23:30Z")
Ok. Pulled the trigger. Now I need to know what to inspect/replace to get the buggy up to snuff. Here's what I'm thinking: Check brake pads/rotors Brake fluid Coolant fill or replace Oil check (replace if dark) Check/r… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1746) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1748)