# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1763 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1764 --- ## [2005 Equinox Cold Restart Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-equinox-cold-restart-issue/80430)
**Author:** [@The\_Poet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/The_Poet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-equinox-cold-restart-issue/80430 "2013-07-20T18:03:47Z")
I read a similar post but no resolution. My '05 Equinox starts fine most of the time, but when I make a quick stop before its fully warmed up I have to slightly depress the accelerator to get it to start. Now I know wi… --- ## [2010 Chevy Malibu Electrical issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-malibu-electrical-issue/80177)
**Author:** [@Tankmech92](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tankmech92)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevy-malibu-electrical-issue/80177 "2013-07-20T17:06:22Z")
My wife just purchased a 2010 Chevy Malibu LS 4 Cyl, 2.4L. Whenever she hits a bump the dash lights go out. I do not know if her Daytime running lamps go out too, just that her dash lights do. I checked the sensor on the… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey Steering Wheel Wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-steering-wheel-wobble/80399)
**Author:** [@KriSam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KriSam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-steering-wheel-wobble/80399 "2013-07-20T15:58:30Z")
Hi, Off late my Honda Odyssey steering wheel wobble beyond 60MPH ONLY while going STRAIGHT and foot off of the GAS (which enters eco mode). My mechanic looked at it and said, it is not alignment or any mechanical issue.… --- ## [Honda brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-brakes/80397)
**Author:** [@jintegra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jintegra)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-brakes/80397 "2013-07-20T15:24:46Z")
I recently purchased a 2011 Honda civic ex coupe in Feb 2013 w/ 17,000 miles on it. I just took it to the dealer for my first service in July. I was told by the service advisor that the brake pads will need to be repaced… --- ## [Am I asking for trouble if I tow a trailer with a Mazda CX-5?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-asking-for-trouble-if-i-tow-a-trailer-with-a-mazda-cx-5/80398)
**Author:** [@pancakedad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pancakedad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-asking-for-trouble-if-i-tow-a-trailer-with-a-mazda-cx-5/80398 "2013-07-20T15:09:43Z")
In contemplating moving our son back to Virginia Tech from NJ, we are pricing out adding a tow hitch to our 2013 Mazda CX-5. We have access to a small trailer and will be hauling college apartment stuff like a bed, desk… --- ## [Dorman - OE Solutions C.V. Joint Solvent Welded Split Boot Kit Outer experiences?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dorman-oe-solutions-c-v-joint-solvent-welded-split-boot-kit-outer-experiences/80417)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dorman-oe-solutions-c-v-joint-solvent-welded-split-boot-kit-outer-experiences/80417 "2013-07-20T06:54:28Z")
We have a split outer boot on a 2003 ford windstar. I am thinking $19 worth a shot. Any thoughts or ideas? --- ## [Grand Caravan 1998 not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-1998-not-starting/79705)
**Author:** [@Villa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Villa)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 6:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-1998-not-starting/79705 "2013-07-20T06:47:59Z")
Hi! I have a 1998 Grand Caravan 3.8L engine with 157K on it. A month ago changed the EGR valve and replaced the transmission oil. Two days ago, went for shopping, parked the van. Came back and did not start (no crank, no… --- ## [Battery Corrosion Destroying Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-corrosion-destroying-clutch/80426)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-corrosion-destroying-clutch/80426 "2013-07-20T06:38:10Z")
Has anyone else had experience with corrosion from the battery eating through clutch hoses? --- ## [Intermittent Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-air-conditioning/80423)
**Author:** [@allsburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allsburg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-air-conditioning/80423 "2013-07-20T06:21:57Z")
I've got a 2000 Mazda Protege. Up until about a month ago, the AC worked great. Then, summer hit and now the AC kind of comes and goes. It usually stays on in the morning, at least for an hour or so. Then the fan sta… --- ## [Buying a Car, to suit up, or not to suit up (other car buying advice welcome as well)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-to-suit-up-or-not-to-suit-up-other-car-buying-advice-welcome-as-well/80363)
**Author:** [@FITtobetied](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FITtobetied)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-to-suit-up-or-not-to-suit-up-other-car-buying-advice-welcome-as-well/80363 "2013-07-20T05:07:36Z")
This is the sort of question I thought could only be answered at Car Talk. I was recently walking through my car buying strategy -- get online quotes from all the dealers in my region, compare, ask dealers to beat the be… --- ## [New starter for 2005 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-for-2005-nissan-sentra/80420)
**Author:** [@yesidriveapinto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yesidriveapinto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-starter-for-2005-nissan-sentra/80420 "2013-07-20T03:56:49Z")
How much should it cost for a new starter for a 2005 Nissan Sentra? I should ask what is a reasonable price for the starter and labor? Nissan is telling me $500. Also, the starter he showed me was plastic and all the one… --- ## [Keep gas tank full?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-gas-tank-full/80331)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-gas-tank-full/80331 "2013-07-20T03:35:37Z")
In ye olden times, we kept our gas tanks full to keep out air and therefore condensation. I have retained this habit. However, I am rethinking it. I have a Tahoe with a big gas tank, and I don't drive it much, maybe 2… --- ## [Subaru Impreza Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-tires/75432)
**Author:** [@Sumbuddy62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sumbuddy62)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-impreza-tires/75432 "2013-07-20T02:27:12Z")
I bought a 2012 Subaru Impreza in February, 2012, and when I brought it in at 9,000 miles, I was told that I needed new tires. They checked everything on the car and could find nothing. They were factory-installed Yoko… --- ## [Whining 2004 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-2004-honda-cr-v/80393)
**Author:** [@bmblsad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bmblsad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-2004-honda-cr-v/80393 "2013-07-19T20:14:08Z")
About 2 weeks ago, my 2004 Honda CR-V (176K miles, manual transmission) started making sort of a dry, whistling, whining sound. It's not a grinding sound but more like wind whistling through something metal...? I think… --- ## [Gas vs brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vs-brakes/80405)
**Author:** [@outbackrider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/outbackrider)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-vs-brakes/80405 "2013-07-19T18:28:35Z")
When I use my automatic transmission to slow my vehicle on steep downhills, the RPMs are much higher than when the engine idles because I use my brakes. The pistons are firing many more times per minute - so am i using … --- ## [2002 v70 volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-v70-volvo/80412)
**Author:** [@FREEDOM\_99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FREEDOM_99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-v70-volvo/80412 "2013-07-19T18:18:04Z")
I just bought car but the odometer doesn't light up so can't see the mileage. It is operated by fuse, bulb? --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry calipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-calipers/80407)
**Author:** [@Pixie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pixie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-calipers/80407 "2013-07-19T18:16:31Z")
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry that we purchased 14 months ago. When purchased it had bad brakes so the dealer replaced the rotors and calipers at their expense. A month ago I took the car in for a routine oil change and w… --- ## [Water leak in 2000 Camry XL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leak-in-2000-camry-xl/80400)
**Author:** [@Beanball](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beanball)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leak-in-2000-camry-xl/80400 "2013-07-19T17:41:05Z")
Every time it rains the carpet is very wet by the left drivers foot. I have cleaned out the drain behind the front wheel and used a heavy gauge plastic mono line to clean out the drain for the moon roof. Unfortunately it… --- ## ['99 Honda Accord LEV catalytic converter - two quotes, $330 and $1000 - why the difference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-accord-lev-catalytic-converter-two-quotes-330-and-1000-why-the-difference/80385)
**Author:** [@lizmari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizmari)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-accord-lev-catalytic-converter-two-quotes-330-and-1000-why-the-difference/80385 "2013-07-19T17:41:01Z")
Our check engine light is on, and we had it checked out by the dealership and an independent garage - both told us that the catalytic converter was "bad." The dealership quoted us about $1000 to replace the catalytic co… --- ## [1992 Camry occassionally doesn't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-camry-occassionally-doesnt-start/80411)
**Author:** [@tipton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tipton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-camry-occassionally-doesnt-start/80411 "2013-07-19T17:30:10Z")
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry. About once every 15 to 20 times I turn the ignition, the car won't start. Sometimes there's just a click and then nothing, and sometimes all the lights on the dashboard will flash for a second… --- ## [Should I accept a free but damaged 2002 Jaguar S-Type?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-accept-a-free-but-damaged-2002-jaguar-s-type/80290)
**Author:** [@Billzbub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billzbub)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-accept-a-free-but-damaged-2002-jaguar-s-type/80290 "2013-07-19T17:24:35Z")
My mother-in-law in Tennessee wants to give my step-daughter in Orlando her 2002 Jaguar S-Type V6, which sounds awesome at first. However, it has a few things wrong with it. It has cosmetic hail damage, which really i… --- ## [Sluggish 1994 Dodge Pickup 4X4 360 cu in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-1994-dodge-pickup-4x4-360-cu-in/80410)
**Author:** [@KnowlesMT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KnowlesMT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sluggish-1994-dodge-pickup-4x4-360-cu-in/80410 "2013-07-19T15:02:17Z")
I bought a 1994 4X4 with over drive, new. For the past 19 years I have had mushy brakes, the motor pinged when asked to work, but the gas mileage was acceptable. When the Check Engine light \[about a month ago\] came on t… --- ## [Overdrive light flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdrive-light-flashing/80416)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdrive-light-flashing/80416 "2013-07-19T07:17:10Z")
July 16 in Repair and Maintenance i have a 1996 ford taurus dohc v6 147239 miles..when i get over 60 mph my overdrive light starts flashing and the car still drives find..i did have new transmission fluid and new fillter… --- ## [Prius Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-battery/80233)
**Author:** [@SoNewSammie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SoNewSammie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-battery/80233 "2013-07-19T04:22:03Z")
I own a 2002 Toyota Prius. I got the prius battery replaced in April 2013 however, I've recently experienced two breakdowns in the middle of the road. I think the car shut off because the battery overheated...the warning… --- ## [To Buy or Not to Buy: 2004 Toyota Prius w/76,000 miles (in Switzerland)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-2004-toyota-prius-w-76-000-miles-in-switzerland/80224)
**Author:** [@swissmiss2013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swissmiss2013)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-2004-toyota-prius-w-76-000-miles-in-switzerland/80224 "2013-07-19T04:00:35Z")
We live in Switzerland and are considering buying a 2004 Toyota Prius with 76,000 miles in good condition for $6000. However, it comes without a guarantee, and we've been warned against purchasing a nine-year-old hybrid … --- ## [Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/80380)
**Author:** [@cpap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpap)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/80380 "2013-07-19T03:54:26Z")
2007 Mini Cooper S - Engine light stays on but when I have it checked no codes show up. Any answers or suggestions???? --- ## [No Cold on 2000 BMW 323 AC - Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cold-on-2000-bmw-323-ac-help/80238)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-cold-on-2000-bmw-323-ac-help/80238 "2013-07-19T03:31:16Z")
My 323 has been in & out of the shop four times in the past month for the A/C. First to evacuate & recharge freon (still blew hot air). Second to replace condenser, AC drier, valve (still blew hot air: condenser was "def… --- ## [Disperse This!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disperse-this/80304)
**Author:** [@jrweblackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrweblackey)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disperse-this/80304 "2013-07-19T01:03:16Z")
On this week's Car Talk, our last call really took the biscotti! We heard from Dave in New Jersey who called in to share something surprising: if you point your keyless remote towards your chin, the range is greatly impr… --- ## [How is cruise repaired](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-cruise-repaired/80413)
**Author:** [@FREEDOM\_99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FREEDOM_99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-is-cruise-repaired/80413 "2013-07-19T00:53:02Z")
Just bought very nice Volvo but the cruise doesn't work, I have the manual but is it a fuse that controls it? --- ## [Engine Hesitation + Electrical spurt on radio and speedometer needle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-hesitation-electrical-spurt-on-radio-and-speedometer-needle/80242)
**Author:** [@jorgealmeida](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jorgealmeida)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-hesitation-electrical-spurt-on-radio-and-speedometer-needle/80242 "2013-07-19T00:47:00Z")
I drive a stick Ford Focus 2002 and when I accelerate, the car hesitates/bogs down. This happens more when it is going up and heavily loaded. It happens more on low RPM but it also happens on high RPM. I can accelerate o… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1762) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1764)