# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1796 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1797 --- ## [Diplomat or Caprice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diplomat-or-caprice/79385)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diplomat-or-caprice/79385 "2013-05-21T00:43:46Z")
I have a theoretecal question, If i were to buy a car for a 120mile round trip commute per day and there was a 90 caprice with 128k miles with 305 or a 87 diplomat with a 5.2 and 68k which would be more reliable. I real… --- ## [1996 Buick LeSabre HVAC fan will not shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-lesabre-hvac-fan-will-not-shut-off/79399)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-buick-lesabre-hvac-fan-will-not-shut-off/79399 "2013-05-20T23:26:26Z")
My son's car overheated yesterday due to a sudden crack in the radiator. He had it towed to me. There was no evidence of a blown head gasket or cracked block, so I replaced the radiator. Since the battery was dead, I… --- ## [Lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease/79405)
**Author:** [@P21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/P21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lease/79405 "2013-05-20T23:03:39Z")
LAST DEC I LEASED A 2013 BUICK LACROSS. THE SALE PRICE WAS AROUND 34k. BEFORE I REACHED A 39 MONTHLY CHARGE OF $319.16 I HAD TO JUMP HOOPS PAYING FOR MANY ITEMS I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND: ASSESSORIES, LEASE ACQUISIITION,… --- ## [Check Engine Light flashed 3x then off-NO OBD code on attached ScanTool-2000 Accord ex 4cyl 198k mi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashed-3x-then-off-no-obd-code-on-attached-scantool-2000-accord-ex-4cyl-198k-mi/79416)
**Author:** [@davejonas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davejonas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-flashed-3x-then-off-no-obd-code-on-attached-scantool-2000-accord-ex-4cyl-198k-mi/79416 "2013-05-20T21:34:03Z")
My question: was there some some OBD code or light I should have expected (that didn't show)? What did the flashing Check Engine Light mean? At 10:30pm last night, I picked my wife and bro-in-law up from the Logan air… --- ## [2007 Odyssey problem with A/C blower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-odyssey-problem-with-a-c-blower/79403)
**Author:** [@MMHester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MMHester)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-odyssey-problem-with-a-c-blower/79403 "2013-05-20T20:41:15Z")
My 2007 Honda Odyssey has problems with the A/C blower. When I turn the AC on, the vents have nice cold air coming from the passenger side if the car, but the driver side is warm. It's not until about 20 minutes in, that… --- ## [Running hot and turning off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-hot-and-turning-off/79420)
**Author:** [@MaddyJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaddyJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-hot-and-turning-off/79420 "2013-05-20T20:00:18Z")
I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand AM for about 4 days now the car has been running hot. When it gets too hot the car dies and I have to jump the battery. Could this be more then a simple thermostat problem? --- ## [Vibration in my Vdub after some front end work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-my-vdub-after-some-front-end-work/79371)
**Author:** [@mjneuharth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjneuharth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-in-my-vdub-after-some-front-end-work/79371 "2013-05-20T17:11:24Z")
I'm driving a '02 Jetta. It's a manual and has the 1.8L turbo engine. After a long winter where my traction was getting worse and worse, I found that the driver's side wheel was almost completely bald from ~1/5 of the … --- ## [Effect of excessive engine temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effect-of-excessive-engine-temperature/79415)
**Author:** [@WybooLarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WybooLarry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/effect-of-excessive-engine-temperature/79415 "2013-05-20T16:56:15Z")
When I had 67 miles on my 2013 Chrysler T&C Van it stalled and would not immediately restart. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center revealed both the coolant and engine oil temp was in excess of 300 degrees. After 15… --- ## [2003 Odyssey has a mind of its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-odyssey-has-a-mind-of-its-own/79408)
**Author:** [@pacoalvarez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pacoalvarez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-odyssey-has-a-mind-of-its-own/79408 "2013-05-20T07:33:37Z")
I have a 2003 Odyssey EX - everything was working fine up up to last year. When summer was almost at an end, the A/C suddenly failed. I pressed the 'Auto' button, I heard the compressor kick in and felt the slight kick/d… --- ## [New cars - smaller rear windows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-smaller-rear-windows/79356)
**Author:** [@CrockAlley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrockAlley)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cars-smaller-rear-windows/79356 "2013-05-20T07:06:11Z")
I'm coming off of six years of driving a 98 Ford Escort. I test drove a Hyundai Accent today. The only think I didn't like about the driving experience was the read window/rear view mirror. The bottom third of the mirror… --- ## [Help! Child Safety Lock/Broken Handle/Door Panel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-child-safety-lock-broken-handle-door-panel/79414)
**Author:** [@jenferko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenferko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-child-safety-lock-broken-handle-door-panel/79414 "2013-05-20T06:39:48Z")
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe the back driver side door child safety lock is on and the outside door handle is broken. I can no longer open from the inside (child lock on) or the outside (handle or clip broken). How do I take of… --- ## [Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue/78817)
**Author:** [@stobro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stobro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue/78817 "2013-05-20T05:34:21Z")
My Nissan sentra will start on the coldest day, but now that it's getting warmer it sometimes won't start! Turn the key and I have power to everything, but engage the starter and nothing! Not even a click! Try and try an… --- ## [2004 Impala Won't Start...Please Diagnose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-impala-wont-start-please-diagnose/79411)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-impala-wont-start-please-diagnose/79411 "2013-05-20T05:32:06Z")
So this car has been having overheating problems since I first purchased it. I've operated it, but I've had to keep the heat going full blast to keep the coolant tank from overheating. Last night I was driving on the i… --- ## [Old Nissan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-nissan/78577)
**Author:** [@husker\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/husker_fan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-nissan/78577 "2013-05-20T05:29:19Z")
I have a 1991 Nissan Sentra with 151,427 miles. The past several months I will be driving along and suddenly the car will stop working and it won't restart right away. The following parts have been replaced within the … --- ## [2006 Equinox Cruise Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-equinox-cruise-control/79400)
**Author:** [@blizzardman99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blizzardman99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-equinox-cruise-control/79400 "2013-05-20T04:32:05Z")
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. The issue is that during the winter the cruise control works perfectly. During the summer it doesn't work at all. During the Spring and Fall it is intermittent. It's not a big issue but, … --- ## [96 Buick century tapping no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-buick-century-tapping-no-power/79409)
**Author:** [@runamuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runamuck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-buick-century-tapping-no-power/79409 "2013-05-20T02:13:25Z")
I have a 96 Buick century 3.1. 120k miles. While driving I experienced hesitation while accelerating. Found a place to stop. Checked oil it was very low. Oil light never came on. Added 3 qts of oil and let it cool. Cheke… --- ## [2008 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-vw-jetta/79407)
**Author:** [@Mariah1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariah1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-vw-jetta/79407 "2013-05-20T02:02:40Z")
Hi, I'm currently driving a 2008 VW Jetta, whcih I purchased in 2010 as certified pre-owned with only one owner from the local dealership here in Phoenix, AZ. I LOVE this car and drive it a lot for work. When I purchse… --- ## [2003 Corvette w/ manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corvette-w-manual-transmission/79337)
**Author:** [@gpsboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gpsboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-corvette-w-manual-transmission/79337 "2013-05-20T00:50:40Z")
My 2003 Corvette has 17,000 gentle miles on it. At around 15,000 miles I found that I couldn't get the car into 5th gear. It has a grinding metallic sound. All the other gears and the clutch work fine - and I've been for… --- ## ['08 LaCrosse throttle behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-lacrosse-throttle-behavior/79413)
**Author:** [@Weevie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weevie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-lacrosse-throttle-behavior/79413 "2013-05-20T00:18:40Z")
Recently bought an '08 Buick LaCrosse w/92k miles. It accelerates normally up to about 15% pedal position, then it stops increasing from 15 to about 30%. If you play with the gas, the engine does not respond. Once you… --- ## [1991 Buick Century won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-buick-century-wont-start/78395)
**Author:** [@CMDecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMDecker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-buick-century-wont-start/78395 "2013-05-19T23:07:20Z")
I bought a well-used 1991 Buick Century for my son in December '12. At that point I put in a battery that was bought brand new just the month before. The car ran fine until a couple weeks ago. He tried to start it but on… --- ## [Galant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/galant/79410)
**Author:** [@bb00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bb00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/galant/79410 "2013-05-19T22:32:10Z")
Mitsubishi Galant 2001 about 90k Occassionally, Galant will jerk at a complete stop, or after foot is released from brake pedal after a complete stop or when pressing on gas pedal after complete stop. The check engine li… --- ## [Ball Joints and Tie Rods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joints-and-tie-rods/79319)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joints-and-tie-rods/79319 "2013-05-19T21:13:19Z")
In a move that should surprise nobody, my 2007 Jeep Compass with 60,000 miles has worn out its ball joints and tie rod ends. Again. First time was fixed under warranty not long after I bought the car used. This time a… --- ## [Lexus RX330 radiator replacement - need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-radiator-replacement-need-advice/79406)
**Author:** [@buttercup9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buttercup9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-radiator-replacement-need-advice/79406 "2013-05-19T20:09:40Z")
My radiator is starting to show signs of leaking - and I've been advised to replace it. How important is it to buy the radiator from the dealership versus buying an aftermarket radiator? The dealership is quoting me apro… --- ## [Gr Cherokee tranny and front wheel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753)
**Author:** [@Stan\_in\_Mancos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan_in_Mancos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753 "2013-05-19T20:03:34Z")
I have a 1998 Gr Cherokee with an automatic tranny. It is slow to shift when cold and the overdrive shifting works reasonably well but I have been told by a reputable mechanic that the tranny needs a new tranny filter a… --- ## [Maintenance on Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-honda-accord/79380)
**Author:** [@MEJane17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MEJane17)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-on-honda-accord/79380 "2013-05-19T20:02:38Z")
My parents, who are in their late 80's, own a 2004 Honda Accord with 59K miles. It sits in a garage in Iowa for six months while they are in Florida during the winter. Today, they had it serviced at the local Honda dea… --- ## [Honda Accord w/o working transmission. Is she worth more than $200?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-w-o-working-transmission-is-she-worth-more-than-200/79322)
**Author:** [@NicoleS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicoleS)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-w-o-working-transmission-is-she-worth-more-than-200/79322 "2013-05-19T19:53:05Z")
Hello Everybody! I wrote a question a little over a week ago concerning my 98 Honda Accord LX. She has 162,000 miles on her. I initially wrote about the transmission in my car going. Since then I have decided it was t… --- ## [Honda civic Gas Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-gas-cover/79396)
**Author:** [@unicoi\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unicoi_man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-gas-cover/79396 "2013-05-19T19:22:50Z")
Hi, My 2007 Honda Civic will not release the gas cover whenever I push down on the lever on the left side of the driver door. I have to keep jiggling it and eventually it will release. I tried spraying wd-40 on the latch… --- ## [2004 Saab 9.3 2.0T problem shifting in first and second after driving for 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-2-0t-problem-shifting-in-first-and-second-after-driving-for-30-minutes/79401)
**Author:** [@missourimule](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missourimule)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-2-0t-problem-shifting-in-first-and-second-after-driving-for-30-minutes/79401 "2013-05-19T18:53:42Z")
Has 118,000 miles and we have replaced speed sensors and changed transmission fluid and updated computer software. It runs perfectly for 30 minutes whether driving in town or highway but then hesitates and jerks when shi… --- ## [Honda Accord Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-transmission/79381)
**Author:** [@kechene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kechene)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-transmission/79381 "2013-05-19T17:25:07Z")
I took my 2000 Honda Accord to the mechanic and he told me my transmission is failing. He suggested that I put in a re-built transmission. I trust my mechanic, but considering the car has 207,000 miles on it I am not su… --- ## [Fluid dripping on floor after drive axle replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-dripping-on-floor-after-drive-axle-replacement/79398)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2013, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluid-dripping-on-floor-after-drive-axle-replacement/79398 "2013-05-19T08:36:02Z")
Hello, I just had my right drive axle replaced on my 1992 accord today at a mechanic chain store. I have notice fluid leaking/dripping from where the axle and transmission meet. Any suggestions what is occurring? Could i… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1795) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1797)