# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1799 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1800 --- ## [2001 Chevy Prizm not starting - intermittent, possible cause found?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-prizm-not-starting-intermittent-possible-cause-found/79300)
**Author:** [@timropp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timropp)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-prizm-not-starting-intermittent-possible-cause-found/79300 "2013-05-15T17:57:11Z")
Have a 2001 Prizm with 120k miles on it. Just had the recommended 120k service done a month or two ago (local shop that has been reliable to me) and they commented on how mechanically solid my car was. Thursday drove … --- ## [Towing a Fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-fit/79262)
**Author:** [@Boilerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boilerman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-a-fit/79262 "2013-05-15T17:24:43Z")
I am going to tow my Honda Fit Auto with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome. The owners manual says to remove the radio fuse (30amp) so that the battery does not run down while towing. The fuse is not easy to g… --- ## [1999 Ford Ranger suddenly lost speed and stopped moving last night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-suddenly-lost-speed-and-stopped-moving-last-night/79242)
**Author:** [@IanHannah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IanHannah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-suddenly-lost-speed-and-stopped-moving-last-night/79242 "2013-05-15T17:07:23Z")
Hi we're Ian and Hannah (mostly Hannah right now.) Ian doesn't think we have enough information yet to ask your community about this incident, but I figure we can add more info if/when it's available. Figures I would fi… --- ## [High idle when cranking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-when-cranking/79281)
**Author:** [@GNB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GNB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-idle-when-cranking/79281 "2013-05-15T16:24:51Z")
When motor is cranked go into high idle. Changed air flow sensor on filter housing, throttle control sensor, air charge temp. sensor, --- ## [Honda Civic Hybrid Motor Mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-motor-mount/79320)
**Author:** [@Honda\_Gal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda_Gal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-hybrid-motor-mount/79320 "2013-05-15T08:32:18Z")
I have a 2004 Civic Hybrid with 120,000 miles. It's been lurching when I step on the gas. I took it to a mechanic who said all 4 motor mounts were 'broken' and they replaced them. The car is still in the shop and they ar… --- ## ['08 Lacrosse low oil pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-lacrosse-low-oil-pressure/79198)
**Author:** [@Indy47405](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indy47405)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-lacrosse-low-oil-pressure/79198 "2013-05-15T08:15:39Z")
Was hoping to get some advice regarding an '08 Lacrosse low oil pressure indicator. About a month ago, after starting the car and the "dummy" lights going off, a "low oil pressure" readout came up in the odometer area. … --- ## [Timing Cover Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-cover-leak/79307)
**Author:** [@Dobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dobb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-cover-leak/79307 "2013-05-15T07:52:36Z")
Hey everyone, I have an oil leak from the timing chain cover on my 04 Ford Escape XLT. As of right now, the leak seems to be fairly small - apart from the oil that gathers along the back of the pan, I might see maybe 2… --- ## [Headlights coming on by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-coming-on-by-themselves/79305)
**Author:** [@Mattlg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mattlg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-coming-on-by-themselves/79305 "2013-05-15T07:52:10Z")
The Headlights on my 2001 Chevy Blazer will come on by themselves. The Headlight switch is in the off position. It will Switch between the daytime running lights and nighttime lights. What Is causing This? --- ## [$2200 to replace a single Lexus headlight?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2200-to-replace-a-single-lexus-headlight/71595)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2200-to-replace-a-single-lexus-headlight/71595 "2013-05-15T07:50:21Z")
I was listening to this Consumer's Advocate radio show today, and this lady called in, saying she owned a fairly new Lexus, and her headlight had filled with water. She was only 1 month past her warranty period. She sai… --- ## [Alternative Alternator Amperage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-alternator-amperage/78497)
**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-alternator-amperage/78497 "2013-05-15T07:42:47Z")
So my 2007 Jeep Compass 2.4L needs an alternator (I think). It turns out you can either get a 115 amp or 140 amp alternator. Is there a way to know which one i need without first taking everything apart to look at it (… --- ## [2007 Dodge Grand Caravan won't shift going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-shift-going-uphill/79317)
**Author:** [@SchnabelJS11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SchnabelJS11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-wont-shift-going-uphill/79317 "2013-05-15T05:27:13Z")
My 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.8L engine won't shift going up hill. On any incline, it stays in the gear it was in when the incline starts and will never upshift. So we're stuck going 20 to 25MPH up hill. Once w… --- ## [2007 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8L won't shift going uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-3-8l-wont-shift-going-uphill/79316)
**Author:** [@SchnabelJS11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SchnabelJS11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-3-8l-wont-shift-going-uphill/79316 "2013-05-15T05:14:07Z")
My 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.8L engine won't shift going up hill. On any incline, it stays in the gear it was in when the incline starts and will never upshift. So we're stuck going 20 to 25MPH up hill. Once w… --- ## [The Fine Art of Car Washing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fine-art-of-car-washing/79259)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fine-art-of-car-washing/79259 "2013-05-15T04:59:20Z")
Today, I let my local jr hi dance team wash my car in a fund raiser. I let someone else wash my car may be a dozen times in 3 dozen years. My car is a 99 Civic, salvage so I felt pretty confident in the girls doing minim… --- ## [Whistling noise in rear wheel area after tire rotation (2013 Kia Forte)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-in-rear-wheel-area-after-tire-rotation-2013-kia-forte/79292)
**Author:** [@emr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-in-rear-wheel-area-after-tire-rotation-2013-kia-forte/79292 "2013-05-15T04:48:55Z")
Got a tire rotation a two weeks ago on my new 2013 Kia Forte (purchased in August 2012). Now, I have a very high pitched whistling noise coming from the rear tire area. t\\The sound happens at all speeds. The sound is the… --- ## [Rubber creaking noise when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-creaking-noise-when-braking/79272)
**Author:** [@TheMave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-creaking-noise-when-braking/79272 "2013-05-15T04:07:51Z")
I own a Hyundai Santa Fe thats reaching 70,000 miles. I had my brakes and rotors looked at a month ago and they said its getting low but im good for a couple months. Now I have this weird noise thats sounds like as if my… --- ## [Bad transmission or just filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-transmission-or-just-filter/79274)
**Author:** [@lildevil62034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lildevil62034)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-transmission-or-just-filter/79274 "2013-05-15T03:56:11Z")
Ok so about a week ago I was driving my 02 impala and I heard a loud noise while driving at 30 mph and it lasted till about 50mph. well I had my dad take it down the road while I was at work about 5 days later to hear wh… --- ## [2005 Honda Accord Radio with stutter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-radio-with-stutter/79308)
**Author:** [@jeimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeimer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-radio-with-stutter/79308 "2013-05-15T03:39:45Z")
I really like the car. It's functional, relatively efficient, quite enough, comfortable enough, and roomy enough. Getting from point A to point B is more-or-less struggle free. Struggle free, that is, unless my wife ride… --- ## [2003 Mazda 6 possible transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-6-possible-transmission/79294)
**Author:** [@trad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mazda-6-possible-transmission/79294 "2013-05-14T22:47:17Z")
2003 Maxda 6 automatic transmission with 167k miles and in the past 2 days has been slow to move forward when placed in the drive position. Only happens when first starting after sitting cold all night and after sitting… --- ## [Ford fusion se cruise control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-se-cruise-control/79303)
**Author:** [@las123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/las123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-se-cruise-control/79303 "2013-05-14T22:12:22Z")
I have a 2010 fusion and it was in the shop for something else and when i got it back didn't notice right a way it had no cruise control been 1 month and it is to late to take back and say fix it what can i do to fix t… --- ## [Saturn Ion Not starting Cold Weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-not-starting-cold-weather/79304)
**Author:** [@andreae](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andreae)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-not-starting-cold-weather/79304 "2013-05-14T19:36:42Z")
Ok so this isnt actually a question but an answer since theres a billion questions already posted about this (one being mine) and I cant respond to them all with what I figured out. I have a saturn Ion 2003 and in cold o… --- ## [1997 Honda Accord clutch problem / cylinder problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-clutch-problem-cylinder-problem/79298)
**Author:** [@alexanderxcy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexanderxcy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-accord-clutch-problem-cylinder-problem/79298 "2013-05-14T18:29:55Z")
Hi all, I have a 97 Honda Accord LX stick shift that's giving me some trouble. I bought it at 146k miles and now it has 151k miles. -- Here is the symptom -- I feel that I have to lift the clutch pedel higher to ful… --- ## [06 Sebring-Buzz type noise when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-sebring-buzz-type-noise-when-accelerating/79105)
**Author:** [@FreddieNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FreddieNY)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-sebring-buzz-type-noise-when-accelerating/79105 "2013-05-14T17:02:47Z")
There is a low buzz sound when I have my foot on the gas pedal. It doesn't seem to effect acceleration or anything. At first I thought it was a wheel bearing but the noise disappears when I remove my foot from the ped… --- ## [Do they balance the wheel or the tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-balance-the-wheel-or-the-tire/79269)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-they-balance-the-wheel-or-the-tire/79269 "2013-05-14T16:21:32Z")
I had a new tire recently balanced. Then it popped a few days later, so I get a used one. They forgot to balance that 2nd tire. But, I get no wobble, so I assume the 2nd tire is balanced. Did the first balance address … --- ## [Subaru Legacy Spec B drivers side clunking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-spec-b-drivers-side-clunking-noise/75385)
**Author:** [@Roadsterman01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadsterman01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-spec-b-drivers-side-clunking-noise/75385 "2013-05-14T08:45:30Z")
Hey all, I have a 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B. It is a great car, and I am very happy with it. However, it is making this noise and no one can figure out what it is. I have taken it to the dealership three times and t… --- ## [Missing, stuttering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-stuttering/79291)
**Author:** [@cohensm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cohensm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-stuttering/79291 "2013-05-14T08:34:43Z")
I've been having a problem with my 1991 Toyota Camry, which has a manual transmission. Sometimes when I am accelerating, it seems to stutter, something other people have referred to as "missing". It seems to happen when … --- ## [Mazda 6 AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-ac/79271)
**Author:** [@mitalasano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mitalasano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-ac/79271 "2013-05-14T07:05:02Z")
I have a 2008 Mazda 6 that has been a great car, but with it getting warmer, every time I use the AC the air coming through the vents starts warm then cools, then warms then cools. What is causing it to be so inconsiste… --- ## [IAC problem on 89 Mustang GT 5.0 manual trans.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-problem-on-89-mustang-gt-5-0-manual-trans/79296)
**Author:** [@Howie32703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howie32703)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-problem-on-89-mustang-gt-5-0-manual-trans/79296 "2013-05-14T05:52:39Z")
I posted a few weeks ago about a problem I fixed with the MAF ( leak after the MAF ). 89 GT 111k miles, ( car restored to showroom condition ) Last week I pull to a stop light and idle is at 2000 RPM. Shut engine off and… --- ## [Rip Off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-off/79277)
**Author:** [@naive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naive)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-off/79277 "2013-05-14T05:51:30Z")
I just had a 1999 Lexus 3000 ES with 14,000 miles inspected and was told that I needed an oil change, timing belt and water pump replacement, and the spark plugs replaced. The cost: $3200. I was told the reason it was t… --- ## [1999 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4L V6 cooling system issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-am-3-4l-v6-cooling-system-issues/79282)
**Author:** [@JackMan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-am-3-4l-v6-cooling-system-issues/79282 "2013-05-14T05:44:12Z")
I am working on my daughters 1999 Grand Am with the 3.4 L V6. I was told by a shop that the heads gasket(s) were blown and needed to be replaced. So, because I'm her dad (a better than average backyard mechanic) and she'… --- ## [98 Ford Mustang Hard Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-mustang-hard-start/76572)
**Author:** [@manda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2013, 5:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-ford-mustang-hard-start/76572 "2013-05-14T05:36:52Z")
Simple question: Is it possible that battery problem/corrosion in battery cables would allow car to crank but not start on first try when cold? (Car normally starts on 2nd or 3rd try). I've read some places that if ca… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1798) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1800)