# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1814 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1815 --- ## [Re: My Vehicle Producing White Smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-my-vehicle-producing-white-smoke/75698)
**Author:** [@Alamo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alamo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-my-vehicle-producing-white-smoke/75698 "2013-04-23T01:57:10Z")
My VW Passat 2002 produces lots of white smoke when stop at light or parked and restart. My engine light stays on after spending over $200.00 trying to get fixed. Need help please. --- ## [Lincolin ls horn not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincolin-ls-horn-not-working/78863)
**Author:** [@almostdave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/almostdave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincolin-ls-horn-not-working/78863 "2013-04-23T01:05:09Z")
The horn on my Lincoln ls is not working. I have checked horn switch --- ## [A/C causes stall when temperature is 104 or above](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-causes-stall-when-temperature-is-104-or-above/78867)
**Author:** [@brobesky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brobesky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-causes-stall-when-temperature-is-104-or-above/78867 "2013-04-23T00:57:27Z")
I have a 1992 Chevy Silverado 3500 with 28000 original miles. It runs fine as long as the A/C is off. If I run the A/C on a day where the temperature reaches 104+ the engine will stall and cannot be restarted for at leas… --- ## [Chevrolet Corvair Failure to Stay On by Itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-corvair-failure-to-stay-on-by-itself/78860)
**Author:** [@Corvairdrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Corvairdrian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevrolet-corvair-failure-to-stay-on-by-itself/78860 "2013-04-23T00:10:26Z")
I noticed that there is no option for the car I drive and was hoping to get some insight from whoever can help. I've owned a 1967 Chevrolet Corvair 110 for about a year now and it has always ran good (i made sure to turn… --- ## [Toyoita Solara Owner's manuals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyoita-solara-owners-manuals/78853)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyoita-solara-owners-manuals/78853 "2013-04-23T00:02:32Z")
Where online can a friend of mine obtain these manuals or info for a 2011 SolaraV6? --- ## [Mice love our Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-love-our-prius/77766)
**Author:** [@Hybrid1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hybrid1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice-love-our-prius/77766 "2013-04-22T23:13:48Z")
We have a 2009 Prius and the only complaint we have about it is that mice get in on a regular basis. We have removed a mouse nest from the glove compartment and the dealer has removed a huge nest that was on the filter t… --- ## [Traction Control forcing engine to idle down when no loss of traction is present](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-forcing-engine-to-idle-down-when-no-loss-of-traction-is-present/78865)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/traction-control-forcing-engine-to-idle-down-when-no-loss-of-traction-is-present/78865 "2013-04-22T23:11:43Z")
A few months back my Explorer Sport Trac's traction control activated while I was driving up a hill. My engine idled down and I slowed almost to a stop. Almost immediately, the light went off and everything returned to n… --- ## [Engine light question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-question/78781)
**Author:** [@dvi2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvi2020)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-light-question/78781 "2013-04-22T22:49:01Z")
I have a 2001 Ford F-150 v6 2wd. A few weeks ago, the check engine light turned on so I drove to the nearest autozone to hook up their computer and see what the error code was. The technician gave me the code (I don't re… --- ## [Random Reduced power and check engine lights on start-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-reduced-power-and-check-engine-lights-on-start-up/78833)
**Author:** [@Greg\_in\_Grafton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greg_in_Grafton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-reduced-power-and-check-engine-lights-on-start-up/78833 "2013-04-22T22:42:57Z")
Hello, looking for help. I have been battling a random reduced power issue with my 2004 Vue, 85000 miles, 4 cyl engine with manual transmission. On random start ups I will get the reduced power and check engine lights. N… --- ## [Transmission or timing \[or something else?\]](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-timing-or-something-else/78831)
**Author:** [@puzz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puzz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-or-timing-or-something-else/78831 "2013-04-22T22:04:56Z")
My daughters car jerks periodically at highway speed. She's been told her transmission is OK and she's not concerned about the car. My wife is very concerned! It has never stalled, and seems to run fine, then a little ro… --- ## [I hear a grinding noise from tire area when in motion and when stopping and happens only intermitten](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hear-a-grinding-noise-from-tire-area-when-in-motion-and-when-stopping-and-happens-only-intermitten/78858)
**Author:** [@frost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hear-a-grinding-noise-from-tire-area-when-in-motion-and-when-stopping-and-happens-only-intermitten/78858 "2013-04-22T20:23:34Z")
I hear a grinding noise from tire area when in motion and when stopping and happens only intermittently i have taken my 06 chevy uplander to 2 auto repair shops and to a chevy dealership repair shop now and all three say… --- ## [2001 PT Cruiser Limited edition -RATTLING/CLUNCKING NOISE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruiser-limited-edition-rattling-cluncking-noise/76126)
**Author:** [@artifex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artifex)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruiser-limited-edition-rattling-cluncking-noise/76126 "2013-04-22T18:22:13Z")
Hello all, I recently traded in my old '96 Infiniti for this great 2001 PT Cruiser. It drives great ,,mileage is at 76K and in very good condition ..except for this. Whenever I am driving and going over minor or major b… --- ## [Show 1313 - What was the white powder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1313-what-was-the-white-powder/78368)
**Author:** [@caoimhin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caoimhin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/show-1313-what-was-the-white-powder/78368 "2013-04-22T17:26:50Z")
Was it the head gasket? And what was the chemical that made the white powder? Sorry, I'm not a chemistry person so no idea which of the substances make a white powder (assuming the chemicals suggested actually exist! :… --- ## [1999 chevy tahoe 357 vortex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-357-vortex/78861)
**Author:** [@zlots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zlots)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-357-vortex/78861 "2013-04-22T16:21:47Z")
can i adjust idle on car, seems to be running faster without using gas pedal. --- ## [2005 Chevy Cobalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-cobalt/78805)
**Author:** [@mover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mover)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevy-cobalt/78805 "2013-04-22T13:25:01Z")
My 2005 Chevy Cobalt is refusing to start on occasion. I turn the key, nothing. Its not the battery. I wait exactly 10 minutes and it starts no problem! The dealer wants me to take it in only when this is happening but i… --- ## [Should I find parts for a 1985 Honda Civic 4wd Shuttle/Wagovan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-find-parts-for-a-1985-honda-civic-4wd-shuttle-wagovan/78778)
**Author:** [@Mangaboo2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mangaboo2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-find-parts-for-a-1985-honda-civic-4wd-shuttle-wagovan/78778 "2013-04-22T10:45:48Z")
My little Honda has multiple problems. The most recent problem killed the car entirely. I might tow it somewhere to find out the problem - only if it seems feasible (AKA affordable) to fix the other problems, too. The… --- ## [Water damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage/78846)
**Author:** [@howzamoose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/howzamoose)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage/78846 "2013-04-22T09:32:59Z")
Hello, I have a 2008 Ford E250 cargo van with the 4.6 V8 (186,000 miles) I drove through several puddles of high standing water last week, The last one did the job so to say. I thought I could make it through but I didn'… --- ## ['76 Corvette, '85 Civic Shuttle/Wagonvan, or '40's era Jeep Willies - which would you fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/76-corvette-85-civic-shuttle-wagonvan-or-40s-era-jeep-willies-which-would-you-fix/78810)
**Author:** [@Mangaboo2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mangaboo2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/76-corvette-85-civic-shuttle-wagonvan-or-40s-era-jeep-willies-which-would-you-fix/78810 "2013-04-22T09:01:20Z")
I have all three - dead - cars above. My husband wants to restore the Corvette (t-top). I want to restore the Jeep Willies flatbed truck (with a SuperHurricane 6 engine, I might add). The Civic is only in the running … --- ## [Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment/78843)
**Author:** [@Pico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pico)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment/78843 "2013-04-22T08:26:28Z")
This is about a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder SE. About 6 months ago, I took it to a mechanic because of alignment problems (front tires are worn out on the inside). At that time, I was told that the alignment was way out of sp… --- ## [99 Saturn SL2 P0133 -- limited budget, what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-saturn-sl2-p0133-limited-budget-what-to-do/78836)
**Author:** [@clarkchong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clarkchong)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-saturn-sl2-p0133-limited-budget-what-to-do/78836 "2013-04-22T08:16:34Z")
My 1999 Saturn SL2 recently showed the "Service Engine Soon" light. Since the local Firestone charged $100 just for diagnostic, I brought it to Autozone for a code scan. They told me it is P0133, and could be due to a ba… --- ## ['99 Mercury Mountanier phantom battery trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mountanier-phantom-battery-trouble/78847)
**Author:** [@Chinthor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chinthor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-mercury-mountanier-phantom-battery-trouble/78847 "2013-04-22T08:10:53Z")
Have a weird problem with this one. Often, it will be completely dead in the morning. According to the mechanic the wiring, alternator, and battery are all in proper condition. Nothing we can see is still on at night. An… --- ## [Pontiac Bonneville 2005 Window trim is suddenly fading to grey?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-2005-window-trim-is-suddenly-fading-to-grey/78113)
**Author:** [@flywelder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flywelder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-bonneville-2005-window-trim-is-suddenly-fading-to-grey/78113 "2013-04-22T05:03:35Z")
Can any one explain tome why the black window trim at the bottom of the window on the front passenger's door, is turning from black to grey? and what I can do to stop this and correct black to black? --- ## [Only Hot Air coming out of my Vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-hot-air-coming-out-of-my-vents/78832)
**Author:** [@sjd181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjd181)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/only-hot-air-coming-out-of-my-vents/78832 "2013-04-22T05:03:17Z")
Hello All, I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado (4x4 Extended Cab 5.3 L Engine) that only seems to "heat" the interior of the vehicle through the floor and dash vents. Hot air comes out of the vents no matter what I do ( I c… --- ## [Problems with 06 Chevy Aveo not starting sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-06-chevy-aveo-not-starting-sometimes/74152)
**Author:** [@beccac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-06-chevy-aveo-not-starting-sometimes/74152 "2013-04-22T04:42:56Z")
I have an 06 Chevy Aveo that has been driving me crazy the past month. If it sits for awhile (over 5 hours), it will start up no problem. So on the way to work, starts fine; after a long day at work, starts fine. But if … --- ## [Brake Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-issue/78845)
**Author:** [@ltggb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ltggb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-issue/78845 "2013-04-22T04:25:54Z")
So I recently attempted to change the brakes on my 96 dodge dakota. I followed the instructions in my Chilton manual to do it. The driver side was no real problem and managed to get it done withing an hour. Now knowing h… --- ## [Sulfur Smell from my 2011 Chevrolet Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sulfur-smell-from-my-2011-chevrolet-impala/78818)
**Author:** [@Etown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Etown)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sulfur-smell-from-my-2011-chevrolet-impala/78818 "2013-04-22T04:12:48Z")
I purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Impala last year with 14,000. When the car reach 26,000 I begin to smell a very strong sulfur smell coming from the exhaust. I took the car to the local Chevrolet dealer and was told that t… --- ## [Question about tire pressure and why OEM states that it needs to be set at 50 PSI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tire-pressure-and-why-oem-states-that-it-needs-to-be-set-at-50-psi/75651)
**Author:** [@sjd181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjd181)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tire-pressure-and-why-oem-states-that-it-needs-to-be-set-at-50-psi/75651 "2013-04-22T03:56:48Z")
Ok this question has been on my mind... In all my years I have had a number of vehicles - and all of them have had P-Metric tires. With that being said, the sticker on the door frame has always called for a cold press… --- ## [Ford Fiesta 2013-Problems going from dead stop to 1st gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2013-problems-going-from-dead-stop-to-1st-gear/78790)
**Author:** [@MyFunkyFiesta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyFunkyFiesta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-2013-problems-going-from-dead-stop-to-1st-gear/78790 "2013-04-22T03:23:18Z")
I have a new 2013 Ford Fiesta with less than 2000 miles on it. While I am at a stop sign, I step on the gas, and the car does not go immediately. It feels like my foot slips off the gas pedal, although I know that is n… --- ## [2001 Pt Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruiser/78841)
**Author:** [@NickyJo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickyJo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-pt-cruiser/78841 "2013-04-22T02:49:44Z")
I just opened the sun roof of my 2001 Pt Cruiser and now it won't close. Help --- ## [About to purchase my first car need some advice/input](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-my-first-car-need-some-advice-input/78745)
**Author:** [@Cpenney26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cpenney26)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-purchase-my-first-car-need-some-advice-input/78745 "2013-04-22T02:37:53Z")
So as the title says I am about to purchase my first car in the next month or so and I would like some opinions and input on various things. I'll start off by saying that I am 26 year old male and am only now about to ge… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1813) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1815)