# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1855 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1856 --- ## [Saturn Ion Power steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-power-steering-issue/77582)
**Author:** [@JJsDAD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJsDAD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-ion-power-steering-issue/77582 "2013-02-26T06:17:51Z")
Power steering on '03 Ion cuts out from time to time and then comes back on a short time later. Anyone else seen this problem / have any suggestions? --- ## [Transmission Flush](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flush/76006)
**Author:** [@Kiask](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kiask)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-flush/76006 "2013-02-26T06:02:08Z")
I had a BG transmission flush performed on my 2001 Subaru Forester a few months ago on a shop's recommendation. Up to that time I had had no symptoms of a problem with the transmission. Now I'm having tranmission problem… --- ## [VOLVO s60 2001 transmission dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-2001-transmission-dead/77617)
**Author:** [@yogamom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yogamom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s60-2001-transmission-dead/77617 "2013-02-26T05:52:21Z")
Last month my 2001 Volvo s60, just shy of 100K needed maintenance - i'm the original owner planned to have this car for many more years - let the dealer do 95K scheduled maintenance, new breaks, timing belt and more - fo… --- ## [Can Anyone Make a Case For A Honda CRV Or Toyota RAV 4 Over A Prius V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-make-a-case-for-a-honda-crv-or-toyota-rav-4-over-a-prius-v/77550)
**Author:** [@Gayledamelin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayledamelin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-make-a-case-for-a-honda-crv-or-toyota-rav-4-over-a-prius-v/77550 "2013-02-26T05:30:51Z")
My Beloved "Car Decision Therapists," You have been TOLERATING me for the past 8 months while I indecisively and obesessively vascilate back and forth!!!! God bless you all!!! I GREATLY appreciate you!!! As a remin… --- ## [Best old cheap convertible to buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-old-cheap-convertible-to-buy/77558)
**Author:** [@Mtisdalel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mtisdalel)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-old-cheap-convertible-to-buy/77558 "2013-02-26T04:48:14Z")
I'm looking for an inexpensive option for a fun convertible for occasional driving. Not looking for a fixer upper but I want a reasonably reliable fun car. I'd prefer a smaller size convertible like a BMW or a Lark or … --- ## [Electrical wires have been severed from headlight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-wires-have-been-severed-from-headlight/77579)
**Author:** [@Grenadine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grenadine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-wires-have-been-severed-from-headlight/77579 "2013-02-26T04:14:57Z")
On Tuesday I discovered that my drivers side headlight wasn't working, so I bought a light-bulb and went to replace the light. It turns none of the wires are still attached to the light holder and so the light is obviou… --- ## [Brake Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise/77615)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-noise/77615 "2013-02-26T02:04:47Z")
After having rear disc pads replaced, my 2003 Toyota Avalon makes a terrible noise backing out of the driveway in the morning. I think it must be rust or something--it never happens in ultra-dry weather. It is a very l… --- ## [Camry rear end shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rear-end-shaking/77614)
**Author:** [@macjedimatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macjedimatt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camry-rear-end-shaking/77614 "2013-02-26T01:59:14Z")
My sister's 2004 Camry V6 will randomly start shaking violently from the rear. If you stop and get out, the rear passenger wheel is very hot. 4 months ago this was happening h but only on the highway. The mechanic rebui… --- ## [1983 F-150 Dies When Shifted into Drive/Reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-f-150-dies-when-shifted-into-drive-reverse/77612)
**Author:** [@CM400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CM400)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-f-150-dies-when-shifted-into-drive-reverse/77612 "2013-02-26T00:44:14Z")
I recently bought my grandfather's old F-150, its a 1983 model with the 351w and the 7200VV carb. I replaced the distributor cap & rotor, plugs, wires, and fluids. The truck idles just fine in park/neutral, but when I … --- ## [Two wheels, OK? Still transportation and has wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-wheels-ok-still-transportation-and-has-wheels/77532)
**Author:** [@longprime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/longprime)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-wheels-ok-still-transportation-and-has-wheels/77532 "2013-02-26T00:31:21Z")
I am in the market of a bike, Hybrid type but without the shocks. Intended for longer rides, cross country. I Anyhow, I frequent Craigslist for fun, and I find vintage 60-70's pipe steel bikes selling for 100-300. What g… --- ## [Tire residue on rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-residue-on-rims/77600)
**Author:** [@KrazyKat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrazyKat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-residue-on-rims/77600 "2013-02-26T00:30:17Z")
Is there any merit in cleaning the tire residue off of the rims when changing tires? My husband feels that residue left where the bead sits may cause the next set of tires to leak (slowly). --- ## [Security flashing on my dashboard!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-flashing-on-my-dashboard/77616)
**Author:** [@Junior408](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Junior408)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2013, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-flashing-on-my-dashboard/77616 "2013-02-26T00:28:50Z")
I have a 2001 Poniac Grand Am Gt v6 2 door and yesterday I was about to start my car it did made that noise when its going start bt it didn't so I notice the SECURITY flashing! i made some research it has to do with the … --- ## [Update on my honda brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-honda-brakes/77601)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-honda-brakes/77601 "2013-02-25T23:39:27Z")
I recently asked what I had done wrong when doing a brake job on a 98 accord. (when reassembled the wheel wouldn't turn) I'm back to say that I started over today, did everything I would normally do on a brake job. And g… --- ## [Still struggling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-struggling/77611)
**Author:** [@murphygal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murphygal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-struggling/77611 "2013-02-25T22:20:25Z")
I am really struggling with this. I don't have the money to take every car I think I've4 found to a mechanic to check out. I don't know what a "curbstoner" is. Just tell me what to look at for $3000. I do need FWD due to… --- ## [96 camry starting problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-camry-starting-problems/77578)
**Author:** [@abraham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abraham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-camry-starting-problems/77578 "2013-02-25T21:48:06Z")
ok when i go to start my car in the morning the first 5-6 times i turn it over the dosent start,than it starts than dies out about 3 times than it will keep a idle,but if i press the gas pedal when it starts to idle it a… --- ## [2006 Honda Odyssey Steering Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-steering-pump/77610)
**Author:** [@Abbylab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abbylab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-steering-pump/77610 "2013-02-25T21:07:10Z")
I had the steering pump replaced last year under the recall. Two weeks ago I noticed it is behaving the same way again. Does anyone know of a recurring issue with the pump? And, I would assume if it is bad again that … --- ## [Nissan Murano Front End Issue- Please HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-front-end-issue-please-help/77608)
**Author:** [@MoMoney09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoMoney09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-front-end-issue-please-help/77608 "2013-02-25T20:43:46Z")
Good Morning Car Talker's, I have a 2009 Nissan Murano. I have owned the car for two years now and have been plagued by this issue since I have aquired the car. When I am driving along, anytime I encounter an uneven pa… --- ## [92 Mazda Miata, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata-please-help/76870)
**Author:** [@MarioGar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarioGar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-mazda-miata-please-help/76870 "2013-02-25T19:59:21Z")
Hi, I need advice please. Is 2800 too much for a 92 mazda miata sunburst yellow? 160K and in good condition in and out. Please help. I like the car, but I'm hesitant about the price. Thank you --- ## [2005 dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota/77607)
**Author:** [@2005dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2005dodge)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-dodge-dakota/77607 "2013-02-25T19:10:51Z")
I have a 2005 dodge Dakota when I'm driving the steering wheel will shake randomly.This isn't happening constantly when driving and it will stop after I make a turn. In addition it will happen randomly regardless of what… --- ## [Should I keep by BMW or trade it in before I retire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-by-bmw-or-trade-it-in-before-i-retire/77594)
**Author:** [@JeannieC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeannieC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-keep-by-bmw-or-trade-it-in-before-i-retire/77594 "2013-02-25T18:47:25Z")
I bought a 2004 series 3 BMW 325i in 2009. It had 63,000 miles at the time and now is at 85,000. I paid extra for an aftermarket warranty which will expire in July, this year. Of course I love this car. It is a joy t… --- ## [Low profile car ramps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-car-ramps/77548)
**Author:** [@Ocooch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ocooch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-car-ramps/77548 "2013-02-25T12:23:37Z")
Hi everybody. I recently bought a 2012 chevy Impala .My old ramps do not work with it. Can anybody tell me where to purchase good quality low profile car ramps for my 2012 Chevy Impala? any advice would be appreciated. T… --- ## [2006 F150 Clunk under mild acceleration at 40-50mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f150-clunk-under-mild-acceleration-at-40-50mph/77583)
**Author:** [@CluckyCluck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CluckyCluck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-f150-clunk-under-mild-acceleration-at-40-50mph/77583 "2013-02-25T11:20:47Z")
I have a 2006 F150 with about 80k miles. It has a limited slip rear end. Under mild acceleration, "sometimes" there is a muted clunk at about 40-50mph. If I accelerate harder it does not happen. I cannot get it to ha… --- ## [VW Jetta 2002 Diagnositc Codes P0030 and P0811](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-2002-diagnositc-codes-p0030-and-p0811/77481)
**Author:** [@Kimland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimland)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-jetta-2002-diagnositc-codes-p0030-and-p0811/77481 "2013-02-25T10:09:39Z")
I hope not to tire any of you here with my second car. I am charged with caring for a 2002 VW Jetta, V6, automatic transmission, on which I am reading error codes P0030 and P0811 with Mulfunction Indicator Light on. Th… --- ## [Ford F-250 stalling out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-250-stalling-out/77589)
**Author:** [@Jchetb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jchetb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f-250-stalling-out/77589 "2013-02-25T06:48:19Z")
I would greatly appreciate advice for repairing my 2003 Ford F-250 V-10. After about 30 hours of almost non stop plowing in the last blizzard my truck started stalling out. I 've added dry gas, new spark plugs, air fil… --- ## [Let's go Jaywalkin'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-go-jaywalkin/77576)
**Author:** [@Carino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-go-jaywalkin/77576 "2013-02-25T06:34:29Z")
Does anyone know the title/composer/album for the song played on the 2/23/13 show, refrain "Let's go Jaywalkin'" ? I couldn't find it on youtube... --- ## [Heater working intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-working-intermittently/77595)
**Author:** [@bkrebs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkrebs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-working-intermittently/77595 "2013-02-25T06:26:52Z")
Question for anyone in the know. I have a 2005 Nissan Sentra with 65k miles. After having the "routine" 60k tune up, my heat stopped working. Not great timing as it is winter. Searching this board and several others, I… --- ## [Flashing service engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-service-engine-light/77538)
**Author:** [@Azie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Azie)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flashing-service-engine-light/77538 "2013-02-25T06:15:06Z")
well today I was happy go lucky on my way to work everything was going fine the all of a sudden this car in front of me slows down okay then I go to speed back up and my car was still crunk but I lose power I could not a… --- ## [Mileage jumps from 24 to 29!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-jumps-from-24-to-29/77423)
**Author:** [@rosierhill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rosierhill)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mileage-jumps-from-24-to-29/77423 "2013-02-25T05:48:32Z")
It has been so effective to add diesel injector cleaner to my 2004 Honda (all of 62,000 miles on it), that it is scaring me. Am I damaging anything? I add about an ounce/gallon every once in a while. Mileage drops back i… --- ## [87 Suzuki samurai heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-suzuki-samurai-heater/77597)
**Author:** [@King1501](https://community.cartalk.com/u/King1501)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-suzuki-samurai-heater/77597 "2013-02-25T04:57:55Z")
So I have an 87 Suzuki samurai and winter is almost unbearable because the heater is horrible. It barely blows out any heat at all you could probably sit next to me and blow hot breath on my face And it would Be more eff… --- ## [Intermittent Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-noise/77596)
**Author:** [@Pat\_W](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat_W)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-noise/77596 "2013-02-25T04:31:11Z")
I have an intermittent squealing that comes from behind the radio. The fan must be turned on and it does not matter if the AC is on or off. At 30 mph or when you turn the fan off the noise stops. I have replaced the fan,… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1854) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1856)