# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1882 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1883 --- ## [How hard is it to replace a motor mount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771)
**Author:** [@GPS\_Not\_Included](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GPS_Not_Included)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771 "2013-01-19T01:38:41Z")
Mainly I'm wondering if it's a reasonable DYI project. and if there's any tips or advice I should take into account. I can probably enlist someone to help if it requires more than one person. The vehicle in question is a… --- ## [2000 Grand Am Service Vehicle Soon Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-am-service-vehicle-soon-light/76774)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-grand-am-service-vehicle-soon-light/76774 "2013-01-19T01:31:03Z")
The Change Oil light was illuminated for a short time on my 2000 Grand Am. This morning, on the way to get the oil changed, the Service Vehicle Soon light came on also. After the oil change, the Change Oil light went of… --- ## [2010 Kia Forte EX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-ex/76651)
**Author:** [@tejo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tejo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-ex/76651 "2013-01-19T01:23:45Z")
I have a 2010 Forte EX with 47,000 on it. It seems to have a "cold start" problem when temps are cold. For the first 10-15 min. when on the highway the engine starts cutting out or hesitating and the check engine light f… --- ## [Hard shift from R to D on cold days first thing in Subaru Legacy 2012 3.6R](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-from-r-to-d-on-cold-days-first-thing-in-subaru-legacy-2012-3-6r/76769)
**Author:** [@jp10558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jp10558)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-from-r-to-d-on-cold-days-first-thing-in-subaru-legacy-2012-3-6r/76769 "2013-01-18T22:42:14Z")
I've noticed now that it's winter that my Legacy with 14k on it will shift somewhat hard into drive from reverse if I don't let it idle and warm up for 2-5 minutes before setting off. After that one shift, the car is fin… --- ## [IAC issues? 2003 Ford Focus LX 2.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-issues-2003-ford-focus-lx-2-0/76752)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-issues-2003-ford-focus-lx-2-0/76752 "2013-01-18T21:49:13Z")
Over the last week or so, my car has occasionally started very roughly. It stumbles and is very rough. After about 20 or so seconds, it smooths and drives fine. Also, I've noticed in the last few weeks that there is a … --- ## [Subaru Forester head gaskets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-head-gaskets/75932)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-head-gaskets/75932 "2013-01-18T20:02:43Z")
After smelling a bit of a "hot oil smell" on and off for several weeks and culminating in a getting smoke from the engine at the end of a mountain road, we took our 2004 Subaru Forrester (147,500) to the trusted mechanic… --- ## [Bugging device in car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bugging-device-in-car/76721)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bugging-device-in-car/76721 "2013-01-18T18:10:06Z")
A few days before I go for a testimony, my (locked) car was unlocked over night and petty things were taken. It appears two people got into the car. My car has a bluetooth after market radio. I didn't leave the facepl… --- ## [2000 Honda Odyssey TCS light and transmission problems in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-tcs-light-and-transmission-problems-in-cold-weather/76274)
**Author:** [@cbpianist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbpianist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-tcs-light-and-transmission-problems-in-cold-weather/76274 "2013-01-18T08:26:31Z")
For a few years now, in cold weather, when starting my 2000 Honda Odyssey the TCS light will stay on and the transmission will not shift out of low gears. I can drive in reverse just fine, but when I try shifting to dri… --- ## [Intermittent car shutting off, won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-car-shutting-off-wont-start/76758)
**Author:** [@craigyk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigyk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-car-shutting-off-wont-start/76758 "2013-01-18T08:06:37Z")
Hi, I was hoping I could get some help diagnosing my problem. So far the symptoms are: The car shut off once while running in the driveway. Completely: engine, radio, everything. I took the key out and put it back i… --- ## [Sebring Leaky AC Condensation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-leaky-ac-condensation/76761)
**Author:** [@sungal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sungal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sebring-leaky-ac-condensation/76761 "2013-01-18T06:51:04Z")
In May 2011, I got into the passenger side of my 2006 Sebring to find the foot area full of water, and it wouldn't stop pouring in. So I had work done on the AC unit to fix a broken plastic part on the firewall. I am a… --- ## [Our mechanic is scratching his head](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-mechanic-is-scratching-his-head/76762)
**Author:** [@Escondido](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Escondido)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 6:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-mechanic-is-scratching-his-head/76762 "2013-01-18T06:01:31Z")
Approx. 8 mths ago, my Honda which I have owned since new, started this strange behavior of suddenly 'shuddering' while at a higher speed on the freeway. This shudder would take some time to get started, maybe 10-15 min.… --- ## [My 2005 Honda Pilot wont even turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-honda-pilot-wont-even-turn-over/76757)
**Author:** [@jvremer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jvremer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-honda-pilot-wont-even-turn-over/76757 "2013-01-18T03:17:30Z")
So here it is. My car wouldn't start, when i turn the key i hear a click, but the engine wont even turn over. Knee-jerk reaction was the battery, so i hooked up the battery to a charger. tried the quick jump setting, not… --- ## [Cold Non-Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-non-start/76344)
**Author:** [@khanbaba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khanbaba)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-non-start/76344 "2013-01-18T02:59:44Z")
My 1991 Acura Legend LS does not start in cold weather and in the morning. Once it does, it keeps on starting and runs great. Prior to catching and starting it rattles and shakes and when I press the acclerator, it mak… --- ## [Loud noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-noise/76755)
**Author:** [@Gette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gette)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-noise/76755 "2013-01-18T00:13:50Z")
I have a new 2012 Chevy Cruze with 10,000 miles on it. Chevy has issued service bulletins citing a problem that they can't seem to diagnose or repair (yet) and my car has the problem. They tell me their engineers are wor… --- ## [Serpentine belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt/76729)
**Author:** [@Woodwright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woodwright)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/serpentine-belt/76729 "2013-01-17T11:10:06Z")
The owner's manual for my 2003 Camry says to replace the timing belt at 90,000 miles. The serpentine belt was replaced at 45,000 miles. Is this belt the same item? Thanks --- ## [Mechanic Ripped Me Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-ripped-me-off/75314)
**Author:** [@porfirio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/porfirio)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-ripped-me-off/75314 "2013-01-17T10:07:17Z")
OK, I'm not a mechanic: Two shops--one the dealership--told us the rack & pinion needed to be replaced to fix our power steering fluid leak (2001 VW Golf). A third shop tells us it's the steering pump.. a lot cheaper. We… --- ## [Toyota 4runner will NOT start no matter!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-will-not-start-no-matter/76313)
**Author:** [@Mywindow9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mywindow9)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-4runner-will-not-start-no-matter/76313 "2013-01-17T09:36:48Z")
Hello Everyone, A few months ago I purchased a 2.7l toyota 4runner 1999 with about 144k from original owner. a few weeks later, the vehicle won't start. when I turned the key in the ignition, nothing happens. my mechanic… --- ## [2000 Toyota Celica Tail light cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-tail-light-cover/76747)
**Author:** [@poetdoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poetdoc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-celica-tail-light-cover/76747 "2013-01-17T09:19:06Z")
Hi, folks: My girlfriend has a 2000 Toyota Celica, and one of her tail light covers broke a while back. I'm pretty sure I can replace it myself, but with the age of the part, is there any source for a used replacement… --- ## [Power Steering Fluid Spill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-spill/76734)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-spill/76734 "2013-01-17T08:34:34Z")
A partially-full bottle of unused Honda power steering fluid spilled in the spare tire well of my wife's car's trunk. I cleaned as much as I could with towels and tissues. Is this stuff going to eat away the paint and … --- ## [Car keys and car service places in California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keys-and-car-service-places-in-california/76741)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-keys-and-car-service-places-in-california/76741 "2013-01-17T06:49:18Z")
1) Is it possible to avoid car service places from copying your car keys? Someone was able to get inside my Integra without breaking the car. See Amazon review: "In California many employees at car service centers can … --- ## [Leaving a Tiguan for a Prius V...mistake?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-a-tiguan-for-a-prius-v-mistake/76715)
**Author:** [@Magpie813](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magpie813)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaving-a-tiguan-for-a-prius-v-mistake/76715 "2013-01-17T06:13:19Z")
Im debating trading in my VW Tiguan and was wondering what this car community thought as you have such real world grounded ideas. I have a 2010 SEL AWD VW Tiguan that is staring to act up . Specifically, the park… --- ## [Wipers park in extreme "up" position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-park-in-extreme-up-position/76745)
**Author:** [@bsaucer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bsaucer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wipers-park-in-extreme-up-position/76745 "2013-01-17T06:10:41Z")
My wipers lately park in the extreme "up" (all the way left) position. The only way to get them to park in the normal "down" position is to use an intermittent wiper setting, wait for the pause between strokes, and then … --- ## [Car makes a clicking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-a-clicking-sound/76738)
**Author:** [@mwkarrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwkarrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-a-clicking-sound/76738 "2013-01-17T05:51:04Z")
i have a 2001 saturn l200.on monday i went outside to start the car and i hard i clicking sound coming from motor i did have a new battery put in.as so i push on the gas a little bit i hear it clicking as soon the car we… --- ## [What are those 2" x 2" square things on the back of cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-those-2-x-2-square-things-on-the-back-of-cars/76730)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-those-2-x-2-square-things-on-the-back-of-cars/76730 "2013-01-17T05:48:34Z")
I notice on some cars -- for the most part german cars, but others too -- a single square about 2" x 2" square on or near the rear bumpers. It looks like some kind of little access door for something. Just curious. … --- ## [2000 Camry XLE driver's el. window partially closing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-xle-drivers-el-window-partially-closing/76723)
**Author:** [@RodgLaur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodgLaur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-xle-drivers-el-window-partially-closing/76723 "2013-01-17T04:36:24Z")
2000 Camry XLE. Driver's el.window quits on way up, but will start again if I wait for one or more minutes before retrying. The longer I wait, the farther up it will go. Not fun at toll booths on rainy days. Started a… --- ## [2010 Corolla: ABS, Steering, Brake and Tire Pressure Lights All On; Cannot Shift Out of Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-abs-steering-brake-and-tire-pressure-lights-all-on-cannot-shift-out-of-park/76647)
**Author:** [@jenisus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenisus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-abs-steering-brake-and-tire-pressure-lights-all-on-cannot-shift-out-of-park/76647 "2013-01-17T03:52:19Z")
Hello, my 2010 Corolla has been driving normally until yesterday. Suddenly, when I started the car, the ABS, Steering, Brake and Tire Pressure lights all lit. I couldn't shift my car out of park without having to resort… --- ## [M-B C220 power loss uphill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/m-b-c220-power-loss-uphill/76744)
**Author:** [@welshrabbit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/welshrabbit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/m-b-c220-power-loss-uphill/76744 "2013-01-17T03:30:29Z")
I've got a 1994 Mercedes C220 which recently has been losing power going uphill. This is a random occurrence but starting to happen more frequently. When going up a hill the car engine starts to "miss" and the engine sou… --- ## [Transmission (AT) shifts into neutral while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-at-shifts-into-neutral-while-driving/76726)
**Author:** [@D\_R](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D_R)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-at-shifts-into-neutral-while-driving/76726 "2013-01-17T02:47:47Z")
My 1995 1.8L Corolla wagon (230K original) automatic transmission will shift to neutral while I am drivng. It will do this at any speed. It lasts for one to five seconds. Otherwise it runs and shifts perfectly . It doe… --- ## [Mercury Monteray 2004 model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-monteray-2004-model/76737)
**Author:** [@Lilly1900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lilly1900)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-monteray-2004-model/76737 "2013-01-17T02:22:08Z")
My mercury Monteray 2004 model, suddenly loses power while driving. This has happened both on the freeway and on the local roads. I then have some how driven it to the shoulder. After stopping for couple of minutes when … --- ## [Subarus and catalytic converters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-and-catalytic-converters/76725)
**Author:** [@LMCH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LMCH)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subarus-and-catalytic-converters/76725 "2013-01-17T01:56:00Z")
We have a 2004 Subaru Forester and a 2007 Subaru Impreza. Within the last three years, we have had to replace the catalytic converter in each vehicle twice. We understand that this is very uncommon and are trying to fi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1881) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1883)