# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1887 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1888 --- ## [Idle problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-problem/76585)
**Author:** [@swapboyinca](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swapboyinca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-problem/76585 "2013-01-10T09:33:02Z")
About 3 months ago I threw the timing belt on my 2001 Mits Galant ES 2.4L 4cyl. I replaced the belt and 8 valves; costed me a pretty penny. Since that time I was having Idle problems. The Throttle assembly with the Idle … --- ## [Horn relay location 2007 Buick Lucerne](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-relay-location-2007-buick-lucerne/76616)
**Author:** [@archery138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/archery138)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-relay-location-2007-buick-lucerne/76616 "2013-01-10T09:19:35Z")
Where is the horn relay for a 2007 Buick Lucerne? --- ## [Enerpulse: stand-up company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/enerpulse-stand-up-company/76606)
**Author:** [@DavidMLewis831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidMLewis831)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/enerpulse-stand-up-company/76606 "2013-01-10T09:14:51Z")
For many years, I have used Pulstar plugs. I can't speak to other vehicles, but in my 2006 Ducati M900, back-to-back dyno runs showed about 3% power increase over the whole power band in comparison to the nearest equival… --- ## [2003 Auto Ranger shifts hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-auto-ranger-shifts-hard/76609)
**Author:** [@jakansas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakansas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-auto-ranger-shifts-hard/76609 "2013-01-10T08:00:42Z")
Just started two days ago. The truck always shifted a little rough, but no its going up to 3500 just to get into first from a dead stop. The OD/OFF light is now blinking as well. Any help? (Edit: Truck as 94000 on it… --- ## ['97 Ford Explorer- Serpentine belt/tensioner issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-explorer-serpentine-belt-tensioner-issues/76584)
**Author:** [@nostini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nostini)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ford-explorer-serpentine-belt-tensioner-issues/76584 "2013-01-10T06:18:37Z")
I don't know much about car repair, but when my car recently broke down, I thought I'd give it a try. The serpentine belt on My '97 Ford Explorer broke apart while driving. I pulled over immediately and got to work on… --- ## [Newly Purchased Vehicle Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newly-purchased-vehicle-questions/76564)
**Author:** [@Fluffie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fluffie)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newly-purchased-vehicle-questions/76564 "2013-01-10T05:39:19Z")
Hello everyone, My husband and I were in a pickle and needed to buy another vehicle ASAP (very different work schedules that would leave one of us stranded for hours each day). We narrowed it down to two choices: a bas… --- ## [Sell, Trade In or Keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-in-or-keep/76514)
**Author:** [@MaAWD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaAWD)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sell-trade-in-or-keep/76514 "2013-01-10T05:27:29Z")
Our 2006 Subaru Forester (67,000 miles) stopped on the interstate. The check engine light came on. A sound like a jackhammer ensued, and the cruise light came on intermittently. We were on a road trip, so we had it to… --- ## [2006 Ford Ranger 3.0 liter V6 Cylinder head replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-3-0-liter-v6-cylinder-head-replacement/76603)
**Author:** [@dizzly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dizzly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-3-0-liter-v6-cylinder-head-replacement/76603 "2013-01-10T05:25:02Z")
Mechanics downloaded codes that referred to Ford TSB #05263. Due to misalignment of the cylinder heads the valve seats recede which causes a misfire and low compression on #6 cylinder (confirmed by mechanic). The recom… --- ## [Subaru Headlight Out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-headlight-out/76504)
**Author:** [@Marylander1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marylander1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-headlight-out/76504 "2013-01-10T03:25:13Z")
One of my headlights has stopped working on my 1999 Subaru. Do I need to replace the entire headlight assembly or is it just a bulb? Approximately how much should it cost to fix? Thanks! 1999 Subaru Legacy sedan --- ## [Lost a Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-a-wheel/76612)
**Author:** [@cdixon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdixon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-a-wheel/76612 "2013-01-10T03:06:44Z")
I recently had my car repaired after hitting a deer. When I got the car back from the shop there was a strange sound coming from the area of the left front tire. It sounded like something was rubbing slightly but the c… --- ## [Katie's leg going numb](https://community.cartalk.com/t/katies-leg-going-numb/76358)
**Author:** [@Chriswit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chriswit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/katies-leg-going-numb/76358 "2013-01-10T01:09:55Z")
I can totally relate to Katie from Portland when she said her leg was going numb while driving. I had a Sonoma pick up years ago and did a lot of traveling and I ended up with sciatica. I switched vehicles with my husb… --- ## [Automatic transmission JERK](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-jerk/76591)
**Author:** [@Gecko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gecko)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-transmission-jerk/76591 "2013-01-09T20:33:38Z")
Hi everyone, First off I really don't own a Civic. I live in Jakarta (Indonesia) and I own something called a Honda City which is basically a small four door Civic. It has an automatic transmission and has about 70,0… --- ## [Does a 98 civic's speed sensor control the odometer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-98-civics-speed-sensor-control-the-odometer/76596)
**Author:** [@Nicholas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nicholas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-98-civics-speed-sensor-control-the-odometer/76596 "2013-01-09T18:48:34Z")
i'm researching a 98 civic dx coupe. the odometer reads 93,000 miles and i don't trust it because the speed sensor gets stuck at 20 when i test drove it. Just wondering if i'm right to be concerned. do these parts wor… --- ## [Yaris '07: Shake, Rattle, and No More Roll](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-07-shake-rattle-and-no-more-roll/76484)
**Author:** [@Pizazz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pizazz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yaris-07-shake-rattle-and-no-more-roll/76484 "2013-01-09T15:45:22Z")
G'day, writing in from Down Under - (we've heard about the show down here)!... Mates, I have a Toyota Yaris '07 ... The car has been running pretty rough and ready over the last few weeks... During idle, it started rattl… --- ## [Transmission Problems - Please Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-please-help/76589)
**Author:** [@evasusan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evasusan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 10:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems-please-help/76589 "2013-01-09T10:44:54Z")
My mechanic replaced my axles and the axle seals - then 4 months later the car stopped working. Turns out the axle seals have failed and the entire transmission needs to be replaced/ rebuilt. I have a warranty for the ax… --- ## [Heated Honda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-honda/76602)
**Author:** [@This\_too\_shall\_pass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/This_too_shall_pass)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-honda/76602 "2013-01-09T08:39:43Z")
My daughter's 2002 Honda Civic is overheating unless you drive over 60 mph. The heater is also not working - it blows air but the air is cold. It is full of coolant - we checked. The thermostat was replaced about 2 mo… --- ## [Saturn stalled, and now will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-stalled-and-now-will-not-start/76577)
**Author:** [@Vago](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vago)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-stalled-and-now-will-not-start/76577 "2013-01-09T07:25:43Z")
I have a 95 Saturn SL2 4 Cyl DOHC with 196k miles. This engine however has about 140k. Yesterday I was driving to work and it stalled and now will not start. It gives one attempt to crank, a single "err" sound about half… --- ## [Mazda 3 6-gear on steep hills?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-6-gear-on-steep-hills/76388)
**Author:** [@lkat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lkat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-6-gear-on-steep-hills/76388 "2013-01-09T07:03:13Z")
Hi Car Talk community, I have a Mazda 3 6-gear and have trouble staring from a standstill on a very steep hill. I roll back, skid to move forward; it is a generally scary experience. Does anyone else have this problem? D… --- ## [1970 VW Fastback - running great for the past several months but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-vw-fastback-running-great-for-the-past-several-months-but/76565)
**Author:** [@LindsayE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindsayE)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-vw-fastback-running-great-for-the-past-several-months-but/76565 "2013-01-09T06:26:31Z")
Hi, I've had my 1970 VW fastback (automatic stick-shift with fuel injection) for about 6 months. It's my city driver to and from my work (about 10 minutes) in Portland. It has a cracked engine case so I monitor the oi… --- ## [Are all mechanics crooks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-mechanics-crooks/76414)
**Author:** [@kf5nhr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kf5nhr)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-mechanics-crooks/76414 "2013-01-09T06:12:50Z")
I was told a certain mechanic in my area was trustworthy. He wanted to charge over $700 to replace the ball joints on my truck. I thought this was a bit high but my wife convinced me he was trustworthy. After getti… --- ## [When you request a new car instead of repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-request-a-new-car-instead-of-repair/76573)
**Author:** [@kenmicn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenmicn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-request-a-new-car-instead-of-repair/76573 "2013-01-09T06:12:05Z")
I just bought a brand new 2012 Chrysler 200 (6 cylinder). I really like this car. But, the second day, (Jan. 5th), I notice this annoying rattle, which sounds as if it is coming from the behind the front dashboard. My a… --- ## [That right-arm reflex passenger "save" when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-right-arm-reflex-passenger-save-when-braking/76387)
**Author:** [@cah\_tahk\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cah_tahk_fan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/that-right-arm-reflex-passenger-save-when-braking/76387 "2013-01-09T05:55:40Z")
What do you think? The reason T&R gave for the driver's reflex-driven right-arm "save" of the person in the passenger seat comes from the days of cars without seat belts. But what about all of us who started our driving … --- ## [Mercedes C230 Intermittent A/C fan problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-c230-intermittent-a-c-fan-problem/74380)
**Author:** [@Fidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fidson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-c230-intermittent-a-c-fan-problem/74380 "2013-01-09T05:35:13Z")
I have a Mercedes C230 2007 Air conditioner problem. When I start the car and turn on the A/C and the fan, it works for about 2 - 5 minutes then the fan stops (the AC light still shows the AC is on). If I turn the fan o… --- ## [Noise in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-the-rain/76594)
**Author:** [@Brozio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brozio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-in-the-rain/76594 "2013-01-09T03:50:43Z")
My '02 Impala makes a low moaning sound only in heavy rain and only if I am forced to drive through a large puddle. It first occurred a year ago after it had it's catalytic converter replaced due to the recall. The deal… --- ## [Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-lights/76599)
**Author:** [@mamaa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mamaa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-lights/76599 "2013-01-09T02:45:56Z")
My brake light and battery dash lights came on when I got home. The next day drove 3 miles parked no lights on . But on my way bak. about 1/12 miles they came back on. Next trip they came on when first started the car… --- ## [Idle air control valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-air-control-valve/76548)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/idle-air-control-valve/76548 "2013-01-08T22:05:35Z")
if it is not fixed, what is the worst thing that could happen? --- ## [Truck hesitates when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-hesitates-when-starting/76553)
**Author:** [@Lisa59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa59)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-hesitates-when-starting/76553 "2013-01-08T21:53:19Z")
I have a '96 Chevy Silverado that twice (in about as many months) has had some trouble starting. When I turn the key the engine starts to crank, then there is a loud pop and the engine stops. When I crank it again the e… --- ## [Clutch hydraulics related chirp/ring when not depressed on 2001 Mazda Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-hydraulics-related-chirp-ring-when-not-depressed-on-2001-mazda-miata/76517)
**Author:** [@msmitasi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/msmitasi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-hydraulics-related-chirp-ring-when-not-depressed-on-2001-mazda-miata/76517 "2013-01-08T21:22:50Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda Miata with ~125,000 miles that I purchased in August 2011 and since day one, it's been making this noise. It sounds like a high pitched chirp or ringing, and it goes away with slight pressure on the c… --- ## [Car Talk podcasts play too quickly: Tom and Ray sound like the Chipmunks on helium. Why is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-podcasts-play-too-quickly-tom-and-ray-sound-like-the-chipmunks-on-helium-why-is-this/76560)
**Author:** [@El\_Hammereenio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El_Hammereenio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-podcasts-play-too-quickly-tom-and-ray-sound-like-the-chipmunks-on-helium-why-is-this/76560 "2013-01-08T14:18:02Z")
I live outside of the US and listen to Car Talk podcasts on my iPhone. This all started about a year ago while driving my 1994 Land Rover Discovery. The phone was plugged in to the 12V power socket for juice. So far, so … --- ## [How to protect a 2000 Honda from theft?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-a-2000-honda-from-theft/76567)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-protect-a-2000-honda-from-theft/76567 "2013-01-08T11:41:58Z")
It is a 2000 integra with low miles. A month ago found the door unlocked and stuff taken away. They might have also tried to remove the after market car stereo even though the face plate was removed. Now they came aga… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1886) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1888)