# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1895 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1896 --- ## [Audio Not Working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audio-not-working/76224)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Z)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audio-not-working/76224 "2012-12-28T07:11:16Z")
Hey All, So in my car is an aftermarket head unit (installed by previous owner). It turns on and everything, but with all radio frequencies and CDs, no sound comes out at all. This is in a 2004 Civic LX coupe. I'm … --- ## [Engine Code P0171](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-code-p0171/76226)
**Author:** [@italionstlian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/italionstlian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-code-p0171/76226 "2012-12-28T05:43:38Z")
So I recently changed the air filter in my car. It was a pain in the ass to get to and replace. Its in a tough spot and I am not sure if I secured the cover fully and completely. I am pretty sure I did. Anyway, a week la… --- ## [HELP! I need a new (used) car, and have concerns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-need-a-new-used-car-and-have-concerns/76322)
**Author:** [@Gun\_Doctor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gun_Doctor)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-i-need-a-new-used-car-and-have-concerns/76322 "2012-12-28T05:25:47Z")
Okay, here's my problem. I'm still living in the "If the car has 100,00 miles on it, it's only good for the junk yard," period. I need a new vehicle, and have narrowed it down to a small, 6 cyl SUV, such as a Ford Esca… --- ## [Anyone ever had an experience with their vehicle like i had? unexplained acceleration when waiting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-had-an-experience-with-their-vehicle-like-i-had-unexplained-acceleration-when-waiting/76346)
**Author:** [@grizz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grizz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-ever-had-an-experience-with-their-vehicle-like-i-had-unexplained-acceleration-when-waiting/76346 "2012-12-28T05:15:27Z")
...in traffic? i was at a traffic light with my foot on the brake waiting for the green light, when suddenly the truck revved up and tried to lunge forward! i kept my foot mashed down on the brake and it seemed to calm d… --- ## [Spark color to determine ingition coil performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-color-to-determine-ingition-coil-performance/76295)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Pytel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Pytel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-color-to-determine-ingition-coil-performance/76295 "2012-12-28T04:59:04Z")
Good Morning; I am having some minor power issues with an older vehicle. I found that some of the wires looked bad and replaced them. I replaced the plugs, cap and rotor about two months ago. The alterantor and battery… --- ## [2013 Nissan Altima heater fan issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-heater-fan-issue/76362)
**Author:** [@TallpineNewYork](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TallpineNewYork)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-heater-fan-issue/76362 "2012-12-28T02:58:06Z")
My 2013 Altima has a peculiar problem. When the outdoor temperature is below 40F, the heater system works fine when the car starts out cold, but within 20 minutes the air circulation begins to fade, it's as if the fan go… --- ## [Lumina](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lumina/76360)
**Author:** [@theoneguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theoneguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lumina/76360 "2012-12-28T02:23:30Z")
I have a 97' lumina and i was wanting to know if the back struts need changed or are they just lose. The reason that i am asking this question is because when it is ice and snow on the ground it seems to drift form left … --- ## [Rotors and brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-and-brakes/75916)
**Author:** [@Debbiesue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbiesue)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rotors-and-brakes/75916 "2012-12-28T00:30:16Z")
My 2003 Mazda goes through rotors and brakes every 3 months or more.I have had mechanics check them out and can't they can't figure out what the problem is. I had 1 mechanic take the whole front end apart and to no avai… --- ## [Used 4-wheel drive good mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-4-wheel-drive-good-mpg/76065)
**Author:** [@SueO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SueO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-4-wheel-drive-good-mpg/76065 "2012-12-27T23:45:36Z")
I'm not ready to let our 2002 Subaru Outback go at 118,000, but my husband says it's time. What is the best bet to replace it? Must have all-wheel/4-wheel; don't really like SUV's so a hatchback would be good. Looking to… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra lights come on and won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-lights-come-on-and-wont-shut-off/76336)
**Author:** [@Cham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-lights-come-on-and-wont-shut-off/76336 "2012-12-27T23:07:45Z")
The headlights have been giving us fits because we can't shut them off when we turn off the car. We have to start the car, sometimes drive it around and shut off lights before shutting off the car. And this process has … --- ## [Malfunctioning heating system in 2009 Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malfunctioning-heating-system-in-2009-impala/76338)
**Author:** [@mwrg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mwrg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malfunctioning-heating-system-in-2009-impala/76338 "2012-12-27T17:08:40Z")
I live in North Carolina and have a 2009 Chevy Impala. On cold mornings I like to start my car so that it's warm inside and the windows are defrosted. Starting late last winter, although the engine warms up, the interior… --- ## [My mystery car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mystery-car/76348)
**Author:** [@2000\_ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2000_ranger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mystery-car/76348 "2012-12-27T10:28:47Z")
Car in question, 2004 Chevy Malibu. Purchased 3 years ago. Mystery 1.May of this year started having fits of not starting well. Sounds like it should start. Problem is intermittent. So far has always started on the 5-7… --- ## [2004 Olds Silhouette - Starter or Battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-olds-silhouette-starter-or-battery/76306)
**Author:** [@Nazcardan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nazcardan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-olds-silhouette-starter-or-battery/76306 "2012-12-27T08:12:49Z")
Okay, here's the situation... I have a 04 Olds Silhouette. Within the last 3 days I have noticed the following "symptoms".1. drivers side window rolls up and down a lot slower than before. 2. The fuel gauge has been acti… --- ## [Holiday present of AAA Card](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holiday-present-of-aaa-card/76260)
**Author:** [@Dianne\_Legro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dianne_Legro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/holiday-present-of-aaa-card/76260 "2012-12-27T07:13:56Z")
Does an AAA road card qualify as a Christmas present in your opinion? My guy told my sister, who immediately told me, that he is giving me a triple a Card for Christmas. I am quietly horrified. What do you think????? … --- ## [1993 dodge van problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-van-problem/76298)
**Author:** [@ozark\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ozark_guy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-van-problem/76298 "2012-12-27T06:51:58Z")
I have a 1993 dodge ram 15 passenger van. When it is cold, it runs fine, but after it warms up it starts to miss on the 6th cylinder. We have checked the plug and wires. Did not get anywhere. We replaced the injector… --- ## [Tire Trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-trouble/76341)
**Author:** [@Peggy36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peggy36)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-trouble/76341 "2012-12-27T06:41:07Z")
I own a 2006 Cadillac DTS. In May 2012, I purchased four Tiger Paw tires from local dealership. Dealer filled them with Nitrogen. The tires were constantly losing air (about 1/2 lb/day). I went back to the dealership man… --- ## [Surprise 1929 Model T Restoration?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprise-1929-model-t-restoration/76331)
**Author:** [@Squidbreath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Squidbreath)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/surprise-1929-model-t-restoration/76331 "2012-12-27T05:48:14Z")
Hello, My dad has kept his father's 1929 Ford Model T but never got around to restoring it. I'm interested to learn who may be able to do this in Michigan and what this may cost (approx range), as I would love to be abl… --- ## [Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting/76345)
**Author:** [@chuckles2666](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuckles2666)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting/76345 "2012-12-27T04:47:03Z")
I have a '94 Chevy S-10, 2wd, 2.2l motor, sometimes when I try to start it, it will not start, or make any noises at all, just the click of when I switch the key forward in the column. Any ideas would be great, ty =) --- ## [Comfort and Safety Lying Down in Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfort-and-safety-lying-down-in-car/76335)
**Author:** [@Vertical](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vertical)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfort-and-safety-lying-down-in-car/76335 "2012-12-26T23:57:35Z")
Is there are car in which it is safe to lie down? I don't mean a big RV, but a sedan/small SUV/small van. I can't sit, and need a vehicle in which I can lie all the way flat, not at the usual 140 degree angle of most c… --- ## [2000 Elantra gas tank won't fill - Which part to replace](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-elantra-gas-tank-wont-fill-which-part-to-replace/76275)
**Author:** [@Tuaregroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tuaregroy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-elantra-gas-tank-wont-fill-which-part-to-replace/76275 "2012-12-26T21:41:05Z")
Like a lot of others, my 2000 Elantra will just barely take gas at the pump. So I've done the research, I think I understand the problem, but when I tried to find the replacement filter, there seem to be 4 different par… --- ## [Why do we need to replace distrib. cap, rotor, and wires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-we-need-to-replace-distrib-cap-rotor-and-wires/76340)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-we-need-to-replace-distrib-cap-rotor-and-wires/76340 "2012-12-26T21:30:41Z")
What happens to each of these 3 that makes them wear out? How do spark plug wires wear out? How does the rotor wear out? How does the cap wear out? --- ## [Merry Christmas friends!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-friends/76328)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-friends/76328 "2012-12-26T19:32:00Z")
Merry Christmas friends! Thanks for an interesting year and I hope you enjoy your holidays! Rocketman --- ## [2004 Nissan Frontier pulls badly to left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-pulls-badly-to-left/76319)
**Author:** [@sj05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sj05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 10:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-pulls-badly-to-left/76319 "2012-12-26T10:34:48Z")
I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier pickup that pulls to the left. I've had the alignment done - no change. I had the tires moved from the left to the right side - still no change. Firestone is recommending I all the fro… --- ## [Hail damage repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage-repair/76292)
**Author:** [@mowgliwogli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mowgliwogli)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 7:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hail-damage-repair/76292 "2012-12-26T07:35:23Z")
Hello all, My 2011 Nissan Sentra SR got damaged on the roof and on the sides during a hail storm a while ago. I want to get it fixed and started searching on the web for hail damage repair. A number of places recommend… --- ## [VW Passat transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-transmission/76158)
**Author:** [@lizzieb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lizzieb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 7:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-transmission/76158 "2012-12-26T07:27:46Z")
My 1997 VW Passat with tiptronic transmission has 200,000 miles. My mechanic says my transmission is worn out, it won't go up a hill. Can I drive it permantely in the tiptronic, I'm afraid to try it. --- ## [Defrost/demist without AC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-demist-without-ac/76203)
**Author:** [@Elihu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elihu)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-demist-without-ac/76203 "2012-12-26T06:26:07Z")
Years ago, directing blower air onto the windshield didn't automatically activate the air conditioner. Every car I've owned or driven recently turns the AC on in any air-flow position that includes the windshield. For … --- ## [2008 Impala SS thumping and clicking when in park or brakes engaged!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impala-ss-thumping-and-clicking-when-in-park-or-brakes-engaged/75627)
**Author:** [@BigRedImp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigRedImp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impala-ss-thumping-and-clicking-when-in-park-or-brakes-engaged/75627 "2012-12-26T02:16:06Z")
Hello everyone! I'm a noob to the community and cars in general. I have the above mentioned car with 50876 miles. I noticed that the steering wheel causes a click in the suspension when turned left or right whether stati… --- ## [2000 Subaru Outback Wagon Problems/Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-wagon-problems-maintenance/76303)
**Author:** [@Sirena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sirena)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-subaru-outback-wagon-problems-maintenance/76303 "2012-12-25T09:53:24Z")
I purchased my first Subaru this past June. It is a 2000 Outback Wagon automatic. So far I have loved this car except for the poor gas mileage. About 10 days ago my ck engine light came on and I took it in to my mech and… --- ## [2008 impala whir in engine compartment when A/C compressor is running &brakes & tran. are engaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impala-whir-in-engine-compartment-when-a-c-compressor-is-running-brakes-tran-are-engaged/75628)
**Author:** [@BigRedImp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BigRedImp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impala-whir-in-engine-compartment-when-a-c-compressor-is-running-brakes-tran-are-engaged/75628 "2012-12-25T09:16:40Z")
Hello again I have this weird noise that comes from the engine compartment and you only hear it when the A/C compressor is running and the gears are engaged while braking. It sounds like a low whirr that goes on for a … --- ## [Windshield wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/76276)
**Author:** [@mofuman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mofuman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 9:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windshield-wipers/76276 "2012-12-25T09:03:42Z")
Why do most car manufacturers have the windshield wipers go from right to left instead of left to right, which cleans the driver's side better? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1894) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1896)