# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1900 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1901 --- ## [Headlights and Dashlights out in Honda CRV 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-dashlights-out-in-honda-crv-2000/76170)
**Author:** [@LS1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LS1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-dashlights-out-in-honda-crv-2000/76170 "2012-12-17T21:18:29Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Honda CRV, standard transmission. Within the last 2-3 months, I have had my battery, starter, and radiator replaced. Three times in the last month, I have turned my car on and the headlights and da… --- ## [04 Audi allroad starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-audi-allroad-starting-issue/76194)
**Author:** [@mtbulls](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtbulls)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-audi-allroad-starting-issue/76194 "2012-12-17T20:06:53Z")
I have an Audi allroad with a 4.2l V8 engine. I am having trouble starting in the morning and now most any time after the car has sat for a few hours. As this problem started, it was sensitive to long periods of not runn… --- ## [Car door wont unlock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-wont-unlock/76050)
**Author:** [@mikec128](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikec128)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-wont-unlock/76050 "2012-12-17T17:28:09Z")
hi, hoping someone knows a few tricks. So i can't get my driver door to unlock. I've tried the key, manually form inside and electronically with the door lock but nothing works. I watched a video on dissembling the door … --- ## [2001 Prizm - Intermittent hesitation under acceleration from stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-prizm-intermittent-hesitation-under-acceleration-from-stop/72057)
**Author:** [@ctg0407](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ctg0407)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-prizm-intermittent-hesitation-under-acceleration-from-stop/72057 "2012-12-17T11:18:43Z")
I own a 2001 Chevrolet Prizm with ~150,000 miles. It has the three speed automatic transmission. It generally runs very well, but occasionally when pulling away from a stop it will hesitate for 2-5 seconds. I'll push … --- ## [Creaking front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-front-end/76192)
**Author:** [@Creaking\_freestyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Creaking_freestyle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 10:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-front-end/76192 "2012-12-17T10:22:31Z")
My 2005 ford freestyle (fwd) has a creaking noise when accellerating from stop and turning left but not when turning right. It's been there for a while. I had a problem where front left wheel felt loose. Replaced struts … --- ## [Battery Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-storage/76144)
**Author:** [@terrysii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrysii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-storage/76144 "2012-12-17T09:33:48Z")
We have a Pontiac Solstice which we will be storing for the first time this winter (WI). We are storing it at a rental storage unit with no availability of electricity. Since, as I understand it, we'd have to take off… --- ## [Used Rhino Lining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-rhino-lining/76161)
**Author:** [@chrisnward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrisnward)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-rhino-lining/76161 "2012-12-17T09:20:20Z")
I have a 2003 Fork Ranger Edge that I bought used. It had a spray on bed liner at some point but it has been chipped and eroded off since it was applied. When I went to TruckToys to see about getting Rhino Lining put in,… --- ## [Subaru Legacy cooling fan issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-cooling-fan-issue/76186)
**Author:** [@subiedude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subiedude)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-cooling-fan-issue/76186 "2012-12-17T08:53:04Z")
Hey all- Have a 2001 Subaru Legacy GT, 5 speed manual, 194,000 miles. A few months ago, I started noticing that my cooling fans are running more often. Even when it is cold out and the temperatture gauge was at normal … --- ## [A/C fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fan/76191)
**Author:** [@snapmeyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snapmeyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-fan/76191 "2012-12-17T08:44:05Z")
2001 Ford Ranger 3.0 6 cyl auto (extended cab)....Whether it's a/c or heat the vent on the passenger side floor sounds like it has a leaf or twig caught in it. It only sounds better when I turn it up to full blast, but i… --- ## [Rear sway bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-sway-bar/76188)
**Author:** [@villarosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/villarosa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-sway-bar/76188 "2012-12-17T07:58:21Z")
2003 Mazda protege with 105,000 miles. Have had an intermittent clunking sound from rear for years. Mechanic says rear sway bar is bent. Already replaced bushings because they were bad. Do I need to spend $289 plus labor… --- ## [Mercedes E500 4matic 2006](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e500-4matic-2006/76181)
**Author:** [@vsv2020](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vsv2020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-e500-4matic-2006/76181 "2012-12-17T06:38:00Z")
Hi, This is the first time it happen to me. I was dropping off my friend, stopped about 10 feet behind the car in his driveway. my car running and was still in Drive Shift. I got out of the car to help him, forgot to p… --- ## [Corolla 2002 , error codes P0171, 0420, 0441 + excessive oil consumption!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-2002-error-codes-p0171-0420-0441-excessive-oil-consumption/76163)
**Author:** [@jftak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jftak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-2002-error-codes-p0171-0420-0441-excessive-oil-consumption/76163 "2012-12-17T06:14:56Z")
Hi Actually I bought a used Corolla 2002 with 120K which seemed fine and the driving is fine. After I bought it, I just found out that the seller has removed the check engine light. :frowning: When I read the ODB codes,… --- ## [Choke retrofit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-retrofit/76136)
**Author:** [@choke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/choke)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/choke-retrofit/76136 "2012-12-17T06:07:18Z")
For about a year the electric choke on my 1987 Mazda pickup has been burning out and it has finally given up altogether. I know this because I took it to a mechanic after I drove 10 miles on the highway with the engine r… --- ## [An unused vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unused-vehicle/76171)
**Author:** [@ranchosahuaro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ranchosahuaro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-unused-vehicle/76171 "2012-12-17T05:57:47Z")
A dear friend, who is 89 years old, broke her leg about six years ago. Her 1988 Ford F-250 truck has been parked in her garage in Denver, Colorado since then. She has come to the realization that she probably will not d… --- ## [Catalyst monitor is never ready for smog test: could it be due to some other failure such as:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalyst-monitor-is-never-ready-for-smog-test-could-it-be-due-to-some-other-failure-such-as/76173)
**Author:** [@GreenLover2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenLover2012)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalyst-monitor-is-never-ready-for-smog-test-could-it-be-due-to-some-other-failure-such-as/76173 "2012-12-17T04:27:52Z")
a bad catalyst converter? --- ## [83 or 85 Seville?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-or-85-seville/75716)
**Author:** [@smustephen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smustephen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/83-or-85-seville/75716 "2012-12-17T04:16:29Z")
I love old Cadillacs...I've had two, a 93 DeVille, pretty good...and a 91 Seville...pretty bad...I currently drive an 84 Mercedes 300D turbo but found a couple of old Sevilles I'm thinking of getting as a second car. Th… --- ## [Jeep Patriot Headlight Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-headlight-mystery/76178)
**Author:** [@JeffB1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffB1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-headlight-mystery/76178 "2012-12-17T02:39:13Z")
Hi The right headlight is not working, however it does work on the Highbeam setting. I switched the bulb, same problem. I looked and switched the fuses, this also did not fix it, I am stumped, I would be grateful fo… --- ## [How do you ask carpool drivers of your kids not to talk on the phone while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-ask-carpool-drivers-of-your-kids-not-to-talk-on-the-phone-while-driving/55712)
**Author:** [@alisonthesp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alisonthesp)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-ask-carpool-drivers-of-your-kids-not-to-talk-on-the-phone-while-driving/55712 "2012-12-17T00:16:26Z")
I have 3 children, and as they get older, the only way I'll stay sane is if I receive (and contribute) to carpool help. However, the use of cell phones while driving seems to be so ubiquitous (not illegal in our state) t… --- ## [Weird axle story (Subaru Forester) with a happy ending](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-axle-story-subaru-forester-with-a-happy-ending/76168)
**Author:** [@RIRed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIRed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-axle-story-subaru-forester-with-a-happy-ending/76168 "2012-12-16T23:19:24Z")
I brought my car to a dealership for its 120,000mi check-up, and they told me that the front axle boots were torn. They replaced the right axle, and on the ride home, I noticed a burning smell. Short story is four return… --- ## [2000 Cavalier 2.2L Won't Start, have DTC Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cavalier-2-2l-wont-start-have-dtc-codes/76169)
**Author:** [@JeremyS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cavalier-2-2l-wont-start-have-dtc-codes/76169 "2012-12-16T22:30:31Z")
So, starting about 2 months ago my car started starting kind of hard and the CEL came on. It would crank for a few seconds, start to turn over but sound like it was going to sputter out, but ultimately turn over. It se… --- ## [1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible stalls after 10 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chrysler-sebring-convertible-stalls-after-10-minutes/76179)
**Author:** [@audone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/audone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chrysler-sebring-convertible-stalls-after-10-minutes/76179 "2012-12-16T22:03:37Z")
I have a 98 Sebring Convertible 2.5L V6 that stalls after 10 minutes of driving at 30mph or even at highway speeds (ouch), but it seems only if the car has been sitting parked for 5 days will the stall occur. If I drive… --- ## [Noise when pressing accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-pressing-accelerator/76175)
**Author:** [@fnk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fnk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-when-pressing-accelerator/76175 "2012-12-16T21:52:23Z")
Hey guys I get a strange noise when I shit gear & press the accelerator..... the sound is as if something is knocking..... --- ## ['98 Rav4 2nd new clutch still slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-rav4-2nd-new-clutch-still-slipping/76148)
**Author:** [@quiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quiller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-rav4-2nd-new-clutch-still-slipping/76148 "2012-12-16T19:51:51Z")
About nine months ago the clutch on my '98 Rav4 died. (This was not the original clutch, it had already been fairly recently replaced by the previous owner.) We got it replaced and everything seemed fine - it engaged a l… --- ## [Drain & refill trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-refill-trans/76041)
**Author:** [@nitram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitram)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drain-refill-trans/76041 "2012-12-16T10:12:04Z")
Just did the second drain & refill after 30,00 miles on the first. On the first one, I did the recommended 3.7qts abut had to ad about another qt. to bring ity to the full mark on the dipstick. Have read here since t… --- ## [Sienna 2001 -- dentist-drill like buzzing from back left of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-2001-dentist-drill-like-buzzing-from-back-left-of-car/76135)
**Author:** [@dares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dares)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sienna-2001-dentist-drill-like-buzzing-from-back-left-of-car/76135 "2012-12-16T10:07:09Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Sienna with 115,000 miles on it. After about 15 minutes of driving, a vibrating buzzing dentist-drill like sound begins to come from the back left of the car (this is also where I put in the gas if… --- ## [Windscreen sprayer system...problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windscreen-sprayer-system-problems/76159)
**Author:** [@TJay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windscreen-sprayer-system-problems/76159 "2012-12-16T09:39:21Z")
Problems with the windscreen fluid sprayer on my Mercury sable 2001. One nozzle works properly, but only a small amount of liquid "dribbles" out of the left nozzle. I could remove the material from the hood that covers… --- ## [Buying a car for cross country trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-for-cross-country-trip/76089)
**Author:** [@CrossCountryNewbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrossCountryNewbie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-for-cross-country-trip/76089 "2012-12-16T09:35:31Z")
Ok - My best friend and I have decided to take a cross country trip to round out our 20s. The problem is - we don't have a car! Another thing to consider: we're native New Yorkers which means we're not the most experien… --- ## [Diesel Trucks and Biodiesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-trucks-and-biodiesel/76131)
**Author:** [@MJC66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJC66)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-trucks-and-biodiesel/76131 "2012-12-16T07:36:30Z")
I'm in the market for a diesel truck, and would like to run it on my homebrewed diesel. I'm in CA and have been reading a lot of differing information. If we take the warranty out of the equation, is it OK to run a 2008 … --- ## [Dimmer dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimmer-dilemma/76164)
**Author:** [@virgistal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/virgistal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimmer-dilemma/76164 "2012-12-16T07:05:55Z")
1999 Buick Regal. Instrument panel lights will not come on when we turn on the headlights. The dimmer knob is turned correctly. I've checked all the appropriate fuses (I think). The radio display is also affected. The t… --- ## [2004 Forester clutch pedal started squeaking after 120K service: should I worry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-forester-clutch-pedal-started-squeaking-after-120k-service-should-i-worry/75032)
**Author:** [@RIRed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RIRed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-forester-clutch-pedal-started-squeaking-after-120k-service-should-i-worry/75032 "2012-12-16T06:36:53Z")
Brought my 2004 Forester into a dealership for the 120k service 3 weeks ago. Maybe a week later I noticed that the clutch pedal now squeaks, but only after driving it for a while. The clutch had been replaced at a local … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1899) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1901)