# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1902 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1903 --- ## [Honda Civic, Cold Weather, No Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-cold-weather-no-start/75842)
**Author:** [@greg64c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg64c)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 6:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-cold-weather-no-start/75842 "2012-12-15T06:30:30Z")
I have a manual transmission 2002 Honda Civic. Recently when the nights started getting cooler 20's and 30's, my car will not start. The starter will not grind or even click like it's trying to start. All the other elect… --- ## [Cheaper alternative to BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheaper-alternative-to-bmw/76091)
**Author:** [@Halo2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Halo2000)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheaper-alternative-to-bmw/76091 "2012-12-15T04:34:28Z")
The repairs on my 2004 BMW 530i are absolutely killing me. I want to get rid of it and buy an 'nice' car with low repairs bills. Does such a car exist? What about an American made luxury car? --- ## [Aceleration problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aceleration-problems/75985)
**Author:** [@dave76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave76)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aceleration-problems/75985 "2012-12-15T04:23:43Z")
I have a 1988 Toyota Camry. I was driving to work this morning, the car was driving fine. After about 10 mile or so, I stopped at a red light, when the light changed the car wouldn't accelerate it seemed to have a really… --- ## [2001 Toyota Corolla; Can it Be Fixed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-can-it-be-fixed/76121)
**Author:** [@justintime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justintime)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-can-it-be-fixed/76121 "2012-12-15T04:09:07Z")
I recently had my 2001 Corolla break down on me. It only has 50k some odd miles and was running relativity good besides the fact that I was putting around 2 qrts of oil into it every 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. Mechanics hadn't … --- ## [Shoutout!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shoutout/76118)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shoutout/76118 "2012-12-15T03:59:35Z")
Any way we can lose some of the dead announcements? Looks like we need the space for the contributers-Kevin --- ## [Chevy 3500 dually](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-3500-dually/76133)
**Author:** [@dmp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-3500-dually/76133 "2012-12-15T03:58:44Z")
The latest problem is with my headlights. I lost the low beams. Running daytime lights work, and high beam lights come on but not the lovw beams. How to fix? Thanks, Dave --- ## [2000 Volvo S70 Engine Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-engine-light-on/76132)
**Author:** [@gagerite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gagerite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-engine-light-on/76132 "2012-12-15T03:45:02Z")
The Check Engine Light is on. Diagnostic Codes: P0722, P1618, and P1633. Do these mean the output speed sensor/connector wires should be replaced? Is this a DIY job? --- ## [After it it warmed up my van hesitates on accleration. When it is first started it runs ok](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-it-it-warmed-up-my-van-hesitates-on-accleration-when-it-is-first-started-it-runs-ok/76130)
**Author:** [@rockinrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rockinrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-it-it-warmed-up-my-van-hesitates-on-accleration-when-it-is-first-started-it-runs-ok/76130 "2012-12-15T01:14:28Z")
My 1987 Chev C20 van with the 5 liter engine runs ok when first started but after it has ran for a few minutes it hesitates when accelerating. When I press on the gas it acts like it is going to stall and when I give the… --- ## [Recharging Your Own Air Conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-your-own-air-conditioner/76099)
**Author:** [@BALC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BALC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recharging-your-own-air-conditioner/76099 "2012-12-15T01:00:49Z")
Is it realistic to recharge your own air conditioner or is it best to have your mechanic do it? The auto stores, because they want to sell the kits, tell you it is easy to do on your own. However, I read warnings on the … --- ## [2004 F-150 stalls in reverse and low RPM-HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150-stalls-in-reverse-and-low-rpm-help/76076)
**Author:** [@WNCDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WNCDaddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f-150-stalls-in-reverse-and-low-rpm-help/76076 "2012-12-15T00:51:30Z")
I have a 2004 F-150 crewcab, 4.6L with 118,000. I don't drive the truck often but for the past few months its stalls and cuts off, and idles poorly in reverse. I have also experienced the truck cutting off at low RPM's, … --- ## [2000 A6 2.7t manual-NO throttle response/lots of engine codes/idles normally/NEED HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-a6-2-7t-manual-no-throttle-response-lots-of-engine-codes-idles-normally-need-help/76125)
**Author:** [@VWBUFF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VWBUFF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-a6-2-7t-manual-no-throttle-response-lots-of-engine-codes-idles-normally-need-help/76125 "2012-12-15T00:16:51Z")
Here is an interesting one.. Last year I bought a 2000 Audi A6 2.7t 6-speed manual sedan with 140,000 miles on it off of Craigslist. After arriving home 30 miles that same day there was smoke billowing from the exhaust. … --- ## [Defective prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-prizm/76124)
**Author:** [@mmassie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmassie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-prizm/76124 "2012-12-14T21:36:17Z")
i have done mechanic work most of my life and can't figure out whats happening with this car. it'll idle fine but when u give it fuel it's like it cuts out. have changed fuel pump,timing,and checked most sensors any good… --- ## [Strange overheating issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-overheating-issue/76113)
**Author:** [@Axel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Axel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-overheating-issue/76113 "2012-12-14T20:48:57Z")
I have a 2004 Hyundai Accent. The temperature gauge in the car moves toward the "danger zone" only under both the following conditions: 1) Car is at IDLE after being driven for a while (15-20 minutes). 2) Headlights a… --- ## [Grabing brakes on 07" Prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grabing-brakes-on-07-prius/76114)
**Author:** [@Sprocket](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sprocket)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grabing-brakes-on-07-prius/76114 "2012-12-14T20:31:54Z")
I have an 2007 Toyota Prius and in the morings, especially if it is humid or moist outside, my brakes grab badly during the first couple of stops....it's bad enough to make somebody run into the back of me. When it happ… --- ## [Quarter Ton 4-cylinder Pick-ups](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quarter-ton-4-cylinder-pick-ups/75935)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quarter-ton-4-cylinder-pick-ups/75935 "2012-12-14T14:59:54Z")
Are there ANY 4-cylinder stick shift standard cab 2 WD pick-ups being sold in the U.S. today? Fords new Ranger is a hot seller overseas but they have no plans to sell it in this country.... --- ## [1963 Thunderbird intermittent idle issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-thunderbird-intermittent-idle-issue/76069)
**Author:** [@Packrat56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Packrat56)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-thunderbird-intermittent-idle-issue/76069 "2012-12-14T09:38:18Z")
Engine is a 69 390, fresh rebuild by the PO... Aluminium intake manifold and new Edelbrock 4bbl Drop in Crane ignition. Runs great... Except when its warm out, or even on cold days when its warmed up after a substanti… --- ## [Dashboard issues in 1993 BMW 318i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-issues-in-1993-bmw-318i/76115)
**Author:** [@kewene1219](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kewene1219)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-issues-in-1993-bmw-318i/76115 "2012-12-14T09:20:19Z")
Since the beginning of August, I've had an intermittent problem with my dashboard turning on and off. What happens is all the guages and the mileage meter just go down like I've turned the car off, and then after any in… --- ## [92 voyager overheating?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-voyager-overheating/76116)
**Author:** [@oldehippie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldehippie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-voyager-overheating/76116 "2012-12-14T08:47:25Z")
I have a 92 Plymouth Voyager, which I just got back from my son. He was driving it in Seattle for awhile, until it overheated. He had a new radiator and new thermostat put in, but it still overheated. I towed it back to… --- ## [Diesel in Gas Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-in-gas-engine/76108)
**Author:** [@LTVermont](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LTVermont)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 8:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-in-gas-engine/76108 "2012-12-14T08:34:42Z")
Last week I filled my tank and drove home approx 1 mile. The next morning I started having issues. Car wouldn't start, had trouble at low idle and lots of smoke coming out of tail pipe. Once it warmed up it drove okay… --- ## [Converting 1977 VW Campmobile to Carburetor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-1977-vw-campmobile-to-carburetor/76100)
**Author:** [@1977Campmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1977Campmobile)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-1977-vw-campmobile-to-carburetor/76100 "2012-12-14T08:15:31Z")
I've got a 1977 VW Campmobile that hasn't run in over 6 years due to malicious acts against my Volkswagen from some local kids. I'm finally in a position to overhaul the engine and would like to get rid of it's (now bro… --- ## [08 Prius. New Battery -- still dead car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-new-battery-still-dead-car/76098)
**Author:** [@rondpitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rondpitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/08-prius-new-battery-still-dead-car/76098 "2012-12-14T06:54:49Z")
Prius, 08, smart key. Dead on Sunday am --- nothing works. Not even with key in slot. Put trickle charge on the underhood postive and neg to body bolt. Got enough juice to open rear hatch (and dome light comes on ) R… --- ## [Best New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-new-car/76055)
**Author:** [@mlewisno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlewisno)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-new-car/76055 "2012-12-14T05:38:18Z")
Hey guys, I am a current college sophomore and I have started looking into buying my first car. I would really like either a BMW or some sort of hatchback. It doesn't need to be too reliable so long as parts are easy to … --- ## [Cam Sensor Red Herring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cam-sensor-red-herring/75772)
**Author:** [@DDT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DDT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cam-sensor-red-herring/75772 "2012-12-14T05:01:09Z")
I drive a 97 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8 with 135K miles. I've got a check engine light that gives a cam sensor code. The car also idles rough, and recently stalled on me when I went to pull away from a stop. The mechanic… --- ## [Car just stopped on its track](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-stopped-on-its-track/76030)
**Author:** [@Alexa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexa)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-stopped-on-its-track/76030 "2012-12-14T04:54:46Z")
My car's a Mazda RX8 year 2006. It has only 29000 miles on the mileage. I have been parking it outdoors in the snow-it is winter here now in Finland. Couple of days ago I idled the engine for a while and after it warmed… --- ## [Wiring a radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-a-radio/76104)
**Author:** [@mysterryman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysterryman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-a-radio/76104 "2012-12-14T04:09:21Z")
1998 GMC sonoma ext. cab. New radio, looked up wiring diagrams for it but when i remove the old radio it had 2 plugs instead of one and many wires of the same color. Can anyone shed light on this situation? I know I have… --- ## [1999 California Yukon 5.7 V8 fails smog in Mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-california-yukon-5-7-v8-fails-smog-in-mexico/76067)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-california-yukon-5-7-v8-fails-smog-in-mexico/76067 "2012-12-14T03:37:26Z")
Here in Mexico again. Cousin's 1999 Yukon, 5.7 V8, imported from California. The transfer paperwork said 105,000 miles so I am guessing it has 120,000 or more on it. It recently failed smog verification, and the smog … --- ## [Overheating F-250](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-f-250/76043)
**Author:** [@cad\_kid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cad_kid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-f-250/76043 "2012-12-13T21:22:33Z")
I have a 1994 F-250 that we have changed the thermostat, radiator, water pump, cap, hoses, and installed a spring fan. New heads. Hot heat in the heater. Itruns normal at highway speed for around 10 or 12 miles and gets … --- ## [Head gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/76031)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket/76031 "2012-12-13T20:00:32Z")
Yesterday a friend of my Son came by and asked me about his early 90s Corolla, said it was smoking a lot. Yesterday was cold and most vehicles were putting out a bit more exhaust (more visible, I mean). Anyway, no over… --- ## [Engine off at RED](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-off-at-red/76063)
**Author:** [@Ikztorks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ikztorks)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-off-at-red/76063 "2012-12-13T19:42:06Z")
I am a member of the 'engine off at red light' club, as I have found it to conseve significant gasoline in my town. My question has to do with actions prior to restarting the engine. Years ago, when cars had distrib… --- ## [2004 Malibu Power Steering Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-malibu-power-steering-failure/76097)
**Author:** [@bigbruiserike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbruiserike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-malibu-power-steering-failure/76097 "2012-12-13T18:35:27Z")
My wife drives a 2004 Chevy Malibu and for the past year has had issues with the power steering periodically going out while driving. It has primarily happened when making turns at lower speeds \<45 MPH and a dashboard w… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1901) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1903)