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**Author:** [@Hank\_44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hank_44)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/badges-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-badges/76035 "2012-12-09T21:26:22Z")
Gold Hat was the role: "Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges." Gold Hat was played by: Alfonso Bedoya(1904–1957) Mexican character actor who achieved… --- ## [81 Volvo: Key out of ignition but car still running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/81-volvo-key-out-of-ignition-but-car-still-running/76018)
**Author:** [@Hills](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hills)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/81-volvo-key-out-of-ignition-but-car-still-running/76018 "2012-12-09T20:55:29Z")
I have an 81Volvo 240 sedan with a little more than 200k miles on it. I've had this issue with the ignition for several years now. Sometimes when I turn off the car with the key as normal, the car keeps running as if no… --- ## [99 Volvo starts and then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-volvo-starts-and-then-dies/75954)
**Author:** [@higgie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/higgie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-volvo-starts-and-then-dies/75954 "2012-12-09T20:14:25Z")
I have a 99 Volvo V70. Sometimes when I start it, it turns over and then dies right away. It may do it once, or it may do it several times, but it will start start eventually. I am bringing it in to the garage next we… --- ## [VW seat adjustment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-seat-adjustment/76033)
**Author:** [@Rodimy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodimy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-seat-adjustment/76033 "2012-12-09T19:57:11Z")
I am wondering if anybody here encountered the same problem: I have a 2001 VW Passat with only 75K miles. The manual seat adjustment started working sluggishly, so I took to my mechanic. I was told that the mounting is … --- ## [Tail Lights WORK ! Brake Lights Don't ? Battery Meter Flucuates when turn on A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-work-brake-lights-dont-battery-meter-flucuates-when-turn-on-a-c/76003)
**Author:** [@Wrangler1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wrangler1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tail-lights-work-brake-lights-dont-battery-meter-flucuates-when-turn-on-a-c/76003 "2012-12-09T18:48:39Z")
2003 GMC - SIERRA 1500 / 5.3 L / 4X4 / Z71 Package Installed NEW BATTERY and Alternator. Truck has fluctuating idle and battery meter when A/C turns on OR you lower all windows at one time. Tail Lights work but Brak… --- ## [Oil light comes on when I come to a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-when-i-come-to-a-stop/76010)
**Author:** [@FreddieNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FreddieNY)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-light-comes-on-when-i-come-to-a-stop/76010 "2012-12-09T10:58:33Z")
Oil light comes on when I stop and goes off once I move again. Oil is full and just changed. What causes this & can I repair? I have a 01 Chy Sebring withh 100K miles on it. I bought new & have changed the oil every 3… --- ## [Mazda 3: rough idle after head gasket repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-rough-idle-after-head-gasket-repair/75994)
**Author:** [@parker831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parker831)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-rough-idle-after-head-gasket-repair/75994 "2012-12-09T10:07:36Z")
I recently had $1600+ of work done on my 2005 Mazda 3 (L4 2.0L). R&R Head Gasket and Thermostat and Coolant Temperature sensor replaced. Since then it's been idling roughly. This was NOT occurring prior to the work. Mech… --- ## [2002 Buick Rendezvous Brakes,noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-brakes-noise/76023)
**Author:** [@Kitty239](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kitty239)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 8:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendezvous-brakes-noise/76023 "2012-12-09T08:19:23Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 Rendezvous. I keep on hearing a loud noise coming from the front of the car when I am driving and it gets louder when I drive faster. My mechanic says its because of a brake rotor that's hung up on som… --- ## [How many miles do I need to drive to get the Catalyst monitor ready for smog test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-do-i-need-to-drive-to-get-the-catalyst-monitor-ready-for-smog-test/76028)
**Author:** [@GreenLover2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GreenLover2012)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-do-i-need-to-drive-to-get-the-catalyst-monitor-ready-for-smog-test/76028 "2012-12-09T08:17:50Z")
My car\<1997, Toyota, Corolla\> failed smog test a month ago and an auto repair shop did fixing and cost me $550. And I went to the smog test only center again, but I was told to drive 100 miles to get car ready for the te… --- ## [Replacing high pressure steering line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-high-pressure-steering-line/75947)
**Author:** [@OliveLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OliveLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-high-pressure-steering-line/75947 "2012-12-09T07:56:11Z")
So, I just found out that the noise my car has been making is related to the power steering. The mechanic said I need to replace the pump, two belts and the high pressure line. The car is a 1993 Honda Accord LX. I can't … --- ## [How to detect pinging - are there different types that sound different?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-detect-pinging-are-there-different-types-that-sound-different/75970)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-detect-pinging-are-there-different-types-that-sound-different/75970 "2012-12-09T06:31:01Z")
I was wondering if there are different styles of pinging and associated sound from each. I recently purchased a 1994 Geo Metro and have been fixing and tuning it up. The mileage is phenomenal. I have never heard the … --- ## [Converting to natural gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-to-natural-gas/75901)
**Author:** [@Prof\_Flatulence](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Prof_Flatulence)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-to-natural-gas/75901 "2012-12-09T05:32:38Z")
Hey: I'm switching from an oil furnace to gas. Can they also install a fixture so that I can fuel my car? I'll convert that to gas too. If it is too dangerous to have a dipstick like me refueling a vehicle, can they tr… --- ## [2009 MINI Cooper Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-check-engine-light/75910)
**Author:** [@eaw0216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eaw0216)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mini-cooper-check-engine-light/75910 "2012-12-09T05:30:32Z")
Since Sept, my check engine light has come on a total of 6 times. Every time, I bring it into the dealership to get it fixed. The first time, they told me it was a loose gas cap. The next couple times they said that diff… --- ## [Checking Brake Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-brake-lights/76020)
**Author:** [@BrakeLightBuddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrakeLightBuddy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-brake-lights/76020 "2012-12-09T03:11:00Z")
I'm a commercial driver and I've developed a tool that I use to check my brake lights unassisted during my daily DOT required vehicle inspection. I thought I might as well try to develop a market for it since I could ne… --- ## [Does my mercury villager have an interference engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-mercury-villager-have-an-interference-engine/76019)
**Author:** [@plum62](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plum62)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-mercury-villager-have-an-interference-engine/76019 "2012-12-09T01:36:49Z")
I own a 1998 mercury villager. I would like to know if it has an interference engine. I have done research on this myself and have conflicting responses. I don't want to change the timing belt unless it is necessary. Tha… --- ## [99 AZ. Ranger picky starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-az-ranger-picky-starting/76001)
**Author:** [@RoseRed7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoseRed7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-az-ranger-picky-starting/76001 "2012-12-09T01:33:29Z")
For past. 3 years starts on 3rd try, just clicks before that when temp drops to 60. Arizona only truck, 4 liter 6 cylinder. 35000 miles,also batteries last shorter time in heat. Regular maintenance, etc., original … --- ## [Prius 2012 Oil Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-2012-oil-change/75661)
**Author:** [@SCW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SCW)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-2012-oil-change/75661 "2012-12-09T01:17:56Z")
Is it really o.k. to wait until I reach 10,000 miles for the first oil change for my Prius 2012? --- ## [Your oil cap might be disengaged if](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-oil-cap-might-be-disengaged-if/76005)
**Author:** [@crockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crockett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-oil-cap-might-be-disengaged-if/76005 "2012-12-09T00:28:33Z")
1) Your car smells like fuel when you idle 2) You notice a smell of hot, steamy, smokey rubber 3) You open the hood and notice that: a) the oil cap is not attached (but fortunately lodged in the engine block still) b… --- ## [Tacoma 2wd rolls backwards on hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tacoma-2wd-rolls-backwards-on-hills/76016)
**Author:** [@coastk9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coastk9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tacoma-2wd-rolls-backwards-on-hills/76016 "2012-12-08T23:48:15Z")
I am the 2nd owner of a 2003 Toyota Tacoma, 2wd, 140k miles. I've only recently noticed that when I stop on an upward bound hill, and remove my foot from the brake, I will roll backwards while still in DRIVE when at STO… --- ## [Buick Park Ave](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-park-ave/76015)
**Author:** [@JDml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDml)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-park-ave/76015 "2012-12-08T23:34:15Z")
Hello" Hears my problem I have a 94 Buick Park Ave it has a 3800 out of a 93 Buick Regal the motor idel's fine some times at take off it chugs and sputters but as you gas into it it straitin out and runs fine. Once you g… --- ## [Carburetor Swaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-swaps/75978)
**Author:** [@Mahogany](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mahogany)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carburetor-swaps/75978 "2012-12-08T22:44:08Z")
I've been told that I need a new carburetor on my truck which is a 1984 Chevrolet C20 3/4 ton. It has the original carburetor and that's been rebuilt twice 9 years apart. It's an '84 Rochester quadrajet on a 350 engine… --- ## [Transmission ... only works when I turn car off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-only-works-when-i-turn-car-off-and-on/76012)
**Author:** [@GretchenVioletta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GretchenVioletta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-only-works-when-i-turn-car-off-and-on/76012 "2012-12-08T21:13:31Z")
Hey everyone. I had a super awesome time driving my Dodge Caravan 20 feet at a time! Ha. OK. This is what's going on. I have a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with ... some mileage. About 180K and change. Every two or three ...… --- ## [Re: Lady whose car will not start in garage (12/1 show)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-lady-whose-car-will-not-start-in-garage-12-1-show/75849)
**Author:** [@ALM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/re-lady-whose-car-will-not-start-in-garage-12-1-show/75849 "2012-12-08T20:40:54Z")
Wonder if the garage is excessively damp so the sparkplug wires are shorting out? --- ## [Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/76011)
**Author:** [@Gwillie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gwillie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission/76011 "2012-12-08T20:18:03Z")
I have a Suzuki forenza - whoops! Anyway it is a 2007 automatic with about 25K miles. It started doing the following: while driving it will seem to slip into neutral and rev. For example, driving on the freeway at 65 mp… --- ## [Vw passat p2293](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-p2293/76004)
**Author:** [@vwfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vwfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-p2293/76004 "2012-12-08T19:13:31Z")
i have a 2006 passat 2.0tfsi i have a code p2293 fuel preasure regulator performance 2. The usual cause for this is a worn cam follower or cam lobe that operates the hpfp. i have checked all of those and even replaced … --- ## [Honda CRV 2004 maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2004-maintenance/75973)
**Author:** [@flydusty60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flydusty60)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-2004-maintenance/75973 "2012-12-08T18:24:33Z")
I have taken my vehicle to an independent mechanic for two years because I have felt that I couldn't trust the dealership mechanics. (I think they take advantage of women.) I have done 100,000 mile services and kept up… --- ## [Real trouble or just paranoid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-trouble-or-just-paranoid/75966)
**Author:** [@GEK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GEK)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/real-trouble-or-just-paranoid/75966 "2012-12-08T11:36:17Z")
We recently moved from Oklahoma to Georgia. I still have one car in OK. It is insured and has a valid license plate on it. My wife would like me to give the car to one of her relatives who, shall we say, can't seem to s… --- ## [Honda element 'pulsing'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-pulsing/75869)
**Author:** [@zoarie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zoarie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-element-pulsing/75869 "2012-12-08T11:34:07Z")
I really need some help. I put my Honda Element in storage for 6 months while traveling. Upon my return I found the battery was dead (expected that) and have that fixed, But, the big problem is the engine light is on s… --- ## [Need Large Console or Under-Seat Storage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-large-console-or-under-seat-storage/75658)
**Author:** [@sues87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sues87)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-large-console-or-under-seat-storage/75658 "2012-12-08T10:55:23Z")
I'm looking for a new car (thinking crossover/small SUV or hatchback/wagon) but it must have room for me to hide my medium-sized purse when I don't want to carry it with me. I test-drove a Prius V, a RAV-4, a Forester, … --- ## [99 Buick steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-buick-steering/75962)
**Author:** [@nw2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nw2012)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-buick-steering/75962 "2012-12-08T08:57:21Z")
99 Buick, 170xxx miles. Pulled to the right, so much so that I had to steer to the left to go straight. After getting a 4 wheel alignment, it drives straight and I can't feel it pull while holding the wheel, but if you… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1904) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1906)