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**Author:** [@henryray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henryray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heated-seats/75841 "2012-12-01T05:54:12Z")
Does anyone have wiring diagrams for heated seats for a 2007 Saturn Relay or tell me where I might be able to view such. --- ## [I'm rich!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-rich/75773)
**Author:** [@Yosemite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yosemite)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-rich/75773 "2012-12-01T05:46:07Z")
Heck, I was going to ask a question, then I noticed the message below, in my inbox!!!!!!!!! I'm giving away all my tools and cars and buying all new. I'll wait until I need an oil change, and go buy a new car and give … --- ## [2002 Ford Windstar Starts then Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829)
**Author:** [@schamp816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schamp816)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829 "2012-12-01T04:45:17Z")
I have a problem that seems hard to figure out what it is. I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that I have no problem starting in the Morning on the way to work. It starts fine after work. The problem is when I drive it for a li… --- ## [Emgine Problem with a 1977 Porsche 911](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emgine-problem-with-a-1977-porsche-911/75838)
**Author:** [@DennyVee45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DennyVee45)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emgine-problem-with-a-1977-porsche-911/75838 "2012-12-01T04:20:58Z")
My porsche is back firing & popping when it has heated up while driving. What could this be? I took it to a Porsche repair shop where the guy changed the Perma Tune Box and replaced the coil and charge me over $1400.00 a… --- ## [Should I buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/75745)
**Author:** [@taratata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taratata)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-new-car/75745 "2012-12-01T03:39:41Z")
Hi there....and help! My question is very pressing to me and has been weighting heavily on my mind! I appreciate being able to post here, so thanks in advance!I have a 2006 Hyndai Elantra that runs great with about 53,… --- ## [Motorcycle Oil in '72 Mini? Crazy or Genius?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-oil-in-72-mini-crazy-or-genius/75742)
**Author:** [@Mini1000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mini1000)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motorcycle-oil-in-72-mini-crazy-or-genius/75742 "2012-12-01T02:32:41Z")
i changed my oil this summer in my 1972 Austin Mini 1000 and I got to thinking about the best oil (and ordering some "vintage approved" pricey stuff) and it occcured to me that since the transmission is in the sump and i… --- ## [Catalytic Converter premature failure in 2001 Toyota Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-premature-failure-in-2001-toyota-camry/75828)
**Author:** [@TonyB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-premature-failure-in-2001-toyota-camry/75828 "2012-12-01T02:28:16Z")
Just last week my 2001 Toyata Camry passed the state emissions test, but a day or so later the engine trouble light came on. I got to my local garage about a week later and they said the code they came up with was 430 … --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra CVT Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-cvt-transmission/75839)
**Author:** [@justneedittorun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justneedittorun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-cvt-transmission/75839 "2012-12-01T01:50:25Z")
I own a 2009 Nissan Sentra with a CVT transmission. It has about 65,000 miles. During the warmer months, my wife and I have both experienced times while driving (usually for more than 2 hours) when the engine would lose … --- ## [Cab lights are on all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cab-lights-are-on-all-the-time/75833)
**Author:** [@Soll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Soll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cab-lights-are-on-all-the-time/75833 "2012-12-01T00:10:13Z")
I own a 1998 Chevy K1500 Silverado. About a year and a half ago my interior lights stopped turning off. I found that the only way to make the lights go out is to pull the interior light fuse. With the fuse pulled my … --- ## [Sumitomo HTR T4 tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sumitomo-htr-t4-tires/75736)
**Author:** [@mycatmarti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycatmarti)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sumitomo-htr-t4-tires/75736 "2012-12-01T00:04:43Z")
I am on a budget and I bought two Sumitomo HTR T4 tires for my Vw Golf. The front tires were bald. The local tire shop, which was highly recommended, suggested these tires and said they're very good. I've been researchin… --- ## [Light cover Crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-cover-crack/75831)
**Author:** [@biomed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biomed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-cover-crack/75831 "2012-11-30T23:59:43Z")
Hi, experts, We drove home a brand new audi Q5 on Monday, November 26th. We found a horizontal crack (completely) on the rear light cover with some water drops inside at the bottom on Wednesday night. There was no rains … --- ## [Heater blows cold!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold/75807)
**Author:** [@Grinny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grinny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold/75807 "2012-11-30T23:27:50Z")
The heater in my car only blows hot air when I'm driving fast. At stop signs it blows cold. You can imagine how this affects my driving strategy. Any thoughts on what the problem might be? --- ## [Door & body dings on a 2007 Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-body-dings-on-a-2007-jeep-liberty/75793)
**Author:** [@mklee176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mklee176)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-body-dings-on-a-2007-jeep-liberty/75793 "2012-11-30T21:08:03Z")
Helly everyone! I have a 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport with approximately 52000 miles on it, yeah, I don't drive it all that much. I have about 4 dings that are not very deep and you have to look at the car pretty closely to … --- ## [Smoky exhaust upon starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoky-exhaust-upon-starting/75820)
**Author:** [@Waldoco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waldoco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoky-exhaust-upon-starting/75820 "2012-11-30T20:50:03Z")
A couple of weeks ago there was a discussion about a car that smoked badly when it started. The boys recommended trying some oil additive that might avoid a ring job. Does anybody remember or know what this product was… --- ## [Replacing an alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-an-alternator/75770)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-an-alternator/75770 "2012-11-30T19:07:59Z")
Hi guys. Okay, now I'm going to access your collectoive knowledge and experience. My alternator is whirring, confirmed by me with a mechanic's stethescope. So I've ordered one and will change it. Typical protocol is t… --- ## [1999 Ford Explorer Sport , Erratic RPMs when idle, and RPMs rev when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-sport-erratic-rpms-when-idle-and-rpms-rev-when-braking/75822)
**Author:** [@TBMO99Explorer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBMO99Explorer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-explorer-sport-erratic-rpms-when-idle-and-rpms-rev-when-braking/75822 "2012-11-30T19:02:38Z")
Hello , Hi all, so glad to find this forum. Here is a YouTube video showing my erratic RPMs while idling in park, then pressing and releasing the brakes and gas to show what happens each time; youtube.com/watch?v=8… --- ## [Peeling paint on bumper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-bumper/75823)
**Author:** [@jeff1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeff1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peeling-paint-on-bumper/75823 "2012-11-30T18:55:42Z")
I park on the street and my bumper gets knicked a lot. I had a horizontal crack in the paint, about four inches long. A year later the paint has peeled from an area of about 4 inch by 1.5 inch around the crack. The b… --- ## [Burned valvs on cadillac](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-valvs-on-cadillac/75801)
**Author:** [@Clinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clinger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burned-valvs-on-cadillac/75801 "2012-11-30T17:46:59Z")
ok so my buddy has 2 burned up valvs on his 1998 Cadillac Deville. What causes this? --- ## [Car will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start/75711)
**Author:** [@screechowl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/screechowl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-will-not-start/75711 "2012-11-30T11:00:05Z")
92 tercel will not start. Replaced plugs, wires, rotor, cap. Turns over o.k. --- ## [Static charge getting out of car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-charge-getting-out-of-car/75817)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/static-charge-getting-out-of-car/75817 "2012-11-30T08:55:17Z")
I get a huge jolt of shock when I get out of the car and touch the car frame. I live around Detroit where its cold and very dry, so I have to wear warm coat. Can any one suggest how I can avoid collecting static while dr… --- ## [04 Mazda 6 Engine code reading P2402 evaporative system leak high discharge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mazda-6-engine-code-reading-p2402-evaporative-system-leak-high-discharge/75810)
**Author:** [@sassygirl1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sassygirl1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-mazda-6-engine-code-reading-p2402-evaporative-system-leak-high-discharge/75810 "2012-11-30T08:53:36Z")
I have had issues for over a week now first problem check engine light not sure of the code but the mechanic said it was the spark plugs and vaccum leak hose (which I knew about the hose). $205.00 later replaced all 6 pl… --- ## [Warranty on passive restraint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-passive-restraint/75818)
**Author:** [@kwwcc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwwcc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-on-passive-restraint/75818 "2012-11-30T05:53:55Z")
does anyone know the federal regs regarding warranty on passive restraint systems. im having trouble on the passenger side airbag on my 08 boxster and i would like it to be covered by warranty. i read online in motor tr… --- ## [Low Miles 2007 Toyota Matrix Needed Major Engine Repairs - Was the Wife Right & What Next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-miles-2007-toyota-matrix-needed-major-engine-repairs-was-the-wife-right-what-next/75791)
**Author:** [@Matrix007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matrix007)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-miles-2007-toyota-matrix-needed-major-engine-repairs-was-the-wife-right-what-next/75791 "2012-11-30T05:43:15Z")
Let me first open this discussion with the Man’s Prayer: I’m a man, and I can change, if I have to, I guess. We have a low miles (\<46,000) Toyota Matrix 2007/4DR WGN XR AT and it is our only car. We have carefully fol… --- ## [VW Golf TDI fuel leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-tdi-fuel-leak/75819)
**Author:** [@Tom678](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom678)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-tdi-fuel-leak/75819 "2012-11-30T04:50:50Z")
I recently bought a 2001 VW Golf TDI. I have noticed that when I park it on a steep incline that I smell fuel when the engine is off. My driveway is steep and I usually park it facing downhill. I have sometimes noticed a… --- ## [Ford Ranger will not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-will-not-start/75761)
**Author:** [@richmac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richmac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-will-not-start/75761 "2012-11-30T04:45:27Z")
I have a 2003 Ford Ranger 4X4 4L AUTO. About once every 6 months it will not start. It cranks just fine but doesn't fire. After about 45 min. it start and runs great for an other 6 Months. I have replace the plugs, w… --- ## [1954 F100 Pickup: Upgrade to 12V system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1954-f100-pickup-upgrade-to-12v-system/75815)
**Author:** [@atlcruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atlcruiser)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1954-f100-pickup-upgrade-to-12v-system/75815 "2012-11-30T04:35:41Z")
I have what used to be my grandfather's 1954 F100 pickup. It is not run on a regular basis, and it usually is quite a chore to get started. I keep it on a trickle charger, but it doesn't always help. It has a 6-volt s… --- ## [Battery smoking rotten egg smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-smoking-rotten-egg-smell/75790)
**Author:** [@NASA\_Rocket\_Scientis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NASA_Rocket_Scientis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-smoking-rotten-egg-smell/75790 "2012-11-30T04:20:23Z")
I have a 1989 Honda Prelude with some sort of electrical issue. I keep smoking may batteries. I just got a new one and after a week, it is starting to do what my old battery did: smoking sulfuric gas out when I drive. … --- ## [The mysterious "dark" knob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mysterious-dark-knob/75746)
**Author:** [@jdubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdubs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-mysterious-dark-knob/75746 "2012-11-30T03:49:32Z")
Random question that came up in discussion this morning. Created an account here just to be able to ask this to the collected experts of the internet. I remember, long long ago (okay, so not that long ago, but it sound… --- ## [Awful mileage 1991 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl maybe 13-16 MPG seems bad to me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-mileage-1991-chevy-blazer-6-cyl-maybe-13-16-mpg-seems-bad-to-me/73549)
**Author:** [@billypilgram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billypilgram)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awful-mileage-1991-chevy-blazer-6-cyl-maybe-13-16-mpg-seems-bad-to-me/73549 "2012-11-30T03:10:50Z")
I had a Volvo 240 1990 and almost regret selling it to get a "better" car (or so my friend/mechanic/dealer told me) I do believe him as he has taken good care of my needs for 25 plus years and we are friends outside of j… --- ## ["wish wish wish wish wish" said the jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wish-wish-wish-wish-wish-said-the-jetta/75675)
**Author:** [@Ehrinb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ehrinb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wish-wish-wish-wish-wish-said-the-jetta/75675 "2012-11-30T02:21:25Z")
I have a 2006 Jetta with 85k miles on it. When I have the clutch in, going around corners to the left, I hear a very swishy sound that sounds like "wish wish wish wish"...It seems to be coming from the front. It can only… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1910) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1912)