# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1914 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1915 --- ## [Volkswagen trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-trouble/75729)
**Author:** [@Gama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-trouble/75729 "2012-11-26T05:06:39Z")
i have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, and I'm having some trouble with it. When I turn the steering wheel, there is a groaning sound both to the left and right. the other problem is when I'm accelerating slowly up an incline … --- ## [1998 Mitsubishi Transmission Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-transmission-issue/74659)
**Author:** [@mkbruns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkbruns)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mitsubishi-transmission-issue/74659 "2012-11-26T05:01:48Z")
I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 4cyl., 165, 000 miles. Without previous symptoms, one day the transmission developed a delay of 5 to 30-seconds before it would engage in reverse. The fluid was clean and I have been us… --- ## [New Car Transmission Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-transmission-noise/75730)
**Author:** [@fitted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fitted)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-transmission-noise/75730 "2012-11-26T04:55:47Z")
Hi everyone, I just got a new Honda Fit. 5 speed. I recently just hit some black ice and to avoid hitting the guard rail and other cars, I had to do some very odd maneuvering - a combination of e-brake, downshifting, … --- ## [\[KEY NOT DETECTED\] Camry hybrid keybob requires new battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-not-detected-camry-hybrid-keybob-requires-new-battery/75671)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-not-detected-camry-hybrid-keybob-requires-new-battery/75671 "2012-11-26T04:43:41Z")
After a 3 a.m. bloodelivery to a mountain hospital 170 miles from home, several times I tried to start the Camry. KEY NOT DETECTED reads out!! The key remote, in my EMS pants leg pocket, likely got cold walking outside i… --- ## [2010 Toyota Corolla LE Random "Rapid Gunfire" noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-le-random-rapid-gunfire-noise/75656)
**Author:** [@Magelu82](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magelu82)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-corolla-le-random-rapid-gunfire-noise/75656 "2012-11-26T04:29:02Z")
I have had my Corolla LE since October 2011, there has been no maintenance issues whatsoever with it, and it has 65K miles on it. Up until September it was a solid, quiet ride, and with the passing two months, what star… --- ## [Car shakes and dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-and-dies/75717)
**Author:** [@tamsan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tamsan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-and-dies/75717 "2012-11-26T04:16:41Z")
HIya! I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra with 94K miles on it. Sometimes after I start the car it shakes and sputters. This has been going on for a couple weeks and I didn't really think anything of it. Today as I was backing o… --- ## [Mercedes B-Class - How do I get one from Canada to Mass?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-b-class-how-do-i-get-one-from-canada-to-mass/75696)
**Author:** [@Greystone9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Greystone9)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-b-class-how-do-i-get-one-from-canada-to-mass/75696 "2012-11-26T04:15:37Z")
I want to purchase a new or low-mile/used - Merc B-Class. Not available in US. Available in Montreal or Quebec/how do I properly buy one and register in the Commonwealth of MA?? - No help from dealers in Canada or US to … --- ## [Nissan Pathfinder 2003 SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-2003-se/75714)
**Author:** [@LOLA22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LOLA22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pathfinder-2003-se/75714 "2012-11-26T03:46:58Z")
My car at first had issues just not starting. Now it starts just fine but it stalls when I come to a stop at lights or signs. This past time it hesitated before stopping after it turned off. When it turns off the lights … --- ## [Nissan smart key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-smart-key/75735)
**Author:** [@houndsden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houndsden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-smart-key/75735 "2012-11-26T03:40:00Z")
I have a 2009 Altima with a smart key system. I bought a new key fob and took it to a locksmith to get it programed. He hooked his computer to it and couldn't get it to connect. He went and got another computer and ha… --- ## [99 towncar rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-towncar-rough-idle/75611)
**Author:** [@Tinychef](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tinychef)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-towncar-rough-idle/75611 "2012-11-26T02:33:15Z")
Within the past few days my towncar has developed a rough idle. When I'm stopped at a light or stop sign it jumps and just plain idles rough. This also happens when I change speeds after either accelerate or decelerate. … --- ## [Toyo Tacoma Seat Belt Chime](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyo-tacoma-seat-belt-chime/75733)
**Author:** [@bartbros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bartbros)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyo-tacoma-seat-belt-chime/75733 "2012-11-26T01:53:17Z")
We religiously wear seat belts on the road. BUT, on my 4WD Tacoma, driving around a farm they are not needed. Can you simply unplug the underseat sensor to defeat the annoying chime and yet not disable the airbag system… --- ## [How to remove blue ink from leather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-blue-ink-from-leather/75689)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-blue-ink-from-leather/75689 "2012-11-26T01:13:29Z")
I have blue ball point pen ink on light colored leather upholstery. Anyone know how to get it out? --- ## [New car purchase strategy. Tips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase-strategy-tips/75685)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase-strategy-tips/75685 "2012-11-25T23:57:34Z")
OK, so I'm starting to look for a new car, been a while. Any former or present car salesmen or folks with car buying smarts out there who would like to offer any tips? End of month? End of year? Finance through dealer… --- ## [Replacing 1999 BMW 528i with what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1999-bmw-528i-with-what/75676)
**Author:** [@lotfegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lotfegirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1999-bmw-528i-with-what/75676 "2012-11-25T23:44:50Z")
I LOVE my BMW but things are beginning to fall apart there. I can spend up to $45,000. Since I belong to a union, I thought it would be patriotic to replace it with a union-built sedan, preferably one that gets really … --- ## [Engine Life expectancy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-life-expectancy/75728)
**Author:** [@EngineLife](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EngineLife)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-life-expectancy/75728 "2012-11-25T23:26:32Z")
Hi, I am living in Germany now and am considering buying a BMW here since I hear they are nice cars :). Anyhow, I am too cheap to buy a new one so, I am wondering if I anyone has advice on the BMW 1 series cars in ter… --- ## [My car just concked out at a light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-just-concked-out-at-a-light/75715)
**Author:** [@Adrianaluv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrianaluv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-just-concked-out-at-a-light/75715 "2012-11-25T23:18:16Z")
I was stopped at a red light and when it was time to go, I pressed the gas and instead of driving forward the car coasted backward. I went back and forth between the break and the gas two more times. Same result. The eng… --- ## [Noisy Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-engine/75723)
**Author:** [@jtestut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtestut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-engine/75723 "2012-11-25T22:48:06Z")
2003 Chevy Tracker 4 cylinder. Engine rebuilt and cannot get lifters to quiet down. Replaced 3 times. Bent valves on first install. help --- ## [Losing speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-speed/75725)
**Author:** [@fionn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fionn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-speed/75725 "2012-11-25T22:41:12Z")
When our Saturn sl2 1999 goes up hill we lose speed from 60 or so down to about 45 with foot to the floor it doesn't regain speed until the hill flattens out --- ## [Implications of frame/subframe damage & titles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/implications-of-frame-subframe-damage-titles/75680)
**Author:** [@Colorado\_Rene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colorado_Rene)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/implications-of-frame-subframe-damage-titles/75680 "2012-11-25T22:15:58Z")
Hi - My 09 Subaru Forester was totaled last week. UGH! Now I have to buy a new car. I looked at two 2011 Subaru Outbacks today, both had been in an accident. The first said the passenger side quarter panel had … --- ## [Using a Torch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-torch/75397)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-torch/75397 "2012-11-25T22:04:52Z")
I'm about to attempt removal of the Y-pipe on a '97 Taurus GL wagon (3.0 2V "U" engine Vulcan) to replace the oil pan gasket. Along with that I'll be replacing the front cover gasket and probably the valve cover, intake… --- ## [Acura MDX problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-mdx-problem/75724)
**Author:** [@dlbatcave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dlbatcave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-mdx-problem/75724 "2012-11-25T21:38:47Z")
I own a 2003 MDX w/205k miles. The tranny was rebuilt at 150k. The weirdest thing started happening this week. sometimes when i am coming to a stop, the car feels like I am being rear ended and it stalls out. No check e… --- ## [Stuck brake caliper or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-caliper-or-something-else/75650)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-caliper-or-something-else/75650 "2012-11-25T19:24:44Z")
2007 Chevy Impala 1LT 43,000 miles Auto trans 6 cyl Flex Fuel engine Recent repairs: New struts all 4 wheels Wheel bearing replaced on one wheel New tires all 4 wheels Alignment all 4 wheels Minor body repairs to pinch… --- ## [Keep Getting Air in New Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-getting-air-in-new-clutch/75709)
**Author:** [@gentleman\_and\_schola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gentleman_and_schola)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-getting-air-in-new-clutch/75709 "2012-11-25T12:17:22Z")
About a year ago, I had an auto repair shop replace my clutch. Since then, I have taken it in 3 or 4 times because air kept getting into the clutch system. The first time this happen, the clutch was no good after about 3… --- ## [Uncontrollable sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncontrollable-sudden-acceleration/75614)
**Author:** [@Traci9369](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Traci9369)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 10:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uncontrollable-sudden-acceleration/75614 "2012-11-25T10:23:08Z")
My 2008 Volvo s60 did this in not one but two directions Volvo sent a corporate engineer but he found no problems but the also refused to check the ECM even after I insisted that this car always had low voltage isssues H… --- ## [Motor Rebuilt and Catalytic Converter replaced - Cabin Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-rebuilt-and-catalytic-converter-replaced-cabin-vibrates/75463)
**Author:** [@CabinVibe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CabinVibe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-rebuilt-and-catalytic-converter-replaced-cabin-vibrates/75463 "2012-11-25T08:20:55Z")
Was caught in the flashflood coming back from Framingham in July in my Volvo S60 2003. Car engine died but no water came into the cabin. The Midas shop at the Framingham/Natick line was great and was able to start my c… --- ## [Smoking 1948 DeSoto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-1948-desoto/75703)
**Author:** [@Fluid\_Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fluid_Drive)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoking-1948-desoto/75703 "2012-11-25T07:21:10Z")
I have a 1948 DeSoto Custom four door sedan with the M-6 hydraulic transmission and the engine smokes excessively nearly all the time. The engine sounds good with no knocking sounds and it idles perfectly. The smoking … --- ## [Breakdown Lane app - future Android release?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breakdown-lane-app-future-android-release/75695)
**Author:** [@Plainswoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Plainswoman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breakdown-lane-app-future-android-release/75695 "2012-11-25T05:54:25Z")
I just read about the "Breakdown Lane" app for iPhone in the "Click and Clack" column in today's paper. I'd like to see this developed for Android. Has anyone out there heard about an Android version and possible relea… --- ## [Is a 1985 Nissan pickup worth restoring?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-1985-nissan-pickup-worth-restoring/75710)
**Author:** [@Franci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Franci)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-1985-nissan-pickup-worth-restoring/75710 "2012-11-25T02:27:34Z")
I got this truck from my gardener when I was desperate for wheels last summer for $1700and have put $300 into it already. Downside: it smells like feet; the headliner is torn out; I have to warm it up before taking off … --- ## [Rough Idle & hard start \*\*update\*\* Thanks for the help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-amp-hard-start-update-thanks-for-the-help/75682)
**Author:** [@heynetboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heynetboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle-amp-hard-start-update-thanks-for-the-help/75682 "2012-11-25T02:17:49Z")
Last week I had the plugs, coils, valve cover gasket and fuel filter done my 2004 Ford Escape when the engine started misfiring and today it started to idle rough at a stoplight and it seemed like it was going to stall b… --- ## [Moved to the mountains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moved-to-the-mountains/75425)
**Author:** [@Aubs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aubs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moved-to-the-mountains/75425 "2012-11-25T02:09:04Z")
My husband and I recently purchased a home up the mountains, but I still commute down the hill 5 times a week for work. I am wondering if there are any driving tips/ tricks to save on gas / brakes. I have been told to … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1913) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1915)