# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1917 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1918 --- ## [Explainable Cracked Lock Cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explainable-cracked-lock-cylinder/75565)
**Author:** [@simplyme247](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simplyme247)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/explainable-cracked-lock-cylinder/75565 "2012-11-20T21:38:22Z")
Recently I had an incident were my car was hit while parked in front of our house. I heard my alarm go off when I got outside my Rav4 had a nice size dent in the driver's side front bumper. Prior calling my insurance com… --- ## [92 Firebird Stalls 3.1L, Auto, Air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-firebird-stalls-3-1l-auto-air/75612)
**Author:** [@Npm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Npm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-firebird-stalls-3-1l-auto-air/75612 "2012-11-20T21:07:53Z")
Wife's daily driver often stalls when coming to a stop. I changed MAP, TPS, Fuel filter; Reputable mechanic changed IAC, Plugs, Wires, Cleaned Throttle Body. We reset computer and relearned idle several times, ok for … --- ## [2012 x5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-x5/75626)
**Author:** [@2012X5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2012X5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-x5/75626 "2012-11-20T19:34:36Z")
4X4 light came on suddenly after sitting in the garage for a few hours. Brought car to BMW dealer straight away. Also, warning included stability control. Mechanics couldn't find the issue and contacted BMW technology d… --- ## [Corolla Barely Passing CA smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-barely-passing-ca-smog/75605)
**Author:** [@SlowTurtle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SlowTurtle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 6:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-barely-passing-ca-smog/75605 "2012-11-20T06:22:02Z")
Hi folks, I recently got my 1996 automatic Toyota Corolla smogged. It had a measured HC (ppm) of 61 (passing value is also 61) at 15 mph. All other parameters (CO and NO) passed easily. Prior to the test, I had replac… --- ## [The Car Periscope](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-periscope/75153)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-periscope/75153 "2012-11-20T05:32:04Z")
Did you see that episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" where they installed a periscope on Larry's car, so he could see over the top of traffic, making it possible to zip through stop and go traffic? Well, I'm not so sure… --- ## [Exhaust leak 1999 s10 blazer...where is it? i dunno, maybe you can help me?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-1999-s10-blazer-where-is-it-i-dunno-maybe-you-can-help-me/75609)
**Author:** [@daddyx2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daddyx2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/exhaust-leak-1999-s10-blazer-where-is-it-i-dunno-maybe-you-can-help-me/75609 "2012-11-20T05:10:33Z")
as for being a first time poster, thank you in advance for the help!...just seeing how much money i have to throw at the problem to get another sticker, and stop having to turn my radio up to "ignore it". little backgrou… --- ## ["these are a few of my favorite things"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/75043)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/75043 "2012-11-20T04:25:43Z")
Be it a building ,pet ,lawnmower,tool or etc; give us some of your most cherised things,thanks -Kevin --- ## [Piston Rings/cylinder head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-rings-cylinder-head-gasket/75346)
**Author:** [@Sdnistrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sdnistrian)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-rings-cylinder-head-gasket/75346 "2012-11-20T04:02:16Z")
Hello everyone! I am looking to buy a used Volkswagen, the carfax for this car shows that in March of this year, the piston rings were replaced as was the cylinder head gasket. My questions: what would cause these thing… --- ## [Hyundai Sonata 2011 early vs. late/NHTSA vs. IIHS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-2011-early-vs-late-nhtsa-vs-iihs/75596)
**Author:** [@sooop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sooop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-2011-early-vs-late-nhtsa-vs-iihs/75596 "2012-11-20T03:50:07Z")
Hi folks, After three frustrating weeks in search of a car, I'm now looking at a 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS vs. a 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS. All things being relatively equal (price, MPG, etc.), it comes down to safety fo… --- ## [Hyundai Elantra makes "tch" sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-makes-tch-sound/75623)
**Author:** [@missmarovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missmarovich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-elantra-makes-tch-sound/75623 "2012-11-20T01:55:46Z")
My 2007 manual transmission Hyundai elantra makes a single "tch" sound in the front passenger side. It does it at high speeds in 5th gear over long distances. Also if the car sits for a while it will make the noise right… --- ## [Replace Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-honda-odyssey/75617)
**Author:** [@otherJack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/otherJack)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-honda-odyssey/75617 "2012-11-20T01:32:11Z")
My wife's 2001 Honda Odyssey needs work - about as much as the car is worth - time to trade it in. The issue is that we need 4WD, carry 2 (smallish) dogs, 1 kid with friends, she likes to be "high up" so she can see the… --- ## [ABS and brake lights on Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-brake-lights-on-jeep-liberty/75616)
**Author:** [@Diesel\_Ted](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diesel_Ted)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-and-brake-lights-on-jeep-liberty/75616 "2012-11-20T01:10:00Z")
My ABS light and brake light come on within a few minutes of starting in gear. The brakes work fine and the brake shop says that the system is working fine, but I can't get the dang warning lights to turn off. I've re… --- ## [2004 VW Jetta transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-jetta-transmission-problem/75620)
**Author:** [@soupcon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soupcon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-vw-jetta-transmission-problem/75620 "2012-11-19T23:56:23Z")
hi folks my jetta has 139k on it. whenever i come to a hard-ish stop or almost-stop, the transmission downshifts to 1st and won't get out of it unless i play with the tiptronic mode selector and coax it to upshift. it sh… --- ## [Yep, the starter/flywheel question again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yep-the-starter-flywheel-question-again/75570)
**Author:** [@Skanester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skanester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yep-the-starter-flywheel-question-again/75570 "2012-11-19T23:28:24Z")
I have an S-10 pickup and a couple weeks ago started hearing the dreaded metal on metal grind. Thinking it was the starter I took it to a mechanic who checked everything and said it was the flywheel ($900 to repair). He … --- ## [Auto tranny losing line pressure once up to temp, video included](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-tranny-losing-line-pressure-once-up-to-temp-video-included/75607)
**Author:** [@sporqster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sporqster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-tranny-losing-line-pressure-once-up-to-temp-video-included/75607 "2012-11-19T22:30:51Z")
Ugh. I just replaced the transmission in my 97 Lincoln Continental (which actually sits in the back seat of a Ford Escort) with a 98 Continental junkyard find, and it is behaving as shown in this video: http://www.yo… --- ## [04 Grand Am Leaking Coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-grand-am-leaking-coolant/74922)
**Author:** [@missalisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missalisa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-grand-am-leaking-coolant/74922 "2012-11-19T22:18:37Z")
My car has had issues with the "low coolant" light coming on for over a year. No one could ever find a leak, the coolant level was always pretty good, and I never had a puddle. Recently, my mechanic suspected it was… --- ## [2000 Honda Accord check engine light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-check-engine-light-mystery/75363)
**Author:** [@white\_honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/white_honda)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-accord-check-engine-light-mystery/75363 "2012-11-19T22:00:54Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Accord V6 sedan (under 100k miles). For two years now I have had a check engine light. Originally I was told it was a CO sensor that was broke. But now when I get the car inspected, the inspector … --- ## [Check engine, hard brake, rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-hard-brake-rough-idle/75615)
**Author:** [@olena56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/olena56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-hard-brake-rough-idle/75615 "2012-11-19T22:00:12Z")
a 2011 jetta. brake pedal is hard no pumping action. the car show chekc engine. the idle is not smooth. --- ## [Haunted Honda - Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-honda-electrical-problem/75549)
**Author:** [@steg71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steg71)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haunted-honda-electrical-problem/75549 "2012-11-19T20:56:08Z")
Our 2002 Honda Accord is doing some weird electrical things in cold weather. My mechanic already replaced the ignition switch but it continues to have electrical problems in cold weather. Here are the symptoms : Oc… --- ## [Car shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking/75598)
**Author:** [@gkt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gkt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking/75598 "2012-11-19T20:43:03Z")
My 2004 Honda Odyssey shakes when I am pressing on the gas and going 22 to 25 miles per hour and also around 45 miles per hour. It shops once I pass those speeds. could it my the Torque converter? --- ## [Upon start car idles low, flucuates up and down until driving for 10 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upon-start-car-idles-low-flucuates-up-and-down-until-driving-for-10-minutes/75610)
**Author:** [@mquintos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mquintos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upon-start-car-idles-low-flucuates-up-and-down-until-driving-for-10-minutes/75610 "2012-11-19T17:59:05Z")
In the morning when I start the car it idles rough, revving up and down from stable to almost dies from no gas but after 10 minutes of driving car runs fine BMW 530i 5 speed with 150K miles --- ## [My Toyota dealer (Toyota of Puyallup) caused low oil damage to my engine - 2012 Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-toyota-dealer-toyota-of-puyallup-caused-low-oil-damage-to-my-engine-2012-camry-hybrid/75593)
**Author:** [@dwpman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwpman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-toyota-dealer-toyota-of-puyallup-caused-low-oil-damage-to-my-engine-2012-camry-hybrid/75593 "2012-11-19T07:21:45Z")
I have a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid. A Toyota dealer did not install my oil filter properly. I drove the car for two weeks. I commute 80 miles each day and drive at 60+mpg. The oil light did not turn on. I finally heard… --- ## [College Student - First Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/college-student-first-car/75443)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mr_Z)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/college-student-first-car/75443 "2012-11-19T04:27:05Z")
Hey All, My parents and I have finally decided that it's time for me to get a car. They live about 1.5hrs away from campus, so that's the commute I'd be taking (every other week?). I need a reliable car that has goo… --- ## [Jeep Liberty Leak From Dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-leak-from-dashboard/75604)
**Author:** [@mrow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-liberty-leak-from-dashboard/75604 "2012-11-19T03:37:33Z")
Hello Out There, Following on the recent storm (Sandy) I got to my car and realized that water was leaking in from somewhere near the dashboard. Subsequently, it seems as if the electrical panel has been affected. Initia… --- ## [1990 toyota celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-celica/75600)
**Author:** [@jessewilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessewilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-celica/75600 "2012-11-19T03:09:14Z")
i just got a 1990 toyota celica and it turns over but dont start. its getting fuel up to the motor. i got it from a friend that gave up on it and he got it from a guy that replaced the 2200 with a 2000 engine. everything… --- ## [Mazda 6 noise under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-noise-under-the-hood/75603)
**Author:** [@roseelsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roseelsa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-noise-under-the-hood/75603 "2012-11-19T02:46:56Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda 6 with 133000 miles on it. Recently it has started making a very loud sound that comes from under the hood. The sounds is comparable to the sound a semi truck makes if it is idling. The noise is no… --- ## [2002 Honda CRV Air Conditioning Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-crv-air-conditioning-problems/75601)
**Author:** [@alexdownie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexdownie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-crv-air-conditioning-problems/75601 "2012-11-19T02:24:22Z")
I have a 2002 CRV and the air conditioner went out a year and half ago. We decided not to get it fixed due to the cost of over $1,200.00. A loud noise just developed in the water pump area of the motor so our garage cha… --- ## [Starter always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-always-on/75313)
**Author:** [@jcart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcart)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-always-on/75313 "2012-11-19T01:56:21Z")
I have a 1989 mercury tracer. The starter was just replaced and the the car started and ran fine for 3 days. Then when the car was switched on but not running after about 5 minutes, the car started itself, without touch… --- ## [RAV4 kills "new" battery in about 4 days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-kills-new-battery-in-about-4-days/75579)
**Author:** [@Jacquisun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacquisun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-kills-new-battery-in-about-4-days/75579 "2012-11-19T01:56:17Z")
I own a 2004 RAV4 with 150,000 miles. I bought it used in Jan 2011. Anytime I left it sitting for more than 8 days it would draw the battery down to dead. I took it to my mechanic, who at that time could not find a dr… --- ## [Beware of caracquire.com](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-caracquire-com/75586)
**Author:** [@scubaman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scubaman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-caracquire-com/75586 "2012-11-19T01:33:04Z")
Just a general warning, since I did not get any hits on a search for caracquire.com. These folks contacted me in May when I decided to sell my Outback, and honey-tongued me into advertising the car on their site. Hard … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1916) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1918)