# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1941 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1942 --- ## [My poor VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-poor-vw/74847)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Stan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Stan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-poor-vw/74847 "2012-10-08T00:33:56Z")
Last Sat I was driving east in a mixed residential/business area on a three lane street. A pick up was headed west and as we both came to an intersection an idiot driving a small Toyota SUV blew through a stop sign doin… --- ## [In a post-Baja universe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-post-baja-universe/74740)
**Author:** [@Rufus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rufus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-post-baja-universe/74740 "2012-10-07T23:53:08Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Baja that is the PREFECT vehicle for me. I need room for 3 kids and since I have to take my garbage to the dump once a month I don't have it stinking up the interior. It's relatively small. It's p… --- ## [O2 sensor changed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-changed/74858)
**Author:** [@jpete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpete)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-changed/74858 "2012-10-07T23:43:33Z")
i changed a O2 sensor on my mazda protege ES 1.8 and when i went to turn it on and put it on drive it just shuts off. Tired it again and it shuts off again and again any suggestion on why its doing it? --- ## [Alternator and 2002 VW Golf GL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-and-2002-vw-golf-gl/74808)
**Author:** [@mycatmarti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mycatmarti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-and-2002-vw-golf-gl/74808 "2012-10-07T22:52:22Z")
Last week my car, a 2002 VW Golf gasoline engine, was cranking for about 3 seconds before turning over. I called the dealership and Jay said that I don't drive all that far to work (12 miles each way) and since it was a … --- ## [2002 Jaguar X-Type manual transmission slips out of gear?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-x-type-manual-transmission-slips-out-of-gear/74849)
**Author:** [@stillwatergirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stillwatergirl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-jaguar-x-type-manual-transmission-slips-out-of-gear/74849 "2012-10-07T21:18:38Z")
My Jaguar X-Type has a 5-speed manual transmission, and when I am driving and shift up, sometimes it starts jerking pretty violently like it might be slipping out of gear, and I have to shift into another gear to get it … --- ## [Wiper motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor/74861)
**Author:** [@PetworthDC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PetworthDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-motor/74861 "2012-10-07T20:02:21Z")
The rear wiper on my 1994 Dodge Caravan stopped at the straight up-and-down position. The motor continues to run, but the arm doesn't move. I think the motor is trying to park the arm because it keeps running even with… --- ## [Ford Ranger Pulls Hard to the Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-pulls-hard-to-the-right/74853)
**Author:** [@TexRanger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TexRanger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-ranger-pulls-hard-to-the-right/74853 "2012-10-07T19:59:44Z")
I've got a 1995 Ford Ranger that pulls hard to the right. It has always pulled to the right a little, but recently it has been worse. About a year and a half ago I replaced all four shocks, the two front tires, and had… --- ## [Keep it or junk it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-junk-it/74854)
**Author:** [@seselian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seselian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-it-or-junk-it/74854 "2012-10-07T17:45:56Z")
Hi all, I have a 1999 mercury sable with 160k miles that runs but needs $1700 of repairs (power steering pump, rack, rear strut assembly). Also it has some cosmetic damage (medium sized dent in the side, a couple othe… --- ## [2002 TrailBlazer hard crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-trailblazer-hard-crank/74851)
**Author:** [@OESWORTHYMATRON](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OESWORTHYMATRON)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-trailblazer-hard-crank/74851 "2012-10-07T17:04:19Z")
2002 Chev trailblazer, I have had the throttle body cleaned.... Sometimes after short stops, my vehicle will not crank, some times I have to step on the gas several times and it will finally crank, it sets no codes, no c… --- ## [Slick 50 Commercials from the 80s and 90s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slick-50-commercials-from-the-80s-and-90s/74816)
**Author:** [@gdawgs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdawgs)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slick-50-commercials-from-the-80s-and-90s/74816 "2012-10-07T15:16:17Z")
Can someone educate me as to how the TV magic occurred where people drained their oil pan (after using slick 50 or any other snake oil) and ran their engines for hours even days with no perceived issues. We recently … --- ## [Driving barefoot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-barefoot/74640)
**Author:** [@Majicbringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Majicbringer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-barefoot/74640 "2012-10-07T14:46:32Z")
Fairly recently I watched a TV program on urban legends and they interviewed a transportation official and a cop and there's no law in any state that make driving barefoot illegal. They said that it might not be prudent… --- ## [94 TBird tranny surge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-tbird-tranny-surge/74830)
**Author:** [@mrbusto71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbusto71)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-tbird-tranny-surge/74830 "2012-10-07T09:46:14Z")
First and foremost, I'm car illiterate. I can barely change tires. So the following information is/was obtained by using google. My car (1994 TBird, LX) has an intermittent problem where the rpm's surge while I'm cruis… --- ## [Buying new wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-wheel/74843)
**Author:** [@rjmc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rjmc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 8:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-wheel/74843 "2012-10-07T08:39:04Z")
Any suggestions on where to buy a used 16" wheel for a '99 Passat 1.8T? They're a bit pricey even at the salvage yards. --- ## [2003 Trailblazer Starter Motor issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-trailblazer-starter-motor-issue/74852)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-trailblazer-starter-motor-issue/74852 "2012-10-07T04:30:21Z")
So my starter motor was failing, and today, I had a stop at the farmers market, went to start it and the starter motor cut out before the engine started. Second try it barely started after starter motor cut out. So I wen… --- ## [Motor/Engine Mounts in Volvo S-60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-engine-mounts-in-volvo-s-60/74802)
**Author:** [@essar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/essar1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-engine-mounts-in-volvo-s-60/74802 "2012-10-07T03:18:03Z")
Hello, I have 1, possible 2 motor mounts in my 2001 Volvo S-60 that kind of crunch/squeak when I go over small bumbs. Actually, the lower passenger side mount does the majority of the crunching noise. The upper mount… --- ## [Cheap car needed for new driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-car-needed-for-new-driver/74780)
**Author:** [@brad7945](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brad7945)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-car-needed-for-new-driver/74780 "2012-10-07T03:04:14Z")
My daughter tore the front bumber and fender off our Highlander last week, with her license in hand for just a month. My logic is to get a very inexpensive honda civic or accord, (high mileage) or like product, and I wan… --- ## [Kick down sensor, and the automatic control solinoid for a 1988 toyato camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kick-down-sensor-and-the-automatic-control-solinoid-for-a-1988-toyato-camry/74464)
**Author:** [@dave76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kick-down-sensor-and-the-automatic-control-solinoid-for-a-1988-toyato-camry/74464 "2012-10-07T02:15:08Z")
Frist i want to thank everyone for their help with my past issues. I now need to know what if any is differance between the kick down sensor and the automatic control solinoid in a automatic transmision in a 1988 toyota … --- ## [O/d light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-light/74824)
**Author:** [@BOOGMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOOGMAN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-light/74824 "2012-10-06T22:42:23Z")
my 98 ranger od/ light is blinking and shifts hard took it to a tranny shop they rebuilt the tranny & replaced torque converter got truck back drove for a week got on highway o/d light blinking again took back to tranny… --- ## [Toyota Prius Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-repairs/74834)
**Author:** [@afriats](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afriats)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-repairs/74834 "2012-10-06T20:39:00Z")
My Toyota mechanic tells me my 2008 Prius with 83,000 miles needs the following service: Mass Air Flow Sensor and Throttle Body Service. He says this will give me better performance (I already get 48.6 mph - how much b… --- ## [Engine shuts down will restart only after a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-down-will-restart-only-after-a-while/74840)
**Author:** [@HELINUT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HELINUT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shuts-down-will-restart-only-after-a-while/74840 "2012-10-06T20:34:15Z")
When I cut off the engine by mistake (shift slip ie ) the restart comes around but only after about 5 to 15 minutes . The last time this happened the car was at an intersection and this situation is getting dangeous. Why… --- ## [Headlights wont turn off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-wont-turn-off/74818)
**Author:** [@carline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carline)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-wont-turn-off/74818 "2012-10-06T20:32:12Z")
Can anyone help? i have an hyundi accent 1997 and the headlights wont turn off.i have had new fuses, relays and on/off stalk.the only way to turn them off is to take out the fuse which is a pain. someone has suggested i… --- ## [Check engine light issue for Toyota Sienna 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-issue-for-toyota-sienna-2001/74833)
**Author:** [@EstherG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EstherG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-issue-for-toyota-sienna-2001/74833 "2012-10-06T20:31:44Z")
Help, my check engine light won't stay off. My mechanic keeps replacing things. He says its got to be the exhaust system. I was wondering if its something electrical or within the car's computer system. First time he re… --- ## [Broken Strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut/74828)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut/74828 "2012-10-06T19:19:40Z")
2007 Chevrolet Impala 1LT Automatic Transmission 3.5L Flex Fuel Engine 42,000 miles All maintenance kept up per recommended schedule PROBLEM: Possible broken left front strut and/or other damage? SYMPTOMS: Hit a se… --- ## [90 Honda Accord stalls & shuts off when braking or driving downhill (@ half tank or less of gas)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-honda-accord-stalls-shuts-off-when-braking-or-driving-downhill-half-tank-or-less-of-gas/74842)
**Author:** [@LVNHM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LVNHM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/90-honda-accord-stalls-shuts-off-when-braking-or-driving-downhill-half-tank-or-less-of-gas/74842 "2012-10-06T18:34:01Z")
I own a 1990 Honda Accord. I was having trouble with fuel not getting to the engine. I originally had the fuel pump changed and it seemed to fix the problem. The problem recurred so I replaced the fuel pump myself and… --- ## [Gremlins at long lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-at-long-lights/74662)
**Author:** [@dawgMobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawgMobile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-at-long-lights/74662 "2012-10-06T16:39:17Z")
Dear cartalkville, Car: 2010 Forester Situation: Occasionally (3x a week or so) the car when recently started will, at a long light, start to stall and then catch itself. The last time rpms got so low the dashboard light… --- ## [Saab key won't turn in lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-key-wont-turn-in-lock/74835)
**Author:** [@AL\_curd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AL_curd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-key-wont-turn-in-lock/74835 "2012-10-06T10:10:23Z")
I have a 1999 Saab 9-5. For the past 4 years I have only used the key to lock/unlock the doors. (i never liked using the fob.) Lately, once a week I am unable to turn the key in the lock. It does not budge. Sprayed… --- ## [2003 ford ranger xlt cheap muffler help me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-xlt-cheap-muffler-help-me/74794)
**Author:** [@mikeyjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikeyjr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-ranger-xlt-cheap-muffler-help-me/74794 "2012-10-06T09:35:29Z")
I was wanting to know what would be a cheap good muffler to put on my truck without the cops messing with me know people. --- ## [On in yrs vs mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-in-yrs-vs-mileage/74751)
**Author:** [@cs2eye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cs2eye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-in-yrs-vs-mileage/74751 "2012-10-06T04:42:15Z")
so I'm trying to buy a used car. really can't really afford more than $20k. if I have a choice btwn $19k for a 10yr old car with 35k miles and a 5yr old with 80k miles, which way should I go? and pls explain why. ass… --- ## [98 Mirage DE, CEL P0302, rough idle, stalling while braking/stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mirage-de-cel-p0302-rough-idle-stalling-while-braking-stopped/74827)
**Author:** [@hondahawk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondahawk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-mirage-de-cel-p0302-rough-idle-stalling-while-braking-stopped/74827 "2012-10-06T04:21:01Z")
Hi all, Trying to help my friend troubleshoot her car. Here's the situation: The car has been having rough idle (shaking) for about 2 weeks. The car shakes while in drive and braked, but the problem goes away if it… --- ## [Trouble pumping gas after replacing fuel sending unit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-pumping-gas-after-replacing-fuel-sending-unit/74826)
**Author:** [@junebug18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junebug18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-pumping-gas-after-replacing-fuel-sending-unit/74826 "2012-10-06T04:19:13Z")
The engine service light had come on and the gas gauge was not working on my 2005 Nissan Xterra. We got the code from a diagnostic test and my brother in law replaced the fuel level sending unit. Replacing the part seeme… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1940) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1942)