# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1949 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1950 --- ## [Honda Insight 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-2000/74557)
**Author:** [@JCM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCM)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-2000/74557 "2012-09-15T20:08:41Z")
According to my local Honda dealer, my 2000 Honda Insight needs a complete new IMA system...to the tune of $6,000.00. I'm not going to go for the repair and want to try to sell the car. Is it worth more than the $300.00 … --- ## [Engine dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies/74396)
**Author:** [@flubbd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flubbd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-dies/74396 "2012-09-15T16:18:48Z")
'97 dodge dakota engine starts and vehicle will move and then engine dies. Just bought it and it ran fine. Coil was replaced by previous owner four months ago. At times it will run fine but is not reliable and wife will … --- ## [05 caravan hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-caravan-hesitation/74538)
**Author:** [@sawyerjuan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sawyerjuan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-caravan-hesitation/74538 "2012-09-15T03:04:26Z")
my 05 dodge caravan hesitates on acceleration but seems to be ok at higher speeds though. some sites said the egr valve was replaced and corrected this, others were vague. is this all i need? --- ## [Vacuum brake accumulator -- do I have to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-brake-accumulator-do-i-have-to-fix/74290)
**Author:** [@lovemymontero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lovemymontero)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vacuum-brake-accumulator-do-i-have-to-fix/74290 "2012-09-14T23:57:07Z")
there's a noise that sounds like a seagull coming from under the hood near the steering wheel. Turns out it's the vaccuum brake accumulator & there was a recall on this. Unfortunately I had the part replaced back in 02… --- ## [2005 Mazda 3 Sometimes will not Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-3-sometimes-will-not-start/74590)
**Author:** [@PJT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PJT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-3-sometimes-will-not-start/74590 "2012-09-14T21:14:03Z")
Hello, I have a 2005 Mazda3 with a 2.0 engine & a five speed transmission and 94,000 miles. Since June the car has twice not started, and so far three trips to two different Mazda dealers have not resolved the problem. … --- ## [2005 Equinox needs the hold up (carrier) bearings replaced on the drive shaft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-equinox-needs-the-hold-up-carrier-bearings-replaced-on-the-drive-shaft/74591)
**Author:** [@Fairfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fairfax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-equinox-needs-the-hold-up-carrier-bearings-replaced-on-the-drive-shaft/74591 "2012-09-14T18:26:13Z")
My mechanic tells me that the hold up or carrier bearings on the drive shaft of my 2005 Equinox need to be replaced. He says that about half the time this cannot be accomplished and that I might have to replace the en… --- ## [What's Your Worst Car Ever?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-worst-car-ever/74504)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-your-worst-car-ever/74504 "2012-09-14T17:21:22Z")
Your Worst Car Ever? Tell us! It's Worst Car Week here at Car Talk Plaza. After all the rust-buckets and heaps of scrap we've owned, we managed to narrow it down to just one each. Improbably, we realize… but we did i… --- ## [Brand new 2012 BMW burns a quart of oil every 3300 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-2012-bmw-burns-a-quart-of-oil-every-3300-miles/74548)
**Author:** [@getngo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/getngo)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-2012-bmw-burns-a-quart-of-oil-every-3300-miles/74548 "2012-09-14T16:48:13Z")
I have a brand new 2012 BMW 650, production date Nov 2011, and took delivery in December 2011. The low oil light indicator came on at 3300 miles 4 months later. Took it to the dealership and I reported to the service … --- ## [Redoing brake repair job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redoing-brake-repair-job/73331)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redoing-brake-repair-job/73331 "2012-09-14T07:28:55Z")
Hello cartalkers, I had a front brake job done on a 2002 Dodge Dakota pickup at 85000 miles. When I stepped on the brake, I felt pulsation in the pedal and a sort of wobbly feeling in the steering wheel. Also the brakes … --- ## [Should I get a automatic transmission flush or just drop the pan and change the fluid myself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-automatic-transmission-flush-or-just-drop-the-pan-and-change-the-fluid-myself/74589)
**Author:** [@russharv63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russharv63)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-automatic-transmission-flush-or-just-drop-the-pan-and-change-the-fluid-myself/74589 "2012-09-14T00:58:53Z")
Is it better to get a automatic transmission flush or just remove the pan and filter and change the fluid myself. I know all of the transmission fluid does to come out when you remove the pan. Some say a transmission f… --- ## [Gas smell coming from heater vents (2003 Honda Odyssey 150K+ miles)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-coming-from-heater-vents-2003-honda-odyssey-150k-miles/74582)
**Author:** [@joshhud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshhud)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-smell-coming-from-heater-vents-2003-honda-odyssey-150k-miles/74582 "2012-09-14T00:26:14Z")
Hi everyone, My wife called today and said she was smelling raw gas coming from the heater vents on the first cold day this year. I thought we had this issue last year but not 100%. Any ideas what it could be… --- ## [First major problem on Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-major-problem-on-sienna/74579)
**Author:** [@daveha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-major-problem-on-sienna/74579 "2012-09-14T00:14:44Z")
We bought 2001 Sienna new. At 230,000 replaced shocks. Coincidentally or not the next day we began to experience a violent shaking at 40MPH. Haven't since. Forgot to mention that engine light went on. We've already repl… --- ## [A curiosity about my transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-curiosity-about-my-transmission/74499)
**Author:** [@Talon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-curiosity-about-my-transmission/74499 "2012-09-13T23:59:31Z")
Hey there, I have a 1991 DODGE Dakota V6 3.9L FI with a TorqueFlite TF-6 A-500 4 speed RWD Automatic Transmission. Now, this truck is amazing and so is this transmission. It's been going for 22 years and about 400,000 … --- ## [Hard Shift in Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-in-transmission/74588)
**Author:** [@Chefforyou2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chefforyou2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-in-transmission/74588 "2012-09-13T20:44:35Z")
I have a hard shift between 3rd & 4th gears, I have had the transmission replaced twice. Could it be something else? --- ## [Ford Fusion power steering failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/74528)
**Author:** [@CA\_Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CA_Fusion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/74528 "2012-09-13T20:17:27Z")
My power steering has gone out four times now. Appears to be a common problem on 2010-2012 Fusions. I wonder when the NHTSA will investigate it? Power steering went out on my 2012 Fusion four times. First two times … --- ## [2001 CR-V noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cr-v-noise/74583)
**Author:** [@puck2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puck2005)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-cr-v-noise/74583 "2012-09-13T20:15:34Z")
Have a CR-V noise coming from rear tire area I think. It sounds like a growling or low pitched grinding. Noticeable at 30-40 mph up hills. I have changed trans fluid and rear diff fluid in the last 15K miles. any c… --- ## [Raw egg in the radiator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raw-egg-in-the-radiator/74587)
**Author:** [@rocketman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rocketman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/raw-egg-in-the-radiator/74587 "2012-09-13T17:17:09Z")
Does the raw egg in the radiator trick really work? it was just discussed here and I'm thinking a very definite maybe. Anyone try it? Rocketman --- ## [Airconditioner does not tun on - 03 Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airconditioner-does-not-tun-on-03-corolla/73811)
**Author:** [@n2b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/n2b)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 9:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airconditioner-does-not-tun-on-03-corolla/73811 "2012-09-13T09:56:56Z")
The AC in my 03 Corolla stopped working. A Mechanic originally diagnosed it as low in Refrigerant - brought it up to full charge. Stopped working again in a couple of days. I took it to a different mechanic who confirmed… --- ## [What steps should I take in starting an old 78 lincoln town car that has been sitting in the garage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-steps-should-i-take-in-starting-an-old-78-lincoln-town-car-that-has-been-sitting-in-the-garage/74331)
**Author:** [@athirdeye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/athirdeye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-steps-should-i-take-in-starting-an-old-78-lincoln-town-car-that-has-been-sitting-in-the-garage/74331 "2012-09-13T04:39:38Z")
The car was garage kept since 2006. I know it still has the old gas in the tank. It ran great before we put it in the garage. What steps should I take before starting it? -John --- ## [Nissan Quest AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-ac-issues/74586)
**Author:** [@Feasle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Feasle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-quest-ac-issues/74586 "2012-09-13T00:16:23Z")
Hi, I have an 04 Nissan Quest and my AC has been going in and out. When I drive the van for a while the AC will just suddenly stop working and then may come back on spontaneously a bit later. It can go in and out a few … --- ## [Dodge Journey pulls to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey-pulls-to-the-right/74537)
**Author:** [@Zakili](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zakili)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-journey-pulls-to-the-right/74537 "2012-09-13T00:12:47Z")
My 2011 Dodge Journey, V-6, auto, awd, pulls hard to the right on hard acceleration. It always pulls just as the transmission shifts. My dealer's service manager said its due to the front drive shafts being different len… --- ## [98 Dodge Neon 2L SOHC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-neon-2l-sohc/74585)
**Author:** [@hustler9852](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hustler9852)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-dodge-neon-2l-sohc/74585 "2012-09-12T19:45:18Z")
I need to replace the shock absorber like device under the engine. Would you please tell me what the thing is called? Do you think this is a auto parts or dealer item? Thank you! --- ## ['99 Honda Accord - Engine Turns Over, Doesn't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-accord-engine-turns-over-doesnt-start/74570)
**Author:** [@CStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CStewart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-accord-engine-turns-over-doesnt-start/74570 "2012-09-12T14:40:58Z")
My husband's 1999 (manual transmission) Honda Accord has suddenly gone from a very reliable vehicle to a very big problem. Last week, he experienced problems while driving in fourth gear going up hill at around 45 MPH. T… --- ## [Slugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slugs/74575)
**Author:** [@stansireland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stansireland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slugs/74575 "2012-09-12T12:00:51Z")
I think I have slugs in car , as in the morning , I find silvery trails on seats , carpets and dashboard. the Vents look very suspect as an entrance and exit They cant be snails as I would be able to find shells , and t… --- ## [05 Nissan Pathfinder won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-pathfinder-wont-start/74526)
**Author:** [@Zmaestro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zmaestro)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-nissan-pathfinder-wont-start/74526 "2012-09-12T06:42:48Z")
replaced battery, replaced fuse line holder by battery, checked starter w/ jumper wires, most smaller ignition related fuses are fine. Can't read the schematic for the relay box, so I didnt check that. online manufacture… --- ## [Vehicle speed sensor malfunctioning--2000 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-speed-sensor-malfunctioning-2000-ford-taurus/74581)
**Author:** [@RedLines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedLines)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-speed-sensor-malfunctioning-2000-ford-taurus/74581 "2012-09-12T04:30:31Z")
I need your help in figuring out what is going on with my dad's car. This car is a 2000 Ford Taurus with about 160,000 miles. In the morning, when he starts the car and drives away, sometimes the speedometer will not wor… --- ## [Starter problem 1977 300d](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem-1977-300d/74549)
**Author:** [@william\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william_D)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-problem-1977-300d/74549 "2012-09-12T04:09:55Z")
I just bought the car 2 days ago , and now it will not start ... no noise whatsoever , so I take the starter out ( hint .. top bolt first ) , I take it to have it checked , Auto Parts store ... guy bypasses selonoid.... … --- ## [Update on my internet issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-internet-issues/74532)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-on-my-internet-issues/74532 "2012-09-12T02:39:29Z")
My Cyberonic/Sprint ISP started working better, slow but better, then I got a new card in the mail and instructions to return the old card. My old card was immediately disabled and all the old problems began anew. But … --- ## [Dead animal in heat vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-animal-in-heat-vents/74545)
**Author:** [@C\_flagg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/C_flagg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-animal-in-heat-vents/74545 "2012-09-12T00:07:56Z")
An animal got into my vent system and got killed by the fan which also killed my fan. Had the motor replaced but the shop could not find the animal when they replaced the fan motor. They said they would have to take off … --- ## [Prius inverter converter gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-inverter-converter-gone-bad/74492)
**Author:** [@jen207](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jen207)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prius-inverter-converter-gone-bad/74492 "2012-09-11T23:33:16Z")
I have a 2004 Prius with 166,000 miles that, till yesterday, ran just fine. Now, however, it has a bad inverter converter, and the Toyota dealership mechanic said it's going to cost $4,200 to replace. Can I safely b… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1948) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1950)