# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1956 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1957 --- ## [Brake light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-mystery/74365)
**Author:** [@theresahr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theresahr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-mystery/74365 "2012-08-30T20:31:32Z")
Another question about my Accord, Betty: below the gas gauge is a little map of the car that shows if doors are open or lights are out. For a couple of weeks it has indicated that there is a brake light out, but all my … --- ## [Terrible Sound when Starting Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-sound-when-starting-subaru-outback/74353)
**Author:** [@boltonpe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boltonpe)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/terrible-sound-when-starting-subaru-outback/74353 "2012-08-30T19:25:08Z")
When I start my Subaru 2001 Outback, it makes an awful sound. Not as much as a screech, but more like a loud grinding, and then it wanes and goes away after about a minute. Then when the car is warm, the sound is all abo… --- ## [Ford Expedition Shudder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-shudder/74372)
**Author:** [@vonjor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vonjor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-expedition-shudder/74372 "2012-08-30T19:20:47Z")
The “experts” can't seem to figure this out. I have a 199 Ford Expedition that started shuddering several months ago. The shudder was the most pronounced when braking, but was also pretty bad when accelerating and letti… --- ## [Mysterious vibration in '01 Blazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-vibration-in-01-blazer/74362)
**Author:** [@ghodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghodge)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-vibration-in-01-blazer/74362 "2012-08-30T18:09:55Z")
HI everyone I have an '01 Blazer that's had a strange vibration for some time now. Here are the particulars: It's a low frequency rumbling It happens only between 45 and 60 mph It tends to come and go It usually … --- ## [Winter SUVs...specifically Colorado?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-suvs-specifically-colorado/74307)
**Author:** [@rwsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rwsmith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-suvs-specifically-colorado/74307 "2012-08-30T16:53:55Z")
Good afternoon, We're in the market for a 2013 SUV/Crossover (small to midsize) with a decent ability to handle winters at varying elevations. Most of the time however, driving will be on surface streets and highways … --- ## [Lazy Automatic Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lazy-automatic-transmission/74368)
**Author:** [@Ole\_Ish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ole_Ish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lazy-automatic-transmission/74368 "2012-08-30T16:04:45Z")
Have a 2004 GMC 4x4 extended cab light-duty Sierra 2500 with about 40 K miles. When attempting to start and drive the pick-up after the pick-up has been parked for a few weeks, the vehicle has to idle for perhaps 1 minut… --- ## [Smoke from Engine and empty reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-engine-and-empty-reservoir/74325)
**Author:** [@City\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/City_Girl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-engine-and-empty-reservoir/74325 "2012-08-30T15:28:04Z")
Hello, Sunday afternoon from at about the halfway point of a weekly drive 45 minutes from home on the freeway I noticed my thermostat needle jumping up and down. I immediately turned of the a/c and turned on the heater. … --- ## [Squeaky Tacoma Leaf Springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-tacoma-leaf-springs/74193)
**Author:** [@Markbe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markbe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-tacoma-leaf-springs/74193 "2012-08-30T07:54:49Z")
Hello. I really enjoy my 2007 Tacoma but those squeaky rear leaf springs make it sound like a creaky old truck and I only have about 40K miles. The local dealership said Toyota is aware but has not offered any fix, … --- ## [GM developing an in-car app to alert drivers of pedestrians](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-developing-an-in-car-app-to-alert-drivers-of-pedestrians/73990)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-developing-an-in-car-app-to-alert-drivers-of-pedestrians/73990 "2012-08-30T02:53:51Z")
Using Wi-Fi Direct, a peer-to-peer wireless standard that's like a medium-range Bluetooth, a car would be able to detect a smartphone directly and alert the driver in time to avoid kneecapping the pedestrian. Too bad … --- ## [Engine Fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan/74314)
**Author:** [@Netter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Netter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-fan/74314 "2012-08-30T02:52:47Z")
I have a question. Is it possible for the engine fan to start running on my honda civic while the car is turned off and has been off for hours? My husband claims that it was so hot in the garage last night that the fan o… --- ## [Good Price on Grand Prix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-price-on-grand-prix/74336)
**Author:** [@brookg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-price-on-grand-prix/74336 "2012-08-30T02:49:14Z")
I want to sell my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix with 100,000 miles on it. The body is in rough shape. Missing trim, dented door, lighter doesn't work, needs a windshield. I have kept the mechanics up though replaced brakes,… --- ## [A SAAB Story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-saab-story/74225)
**Author:** [@CarmellaW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarmellaW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-saab-story/74225 "2012-08-30T02:11:29Z")
Bear with me, this car is old and dangerously close to death. I have a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo convertible, it's adorable and I love it. My boyfriend is disgusted by the fact I own a Saab (he drives a bright blue, unc… --- ## [Used 2007 Toyota Forerunner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2007-toyota-forerunner/74363)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-2007-toyota-forerunner/74363 "2012-08-30T01:06:10Z")
My local Chevrolet dealer dropped the asking price on a 2007 Toyota Forerunner SR5 to14.5k from 16.5k. It has the V6 which I believe has a timing chain. It has ~84k miles. Is the asking price reasonable? Assuming it… --- ## [98 Honda Accord EGR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-accord-egr/74355)
**Author:** [@TB52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TB52)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-honda-accord-egr/74355 "2012-08-30T01:01:55Z")
My emissions light came on yesterday so I drove right over to my friendly mechanic. They said that I need to do a repair to the tune of $814.00, having to do with my EGR Valve(s), Apparently the labor cost is high since … --- ## [Perfect Car for an Extreme Commute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfect-car-for-an-extreme-commute/74334)
**Author:** [@Epplyjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Epplyjr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfect-car-for-an-extreme-commute/74334 "2012-08-30T01:01:44Z")
I have somewhat of an extreme daily commute and I'm looking for the perfect car to accommodate my unique drive. Here are the details: 1. Distance: ~100 miles (50 each way)/day. 2. Speed: Most of the driving is on the f… --- ## [$3500 for car repairs. Repair or move on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3500-for-car-repairs-repair-or-move-on/74280)
**Author:** [@golfbug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfbug)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3500-for-car-repairs-repair-or-move-on/74280 "2012-08-30T00:52:33Z")
2003 vw jettawagon 1.8L turbo (85k miles!) - timing belt snapped... $3500 to fix (includes parts and labor). bluebook is 6k. Wife loves the vw and wants to save $ by not making new payments for a used/new car. I'd ra… --- ## [Almost totaled -- what to do when cost of repairs are just shy of car value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/almost-totaled-what-to-do-when-cost-of-repairs-are-just-shy-of-car-value/74347)
**Author:** [@fitsd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fitsd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/almost-totaled-what-to-do-when-cost-of-repairs-are-just-shy-of-car-value/74347 "2012-08-30T00:41:40Z")
A friend was driving my car (2008 honda fit) and was hit by a teenager (who thankfully has taken responsibility). The repairs, we just found out, total $8,400 (damage to the front end and major damage to the axle). The c… --- ## [Stuck Gear Shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-gear-shift/74318)
**Author:** [@Jenny6414](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny6414)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-gear-shift/74318 "2012-08-30T00:31:21Z")
This is what’s wrong with my 1998 Honda CR-V manual transmission. When it’s off, the gear stick works normally. However, when I start the car, the gear stick gets stuck and won’t move to change gears. It happened befo… --- ## [A/c semi-operating.?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-semi-operating/74346)
**Author:** [@orchestra\_of\_one](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orchestra_of_one)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-semi-operating/74346 "2012-08-29T23:30:45Z")
Toyota Corolla LE, carefully maintained. New a/c 2 years ago, at 56,0000 miles. St Louis this summer at 107 degrees, & a/c decides to cool only at will. Its will, not mine. warm air blows for a little while, then coo… --- ## [2002 chrysler sebring 2.7 lxi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-2-7-lxi/74343)
**Author:** [@amber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amber)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-2-7-lxi/74343 "2012-08-29T21:40:18Z")
I have a 2002 chrysler sebring convertible LXI 2.7 engine .. im having overheating problems and ive tried so many things and still cant get it fixed. not having any luck with a mechanic that is dependable. already spent … --- ## [99 honda civic - low oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-civic-low-oil/74313)
**Author:** [@bfletch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bfletch)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-honda-civic-low-oil/74313 "2012-08-29T21:25:02Z")
Hi everyone, Hoping someone can give me some insight into what i might be dealing with. I have a 99 honda civic with 172,000 miles. Since the day i've owned it (that was 142,000 miles ago) i've gotten the oil changed… --- ## [Oil smell and engine seems to be running hot after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smell-and-engine-seems-to-be-running-hot-after-oil-change/74352)
**Author:** [@WLMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WLMom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smell-and-engine-seems-to-be-running-hot-after-oil-change/74352 "2012-08-29T21:20:46Z")
I have a 2000 Sienna van. My husband took it a shop for an oil change and now, the next day, there's an oil smell in the engine and it seems to be running hot. Here's the catch: it has a different engine from when I to… --- ## [Dome Light on 03 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dome-light-on-03-honda-crv/74356)
**Author:** [@nrkr97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nrkr97)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dome-light-on-03-honda-crv/74356 "2012-08-29T19:41:07Z")
In hooking up a overhead DVD player it shorted out the Controlled Ground (Delay)(DOOR) Wire, now the dome light works still in the ON position but not in the AUTO position with the doors. It is very frustrating of a nigh… --- ## [1994 Buick LeSabre Problem making me chase my tail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-lesabre-problem-making-me-chase-my-tail/74295)
**Author:** [@Ahso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ahso)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-buick-lesabre-problem-making-me-chase-my-tail/74295 "2012-08-29T18:22:40Z")
ok, try this.. real poser..ha ha ha.. checked coil, emits spark to plugs and gets good pulse to injectors - acts like it wants to start, pulse and sparks 1 time when u turn key to crank engine and one time when u releas… --- ## [This has always puzzled me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-has-always-puzzled-me/74337)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-has-always-puzzled-me/74337 "2012-08-29T18:14:13Z")
I realize that this is very far from being an important issue, but--all the same--it is something that has always puzzled me when I watch movies from the '40s, '50s, and '60s: Why do they always seem to show drivers en… --- ## [Considering a Chevy Impala](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-chevy-impala/74278)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-a-chevy-impala/74278 "2012-08-29T13:09:15Z")
Hey guys...Im looking up to you all for all your thoughts on a 2003 Impala I am considering buying from a family friend with 147k miles. I would like to know any positive and/or negative reviews about the Impala...this h… --- ## [Warranty and Lease Buyout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-and-lease-buyout/73987)
**Author:** [@dhamra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhamra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-and-lease-buyout/73987 "2012-08-29T08:15:07Z")
Does anyone know if the dealer can automatically transfer the warranty from the lease to the "buyout" vehicle? We didn't sign anything but were told by "finance" that the warranty automatically transfers over without any… --- ## ['97 Taurus GL Wagon 3.0L 204.5k: Power Antenna Stuck Up!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-taurus-gl-wagon-3-0l-204-5k-power-antenna-stuck-up/74202)
**Author:** [@ColtHero](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColtHero)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-taurus-gl-wagon-3-0l-204-5k-power-antenna-stuck-up/74202 "2012-08-29T06:53:59Z")
'97 Taurus GL Wagon 3.0L 204.5k: Power Antenna Stuck Up! Original power antenna. I can hear the motor running but the antenna isn't moving at all. Sounds like a broken gear. Anyone ever repair one of these or do I h… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/74350)
**Author:** [@VW\_mad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VW_mad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/74350 "2012-08-29T05:13:07Z")
At first my air conditoner wouldn't work, I had the compressor recharged, cooling fan module, alternator, electronic control module((on top of battery)replaced "nothing" Drove it home now won't start, turn the key nothi… --- ## [Creaking when braking - 2007 Chevy Cobalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-when-braking-2007-chevy-cobalt/74348)
**Author:** [@Manduke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manduke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-when-braking-2007-chevy-cobalt/74348 "2012-08-29T04:29:28Z")
My 2007 Chevy Cobalt (automatic) has started to do a rolling creak, almost like a settling noise, when I brake. Not overtly loud. It follows the slowing rotation of the tires and can only be heard when the car has reache… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1955) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1957)