# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1964 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1965 --- ## [Sway Bar Broke at Both Ends!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-broke-at-both-ends/74089)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-broke-at-both-ends/74089 "2012-08-16T22:29:59Z")
My 2000 Buick Century has both ends of the front sway bar broke partially at both ends-the bottom half of the flattened tubular terminal has cracked away. Would it be worthwhile to just have the cracks welded back togeth… --- ## [Headlights and Instrument panel turning off and on on their own!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-instrument-panel-turning-off-and-on-on-their-own/74072)
**Author:** [@tabinak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tabinak)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-instrument-panel-turning-off-and-on-on-their-own/74072 "2012-08-16T21:21:28Z")
2006 Chrysler 300 Limited. Very strange issue here. If the ignition key is turned on, and the headlight switch in ANY position (auto, off, parking, or on) the headlights and fog lights turn off and on on their own! No rh… --- ## [Am I getting the run-around from my Hyundai dealer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-the-run-around-from-my-hyundai-dealer/74008)
**Author:** [@ospinawoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ospinawoman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-the-run-around-from-my-hyundai-dealer/74008 "2012-08-16T21:16:39Z")
Hello again, I have had trouble with the cruise control on my 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited since I bought it last November. The dealership had engineers from Hyundai come in and help them out with the first problem, bu… --- ## [1995 Buick regal custom 3.8 no spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-regal-custom-3-8-no-spark/74078)
**Author:** [@BrookEris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrookEris)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-regal-custom-3-8-no-spark/74078 "2012-08-16T17:57:30Z")
my 1995 buick regal does not have a spark, and I have had 2 mechanics look at it. The sereptine belt broke while I was driving, I believe it was because the water pump was bad and locked up. the belt got wrapped up in th… --- ## [2004 Subaru Legacy Electrical Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-legacy-electrical-problem/74112)
**Author:** [@Nate\_Dog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nate_Dog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-legacy-electrical-problem/74112 "2012-08-16T17:34:11Z")
When my car is off, both the front side lights and the back side lights stay on. Does anyone have any ideas on what i should do? --- ## [Fan motor blows hot on cold setting in 2004 Toyota Highlander. Thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-motor-blows-hot-on-cold-setting-in-2004-toyota-highlander-thermostat/74114)
**Author:** [@Dev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 7:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-motor-blows-hot-on-cold-setting-in-2004-toyota-highlander-thermostat/74114 "2012-08-16T07:10:04Z")
In driving my 2004 Toyota Highlander, fan blows hot and then cold on "cold" setting. Just hit 85,000 miles. Thermostat? --- ## [Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/74021)
**Author:** [@Marquisman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marquisman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/74021 "2012-08-16T06:21:18Z")
For years, intermittently, my Check Engine Light was on steady. The Ford dealer tried four times (at a cost to me of nearly $400) but was never able to fix the problem. I was always able to get it smogged because I to… --- ## [Power Outlet isn't working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-outlet-isnt-working/74100)
**Author:** [@pennywaltz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pennywaltz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-outlet-isnt-working/74100 "2012-08-16T04:55:36Z")
So I have a 97 Camry. I plugged my 200W power inverter (basically converting the car inverter to an acwall adapter)... I plugged in a small handheld vacuum to vacuum my car. After Vacuuming for a few minutes, the inverte… --- ## [Irregular Tire Wear - 2004 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irregular-tire-wear-2004-honda-accord/74096)
**Author:** [@HONDA2004-JR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HONDA2004-JR)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/irregular-tire-wear-2004-honda-accord/74096 "2012-08-16T04:36:25Z")
My 2004 Honda Accord Coupe has around 80,000 miles on it. Right now i am experiencing "chomping" or irregular wear on my tires. The inside quarter seems to be wearing at a significantly higher rate than the rest of the t… --- ## [1999 Honda Civic with manual transmission stalls when changing gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-with-manual-transmission-stalls-when-changing-gears/74109)
**Author:** [@LNRexpress](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LNRexpress)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-with-manual-transmission-stalls-when-changing-gears/74109 "2012-08-16T03:38:24Z")
I have a 1999 Honda Civic DX hatchback with a 5-gear manual transmission that I have been driving since the day it left the dealership. This morning, on my way to work, I was shifting from third gear to fourth gear and … --- ## [Oil has accumulated under car over a period of time, where can this be coming from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-has-accumulated-under-car-over-a-period-of-time-where-can-this-be-coming-from/74106)
**Author:** [@Lacybarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lacybarnes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-has-accumulated-under-car-over-a-period-of-time-where-can-this-be-coming-from/74106 "2012-08-16T03:28:37Z")
Oil has accumulated under car over a period of time. Can this have anything to do with the rack n pinion? I think power steering fluid is leaking. Just trying to get some thoughts on what could be going on before I h… --- ## [2002 cadillac eldorado etc. She had me at "hello" well when I got inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-eldorado-etc-she-had-me-at-hello-well-when-i-got-inside/74105)
**Author:** [@wildwillie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildwillie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-eldorado-etc-she-had-me-at-hello-well-when-i-got-inside/74105 "2012-08-16T01:13:26Z")
I just bought a 2002 Eldorado ETC with what I was told was just one problem: the climate control does not work. I.E. the display comes on for a few seconds when you turn the car on, then it just shows two dash lines on t… --- ## [2007 honda odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey/74099)
**Author:** [@pinkpanther](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pinkpanther)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-odyssey/74099 "2012-08-16T00:59:58Z")
My wife was recently driving our 2007 Honda Odyssey on the highway at approximately 60mph when the van suddenly and significantly decelerated. It did this while my wife had her foot on the accelerator and without her ac… --- ## [2003 Honda Civic Will not Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-will-not-start/73946)
**Author:** [@tbux](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbux)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-honda-civic-will-not-start/73946 "2012-08-16T00:20:23Z")
Hello all, I hope someone can help me fix this issue. My girlfriends Honda Civic will not start. -The keyless entry works -The lights work -160k miles -Purchased with 12k miles on it from Honda Dealership -Just pur… --- ## [Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/74079)
**Author:** [@pipiche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pipiche)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/74079 "2012-08-15T21:53:10Z")
I have a Lexus RX300 2001 with 95000 miles they are telling me that i need to change my timing belt plus two other belts and also the water pompe, the price can go from $700.00 to $1,300.00 . --- ## [95 silverado loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-silverado-loses-power/74068)
**Author:** [@halo51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halo51)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-silverado-loses-power/74068 "2012-08-15T21:19:19Z")
i have a 95 chevy silverado. 305 with an automatic transmission. i was driving down the street at about 30mph when the power went out on me. The engine stayed on and all lights stayed on. I could rev the engine but th… --- ## [Farewell it's been great](https://community.cartalk.com/t/farewell-its-been-great/74104)
**Author:** [@nunny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nunny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/farewell-its-been-great/74104 "2012-08-15T20:11:46Z")
I KNOW YOU'RE LEAVING US IN OCT...NEVER TO HEAR YOUR LAUGHTER AGAIN...SO SAD...THEY ARE NOT 'DOING THE PAST' HERE IN THE CHI AREA...I HAVE LISTENED TO YOU FOR YEARS...NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHAT YOU WERE ASKED OR YOUR ANSWERS … --- ## [Chrysler acknowledges Jeep "Death Wobble"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-acknowledges-jeep-death-wobble/74103)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-acknowledges-jeep-death-wobble/74103 "2012-08-15T20:05:51Z")
...and has issued a TSB. So...here is something to which we can refer people when they have questions about this particular problem with their Jeep: http://dig.abclocal.go.com/kgo/PDF/TECHNICAL-SERVICE-ADVISORY.pdf --- ## [Paper delivery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paper-delivery/74015)
**Author:** [@Cwhip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cwhip)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paper-delivery/74015 "2012-08-15T19:11:11Z")
So I deliver the newspaper, and the cul-de-sacs prematurely wear the tread on my tires. Is there a recommendation I can make to my mechanic for him to make adjustments to allow me to get more life out of my tires? I driv… --- ## [Reliability & quality of used 4Runner vs CR-V vs Ranger & more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-quality-of-used-4runner-vs-cr-v-vs-ranger-more/74077)
**Author:** [@powpow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/powpow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reliability-quality-of-used-4runner-vs-cr-v-vs-ranger-more/74077 "2012-08-15T18:24:13Z")
Hello again CarTalk Community - My recent search has brought me to a few possibilities for purchasing several used cars, seven of which are top contenders for 4WD/AWD that I can rely on to take to the Tahoe snow this … --- ## [My car stall on start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-stall-on-start/74101)
**Author:** [@turi378](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turi378)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-stall-on-start/74101 "2012-08-15T18:11:44Z")
Hi! I have a Renault Scenic of 2001 with a 1.4 petrol engine (hope you've heard of scenic before) that stall on start every time and i need to push the gas pedal a few times to help it start. That happens every time my c… --- ## [Honda Accord rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-rattles/73696)
**Author:** [@eholers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eholers)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-accord-rattles/73696 "2012-08-15T18:04:10Z")
I have an 04 Accord EXV6 with 237K miles. I have recently replaced shock absorber assemblies and all 6 motor mounts / transmission mounts, which resolved most of the loud "clunking" noises. However, I now have more of … --- ## [Rusty motorcycle gas tank, sealer failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-motorcycle-gas-tank-sealer-failed/74073)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-motorcycle-gas-tank-sealer-failed/74073 "2012-08-15T16:36:11Z")
I have a nearly antique BMW R-80 that had a leak in one of the bottom seams of the tank. I got some sloshing sealer that is used by airplane companies to seal tanks on brand new planes as they are built. Should be good… --- ## [1994 LHS heat won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lhs-heat-wont-shut-off/74093)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lhs-heat-wont-shut-off/74093 "2012-08-15T16:19:54Z")
My mother in-law has a 94 Chrysler LHS, 3.5 V6, auto, 66k. Called me today to say heater is blowing very hot air at her feet. She said she tried turning off, changing temp. and there is no change. This car has climate co… --- ## [Olympic Door Lock doing High Dive (or suicide attempts?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympic-door-lock-doing-high-dive-or-suicide-attempts/74058)
**Author:** [@WAimport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WAimport)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olympic-door-lock-doing-high-dive-or-suicide-attempts/74058 "2012-08-15T16:04:35Z")
I have a 2003 Mazda MPV. For the 5th time, the door lock on the driver's side has jumped (pushed? fallen) out of it's housing into the door. I never use the key as I have a remote keyless entry. I have also had to r… --- ## [Name Tommy's 1979 Fiat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-tommys-1979-fiat/4627)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-tommys-1979-fiat/4627 "2012-08-15T13:43:13Z")
What's your suggestion? \[image\] --- ## [Stealing Cars and other absurd claptrap in literature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stealing-cars-and-other-absurd-claptrap-in-literature/74057)
**Author:** [@MiniMaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MiniMaven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stealing-cars-and-other-absurd-claptrap-in-literature/74057 "2012-08-15T13:05:17Z")
I'm an author. I'm also a surgeon and incompetent car mechanic. As an avid reader and author, I am always amazed by the silliness of many thrillers, movies, etc. depicting how easy/quick it is to steal a modern car, wh… --- ## [Stalling issue after getting gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue-after-getting-gas/74076)
**Author:** [@23nyfan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/23nyfan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue-after-getting-gas/74076 "2012-08-15T06:55:11Z")
Each time Only after I put gas in my 06 Envoy XL it wants to stall/wont start. After the first time I start it, the car will start every time with no problems, just when ever I fill the car up it does this. Is this a s… --- ## [Rough @ warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-warm-up/74080)
**Author:** [@almostdave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/almostdave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 6:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-warm-up/74080 "2012-08-15T06:04:29Z")
My 2002 lincoln LS run rough after warm up. Check engine light code is EGR , replaced EGR --- ## [2004 Jeep Liberty losing power at 'low' altitudes while driving - acts like bad gas but isn't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-liberty-losing-power-at-low-altitudes-while-driving-acts-like-bad-gas-but-isnt/74098)
**Author:** [@JeepGrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepGrl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jeep-liberty-losing-power-at-low-altitudes-while-driving-acts-like-bad-gas-but-isnt/74098 "2012-08-15T05:45:55Z")
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty with over 130,000K. I live at 9K feet in elevation in the mountains of Colorado. While driving to Maryland last fall, my Jeep starting periodically (every couple of days; up to 2 times a day)… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1963) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1965)