# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1975 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1976 --- ## [2003 Dodge Grand Caravan PCM, Cruise Control, and Coolant Temperature Failures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-grand-caravan-pcm-cruise-control-and-coolant-temperature-failures/73698)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-grand-caravan-pcm-cruise-control-and-coolant-temperature-failures/73698 "2012-07-27T16:17:44Z")
I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. This week I encountered the following: First Symptoms 1. Red Battery Light 2. Check Engine Light Action Taken Since car is 9 years old with original battery, I replaced battery. Boy… --- ## [Subaru Outback 07 won't start, dealer says they have no idea](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-07-wont-start-dealer-says-they-have-no-idea/73763)
**Author:** [@EMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EMD)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 7:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-07-wont-start-dealer-says-they-have-no-idea/73763 "2012-07-27T07:04:22Z")
I went to start my 07 Subaru Outback 2.5i yesterday morning with both kiddos in the car and it seemed to begin to start and then just seemed to stop the starting sequence. When the key was in the ignition in the on posi… --- ## [Value of options for lawsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-options-for-lawsuit/73731)
**Author:** [@councilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/councilman)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-options-for-lawsuit/73731 "2012-07-27T06:23:34Z")
I purchased a 2004 Audi A8L loaded with everything. Several years later I was informed that my Onstar, satellite phone, and regular phone nest would no longer operate and the model installed could not be modified or repl… --- ## [Melissa with too many keys on her keychain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissa-with-too-many-keys-on-her-keychain/73778)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/melissa-with-too-many-keys-on-her-keychain/73778 "2012-07-27T05:34:11Z")
Having too many keys, flashlights, gadgets on the keychain can indeed damage the ignition switch. It isn't just the dead weight pulling the key down. Watch it as you drive. All the stuff is swinging back and forth as … --- ## [I need a new grocery getter. Do you think this will work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-grocery-getter-do-you-think-this-will-work/73768)
**Author:** [@oldbodyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldbodyman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-new-grocery-getter-do-you-think-this-will-work/73768 "2012-07-27T04:27:33Z")
I seen this a few years ago at a Jewels store. Its sounds good as it looks. What fun to do the shopping in this! Easy to work on too. So what do you think? --- ## [Fellow thinks oil changes are a scam by oil companies to sell more oil and doesn't change his oil!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fellow-thinks-oil-changes-are-a-scam-by-oil-companies-to-sell-more-oil-and-doesnt-change-his-oil/73771)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fellow-thinks-oil-changes-are-a-scam-by-oil-companies-to-sell-more-oil-and-doesnt-change-his-oil/73771 "2012-07-27T03:39:19Z")
I have a funny yet sad story. Some people shouldn't own cars! I recently bought two 1994 Geo Metro project cars. Both have identical engines (1.0L 3 cylinder) and transmissions (5 speed manual). One car is a complet… --- ## [Seat belt sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-sticking/73767)
**Author:** [@oldoutbackowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldoutbackowner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belt-sticking/73767 "2012-07-27T03:14:36Z")
Hi All, I am asking this question for a friend. She has an old Honda Civic wagon - circa 1987 or so. Recently, the driver's seat belt has been sticking such that it will not pull out. I managed to get it to release by… --- ## [Check Engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/73753)
**Author:** [@tamru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tamru)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/73753 "2012-07-27T03:06:23Z")
I have 1996 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder engine with check engine light on since 2007. I took it to O'Reilly auto parts and they checked it and the trouble codes are P0441 and P0401. The report indicates about 50 possible fix… --- ## [Honda fit sport 2008 key stuck and won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-sport-2008-key-stuck-and-wont-turn-over/73764)
**Author:** [@Katie1212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katie1212)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-fit-sport-2008-key-stuck-and-wont-turn-over/73764 "2012-07-26T21:58:18Z")
I pulled over next to the curb to park my car and I put it in park and then tried to shut off my car and take the key out but the key won't come out and now my car won't even start. I have had this problem before with m… --- ## [Sherry can't carry bikes on roof of her Town Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sherry-cant-carry-bikes-on-roof-of-her-town-car/73697)
**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sherry-cant-carry-bikes-on-roof-of-her-town-car/73697 "2012-07-26T18:54:35Z")
Sherry and her husband in Cheyanne Wyoming are in a jam trying to haul bikes on their car. She says they couldn't attach the roof rack they already have to their new ride, a Lincoln Town Car. So she wants to buy a $30… --- ## [Car noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-noises/73701)
**Author:** [@Bob\_K](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob_K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-noises/73701 "2012-07-26T18:09:51Z")
There was a "helpful" collection of car noises on the site a few years ago, with sound effects added personally. For example, for muffler blowing out, someone yelled, "BOOM." Are these sound files still available? --- ## [97 Mazda B2300 pickup - vehicle arbitrarily loses power while driving and while stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mazda-b2300-pickup-vehicle-arbitrarily-loses-power-while-driving-and-while-stopped/73741)
**Author:** [@hebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hebe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mazda-b2300-pickup-vehicle-arbitrarily-loses-power-while-driving-and-while-stopped/73741 "2012-07-26T16:21:06Z")
Okay, my previous post disappeared so if this shows up twice, I apologize in advance. Anyway, traveling approximately 40-45 MPH and my engine just quits. I was able to turn(very hard without power) to get off the road. I… --- ## [Very little money, but need a reliable car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-little-money-but-need-a-reliable-car/73584)
**Author:** [@EyeRytStuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EyeRytStuf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-little-money-but-need-a-reliable-car/73584 "2012-07-26T08:28:45Z")
My not-my-son is needing to get a reliable car, with VERY little money to work with. Does anyone have any suggestions for vehicles that are genearlly recognized to be good vehicles (he's gone through getting one that tur… --- ## [Tires - Originally Staggered, but dealer put the same all around](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-originally-staggered-but-dealer-put-the-same-all-around/73754)
**Author:** [@EricJo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EricJo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-originally-staggered-but-dealer-put-the-same-all-around/73754 "2012-07-26T07:51:53Z")
We're purchasing a used 2009 Infinity G37 Coupe. The manufacturer sold it with a staggered setup, front 18x8 w/ 225/50/18 and rear 18x8.5 w/ 245/45/18. It has new tires but they are all 245/45/18's. Reviewing the tire ma… --- ## [2001 Honda overheats when at a sustained speed of 50 or more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-overheats-when-at-a-sustained-speed-of-50-or-more/73737)
**Author:** [@dins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dins)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-overheats-when-at-a-sustained-speed-of-50-or-more/73737 "2012-07-26T07:30:56Z")
According to the temperature gauge on the dash, my 2001 Honda Civic is running hot when I am on a highway going 50 miles or better. As soon as I get back into traffic, the needle drops back to normal immediately. If I'm … --- ## [Ford focus quits after 3rd stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-quits-after-3rd-stop/73752)
**Author:** [@paige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paige)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-quits-after-3rd-stop/73752 "2012-07-26T03:21:37Z")
After 3rd consecutive stop, my focus will not stay running It turns over but shuts off promptly. AFter one hour it starts again without a problem. IT does this only in the summer, but it has never overheated,and it h… --- ## [2001 honda odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey/73756)
**Author:** [@cobbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cobbler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey/73756 "2012-07-26T02:38:20Z")
my daughter has a 2001 honda odyssey has 90.000 miles needs $5000 dollars in body work her fault should we write the van off because mom and dad are paying the bill or spend the on the van body damage is in front frame … --- ## [Ford Escort AC not working at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-ac-not-working-at-idle/73766)
**Author:** [@jeffwingo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffwingo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escort-ac-not-working-at-idle/73766 "2012-07-26T02:23:26Z")
I would disagree that the caller needs a new compressor or has a leak. I would venture to say that the problem is very likely that when she had her AC charged, that the technician overfilled it based on the ambient tempe… --- ## [Can cleaning a mass air flow on Ford Taurus 2005 decrease mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cleaning-a-mass-air-flow-on-ford-taurus-2005-decrease-mileage/73745)
**Author:** [@brendadb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brendadb)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-cleaning-a-mass-air-flow-on-ford-taurus-2005-decrease-mileage/73745 "2012-07-26T01:15:13Z")
I had a check engine light on my 2005 Ford Taurus and my mechanic suggested cleaning the mass air flow. Afterwards, the light was off and the car seemed to drive fine ( it was driving fine even with the check engine ligh… --- ## [New driver told not to use mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-driver-told-not-to-use-mirrors/73710)
**Author:** [@jknightcs1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jknightcs1)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-driver-told-not-to-use-mirrors/73710 "2012-07-26T01:10:06Z")
Hi folks, My wife recently started taking driving lessons, and her instructor has told her not to use her mirrors, even during lane changes. He insists that she should be turning her head all the way to check behind her,… --- ## [High Mileage BMW's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-bmws/63926)
**Author:** [@Jraymond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jraymond)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-bmws/63926 "2012-07-25T22:56:03Z")
I live in Los Angeles and there are a lot of BMW's out here. I've considered getting one but most of the ones that i can afford tend to be high mileage. I don't know much about the longevity of these vehicles, but i know… --- ## [Request for Web Site improvement: Make thread page numbers easier to read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-for-web-site-improvement-make-thread-page-numbers-easier-to-read/73749)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/request-for-web-site-improvement-make-thread-page-numbers-easier-to-read/73749 "2012-07-25T22:22:00Z")
You know those page numbers at the bottom of the page when you are reading a thread w/a lot of posts? The current, active page number (the one you are looking at) is supposed to be a different color, so you can see wher… --- ## [Whats wrong with my RPM gauge?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-rpm-gauge/73750)
**Author:** [@berlinetta5541](https://community.cartalk.com/u/berlinetta5541)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-rpm-gauge/73750 "2012-07-25T22:08:41Z")
I have a 1979 Chevy Camaro and when ever I turn the car on so it only lights up my dash, my RPM gauge goes all over the place, and the engine isn't even turn on yet. And also before i even put the keys in the ignition, t… --- ## ['98 Accord intermittently won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-accord-intermittently-wont-start/73719)
**Author:** [@RobL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobL)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-accord-intermittently-wont-start/73719 "2012-07-25T20:19:25Z")
I have a 1998 Honda Accord that intermittently won't start. When the issue occurs the dashboard lights, radio, etc all work just fine, but the engine won't turn over (no clicking, no noise at all). It's standard vehicl… --- ## [I wish more people would utilize the like agree buttons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wish-more-people-would-utilize-the-like-agree-buttons/73656)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wish-more-people-would-utilize-the-like-agree-buttons/73656 "2012-07-25T20:13:07Z")
OK, we are all in this mess together, but I like being able to hit an agree or like button instead of posting the same thought a second time. These buttons are seriously underused by commentors, and am asking why you pre… --- ## [2002 Honda Civic - whining sound when turning/sometimes when not turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-whining-sound-when-turning-sometimes-when-not-turning/73732)
**Author:** [@MaggieKelly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaggieKelly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-civic-whining-sound-when-turning-sometimes-when-not-turning/73732 "2012-07-25T19:55:18Z")
I have a 2002 Honda Civic EX with 146,000 miles. It started making a whining/high pitched humming type noise whenever I turned. Every now and then it makes the same noise (though not as loud) when I'm just driving stra… --- ## [VW 2000 Passat Mechanic Wants 500$$ to Diagnos Trans Problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-2000-passat-mechanic-wants-500-to-diagnos-trans-problem/73614)
**Author:** [@Lazy\_Otis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazy_Otis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-2000-passat-mechanic-wants-500-to-diagnos-trans-problem/73614 "2012-07-25T19:40:19Z")
Hello My car seems to start in second gear. The whole car literally jumps from reverse when going to second. When idling, the car cannot seem to keep a steady RPM. The mechanic claims that the first step is to pull up th… --- ## [Air not working in 99 Ranger when vehicle is not in motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-not-working-in-99-ranger-when-vehicle-is-not-in-motion/73742)
**Author:** [@Nate7784](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nate7784)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-not-working-in-99-ranger-when-vehicle-is-not-in-motion/73742 "2012-07-25T17:13:37Z")
Hey everyone I am a Rural Mail Carrier and recently purchased a 99 Ranger to run my mail route on. This is the first car Ive bought with my own money and I'm rather fond of it. The first time I ran it on the route I noti… --- ## [Mazda B2200 I need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2200-i-need-help/73374)
**Author:** [@chrissherman44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrissherman44)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-b2200-i-need-help/73374 "2012-07-25T07:01:24Z")
I'm sorry if this question has already been asked and solved. I spent an hour searching the forum before I posted this. I have a Mazda B2200 pickup that I purchased new in 1992. I stopped driving it regularly when my w… --- ## [Master Cylinder Failure - Tow company at fault?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-failure-tow-company-at-fault/73704)
**Author:** [@Ted625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ted625)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/master-cylinder-failure-tow-company-at-fault/73704 "2012-07-25T05:50:30Z")
A few weeks ago, my 1992 Honda Accord LX was towed by a local towing company about 10-15 miles due to a broken windshield(couldn't drive it in this condition and the tow was from an impound lot)and since the car was driv… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1974) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1976)