# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1990 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1991 --- ## [2000 Camry 4 CYL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-4-cyl/73300)
**Author:** [@Jean\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean_J)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-camry-4-cyl/73300 "2012-06-30T01:45:06Z")
Very sporatically, the car won't start. The battery was replaced a year ago, so that's not the problem. The lights on the dashboard turn on, but there is no sound and the car won't turn on. After turning the key 10-12… --- ## [Car won't restart on hot days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-on-hot-days/73292)
**Author:** [@kcrose210](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcrose210)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-on-hot-days/73292 "2012-06-30T00:04:13Z")
Recently when I drive for a while in traffic (stop and go) and then park my car for a quick errand and try to restart it won't start. This has only happened on extremely hot days ( over 90 degrees). I replaced the batter… --- ## [Why do you guys have to end your show!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-you-guys-have-to-end-your-show/73297)
**Author:** [@Martinsburg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Martinsburg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-you-guys-have-to-end-your-show/73297 "2012-06-29T23:49:36Z")
Your show and You Guys are the reason I want to become an Auto Mechanic. Your show has help me figure things out on cars that I never knew. You guys are great just give 6-8 more years on your show. I saw that you guys ar… --- ## [Screeching Serpentine Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-serpentine-belt/73286)
**Author:** [@Camp\_Kid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Camp_Kid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screeching-serpentine-belt/73286 "2012-06-29T22:00:21Z")
2002 Isuzu Axiom screeches when turned on. If AC on, AC works fine but car screeches almost all the time. Can hear me coming a mile away. If AC is off, car stops screeching once running a moment. My mechanic said more to… --- ## [Air conditioner compressor replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-compressor-replacement/73289)
**Author:** [@Krunchy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krunchy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-compressor-replacement/73289 "2012-06-29T21:45:47Z")
I have a 2001 Prius. The compressor for the air conditioning went out a few years ago. My dealer says it will cost $700 to replace the compressor. Will it work to get a rebuilt or generic compressor to fix my air conditi… --- ## [Instrument cluster cleaning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-cleaning/73280)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-cleaning/73280 "2012-06-29T21:25:48Z")
Hello fellow cartalkers.... What is the best way to clean the plastic face of the gauges from dust without scratching them? Wipes, or canned air in the bottle? Any advice appreciated..... 252525 --- ## [Electrical system failure after a jumpstart?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-system-failure-after-a-jumpstart/73275)
**Author:** [@big\_pappa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/big_pappa)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-system-failure-after-a-jumpstart/73275 "2012-06-29T21:23:29Z")
So a co-worker needed a jump after leaving her lights on and I thought I would be a good samaritan and help her after work. Her car was parked on a busy road and I had to pull up next to her in the opposing traffic lane … --- ## [Intermittent AC Long Distance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-ac-long-distance/73266)
**Author:** [@HondaGirl09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGirl09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-ac-long-distance/73266 "2012-06-29T21:14:47Z")
2009 Civic has an intermittent ac during long distance trips. About 1hour into a trip it feels warm I turn the blower up higher. I can turn it to the highest setting and it sounds like it's blowing at full blast but no a… --- ## [Buick Century 2001](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-2001/73276)
**Author:** [@HolisterGirk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HolisterGirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-2001/73276 "2012-06-29T21:12:15Z")
I own a 2001 Buick Century and I've been having some problems. I've had multiple mechanics look at it and I've paid 100s of dollars trying to get it fixed here r the problems I'm having: -service vehicle soon light -anti… --- ## [IAC valve location on 2005 ford explorer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-location-on-2005-ford-explorer/73291)
**Author:** [@Ru1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ru1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iac-valve-location-on-2005-ford-explorer/73291 "2012-06-29T20:28:04Z")
I have read online that my vehicle does not have and IAC valve and have also been told on this forum that it does and its attached to the throttle body. I can't seem to find it and took some photos of the throttle body t… --- ## [Clicking under floorboard when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-under-floorboard-when-turning/72803)
**Author:** [@BeckyNissan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeckyNissan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-under-floorboard-when-turning/72803 "2012-06-29T19:04:26Z")
I've got a noticeable clicking that I can feel under my feet when I make a turn. It's not there all the time, seems to be worse on rainy days. My first thought was that it was the CV joint, but when I took it in today th… --- ## [Making a custom car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-custom-car/73255)
**Author:** [@Trickster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trickster)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/making-a-custom-car/73255 "2012-06-29T19:02:54Z")
I have a dream of taking a classic car body and retrofitting it with today's superior technology. For example, taking a '58 de ville frame and giving it a modern diesel engine, A/C, and other such modern gadgets to get t… --- ## [1997 Volkswagen Jetta Pulls Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volkswagen-jetta-pulls-right/73251)
**Author:** [@jmeis982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeis982)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volkswagen-jetta-pulls-right/73251 "2012-06-29T17:48:05Z")
Yesterday, i bumped into the curb as I got home, and today when I went to work the car is pulling very hard to the right, and makes a squeeling sound when I get up to speed. The ball joint looks bad, but can that cause t… --- ## [Computer fried](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-fried/73279)
**Author:** [@Debbie1130](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie1130)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-fried/73279 "2012-06-29T14:34:26Z")
Hi. I have a 2008 dodge caliber. my car's computer got fried and the car stop running. the car had a battery from walmart that wasn't the size needed. there was a short that apparently drained my battery and fried the … --- ## [Warranty for 2005 cadillac deville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-for-2005-cadillac-deville/73268)
**Author:** [@commando](https://community.cartalk.com/u/commando)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-for-2005-cadillac-deville/73268 "2012-06-29T14:08:37Z")
My 86 yr old friend has a 2005 cadillac deville with 51,000 miles on it. The warranty has expired. They are trying to talk her into another warranty for $7000.00 covering 4 yrs or 51,000 more years. The car hasn't had… --- ## [Dont know](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-know/73278)
**Author:** [@shootie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shootie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-know/73278 "2012-06-29T07:38:22Z")
i got in my 1992 ols cutless ciera this afternoon.it was a 100 degrees,roll my power windows down no they wont go back up.checked fuses and they where hot.motors where not runing.and not doing anything at any door.but t… --- ## [F150 Transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-transmission-trouble/73257)
**Author:** [@kh127](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kh127)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-transmission-trouble/73257 "2012-06-29T07:20:13Z")
My F150 has had numerous transmission problems. It is on its second rebuilt transmission. About 6 months after this latest fix I was having problems with it yet again. The rpm's were going thru the roof at about 30mph. W… --- ## [Toyota experts, please help! Is it time for a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-experts-please-help-is-it-time-for-a-new-car/73211)
**Author:** [@arisaari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arisaari)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-experts-please-help-is-it-time-for-a-new-car/73211 "2012-06-29T04:04:30Z")
I love my car. I really do. It's a 1995 red Toyota 4Runner with shift-on-the-fly 4WD, a sun roof, manual transmission, working A/C...I own it outright too, which is great. When I bought my car, I did my research and lear… --- ## [Replacement vehicle for a Honda Element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-vehicle-for-a-honda-element/73252)
**Author:** [@loves\_my\_element](https://community.cartalk.com/u/loves_my_element)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-vehicle-for-a-honda-element/73252 "2012-06-29T03:23:57Z")
I drive a 2006 Honda Element, standard transmission, with 125,000 miles on it. My hubby drives a 1999 Honda Accord, with 200,000 miles on it. We are both young 60-somethings who need to replace one or both cars. What… --- ## [Not a morning car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-morning-car/73274)
**Author:** [@car\_help\_please](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car_help_please)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-morning-car/73274 "2012-06-29T03:08:54Z")
My parents' car is a '99 Ford Taurus. The first time they go to start it in the morning, it either won't start or has some trouble starting. If it doesn't start, they can go back out a little later and it starts fine. E… --- ## [HELP! 99 Pathfinder Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-99-pathfinder-starting-issues/73271)
**Author:** [@CarMama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarMama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-99-pathfinder-starting-issues/73271 "2012-06-29T02:52:10Z")
My husband's 1999 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD SUV is having some starting issues. It started out with needing an occasional jump. One time after 6 or 7 tries it started. Yesterday, a jump would not work. We live in Las Vegas a… --- ## [SAFETY HAZARD--Brake Problem on 2007 Toyota Highlander](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-hazard-brake-problem-on-2007-toyota-highlander/73248)
**Author:** [@Wakejl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wakejl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-hazard-brake-problem-on-2007-toyota-highlander/73248 "2012-06-29T01:33:10Z")
The power brake booster on our 2007 Toyota Highlander is broken and needs to be replaced. We asked our mechanic whether there are any brake-related recalls for our Make/Model/Year, and he said 'no'. Is this just our part… --- ## [1983 Rabbit with issues (redux)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-rabbit-with-issues-redux/73250)
**Author:** [@rrpwiii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrpwiii)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-rabbit-with-issues-redux/73250 "2012-06-28T22:33:05Z")
The original problem I posted here was that my Rabbit was having a hard time starting and it seemed to me that it was not getting fuel to the engine. After a number of helpful replies and some more invasive poking I have… --- ## [A Boom to start my day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-boom-to-start-my-day/73245)
**Author:** [@TopJimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TopJimmy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-boom-to-start-my-day/73245 "2012-06-28T20:41:21Z")
So I have a 1999 Cavalier..I drove it yesterday without issues but when I got up this morning to go to work, I turned the key to start it and it seemed as if there was a boom from the engine. The engine didn't start, bu… --- ## [Tire Size?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size/73180)
**Author:** [@Duran\_Duran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duran_Duran)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-size/73180 "2012-06-28T20:31:44Z")
What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of installing 205/50R16 tires when the manufacturer recommends 205/45R16? More or less should this option even be considered? \*For the record I drive a 2010 Kia Rio5. --- ## [Buying a Used Engine for a low mileage 2009 Honda Fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-engine-for-a-low-mileage-2009-honda-fit/73238)
**Author:** [@Jonesey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonesey)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-engine-for-a-low-mileage-2009-honda-fit/73238 "2012-06-28T19:40:45Z")
The engine on my 2009 Honda Fit (with 22k miles) needs to be replaced due to the error of a unnamed, large oil change company. Their insurance will pay for the engine replacement and they want to use a "recycled" engine … --- ## [Will not take gas when hot and tank empty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-take-gas-when-hot-and-tank-empty/73269)
**Author:** [@CateV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CateV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-not-take-gas-when-hot-and-tank-empty/73269 "2012-06-28T18:40:53Z")
I've been having some issues with my Impreza wagon lately. I appreciate all the responses to Fix a flat- 4 new tires. Gas light came on yesterday but when I went to fill the tank... Gas would not go in and the tank ac… --- ## [AWD or 4WD for Economically Challenged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-or-4wd-for-economically-challenged/73244)
**Author:** [@Shmoomo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shmoomo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-or-4wd-for-economically-challenged/73244 "2012-06-28T17:55:29Z")
I travel between Cleveland and Buffalo regularly, and this includes winters. I'm in need of having a relatively reliable car that will do well in our winters. Practicality and price are my two biggest factors. I would li… --- ## [Is it possible to pop locks from under the hood?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-pop-locks-from-under-the-hood/73234)
**Author:** [@jmargaretd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmargaretd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-pop-locks-from-under-the-hood/73234 "2012-06-28T17:36:47Z")
I'm posting for my co-worker, because I love CT and I've had great advice from you all before. She has a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. Great car. The other day she left her lights on, and the battery died. AAA came to jump it,… --- ## [Someone reported my driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/someone-reported-my-driving/73074)
**Author:** [@iPistonhead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iPistonhead)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/someone-reported-my-driving/73074 "2012-06-28T08:49:00Z")
Hi all, Today i had a visit from the police officer, who has received a complaint about my driving yesterday. I remember the situation exactly. I was on the way to work when a guy pulled out in front of me who was driv… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1989) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1991)