# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=454 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 455 --- ## [2007 Honda Civic - dealer vs. independent mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-dealer-vs-independent-mechanic/169516)
**Author:** [@Thatgirl13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thatgirl13)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-dealer-vs-independent-mechanic/169516 "2020-09-05T01:20:14Z")
I have an older Honda civic and noticed just today quite a bit of shaking while on the highway so I’m going to take my car to get looked at this weekend, not sure where yet though. I could check scheduling at the Honda d… --- ## [P0600 during emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0600-during-emissions-test/169582)
**Author:** [@guidoz\_169824](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guidoz_169824)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0600-during-emissions-test/169582 "2020-09-05T01:10:02Z")
Took my 2008 Impreza in for emissions testing today. When I pulled in the check engine light was not on and the car was running fine. Then they hooked up the diagnostic link & started the car, and the check engine light… --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - all warning lights came on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-all-warning-lights-came-on/143837)
**Author:** [@LindaDamron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaDamron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-all-warning-lights-came-on/143837 "2020-09-05T01:02:15Z")
all my warning lights coming on after driving, even the at oil temp. took it into the dealer twice and they say it is fine, nothing wrong --- ## [2007 Suzuki SX4 - Throttle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-sx4-throttle/169573)
**Author:** [@Bonchy6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bonchy6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 12:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-suzuki-sx4-throttle/169573 "2020-09-05T00:58:14Z")
Engine throttle some times when the car is stop --- ## [Chevy Colorado intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-colorado-intermittent-starting-problem/7930)
**Author:** [@carmen\_a\_l](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carmen_a_l)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-colorado-intermittent-starting-problem/7930 "2020-09-04T23:04:57Z")
Here's a stumper for you - I'd love any suggestions to take to the dealer! My 04 Chevy Colorado truck intermittently won't start. It's done this several times a year since I bought it new. It tends to happen in cluster… --- ## [Stripping paint advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripping-paint-advice/169432)
**Author:** [@zan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan46)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stripping-paint-advice/169432 "2020-09-04T23:04:03Z")
white ford fiesta 2007. hi my paint chipped and was starting to bubble on the panel above my back window (about a 30 cm patch ). I sanded it down and re sprayed it but i messed it up on the edging and the colour is slig… --- ## [2007 Toyota Prius - Battery cell question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-battery-cell-question/169558)
**Author:** [@john.calver41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.calver41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-battery-cell-question/169558 "2020-09-04T22:56:27Z")
Can battery cells be replaced and will it improve performance for my Prius 2007 --- ## [2003 Ford Expedition won’t start or turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-won-t-start-or-turn-over/169480)
**Author:** [@quad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-expedition-won-t-start-or-turn-over/169480 "2020-09-04T21:29:42Z")
Truck does not start or even turn over. I was able to reboot the computer by disconnecting the battery a few times. But that no longer works. --- ## [2006 Dodge Ram 1500 - Won't crank - clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-1500-wont-crank-clicks/169568)
**Author:** [@Rsmcmillan1984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rsmcmillan1984)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-ram-1500-wont-crank-clicks/169568 "2020-09-04T20:39:57Z")
When I put the key in the ignition, it wouldn’t crank. The lights on the dashboard would show. I just had a fuel pump put in a few months back. It’s making a clicking sound. When I try to turn it over. --- ## [Brakes last longer if used more?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-last-longer-if-used-more/169287)
**Author:** [@kkdvermont\_170329](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kkdvermont_170329)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-last-longer-if-used-more/169287 "2020-09-04T19:22:18Z")
I live on a dirt road and a fair percentage of my driving is on the same. I don’t do a lot of driving (only 75,000 miles over 8 years). I’ve had to have work done on my brakes about once a year (sometimes pads, sometimes… --- ## [Growling on Acceleration, especially on incline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-on-acceleration-especially-on-incline/169560)
**Author:** [@gregyork88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregyork88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growling-on-acceleration-especially-on-incline/169560 "2020-09-04T17:39:32Z")
For about 4 months now, wifes van has gas a growling sound on acceleration from a dead stop. Sound lasts about 20-30 seconds, until car changes gears, if you ease into throttle doesnt make the noise as much. I have read … --- ## [2004 Jaguar XJ8 sudden unintended acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xj8-sudden-unintended-acceleration/169541)
**Author:** [@CLINTACKERMAN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CLINTACKERMAN)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-jaguar-xj8-sudden-unintended-acceleration/169541 "2020-09-04T16:18:39Z")
2004 XJ8… sudden intended acceleration…happened twice. afraid to drive --- ## [2015 Ford Escape - Hard shifts and skips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-hard-shifts-and-skips/169552)
**Author:** [@Barby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-hard-shifts-and-skips/169552 "2020-09-04T16:15:39Z")
Shifts hard when changing speed. Feel a slight pause or skip. --- ## [1987 560SL Stalls Turning Right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-560sl-stalls-turning-right/169511)
**Author:** [@o2bnMaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/o2bnMaine)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-560sl-stalls-turning-right/169511 "2020-09-04T15:48:35Z")
I can only imagine how much fun Ray and Tom would have with this one. Yes, my car can’t be driven above ~20mph if a right turn is involved. I would love some non-political solutions. :wink: The issue started when a frie… --- ## [2009 Toyota Camry whirring sound, dragging brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-whirring-sound-dragging-brakes/169484)
**Author:** [@Lois49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lois49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-whirring-sound-dragging-brakes/169484 "2020-09-04T13:33:33Z")
There is a whirring sound when I drive my 2009 Camry. Also, when I apply the brakes it sounds like they are dragging. Just had brakes put on about a month ago. Also, the warning light is on indicating low tire pressur… --- ## [2015 Ford Explorer Sport ticking noise at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-ticking-noise-at-low-speed/169543)
**Author:** [@CharlesRehder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesRehder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-explorer-sport-ticking-noise-at-low-speed/169543 "2020-09-04T13:38:08Z")
Ticking noise at low speeds coming from front drivers side --- ## [2003 Ford F-150 brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-brake-lights/169453)
**Author:** [@bbrown12440\_170440](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbrown12440_170440)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-f-150-brake-lights/169453 "2020-09-04T13:26:18Z")
Brake lights stay on when running lights are on but work properly if the passenger blinker is switched on, the blinker does not it just stays on. Lights and blinker all work fine if running lights are turned off --- ## [2017 Kia Sportage - removing fix-a-flat from upholstery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-removing-fix-a-flat-from-upholstery/169460)
**Author:** [@LFoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LFoster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-removing-fix-a-flat-from-upholstery/169460 "2020-09-04T12:32:10Z")
fix a flat liquid on my back seat of my car how to remove it --- ## [1983 g20 Chevy van rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-g20-chevy-van-rough-idle/169520)
**Author:** [@Noah-25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noah-25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-g20-chevy-van-rough-idle/169520 "2020-09-04T05:22:05Z")
Have a 1983 g20 I just bought, 104k original miles. Drove an hour home fine. Few days later filled up added some high mileage sea foam little less than 1/2 bottle. 10 minutes in. Engine is shaking and sputtering. Oil te… --- ## [Smell from cigarette](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-cigarette/169293)
**Author:** [@Koenvdp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Koenvdp)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-from-cigarette/169293 "2020-09-04T03:15:01Z")
I am looking to buy a used car. About a week ago I went to check out this Honda Prelude 5th gen from 2000. Everything looks good, it runs good. But the previous owner smoked a lot. So the only thing that is holding me ba… --- ## [Fuel pressure test with no test port?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-test-with-no-test-port/169537)
**Author:** [@jspe8437](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jspe8437)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pressure-test-with-no-test-port/169537 "2020-09-04T02:47:33Z")
I got a 2004 Nissan Sentra and I just got the loaner fuel pressure tester from Autozone. Looking to test the fuel pressure on my car. Looking to see if someone has tested the fuel pressure on a car like mine and exactly … --- ## [2002 Kia Spectra doors unlock/lock when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-doors-unlock-lock-when-driving/155150)
**Author:** [@TravisBeller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravisBeller)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-doors-unlock-lock-when-driving/155150 "2020-09-04T02:31:17Z")
Doors will lock/unlock randomly while driving and hazard lights flash a few times. Car alarm will sound when opening the door to get in. Sometimes the lock/unlock situation comes with a one-sound chirp like the alarm tri… --- ## [2016 Kia Sedona locks 3 times when putting into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547)
**Author:** [@Jack-348](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-348)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sedona-locks-3-times-when-putting-into-gear/169547 "2020-09-04T01:50:47Z")
We bought a used 2016 Kia Sedona with only 70k miles on it. Worked great till about a month ago and when you put the car into gear from park, the doors are supposed to lock, but mine lock 3 times, every time. Then a few … --- ## [Seafoam/Now it won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-now-it-wont-start/169538)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seafoam-now-it-wont-start/169538 "2020-09-04T00:46:07Z")
I put seafoam in my gas tank, drove 50 miles. Shut it off and now it won’t start --- ## [How can I disable the auto engine shutoff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-disable-the-auto-engine-shutoff/169534)
**Author:** [@JohnPalmieri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPalmieri)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-i-disable-the-auto-engine-shutoff/169534 "2020-09-03T21:25:04Z")
Has anyone figured out how to disable the auto engine shutoff: --- ## [Hi. I am new to car modding and would like some help from pros](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-i-am-new-to-car-modding-and-would-like-some-help-from-pros/169114)
**Author:** [@dweed384](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dweed384)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hi-i-am-new-to-car-modding-and-would-like-some-help-from-pros/169114 "2020-09-03T13:19:13Z")
Hi. I’m new to car modding and am planning out my choice for mods for my 1973 Plymouth Roadrunner that I am going to be buying and doing all the mods to. I am struggling to pick out a turbocharger and radiator as of righ… --- ## [2003 Buick LeSabre wiper motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-wiper-motors/117698)
**Author:** [@TonyCopas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCopas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-buick-lesabre-wiper-motors/117698 "2020-09-03T04:19:37Z")
I’ve had my 2003 LeSabre for a year and a half. I’ve put 5 wiper motors on it. Three remanufactured. Two new. The reman’s lasted 3 to 4 months. One new one quit after a week. I put a new one on this week. Two days later … --- ## [Close vents to blow smelly air conditioner condensation outhe drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/close-vents-to-blow-smelly-air-conditioner-condensation-outhe-drain/169509)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/close-vents-to-blow-smelly-air-conditioner-condensation-outhe-drain/169509 "2020-09-03T03:07:56Z")
Neighbor complains her air conditioner stinks. When I have time, I plan to get under her RX350 and suck out her air conditioner drain line with our shop vacuum. Until then, I suggested she turn fan on full, outside air… --- ## [Should I get a Tune-Up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-tune-up/169475)
**Author:** [@Hesojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hesojo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-get-a-tune-up/169475 "2020-09-03T01:09:31Z")
Hey everyone. About a year ago I bought a 2014 Toyota Corolla used via dealership with around ~35k miles. Now, it has around 45k miles. At the end of this month, I’m planning on moving out and going from CA to TX. I re… --- ## [Coolant monitor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-monitor/169513)
**Author:** [@Rocky\_197531\_170476](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rocky_197531_170476)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-monitor/169513 "2020-09-03T00:42:25Z")
So when i start the truck 1st thing in the morning, especially in the winter time, my temperature gadget goes through the roof! Yet…it’s not actually over heating, fluid is good. After i drive it about 20/30 miles down… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=453) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=455)