# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=772 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 773 --- ## [CV Axle: Reman or New for 1990 Honda?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-reman-or-new-for-1990-honda/143365)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-reman-or-new-for-1990-honda/143365 "2019-07-01T04:34:57Z")
1990 Acura Integra Wondering if I should get a Reman or New CV Axle (half - right front)? I may not keep the car for long. Boot can not be replaced as it is making a cracking sound. I recently acquired the car. Reman o… --- ## [1979 Ford F-150 u-joints](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-f-150-u-joints/143379)
**Author:** [@JayBlue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayBlue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-ford-f-150-u-joints/143379 "2019-07-01T04:08:21Z")
I have a 1979 Ford F150. I changed the u-joints recently and had a very curious experience that I hope you may be able to explain. After I removed the two old u-joints and dropped the drive shaft, I went to the local p… --- ## [Car Talk column about long-term parking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-column-about-long-term-parking/143217)
**Author:** [@WilliamDerryberry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamDerryberry)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-column-about-long-term-parking/143217 "2019-07-01T03:06:14Z")
Re your June 28, 2019 article, “Long-term parking doesn’t have to drain your power.” (Fredericksburg, Virginia, The Free Lance-Star). A convenient solar batter minder will do the trick and you don’t need to get grease o… --- ## [09 Impala Transmission Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-impala-transmission-issues/143388)
**Author:** [@nicsairlines\_154017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nicsairlines_154017)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-impala-transmission-issues/143388 "2019-07-01T01:37:54Z")
Background: The vehicle in question is a stock 2009 Chevrolet Impala with the 3.5L engine and 4T65E transaxle. It has around 125,000 miles on it. There is no check engine light, and I haven’t been able to pull any troub… --- ## [2013 Ford Edge won’t crank when the tank is full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-won-t-crank-when-the-tank-is-full/143000)
**Author:** [@Lisa35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisa35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-edge-won-t-crank-when-the-tank-is-full/143000 "2019-07-01T01:33:17Z")
If I fill the tank to full , when you try to crank it , it will not crank the first time - it sounds like the bendix or starter is stuck. When you try to crank again it will be is still a little hesitate and then after … --- ## [Open exhaust & burned valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-exhaust-burned-valves/65436)
**Author:** [@noctrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noctrl)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/open-exhaust-burned-valves/65436 "2019-07-01T00:51:02Z")
A number of times on the show it has been mentioned that an exhaust system without back pressure can lead to burned valves, notably the exhaust valve. I've talked to a few friends with auto experience and they agree thi… --- ## [2017 GMC Canyon - will my problem come back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-will-my-problem-come-back/143381)
**Author:** [@Leslie35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leslie35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-will-my-problem-come-back/143381 "2019-07-01T00:41:28Z")
I have an 8L45 transmission in my 4x4 pickup truck. At 6211 miles I took my truck to Stoops Dealership. They said my Torque Converter was Bad and they replaced it with another. My replacement Torque Converter went Bad a… --- ## [Wheelchair lift too low on Honda Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-lift-too-low-on-honda-odyssey/143303)
**Author:** [@luckpro\_149646](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckpro_149646)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheelchair-lift-too-low-on-honda-odyssey/143303 "2019-07-01T00:05:25Z")
Hi, I had my son’s wheelchair lift installed on a new hitch for my 2010 Honda Odyssey. The lift bar where it comes out of the hitch is so low to the ground that it hits the driveway and I have to slow down to get over l… --- ## [1995 GMC Sierra 1500 shuts down after driving a few miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sierra-1500-shuts-down-after-driving-a-few-miles/143373)
**Author:** [@LarryGincerowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryGincerowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-gmc-sierra-1500-shuts-down-after-driving-a-few-miles/143373 "2019-06-30T21:45:59Z")
I have a 1995 GMC serra that shut down after driving a few miles, when it cools down I can restart it and it shut down again. I had my mechanic working on this for 4 weeks now. What are the possible auses? --- ## [Light clunk and rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-clunk-and-rattle/143367)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Buck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris_Buck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-clunk-and-rattle/143367 "2019-06-30T21:10:58Z")
I own a 2005 saturn vue. Whenever you go down a rough gravel road there is a rattle pretty constant the whole time, can feel in the steering wheel. You get the same rattle going 55+ and applying the brakes. The car also … --- ## [2015 Honda Fit - multiple error lights at once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-multiple-error-lights-at-once/143359)
**Author:** [@LindaFay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaFay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-fit-multiple-error-lights-at-once/143359 "2019-06-30T20:42:23Z")
I have a 2015 honda fit with 12,000 miles. When i started to drive several system lights came on. engine malfunction VSA system electric power steering and tire pressure. I’ve have tire pressure come on before when th… --- ## [2016 Ford F-150 rear brakes locking in cold temps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-rear-brakes-locking-in-cold-temps/143329)
**Author:** [@PaulOwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulOwen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-rear-brakes-locking-in-cold-temps/143329 "2019-06-30T19:33:41Z")
When the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit or so, my rear brakes lock in the engaged position if I use the parking brake. When I release the parking brake, the pedal seems to come up with the usual spring te… --- ## [Three problems: 2007 Mercury Mariner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-problems-2007-mercury-mariner/143348)
**Author:** [@Watson29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watson29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-problems-2007-mercury-mariner/143348 "2019-06-30T19:20:10Z")
2007 Mercury Mariner , Problem 1, car alarm goes off when in the Sun. I have to leave car unlocked all day , especiall in the Summer. I lock the car at nite and once sun goes down in the summer. Problem 2 just started. … --- ## [Do I really need a new coolant expansion tank in my 2013 Jetta?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-coolant-expansion-tank-in-my-2013-jetta/143226)
**Author:** [@Serena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serena)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-a-new-coolant-expansion-tank-in-my-2013-jetta/143226 "2019-06-30T19:19:43Z")
Took my Jetta to the dealer for another problem and he told me there are mixed colors of coolant in my car and it’s brown and muddy and therefore I need a whole new coolant expansion tank ($150) plus flushing the coolant… --- ## [C0040 code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0040-code/142854)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/c0040-code/142854 "2019-06-29T14:22:01Z")
Abs code C0040 is RF sensor circuit. Common GM issue and lots of replies are for actual wire harness and not the sensor in wheel. The short harness from wheel bearing to plug at fender liner is 18”. How about the next ha… --- ## [2009 Nissan Frontier - Ongoing problem is not the O2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-frontier-ongoing-problem-is-not-the-o2-sensor/142838)
**Author:** [@NormandLevesque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NormandLevesque)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-frontier-ongoing-problem-is-not-the-o2-sensor/142838 "2019-06-30T17:33:30Z")
When I dismount my vehicle, sometimes there is no contact or the engine runs but without starting. When that happens, I have to try several times before the engine starts up. I think it could be an electrical defect in… --- ## [Where did the white smoke come from?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-did-the-white-smoke-come-from/143322)
**Author:** [@TumusiimeBillyPatrick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TumusiimeBillyPatrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-did-the-white-smoke-come-from/143322 "2019-06-30T15:45:17Z")
we have a toyota supercustom model 1996. I was shocked to be told that it was emitting white dense exhaust smoke. I told the driver to park so that we can identify the reason for this. I only found a burst side wall on t… --- ## [2013 Dodge Durango - Rear noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-durango-rear-noise/143318)
**Author:** [@chris48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chris48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-durango-rear-noise/143318 "2019-06-30T15:42:56Z")
when you accelerate clucking noise from back rear end of car by drive train --- ## [1997 Chevrolet Camaro - temperature climbs at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-camaro-temperature-climbs-at-low-speeds/143305)
**Author:** [@RandyRollins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandyRollins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-chevrolet-camaro-temperature-climbs-at-low-speeds/143305 "2019-06-30T15:40:37Z")
The temp on my 97 camaro 3.8 creeps up in traffic or at a long idle but goes down on the open road. The fans run and I noticed that when the air temp cools down it works plenty normal. Could it be a somewhat clogged radi… --- ## [1992 Jeep Wrangler won’t stay running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-wrangler-won-t-stay-running/143338)
**Author:** [@joeweber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeweber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-wrangler-won-t-stay-running/143338 "2019-06-30T15:37:38Z")
my 92 wrangler wont stay running, I’ve replaced everything and it starts for a couple seconds and then dies --- ## [Clunking noise in 2019 Ford F-150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2019-ford-f-150/143336)
**Author:** [@andyramcharran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyramcharran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-noise-in-2019-ford-f-150/143336 "2019-06-30T15:00:39Z")
very loud clunking noise on up shift and down shift between 4th and 7th gears. feels like transmission going to fall off. GA, US --- ## [2011 Toyota Prius - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-wont-start/143250)
**Author:** [@CarlosRobles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlosRobles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-wont-start/143250 "2019-06-29T22:29:56Z")
I installed new auxiliary battery ( I buy at the Toyota dealer ) and still no start, only start with jump --- ## [2009 Subaru Forester - Time for a new one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-time-for-a-new-one/143149)
**Author:** [@MollyGras-Usry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MollyGras-Usry)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-time-for-a-new-one/143149 "2019-06-30T13:29:53Z")
I’m wondering if it’s time to trade in my car for a new one? It currently has 157,000 miles and needs $5000-6000 worth of work between the front end struts, sway bar and lower control arms, and the head gasket leaking oi… --- ## [In need of Radiator to Heater core hose Diagrams 93 Jetta 2.0L Gas 5 speed manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-radiator-to-heater-core-hose-diagrams-93-jetta-2-0l-gas-5-speed-manual/143145)
**Author:** [@13thwave79\_153863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/13thwave79_153863)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-radiator-to-heater-core-hose-diagrams-93-jetta-2-0l-gas-5-speed-manual/143145 "2019-06-30T13:23:50Z")
I Got a 1993 Jetta 4 door 2.0L 5 speed manual transmission Gas Vehicle, Unfortunately though The Hoses Running through the Firewall from Heater core to Engine compartment Were Cut in Engine bay Just out of the firewall. … --- ## [Is this “decarb” service necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-decarb-service-necessary/143279)
**Author:** [@KeithHalliday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithHalliday)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-decarb-service-necessary/143279 "2019-06-30T05:04:50Z")
I drive a 2006 Dodge Durango with a 5.7L Hemi engine. As I only use it for my fishing trips between Arizona and Montana, it only has 31,000 miles 95% of which are highway miles. During a service visit, my Dodge dealer … --- ## [2009 Honda Fit - which transmission sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-which-transmission-sensor/143193)
**Author:** [@LADONNADENIS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LADONNADENIS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-fit-which-transmission-sensor/143193 "2019-06-30T04:32:53Z")
According to the car code reader, my transmission sensor is bad. Also, my transmission slips at speeds over 45. How can I determine which sensor needs to be changed? --- ## [2004 Ford Thunderbird - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-thunderbird-jerks/143104)
**Author:** [@j.l.smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.l.smith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-thunderbird-jerks/143104 "2019-06-30T04:17:16Z")
Transmission jerks and lurches into all gears. Problem started without any prior warning, one day fine, the next rough shifting. --- ## [Hills & transmission stress](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hills-transmission-stress/143219)
**Author:** [@JOHNREIMANN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNREIMANN)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hills-transmission-stress/143219 "2019-06-30T03:59:09Z")
Dear Car Talk: I have a 2014 Prius. I live in Oakland, CA at an elevation that is 98 ft. above sea level. To get to my house, I have to drive up hill about 75 ft. I can either take a route that takes me up a steep hill … --- ## [How do I test an alternator while the car is running?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-test-an-alternator-while-the-car-is-running/143313)
**Author:** [@Sandra05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-test-an-alternator-while-the-car-is-running/143313 "2019-06-30T03:25:28Z")
Quick test for alternator while car is running --- ## [2011 RAM 1500 - Where is fan control circuit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-where-is-fan-control-circuit/142746)
**Author:** [@Matt09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt09)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-where-is-fan-control-circuit/142746 "2019-06-30T00:17:39Z")
Dodge ram 2011 with code PO481 fan 2 control circuit, does anyone know where this fan control circuit is located? [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=771) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=773)