# \#computers **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/computers/2498.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [All sorts of lights, bells, warnings error messages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-lights-bells-warnings-error-messages/185806)
**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-lights-bells-warnings-error-messages/185806 "2022-08-31T23:14:33Z")
2013 GMC Terrain SLT 4-cyl 2.4. Kept in garage 100% of the time, barely ever driven, 15K miles like brand new everything in perfect showroom condition including under the hood. No problems no issues. 1 month ago 5 year … --- ## [Can a SPIDER really cost you $1,440?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-spider-really-cost-you-1-440/157458)
**Author:** [@lindseyarotin\_162667](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindseyarotin_162667)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-spider-really-cost-you-1-440/157458 "2020-01-31T00:07:01Z")
Hey there! I have a 2017 Toyota Corolla iM with 20,000 miles, still under warranty but the 2 year Toyota Care just expired 4 months ago. Recently I took the car to the dealership when the dash indicated there was a col… --- ## [Mysterious windows have a mind of their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712)
**Author:** [@Albie\_Brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albie_Brown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-windows-have-a-mind-of-their-own/140712 "2019-05-22T01:08:59Z")
Hi Car Talk! I’ve started experiencing the supernatural effects of my 1996 Mercedes C280. For a couple months, the driver side window would spontaneously decide to roll itself down, usually at inopportune moments (when r… --- ## [1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD Computer Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-ltd-computer-issues/139625)
**Author:** [@william969](https://community.cartalk.com/u/william969)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-grand-cherokee-ltd-computer-issues/139625 "2019-05-05T15:45:00Z")
I have had the computer on this vehicle repaired twice. Does this vehicle (or jeep as a whole) have issues with computer systems? --- ## [Does ECU failure twice mean I bought a lemon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-ecu-failure-twice-mean-i-bought-a-lemon/123638)
**Author:** [@Gretel13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gretel13)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-ecu-failure-twice-mean-i-bought-a-lemon/123638 "2018-08-26T07:45:00Z")
I need help from someone who knows more about cars than l do. I bought my 2017 Honda CR-V in April 2017. 9 days after I bought it, it just stopped working. It wouldn’t start at all. The dealer told me that the whole comp… --- ## [Does anyone have access to the entertainment system firmware updates for a 2015 impreza?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-access-to-the-entertainment-system-firmware-updates-for-a-2015-impreza/116294)
**Author:** [@Mikeloeven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikeloeven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-have-access-to-the-entertainment-system-firmware-updates-for-a-2015-impreza/116294 "2018-04-26T03:34:56Z")
I recently purchased a new 2015 impreza and it was having some problems with Bluetooth audio. I am trying to update the device firmware and spoke with a representative at Subaru who provided me with a service bulletin nu… --- ## [2007 Toyota ECM (Computer) Needs to be replaced with no help from Toyota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-ecm-computer-needs-to-be-replaced-with-no-help-from-toyota/49534)
**Author:** [@jmeisch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmeisch)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-ecm-computer-needs-to-be-replaced-with-no-help-from-toyota/49534 "2017-02-08T01:50:55Z")
I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla. Unfortunetly my warranty is up. Big surprise huh? Anyway I need a new ECM and the dealership wants to charge me $700.00 to replace it. I was wondering if this is something I could replace… --- ## [Instrument cluster problems in a 2002 S80 volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-problems-in-a-2002-s80-volvo/88647)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-problems-in-a-2002-s80-volvo/88647 "2015-01-12T06:59:35Z")
This has been a wonderful car to say the least. Has about 150K on it and it drives like a champ. Recently the instrument cluster went out, sometimes it will randomly work but 9/10 times it's off. When I used it to jump s… --- ## [Shifting/Flooding problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-flooding-problems/88078)
**Author:** [@AustinKP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AustinKP)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-flooding-problems/88078 "2014-11-16T22:59:29Z")
First, a little background......My dad's 2006 Hyundai Elantra had a thermostat malfunction, causing the radiator to crack and the head to warp. We took care of the thermostat and radiator our selves, but took it to the d… --- ## [99 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls/86137)
**Author:** [@tbracken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbracken)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls/86137 "2014-07-21T18:29:52Z")
I bought my jeep about a year ago, and have had major problems with the computer system. My car wouldn't start for days on end, and then one day would start right up. I just went ahead and replaced the whole computer, wi… --- ## [BMW 2005 535d electrical power and computer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2005-535d-electrical-power-and-computer-problems/85432)
**Author:** [@Slancio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slancio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2005-535d-electrical-power-and-computer-problems/85432 "2014-06-14T19:26:08Z")
My BMW 535d seems to be having power issues. While driving the computer fails... I loose all systems... Auto trans, steering, brakes, tire monitor, GPS etc. Sometimes all the indicator lights flash. I need to pull over… --- ## [Really? Is this possibly true?-ALL car batteries die after 3-5 days?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-is-this-possibly-true-all-car-batteries-die-after-3-5-days/82811)
**Author:** [@cj2speak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cj2speak)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/really-is-this-possibly-true-all-car-batteries-die-after-3-5-days/82811 "2013-12-27T18:29:21Z")
Soooo, I had a family emergency and had to leave my new 2103 Chrysler (2650 miles on it) in the long-term parking lot for 18 days. Despite the crazy parking bill, I also had a dead battery when I returned. I thought, … --- ## [How many computers in a typical car - 1990? 2000? Today?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-computers-in-a-typical-car-1990-2000-today/68097)
**Author:** [@jcohen71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jcohen71)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-computers-in-a-typical-car-1990-2000-today/68097 "2011-09-23T16:13:49Z")
I am designing a poster to highlight the number of computers that are in a typical car today. One portion of the poster has a technical diagram showing the location of some common computers (ECM, ABS, Airbags, etc). I'd… --- ## [Mercury Mountaineer 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-2004/67201)
**Author:** [@Rigmarole1212](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rigmarole1212)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercury-mountaineer-2004/67201 "2011-08-19T01:20:45Z")
I have a Mercury Mountaineer 2004 and have been having problems for the past 3/4 years, but only in the hot summer and only it has been driven previously in the day. The dam SUV wont start. No sound at all, doesn't turn … --- ## [Jetta code question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-code-question/63992)
**Author:** [@kamuron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamuron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-code-question/63992 "2011-05-03T01:19:35Z")
I have a 2003 VW Jetta TDI and the check engine light has been staying on solid (not flashing) for a couple of months. I took it to my local dealer who tested the computer and said that it was the thermostat and a relat… --- ## [New "Computer" Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-computer-needed/62982)
**Author:** [@arrowood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arrowood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-computer-needed/62982 "2011-03-25T21:22:53Z")
My car would start, drive some 35 miles, and after a wait of an hour, wouldn't start again. The battery was replaced and the next day, same problem. The alternator and starter test fine and I am told that the problem i… --- ## ['01 Dodge Intrepid keeps dying while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-dodge-intrepid-keeps-dying-while-driving/62394)
**Author:** [@benson17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benson17)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/01-dodge-intrepid-keeps-dying-while-driving/62394 "2011-03-08T20:59:10Z")
My 01 Dodge Intrepid has a year old rebuilt engine and a yr. old master computer. Past two months, just dies while driving. Try to start and just turns over and over and over. Once it sits for two days, it will start … --- ## [93 cutlass ciera computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-computer/61981)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-computer/61981 "2011-03-01T04:38:00Z")
How do I replace the computer in the 93 cutlass ciera, 3.3 engine 6 cylinder,.I see the computer is behind the glove box..but a very tight spot..any suggestions on how to get it out please? thank you, Frankzee --- ## [93 cutlass ciera 3.3 computer location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-3-3-computer-location/61490)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-3-3-computer-location/61490 "2011-02-28T03:32:14Z")
please anyone know the computer location on the 93 cutlass Ciera S 3.3 6 cyliner? Thank you..very much.. Sincerely Frank zee --- ## [Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes/60213)
**Author:** [@warrencc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/warrencc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/codes/60213 "2011-01-21T04:27:06Z")
I have an '89 F150 and want to buy a code reader for it. Are the OBD2 code readers widely available backward compatible? Will they read the OBD1 codes from my truck? Also is there a reliable site for reviews on code … --- ## [Engine Trouble Code False Positives Causing Unneeded Work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-trouble-code-false-positives-causing-unneeded-work/59831)
**Author:** [@rmsiegel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmsiegel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-trouble-code-false-positives-causing-unneeded-work/59831 "2011-01-12T15:09:21Z")
I brought my Passat in to my local VW dealer for a 120,000 mile service. The check engine light was on and had been on for about 4-5 days prior to the service. They did the 120,000 mile service. They recommended doing a … --- ## [Onboard computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onboard-computer/59216)
**Author:** [@alanab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alanab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/onboard-computer/59216 "2010-12-28T17:52:57Z")
I have a 2001 Mazda Tribute. Though the vehicle runs fine the check engine light has been on for about 3 months. My local service station told me that I need a new ECM and have found a reconditioned one for little mone… --- ## [Computer Diagnostics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-diagnostics/59066)
**Author:** [@rogerbebwa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerbebwa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/computer-diagnostics/59066 "2010-12-22T23:07:52Z")
Hi! I have a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country van. Yesterday it would turn over and then die. It did this a couple times and then wouldn't turn over. Nothing electrical -- doors, windows, etc. would work. We had it towed… --- ## [O/D off light on dash intermittent, no overdrive when this happens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-off-light-on-dash-intermittent-no-overdrive-when-this-happens/58278)
**Author:** [@mikalynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikalynn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2010, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o-d-off-light-on-dash-intermittent-no-overdrive-when-this-happens/58278 "2010-12-05T05:02:40Z")
Our 98 van has been in a transmission shop for 2 weeks now. Had diagnosis and was told by a shop that "does not do" transmissions, only electrical, that the transmission thrust plate is not responding to the shift signa… --- ## [Nav system trip computer randomly zeroes current odo and MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nav-system-trip-computer-randomly-zeroes-current-odo-and-mpg/57569)
**Author:** [@gabegold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabegold)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nav-system-trip-computer-randomly-zeroes-current-odo-and-mpg/57569 "2010-11-15T00:16:12Z")
2007 Honda Accord V6 6-speed stick, love it. When new, navigation system had a problem; dealer swapped out computer for a new one and it's mostly great. Except: occasionally trip computer zeroes out current mileage and M… --- ## [Do I really need new computer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-new-computer/42136)
**Author:** [@marilynclare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marilynclare)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-really-need-new-computer/42136 "2010-01-16T20:42:31Z")
During cold December weather, manual transmission 2000 Civic stalled immediately after it started and I had to keep feathering the gas pedal to keep it going. Kept stalling as I drove home whenever I put in clutch and b… --- ## [03 Audi A6 2.7t quattro computer display on dash went blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-audi-a6-2-7t-quattro-computer-display-on-dash-went-blank/55620)
**Author:** [@A6owner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A6owner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-audi-a6-2-7t-quattro-computer-display-on-dash-went-blank/55620 "2010-09-26T19:21:51Z")
I have a 2003 Audi A6 2.7t quattro sedan. After a recent fill-up I hit the resent button for the on-board computer to zero out the info (miles to empty, the avg mpg, avg mph, hours driven, etc.) like I've done many times… --- ## [Instrument cluster fried](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-fried/55588)
**Author:** [@shepodd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shepodd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/instrument-cluster-fried/55588 "2010-09-25T22:32:15Z")
AAA jumped my car and after that the onboard monitor and some guages stopped working. BMW wants $1000 to fix because the "instrument cluster is fried". I have submitted a damage claim with AAA but don't have much faith. --- ## [1997 F250 diesel computer fried again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-diesel-computer-fried-again/55587)
**Author:** [@75newport](https://community.cartalk.com/u/75newport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-f250-diesel-computer-fried-again/55587 "2010-09-25T20:43:07Z")
I have just replaced the computer on my Ford F250 Diesel pickup for the 3rd time - the 4th computer counting the original. The truck has 129,000 miles. I've been told that the problem is moisture - actually water - get… --- ## [Odd happenings, possible haunting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-happenings-possible-haunting/55212)
**Author:** [@12695Caseroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/12695Caseroad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-happenings-possible-haunting/55212 "2010-09-16T23:33:30Z")
I have a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with 25,000 miles. When I get home after driving about 60 minutes, I'll leave the car running, get out and open the sliding van door and unload my books. If I get back in the car, before… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/computers/2498.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=computers)