# \#intermittent **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/intermittent/324.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Brake Warning Light On, then Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-on-then-off/38779)
**Author:** [@bardiferous](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bardiferous)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-warning-light-on-then-off/38779 "2019-12-18T00:55:10Z")
The first time the brake warning light came on, I stopped the car (gratefully so) and checked the fluid. It's pretty clear, and in the middle between Min & Max. Oh, this is a 1995 Toyota T100 base model - manual tr… --- ## [Air conditioning intermittently blowing warm air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-intermittently-blowing-warm-air/87240)
**Author:** [@JMU1992](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JMU1992)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-intermittently-blowing-warm-air/87240 "2019-10-09T21:49:30Z")
We have a 2010 honda Odyssey and we are experiencing some air conditioning problems. The ac went out on us about 6 months ago so we had the compressor replaced. A few weeks after that the ac would intermittently start bl… --- ## ['89 Camry intermittent starting issue (driving me crazy!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-intermittent-starting-issue-driving-me-crazy/80677)
**Author:** [@TimTheSloth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimTheSloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-intermittent-starting-issue-driving-me-crazy/80677 "2017-02-27T14:42:35Z")
I have a 1989 Camry that my dad bought new when I was 4 years old. It has 310k miles on it so it obviously comes up with some quirky issues from time to time but generally speaking it still runs well and still gets over … --- ## [Strange Car Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise/92030)
**Author:** [@Josho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise/92030 "2015-12-23T21:09:32Z")
Hello, My Car has been making a noise that comes and goes. It seems to be dependent on the speed of the engine and coming from under the hood. It can come for an hour and then dissapear for a week, then come back etc. … --- ## [Loose steering...but it's intermittent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-but-its-intermittent/91054)
**Author:** [@Bucket2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bucket2000)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-steering-but-its-intermittent/91054 "2015-09-03T04:22:01Z")
2000 Honda Civic DX, green, four doors, 91,000 miles. A few weeks ago I noticed that the steering wheel was loose when driving but only about 30% of the time--didn't seem to be related to whether the car was warmed up o… --- ## [Intermittent Car Stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-car-stereo/89081)
**Author:** [@simonfabris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/simonfabris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-car-stereo/89081 "2015-02-19T17:10:29Z")
I have a Ford Mondeo (UK) and recently the car stereo started turning itself off at random intervals. I cant work out why? I could be stationery in my car with the engine running and it will turn off intermittently, I co… --- ## [1993 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Mystery Intermittent Engine Failure - Dropping out & revving up & stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-1-8l-mystery-intermittent-engine-failure-dropping-out-revving-up-stall/86942)
**Author:** [@amberjade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amberjade)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-toyota-corolla-1-8l-mystery-intermittent-engine-failure-dropping-out-revving-up-stall/86942 "2014-10-27T10:12:56Z")
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! I have a 1993 Toyota Corolla 1.8L Automatic Engine model 7FAE conundrum I REALLY need your genius help on... The car intermittently tries to stall. The engine drops out, like it is … --- ## [Cylinder not firing, then suddenly started firing again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-not-firing-then-suddenly-started-firing-again/86241)
**Author:** [@jabr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jabr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-not-firing-then-suddenly-started-firing-again/86241 "2014-07-28T03:10:22Z")
I took my car into the shop when the "Check Engine" light came on. I noticed the engine was running a little rough, and the mechanic told me the code said one of the cylinders wasn't firing. He checked the spark plug, th… --- ## [2004 solora air conditioner not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-solora-air-conditioner-not-working/85767)
**Author:** [@toyoguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyoguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2014, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-solora-air-conditioner-not-working/85767 "2014-07-03T16:35:30Z")
185K Miles and after driving about 45-60 minutes the AC stops blowing cold air. The blower inside the car runs, the clutch is still engaged on the compressor yet only warm air is blowing through the vents. If the car sit… --- ## [2001 Dodge Durango Clunking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-clunking/85460)
**Author:** [@Joe\_A](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-durango-clunking/85460 "2014-06-16T20:13:51Z")
My 2001 Dodge Durango has an intermittent clunking that seems to correlate to the wheels rotating and happens: at low speeds (0-5 mph)... however, it has gotten worse if I drive continuously for an hour and then stop. It… --- ## [1995 Lexus ES300 Intermittent Starting Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es300-intermittent-starting-issue/84594)
**Author:** [@rmullen89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmullen89)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-lexus-es300-intermittent-starting-issue/84594 "2014-04-14T06:13:18Z")
Hi All, I'm a long time forum reader but never a contributor. I have a 1995 Lexus ES300 with 130,000 miles. This car is basically a rebadged Camry of the same vintage. Occasionally, when the car sits for extended period… --- ## [95 Dodge 1500 318 Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-1500-318-stalls/71817)
**Author:** [@robmm76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robmm76)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-dodge-1500-318-stalls/71817 "2012-04-07T19:50:08Z")
About a month ago, driving at steady highway speed, level terrain, truck goes thump, like a hard shift, then runs normally. This happened a couple of times then one morning the engine died completely. I pulled over, st… --- ## [Where's My Power Steering?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-my-power-steering/70454)
**Author:** [@bearpuf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bearpuf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-my-power-steering/70454 "2012-01-16T02:26:22Z")
My wife started the 2000 Toyota Sienna yesterday morning (temp about 30 degrees Farenheit), warmed the engine for about 30 seconds and drove a block to the stop sign. As she made a left hand turn she was in sudden shock … --- ## [Power Steering "grinding" that can be made to go away...temporarily. 97 Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-grinding-that-can-be-made-to-go-away-temporarily-97-tacoma/69171)
**Author:** [@Motoryogurt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Motoryogurt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-grinding-that-can-be-made-to-go-away-temporarily-97-tacoma/69171 "2011-11-02T23:32:57Z")
Whenever I start my 97 Toyota Tacoma after its been sitting for awhile (generally over night), the power steering pump makes an awful grinding noise. You can hear it even without turning the wheel, though turning it mak… --- ## [Intermittent A/C in 1995 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c-in-1995-camry/64889)
**Author:** [@ns151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ns151)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-a-c-in-1995-camry/64889 "2011-05-23T06:58:15Z")
I have a 1995 Toyota Camry. For the past two years or so, the A/C has been running intermittently. If the car has not been operating for a while (like overnight), the A/C will usually turn on at start-up and will run nor… --- ## [Intermittent Ignition Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-ignition-problem/64215)
**Author:** [@dbrennan24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbrennan24)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-ignition-problem/64215 "2011-04-30T15:22:24Z")
I have a 2000 VW Jetta 1.8T that is having an intermittent ignition problem. The problem first occurred just over one month ago and has been happening with increasing frequency since then. Basically, the problem is tha… --- ## [Hard starting audi a4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-audi-a4/63940)
**Author:** [@marvin240z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marvin240z)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting-audi-a4/63940 "2011-04-22T19:09:21Z")
I own a 1997 Audi A4 Quattro with about 131,000 miles. Recent problem. Intermittent- engine cranks but car will not start. Fuel pump, fuel filter, and relay replaced. My mechanics are stumped. Problem seems to appear wh… --- ## [02 Explorer XLT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-explorer-xlt/63359)
**Author:** [@wnnafsh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wnnafsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-explorer-xlt/63359 "2011-04-04T23:22:15Z")
very intermittent problem...I can start and drive my 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L w/AC 115k miles. Then shut down try to start it back up. It turns over but doesn't start up. I can let the car sit 30-40 minutes and it… --- ## [Squeaking wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-wheel/62426)
**Author:** [@meredithcarole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meredithcarole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-wheel/62426 "2011-03-10T16:02:12Z")
My 8-year-old (2003), 134k mile Nissan Maxima has a new quirk. When the car is started from completely cold (as in over night), there is a distinctive intermittent squeaking noise (think water being rubbed against glass… --- ## [1995 Pathfinder won't start ... but only sometimes!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pathfinder-wont-start-but-only-sometimes/62075)
**Author:** [@naldosf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naldosf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-pathfinder-wont-start-but-only-sometimes/62075 "2011-03-10T15:14:31Z")
We have a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder (automatic) that is having trouble starting. We can't find a pattern to when it starts and when it doesn't start so we can't diagnose the problem. When it doesn't start, here's what… --- ## [Dodge Durango Intermittent Turn Signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-intermittent-turn-signal/37457)
**Author:** [@Durango\_Blues](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Durango_Blues)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-durango-intermittent-turn-signal/37457 "2011-02-15T02:18:32Z")
1999 Dodge Durango V8 - I love my truck! What are the possible solutions to fix an intermittent turn signal? It seems there should be a process of elimination where a mechanic would start with the most likely … --- ## [Volvo intermittent Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-intermittent-vibration/61130)
**Author:** [@WillWeb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WillWeb79)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-intermittent-vibration/61130 "2011-02-13T05:08:06Z")
I've checked the wheel bearings, lug nuts and wheel balance. Sometimes the car will shimmy or vibrate not in the steering wheel and not all the time. It will vibrate for a day or two, then nothing, then vibrate again. It… --- ## [HALP! Mysterious, intermittent ignition problem -- '00 Expedition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halp-mysterious-intermittent-ignition-problem-00-expedition/60545)
**Author:** [@Vrooom-Vroom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vrooom-Vroom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/halp-mysterious-intermittent-ignition-problem-00-expedition/60545 "2011-01-28T00:55:07Z")
My husband's 2000 Ford Expedition has 94K miles and has been very well maintained. For the past few months, it's been having intermittent ignition problems. It'll start up fine for a few days, and then suddenly will ne… --- ## [1996 Subaru outback 4cyl misfire code 0301, 0303](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-outback-4cyl-misfire-code-0301-0303/60480)
**Author:** [@fordx4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fordx4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-subaru-outback-4cyl-misfire-code-0301-0303/60480 "2011-01-26T11:07:00Z")
This is my friend's car and I have never looked under a Subaru hood before. She is getting an intermittent check engine light with codes for cylinder misfires on one and three. Today, I inspected the plugs and all … --- ## [Intermittent starting 97 Nissan Pathfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-97-nissan-pathfinder/59108)
**Author:** [@normanj4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/normanj4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-97-nissan-pathfinder/59108 "2010-12-26T16:50:56Z")
My 97 Pathfinder will fail to start about once per month. The battery is good, the dash lights go on, but nothing happens when I turn it to the "crank" position. If the car sits overnight, it will start the next day. --- ## [?94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Intermittent Starting Problems and Low Idle RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-intermittent-starting-problems-and-low-idle-rpm/58826)
**Author:** [@rrock907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrock907)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2010, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-jeep-grand-cherokee-laredo-intermittent-starting-problems-and-low-idle-rpm/58826 "2010-12-18T19:33:18Z")
I have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4 4.0L 6cylinder with 125k miles. First, my Jeep idles at around 200rpm (the first line on the tach.), is this normal? I have had the Jeep for almost 2 years and it has always… --- ## [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… --- ## [Rav4 stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-stalling/57045)
**Author:** [@apauld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apauld)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rav4-stalling/57045 "2010-11-02T16:21:57Z")
I have a 2008 Toyota RAV4 (4cyl). Intermittently while driving it while just stall. It starts right up again but it will stall while driving or stopped at a red light. There is no pattern to it. I took it into an indepen… --- ## [Toyota wouldn't start on Utah mountain top (aired 10/30/2010)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-wouldnt-start-on-utah-mountain-top-aired-10-30-2010/56983)
**Author:** [@jaernst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaernst)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-wouldnt-start-on-utah-mountain-top-aired-10-30-2010/56983 "2010-10-31T16:56:24Z")
Caller states that after she and her husband ride in their 1989 Toyota to top of mountain, the car wouldn't restart until an hour passed. She mentions an individual who came out of nowhere and told them to retry starting… --- ## [Intermittent total loss of power - fixable by slamming hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-total-loss-of-power-fixable-by-slamming-hood/55511)
**Author:** [@jerrymaynor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrymaynor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-total-loss-of-power-fixable-by-slamming-hood/55511 "2010-10-08T19:38:13Z")
I have a '99 Sebring jxi convertible with about 150K miles on it. Starting about a year ago, every 6 to 8 weeks when I got into the car there was no power (as in no battery). I would fiddle randomly under the hood, close… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/intermittent/324.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=intermittent)