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The rattling and stuttering generally stop within about 2 minutes, or the first half-mile of driving. Any thoughts on what it could be? Stuttering in the past has turned out to be loose spark plugs, but I've checked those.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131693.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131693.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131692.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131692.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131691.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131691.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131690.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131690.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131689.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131689.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131688.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131688.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131687.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131687.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131686.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131686.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131685.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131685.page GMT Does anyone have any ideas?]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131684.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131684.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131683.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131683.page GMT I took the car into the dealer, but this is an intermittant problem and the wipers were working when I went in. They will switch between working normally and the problems described above seemingly at random. I am having trouble getting the problem diagnosed because there is no way of knowing if they will be mis-behaving when they go in. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had this problem or has any idea of what might be going on.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131682.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131682.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131681.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131681.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131680.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131680.page GMT What do you think?
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Thanks!]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131676.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131676.page GMT Thanks, Clueless102]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131675.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131675.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131674.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131674.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131673.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131673.page GMT
Here's what I like so far:
*Pontiac Vibe, but hard to find manual transmission.
*Matrix - meh.
*2004-plus Prius, but don't know about reliability once they are aging, expensive.
*2003+ Rav4
*Mazda wagons - don't know much about them. Assumed mazda unreliable in past.
*Subarus - ok, but don't like lower mpg.

Your comments, please? Thanks. ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131672.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131672.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131671.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131671.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131670.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131670.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131669.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131669.page GMT
Ｉlisten to you show regularly, and I enjoy it every week.

I have been driving 1987 VW Golf for more than fifteen years. This car has many troubles but I have figure out so far.

Recently I found that an Auxiliary Air Valve that this car has is not working well.

On the many web site, many parts seller show that they have this valve, but actually they do not have it. I asked VW dealers that exist near me of course.

If you know any parts sellers that have this Valve, will you let me know?

VW Parts number is 049 133 453, also this is Bosch Auxiliary Air Valve 0280140145.

In Germany, they may have it. But I can’ t buy it since I can’t read Germany.

And there are several Bosch Auxiliary Air Valve only the number are different. Am I able to use those valves tuning air and fuel? If you know, will you let me know?


Sincerely,

Kaoru Matsuzawa
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Can you suggest what might be going on, and is there anything that I can do to set things right, other than spray painting graffiti on the Service Bay doors?
Thanks very much and Thanks too for Car Talk and all the smiles......... Roger
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Second problem, the heater blower only works on high.

The heat works great. I do not hear liquid moving behind the dash like I had on a Mazada that had the heater core go out. So what gives with the radiator smell and what do I do about the blower only working on high?]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131663.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131663.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131662.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131662.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131661.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131661.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131660.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131660.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131659.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131659.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131658.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131658.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131657.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131657.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131656.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131656.page GMT How often should I change the engine oil/filter and transmission fluid.
I currently change the engine oil/filter every 6 months, still on the original transmission fluid. The truck as the towing option included (IE a transmission and oil cooler) ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131655.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131655.page GMT Yesterday 11-05-2009, my 1990 Buick Century Limited broke down. It went into a rough Idle, then just stopped running, engine stopped. It then restarted after a couple of minutes, and let out some dirty exhaust,alchohol smelling and shooting out some like oil pigments?? Then cut out again and the check engine light came on along, with the check oil light. Please help!!! =)

The car has oil at right level on dipstick, has a new air filter, and alternator. I did an oil filter and change at the end of September, so this is very new and all of the sudden. =(]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131654.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131654.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131653.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131653.page GMT
So i have decided to add the cd player as a stand alone. I imagine it is as simple as running pwr, grnd and speakers?

Thanks.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131652.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131652.page GMT
Despite going against what I felt the problem was, the mechanic replaced the battery. Still had the problem a couple days later.

Next time, he bypassed the sensor on the clutch (this is on a '03 Chev S10, red (does that help? ;-) Seemed to do the trick, for a couple days.

Went back the third time and he replaced the wiring (ignition) harness in the steering column. (It was the next least expensive part to replace). From the beginning he insisted that it COULD be the starter--very costly.

Well, for a couple weeks I thought that did the trick. Again, sometimes it will not start when I first turn the key.

I don't know if this is related or not, but when it won't start, I jiggle the shifter, sometimes change gears, and then it starts. Coincidence or related?

I don't want to spend another $300-400 if it is not necessary, of course.

What else could it be? What else can I do? Am ready for a second opinion. Thought I would start here.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131651.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131651.page GMT
43 Peak primary coil current not achieved with max dwell time
OR
43 Cylinder misfire
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43 Problem in power module to logic module interface

The car is not misfiring. I had the auto parts store check the alternator. They said I have a bad diode, but the alternator is still regulating the voltage well. The battery is new and putting out appropriate I've checked the ignition coil resistance - all coils are within specs. The car recently got new plugs and wires. There are never any other error codes (I check periodically to make sure nothing new is going on). I am at a loss on where to look next. Any ideas? Thanks.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131650.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131650.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131649.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131649.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131648.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131648.page GMT http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131647.page http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2131647.page GMT