# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2009 Suzuki SX4 - Transmission or clutch is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-transmission-or-clutch-is-broken/189857)

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**Author:** [@Sluggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sluggy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-suzuki-sx4-transmission-or-clutch-is-broken/189857 "2023-03-30T23:51:28Z")

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Engage 1st gear & let clutch out nothing happens, it’s as if it’s in neutral.

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## [2002 Cadillac Escalade - Turn signals only work when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-escalade-turn-signals-only-work-when-warm/189836)

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**Author:** [@Randymontgomery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randymontgomery)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-escalade-turn-signals-only-work-when-warm/189836 "2023-03-30T23:42:45Z")

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Turn signals won’t work at all until my truck warms up

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## [2013 Nissan Versa - No heat, no radio, radio won;t stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-versa-no-heat-no-radio-radio-won-t-stop/189859)

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**Author:** [@cowboy19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowboy19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-versa-no-heat-no-radio-radio-won-t-stop/189859 "2023-03-30T23:40:05Z")

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No HEAT or A/C and Radio will not stay off

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## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica - Problems with stop start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-problems-with-stop-start/189826)

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**Author:** [@cmbgolin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmbgolin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-problems-with-stop-start/189826 "2023-03-30T23:26:52Z")

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Constant light on regarding the auto start stop, can not turn it off. Have replaced two batteries, they would not cover under warranty, and two weeks later had to replace one again, they covered that but had the vehicle…

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## [Is it unhealthy to drive with bad catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-unhealthy-to-drive-with-bad-catalytic-converter/187231)

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**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-unhealthy-to-drive-with-bad-catalytic-converter/187231 "2023-03-30T22:50:59Z")

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As in are there any health hazards to driving with a bad catalytic converter if I can sometimes smell the fumes from inside? I can defientely small hard gas smell/fumes once outside the vehicle and my mechanic told me i…

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## [2012 Ford Transit Connect - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798)

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**Author:** [@sodo1956](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sodo1956)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-transit-connect-engine-issues/189798 "2023-03-30T18:55:34Z")

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Has no power, 2 and 3 cylinder is only 60 while 1 and 4 are over 100. I have replaced all 4 ignition coils and spark plugs. Help. I need ideas on this issue.

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## [Redex Diesel Cleaner in Adblue Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redex-diesel-cleaner-in-adblue-tank/189846)

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**Author:** [@Miktaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Miktaz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redex-diesel-cleaner-in-adblue-tank/189846 "2023-03-30T17:37:09Z")

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Hi I hope someone can help on this forum as I cannot find any details to do with this online. I added Redex Diesel Cleaner in to the Adblue tank yesterday and realised the accident I had made. I have a 2019 Peugeot 300…

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## [Steering knocks, only with clutch up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-knocks-only-with-clutch-up/189838)

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**Author:** [@mathisvr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mathisvr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-knocks-only-with-clutch-up/189838 "2023-03-30T03:14:21Z")

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Hi, so I have a Hyundai Santa Fe (2003) with the 2.4L engine (FWD). I can’t quite figure out what the problem could be. When I turn sharply, so say turning out of a parking spot. There is a loud knocking noise coming fro…

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## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-grinding/189796)

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**Author:** [@Patti1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patti1960)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-grinding/189796 "2023-03-29T22:56:58Z")

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2019 Volvo XC60 grinding noise from driver’s front wheel. Dealer replaced hub; noise continues. They acknowledged the noise called in a Volvo Engineer after six weeks of trying to find where it was coming from said they …

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## [Checking Ford 9 inch differential play](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-ford-9-inch-differential-play/189647)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-ford-9-inch-differential-play/189647 "2023-03-29T20:59:29Z")

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Working on my Ford truck’s rear brakes the other day, got to wondering if there’s an easy way to measure the differential play caused by the ring gear not perfectly engaging with the pinion. It seems like you could asses…

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## [Buick Lucerne 2007 Overheat problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lucerne-2007-overheat-problem/189664)

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**Author:** [@maxeybsa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxeybsa)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-lucerne-2007-overheat-problem/189664 "2023-03-29T20:12:29Z")

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I have a 2007 Buick Lucerne with an over heating issue. The car will get to 210 212 while standing still and be good for 15 to 20 minute then start to overhead badly, It I drive it, it will over heat faster. This is wha…

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## [Which anti-seize for the wheel nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-anti-seize-for-the-wheel-nuts/104743)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-anti-seize-for-the-wheel-nuts/104743 "2023-03-29T05:21:21Z")

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Hello folks, Working on the wheels for the first time. I would like to put anti-seize on when I put the wheels back. I searched about this and there is a thread in the past with mixed feelings, put it or not put it.…

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## [Driving on dry roads my car will start vibrating in. The back and start to fishtail like hopping and then My traction light flashes and I loose power until it drops down to 50mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-dry-roads-my-car-will-start-vibrating-in-the-back-and-start-to-fishtail-like-hopping-and-then-my-traction-light-flashes-and-i-loose-power-until-it-drops-down-to-50mph/189815)

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**Author:** [@cotrusdell37\_184644](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cotrusdell37_184644)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-on-dry-roads-my-car-will-start-vibrating-in-the-back-and-start-to-fishtail-like-hopping-and-then-my-traction-light-flashes-and-i-loose-power-until-it-drops-down-to-50mph/189815 "2023-03-29T00:38:42Z")

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Driving on dry roads my car will start vibrating in. The back and start to fishtail like hopping and then My traction light flashes and I loose power until it drops down to 50mph. My car just recently got aligned and put…

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## [Nissan Rogue 2017 Forward in Reverse Gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-2017-forward-in-reverse-gear/189805)

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**Author:** [@ahmedelrasheed14\_184636](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ahmedelrasheed14_184636)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-2017-forward-in-reverse-gear/189805 "2023-03-28T16:55:44Z")

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Nissan Rogue 2017: Faulty transmission cooler replaced 2 weeks ago after transmission oil and water mixed. Entire transmission fluid line flushed. Transmission fluid cooler bypassed until a replacement could be found. …

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## [Whining sounds diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sounds-diagnosis/189794)

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**Author:** [@bigboss\_3zoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigboss_3zoz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-sounds-diagnosis/189794 "2023-03-28T04:40:32Z")

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I just replaced the radiator for my car, and when I received the car it had new strange whining sound. The sound is variable and shows up even when the car is still. When press the puddle it increases its pitch What co…

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## [Help fixing loose interior parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fixing-loose-interior-parts/189792)

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**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-fixing-loose-interior-parts/189792 "2023-03-27T17:47:55Z")

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i have a nissan sentra s 07 What is this part under my glove box and how do i reattatch it? Also this part next to my car speaker placed under the top portion of my trunk has come loose. But I see these plastic par…

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## [2014 Honda Civic Sdn - Coolant system problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-coolant-system-problems/189698)

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**Author:** [@CivicMoneyPit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CivicMoneyPit)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-civic-sdn-coolant-system-problems/189698 "2023-03-27T14:38:01Z")

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A frustrating and costly problem with a 2014 Honda Civic. I had the radiator flushed in late 2021 at the dealer. It had heat that winter but next summer I noticed it didn’t. The radiator then went out in fall 2022 and I …

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## [Car is a bit jerky only when](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-a-bit-jerky-only-when/189780)

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**Author:** [@p\_s44\_184617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p_s44_184617)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-a-bit-jerky-only-when/189780 "2023-03-27T11:47:23Z")

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Hi everyone! GREAT community here! So many of you with great knowledge + helping each other. Im happy to be here, except that I have a problem. :frowning: My 2020 Chevy Trax SUV is a little jerky in this one specific wa…

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## [1997 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre/189673)

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**Author:** [@Busta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Busta)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-buick-lesabre/189673 "2023-03-27T03:37:50Z")

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Need advice on radiator repair or replacement. In trying to wrestle a bad a/c compressor out of my '97 Buick, I just poked a hole in the radiator! (I’m going to scream!) It’s a 3.8L Series II. I think it’s too big to re…

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## [2 front wheel sensors bad, abs won't initiate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-front-wheel-sensors-bad-abs-wont-initiate/189787)

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**Author:** [@unluckiest.number](https://community.cartalk.com/u/unluckiest.number)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-front-wheel-sensors-bad-abs-wont-initiate/189787 "2023-03-26T22:09:16Z")

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I have a genisys touch scan tool and receive an error trying to bleed the abs.bit will only initiate the output valves and not the input. It won’t do an automated bleed as I receive an error. I have dtc’s for the front t…

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## [Mushy brake pedal + ABS light + calipers won’t bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brake-pedal-abs-light-calipers-won-t-bleed/189704)

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**Author:** [@USRPTVT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/USRPTVT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brake-pedal-abs-light-calipers-won-t-bleed/189704 "2023-03-26T20:41:12Z")

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Not my car, but I’m working on a ‘08 Lincoln MKZ with brake issues. It’s got me thoroughly confused. The car was driving totally fine, then one day the brake pedal was suddenly quite soft compared to the day before. It …

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## [2000 celica: Cannot put in reverse, all lights off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-celica-cannot-put-in-reverse-all-lights-off/42456)

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**Author:** [@gotyapotya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gotyapotya)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-celica-cannot-put-in-reverse-all-lights-off/42456 "2023-03-26T15:14:30Z")

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Hi, I have this intermittent problem that shows up while starting my 2000 Toyota Celica (auto transmission) in the morning. The car starts normally, all the lights on the dashboard do not turn on. I cannot move…

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## [Transmission Repair, '97 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-97-toyota-celica/55728)

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**Author:** [@MrChris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrChris)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-repair-97-toyota-celica/55728 "2023-03-26T15:12:46Z")

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Well folks, I have a transmission problem. I drive a 1997 Toyota Celica GT Convertible, ~137,000 miles; I'm the second owner, I've maintained it carefully (fluids, service, etc.), and it hasn't given me much trouble…

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## [Are Valvoline batteries any good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-valvoline-batteries-any-good/186087)

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**Author:** [@ACPacker1996\_182108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ACPacker1996_182108)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-valvoline-batteries-any-good/186087 "2023-03-26T13:42:49Z")

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Been needing a new car battery for a bit but are Valvoline car batteries any good has anyone had any experience with them? Can’t find to much info on them

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## [P0240 and P2096 codes from 2005 Hyundai Elantra with less than half a tank of gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0240-and-p2096-codes-from-2005-hyundai-elantra-with-less-than-half-a-tank-of-gas/189778)

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**Author:** [@shutton907\_184616](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shutton907_184616)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0240-and-p2096-codes-from-2005-hyundai-elantra-with-less-than-half-a-tank-of-gas/189778 "2023-03-26T11:37:32Z")

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I’m getting these error codes typically on colder days, at least that’s how it was at first, but also whenever my gas tank is less than half full. I drive a lot of short trips to work so I thought maybe I was getting …

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## [Ball joint questions for upper control arm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-questions-for-upper-control-arm/189669)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-questions-for-upper-control-arm/189669 "2023-03-25T23:52:13Z")

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2014 Acura TSX While removing the knuckle on the front passenger side, and releasing the upper ball joint from the knuckle, I heard some air gushing sound. I was using a ball joint Seperator tool. I looked at the ball j…

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## [2013 Dodge Charger = HVAC trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-charger-hvac-trouble/189766)

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**Author:** [@jclark15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jclark15)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-charger-hvac-trouble/189766 "2023-03-25T21:23:36Z")

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AC and heater stopped working

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## [Scion XA Blown Headgasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xa-blown-headgasket/189678)

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**Author:** [@fridaynightbingo\_182276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fridaynightbingo_182276)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-xa-blown-headgasket/189678 "2023-03-25T06:49:23Z")

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Hey all, I was driving my 2005 Scion Xa when it began overheating. I pulled off the road and opened the hood, the coolant reservoir tank had completely filled up and was overflowing with coolant, spilling it everywhere. …

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## [2006 Infiniti G35 - Jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-jerks/189755)

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**Author:** [@Homeboy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Homeboy1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-infiniti-g35-jerks/189755 "2023-03-25T00:11:13Z")

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My 2006 Infinity G35 jerks when put on reverse when engine is still cold?

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## [2000 Ford Focus - Squeaky belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-squeaky-belt/189747)

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**Author:** [@Debbie59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie59)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-squeaky-belt/189747 "2023-03-24T22:16:12Z")

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Squeaky noise on right front by belt

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