# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=112

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## [2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Steering locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-steering-locked/188817)

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**Author:** [@Goober50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goober50)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-steering-locked/188817 "2023-01-28T22:38:14Z")

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Steering wheel locked, revove key comes on the dashboard. will not allow anything else.

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## [2008 Honda CR-V - Infotainment SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-infotainment-snafu/188813)

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**Author:** [@Kenny39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-infotainment-snafu/188813 "2023-01-28T22:06:35Z")

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Intermittent clock and radio switching to different times and stations.

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## [2018 Dodge Grand Caravan - Starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-starting-trouble/188807)

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**Author:** [@Edward08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward08)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-starting-trouble/188807 "2023-01-28T22:02:40Z")

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2018 dodge caravan ignition key sometimes turns to start but does not start. Have to keep trying to start. Everything seems to work but ignition when key turned to start position.

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## [Check if fuel pump is bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-if-fuel-pump-is-bad/188766)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-if-fuel-pump-is-bad/188766 "2023-01-28T00:26:57Z")

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Hello, Is there a way to test a fuel pump to make sure it is 100% that before replacing. I already have my tank off and can access the pump and housing. Just want to make sure the problem doesn’t exist in the housing an…

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## [2015 Lincoln MKC - Power steering quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mkc-power-steering-quit/188790)

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**Author:** [@andregibouleau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andregibouleau)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mkc-power-steering-quit/188790 "2023-01-27T22:58:05Z")

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Shut my car off came back 10 minutes later started car had no power steering.

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## [A mystery braking sound, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-braking-sound-please-help/188758)

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**Author:** [@empire81\_183888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/empire81_183888)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-braking-sound-please-help/188758 "2023-01-27T22:17:08Z")

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Hello all, I’m stumped. I have a 2010 hyundai elantra touring with the 2 liter engine. I’ve had a weird sound that I cannot figure out what is causing it. When the car is cold, the brakes make no sound when being use…

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## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Condensation on windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-condensation-on-windshield/188666)

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**Author:** [@momm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momm)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-condensation-on-windshield/188666 "2023-01-27T11:14:49Z")

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condensation on inside of windshield

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## [2024 Buick Rendezvous - Problem child?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-buick-rendezvous-problem-child/188642)

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**Author:** [@jhoneybee22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhoneybee22)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2024-buick-rendezvous-problem-child/188642 "2023-01-27T02:31:01Z")

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are the 2004 buick 3 row cars a problem

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## [Leaking coolant 2000 Dodge Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-coolant-2000-dodge-dakota/188491)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-coolant-2000-dodge-dakota/188491 "2023-01-27T02:22:27Z")

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Hello, I have been hearing a squeaking Nosie coming from my truck 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9l v6 RWD. I checked coolant and the reserve tank is empty. I then starting investigating and could see lots of coolant from the rad…

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## [CRV - All Four Doors Unlocked - Hatch will only open if the Key FOB is located next to the hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-all-four-doors-unlocked-hatch-will-only-open-if-the-key-fob-is-located-next-to-the-hatch/179826)

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**Author:** [@latd610\_177568](https://community.cartalk.com/u/latd610_177568)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-all-four-doors-unlocked-hatch-will-only-open-if-the-key-fob-is-located-next-to-the-hatch/179826 "2023-01-26T23:38:30Z")

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Starting Point - Rear Hatch is locked Step 1. Unlock all four doors - either from inside or with Key FOB Step 2 Bring the Key FOB around to the back of the car and attempt to open the Hatch - viola it opens as designed …

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## [2011 GMC Sierra 1500 - Paint peeling. What can I do to stop it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-paint-peeling-what-can-i-do-to-stop-it/188755)

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**Author:** [@pete57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete57)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-gmc-sierra-1500-paint-peeling-what-can-i-do-to-stop-it/188755 "2023-01-26T22:44:18Z")

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paint peeling on top of cab

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## [1996 Toyota Camry - Water in wheel well](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camry-water-in-wheel-well/188757)

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**Author:** [@lee38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee38)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-camry-water-in-wheel-well/188757 "2023-01-26T22:39:49Z")

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rain water in rear wheel well

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## [03 Ram 1500 4.7 What is this Tube chewed by mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ram-1500-4-7-what-is-this-tube-chewed-by-mice/188722)

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**Author:** [@corporatefj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corporatefj)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ram-1500-4-7-what-is-this-tube-chewed-by-mice/188722 "2023-01-26T22:22:17Z")

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Mice got under the hood and chewed a bunch of the electrical and this tube here. What is this tube? What are my options for temporary fixes? Can I put a tiny bit of glue on the edge and tape back together? If not, what…

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## [1996 Chevrolet 1500- Signal messes up my display](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-1500-signal-messes-up-my-display/188680)

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**Author:** [@Tex38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tex38)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-1500-signal-messes-up-my-display/188680 "2023-01-26T17:12:41Z")

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Left signal effects instrument panel… tach, speedo, gas gauge (needles bounce with blinks) ???

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## [2014 Daihatsu Charade - Dipstick blow-by](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-daihatsu-charade-dipstick-blow-by/188726)

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**Author:** [@Men-Ace1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Men-Ace1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-daihatsu-charade-dipstick-blow-by/188726 "2023-01-26T17:08:50Z")

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Excessive blow-by at dipstick. But engine runs fine. However, customer says it has overheated once or twice.

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## [2012 Nissan Armada - Battery problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-armada-battery-problems/188693)

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**Author:** [@Vernon11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vernon11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-armada-battery-problems/188693 "2023-01-26T16:01:34Z")

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Replaced battery a couple of months ago, then got a new after that two weeks ago. Now vehicle won’t start are turn over. Something seem to be draining the battery.

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## [2015 Hyundai Elantra - Whisper vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-whisper-vibration/188655)

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**Author:** [@Tariq08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tariq08)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-elantra-whisper-vibration/188655 "2023-01-26T14:38:07Z")

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Permanent little vibration at idle with quiet whisper sound. No misfires or codes & live data are all normal.

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## [2014 Hyundai Sonata - Panel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-panel-issues/188660)

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**Author:** [@Sid37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sid37)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-sonata-panel-issues/188660 "2023-01-26T14:18:23Z")

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ac/heater contrl panel and wipers go dead sometimes while driving and may come back on if you restart the car.

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## [2006 Buick LaCrosse - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-transmission-issues/188671)

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**Author:** [@Bigmomma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bigmomma)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-transmission-issues/188671 "2023-01-26T14:10:19Z")

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When it’s cold & I go to take off it don’t want to switch in gear…my rpm just goes way up & when I go up hills it starts to jump a little.

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## [2022 Subaru Outback - Upholstery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-upholstery-issue/188691)

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**Author:** [@mr.m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr.m)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-upholstery-issue/188691 "2023-01-26T13:53:36Z")

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MY subaru outback wilderness has a very large fold on the passenger side seat bottom, outside edge next to the door. With the new material also found on the XT model, does anyone have this problem. the car is 1 year old…

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## [Stalling Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-subaru/76604)

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**Author:** [@Get-a\_Trek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Get-a_Trek)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-subaru/76604 "2023-01-26T13:11:32Z")

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2003 Subaru Forester automatic non-turbo. Vehicle stalls out at long red lights. No sputter, shudder, or warning. Idle just drops to zero. May happen twice in one day or once in two or three months. No rhyme or reason. …

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## [1996 Dodge Ram 2500 - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-2500-ticks/188736)

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**Author:** [@Dodgebaby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dodgebaby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-dodge-ram-2500-ticks/188736 "2023-01-26T02:32:51Z")

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‘ticking’ noise in area behind left front wheel in 1996 Dodge 12v cummins. Was ‘warned’ by ole otr driver it’s lifters, shoulda been adjusted every 500k. Im at 1,323,000. ‘Overhead’ done Nov '22? valves adjusted, so wher…

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## [Upstream O2 VERY HIGH (2.5 volts)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upstream-o2-very-high-2-5-volts/188635)

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**Author:** [@carrillr7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carrillr7)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upstream-o2-very-high-2-5-volts/188635 "2023-01-26T01:08:12Z")

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I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra SR, 1.8, CVT. I’m hoping some of you can help me sort this puzzle out. Background Facts: The vehicle starts shaking when I put it in reverse or if I turn on the AC unit. Assuming that the s…

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## [2018 Honda CR-V - Temp gauge seems off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-temp-gauge-seems-off/188733)

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**Author:** [@robertsprock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertsprock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-cr-v-temp-gauge-seems-off/188733 "2023-01-26T00:43:02Z")

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water temp.gauge works erradic till engine warms up

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## [2016 Chevrolet Trax - Hard start rough idle after refill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-hard-start-rough-idle-after-refill/188677)

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**Author:** [@herb50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/herb50)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-hard-start-rough-idle-after-refill/188677 "2023-01-26T00:36:05Z")

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Hard start and rough idle every fuel up

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## [2008 Dodge Ram 1500 - 4x4=0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-0/188668)

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**Author:** [@h.h](https://community.cartalk.com/u/h.h)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-ram-1500-4x4-0/188668 "2023-01-26T00:32:21Z")

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wont shift into 4 wheel drive

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## [Cobalt Park lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cobalt-park-lights/188729)

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**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cobalt-park-lights/188729 "2023-01-26T00:09:25Z")

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My daughter’s 2009 Cobalt’s park lights are staying on. I woke up this morning to them being on very dim due to them running the battery down. I tried to crank the vehicle and everything went black. I didn’t have enou…

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## [04 hyundai santa fe rear brake pad not fitting into clip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-rear-brake-pad-not-fitting-into-clip/188648)

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**Author:** [@leaveleague](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leaveleague)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-hyundai-santa-fe-rear-brake-pad-not-fitting-into-clip/188648 "2023-01-25T21:05:35Z")

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I was doing a brake job and ran into a problem. I changed the rotor but when i was trying to switch out the brake pads i was struggling trying to get 1 of the pad with the wear indictor on. They are positioned correctl…

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## [2019 RAM 1500 - Bad seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-bad-seal/188708)

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**Author:** [@TAPPYP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TAPPYP)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ram-1500-bad-seal/188708 "2023-01-25T00:43:59Z")

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Rear Right Cab Door Seal Leaks Very Bad, Sounds Like Door Is Open When Driving. I Live In Country, 4 Miles On Gravel Leaves Cab A Dust Mess.

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## [2014 Toyota RAV4 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-wont-start/188629)

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**Author:** [@russell13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/russell13)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-wont-start/188629 "2023-01-25T00:38:37Z")

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wont start turns over put scaner on it wont let me in turn kek on no dash lights

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