# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2017 Acura ILX - Lunges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-ilx-lunges/188713)

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**Author:** [@JBautistaLaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBautistaLaw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-ilx-lunges/188713 "2023-01-25T00:31:57Z")

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I am also having the same problem with my 2017 Acura ILX. When slowing down and about to stop the car suddenly lunges forward and I feel like I got rear ended. Is this a defect and/or is there a fix?

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## [Rpm's jump up and down in first gear causing me to stall easily (manual car)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-jump-up-and-down-in-first-gear-causing-me-to-stall-easily-manual-car/188683)

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**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rpms-jump-up-and-down-in-first-gear-causing-me-to-stall-easily-manual-car/188683 "2023-01-24T23:41:03Z")

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Hey guys! I bought a 2003 BMW 320ci around 2/3 months ago. I absolutely love the car, big fan of the looks and drives great. As you would expect from a 20 year old car it does have little mechanical issues and one of th…

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## [2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - What tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-what-tire-pressure/169679)

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**Author:** [@Susie21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susie21)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-what-tire-pressure/169679 "2023-01-23T14:01:09Z")

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My 2010 Mercedes Benz Gas tank cap show Normal load 30psi -----35psi Maximum load 33psi-----42 psi What is the correct pressure should i follow ???

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## [Color of Brake Fluid - DOT 3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/color-of-brake-fluid-dot-3/188593)

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**Author:** [@Shervan360](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shervan360)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/color-of-brake-fluid-dot-3/188593 "2023-01-23T12:44:13Z")

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Hello, It is written in the manual of my car that the brake fluid must be DOT3. The time interval the car’s manufacturer recommend for brake fluid replacement is written 60000 km or 60 months with DOT 3. The life of my…

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## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Blue link on the blink](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-blue-link-on-the-blink/188604)

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**Author:** [@Carol40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carol40)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 10:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-blue-link-on-the-blink/188604 "2023-01-23T10:28:41Z")

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I have a 2015 Sante Fe and notice my BlueLink has kidnapped my radio by trying to load on the system and all vital information with my radio. I called blue link and they said they no longer update 2012 to 2015 with Blue …

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## [2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Issue with lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-issue-with-lights/188619)

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**Author:** [@Les44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Les44)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mercury-grand-marquis-issue-with-lights/188619 "2023-01-23T04:04:37Z")

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If this hasn’t caused a death, it’s definitely inevitable that it will . My daytime driving lights are flashing between low beam and daytime driving beam . So I turned headlights on low beach which worked OK for a whil…

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## [2014 Dodge Ram 2500 - Rain problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-2500-rain-problems/188634)

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**Author:** [@TomBSecada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomBSecada)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-ram-2500-rain-problems/188634 "2023-01-22T02:11:59Z")

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My truck has ligts coming on every time i drive in rain stating water is getiing in gas filters and need to replace. i do not drive in rain any more the filters are to expensive.

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## [Disconnected wire cable (?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnected-wire-cable/188662)

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**Author:** [@4nmolrai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/4nmolrai)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disconnected-wire-cable/188662 "2023-01-22T19:35:19Z")

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Car model: Peugeot 308 Hatchback Hi all, Just a quick query that concerned me slightly just this morning today. I noticed that some sort of cable had come loose and was just dangling above the pedals (god knows how lon…

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## [Dim headlight info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dim-headlight-info/188657)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dim-headlight-info/188657 "2023-01-22T19:31:39Z")

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My car has 9007 bulbs. One side has a bulb that works and then not. I changed bulb but old one tested fine. Then I saw the fuses were blown. Fixed fuses. No light. I tapped new light bulb and it came on. 2 days later no …

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## [2009 Honda Accord: Odd sound coming from timing belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-odd-sound-coming-from-timing-belt/188639)

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**Author:** [@Steelhex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steelhex)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-odd-sound-coming-from-timing-belt/188639 "2023-01-22T19:11:23Z")

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Anyone know what’s making this sound? Timing belt, tensioner? The idle is pretty loud too, thanks Video link: Anyone know what this is? - YouTube

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## [2014 Buick Verano touch screen works but I can't see anything!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-touch-screen-works-but-i-cant-see-anything/113282)

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**Author:** [@KaranHarris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaranHarris)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-touch-screen-works-but-i-cant-see-anything/113282 "2023-01-22T18:58:30Z")

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My inltellilink display screen is black/gray. I can’t see anything on the display but I can touch it and it seems buttons are working. I can hear everything just fine. The radio, Bluetooth etc. Can someone help me fix th…

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## [2020 Hyundai Sonata - Mystery warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-sonata-mystery-warning-light/188645)

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**Author:** [@ted16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ted16)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-sonata-mystery-warning-light/188645 "2023-01-22T12:31:32Z")

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Getting a oranges helicopter symbol on start up and can not find it in the book. What is this?

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## [Update: Subaru Impreza not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-subaru-impreza-not-starting/188607)

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**Author:** [@Jazzy-Marooony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzy-Marooony)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/update-subaru-impreza-not-starting/188607 "2023-01-22T06:28:46Z")

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A few days ago I posted about my 2003 Impreza. It suddenly stopped on the road, and now will not start even after a jump. I suspected my fuel pump failed. However, I tested it out this morning, and when I turn the key, i…

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## [2019 Hyundai Tucson - Battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-tucson-battery-drain/188627)

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**Author:** [@EduardoGonzalezVazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EduardoGonzalezVazquez)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-tucson-battery-drain/188627 "2023-01-21T23:08:51Z")

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back door lights draining battery

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## [2019 Honda Fit - Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-fit-rough-idle/188578)

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**Author:** [@Gary05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary05)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-fit-rough-idle/188578 "2023-01-21T21:24:00Z")

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The car idles roughly when I stop at a redlight. What is going on?

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## [2007 Saturn Outlook - Battery drain issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-battery-drain-issue/188632)

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**Author:** [@amatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amatt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saturn-outlook-battery-drain-issue/188632 "2023-01-21T19:55:35Z")

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Battery drains mechanic said water or moisture could create problem with computer. battery: new alternator: good if computer what computer and how much to repair.

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## [2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 - Rubbing sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-rubbing-sound/188617)

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**Author:** [@joan03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joan03)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-pontiac-montana-sv6-rubbing-sound/188617 "2023-01-21T19:01:32Z")

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it seems to ecelerate high and there is a rubbing sound coming fromthe back passenger side when pressing on the gas peddle

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## [1997 Ford Thunderbird - Oil where it does not belong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-thunderbird-oil-where-it-does-not-belong/188615)

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**Author:** [@Shane48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shane48)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-thunderbird-oil-where-it-does-not-belong/188615 "2023-01-21T17:14:51Z")

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Oil in power steering reservoir

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## [2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Broken wipers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-broken-wipers/188584)

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**Author:** [@Got2bjb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Got2bjb)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-broken-wipers/188584 "2023-01-21T14:49:02Z")

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Windshield wipers. One day it was icy. Thought I cleared the ice. Turned wipers on. Boom gone. Never worked since. Checked all fuses checked body grounds. Replaced windshield wiper motor, replaced switch at tree of steer…

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## [2019 Hyundai Santa Fe - Sway bars so soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-sway-bars-so-soon/188547)

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**Author:** [@Paulk01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulk01)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-sway-bars-so-soon/188547 "2023-01-21T00:38:55Z")

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mechanic says all the sway bars need replacement

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## [04 Toyota 4Runner Brake Light Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-toyota-4runner-brake-light-issue/188606)

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**Author:** [@owenmills30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owenmills30)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-toyota-4runner-brake-light-issue/188606 "2023-01-20T23:29:49Z")

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I own a 2004 toyota 4runner. I am getting a P0504 code on my OBD2 sensor. My brake light comes on sporadically when I accelerate from a stop. It tends to be on more frequently when the car is still cold and when the weat…

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## [Winter/summer tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-summer-tire-pressure/180877)

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**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-summer-tire-pressure/180877 "2023-01-20T23:12:02Z")

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I was talking to a lady friend who has a mid-00s Subaru Forrester. She had replaced the OEM tires with off-road tires which she purchased from Les Schwab. She told me that during the summer she should maintain her tire…

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## [2005 Toyota Prius - I think I need an alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-i-think-i-need-an-alternator/188598)

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**Author:** [@JoyceGhigliotti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoyceGhigliotti)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-i-think-i-need-an-alternator/188598 "2023-01-20T22:46:41Z")

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I think I may need a new alternator. Aux battery keeps dying. Looking for a local shop that works on Priuses.

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## [2008 Hyundai Sonata - Stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-stalled/188611)

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**Author:** [@fanderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fanderson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-sonata-stalled/188611 "2023-01-20T21:55:59Z")

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2008 Sonata…101K…3.3 V-6…bought new Engine stalled (just stopped running) while on highway coasted to breakdown lane …able restart a few minutes later 1st time happened

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## [1995 Jeep Cherokee - Lights out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-cherokee-lights-out/188569)

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**Author:** [@jeepabc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeepabc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-jeep-cherokee-lights-out/188569 "2023-01-20T15:58:04Z")

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All my front lights on my 95 xj cherokee wont come on. no blinkers,or running lights, or low/high beams, checked fuses,??

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## [Chevy suburban engine hot a/c turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-engine-hot-a-c-turned-off/188596)

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**Author:** [@jeninfo\_183795](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeninfo_183795)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-suburban-engine-hot-a-c-turned-off/188596 "2023-01-19T22:40:35Z")

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I have an ongoing issue with the dash warning “engine hot a/c turned off”. When this happens, the engine light is on and the temp gauge does not function (stays flat on the left). This started right after I had the trans…

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## [2002 BMW 530 - EMIL flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-530-emil-flashes/188485)

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**Author:** [@CarolePadilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarolePadilla)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-530-emil-flashes/188485 "2023-01-19T18:09:11Z")

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Engine light comes on and EMIL flashes up

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## [Locksmith Couldn't Program New Key Fob? Trying To Resolve ASAP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locksmith-couldnt-program-new-key-fob-trying-to-resolve-asap/188554)

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**Author:** [@sahvi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sahvi)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locksmith-couldnt-program-new-key-fob-trying-to-resolve-asap/188554 "2023-01-19T17:11:17Z")

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for context incase relevant: USA, 2017 Jeep SRT, 0 keys , push button start , curtain and driver seat airbags are blown i had a locksmith come out to my car last week to program a new key fob (bought from same locksmith…

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## [1987 Mitsubishi Raider - Towing question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mitsubishi-raider-towing-question/188592)

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**Author:** [@sherry03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherry03)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-mitsubishi-raider-towing-question/188592 "2023-01-19T16:13:33Z")

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what gears do I put a 1987 dodge raider manual trant. 4x4 in to flat tow it has a transfer case

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## [Hybrid2Go Experiences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid2go-experiences/188556)

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**Author:** [@zvsmedia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zvsmedia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid2go-experiences/188556 "2023-01-19T15:50:14Z")

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I’m looking for feedback on Hybrid2Go as our 2010 Prius needs a new battery pack. We’re in Scottsdale AZ in case anyone has other suggestions for other shops, and the fault code it’s showing is P0a7f, for what it’s worth…

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