# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2017 Dodge Caravan - Electronics gone wild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-caravan-electronics-gone-wild/187550)

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**Author:** [@angells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-caravan-electronics-gone-wild/187550 "2022-11-23T02:26:53Z")

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dials go crazy electric failure no communication with computer, car only goes so far when the panel goes crazy then car stops won’t start again. Dangerous to drive this vehicle. Replaced fuse box same problem.

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## [Maintenance and repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-and-repairs/187540)

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**Author:** [@Kpettigrew\_183078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpettigrew_183078)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-and-repairs/187540 "2022-11-22T23:38:37Z")

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My jeep takes a little brief moment to turn over and start up. It’ll crank for a second and then rev up. I got my battery tested and they told me it was bad. So I purchased a new one and got a jump to start it up. I got …

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## [2019 Jeep Cherokee - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-transmission-issues/187521)

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**Author:** [@Wendy00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wendy00)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-cherokee-transmission-issues/187521 "2022-11-22T17:01:44Z")

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Friday my SVC 4WD light came on, ive never seen that light before. by Friday night while driving, my car made a horrible noice somewhere in the front end, and I pulled over to the side of the road, When shifting to park …

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## [2016 Chevrolet Suburban - Paint problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-paint-problems/187502)

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**Author:** [@ThomasLittle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasLittle)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-suburban-paint-problems/187502 "2022-11-22T04:26:43Z")

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how many people that own a 2016 suburban have issues with their hood having terrible crisscross scratches in the center of it?

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## [OBD1 live data scan tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-live-data-scan-tool/138932)

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**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-live-data-scan-tool/138932 "2022-11-21T22:58:00Z")

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I’m trying to find a scan tool that is compatible with an '87 Ford F150. I need to record and see the live data to figure out what happens when it stalls on the road. I found the Actron 9690, which claims to work with OB…

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## [Discontinued Part for Ford Focus (6S4Z-9A758-AA)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-part-for-ford-focus-6s4z-9a758-aa/187505)

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**Author:** [@augie428\_183063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/augie428_183063)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-part-for-ford-focus-6s4z-9a758-aa/187505 "2022-11-21T22:48:01Z")

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Throttle Cable - Ford (6S4Z-9A758-AA) I am trying to find this part but have only run into information about it being discontinued. This would be for my 2006 Ford Focus Wagon. If this part is no longer available is th…

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## [Timing chain replaced, now leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replaced-now-leaking-oil/187533)

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**Author:** [@mrsmann3369\_183077](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsmann3369_183077)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-chain-replaced-now-leaking-oil/187533 "2022-11-21T22:41:56Z")

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Just had the timing chain replaced on my daughter’s Tiguan a couple of weeks ago. She took it on a 600 mile road trip over the weekend. The day after she arrived, she noticed an oil spot under her car. Her dad checked…

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## [2017 Toyota Tacoma - Strange vibrations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-strange-vibrations/187518)

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**Author:** [@Tacomagirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tacomagirl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-tacoma-strange-vibrations/187518 "2022-11-21T21:05:23Z")

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2017 Toyota Tacoma 80K miles. V6 4WD Automatic. at 18-21 mph vibration. (not during shifting) 1500 RPM shifts at 25-28 mph after vibration has stopped. Not in the brakes no pulse on the pedal. Not in the steering colu…

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## [Helping friend with oxygen sensor issue - replace others or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-with-oxygen-sensor-issue-replace-others-or-not/187466)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helping-friend-with-oxygen-sensor-issue-replace-others-or-not/187466 "2022-11-21T20:51:40Z")

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I recently helped a friend replace an oxygen sensor on a 2003 Silverado. He was getting a code for upstream sensor on bank 1 so we changed that one. He was going to take it to a shop for several hundred dollars but the…

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## [2022 Jeep Wrangler - Two warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-jeep-wrangler-two-warning-lights/187528)

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**Author:** [@BrokeJeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrokeJeep)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-jeep-wrangler-two-warning-lights/187528 "2022-11-21T20:52:36Z")

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2022 Jeep Wrangler, JL has ABS and Traction control warnings on, won’t shut off. Car is new and never been off road, steering straight, cruise works. Tried reset computer still came back.

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## [Three-month-old battery does not charge (at all) on 1997 Volvo 850](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-month-old-battery-does-not-charge-at-all-on-1997-volvo-850/187498)

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**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/three-month-old-battery-does-not-charge-at-all-on-1997-volvo-850/187498 "2022-11-21T17:57:34Z")

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I got a new battery (Interstate MT-47/H5 in mid-September 2022, however, the battery has not been keeping charge well. Earlier this week, it went dead. It has been very cold for the past week. Anyway, I put it on a trick…

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## [Car makes a high pitched squealing noise when moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-a-high-pitched-squealing-noise-when-moving/187486)

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**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-a-high-pitched-squealing-noise-when-moving/187486 "2022-11-21T14:45:25Z")

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My 2000 Corolla has been making this high pitched squealing noise mostly when turning left and going straight ever since it’s been cold. I don’t know if that’s a coincidence or not. It doesn’t happen when I am stationar…

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## [Jeep Patriot Noise Coming From Differential](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-noise-coming-from-differential/187506)

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**Author:** [@michaelmenser\_183064](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelmenser_183064)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-patriot-noise-coming-from-differential/187506 "2022-11-21T00:11:16Z")

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Should I be able to spin the rear wheels freely when the back of the car is lifted off the ground?

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## [Grand Caravan Seems to Flood When Hot, Won't start for 20 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-seems-to-flood-when-hot-wont-start-for-20-minutes/186782)

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**Author:** [@foggbooks\_182561](https://community.cartalk.com/u/foggbooks_182561)\
**Replies:** 62\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grand-caravan-seems-to-flood-when-hot-wont-start-for-20-minutes/186782 "2022-11-20T23:43:16Z")

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My 2010 Grand Caravan 3.8L won’t start when hot, if it has been sitting hot for 10 or 20 minutes. It WILL start if only stopped for a couple minutes… but not if it sits awhile longer… It does not stall, however. Never…

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## [2003 Renault Clio 2th gen 1.5 dCi glow plug light and symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-renault-clio-2th-gen-1-5-dci-glow-plug-light-and-symptoms/187512)

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**Author:** [@levi99522\_181953](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levi99522_181953)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-renault-clio-2th-gen-1-5-dci-glow-plug-light-and-symptoms/187512 "2022-11-20T23:13:28Z")

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Hello, I have a 2003 Renault Clio 2th gen with a 1.5 dCi engine,this is the 64hp version. My problem is that the glow plug light is constantly on, it came on while I was driving out of nowhere. Since then I noticed the…

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## [2015 Chevrolet Camaro - Accidentally Put Diesel In](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-accidentally-put-diesel-in/146378)

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**Author:** [@SaedreeSilva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaedreeSilva)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-accidentally-put-diesel-in/146378 "2022-11-20T22:49:39Z")

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I accidentally put diesel gas in my car how much will it cost to fix

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## [2016 Mitsubishi Outlander - How do I confirm a manifold leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mitsubishi-outlander-how-do-i-confirm-a-manifold-leak/187511)

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**Author:** [@whitie80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whitie80)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mitsubishi-outlander-how-do-i-confirm-a-manifold-leak/187511 "2022-11-20T22:00:01Z")

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sounds like manafold leaking upon acceration

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## [Is it bad to drive without my air filter cover secured?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-bad-to-drive-without-my-air-filter-cover-secured/187477)

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**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-bad-to-drive-without-my-air-filter-cover-secured/187477 "2022-11-20T20:25:16Z")

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I tried to do a DIY air filter change. I lost one of the screws for the cover. Is it bad to drive like this? I’ll head over to home depot soon to get another one.

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## [2014 Ford F-150 - Hard first shifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-hard-first-shifts/187496)

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**Author:** [@JD53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JD53)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-f-150-hard-first-shifts/187496 "2022-11-19T22:38:57Z")

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cold morning shift into second hard once warm it doesn’t do that

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## [2018 Kia Sorento - Turn signal messes up lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-turn-signal-messes-up-lights/187480)

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**Author:** [@MoeJoe16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MoeJoe16)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-turn-signal-messes-up-lights/187480 "2022-11-19T22:36:38Z")

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when driving at night and using turn signal, the lights will go off. I have to jiggle the turn signal to get them back on. However, the other night, no turn signal used and lights went off. I had to turn lights on and of…

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## [2000 Mazda MPV - Smokes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mpv-smokes/187465)

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**Author:** [@jojospybuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jojospybuck)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mazda-mpv-smokes/187465 "2022-11-19T22:33:02Z")

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it smokes when i start the van up

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## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Backfires!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-backfires/187482)

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**Author:** [@mikebuckler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikebuckler)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-backfires/187482 "2022-11-19T22:22:39Z")

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2017 Cherokee V6 starts easily but when warm backfires when try to accelerate. Idle when warm is rough.

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## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - Interior lights acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-interior-lights-acting-up/187468)

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**Author:** [@chriskent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chriskent)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-interior-lights-acting-up/187468 "2022-11-19T20:10:44Z")

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Interior lights do not come on when door is opened or go off when door is closed

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## [Is it safe using RainX in my Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-using-rainx-in-my-jeep/187470)

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**Author:** [@coolmariodude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coolmariodude)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-using-rainx-in-my-jeep/187470 "2022-11-19T14:27:27Z")

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Hey guys, I’m just wondering but do you think that it’s safe to use to RainX windshield washer fluid in my Jeep? I heard stuff about that washer fluid doing things like Clogs the nozzles, pump or even coats the sensors o…

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## [2021 GMC Terrain - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-terrain-ticks/187427)

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**Author:** [@SandraWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraWilson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-terrain-ticks/187427 "2022-11-18T22:10:27Z")

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Ticking noise when start up

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## [2004 Lexus RX 330 - maintenance to prolong life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-maintenance-to-prolong-life/152883)

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**Author:** [@Richardson38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardson38)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-maintenance-to-prolong-life/152883 "2022-11-18T21:21:48Z")

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I have a 2004 Lexus RX 330 with around 220,000 miles. I’m wondering what maintenance I should have done to keep it going as long as possible. Thanks

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## [2014 Honda CR-V - Jutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-jutters/187414)

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**Author:** [@KGM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KGM)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-jutters/187414 "2022-11-18T14:34:17Z")

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Jutter problem at 30 -40 KM per hour usually going up hill

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## [2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 - What is this cable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-what-is-this-cable/187411)

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**Author:** [@Mazdaguy29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mazdaguy29)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-what-is-this-cable/187411 "2022-11-18T03:15:04Z")

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What’s the cable in the glove box with an old ipod connector. How to use?

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## [Toyota Yaris 2010 low idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-2010-low-idle/187441)

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**Author:** [@Charlottefell1990\_183029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlottefell1990_183029)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-2010-low-idle/187441 "2022-11-17T23:29:41Z")

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Hey! So I have a Toyota Yaris 2010 1.3, I have had it for about 5 weeks and it’s second hand. From day one I noticed that the car will idle at low RPM (around 500 rpm) it’s quite jerky and shaky, but nothing overly exce…

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## [2005 Legacy GX: stereo display: "Call"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-legacy-gx-stereo-display-call/187439)

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**Author:** [@bleep-bop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bleep-bop)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-legacy-gx-stereo-display-call/187439 "2022-11-17T23:08:07Z")

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Hi, Replaced my alternator in my 05 Legacy. Not by a Subaru dealer. Mechanic has worked on the car before. But this time, I saw a display on my radio panel “Call”. It stays on even when the car is not running. Stereo do…

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