# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2001 Chevrolet Impala - Power steering pump issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-power-steering-pump-issues/186878)

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**Author:** [@abstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abstrom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-power-steering-pump-issues/186878 "2022-10-14T15:10:48Z")

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problems with stering pump, do you have

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## [Oldsmobile cooling fan fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-cooling-fan-fuse-keeps-blowing/186870)

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**Author:** [@Traveler-3468](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Traveler-3468)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-cooling-fan-fuse-keeps-blowing/186870 "2022-10-14T14:43:12Z")

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Hi everyone, My 1996 Oldsmobile 98 is overheating after 5-10 minutes of idle time. I took it to a local guy I know, and while it was beyond him to fix, he was able to give me some info to pass on. I apparently have two…

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## [Battery finally dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-finally-dead/186792)

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**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-finally-dead/186792 "2022-10-13T23:34:45Z")

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I could tell on Monday that my original battery on the 2012 Camry, purchased in the fall of 2011 was getting weak. There was a slight err sound before it started. I ordered one for curbside pickup but the first time slo…

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## [Audi A3 2000 (PreFaceLift) Loose gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2000-prefacelift-loose-gas-pedal/186872)

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**Author:** [@Ras\_Pi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ras_Pi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a3-2000-prefacelift-loose-gas-pedal/186872 "2022-10-13T22:21:13Z")

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Hey guys/girls, I been having a problem with mine audi’s gas pedal, It’s loose and to get any kind of acceleration I have to press around 60% of the gas pedal and if I put my feet under it I can easily move it up and do…

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## [What's a good price for Used Transmission Toyota Sequoia 2001 4wd?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-price-for-used-transmission-toyota-sequoia-2001-4wd/186806)

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**Author:** [@Jerry-Graves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry-Graves)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-good-price-for-used-transmission-toyota-sequoia-2001-4wd/186806 "2022-10-13T22:11:03Z")

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I recently made a post about my RPMs dropping and in the event that I might need a new transmission I kind of want to get a good idea of how much I should pay for it. I have a 2003Toyota Sequoia sr5 4wd I called a junky…

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## [Rusty subframe 2001 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-subframe-2001-honda-accord/186854)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-subframe-2001-honda-accord/186854 "2022-10-13T21:34:13Z")

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My brother in Pittsburgh reports that his Accord has a rusty subframe. I am hoping this is a familiar problem to someone here who can advise about the success and cost of repairing it. Unfortunately, I am not near enoug…

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## [2016 Toyota Highlander - Audio reboot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-audio-reboot/186865)

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**Author:** [@chorton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chorton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-highlander-audio-reboot/186865 "2022-10-13T21:14:00Z")

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2016 Toyota Highlander Limited - Radio reboots itself for no known reason??

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## [BMW 3 series warning light emission values deteriorating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-warning-light-emission-values-deteriorating/61497)

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**Author:** [@sangrani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sangrani)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-3-series-warning-light-emission-values-deteriorating/61497 "2022-10-13T21:12:05Z")

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hi, I back again after nearly 2 years for help. About 2 weeks ago, the yellow light appeared ino dashborad and there was no power in car and wa vibrating. The mechanic fixed by replacing the 2 ignition coils. Now …

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## [Remote car starter will not start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-car-starter-will-not-start-car/186853)

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**Author:** [@detguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/detguy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remote-car-starter-will-not-start-car/186853 "2022-10-13T15:28:50Z")

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We have 2011 Terrain with factory installed remote start. Currently the remote start will not start the car. The parking light flashes, we hear a small click but the car does not start. Other functions of the remote work…

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## [2013 Audi A7 interior LED lamps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-a7-interior-led-lamps/186856)

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**Author:** [@marcobrunetto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marcobrunetto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-audi-a7-interior-led-lamps/186856 "2022-10-13T02:37:26Z")

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Audi A7 2013 sportblack I’m facing an issue with the led lamps on the bar of the doors. Apparently, the led light door from the passenger doesn’t light up as the driver is on, in the back doors, the light is off in the …

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## [Dashboard Cover Warped and Sticking Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cover-warped-and-sticking-up/186824)

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**Author:** [@enargins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enargins)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashboard-cover-warped-and-sticking-up/186824 "2022-10-13T00:43:58Z")

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Just noticed that the dashboard cover on my vehicle (2003 Dodge Caravan SE) is sticking up on both sides (but not in the middle). The picture below shows the passenger side. The driver’s side is identical. Not sure what …

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## [2018 Kia Sorento - Catalytic converter issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-catalytic-converter-issues/186826)

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**Author:** [@Killmajor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Killmajor)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-catalytic-converter-issues/186826 "2022-10-13T00:22:27Z")

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My 2015 Kia Sorento has this same problem. Front catalytic converter breaking pieces into the rear catalytic converter…May have damaged the engine

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## [1998 Lincoln Mark VIII - How do I fix my heater blend door?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-mark-viii-how-do-i-fix-my-heater-blend-door/186836)

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**Author:** [@luckbuck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckbuck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-mark-viii-how-do-i-fix-my-heater-blend-door/186836 "2022-10-12T21:02:04Z")

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Heater Blend Door Actuator

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## [2001 Nissan Sentra - Cranks won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-cranks-wont-start/186843)

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**Author:** [@ripper411](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ripper411)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-cranks-wont-start/186843 "2022-10-12T14:36:45Z")

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cranks but want start.intermittent spark plug fire.

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## [Key fobs not working and petrol cap won't open 2015 polo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fobs-not-working-and-petrol-cap-wont-open-2015-polo/186817)

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**Author:** [@rattyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rattyo)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fobs-not-working-and-petrol-cap-wont-open-2015-polo/186817 "2022-10-12T06:39:00Z")

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Evening all, i’m after a bit of advice please. The wife has come home and her fob has stopped working. We have tried the spare but that also doesn’t work. The lights don’t flash on either so it maybe the battery (which I…

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## [2011 Toyota Prius - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-rumbles/186838)

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**Author:** [@Jay40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay40)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-rumbles/186838 "2022-10-12T04:07:02Z")

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Prius sometimes has rumbling sounds under the hood when first turned on which seems to last for a few minutes until the car warms up. Orange Engine light comes on and stays on until reset. Plugs were replaced. Gas treat…

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## [2008 Saturn Aura - Third time the blower quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-third-time-the-blower-quit/186815)

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**Author:** [@JesseCruz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JesseCruz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saturn-aura-third-time-the-blower-quit/186815 "2022-10-11T11:07:54Z")

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I have a 2008 Saturn Aura and the air conditioner and heater blower went out. It is the third time this happen. I believe it is a fuse but i don’t know which one it is. Can you tell which fuse and where to find it. M…

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## [2015 Audi Q3 Steering Column Gone Haywire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q3-steering-column-gone-haywire/186822)

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**Author:** [@pswank4\_182584](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pswank4_182584)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q3-steering-column-gone-haywire/186822 "2022-10-11T00:10:00Z")

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I bought my 2015 Audi Q3 used about a year ago. Engine is in great shape, so is the car. However - on a hot day - or, after driving for more than one hour straight, if I shut off the engine - and then attempt to restart?…

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## [Losing engine oil, leak showing up on power steering pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-engine-oil-leak-showing-up-on-power-steering-pump/186818)

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**Author:** [@mliang2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mliang2)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/losing-engine-oil-leak-showing-up-on-power-steering-pump/186818 "2022-10-11T00:05:27Z")

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2004 Camry, 4 cyl. 285,000 miles. Losing about 1qt of engine oil every 1200 miles, no oil spot on the floor Added leak dye to engine oil leak dye showing up at power steering pump. The power steering reservoir is abov…

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## [2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis-Cabs - Help with tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-sprinter-chassis-cabs-help-with-tire-pressure/186820)

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**Author:** [@autosleeper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autosleeper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-sprinter-chassis-cabs-help-with-tire-pressure/186820 "2022-10-10T19:15:14Z")

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just bought continental campervan tyres, they show maxium psi of 79 what should i set them at for my sprinter chasis mtorhome

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## [1995 Buick Century - Overheating, ECT and Fan Issues (very confused)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-overheating-ect-and-fan-issues-very-confused/186797)

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**Author:** [@valina1106\_182572](https://community.cartalk.com/u/valina1106_182572)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-overheating-ect-and-fan-issues-very-confused/186797 "2022-10-10T15:40:09Z")

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Hey guys. I have a 1995 Buick Century V6 3.1L 150k miles. Lately I’ve noticed my temperature gauge needle has been creeping way above the halfway-point, and the fans won’t come on to mitigate the problem. I’m worried it…

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## [Highbeams only works sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highbeams-only-works-sometimes/186798)

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**Author:** [@shivatifalse\_182566](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shivatifalse_182566)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/highbeams-only-works-sometimes/186798 "2022-10-10T12:28:06Z")

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When i start the car, the highbeams will work, the blue indicator light inside will come on, but if i turn them off, then on again, they might not come on again and the blue light is not on. I can drive for 10-20 min and…

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## [Timing belt problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-problem/186703)

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**Author:** [@mariustpz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariustpz)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-problem/186703 "2022-10-10T12:22:04Z")

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Hello, Yesterday i made the oil & filters change to my car, a Focus Mk3 1.5 Tdci I checked the timing belt to see the condition, it has 64.000km since i changed the whole timing belt & water pump etc. The problem is t…

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## [New control arms clunking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-control-arms-clunking/185555)

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**Author:** [@camel1971](https://community.cartalk.com/u/camel1971)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-control-arms-clunking/185555 "2022-10-10T02:39:47Z")

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I recently got the front control arms on my 1998 Camry replaced. They definitely needed replacing as the tires were shot at the last rotation. I got the tires replaced and soon after got the control arms replaced. I’ve n…

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## [2010 Chrysler Town & Country #- Rear spolier breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-rear-spolier-breaks/186780)

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**Author:** [@dartman912](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dartman912)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chrysler-town-country-rear-spolier-breaks/186780 "2022-10-10T02:26:46Z")

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Rear spoiler breaks when the rear hatch is raised. It will be fine for months, and then break. Replaced three in the last two years

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## [2019 Toyota Prius - Hybrid battery issue taking a long time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-hybrid-battery-issue-taking-a-long-time/186760)

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**Author:** [@MikeDennis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeDennis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-toyota-prius-hybrid-battery-issue-taking-a-long-time/186760 "2022-10-09T23:17:46Z")

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Low voltage warning on Hybrid(Propulsion) battery. Dealership has had car over a week and is dragging his feet to replace battery, or repair bad battery module. Fully under warranty.

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## [Knock sensor and strange sounds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-and-strange-sounds/186801)

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**Author:** [@Arrianne311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrianne311)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sensor-and-strange-sounds/186801 "2022-10-09T22:38:42Z")

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So my check engine light has been on for years (I know…) due to a p0326 code which is for the knock sensor. I changed it and didn’t notice any improvement. It has hardly any power when accelerating and it used to make a …

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## [2013 Chrysler Town & Country - Water leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-town-country-water-leaks/186803)

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**Author:** [@BrendaHester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrendaHester)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-town-country-water-leaks/186803 "2022-10-09T22:24:37Z")

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I’ve had some water leaks on my van, and it was like I’d get one fixed and another one would start. A few days ago it seemed like everything was good, then the temp pegged out hot and I made it home and called my mechani…

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## [2018 Toyota Camry - Steering issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-steering-issues/186794)

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**Author:** [@StanleyRWilhelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StanleyRWilhelm)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-steering-issues/186794 "2022-10-09T16:29:22Z")

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Has anyone owing 2018 Camry SE had steering power low alarm resulting in replacing electrical steering assembly charged 3700 dollars by Toyota and waiting 42 days for repairs? I was driving 70mph in center lane jerk hard…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/186784)

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**Author:** [@theodore1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theodore1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-leaks/186784 "2022-10-09T10:45:28Z")

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car serching leaking oil from the engine on the right wheel

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