# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=140

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## [My Stabilizer Sway Bar Link](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stabilizer-sway-bar-link/186047)

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**Author:** [@cowware2\_182084](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cowware2_182084)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stabilizer-sway-bar-link/186047 "2022-09-01T04:27:54Z")

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is like borken ( the top part) but the bottom part is attatched ? how do i fix this looks like this…

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## [All sorts of lights, bells, warnings error messages](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-lights-bells-warnings-error-messages/185806)

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**Author:** [@DJ44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ44)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-sorts-of-lights-bells-warnings-error-messages/185806 "2022-08-31T23:14:33Z")

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2013 GMC Terrain SLT 4-cyl 2.4. Kept in garage 100% of the time, barely ever driven, 15K miles like brand new everything in perfect showroom condition including under the hood. No problems no issues. 1 month ago 5 year …

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## [Overheating problem with 2004 Chevy Venture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-with-2004-chevy-venture/186041)

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**Author:** [@ednja](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ednja)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problem-with-2004-chevy-venture/186041 "2022-08-31T17:21:38Z")

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My GM 3.4L has an overheat problem. When I have it running with the radiator cap off (I also put a spill free funnel on it), tiny bubbles come up. If I rev the engine, the coolant gets sucked back into the radiator. …

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## [2019 Accent fuel issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accent-fuel-issues/186079)

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**Author:** [@themadgrenadier\_182103](https://community.cartalk.com/u/themadgrenadier_182103)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-accent-fuel-issues/186079 "2022-08-31T13:21:55Z")

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2019 Accent with 6spd manual just under 79,000 miles. A few months and likely a few thousand miles ago I noticed the engine stumbled and had no power when I tried to open the throttle going slightly downhill at 30-40 M…

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## [2021 Hyundai Kona - Antenna suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-antenna-suggestions/186124)

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**Author:** [@ken56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken56)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-kona-antenna-suggestions/186124 "2022-08-31T02:59:08Z")

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car antenna cover and topper came off at car wash . no radio reception

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## [Stalling issue on '05 Dodge Magnum SXT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue-on-05-dodge-magnum-sxt/186085)

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**Author:** [@sycamore\_183](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sycamore_183)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-issue-on-05-dodge-magnum-sxt/186085 "2022-08-31T00:51:50Z")

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New to the forum but struggling to resolve an issue that popped up with my Magnum. It stalled on me at a stoplight one day out of nowhere. Luckily it was right in front of a tow/service shop and they were able to quickly…

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## [2010 Honda Civic Starts Late](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-starts-late/185483)

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**Author:** [@chemicalpipit99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemicalpipit99)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-starts-late/185483 "2022-08-31T00:37:14Z")

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Since about New Years, on the first start up of the day, my Honda Civic takes between 6 and 15 seconds to start after you turn the key. 2 Local mechanics and the dealer cannot recreate the problem, even if I leave it fo…

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## [2013 Nissan Altima - shifter won’t let me out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-shifter-won-t-let-me-out-of-park/186055)

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**Author:** [@mlambley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlambley)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-altima-shifter-won-t-let-me-out-of-park/186055 "2022-08-30T23:58:43Z")

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My nissan altima 2013 the shifter won’t let me out of park

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## [Car part shock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-shock/185956)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-part-shock/185956 "2022-08-30T23:55:18Z")

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GMC 2017 Acadia limited. So there I was putting on the last bungie cord before backing the boat into the weeds for the winter. Started to drizzle so I went in to wait it out. It turned into a 3 inch storm. Passenger win…

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## [2012 Jeep Liberty - Remote operation question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116)

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**Author:** [@alfe221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alfe221)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-liberty-remote-operation-question/186116 "2022-08-30T23:39:48Z")

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Remote1click drivers door unlocks 2 clicks other 3doors plus tailgate are supposed to unlock but do not Modify remote feature 1 click all doors plus tailgate unlock Worked once now nothing unlocks with remote or armrest…

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## [2001 Dodge Ram 1500 - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-engine-issues/186132)

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**Author:** [@kennethwilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennethwilson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-ram-1500-engine-issues/186132 "2022-08-30T23:30:06Z")

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not much power guzzling gas bad

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## [2011 Jeep Cherokee - random flashers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-random-flashers/186043)

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**Author:** [@Andrew01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew01)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-random-flashers/186043 "2022-08-30T23:26:17Z")

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Similar to the problem above. Recently I’ve been walking out to my Jeep and the lights have been greeting me as if I’ve pushed the button on the key fob… don’t think I have. And then today, when I would begin to press …

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## [Charging System Failure after replacing alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-failure-after-replacing-alternator/185519)

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**Author:** [@BRANDONORNAH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRANDONORNAH)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-system-failure-after-replacing-alternator/185519 "2022-08-30T22:08:05Z")

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Recently had an issue with my Alternator where it had a chunk of metal lose inside so I ended up replacing it with a brand new one from AutoZone. Recently, after only a month, I am running into issues with my car having …

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## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - Can I swap the seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-can-i-swap-the-seats/186130)

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**Author:** [@Ed25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-can-i-swap-the-seats/186130 "2022-08-30T20:41:12Z")

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can passenger seat be swaped with the driver’s seat in a 2012 Buick Lacrosse?

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## [2019 Ford Focus - Can I jump start this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-focus-can-i-jump-start-this-car/185993)

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**Author:** [@Bandittabby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bandittabby)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-focus-can-i-jump-start-this-car/185993 "2022-08-30T04:41:41Z")

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Can my vehicle with a flat battery be restarted with normal jumper leads?

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## [Car too low](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-too-low/185730)

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**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-too-low/185730 "2022-08-29T21:41:15Z")

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Car us e5000 4matic, 2005 model, 144K miles, drives great, dealer maintained. From last week started to flash red alarm sign “car too low” on start. After engine runs for a while the red alarm sign disappears since hydra…

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## [Car loses power randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-randomly/186074)

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**Author:** [@MCCA8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCCA8)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-power-randomly/186074 "2022-08-29T20:19:08Z")

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I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with automatic transmission. Recently the car loses power when trying to accelerate (flooring it does nothing) and has stalled a few times. The tachometer gets stuck @ 0 while driving regard…

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## [Good battery, no power, jumpstart turns on lights but won’t start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-no-power-jumpstart-turns-on-lights-but-won-t-start-car/186061)

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**Author:** [@kdoyon18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdoyon18)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-no-power-jumpstart-turns-on-lights-but-won-t-start-car/186061 "2022-08-29T16:34:05Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a weird situation. My truck wouldn’t start today. It was totally dead. Hooked up cables to a running car, and I get dash lights and headlights and all seems all good. As soon as I turn the key, I hea…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - headlight flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-headlight-flicker/186018)

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**Author:** [@rryanjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rryanjones)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-headlight-flicker/186018 "2022-08-29T11:39:14Z")

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Headlight flicker on and off when in auto on

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## [Spare tire blew up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blew-up/53940)

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**Author:** [@Wildflowerfarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildflowerfarm)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blew-up/53940 "2022-08-29T10:53:30Z")

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The unused new spare tire on the side of my horse trailer blew up yesterday. It has been really hot (100+ for 2 weeks) up to 109, but it shouldn't blow up, should it? I took photos. What else should I do? Should I replac…

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## [One front brake locking up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-front-brake-locking-up/184592)

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**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-front-brake-locking-up/184592 "2022-08-28T20:59:26Z")

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2010 Dodge Grand caravan both front brakes have been acting up. The rotors would get so hot (over 415°f) any water would be turned into steam immediately. The brakes/rims would smell bad. When it first started, the passe…

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## [2007 1500 Silverado - Limp Mode - High Voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894)

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**Author:** [@ty.snohomish\_181984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ty.snohomish_181984)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894 "2022-08-28T20:06:47Z")

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I need some help. I have a 2007 Silverado that seems to be having an electrical problem. Approximately 2 weeks ago I was unable to go when I pushed the gas. I was able to place the truck in reverse and remove it from the…

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## [2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - crank but won’t start after a drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-c-class-crank-but-won-t-start-after-a-drive/186082)

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**Author:** [@TOMSCOTT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TOMSCOTT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-c-class-crank-but-won-t-start-after-a-drive/186082 "2022-08-28T19:08:43Z")

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I own a 2007 C-230 with 140 thousand miles, very clean, meticulously serviced. When driven non stop lets say 100 miles, Turn off, it will then crank but not start. Let sit for several hours or over night then it will …

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## [2000 Buick Century Ltd. 3.1 liter Fuel Tank Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-ltd-3-1-liter-fuel-tank-removal/185197)

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**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-ltd-3-1-liter-fuel-tank-removal/185197 "2022-08-28T19:00:25Z")

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I want to replace my charcoal cannister. My D.I.Y. repair manual which includes my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 liter says that for my car it is next to the gas tank, which would be easily accessible. It is not next to the gas…

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## [Diagnosing cobalt 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-cobalt-2010/186031)

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**Author:** [@meganmurray412\_182078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganmurray412_182078)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-cobalt-2010/186031 "2022-08-27T23:12:55Z")

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car is running way hotter than normal, also sluggish, shifting rough, ac has been a little less cold and a whining noise when accelerating. Any ideas 20500 miles

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## [How necessary is the ebreak cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-necessary-is-the-ebreak-cable/185907)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-necessary-is-the-ebreak-cable/185907 "2022-08-27T22:59:45Z")

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I had a mouse chew on the ebreak cable and drank the fluid and decided instead of hidding himself he was just gonna plop down there, so i could come outside and say, nice. Its on a saturn ion with 230k, would you still …

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## [PCM damage caused from Cat Burglar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-damage-caused-from-cat-burglar/186038)

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**Author:** [@bnpartee\_182080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnpartee_182080)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-damage-caused-from-cat-burglar/186038 "2022-08-27T22:51:45Z")

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A Cat Burglar tried to cut off my cats in a church parking lot. They cut the y-pipe in 3 places, and one cut right through the front O2 sensor by the upstream cat. Mechanic ended up replacing the O2 sensor and rewelded…

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## [Mazda Bravo - Manual 2x4 1994 b2600 G6 - Lagging, running rough, flat spotting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-bravo-manual-2x4-1994-b2600-g6-lagging-running-rough-flat-spotting/186064)

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**Author:** [@STOOEM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STOOEM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-bravo-manual-2x4-1994-b2600-g6-lagging-running-rough-flat-spotting/186064 "2022-08-27T22:14:09Z")

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Hi everyone. Car is a 94 Bravo b2600 Car WAS running on LPG, now running on petrol only. All gas components have been removed. I have replaced the following distributor cap leads rotor button plugs rem…

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## [2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan - whistling steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-sedan-whistling-steering-wheel/186040)

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**Author:** [@don\_thaveone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don_thaveone)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-sedan-whistling-steering-wheel/186040 "2022-08-27T21:11:01Z")

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My 2013 CTS has 41,000 miles on it. I am short and I have to lower the steering wheel. I started hearing this very low little whistle sound when I turn the steering wheel. The power steering fluid is full. When the car i…

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## [2016 Equinox Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-equinox-wont-start/185939)

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**Author:** [@Nikitig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikitig)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-equinox-wont-start/185939 "2022-08-27T00:17:52Z")

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I drove car to store when I came back car wouldn’t start. Just clicks got jumped and took to Advanced Auto. Said I needed battery. Got new battery, still won’t start. They then said starter, but it started when they …

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