# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Engine replacement in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-in-car/183640)

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**Author:** [@Angelv3059\_180292](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelv3059_180292)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-replacement-in-car/183640 "2022-04-23T17:32:32Z")

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If I’m putting an engine in that has 70k miles on it compared to my (now old one) that had 180k. Do you recommend changing anything on the one I’m going to be putting in? It’s obv used. 3.8 L not supercharged

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## [MAF Sensor Symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-symptoms/183754)

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**Author:** [@jmcarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmcarc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maf-sensor-symptoms/183754 "2022-04-23T15:40:34Z")

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Twice during the last two weeks, my 2005 Buick century abruptly stopped running while at cruising speed. I was able to restart it with no problem. My mechanic retrieved a troubleshooting code P0102, Mass or Volume Air Fl…

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## [2011 Honda Pilot - Mechanic gave up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-mechanic-gave-up/183659)

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**Author:** [@Rcatania](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rcatania)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-pilot-mechanic-gave-up/183659 "2022-04-23T15:06:09Z")

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Car does not start. Mechanic placed new battery in car, car started and left to charge. Next day battery was drained and car would not start. Mechanic states he has checked the obvious issues with no resolution. Any ide…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox - Oil question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-oil-question/183722)

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**Author:** [@t32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/t32)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-oil-question/183722 "2022-04-23T13:02:41Z")

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is it ok to add motor oil between oil changes and how much oil can a 2010-2013 chevy equiox consume if i fill it up with 5 quarts?

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## [2007 Toyota Corolla lights trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-lights-trouble/183119)

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**Author:** [@victorcampos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victorcampos)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-corolla-lights-trouble/183119 "2022-04-23T02:46:00Z")

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I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla that the rear Running Lights do not turn on when engine is running but the headlight ard on, Turn signals and brake light s work which means I can drive during the day but not at night. Ne…

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## [Piston ring repair options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-ring-repair-options/183694)

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**Author:** [@bgdadx4\_180450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bgdadx4_180450)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/piston-ring-repair-options/183694 "2022-04-23T01:07:10Z")

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Hello all, first post here. Son has a 2009 Accord v6 that is fouling the plug in cylinder 3. Was told by Honda that the piston ring was the culprit, stuck in the open position. Was told that it would be $3-4k to re-ri…

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## [2013 Nissan Murano - Transmission issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-murano-transmission-issue/183685)

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**Author:** [@Frankiej50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankiej50)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-murano-transmission-issue/183685 "2022-04-23T01:06:45Z")

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I heard a buzz in the trans. i check the oil and missin 1 quart.

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## [Beware Checking Ball Joints On Rams/Jeeps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-checking-ball-joints-on-rams-jeeps/183753)

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**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-checking-ball-joints-on-rams-jeeps/183753 "2022-04-22T23:59:21Z")

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Checking if the ball joints are worn on these vehicles using conventional methods will indicate that they are, when they’re actually not. Tester

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## [2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - front brakes grabbing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-front-brakes-grabbing/183736)

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**Author:** [@D.W.56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.W.56)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-front-brakes-grabbing/183736 "2022-04-22T15:32:16Z")

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front brakes start to grab causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly. This has happened on the front driver’s side and now the front passenger’s side. The wheel gets extremely hot on the side effected. We also had to rep…

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## [2018 Nissan Rogue - Roaring rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-roaring-rear-end/183689)

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**Author:** [@LawrenceWilliamson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LawrenceWilliamson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-roaring-rear-end/183689 "2022-04-22T13:40:56Z")

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Having a roaring noise in the rear ended.have replaced the rear axle differential carrier hub twice, new axles new wheel bearing hub. All completed last week. What could be the problem

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## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Auto srop issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-auto-srop-issue/183718)

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**Author:** [@Derf24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derf24)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-auto-srop-issue/183718 "2022-04-22T12:33:12Z")

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Auto stop works for a couple of days after dealer looks at it, then quits. Been to 5 different dealers and problem continues. Would like it to be working especially with $5 gas.

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## [What are the difference between X431 PRO5 and X431 PROS V?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-difference-between-x431-pro5-and-x431-pros-v/183744)

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**Author:** [@Doramao](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doramao)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-the-difference-between-x431-pro5-and-x431-pros-v/183744 "2022-04-22T06:31:25Z")

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They are very expensive on amz, but they seem to fit all types of cars?

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## [2010 Toyota Camry - Battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-battery-question/183699)

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**Author:** [@toserveman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toserveman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-camry-battery-question/183699 "2022-04-22T05:47:32Z")

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My mechanic installed a battery in June 2018. It has a 3-year warranty, so the warranty expired 10 months ago. But in the past two years (since the pandemic) I’ve rarely driven the car – maybe 500 miles during that tim…

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## [Fan Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch/78969)

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**Author:** [@rdonovan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdonovan1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fan-clutch/78969 "2022-04-22T03:30:22Z")

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I recently ran into a problem with my 2000 Kia Sportage where the fan clutch, mechanical fan blade, and radiator went out on me. From what I can tell the fan clutch broke in two and sent the fan blade into the radiator p…

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## [2006 Honda Accord Sdn - Water in trunk of Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-water-in-trunk-of-accord/183708)

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**Author:** [@WALLEXE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WALLEXE)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-sdn-water-in-trunk-of-accord/183708 "2022-04-22T02:21:55Z")

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I usually find water inside the trunk of my honda accord 2006 model anytime it rains and I find this seriously disturbing

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## [What do I need to know about caring for my Lexus IS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-caring-for-my-lexus-is/183712)

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**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-caring-for-my-lexus-is/183712 "2022-04-22T02:02:59Z")

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Hello everyone. First, I want to thank you all for helping me tremendously in the past with caring for my 2012 Toyota Camry SE. I’m blessed to have found this forum and the knowledgeable and experienced members h…

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## [2004 pontiac grand prix key relearn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-key-relearn/183642)

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**Author:** [@wadedykes9021\_179150](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wadedykes9021_179150)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-prix-key-relearn/183642 "2022-04-22T01:50:46Z")

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I have a 2004 pontiac grand prix GT1. I lost the keys and had a new key cut at the dealership. The car would not turn over or anything because it needed to be programmed. I did the 30 minute relearn and afterwards it tur…

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## [2014 Ford Escape - Fob Prob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-fob-prob/183697)

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**Author:** [@Glenair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glenair)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-fob-prob/183697 "2022-04-22T01:41:19Z")

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The car can’t find the fob and it want let me start the car, I have to take it out of my purse and push the bottoms, then the light will come on and it will let me start it. I will be driving and the locks go up and dow…

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## [2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Rattles when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-gt-rattles-when-accelerating/183663)

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**Author:** [@YolandaDCOCROFT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YolandaDCOCROFT)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-gt-rattles-when-accelerating/183663 "2022-04-22T01:32:31Z")

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rattle with acceloration

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## [2020 Ford Escape - Windshield issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-windshield-issue/183682)

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**Author:** [@KRhodes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KRhodes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-escape-windshield-issue/183682 "2022-04-22T00:00:54Z")

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I have a 2020 Ford Escape. I bought the car new and have had it about 1 1/2 yrs. In this time I have had to replace the windshield 3 times! The cracks are always caused by a chip from rocks/gravel being thrown up by oth…

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## [2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - TPMS question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-tpms-question/183732)

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**Author:** [@JohnLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnLong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-tpms-question/183732 "2022-04-21T23:17:56Z")

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I have two new tires and the pressure is set correctly but the yellow light is on even though the digital readout of the pressure of each tire is correct and in the proper range. What should I do?

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## [Toyota LandCruiser j20 navigation setup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-landcruiser-j20-navigation-setup/183670)

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**Author:** [@Dramac7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dramac7)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-landcruiser-j20-navigation-setup/183670 "2022-04-21T20:38:13Z")

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Hello, I’ve recently bought a 2005 Toyota LandCruiser j20 Prado (automatic transmission). My navigation system is giving me a message: “Please insert the correct map disc.” I have located the cd rom under the passenge…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Ticks and clangs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ticks-and-clangs/183692)

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**Author:** [@kt67](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kt67)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-silverado-1500-ticks-and-clangs/183692 "2022-04-21T20:09:44Z")

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I have 2010 Silverado with 5.3 Been hearing loud ticking and clanging noise from transmission bell housing area. brought it to mechanic, they disconnected the torque converter to see if it was in transmission or motor. S…

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## [2007 Lexus LS 460 - Code C1391](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-ls-460-code-c1391/183714)

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**Author:** [@YousufMohdYKafoud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YousufMohdYKafoud)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-ls-460-code-c1391/183714 "2022-04-21T20:05:37Z")

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Looking for spare parts c1391 abnormal leak in accumulator

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## ['Mr Boffo' gets a flat tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-gets-a-flat-tire/183720)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr-boffo-gets-a-flat-tire/183720 "2022-04-21T17:57:20Z")

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## [Timing Belt or Tining Chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-or-tining-chain/183639)

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**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-or-tining-chain/183639 "2022-04-21T15:32:57Z")

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Does a 2005 Honda Pilot 3.5 L engine use a timing belt or timing chain?

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## [Steering Wheel Hard to Turn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-hard-to-turn/183709)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-hard-to-turn/183709 "2022-04-21T12:40:37Z")

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What would make a steering wheel difficult to turn even though the power steering fluid is full and at the correct level and in good condition? (It’s red not brown). The serpentine belt isn’t broken or wearing out and th…

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## [Honda Civic oil change and cabin filter change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-oil-change-and-cabin-filter-change/183588)

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**Author:** [@vjak19830402\_180326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vjak19830402_180326)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-oil-change-and-cabin-filter-change/183588 "2022-04-21T12:08:48Z")

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Hi all, I went for a oil change at honda parts and services. They checked the car and showed me that cabin filter needs to be replaced as well as it looked very dusty. They charged me 59.99 for oil change and for cabin…

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## [2010 Ford Edge limited sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-limited-sunroof/183705)

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**Author:** [@carzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carzilla)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-limited-sunroof/183705 "2022-04-21T02:44:16Z")

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I have a 2010 ford edge with a broken sunroof, at first the sunroof wouldn’t open so I did the recalibration process and the sunroof was able to open, that’s where the problem began, after i opened it one time it refused…

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## [Mazda 3 (2010) inner door handle malfunction (cable breakage)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2010-inner-door-handle-malfunction-cable-breakage/135926)

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**Author:** [@DIY\_Wannabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIY_Wannabe)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2010-inner-door-handle-malfunction-cable-breakage/135926 "2022-04-21T00:13:43Z")

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The inner door latch on my 2010 Mazda 3 recently stopped functioning. The intact latch pulls out normally, but the door no longer opens from the inside; it continues to open normally from the outside. I took off the doo…

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