# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=196

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## [2019 Mazda CX-3 -HVAC question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-hvac-question/180563)

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**Author:** [@TMK48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMK48)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-3-hvac-question/180563 "2021-11-11T22:19:47Z")

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Inner circulation indicator (center one of 3 round switches) does not turn on when pushed. What happened?

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## [2008 Lincoln Navigator possessed rear hatch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-possessed-rear-hatch/180605)

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**Author:** [@drkhrse01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drkhrse01)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lincoln-navigator-possessed-rear-hatch/180605 "2021-11-11T22:11:49Z")

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The rear hatch of my 2008 navigator seems to be possessed. It goes up and down on it’s own at random times. Sometimes it will go up and down repeatedly. Other times it just goes up, then half way down and then back up…

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## [2020 Kia Soul - Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-soul-oil-consumption/180556)

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**Author:** [@JasonJ1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JasonJ1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-soul-oil-consumption/180556 "2021-11-11T20:26:06Z")

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Ridiculous oil consumption. Noticed that it was using oil right from the start. 2nd oil change, I requested a visual inspection to make sure it wasn’t leaking out. 3rd oil change I requested to see if it was one of the a…

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## [2004 Kia Sorento - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-wont-start/180566)

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**Author:** [@LynniaGaleRiggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynniaGaleRiggs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-wont-start/180566 "2021-11-11T20:01:49Z")

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No crank no start after replacing mass airflow sensor. Has new battery, new timing belt, water pump , crankshaft position sensor

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## [2006 Honda Civic Cpe - AC compressor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-cpe-ac-compressor-issues/180543)

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**Author:** [@goldendove9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goldendove9)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-cpe-ac-compressor-issues/180543 "2021-11-11T18:49:38Z")

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My car a/c just started blowing hot air, could it be a leak or something worse like compressor & how much should I expect to pay for the repair? 59,000 miles orig owner

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## [2012 Buick Enclave - Slips and studders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-slips-and-studders/180558)

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**Author:** [@mtngirl58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtngirl58)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-enclave-slips-and-studders/180558 "2021-11-11T18:37:46Z")

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slipping and shuttering around 1600-1800 RPM

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## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Automatically shifts to P](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-automatically-shifts-to-p/180541)

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**Author:** [@RobertJ41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertJ41)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-automatically-shifts-to-p/180541 "2021-11-11T16:20:04Z")

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Vehicle started fine, however, when I moved the gear to “D”, it automatically shifted to “P”. Checked all the doors in case there was some safety feature but all were closed. Same thing happened to other members of my fa…

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## [2017 Kia Soul - Spun bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-spun-bearing/180389)

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**Author:** [@RickChase](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickChase)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-spun-bearing/180389 "2021-11-11T16:02:54Z")

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working on a friends kia soul because it is out of warrantee and they cant afford a $5000 bill. The number three cylinder rod bearing spun. the crankshaft and rod is ruined. all other bearings and journals are so good th…

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## [2007 Lexus RX 350 - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-engine-issues/180484)

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**Author:** [@KobusBooysen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KobusBooysen)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-engine-issues/180484 "2021-11-11T14:46:58Z")

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Bought my Lexus as a used vehicle with service book showing all service done as per service book up to !80k Kilometers but vehicle had on 172K Engine cut out during Covid 19 starting period . Had Notorite insurance on ca…

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## [2015 Ford Escape - Can I screw the heat shield into place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-can-i-screw-the-heat-shield-into-place/180580)

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**Author:** [@Dean12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dean12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-can-i-screw-the-heat-shield-into-place/180580 "2021-11-11T14:31:45Z")

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replacing the rear exhaust shield rattling can i just put new screws in or it the gas tank there

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## [Dealer-created Damage Reappears -- Need Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-created-damage-reappears-need-advice/180587)

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**Author:** [@thomaspratt01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomaspratt01)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-created-damage-reappears-need-advice/180587 "2021-11-11T05:02:41Z")

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This is a bit of a story, but I feel totally out of my depth and need advice, please. I drive a van adapted so I can drive from a wheelchair. Brand new, with all the modifications, these vehicles run around $60,000. Fi…

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## [Key fob not pairing with car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-not-pairing-with-car/180595)

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**Author:** [@Zackqw\_178125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zackqw_178125)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-fob-not-pairing-with-car/180595 "2021-11-11T04:55:33Z")

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So, I just bought this car and the key fob doesn’t work. Put a new battery in and tried to reprogram it with no success. Found the fob wasn’t sending signal so bought a new one. Tested and is sending signal with New bat…

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## [After accident repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-accident-repairs/180584)

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**Author:** [@studmeister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/studmeister)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-accident-repairs/180584 "2021-11-11T03:38:03Z")

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Hi everyone. I have a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan that was involved in an accident. I’m wondering if the damage can be repaired properly. The damage is in the rear end and airbags didn’t deploy. Please see the pictures fo…

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## [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - How do I turn off lights?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-how-do-i-turn-off-lights/180597)

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**Author:** [@Char22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Char22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-tiguan-how-do-i-turn-off-lights/180597 "2021-11-11T01:25:32Z")

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back seat ceiling lights won’t turn off while driving

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## [Violent Infrequent Shake from Wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/violent-infrequent-shake-from-wheels/180582)

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**Author:** [@jdownie580](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdownie580)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2021, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/violent-infrequent-shake-from-wheels/180582 "2021-11-11T00:57:26Z")

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My car shakes violently when I drive, it isn’t restricted by speed but is more aggressive the faster I go. It feels as though it’s coming from the wheels. I’ve had the tires balanced 3 times. At first a balance would hel…

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## [2015 Ford Escape - Trans issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-trans-issue/180575)

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**Author:** [@Wei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-escape-trans-issue/180575 "2021-11-10T12:59:30Z")

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My escape face similar transmission issue. It first show up the “Transmission Fault, Service Now” warning the first day. And then couldn’t start the second day. It is now under repair on warranty. But I will lost my warr…

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## [2014 Honda CR-V- Heater problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-heater-problems/180467)

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**Author:** [@kittycat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittycat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-heater-problems/180467 "2021-11-10T06:09:47Z")

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I have tried three times to have my car heater serviced. It still will not blow air hot enough for the coming winter months. The radiator service man wants to try it again this time letting the flushing liquid sit for …

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## [Intermittent lazy start w/ 2012 Subaru Impreza, 100k miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-lazy-start-w-2012-subaru-impreza-100k-miles/180567)

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**Author:** [@jamesarobe\_178075](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesarobe_178075)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-lazy-start-w-2012-subaru-impreza-100k-miles/180567 "2021-11-10T03:17:40Z")

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I have a 2012 Subaru Impreza with 100k miles. Back in March of 2021, it started having an intermittent lazy start issue. It typically occurs if the following happens. Multiple trips within a few hours, say, a grocery s…

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## [2018 Jeep Cherokee - Wet carpets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-wet-carpets/180539)

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**Author:** [@MelindaLeggett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelindaLeggett)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-cherokee-wet-carpets/180539 "2021-11-09T23:55:01Z")

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What causes the passenger side floorboard carpet to be wet?

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## [Smoke from low front of engine. Any thoughts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-low-front-of-engine-any-thoughts/180546)

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**Author:** [@gforceboone1979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gforceboone1979)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-low-front-of-engine-any-thoughts/180546 "2021-11-09T23:24:47Z")

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I have a 2008 Honda Odyssey. Has been a wonderful driver. It was my dad’s who passed away recently. From the day I started driving it, 1 year ago, I have smelt a burning smell after starting the van. It usually goes away…

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## [Go with OEM or aftermarket turn signal/headlight/wiper switch on Ford truck?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-with-oem-or-aftermarket-turn-signal-headlight-wiper-switch-on-ford-truck/180537)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/go-with-oem-or-aftermarket-turn-signal-headlight-wiper-switch-on-ford-truck/180537 "2021-11-09T02:55:21Z")

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My 1999 F250 Super Duty decided to give me a little trouble on the first night after daylight savings time went off. The headlights decided not to turn on so I stayed behind a slow semi with my flashers on to get home. …

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## [1993 Chevy G10 VAN been sitting up a while (approx. 188k miles)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-g10-van-been-sitting-up-a-while-approx-188k-miles/180533)

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**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-chevy-g10-van-been-sitting-up-a-while-approx-188k-miles/180533 "2021-11-08T23:24:55Z")

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Hello, My van has been sitting up (approx. middle of yr 2018) and I need to move it from my yard. It was running when parked but I lost the ignition key and had to have one made this past weekend. It had about 1 quart…

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## [Correct Tire pressure Message!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-tire-pressure-message/180494)

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**Author:** [@sidwelle\_175015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sidwelle_175015)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/correct-tire-pressure-message/180494 "2021-11-08T22:42:37Z")

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My tire pressure light keeps going on “Correct Tire Pressure”. Both front tires have 32psi and the rears have 38-40psi. Last year we had a tire going down and the light only came on when one of the tires went below 25p…

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## [Need your opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-opinion/180454)

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**Author:** [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-your-opinion/180454 "2021-11-08T22:11:46Z")

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I have not brought a vehicle to a shop in years so I dont really no todays repair costs. my son knows my body is not letting me work on cars that much anymore. so he brought his 2008 acura tsx to a shop that works on his…

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## [2020 Volkswagen Passat - Radio glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-passat-radio-glitch/180532)

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**Author:** [@tweetconn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tweetconn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-passat-radio-glitch/180532 "2021-11-08T21:54:30Z")

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Radio refuses to activate. Occurs about every two months or so. After attempting to start radio for about 15 minutes, it can be turned on again.

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## [LED dome lights stay dimly lit when off, will this drain battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-dome-lights-stay-dimly-lit-when-off-will-this-drain-battery/180407)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/led-dome-lights-stay-dimly-lit-when-off-will-this-drain-battery/180407 "2021-11-08T16:21:41Z")

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Today I upgraded the stock map/dome lights on my 2005 mustang to Sylvania LED bulbs because one of the original halogen ones burned out. As the title suggests, both bulbs stay very dimly lit (probably 2-3% of the total o…

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## [2009 Subaru Forester - Glitch prevents re-fueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-glitch-prevents-re-fueling/180527)

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**Author:** [@sand53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sand53)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-subaru-forester-glitch-prevents-re-fueling/180527 "2021-11-08T14:12:36Z")

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My 2009 Forester has for the past several years had the annoying problem of the dash lights coming on or flashing from time to time. When that happens, the gas filling pipe shuts off and you can’t put gas in the car unt…

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## [2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - Rear camera quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe-rear-camera-quit/180521)

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**Author:** [@iller48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iller48)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-coupe-rear-camera-quit/180521 "2021-11-08T13:52:50Z")

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back up camera in my 2013 hyndai elantra just stopped working. it comes on but no live picture

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## [1986 Toyota Camry - Sway bar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-sway-bar/180482)

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**Author:** [@SeanRyan1137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeanRyan1137)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-toyota-camry-sway-bar/180482 "2021-11-07T22:11:01Z")

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Can you install a sway bar on a car that doesn’t come with one?

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## [Steering coupler is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495)

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**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-coupler-is-loose/180495 "2021-11-07T01:31:28Z")

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I was informed that the steering coupler is loose on my 2017 Kia Sorento, during a routine safety inspection it was discovered. It almost unnoticeable click in the steering column. Anyone know ANYTHING about this, before…

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