# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Help! Please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/180503)

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**Author:** [@Haleymadrid05\_178065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haleymadrid05_178065)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please/180503 "2021-11-07T00:29:31Z")

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Okay so my cars rpm in jumping and it’s making the car feel like it’s stuttering also the check engine light will turn on and off anyone know what it could be this is for a 2014 Kia Soul a

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-wrong-fuel/180497)

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**Author:** [@Keith38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith38)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-wrong-fuel/180497 "2021-11-06T23:41:26Z")

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Accidentally put in diesel full tank, drove a block, then had it towed, can it be fixed.

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## [Car makes noise turning around a bend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-noise-turning-around-a-bend/180489)

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**Author:** [@tucoramirez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tucoramirez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-noise-turning-around-a-bend/180489 "2021-11-06T18:27:14Z")

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Have a 2013 Honda Fit (base model) with 125k miles. There is a strange sound that the car makes as it accelerates and it gets loud inside the cabin that is deafening. is NOT high pitch sound or ticking or grinding soun…

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## [2014 Chevrolet Malibu - Battery dead - key is stuck - What now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-battery-dead-key-is-stuck-what-now/180370)

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**Author:** [@BarryGregg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarryGregg)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-malibu-battery-dead-key-is-stuck-what-now/180370 "2021-11-06T18:14:53Z")

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My Battery Is Dead and My Key Is Stuck

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## [2019 Hyundai Elantra - Seems to soon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-elantra-seems-to-soon/180436)

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**Author:** [@Mmanza00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mmanza00)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-elantra-seems-to-soon/180436 "2021-11-06T16:50:30Z")

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On 03/07/2020 on my way home from Brooklyn, NY check engine light came on at 5500 miles. Took it in on 03/13/2020 and they said it was a bad thermostat. Only reason I got it replaced is that it was covered under the powe…

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## [2018 Kia Optima -Light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-light-issues/180471)

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**Author:** [@DEDELP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DEDELP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-optima-light-issues/180471 "2021-11-06T14:48:16Z")

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auto h/light suddenly fail, but come back on after some length of time high beam switch worked but had to be held on, dash lights were on but couldn’t be dimmed. this has happened twice n the last month.

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## [Honda Civic 2019 has trouble starting - even after getting a new starter and fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-has-trouble-starting-even-after-getting-a-new-starter-and-fuel-pump/180401)

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**Author:** [@mickey.newman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickey.newman)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-has-trouble-starting-even-after-getting-a-new-starter-and-fuel-pump/180401 "2021-11-06T03:23:57Z")

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I took my 2019 Honda Civic to the dealership in May to get a new fuel pump for a factory recall. The mechanic accidentally broke the fuel pump that was in there and then installed a new one a few days later. A week later…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - It wasn't a loose cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-it-wasnt-a-loose-cap/180459)

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**Author:** [@ThunderBear](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThunderBear)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-it-wasnt-a-loose-cap/180459 "2021-11-06T00:26:19Z")

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Engine light started coming on a few months ago. We could tighten the gas cap and it would go off for a while and then later it would come back on. Now it just stays on. I service the car regularly. It is a 2016 with abo…

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## [Broke my petrol and trunk lever](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-my-petrol-and-trunk-lever/180462)

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**Author:** [@ziadchoud\_178039](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ziadchoud_178039)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broke-my-petrol-and-trunk-lever/180462 "2021-11-06T00:21:58Z")

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Well this is a bit awkward. Yesterday I was cleaning my toyota corolla gs 2000 model and accidentally stepped on and snapped the petrol and trunk lever beside the driver side seat. I can open the trunk with my key but I …

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## [2006 Ford Ranger - Just heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-just-heat/180457)

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**Author:** [@johng03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johng03)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-ranger-just-heat/180457 "2021-11-05T23:44:21Z")

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New problem. Only heat comes out of vents. Temp control knob set to max cool doesn’t doo any good. Need to run A/C on Max to make interior comfortable.

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## [1996 Jeep Cherokee door latch - what is this clip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-cherokee-door-latch-what-is-this-clip/180475)

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**Author:** [@Cwalther1313\_178047](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cwalther1313_178047)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-jeep-cherokee-door-latch-what-is-this-clip/180475 "2021-11-05T23:22:16Z")

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I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The driver’s door is missing the black plastic L-shaped piece next to the door latch cylinder that allows it to stay locked. I haven’t found one at a local salvage yard yet, and don’t know wh…

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## [2008 Ford Expedition - CD player issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-cd-player-issues/180464)

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**Author:** [@EmmaRodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmaRodriguez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-expedition-cd-player-issues/180464 "2021-11-05T14:36:11Z")

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A-I’m afraid to push harder on the CD to get it into the player it doesn’t just take it in like on other systems. The system says all 6 slots are empty. Every so often I hear noise from Inside the player as if it were li…

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## [Lexus 2001 Rim](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-2001-rim/180455)

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**Author:** [@Arun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arun)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-2001-rim/180455 "2021-11-05T12:37:02Z")

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My Lexus RX 300 (2001) kept loosing tire pressure and I took it to my trusty mechanic. He couldn’t find anything wrong with the tire itself but said the rim is getting rusted and thats the reason the air pressure isn’t h…

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## [2017 Kia Sorento - vents emit a vinegar smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-vents-emit-a-vinegar-smell/180451)

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**Author:** [@Chris30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris30)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-vents-emit-a-vinegar-smell/180451 "2021-11-05T12:26:41Z")

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2017Kia sorento bad vinegar small coming out of vents. seems to be a problem for years.

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## [Do I need a new wheel bearing? If yes... which one is the best for my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-wheel-bearing-if-yes-which-one-is-the-best-for-my-car/180398)

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**Author:** [@Psyfurius](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Psyfurius)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-a-new-wheel-bearing-if-yes-which-one-is-the-best-for-my-car/180398 "2021-11-05T04:02:32Z")

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Hi. I have a Hyundai Elantra 2009. Recently my mechanic installed the front shocks and aligned my car. Then I noticed the car was going to the right on its own. If I pressed the brake, it also goes to the right roughly. …

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## [Replace the body of a new car with the body of a classic car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-body-of-a-new-car-with-the-body-of-a-classic-car/32101)

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**Author:** [@drewz001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drewz001)\
**Replies:** 61\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2021, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-the-body-of-a-new-car-with-the-body-of-a-classic-car/32101 "2021-11-05T03:22:03Z")

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Do you guys think it would be possible to take the body off a junked classic car (specifically, a 1968 Chevy Impala) and put it on the body of a newer car of similar size? And how much would you guys guess it would cost?…

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## [2017 Kia Sportage - 3 window regulators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-3-window-regulators/180395)

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**Author:** [@Denesse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denesse)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-3-window-regulators/180395 "2021-11-04T23:57:02Z")

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2017 sportage XL- window regulators also stopped working all with in the last 3 months. Not sure what the problem is. Has not been listed as a recall.

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## [GMC Denali oil problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-denali-oil-problem/180423)

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**Author:** [@Jeanneb1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanneb1)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-denali-oil-problem/180423 "2021-11-04T16:46:42Z")

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The oil on the stick in my husband’s GMC Denali 6.2L with 17000 miles would not touch the stick when he checked it this morning. He uses synthetic oil and changes the oil religiously every 5000 miles. There are 4500 mile…

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## [1994 Chevrolet 1500 - No headlights in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-1500-no-headlights-in-the-cold/180417)

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**Author:** [@edn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-1500-no-headlights-in-the-cold/180417 "2021-11-04T15:14:12Z")

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head hights wont come on when it is cold

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## [2005 Toyota Camry - water drying up from radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-water-drying-up-from-radiator/180453)

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**Author:** [@Obongo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Obongo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-water-drying-up-from-radiator/180453 "2021-11-04T15:10:50Z")

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Water drying up from radiator

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## [2005 Jaguar X-Type - shifter stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jaguar-x-type-shifter-stuck-in-park/180447)

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**Author:** [@attyo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/attyo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jaguar-x-type-shifter-stuck-in-park/180447 "2021-11-04T14:46:07Z")

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shfter stuck in park mode

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## [Automatic door locks locking and locking by themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-locks-locking-and-locking-by-themselves/180439)

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**Author:** [@Tardisbob75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tardisbob75)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-door-locks-locking-and-locking-by-themselves/180439 "2021-11-04T14:40:37Z")

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My Chevy Tahoe automatic Door locks are locking and unlocking by themselves even while I am driving also most recently my main light inside is started to flicker any suggestions on what it could be would be greatly appr…

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## [Overdue Oil Change and Sludge, safe to drive after oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdue-oil-change-and-sludge-safe-to-drive-after-oil-change/180350)

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**Author:** [@deborahl79\_177961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deborahl79_177961)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdue-oil-change-and-sludge-safe-to-drive-after-oil-change/180350 "2021-11-04T13:29:21Z")

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Hello. My son has a 2018 Nissan Altima SV and it had some work done at the dealership after an incident and he thought the oil was changed when it was there, well the low oil pressure light came on and so he called the d…

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## [2000 gmc sonoma abs code reader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-sonoma-abs-code-reader/180440)

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**Author:** [@johnnym\_was\_here](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnnym_was_here)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-gmc-sonoma-abs-code-reader/180440 "2021-11-04T05:19:11Z")

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Hi My 2000 GMC Sonoma (3 door, automatic, v6, 2WD) is lighting up the ABS and Brake lamps. From what I’ve gleaned on the web : –clean front abs sensors –reseat and clean front ABS connectors –clean ground wire to AB…

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## [2014 Buick LaCrosse - No X 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-lacrosse-no-x-6/180411)

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**Author:** [@ErniePowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErniePowell)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-lacrosse-no-x-6/180411 "2021-11-04T03:12:36Z")

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no cruse control , no speedometer showing on dash, no radio, no navigation, no cruse control, no dash tempenture,

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## [2014 Chevrolet Equinox - Sensors won't stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-sensors-wont-stop/180380)

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**Author:** [@skiphoward](https://community.cartalk.com/u/skiphoward)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-sensors-wont-stop/180380 "2021-11-03T23:19:11Z")

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service all wheel drive keeps coming on and dinging. had it at dealer twice and all they could tell me is they think its a sensor but dont know which one. HELP!!!

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## [2006 Honda Ridgeline - Hums on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-hums-on-the-highway/180391)

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**Author:** [@eddie41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddie41)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-hums-on-the-highway/180391 "2021-11-03T22:43:33Z")

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when on highway truck will start a loud hum when i touch the brake pedal it will stop for a short time,it happens intermittently.truck has 83000 miles the brakes are ok.

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## [2011 Toyota 4Runner vibration after brake job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-4runner-vibration-after-brake-job/180431)

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**Author:** [@kag04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kag04)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-4runner-vibration-after-brake-job/180431 "2021-11-03T21:59:56Z")

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I had my rear brakes done on a 2011 46,000 mile 4 runner limited along with tires rotated. After that I had vibration in my stearing & wabbling. I had the truck tire balanced & I still feel a slight vibration with a sut…

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## [2012 Cadillac SRX - Charging saga](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-charging-saga/180409)

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**Author:** [@hatescaddysnow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hatescaddysnow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-srx-charging-saga/180409 "2021-11-03T00:34:05Z")

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One week ago my alert went off, Battery Charging System required service. I immediately pull up the info. Battery down to 11 volts, took to dealership. wow 191$ an hour labor two months ago was $135 …already put on new …

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## [2007 Toyota Solara - Instrument lights flashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-solara-instrument-lights-flashing/180372)

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**Author:** [@lavaca318](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lavaca318)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-solara-instrument-lights-flashing/180372 "2021-11-03T21:52:46Z")

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instrument lights flashng

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