# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2005 Lexus ES 330 - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-thumps/177304)

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**Author:** [@robertLouden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertLouden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-thumps/177304 "2021-06-07T21:01:46Z")

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thumping noise when in gear

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## [2000 Dodge Ram 2500 - Tire pressure question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-2500-tire-pressure-question/177301)

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**Author:** [@Johndoe45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johndoe45)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-2500-tire-pressure-question/177301 "2021-06-07T20:34:39Z")

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If you measure your tire pressure cold when it is 60 out and you put maximum pressure because of a load and the temperature out changes to 85 is you tire dangerously too high pressure?

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## [Why does my raditor resovoir tank drain, yet the raditor is full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-raditor-resovoir-tank-drain-yet-the-raditor-is-full/88565)

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**Author:** [@blackrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blackrock)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-raditor-resovoir-tank-drain-yet-the-raditor-is-full/88565 "2015-01-05T04:32:50Z")

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i keep topping up my reserve tank, yet m y raditor in my 99 camry stays full

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## [Won’t be buying another Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-t-be-buying-another-ford/177241)

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**Author:** [@Puck08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Puck08)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/won-t-be-buying-another-ford/177241 "2021-06-07T18:58:33Z")

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Bought new a 2015 F150 when I noticed the issue of the 3rd break light meltdown took it back the the dealership the light was replaced with the same housing so today I have the same issue the dealership says the truck is…

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## [2015 Audi Q7 - AC dripping inside the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q7-ac-dripping-inside-the-car/177288)

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**Author:** [@Taylyss1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylyss1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q7-ac-dripping-inside-the-car/177288 "2021-06-07T01:41:51Z")

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Water is dripping from a/c inside my car. Car leak.

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## [Hit a pole. Now there is a bit of rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-pole-now-there-is-a-bit-of-rust/177252)

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**Author:** [@patbradley22\_175584](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patbradley22_175584)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hit-a-pole-now-there-is-a-bit-of-rust/177252 "2021-06-06T03:55:28Z")

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I hit a pole in the winter now there is some rust on the bumper where I hit it. Also there is some rust on the tailgate. Would a body shop be able to fix the bumper? and what be the best move to deal with the rust on the…

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## [Cadillac CTS wont start-must override security system-HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-cts-wont-start-must-override-security-system-help/45344)

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**Author:** [@rmorris137](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rmorris137)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-cts-wont-start-must-override-security-system-help/45344 "2021-06-06T03:52:28Z")

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I purchased a 2004 CTS over a month ago and have gotten very little use from it. I have had this "no-start" issue over eight times now and no one can figure out exactly what the problem is. For some reason the theft dete…

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## [2019 Chevrolet Trax brake malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-brake-malfunction/177230)

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**Author:** [@RobertAhlers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertAhlers)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-trax-brake-malfunction/177230 "2021-06-06T03:25:36Z")

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I was driving in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon, maybe 30 miles per hour, and the car ahead of me stopped quick because the one ahead of it stopped quick to make a turn. I stepped on the brake really quick and hard, but no…

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## [Bench bleeding brake master cylinder w/separate reservoir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-bleeding-brake-master-cylinder-w-separate-reservoir/177264)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bench-bleeding-brake-master-cylinder-w-separate-reservoir/177264 "2021-06-05T22:15:05Z")

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The pedal has been questionable the past few months, but I’ve been driving so rarely, I hardly noticed it. This week it became an obvious problem; it’s time to replace my master cylinder. There’s no leakage at any wheel,…

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## [Oxygen sensor codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-codes/177256)

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**Author:** [@amisfitlife\_164142](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amisfitlife_164142)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-codes/177256 "2021-06-05T21:57:05Z")

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I have a 2007 mazda 6. I had the battery replaced and an hour later the check engine light came on. I had the codes pulled at auto zone and show p0131 and p2251 The employee said it could be the sensor, the sensor wiri…

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## [2006 Kia Amanti - Missed when going slow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-amanti-missed-when-going-slow/177262)

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**Author:** [@RICHARDGARST](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RICHARDGARST)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-amanti-missed-when-going-slow/177262 "2021-06-05T21:21:13Z")

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car misses when in gear at idle slow acceleration up to 2000 rpm

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## [2001 Mazda Tribute - repair estimate for torque converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute-repair-estimate-for-torque-converter/177251)

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**Author:** [@CharlotteFoster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlotteFoster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-tribute-repair-estimate-for-torque-converter/177251 "2021-06-05T19:09:48Z")

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car stuck in neutral, needs Torque converter silinoid clutch to valve. What is estimated repair cost with labor from a repair shop. Is it work purchasing for 600.00

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## [1995 Honda Civic battery drain and engine flooding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-battery-drain-and-engine-flooding/177233)

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**Author:** [@Jordan45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan45)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-honda-civic-battery-drain-and-engine-flooding/177233 "2021-06-05T14:25:02Z")

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My car battery drains super fast when i crank my flooded engine. Is that supposed to happen?

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## [Restoring dead battery? (2001 vivic)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-dead-battery-2001-vivic/177224)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restoring-dead-battery-2001-vivic/177224 "2021-06-05T13:38:55Z")

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I have a week old battery. I didn’t notice the break lights were stuck on. The battery went down to 0.5 volts. I charged it off another battery in parallel and a Viking charger. It wouldn’t go above 11.4 v. I installe…

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## [Help! Need schematics, friend rearranged my engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-schematics-friend-rearranged-my-engine/177216)

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**Author:** [@christi.champion\_176](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christi.champion_176)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-schematics-friend-rearranged-my-engine/177216 "2021-06-05T01:47:55Z")

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My chevy Venture has been rearranged. It overheated n friend came over who I thought knew about cars, n moved bolts. Took parts off and after about 3 hours of this realized he didn’t know what he was doing …I need the sc…

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## [1995 Nissan Altima intermittently stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-altima-intermittently-stalls/177249)

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**Author:** [@sigmarho68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sigmarho68)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-nissan-altima-intermittently-stalls/177249 "2021-06-05T01:26:28Z")

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Intermittent stalling while in idle, accelerating, slow turn. But restarts

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## [2014 Toyota RAV4 front hood vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-front-hood-vibrates/177247)

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**Author:** [@willbudd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willbudd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-rav4-front-hood-vibrates/177247 "2021-06-04T23:19:55Z")

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front hood vibrates at higher speeds and when it hits bumps…

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## [Vents only blow on floor/defrost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vents-only-blow-on-floor-defrost/177243)

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**Author:** [@angelsugaxo\_175601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelsugaxo_175601)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vents-only-blow-on-floor-defrost/177243 "2021-06-04T18:51:46Z")

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Hi there! My car is only blowing air out of the floor vents and defrost. A/C and heat both work it just doesn’t come out of the dash. I was wondering if anyone knew what would cause that! Thank you!

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## [Car Problem - 2010 Nissan Sentra code; P0456](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem-2010-nissan-sentra-code-p0456/177228)

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**Author:** [@Jazzyme209](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jazzyme209)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem-2010-nissan-sentra-code-p0456/177228 "2021-06-04T13:45:17Z")

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Im going to be going to LA, Cali on the 10th and I went to Walmart on 05/30/2021 (I know a big mistake but my dad convinced me. I’m a girl and have been learning a lot about cars cause of my own car troubles but I still …

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## [2007 Nissan Titan - Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-titan-peeling-paint/177185)

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**Author:** [@Ilya54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ilya54)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-titan-peeling-paint/177185 "2021-06-04T02:26:41Z")

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Paint peeling is a problem with painting. Is this problem have had recall? Does Nissan will resolve the Problem with peeling paint?

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## [Alternator, Starter and Battery are good, truck wont crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-starter-and-battery-are-good-truck-wont-crank/177226)

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**Author:** [@Bmarie4116\_175588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bmarie4116_175588)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-starter-and-battery-are-good-truck-wont-crank/177226 "2021-06-04T01:59:43Z")

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08 Suburban Z71 5.3 1500 Truck was having issues with power shortages and issues with misfiring. Put Reman engine in, changed ignition switch, new battery, alternator, sparkplugs, starter, new sensors all the way around…

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## [2012 Hyundai Accent - Stalls and lurches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-stalls-and-lurches/177189)

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**Author:** [@MaryHargrove](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryHargrove)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-accent-stalls-and-lurches/177189 "2021-06-03T20:45:32Z")

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My car stalls when idling or at low speed and also lurches like it has trouble getting gas

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## [Battery Keeps dying/ Ta9ilight stays on after pulling fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying-ta9ilight-stays-on-after-pulling-fuse/177206)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying-ta9ilight-stays-on-after-pulling-fuse/177206 "2021-06-03T19:27:46Z")

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My girlfriend has a 2001 civic. Battery has died twice this week. The first time I thought it was just an old batter (She leaves her lights on a lot also). Yesterday it died and I tested it and it read 0.6 volts. Well to…

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## [2005 GMC Canyon - Window and door troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-canyon-window-and-door-troubles/177212)

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**Author:** [@craig25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craig25)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-canyon-window-and-door-troubles/177212 "2021-06-03T19:03:32Z")

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driver side window and lock not working

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## [2015 Ford Fusion 2.0L Turb Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-2-0l-turb-issue/177204)

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**Author:** [@Skood](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skood)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-2-0l-turb-issue/177204 "2021-06-03T12:34:57Z")

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Noticeable Issues: White Vapor with acrid smell exits exhaust pipe. It is a constant vapor that doesn’t stop coming until the car… shuts itself off. Not sulfur, coolant, rotten egg-like smell. Dies about 1 minute after…

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## [2016 Honda Civic Cpe - Need to sneak up on my sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-cpe-need-to-sneak-up-on-my-sunroof/177198)

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**Author:** [@Wil18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wil18)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-cpe-need-to-sneak-up-on-my-sunroof/177198 "2021-06-03T00:29:58Z")

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Sun roof will not close on my 2016 Honda civic, unless you sneak up on it; like a little at a time otherwise it reverses open like the safety device on a garage door.

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## [2011 Cadillac CTS - Looking for qiet tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-looking-for-qiet-tires/177167)

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**Author:** [@Happygolucky43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Happygolucky43)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-cts-looking-for-qiet-tires/177167 "2021-06-02T23:27:10Z")

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What tires are the quietest for 2011caddy cts base. Car running great.Going to South Dakota and Colorado

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## [2020 Volkswagen Atlas - Creaky noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-atlas-creaky-noises/177179)

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**Author:** [@Edwin21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwin21)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-volkswagen-atlas-creaky-noises/177179 "2021-06-02T21:14:11Z")

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I purchased a 2020 Atlas and since day one I have experience creaking noises from the dash and behind the instrument panel the driver side door. Been to dealer twice and they claim that this is a normal issue with Atlas.…

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## [2013 Subaru Outback - Infotainment issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-infotainment-issue/177076)

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**Author:** [@Russ59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russ59)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-infotainment-issue/177076 "2021-06-02T19:37:44Z")

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The only knobs at work on my radio now are the volume on off and tuner… Space the scan reselect stations none of that works and nothing works on the steering wheel for the radio but the cruise control does work on the st…

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## [2005-2009 Honda Odyssey Front Blower is not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-2009-honda-odyssey-front-blower-is-not-working/91137)

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**Author:** [@Mez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-2009-honda-odyssey-front-blower-is-not-working/91137 "2021-06-02T18:27:35Z")

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In a hot day in california (Sep 2015) the A/C or HVAC system stopped working. Checked all the circuit breakers and all passed inspections. By searching on Google and Youtube I found the problem and solution. The problem …

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