# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2019 Ford Expedition - Infotainment slowdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-expedition-infotainment-slowdown/176276)

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**Author:** [@Egc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Egc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-expedition-infotainment-slowdown/176276 "2021-04-21T12:13:16Z")

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My expedition started taking longer to react on the touch screen. Changing the radio station would take 4 sec at times. The front sensors take longer to react to anything in front of them. The picture on the screen th…

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## [2017 Chevrolet Trax shows CEL, can’t find a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-trax-shows-cel-can-t-find-a-problem/176267)

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**Author:** [@StevenJohnson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StevenJohnson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-trax-shows-cel-can-t-find-a-problem/176267 "2021-04-21T00:19:51Z")

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check engine light comes on. when trying to trace problem nothing seemed to register.

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## [1999 Suzuki Esteem - engine oil for a G13B engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-esteem-engine-oil-for-a-g13b-engine/176255)

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**Author:** [@AtherAmir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AtherAmir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-suzuki-esteem-engine-oil-for-a-g13b-engine/176255 "2021-04-21T00:07:37Z")

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Which engine oil can be used in g13b engine?

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## [2004 Volvo XC70 stalls suddenly, can’t find codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-xc70-stalls-suddenly-can-t-find-codes/176244)

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**Author:** [@leslye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leslye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-volvo-xc70-stalls-suddenly-can-t-find-codes/176244 "2021-04-20T20:41:00Z")

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car stalls suddenly after driving, low performance light came on after replacing altenator & new battery, sometimes hasn’t turned over & taken to 5 different shops cant find codes for whats wrond.

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## [2015 Buick Encore - clock disappeared from console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-clock-disappeared-from-console/176249)

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**Author:** [@Chick28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chick28)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-clock-disappeared-from-console/176249 "2021-04-20T20:27:36Z")

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clock portion of consol display vanished

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## [Intermittent loss of power/electic - 2004 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-power-electic-2004-hyundai-elantra/92307)

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**Author:** [@elantraGLS2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elantraGLS2)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-loss-of-power-electic-2004-hyundai-elantra/92307 "2021-04-20T19:23:25Z")

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I’m having an issue with my 2004 Hyundai Elantra cutting off, and am out of ideas of what to check for next. Basically I have a very intermittent issue where the car seems to lose electrical power for a split second (or …

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## [Golf MK6 fog light issua](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk6-fog-light-issua/176237)

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**Author:** [@Sikomaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sikomaster)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-mk6-fog-light-issua/176237 "2021-04-20T17:37:54Z")

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I just got my reverse camera issue resolved, but today when my car was in inspection the inspector pointed out this: When the tail fog lights are turned on, the drivers side white light (actually reverse light?) is turn…

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## [Why wedge cardboard next to my 2017 Accord's engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wedge-cardboard-next-to-my-2017-accords-engine/176197)

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**Author:** [@BCGreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BCGreen)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wedge-cardboard-next-to-my-2017-accords-engine/176197 "2021-04-20T16:28:56Z")

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why would someone put a small piece of cardboard wedged on the side of my engine?

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## [Toyota Highlander Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dying/176229)

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**Author:** [@cludlow.thebes\_174815](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cludlow.thebes_174815)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander-dying/176229 "2021-04-20T11:40:45Z")

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Hi there, I have a 2013 Highlander Limited with around 85,000 miles. This morning when i went to start it, the car was running fine, but as i was pulling out of the drive way, the car was sputtering, and then died. It wa…

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## [2017 Buick LaCrosse - muted radio for no reason?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-muted-radio-for-no-reason/176241)

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**Author:** [@LindaCheek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaCheek)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-muted-radio-for-no-reason/176241 "2021-04-20T00:38:16Z")

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Radio shows mute for no reason

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## [Buying a rebuilt / refurbished PCM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-rebuilt-refurbished-pcm/92462)

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**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\
**Replies:** 72\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-rebuilt-refurbished-pcm/92462 "2021-04-19T23:14:44Z")

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There are companies that advertise that if you send them your problematic PCM that they will rebuild , test & program it for your vehicle . When you get it back it's a plug & play installation . Their prices are are quit…

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## [2012 Subaru Forester oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-oil-consumption/176217)

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**Author:** [@sef154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sef154)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-oil-consumption/176217 "2021-04-19T19:30:33Z")

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My Forester burns oil. it’s a known problem, but what will happen? I’ve got about 95K miles.

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## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica- Back up camera is not always working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-back-up-camera-is-not-always-working/176236)

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**Author:** [@wcs50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wcs50)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-back-up-camera-is-not-always-working/176236 "2021-04-19T19:14:31Z")

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back up camera works intermittently. goes from working correctly to dark screen with “back up camera not available” to dark screen with only guide lines shown. do I really need to buy a new radio for this problem to be …

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## [VW Golf reverse camera problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-reverse-camera-problem/175769)

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**Author:** [@Sikomaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sikomaster)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-golf-reverse-camera-problem/175769 "2021-04-19T16:29:29Z")

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Hi everyone, I had a blue screen problem with my 2012 Vw Golf. I did research the internet an found out that the blue screen can show up because of a broken wires. So i opened the hatch and found that the red wire going…

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## [Oil pressure light, leaking, week after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-leaking-week-after-oil-change/176224)

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**Author:** [@Buickowner5555](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buickowner5555)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-light-leaking-week-after-oil-change/176224 "2021-04-19T16:24:33Z")

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Would appreciate any advice for understanding what may have happened and dealing with mechanic. Here is timeline Day 1: oil change at my regular shop Day 2-6: drive 3 times, total of 20 miles Day 7: oil pressure light…

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## [Is it just the bushings?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-just-the-bushings/176156)

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**Author:** [@danielsisco64\_174752](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielsisco64_174752)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-just-the-bushings/176156 "2021-04-19T14:58:12Z")

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2003, 138k, no wrecks When I turn my wheel left or right there is a creaking. It seems to be coming from steering rack area. I can feel the vibration coming from the inner tie rod bar. I got it inspected and the guy sai…

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## [What is this thing that goes near the ignition coil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-thing-that-goes-near-the-ignition-coil/176230)

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**Author:** [@Midgethick\_168025](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midgethick_168025)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-thing-that-goes-near-the-ignition-coil/176230 "2021-04-19T14:10:26Z")

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Theres some wires and connectors that go into the ignition coil area on my Mazda 626. I have included a youtube video of the “connector” in question. I thought my coils were bad so I decided to replace it and while I w…

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## [Oil weight 2000 Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-weight-2000-honda-cr-v/176126)

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**Author:** [@Marktoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marktoday)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-weight-2000-honda-cr-v/176126 "2021-04-19T14:24:46Z")

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Engine oil weight question. My 2000 Honda CR-V has 268,000 miles on the engine. The manual calls for either 5w-30 (ambient temp 15 - 95 degrees) or 10w-30 (ambient temp 15 100+ degrees). I’m in Florida, but spend the su…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Aveo - battery connected wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-battery-connected-wrong/176219)

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**Author:** [@gordon44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gordon44)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-aveo-battery-connected-wrong/176219 "2021-04-19T12:45:13Z")

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i have a 2011 chev aveo and i connected the battery wrong … is there a fuse blown i need to replace or do i have to take it into a chev dealer to repair

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## [2004 Toyota Camry started making a strange noise from the engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-started-making-a-strange-noise-from-the-engine/176045)

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**Author:** [@Krazykov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Krazykov)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-started-making-a-strange-noise-from-the-engine/176045 "2021-04-19T06:13:23Z")

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Hi, no idea what this might be to be honest, here is a quick video of what it sounds like and that’s even with the bonnet closed as well (with bonnet open there is nothing visually that I can see what it might be, but it…

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## [Suburban P0300 Misfire, Need Help Understanding Live Data](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-p0300-misfire-need-help-understanding-live-data/176077)

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**Author:** [@DanInTexas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanInTexas)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburban-p0300-misfire-need-help-understanding-live-data/176077 "2021-04-18T21:38:27Z")

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1999 GMC Suburban K1500 5.7L Truck started running pretty rough all of a sudden and check engine came on. I splurged and got a good scan tool (been wanting one for awhile). The code came back P0300 which is “Random Mi…

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## [1996 4Runner warms up and shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-4runner-warms-up-and-shuts-down/176187)

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**Author:** [@dustman28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dustman28)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-4runner-warms-up-and-shuts-down/176187 "2021-04-18T20:33:09Z")

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I have a problem with my usually perfect 1996 4Runner 6 cylinder with 227K miles. Driving the other day Check engine light came on. Took my foot off gas and it died. It will crank but not start. Got towed home. Plugged i…

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## [2004 Ford Ranger fuel economy dropped overnight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-fuel-economy-dropped-overnight/176186)

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**Author:** [@petercc1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/petercc1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-ranger-fuel-economy-dropped-overnight/176186 "2021-04-18T12:22:43Z")

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My 2004 Ford Ranger fuel economy went from 17 mpg to 11 mpg overnight

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## [Are the Cap/Rotor still good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-the-cap-rotor-still-good/175532)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-the-cap-rotor-still-good/175532 "2021-04-18T03:27:30Z")

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I changed the original one at 100k with Honda part. Are these good with 44k miles on it?

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## [03 Chevy Impala PCM Re Learn Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-impala-pcm-re-learn-problems/176191)

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**Author:** [@BobGwen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobGwen)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-chevy-impala-pcm-re-learn-problems/176191 "2021-04-17T22:07:35Z")

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Hello I need to change my PCM on my 03 Chevy Impala so I purchased a used one. Has the same numbers as my original. I installed it and tried following the Re learn steps and could never proceed to step 2 because the secu…

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## [2000 Nissan Maxima shuts off after idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-shuts-off-after-idling/176199)

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**Author:** [@726Jim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/726Jim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-maxima-shuts-off-after-idling/176199 "2021-04-17T21:26:02Z")

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When I stop sometimes at a stop light or the car is idling for a little while it will shut off, What could be the problem?

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## [2011 Volkswagen Golf - dieseling after I turn it off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-dieseling-after-i-turn-it-off/176202)

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**Author:** [@haileyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileyt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volkswagen-golf-dieseling-after-i-turn-it-off/176202 "2021-04-17T21:21:45Z")

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I have a 2011 VW Golf TDI and it seems from my research that it is dieseling after i turn it off. it doesn’t always do this but sometimes it does, and there is also always a smell when it happens. today when it happened …

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## [1988 Ford Van speedo clock only has five digits](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-van-speedo-clock-only-has-five-digits/176178)

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**Author:** [@Leshalliday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leshalliday)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-van-speedo-clock-only-has-five-digits/176178 "2021-04-17T21:02:08Z")

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My speedo clock has only space for 5 numbers eg 99,999.how is this.

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## [2005 Lexus ES 330 battery has fully drained 3x since alternator change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-battery-has-fully-drained-3x-since-alternator-change/176181)

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**Author:** [@ladla84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladla84)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-es-330-battery-has-fully-drained-3x-since-alternator-change/176181 "2021-04-17T20:40:01Z")

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The alternator on my 330ES 2005 Lexus (68,432mi) was replaced in 2016. My car battery has been completely drained three times now? I’ve replaced the battery twice in the last two years. I don’t want to replace it agai…

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## [2016 Lexus ES 350 sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-es-350-sudden-acceleration/175891)

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**Author:** [@EdM13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EdM13)\
**Replies:** 71\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-lexus-es-350-sudden-acceleration/175891 "2021-04-17T08:08:08Z")

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Do know the cause of the acceleration? My 2016 Lexus ES350 excelertated on its own. I was at a cash station with the car in park doing some banking. I had the car in park. I accidentally tapped either the start stop butt…

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