# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=247

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## [Heater core hoses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-hoses/175892)

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**Author:** [@carzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carzilla)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-core-hoses/175892 "2021-04-01T05:43:33Z")

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Yesterday I was replacing the heater core, but I forgot to take a picture of where each hose went so now I’m not sure if I have the correct set up. I have 3 hoses total Hose 1 (upper heater core) goes- heater core :hose…

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## [Radio speakers don't play when weather is cold,why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-speakers-dont-play-when-weather-is-cold-why/56945)

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**Author:** [@junebug3860](https://community.cartalk.com/u/junebug3860)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-speakers-dont-play-when-weather-is-cold-why/56945 "2021-03-31T23:40:51Z")

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When the weather is cold, the radio speakers won't play. After the inside of the car warms up, they start to play? What kind of speakers do I need to install to prevent this from happening again?

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## [2018 Chevrolet Suburban briefly went dead on the highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-suburban-briefly-went-dead-on-the-highway/175887)

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**Author:** [@ROTSHELDISKHAKOV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROTSHELDISKHAKOV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-suburban-briefly-went-dead-on-the-highway/175887 "2021-03-31T23:11:27Z")

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Vehicle just completely dead while in motion on the highway for about 10-15 seconds. All of a sudden the vehicle just started back up on its own.

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## [2015 Lexus CT 200h paint cracked where engine is the hottest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864)

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**Author:** [@TonyCash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCash)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864 "2021-03-31T22:47:44Z")

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The paint on the bonnet has cracked where the engine is hotest

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## [Honda no help with 2018 Accord problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-no-help-with-2018-accord-problems/175881)

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**Author:** [@Alexjass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Alexjass)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-no-help-with-2018-accord-problems/175881 "2021-03-31T17:44:26Z")

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Road departure mitigation system problems Auto high beam problems Adaptive cruise control problems Collision mitigation braking system problems Brake system light on Anybody else have this problem,happened 6 times a…

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## [2014 Lexus GX 460 Shaking when Braking Down Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-shaking-when-braking-down-hill/175899)

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**Author:** [@chothomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chothomas)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-gx-460-shaking-when-braking-down-hill/175899 "2021-03-31T16:58:55Z")

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During a recent roadtrip, I noticed my 2014 GX460 shaking for about 3-4 seconds after stepping on a brake downhill. It does stop shaking after 3-4 seconds. Anyone know what the issue maybe?

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## [2005 Porsche Cayenne info panel is too faded to read](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-cayenne-info-panel-is-too-faded-to-read/175879)

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**Author:** [@Avatar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Avatar1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-porsche-cayenne-info-panel-is-too-faded-to-read/175879 "2021-03-31T16:10:28Z")

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My 2005 Porsche Cayenne S information panel on the instrument cluster is faded. The writing can be faintly seen when I first start up in the morning. But within a few minutes, it’s all faded to a dull orange. How do I fi…

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## [2021 Jeep Wrangler - Diesel in the gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-wrangler-diesel-in-the-gas-tank/175810)

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**Author:** [@BK36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BK36)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-jeep-wrangler-diesel-in-the-gas-tank/175810 "2021-03-31T12:47:34Z")

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We put $2 dollars of diesel in gas engine but then filled the tank with regular unleaded fuel. Will this be enough to cause damage to the car?

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## [Spark plug carbon tracking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-carbon-tracking/175815)

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**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-carbon-tracking/175815 "2021-03-31T11:26:30Z")

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Here’s a picture, a little blurry, of a spark plug showing carbon tracking on the outside of the porcelain insulator. The plug is fairly new. Would anyone like to guess what caused it?

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## [2016 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - sways in rain and snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-coupe-sways-in-rain-and-snow/175866)

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**Author:** [@stephen20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen20)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-coupe-sways-in-rain-and-snow/175866 "2021-03-31T02:58:53Z")

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rain or snow all over the road it sways and have to pull over or might go off the road

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## [2019 Honda CR-V issues open on their own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-issues-open-on-their-own/175875)

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**Author:** [@SherylF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherylF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-issues-open-on-their-own/175875 "2021-03-31T00:15:46Z")

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We also have had issues with the windows opening on their own. I called the Honda dealer, and of course they cannot tell me what the issue is, even though you can google this issue and see that it is definitely a proble…

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## [Dealership only replacing one strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-only-replacing-one-strut/144292)

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**Author:** [@Sgreenman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sgreenman)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-only-replacing-one-strut/144292 "2021-03-30T14:59:19Z")

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I just recently purchased a 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad from Henkel Automotive. I had to return the vehicle the day after I got it due to the vehicle constantly pulling to the curb. They thought it was an alignment iss…

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## [Clock Spring (Air Bag Cable Reel) Needs Repair After Transmission Repair and Dolly Tow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-air-bag-cable-reel-needs-repair-after-transmission-repair-and-dolly-tow/175820)

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**Author:** [@BRIANASH89\_174478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRIANASH89_174478)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clock-spring-air-bag-cable-reel-needs-repair-after-transmission-repair-and-dolly-tow/175820 "2021-03-30T13:00:00Z")

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I recently towed my Acura TL 2005 on a UHAUL dolly from Vegas to socal. It has 180,000 miles. I took it straight to a transmission mechanic to have my transmission replaced. After the transmission was replaced, I picked …

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## [2000 Kia Sephia - runs well when cold, not when engine is warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-kia-sephia-runs-well-when-cold-not-when-engine-is-warm/175872)

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**Author:** [@vince48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vince48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-kia-sephia-runs-well-when-cold-not-when-engine-is-warm/175872 "2021-03-29T23:37:57Z")

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it runs good when cold then when warms up if dies and wont start just spits and sputters. let it sit a while and it starts. Replaced plugs, fuel filter,cleaned throttle body also theres no check engine light on?

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## [2004 Toyota Camry - Coil pack issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-coil-pack-issues/175774)

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**Author:** [@PB00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PB00)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-coil-pack-issues/175774 "2021-03-29T21:45:59Z")

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Coil packs keep going out. Possible back pressure from Catalytic Converter/exhaust issues? although the catalytic converter was replaced by dealership. After catalytic converter was replaced car still had very little po…

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## [Need a mechanic in the Pittsburgh area for a 2002 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-the-pittsburgh-area-for-a-2002-ford-taurus/175839)

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**Author:** [@Jeromepotosnak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeromepotosnak)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-in-the-pittsburgh-area-for-a-2002-ford-taurus/175839 "2021-03-29T19:48:15Z")

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Looking for recommended mechanics in my area

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## [Shaking when accelerating above 60mph - 2001 BMW X5 3.0i Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-accelerating-above-60mph-2001-bmw-x5-3-0i-auto/173334)

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**Author:** [@user293874928374928734](https://community.cartalk.com/u/user293874928374928734)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-when-accelerating-above-60mph-2001-bmw-x5-3-0i-auto/173334 "2021-03-29T18:06:14Z")

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Hello, We have begun to experience an unsettling shaking when accelerating above 60 mph. Here are some details: The shaking feels mostly from the front end, passengers in the rear can barely feel it if at all. The driv…

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## [2004 Dodge Ram 1500 engine died, but came back to life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-engine-died-but-came-back-to-life/175848)

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**Author:** [@JeffreyHopper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyHopper)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-ram-1500-engine-died-but-came-back-to-life/175848 "2021-03-29T15:46:34Z")

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Auto Transmission, Hemi engine has run great all of its 66,000 miles. Two days ago the engine just went dead. Pulled over, and it started right up and has run great for two days since. What could have caused it to just d…

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## [Justice is served](https://community.cartalk.com/t/justice-is-served/175709)

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**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Replies:** 118\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/justice-is-served/175709 "2021-03-29T02:55:50Z")

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Car Crushes Catalytic Converter Thief to Death in Anaheim (msn.com)

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## [Which part is this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-part-is-this/175858)

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**Author:** [@carzilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carzilla)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-part-is-this/175858 "2021-03-28T23:10:22Z")

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Yesterday while I was driving my car I noticed it was over heating so I stopped at a park but I didn’t notice anything. So I decided to go back home, but somewhere along the way I noticed steam coming from my car and I d…

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## [Noise that comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-that-comes-and-goes/175765)

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**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-that-comes-and-goes/175765 "2021-03-28T22:13:58Z")

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My 2009 honda, 122K, has started this thing of making repetitive chirping noises but if, and only if, it has been driven for at least 45 minutes. then, the noise comes from nowhere. It is not connected to turns, brak…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt smells like exhaust when heater is turned on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-smells-like-exhaust-when-heater-is-turned-on/175845)

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**Author:** [@CHEVY07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHEVY07)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-smells-like-exhaust-when-heater-is-turned-on/175845 "2021-03-28T20:19:57Z")

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why do I smell exhaust when I turn on the heater

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## [2016 Chrysler 300 backup camera isn’t working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300-backup-camera-isn-t-working/175852)

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**Author:** [@ericklelay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericklelay)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-300-backup-camera-isn-t-working/175852 "2021-03-28T03:30:32Z")

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rear view camera not working

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## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Should I get a refurbished PCM?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-should-i-get-a-refurbished-pcm/175831)

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**Author:** [@mala8735](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mala8735)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-should-i-get-a-refurbished-pcm/175831 "2021-03-27T19:10:58Z")

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Check engine light comes on sometimes, p0700 code, especially when it is hot outside (Tucson, AZ). The mechanic thought it was the TIPM and I had it replaced. Of course, the light came back on and it turned out to be th…

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## [Dueling fuel pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dueling-fuel-pumps/175616)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dueling-fuel-pumps/175616 "2021-03-27T15:51:54Z")

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My old fuel pump leaked; Zone of Auto sold me a Delphi AMF0003. I had to turn the idle up to 1000 (book is 700; the old idled well at 700 even though it was leaking). I took it back, ordered the Spectra A1003MP. Wh…

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## [2006 Audi A4 - Should I remap this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a4-should-i-remap-this-car/175827)

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**Author:** [@Saj01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saj01)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a4-should-i-remap-this-car/175827 "2021-03-26T17:27:55Z")

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Hi there, I’ve got an audi a4 convertible 1.8t 2006. I was wondering is it worth getting it remapped? The cars done 117k miles in its years its had cambelt, waterpump, timing belt, head gasket and clutch/ flywheel change…

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## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - Windows are not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-windows-are-not-working/175825)

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**Author:** [@bedard2125](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedard2125)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-windows-are-not-working/175825 "2021-03-26T19:48:10Z")

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all 4 windows do not work, driver side i believe is off track but none of them work, what is the problem?

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## [Weird noises behind dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noises-behind-dashboard/175829)

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**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noises-behind-dashboard/175829 "2021-03-26T02:01:45Z")

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On the passenger side basically behind the glovebox I can sometimes hear a very quiet whining noise it doesn’t happen often and is very hard to hear usually. Then closer to the driver side behind the dash I sometimes hea…

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## [Saab Front Strut Color Codes & Reliable Used Sources](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-front-strut-color-codes-reliable-used-sources/175805)

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**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-front-strut-color-codes-reliable-used-sources/175805 "2021-03-25T22:48:31Z")

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Hi Everyone. So i’m looking to get some input on a couple things. I need to replace the strut assembly on the drivers side for my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0t because the mount bearing is bad and creaking. I bought a Quick Strut…

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## [2011 Honda CR-V - D blinking - what does it mean?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-d-blinking-what-does-it-mean/175778)

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**Author:** [@WynnElliotBartlett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WynnElliotBartlett)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-d-blinking-what-does-it-mean/175778 "2021-03-25T16:43:42Z")

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the letter D for Drive keep blinking on and off 2011 Crv- 4wdrive 117, 000 miles have has it 3yrs

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