# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2008 Chrysler Sebring - Cluster problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-cluster-problem/172358)

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**Author:** [@JamesMcCurry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesMcCurry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-sebring-cluster-problem/172358 "2020-11-17T01:30:28Z")

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Instrument Cluster does not have a back lite.

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## [2019 Honda Civic Sdn - Parking brake error](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-sdn-parking-brake-error/172356)

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**Author:** [@AliK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AliK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-sdn-parking-brake-error/172356 "2020-11-17T01:28:03Z")

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This morning I tried to start my car, however, it doesn’t work and I got “Electronic Parking Break Problem” error message. I have not faced this problem before and it seems very strange to me. I tried to unplug then plug…

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## [2007 Honda CR-V’s CEL comes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-s-cel-comes-on-and-off/172178)

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**Author:** [@sali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sali)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-s-cel-comes-on-and-off/172178 "2020-11-17T01:09:12Z")

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check engine come on and 2 hr go off it self why.

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## [3.8 02 Impala. Possible fuel pump problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-8-02-impala-possible-fuel-pump-problems/172339)

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**Author:** [@MeatyMilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MeatyMilla)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-8-02-impala-possible-fuel-pump-problems/172339 "2020-11-16T21:23:07Z")

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So it seems just today I started hearing a loud hissing/whining towards the rear of my car (thought it was a punctured tire at first). I’m pretty sure it’s something with the fuel pump as I can also hear it when the key …

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## [P0135 Code when I replaced 02 Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0135-code-when-i-replaced-02-sensor-bank-1-sensor-2/172169)

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**Author:** [@Nauel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nauel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0135-code-when-i-replaced-02-sensor-bank-1-sensor-2/172169 "2020-11-16T18:24:45Z")

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Hi I had a P0140 and a P0141. Bought a new 02 sensor for Bank 1 sensor 2 downstream and fixed it. Now its displaying P0135 for that 02 sensor. I had extra 02 sensors from the box and swapped it twice still the same code. …

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## [2001 Toyota Corolla - Big engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-big-engine-issues/172255)

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**Author:** [@Louis50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louis50)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-big-engine-issues/172255 "2020-11-16T13:02:15Z")

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Hi. Der. I have a 20v black top. Oil pressure OK. No nock. Revert over Rev. Driving at 80km. Conrod thrown out on block.

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## [2010 Toyota Venza A/C on passenger side, part 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-a-c-on-passenger-side-part-2/172335)

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**Author:** [@williammena1991\_160853](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williammena1991_160853)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-venza-a-c-on-passenger-side-part-2/172335 "2020-11-16T05:45:17Z")

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Hey Issue: On the passenger side, only cold air is blowing when the heater is blasted. I’ve already changed the blend door actuator. Replaced it incorrectly the first time so got a bit familiar with it. Had cold air bl…

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## [I have a Gremlin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-gremlin/172299)

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**Author:** [@Temple-O](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Temple-O)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-a-gremlin/172299 "2020-11-16T02:01:15Z")

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Do you know where I can get a bottle of Gremlin remover? I have a 1993 Toyota pickup. When I use the turn signal, the speedometer needle drops to zero then back to where it was. is it a Gremlin? Is someone sticking needl…

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## [2018 Honda Accord mismatched body panels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-mismatched-body-panels/172266)

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**Author:** [@ManuelChavez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelChavez)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-accord-mismatched-body-panels/172266 "2020-11-15T22:37:33Z")

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mist matched body panels

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## [3.5L Duratec CAMshafts out of sync. Need help. Depressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-5l-duratec-camshafts-out-of-sync-need-help-depressed/172317)

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**Author:** [@Jamesfreeling\_172319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesfreeling_172319)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-5l-duratec-camshafts-out-of-sync-need-help-depressed/172317 "2020-11-15T21:43:07Z")

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2009 Ford Flex. Water pump failed. Sludged engine. Quote $3000 to fix. Don’t have it. Decided to do it myself, and am VERY CLOSE to finishing. This morning went to torque CAM phasers and sprokets. Needed to move the righ…

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## [2005 Ford 500 - Doesn't Like Drive Thru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-500-doesnt-like-drive-thru/172230)

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**Author:** [@Steve-from-Idaho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve-from-Idaho)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-500-doesnt-like-drive-thru/172230 "2020-11-15T19:23:56Z")

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OK, this is a strange one. Solid running Ford, no error lights. In the heat of the summer it developed a trend that if you idled for to long at a drive thru it would start surging in power. RPMS, etc., would climb. I…

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## [2001 Honda Accord brake noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-brake-noise/172260)

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**Author:** [@Lynn24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn24)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-accord-brake-noise/172260 "2020-11-15T18:32:54Z")

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Squeaking in back sound, like metal on metal. Ex hubby was a mechanic. Had him look at it said back passenger side rotor was bad, he put on new rotor and a new set of pads for the back. Now braking is worse than ever, al…

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## [2007 Jeep Liberty - damage from part-time 4WD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-damage-from-part-time-4wd/172286)

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**Author:** [@Michele11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michele11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-damage-from-part-time-4wd/172286 "2020-11-15T15:00:24Z")

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After towing my Jeep 5 miles to the repair shop for a broken shift linkage, the garage suggested I get4 new tires. I authorized them because they really were needed. When driving home the dashboard indicted that my jeep …

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## [1989 Cadillac DeVille - can’t get full power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-cadillac-deville-can-t-get-full-power/172278)

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**Author:** [@mcdaniel001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcdaniel001)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-cadillac-deville-can-t-get-full-power/172278 "2020-11-15T16:02:10Z")

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Cant get full power, feels like i am running out of gas even with full tank.

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## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 security light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-security-light-mystery/152130)

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**Author:** [@MarkHollngsworth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkHollngsworth)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-security-light-mystery/152130 "2020-11-15T02:31:46Z")

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Battery failed, dead cell. Truck would not start. Computer stored a low voltage code and the security light, red LED on dash, came on. Replaced battery and cleared the code but the security light is flashing continuou…

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## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am fuse box question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-fuse-box-question/172271)

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**Author:** [@yes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yes)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-fuse-box-question/172271 "2020-11-15T00:46:12Z")

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the fuse box that’s under the hood fuse #11 the Aux/cigar blew out now the car will not start. I replaced the 20A fuse but every fuse blows out, there’s a month old diehard battery in the car, is there a way to take out …

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## [2018 Nissan Versa - Won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-versa-wont-crank/172301)

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**Author:** [@jo25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jo25)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-versa-wont-crank/172301 "2020-11-14T21:51:53Z")

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Car will not crank after driving while storm water was on road and it has effected sensor’s on my car such as engine light , tire traction light, brake light etc.

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## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country entry/exit problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-entry-exit-problems/172296)

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**Author:** [@KarlStaehlin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarlStaehlin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-entry-exit-problems/172296 "2020-11-14T20:05:28Z")

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Does anyone else have entry / exit problems?

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## [Power steering issues with Mazda 3 2011 - any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-issues-with-mazda-3-2011-any-ideas/172293)

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**Author:** [@tereci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tereci)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-issues-with-mazda-3-2011-any-ideas/172293 "2020-11-14T18:59:33Z")

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Hi, We have problems with the power steering on our Mazda 3 2011. After starting the car up it can take anywhere from a few seconds to an hour for the power steering to kick in . During that time the power steering warn…

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## [My car is ruined by skunk. UPDATE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-ruined-by-skunk-update/81721)

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**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\
**Replies:** 72\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-ruined-by-skunk-update/81721 "2020-11-14T16:47:50Z")

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2013 Prius, 6 k miles. She was driving car home from work and hit a skunk and killed it with all the windows open, now the car reeks so bad its ruined. i washed off the underside and the outside of the car and its fine, …

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## [2020 Chevrolet Trax - Brakes failed!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-trax-brakes-failed/172198)

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**Author:** [@merle30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merle30)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-chevrolet-trax-brakes-failed/172198 "2020-11-14T14:56:48Z")

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while driving at 40 miles an hour and needed to come to a stop my brakes failed and steering was extremely hard and hit the car in front of me, I think the system shut off while I was driving, (everyone thinking about bu…

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## [2017 Toyota Corolla - Bumper scrapes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-bumper-scrapes/172236)

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**Author:** [@disgusteddeb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/disgusteddeb)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 14, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-bumper-scrapes/172236 "2020-11-14T14:06:11Z")

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the front bumper scrapes at times when pulling in the driveway. Is there anything that I can put under there? Or I’m ready to get rid of the car. I would prefer to move, lol

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## [2003 Ford Taurus heater won’t come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-heater-won-t-come-on/172274)

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**Author:** [@diane41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diane41)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-heater-won-t-come-on/172274 "2020-11-13T23:25:59Z")

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I can’t get the heater on.

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## [B1905 short in p/t right hand circuit 2012 Scion tC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b1905-short-in-p-t-right-hand-circuit-2012-scion-tc/172269)

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**Author:** [@Lizzy-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lizzy-11)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/b1905-short-in-p-t-right-hand-circuit-2012-scion-tc/172269 "2020-11-13T21:45:07Z")

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wondering what this code is and what to do next? accident was on the driver side only steering wheel and knee air bag deployed there. nothing on passenger side. module was also reset and this code is persisting

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## [Fixing paint damage on car door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-paint-damage-on-car-door/172272)

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**Author:** [@digitalmaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digitalmaven)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-paint-damage-on-car-door/172272 "2020-11-13T21:32:32Z")

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After having to wait about 2 months to drive my car due to an injury, I just started driving again this week. However, this week I also discovered that someone had chipped off a tiny spot of paint on one of the doors. I…

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## [Am I screwed? (about my f-150)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-screwed-about-my-f-150/172238)

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**Author:** [@rastead12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rastead12)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-screwed-about-my-f-150/172238 "2020-11-13T20:02:27Z")

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Hi there! I have a very important question, am I screwed? I have a 2010 F-150 stx 4.6L 4x4, and the transmission is slipping, it’s not terrible and it happens more when under load or going up steepish hills. The fluid …

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## [2011 Chevrolet Traverse - are these little issues the sign of something serious?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-are-these-little-issues-the-sign-of-something-serious/172262)

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**Author:** [@ConnieCooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieCooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-traverse-are-these-little-issues-the-sign-of-something-serious/172262 "2020-11-13T19:00:59Z")

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Little things wrong with 79,000 miles. Things like sensors in tires work sometimes and sometimes not. Windshield wiper on back of vehicle wasn’t working and they looked at it and said it needed a new motor. Then it jus…

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## [2007 Lincoln Town Car - Wet floors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-wet-floors/172245)

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**Author:** [@lucletendre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucletendre)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-town-car-wet-floors/172245 "2020-11-13T16:52:58Z")

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leak on pasager floor front and back

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## [2013 Hyundai Elantra - Steering Noise/Popping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-steering-noise-popping/148109)

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**Author:** [@MariaRosales](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MariaRosales)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-steering-noise-popping/148109 "2020-11-13T13:46:11Z")

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When moving my steering wheel my car makes a popping noise . Took it to my auto repair shop and my mechanic told me there may be a recall on the small plastic piece that keeps the steering column from making that noise. …

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## [2008 Honda Accord Sdn - Transmission failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-transmission-failed/172243)

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**Author:** [@delgre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delgre)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-accord-sdn-transmission-failed/172243 "2020-11-12T23:34:04Z")

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reverse gear went on it had the transmission rebuilt straight away engine light came on the dash and D light started flashing.

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