# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=291

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## [2009 Chevrolet 1500 - Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-reliability/171488)

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**Author:** [@Ridgerunner02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ridgerunner02)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevrolet-1500-reliability/171488 "2020-10-24T20:58:44Z")

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Overall rating / reliability of 2009:hybrid silverado

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## [Wheel Rim Damage - Lug nuts put on wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-rim-damage-lug-nuts-put-on-wrong/171552)

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**Author:** [@amwaldner\_171381](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amwaldner_171381)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-rim-damage-lug-nuts-put-on-wrong/171552 "2020-10-24T20:37:10Z")

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I have a Toyota yaris 2008. An auto shop put my summer tires \*on their own rims) on in the spring. A friend changed my summer tires to my winter tires on their own rims, and discovered that the lugs nuts had been put o…

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## [2012 Kia Sedona back lift gate won't lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-back-lift-gate-wont-lock/171534)

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**Author:** [@Danny37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sedona-back-lift-gate-wont-lock/171534 "2020-10-24T18:27:24Z")

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Back lift gate will NOT LOCK. Non powered…LX Model…Passenger sliding power door will also not lock. All other doors lock. Also when put into gear, locks click on and off 3 times.

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## [2015 Toyota Camry knocking noise under the gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-knocking-noise-under-the-gas-pedal/171518)

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**Author:** [@glittrell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glittrell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-camry-knocking-noise-under-the-gas-pedal/171518 "2020-10-24T15:55:30Z")

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I have a knocking noise and seems to be under car below the gas pedal

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## [2013 Hyundai Accent's fuses blew again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accents-fuses-blew-again/171541)

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**Author:** [@Jon40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-accents-fuses-blew-again/171541 "2020-10-24T15:35:43Z")

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headlights won’t come on both fuses blown. replaced fuses and both blew as soon as I turned headlight on.

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## [Late Timing equals jumped timing chain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-timing-equals-jumped-timing-chain/171405)

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**Author:** [@tom418](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom418)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-timing-equals-jumped-timing-chain/171405 "2020-10-24T13:20:39Z")

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So, further troubleshooting my '79 Celica’s idle/poor mileage problems. Disconnected alternator/fan belt to see if noisy bearing at fault. Nope, they alternator and fan are free. I hooked up a timing light, and found t…

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## [2018 Nissan Rogue steering wheel vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-steering-wheel-vibration/171537)

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**Author:** [@Terry30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry30)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-rogue-steering-wheel-vibration/171537 "2020-10-24T12:29:44Z")

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I have a vibration in my steering wheel between 20 and 50 mph that I believe is transmission related. Solution? Others?

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## [2006 impala no brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-no-brakes/171035)

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**Author:** [@Kewizzle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kewizzle)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 9:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-impala-no-brakes/171035 "2020-10-24T09:35:55Z")

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So I was working uber and I was stopping at a stop sign all of the sudden I have no brakes just barley was able to stop. Upon looking at my driver side brake line my caliper line was loose I tightened and tried to bleed …

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## [Help! Turn signal problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-turn-signal-problem/171523)

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**Author:** [@Colleen-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colleen-22)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-turn-signal-problem/171523 "2020-10-24T07:17:26Z")

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Help! I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan and the turn signals and running light will not work when the headlights are on??? Any ideas?

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## [Fuel pump not sliding into tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-not-sliding-into-tank/171510)

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**Author:** [@ferrdoggsmd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ferrdoggsmd)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-not-sliding-into-tank/171510 "2020-10-24T01:16:06Z")

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I am replacing the fuel pumps on an Equinox that has one fuel pump on each side of the tank. The tank has, what I would best describe as a thin plastic ring/lip that the od of the pump slides into. I already broke the se…

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## [Code P0780](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0780/171520)

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**Author:** [@haleyashton8241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haleyashton8241)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0780/171520 "2020-10-24T00:14:25Z")

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I have a 2000 honda accord, it has about 227,000 miles on it. Unfortunately I cant drive it now, or I’m scared to anyway. The car has been jumping and reving up on it’s own and next day check engine light illuminated who…

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## [Advice on maintaining car I can't drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-maintaining-car-i-cant-drive/171292)

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**Author:** [@digitalmaven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/digitalmaven)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-maintaining-car-i-cant-drive/171292 "2020-10-23T23:43:38Z")

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I’m looking for advice on what to do about my car (2020 Honda Accord), which I haven’t been able to drive due to an injury. It’s been sitting in my carport for about a month now, and I probably won’t be able to drive it…

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## [Can a Serial Number on a car part lead to the owner of the car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-serial-number-on-a-car-part-lead-to-the-owner-of-the-car/9943)

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**Author:** [@visionquest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/visionquest)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-serial-number-on-a-car-part-lead-to-the-owner-of-the-car/9943 "2020-10-23T22:15:08Z")

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My mailbox was hit over the weekend. There were car parts left behind. One of the pieces had a serial number on it. Is there anyway to use that number to find the car who did it?

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## [2004 Lexus ES 330 - is engine non interference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-is-engine-non-interference/171391)

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**Author:** [@DianeCosta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianeCosta)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es-330-is-engine-non-interference/171391 "2020-10-23T22:07:32Z")

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My Lexus has a 3.3L v6 engine. Does it have a non-interference engine?

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## [1982 GMC S-15 Jimmy - Suggestions on odd parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-gmc-s-15-jimmy-suggestions-on-odd-parts/171480)

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**Author:** [@Spoke29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spoke29)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1982-gmc-s-15-jimmy-suggestions-on-odd-parts/171480 "2020-10-23T20:46:40Z")

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I’m trying to find a 1982 gmc s15 bucket seat tracks both driver and passenger. I’ve looked everywhere I can think of but seeing if anyone else has any ideas on what I can do. The ones that are on now are rusted and fall…

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## [2012 Hyundai Sonata unsolved whine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-unsolved-whine/171515)

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**Author:** [@BrettStimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrettStimer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-unsolved-whine/171515 "2020-10-23T20:39:07Z")

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I took my 2012 Sonata GLS into the dealer for a whining sound that had progressively gotten worse over a couple of months. They ran a diagnostic($130) and advised that I needed a new transmission with no further explanat…

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## [2010 Toyota Matrix - Blue and white smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-blue-and-white-smoke/171482)

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**Author:** [@jack44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack44)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-matrix-blue-and-white-smoke/171482 "2020-10-23T18:32:05Z")

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blowing bluish white smoke and increases when accelerating on flat and uphill

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## [Thumping/Grinding Noise on Left Bends, Loud Road Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-grinding-noise-on-left-bends-loud-road-noise/171509)

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**Author:** [@noahslippy\_171764](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noahslippy_171764)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-grinding-noise-on-left-bends-loud-road-noise/171509 "2020-10-23T18:20:27Z")

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I drive a Kia Optima Hybrid 2013. In the last year, I hit a turkey in flight, where it hit the grill and rolled under the car down the middle (didn’t hit any wheels). The extent of the repairs was a replacement of the hy…

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## [2010 Nissan Murano - Wipers come on for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-wipers-come-on-for-no-reason/171504)

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**Author:** [@Nik24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nik24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-wipers-come-on-for-no-reason/171504 "2020-10-23T17:35:03Z")

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For years I’ve complained to Nissan that all of a sudden when I turn the steering wheel the windshield wipers go on. It’s gotten progressively worse. Now the radio volume goes up to high and scares the you-know-what ou…

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## [2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Fan Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-xv-crosstrek-fan-problems/171501)

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**Author:** [@clint\_g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clint_g)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-xv-crosstrek-fan-problems/171501 "2020-10-23T15:20:12Z")

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Fan has been acting up lately, so I wanted to see if anyone could help me out and figure out what’s wrong with it. Recently the fan started not blowing at all if I have it set on 2. 1, 3, and 4 have been working fine. I’…

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## [Possible Ignition Problems on 2011 Chevy Avalanche](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-ignition-problems-on-2011-chevy-avalanche/171418)

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**Author:** [@Geoff-Price](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geoff-Price)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-ignition-problems-on-2011-chevy-avalanche/171418 "2020-10-23T13:32:34Z")

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I have a 2011 Chevy Avalanche with 163000 miles. Recently it has developed an issue where sometimes if I turn the key to start it, it won’t do anything. If I turn it back to the off position and try again it starts. I ha…

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## [2014 Jeep Wrangler, Dire sound after starting Tap/Knock/Rattle goes away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-dire-sound-after-starting-tap-knock-rattle-goes-away/171461)

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**Author:** [@ndulvey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndulvey)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-wrangler-dire-sound-after-starting-tap-knock-rattle-goes-away/171461 "2020-10-23T09:39:31Z")

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Thanks in advance anyone for their time. I’ve explored every corner of the internet trying to find the same noise. Upon starting the engine there is a loud tapping, doesn’t sound like a deep knock or rhythmic lifter tic…

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## [Removal of scratches on windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426)

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**Author:** [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removal-of-scratches-on-windshield/171426 "2020-10-23T02:49:11Z")

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Someone cleaned the bugs off my windshield with a bug sponge. The sponge was abrasive enough to leave long thin scratches everywhere.Is there a way to remove them or should I replace the windshield.Its bad enough that on…

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## [2015 Volvo XC60 Excessive Oil Consumption - Seeking Practical Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-excessive-oil-consumption-seeking-practical-advice/152297)

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**Author:** [@dkrickeltonjr\_159512](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkrickeltonjr_159512)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-excessive-oil-consumption-seeking-practical-advice/152297 "2020-10-22T22:55:02Z")

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All, first time poster and hoping to find some rationale advice! I have a 2015.5 Volvo XC60 T6 with the Drive-E engine with close to 65,000 miles. I received my first Low Oil Warning light around 55,000 miles, added a …

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## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - On Star light is out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-on-star-light-is-out/171456)

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**Author:** [@GE1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GE1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-on-star-light-is-out/171456 "2020-10-22T21:47:31Z")

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No light on my 2015 Equinox OnStar button

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## [Cadillac ATS shifting on its own, help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-ats-shifting-on-its-own-help/171412)

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**Author:** [@Bosco215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bosco215)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-ats-shifting-on-its-own-help/171412 "2020-10-22T21:26:46Z")

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Hoping someone here can help me. I have a 2014 ATS, about 50K miles. Sometimes while I’m driving, the car will go from Drive to M1 or M2 gear without me doing anything. There are no shift buttons on the wheel, and I defi…

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## [1998 Nissan Pathfinder dash doesn’t light up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-doesn-t-light-up/171417)

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**Author:** [@JaiwattieNaidoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JaiwattieNaidoo)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-nissan-pathfinder-dash-doesn-t-light-up/171417 "2020-10-22T19:59:52Z")

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The main light on the cluster to light up the board is not working. I replace the fuse but nothing plus all the light on my dashboard doesn’t light up. I don’t know what to do.

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## [2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Odd sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-odd-sound/171468)

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**Author:** [@ElvisKolezi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElvisKolezi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-odd-sound/171468 "2020-10-22T19:49:00Z")

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Hi there I drive a VW tiguan 2017 2.0 tdi and every time in the morning when I start the car it sounds like its working on 3 cylinders as soon as the car warms up and you switch it off and on again it works fine.It doesn…

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## [Toyota Sienna 2012 - What is this part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-2012-what-is-this-part/171446)

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**Author:** [@cmil14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cmil14)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-sienna-2012-what-is-this-part/171446 "2020-10-22T19:48:41Z")

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I have a squeaking sound that appears to be coming from this part. Can someone help me identify what this part is? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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## [Weird noise like wheel hub bearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-like-wheel-hub-bearing/171451)

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**Author:** [@Joshuaa-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joshuaa-1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noise-like-wheel-hub-bearing/171451 "2020-10-22T19:22:43Z")

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Hi, I have an 05 Toyota Corolla I have replaced both wheel hub bearings at a shop tho I got the parleys from rock auto. Replaced the sway bar on the right side, I noticed a blown axle boot on the driver side. Now the pro…

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