# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=304

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## [P04200 fteeze frame data petrol amaze, kindly suggest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p04200-fteeze-frame-data-petrol-amaze-kindly-suggest/170295)

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**Author:** [@Divyansh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Divyansh)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p04200-fteeze-frame-data-petrol-amaze-kindly-suggest/170295 "2020-09-24T14:45:19Z")

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My car Honda Amaze Petrol Ivtec, Model 2013 met with an accident. During the repair, following diagnostic was made, that coil assembly plugs have worn out due to heat. I have replaced all coil assembly plugs, but i h…

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## [2009 Honda Civic - worth repairing the AC?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-worth-repairing-the-ac/169532)

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**Author:** [@WFelKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WFelKid)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-civic-worth-repairing-the-ac/169532 "2020-09-24T14:33:52Z")

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Air condition blowing hot air, car has 94,000 miles and roof liner is coming down. Is this car worth repairing AC? The fuse is NOT the problem, already replaced.

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## [2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport - Random beeps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-land-rover-range-rover-sport-random-beeps/170185)

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**Author:** [@Paul16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul16)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-land-rover-range-rover-sport-random-beeps/170185 "2020-09-24T14:29:10Z")

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My 2016 supercharged Sports Range Rover makes a pair of beeping noises at random, irrespective of engine running or not. If the engine is running it doesn’t matter if the car is moving or stationary.

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## [Rear tires wearing on FWD Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tires-wearing-on-fwd-car/170304)

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**Author:** [@Theo-73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theo-73)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-tires-wearing-on-fwd-car/170304 "2020-09-24T13:38:02Z")

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My 2011 Hyundai Elantra has been having much more wear in its rear tires compared to its fronts. I’ve had it realigned multiple times, but continues to have this problem. Does anybody have any thoughts?

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## [Damaged tire ok to use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-tire-ok-to-use/170313)

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**Author:** [@jyl5521\_169057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jyl5521_169057)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damaged-tire-ok-to-use/170313 "2020-09-24T13:30:10Z")

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I currently run cup 2 tires that have less than 500 miles. Left tire has been damaged due to understeer. Is this tire still usable at track? I haven’t had a situation where a chunk of tire came off.

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## [2005 Chevrolet Equinox - removing the thread of a broken spark plug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-equinox-removing-the-thread-of-a-broken-spark-plug/170336)

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**Author:** [@Mgerman28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mgerman28)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-equinox-removing-the-thread-of-a-broken-spark-plug/170336 "2020-09-24T13:16:22Z")

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How to remove the thread of a broken spark plug

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## [2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-shakes/170309)

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**Author:** [@WilliamKathyBailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamKathyBailey)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-shakes/170309 "2020-09-24T12:37:50Z")

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when we hit a bump to shakes

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## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 - Hit a curb, now it vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-hit-a-curb-now-it-vibrates/170317)

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**Author:** [@Summer18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Summer18)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-hit-a-curb-now-it-vibrates/170317 "2020-09-24T11:57:58Z")

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Vibrate at idle after hitting curb

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## [2013 Toyota Camry - Audio problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-audio-problem/170321)

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**Author:** [@tzsilznarf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tzsilznarf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 11:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-audio-problem/170321 "2020-09-24T11:20:05Z")

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touch screen stereo system. screen works but no sound comes out of speakers. intermittently hear crackling static but no audio

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## [My mpg on a 2020 e350 v10 motorhome is only 4 mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mpg-on-a-2020-e350-v10-motorhome-is-only-4-mpg/170147)

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**Author:** [@Mike-720](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike-720)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 5:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-mpg-on-a-2020-e350-v10-motorhome-is-only-4-mpg/170147 "2020-09-24T05:47:06Z")

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My mpg on a 2020 e350 v10 motorhome is only 4 mpg Most people get 8, what could be wrong

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## [2012 Hyundai Elantra steering wheel going issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-steering-wheel-going-issues/168151)

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**Author:** [@Carnovice26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carnovice26)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-elantra-steering-wheel-going-issues/168151 "2020-09-24T03:47:40Z")

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I have a 2012 Elantra limited, and with-in the last year we have noticed a nose in the steering wheel. After research into the issue, I was able to find out how to fix it in the link below. Today, I finally built up enou…

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## [97 F250HD 4x4 5.8L 351W E4OD - Smog Pump Ticking Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-f250hd-4x4-5-8l-351w-e4od-smog-pump-ticking-sound/170328)

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**Author:** [@SamWindsor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamWindsor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-f250hd-4x4-5-8l-351w-e4od-smog-pump-ticking-sound/170328 "2020-09-24T02:24:39Z")

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Hey Everyone! I’ve been listening to Car Talk for as long as I can remember and my mechanic and I hit our first “puzzler” today. My first thought was, “Man, if only I could call Tom and Ray!” Then I thought to myself, “…

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## [Intermittent knocking sound outside--behind gas/brake pedals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-knocking-sound-outside-behind-gas-brake-pedals/49240)

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**Author:** [@Ralph22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ralph22)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-knocking-sound-outside-behind-gas-brake-pedals/49240 "2020-09-23T23:33:40Z")

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My car (Corolla 1997; 95K miles) makes an intermittent no rhythm pattern slow knocking noise which appears to come from underneath the accelerator and gas pedals. It sounds like a "door knock" from the floor behind the p…

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## [2013 Kia Optima - Sticky fuel gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-sticky-fuel-gauge/170302)

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**Author:** [@Andre35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andre35)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-optima-sticky-fuel-gauge/170302 "2020-09-23T23:08:55Z")

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I have a 2013 kia optima and the fuel gauge gets stuck on empty even when I have a full tank of gas. After a while it shoes normal fuel display and again goes bad to empty display. Dealer could not diagnose the issue wan…

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## [2002 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - Radiator removal advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-radiator-removal-advice/170315)

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**Author:** [@Rick33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick33)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-volkswagen-jetta-sedan-radiator-removal-advice/170315 "2020-09-23T22:48:01Z")

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2002 VW Jetta - How to remove and reinstall the radiator?

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## [Brake Lights Out on Left Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-out-on-left-side/170042)

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**Author:** [@Tayu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tayu)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-out-on-left-side/170042 "2020-09-23T22:17:06Z")

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Hey guys, I’m trying to get my brake lights working and am unsure of what the next step might be. There’s 2 lights on both sides, and both the left ones are out. They do power on as parking lights and when turning the a…

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## [2018 Hyundai Kona - Cruise hunts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-kona-cruise-hunts/170312)

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**Author:** [@Icerider97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Icerider97)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-kona-cruise-hunts/170312 "2020-09-23T20:25:24Z")

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After setting the cruise control on my Kona at 90 kph, it will “hunt” or vary anywhere from 85 kph to 95 kph. Its very annoying to the point where I don’t use it as much as I could

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## [My 2010 buick lacrosse cxs is releasing antifreeze from the top of the coolant tank thru the little hole and running hot any suggestions on the problem and how I can fix it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-buick-lacrosse-cxs-is-releasing-antifreeze-from-the-top-of-the-coolant-tank-thru-the-little-hole-and-running-hot-any-suggestions-on-the-problem-and-how-i-can-fix-it/170297)

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**Author:** [@Skii](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Skii)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-buick-lacrosse-cxs-is-releasing-antifreeze-from-the-top-of-the-coolant-tank-thru-the-little-hole-and-running-hot-any-suggestions-on-the-problem-and-how-i-can-fix-it/170297 "2020-09-23T14:20:46Z")

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My 2010 buick lacrosse cxs is releasing antifreeze from the top of the coolant tank thru the little hole and running hot any suggestions on the problem and how I can fix it ?

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## [Why are my lug bolts breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-lug-bolts-breaking/170288)

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**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-lug-bolts-breaking/170288 "2020-09-23T14:09:05Z")

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I am having trouble with lug bolts breaking. Possible reasons?

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## [Car Vibrates at 40 Km/h , plz help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-at-40-km-h-plz-help/103914)

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**Author:** [@newcoco1979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newcoco1979)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-at-40-km-h-plz-help/103914 "2020-09-23T11:17:18Z")

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Hi all. I have a toyota corolla 2012. Only between 35-40km/h , I s\*\*tart feeling vibrations at the accelerating pedals and along the whole car . The vibration disappears when I go just above 40km/h. The wheel does no…

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## [Replacing my engine block 2000 ford crown vic. Head swap and timeing question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-engine-block-2000-ford-crown-vic-head-swap-and-timeing-question/170292)

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**Author:** [@Chadley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chadley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-my-engine-block-2000-ford-crown-vic-head-swap-and-timeing-question/170292 "2020-09-23T05:02:15Z")

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Im in the process of swapping engine blocks both 2000 4.6 2 valves after im assuming spun a rod or killed my main bearing. Question is the old engine had pi head/intake and a bunch of nice bolt ons so i want to transfer …

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## [NO airbag light but I have airbag error codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-airbag-light-but-i-have-airbag-error-codes/170287)

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**Author:** [@nj2bos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nj2bos)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-airbag-light-but-i-have-airbag-error-codes/170287 "2020-09-23T02:26:50Z")

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I have a 2011 Elantra, 195k miles. Recently I noticed that the horn stopped working and some of the steering wheel control buttons (cruise control, etc) didn’t work. From some quick troubleshooting it sounds like my cloc…

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## [2014 Dodge Durango - Paddle trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-paddle-trouble/170276)

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**Author:** [@chrsjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chrsjoy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-durango-paddle-trouble/170276 "2020-09-23T02:17:37Z")

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2014 Dodge Durango R/T AWD. Can downshift with paddle shifters but cannot shift upwards. Transmission stays in 1st gear until, while moving, I shift to neutral and then back to drive. Works fine on drive mode with no s…

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## [2016 Ford Explorer overheated head cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-overheated-head-cylinder/170252)

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**Author:** [@Randy57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randy57)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-overheated-head-cylinder/170252 "2020-09-23T02:04:30Z")

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Overheated head cylinder

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## [Thumping sound when turning hard at very low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-sound-when-turning-hard-at-very-low-speeds/170050)

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**Author:** [@Jake-Gittes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake-Gittes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-sound-when-turning-hard-at-very-low-speeds/170050 "2020-09-23T02:03:05Z")

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My 2004 5 speed Forester is making a very pronounced thumping sound/sensation when I am hard turning either left or right, going forward or back. Any ideas what this could be?

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## [2011 Mazda Mazda2 - Cracked rear what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-mazda2-cracked-rear-what/170262)

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**Author:** [@musungu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musungu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-mazda2-cracked-rear-what/170262 "2020-09-23T01:17:26Z")

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how do you repair cracked rear torsion axle

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## [2014 MINI Cooper Roadster - Clutch pricing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-roadster-clutch-pricing/170268)

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**Author:** [@sandrabaner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandrabaner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mini-cooper-roadster-clutch-pricing/170268 "2020-09-23T00:21:59Z")

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What should it cost to have clutch repaired?

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## [2009 Hyundai Veracruz - Where is my horn fuse?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-veracruz-where-is-my-horn-fuse/170266)

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**Author:** [@jdaye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdaye)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-veracruz-where-is-my-horn-fuse/170266 "2020-09-22T22:55:24Z")

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can’t find the fuse for the horn

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## [2016 Honda HR-V - Leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-leaks/170282)

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**Author:** [@jbee34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbee34)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-hr-v-leaks/170282 "2020-09-22T22:18:42Z")

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water entering on the drivers side of the vehicle seems to be coming down and around the engine compartment release lever.what is up with this,the vehicle was never hit ,smashed or involved in an accident . i am very di…

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## [2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has inside rear tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-has-inside-rear-tire-wear/170198)

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**Author:** [@Lelandmiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lelandmiller)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mercedes-benz-e-class-has-inside-rear-tire-wear/170198 "2020-09-22T21:25:44Z")

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Tire wear on inside rear

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