# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2017 Chevrolet Equinox clinks on shutdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-clinks-on-shutdown/169182)

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**Author:** [@usmc1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmc1960)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-equinox-clinks-on-shutdown/169182 "2020-08-26T11:35:24Z")

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the engine makes a clinking sound after I shut it down

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## [Toyota RAV4 side damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-side-damage/169191)

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**Author:** [@Jeffreyspec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffreyspec)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-side-damage/169191 "2020-08-26T10:12:19Z")

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How much would something like this cost to repair?

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## [Engine Not Turn Over, after I try reset the "Car need service" message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-turn-over-after-i-try-reset-the-car-need-service-message/169160)

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**Author:** [@michaeltomordy\_170238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeltomordy_170238)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-not-turn-over-after-i-try-reset-the-car-need-service-message/169160 "2020-08-26T06:11:14Z")

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My car worked 100% fine directly before I tried to Reset the “your car needs regular service”, which has displayed for long time. I then tried to start car but it would not turn over. Sound of trying to turn, all Display…

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## [$1600 for a rack and pinion for 2012 Kia Sorento?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1600-for-a-rack-and-pinion-for-2012-kia-sorento/169180)

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**Author:** [@PaulaShaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulaShaw)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1600-for-a-rack-and-pinion-for-2012-kia-sorento/169180 "2020-08-26T05:46:05Z")

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I need a rack and pinion replaced…they want $1600!! I simply dont have the money

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## [2013 Hyundai Elantra tiller noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-tiller-noise/169119)

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**Author:** [@owner31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owner31)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-elantra-tiller-noise/169119 "2020-08-26T04:06:14Z")

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when driving noise like tiller or rim is out of balance

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## [1999 Honda Civic stalling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-stalling-problem/169138)

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**Author:** [@Dewayne32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dewayne32)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-stalling-problem/169138 "2020-08-26T03:34:51Z")

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I bought a 99 honda lx back in april of 2020 it was running good. Now when I drive it it will stall on me while driving. It will crank over and start and die about 10 or 15 times and then start back up and run again. Wha…

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## [Help! No clue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-clue/169184)

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**Author:** [@Emmy8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmy8)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-clue/169184 "2020-08-26T00:03:37Z")

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Okay so I have no idea what is going on. No check engine is on but I have a 03 Mitsubishi Lancer. When I was parking in reverse it stopped on me. The whole car kinda shook then it turned off, my battery was dead replaced…

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## [High Revs, very little acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-revs-very-little-acceleration/169053)

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**Author:** [@Michael-405](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael-405)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-revs-very-little-acceleration/169053 "2020-08-26T00:18:49Z")

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I have a 2006 hyundai elantra, manual trans. 150,000 miles. To get the vehicle to move the engine has to rev to alomst 5K rpm. Originally i was thinking this could be a cadalatic converter issue, so I took the car to Aut…

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## [Wrong axle put on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-axle-put-on/134822)

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**Author:** [@Jessica\_Mattson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica_Mattson)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 5:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-axle-put-on/134822 "2019-02-19T05:51:01Z")

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I have a 04 dodge durango with awd and 4x4, my side mechanic said he put on a used axle with out any of these hookups, is that okay? When he brought my car back, my rear would lock up everytime I turn the wheel, so he di…

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## [What can I do to keep the wheels from rusting and sticking to the hub?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-i-do-to-keep-the-wheels-from-rusting-and-sticking-to-the-hub/90765)

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**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-i-do-to-keep-the-wheels-from-rusting-and-sticking-to-the-hub/90765 "2020-08-25T21:38:43Z")

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I live in Boston, where there is a lot of snow. After a snow season, the wheels rust and stick to the hub so tightly that It is almost impossible to remove them. I tried jacking the car up and "dropping" to loosen the wh…

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## [Fixing Blower Motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-blower-motor/169155)

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**Author:** [@Jrogers14464\_170237](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jrogers14464_170237)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-blower-motor/169155 "2020-08-25T19:00:31Z")

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For the past six months my blower motor had been making a ticking noise when the air-conditioning was turned on and the power had been slowly diminishing over that period of time. All of a sudden the blower motor stopped…

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## [2018 Subaru Crosstrek - was the oil differential change a waste of money?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-was-the-oil-differential-change-a-waste-of-money/163339)

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**Author:** [@JanetBrazelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanetBrazelton)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-crosstrek-was-the-oil-differential-change-a-waste-of-money/163339 "2020-08-25T15:30:46Z")

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Dealer recommended oil differential change at the 30,000 mile service before inspecting. After I insisted on inspection, front was “very dirty” and rear not so much but I had them replace both. Did I waste my money?

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## [2014 Toyota Venza - What's up with all the throttle body cleaning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-venza-whats-up-with-all-the-throttle-body-cleaning/169103)

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**Author:** [@NeedHelp56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeedHelp56)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-venza-whats-up-with-all-the-throttle-body-cleaning/169103 "2020-08-25T13:58:55Z")

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20k miles ago I had my throttle body cleaned by the dealership. Now they say it need to be cleaned again. I drive mostly on the expressway and i keep up my oil changes. My car drives the same, it may pick up speed a li…

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## [Difficulty of replacing brake components](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-of-replacing-brake-components/169101)

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**Author:** [@Julian-90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julian-90)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-of-replacing-brake-components/169101 "2020-08-25T13:38:59Z")

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I have an old 1971 ford f100. A gift from my grandpa as he is no longer able to drive or work on it. I myself am not very mechanically inclined but would like to start working on it. I first want to replace the master br…

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## [1990 Toyota 4Runner - Knee-deep in this engine - Please help me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-4runner-knee-deep-in-this-engine-please-help-me/169073)

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**Author:** [@RedRunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedRunner)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 11:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-toyota-4runner-knee-deep-in-this-engine-please-help-me/169073 "2020-08-25T11:04:03Z")

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I’m rebuilding a motor to drop into my truck (using one hand, as I’ve got a broken arm). I got ripped off when buying it, and ended up with a rusty hunk instead of what was advertised. I got down to the harmonic balancer…

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## [1998 Dodge Ram 1500 - was I taken advantage of?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-was-i-taken-advantage-of/163760)

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**Author:** [@lmauricepowell\_166975](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmauricepowell_166975)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-ram-1500-was-i-taken-advantage-of/163760 "2020-08-25T05:13:59Z")

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I bought a used 98 1500 manual pickup $600 and drove it for a week before the transmission started giving me a problem. I took it to a transmission shop that had it for a month and then told me they couldn’t find a used …

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## [Problem with door locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-door-locks/169149)

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**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 4:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-with-door-locks/169149 "2020-08-25T04:27:14Z")

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I am fixing up a 2009 Cobalt for my daughter to drive she got/we bought from her brother. We are the 3rd owners of the car, but my son and his brother-in-law whom he bought it from were hard on the car. My problem is w…

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## [2018 Honda Pilot REVERSE Transmission/Nav system errors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-reverse-transmission-nav-system-errors/169147)

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**Author:** [@Tiffany-T-3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany-T-3)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-pilot-reverse-transmission-nav-system-errors/169147 "2020-08-25T03:35:50Z")

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Had driven from Northern CA to Southern CA, unpacked a student into a dorm room and then went shopping for housekeeping items & perishables. Store was less than 2 miles away. Parked and shopped for maybe 80 minutes. G…

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## [2006 Cadillac DTS - Should I tune up the trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-should-i-tune-up-the-trans/169099)

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**Author:** [@Slamm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slamm)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-dts-should-i-tune-up-the-trans/169099 "2020-08-24T23:57:27Z")

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2006 dts ,should you get a transmission tune up

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## [2016 Chevrolet Trax radio and backup camera died](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-radio-and-backup-camera-died/169130)

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**Author:** [@SS65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SS65)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-trax-radio-and-backup-camera-died/169130 "2020-08-24T22:22:19Z")

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I am having the same problems, what was the issue?

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## [Vibration during acceleration after lift installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-during-acceleration-after-lift-installed/169122)

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**Author:** [@ATLOffroad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ATLOffroad)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-during-acceleration-after-lift-installed/169122 "2020-08-24T21:28:49Z")

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I installed a 3.5in suspension lift on my 89 Grand Wagoneer recently. The first drive everything was smooth. But after about 100 miles I noticed a small vibration that only occurred during acceleration. As soon as I let…

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## [2004 Hyundai Terracan odometer doesn’t match road miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-terracan-odometer-doesn-t-match-road-miles/169116)

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**Author:** [@Mrbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mrbrown)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-terracan-odometer-doesn-t-match-road-miles/169116 "2020-08-24T21:24:56Z")

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The miles showing On the clock Obometer is more than road miles Done In a trip but also the speed dial Shows 60 mph at 2000 rpm on a 5 speed gear box What is wrong with the car Ps the jeep is an Hyundai terracan

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## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - How to get a pressure test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-how-to-get-a-pressure-test/169078)

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**Author:** [@Dee10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dee10)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-how-to-get-a-pressure-test/169078 "2020-08-24T20:51:20Z")

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Need a radiator pressure test.

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## [Please help- cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-cranks-but-won-t-start/169128)

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**Author:** [@Sophia-21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sophia-21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-cranks-but-won-t-start/169128 "2020-08-24T20:44:48Z")

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Hello, I have a 2005 Hyundai Tucson gls v6 Automatic. Has around 199,000 but never had any problems with it. Always do routine maintenance on it. It was driving fine and then I tried to turn it on and it wouldn’t start t…

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## [2010 Chevrolet Traverse - Sluggish at low speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-sluggish-at-low-speeds/169066)

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**Author:** [@fiheem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fiheem)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-traverse-sluggish-at-low-speeds/169066 "2020-08-24T19:34:33Z")

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Car sluggish at low speeds, normally between 2 and 3rpms(seems loud as if I’m at higher rpms). Until I get to 60mph then its fine rpms come down to normal. 2010 chevy traverse lt awd

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## [AC blows hot air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-hot-air/168954)

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**Author:** [@JerrellAnn\_170122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerrellAnn_170122)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blows-hot-air/168954 "2020-08-24T19:25:33Z")

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My ac unit occasionally blows hot air. I know it’s losing refrigerant, I just don’t know where. Any suggestions on where to start?

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## [2005 jeep grand cherokee stalls/cuts off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-cuts-off-while-driving/65962)

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**Author:** [@fergaret](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fergaret)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalls-cuts-off-while-driving/65962 "2020-08-24T19:08:59Z")

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Over the past several years, this has happened maybe once a year. However, in the past three months, it has happened three times. Thankfully, the shut down always occurs at low speeds. In each instance, I had taken my…

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## [2015 Jeep Patriot - Loses power and I get a lightning bolt warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-loses-power-and-i-get-a-lightning-bolt-warning/169107)

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**Author:** [@CherylAFernan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylAFernan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-patriot-loses-power-and-i-get-a-lightning-bolt-warning/169107 "2020-08-24T18:47:05Z")

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losses power lightening bolt appears

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## [2018 Honda Civic EX Hatchback bed creak sounds while coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-ex-hatchback-bed-creak-sounds-while-coasting/169001)

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**Author:** [@maxdphillips\_170151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxdphillips_170151)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-ex-hatchback-bed-creak-sounds-while-coasting/169001 "2020-08-24T17:55:17Z")

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2018 Honda Civic EX Hatchback, CPO with 24k miles, Automatic Just drove it off the lot yesterday. During the test drive, everything worked fine, it’s a CPO with low mileage, no damage, no accidents, etc. The problem- di…

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## [Is my car fixable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-fixable/169075)

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**Author:** [@Abdul\_Ashrafi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abdul_Ashrafi)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-fixable/169075 "2020-08-24T17:48:38Z")

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Hi, I really want to know if my Car is fixable. I got into an accident. I was on the highway and someone in a pick up truck cut me off. They was trying to get into my lane and the person was already so close to me and sw…

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