# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2016 Ford F-150 - Towing concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-towing-concern/168478)

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**Author:** [@JoeZinecker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeZinecker)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-towing-concern/168478 "2020-08-15T05:18:04Z")

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I have a Ford F150 3.6L V6 Lariat with the Max Tow package. Recently I towed a 5000 lb trailer from North Texas to Colorado and observed that the engine coolant temperature gauge, rather than just depicting a blue arc e…

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## [Disappointed in Ford...guess I'll buy foreign next](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-ford-guess-ill-buy-foreign-next/168630)

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**Author:** [@MichaelStokes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelStokes)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-ford-guess-ill-buy-foreign-next/168630 "2020-08-15T04:23:33Z")

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My 2011 Ford explorer Limited paint is peeling off on the hood and passenger side door (both).This is ridiculous being I own a 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer that shines like all out doors.I said thàt to say this my ve…

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## [What do I do about Automatic Transmission Fluid having been put into Differential Gear Oil reservoir?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-about-automatic-transmission-fluid-having-been-put-into-differential-gear-oil-reservoir/168704)

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**Author:** [@Elessar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elessar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-about-automatic-transmission-fluid-having-been-put-into-differential-gear-oil-reservoir/168704 "2020-08-15T03:52:25Z")

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Hi, I have a 91 Subaru Loyale with the 4wd clicker. I just got it. It’s an automatic (i’ve owned the manual before and loved it, but I’m less pleased with this auto). Anyway, the guy that sold it to me told me about th…

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## [1998 Lincoln Navigator brakes/ rim issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-navigator-brakes-rim-issue/168680)

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**Author:** [@Dakota-Shane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakota-Shane)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lincoln-navigator-brakes-rim-issue/168680 "2020-08-15T03:42:40Z")

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Hey everyone. I just bought a 1998 Lincoln Navigator in april 2020. After driving a while I found that the brakes where vibration, kicking back, while I braked under 10 on occasion. I replaced the caliber, the rotors, pa…

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## [2006 Toyota Corolla - Engine turns off. Scan says this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-engine-turns-off-scan-says-this/168659)

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**Author:** [@Isaackwametweneboah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaackwametweneboah)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-engine-turns-off-scan-says-this/168659 "2020-08-15T02:48:24Z")

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My car’s engines goes off while driving and sometimes in the morning when you start .I have checked with the OBD scanner and it detected that the engine coolant temperature sensor performance range.I have changed the en…

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## [2009 Saturn Aura - Fan question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-fan-question/168695)

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**Author:** [@Even202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Even202)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-saturn-aura-fan-question/168695 "2020-08-15T01:54:09Z")

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is the fan AC fan(s): single or dual? was told one of the fans went out. so are they seperate fans, so I only need 1\`?

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## [2018 Kia Sorento - Doors stopped locking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-doors-stopped-locking/168692)

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**Author:** [@SimonMarshall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SimonMarshall)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sorento-doors-stopped-locking/168692 "2020-08-15T01:52:18Z")

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The doors use to lock automatically when I started driving. They stopped locking… Why?

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## [Squeaking when brakes disengaged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-when-brakes-disengaged/168676)

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**Author:** [@BlizzardsP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlizzardsP)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-when-brakes-disengaged/168676 "2020-08-15T00:00:51Z")

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Hi all. My 2014 Honda Accord has been making a squeaking noise when the brakes are disengaged. The noise goes away on turns and when braking. Common sense told me, fix the brakes. Had the brakes serviced and 5 miles lat…

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## [2001 Toyota Highlander won’t shift out of first gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-won-t-shift-out-of-first-gear/167756)

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**Author:** [@Terri-44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terri-44)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-highlander-won-t-shift-out-of-first-gear/167756 "2020-08-14T23:28:55Z")

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my toyota 3.0l engine wont shift out of 1st gear constant rpm at between 6500 & 8000

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## [2015 Chevrolet Tahoe - defective injector class action?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-defective-injector-class-action/168620)

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**Author:** [@AndreLeonard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndreLeonard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-tahoe-defective-injector-class-action/168620 "2020-08-14T21:29:45Z")

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My check engine light on dashboard came on and off with no message. Dealer service said fuel injectors need replacing. Engine only has 42,874 miles. I know this has to be defective injectors. Has anyone filed a class act…

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## [2004 Toyota 4Runner briefly decelerates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-briefly-decelerates/168614)

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**Author:** [@tommy05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommy05)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-briefly-decelerates/168614 "2020-08-14T21:05:59Z")

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my truck deacclerate at 40 to 45 mph. just for a sec.

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## [2005 Buick LeSabre airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-airbag-light/168628)

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**Author:** [@dan16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan16)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-buick-lesabre-airbag-light/168628 "2020-08-14T20:21:44Z")

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Airbag light on with a code 53

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## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country - No power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-no-power/168637)

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**Author:** [@billwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billwest)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-no-power/168637 "2020-08-14T20:10:12Z")

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vehicle is off…does not have any power

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## [1995 Buick Century anti-lock light went on, then all lights went off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-anti-lock-light-went-on-then-all-lights-went-off/168610)

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**Author:** [@Grace48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grace48)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-buick-century-anti-lock-light-went-on-then-all-lights-went-off/168610 "2020-08-14T19:59:10Z")

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Out of nowhere, the “Anti-Lock” light on dash board came on. About one hour later, again the “Anti-Lock” light came back on, as well as the “Brake” light. At the same time, all of my lights went off, including the headli…

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## [2017 Kia Soul - Won't go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-wont-go/168652)

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**Author:** [@KerrenDHardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerrenDHardy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-wont-go/168652 "2020-08-14T19:53:30Z")

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When I am parked at say like a stop sign, when I start to go my gas I guess i would say just wont go. I was driving just earlier and I had time to move. Well I pressed on the gas and my car was barely moving and it nearl…

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## [Alternator wiring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-wiring/168661)

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**Author:** [@NG-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NG-34)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-wiring/168661 "2020-08-14T18:34:45Z")

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image|500x500 Anyone know how to wiring the alternator？My alternator type is with 2socket with “L”and “S” I have no idea about where the “S”go…can i just using a relay from battery to ignition switch to wire the “S” ？

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## [2006 P71 Blower motor won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-p71-blower-motor-wont-shut-off/168669)

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**Author:** [@Wattie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wattie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-p71-blower-motor-wont-shut-off/168669 "2020-08-14T18:05:26Z")

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I have a 2006 Ford Crown Vic P71 and today I got home and shut her off and the blower motor kept running after turning the ignition off/taking the key out. The fan control switch still works (with the key on or off) high…

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## [1999 Pontiac Grand Prix - Threw a rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-prix-threw-a-rod/168667)

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**Author:** [@Xaples71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xaples71)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-pontiac-grand-prix-threw-a-rod/168667 "2020-08-14T16:47:19Z")

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My cat threw a rod. What’s my best option?

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## [2000 Mitsubishi Diamante uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-diamante-uneven-tire-wear/168624)

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**Author:** [@bkw1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bkw1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mitsubishi-diamante-uneven-tire-wear/168624 "2020-08-14T15:34:33Z")

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my two rear tires wear out on the inside of tires 4500 miles inside of tires wear to the cords

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## [2004 Honda Civic Sdn - Leaking after new gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-sdn-leaking-after-new-gasket/168515)

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**Author:** [@Laveramoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laveramoody)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-sdn-leaking-after-new-gasket/168515 "2020-08-14T12:26:55Z")

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My 2004 Honda Civic is still leaking oil after I just got a oil pan gasket replaced

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## [Parasticcc drainnnn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasticcc-drainnnn/168519)

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**Author:** [@NG-34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NG-34)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasticcc-drainnnn/168519 "2020-08-14T11:30:00Z")

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Guys is that normal for alternator to draw when the car is turn off？the draw just gone when i remove the alternator batt wire…any idea about what problem is that…the car battery will drain overnighy

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## [Pontiac grand am 3.4 random starting, and running issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-3-4-random-starting-and-running-issues/88569)

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**Author:** [@JohnMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMD)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 10:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-grand-am-3-4-random-starting-and-running-issues/88569 "2020-08-14T10:05:26Z")

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I have a 01 GrandAM 3.4. I have a reoccurring problem with this car. The car will randomly not start, and die while driving. Some days I can drive the car with no problems, and some days it will only have starting proble…

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## [Toyota Matrix 2005 model - Battery Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-2005-model-battery-issue/168540)

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**Author:** [@alay.jalpa.2012\_169863](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alay.jalpa.2012_169863)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-matrix-2005-model-battery-issue/168540 "2020-08-14T03:07:44Z")

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Hello- I have Toyota Matrix 2005 model. My car always had the issue where you don’t drive it for 2-3 days and then the car does not start unless given a jumpstart. Situation has just intensified in covid. 2 days ago I go…

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## [Cleaning windows inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windows-inside/168589)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windows-inside/168589 "2020-08-14T02:49:29Z")

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I have been the last few years using newspapers and vinegar water for the interior of windows, but have read a recommendation for alcohol and rags. Any opinions?

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## [Best chemical/solution/stuff to use to clean inside and outside windshield glass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-chemical-solution-stuff-to-use-to-clean-inside-and-outside-windshield-glass/68826)

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**Author:** [@dn4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dn4192)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-chemical-solution-stuff-to-use-to-clean-inside-and-outside-windshield-glass/68826 "2020-08-14T02:36:42Z")

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I was wondering what is the best stuff you can use that will give you the cleanest glass and keep it from fogging up and such. I have used windex and it's okay but after about a week my glass needs cleaning again (insid…

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## [2005 Altima Flashing Check Engine Light and lurching motion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-altima-flashing-check-engine-light-and-lurching-motion/100973)

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**Author:** [@crockett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crockett)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-altima-flashing-check-engine-light-and-lurching-motion/100973 "2020-08-14T00:57:22Z")

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My 2005 Nissan Altima has an odd habit. I don't know how long it has been going on, I bought it in Oct and noticed the behavior shortly after. Here are some symptons. While driving the check engine light will flash any…

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## [2020 Jeep Renegade - Bullet hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-renegade-bullet-hole/168646)

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**Author:** [@Serenity.2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Serenity.2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-renegade-bullet-hole/168646 "2020-08-13T23:28:11Z")

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One bullet hole in the back of the car ( truck door )

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## [Are CVT transmissions really all that bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-cvt-transmissions-really-all-that-bad/87294)

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**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-cvt-transmissions-really-all-that-bad/87294 "2020-08-13T23:00:55Z")

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When they were first introduced, CVTs were only found on smaller cars. The first full sized cars I remember having CVTs were the Ford 500 and its sister, the Mercury Montego. A lot of people stayed away from those cars…

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## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - Weird start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-weird-start-up/168552)

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**Author:** [@JamesTurner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesTurner)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-weird-start-up/168552 "2020-08-13T21:12:58Z")

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When attempting to start the electrical system started to chatter with the parking lights blinking. the chatter was from the fuse box under the hood. Remote key stopped working and the locked doors would not unlock and r…

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## [Red hot rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-rotor/168632)

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**Author:** [@Scott-Sinefield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-Sinefield)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-rotor/168632 "2020-08-13T19:01:10Z")

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I’ll skip the backstory. Had a caliper not fully release; fortunately on a short drive home from the store. Left rotor was glowing red hot when I got home. \[Sadly I didn’t think to get a picture.\] Anyway I bought a new c…

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