# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - BlueTooth gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-bluetooth-gone/168124)

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**Author:** [@SamsungJ3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamsungJ3)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-bluetooth-gone/168124 "2020-08-02T01:38:47Z")

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Have had and used the bluetooth for 4 years with this phone, but all of a sudden it won’t pair or connect Tried adding it as new and that didn’t happen either.

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## [Flat rate manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-rate-manual/76868)

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**Author:** [@Rodac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodac)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-rate-manual/76868 "2020-08-02T00:41:22Z")

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Just read your "honesty is the best policy" column and heartily agree with it.............. however, would you please address the use of Flat rate manuals to bill for the time it will take to accomplish 'every conceivab…

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## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - BlueTooth gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-bluetooth-gone-bad/168145)

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**Author:** [@mogulguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mogulguy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-bluetooth-gone-bad/168145 "2020-08-01T21:14:16Z")

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I can pair the phone to the car however the bluetooth indicator light fails to come on and the warning I got was no bluetooth. Is there a way to turn the bluetooth on and off and if so how do you do it? If not can you te…

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## [2001 Honda Civic oil mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-oil-mystery/167758)

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**Author:** [@jf97060\_169361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jf97060_169361)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-oil-mystery/167758 "2020-08-01T20:46:55Z")

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2001 civic ex. i did an oil change on my car and did it correctly like i have done in the past. but now its not showing on the dipstick. i ended up driving it anyways. then bout a mouth later the CEL came on. when and go…

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## [What is right under the throttle body orfice? (Pictures included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-right-under-the-throttle-body-orfice-pictures-included/168141)

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**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-right-under-the-throttle-body-orfice-pictures-included/168141 "2020-08-01T19:52:01Z")

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My throttle body is dirty as hell and whatever is under it is all clogged up! What is under the throttle body orfice and how can I unclog it?

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## [Help! My car sounds like Death Star before blowing up a planet!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-sounds-like-death-star-before-blowing-up-a-planet/168140)

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**Author:** [@ecoartpdx\_169601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ecoartpdx_169601)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-my-car-sounds-like-death-star-before-blowing-up-a-planet/168140 "2020-08-01T19:37:44Z")

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2010 Toyota Corolla with 58,000 miles. When I drive, the first few times I hit the brakes, my car does this incredible hum from mid-high to deep-low and it sounds just like the Death Star from the first Star Wars movie–…

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## [2006 Buick Rendezvous rear latch question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-rear-latch-question/168005)

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**Author:** [@Telemark09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Telemark09)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-rendezvous-rear-latch-question/168005 "2020-08-01T19:16:30Z")

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The Rear Latch on my 2006 Buick Rendezvous only opens with the key fob; does not open when shift lever put in park. Is this a program problem or connector problem?

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## [2009 Nissan Quest - It wasn't the solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-quest-it-wasnt-the-solenoid/168048)

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**Author:** [@AnnQuintal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnQuintal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-quest-it-wasnt-the-solenoid/168048 "2020-08-01T15:37:17Z")

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Got code to change evap canister solenoid, changed it but still getting the code

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## [Warning Brake Light Comes On in Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-brake-light-comes-on-in-dash/168127)

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**Author:** [@noviceezell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noviceezell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warning-brake-light-comes-on-in-dash/168127 "2020-08-01T15:25:14Z")

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I have a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. When I stop the light doesn’t come on. It comes on if I press the brake for a long time, like at a long traffic light or a long line in the drive thru. The light does not come ba…

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## [1998 Dodge Neon - Runs good then doesn't until it rests](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675)

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**Author:** [@hobo38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hobo38)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-runs-good-then-doesnt-until-it-rests/167675 "2020-08-01T10:18:41Z")

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drives perfect 3-4 days then will pop thru carb let set for a fe hours then ok for 3-4 days and does same thing

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## [Swaping out rear end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swaping-out-rear-end/168113)

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**Author:** [@Jakersacres\_169349](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jakersacres_169349)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/swaping-out-rear-end/168113 "2020-08-01T03:03:10Z")

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So i am having to take my rear end off as my e break snapped off and wrapped around my axle completly distroying my axle housing. So my question is what do i need to look for when picking another rear end from a salvage …

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## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Worried about engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-worried-about-engine-failure/168110)

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**Author:** [@Ray23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray23)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-worried-about-engine-failure/168110 "2020-08-01T02:41:35Z")

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Concerned about engine failing and needing replacement at 80,000 miles.

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## [2006 Scion xB rear brakes and serpentine belt replacement - estimate too high?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-rear-brakes-and-serpentine-belt-replacement-estimate-too-high/168067)

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**Author:** [@culturelimbo\_169559](https://community.cartalk.com/u/culturelimbo_169559)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-scion-xb-rear-brakes-and-serpentine-belt-replacement-estimate-too-high/168067 "2020-08-01T01:58:30Z")

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Any thoughts on this quote? It seems a bit high, but this is my first car after 20 (!) years and I keep finding conflicting information. After inspection, the mechanic suggested my rear brakes are at 2mm and would need r…

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## [2006 Toyota Corolla - Fading paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-fading-paint/168105)

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**Author:** [@grywarrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grywarrior)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-corolla-fading-paint/168105 "2020-08-01T00:32:25Z")

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My paint job on the roof, hood and trunk (top surfaces) has faded, the paint crackling on the hood and trunk lids and the roof is almost gone. This started about 6 years ago.

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## [2019 Lincoln MKC - Hard downshifts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkc-hard-downshifts/168046)

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**Author:** [@RickF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickF)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-lincoln-mkc-hard-downshifts/168046 "2020-07-31T22:04:54Z")

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Hard downshift when climbing hills in Arizona

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## [2015 Subaru Legacy - Wrong fuel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-wrong-fuel/168120)

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**Author:** [@chuck551](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuck551)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-wrong-fuel/168120 "2020-07-31T19:55:49Z")

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With a quarter tank of gas, my wife filled it with diesel. Does the tank have drain plug. If not can I drive the car 12 miles to mechanic?

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## [2009 Nissan Versa TPMS trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-versa-tpms-trouble/168118)

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**Author:** [@Diasdias](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diasdias)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-versa-tpms-trouble/168118 "2020-07-31T19:51:53Z")

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My tire pressure light was on but got 4 brand new tires last week. Pressure light went off. But today it was back on. What’s up?

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## [2008 Kia Sportage - Can't open the door or window - Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sportage-cant-open-the-door-or-window-where-do-i-start/168107)

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**Author:** [@jim52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim52)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-sportage-cant-open-the-door-or-window-where-do-i-start/168107 "2020-07-31T19:46:48Z")

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cant open rear door or window

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## [1994 Suzuki Swift - Does not like humidity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-suzuki-swift-does-not-like-humidity/168094)

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**Author:** [@Arif](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arif)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-suzuki-swift-does-not-like-humidity/168094 "2020-07-31T17:33:56Z")

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Since one year engine don’t start in humid season. When I stand the car with open bonet under the sun for 15 minutes it takes no time to start. How to get rid this problem?

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## [1993 dodge b250 van bad fuel pump or clogged fuel filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-b250-van-bad-fuel-pump-or-clogged-fuel-filter/107359)

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**Author:** [@Roethnatalie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roethnatalie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-b250-van-bad-fuel-pump-or-clogged-fuel-filter/107359 "2020-07-31T11:34:16Z")

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I recently bought a '93 Dodge b250 van and it started turning off while I was driving, I’d be driving down the road and it would just die on me. At first it would start back up right away but then it quit starting back u…

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## [FOB Battery Change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fob-battery-change/168042)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fob-battery-change/168042 "2020-07-31T15:47:14Z")

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How many of you change fob batteries on a regular basis? Thinking both cars 2017 time to do it. We do have manual key for one, and push start for the other. For the push start toyota we have a manual key to get into the …

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## [No braking pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-braking-pressure/168088)

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**Author:** [@Brock2972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brock2972)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-braking-pressure/168088 "2020-07-31T14:19:35Z")

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The brakes on my truck had become very soft and airy sounding, so my friend offered to fix them. He loosened the bleeders to gravity bleed the truck and left them open too long and all the brake fluid drained out. I fill…

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## [Please help! car acts up driving in the rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-acts-up-driving-in-the-rain/85132)

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**Author:** [@Chrissyyyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chrissyyyy)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 10:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-car-acts-up-driving-in-the-rain/85132 "2020-07-31T10:04:37Z")

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So I have two issues one bad and one worse both while driving in the rain. Hyundai Elantra 2010 Automatic 4cyl, Bad scenario: the car refuses to shift (up/down) after something is getting wet, just this morning we had re…

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## [Car just clicks/wiring smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-clicks-wiring-smell/168085)

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**Author:** [@Kitemviv2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kitemviv2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-clicks-wiring-smell/168085 "2020-07-31T02:29:21Z")

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Hey guys, quick question. I went to start my vehicle and it just clicked and didn’t start. I assumed it was a dead battery so tried to jump it. When I did I saw smoke coming from the engine and the smell of burning wires…

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## [2019 Subaru Outback fast idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-fast-idle/167995)

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**Author:** [@Lorideedee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lorideedee)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-fast-idle/167995 "2020-07-31T01:37:30Z")

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After routine service, & recall work done on my 2019 Subaru Outback, 11,000 miles, it has a very very fast idle which does not recycle down at any time. The recall was for a fuel pump .

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## [Simple key replacement at the dealership failed. Couldn't program key- still not running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-key-replacement-at-the-dealership-failed-couldnt-program-key-still-not-running/110039)

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**Author:** [@Jimmyfinder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimmyfinder)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-key-replacement-at-the-dealership-failed-couldnt-program-key-still-not-running/110039 "2020-07-30T23:03:03Z")

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I did a dumb thing a couple of weeks ago and drilled a hole in the middle of the handle of my key to put it on my keyring (handle was broken). I’m an idiot, lesson learned. Stuck it in the ignition, tried to turn it, it …

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## [AC Only blows cold air when traveling at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-only-blows-cold-air-when-traveling-at-high-speed/168078)

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**Author:** [@erikjpflueger\_169563](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikjpflueger_169563)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-only-blows-cold-air-when-traveling-at-high-speed/168078 "2020-07-30T20:50:20Z")

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AC blows hot air while idling and at speeds below 40ish mph. At higher speeds, highway driving, the AC blows cold air. While running a pressure diagnostic on the low pressure port, I noticed the compressor cycles on and …

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## [Fun with Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-with-lights/168060)

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**Author:** [@RichPinkall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichPinkall)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fun-with-lights/168060 "2020-07-30T18:26:31Z")

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Hi Everyone, I have a 1972 ford that has been acting a bit weird since I pulled it out of storage at my grandfathers. I’ll be going over a lot of the wiring shortly, but before I do I wanted to know if anyone had specif…

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## [1992 Oldsmobile Toronado - Bulb options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-toronado-bulb-options/168071)

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**Author:** [@WinfieldMack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WinfieldMack)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-toronado-bulb-options/168071 "2020-07-30T18:11:42Z")

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twilight sentinel replace3ment

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## [2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L P0301 P0300 P2097](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-sxt-3-8l-p0301-p0300-p2097/168064)

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**Author:** [@andyrt0910\_151205](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andyrt0910_151205)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-grand-caravan-sxt-3-8l-p0301-p0300-p2097/168064 "2020-07-30T17:01:14Z")

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I hope it’s okay to post solutions rather than problems here – in case someone googles these 3 codes popping up! My van was running rough – the check engine light came on and I got code P0301. I changed spark plug #1 a…

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