# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=352

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## [2005 Lincoln LS - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-codes/165919)

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**Author:** [@LincolnPains](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LincolnPains)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lincoln-ls-codes/165919 "2020-06-19T13:35:59Z")

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Fault code P0420 and P0128

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## [Acceleration problem dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-dodge/165993)

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**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-dodge/165993 "2020-06-19T12:15:59Z")

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Hi so I’m having a problem whenever I accelerate with the pedal to the floor I get high rpms but the car gains speed slowly. I don’t have any check engine light

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## [02 Honda Civic Blower motor stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-honda-civic-blower-motor-stopped/165976)

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**Author:** [@lawlessmk\_168326](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lawlessmk_168326)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-honda-civic-blower-motor-stopped/165976 "2020-06-19T00:19:38Z")

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After working perfectly yesterday the blower motor on my 18-year-old Honda is making no sound and blowing no air. Any suggestions on what to check and how much replacement parts/service could be? Could a dirty cabin f…

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## [2001 Mercury Sable running very rough and stalling at lights/stops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-running-very-rough-and-stalling-at-lights-stops/165872)

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**Author:** [@Terrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terrill)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mercury-sable-running-very-rough-and-stalling-at-lights-stops/165872 "2020-06-18T22:07:20Z")

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I have a 2001 mercury sable, she was a great runner for some time ( has over 200k on odometer) lately she has been idling funny, first she revs high and then suddenly drops low and idles very rough, if it’s in gear she s…

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## [Car radio code](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-code/165941)

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**Author:** [@zan46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zan46)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-radio-code/165941 "2020-06-18T21:04:49Z")

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Hi Guys, I recently had a battery changed in my ford fiesta 2007 . my radio is now asking for a 4 digit code. Can any one help?

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## [Car reversed while in drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-reversed-while-in-drive/65290)

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**Author:** [@Zorander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zorander)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-reversed-while-in-drive/65290 "2020-06-18T20:11:06Z")

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Three days ago I pulled into my house and turned the car off. Smoke started billowing out from under the hood accompanied with the smell of burning. It was night, so it was too dark to figure out what the problem was (I …

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## [2006 Dodge Stratus - Squeaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-squeaks/165956)

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**Author:** [@MamaBlaze56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MamaBlaze56)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-stratus-squeaks/165956 "2020-06-18T16:32:34Z")

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My car squeaks, especially when turning the car. I was told it was my struts (which I replaced). Now I am being told is is my rack & pinion. I bought the car a couple of months ago and it has about 209,000 miles on it. H…

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## [2013 Honda Accord Sdn - What else to check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-what-else-to-check/165950)

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**Author:** [@Roxy28223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roxy28223)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-accord-sdn-what-else-to-check/165950 "2020-06-18T15:14:53Z")

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have a 2013 honda accord when i go over a bump the car suspension wants to get loose under definitely something is wrong honda dealer at brick ell have replaced the rack and pinion twice both tie rods there something wro…

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## [2006 Subaru Legacy - Did a puddle hurt my Subie?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-did-a-puddle-hurt-my-subie/165944)

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**Author:** [@nbehring](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbehring)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-legacy-did-a-puddle-hurt-my-subie/165944 "2020-06-18T15:08:24Z")

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I drove through a medium-sized puddle on a dirt road today. Afterwards, I drove another 30 minutes and then stopped. When I tried to start the car again, nothing happened - I couldn’t get the car to turn over. Anyone hav…

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## [2008 Toyota Yaris - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-stalls/165849)

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**Author:** [@Shhimpsons](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shhimpsons)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-toyota-yaris-stalls/165849 "2020-06-18T14:08:05Z")

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My car stalls randomly. This happens every once in awhile. I could be going up or down a hill and it could stall.

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## [2018 Nissan Murano -infotainment glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-infotainment-glitch/165938)

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**Author:** [@Rafael00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rafael00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-murano-infotainment-glitch/165938 "2020-06-18T13:36:54Z")

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My 2018 Nissan Murano has the following problem: The letters above each button on the entertainment screen suddenly turn off, just like the audio. They turn off for 1 second, then return to normal. Please! Help!

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## [2019 Honda HR-V - Apple CarPlay does not work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-apple-carplay-does-not-work/165940)

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**Author:** [@LynE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-apple-carplay-does-not-work/165940 "2020-06-18T13:33:59Z")

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Apple carplay does not work. Have taken it to dealer multiple times and the same issue cannot be fixed.

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## [1993 Dodge Grand Caravan - Where to get cheap struts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-grand-caravan-where-to-get-cheap-struts/165903)

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**Author:** [@Marvin37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marvin37)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-dodge-grand-caravan-where-to-get-cheap-struts/165903 "2020-06-18T11:14:57Z")

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I have a '93 Dodge Grand Caravan (yeah, I know), and the struts are bad. I am trying to figure out where to get $700 to replace them but for now I just tolerate the poor ride quality and avoid doing anything sporty. Can…

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## [1998 Honda Civic Cpe - How to adjust headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-cpe-how-to-adjust-headlights/165911)

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**Author:** [@Reggiepahu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggiepahu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-civic-cpe-how-to-adjust-headlights/165911 "2020-06-18T11:11:25Z")

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aim and and adjust my headlights

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## [TIREFIT Kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirefit-kit/165931)

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**Author:** [@DanTuch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanTuch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tirefit-kit/165931 "2020-06-18T03:26:25Z")

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Our 2014 Town and Country came with a TIREFIT Kit instead of a spare tire. I forgot to replace the TIREFIT sealant bottle a year ago as suggested. At our local dealership today the three parts department employees acte…

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## [Battery failed in less than a year; bad luck or something else?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-failed-in-less-than-a-year-bad-luck-or-something-else/165891)

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**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-failed-in-less-than-a-year-bad-luck-or-something-else/165891 "2020-06-18T02:04:10Z")

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2009 Corolla LE, 118k, battery and alternator are both less than a year old, were installed at the same time. Got in it and it wouldn’t start. No prior symptoms. Terminals are clean. The clock even lost an hour and a hal…

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## [2004 Isuzu Ascender - Dash vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-dash-vents/165913)

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**Author:** [@oscarmunoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oscarmunoz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-isuzu-ascender-dash-vents/165913 "2020-06-18T01:13:25Z")

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AC\_heater/dash\_boards\_vents\_do\_not\_work

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## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Veers to the rigth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-veers-to-the-rigth/165895)

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**Author:** [@georgekj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgekj)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-veers-to-the-rigth/165895 "2020-06-17T23:55:47Z")

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upon acceleration goes fine with pull to right and when gas is leveled off it will veer to the right and back.

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## [2014 Toyota Tundra 4WD Truck - Evap hose issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-evap-hose-issues/165915)

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**Author:** [@shenders94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shenders94)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-tundra-4wd-truck-evap-hose-issues/165915 "2020-06-17T22:21:26Z")

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Our 2014 Toyota Tundra Crewmax does not blow cold air. I have been told that the evaporator hose has a leak and it will cost a lot of money to have it fixed. I don’t want to have to pay that money if it is something tha…

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## [2014 Nissan Versa paint is chipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-paint-is-chipping/165886)

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**Author:** [@JoanieBreault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoanieBreault)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-versa-paint-is-chipping/165886 "2020-06-17T22:04:39Z")

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hi! I own a Nissan Versa Note 2014 ( blue… ) and the paint is dangerously chipping. Am I the only one?

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## [Car starting problems 04 bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-problems-04-bonneville/165927)

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**Author:** [@shaneross218\_168297](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shaneross218_168297)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starting-problems-04-bonneville/165927 "2020-06-17T21:48:58Z")

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I recently bought an 04 bonneville and whenever I go to start it if I turn the key too far the car just cranks and doesn’t start, I have to lightly turn the key to start the car. I have no idea what’s wrong and was wonde…

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## [1999 Mazda Millenia - Battery trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-millenia-battery-trouble/165924)

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**Author:** [@jay58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jay58)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-millenia-battery-trouble/165924 "2020-06-17T21:30:55Z")

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battery charger hooked up backwards tried to start car new battery is charged but absolutly nothing for power.

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## [My stupid 2001 honda sucky civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stupid-2001-honda-sucky-civic/79450)

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**Author:** [@Katoochoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katoochoo)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stupid-2001-honda-sucky-civic/79450 "2020-06-17T21:25:25Z")

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I have a 2001 Honda Civic Ex that goes into limp mode when the weather is hot. It only happens in hot weather: I drove it during the cooler months, and no problems. Also, it doesn't have any problems if I drive it at …

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## [A/C works after hooking up manifold gauges](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-after-hooking-up-manifold-gauges/165861)

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**Author:** [@Jared-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jared-29)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-works-after-hooking-up-manifold-gauges/165861 "2020-06-17T20:58:21Z")

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I’ve been researching for about week now and finally broke down and decided to buy some manifold gauges to help troubleshoot my AC problems. The a/c seemed to be doing nothing. The blower would work on all settings ac l…

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## [2009 GMC Yukon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-yukon/165916)

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**Author:** [@erikkfriberg\_153193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikkfriberg_153193)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-yukon/165916 "2020-06-17T19:12:48Z")

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My dad has a Yukon with captain chairs in the middle row. Can those be taken out and replace with the bench type seating?

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## [2003 Mitsubishi Outlander - is it the CV axle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-outlander-is-it-the-cv-axle/165882)

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**Author:** [@Tiredofmitsi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiredofmitsi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-outlander-is-it-the-cv-axle/165882 "2020-06-17T17:21:33Z")

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I my wife has a 2003 Mitsubishi outlander awd and my son was driving it and it lost power then made a grinding sound coming from the front i was told it could be the cv axle but it looked ok when i pulled it but the pass…

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## [ATF in my oil change!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-in-my-oil-change/165855)

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**Author:** [@brokeNspoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brokeNspoke)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/atf-in-my-oil-change/165855 "2020-06-17T14:04:33Z")

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I was changing my oil in my 04 4Runner and found ATF mixed in. I checked my atf level and it was low. I began adding new oil to the engine and after about 4 quarts I ran the engine. Turned it off and checked the level an…

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## [Passenger Door Does Not Unlock 2012 Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-does-not-unlock-2012-sonata/165838)

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**Author:** [@Roger-The-Shrubber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger-The-Shrubber)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-door-does-not-unlock-2012-sonata/165838 "2020-06-17T11:32:08Z")

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For my 2012 Sonata, the passenger does not unlock unless I reach over from the driver’s seat and manually unlock it. It used to intermittently work, maybe once every 25 attempts, now it doesn’t work at all. Any thought…

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## [Spark plug possibly broke off in engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-possibly-broke-off-in-engine/165900)

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**Author:** [@OnTheRoad645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OnTheRoad645)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-possibly-broke-off-in-engine/165900 "2020-06-17T09:52:42Z")

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Hey all, driving back to Ohio from Georgia. 1994 f150 with 96,000 miles and haven’t had much trouble with it prior. At first I heard a minor clicking like noise in the highway, turned down my radio, then a minute later, …

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## [Silverado issues - from a stop it hesitates and jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-issues-from-a-stop-it-hesitates-and-jerks/165797)

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**Author:** [@Nick-226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick-226)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-issues-from-a-stop-it-hesitates-and-jerks/165797 "2020-06-17T07:52:38Z")

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This only happens when I start from a dead stop. I press the gas, nothing happens for about 2 seconds, then is jerks and takes off like normal?? Any ideas?? Edit: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500, 5.3

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