# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2013 Kia Sportage window blew out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sportage-window-blew-out/165213)

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**Author:** [@Barbara18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barbara18)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-sportage-window-blew-out/165213 "2020-06-04T01:21:42Z")

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I am wondering about my back window. it blow out.I heard there might be a recall on this? Just wondering if this is covered? Thanks Barbara

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## [1979 Chevy Scottsdale C20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevy-scottsdale-c20/165275)

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**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-chevy-scottsdale-c20/165275 "2020-06-04T00:36:19Z")

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Its not a silverado but I could not find a scottsdale or C20 option. This old truck is not used much. Its not started much. It has always started hard when sitting for months. This time it would run very poor not get…

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## [2014 Jeep Cherokee - Best tire pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-best-tire-pressure/165235)

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**Author:** [@Chadi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chadi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-cherokee-best-tire-pressure/165235 "2020-06-03T23:56:36Z")

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Tire pressure grand Cherokee 2014 Tire 265/60 R18

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## [2016 Honda CR-V shock absorber](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-shock-absorber/165261)

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**Author:** [@alberto22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alberto22)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-shock-absorber/165261 "2020-06-03T22:25:37Z")

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hola bueb dia . tengo una crv 2017 se le escucha un ruido del lado de pasajeros . segun la agencia es la cremallera .lo llevo revucin a otra parte y comentan que son los tonillos del brazo de direccion. y sigue el ruido …

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## [2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - antifreeze odor in the vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-antifreeze-odor-in-the-vent/165265)

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**Author:** [@J\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_J)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-antifreeze-odor-in-the-vent/165265 "2020-06-03T22:09:07Z")

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A strong odor coming from the passenger air vent which smells like antifreeze or fuel. When I take it to the dealer they say they don’t smell anything.

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## [2007 Jeep Liberty has “washboard” vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-has-washboard-vibration/165241)

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**Author:** [@KarenLeaMeyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KarenLeaMeyers)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-jeep-liberty-has-washboard-vibration/165241 "2020-06-03T21:51:29Z")

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Intermittently while driving it feels like I am going over a washboard road, I decelerate and it stops only to keep happening during the entire ride. I have been afraid to just keep accelerating when it happens so I don’…

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## [07 vw passat wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-vw-passat-wagon/165246)

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**Author:** [@Tmejia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tmejia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-vw-passat-wagon/165246 "2020-06-03T16:13:30Z")

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I have a 07 passat wagon. I’ve had it for a few months. The previous owner told me there was a issue that would happen but it usually happened in the winter. The car would start to slow down, and lose power. It wouldn’t …

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## [Vehicle shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-shakes/165237)

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**Author:** [@David\_Roter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Roter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-shakes/165237 "2020-06-03T16:09:21Z")

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I have a 2003 corolla le and it vibrates when I drive. I had the front end replaced, except sway bars, last year. Just had the front axles replaced and two new tires on front and still vibrates. Any ideas?

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## [2016 Hyundai Tucson - clock reset isn’t matching the manual’s instructions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-clock-reset-isn-t-matching-the-manual-s-instructions/165211)

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**Author:** [@LynnErickson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnErickson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-tucson-clock-reset-isn-t-matching-the-manual-s-instructions/165211 "2020-06-03T16:04:58Z")

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When I try to adjust the hour and minutes on my clock the up and down arrows don’t flash like the manual says they should and I can not adjust the hour or minute.

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## [Belt making bad noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-making-bad-noise/165217)

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**Author:** [@Ben39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben39)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/belt-making-bad-noise/165217 "2020-06-03T12:56:34Z")

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1999 Dodhe RAm 1500. The known major issue on this truck remaining. This belt makes very loud squealing sound. I tried all the things recommended in my other post years ago but nothing helps. The difference is, it now …

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## [2000 Chevrolet 1500 won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-1500-won-t-start/165244)

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**Author:** [@Mikethemike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikethemike)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-1500-won-t-start/165244 "2020-06-03T06:49:31Z")

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My 2000 Chevy will not start. I have changed the fuel filter,fuel pump ignition relay,the crank shaft sensor.its getting gas and fire all way to the coil packs. Then no fire from coil pack. To spark plugs. It will some …

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## [2007 Honda CR-V - Oil change by time or by the meter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-oil-change-by-time-or-by-the-meter/163159)

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**Author:** [@Blueoil1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blueoil1)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-cr-v-oil-change-by-time-or-by-the-meter/163159 "2020-06-03T03:44:19Z")

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I own a 2007 Honda CR-V wit 80,000 miles. I don’t drive much, about 6,000 miles a year. Do I need to change oil (full synthetic ) once a year, or should I wait for the oil life percentage readout to reach 0%?

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## [2017 Nissan Maxima - Barely moves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-barely-moves/165189)

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**Author:** [@KeenenJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeenenJ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-maxima-barely-moves/165189 "2020-06-03T00:31:18Z")

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ive had the car for only 1 month a week. the car has 74,000 miles on it.now the car is having problems with acceleration. i press the gas and the car barely moves.

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## [Spun bearing on 2018 Ford F150](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spun-bearing-on-2018-ford-f150/164850)

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**Author:** [@davidryanwalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidryanwalker)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spun-bearing-on-2018-ford-f150/164850 "2020-06-02T22:55:06Z")

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Hey all you gearheads, I need some real help forming an opinion. Not a legal opinion per se, but to the causation of my issue. I offer you my thanks in advance for your input. Also, this is an oil related issue, so pleas…

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## [Over heating after new radiator and thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-after-new-radiator-and-thermostat/165200)

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**Author:** [@Maine-Maine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maine-Maine)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/over-heating-after-new-radiator-and-thermostat/165200 "2020-06-02T21:05:13Z")

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2000 Buick LeSabre. A week ago the hose from the thermostat popped off I connected it and it started overheating. So I changed the thermostat because I already had the radiator changed. Not the hose from the thermostat t…

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## [2016 Infiniti QX50 #- Too soon for brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-qx50-too-soon-for-brakes/165184)

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**Author:** [@kevin14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin14)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-infiniti-qx50-too-soon-for-brakes/165184 "2020-06-02T20:58:40Z")

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at state inspection on 5-20-20 i needed rear brakes.they had 1/32 lining.the front had 7/32 original factory never changed.the car has 21000 miles on it.i thought the front brakes do most of the braking 2 to 1.the rotors…

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## [1997 Nissan Maxima - Jerks and stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-jerks-and-stalls/165228)

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**Author:** [@dmage54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmage54)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-jerks-and-stalls/165228 "2020-06-02T18:21:57Z")

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jerks and stalls during accelaration MIL light on

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## [2016 Hyundai Accent - Uses oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-uses-oil/164993)

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**Author:** [@GL03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GL03)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-uses-oil/164993 "2020-06-02T16:47:14Z")

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uses a lot of oil 115000 miles , no leaks

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## [2005 Ford F350 - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f350-dies/165187)

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**Author:** [@daniel09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daniel09)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f350-dies/165187 "2020-06-02T16:30:44Z")

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unit drives fine then just dies

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## [2018 Hyundai Elantra lights up like Christmas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-lights-up-like-christmas/165144)

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**Author:** [@marinemom78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marinemom78)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-elantra-lights-up-like-christmas/165144 "2020-06-02T15:57:37Z")

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I have a 2018 Elantra, the last year the tire pressure lights pops up then all the other lights come on and off. It lights up like a Christmas Tree. This happened multiple times in the last year. The lights always com…

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## [Can't get fuel pump in 2001 chevy s10 4.3 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-fuel-pump-in-2001-chevy-s10-4-3-2wd/165201)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-fuel-pump-in-2001-chevy-s10-4-3-2wd/165201 "2020-06-02T15:29:53Z")

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Hi. I cant get the fuel pump in my truck. The gasket is too big. I bought a new one and still doesn’t fit. I’ve used grease to help get it in. The pump is a delphi fg0070. I bought it on amazon. I have never replaced a …

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## [2017 Kia Sportage using a lot of oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-using-a-lot-of-oil/165168)

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**Author:** [@dawilliams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dawilliams)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sportage-using-a-lot-of-oil/165168 "2020-06-02T14:07:39Z")

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uses a lot of oil, seems likes I am adding a qt. every week. Yes I have read all there excuse also and I to will never buy another Kia or advise anyone to buy one.

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## [1999 BMW 323 won’t go in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-323-won-t-go-in-gear/164803)

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**Author:** [@MP33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MP33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-bmw-323-won-t-go-in-gear/164803 "2020-05-26T19:41:18Z")

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car wont go in gear,neither reverse .smell comes out when engine on

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## [2000 Infiniti Q45 - Sluggish V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-q45-sluggish-v8/165194)

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**Author:** [@Kdoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kdoss)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 10:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-infiniti-q45-sluggish-v8/165194 "2020-06-02T10:14:26Z")

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I drive a V8 but when I hit the gas it sooner sluggish taking off

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## [Need Honda specialist in Honolulu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-honda-specialist-in-honolulu/165219)

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**Author:** [@Thomas36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomas36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 9:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-honda-specialist-in-honolulu/165219 "2020-06-02T09:48:39Z")

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Hi, I just bought a 2012 Honda CR-V LX. Is there a place that specializes in repairing Hondas? Where in Honolulu do you recommend I take it to get checked out/repaired. Thank you.

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## [Trying to install front plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-install-front-plate/165134)

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**Author:** [@Ben39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben39)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-install-front-plate/165134 "2020-06-02T04:49:31Z")

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On my front bumper there are only 2 square (bottom) holes for the front plate. (Putting it for fun) What would be the best way to put a plate there. To drill a hole through the metal or glue it? If gluing is an option wh…

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## [2002 GMC Envoy - Low pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-envoy-low-pressure/165207)

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**Author:** [@PaulHicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulHicks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-gmc-envoy-low-pressure/165207 "2020-06-02T03:34:31Z")

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2002 GMC envoy stop engine and low oil pressure light I changed the oil pressure switch and tested the oil pressure, oil pressure is 12psi at idle after 20 min and jumps to 65psi at 3000rpm. The lights come on at idle af…

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## [2016 Honda CR-V - Oil life question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-oil-life-question/165063)

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**Author:** [@keithloewen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keithloewen)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-cr-v-oil-life-question/165063 "2020-06-02T02:43:25Z")

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I enjoy reading your weekly column in the Minneapolis StarTribune. I have a 2016 Honda CRV with the “feature” that supposedly tells me the remaining useful life of the engine oil. Your column and Bob Weber’s Motormouth…

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## [2010 Toyota RAV4 - Protective film gone bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-rav4-protective-film-gone-bad/165197)

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**Author:** [@Kenneth54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenneth54)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-rav4-protective-film-gone-bad/165197 "2020-06-02T02:38:24Z")

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I own a Toyota RAV-4 2010. When I purchased from the dealership,with hood and other areas, were laminated with clear plastic. The clear laminate is to protect painted areas. Over the years of driving in the Southwest sun…

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## [D4 light flashing on Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/d4-light-flashing-on-honda-accord/75646)

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**Author:** [@stevenbam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stevenbam)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/d4-light-flashing-on-honda-accord/75646 "2020-06-01T23:31:31Z")

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I have a 95 Honda Accord V6, the D4 light is flashing and the speedometer needle does not work. When in stop and go traffic, the needle bounces around and makes the car stall and downshift and rev up. I replaced the sp…

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