# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Silverado rear differential keeps failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rear-differential-keeps-failing/129677)

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**Author:** [@Brian-Elsasser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian-Elsasser)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-rear-differential-keeps-failing/129677 "2020-05-30T20:04:36Z")

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04 Silverado rear differential failed. Replaced it 3 years ago. It went out again. Replaced it again. Failed the next day. Same symptoms as the first time. Wet roads. Rear wheel drive. 1 wheel spins when turning at a l…

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## [1994 Toyota Pickup - Help with MAF issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-help-with-maf-issue/164645)

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**Author:** [@Ricco\_sTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ricco_sTruck)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup-help-with-maf-issue/164645 "2020-05-30T19:25:04Z")

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Truck stopped running aprox 1 year ago. No real reason. Model is Deluxe, V6, 60k miles, always well maintained, excellent condition,. Replaced fuel filter, fuel pump, distributer, Zilch. Three months ago I replaced t…

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## [Buick verano 2013 power steering problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-verano-2013-power-steering-problem/165066)

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**Author:** [@William-204](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William-204)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-verano-2013-power-steering-problem/165066 "2020-05-30T17:58:28Z")

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Out of know where my power steering went out and it is incredibly hard to turn what can i do

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## [Power Steering Pump Keeps Failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-keeps-failing/164984)

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**Author:** [@cecranford1126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cecranford1126)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-keeps-failing/164984 "2020-05-30T16:40:22Z")

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Had a small leak in the power steering hose, so brought the car to shop #1. Fluid levels still above the minimum level when we brought it in. While getting the hose fixed, the power steering pump apparently failed at sho…

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## [Manual Transmission.....getting hard to put in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-getting-hard-to-put-in-reverse/165038)

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**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-getting-hard-to-put-in-reverse/165038 "2020-05-30T16:39:37Z")

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My 1992 5 speed manual transmission on Plymouth Laser ( same as Mitsubishi Eclipse) is getting harder and harder to shift the gear stick into REVERSE…I usually , now have to make 2 or 3 tries before in locks in. (…

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## [Main seal damage from overfilling oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-damage-from-overfilling-oil/59250)

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**Author:** [@bansheemarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bansheemarc)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-seal-damage-from-overfilling-oil/59250 "2020-05-30T16:22:08Z")

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I have heard many people say that overfilling the engine with oil can damage the main seals and lead to leakage. Is this true or just an old wives tale?

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## [Weird Paint Issue on 2017 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-paint-issue-on-2017-honda-accord/165007)

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**Author:** [@eruannon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eruannon)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-paint-issue-on-2017-honda-accord/165007 "2020-05-30T15:58:44Z")

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Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any information you can provide! I noticed this strange spot in the paint on my 2017 Black Honda Accord. It is on the drivers side rear door, there isn’t anything else like it anywhe…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Equinox - Is it the starter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-equinox-is-it-the-starter/165026)

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**Author:** [@syedahaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/syedahaq)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-equinox-is-it-the-starter/165026 "2020-05-30T15:20:42Z")

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After running nicely, it would not start , after a stop even though battery is ok. After trying for some time it finely engaged and ran. It has 99000 miles. Could it be starter?

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## [Suburu key fob stopped working and its not the battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburu-key-fob-stopped-working-and-its-not-the-battery/165033)

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**Author:** [@carar1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carar1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suburu-key-fob-stopped-working-and-its-not-the-battery/165033 "2020-05-30T15:00:41Z")

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My original key fob and key were stolen to my 2003 Impreza Outback Sport. I pulled the ignition fuse until I could retrieve the spare fob, dug out the spare key and fob, put a freshly bought battery in, replaced the igni…

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## [2014 Ford Explorer - power steering/check charging system and now air conditioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-power-steering-check-charging-system-and-now-air-conditioner/165050)

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**Author:** [@weskidd\_167767](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weskidd_167767)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-explorer-power-steering-check-charging-system-and-now-air-conditioner/165050 "2020-05-30T14:13:34Z")

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I have a 2014 Ford Explorer, with 100,000 miles on it, that had the CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM light come on in the morning for a couple days. At the same time the light came on the power steering would not work for a few min…

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## [Toyota 1999 overdrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-1999-overdrive/165042)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-1999-overdrive/165042 "2020-05-30T13:57:13Z")

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Last week, I noticed that the light for my “O/D off” was no longer lighting up when I pushed the button to toggle it. Well… neither is the light for “D” - as of two months ago. The other shifter lights (P. R, 2, & 1) d…

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## [2005 Kia Optima - Quits after a few miles (oh, and the antifreeeze is spraying out)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-quits-after-a-few-miles-oh-and-the-antifreeeze-is-spraying-out/165028)

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**Author:** [@Mac36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac36)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-optima-quits-after-a-few-miles-oh-and-the-antifreeeze-is-spraying-out/165028 "2020-05-30T04:26:23Z")

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Hi, What could it be? As I drive my car about roughly 3 miles, the speed starts to decrease. As I give into the gas the speed only decreases to eventually stop. In the meantime, the car is running hot. Antifreeze is sp…

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## [1992 Buick Roadmaster - Battery drain help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-roadmaster-battery-drain-help/164648)

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**Author:** [@Mat26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mat26)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-roadmaster-battery-drain-help/164648 "2020-05-30T04:17:33Z")

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When parked for 4-5 days Battery Drain want start. Put New Alternator, New Battery, one at time so far pulled fuse, air shock , 4 days No Start, I pulled fuse for clock and radio same problem this is on a 35000 6 door …

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## [2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - Sat, won't start now](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-sat-wont-start-now/164944)

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**Author:** [@NaomiWagner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NaomiWagner)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-sat-wont-start-now/164944 "2020-05-30T02:50:59Z")

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Lap of running, motor freezes up, won’t start. pushing hybrid button doesn’t start car. Due to virus, it hasn’t been run. need to know how to unlock system, after i’m out of quarantine. Thank U

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## [2007 Nissan Maxima - Engine dropped - now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-engine-dropped-now-what/164978)

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**Author:** [@jettprincess](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jettprincess)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-maxima-engine-dropped-now-what/164978 "2020-05-30T01:33:22Z")

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Engine mounts went. Engine totally dropped. Any suggestions on a starting point?

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## [Infinity CD stereo lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-stereo-lights-stay-on/164996)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-stereo-lights-stay-on/164996 "2020-05-30T00:37:36Z")

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Kia amanti 2004. My CD player lights stay on no matter what because a CD is jammed inside. The player is basically broken due to recall on this car. My question is, if i remove the stereo, is there a specific plug th…

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## [2019 Honda Accord Hybrid only gets 35 mpg](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-hybrid-only-gets-35-mpg/164950)

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**Author:** [@resmith2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/resmith2)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-hybrid-only-gets-35-mpg/164950 "2020-05-29T21:51:19Z")

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only getting 35 mpg 2019 honda hybrid

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## [2008 Buick Enclave - Infotainment off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-infotainment-off-and-on/164998)

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**Author:** [@jazziegirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jazziegirl)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-buick-enclave-infotainment-off-and-on/164998 "2020-05-29T21:41:21Z")

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The drivers information center keeps going off and on, has anyone have this problem?

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## [2006 Isuzu Ascender - Battery off the chart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-isuzu-ascender-battery-off-the-chart/165001)

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**Author:** [@Nichole3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nichole3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-isuzu-ascender-battery-off-the-chart/165001 "2020-05-29T21:39:17Z")

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Y does my battery read off the chart

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## [2017 Ford Fiesta - Knocks and clicks when started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-knocks-and-clicks-when-started/164989)

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**Author:** [@johnteesdale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnteesdale)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fiesta-knocks-and-clicks-when-started/164989 "2020-05-29T21:31:51Z")

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When you start the car in the AM there is a strange knocking/clicking sound. It sounds like someone knocking on a window. It coming from under the dash on drivers side. It lasts about 10 to 15 seconds. Everything in …

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## [2012 Toyota Sienna - AC on one side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-sienna-ac-on-one-side/164946)

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**Author:** [@brittanyc36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brittanyc36)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-sienna-ac-on-one-side/164946 "2020-05-29T20:54:58Z")

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The air conditioner isn’t blowing real cold and mostly only working on the passenger side of the vehicle. I have tried recharging the system but hasn’t changed anything. What should I check or try?

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## [Starting issue 2012 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue-2012-civic/164991)

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**Author:** [@jakern74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jakern74)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issue-2012-civic/164991 "2020-05-29T12:35:12Z")

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Hey there, I have a 2012 Honda Civic LX, about 3 months ago I purchased a starter from a junkyard, it’s worked great until a few weeks ago. Randomly, it will not crank, you hear the starter motor whir, nothing else. Usu…

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## [How long drive /minutes to burn off moisture in exhaust system?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-drive-minutes-to-burn-off-moisture-in-exhaust-system/164967)

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**Author:** [@Tom777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom777)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-drive-minutes-to-burn-off-moisture-in-exhaust-system/164967 "2020-05-29T11:45:33Z")

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I have 1992… I’ve heard it takes about 5 miles continuous driving to burn out the moisture in the exhaust system… can I just let the engine idle for 15 min… ( I remember in the early 90’s for some reason , it was stat…

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## [GMC Terrain - AC fan runs while engine is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-ac-fan-runs-while-engine-is-off/164994)

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**Author:** [@Eric-Nancy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric-Nancy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-terrain-ac-fan-runs-while-engine-is-off/164994 "2020-05-29T00:11:03Z")

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I have a 2016 GMC. the fan on the AC comes on while engine is turned off

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## [My car battery keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-battery-keeps-dying/164948)

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**Author:** [@hedreamlen\_167708](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hedreamlen_167708)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-battery-keeps-dying/164948 "2020-05-28T22:29:45Z")

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:hot\_face: I have a keyless car, and the battery keeps dying. Idk why my vehicle cannot start up after 4 days of not starting it, and it was not the first time in these three months, (probably because of working from hom…

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## [2009 Toyota Prius likely to be totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-likely-to-be-totaled/164961)

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**Author:** [@mrsclp80](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrsclp80)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-prius-likely-to-be-totaled/164961 "2020-05-28T19:52:07Z")

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I was sideswiped on the freeway by a mac truck in a hit & run. It was the passsenger side but some bump under the car as well. what are the chances that my insurance company will total my car?

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## [Ford fiesta sounds like diesel when starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-sounds-like-diesel-when-starts/164976)

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**Author:** [@danielbowles33\_167725](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielbowles33_167725)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fiesta-sounds-like-diesel-when-starts/164976 "2020-05-28T19:01:20Z")

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Wondering anyone can help me my ford fiesta 2010 S when starting sounds like a diesel not sure oil or belt issue I have a video of it but won’t let me upload if anyone has an email address I can send the video for there …

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## [In a bad relationship with my 2018 Subaru Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-bad-relationship-with-my-2018-subaru-forester/164939)

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**Author:** [@Mpitre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mpitre)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-bad-relationship-with-my-2018-subaru-forester/164939 "2020-05-28T18:56:51Z")

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Purchased in January 2018 Forester 2.5i Premium 6 speed. On March 13 2020 my AC condenser went out costing me $1300. Now just over 60 days later the compressor and expansion valve went out costing me another $1600. Th…

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## [The power door locks will not work unless the key is in the lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-door-locks-will-not-work-unless-the-key-is-in-the-lock/164975)

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**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-door-locks-will-not-work-unless-the-key-is-in-the-lock/164975 "2020-05-28T17:17:35Z")

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My Chevy r10 power door locks will not work unless the key is in the lock. And even when it works. The key will only come out when it is unlocked. Help?

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## [2017 RAM 2500 persistent steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-2500-persistent-steering-issue/164921)

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**Author:** [@Out\_aControl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Out_aControl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ram-2500-persistent-steering-issue/164921 "2020-05-27T14:04:58Z")

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I recently bought a lightly used (\< 25000 miles) 2017 2500 Cummings Laramie. When I test drove the truck I noticed a little bump steering, but thought an alignment would solve the problem, I bought the truck an immediate…

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