# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2006 Mercury Milan misfire, power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-milan-misfire-power-loss/164703)

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**Author:** [@AndrewMartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewMartinez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercury-milan-misfire-power-loss/164703 "2020-05-23T20:00:02Z")

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mis fire,loss power knocking stalls

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## [K 1500 89 chevy truck will start but not run for more than 30 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/k-1500-89-chevy-truck-will-start-but-not-run-for-more-than-30-seconds/72652)

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**Author:** [@beccababe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beccababe)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/k-1500-89-chevy-truck-will-start-but-not-run-for-more-than-30-seconds/72652 "2020-05-23T19:23:09Z")

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HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My truck hasn't run for over a year and no one seems to be able to tell me why. The fuel pump supposedly has 10 lbs of pressure, it has new fuel pump relay, new throttle body, and probably more new t…

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## [2013 Dodge Journey shows intermittent CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-shows-intermittent-cel/164739)

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**Author:** [@MB56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MB56)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-dodge-journey-shows-intermittent-cel/164739 "2020-05-23T19:16:10Z")

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Hello! My Dodge Journey has intermittently displayed the “check engine” light over the last year. The service team claims they find nothing wrong, and since they can’t replicate the issue, say nothing can be done. A sen…

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## [2005 Honda Civic - Unknown Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-unknown-coolant-leak/164708)

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**Author:** [@mattscherer5198\_167569](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattscherer5198_167569)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-unknown-coolant-leak/164708 "2020-05-23T19:14:41Z")

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So here’s the issue I’ve been having and I’m out of ideas, a quick summary is at the bottom: I’ve had my car for 4 years. After about 2 years, I happened to be checking the coolant level and noticed it was pretty low, m…

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## [Bought Jeep...got beat..help. has issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-jeep-got-beat-help-has-issues/164694)

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**Author:** [@garyg199\_167562](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garyg199_167562)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bought-jeep-got-beat-help-has-issues/164694 "2020-05-23T18:45:52Z")

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So I bought an 08 Jeep Liberty from this privileged college kid. I asked him about 5 times, in writing and in person, if it had any mechanical issues. Specifically if it had any transmission issues, being theyre known fo…

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## [2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rough Idle (3.6l v6)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-rough-idle-3-6l-v6/161045)

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**Author:** [@blaber.jonathan\_165157](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blaber.jonathan_165157)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-grand-cherokee-rough-idle-3-6l-v6/161045 "2020-05-23T18:33:56Z")

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Good evening all! Since December 2019, my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been idling pretty rough. It first started as a slight vibration but now it seems to be like an electric massager! Some days are better than others,…

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## [Looking for the reliability record for 2018 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-reliability-record-for-2018-toyota-camry/164697)

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**Author:** [@Figboot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Figboot)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-the-reliability-record-for-2018-toyota-camry/164697 "2020-05-23T17:59:30Z")

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Reliability & repair record?

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## [2004 Lexus ES330 Transmission leak / jerking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es330-transmission-leak-jerking/164679)

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**Author:** [@Jessica-48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessica-48)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-es330-transmission-leak-jerking/164679 "2020-05-23T16:09:49Z")

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While driving my car around the city it rides smooth gears shift fine. If I get on the hwy and get off after maybe 15 mins, my car will jerk when changing gears. I was told from the previous owner (a trusted relative) th…

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## [89 Jeep Wrangler clutch problem/transmission problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-jeep-wrangler-clutch-problem-transmission-problem/78545)

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**Author:** [@89Jeep\_Wrangler\_with](https://community.cartalk.com/u/89Jeep_Wrangler_with)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-jeep-wrangler-clutch-problem-transmission-problem/78545 "2020-05-23T15:18:30Z")

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Just got done putting new clutch, master cylinder and slave cylinder in my 89 Jeep wrangler and it still will not go into gear while the vehicle is "turned on", however it shifts into all gears while the vehicle is turne…

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## [1972 Plymouth Scamp (Dart) -Suspension question for the hot rod folks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-plymouth-scamp-dart-suspension-question-for-the-hot-rod-folks/164641)

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**Author:** [@mopar64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mopar64)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1972-plymouth-scamp-dart-suspension-question-for-the-hot-rod-folks/164641 "2020-05-23T05:04:23Z")

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I have a 72 Plymouth Scamp (Dart) A body, car is a drag race only car and sent it out for a front end alignment, and came back looking my ex wife did it, on one side of the car the inner tie rod is showing almost no thre…

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## [1986 Mazda B2000 Engine Stalling at Highway Speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mazda-b2000-engine-stalling-at-highway-speed/164684)

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**Author:** [@dannoflynn\_163057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannoflynn_163057)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mazda-b2000-engine-stalling-at-highway-speed/164684 "2020-05-23T04:57:12Z")

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My truck is stalling or cutting out when I’m at full speed. It seems to do so more frequently when it’s warm out. It will cut out while I’m driving, but if I pop the hood and let it sit for 10-15 minutes it will start up…

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## [Car wax/polish, applicators, buffing rags, chamois...the works](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wax-polish-applicators-buffing-rags-chamois-the-works/96105)

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**Author:** [@jerzeejim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerzeejim)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wax-polish-applicators-buffing-rags-chamois-the-works/96105 "2020-05-23T03:04:55Z")

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I just leased my first new car in 25 years. I had a string of hand-me-downs from elderly relatives that were not worth waxing by the time I got them. Would like to get back in the game, looking to keep this looking goo…

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## [Possible coolant leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-coolant-leak/164710)

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**Author:** [@Olesyagordeyeva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olesyagordeyeva)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-coolant-leak/164710 "2020-05-23T02:33:34Z")

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Hey guys! I’ve been having a couple of issues with my coolant. My coolant light has been going off and it seems to be over heating. The first time i filled it up, it seemed fine. Only a few months have passed by and the…

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## [Toyota Corolla Xrs 2009 Oil leak. No milky substance (Pictures inside)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-xrs-2009-oil-leak-no-milky-substance-pictures-inside/164707)

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**Author:** [@maxQc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxQc)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-corolla-xrs-2009-oil-leak-no-milky-substance-pictures-inside/164707 "2020-05-23T01:51:39Z")

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Hey everyone! I am a total newbie in car mechanics. Next week, I have an appointment at the garage for an oil leak on my 2009 Toyota Corolla Xrs. Leak had already been ‘fixed’ by another garage few months ago. I read a …

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## [1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet - Help starting this VW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volkswagen-cabriolet-help-starting-this-vw/164654)

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**Author:** [@billseymour](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billseymour)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-volkswagen-cabriolet-help-starting-this-vw/164654 "2020-05-22T21:46:14Z")

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will not start. getting spark to plugs. injectors, can smell gas when keep trying to start so assume getting gas. Coil, dist cap and ign. mod. was replaced.

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## [1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class unusual tap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-slk-class-unusual-tap/164690)

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**Author:** [@AnthonyMigliaccio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyMigliaccio)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-mercedes-benz-slk-class-unusual-tap/164690 "2020-05-22T20:58:04Z")

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unusual tapping noise in engine

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## [2012 MINI Cooper - Emission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-emission-issues/164575)

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**Author:** [@wensinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wensinger)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mini-cooper-emission-issues/164575 "2020-05-22T17:52:44Z")

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2012 MINI Cooper emission light come on and after a while goes out.This time it stayed on, so I replaced the gas cap–the emission light still stays on. Yesterday, after I turned the engine off, it sounded like the engine…

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## [Throttle Hesitation/Stumbling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-hesitation-stumbling/164664)

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**Author:** [@jscheiber22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jscheiber22)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-hesitation-stumbling/164664 "2020-05-22T17:45:07Z")

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I know there is a lot of information on the topic out there, but everything I’ve read about throttle stumbling seems to have to do with the engine completely stalling or going up and down as the rpms increase. So in my c…

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## [2011 Toyota Corolla - Mashed synchros](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-mashed-synchros/164603)

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**Author:** [@Stephen32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephen32)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-corolla-mashed-synchros/164603 "2020-05-22T16:51:49Z")

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Synchro mesh mashed in 4th gear. It’ll go in on idle. I tried feathering the clutch. I’ve a qualification in mechanical engineering. Useless. I listen to the show in Ireland. It’s a backdated show. We only like Japanese …

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## [2016 Toyota C-HR - TPMS question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-c-hr-tpms-question/164651)

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**Author:** [@Aberham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aberham)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-c-hr-tpms-question/164651 "2020-05-22T16:43:11Z")

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Why is my tire pressure light on after getting new tires?

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## [2000 Dodge Ram 1500 - Finicky AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-1500-finicky-ac/164639)

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**Author:** [@cuffem23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cuffem23)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-ram-1500-finicky-ac/164639 "2020-05-22T16:39:04Z")

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A/C will cut off , you have to mess with controls to get it back on

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## [Hazard button/ignition problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazard-button-ignition-problem/164038)

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**Author:** [@Ljrichards80\_167136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ljrichards80_167136)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazard-button-ignition-problem/164038 "2020-05-22T15:39:13Z")

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My hazards dont work, my turn signals dont flash but stay solid when hazard button is pushed. Car wont turn off until i push button to turn hazards off.

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## [Brake bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleed/164643)

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**Author:** [@John-1064](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John-1064)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleed/164643 "2020-05-22T12:36:46Z")

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Replaced calibers and tried to bleed the brakes. I can’t get any pressure at the pedal. I’m guessing there is air in the ABS pump and it’s not turning on. Bought a Foxwell NT630 plus scanner to do a auto bleed. It comes …

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## [99 Toyota RAV4 stabilizer bar bushing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-rav4-stabilizer-bar-bushing/164665)

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**Author:** [@parmanrobbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/parmanrobbie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-toyota-rav4-stabilizer-bar-bushing/164665 "2020-05-22T06:11:10Z")

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I have a Toyota RAV4 99, 4 door, gas 2.0, 2 wd/fwd and I’m having trouble making sure I’m calling this the right part. A Toyota dealer gave me the part number 48815-42020, but I’m not 100% that what is missing in the p…

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## [Knocking Sound as Car Rocks Back and Forth, Motor Mount Maybe, IDK?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-as-car-rocks-back-and-forth-motor-mount-maybe-idk/163179)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-as-car-rocks-back-and-forth-motor-mount-maybe-idk/163179 "2020-05-22T05:49:37Z")

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2005 Camry. I noticed a bit of shaking of the steering wheel while driving, who knows maybe it is normal, I’ve also notice what in my opinion was excessive bouncing up and down while going over pumps, but last time I ble…

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## [2005 Lexus RX 330 - Balks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-balks/153818)

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**Author:** [@JohnMadison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnMadison)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-lexus-rx-330-balks/153818 "2020-05-22T04:56:01Z")

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Transmission balks when I step on gas from a stop. Finally catches a split second later. Dangerous at intersections.

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## [\[Nissan Altima\] Gas padel not responding immediately after complete stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-gas-padel-not-responding-immediately-after-complete-stop/164624)

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**Author:** [@Helen-52517](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Helen-52517)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-gas-padel-not-responding-immediately-after-complete-stop/164624 "2020-05-22T04:44:26Z")

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Hi, I have a 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 S. I got it last year and the odometer reading is about 65k now. The main problem is: after driving for 30 minutes, when I completely stop, my gas pedal does not respond directly. I …

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## [96 chevy tahoe stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-tahoe-stalling/164670)

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**Author:** [@Kendyl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kendyl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-tahoe-stalling/164670 "2020-05-22T01:50:17Z")

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I am having one hell of a time with this one. Some background. I was messing around and I collected everything I needed to put a 15"sub in my tahoe. I ran an 8 gauge power cable to an 1100w amp to a 2000w sub. It worked…

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## [2004 Buick Rainier CXL l6 No air blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rainier-cxl-l6-no-air-blowing/164659)

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**Author:** [@Cory-28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cory-28)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-buick-rainier-cxl-l6-no-air-blowing/164659 "2020-05-22T01:23:43Z")

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I have a 2004 Buick Rainier CXL L6, I am in the military, and after my vehicle has sat for around 6 months I had to recharge the battery/jump the vehicle, the front right low beam was out, I replaced this, and now no air…

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## [2006 Pontiac torrent Rough Start & Popping Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-torrent-rough-start-popping-noise/164324)

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**Author:** [@Ben-Zaleschuk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben-Zaleschuk)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-torrent-rough-start-popping-noise/164324 "2020-05-22T00:36:45Z")

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Hi all, I have a 2006 Pontiac torrent that has been occasionally having a very rough start. It sounds like an explosion in the engine and then after starting I typically hear a couple popping noises. Due to this I had c…

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