# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Where does it go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-does-it-go/163294)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-does-it-go/163294 "2020-04-23T21:25:21Z")

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I have a stupid question. I have a 2005 Chevy Impala and I was wondering where does the ABS speed sensor go. I can’t find a diagram to point me in the right direction. Where exactly on the engine is it. I really don’t w…

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## [Wobbling radiator fan and coolant leak with no hose puncture or hole](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-radiator-fan-and-coolant-leak-with-no-hose-puncture-or-hole/163236)

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**Author:** [@Cameron\_Chrabascz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cameron_Chrabascz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-radiator-fan-and-coolant-leak-with-no-hose-puncture-or-hole/163236 "2020-04-23T21:07:42Z")

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The radiator fan is wobbling and there was a coolant leak but no hole or puncture in the coolant hose. The belt fell off the pulley system and hood started smoking.

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## [2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Power Steering Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-hybrid-power-steering-failure/57674)

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**Author:** [@dsut56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dsut56)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-escape-hybrid-power-steering-failure/57674 "2020-04-23T20:54:50Z")

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I have a 2006 FEH (bought in Sept 2005). It has 74,000 miles on it and up to now, it has been golden. The other night, I drove a few short miles to a fast-food joint. The car was running fine. I came back out and started…

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## [Opel Astra H 1.8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opel-astra-h-1-8/163267)

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**Author:** [@Luca33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luca33)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opel-astra-h-1-8/163267 "2020-04-23T20:07:55Z")

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Hello. I am having a problem with my 2007 Chevrolet Opel Astra h 1.8 Recently as i was driving down the highway my car shut off. As it shut off all the service lights on my dashboard were flashing. Well i do not what t…

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## [2006 Chevrolet Uplander - Question on question mark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-uplander-question-on-question-mark/163278)

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**Author:** [@davidson11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidson11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-uplander-question-on-question-mark/163278 "2020-04-23T19:32:40Z")

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dash lights -what does the question mark light on -mean

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## [2019 Ford Fusion - Sunroof leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-sunroof-leaks/163283)

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**Author:** [@KURTLENHART](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KURTLENHART)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-sunroof-leaks/163283 "2020-04-23T18:56:09Z")

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sunroof leaks been taken back to dealership three times they have not fixed problem,now when i go to automatic car wash it leaks also which never did before,leaks when it rains

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## [2011 Honda Odyssey - Keeps Blowing Tie Rods](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-keeps-blowing-tie-rods/149945)

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**Author:** [@James45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James45)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-odyssey-keeps-blowing-tie-rods/149945 "2020-04-23T18:01:04Z")

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Hello All. Question?? Car: 2011 Honda Odyssey Mileage: 170,000 Problem: Driver side inner tie rod keeps going bad in a period of about 3 months. I assume another suspension support has gone bad and is causing the tie…

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## [2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-noisy/163262)

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**Author:** [@Tiffany10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiffany10)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-noisy/163262 "2020-04-23T17:13:04Z")

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I have the same exact issue with my 2016 GC Limited. I’ve taken it to my dealership 3 times and each time they tell me that since they haven’t been able to hear the noise themselves they can’t pinpoint it. Then they trie…

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## [2004 Honda Accord - air compressor spews oil or Freon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-air-compressor-spews-oil-or-freon/163249)

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**Author:** [@Rick37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick37)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-accord-air-compressor-spews-oil-or-freon/163249 "2020-04-23T17:07:38Z")

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How come every now and then my air compressor will spray out I don’t know if it’s Freon or oil but the air works fine?

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## [2015 Chrysler 200 wouldn’t come out of 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-wouldn-t-come-out-of-1st/163240)

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**Author:** [@TimFaneuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimFaneuff)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chrysler-200-wouldn-t-come-out-of-1st/163240 "2020-04-23T16:50:13Z")

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Stopped for gas. left the station and car wouldn’t come out of 1st gear. Its a nine speed auto. I was in drive. Dash Gear indicator showed (1+) instead of (D1)

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## [2008 ford fusion making a whomp noise when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-making-a-whomp-noise-when-driving/163129)

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**Author:** [@heathersennett\_166588](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heathersennett_166588)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-fusion-making-a-whomp-noise-when-driving/163129 "2020-04-23T16:35:21Z")

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I have a 2008 ford fusion and when I drive its making a whomp noise. Already checked tires and breaks/rotors. It starts once i start picking up speed and doesn’t go away. I can also feel it it my feet. Also would like to…

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## [2011 Mustang V6 clutch problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mustang-v6-clutch-problems/163247)

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**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mustang-v6-clutch-problems/163247 "2020-04-23T16:21:31Z")

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I own a 2011 Ford Mustang Coupe with a manual transmission (V6 Model). My dealer diagnosed a throw out bearing and a pilot bearing malfunction, obviously needing replacement. This car is an absolute cream puff, I drive…

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## [Nissan x trail 2003 radiator fans/AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-x-trail-2003-radiator-fans-ac/163264)

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**Author:** [@Kai\_Benson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kai_Benson)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-x-trail-2003-radiator-fans-ac/163264 "2020-04-23T15:50:22Z")

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Hi there, I’ve just bought a Nissan X trail to travel around Australia in. After driving it for around a week I noticed the engine gets very hot. I took it too a mechanic who recommended an electrical garage look at it.…

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## [2002 Hyundai accent 1.6 automatic transmission help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-1-6-automatic-transmission-help/163281)

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**Author:** [@No\_body](https://community.cartalk.com/u/No_body)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-hyundai-accent-1-6-automatic-transmission-help/163281 "2020-04-23T15:12:28Z")

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I am wondering if there is supposed to be a spring in the part i circled hooked on to the valve on the solenoid part that slides in and out. The picture is just to demonstrate what I’m talking about

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## [Pandemic question about how long to run a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pandemic-question-about-how-long-to-run-a-car/162008)

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**Author:** [@JanGauntt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JanGauntt)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pandemic-question-about-how-long-to-run-a-car/162008 "2020-04-23T14:33:48Z")

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I’m sheltering in place during the pandemic. The car sits in the garage except one trip out a week to pick up an online grocery order. During that one trip, should I keep driving further and even out onto the highway in…

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## [Frozen rear breaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-rear-breaks/163225)

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**Author:** [@Jo\_Stevens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo_Stevens)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-rear-breaks/163225 "2020-04-23T12:55:37Z")

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I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze manual transmission that has been sitting in the garage for several months with a dead battery. After installing a new one the rear breaks are locked/froze. Car was operating fine before this. …

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## [2018 Chrysler Pacifica wouldn’t start, brake pedal went to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-wouldn-t-start-brake-pedal-went-to-the-floor/163253)

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**Author:** [@HenryHutson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryHutson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chrysler-pacifica-wouldn-t-start-brake-pedal-went-to-the-floor/163253 "2020-04-23T12:06:54Z")

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Had the radio on about 30-45 minutes listening to drive in Church. Tried to start vehicle and nothing happened , except brake pedal went all way to floor. Tried several times…same result. Let it set for about 5 minutes a…

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## [2009 Hyundai Accent - Used car problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-used-car-problems/163228)

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**Author:** [@graciemoore9700\_166652](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graciemoore9700_166652)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-accent-used-car-problems/163228 "2020-04-23T07:08:25Z")

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PLEASE help me I need any and all advice!!! So let me explain what’s going on. I just bought a Hyundai Accent for $5000 end of February it had low miles 70,000 to be exact the sign on the car at the time of purchase said…

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## [98 Civic Automatic Transmission Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-automatic-transmission-problem/51617)

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**Author:** [@robo311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robo311)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-automatic-transmission-problem/51617 "2020-04-23T03:28:05Z")

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I am dealing with an automatic transmission that needs repair or replacement. When cold, the transmission works as normal, however when warm the transmission "slips" when in "D4" and accelerating from a dead stop. To rem…

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## [Painted bumper surface has lumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-bumper-surface-has-lumps/163194)

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**Author:** [@fhzavareh\_166627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fhzavareh_166627)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/painted-bumper-surface-has-lumps/163194 "2020-04-23T03:15:08Z")

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I reversed into a tow bar and damaged my rear bumper (three areas of damage marked in picture). I had this repaired last week. But soon after I noticed that an area of the bumper, which presumably has been painted, is ro…

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## [2012 Ford Escape - Rear hatch door ajar light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-rear-hatch-door-ajar-light/163259)

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**Author:** [@MichaelHughes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHughes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-escape-rear-hatch-door-ajar-light/163259 "2020-04-23T03:02:06Z")

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rear hatch door adjar light remains on (interior lights remain on and cannot lock doors)

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## [Ford Mondeo: Mysterious problem, several symptoms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mondeo-mysterious-problem-several-symptoms/157518)

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**Author:** [@noharacontact\_162694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noharacontact_162694)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-mondeo-mysterious-problem-several-symptoms/157518 "2020-04-22T18:14:52Z")

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Hello all! I have a 2001 Ford Mondeo (2.0 Duratec HE engine) with 47k miles (yes, that’s low for a 19 yo car!) which I’m trying to fix for the past 4 months. Unfortunately, I’m running out of hairs in my head :frowning: …

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## [Mustang V-6 lifter or valve noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-v-6-lifter-or-valve-noise/89666)

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**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mustang-v-6-lifter-or-valve-noise/89666 "2020-04-22T17:43:08Z")

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I have a 2011 Mustang base with the V-6 engine and 6 speed transmission. It is my summer car, getting fewer than 3,000 miles on it per year. I take very good care of it. My question is what is the mechanical knocking …

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## [2007 Chevrolet Tahoe - CEL for a few years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-cel-for-a-few-years/163191)

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**Author:** [@PaulDetloff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulDetloff)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-cel-for-a-few-years/163191 "2020-04-22T17:35:46Z")

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My '07 Tahoe for the past few years has had the check engine light on. When I have brought it to my trusted mechanic he says the code reads a small evap. leak and that it is most likely a gas cap. 3 gas caps later and a…

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## [2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - CEL and trans issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel-and-trans-issues/163224)

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**Author:** [@Shawn25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shawn25)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mercedes-benz-c-class-cel-and-trans-issues/163224 "2020-04-22T17:31:40Z")

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My car will not up as shift, bought a special tool to check the tranny fluid. It was full, and no leaks on the garage floor. When I put it in reverse, it shifts really hard, and won’t up shift. I have to put in limp m…

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## [2006 Ford Explorer automatic shifter stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-automatic-shifter-stuck-in-park/163214)

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**Author:** [@Tony08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony08)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-explorer-automatic-shifter-stuck-in-park/163214 "2020-04-22T12:58:03Z")

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Automatic shifter stuck in park

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## [Problems with cone filter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-cone-filter/163132)

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**Author:** [@John\_Reynolds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Reynolds)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-with-cone-filter/163132 "2020-04-22T02:48:23Z")

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So last year I decided to install a cone filter air intake into my 2000 Honda passport. I just installed a cone filter, no aftermarket intake boot or anything, JUST a cone filter. And I’ve been dealing with a pesky misfi…

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## [2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Advice for a dad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-advice-for-a-dad/163119)

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**Author:** [@Moran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Moran)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-grand-cherokee-advice-for-a-dad/163119 "2020-04-22T02:05:58Z")

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I just had my first child. I need a reliable safe ride. I’m not a rich man. 2005 would be my price range 100k plus miles. Should I lean towards the 4.0 or 4.7. Or forget Jeep all together and spend the extra 2 grand to b…

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## [1997 Nissan Sentra cooling fan won’t come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-sentra-cooling-fan-won-t-come-on/163211)

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**Author:** [@DonJohn\_1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonJohn_1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-sentra-cooling-fan-won-t-come-on/163211 "2020-04-21T22:37:59Z")

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hey guys, i’m having this cooling fans not coming on, even when a/c is turned on. i replaced temperature sensor, nothing. to make sure the sensor is working, i placed a ground on one side(input) and another to the next …

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## [Ford Explorer 2002 Leaking? Overheating? not sure what's going on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2002-leaking-overheating-not-sure-whats-going-on/163217)

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**Author:** [@dwr17\_166645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwr17_166645)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-2002-leaking-overheating-not-sure-whats-going-on/163217 "2020-04-22T01:10:22Z")

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Hey all, was driving back from school yesterday and noticed a problem. When I would come to a stop, my temperature gauge would shoot up to almost the max and the light would come on. As I started driving, the temperature…

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