# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Trouble starting my 2016 Hyundai Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2016-hyundai-elantra/162990)

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**Author:** [@Joyce42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce42)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-my-2016-hyundai-elantra/162990 "2020-04-18T12:29:22Z")

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having problem starting car It is keyless remote you are supposed to put foot on brake and press while touching start button.

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## [2001 Chevrolet Impala’s front tires locked up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-s-front-tires-locked-up/163014)

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**Author:** [@taylorann62193](https://community.cartalk.com/u/taylorann62193)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-impala-s-front-tires-locked-up/163014 "2020-04-18T12:27:54Z")

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Front wheel drive 01 Chevy impala front tires locked up while accelerating from a stop sign. Heard a loud bang sounded as if engine dropped to the ground or like something major had snapped or broke . Then both front ti…

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## [2010 Subaru Forester - transmission fluid dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-transmission-fluid-dilemma/163011)

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**Author:** [@Holly06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Holly06)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-transmission-fluid-dilemma/163011 "2020-04-18T03:02:22Z")

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My 2010 Subaru Forester was purchased used and I do not believe the transmission fluid was ever changed…should I do it now? It has almost 100,000 miles on it

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## [Starter confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-confusion/158148)

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**Author:** [@Will-Parker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Will-Parker)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-confusion/158148 "2020-04-18T00:40:33Z")

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I’m an amateur struggling with the starter of my car. I drive a 1998 VW New Beetle, TDI with a manual transmission. The battery died in a cold spell in December and stayed dead until I finally got a jump late January. Bu…

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## [2007 Kia Spectra - recurrent squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-recurrent-squeal/162992)

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**Author:** [@patrick04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick04)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-recurrent-squeal/162992 "2020-04-17T23:41:50Z")

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I own a 2007 Kia Spectra that has had a squeal that keeps recurring from my power steering pump.I have changed the the pump 3x (used) and new belt 4x already. the squeal goes away for a few hundred miles than slowly com…

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## [2005 Nissan Sentra - Overinflated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-sentra-overinflated/162972)

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**Author:** [@JacyAlbertson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JacyAlbertson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-sentra-overinflated/162972 "2020-04-17T20:59:38Z")

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Am I in danger if someone inflated my tire to 50psi if it only takes 30?

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## [2012 Nissan Juke Won't Turn On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-wont-turn-on/163003)

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**Author:** [@Marissa820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marissa820)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-wont-turn-on/163003 "2020-04-17T20:54:41Z")

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I have a 2012 Juke SL. I have close to 127,000 miles. The car had been driving well but after I got back from the grocery store it wouldn’t turn on. The brake is stiff when I push the button all it does is the lights go …

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## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe- Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/162935)

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**Author:** [@Deborah47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deborah47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-start/162935 "2020-04-17T20:30:10Z")

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Park car and leave. Come back few hours later and it will not start. Engine will not even turn over. Not battery. Cannot find anything wrong. After leaving overnight it will start up perfect and run a few weeks and it ha…

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## [P1747 persists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1747-persists/162999)

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**Author:** [@Heirodula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heirodula)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1747-persists/162999 "2020-04-17T19:57:20Z")

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My 1995 Ford Thunderbird went into limp mode the other day and when I got home I pulled a p1747 epc solenoid short circuit. I got my multimeter, set it to 20v, and checked the epc wires on the connector outside the thran…

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## [2000 Ford Windstar - Stalls and shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-windstar-stalls-and-shakes/162954)

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**Author:** [@Larryjackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larryjackson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-windstar-stalls-and-shakes/162954 "2020-04-17T18:00:15Z")

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2000 ford minivan sometimes feel like it will stall when started. It shakes a lot and you have to rev it up to keep it running. This not all the time.PLz help me!

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## [1992 Toyota Camry - Can't seem to fix this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-camry-cant-seem-to-fix-this/162906)

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**Author:** [@JosephLeggett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephLeggett)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-toyota-camry-cant-seem-to-fix-this/162906 "2020-04-17T17:35:07Z")

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I own a 1992 toyota camry 3.0 v6, it began running poorly,smoking badly and smelled gasy.I took it to a shop,they said they traced it back to the ecm or computer. they tried two computers but it didnt fix it. after waiti…

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## [1996 Mercury Grand Marquis - Anti-lock or no?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-grand-marquis-anti-lock-or-no/162975)

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**Author:** [@JamesMacon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesMacon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mercury-grand-marquis-anti-lock-or-no/162975 "2020-04-17T17:20:58Z")

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How do i know if i have the anti lock brakes im buying rotors

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## [2007 Dodge Grand Caravan - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-battery-issue/162945)

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**Author:** [@MarlinDywaynePage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarlinDywaynePage)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-grand-caravan-battery-issue/162945 "2020-04-17T17:07:10Z")

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all the gauges are erratic and jump all over the place,I turn it off and it wont restart until i hook up battery booster

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## [2010 Toyota Prius - Park lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-park-lock/162960)

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**Author:** [@EarnestJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarnestJ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-prius-park-lock/162960 "2020-04-17T15:55:56Z")

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Park lock malfunction when parking, park in flat place and apply parking brake securely. Shift to P and push power switch to turn off.

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## [2005 Toyota Prius red triangle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-red-triangle/162947)

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**Author:** [@Tanner\_Erwine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanner_Erwine)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-prius-red-triangle/162947 "2020-04-17T13:00:09Z")

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Any idea what this symbol means? It came on when the triangle came on. Battery reads 11.7 when off

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## [2005 Honda Civic Cpe - Noisy trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-cpe-noisy-trans/162967)

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**Author:** [@sherri17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherri17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-cpe-noisy-trans/162967 "2020-04-17T12:03:20Z")

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i just recently had a new clutch put in my 2005 honda civic ex because the noise it was making everyone said was my throw 0ut bearing or piolit bearing so now the clutch is put in and the noise is worst now i am thinking…

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## [Have no heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-no-heat/162956)

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**Author:** [@Andrew\_Johannes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andrew_Johannes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-no-heat/162956 "2020-04-17T05:48:16Z")

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Went to work this morning had no heat all day. Heater core was replaced about six months ago and bought and installed a new thermostat today. Still no heat. Any suggestions?

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## [2017 Chevrolet Malibu - CEL light off and on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-cel-light-off-and-on/162952)

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**Author:** [@NickDeleon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickDeleon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-malibu-cel-light-off-and-on/162952 "2020-04-17T01:14:13Z")

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Check engine light turns off and on byself

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## [2002 Audi A6 - Won't roll](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-audi-a6-wont-roll/162950)

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**Author:** [@Austin02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin02)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-audi-a6-wont-roll/162950 "2020-04-17T00:10:49Z")

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why is my 2003 audi a6 not rolling over when i try to start it but when i brought it up to ol’rileys they said the spark plug, battery, and alternator were all good. I don’t know much about it other than that.

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## [Need to prevent my car from starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-prevent-my-car-from-starting/63613)

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**Author:** [@toastysquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toastysquirrel)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-prevent-my-car-from-starting/63613 "2020-04-16T23:41:30Z")

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I know, sounds weird right? I share my car with my grandfather, he's 85 years old. His age is starting to catch up to him and I have serious concerns about his ability to safely drive.... oh, and did I mention he also d…

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## [2005 Toyota Camry - Excessive Shaking (Coolant Hose, and Intake)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-excessive-shaking-coolant-hose-and-intake/162929)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-excessive-shaking-coolant-hose-and-intake/162929 "2020-04-16T18:43:05Z")

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I’ve noticed a bit of shaking on what I believe to be the coolant hose going from the engine block to the radiator, as well as the air box, and the baffle. Is this amount of shaking normal? See the video showing it abo…

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## [2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (Wiring or Ground Issues)?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-wiring-or-ground-issues/162920)

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**Author:** [@jc33wv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jc33wv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-cobalt-wiring-or-ground-issues/162920 "2020-04-16T17:11:50Z")

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I have a 2007 chevrolet cobalt, The other day i was sitting in my car with it started for a few minutes, everything was operating fine and drove it all morning prior to this, I went to go put it in drive, shifted into Dr…

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## [2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - cruise control doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-cruise-control-doesn-t-work/162910)

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**Author:** [@DavidSallee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSallee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-cruise-control-doesn-t-work/162910 "2020-04-16T17:10:46Z")

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my traction lite, GBS lite stay on while driving and that makes my cruise control not work?

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## [2014 Nissan NV200 - computer problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-computer-problem/162914)

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**Author:** [@Louie14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louie14)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-nv200-computer-problem/162914 "2020-04-16T16:40:21Z")

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While starting NV200, turning the key, apparently one computer is not telling the other to engage the fuel injectors so that the engine can start. Mechanic (not a Nissan tech…) says it’s electrical / wiring and is waiti…

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## [My 2010 Chevy Aveo started to knock on the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-chevy-aveo-started-to-knock-on-the-road/162684)

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**Author:** [@weirdvideoslikeme\_166300](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weirdvideoslikeme_166300)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2010-chevy-aveo-started-to-knock-on-the-road/162684 "2020-04-16T16:13:28Z")

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Ok so some history, my car originally had slipped timing and had water get in the engine, after a few fixes it slipped again and busted some valves and camshaft, so I was able to put a new valves on it and new cam, after…

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## [Rollover Valve fix other than Replace Tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799)

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**Author:** [@Vangelique](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vangelique)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rollover-valve-fix-other-than-replace-tank/44799 "2020-04-16T15:30:14Z")

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Got 2005 Subaru Imprezza Wagon from my mom. Had been in a wreck within the previous year, and after insurance repairs, check engine light kept coming on. Mom was too busy to pursue the issue, but once I had the car, I kn…

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## [Car losses power when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-losses-power-when-accelerating/162912)

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**Author:** [@Francisco.munoz311\_166450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Francisco.munoz311_166450)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-losses-power-when-accelerating/162912 "2020-04-16T12:28:42Z")

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My 2003 Mitsubishi Galant does not have a check engine light on but the car recently started To lose power when accelerating. I tried a couple things but didn’t help. The alternator and battery are good. When reving to f…

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## [Car vibrates when turning right / accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-turning-right-accelerating/54370)

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**Author:** [@jonger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonger)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-turning-right-accelerating/54370 "2020-04-16T02:57:08Z")

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Hi everyone. I have a 2001 Corolla that vibrates pretty strongly whenever I am making a right turn. Has anyone else experienced this. Details: Car has 125k miles Tires are newish Alignment and rotation done …

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## [2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Water on floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-water-on-floor/162908)

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**Author:** [@StephanieHurstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieHurstrom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-water-on-floor/162908 "2020-04-16T00:51:16Z")

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would the dealer fixing the heater flap valve cause water to leak onto my floor boards?

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## [Mx-3 running very poorly, cant track down issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mx-3-running-very-poorly-cant-track-down-issue/161065)

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**Author:** [@Dylan\_deadcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dylan_deadcar)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mx-3-running-very-poorly-cant-track-down-issue/161065 "2020-04-16T00:42:08Z")

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Ok, im going to try to be as explainatory as possible here. If you dont want the qhole story skip to the last paragraph. About a year ago i blew my head gasket and warped my head, engine was running fine, water hose had…

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