# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2001 Chevrolet Malibu - trouble with knuckle bearing bolts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-malibu-trouble-with-knuckle-bearing-bolts/162719)

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**Author:** [@JoelHarding](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoelHarding)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-malibu-trouble-with-knuckle-bearing-bolts/162719 "2020-04-12T00:31:33Z")

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I am Replacing the Steering knuckle and Wheel bearing on a 01 Malibu. Having a hard time getting the big bolts that attach the knuckle bearing and strut together. They are rectangular in shape and no wrench in mm or …

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## [2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport used 2 quarts of oil in 2000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-used-2-quarts-of-oil-in-2000-miles/162709)

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**Author:** [@MichaelHStoddard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelHStoddard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-used-2-quarts-of-oil-in-2000-miles/162709 "2020-04-11T23:03:41Z")

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Have recently had to add 2 quarts of oil (in 2000 miles) This is a turbo ultimate model, has 80,000 miles on od

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## [2019 Ford F-150 - Electrical stuff is out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-electrical-stuff-is-out/162746)

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**Author:** [@Billy00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Billy00)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f-150-electrical-stuff-is-out/162746 "2020-04-11T22:18:03Z")

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started engine no dash no dash functions no speedometer no cruise no turn signals no back up camera no radio no a/c no gauges no power steering.

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## [2007 Subaru Outback - Sound of water in pipes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-sound-of-water-in-pipes/162741)

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**Author:** [@Marsh29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marsh29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-subaru-outback-sound-of-water-in-pipes/162741 "2020-04-11T22:10:30Z")

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Sounds like water running through pipes in motor after just having heads milled and gaskets replaced

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## [Can't get the CEL to go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-the-cel-to-go-off/162727)

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**Author:** [@Scott\_Depue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott_Depue)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-the-cel-to-go-off/162727 "2020-04-11T21:26:51Z")

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My check engine light came on a couple weeks ago. I got the code for mass air flow sensor. I replaced it and drove it about 150 miles before it came back on. I have now changed my mass air flow sensor twice with OEM p…

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## [2009 Nissan Altima - Post jump issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-post-jump-issues/162659)

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**Author:** [@Zeeshan1998\_166286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zeeshan1998_166286)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-altima-post-jump-issues/162659 "2020-04-11T21:11:44Z")

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Hi guys, I have a 2009 nissan altima 3.5 se Coupe. My battery had died and tried boosting the car by putting the car in neutral and pushing it but the car would not budge. I manged to get longer booster cables and boost…

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## [Odd ABS codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-abs-codes/162744)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-abs-codes/162744 "2020-04-11T21:00:25Z")

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I am looking at a 2003 Audi Quattro Avant 3.0 with 144k. Asking $2,300. I had noticed the ABS and Traction Control Light on. I asked for a scan and this what they came back. Code 00290, 00287, and 01435. Both rear speed …

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## [2002 Isuzu Rodeo Sport - can the transmission be saved?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-sport-can-the-transmission-be-saved/162692)

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**Author:** [@Mel52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mel52)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-isuzu-rodeo-sport-can-the-transmission-be-saved/162692 "2020-04-11T20:41:00Z")

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Hello, my rodeo sport has a transmission problem. Just trying to determine if its worth towing to a shop to get a diagnosis. Upon starting it takes a minute or so once put in to Drive (automatic Trans.) before it catches…

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## [2008 Kia Rondo - clicking in the console](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-rondo-clicking-in-the-console/162678)

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**Author:** [@ShaelynHellon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShaelynHellon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-rondo-clicking-in-the-console/162678 "2020-04-11T20:35:43Z")

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Recently there has been a clicking that comes from my steering console. It is more apparent after I use the blinker and clicks rapidly. Sometimes it just goes off on a rant even if I haven’t used my blinker and just one …

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## [Flooding 1999 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooding-1999-nissan-altima/162721)

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**Author:** [@LarryTMorse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryTMorse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooding-1999-nissan-altima/162721 "2020-04-11T19:57:31Z")

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1999 Nissan Altima floods I try to start it smells like gas if I pull the fuel pump fuse out it will start sometimes but smokes and smells like gas what could be wrong with it?

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## [2013 Ford Fusion has a burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-has-a-burning-smell/162697)

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**Author:** [@bill39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-has-a-burning-smell/162697 "2020-04-11T19:52:59Z")

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when i get out of my car it smells like something burning on the drivers side under the hood

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## [2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport battery won’t hold a charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-battery-won-t-hold-a-charge/162704)

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**Author:** [@JimMcQuillen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimMcQuillen)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-battery-won-t-hold-a-charge/162704 "2020-04-11T19:47:56Z")

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Our 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe battery won’t hold a charge. Replaced the battery couple of weeks ago and we get the same thing. Something is eating up the charge with some sneaky current thievery.

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## [2014 Audi Q5 Engine failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-q5-engine-failed/162733)

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**Author:** [@troyhicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troyhicks)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-q5-engine-failed/162733 "2020-04-11T18:40:34Z")

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catastrophic engine failure due to timing chain failure

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## [GPS Updates what's the deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-updates-whats-the-deal/162736)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gps-updates-whats-the-deal/162736 "2020-04-11T18:31:03Z")

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So to update the Toyota GPS, 700, So bought a GM last week, only $199. Why is such a seeming necessity cost money? Our Garmins, at least 10 years old came with free map updates for life. Conspiracy theory of mine, maybe…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - I like radio off, but it likes to come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-i-like-radio-off-but-it-likes-to-come-on/162730)

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**Author:** [@JerryMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JerryMiller)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-2500hd-i-like-radio-off-but-it-likes-to-come-on/162730 "2020-04-11T18:29:12Z")

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I generally don’t use my radio that much which means it is turned off when a shut down my truck. When I go to start the truck again, the radio comes on automatically. I’ve worked with Chevrolet customer support in tryi…

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## [Dunk in right front wheel-area after fully turning, car halted. Now, at high speed the car slightly wobbles. Anyone know what could have happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dunk-in-right-front-wheel-area-after-fully-turning-car-halted-now-at-high-speed-the-car-slightly-wobbles-anyone-know-what-could-have-happened/162707)

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**Author:** [@marius\_166310](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marius_166310)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dunk-in-right-front-wheel-area-after-fully-turning-car-halted-now-at-high-speed-the-car-slightly-wobbles-anyone-know-what-could-have-happened/162707 "2020-04-11T10:30:09Z")

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The other day I was backing out from a parking lot. I fully turned the wheels, backing slowly, and suddenly I heard a dunk, and the car halted in the same moment, like something locked the front right wheel. I started dr…

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## [Radial tube in radial tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radial-tube-in-radial-tire/29284)

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**Author:** [@jabjtom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jabjtom)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radial-tube-in-radial-tire/29284 "2020-04-10T22:56:43Z")

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What are the consequences of putting a radial tube in a radial tire? Noticed today that I had a mesquite thorn sticking in my sidewall. Didn't really look too big so pulled it out and air followed!! Tires are relatively …

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## [Zero charge flowing to car even with jump cant start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907)

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**Author:** [@TBIRD76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBIRD76)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907 "2011-01-15T23:17:37Z")

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My Tbird wont start. turn key, no click, no, dash lights nothing. Rang AAA, they came out to jump car still nothing, i mean zero charge, even with the jumper pack attached to my battery there was no charge coming in. M…

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## [Electric Driver Side Seat Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-driver-side-seat-problem/162705)

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**Author:** [@wpollock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wpollock)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-driver-side-seat-problem/162705 "2020-04-10T21:52:07Z")

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004 Sienna XLE Ltd. Just started having issue where the seat will not adjust frontward or backward for leg length. All other adjustments,raising/lowering and back rest tilt work fine.When I try to move the seat forward i…

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## [2007 Toyota Prius - Reconditioned battery packs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-reconditioned-battery-packs/162661)

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**Author:** [@ed22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ed22)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-prius-reconditioned-battery-packs/162661 "2020-04-10T19:03:47Z")

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How reliable are reconditioned hybrid battery packs for a Prius (2007)?

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## [2004 Ford Expedition won’t start up again after turning off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-won-t-start-up-again-after-turning-off/162671)

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**Author:** [@Stapley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stapley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-won-t-start-up-again-after-turning-off/162671 "2020-04-10T17:05:24Z")

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Start car everything seems to be fine. Turn car off, won’t start. Instrument lights come on, clicking sound from power box on passenger floor kickpanel. Starter not engaging?

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## [2019 Hyundai Elantra - How does fuel impact maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-elantra-how-does-fuel-impact-maintenance/162555)

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**Author:** [@Brad34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad34)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-hyundai-elantra-how-does-fuel-impact-maintenance/162555 "2020-04-10T15:21:24Z")

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Hyundai’s suggested maintenance schedule indicates every 3750 mi.severe use/7500 mi. regular use service be accompanied by Hyundai fuel treatment. How important is this if you’re selective where you buy gas or use non-et…

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## [Why does my 2005 Volvo S60 shut off like this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2005-volvo-s60-shut-off-like-this/162668)

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**Author:** [@Mulders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mulders)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-2005-volvo-s60-shut-off-like-this/162668 "2020-04-10T14:55:01Z")

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Our car is parked engine is running radio is on.Then all of sudden Radio shuts off and I am unable to start my car. I ended up getting a jump. The car battery is only 23 mos old AAA checks the battery it tests fine. W…

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## [2012 Fiat 500 - are starter failures related to the transmission failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-are-starter-failures-related-to-the-transmission-failure/162620)

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**Author:** [@Anne18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anne18)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fiat-500-are-starter-failures-related-to-the-transmission-failure/162620 "2020-04-10T14:02:13Z")

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This car has had 3 starters since purchase, and the transmission is going. Could the starter failures have anything to do with the transmission going. The car has only 45,466

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## [2011 RAM 1500 - False alarms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-false-alarms/162645)

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**Author:** [@whiten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whiten)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ram-1500-false-alarms/162645 "2020-04-10T02:21:15Z")

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alarm goes off for no reason usually 2 or 3 in the morning and the last week or so its been hapening more and more

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## [2001 Ford Taurus - Sputtered](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-sputtered/162643)

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**Author:** [@Crystal\_Morris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystal_Morris)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-taurus-sputtered/162643 "2020-04-09T23:55:02Z")

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Hello my name is Crystal, I have a 2001 Taurus SES, it sputtered so l parked it. (it has not started since then) I have replaced the battery, alternator, starter, starter relay, fuel relay, spark plugs, spark plug wire…

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## [1994 Ford Ranger - Parked for over year - how to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-parked-for-over-year-how-to-start/162649)

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**Author:** [@WilliamJSwartz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamJSwartz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-parked-for-over-year-how-to-start/162649 "2020-04-09T23:51:47Z")

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Vehicle has been parked for a year and a half. What is the best procedure to get it fired up again?

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## [2011 Chevrolet Express 2500 - Won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-express-2500-wont-crank/162636)

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**Author:** [@IonelPruteanu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IonelPruteanu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-express-2500-wont-crank/162636 "2020-04-09T20:49:18Z")

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Won’t crank, replaced: fuel pump, spark plugs, crank sensor, cam sensor, ECM and programmed,

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## [2019 Chevy Equinox - Wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevy-equinox-wind-noise/158332)

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**Author:** [@alorenz5821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alorenz5821)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevy-equinox-wind-noise/158332 "2020-04-09T18:36:01Z")

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After decades, I bought a new 2019 Chevy Equinx. It is a great car. Except, at highway speeds, the cabin has a definite wind noise (it is not a road noise.) After the last trip, I checkd all the windows and the sun roof…

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## [2012 GMC Terrain - charge battery system light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-charge-battery-system-light/162626)

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**Author:** [@martha28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martha28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-charge-battery-system-light/162626 "2020-04-09T18:28:42Z")

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battery and alternator were replaced , but the charge battery system light is still on also the car is going dead

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