# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=409

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## [2016 Honda Accord - recommended services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-recommended-services/159658)

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**Author:** [@ChrisGraves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisGraves)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-recommended-services/159658 "2020-02-26T16:15:59Z")

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Honda dealer recommends complete fuel system treatment for $179.95, brake system fluid exchange for $139.95, and transmission fluid replacement for $129.95 at 30,000 miles. This is my 6th Honda and I don’t remember doin…

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## [76 K20 400 Small Block Chevy questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/76-k20-400-small-block-chevy-questions/159558)

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**Author:** [@JValley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JValley)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/76-k20-400-small-block-chevy-questions/159558 "2020-02-26T16:12:18Z")

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I’ve been Rebuilding a 400 small block, and the previous owner who owned it slapped on a 350 head as well as a 400 head, causing the head to crack. I bought custom made performance heads that were fit to spec. Unfortunat…

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## [Scrapping sound on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-sound-on/159651)

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**Author:** [@Jacob-Jensen-1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob-Jensen-1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scrapping-sound-on/159651 "2020-02-26T14:50:03Z")

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I have a 2014 Chevy cruze LT turbo. I hear a scraping sound from the front right tire when accelerating. It gets louder he faster you go It sounds like something is scrapping on the from tire but I looked and another i…

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## [2016 Nissan Rogue has mold and water in the back lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-has-mold-and-water-in-the-back-lights/159557)

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**Author:** [@george36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-rogue-has-mold-and-water-in-the-back-lights/159557 "2020-02-26T14:39:09Z")

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mold, water in back lights

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## [2016 Kia Soul lurching at slow speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-lurching-at-slow-speed/159565)

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**Author:** [@DPV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DPV)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-lurching-at-slow-speed/159565 "2020-02-26T14:37:01Z")

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Car will lurch suddenly at slow speed then would be hard to accelerate after 40mph if step on gas pedal get rpm but no acceleration and would feel like in low gear

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## [Drivetrain noise - automatic forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivetrain-noise-automatic-forester/159593)

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**Author:** [@hing\_ss\_158940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hing_ss_158940)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivetrain-noise-automatic-forester/159593 "2020-02-26T13:36:32Z")

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Hello forum I have a 04 forester XT with ej205 and 4eat automatic. Here are my symptoms. I uploaded this video as well of the noise (On jack stands, FWD fuse in, rear wheels on ground, in drive) https://youtu.be/rMMO…

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## [Seems bizarre - I hope someone can help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-bizarre-i-hope-someone-can-help/159476)

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**Author:** [@Erin\_Gervais](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erin_Gervais)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seems-bizarre-i-hope-someone-can-help/159476 "2020-02-26T13:01:45Z")

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Hi, I own a 2001 Dodge Caravan minivan with approx 133500 km. Sometime back my heater would only work on high and you all recommended a repair that worked. I apologize but I don’t remember the part. Recently, I had a…

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## [2009 Kia Optima airbag light is staying on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-airbag-light-is-staying-on/159534)

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**Author:** [@Joey59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey59)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-optima-airbag-light-is-staying-on/159534 "2020-02-26T08:47:51Z")

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Airbag light won’t go off

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## [2012 Volkswagen Jetta - Annoying warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-jetta-annoying-warning-lights/159286)

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**Author:** [@Matt21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt21)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-jetta-annoying-warning-lights/159286 "2020-02-26T05:07:08Z")

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The oil pressure light keeps going off whenever my rpms go lower (breaking, coasting etc.) and it’s extremely annoying. Took it to multiple dealers who changed the sensor but it keeps recurring - they tested the oil syst…

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## [Tensioner Bolt Breaks...who's to blame?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-bolt-breaks-whos-to-blame/65518)

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**Author:** [@sosondu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sosondu)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tensioner-bolt-breaks-whos-to-blame/65518 "2020-02-26T04:39:47Z")

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Approx two months ago I "retrieved" my old 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback (~230K miles) from its parking spot of 8 months here in the Mtns of NC. Much work needed to be done to get it driveable again. First job was head ga…

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## [Magnets on Outside of Oil Pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnets-on-outside-of-oil-pan/159294)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/magnets-on-outside-of-oil-pan/159294 "2020-02-26T04:09:24Z")

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Does it make sense to put magnets on the outside of your oil pan to collect metal contents? On either the transmission or crank case.

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## [2012 Toyota Highlander - Timing cover reseal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-timing-cover-reseal/159413)

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**Author:** [@amy.korkowski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amy.korkowski)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-highlander-timing-cover-reseal/159413 "2020-02-26T01:08:40Z")

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2012 Toyota hilander-- toyota dealership is rec. reseal timing cover

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## [NGK Laser Iridium plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ngk-laser-iridium-plugs/159222)

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**Author:** [@Andy-Ke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Andy-Ke)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ngk-laser-iridium-plugs/159222 "2020-02-25T21:24:05Z")

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I installed some of these plugs in my 2009 Mazda CX7. According to NGK, they should last 80 - 120K miles. I feel like 80K would be good. Is that what others have found? Thanks, Andy NGK Laser Iridium plugs feature…

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## [Power windows and power seats don't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-and-power-seats-dont-work/159542)

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**Author:** [@ScttLee184\_164054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScttLee184_164054)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-windows-and-power-seats-dont-work/159542 "2020-02-25T20:48:53Z")

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I just got a 2003 Buick Century Custom for real cheap (all I could pay). One of the previous owners was very abusive to the inside. Issues: 3 of the 4 window motors do not work so the windows drop. the drivers power …

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## [Weird heater issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heater-issue/159436)

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**Author:** [@autoMATTic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/autoMATTic)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heater-issue/159436 "2020-02-25T20:39:31Z")

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Hey there! I have a 2004 Forester with a seemingly unique climate control problem: As I turn the temp dial from cold to hot, it’s gets to max temp after only a few click. To better explain, if the COLDEST setting is at 9…

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## [Burning rubber odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-rubber-odor/158550)

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**Author:** [@topazfire\_163333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/topazfire_163333)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-rubber-odor/158550 "2020-02-25T18:19:03Z")

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I came off the freeway after a 10 mile stretch and smelled burning rubber. The smell only lasted a couple of minutes, then went away. I ran some errands then retuned home. When I came off the ramp after another 10 miles …

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## [2017 Cadillac XTS - Won't start after new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-wont-start-after-new-battery/159400)

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**Author:** [@Don08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don08)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-wont-start-after-new-battery/159400 "2020-02-25T18:02:42Z")

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My old battery died so I installed a new battery in my 2017 Cadillac XTS. Although my lights and radio comes on, the car won’t start. The vehicle does not turn over or any sound from the engine, What could possibly be…

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## [2014 Subaru Outback - Getting rid of mildew odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-getting-rid-of-mildew-odor/159441)

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**Author:** [@MarkWeisenberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkWeisenberg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-subaru-outback-getting-rid-of-mildew-odor/159441 "2020-02-25T17:24:53Z")

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How do I get rid of mildew smell coming from above headliner. Water got into the car last fall getting the right side rear seatbelt very wet. Also some water was dripping in the area in front of the sunroof but not from …

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## [2010 Volkswagen Routan - can you rebuild specific gears in a transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-can-you-rebuild-specific-gears-in-a-transmission/159529)

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**Author:** [@MikeWilliams29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeWilliams29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-can-you-rebuild-specific-gears-in-a-transmission/159529 "2020-02-25T16:02:24Z")

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Is it possible to repair/rebuild only specific (failing) gears in a transmission, e.g. reverse, 1st, and 4th (according to the error codes)?

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## [2019 Honda Civic Sdn - MPG change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-sdn-mpg-change/159268)

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**Author:** [@Sandra59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sandra59)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-civic-sdn-mpg-change/159268 "2020-02-25T14:40:11Z")

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I have a 2019 Honda Civic and have been leasing them for a long time. It is a great car for the money and gets great gas mileage. I know this because the miles per gallon is displayed near the odometer. I took it into…

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## [2014 Jeep Compass - Possible pot hole issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-possible-pot-hole-issue/159235)

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**Author:** [@GraceLou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GraceLou)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-jeep-compass-possible-pot-hole-issue/159235 "2020-02-25T14:20:03Z")

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I was driving fast and fell into a pot hole and it made a huge noise! I was just wondering if there could be anything wrong? My alignment seems fine and the tire is not popped! Just looking for some peace of mind lol

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## [2008 Chevrolet 1500 - Audio question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-1500-audio-question/159414)

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**Author:** [@20samantha.rodriguez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/20samantha.rodriguez)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-1500-audio-question/159414 "2020-02-25T14:05:32Z")

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why do my speakers from my truck get lower and higher ( volume wise ) at random times?

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## [2012 Chevrolet Equinox - P2096](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-p2096/159410)

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**Author:** [@thebugman10\_163943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thebugman10_163943)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-equinox-p2096/159410 "2020-02-25T10:26:52Z")

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Hi all, I’m looking for help diagnosing the issue with my wife’s vehicle. It recently threw code P2096. Some history of the car: In the last 6 months I have replaced both O2 Sensors. In the last 12-18 months I have rep…

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## [Car vibrates when pressing on gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-pressing-on-gas/159408)

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**Author:** [@michelle.lainez\_162908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michelle.lainez_162908)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-when-pressing-on-gas/159408 "2020-02-25T10:12:28Z")

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Sometimes if I’m pressing on the gas my car will start vibrating until I stop pressing on it, it’s become more frequent now and I’m wondering if anyone knows what could be the cause? I have the check engine light on but …

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## [2018 GMC Acadia can’t be shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-can-t-be-shut-off/159444)

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**Author:** [@ColleenMarketon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ColleenMarketon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-acadia-can-t-be-shut-off/159444 "2020-02-25T07:05:40Z")

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2018 acadia car does not register it is in park and cannot be shut off

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## [2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Why no PHEVS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-why-no-phevs/159423)

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**Author:** [@JamesRoche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesRoche)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-why-no-phevs/159423 "2020-02-25T06:38:46Z")

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The manufacturers of PHEVs (Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, etc.) do not sell these vehicles in Pennsylvania. Does anyone know why? I really wanted to buy one in February or March. A dealer told me that If I bought one in …

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## [2012 Scion tC - no spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-tc-no-spark/159434)

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**Author:** [@Dakota24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakota24)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-scion-tc-no-spark/159434 "2020-02-25T04:03:14Z")

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So my scion tc won’t start it is turning over but I’m not getting a spark from spark plugs what should I do?

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## [2018 Volvo S90 shuts down in Eco mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volvo-s90-shuts-down-in-eco-mode/159430)

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**Author:** [@DanielD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielD)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volvo-s90-shuts-down-in-eco-mode/159430 "2020-02-25T03:30:45Z")

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My s90 just got little over 600 miles and the check engine is on . What I notice while driving the vehicle is that the Eco mode or Comfort positions does not work properly , the car should shot down the engine when comp…

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## [2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class showing flashing CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-showing-flashing-cel/159451)

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**Author:** [@steven](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steven)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-e-class-showing-flashing-cel/159451 "2020-02-25T02:36:46Z")

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would not start after sitting in cold. added heat to tank. Started but started shaking and check engine light flashing

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## [2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring - Broken window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-touring-broken-window/159221)

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**Author:** [@Ellen06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellen06)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-elantra-touring-broken-window/159221 "2020-02-25T00:50:45Z")

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Has anyone had the driver’s side window just collapse into the door panel. It will no longer raise up automatically.

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