# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [Mazda Car Remote won't re-program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-car-remote-wont-re-program/44829)

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**Author:** [@paulg406](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulg406)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-car-remote-wont-re-program/44829 "2020-02-08T19:03:00Z")

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My son has a 2004 Mazda 6. The remote key fob stopped working so we put in a new battery. That did not fix the problem so I went on line and got some reprogramming instructions involving turning on the car and pressing…

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## [2013 Chevrolet Equinox Heat- Is my husband wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-heat-is-my-husband-wrong/158028)

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**Author:** [@Mary34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary34)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevrolet-equinox-heat-is-my-husband-wrong/158028 "2020-02-08T18:40:41Z")

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Problem really is my husband. I remember years ago listening to you radio show and either you or your brother (may he rest in peace) stated that the heater should not be turned on until the motor had registered that it w…

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## [2012 Ford Fusion - Wheel locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-wheel-locked/158030)

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**Author:** [@DiamondsMarrow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DiamondsMarrow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fusion-wheel-locked/158030 "2020-02-08T17:13:11Z")

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Steering wheel locked up and won’t move. Mother board has been reset and it’s still not moving.

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## [1999 Honda CRV Random Misfires-Burned Valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-crv-random-misfires-burned-valves/158085)

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**Author:** [@wrench1975\_163059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wrench1975_163059)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-crv-random-misfires-burned-valves/158085 "2020-02-08T14:55:51Z")

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I’m not new to working on cars, but this one has me a bit confused: I bought my kid a 1999 CRV AWD automatic after he hydrolocked his 2004 TSX driving through a flooded street. It ran fine when we got it, it just neede…

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## [How much damage did they cause my engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-damage-did-they-cause-my-engine/157771)

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**Author:** [@mylifecompleted\_162862](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mylifecompleted_162862)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-damage-did-they-cause-my-engine/157771 "2020-02-08T14:47:30Z")

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So I bought my car new in August of 2018. I leased it and planned to purchase after so I haven’t been cautious of the mileage. It has 24k miles on it and I’m 1.5 years into my lease. I took the car into the dealer for r…

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## [Failed inspection please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-inspection-please-help/158089)

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**Author:** [@Ajaxspeaks\_161587](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ajaxspeaks_161587)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-inspection-please-help/158089 "2020-02-08T14:35:33Z")

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Today I failed inspection because the catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, and epvporative system came up as ‘NOT READY’ How do I diagnosed what I need to chage? I can do the work my self but don’t know what I need to d…

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## [Volkswagen Crafter Issues and Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-crafter-issues-and-questions/158079)

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**Author:** [@Adrian\_Popa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrian_Popa)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-crafter-issues-and-questions/158079 "2020-02-08T08:10:03Z")

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Hello everyone, I recently bought a Crafter 2015 2.0 163BHP TYPE: 2EKE2 VARIANT: LM4D1350N VERSION: LEB24VA3 ENGINE: CKUB071098 1.Do you guys know if this is a 4 or 5 cylinders? 2.Is it EURO 5 OR EURO 6 ? 3.Does it h…

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## [White paint jumping off my 2011 Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-paint-jumping-off-my-2011-rav4/158046)

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**Author:** [@Tinyanko\_163035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tinyanko_163035)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-paint-jumping-off-my-2011-rav4/158046 "2020-02-08T07:14:51Z")

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The blizard-pearl white paint on my 2011 RAV4 is literally jumping off the car. It started at the roofline between the sun roof and windshield. Now the gas door and passenger rear panel too. Losing more daily. Also see …

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## [‘93 F250 ball joint, front upper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-f250-ball-joint-front-upper/158060)

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**Author:** [@Hobby\_welder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hobby_welder)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-f250-ball-joint-front-upper/158060 "2020-02-08T04:37:33Z")

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Folks, I need to replace my driver front upper ball joint. My question is, does anyone happen to know if there is a different part number for Twin I-beam front (4wd)? Im going to get a spicer or OE replacement. Or anyt…

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## [Right door speaker doesn’t work when it’s cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-door-speaker-doesn-t-work-when-it-s-cold/158026)

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**Author:** [@mikejensen11\_145946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikejensen11_145946)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-door-speaker-doesn-t-work-when-it-s-cold/158026 "2020-02-08T04:31:44Z")

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My right door speaker doesn’t work when it is cold, but when the weather hits about 50-60 degrees it will work. Any way to fix this???

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## [Fuel Induction Service/ Evap Vanister Valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-induction-service-evap-vanister-valve/158045)

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**Author:** [@bethstickel\_163034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bethstickel_163034)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-induction-service-evap-vanister-valve/158045 "2020-02-08T04:06:32Z")

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The service department I use recommended that I get a fuel induction service done on my 2015 Rogue Select. They also recommended an evap canister vent valve. I have issues with hesitate occasionally, but this morning I…

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## [P0401 and p0402](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-and-p0402/158069)

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**Author:** [@BonneGut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BonneGut)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-and-p0402/158069 "2020-02-08T03:25:41Z")

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i have a 98 toyota camry that i cant get these two codes to go away any help

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## [2017 Hyundai Elantra - Oil Pressure Light Comes On Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-oil-pressure-light-comes-on-intermittently/158000)

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**Author:** [@njgingrich\_163008](https://community.cartalk.com/u/njgingrich_163008)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-elantra-oil-pressure-light-comes-on-intermittently/158000 "2020-02-08T02:06:21Z")

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Hi, I bought a pre-owned Hyundai Elantra 2017 from a dealer yesterday and this morning the oil pressure light came on, but intermittently came back on and off as I drove to work. I checked the oil level later in the mor…

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## [Maybe an alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-an-alternator/158080)

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**Author:** [@dannoflynn\_163057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dannoflynn_163057)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maybe-an-alternator/158080 "2020-02-08T02:01:34Z")

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My 2011 outback has been doing some odd things. It has been losing power starting from a stop (manual transmission) and sometimes idling dangerously close to stalling when coming to a stop. The lights have seemed a bit d…

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## [2018 Toyota Corolla - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-wont-start/157995)

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**Author:** [@Qian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Qian)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-corolla-wont-start/157995 "2020-02-08T00:33:27Z")

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Cannot start. Battery, starter is good. gas is full. Run total 38000 km. Daily use. check engine and wheel light are on, wheel and shift are locked. it look like no gas supply to engine.

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## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-misfire/158075)

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**Author:** [@PatKearney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatKearney)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-misfire/158075 "2020-02-07T22:51:01Z")

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2 weeks ago, I put truck into 4 wheel drive due to snow storm…when tried to shift back it spits and was rough…mechanic diagnosed-says engine misfire…what could it be?..thank you

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## [Kirkland Synthetic Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kirkland-synthetic-oil/157693)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kirkland-synthetic-oil/157693 "2020-02-07T18:31:42Z")

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Ten quarts for $29.99, including shipping. And, it complies with the Dexos specification. https://www.costco.com/motor-oil.html?brand=kirkland-signature&refine=ads\_fbrand\_ntk\_cs%3A%22Kirkland%2BSignature%22&EMID=B2C\_20…

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## [Rough exhaust, no throttle response](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-exhaust-no-throttle-response/158040)

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**Author:** [@flyingturtledolphin\_163029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flyingturtledolphin_163029)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-exhaust-no-throttle-response/158040 "2020-02-07T15:16:37Z")

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Okay, so I bought it from my dad’s land lord for 900 bucks, it has sat in the yard for roughly 2 to 3 years. They have it a tune up, a new ac system, and revamped the brakes. It ran like a dream until it just suddenly st…

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## [2001 Volkswagen Golf - noise after engine overhaul](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volkswagen-golf-noise-after-engine-overhaul/157442)

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**Author:** [@Mothabela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mothabela)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volkswagen-golf-noise-after-engine-overhaul/157442 "2020-02-07T14:54:26Z")

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Good Please assist me, I’m driving a golf mk4 2.0L APK engine, the engine was overhauled few weeks ago and now when I accelerate is sound like automatic car. What might be the cause, thank you in advance

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## [A little help on a picture](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-help-on-a-picture/157987)

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**Author:** [@James\_Marshall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James_Marshall)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-little-help-on-a-picture/157987 "2020-02-07T13:02:41Z")

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Hi guys I’m on the verge of buying a used car but I noticed something on the wheel and I have taken a picture of it can you guys let me know what it looks like? This is a golf TDI.

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## [2001 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-galant-electrical-problem/157975)

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**Author:** [@christopherbryant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherbryant)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-galant-electrical-problem/157975 "2020-02-07T04:23:33Z")

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my 2001 mitsubishi galant just kill on the highway. check the distributor and it is not getting any fire to it. the problem is a eletrical.

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## [Diagnosing power window](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window/158010)

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**Author:** [@CRH\_000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRH_000)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-power-window/158010 "2020-02-07T04:21:07Z")

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Is there an obvious way to tell if the motor or switch for a window needs replaced or if it just needs reset? My drivers side window stopped working about a year ago and I reset it with no problems (holding the button u…

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## [2005 Subaru Outback - Shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-shifting-issues/157973)

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**Author:** [@JackAtkinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackAtkinson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-outback-shifting-issues/157973 "2020-02-07T03:37:08Z")

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When I bought this car from a used car dealer a few years ago it had its share of problems to which i new when i bought it and had intentions to take care of every one .After that was all said and done a new situation ca…

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## [2016 BMW 528 - Window rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-528-window-rattle/158014)

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**Author:** [@Weeks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Weeks)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-bmw-528-window-rattle/158014 "2020-02-07T03:27:57Z")

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I had my window tint for about 8 months now and it sounds like my passanger window is rattling going over ruff bumps any ideas where to look ?

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## [My 2004 dodge stratus giving me engine problems again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2004-dodge-stratus-giving-me-engine-problems-again/157411)

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**Author:** [@Ddw2020\_157071](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ddw2020_157071)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2004-dodge-stratus-giving-me-engine-problems-again/157411 "2020-02-07T03:20:28Z")

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So back last year in the summer I had a problem with the car overheating and loosing coolant. I’ve had the thermostat and coolant sensor switch replaced by mechanic $500. It worked okay for about a 2 weeks and then it st…

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## [1999 Chevy Tahoe won't start after several months of hit and misses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-wont-start-after-several-months-of-hit-and-misses/100560)

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**Author:** [@faryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/faryn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevy-tahoe-wont-start-after-several-months-of-hit-and-misses/100560 "2020-02-07T02:58:16Z")

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Greetings folks, I have a 1999 Chevy Tahoe which was working perfectly for the 2 years I've had it until suddenly several months ago, it wouldn't start at all, just a loud click as if it were dead, but the battery was …

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## [2013 Nissan Leaf - What complaints with '13 leaf](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-leaf-what-complaints-with-13-leaf/158024)

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**Author:** [@Connie51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Connie51)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-nissan-leaf-what-complaints-with-13-leaf/158024 "2020-02-07T02:57:51Z")

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What complaints do you have with the 2013 Nissan Leaf

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## [2014 Chevrolet Impala - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-airbag-light/157977)

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**Author:** [@McLarnon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McLarnon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-impala-airbag-light/157977 "2020-02-07T00:07:49Z")

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The check Airbag idiot light came on, once on Saturday, but since then that day, it has been coming on 20 to 40 times per hour. Does anyone have any ideas why this is happening? How do I fix it? Is this something that…

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## [2017 Colorado - Water slosh in the morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-colorado-water-slosh-in-the-morning/157992)

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**Author:** [@birdman6111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdman6111)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-colorado-water-slosh-in-the-morning/157992 "2020-02-07T00:02:46Z")

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I hear sound of water sloshing the first couple of times I accelerate and stop in the morning. Like a very small wave coming in to shore. Sounds like it coming from under the glove compartment. The sound goes away after …

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## [2017 Honda Accord whistle and rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-whistle-and-rough-idle/157979)

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**Author:** [@Derekclark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derekclark)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2020, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-whistle-and-rough-idle/157979 "2020-02-06T23:46:30Z")

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I have a 2017 Honda Accord V4 CVT transmission can I keep you in like a small little whistle sound almost like a kind of a high pitch noise but like a very very small and I had a rough idle sometimes delays on them start…

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