# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2016 Jeep Cherokee - Air bag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-air-bag-light/157378)

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**Author:** [@Casidhe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Casidhe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-cherokee-air-bag-light/157378 "2020-01-27T14:08:20Z")

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Service Air bag light on, WHY???

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## [Did I damage my transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-damage-my-transmission/156896)

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**Author:** [@CathyGumtow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CathyGumtow)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-i-damage-my-transmission/156896 "2020-01-27T12:21:49Z")

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Dear Cartalk, I have a 2012 Infiniti G37 with 120K miles. He is a very nice car indeed and I love him. Recently I was on interstate doing about 65 and realized I had no acceleration. I quickly realized my little dog had …

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## [1997 Dodge B1500 3.9 Won't Start. I'm put of ideas and need the Van to run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-b1500-3-9-wont-start-im-put-of-ideas-and-need-the-van-to-run/86941)

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**Author:** [@RobertB4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertB4)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-b1500-3-9-wont-start-im-put-of-ideas-and-need-the-van-to-run/86941 "2020-01-27T11:37:39Z")

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I have a 97 Dodge B1500 3.9 V6. It won't start. I've changed; the plugs, Coil, Cam Sensor (bottom of D-Cap), Ignition Switch assembly , Battery, Fuel Pump, and cleaned the IAC. I have 60 psi Fuel at the rail, Good s…

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## [My dodge b1500 1997 van 3.9L 6cyl. The van cuts off-replaced many sensors - any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dodge-b1500-1997-van-3-9l-6cyl-the-van-cuts-off-replaced-many-sensors-any-ideas/8555)

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**Author:** [@rrb6699](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rrb6699)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 10:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-dodge-b1500-1997-van-3-9l-6cyl-the-van-cuts-off-replaced-many-sensors-any-ideas/8555 "2020-01-27T10:17:46Z")

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It happens when i come to stop at a light or after i stop (for gas) and crusing down the highway it starts to cut off and i have to restart on road. I replaced: Fuel pump - (in tank) It was going bad anyway as i…

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## [2004 Ford Fiesta won’t start unless I press on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-fiesta-won-t-start-unless-i-press-on-the-gas/157249)

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**Author:** [@HlengiweMntambo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HlengiweMntambo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-fiesta-won-t-start-unless-i-press-on-the-gas/157249 "2020-01-27T07:23:55Z")

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My car not stating without me pressing gas, its doing it every morning

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - Pin light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-pin-light/156914)

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**Author:** [@KenStrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenStrain)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 7:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-pin-light/156914 "2020-01-27T07:06:43Z")

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What purpose serves a tiny red pin light just to the left of the speedometer shaft. It goes on at 20mph, and off at 30mph. Dealer does not have a clue

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## [Mechanic couldn’t fix my 2005 Honda Accord](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-couldn-t-fix-my-2005-honda-accord/157313)

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**Author:** [@SammieJoNaderi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SammieJoNaderi)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-couldn-t-fix-my-2005-honda-accord/157313 "2020-01-27T02:43:43Z")

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Have a Honda Accord 2005 over 220,000 miles and the engine light is on. Have taken it to a mechanic and they have not been able to fix, any ideas?

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## [1998 Ford Ranger - window shudders when rolled down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-window-shudders-when-rolled-down/157282)

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**Author:** [@Darrel-G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darrel-G)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-ranger-window-shudders-when-rolled-down/157282 "2020-01-27T02:24:00Z")

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Drivers (electric) window shudders/sticks/grabs when rolling down. Have sprayed the weatherstrip/felt, but to no avail. Had problem years ago, and the dealer fixed it, but it’s out of warranty now… Any suggestions?

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## [2015 Genesis 5.0 Ultimate: Can't fix under Warranty after 5 months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-genesis-5-0-ultimate-cant-fix-under-warranty-after-5-months/157219)

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**Author:** [@adamthomas19482\_162519](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamthomas19482_162519)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-genesis-5-0-ultimate-cant-fix-under-warranty-after-5-months/157219 "2020-01-27T01:03:41Z")

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Never had any major issues with this car or my previous Genesis, until a very major issue. We brought it in over 5 months ago due to a weird sound on startup and after turning off. They diagnosed it and tried a small rep…

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## [Need troubleshooting advice for a 95 Caravan that won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-troubleshooting-advice-for-a-95-caravan-that-wont-start/153893)

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**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-troubleshooting-advice-for-a-95-caravan-that-wont-start/153893 "2020-01-26T23:40:46Z")

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I have a 1995 Dodge Caravan with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. It currently has 128,417 miles. Approximately 3 weeks ago, the battery went dead overnight. It was running fine the day before, but the next day it was too …

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## [Air Conditioning trouble shooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-trouble-shooting/157352)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_Dumhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeff_Dumhart)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-trouble-shooting/157352 "2020-01-26T22:23:35Z")

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Air conditioning clutch wont engage. All fuses and relays are fine. i have 5 volts at low side pressure switch. I tried jumping low side switch still no go. I directly wired compressor then it worked. The indicator light…

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## [2012 Volvo XC60 - Harsh ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-harsh-ride/157344)

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**Author:** [@JosephJGuzzetta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephJGuzzetta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-harsh-ride/157344 "2020-01-26T21:08:36Z")

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Very Hard and Harse ride, if I had false teeth they would be jarred out of my mouth. Is there anything I can do about it. Would car tires, not Suv tires ride smoothers? I don’t drive off road any more. I love my car,b…

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## [2005 Infiniti FX35 - accelerator’s electric module failure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-fx35-accelerator-s-electric-module-failure/157296)

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**Author:** [@FrankSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankSchultz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-fx35-accelerator-s-electric-module-failure/157296 "2020-01-26T20:25:34Z")

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engine suddenly goes to high end rpm after letting off of accelerator while slowing or coming to a stop. after hitting the accelerator pedal full travel, the rpm drops back to normal. this has happened three times recent…

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## [2006 Jeep Commander - Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-hot/157333)

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**Author:** [@BarbaraWest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraWest)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-jeep-commander-hot/157333 "2020-01-26T20:17:39Z")

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I am original owner of 2006 Jeep Commander that I love, one of the more basic models with only 4x4 and rear a/c in it as extras. 6 cylinder. Rarely had issues with it until at 134,000 miles someone started it up, drove 1…

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## [1995 Mazda B2600 - Points gap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2600-points-gap/157328)

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**Author:** [@CraigGrimmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CraigGrimmer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mazda-b2600-points-gap/157328 "2020-01-26T20:17:30Z")

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Anyone know the correct distributor points gap and spark plug gap for a 1995 Mazda B2600 4x4 double cab (petrol motor without fuel injection)? I’ve had four breakdowns in the last year, the symptoms are rough running, l…

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## [1992 Jeep Cherokee - Stuck in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-cherokee-stuck-in-reverse/157336)

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**Author:** [@Gary46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary46)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-jeep-cherokee-stuck-in-reverse/157336 "2020-01-26T20:14:56Z")

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My 92 xj with standard trans 5 speed ax15 2 wheel drive is stuck in reverse after I jacked up the driver side to fix a break issue please let me know if anyone has a suggestion on how to get it out ?

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## [2007 Ford Focus semi-stalls when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-semi-stalls-when-starting/157303)

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**Author:** [@MargritBanta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MargritBanta)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-focus-semi-stalls-when-starting/157303 "2020-01-26T20:11:03Z")

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my car semi-stalls when I first start it, especially when it’s cold.

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## [012 Volvo S60 - BlueTooth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/012-volvo-s60-bluetooth/157316)

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**Author:** [@NajmaDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NajmaDavis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/012-volvo-s60-bluetooth/157316 "2020-01-26T20:04:55Z")

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I drive a 2012 Volvo S60 The Blue tooth does not work, I cannot hear the GPS directions and it frequently stops working altogether. I have made three trips to the dealership and they tell me that if a software update doe…

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## [Clean CAR FAX, then learned Engine had been replaced at 62,000 miles. Why not on the Car Fax?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-car-fax-then-learned-engine-had-been-replaced-at-62-000-miles-why-not-on-the-car-fax/156909)

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**Author:** [@OverRunWithSons\_162328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OverRunWithSons_162328)\
**Replies:** 110\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-car-fax-then-learned-engine-had-been-replaced-at-62-000-miles-why-not-on-the-car-fax/156909 "2020-01-26T19:14:00Z")

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Recently bought a 2006 Honda Pilot… was concerned being 14 yrs old, and no record of a timing belt change, I contact last Service date - a Honda Dealership in PA… all it said on the car fax = “Vehicle Serviced- Maintenan…

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## [AUL Extended warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aul-extended-warranties/59481)

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**Author:** [@g13000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/g13000)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aul-extended-warranties/59481 "2020-01-26T18:36:27Z")

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I am about to buy a Honda Odyssey from an independent dealer. He is offering me an AUL extended warranty for 3 years 50k... I have found some complaints about this company (AUL) but is that just the vocal minority? Any m…

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## [Car very noticeably vibrates at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-very-noticeably-vibrates-at-idle/156910)

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**Author:** [@jeffreyd182\_161151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffreyd182_161151)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-very-noticeably-vibrates-at-idle/156910 "2020-01-26T17:22:48Z")

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2007 Hyundai Accent 84k miles with new oil, coils, and spark plugs. For awhile now my car has vibrated heavily at idle, and even when driving it can be noticed in the steering wheel vibrating. I’m talking like when at i…

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## [Code p306 on Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p306-on-jeep-liberty/157334)

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**Author:** [@elisabeth.lainez94\_159417](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisabeth.lainez94_159417)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p306-on-jeep-liberty/157334 "2020-01-26T16:11:17Z")

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Hey all I drive a 2002 Jeep Liberty sport. I started my car yesterday night and things seemed ok but then I noticed my car was shaking more than usual. As I started to drive down the street something didn’t feel right t…

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## [2017 Hyundai Sonata - Trunk button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-trunk-button/156970)

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**Author:** [@NancyEdwards-Bowen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NancyEdwards-Bowen)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-trunk-button/156970 "2020-01-26T15:29:49Z")

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2017 Hyundai Sonata - trunk will not activate when pressing button inside car; will not open when pressing on the exterior at the trunk NOR will it respond to the key to unlock.

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## [2006 Nissan Versa/Tiida Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-versa-tiida-transmission/157251)

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**Author:** [@babu34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/babu34)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-nissan-versa-tiida-transmission/157251 "2020-01-26T14:52:59Z")

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Hi, i am having 2006 nissan tiida 1.6 with 100000 km done. recently my car not getting acceleration after around 20 km speed. i am experiencing this issue once in a day or twice. the engine rpm goes more than 5k- 6k but …

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## [2018 Toyota Tacoma has high-pitched whining noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-has-high-pitched-whining-noise/157221)

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**Author:** [@FredWootton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredWootton)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-tacoma-has-high-pitched-whining-noise/157221 "2020-01-26T14:38:50Z")

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A high pitch whining noise. I can’t really tell where it comes from but seems to be the rear. Not tires. Not speed related necessarily. Pronounced when pressing accelerator. If in speed control, it stops when engine…

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## [Whistling noise from heater in new 2019 Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-from-heater-in-new-2019-ford-escape/136963)

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**Author:** [@edcrabtree1111\_149774](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edcrabtree1111_149774)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whistling-noise-from-heater-in-new-2019-ford-escape/136963 "2020-01-26T13:13:33Z")

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Hi all, I just joined CarTalk and this is my first post. I got a new 2019 Ford Escape on Tuesday. I love pretty much everything about it, except that when the heater runs it produces a high-pitched whistling noise. The …

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## [Intermittent Battery Drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-battery-drain/157259)

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**Author:** [@Kyler\_Cram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyler_Cram)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-battery-drain/157259 "2020-01-26T12:18:14Z")

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So I guess there isn’t much for me to say other than my battery is dropping in volts over night. In two days of sitting it went from 12.7V to around 12.4V. The thing is, I’ve tested everything. Battery, alternator, start…

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## [2014 Dodge Charger - proving faulty brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-proving-faulty-brakes/157253)

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**Author:** [@JenniferDavidson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JenniferDavidson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-proving-faulty-brakes/157253 "2020-01-26T09:46:17Z")

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I was recently in an accident, from what I could tell that happened was that the brakes faulted. I was in a coffee shop drive thru, moving forward with the line of cars to order, the car in front of me moved ahead and I …

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## [SUV seems to float or become unstable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-seems-to-float-or-become-unstable/60107)

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**Author:** [@Ford2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ford2002)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 6:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suv-seems-to-float-or-become-unstable/60107 "2020-01-26T06:49:31Z")

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My SUV seems to 'float/slip' when on somewhat slick surfaces. YES, I know, sometimes that's to be expected, but I'm positive this is not normal. When going down the highway, whenever I hit a more slick patch of roa…

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## [2004 Infiniti G35 shuts down and locks in neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-shuts-down-and-locks-in-neutral/157229)

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**Author:** [@doug38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug38)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-infiniti-g35-shuts-down-and-locks-in-neutral/157229 "2020-01-26T02:21:56Z")

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when driving car seems to shut down and locks into neutral cant get out and wont go into gear

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