# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2018 Jeep Compass- Driver aids quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-driver-aids-quit/156582)

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**Author:** [@TomBoland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomBoland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-driver-aids-quit/156582 "2020-01-15T21:25:27Z")

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Lane sense and blind spot detection randomly turns off by itself

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## [Fixing a flat in Minnesota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-flat-in-minnesota/156505)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Seidel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Seidel)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-flat-in-minnesota/156505 "2020-01-15T21:17:17Z")

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I have a slow leak in a tire that gets worse in the subarctic climate in which I live. Three electric inflators have failed to work, probably also because of the cold. The tire is too flat to drive on, and tire pumps s…

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## [2002 Toyota Highlander stinks like fish](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-stinks-like-fish/156521)

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**Author:** [@EmmaRhodes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmaRhodes)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-highlander-stinks-like-fish/156521 "2020-01-15T18:06:07Z")

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My car stinks like fish whenever I turn my heat or ac on.

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## [2016 Mazda Mazda6 - Brake shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-mazda6-brake-shake/156468)

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**Author:** [@FeleciaCochran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeleciaCochran)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-mazda6-brake-shake/156468 "2020-01-15T17:28:12Z")

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When braking in the car at about 45-50 mph, the car shakes really bad. Then at other times when you barely tap the brakes there is a popping sound. Not sure of what this is , I’ve only had the car one year.

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## [2018 Subaru Forester steering quirk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-steering-quirk/156529)

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**Author:** [@PatEgenberger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PatEgenberger)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-steering-quirk/156529 "2020-01-15T15:25:03Z")

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My car has a steering quirk. Sometimes it pulls to the right and makes a dinging sound. I took it to the dealer. They said nothing was wrong.

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## [2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Engine temp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-temp/156558)

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**Author:** [@MichaelKeister](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelKeister)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-silverado-1500-engine-temp/156558 "2020-01-15T11:26:59Z")

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I own a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L. Just yesterday I noticed my engine temperature was at 210, a little higher than normal. Then again today with just normal driving its getting hot again. Then the check engine l…

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## [2010 Ford Fiesta - trouble pumping tyre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fiesta-trouble-pumping-tyre/156507)

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**Author:** [@andrewharrison1999](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewharrison1999)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fiesta-trouble-pumping-tyre/156507 "2020-01-15T10:32:28Z")

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I got a new tyre on my car, still needed a bit more air so went to top it up at petrol station but the machine says the psi is 1 when it isn’t. The tyre won’t pump up and just goes flat when i try to.

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## [1994 Ford Ranger keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-keeps-dying/156519)

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**Author:** [@Jon38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon38)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-keeps-dying/156519 "2020-01-15T04:28:13Z")

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94 ford ranger. keeps dyeing. changed many censors, now transmission trouble. could the tranny be the problem from the star?

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## [Where is the speed sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-speed-sensor/156513)

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**Author:** [@Chaos01126\_161111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chaos01126_161111)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-the-speed-sensor/156513 "2020-01-15T04:25:05Z")

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Trying to replace the output speed sensor on my 2002 Ford focus se zetec automatic transmission. But can’t seem to find where it is.

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## [Starter Engages While Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-engages-while-driving/133253)

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**Author:** [@cztraub\_147423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cztraub_147423)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-engages-while-driving/133253 "2020-01-15T04:20:08Z")

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I have a 2008 Dodge Avenger with a 4 cylinder engine. About a month ago while my wife was driving the car she said it began to make a high pitched whining/grinding noise. She continued to drive the car about 2 miles to h…

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## [Cranks but won't start unless I press gas pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start-unless-i-press-gas-pedal/156535)

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**Author:** [@KC\_Dalton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KC_Dalton)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start-unless-i-press-gas-pedal/156535 "2020-01-15T04:12:59Z")

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2002 GMC Envoy cranks but won’t start unless I push the gas pedal

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## [2001 Mitsubishi Mirage leak while filling tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-mirage-leak-while-filling-tank/156538)

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**Author:** [@throwawayboucher\_162093](https://community.cartalk.com/u/throwawayboucher_162093)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-mirage-leak-while-filling-tank/156538 "2020-01-15T04:06:47Z")

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Hey folks- My car (make and model in title) is leaking fuel while I fill the tank and only when I fill the tank. I took a look and discovered that the line connecting the fuel filler and the tank is cracked. Would it be…

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## [2010 Toyota 4Runner - De-Cab?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-4runner-de-cab/156459)

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**Author:** [@davidgordon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidgordon)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-toyota-4runner-de-cab/156459 "2020-01-15T04:00:06Z")

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I have a 4runner that has 100k miles, the dealer is recommending when I change my plugs I do a DE-Cab. The manual says nothing about a DE-CAB Is the dealer trying to boost the bill?

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## [Shop overfilled my tahoe oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-overfilled-my-tahoe-oil/156547)

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**Author:** [@Shaun\_Slewfashions\_Lew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaun_Slewfashions_Lew)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-overfilled-my-tahoe-oil/156547 "2020-01-15T03:45:38Z")

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This just happen to me in 2009 tahoe . Went to get oil change 30 mins later truck started shaking check engine light came on oil pressure dropped call shop told them what was going on they ask to get it towed our cam I m…

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## [96 Toyota Corolla code P0303](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-corolla-code-p0303/156544)

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**Author:** [@Toyotaguy111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyotaguy111)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-toyota-corolla-code-p0303/156544 "2020-01-15T03:34:44Z")

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I have a 1996 Toyota Corolla, with 184k miles on it . A few weeks ago, it started idling rough. It idles rough in drive , reverse, and park, but not in neutral. It is slow to accelerate but once it gets going it’s good …

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## [P1193 code out of no where? Car bogged down almost stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-code-out-of-no-where-car-bogged-down-almost-stalled/156540)

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**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-code-out-of-no-where-car-bogged-down-almost-stalled/156540 "2020-01-15T02:52:50Z")

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2004 Kia amanti Didn’t drive for two days. I start the car up and go to the first red light. Then my car was bogging down really bad. The engine wouldn’t rev and the lights were starting to dim, not to mention my engine…

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## [2016 Ford Explorer Sport - nothing but trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-nothing-but-trouble/156527)

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**Author:** [@JosephBDwinell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephBDwinell)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-explorer-sport-nothing-but-trouble/156527 "2020-01-15T02:44:40Z")

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2nd time the turbos have blown, 1st at 41,000 and 2nd at 109k…AC system went at 97,000…hood paint is bubbling and peeling…gunk of $60,000 crap!! Anyone else enjoying this crap!?

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## [2005 Honda Pilot - key won’t turn in the ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-key-won-t-turn-in-the-ignition/156500)

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**Author:** [@robertbrown14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertbrown14)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-pilot-key-won-t-turn-in-the-ignition/156500 "2020-01-15T02:32:55Z")

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The key won"t turn once i put it in the ignition.

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## [2008 Acura MDX knocking under the hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-mdx-knocking-under-the-hood/156347)

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**Author:** [@KIMWILLIAMS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIMWILLIAMS)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-acura-mdx-knocking-under-the-hood/156347 "2020-01-15T01:18:38Z")

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I recently had an oil change, tire rotation and balance on December 11th, and Thursday January 9th, on the way home, I started to hear a knocking noise from under my hood, even when I press the accelerator, I feel it thr…

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## [Loud thudding from rear of my 2001 Mazda Miata MX-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thudding-from-rear-of-my-2001-mazda-miata-mx-5/156354)

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**Author:** [@jameskroger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameskroger)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-thudding-from-rear-of-my-2001-mazda-miata-mx-5/156354 "2020-01-15T00:03:13Z")

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there’s a loud thudding sound coming from the rear right wheel at high speeds on my miata.

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## [Engine will crank but won’t start unless you spray starter fluid or fuel in it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-will-crank-but-won-t-start-unless-you-spray-starter-fluid-or-fuel-in-it/154538)

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**Author:** [@EMILE.N.TABBAL\_160839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EMILE.N.TABBAL_160839)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-will-crank-but-won-t-start-unless-you-spray-starter-fluid-or-fuel-in-it/154538 "2020-01-14T23:37:44Z")

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I have a 1993 Chevrolet S10 blazer, i am facing a problem every morning or whenever i leave it more than 7 8 hours or so, the truck won’t start without putting some starter fluid or fuel in the intake manifold then it wi…

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## [2009 Audi A3 - Trans trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a3-trans-trouble/155182)

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**Author:** [@sindre.tho\_161237](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sindre.tho_161237)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-a3-trans-trouble/155182 "2020-01-14T21:52:01Z")

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I have some trouble with the transmission on my Audi A3 2009 1,9 When shifting from 1 to 2 it makes a clicking sound. It also occurs when downshifting from 4 to 3 and 3 to 2. Its also very jerky when downshifting in low…

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## [2015 Toyota RAV4 temporary loss of power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-temporary-loss-of-power/156017)

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**Author:** [@GeorgeKissinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeKissinger)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-rav4-temporary-loss-of-power/156017 "2020-01-14T19:24:13Z")

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Temporary loss of power on 2015 Rav 4 at varied speeds. On long run on I-5 keeping a constant speed of 70 it happened over and over again. Toyota Service manager said it is a result of me placing a foot too close to brak…

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## [Tread depth difference in tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tread-depth-difference-in-tires/11055)

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**Author:** [@ratnamn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ratnamn)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tread-depth-difference-in-tires/11055 "2020-01-14T18:59:45Z")

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My tire place told me to buy four new ones when one of the tires had an un-reparable flat. Other three were at 8/32, a new one will be at 10/32. Does this really matter? When the car sits on the tires, the effective radi…

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## [2000 Nissan Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima/156502)

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**Author:** [@Gigglingbuns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gigglingbuns)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima/156502 "2020-01-14T17:30:28Z")

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Car has 235k miles, last night while driving home (city-driving), the engine surged to 4000rpm, during relatively gentle acceleration from a spot. it went like this: -light turned green, light gas to make the turn -I i…

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## [Loud virbrating exhaust when idle & AC is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-virbrating-exhaust-when-idle-ac-is-on/156496)

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**Author:** [@Matt\_Holden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt_Holden)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-virbrating-exhaust-when-idle-ac-is-on/156496 "2020-01-14T17:26:47Z")

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There is a very loud rattling sound that comes from the exhaust/muffler when my car is on and I stop (put the car in idle). It doesn’t happen every time, but if my AC is on, and I’ve just stopped the car at a light or st…

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## [2018 Toyota Camry - USB audio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-usb-audio/156493)

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**Author:** [@scottgribble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scottgribble)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-camry-usb-audio/156493 "2020-01-14T16:54:24Z")

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I ripped all of my cd’s onto my desktop using windows media player, then copied them onto a flash drive. plugged it into the usb port on my camry. when i select the usb source,nothing happens

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## [2014 RAM 1500 - Whines and hums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-whines-and-hums/156470)

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**Author:** [@Brian18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brian18)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ram-1500-whines-and-hums/156470 "2020-01-14T13:53:23Z")

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2014 RAM 1500 whining & Humming noise while driving only. On or off the gas makes no difference.

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## [2011 Honda CR-V - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-vibrates/156489)

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**Author:** [@BobJohnsonII](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobJohnsonII)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-vibrates/156489 "2020-01-14T13:47:21Z")

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Vibration from idle to 70 mph. I did, one time Stomp on the gas going 60 to go 80. ?? Motor mount or Transmission? or?

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## [Revs drop too low when coming to stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revs-drop-too-low-when-coming-to-stop/49916)

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**Author:** [@mbs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mbs)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/revs-drop-too-low-when-coming-to-stop/49916 "2020-01-14T13:11:35Z")

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I have a 2000 Honda S2000. Whenever I am driving along and need to come to a stop, I push in the clutch and hit the brake and as the revs drop to idle, the engine drops to a very low speed such that the car vibrates an…

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