# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2014 Honda CR-V - Fob FUBAR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-fob-fubar/155686)

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**Author:** [@blevins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevins)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-fob-fubar/155686 "2020-01-02T00:27:58Z")

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The key fob was intermitently working but then ceased to work. The red LED light stays on for several seconds and then goes out. Replaced battery in remote Key it still will not lock or unlock doors. The LED light stil…

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## [2018 Toyota Prius c - Headrest help request](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-prius-c-headrest-help-request/155668)

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**Author:** [@LeslieCrall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeslieCrall)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-toyota-prius-c-headrest-help-request/155668 "2020-01-02T00:18:33Z")

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how do I adjust my head rest

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## [1996 Nissan Maxima - Revs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-maxima-revs/155692)

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**Author:** [@ShigeoSugawara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShigeoSugawara)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-nissan-maxima-revs/155692 "2020-01-01T23:34:13Z")

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I do experience with @3000 RPM Rev then, Suddenly engine lost power. I release accell pedal then, accelling back to normal again. Is there any engine rev limmiter @ 3000 rpm? or cause by catalitic converter clogging?

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## [2006 Toyota Tundra - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tundra-vibrates/155680)

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**Author:** [@jerry391](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerry391)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-tundra-vibrates/155680 "2020-01-01T22:22:35Z")

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drive about 40 miles per hour feel light vibration

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## [2007 Mazda RX-8 - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-codes/155678)

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**Author:** [@bradyrfisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradyrfisher)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-rx-8-codes/155678 "2020-01-01T22:20:52Z")

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Mazda 2007 rx8 148.000 mi took trip 300 miles car ran perfect no problems got home shut car off after cool down next day no start all fuses tested OK has gas turns over no start 3 different code scanners 0 codes every …

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## [2019 Chevrolet Corvette wheels chatter on sharp turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-wheels-chatter-on-sharp-turns/155642)

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**Author:** [@J.Hill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.Hill)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-corvette-wheels-chatter-on-sharp-turns/155642 "2020-01-01T22:12:00Z")

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when making sharp left or right turns forward or reverse, rear wheels chatter or feel lock locking up!

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## [Cheapest way to restore 2008 Charger’s interior parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapest-way-to-restore-2008-charger-s-interior-parts/155613)

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**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapest-way-to-restore-2008-charger-s-interior-parts/155613 "2020-01-01T22:11:08Z")

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Hi, what would be the cheapest way to restore all the missing interior parts of a 2008 Dodge Charger SE ex-police car? TIA

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## [2017 Jeep Cherokee transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-transmission-trouble/155568)

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**Author:** [@DavidSouth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidSouth)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-cherokee-transmission-trouble/155568 "2020-01-01T21:40:11Z")

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2nd time shifting problem has occurred. After starting from cold and driving a short distance, notice that the transmission will not upshift and turning high rpm - check engine light came on. Shifting into manual, I co…

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## [Lincoln Zephyr](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-zephyr/155695)

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**Author:** [@Michelle\_Stone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michelle_Stone)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lincoln-zephyr/155695 "2020-01-01T19:28:00Z")

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My daughters car is turning over but not coming on. Just brought a new battery. Confused on why it won’t start. Please help.

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## [Car Seat Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-repair/155559)

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**Author:** [@austinmdiamond\_161468](https://community.cartalk.com/u/austinmdiamond_161468)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-repair/155559 "2020-01-01T19:25:19Z")

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Hi, My 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS has gray leather seats with some tearing in the driver’s seat. I have taken it to a couple upholsterers and the best price I can get for the repair is $350. I’m a DIYer, and I can’t belie…

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## [2018 Nissan Titan suspension upgrade suggestions?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-titan-suspension-upgrade-suggestions/155616)

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**Author:** [@smiley43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smiley43)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-nissan-titan-suspension-upgrade-suggestions/155616 "2020-01-01T19:19:14Z")

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I drive mainly on bad Hwys going north ,Hwy 69 trans can Hwy 6 from espanola to manitoulin.All these whys are 2 lanes full of trucks all sizes, main issue every pot hole the truck doesn’t absorb the impact and wonder o…

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## [Check engine light comes on after I fill up my gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-after-i-fill-up-my-gas-tank/154471)

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**Author:** [@ndswizz84\_160797](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ndswizz84_160797)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-after-i-fill-up-my-gas-tank/154471 "2020-01-01T18:50:06Z")

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Hi. I have a 2013 Honda Accord Sport with 115k miles. Since September, my check engine light comes on 5 minutes after I fill up or when the tank gets down to 1/4. It goes off in a couple of days and stays off until I fi…

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## [1992 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Is there damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mercedes-benz-sl-class-is-there-damage/155629)

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**Author:** [@tommartinez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tommartinez)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-mercedes-benz-sl-class-is-there-damage/155629 "2020-01-01T18:09:46Z")

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I have a 1992 500sl 110,000 miles , car has been meticulously maintained oil & filter changed 2 months ago then I noticed my oil pressure was dropping, car ran fine ,then one morning I started it & it sounded like a dies…

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## [2016 Ford Edge - Shut off in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-shut-off-in-cold-weather/155674)

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**Author:** [@susie53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susie53)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-shut-off-in-cold-weather/155674 "2020-01-01T16:44:42Z")

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I have a 2016 Ford Edge I live in Alaska where it has been 35 below zero I had left my car running and just locked the car went to my appointment came out and tried to unlock my car with my remote start fob and my car wo…

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## [2008 Mitsubishi Lancer - treatments for sugar in the tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-treatments-for-sugar-in-the-tank/155654)

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**Author:** [@TracyJackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TracyJackson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-treatments-for-sugar-in-the-tank/155654 "2020-01-01T16:34:53Z")

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Will gas treatments work if some one put sugar in gas tank

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## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - “reduced engine power” message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-reduced-engine-power-message/155588)

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**Author:** [@joannamurphy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joannamurphy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-reduced-engine-power-message/155588 "2020-01-01T16:02:46Z")

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car very often says “reduced engine power, idle engine” It has 48,000 miles and is a 2014 Chevy Cruze

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## [1997 Ford Taurus - trans shop didn’t replicate the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-taurus-trans-shop-didn-t-replicate-the-problem/155576)

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**Author:** [@Doug06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doug06)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-ford-taurus-trans-shop-didn-t-replicate-the-problem/155576 "2020-01-01T12:13:49Z")

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Hi my car does not shift out of first gear after it warms up. The transmission shop could only find that it was not shifting into overdrive, i think they did not get the car warmed up to have the not shifting out of fir…

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## [2019 Honda HR-V - Sun visor hard to move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-sun-visor-hard-to-move/155570)

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**Author:** [@Ernest18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ernest18)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-hr-v-sun-visor-hard-to-move/155570 "2020-01-01T04:46:22Z")

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Sun visor does cover the window, also too difficult to move

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## [Turn tires without moving VS tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-tires-without-moving-vs-tire-wear/155603)

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**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-tires-without-moving-vs-tire-wear/155603 "2020-01-01T00:39:15Z")

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It seems a fairly accepted view that turning the front tires while stopped (or otherwise without forward or reverse motion) causes extra wear on tires. This is NOT about how wear happens nor the possible consequences of…

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## [2018 Subaru Forester - aftermarket heated steering wheel kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-aftermarket-heated-steering-wheel-kit/155509)

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**Author:** [@DeniseScheibal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeniseScheibal)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-forester-aftermarket-heated-steering-wheel-kit/155509 "2019-12-31T23:47:59Z")

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Aftermarket- heated steering wheel- In 2018, I bought a new Forester and wish I had gotten the heated steering wheel package. The car only has 5,700 miles. Is there a decent aftermarket heated steering wheel that doesn’…

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## [1998 Toyota Camry clicks, but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-clicks-but-won-t-start/155566)

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**Author:** [@yeoryios16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yeoryios16)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-camry-clicks-but-won-t-start/155566 "2019-12-31T23:14:09Z")

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battery makes clicking noise" but will not start auto - after a jump start car engine ran fine but when turned off would not restart. Can anyone recommend anything/

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## [Replaced fuel pump car now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pump-car-now-wont-start/155343)

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**Author:** [@Brittany\_Wallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittany_Wallace)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-fuel-pump-car-now-wont-start/155343 "2019-12-31T22:30:52Z")

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I have a 2005 buick lacross 3.8 liter v6. Starting from beginning. I accidentally put water in my gas tank. In the process of removing water/gas from my fuel tank, I was told my fuel pump went bad. Went and got another…

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## [2013 Acura ILX - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-ilx-vibrates/155561)

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**Author:** [@jake20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jake20)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-acura-ilx-vibrates/155561 "2019-12-31T22:05:21Z")

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vibrating when deaccelerating after accelerating to speeds 60 to 70 mph

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## [2011 Cadillac DTS - deck lid LED replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-dts-deck-lid-led-replacement/155563)

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**Author:** [@Arthur33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arthur33)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-cadillac-dts-deck-lid-led-replacement/155563 "2019-12-31T21:51:52Z")

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Can one repalce individual individual LED’s on Deck lid stop light light

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## [2004 Toyota 4Runner - Door lock help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-door-lock-help/155512)

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**Author:** [@FrankWarninsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankWarninsky)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-4runner-door-lock-help/155512 "2019-12-31T21:47:32Z")

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Is there someone in Pittsburgh who can replace my remote door locks for less than the dealer?

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## [2001 Toyota Corolla - Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-misfire/149373)

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**Author:** [@WilliamH.Jarvis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamH.Jarvis)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-corolla-misfire/149373 "2019-12-31T21:46:27Z")

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2001 with almost 211,000 miles. Low compression on one cylinder, #3 (40+ psi). Cylinder #2 tested with 135+ psi). Cylinders #1 & #4 have not (yet) been tested. More than least six months ago my motor seemed like it woul…

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## [EGR Question?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-question/155650)

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**Author:** [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-question/155650 "2019-12-31T20:41:48Z")

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1990 F150 Right before Christmas I checked the oil as it has been useing a little now I am thinking maybe leaking instead but no puddle’s under truck noticed the EGR tube was covered with oil but was dry at both end’s an…

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## [1995 Saturn SL starts to warm up, then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-starts-to-warm-up-then-dies/155626)

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**Author:** [@DillonLesko](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DillonLesko)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-saturn-sl-starts-to-warm-up-then-dies/155626 "2019-12-31T17:15:53Z")

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The car has 130000 miles.runs great until recently when it gets about 1/4 way warm on gauge the car will die and won’t start for about ten mins.

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## [2008 Hyundai Veracruz - oil leaks onto alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-oil-leaks-onto-alternator/155631)

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**Author:** [@Allen16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Allen16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-hyundai-veracruz-oil-leaks-onto-alternator/155631 "2019-12-31T17:03:57Z")

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any permanent solution for oil leaking from valve cover gasket onto alternator. Alternator shorts out all dash lights come on, and engine stops running. Been through this scenario four times. This is really problemat…

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## [1997 Volvo 850 - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-wont-start/155517)

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**Author:** [@MarieE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarieE)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-volvo-850-wont-start/155517 "2019-12-31T16:40:44Z")

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It’s a station wagon. Car cranks but it won’t start. Have jumped it, have trickle charged it, it starts right up. Then a couple hours later, it won’t start. Fuel pump changed. Am very fed up.

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