# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2004 Kia Sorento - can I drive after these repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-can-i-drive-after-these-repairs/155095)

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**Author:** [@DanielleKneller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanielleKneller)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-can-i-drive-after-these-repairs/155095 "2019-12-22T01:51:55Z")

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If I have my thermostat and gasket fixed,Can I drive my car

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## [2006 Toyota Avalon needs antifreeze 2x a week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-needs-antifreeze-2x-a-week/155076)

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**Author:** [@Dacalva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dacalva)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-avalon-needs-antifreeze-2x-a-week/155076 "2019-12-22T01:29:23Z")

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When you switch on the AC you get cool air but only last for a brief moment and the engine get overheated. Antifreeze burns off but no leaks detected. . When you switch on the Heat the same thing happens. Sounds of l…

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## [2014 Mazda CX-9 airbag code 19 — help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-airbag-code-19-help/154989)

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**Author:** [@Raphael\_Ngandwe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Raphael_Ngandwe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-9-airbag-code-19-help/154989 "2019-12-22T01:24:09Z")

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i have airbag code 19,anyone know how to fix?

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## [98 Volvo S90 heat blows cold in winter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-volvo-s90-heat-blows-cold-in-winter/155111)

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**Author:** [@truskowski.k\_161198](https://community.cartalk.com/u/truskowski.k_161198)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-volvo-s90-heat-blows-cold-in-winter/155111 "2019-12-22T01:19:43Z")

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My 98 S90 runs great (knock on wood) but in the winter the heater blows cold. Driving around town at lower speeds, it’s totally fine- oil temp gauge is right in the middle and heat flows. When I drive on the highway (say…

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## [Moisture inside Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-inside-honda-civic/154946)

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**Author:** [@Jen39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jen39)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-inside-honda-civic/154946 "2019-12-22T01:13:22Z")

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Ever since I got my car back from having an oil change, new battery, and tire rotation, there has been moisture inside. This includes condensation and ice inside on my car front windshield and a scarf I left on the floor…

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## [2002 Nissan Sentra overheats when driving, not idling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-sentra-overheats-when-driving-not-idling/154961)

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**Author:** [@RolandSchaapveld](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RolandSchaapveld)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-nissan-sentra-overheats-when-driving-not-idling/154961 "2019-12-22T01:00:50Z")

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Car overheats while driving, can take 5 to 10 minutes to start, quicker if in stop and go traffic. But won’t overheat when parked and idling.

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## [1995 Mitsubishi Montero - belts are barely spinning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-montero-belts-are-barely-spinning/155023)

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**Author:** [@SteinChristopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteinChristopher)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-mitsubishi-montero-belts-are-barely-spinning/155023 "2019-12-21T21:53:57Z")

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Engine running but belts and serpentine just barely spinning.

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## [2006 Honda Odyssey - changing motor mounts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-changing-motor-mounts/155032)

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**Author:** [@Romer01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Romer01)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-odyssey-changing-motor-mounts/155032 "2019-12-21T20:06:28Z")

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Should all motor mounts be changed if one is broken or worn

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## [Honda 2012 Insight Battery Questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2012-insight-battery-questions/155131)

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**Author:** [@Frank\_Barajas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Barajas)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2012-insight-battery-questions/155131 "2019-12-21T19:56:28Z")

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I have a Honda 2012 Insight, having IMA issues. Honda said that they would cover the battery due to warranty. So basically i Went to a Mechanic and he said i have to fix my ac compressor and condenser before i take it i…

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## [Dead battery, can’t unlock the door in 2016 Lincoln MKX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-can-t-unlock-the-door-in-2016-lincoln-mkx/155122)

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**Author:** [@KenEpstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenEpstein)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-battery-can-t-unlock-the-door-in-2016-lincoln-mkx/155122 "2019-12-21T19:24:53Z")

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I have a dead battery and can’t unlock the door to open the hood. I have a key fob but don’t know how to open it to get the emergency key out. How do do that?

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## [2013 Honda Civic - tire inflation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-tire-inflation/147351)

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**Author:** [@Suzie56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Suzie56)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-honda-civic-tire-inflation/147351 "2019-12-21T17:49:22Z")

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My car has a tyre deflation icon on the dashboard. I have never inflated car tyres before and I am not sure what to do and what pressure. I cannot identify which tyres are low in pressure but the front ones do look a lit…

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## [2017 Silverado 1500 - is the jerky shifting normal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-silverado-1500-is-the-jerky-shifting-normal/155004)

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**Author:** [@RobertB58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertB58)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-silverado-1500-is-the-jerky-shifting-normal/155004 "2019-12-21T17:30:57Z")

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Is the shifting up and down normally jerky or is it me. I have a 5.3 litre engine with 8 gear trans.

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## [2020 Toyota Supra has black deposits in the exhaust pipes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-supra-has-black-deposits-in-the-exhaust-pipes/155061)

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**Author:** [@ChadWoolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadWoolf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-supra-has-black-deposits-in-the-exhaust-pipes/155061 "2019-12-21T17:24:31Z")

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Since i purchased and first drove my new 2020 supra, I have noticed black deposits coating the inside of my exhaust pipes and was wondering if there is an issue in my new car or if this is just normal.

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## [2017 Kia Sorento - Oil usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-usage/154614)

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**Author:** [@Watty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Watty)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-oil-usage/154614 "2019-12-21T17:21:39Z")

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1 qt every 1800 miles for the last 25:000 miles have 76:000 on it now don’t wate get rid of ASAP

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## [2015 Nissan Pathfinder - clink in the radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-pathfinder-clink-in-the-radiator/155053)

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**Author:** [@Jerry27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry27)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-pathfinder-clink-in-the-radiator/155053 "2019-12-21T16:57:08Z")

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When I turn off my Nissan Pathfinder a 2015 62k mileage I hear a clinking sound in my radiator.This is after a few arrends not a long trip.

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## [2001 Chevrolet Blazer won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-blazer-won-t-start/155087)

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**Author:** [@tom28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom28)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevrolet-blazer-won-t-start/155087 "2019-12-21T16:32:55Z")

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Car stop due to low oil pressure when oil level was top off engine started. After about 1/2 hr engine would turn over but would not start. what are possible problems?

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## [2010 Chevrolet Camaro - louder exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-camaro-louder-exhaust/155099)

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**Author:** [@RaulVelasquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RaulVelasquez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-camaro-louder-exhaust/155099 "2019-12-21T16:18:57Z")

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Just purchased a camaro ss , any suggestions on louder exhaust ?

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## [2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-hybrid-warning-lights/155066)

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**Author:** [@shamvij](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shamvij)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-altima-hybrid-warning-lights/155066 "2019-12-21T15:43:38Z")

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check engine light on in yellow and one mysterious red light on at bottom between two dials

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## [2015 Subaru Legacy - scary cold startup noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-scary-cold-startup-noise/155046)

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**Author:** [@donGubelman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donGubelman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-legacy-scary-cold-startup-noise/155046 "2019-12-21T15:40:37Z")

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cold startup noise is scary…why would any manufacturer allow a car from the factory to sound like this?

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## [2015 Jeep Cherokee - does lemon law apply?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-does-lemon-law-apply/154971)

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**Author:** [@ErickaB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ErickaB)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-jeep-cherokee-does-lemon-law-apply/154971 "2019-12-21T15:24:14Z")

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I bought my 2015 Jepp Cherokee brand new with 1 mile on it. My Jeep has been with the Jeep service department since November 26th for transmission problems. They keep telling me that my transmission is on back order. The…

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## [2005 Hyundai Sonata CEL goes on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-cel-goes-on-and-off/154949)

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**Author:** [@ShirleyBarandiaran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShirleyBarandiaran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-cel-goes-on-and-off/154949 "2019-12-19T19:04:33Z")

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Hello; My check engine light goes on and then goes off. My mechanic does not seem to be able to solve the problem?

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## [2012 Kia Sportage Window trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sportage-window-trouble/155021)

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**Author:** [@Matz36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matz36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sportage-window-trouble/155021 "2019-12-21T14:58:03Z")

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passenger window will not roll down and back seat behind the passenger won’t roll up. We have electric windows. You you can roll the front passenger by the driver, but can’t roll down the backseat window by the driver…

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## [1994 Ford Ranger won’t turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-won-t-turn-over/154944)

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**Author:** [@tim19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tim19)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-ranger-won-t-turn-over/154944 "2019-12-21T14:23:33Z")

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getting power to starter but wont turn over

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## [1999 Chevrolet 3500 motor miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-3500-motor-miss/155013)

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**Author:** [@Bink55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bink55)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chevrolet-3500-motor-miss/155013 "2019-12-21T14:19:17Z")

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GMT 3500 purchased recently. At times fuel gauge jumps back & forth slightly. When this happens motor starts missing pretty bad. Last about minute or two usually, then starts running fine, maybe for rest of day. Thanks

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## [Looking for a forum for 4Runner owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-forum-for-4runner-owners/154992)

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**Author:** [@MartyMaloney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MartyMaloney)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-forum-for-4runner-owners/154992 "2019-12-21T13:42:08Z")

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Anyone know of a good Toyota 4Runner owner discussion board/ website? I believe mine is ‘4th Generation’. It’s a 2004 V6 and I love it. It’s a keeper and I wanna keep it crankin’! I’d buy another identical one in a heart…

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## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - what are these tabs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-what-are-these-tabs/155008)

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**Author:** [@David32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David32)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-what-are-these-tabs/155008 "2019-12-21T13:40:19Z")

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Bought a 2917 xt5 Cady. There are two little tabs on each side of the cargo area, close to the cargo lights. When I pull on them nothing happens. What are they for? Tried to find out in the Car Manual to no avail.

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## [2014 Ford Escape - left side whir](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-left-side-whir/154982)

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**Author:** [@edwardibold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwardibold)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-escape-left-side-whir/154982 "2019-12-19T16:58:54Z")

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noise, whirring sound, from left of car when de accelerating. Sometimes when accelerating

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## [Bug Deflector, Dealer installed - Check your bolts!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-deflector-dealer-installed-check-your-bolts/154916)

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**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-deflector-dealer-installed-check-your-bolts/154916 "2019-12-21T11:18:28Z")

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Oddly, make &model will not open! Not really important, would apply to most brands. All the bolts holding my bug deflector vibrated out. Discovered this when exiting a car wash, deflector was hanging by one clip. Jus…

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## [2005 Honda Accord Sdn - Power steering pump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-sdn-power-steering-pump/153812)

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**Author:** [@JorieOliver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JorieOliver)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-sdn-power-steering-pump/153812 "2019-12-21T09:42:26Z")

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Possible necessity to replace power steering pump

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## [Mazda 3 popcorn popping under my hood along with water boiling sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-popcorn-popping-under-my-hood-along-with-water-boiling-sound/155038)

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**Author:** [@Brittnie\_Stovall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brittnie_Stovall)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-popcorn-popping-under-my-hood-along-with-water-boiling-sound/155038 "2019-12-21T05:48:24Z")

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Mazda has a popping sound coming from underneath the hood along with a sound of water boiling I’m a girl and not too sure of what is going on with my car but the popping comes from the left side and then it’ll pop on the…

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