# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2016 Buick Regal - Anti theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-regal-anti-theft/154130)

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**Author:** [@DianePhilip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DianePhilip)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-regal-anti-theft/154130 "2019-12-06T13:03:02Z")

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I attempted to start my 2016 Buick Regal one morning and it would not start. The message on the dash had something about the “anti-theft” system. I tried several different things to start the car. I tried the key fob in …

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## [Same cylinder ignition coil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-cylinder-ignition-coil/154093)

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**Author:** [@dan.spaeth\_160577](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan.spaeth_160577)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-cylinder-ignition-coil/154093 "2019-12-06T11:57:57Z")

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Looking for some insight before throwing more parts at the problem. 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. 190k miles. Misfire on Cylinder 4. Swapped coil with cylinder 2 and confirmed misfire moved to cylinder 2. Bought a used coil …

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## [2010 Subaru Forester - Rear bearings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-rear-bearings/154000)

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**Author:** [@Gene57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gene57)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-rear-bearings/154000 "2019-12-06T06:52:01Z")

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We have a 2010 Subaru Forester, with about 135K miles. We took it in for a front brake job, and the tech told us he heard “bearing noise” coming from the rear axle area. Has anyone had to have bearing assemblies replace…

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## [2010 Honda Accord TPMS light won’t go out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-tpms-light-won-t-go-out/154050)

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**Author:** [@Rich37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich37)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-tpms-light-won-t-go-out/154050 "2019-12-06T04:42:18Z")

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My TPMS light went on and will not go off. It is not the light with the tire icon it is the one that says “TPMS”. How do I turn it off.

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## [1996 Honda Accord - wheel grinding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-wheel-grinding-noise/154103)

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**Author:** [@DeanSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeanSchultz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-accord-wheel-grinding-noise/154103 "2019-12-06T04:23:32Z")

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Right rear wheel makes grinding noise

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## [Sway Bar Link Fitment for a Specific Vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-fitment-for-a-specific-vehicle/154131)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-link-fitment-for-a-specific-vehicle/154131 "2019-12-06T04:21:54Z")

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How do I know if a certain sway bar link will fit my car or not? I know they normally list compatibility, but what makes a sway bar link compatible with only certain vehicles? Is there like a certain dimension? Would I g…

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## [2015 Dodge Charger won’t shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-won-t-shift-out-of-park/154076)

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**Author:** [@Dennis09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis09)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-charger-won-t-shift-out-of-park/154076 "2019-12-06T04:19:55Z")

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Won’t shift out of park, I was told it might be a shift solenoid. is this an ongoing / common issue?

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## [Jeep wont heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-heat/154074)

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**Author:** [@Peter-Pinsonneault](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter-Pinsonneault)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-wont-heat/154074 "2019-12-06T03:17:02Z")

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i have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo and the heater wont switch from cold to hot the blower motor works the heater core is working and both coolant lines to it are getting hot so what ive been able to figure by mysel…

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## [Where to buy a cheap blown engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-buy-a-cheap-blown-engine/77699)

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**Author:** [@whoit32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whoit32)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-buy-a-cheap-blown-engine/77699 "2019-12-06T02:55:39Z")

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Hey all, I grew up working on cars a lot. I've helped out swapping motors and whatnot but have never torn one down solo. I was thinking about buying a blown motor so that I can toss it on a stand and tear it apart. Any g…

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## [Hesitating 2017 Chevrolet Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2017-chevrolet-colorado/154045)

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**Author:** [@TomMorin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomMorin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hesitating-2017-chevrolet-colorado/154045 "2019-12-06T01:34:46Z")

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Problems that started a few weeks ago Hesitation when acceleration forward or in reverse. Noise when turning hard left or right ( not a gradual turn). Took it to dealer - they say this is normal but they flushed the t…

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## [Dead Stereo in 2003 Honda S2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-stereo-in-2003-honda-s2000/154114)

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**Author:** [@moop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-stereo-in-2003-honda-s2000/154114 "2019-12-06T00:14:18Z")

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Howdy all. The stereo in my 2003 Honda S2000 died while I was playing a cd (yes, I’m a dinosaur). I replaced the fuse even though the old one didn’t appear burned out. Nothing. The little flashing red “anti-theft” ligh…

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## [1989 GMC Jimmy - 20 Min on a battery charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-20-min-on-a-battery-charge/153984)

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**Author:** [@danduvernoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danduvernoy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-gmc-jimmy-20-min-on-a-battery-charge/153984 "2019-12-05T20:16:28Z")

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I have an 89 GMC Jimmy that was given to me in what was described as good condition. It started fine in warm weather…Now that it is cold I have to charge the battery each morning before plowing…But after I charge I can p…

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## [2019 Ford Fiesta - supposed to click in Park?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fiesta-supposed-to-click-in-park/154106)

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**Author:** [@Gelaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gelaine)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fiesta-supposed-to-click-in-park/154106 "2019-12-05T18:06:51Z")

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When I put my 2019 Ford Fiesta SE in park is the car suppose to click once gear is put in park position?

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## [2015 Volvo XC60 - Won't take a full tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-wont-take-a-full-tank/154030)

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**Author:** [@chemprof2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemprof2004)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-wont-take-a-full-tank/154030 "2019-12-05T15:48:23Z")

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I own a 2015 Volvo XC60 T6. The last couple of months when I go to add gas to the gas tank, it will stop adding way before the tank is full. This happens regardless of how empty the tank is to start. I am worried that…

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## [New clutch will not disengage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-will-not-disengage/77783)

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**Author:** [@TJMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TJMorgan)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-will-not-disengage/77783 "2019-12-05T14:21:11Z")

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Hello! I just installed a new Sachs flywheel and clutch on my 1995 Chevy 1500 4x4. Got everything back together, filled up tranny fluid and gear oil, bled the clutch till no air came out and it still won't shift while th…

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## [2003 GMC Terrain CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-terrain-cel/154097)

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**Author:** [@CRAIGBILES](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRAIGBILES)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-terrain-cel/154097 "2019-12-05T13:56:55Z")

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engine light is on it’s coming back to catalytic converter.

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## [4x4 axles won't turn front wheels/](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-axles-wont-turn-front-wheels/154067)

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**Author:** [@RedTed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedTed)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4x4-axles-wont-turn-front-wheels/154067 "2019-12-05T13:17:37Z")

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Dodge 1500 1997 4x4, no 4x4, CAD is locked in. Axles spin spider gears but, Ring n pinion won’t turn axles, no metal or busted teeth no play. Only thing I found was driver side front pads were metal to metal. why no 4x4?…

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## [2014 Nissan Xterra - Wrong fuel (this time in reverse)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-xterra-wrong-fuel-this-time-in-reverse/154033)

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**Author:** [@Pathik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pathik)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-xterra-wrong-fuel-this-time-in-reverse/154033 "2019-12-05T13:05:52Z")

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I have recently bought a Nissan Xtrail 1.6L diesel engine. When I purchased from a dealer, the guy accidentally put petrol in it and didn’t realize it. But when I drove my car to my home at about 20km, there was noisy so…

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla manual thermostat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-manual-thermostat/154087)

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**Author:** [@Oniayobami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oniayobami)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-manual-thermostat/154087 "2019-12-05T12:53:46Z")

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My ac thermostat that use to be with evaporator isn’t working again so my ac man got me a manual thermostat instead but whenever the get hot and I ran into traffic the compressor will not cutoff and the ac will not blow …

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## [2015 Fiat Abarth - False alarm?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-abarth-false-alarm/154006)

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**Author:** [@AndrewL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AndrewL)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-fiat-abarth-false-alarm/154006 "2019-12-05T10:45:04Z")

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I was sitting in stop and go traffic when my engine just shut off and the “High Coolant Temperature” warning light came on. I started the car back up and the temperature gauge on my LCD display indicated everything was n…

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## [06 Crown Vic - Oil Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-crown-vic-oil-leak/153992)

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**Author:** [@Kristophersteel\_160516](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kristophersteel_160516)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-crown-vic-oil-leak/153992 "2019-12-05T04:56:55Z")

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Started a few months back. Drivers side. After a a couple thousand miles, I’ve lost 2.5 quarts. Mechanic says it’s the oil pan gasket, oil filter housing and pile pressure switch. Quoted $1008 to fix it. Car has 148k on…

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## [2010 Buick Lucerne has water on passenger floor mats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lucerne-has-water-on-passenger-floor-mats/154052)

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**Author:** [@Steve27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve27)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lucerne-has-water-on-passenger-floor-mats/154052 "2019-12-05T04:39:23Z")

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2010 Buick Lecerne water in passenger rear floormats

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## [2005 Chrysler Sebring air injection pump draining battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-air-injection-pump-draining-battery/85566)

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**Author:** [@mystic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mystic)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-sebring-air-injection-pump-draining-battery/85566 "2019-12-05T04:07:44Z")

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Hey guys, A couple of weeks ago, with the car turned off, keys out of the ignition - about every thirteen seconds you could hear the air injection pump coming on, running for a couple of seconds and then turning off. The…

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## [Brake pad replacement on non-stock brake pads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pad-replacement-on-non-stock-brake-pads/153981)

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**Author:** [@Tanner\_Nelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tanner_Nelson)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pad-replacement-on-non-stock-brake-pads/153981 "2019-12-05T03:24:26Z")

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So I pulled the brake pads off my car and went to put on the new pads and they were completely different. I bought the car used from a dealer. Is it possible they put different brake calipers on? If so, how do I figure…

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## [1992 Oldsmobile Bravada - Stalls after 5 to 30 min](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-bravada-stalls-after-5-to-30-min/154026)

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**Author:** [@ryan27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan27)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-oldsmobile-bravada-stalls-after-5-to-30-min/154026 "2019-12-05T03:09:58Z")

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Car stalls out after running for 5 minutes or may run for 30 minutes then chug and stall out.

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## [Warped rotors after just 10k miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-after-just-10k-miles/153747)

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**Author:** [@PhilippSpahn\_160370](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhilippSpahn_160370)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warped-rotors-after-just-10k-miles/153747 "2019-12-04T22:23:27Z")

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I brought my car (Nissan Sentra 2009) to the shop because I had noticed some vibration when braking. They had installed new pads & rotors just 1 year ago (10k miles). And now I’m told the rotors are warped and need to …

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## [Ford Taurus not switching gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-not-switching-gears/154060)

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**Author:** [@isaacbennett349\_160557](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isaacbennett349_160557)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-not-switching-gears/154060 "2019-12-05T01:57:16Z")

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I drove my car about a half mile and noticed nothing out of the ordinary, drove it back to my apartment and as I was pulling up to my gate I could no longer accelerate. I stopped and put the car in park, tried to go bac…

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## [1994 Ford Mustang windshield question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-mustang-windshield-question/154063)

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**Author:** [@Angel16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angel16)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-mustang-windshield-question/154063 "2019-12-05T01:38:14Z")

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I have a 1994 Mustang GT 5.0 my front window windshield as a problem is like milky looking around the edges the car has only 48.000 miles

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## [2007 Pontiac Grand Prix - what’s this fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-what-s-this-fluid/154071)

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**Author:** [@JoeEscobedo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeEscobedo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pontiac-grand-prix-what-s-this-fluid/154071 "2019-12-05T00:24:01Z")

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fluid deposit on the floor on the front passenger side of the car

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## [Passenger headlight not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-headlight-not-working/154003)

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**Author:** [@Sean\_Rowan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sean_Rowan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passenger-headlight-not-working/154003 "2019-12-04T23:41:12Z")

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2008 Dodge Avenger. Passenger headlight does not work. Tried changing the bulb, still didn’t work. Checked bulb, it was good. Tested the socket for voltage with a multimeter. No voltage at the socket. What is my next ste…

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