# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2016 Nissan Altima - Airbag Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-airbag-light/152655)

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**Author:** [@DoreenWells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoreenWells)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-nissan-altima-airbag-light/152655 "2019-11-12T14:58:04Z")

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Airbag supplement light is on Nissan will not fix it say its out of warranty. Transmission went out after 1 and half years I have a 2016 nissan

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## [2014 Dodge Charger - Hesitation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-hesitation/152644)

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**Author:** [@Stephanie53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie53)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-charger-hesitation/152644 "2019-11-12T14:33:51Z")

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My car has some hesitation on acceleration what could it be?

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## [2014 Lexus ES 350 temp settings change randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-temp-settings-change-randomly/152625)

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**Author:** [@Ellis47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ellis47)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-lexus-es-350-temp-settings-change-randomly/152625 "2019-11-12T14:33:23Z")

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Purchased used w/19,800 miles. The temperature settings randomly change, both up and down, drivers side & passenger side. It is not the dual setting mode. Lexus wants $175 for diagnosis even though there is some warran…

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## [2013 Buick Verano - Fumes in cabin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-fumes-in-cabin/152629)

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**Author:** [@Lewis31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lewis31)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-buick-verano-fumes-in-cabin/152629 "2019-11-12T12:34:27Z")

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Exhaust fumes in cabin when running defroster

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## [2019 Nissan Rogue - AEB issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-rogue-aeb-issues/152642)

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**Author:** [@ashley33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashley33)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-nissan-rogue-aeb-issues/152642 "2019-11-12T14:10:03Z")

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my automatic emergency braking system light keeps blinking. the roads are clear and dry, no cars around me. my car has also stopped itself on the service road making an awful sound. it’s brand new, maybe 5k miles and onl…

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## [2017 Ford Escape - Fuel cleaner or taken to the cleaners?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-fuel-cleaner-or-taken-to-the-cleaners/152515)

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**Author:** [@Teigen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Teigen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-fuel-cleaner-or-taken-to-the-cleaners/152515 "2019-11-12T13:59:01Z")

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I took my 2017 Ford Escape to the dealership for an oil change. The car had just passed the 30,000 mile mark. They told me I was due for a change in the air filter and cabin air filter as well as a cleaning of the fuel…

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## [2008 Kia Spectra - Heater does its own thing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-heater-does-its-own-thing/152525)

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**Author:** [@jr43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jr43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-heater-does-its-own-thing/152525 "2019-11-12T12:38:55Z")

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heater has mind of its own going off an on

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## [2009 Toyota Corolla = Paint defect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-paint-defect/152513)

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**Author:** [@KerryLAshbacher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KerryLAshbacher)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-corolla-paint-defect/152513 "2019-11-12T12:36:46Z")

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I own a Toyota Corolla 2009 and the paint on hood is chipping. My Corolla is red. I recently seen another 2010 Red corolla with the paint chipping in the same area on the hood. Is this a defect in the paint?

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## [Rack/pinion issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-issues/152262)

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**Author:** [@Bob-Burnett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-Burnett)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-issues/152262 "2019-11-12T06:58:53Z")

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Pontiac grand prix 2007…ok o broke mount bracket on pass side and so I replaced it…It laster abt 2 months then broke at same place the right mount bracket …I replaced it then again along with shock and spring and it has …

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## [Air filter fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-fire/89984)

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**Author:** [@Arlo89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arlo89)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filter-fire/89984 "2019-11-12T06:58:03Z")

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I have a 2014 Toyota Sienna that I bought new last year that currently has 10,000 miles on it. I was driving home today when the car stalled, and smoke started coming out of the front. Firefighters came and took out the …

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## [2008 Dodge Avenger battery died in two hours](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-battery-died-in-two-hours/152471)

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**Author:** [@TroyStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TroyStewart)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 6:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-dodge-avenger-battery-died-in-two-hours/152471 "2019-11-12T06:45:42Z")

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Brand new battery, only lasted about 2 hrs, and was dead. Tried jumping to no effect, would start with jump, but died when disconnected from jumper cables, even after left on the jumper cables for over an hour.

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## [2001 Lexus ES 300 - Brakes to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-brakes-to-floor/152462)

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**Author:** [@Kay14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kay14)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-es-300-brakes-to-floor/152462 "2019-11-12T04:37:35Z")

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2001 Lexus ES brakes still go to floor after master cylinder related and lines bled

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## [2004 Kia Sorento - diagnosing bent valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-diagnosing-bent-valves/152510)

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**Author:** [@cambrieNix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cambrieNix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-sorento-diagnosing-bent-valves/152510 "2019-11-12T03:20:47Z")

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How to tell if my valves are bent by the camshaft turning after replacing timing belt

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## [1992 Chrysler LeBaron - low gear mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chrysler-lebaron-low-gear-mystery/152501)

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**Author:** [@JosephStockner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephStockner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-chrysler-lebaron-low-gear-mystery/152501 "2019-11-12T03:17:11Z")

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Was driving about 60 mph for about 1 hour with my 1992 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible when it was necessary to decelerate and begin to apply the brake. At that instance, the automatic transmission shifted into low gear. T…

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## [2002 Toyota Camry Solara - fluttering sound in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-solara-fluttering-sound-in-the-cold/152413)

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**Author:** [@Al12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al12)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-camry-solara-fluttering-sound-in-the-cold/152413 "2019-11-12T02:47:35Z")

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When car is cold or sitting for extended period a loud flutter in the engine compartment is herd for a 3 to 4 second period then stops suddenly

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## [2009 Kia Sorento shudders in Drive when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-sorento-shudders-in-drive-when-stopped/152448)

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**Author:** [@Hal06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hal06)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-sorento-shudders-in-drive-when-stopped/152448 "2019-11-09T16:50:08Z")

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My 2009 Kia Sorento only has 24,000 miles on it but it shudders when stopped with the transmission in drive. The idle speed is correct, 650rpm, but the car feels like the torque converter is trying to lock up even thoug…

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## [2008 Mazda Mazda5 fuse problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda5-fuse-problem/152440)

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**Author:** [@Stallings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stallings)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazda5-fuse-problem/152440 "2019-11-09T15:13:10Z")

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Have a 2008 Mazda five that when fuses are in the correctly the radio and interior lights work but you can’t remove key from ignition. Then if you remove the fuses the lights and radiO won’t work but you can remove the k…

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## [2010 Lexus RX 450h - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-clicks/152614)

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**Author:** [@Diane24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diane24)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-450h-clicks/152614 "2019-11-12T00:46:55Z")

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When operating my vehicle I’m experiencing a clicking noise that appears to be coming from somewhere under my vehicle. I experience the same clicking noise only when my vehicle is just about to come to a complete stop a…

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## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe trans intermittently slips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-intermittently-slips/152570)

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**Author:** [@DaveHead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveHead)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-trans-intermittently-slips/152570 "2019-11-12T00:27:10Z")

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Just under 100K transmission is intermittenly slipping when shifting into a higher gear(usually at lower speeds)

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## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - Tricky starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-tricky-starting/152612)

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**Author:** [@PhillipJPena](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhillipJPena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-tricky-starting/152612 "2019-11-11T23:42:13Z")

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When I turn the key it wont do anything dash lights come on ,after 3 trys starter kicks in then starts up

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## [Location of EGR valve on 05 Express](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-egr-valve-on-05-express/152603)

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**Author:** [@Josiah-Houck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josiah-Houck)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/location-of-egr-valve-on-05-express/152603 "2019-11-11T23:20:29Z")

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I cannot find the egr valve on our 05 Chevy express 3500 6L V8.

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## [2017 Kia Sorento - Steering is sticky](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-steering-is-sticky/152591)

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**Author:** [@BOBVANDERPOOL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOBVANDERPOOL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-sorento-steering-is-sticky/152591 "2019-11-11T22:12:27Z")

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Steering is sticking on the highway. Almost like the steering wants to hang.

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## [2007 Honda Accord Sdn - Door won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-door-wont-open/152567)

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**Author:** [@kathydyke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathydyke)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-accord-sdn-door-wont-open/152567 "2019-11-11T22:02:13Z")

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my driver side lock wont open either manually or with remote

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## [2008 Smart ForTwo won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-won-t-start/152602)

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**Author:** [@Chuck01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck01)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-smart-fortwo-won-t-start/152602 "2019-11-11T22:00:35Z")

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Worked fine the night before. Would not start in garage next day. Replaced battery, fuel pump fuse is good. Still won’t start.

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## [Timing belt, water pump, 3.7 Honda, start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-water-pump-3-7-honda-start-up/152507)

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**Author:** [@NFosse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NFosse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-water-pump-3-7-honda-start-up/152507 "2019-11-11T21:44:32Z")

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Last night I replaced my water pump and timing belt on an 09 Acura RL. After I got the harmonic balancer re attached I called it a day. This morning I made sure everything was set and tried to start it. It turned over ab…

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## [2007 BMW 320 Wobbles when I step on the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-320-wobbles-when-i-step-on-the-gas/152576)

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**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-320-wobbles-when-i-step-on-the-gas/152576 "2019-11-11T20:55:52Z")

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Hi , I am having a problem with my BMW 320D. so i dont know if its if i go past a certain rev or just the speed im going so basically everytime i press the gas down my car starts to wobble and the gearstick starts to sh…

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## [Bmw 320D car shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-320d-car-shaking/152577)

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**Author:** [@Morgen\_Porter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Morgen_Porter)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-320d-car-shaking/152577 "2019-11-11T20:22:35Z")

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Hi, I have the BMW 320D and i am having an issue where if i press in the gas my car starts to shake then it shakes the gear stick and my car will not go any faster. i dont know if its when i rev it more it starts to hap…

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## [2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-thumps/152598)

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**Author:** [@JosephStewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephStewart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chevrolet-trailblazer-thumps/152598 "2019-11-11T20:19:57Z")

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I have a 2006 trailblazer ls with the 4.2 w/ac. I recently noticed a vibration and thumping noise while turning right at low speeds. Not sure if I shuold replace the whole rack and pinion assy, or just the tie rod end. J…

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## [Replace Catalytic Converter and O2 Sensor or get a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-catalytic-converter-and-o2-sensor-or-get-a-new-car/152230)

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**Author:** [@gracexz\_159473](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gracexz_159473)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-catalytic-converter-and-o2-sensor-or-get-a-new-car/152230 "2019-11-11T20:01:19Z")

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I moved away for a few years and recently moved back and needed a car so I thought I would try and get my 2002 Toyota Solara up and running again even though it hadn’t been driven in 3 years. I spent around $1300 worth o…

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## [Issue when going from reverse to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-when-going-from-reverse-to-drive/152589)

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**Author:** [@jb79](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jb79)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-when-going-from-reverse-to-drive/152589 "2019-11-11T18:40:03Z")

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Ok this isn’t me, but when this guy says “reverse” at the 6 second mark it sounds almost exactly like that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfHN4DqF7Gw 1996 Saturn SL2 The rest of the video isn’t relevant. No Issues aside…

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